Chapter 6
" I thought you guys were my friends" Seth furrows his brow in confusion he was beginning to shake violently
" I warned you Seth" Paul says scanning Seth's face for sign of emotion
" Why didn't you tell me?" I ask a tone of hurt in my voice
" It doesn't matter, we can still be together" He says hope in his voice. He takes a step toward me but I instinctively take a step back
" Dammit this is why I didn't want you to know" He yells angrily " Fuck you Jacob!" He yells angrily
" Seth calm down" Leah warns taking a step toward him
" How could you say that" He frowns " All of you ruined this for me!" He clenches his fist looking at me with hurt
" it's for the better Seth" Leah says, just like that something snapped in Seth, he phased into a large white wolf with brown patches. Not again, I'm frozen with fear, I'm assuming Paul phased lunging at Seth in an attempt to restrain him. I cover my head protectively, like that would do anything. Seth lunges at Jake who's now standing in front of me causing me to fall onto the hard pavement letting out a small whimper. Seth stops looks at me with a look of hurt and runs into the woods and Paul runs after him. Jake and Leah scurry over to me.
" You okay?" Leah asks kneeling down. I nod still in slight shock
" Mikayla" Jake asks waving a hand in my face. He leans down picking me up in his arms as we head toward the house.
" I'm going after Seth" Leah says before running toward the forest. Jake wraps me in his arms kicking the door of the house open as we enter. I burry my face in my chest refusing to cry. Great date, a pit forms in my stomach, I wasn't his imprint? What did this mean, I wanted things to work out with Seth so bad, I had just gotten him I didn't want to loose him. Jake sets me down on the couch crouching down in front of me, I look down my body trembling. Jake sets his finger under my chin lifting it up to his eyelevel.
" You're okay" He coos gently. I look intently into his eyes, they were full of meaning, he really did care for me. A small sob chokes me, I still refused to cry, I was bawling on the inside but on the outside I probably just looked like I had seen a ghost.
" Why didn't he tell me?" I frown
" He didn't want to loose you" Jake says taking my hands in his warm ones " You're a big thing to loose" He continues his eyes never leaving me
" What does this mean then?" I ask my voice on the verge of tears
" Well he'll eventually imprint but who knows how far in the future that will be" Jake says rubbing my hands soothingly, something about that made me calm down a bit. I took a deep breath
" So you're saying the best thing to do is break up?" I ask
" Yes" He replies, the exact words I dreaded to hear come out of his mouth. I shake my head
" What if that's not what I want?" I bite my lip
" It's better now than later" He says contemplating, he squeezes my hands " But it's your choice" He finally says. I nod pulling him into a hug
" Thank you" I whisper gently holding him, or rather he holds me
" I'll always be here" He whispers into my hair, something about his voice made me believe him
It was Sunday and I still hadn't heard from Seth. Was he avoiding me, because all I wanted was to talk to him. The truth was I was in love with him, even if I wasn't his imprint or whatever I wanted to be his as long as possible, messed up I know but I couldn't help it. I hear a knock on my door. I lean against the wall as I sit on my bed. Seth pokes his head through the door.
" Hey" He says with a shy smile, he walks over to sit on the edge of my bed. I continue flipping my phone " I'm sorry I didn't tell you" He says scanning my face for emotion
" It's fine" I shrug emotionless
" I just didn't want it to be…" He things for a moment running his hand through his hair clearly stressed " Like this" He finishes
" Like what?" I ask
" I still want to be with you" He says making me finally look up at him " Just because you're not the one doesn't mean I can't love you" He says the words rolling off his tongue like butter. I nod
" I still want to be with you too" I reply " But I'm afraid i'm going to get burned" I frown looking down at my bed sheets
" I would never" He says sincerely. I nod
" I believe you" I smile lightly as he pulls me into a hug. He kisses my cheek, the corner of my lips, and finally my lips. I smile against his lips, I hear a howl in the distance. Seth groans pulling back, I instantly feel want.
" I have to go, how about I come over tomorrow and make dinner?" He smiles, his smile was so cute, so innocent
"Perfect?" I ask grinning. He nods
" See you then" He grins kissing me on the cheek and leaving the room. I fall back on my bed, that went well. I pull my hair up in a pony tail and glance at my texts.
Jake: Did you talk to seth
Me: Yup he just left
Jake: How did it go?
Me: Good I think we worked things out
Jake: What does that mean?
Me: We're together
Jake: oh… Kayla as your best friend I just have to say I think this is a really bad idea
Me: Why?
Jake: Because when he finds his imprint I know he'll dump you like yesterday's trash
Me: He would never
Jake: When you imprint you see no other girls, concentrate on no other girls
Me: And how would you know?
