Lament of the Moon S&H - Ch.05: A Kirin's Origin - Ep09
#9 of LoM 05
After finishing her classes for the day, Sasuga went to the campus ground for a little break with her sketchbook for some scribbling. She didn't know what to draw at first, but her pencil began moving and drawing the shapes of a male body, one that was heavy-chested and muscular, and before she knew it, she found herself sketching her new friend Panja. Her cheeks blushed a little as she remembered that kiss he gave her this morning. She had never kissed a man before, let alone a handsome, rugged one like Panja. His muzzle felt rigid on her soft lips and his white thick beard scraped her chin gently, not to mention how warm and manly his body felt when his brawny arms were wrapped firmly around her. Just thinking about it again made her lightheaded, as she shook those thoughts away. She didn't want to make more of that kiss than it was supposed to be, and as much as she enjoyed it, just the fact that it spited Katherine was satisfying enough for her.
"Hiya!" Kyle voice came from out of the blue and snapped Sasuga out of her deep thoughts, startling her a bit.
"Oh, Kyle! H-Hi, haven't seen you all day," the kirin said as she regained her poise.
"Heh, yeah, sorry, had different classes for the whole day, but here I am. So what're you drawing?" Kyle asked as he leaned onward to take a peek, but Sasuga quickly pulled her sketchbook away and held it against her chest.
"N-Nothing important. Just some simple scribbles, nothing worth seeing," she spluttered coyly.
"Oh, ok, well, I'm ready to go!" Kyle said excitedly.
Sasuga looked back at him in confusion. "Huh? Go where?"
"Umm, didn't we agree to go to lunch together? Yesterday, don't you remember?" the feline reminded her and Sasuga snapped her fingers.
"Oh, that's right! With so much happening around me I almost forgot."
"You mean you're not up for it?" Kyle sadly muttered, lowering his ears.
"No, no, I'm totally up for it," she smiled back at him assuredly and Kyle faced brightened.
"Great! Oh crap, I forgot my bag in my locker. I'll be right back, OK?" said Kyle as he ran off back into the university in a hurry. Sasuga giggled as she watched the young cat scurry away in excitement before returning to her sketching.
"HELLO!" a loud voice boomed suddenly from behind the unsuspecting kirin, scaring her out of her scales, as she quickly turned around.
"Pa-Panja!? Holy crap, you scared the hell out of me! Why does everyone sneak up on me like this!?" Sasuga gasped when she saw it was none other than the white lion surprising her with a visit.
"Heh! Sorry, sorry, couldn't help myself. You were so distracted by your drawing," Panja chuckled. He then noticed she dropped her sketchbook and picked it up for her, but he gave it a quick look at first and his eyes widened. "Heeeeey... is this me?!" he exclaimed when he saw the sketch she did of him.
"O-Oh... w-well, yes, but it's just a rough sketch... don't pay it much attention..." Sasuga mumbled bashfully.
"You're kidding me? It looks awesome! I like it! Damn, I look so HOT!" Panja said, quite impressed as he admired the sketch in different angles.
"You... You really think so?" she blushed happily.
"You betcha! I'm pretty flattered you wanted to draw me! I hope you're gonna finish it soon, though!" Panja gave her a charming wink.
"Oh, sure, I'll do my best!"
"Sweet! Well then, shall we head out? You've finished your classes, no?"
"What? Oh, yeah, but I..." Sasuga was trying to say, but Panja didn't let her as he wrapped an arm around her and pulled her away with him.
"No buts! Haz put me in charge of your protection, and I intend on doing that with gusto! Now come on, we'll head out for something to eat, I'm famished!"
"H-Hey! Ho-Hold on, Panja! I can't leave right now! I'm waiting for someone!" Sasuga retorted and made Panja stop and look at her with a puzzled blink.
"Really? Who?"
"'Kay, I'm... back..." Kyle came back and was surprised to see Sasuga having company.
"Him," Sasuga answered the white lion. "Hey Kyle, this is Panja, an old friend of Haz. Panja, this is Kyle, a dear classmate of mine." She then introduced them to each other.
"Ah! What a cutie! Good to meet you, Kyle! Man, you must be really smart to be this young and be able to join this university," Panja genially greeted the smaller feline, extending a right hand for a shake.
"Uh, thanks. It's no big deal..." Kyle muttered shyly, returning the shake, his small paw being swallowed by the lion's big one.
"Aww, so modest! Well, let's get going, Sassy! Is he coming along with us?" Panja asked the kirin.
"Actually, Kyle and I were just about to head for lunch ourselves."
"Oh, no, it's okay. Don't mind me, you go on ahead," Kyle then said meekly.
"What are you talking about? You don't have to do that, Kyle. Didn't you want us to hang out today?"
"Yeah, but it's no big deal. You seem to have more important things to do. We can always hang out some other day, no frets."
"Are you sure? You can still come with us, I'd like that." Sasuga insisted on the young cat, but he was firm on his decision.
"Nah, I'm fine! You go have a good time and I'll see again tomorrow, 'kay?" Kyle declined with a smile.
"Well, alright, if you say so," Sasuga replied regretfully. She felt kind of guilty about leaving Kyle behind, but she tried to convince him otherwise. Thinking about it, he acted the same way about Hazard the day before. Kyle obviously didn't seem comfortable being around older and bigger guys, so she didn't want to prey on him further. "You take care, Kyle. See you tomorrow," Sasuga bid him farewell with a smiling hand wave.
"Later, kid!" Panja said as well and walked away with Sasuga around an arm of his.
"Yeah, see ya..." Kyle waved back with a dry sigh.
"Aww, you dear girlfriend left with another guy again?" Katherine said to him, standing not too far away behind him.
"What?"
"Do you honestly think that scalefaced skank would give you any attention? Wake up, boy, you're not her type. She's just interested in men with enough money to burn on her," Katherine remarked with a grin, twirling her finger around one her curled hair strands.
"Shut up, Kathy! She's not like that!" Kyle hissed.
"Is that so? Where is she now then? Weren't you supposed to meet up for your usual nerd gathering?"
"Well... that..."
"See? Deep down you know it's the truth. She's a whore, and if you know any better, you should keep away from her. Just an advice," Katherine's grin spread as she walked away, leaving an anguished Kyle behind, clenching his fists angrily.