The Love of a Werewolf
The characters in this story belong the ever so rad, Stephenie Mayer! Sadly I don't own anything more than the words I'm writing now, except for Nicole. I couldn't remember if Claire had a sister so I gave her one! XD
"Claire! Wake up! If you don't hurry we are going to be late to school!"
That was of coarse my exceedingly preppy, overly eccentric, older, more beautiful sister.
Uhg I absolutely hated school, especially the first day. Today I was officially a freshman.
Great an entire year being known as a fish, yay me! I thought sarcastically to myself.
Groaning loudly I pulled myself out of bed and went to dig through my closet looking for clothes to wear.
I settled for some fitted skinny jeans, my vans and layered a lacy tank top with a purple, very low-cut, long sleeved shirt.
It fit very nicely along my curves, because of this I knew Quil wouldn't approve.
He had always been over protective with me.
Ever since I can remember Quil has been there for me when my father wasn't.
He was without a doubt my best friend. I was actually hoping to catch a ride with him this morning, that's why I slept in.
I knew my sister would get tired of waiting for me and Quil came over to check on my mom every morning my dad was out of town.
My dad is always away on business.
My mom used to move around with him until my sister was born.
Now we stay in the little town of La Push in Washington, while my dad travels to nearby cities.
He comes by often but it's not the same as actually having a father at home with you.
I would say that that is what Quil is to me, but that would be a lie.
Lately I have been aching to see him.
My heart races and I forget to breathe when ever I see him.
My sister is also interested.
She is older and prettier than me so if Quil is interested in one of us, it is most definitely her.
I'm not nearly good enough for him, but I can still wish.
I was in the process of bushing my teeth when my sister Nicole ran into the bathroom!
"We need to leave, NOW!"
I sighed in an exasperated way.
"I'm not ready yet! You just go, I know you like to get to school early, I'll walk or catch a ride."
With that she sprinted from the room yelling over her shoulder, "Thanks Claire, see you at school!"
Then she was out the door.
I was doing my hair when Quil came over, his best friend Embry was with him.
I loved this guy (not in the same way I loved Quil) he was hilarious!
They were already graduated and roomed together in a small house quite close to my Uncle Sam and my Aunt Emily.
I heard them talking to my mom, that's when I decided to leave the bathroom.
I walked out with my hair in my hand, about to put it up in a pony tale, to say hello.
I quickly put it up then said, "Hey Quil, hey Embry!"
Quil was bent over tying his shoe.
I took that opportunity to throw my arms around his neck.
(I knew I wouldn't be able to reach once he stood up. I don't know what it is but he and his little gang of people, including my uncle, were extremely tall.)
He laughed loudly and hugged me back.
"Hey Clair-bear!"
(That's been his nickname for me since I could remember.)
His body was always so warm.
I loved the feeling of his arms around me; it made me feel so secure.
He let me go with a huge grin spread across his face.
Then it was Embry's turn.
He ran over to me and pulled me into a bone-crushing hug. "Hey fish!" he said jokingly.
"Ha ha ha real funny!" was my reply.
"Yup" he said, "sure was." With that he released me.
Then I turned to Quil "Hey Quil can I catch a ride to school?" I asked.
"Sure, actually we need to leave so you can get there on time, let's go Embry."
We walked out the door and piled into Quills truck then he turned to me seriously
"What the hell do you think you're wearing? That is entirely too low cut!"
I laughed to myself, silly Quil.
"That's why I'm wearing a shirt under it, by the way, I like this shirt!" I shot back defensively.
"Yeah and hormonal teenage boys are gonna love staring at your chest in it! I don't want to see you wearing that shirt again!"
Fine he wanted to be like that, "Well next time I wear it, I'll make sure I don't run into you!"
That was the wrong thing to say. It really pissed him off!
"CLAIRE!! I'm serious! You can't go around dressed like that, it's so…exposing!!"
I laughed in my head and replied in a bored rehearsed voice
"You're absolutely right Quil! I don't know what I was thinking. I will never wear anything this revealing for as long as I live!"
By the end of my façade, Embry was practically in tears he was laughing so hard.
Quil however didn't find it that amusing.
"Claire I'm serious, no boy should be looking at you that way!"
That's when Embery started coughing and his coughs sounded suspiciously like "except you."
Me saying I was confused would be and understatement!
I loved these boys but sometimes I feel like the whole group was keeping a huge secret from me…is that strange?
When we finally arrived at the school, I hopped out of the truck and walked around to Quil's window.
"Quil, are you gonna be here to pick me up when I get out?"
I had to ask that question, Quil always came to pick me up after school in elementary school and junior high.
His face immediately shifted, I knew what the answer would be before he even opened his mouth.
"Ummmm well ya see kiddo, I have to meet up with Sam after I get off work and I don't know how long the meeting will last so Emily offered to come get you but don't worry this is just a one time thing o-kay?"
I completely understood. I know first hand how my uncle can be.
