Learning the Truth

Chapter 4

Tommy held Alexa in his arms until the last song ended. As it finally came to the end of the song, Tommy took her hand in his, and gently lead her out of the factory doors. As they walked silently through the parking lot hand in hand, they came to a stop in front of Tommy's fathers car. Alexa stepped in front of Tommy and laid her hand on his upper arm.

"I had a really great time tonight." Alexa said as she put on a playful smile and moved closer to him so they were breathing the same air. Tommy returned the smile, showing the sparkle in his eyes.

"So did I, thanks for agreeing to come with me." Tommy said as he slowly let his hand slide around her waist, and the other slowly brush away a piece of her long brown hair from her face.

"It was my pleasure." Alexa said as she leaned in closer and let her lips meet with his. As they enjoyed the first kiss, Tommy quickly pulled away noticing his hands were wolfed out.

"What's wrong? Did I do something wrong?" Alexa asked looking worried.

"NO! NO! it's not you, I liked the kiss and I like you, but you know what, I think I'm going to have to pass on dinner and just drop you off at home. I'm not feeling to well." Tommy said as fast as he could trying not to sound to rude.

"Oh… um… that's ok. As long as you feel better. Maybe you should just drive home. I live near by, it's no problem. See you tomorrow at school?" Alexa said, trying to sound understanding.

"Sorry, I really did have a good time tonight Alexa. Thanks, see you tomorrow." Tommy said smiling with tight lips trying not to reveal the fangs that had just sprouted, out of anger. Alexa nodded and started to walk in the other direction. Tommy watched her walk off and quickly walked to his fathers car. He stepped in, and slammed the car door shut. Slamming his fists hard on the dash board he wolfed out completely.

"Why do I always have to wolf out when something good is happening! Man!" Tommy screamed, to release the anger. As he calmed down he started up the engine and drove out of the parking lot. He drove the car back to his house and parked it in the drive way. He de-wolfed and stepped out and locked the door. He slowly made his way up the porch with his head slung down to the ground. He made his way to the door and greeted his mother in the hallway.

"Hey honey, how was your date?" She asked sweetly as she began to wash a dish.

"It was great. We talked, we danced, we kissed the end!" Tommy said hooking the keys back on the hook.

"Well that seems nice. Why the look?" She asked putting the dish into the cupboard.

"No reason. Look mom, I think I'm just going to go over to Merton's. See if he wants to do something." Tommy said turning around to face the door.

"Ok honey, don't be too late. Your father and I have an important day tomorrow." She said excitedly.

"Ok mom. Bye." Tommy said. He turned the knob of the door and stepped out side. He walked down the street and as soon as he got far enough he wolfed out and ran the rest of the way to Merton's.

The Lair

"Merton!" Tommy yelled through the door as he slammed his fist against it to get his attention.

"Yah, Yah, I'm coming." Merton said as he scrambled out of his chair and made his way to the door to let Tommy in. He un-locked it and made a swaying sarcastic gesture towards the room.

"You may now enter." Merton said with a funny, old time voice. Tommy walked into the room and smiled. He made his way to the middle of the room and plumped down on Merton's bed. He began to drift off into his thoughts and wonder if things would be different if he wasn't a werewolf. 'Would things be easier or harder? Would he be better or worse at everything? Would Lori and Merton still be his friends? Would he be better on dates? Would he be out at dinner right now with Alexa? No. He couldn't do things because he was a werewolf and he couldn't do things if he wasn't a werewolf. Were was the justice!? Why did things have to be so---'

"TOMMY! heeelllooo? Anybody in there. Is there something you needed or did you just come here to sit on my bed and day dream?" Merton said waving his hand in Tommy's face.

"Huh? Oh sorry, I guess I spaced out." Tommy said as he lowered Merton's hand from his face, down to the Goth's side.

"Oookkk, so…. What do you need?" Merton said as he lifted the pillow off his bed and placed it behind him as he sat down next to his friend. Leaning in closer making a goofy face to try and make Tommy laugh because he looked a little depressed.

"Well, it's nothing really. I mean I just wanted to talk. On my date with Alexa things were going really well. I was just about to take her to dinner after we kissed but I started to wolf out and I had to end the date so she would find out, freak out, flip out, spazz out, scream ou---" Tommy said quickly before Merton cut him off in mid-sentence, squeezing his lips shut with his fingers so he would shut up.

"I think I get it with the out's." Merton said emphasising on the out's. " So what? You want me to help you stay in control of it again?… I though we already went through this…" Merton said pondering through the memorises.

"No, Merton. I know how to stay in control… sometimes…but I guess I just wanted someone to talk to that's all. Any way's I better get going home. See you at school tomorrow, thanks for listening." Tommy said rising from the bed and walking towards the door.

