A/U Note: So sorry I haven't updated in a while, I've been sick, working, and having horrible writers block.
I don't own anything except Corbyn and Kirsten
Everything was amazing. Quil was now my real boyfriend of only two weeks. We haven't shared a kiss yet, patience was trivial now.
My aunt Emily of course told my mother of the news and she seemed to approve. At least, I think so. She never stopped me and droned on with a lecture, so I take that as a good sign.
I decided to take online courses for my basics class. I only had to visit Seattle once a month to take a test and learn a little about tools.
Sue Clearwater has always inspired me when I was little. Being such a strong and beautiful woman with two kids and working full time as a nurse, that's what made me go into the medical field. When I told my aunt this, she naturally smiled and kissed my hand, telling me how wonderful I am and how I was going to change the world.
So here I was, sitting in my aunts warm, little kitchen when we heard it. It was faint at first, maybe a joke of sorts, but then more howls rang around the forest.
I sat up just to be knocked down.
I looked up quizzically at my aunt, no way she pushed me back into my seat?
"We have to stay put. Focus on your studies and I'll focus on making our lunch. The boys will handle this and I'm sure the girls will be over soon after work."
I studied my aunt's features for the millionth time, looking to find something else I haven't seen before. She didn't fool me. Even after years and years of dealing with this she still worried. I sighed and tried to focus on my math packet. Key word: Tried.
I got through four questions when Rachel busted through the door. "Any news? Did Sam or Paul stop by to give us a report?"
"Here, Rachel, have a muffin," my aunt said cooly, handing her a blueberry muffin and guiding her to a seat next to me. "No news yet, I'm sure someone will stop by soon." She sighed and nibbled on her muffin, worry etched all over her beautiful face.
We all sat together in silence, me, working on boring math, Rachel eating and my aunt fiddling with her phone.
An hour and a half passed before Kim came in, looking tired and sad. "Claire..."
A large lump formed in my throat. Oh god...
"What happened, Kim!" Rachel stood up and sped walked over to Kim, leading her to sit on the couch.
"Jake caught up to me, told me we have to stay together for a night. There are four vampires who are a bit tricky. One got Quil, shattered his ribs. He's with Billy right now, he'll be ok in a few days. It's just safer for him to be away from us right now."
Quil, my Quil, hurt.
Hurt.
Ribs shattered.
I couldn't control the gasp that escaped my mouth and the sob that followed soon after.
How could they women handle this? Living everyday wondering if the boys will come home? Granted, I did it my whole life, but I never knew the secret.
In a moments notice my aunt hugged me, squeezing my shoulders and brought me to sit with the rest of the girls.
He'll be ok. Super werewolf healing. He'll be better in a few days. A few days. Away from me.
The tears weren't coming, just heavy breath after heavy breath. If I broke down, god only knows if Kim and Rachel would. We needed to stay strong for my aunt, we couldn't have her mothering us when her husband was out there, too. I laid my head in her lap and closed my eyes, trying to regain some sense and my proper breathing.
It's weird, when you first fall asleep. You don't realize it. And then you dream, and the dreams seems so real.
In my dream, I was going fast. Too fast. It was cold and my shorts and shirt were wet.
Why are my clothes wet?
I opened my eye, lifting my head off the damp grass.
What the hell was I doing out here?
It was dark and cold, the wind sending shivers down my spine and making goosebumps rise on my arms and legs.
I looked around, I immediately recognized where I was. Near the larger cliff, I was facing the woods.
I couldn't have sleep walked? Emily would have-
Emily!
"Emily!?" I called out. A twig snapped in the distance.
I slowly got up, shivering, rubbing my arms.
"Em?" I called again.
"Claire Young. Finally."
A beautiful girl with long dark brown hair was in front of me in an instant.
Her eyes blood red.
I couldn't help the scream that came after.