Jake: Ouch
Me: I'm sorry I'm just worked up
Jake: Whatever I gotta go
I frown, I felt bad, it really wasn't any of Jake's business but I was a bit harsh, I sigh I would make it up to him later. Was jake right, was this a bad idea? Probably, but as always I didn't care.
" Favorite movie or movies?" He asks sitting across from me on the couch
" Date night and she's the man" I grin. He scrunches his nose
" Date night's good but she's the man?" Seth asks
" It's a wonderful movie!" I say defensively throwing popcorn at him
" Hm I'll have to watch it someday" He chuckles. I shake my head
" You haven't even seen it?" I laugh " Don't judge a movie by it's cover" I smirk playfully
" Okay favorite song right now?" I ask popping a piece of popcorn in my mouth
" Work out by J cole" He responds with ease. I nod
" Nice choice, but Take care is ten times better" I grin. He shrugs
" Whatever you say" He chuckles " Favorite sport?" He asks
" To play basketball to watch football" I smile " And you?" I ask
" Football for both" He grins
" Favorite store?" I ask curiously
" Really?" He smiles playfully " What a girl question" He chuckles
" Just answer it!" I laugh it was such a question for a girl
" Urban outfitters" He mocks me
" Mean" I fake pout
" I'm just kidding" He laughs " Ok I'm sorry" He smiles warmly at me
" Better" I grin
" Favorite Candy?" He asks turning the volume down
" Those watermelon sour patch kids" I grin " Or peach rings" I chuckle " When I was little my mom would tell me that I ate so many of those things hat one day I would turn into a peach" I smile at that fond memory, I didn't have too many memories of her.
" Well you would've been a cute peach" He chuckles. I extend my legs pulling my hair into a pony tail
" I would've huh" I smile
" Woah there no need to get arrogant" He teases
" Whatever, okay favorite drink?" I ask
" Coke" He responds quickly " You?" He asks
" Milk tea boba" I grin brushing through my pony tail
" What in the world is that?" He asks an amused look on his face
" Some amazing Asian drink" I smile " I'll take you some time"
" Sounds good" He grins " favorite animal?" He asks running a hand through his hair
" Wolf duh" I chuckle " I mean they're just so attractive" I smile he gives me a playful smirk.
" Good thing your boyfriend's one then huh?" He smiles pulling me into him for a kiss. I melt into him. My hands find their way under his shirt tracing the lines of his washboard abs. They were simply amazing. He pulls back for air resting his forehead against mine.
" Mikayla Lahote when did you become so naughty?" He teases
" Ahem?" I hear paul call from his place in the kitchen. I turn to give him a dirty look " Say bye to seth" He orders
" Yes father" I tease as we get up and walk to the door
" I'll see you at school tomorrow?" I ask as he pulls me into a hug
" Yeah Jake and I will pick you up" He tells me pulling me close, his warmth radiating off of him
" Sounds good" I smile as we pull away he kisses me on the lips once before leaving. I grin closing the door and walking upstairs, for once I couldn't wait for school.
I look into the mirror content with my outfit, which consisted of a royal purple mini skirt with an oversized bow on it, a black lace top tucked in, a satin purple bandeau, and black wedges. I grab my sunglasses and walk downstairs.
" Hello gorgeous" Seth grins pulling me into a hug
" Alright lovebirds let's go" Jake teases, I chuckle as we head out.
" Where's paul?" I ask
" He left already" Jake shrugs. I nod as we get into the car, I immediately turn the radio on, roll the window down and slip my sunglasses on.
" How do you afford all that shit?" Jake asks as we start the short drive to school
" I have a job" I chuckle " You should get one too"
" I do too have a job" He retorts
" Jake fixing people's cars once every blue moon doesn't count" Seth chuckles. I laugh as we pull into the school parking lot. I spot Sarah just getting out of her car. I jump out grabbing my backpack as I walk over.
" Hey you" I smile pulling her into a hug
" Hey!" She grins surveying my outfit " Why you gotta look all cute all the time?" She chuckles
" Thanks but look who's talking" I smile as she runs a hand through her auburn hair
" Yeah I do look pretty hot today huh?" She laughs
" keep telling yourself that" Jake mutters walking up to us. I chuckle, they hated each other so much.
" Connor's having a party afterschool and it's going to be big" She grins " You have to come!" She insists " Even bring him if you want" She says gesturing to Jake
" We have school tomorrow" I argue
" Nope, teachers work day" She smiles " Come" She whines
" Okay, okay I'll come" I smile glancing to my left to find Seth, his eyes are glossed over and he looks like he's a statue.
" Seth you okay?" I ask
" Shit" Jake mutters
" Huh?" I ask Seth's eyes keep glued to Sarah?
