My hands seemed to be sweating all day. My dad kept giving me these weird talks about drugs and alcohol. I just nodded to everything he said, making it easier. It was seven o' clock and we had to go. It was complete silence as my dad drove us over there. I was nervous on how he would act because he has been drinking vodka and redbull all day with Dave. We got there and I saw Paul, Jared, Kim, Seth, Leah, three adults, and two other people I didn't recognize.
Right when I got out of the truck I got ambushed by a breath taking hug. "Lucy, thank got you're here," Leah exclaimed.
"Is everything okay?"
"It's just been really awkward," she said not meeting my eyes. I gave her a look which she caught. "I'll explain later," she mumbled.
I then remembered my dad was with us. "Oh, dad, this is Leah, Leah this is my dad Jim," I said introducing them.
"It's nice to meet you Leah. Lucy speaks very highly of you."
She smiled and said," well, I'm glad, your daughter is a great friend." She looked at me and smiled. "Would you like to meet my mom?" she asked looking at both of us.
"Of course, of course," my dad said. When I saw Leah's mom I thought she was her sister. She looked really young. Leah looked exactly like her.
"Mom, this is Lucy and her dad Jim. This is my mom Sue, Billy, and Quil Sr. Well, I'll let you adults talk." She grabbed my arm and pulled me away to the fire.
"It's nice to meet you guys," I yelled back at them.
"Lucy, is your dad drunk? If so I don't think he should be driving." She looked concerned, but I couldn't help but get angry with her.
"Hey, that is none of your business. He drove down here just fine, he's over twenty-one, and he's a big boy." She looked surprised and upset at me, I sighed. "Look, it's just what am I suppose to tell him? To walk home, besides he's fine and he's only had one drink," I felt bad for lying, but I just wanted her to drop it.
Leah looked at me like she didn't believe me, but thankfully she dropped it. We sat down on a log and I was just watching the fire. Two people walked over to us. The guy was huge with black cropped and was very strong looking and the other girl was so pretty, but on one side of her face she had three long scars.
"Lucy, this is Sam and Emily. Guys this is Lucy," Leah said as she got up," I have to go," For some reason when she left Sam and Emily looked saddened.
"So, you're the Lucy I'm always hearing about," Emily said with a beautiful smile.
"Whose been talking about me," I asked my voice shaking a bit.
"He's going to probably hurt me if I tell you," she started and got cut off.
"He will never hurt you," Sam literally growled.
"Just a figure off speech silly," she looked up at him with such love and he gave an even more powerful look that made me look away," anyways, Embry talks nonstop you."
My heart started racing. "Good or bad?" She and Sam laughed.
"Definitely good," she said. I sighed and smiled.
"Lucy," my head popped up when I heard my dad yell my name. He was waving at me to come over to him.
"Yeah, dad," I asked him when I was by him.
"I'm leaving, you be careful."
"I always am dad," he started to take a step to give me a hug, but he tripped and caught himself on the tree. He then laughed loudly. "Dad do you need a ride to the house."
"Why?"
"Because you seem a bit tipsy," I said backing away from him a bit.
"You don't think I'm capable of driving myself home," he yelled those slurred at me.
"Dad, I just don't want you to get hurt, that's all."
"Whatever I'm fine. Be home by noon tomorrow," he gave me a glare. "You're lucky you get to stay here after that little stunt too," he yelled at me again.
"Dad please don't be mad at me I was just trying to help," I said as a tear escaped my eye.
He made a disgusted noise at the back of his throat. "Since when did I raise my kid to be a softie? Toughen up kid, I'll see you tomorrow." He got in the truck, backed up, and peeled out of the yard. I just stood there knowing everyone had to hear that. No one came to me which was good. I waited a minute, till I was ready to turn around. When I did turn around I saw that everyone was there and starring at me, but when I looked they all looked away. I went over to the adults.
"I am so sorry about that."
"It's okay sweetie," she said putting a hand on my shoulder, giving me a sympathetic look," let's just forget about it," she said with a smile and a wink. I see where Leah got that now. I went and sat between Embry and Leah. The boys were joking around and eating. Leah offered me some food, but I wasn't really hungry. I met Paul's girlfriend that night, she seemed really nice. You could tell when the stories started because the joking stopped at once and everyone around me grew serious. I then heard Billy started talking.
I was so captivated by the story. I could just picture all of it in my head. I was really sad when it was over. I didn't realize I was freezing because I was into the story. I started to shake and couldn't stop. I felt a hot arm pull me into a toasty body.
