Serval and Sheep (Chapter 1)
Some carnies, especially females, are self-conscious about that kind of thing. " the bird raises his hands in protest, eyes wide. "i don't mean it as a bad thing! i think it's really impressive. it's like an underdog story."
I Applied for a Delivery Job and Got Turned Into a Flying Reindeer?! Chapter Ten
Justin folded his arms self-consciously. "o- oh..." "i'll admit, there's a bit of a stigma against us," lucas admitted. "can we really fly as well as a natural born reindeer? is santa playing favorites by choosing us instead of other people?
I Applied for a Delivery Job and Got Turned Into a Flying Reindeer?! Chapter Seven
"just this morning," justin admitted, folding his arms self-consciously. "and as for your applications, there were no promising leads?" "there were a couple!" justin snapped. "such as?"
Broken Bridges Chapter 4
I was probably being self-conscious but, i could feel a different vibe in the air. i also felt like people were looking at me as well, judging me or thinking i was lesser than. it wasn't a feeling i was unfamiliar with though.
Keeping Awake
"you're normally so self-conscious about your food. what you eat. you normally don't ... " "splurge?" "well, you don't," the lion said. staring at the candies. the food. the mouse and lion quiet for a moment.
Outsiders
He rubbed the fur on the back of his neck, self-consciously. "von trier. maybe i'll show you one day, blow your mind a little." lars loved the sound of that, the fox was _incredibly_ intriguing and he definitely wanted to hang out again.
Tuff Ch. 4
_ alex thought, suddenly becoming more self-conscious. he started shutting down from the conversation. will reached over and grabbed alex's paw from his lap, squeezing it softly and holding it as he drove.
Amber Silverblood: Silverpack, Chapter Five
Ed paused too, and then self-consciously shifted so that he was sitting on his hands. "it wasn't me," he said again, more quietly this time. "he knew where i was hiding, so he caught me on his way to the meeting place and tortured me."
Exposure - Chapter Ten
Her sweet smile made dox's eartips burn with a self-conscious blush, and he squirmed a little in his chair, not quite knowing how to feel.
Ander - Chapter 8, Subchapter 2
Kiana felt a bit self-conscious up here, so far off the ground with her pregnant belly pointing straight up, but she wouldn't have traded this moment, or any of the moments preceding it, for the world.
What Once Was Eden Chapter 7 Part 1 of 4
She might have said more to reassure him but hearing how she sounded with the handkerchief on her nose made her a little more self-conscious. satisfied, the noble backed away and loudly addressed the whole room.
The Life of Another - Chapter 37
"thanks," i replied self-consciously as i wiped it off with the proffered napkin. "i'd hate to spend the whole night with everyone staring at me." "you're fine." nick added encouragingly. "everyone's here just to have fun.