Chapter 35
Michelle POV
I wake up to my head banging and a leg wrapped around my own. Opening an eyelid, the ceiling and the feel of the bed is unfamiliar as I start at the stain ceiling; I turn to see Leah next to me; her hair knotty and her eyes shut tight. She's naked, only one of her boobs showing over the come stained sheets. I on the other hand have my bra and knickers on still. Sitting up, my head spinning and banging. I climb out of bed to receive my dress and heel boots. Looking around I notice we're in a motel, the windows open showing a busy high street. Climbing into my boots and dress; I look at Leah who's still fast asleep and snoring lightly.
Getting the glass from the bedside table, I go to the mini bathroom and fill it up. Gulping half of it down, I refill it ready to give to Leah, "Leah!" I whisper, shaking her shoulder but making sure the quilt cover; covers all of her, "Get up!"
"Fuck off!" She huffs, her eyes opening slightly as she slightly gets up, "What time is it?"
I glance around the room hoping to find a clock of some kind. Looking around for my phone, I see it's near the door on the floor. Picking it up, I have millions of text messages and phone calls off the girls and pack. Ignoring them, I see the time is three in the afternoon.
"Three in the afternoon, Leah," I speak my voice foggy, "I've got loads of voicemails and missed calls as well."
"They properly think we're dead!" She giggles, climbing out of bed and putting on her knickers and bra.
"Or pissed off that we didn't invite them…" I continue.
"They all have men to keep them warm - we don't." Leah continues, now putting on her heels and dress on.
"Can I ask what happened between you and Declan?" I ask, trying to wipe of the smudged make-up with my finger.
"I was just a continuing fuck to him. We were never together. He never took me on dates or stayed at mine for the night." Leah says, quietly, "Come on we should get going and don't think I've forget that you street race but, DAMN, girl you can race. You won another car, remember?"
Thinking back, I remember getting a new car - A Bugatti Veyron Convertible, "I did as well." I grin, getting my phone I quickly call Jake.
"Michelle! Where the bloody hell are you?" He shouts when he picks up on the first ring; I can hear talking in the background.
"Erm…" I say, looking at Leah for help.
"We're in Seattle…" She starts looking out the window.
"Seattle, I'm going to come back in a new car. I'll go shopping when I get back and you'll have to drop me off in Seattle, Jake." I say.
"Christ, Michelle! Everyone is panicking here! Just get your arse back here. Oh by the way the garage is done for you, you can park your car in their now." He says before hanging up, clearly pissed off.
"Come one girl… Let's see how fast we can get back to Sam's." She winks, getting the car keys for me and running out…
XXX
We get back to the house at quarter to four; both of us on a high from the speed and excitement of escaping the police. Luckily, the door to the garage is open as I quickly park up and lock the garage with a key with a note on which read;
This is the only key made for this particular lock on the garage door. Another is in your jewellery box. Another won't be made - ever.
Jake
P.S. The lock and key is made of Iridium; the strongest and rarest metal on earth so you won't be able to break it or anyone else.
Smiling, I pocket the note into my dress where my phone is and follow Leah into the noise, busy house…
All the pack, elders and imprint are in the living room; along with Emmett and Jasper. They fall silent when we walk in, seeing us still in the same clothes as last night, make-up smudged and properly smelling of alcohol and sex. It's completely silent, nothing but the sound of the birds outside and the clock ticking. It's broken by everyone talking at one; my brother, dad and Paul the loudest.
"You look a mess! You're banned from going outside!" Dad shouts; a small smirk on my face as I face him. Everyone seems pissed off; all but Tim who's sitting in the corner smiling at me, "Don't you look for back up off him, Michelle! You're in deep shit!"
Shut the fuck up! My wolf growls, making me giggle.
Wrong move!
"Get out of my face! You're a disgrace!" He snarls his face bright red and his eyes wide. Part of me is sad at his words but most of me doesn't care or just wants to get drunk again and forget the world. I laugh as I turn on my heels and go to my room but not before I see Leah sitting casually on the kitchen table, no one bothering with her. Sneering, I shut my door and strip off my dress and boots.
Grabbing a towel and fresh underwear I go for a shower…
XXX
Everyone is still here and talking loudly, my head bangs as I get out another dress that my mum bought me the last year she was alive. Her perfume is still on it as I put it on over my head. Its army patterned but the colours our black, blue and white. I put on the white six inch platform heels that I got for Christmas last year and quickly curled my bob length hair.
