We ran into the woods, each of us shifting as we ran. In 5 minutes we're running in our wolf –selves. All anybody can see is a blur of colors. We would come here, to forest in the backyard of our alpha, Seth, every night if we were able to. We call ourselves shifters, but the first word that comes to your mind is werewolf. But we still like to be treated like humans. Too us our wolf doesn't control us, we control ourselves. As we ran-Seth in front- we talked to each other in our minds. That's just one of the things we're capable of. We feel the wind in our fur, the dampness of the grass because of the recent showers, the smell of pine trees, and hear the animals running away from us. This is what our lives used to be like before that horrible day. The day when our world was turned upside down. The day we were discovered by humans….
"Hey. Helloooo? Anybody in there?" Victoria said snapping her fingers in front of my face. Coming to my senses, I blinked twice and looked at her. She's also a member of the Desert Night pack. She was about my height, 5'5, and had brown hair that framed her face. She used to wear glasses, but ditched those for contacts in the 5th grade. And she was one of my best-friends. Her wolf was stunning as well. Her fur was a deep gray all over, no other color. All though it wasn't common, any human would think she's just a normal wolf, only bigger. She and her mate, Theo, were two of a kind. Each with gray fur but Theo was taller and had white to his fur. He had just joined our pack about 3 months ago. But it was love at first sight for them. That's how it basically works for us. We don't choose it, it just happens. But the 2 always end up together forever, the way it's supposed to be. But unfortunately, it hasn't happened to me yet. But when I ask what it's like I always get the same answer. It is like being punched in the gut when you first lay eyes on them. Then you feel sick or scared whenever you're apart. "Are you ok? You look sick or something."
Snapping back I said "Ugh? Um, ya I'm fine." " Really cause…." She said pointing to a guy sitting at the long cafeteria table in front of us with a perfectly manicured finger. His name was Seth Grigori. He had spiky hair all around. And no, not like giant spikes, just short spiky hair. He has dark brown eyes, like mine, tall, about 5'6 or 7, was one of the coolest people in the entire 11th grade, and he was smoking hot,. But more importantly, he is leader of the Desert Night pack. Which means he was my Alpha. Scary I know.
"I was not starring at him!" sounding a little embarrassed.
"Ya right, you were totally checking him out again!" sounding not at all surprised. "Amethyst, come on I'm one of your best-friends you have to tell me! Please?" You could never really say no to her. She just had that charm to her."Alright, I was looking at him!" What's the big deal anyway?"
"What's the big deal? If you haven´t noticed lately, he hangs out with different people and you two only talk in civics. Ya! Perfect couple." Sighing, she pulled me closer so that are friends wouldn't hear and said, "And he's kinda the alpha. You know the guy who's the boss of us."
"Yes, I'm very aware of that." saying as we separated. "I wonder what he´s talking about?" Alexis, my second best-friend said taking the only seat left available - Which just happened to be next to Gabriel. As she bit into her sandwich, she nodded toward him. She was shorter than us, about 5'0. But she is a lot of fun to be around. She had long black hair with a red strip on the front part of her hair surrounding her face. She tried copying my hair. It was naturally brown, but the ends about half way up are red. She was also part of the pack, but had a lower status. Her fur was a red-orange, and was stunning. Together she and her mate, Gabriel, were a sight to behold. Sometimes I think the mate thing worked by fur color. It was weird. Together, we were the best of friends, and the Desert night packs only females. Female werewolves aren't that common. We are created not born.
"Well, shut up and listen. That's why we were given super hearing!" she said while putting a finger over her mouth. So through the noise of the rest of the cafeteria, we zeroed in on them and listened. We heard them talking about the subject of Twilight." Yeah, I know right. My girlfriend started screaming when Robert Pattison came on the screen. Almost blow my eardrums out. I tell you, these movies shouldn't be seen by people with super hearing. It's just painful!" said Michel, another member of the pack, he was currently dating an outsider. Her name was Darcy. And she was really nice. Next to him sat Connor, he was a really good friend to us. "Hey at least you had someone that wanted you there, and doesn't embarrass you. I had to go with my sister. Do you know how hard it is to explain why you keep covering your ears and your eyes keep turning gold?" Since were in the 10th grade and thought we could handle ourselves, are families didn't know. Either Seth says no or we just don't have the heart or guts to tell them. I was one of them. Then the guy that I wanted to hear said "She's not a little kid anymore. She's old enough to understand what you are. You should tell her the truth."
