Just as the morning rays broke through to fill my room with a golden gleam a very unwelcome noise filled my ears.
"Pup! Get your lazy ass up and get down here!" My oh so in trouble dad yells.
After his belt my mom chastises him. "Don't you curse at her!" It wasn't loud but still heard. I make it out of bed slinging every fowl word I could under my breath. I didn't even bother to change clothes. If I was going to be waken up at the ass crack of dawn then they could see me half naked. My actions were instantly regretted as I stepped out the house to see a tall man and his daughter. He stood at the same height as my dad but was darker skin giving him the Native look. Sandy brown hair an nice dark eyes.
His daughter looked to be around my age. Brown hair and brown eyes. 5'9 with legs for years. Both were tone and gave off a sense of pride with their appearance. She wore a soft smirk as she took in my bed attire and scowl.
"Alex! Really!" My mom snaps. "You said to come down, not come down with clothes on." I say rubbing my eyes.
My mom rolls her eyes as my dad and the guest laughs. "She's got Clay's attitude that for sure." He speaks. His voice deep and full. "Unfortunately." My mom grumbles.
"Pup, I want you to meet Hank Lasser and his little girl Rikki." The girl makes a face at my dad for the little comment. As I would, she was taller than me. "Just because you're both trees doesn't mean I'm short." She says blowing on her nails.
"Are you my long lost sister?" I ask.
She laughs at me, "Yes, the better half of you." It's my turn to laugh as I stick my hand out.
" More like I'm the second version that they got right." I quip back. She took my hand and smiled widely. Out banter was cut short by both men's boom laugh. "Jesus maybe they are really related." My mom rolled her eyes watching us.
Rikki was pretty damn cool. We would get on well…or fight until one of us died. "So, what's this about dad. Not that I don't love being half naked and morning banter but what's up?"
Dad's eyes light up and mom's dims gravely. "Hank was just bringing over your early birthday present." At this news my face lifts. I love gifts. Because I'm spoiled, and I don't care.
"Oh! Let me see, let me see!" I jump around. "Careful, she might wet herself." Rikki chimes in earning a concealed finger from me. Well I thought it was until mom smacked the back of my head. Rikki snickers and I make sure to conceal the bird this time before turning back to my dad.
Smiling widely he leans over the old pick up of Hank's and uncovers a beautiful Harley. Pearl and black everywhere. I think I did just wet myself.
"This isn't a joke right? I mean kudos if it is but just be prepared for long years of rebellion." I speak never moving my eye from the glorious bike. "No joke, pup. It's yours." From the moment those words left his lips an embarrassing squeal leaves my mouth attacking my mom and dad in hugs.
"You bought me a fuckin' CVO Breakout! You guys rule!" "Language." I ignored my mother because I was too damn excited. Rikki looked impressed that I actually knew what it was. This baby was gold.
"Thanks dad, mom. So much! Hey Rikki, looks like I'm the favorite child." She gives me a hearty laugh as well as both our dads. "Seriously though you need a ride to school?"
She smirks to me and I find it very sexy. You see, I have always appreciated the lovely looks of a woman over a man. My parents keep the questions to a minimum about my reasons for scaring away boys. Dad always telling me I'm gorgeous so that couldn't be a problem. Mom following his statement with maybe it's my attitude. Dad and I laughing and disagreeing. They couldn't figure out why in the hell I couldn't hold down a boyfriend. Which meant…they had no fucking clue I was a lesbian.
Rikki studied me for a second before answering. "Sorry, I push my own wheels. See you there." She says before hoping in the truck with her dad and driving off. After a while of ogling my oh so lovely bike Jasmine, (yes I named her already. Yes, it is a her. I'm a lesbian remember? What the hell I look like riding a boy bike.)
My mom drags me into the house to get ready for school and to eat. My birthday was two days from now but dad thought I would appreciate wheels of my own for my first day. Boy was he right. A shower was much needed to fully wake me up. First day, first impression. I spent a good 20 in my closet so that meant my room was trashed after the hard work I went through yesterday.
Dark blue skinny jeans to show off my nice ass that I'm very proud of. Love cut deep white v-neck, and black 2 button vest to cover it. Hair was freshly flat ironed and ready to go. My feet were the easiest. Flat soft heeled knee high shoes. The look to give me just enough tomboy and a right mix of girly girl. Make-up took the longest but it helped set off the rest of my outfit nicely so whatever. Oh yeah, I was gonna break a few hearts today.