Painting my nails a neutral blue, I wait until people start to leave; but obviously they were going to wait until I get bored and leave the room. Adding nude lip gloss to my lips, I put on blue/black smoky eye make-up which gives me my badass look black, which I find I've missed.
"Nice!" A voice comments behind me making my jump and turn to them.
"Tim! You idiot, how long have you been there?" I ask, his arms are under his head as his blue eyes stay on mine. He's spread across my bed his feet just hanging off the bed.
"Since you've walked in." He grins crookedly; his curls blond hair is messy making his eyes look baby-like.
"You could have coughed or something…" I state, looking full at him; glad I've finished my make-up before he made an appearance.
"You look peaceful - In your own world so I didn't want to disturb you." He shrugs; his white shirt is raised slightly, showing off a bit of his pale ripped stomach. My mouth waters at the sight but I look back to his face and pat down my lust.
"What do you want?" I ask, "And how did you get in here?"
"Teleported." He states as if I'm a child, "And I want to see if you had any plans for tonight. I could take you to this club for supernaturals. The place is great."
I notice that his eyes our pleading with me as I look at him; conflicted. Looking at him as I make my mine up, I realize how sharp his jaw line is and high up his cheek bone is; his cheekbone's so sharp and defined that I could properly cut my finger on them. Shaking my head, I turn back to my mirror and added the finishing touches to my outfit.
"I need to go Seattle for a bit. Jake's going with me but I don't see why I can't go to this club with you…"
"Brilliant!" He says, jumping up, "I can't wait!"
"Has anyone left?" I say, pointing my head to the living room.
"Only the Elders but Miss Penfield wants to speak to you before she goes. That's why I came here but I got distracted by your…Erm…body…" He grins, showing off all his straight white teeth.
"Right…" I say, breathing out in relief, "Let's get this over with…"
Tim goes first, the talking stopping when my door slams shut. Everyone but Leah, Miss Penfield and Bella are giving me dirty looks. I smile at Bella who winks knowingly back at me. Leah is too bothered looking between me and Tim with a small smile, whilst Miss Penfield just smiles warmly at me. Not looking down in shame, I make my way towards the elderly woman as she takes my hand. Without saying anything to anyone, she leads me out of the front door and towards the forest. She whispers a couple words as if it's a spell but nothing happens.
"What do you think of Tim, my singer?" She smiles as I glance at the house, voices starting again, "They can't hear us, Michelle."
Nodding and not bothered asking how they can't hear us, I answer, "He's caring, blunt but he's a good friend."
"Nothing more? Don't think he's attractive or fit?" She eyes are sparkling as a blush fights a way to my cheeks.
"He's both of them, miss. I've just broke up with Paul and I know that Paul will always hold a place in my heart. I don't need another relationship right now; not until I sort myself out." I shrug, kicking the dirt with my heels.
"He likes you a lot." She smiled, "He's told me. He will become part of your family in the future, Michelle. Treat him well." She kisses my cheek before turning back to the house. Jared is in his car, ready to drive her home. She's down the drive before I can reply, her words confusing me. Shaking away the questions, I head back to the house, my stomach growling furiously.
"Michelle! Get your arse in here now!" Sam shouts but I ignore and continue breaking eggs in a bowl for my hunger. I hear Bella try and muffle a giggle along with Leah, "Michelle! Now!"
"I'm hungry! Shut the hell up!" I snap back, continuing doing my eggs which are now in the microwave after adding butter and milk. Nobody speaks then as I finish and plate my food. I sit on the floor in the living room, Tim next to me. I smile quickly at him before starting to eat my eggs.
"Michelle…" Sam's voice sounds almost pleading but I don't glance up, my full attention on my food.
"Sammy…" I answer, my voice sounds bold even if I want to run back into my room and hide away from the judgmental stares. I feel like I'm being judged and I don't like it.
"Why are you dressed like that?" He snaps, all pleading gone and replaced by his furious wolf.
"I'm going shopping and then Tim is taking me out." I glance up, look into his shocked eyes then back down at my nearly finished eggs.
"Oh…" He mutters, Tim's hand rests on the top of my leg. The feel makes my lady bits go a bit weird and for my body to shiver in desire; not surprising since it's near mating season and I haven't been fucked in over a month. Ignoring it, I place my plate to the side; now finished, "Where were you last night?"