" Nothing" Jake replies " Just remembered we gotta do something" He says grabbing Seth and dragging him away
" Damn Seth got hot" Sarah smiles licking her lips
" You do realize you're talking about my boyfriend?" I raise an eyebrow
" Yeah yeah" She giggles as we walk into school, for another boring day. The only thing I could think about was the party I hadn't been to one in too long.
I open the door to find Sarah in an extremely short and tight dress. I raise an eyebrow.
" Hey" I smile lightly
" God help me" Paul mutters as he walks past. I chuckle
" What the hell are you wearing?" She asks
" Clothes" I reply looking down, I was wearing the same I had worn to school.
" Nuh uh, you can't wear that" She grabs my hand pulling me up the stairs " No best friend of mine is going to a party dressed like that" I grumble. A few minuets later I walk back downstairs sarah dragging me all the way.
" You look great!" Sarah complements
" I look like a slut!" I complain as we get to the bottom of the stairs, Jake whistles from his place on the couch, Seth grins at me. I look down at my black sparkly mini dress with black pumps.
" Let's go!" Sarah exclaims dragging me out the door. The party was a couple houses down so we just walked. When we get in music is blasting, it's almost pitch black and you could smell the alcohol in the air. Sarah immediately grabs some random guy and starts to dance with him. I shake my head as Jake and Seth approach me.
" What am I going to do with her?" I ask gesturing to Sarah and the random dude. I swear I heard Seth grin but maybe it was my imagination.
" Drink?" Jake asks holding out two beers for Seth and I. I grab it taking a sip, Seth more hesitantly takes it.
" live a little" I tease. He smiles taking a sip. I wasn't really a heavy drinker but I did take one or two drinks once and a while. Soon that one sip turned into a couple of drinks and we were pretty much wasted, or I was at least. Those many drinks did nothing to the wolf bodies of Seth and Jake. I grab Seth's hand pulling him close to me and forcing my lips against his, I'll admit I was drunk but nothing could prepare me for the next few events.
" Kayla stop" Seth grimaces pushing off of me
" Aw come on Seth" I ramble drunkly. He looks at me with disgust and walks out of the room. I follow him.
" What's wrong with you lately?" I yell after him
" I imprinted okay!" He yells turning to face me. I'm frozen motionless. What did he just say. Might as well rip my heart out and stomp on it
" Who?" I whisper
" Sarah" He replies venom filled in his voice. How could he? I frown and so the waterworks started, I was sobbing now. Hot fat tears rolled down my cheeks
" Kayla I'm sorry" He frowns reaching out to me. I slap his hand away backing up from him
"Stay away from me" I say inbetween sobs. I start to walk away
" Where are you going?" He calls after me
" Home" I reply starting the walk back home. I stumble in my damn heels and fall to the ground. I slap the ground in frustration, got up and kept walking. Once I'm in. I fall to the ground in tears. What was happening, one second I have him and the very next I don't. I felt broken, empty. Anyone but her, she was my best friend and he took that away too. I lost them both. Apparently Paul was out because the house was quiet. I walk to the sink and pull out Paul's secret stash of booze. I had learned from dad that alcohol took away the pain. I pull out the strongest drink and start to drink from the bottle still in tears. I felt so alone, no one, no one loved me.
" Kayla?" I hear someone call from the doorway. I was probably a mess, make-up smeared, I was so drunk, collapsed on the floor in the kitchen. Jake rounds the corner quickly walking to me.
" Just go away!" I yell. He crouches next to me attempting to pry the bottle from my hands " I said go away!" I sob, throwing the bottle across at the wall, it shatters into a million pieces. Jake wraps me in a hug. I immediately feel his warmth, somehow it calmed me a little. " Everyday my life reminds me of how I'm a failure" I sob into his chest
" Shhh" He coos holding me tight in his strong arms
" My parents are divorced, my dad is dead, who knows where my mom is" I ramble " I couldn't stop it" I continue his shirt now soaking with my tears
" You couldn't prevent that" He says rubbing my back soothingly
" My boyfriend fell in love with my best friend" I continue " I don't have the grades to get into any college I want" I dig my nails into my thigh in frustration " No one loves me" I whisper in despair
" Hey" He says pulling back. He frames my face with his hands making me look into his eyes " Don't say that" He frowns seriously " Paul cares, Leah cares, your mother wherever she might be cares, and I care" He says " okay?" He asks. I nod " Let's get you to bed" He says gently picking me up I burry my face in his chest. I hear the door open jake carries me over.
" What the hell did you do?" Paul asks angrily
" I'll explain later" Jake says walking upstairs. He sets me gently in my bed pulling the covers over me. He brushes hair from my face and kisses my forehead. I grab his arm as he's about to leave
" Stay with me until I fall asleep" I plead
" Of course" He says climbing into bed with me. I lean against his chest as he wraps his arms around me. Being with him made me feel loved, wanted, but I'm sure that wouldn't last long either, or it was just my imagination.