My attention was breifly drawn when I noticed I had to dip down a little to see into my bathroom mirror. Must be a little low. Mom was fast away in the kitchen making pancakes. Dad and mom ate like a freaking horse. Dad I could understand, but mom. Mom was lean, toned but lean.
"Ready for today, baby girl?" She asks placing my plate down.
"With a bike like that? Hell yes." "Alex. Watch your mouth." She playfully sneers something about 'bad manners' and 'she didn't raise a foul mouth young lady'. Deciding to frazzle mom before school I snip back, "Sorry mom. I meant, Hell yes. I'm excited to show off my new toy!" "Alex!" Mom snaps annoyed and I know the job is done. I also hear dad snicker from his room.
Before it is all said and done I pound down 3 pancakes, 10 strips of bacon, and 4 pieces of toast. Mom and dad are looking at me with a weird expression. "Um, sweetie, you feeling ok?" I stop and look up. "Yeah, why mom?" They look to each other.
"You sure? No upset stomach or fever?" "No, why?" I drawl out. "No reason. Well, it's almost time. Go get your stuff." Shrugging I head to my room to gather the rest of my stuff. I hear mom and dad in the kitchen talking.
"I didn't think she would be changing this soon."
"Pup, has always been amazing and well it's not too soon. She's almost 18. If anything she's late." Dad says kind of hushed. "We'll have to keep a look out." I run back down and out the door not wanting to be too late.
Surprisingly it was sunny today. Rare for this piss ant place. Ok I may be being a bit cruel. Dad tosses me the keys and mom the helmet on my way out with hurried goodbyes. The baby roars to life and I'm on my way peeling rubber like it's the last time.
"She's your daughter you know." Mom jests as dad beams with pride.
"I should hope so." He picks. Mom gives him a sly look. "Well there was that one time in San Juan." She trials off walking away.
Dad's face falls. "Don't even play like that, Gina." He calls after her.
Forks High School. Already looks like it's going to be a great day. I pull up dead center of the parking lot, because I'm a diva. The whispers didn't start until I took off my helmet. Really? It's so hard to envision a girl with a massive bike. My face contorts to a little grimace when I catch wind of a mixture of different musky scents.
I noticed Jock's and Geeks a like staring and drooling. I did my best to ignore them. A loud jump of an engine caught my ear as I turned to see another gorgeous bike ride in. Deep purple color with black accents on it and some hints of chrome. Someone has good taste. It parks by mine letting me know that this person was meant to be my friend in some way shape of form. I wasn't even surprised when the rider took off their helmet showing me a smirking Rikki.
"Told you I have my own wheels." Is the first thing she says to my scoffing face. "A few more and we'll start our own club. She laughs and walks with me to the school.
"I'll show you to the office…pup." I stop and look at her. "Dad calls me that."
"As he should. Nice outfit by the way." She doesn't break her stride.
"As is yours." Came my truthful response. It really was a nice outfit. The light black jeans and combat boots showed her very luscious hips and ass off. The way her button up purple shirt hugged her body nicely. Her black staggered hair framed her tan face to the letter.
"You checking me out, pup?" She teases through the halls. "Will you hate me if I say yes?" She laughs and I smile.
"No, but you might get a cookie." I roll my eyes and head into the office with her in tow. We both reached the desk to a rather short lady sitting. She was a little plump but adorable, mid 30's with already peppering hair.
"Hello, Ms. Cope my friend here needs her class schedule." The woman looks at Rikki then to me. "Oh course dear. Name?" My turn to talk. I spare a brief glance to Rikki who I could tell was waiting to hear it just as much as the woman was.
"Alexandria Blake." No one said anything, the woman quickly glanced around for some files until she found mine.
"Here you go. Just get the teachers to sign off and bring them back at the end of the day." She gave me a warm smile before dismissing me and Rikki. I looked at the list to see what was up first. English. Great. "Friend huh?" I teased Rikki a little. She gives a small laugh to me.
"Sexy name, Alexandria." I roll my eyes and keep walking to my first period class. Rikki left me to get sorted and as promised I got the teacher to sign the damn paper. Everyone kept staring but at least they haven't gotten up the nerve to approach me yet.
"Hey, I'm Jason Banks. What's your name?" Just had to open my big fucking mouth. Turning to the boy and giving him a tight smile, "Alex." He doesn't register that I don't want to talk to him and sits down with me.
