The doorbell rings, catching my attention. It momentarily makes me forget about what's going on, which doesn't last long. I can hear my dad answer the door then call up to me, telling me that Becky's here. My emotions start to run wild even more.

"Okay," I say, hearing a small whimper come out as well. I clear my throat and respond again, this time with my normal voice.

I can hear my dad invite my friend in while talking with her mother outside. My astonishment quickly returns to fear as I hear footsteps coming up the stairs. I toss on whatever I can find, trying to cover up my fur, tail, and ears, getting a quick, solem glance before covering my head with a sigh.

When I open my bedroom door, I see Becky ready to knock on it. I can feel myself turn read and heat up.

"H-hi," I stutter nervously.

I back up quickly and turn my head enough to hide my face within my hoodie and hat. My hood comes flying up and my hat off without warning. I look up at Becky in surprise, pulling everything back around my face again.

Surprise is all over Becky's face. But a smile washes over it quickly. "This is," I gulp as Becky begins, " so cool!.

"What?" I'm in shock.

"I've always wanted to be a wolf!"

I feel my face heat up again as I look away in innocent embarrassment. Becky sits next to me. She leans into my arm and hugs it, nuzzling her face into it. I look at her in confusion.

"You're really pretty," Becky exclaims. Her eyes sparkling happily.

"Thanks," I smile at her.

Becky slowly gets closer and, without warning, kisses me on the lips. Her face flushes, and so does mine. Without thinking, I run out of my bedroom and into the bathroom, locking the door behind me.

"Amber," I hear Becky call behind me as I run.

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I don't know how long I had locked myself into the bathroom, but once I get back into my bedroom, Becky's fast asleep, curled, on my bed. I tip-toe into my room and slide into my bed. Nervously, I inch closer to Becky, until I'm gently but firmly against her body. I can feel my tail wagging gently.