"Yeah its cool, did you tell her what time I get out?"
Quil responded better to this question than I expected
"Sure did. I also told her it would take you about 10 minuets to remember where you locker is and about 15 minuets until you found your way outside with all your stuff.
I also told her that you will most likely forget something and have to go back in side.
I advised her to bring a book to help pass the time!"
By that time Quil was grinning like a mad man so I playfully slapped his shoulder.
"OUCH!! Quil you have hard arms!"
(I really didn't think it would hurt me so much to hit him.)
After that he and Embry both exploded with laughter at my expense.
I couldn't help but join in. "You know me so well!" I said grinning.
"As much as I would love for you to stay out here with us C, you need to get inside before the bell rings."
With that Quil hugged me through the window and headed in side.
I made to my home room class just as the tardy bell was ringing, exactly 8:00.
As always each class started with the teacher introducing his or herself then reading out about a millions rules and regulations.
I was beyond ecstatic when the final bell rang at 4:00.
As Quil predicted it took me a while to find my locker and find my way outside.
I almost immediately spotted Emily driving Quil's truck.
He probably let her take it so I could find her easier.
He was so sweet!
That's why I loved him so much: I just hoped that one day he would love me as much.
With those final thoughts I hopped into the truck and greeted my aunt.
"Hey Aunt Emily!" I said to her with a smile on my face.
I loved my aunt so much; even with the scars covering half of her face she was still beautiful.
"Why hello there Miss Claire, how was your fist day of high school?" she asked.
"Boring all we did was sit and listen to stupid rules all day!"
She sympathized with me.
"How about we go back to my house, the whole pack is over there most of them just got off patrol and I made cookies!"
She always knew how to make people feel better, I swear to you her food is like magic!
"Well" I said "we better hurry before the boys eat them all."
At that we both laughed.
If you have never seen a werewolf eat you wouldn't understand how much food those boys could put away, in so little time too!
It only took about 10 minuets to get to the house she and my Uncle Sam lived in together with their small son Sammie.
The three of them were a picture perfect family…except for the whole werewolf thing.
When I stepped through the door I could hardly believe how hot it was.
Though I guess I should be used to their raging body temperatures by now.
Everyone was in the living room I noted, except Quil and Uncle Sam.
I wondered what they were talking about until I came up to Leah.
"Ooooh sexy mama!! I can't believe Quil let you go to school lookin' like that!!" Leah almost shouted.
Of course everyone's head had to snap in our direction.
Before I knew it they boys were teasin' me like crazy and wolf whistling, which I found quit ironic.
Suddenly I felt a pair of strong, warm arms encircle me from behind, Quil!
"I don't believe it" he said jokingly "are you boys hittin on my Claire-bear?" he finished with a laugh.
"Yeah Leah, I can't believe I did either…I tried really hard to get her to change but it's not like Embry helped me at all, he just made smart ass comments!"
With that Quil popped him on the back of the head playfully.
"Awwwwww man Quil that's not fair," Embry whined "You know I can't hit you with your meat shield in front of you." He said, referring to me.
I noticed Kim in the corner of the room reading a book, who reads anymore?
With that thought in mind I walked up to her.
"Kim!! Babe!! Long time no see." It made her laugh
"Claire!! Darlin'!! How have you been?"
We kissed each other's cheeks like they do in the old movies, then started laughing hysterically.
"Kim, who reads anymore?" I asked her
"Well Claire, nurses who have a test coming up do, silly girl."
With that I turned to Jared
"I must say, your girl sure has devotion"
He only smiled and wrapped his arms around her like Quil was just doing to me.
That's when I noticed Quil was once again absent from the living room.
Where did that boy run off to now?
I exited the room unnoticed and went up to Uncle Sam's home office, figuring that's where he would be.
I was right.
I got up to the door and I heard their angry voices yelling
"Sam, she's only 15! I'm not ready to tell her yet! I just need more time, please!"
What was he talking about, I wondered
"Quil, how much more time do you need, you won't stay 16 forever!"
"But what if she doesn't feel that way about me?"
"Are you thick Quil? Do you not see the way she looks at you? Every one see's it except you!"
"What if she doesn't accept me? What if it's all too much for her to handle?
"Look how easily she took you being a werewolf? I don't think she's going to run screaming if you tell her you love her"
I couldn't take it anymore.
Where they talking about her?
Did Quil really love her?
I ran back down stairs and went to find Aunt Emily.
She was in her bedroom folding laundry.
I knocked quietly on the door frame.
"Yes Claire, what is it?" She asked kindly
"I need to talk to you…It's about Quil."
She immediately stopped what she was doing and sat on her bed
She patted the spot next to her, beckoning me to sit next to her.
"Close the door behind you please"
I did as I was asked and took the seat next to her
"Claire I don't know how much I'm allowed to tell you but I'll try my hardest to help you."
"Aunt Emily, I think I love Quil."