It depends on how they stare. For example, they get excited when they see you, and move their tails, also moving their tails can mean either they are happy or scared
Think about how moon shadow was separated from everyone else. Think about their struggles, then it will help you find the answer. :)
<span>"Sneaking around" would be a better synonym as it means to pry into others affairs or in a fashion not overt but with an eye to gathering information which can be used against the person being searched later on.</span>
You can write about the time you overcame having an idea for this project ( but when we moved to a different state and I had to go to a new school)