"How are you liking Forks so far?" I clue in that he was with some sports team because of his letterman's jacket and the all American look he had. Brown short hair, baby blue eyes, a little built but nothing like the Natives I've seen. Big, tall, and dumb. Must be the school's heart throb. Move over pretty boy I'm taking your title.
"Forks is nothing like California." I continue my short cold responses. I'm not sure it's a blessing or a curse when the second bell rings sending him back to his seat.
To say I was bored out of my ever loving mind for the first two classes was a gigantic understatement. I peeled out of there faster than a pregnant woman on her way to a hot dog and ice cream table.
"Whoa pup, what's the rush?" Rikki catches me on the way out to lunch.
"Hey Alex!" Jason calls to me trying to dodge students. I look at Rikki pleadingly before grabbing her hand and running towards the lunch room.
"Heifer, I almost got caught because of you." I chastise while she laughs hard.
"I didn't know you were on the run from Banks. Although I should have guessed."
" You think?" She just continued to laugh. "Come on let's eat gorgeous."
"Oh Rikki, compliments and lunch? Might make a girl swoon." Fanning my face I don't see Rikki abruptly turn and inch close to me. My head snaps forward in surprise eyes challenging. "Sure I haven't already?" She says before pulling me back towards the line.
Yep, I'm pretty sure that me and Rikki were going to end up fucking at some point. We found a table that was kind of far off away from prying ears. " So, you have other friends?"
"Yes, I do. But I told them to let me get you settled before they bombard you with questions." Rikki looks up in time to see me care bear glare back at some preppy girl who seems like she was trying to scare me. Try harder hunny.
"That was adorable. You call that a glare?" She teases me.
"No, I call this a glare." A kid was making his way over to us as we spoke when I turned and leveled my look to him. My mouth held a small flat frown but the forehead was creased and brows half anger furrowed half willing him to try and take another step. The eyes held the money. Half sunk in casting a small over shadow from the brows peering into his freezing him on the spot. He takes a few moments before hauling ass back away from us.
Rikki looks like someone just told her the pope was gay as she took in my look. Softening my look I smile smugly at her waiting. "I think you just made me cream my pants." A deep laugher rung out in the lunch hall from me. "Seriously, I almost jumped you right then." "What, your house or mine princess?" I play back earning the same laugh from her.
While Rikki kept laughing, a small group of people were making there way into the lunch room. Rikki stiffened and looked at them with displeasure. "Who's the posy?" She sighs anticipating my question.
"The big dark haired guy is Gavin Harris." He was big as hell. Standing about 6'4 with bulging muscles and a hard stare. Brown eyes snap over to us and I wondered if Rikki was talking loud enough to be heard.
"His lover is the blond walking next to him. Aiden Glee." Gavin's face scowled at us after Rikki said this further increasing my suspicions. Aiden was just as tall as Gavin but with blond hair and light features. A little growl came our way one which Rikki rolled her eyes at. Really, what is it was people growling? "Ok so they're not lovers but they are thick as thieves." She amends.
Next was a girl, not as tall as the guys but still fairly up there. And smoking hot. Her hair was long and chestnut brown with some red highlights. Her eyes found Rikki's downward glare before she winked to me and followed the guys.
I turn and smirk at Rikki. "An old friend of yours?" Rikki glares at me and looks back to her food. "Viviana Preston." Is all she says. The girl mumbles something to Gavin which he snorts at and smiles.
"That girl is Crystal Jack. She's mellow enough to stand." Rikki's voice took a turn for the light. Note to self, ask her about Viviana later. Crystal was about 5'10 lean with mid white hair and hazel eyes. Her demeanor was a little nervous as she took in my appearance and company with Rikki. They sat a little cattycorner to Rikki and I but never broke our gaze.
Gavin stared me down with an almost accusing look. My response was a questioning eyebrow to which he smirked at. Viviana looked like someone kicked her puppy. Rikki wasn't giving them the time of day. "Ready for class? I'm not hungry anymore." She says standing. We had third together which as a relief seeing as how I had Jason Banks in first and second. As we exited the room I paused at the doors and took a big whiff. I caught wind of some nature smelling stuff. Woods, rain water, and fresh tree scents.
"You ok?" Rikki asks.
"Yeah, have you been in the woods today?" The question takes her by surprise before she recovers. "No, but maybe the lover boys have been." My head whips over to Fork High's beautiful people club and take a whiff. Yep, definitely them. I shouldn't be able to smell them. Although the scent of woods is pretty powerful.