"I can't! We love each other like crazy, but Miley's just not ready to handle the fact that her big brother turns into a wolf!" He sounded like his wolf was near the surface, but had love in his voice when he said her name. When we looked we could see his eyes start to change to an amber color. Then we saw Seth close his eyes and a wave of calmness hit us. Thank God only the pack could feel anything the Alpha or another wolf sends off. We turned to stare at him at his seat and he gave us a casual nod. Then, he did the unbelievable, he looked directly at me – into my dark brown eyes- and a smile crossed his face. I wanted to keep staring, but my wolf said to look away. It's the whole Dominance thing. All though I was high ranked in the pack, I still couldn't challenge him. So I dropped my gaze to my macaroni.
"What was that all about?" said Gabriel to from next to Alexis.
"Connor was getting a little out of control. Seth brought up the 'Tell your sister or I will' thing again. Guess he was just calming him down."
"I know what he's going through. My sister didn't take it so good." Gabriel had a twin sister who was with him the day he was Changed. A couple months later he couldn't take lying to her anymore, so he told her. She's my friend and goes to our school, but she wouldn't talk to us for weeks, till Seth talked to her that is. After that, she seemed way more happy afterward. Now, she hangs out with everybody from the pack. We have our guesses on what he said to her, but we don't ask.
"You know he loves her. But in my opinion, I think she's still not ready to handle the truth. And with him, comes the entire pack. I just think she not ready. She's like my brother. I don't even come close to telling him the slightest thing about us." My younger brother, Daniel, was 14, but tall for his age. He was the best brother you could ask for. He helped me out with anything. But I never had the heart to tell him that I was a Shifter. He's been obsessed with werewolves ever since I can imagine. But I don't think I can tell him any time soon.
"Your brother is obsessed with the supernatural. Especially with werewolves, so I really don't see the harm in it. But that's just my opinion." said Alexis
"Well, I agree with you!" said Gabriel
"Awww baby!"
Then they started kissing. When I said, "Hello, no mate, remember. And it's grossing me out right now."
"Don't be jealous, maybe 'you know who' will change his mind" said Victoria laughing.
"Lunch is over. Let's go, everybody out!" Yelled the supervisor of lunch. And with that we all walked to 4th period together.
We were about half way there when a hand touch my shoulder. Then a familiar scent flooded my nose. Seth. "You know you can't sneak up on me. I could smell you a mile away." Out of the pack I had the best senses. We really don't know why, but my senses could be twice as good as anybody else's when I wanted it to. But it wasn't always the best thing to have at times.
Smiling I turned to face him, hoping that my hair smacked him. With an even bigger smile than mine he said "I wasn't trying. I'm just naturally sneaky." Noticing our friends starring I shifted my gaze to the floor and said "So what do you want?"
"Um, you guys good with going running tonight?" looking at each of us then settling his gaze on me.
"Um, yeah , sure sounds great." I said sounding a little shy. "You guys OK with it?" turning my gaze to them.
"Yeah, sounds great!"
"I need to clear my head anyway."
"Don't need to ask me twice!"
Then with a smile he said "Hey, why don't I walk you to your class. It's the least I can do."
With a confused look I asked him "For what?" Then he said something that almost made me faint, and made my friends mouths drop to the floor. "For saying yes, to a date with me at The Dot before we run."
Stunned I asked in a creaky voice "Are you asking me out?"
"Ya, I guess I am. So what do you say?" Trying to get my mind straight I let my wolf take over.
"I would love to." Noticing I wasn't in control he asked "Is that you or your wolf talking, cause your eyes are turning golden."
"Huh? Oh, um, no I'm fine." Closing my eyes I concentrated on regaining control. When I opened my eyes he said "That's better. So about this afternoon…?"
Smiling I said "Absolutely! I would love that." Smiling even bigger than I have ever seen him before, he said "It's a date then. I'll drive you there, then to my house. That sound OK?"
"Ya that sounds great! But, uhm, what about my car?" I drove a dark blue 2011 Ford Mustang Convertible. It was an early birthday present. I was saving all my paychecks and tips from the restaurant to get a costume paint job. I just plan on adding a design of wolfs running under a full moon. You can guess why I want it.
Another member of the pack named Devon, stepped in the middle of us with a grin on his face saying "I won't mind driving it to Seth's house for you." Cocking my head to the side I said "You still eyeing by baby."
"Duh, your car is like the best! Oh come on, please? Lend it to a friend." He was my friend, but I still didn't trust him. Then again, I have a date with the Alpha of the Desert Night Pack, so how could him, doing something stupid with my car bring me down?
"OK. What the Hell! Here you go" I said throwing the car keys to him.
Jumping up and down he ran for his class yelling a thank you over his shoulder.
"I don't want to see even the tiniest scratch on it!" Shaking my head I turned back to Seth.
"So can I take your book bag?"
"Um, sure! Here you go" after getting my book bag on to his other shoulder, with a gesture of his hand we walked together to my 4th period class. And every step I took next to him, I felt my heart jump out of my chest.