So here it is the sequel to Forever: Sam and Leah :) enjoy …
DANIELA
I was standing in my now empty dorm, I couldn't believe the year had flown by; it seemed like just yesterday that I was walking in here for the first time, ready to start a great new journey.
I still remember the day I broke the news to my parents:
It was the last day of my junior year in high school, and my dance teacher had told me the biggest news ever. I had been accepted to New York's School of Performing Arts, a full scholarship, my ticket into the big leagues. It was a huge opportunity that I couldn't find the heart to say no too, but I was still a minor so the decision was ultimately up to my parents.
I was walking home with my boyfriend and long time friend Jeremy, he wasn't too keen on me going away for a whole year, he kept telling me how snobby city kids were, but I don't think there was anything that he could have said that would have ruined my excitement.
Jeremy and I started dating in the beginning of my sophomore year; I really honestly believed that I loved him. We had been great friend since we were kids, once I got over my huge crush on Alex, I started seeing Jeremy in a new light, and I noticed how he was and absolutely gorgeous and caring person.
It took us years to finally admit our feelings to each other, but better late than never. I remember everyone being really worried about our relationship, especially mom and dad. Alex was always the most supportive and the most over protective, he always had an eye on the situation and made sure nothing ever got to steamy, which is the main reason why Jeremy and I never went the whole away, even though we had many of chances.
I don't know how to explain it but being that intimate with Jeremy didn't feel right, I loved him I was more than positive of that, but giving myself to him felt wrong, it was if my heart and body knew that it belonged to someone else.
Any who, the day I found out about my acceptance into the dance school, I waited impatiently from my parents to get home from work.
My mom is a nurse at Forks Hospital and my dad is co-owner of the biggest Auto and Repair shop from here to Seattle, so to say the least they are very busy.
I was currently home with Dylan who was chattering away on the phone with his latest skank, Lily my little sister was sitting on the kitchen table drawing a picture of her and Jake, while my baby brother Tyler watched her enviously.
I remember when my mom and dad told me that I was going to be a big sister; I was thrilled especially when mom came home with Lily. Lily was the cutest little thing in the world, she looks just like mom but unlike all of our dark brown eyes, hers are hazel green, something she inherited from our great grandmother.
She never caused trouble, and always had her bodyguard Jacob Black by her side, she loved him to the death and he loved her back. Jake being so devoted to the safety of my sis was never weird to me, I mean I spent my whole life being watched by Alex, and I loved every single second of it.
Tyler, oh my precious Tyler, that kid was born with a smile on his face. The complete opposite of how Dylan was at his age, Tyler was always laughing, hugging, and kissing anyone that was seemingly close to his reach. He was like Uncle Seth, a little ball of happiness.
And then there is Dylan, my dear twin brother. Dylan grew up to be, what is it they call him, oh yeah "La Push's resident heartthrob", he inherited my dad's looks which drove the girls crazy here, all the girls loved to see him smile, they would occasionally see his right dimple, and just swoon after him. I found it pretty hilarious, but boy Dylan loves the attention. Even though everyone is more than aware that he is infatuated with Addison, who doesn't give him the time of day. What can say karma's a bitch.
"Kids, we're home" I almost fell of the stool I was sitting on as I walked to the doorway, where both my parents were walking in, looking exhausted.
Jacob was walking right behind them, "Jakey!" Lily screamed as she ran to Jake and showed him her piece of artwork.
"Hi sweetheart" my mom greeted me as she walked into the kitchen.
"Mom, I kind of need to talk to you and Dad"
She turned to look at me "Is something wrong?"
I smiled "No, nothing's wrong, actually everything is great. I just need to ask you guys something"
She nodded "Sam, get in here" she shouted.
My dad came walking in and gave me a hug "Hey princess, how was your day?"
"It was good"
"Sam, Dani has something to ask us"
"Sure, what is it?"
I took a deep breath "Mom, Dad I have been given this full scholarship to an amazing dance school in New York, and well I was wondering if I could go" my voice was incredibly low, but I had learned throughout the years that my parents had spectacular hearing.
"No! Absolutely not!" my dad shouted.
My jaw dropped, my mom looked at me sheepishly "Sam, maybe we should think about this, before we rush into a decision"
"No, Lee. I don't want her to go"
"But, daddy, this is an amazing opportunity"
"Dani, I said no, so drop it" he said as he walked out of the kitchen.
I ran into my mom's arms and cried "Don't cry baby, I will talk to him, alright?" I nodded.
It took a lot of fighting and pleading before my dad finally conceded, my whole family knew of my departure, but I still had to tell Alex, the one person I knew for sure wouldn't be happy about me leaving.
I walked up to his house very slowly, continuously repeating what I had rehearsed in my head. He must have heard me or smelt me because I didn't even make it to his porch steps before he was running out and cradling me to his chest.
My arms instinctively wrapped around his waist and just left my head rest on his chest, smelling his scent of pine trees and the ocean.
"I thought you were never going to come again, I feel like it's been ages since I seen you" he murmured as he buried his face in my hair.
"I am sorry, I have been really busy, but if it's any consolation I have missed you terribly"
He pulled away grinning, "Well I have to admit, it is a big boost to my ego"
I laughed as he grabbed my hand and led me inside his house. Every time I came here, I couldn't help remembering all the wonderful and scary childhood memories that had occurred.
Spending my nights with Alex, finding out he and pretty much my whole family were werewolves, getting kidnapped by an enemy pack, I still have the scars to prove it; all those memories made up my childhood.
"So, Dani what's up?" he asked me as he handed me a cup of water.
I looked down at the cup avoiding his gaze, my finger tracing the rim of the cup, "Alex, I have to tell you something"
The couch shifted "You can tell me anything Dani"
"I know. Okay here it goes, Alex I am leaving"
"What do you mean?" he whispered.
