Reaching for the Stars - Chapter 05: Provincial Conference
Tom took a peek behind the drapes to the stage and held back a breath. There were so many people there! He could even make out the-- The wolf gasped and closed the drapes. There was his university rector. "Cheer up, dude!" Martin shouted from behind...
Reaching for the Stars - Chapter 04: German Homework and Some
Max wasn't one to question his existence, but oftentimes, he felt insignificant. Compared to the rest of the universe, he was just a tiny, teeny lump of atoms who happened to be aware of himself and the small world around him. The thirst for knowledge...
Reaching for the Stars - Chapter 03: Football Buddies
"Shoot!" Max kicked the ball with full force and beamed in satisfaction when it went in. He was nearly half the field away and the ball still went in easily. His tail wagged, he still hadn't lost his touch. "Andrew, man your post! You four, left...
Reaching for the Stars - Chapter 02: Lunchtime Accident
The meal in front of him was starting to look unappetising. Tom stabbed the meat with a fork and tried to cut it up. He stared at it as if it offended him; the meat didn't stare back. The meat didn't even cut up. "_Loup,_ 'sup?" Martin asked next to...
Reaching for the Stars - Chapter 01: Introduction to Public Relations
Another semester in college, another half year to ponder what was the meaning of life. Tom nearly dragged his feet as he walked in the hallway. He wasn't being lazy; heck, he was so looking forward to this semester's subject. He could finally have...
Reaching for the Stars - Prologue: Dark Room
The streets were bright, lively. People were walking by here and there, enjoying the warm summer night. It was a nice night; the moon was bright and the sky was clear. A lone grey wolf walked through the night. He walked close to the walls with his...
Reaching for the Stars - Chapter 09: A Pretty Rad Lad
"Okay everyone, be sure to finish the papers by next week. I'll review each one of them." Taking the words as a cue that the class was finished, Max packed his books into his bag and stood up. The materials today had been quite boring, but the papers...
Reaching for the Stars - Chapter 11: Final Term Party, Part 1
There was _nothing_ that could prevent him from today's plan. Tom took a sip from the cup of tea, staring at the dawn behind the window with a pale face and an empty look. His room was a mess as he just had one of his breakdowns. He wanted to clean...
Reaching for the Stars - Chapter 10: Final Term Examination
Tom sat on the closest seat available, finally allowing himself to breathe. His tongue lolled out, tired after running as fast as he could from the canteen. "Ah, _loup_, thanks for waiting up for me." Next to him, Martin did the same. "I owe you lots...
Reaching for the Stars - Chapter 17: Social Statistics Homework
Tom walked out of Andy's car, bags of groceries in hand. There weren't many, just the supplies he needed this month. He needed a new towel, though, since his old one was ripped when he tripped over it. When he was going home from the supermarket, he...
Reaching for the Stars - Chapter 16: Homosexual Poultry
_Ding!_ Max pulled his phone from his pocket. There were several messages. Did he take that long to dress up? He put it back on his pocket and put his shoes on. "I'll be back later tonight, or maybe I'll stay over." "Gotcha. Don't forget your keys."...
Reaching for the Stars - Chapter 15: Light Rain
"That's all for today." Tom said. Everyone let out a collective sigh. Kevin sagged against the wall, his tongue lolling out. He almost dropped the script he was holding as he went back inside the classroom. Pulling an empty chair, he sat down, glad...