Back with chapter two! I was surprised by the reception that this story received. I knew I had to push out this next chapter as quickly as possible lol! Enjoy!
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As I was getting ready for my non-date (because dating is something you do when you're single, and I most definitely was not single), I thought back on my life leading me up to this moment. Trying to figure out where it all went wrong with Jake. When we started going out, everything felt so right. He always told me it would be as easy as breathing with him and it was. We were okay for the first few months, and then all of a sudden it changed. I can't pinpoint what caused the change in us, but it was around the time that Seth and Leah first phased. At first I just thought that he was just showing her the ropes, because she felt more comfortable with him then with Sam. But then he would start finding excuses to meet her, or his patrol times were always with her. It's almost like they couldn't be apart for too long, almost like they had…No! They couldn't have imprinted, I would know wouldn't I? The pack wouldn't keep something like that from me, there has to be another reason, I refuse to believe that.
"Ugh, I need to stop thinking about this. I'm going out to have some fun and forget about what I'm going through for the night. Okay so what am I going to wear?" I continued to rummage through my closet until I settled on a cute purple dress that I had bought a few weeks ago. Alice would be proud of me, while I wasn't a shopaholic like her; I had started to pay more attention to fashion. I paired the dress with some ballet flats and finished with a little makeup. I decided to clip my hair back, so it wasn't in my face, but it was still down. Just as I had finished that, I heard the doorbell.
"Coming" I yelled as I ran down the steps, surprising myself by not even stumbling and surprising myself even more because I was actually looking forward to this date...ah I mean non-date. When I opened the door, I was shocked by what I saw. There was Paul, looking pretty damn sexy. I mean, I always thought he was sexy, but seeing him standing there in his black jeans and a black dress shirt that did nothing to hide his muscles, I could feel the drool starting to form.
"Like what you see Swan?" he asked with that damn smirk of his. Well two can play this game, I said I was going to enjoy this night and have a little fun, and that's just want I'm going do.
"Actually" I said as I stepped closer to him and ran my finger across his chest, "I do" and with that, I turned and walked away to get my purse. When I turned back around, the look on his face was priceless; he was standing there with his mouth open wide, just staring at me. As I walked past him I closed his mouth with my hand, and yelled over my shoulder, "Are you coming, or are you just going to stand there all night?" I couldn't help but laugh as he turned and followed me to his car.
In a couple of strides he caught up to me and as he passed by he whispered in my ear, "Careful little girl, you playing with fire, and you may get burnt" With that he opened up the passenger side door, and walked around and got in the car, all the while laughing. I had to stop and gain my composure from him being so close. As I got in the car, the only thought running through my head was what if I wanted to get burnt?
The car ride to the restaurant was pretty comfortable; even with the flirting we had done at the house. I never realized how comfortable I was around Paul. I always thought of him as this hot-head who always had the attitude of 'fuck the world and everyone in it'. But it was times like this that I realized, that was one side of his personality. The other side was sweet and caring and would do anything for a friend. They balanced him out very nicely and I was glad that I got to see this side of his personality. I can't remember the last time I felt this comfortable with Jake. The last few times we were together, it felt so forced, it wasn't natural anymore. He acted like he had other places to be, Yea, probably somewhere with Leah, the cynical side of my brain said.
"You think too much" my thoughts were interrupted by Paul. What was he talking about? My confusion must have shown on my face because he continued. "I can basically see all the thoughts running through your head right now. How about for tonight, you don't think, you just feel. If something feels right, just go with it. Live a little"
"Ugh, you're right. I just don't know how to turn off all the thoughts that are running around my head. But I'm going to try, I really want to have some fun tonight, and I'm glad I called you, I think you're just the one to bring me out of this funk I've been in.
"I'm glad you called me too, so we're going to go to dinner, have fun and just for the hell of it, I'm taking you out dancing." I was nervous about going dancing, but before I could say anything, Paul shushed me, "Don't argue, just go with it." I decided to listen to him and just go with it.
We arrived at the restaurant a little after six. I was surprised when Paul rushed out the car to help me out. He played it off saying that he was worried I would trip and fall since I was so clumsy, but I wasn't fooled. Such a gentleman. We walked into the restaurant hand in hand, he even held the door open for me. I was waiting for the maître de to come, so he could show us to our table.
When he finally got there, I gave my name, "Swan for two. Our reservation was for six.
"One moment please", he told me as he scanned his list for our reservation. "You said Swan?"
"Yea, I know we're a little late, I hope that isn't a problem?" I asked nervously, they wouldn't have given my reservation away for being a little late right?
"Actually, according to my list, Swan checked in….10 minutes ago." He informed me.
"What! That can't be right, I'm standing right here" I didn't know what was going on, but I had a feeling that I prayed wasn't true. "Um could you point out the Swan couple that came in please?" I asked in the sweetest voice I had.
"Yea, they are right over there by the window" When I looked, I felt my heart stop. Because sitting at my table, using my reservation, was the liar himself, and his little bitch Leah.
"Working late my ass" I mumbled.
I know, I know, bad place to stop it! But I want the confrontation scene as its own chapter. Hope you all enjoyed this chapter and I'll hurry up and finish the next!
Until next time