"Hmm how can you be so warm, it's freezing out here," I exclaimed.
He laughed," what'd you think of the story?" He sounded nervous for some reason.
"I thought it was amazing. How cool would it be if their really were werewolves? I love stuff like this. How strong and fast they are. They can hear each others thoughts, which kind of is weird," a thought occurred to me," hey, maybe there really are werewolves. I've heard howling sometimes," I felt him tense up. "What's the matter, scared?" I asked him teasingly.
He threw his back and laughed a loud echoing laugh. "No, I'm not scared of anything," he said deepening his voice, which made both of us laugh. "What would you do if you saw a wolf out in the woods?"
That's a weird question. "I being the not sane person would probably try to play with it." He laughed when I said this.
"You guys look like your getting cozy," I heard Brady popped off. I heard all the guys 'ooh' at us.
"Whatever, you and Collin are always so close. Are you two getting cozy?" I popped off back and everyone cracked up at that except him and Collin who kept telling us to shut up. Leah then decided it was time to go home. I said goodbye to everyone and thanked the elders for the story. Embry walked us to Leah's car. He wrapped me up in a huge hug and held me for a few moments. I was grinning like a stupid fool again.
He pulled back and I saw he had the same grin on his face. "Listen if you here any howling let's try not to play with the wolves. The woods aren't safe," he said very seriously. I of coarse had to question it.
"Why? What would be in the woods," I asked.
"You know, bears and stuff," he mumbled
"Okay, I won't make any promises, but I'll try," he looked at me like I was impossible.
"Embry we got to go and get home," an impatient Leah said.
"I'll see you Monday then," I said sadly.
"See you Monday," he said giving me a small smile. "Be safe," he hollered as he walked off.
Little did Embry know that I was about to see one of the protectors. Leah's house was small, but cozy. We hit the bed right when we got there and right when I about feel asleep I heard a piercing howl. Leah and I sat up quickly.
"Lucy I'm sorry but I need some fresh air. It's really stuffy in here," she said quickly. I watched as she jumped out her window and went towards the woods. I sat for at least ten minutes before going out there to check on her. I was scared out of my mind and worried at the same time. I've always been terrified of the dark. I got to the edge of the woods and hesitated before going in. The moon was giving me enough light so I could actually see pretty well. I heard what sounded like a dog whine. I turned around and saw a fur full of hair. I looked more up and saw a huge wolf. I wasn't scared. I thought this was pretty amazing. I backed up to get a better look at him. He was a sandy colored and gangly looking.
"Was it you that howled," I asked knowing it couldn't answer. He just stared at me. I reached up to pet him, but he turned and ran away, leaving me behind feeling disappointed.
"Lucy, what the hell are you doing out here," Leah yelled at me.
"I was going to make sure you were okay," I said quietly.
She sighed and walked over to me. "Lucy, I've lived here my whole life. I know these woods like the back of my hand," I just nodded, "come on let's go back."
"Leah do you believe in the legends," I felt stupid for asking it, but I was curious.
She took a moment to answer," yeah, I do."
"I saw a huge wolf," I blurted.
"I saw him when I walked up behind you," she admitted. "That wolf was stupid," she mumbled. I didn't know what she meant by it but I kept my mouth shut.
"I know I haven't known you for very long but I feel like I can tell you or ask you anything," I said not quite sure how'd she react.
"Me too, in fact I think I'll tell you the story about Sam, Emily, and me." She told me the story, tears running silently down her face the whole entire time. She told me how she was going to marry him and he just left her for her cousin Emily who was like her sister. "That's why the guys laughed when they heard I invited you to stay the night with me. I never want to get that close to someone again and just get hurt. I guess they were surprised by all of it."
"Oh, Leah I'm so sorry," I said as a tear ran down my cheek. I gave her a hug and she held me so tight I think I quick breathing for a moment.
"You're the first person I've ever told willingly," she said.
"What do you mean by that," I asked my eyebrows pushed together.
"Nothing let's just go to bed," she said. We got into bed and I laid on my back a question that was taunting me.
"You still awake," I whispered.
"Yeah, what's up," she sounded tired, but I just had to know.
"I'm sorry but I have a quick question and don't make fun of me for it," I said seriously. I sat up and so did she. I took a deep breath. "Is Embry and the guys werewolves," I asked quickly.
She didn't look surprised. She actually looked frustrated. "Come on," she said getting out of bed and heading towards her closet. She threw a hoody at me. "I hope your not tired because you may not want to sleep after this." I climbed out the window and waited for what was about to happen.
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