Hey guys! Another two weeks gone by... boy does time fly? Last was a solely Humphrey chapter, now we'll get a solely Kate chapter. I hope you all had a happy Easter, or if you don't celebrate Easter, then a happy 4/20 lol. Anyway, I digress, I hope you enjoy the chapter!
Kate's POV
By now I've walked back to my parents' den, and am sitting just outside the entrance, behind the corner, thinking, waiting for them to tell me it's time for the wedding... I of course am I no mood for a wedding. I had found that apparently Cando told them I had left to mentally prepare myself for the wedding, as he'd told me once I'd gotten back. In reality for most of the time I had been mentally preparing myself to call it off. At least until my best friend was found... at least I keep telling myself that's all the feelings I have for him, that he's just my friend, and nothing more. I'm lying to myself and I know it... I've been hopelessly in love with that caring, funny, cute Omega since I met him, it just took his leaving to show me how I had really felt. How could I have been so stupid?!
I hear footsteps. This is it... There's absolutely no way they'll miss that something is wrong, from crying my fur is wet, from laying on the ground it's dirty. Physically and mentally I am in no state to get married, especially not to Garth. My father walks around the corner, and immediately jumps back, startled.
"Wh-! O-oh, Kate! What in the world were you doing just standing there? And what happened to you?" He exclaims worriedly, and cirlces around me, looking me over. "W-well D-dad" I sniff a little, starting to choke up again, "I... I-"A sharp gasp cuts me off. "Kate! Look at you! Your fur is a mess, and you're look exhausted! Who did this to you?!" It's my mother. I hadn't noticed her follow my father around the corner when I had been about to speak to my absence. "Eve..." My father says softly, trying to calm her down, but it's no use, she gives him a death stare, and waits for my response. Oh boy... she will not like this. Why couldn't it just have been dad? I clear my throat, and continue. "I e-erm... H-Humphrey-" Again, I'm cut off. "HUMPHREY DID THIS? WHY THAT LITTLE-!" My mother's tone gets soft, and she just shakes her head a little. Being one that's typically outspoken, this sudden silence worries me. "N-no! No mom, no. I did this, not on purpose though, I just..." Tears well up in my eyes, and my legs get everso shakey, so I sit down. "H-Humphrey left, and it's my fault" I mutter holding back my tears. My father gives a serious looking expression, one that looks like he's either dissappointed, sad, or both. My mother looks worried, but not for me anymore.
"How is it your fault Kate, what did you do that caused Humphrey to leave...?" My father asks sternly. "W-well... d-during the trip we... h-howled together on the t-train." My tears I can't hold any longer at the thought of the howl, I blink and they begin streaming down my face, "We really b-bonded a lot during that t-trip... I... then when I s-said I'd m-marry Garth..." It seems to click for both of them at just about the same time. Both of my parents look at each other, then at me, my father looking somewhat pained, my mother looking very sympathetic. "I can't marry Garth..." I finish, "I love Humphrey."
My father sighs, and lowers his head, my mother walks to me, and nuzzles my cheek. For the second time today, I begin heavily sobbing at the sudden loss of my best friend, and newfound love.
Three days later
It's been three days since Humphrey has left with no signs of his return... and why would he? He probably thinks I used him, used him to get home, and acted as though I felt the same, then tossed him away as soon as I'd gotten back.
With some smooth talking, and plenty of apologies, my mother and father convinced Tony not to start a war over the cancellation of my marriage to Garth, who oddly enough seemed happy. While I'm glad war was avoided, I can't help but feel an immense sadness over the fact that Humphrey felt so sad or angry that he left the safety of our pack, all because of me... what a horrible friend I am. To make matters worse, Winter is beginning to set in, the crisp fall air getting colder, and colder. This normally wouldn't be a problem, since everyone has a cave to keep dry and warm in, except now it's everyone... except for Humphrey. Who knows where he is; who knows if he has food or shelter; who knows if he will survive? His friends, and indeed most of the Omegas won't even look at me, blaming me for his absence, even some of the Betas, and Alphas avert their gaze from me... Ifucked up big time...
Currently I'm laying in my parents' cave, looking out of the entrance. My father said that he will order search parties to look for Humphrey as soon as he can. I full well know however, that that won't be until Winter has passed. It's too risky to send someone out now. So, for the time being, all I have to do is sit, and think, and worry. Oh Humphrey, please please come home soon!
For now, I wait.
Okay guys, and gals, and other chapter down! Also another shorter one, I plan on the next two being a bit longer to compensate for it. I hope you all enjoy! How will Humphrey react to his new environment? How will Kate, a busybody, take charge gal do with just sitting and waiting? Will the squirrels finally get eaten? Find out next update!