"I got accepted into this dance school in New York, and well I am going to go"
"How long are you going to be there?"
"A year"
I felt Alex tense up, his fist curled up into fist, he stood up and started pacing the living room.
I was too scared to look up, I never wanted to hurt Alex, I loved him, he was always the one constant in my life, the only person I truly trusted with every in my life.
It didn't feel right leaving knowing that he would be miserable, I never understood when he told me that I was his source of happiness, and that I was his reason to live. Ever since I was a child I wondered why I had this power over him, but I was way too much of a coward to ever ask.
I choked back a sob, "Alex, I am sorry"
Alex was now kneeling beside me, he grabbed my face "Is going to New York, what you truly want?"
I nodded.
"Do you see yourself being happy if you stay here?"
I shook my head.
He cradled my face and then rested his forehead against mine, "I want nothing more in this world, than to see you happy, so go, don't let me or anyone hold you back, my angel"
"You're not mad?"
"No, sweetie, I am sad, yes. Mad, no. What am I going to do without you?"
"We will talk every day, I promise"
He nodded, "What does Jeremy think about your departure?" he asked trying to change the subject, but he couldn't hide the pain in his eyes.
I shrugged "If he loves me, then he can wait, right?"
"Yeah, right" he said not to reassuringly.
After I told Alex, the time just passed by, before I knew it I was standing in the airport with my family and Alex, Jeremy refusing to come because he was too mad at me.
My heart was racing, this was it. I was leaving. No longer would I come home to my brothers and sister, or spend my nights with Jeremy or Alex. I was off to meet new people, and just bask with the wonders of living in the big city.
My mom and Lily were both crying, my dad looked between mad and distraught, Dylan was laughing at them, while Tyler just held my hand all while looking at the airport in amazement.
Alex was standing beside me looking vacant, as if he too couldn't believe this day had finally come.
"We are now boarding Flight 757, to New York" the flight attendant declared.
I wasn't even able to process everything before my mom had me in her arms telling me to be safe, the same speech was followed by my father, and then my siblings.
Alex walked me up to the gate silently, I turned around to face him with tears in my eyes "Bye Alex" I said as I turned to enter the flight.
He grabbed my hand and pulled me to his chest, he held me tight, "Please be careful, don't talk to strangers, use the pepper spray I gave you, and-"
I pulled away and clasped my hand over his mouth to stop him from talking "I am going to be fine"
He kissed my forehead "I love you Dani"
"I love you too Alex, I will call you when I get there, okay?"
"I'll be waiting"
I kissed his cheek "Bye Alex"
"Bye Dani"
It had been the best and most magical year of my life, I learned so much and got to meet new and amazing people. I had also grown up in the past year, I no longer looked like the plain Jane I used to refer myself too. My mom's genes had finally kicked in, my hips were wider, my breast had finally developed, my legs were long and lean and stomach my was flat and toned. I felt like a completely different person. And I was mentally more mature, I had to fend for myself for a year in a metropolitan, I had to grow up if I wanted to survive.
I couldn't wait to see my family, I had missed them gravely. Granted I did talk to them almost every day, but the phone chats didn't take away that ache in my heart. I wanted to see how much Tyler and Lily had changed, or see if Dylan had finally changed his ways.
I kept my promise and talked to Alex every day, knowing that he was always there when I needed him, he definitely helped keep me motivated especially when I had the strong cases of home sickness.
Addison had told me that Alex had looked like crap ever since I left, he looked like a shell of the happy person he was when I was around, and I think that he was the reason why I was so happy to going back home.
I had missed him so much, being away from him brought upon feelings that I never knew I had. Alex had always been a big brother or my best friend to me, but after spending every night falling asleep talking to him on the phone, my feelings began to change.
Every time I heard his voice, I would get this strange know in my stomach, I had never encountered feelings like this before, not even with Jeremy, the one boy I actually I believed I fell in love with.
But what I was feeling for Alex was different, it was so intense and powerful, the depth was actually scaring me.
"Welcome passengers we have just landed in Seattle"
I let out a sigh of relief, I was finally back, and I was finally going to see my family … and Alex.
I quickly got my bags and got out of the airplane, I had sent all my bags that contained my clothes and other belongings in advance so I was able to bypass the baggage claim and go straight to see my family.
When I walked through the gates, I looked around everywhere for my family but it seemed like they were running late because I couldn't spot them.
"Dani!"
I turned around and there he was, Alex.
"Alex!" I squealed as I ran to him and flung myself in his arms, I wrapped my legs around his waist and my arms around his neck.
"Oh, God I've missed you" he breathed into my ear.
"I missed you too, Alex so much"
I didn't want to let him go, and he seemed pretty content on holding me forever, it took me like five minutes to realize just how compromising we looked, I never been this open with him, and yet here I was practically throwing myself at him.
I untangled my legs embarrassed, "So, where is everyone?" I asked.
"They are home waiting for you"
"I can't wait to see them" I gushed as I grabbed his hand and led him to the exit.
I felt him tense up and stop walking, when I turned around to see what was the problem, I noticed that he was looking at my body, with an expression that I had never seen on his face.
"Is everything all right?"
He shook his head and looked me in the eye "You've grown up" he said astonished.
I smiled and blushed "Yeah, I am not your little Dani, anymore"
He shook his head as he walked up to me, he stroked my cheek "You will always be my Dani" he whispered.
My heart raced as his eyes pierced mine, his breath sending shivers down my body, oh yeah Daniela things have DEFINITELY changed.
So there you go, the
first chapter!
The flashback was all leading up the end of the
chapter, so if it feels rushed I am sorry, it's just not really
necessary, it was more like a filler.
Don't count Jeremy out yet.
