I was never a morning person. I was becoming one less and less the more people came into my room to bug me. Yes, I love my family, but they should know I hate mornings. I have for years. I guess I get that from Pete. He hardly woke before noon. "It's late," Nick's voice sang only a few feet away. I glanced at my clock. "Early," I mumbled before rolling over. I heard him let out a sigh before closing my door and headed down the stairs. I knew he would be back. But this time, he would have back up and I would be in deep trouble. I just had a feeling. I wanted nothing more then to cuddle up next to my man and fall asleep in his arms, but I knew that we needed to take things slow. I know what he is like, and how he would react to me and all of my lovey dovey-ness. I rolled over and slowly pushed the blankets out of my way. I sighed as I sat up, my hair fell around my face and in front of my eyes. Getting up, I slowly decided what clothing I wanted to wear for that day. Something told me it would be a long one, so pants and a nice loose comfy shirt it is. Slipping on my socks, I put my hair up and went downstairs.
Everyone was gathered around the table except Jeremy. Clay gave me a look before I sat down and started shoving food on my plate. "Someone is up late this morning," Antonio stated as he came back from the fridge. "Long night," I replied which earned me a small smile from him. "I just got off the phone with Elena. She should be here later today." I smiled. Elena and I were sort of close growing up, but she started resenting me once her and Clay got together. She saw me as a threat even if Jeremy and I were together. She never really got over the fact that he and I were so close. But I remembered the reason as to why she left, and now I had a feeling that she and I would be fine considering her 'hatred' for Clay. A part of me was actually surprised that she would even entertain the idea of coming back to Stone Haven after everything that had happened. But, when Jeremy comes a-callin' everyone is runnin'. "Your dad should be here tonight. However, it'll take a few days for Logan to arrive."
It only took Clay about a minute before he slipped his boots on and was out the door to wait for Elena. "He has to know this isn't going to work out very well." Jeremy let out a sigh. With that, he headed upstairs. I placed my now empty plate in the sink and headed up after him. I leaned against the door jam of his room and waited for him to react. "You didn't come to bed last night," he simply stated as he stared out his window. I looked down at the floor, "I figured that wouldn't want me to. I know how you get sometimes. Plus, I was writing all night and didn't want to keep you up." My eyes did not leave that spot on the floor. Not even when Jeremy crossed the room and stood less then a foot away. He hooked his finger under my chin and pushed up. "I would rather be close to you then have you on the other side of the house. Regardless of how I feel." I gave him a slight nod before taking a small step and resting my head on his chest. I closed my eyes tight as I tried to keep the tears on the inside. "Antonio tells me that you have a new story," he mumbled against my hair. I nodded. "Wanna tell me about it." I nodded. He didn't need me to tell him that I didn't want to move at this particular point in time, for he already knew that. "I have to go out today." I shook my head. "I do. Gotta survey the land around the house. Make sure that Mutt doesn't come back." Him and I locked eyes for a moment before he let out a sigh. "I really don't like that idea." I nodded slightly before placing my head back against him.
"I'm not going to be able to go out without you am I?" I shook me head; he let out a hefty sigh. In one swift motion he hooked his arm around the back of my knee and picked me up. Naturally, I giggled. He laid me down on his bed and cuddled into my side. I smiled as I looked at him. I have not seen this side of Jeremy in a very, very long time. I placed a small kiss on his lips before cuddling into his chest. "Do you know what time Dad is going to show up?"
"I don't know. All I know is that he is taking a bus and will not be in until late." I nodded, giving him a small kiss before getting up. He gave me a confused look. "We gotta go and get that Mutt, don't we?" He gave a small nod before pushing himself off the bed. He didn't need to tell me that he was not happy about me going with him. We went downstairs, stripped behind a bush and in no time were running through the forest behind Stone Haven. We walked the perimeter of the land, not going out of eyesight from one another. If this mutt was out here, we were going to find him, and hopefully not get damaged in the process. We kept going through the property in hopes of getting some type of lead on this Mutt, but so far have come up with nothing. In the distance I got a whiff of a strange scent. I looked in Jeremy's direction, hoping he was picking up the same scent.
He gave me a look before advancing towards the scent. I slowly crept up behind him, following in his footsteps. I could faintly make out the scent of a human. Jeremy went closer with me not far behind. 3 humans. 3 humans and...I lifted my nose towards the air as a gust of wind blew by. A dog. Jeremy hightailed it towards back towards the house. I stayed for a moment longer. Trying to figure out who would be this close to Stone Haven, even if there was a wolf out there.
I heard a sharp cry behind me before I took off after Jeremy. I didn't stay back for more then a few moments, but apparently that was too much for Jeremy to handle. In a matter of seconds I ran behind him. We ran until a gunshot rang through the small forest. Jeremy and I both skidded to a halt; listening for any reactions. "Jeremy!" Elena yelled. I glanced at him before he continued his run towards the house. We came into the clearing behind the house. Elena and Clay stood not far from the tree line.
Jeremy trotted up to the house, me not far behind him. Going in the back door, I walked up the stairs and slipped into the bathroom. Jeremy went into his room to change back and wait for Elena. I changed back and slipped into the shower. Even after a run, I needed a shower. Plus, my dad would be over later and I have not seen him in a while and there is no way that I want to smell like a wet dog.