"Seattle." I answer, "Went to a restaurant, stayed up late watching movies and got up late." I lie, my voice surprising sounding like I was telling the truth.
"Why did you smell of alcohol and sex then?" Paul buts in, my eyes flickered to him. He's sitting next to Jared and Jake on the floor. Looking clean shaved and ready for a date in a clean white shirt and black pants; I tamper down my jealous wolf and hide my hurt expression.
"The hotel we stayed in had a couple loved up couples in…" I answer, not even blinking whilst saying it. My wolf is proud as I smile warmly, "And the restaurant was a bar as well, that'll explain the alcohol." They all seem to breath out in relief as I wink at the smirking Leah. Bella also seems to get past my lie; properly because of the Warrior bond.
"I've really got to go." I say, standing up. Tim looks up as I grab to plate and walked into the kitchen. I can feel his eyes never leaving me. I feel safe and content under his glaze but I push the feelings away and make my way out; Jake following. I'm surprised none of the girls asks to come with me but I'm glad, I'd hate to tell anyone else about my street racing secret. Jake grabs my hand just as I'm about to go into the garage. Instead he leads me down the drive towards his house…
XXX
"We'll take one of the bikes. It'll be easier and just in case one of the pack is watching what we're doing?" Jake explains as he holds out a helmet for me. Putting it on, I'm confused.
"Who would be watching?"
"Paul, dip shit." He grins, I hit him lightly on the shoulder but still confused.
"Me and Paul are over, Jake. Why would he be watching?" He gives me a look as if I'm stupid but I climb onto the bike, he answers before starting it.
"He's still in love with you. Wants you for himself. It was his own stupid fault for cheating, though he's been telling Embry that it was a mistake; a onetime thing. He wants to explain to you what happened."
"Oh yeah that'll be a really nice convocation, won't it? 'Erm. Well. Michelle. My dick just wanted something blonde. I love you. Please forgive me. You know what I'm like. You're my everything…blah, blah, blah…'" I say sarcastically. Jake booms with laugher before starting the engine both of us falling into a comfortable silence as I hug him from behind and make our way towards Seattle…
XXX
We stop off back at the racing spot from last night. I remember where I hid it because I wrote it on my arm. Walking along past an abandoned warehouse, underneath a piece of cloth is my Hennessey Venom. Grinning and holding my hand out for the keys off Jake. He hands them to me but his face is fixed on me.
"Take a picture, Sugah, it'll last longer." I grin at him, walking around the car to make sure there's no damage to it.
"Seriously though, I think you should listen to what Paul has to say." He says, his face showing nothing, "I don't like it but I think you should; for your own sake."
"I will when I'm ready, Jake. I swear on my cars, I will." I smile softly to the lad. He shakes his head; chuckling as I open the door and put the key in the engine, making sure it works normally.
"So what's happening between you and fairy boy?" Jake asks, smiling as I give him a dirty look.
"He has a name, Jake."
"Alright, alright… What going on with you and Tim?"
"He's taking me out to some supernatural bar later on. No idea why." I shrug, "Not a date…"
"Are you sure it's not a date? From your view possible but from Tim's…He could think it's a date. I've seen how he looks at you as if you're the most interesting porn magazine ever. I want you to be careful because he also looks at you like you're his light in a dark place…"
I cringe at the line, it's been used to many times around me. Turning off the engine, I stand in front of Jake, my face completely serious, "Miss Penfield said that as well, Kim as well. I don't see it though. Sure I'm getting to see the other side of him. It's too soon, I'm still obsessed with Paul; I have a horrid feeling that I always will be. For me it is not a date; just two friends going out to have fun…"
"I'm just warning you, El. Maybe he'll cover you in fairy dust and hope you get with him." Jake grins, trying to hold back a laugh and lighten the mood.
"Very funny, Jake, very funny…" I roll my eyes, climbing back into the car and shutting the door, "I need to go to some shops. Will you be alright following?"
"Whatever." He grins, obviously still happy about his comment, "Lead the way."
XXX
An hour late after going to nearly every shop; Jake is looking evermore uncomfortable by the second. My hands full of bags, we make our way back to our vehicles. A bunch of teenage boys are around my car, checking out. Walking over; their jaws drop when they see me as I wink at them, placing all the bags inside, "I'll meet you outside yours!" Jake shouts before speeding off.
Climbing into my own car, I speed off. Leaving the teenagers staring open mouthed at the spot where the car was…
A/N: Please Review and tell me what you think of Tim!