PROVERB OF TRUTH - 1

PROVERB OF TRUTH

Just as she was about to throw her hands over her head for what little protection she could offer herself, Rae's neck was jerked sideways, and she went flying through the air and landed on dry dirt with a thump. Before she could react warm arms wrapped around her body, forcing her head against a hard chest. They rolled together a bit and, and just as they stopped moving, Rae felt and heard the impact of the paneling hit the ground exactly where she'd been standing a moment before.

Dropping her head back against the ground, trying to remember how to breathe after having the air squished out of her lungs, she opened her eyes and waited for them to focus. The cute guy lay on top of her, and the wooden beam had crashed down in the spot where she'd just been standing. The cute boy rolled off, but not before she got a thrill from the smell of his musky scent with a hint of delicious aftershave. Wow...

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She stayed on the grass, unable to tell if being winded came from the fall or the boy. Rae spat some dirt out of her mouth and did a mental check. Nothing felt broken or even hurt too bad. Still dazed, she stared up at the building, trying to figure out if what had just happened was real. The shoulders and heads of two men in hard hats popped through the window.

"Everyone all right down there?" the one wearing a white hat shouted.

The boy glanced at Rae then called back up. "I think we're fine, but you guys are nuts!"

"Yeah, sorry about that. We're done for the day now, anyway." The men laughed then disappeared inside the window. Rae thought it seemed a bit rude of them, but had other more important things to focus on at the moment.

The boy dusted dirt and grass off his knees, then held his hands out to help her up. "I'm Devon Wardell."

Rae wiped her forehead, feeling dirt and grime mix into her skin. Great first impression, Rae. She forced her attention back to the boy and nodded, her gaze drifting from his handsome face down his lean torso and along his bare arms. There, below the elbow of his right arm, lay a tattoo of a cute little fox with big ears. She blinked and sat straight up, silently pointing. Suddenly afraid all of Molly's crazy talk might be true, Rae didn't have the courage to ask.

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If anyone wondering

 what a fennec fox look like

pretty cute right

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"It's a Fennec fox. They're originally from the Sahara Desert." Devon's expression remained serious.

"You don't have long ears." Molly stated as she stepped over Rae to stand next to him. Rae could hardly believe the lack of concern for her well-being. Gee thanks, roomie.

Devon laughed. "No, I don't. Most of us don't actually take on the look of our ink." Shoving his hands into his pockets, he winked at Rae. He swallowed and then opened his mouth to speak, but Molly started before he had a chance.

"That's so cool! So, what's your gift? I mean, besides the speed thing we just saw. Did you figure it out right away?" She moved in front of Rae, blocking her view.

Devon sighed and sat down on the grass. Molly followed suit, settling next to Rae and actually leaning into her, making Rae wonder what she'd done to deserve having her personal boundaries invaded. However, it wasn't of the utmost importance at the moment since Devon was again talking, flashing that dimple her way. "No, I didn't. The morning I turned sixteen, I had no idea of the tatu's power. My father's got almost the same one, but we never talked about it." He stared up at the sky and snorted, then he smiled at the girls.

"That night I figured it out quick." He gave a wry chuckle. "I got me some pretty cool nocturnal gifts."

"Awesome night vision?" Molly asked.

"Yeah, and incredible hearing. Plus Fennec foxes can jump, and are superfast."

Understatement, Rae thought. Speeding-bullet fast...

"Fantastic! Molly moved closer to Devon. I can't wait! Only three more days for me. My father's got some zigzag line, which he uses at his jewelry shop and a few other places he owns. It's like he's got a pair of jumper cables instead of hands! Hopefully I'll have something more girly for my power."

Rae finally found her voice around the same time her brain caught up to the conversation. "Wait. Your dad's got a tattoo?"

Molly gave her a funny look. "Of course. Your parents bo-"

"Are you sure you're all right?" Devon cut Molly off.

Rae didn't miss the move,

Wondering what it was about, but was unwilling to redirect his attention back to the conversation. "I'm fine, I think." She stretched her back. "Just shocked, that's all." Which was putting it mildly. I just narrowly avoided death, and am now surrounded by people obsessed with tattoos who also have superpowers. Fantastic... Sure... I'm great...

"Rae!" Molly turned, as if suddenly remembering the recent traumatic event. "Wow! You could've been killed! Glad Devon saved you, or I'd get stuck with some dolt of a roommate." She flipped her hair behind her shoulder. "What about you? Do you have any idea what yours is going to be? Any help from your dad? Or mom?"

Devon elbowed Molly in the ribs, but kept his concerned eyes on Rae.

"I...uh...my folks..." Rae didn't know what to say or think. Why would her parents have anything to do with this? Could what she was hearing even be remotely possible? Strange as it might seem, she knew it was true. It just seemed to make sense deep down inside, even though she couldn't pinpoint why. Or... I could be going crazy. Her stomach clenched and rolled. She suddenly felt woozy. "I...um...I think I need to walk around a bit and get some fresh air." She started to stand.

"Wait. I'll come with you. In case you pass out or something." Devon reached for her hand

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And here r the pic of Fennec fox

they just have longer ears than other foxes

In last one, he is literally saying am I handsome?

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