They all look at me with worried expressions for a moment. All except Gavin who scowls. Leveling a glare of my own I leave with Rikki. We took our time walking to the room so the teachers could prepare in peace.
So, I learned that Biology is not Rikki's subject. She is awful in it. Also I have Aiden in it who takes pleasure in the fact that Rikki is terrible in Bio. Gavin, Rikki and Viviana are all in my last class history. Be glade you don't have that class with them. The air was so thick I almost passed out. I'm pretty sure Gavin has it out for me. The final bell rang sending us on our way home and I couldn't be more grateful.
"She doesn't look like she's one though."
"yeah but, Crystal she could smell us. Just keep an eye on her." That was Gavin. His lovely tone of disgruntle. I mounted my beast and rode off without Rikki. She somehow managed to disappear long before I made it to the parking lot.
Mom was waiting at the door when I came rumbling up looking oh so bad ass. The smell of food came through strong and my stomach made a point to curse me out instantly. "how was it?" She smiled at me.
"A pain, but Rikki helped a lot. The boys drooled over my bike and flocked like I was Jesus but whatever." Mom took joy in that statement. Could she not see how not interested I was in the male sex? Would she care? I don't know but I'm not going to find out. Teachers took no mercy on my first day and loaded me up with homework. Thank god tomorrow was Friday. I managed to make my brain hold off on exploding until dinner.
Roast lamb, steamed vegetables and Wild rice. Holy mother of pearl I'm hungry. Dad and I raced into the kitchen and started battling over the bowls. Mom just looked put out at the two of us. " I live with a pack of wolves." She mumbled taking what we didn't. Dad snickered at her and shoveled as much food as he could down. " You need a hair cut dad."
"Don't even think about it pup. Not after the last time." Mom and I shared a laugh. "honestly, clay you could hardly see the bald spot." Mom did her best to cover her laugh but still earned a grumble from dad. I completely killed 4 plates of food before admitting defeat. Something was wrong here. "I think I may have a tape worm."
"Why you say that?" "Mom! I just killed 4 plates of lamb and this morning, 4 pancakes and a ton of bacon. Not normal." Dad rests a hand on my shoulder. "Still feel ok?" I nod and stare at him for a moment. He smelled like Rain wood, and dirt. "Dad, have you been working outside today? The woods to be exact." He shakes his head.
"You smell like the woods." Mom beams and dad looks proud. Ok. What's that about. "I think I'm going to lay down. My muscles ach. And no mom I'm not feeling sick just a little tired." The smile never leaves her face as I stand and take my leave.
A hot shower is my friend, I could almost feel my body relax and loosen as I laid down on the cool sheets. It takes less than a minute for me to succumb to sleep. The middle of the night I wake up in a cold sweat. My head throbbing and my body is on fire. I can't even function. My feet hit the ground and for a moment I'm not even sure I can stand. Must have air. Holy fuck I'm hot. Sweat is literally pouring off of me. The night air from the window is welcomed with open arms but it's not enough. Making my way down stairs I hear the snores from the parent's room so I know I'm good. Damn near snatching the front door open I'm hit with a blast of night, cool air and I all but collapse on the ground. It was enchanting looking out into the woods. Calling me, pulling at me. Everything was so vibrant and clear.
One foot in front of the other and next thing I know I'm running. Everything was a blur beside me. Dodging tree limbs and fallen logs. My soul roared with glee as I pushed harder on my body. Jumping a log, I flew right into a small opening landing some feet away. I looked back amazed. There's no way in hell this is real. I jump again landing on the other side of the clearing. Huh, guess it is. Springing from the same spot I whoop throughout the forest jumping from spot to spot leaping off of trees to the ground and vice versa. I'm moving so far that I know I'm miles away.
This was almost as good as running. Like all things, it must come to an end. My next jump goes too far and I collide with a big brink wall of fuzz. Fuzz? My eyes scan up at the offending mass and look straight into the bright Brown eyes of a wolf the size of a horse.
Oh sweet mother of shit.
Thanking the gods I have, I take off back towards my house at my new found speed. The heavy padding of steps telling me the wolf is giving chase. I can see the edges of my house and joy mixed with relief feels me. Right as I'm tasting victory I look back one more time before face planting right into a tree.
Knocking my self out cold.