"Tommy wait! I'll drive you. I think I forgot my miniature skull at the factory so I have to drive anyways." Merton said picking his keys up from his desk and sliding his coat on.

"Ok, cool thanks… but isn't that miniature skull already attacked to you head?" Tommy asked smirking at his very small and very lame joke.

"What? Oh… hahaha very funny… next time you might want to just stick with you arm pit gag!" Merton shot back at him with a grin. Tommy just playful nudged Merton on the shoulder and they both walked up the stairs of the lair to the back yard. They hopped into the hearse and Merton drove Tommy home. It was a very silent drive and they didn't say much to each other. Merton road up the Dawkins driveway and Tommy hopped out.

"Thanks Merton! Bye" Tommy yelled out as he ran up the porch steps once again.

"Bye!" Merton yelled back as he drove out of the driveway and made his way back to the factory.

The Factory

Merton made his way into the factory and walked straight to the bar were he last was. There it was lying on the table. Right were he left it.

"huh. Cool, still here." Merton said with a happy smile as he turned around and was about to make his way out of the factory and to his car. As he turned around he spotted Alexa across the room, dancing with another guy.

"Heeelllo! That's not Tommy… I thought she was supposed to go home." Merton said in a questionable voice. Alexa and the guy she was dancing with, then made there way out of the factory. Merton decided to follow them and see what she was up to. As Alexa and the guy made there way around the corner and down the alley, Merton followed making sure he wasn't seen. As he peeked his head around the corner, he saw Alexa kissing the other guy and then all of a sudden a bright blue energy flowing vibe of what looked to be the soul and life of the guy being sucked out of him. (Merton has seen his share of soul suckers believe me!). Then all of a sudden they broke apart and the guy fell flat on the ground. A lifeless body. Alexa wiped the corners of her mouth with her fingers.

"Mmm. Yummy." Alexa said as she lifted the lifeless body's arms into the air and dragged the body further into the alley. Merton just stood there in shock. Not knowing what he had just witnessed, he decided it would probably be best if he got out of there as fast as her could. He fumbled to get his keys out of his pocket and as soon as he did he ran to his car. He turned on the engine once again and raced down the street and went immediately to Tommy's house.

Dawkins Residence

Merton pounded on the door as hard as he could with his fist.

"TOMMY! You in there! It's Merton and it's an emergency! Open up!" Merton shouted at the top of his lungs. The door suddenly flung open and Merton went stumbling in.

"What's all the commotion about man? What is it?" Tommy asked looking annoyed. Merton grabbed Tommy by the collar and lead him more into the house to somewhere they could talk.

"Look Tommy. When I went back to the factory to get this" He began, as he held up the miniature skull to emphasize what he was talking about. "I saw Alexa dancing with another guy an---" Merton said before he was cut off by Tommy who was now griping his shirt.

"Wait… you saw her dancing with another guy?" Tommy shouted in disbelief.

"Yah.. But that not the point. Tommy listen. When I was there I saw her lead him out to the alley and I decided to follow them. Whe---" Merton said before Tommy cut him off again.

"Wait you saw them going into and alley!" Tommy shouted again looking amazed again.

"TOMMY! Listen to me! I'm trying to tell you something!" Merton said smacking Tommy's shoulder with the back of his hand.

"Ok! Fine what is it?" Tommy asked, listening to what Merton was about to say.

"Ok, I saw her kiss him and when she did that I saw he sort of suck the life out of him or something! I think she killed him Tommy! She dragged him off somewhere but I didn't wanna find out so I just got out of there!" Merton said trying to say it all before Tommy could get the chance to cut him off again. "Well aren't you going to say anything?" Merton asked looking at Tommy weird.

"Well, It was probably just you mind playing tricks on you. I mean it is pretty late and I'm sure the hole Alexa dancing with another guy was just a big misunderstanding. Look I'll ask her tomorrow." Tommy said crossing his arms.

"EXCUSE ME! My mind is playing tricks on me? Tommy I know what I saw! We fight demons… Well you and Lori fight demons I mostly just cower behind Lori… but that's not the point! I can't believe you don't believe me!" Merton said crossing his eye brows and looking like he was about to kill something… well at least try to kill something.

"Look Merton it's not that I don't believe you, it's just that, well I trust Alexa. I've gotten to now her and she seems like a nice normal girl." Tommy said trying to sound reassuring.

"Tommy! You've only know the girl for what? 24 hours at least. You've only had one date and come on she's got devil girl written all over her!" Merton yelled at Tommy.

"Look, Merton. Please don't make me choose between my girlfriend and my best friend." Tommy pleaded.

" You know what Tommy? You don't have to. You know why? Because right now you don't have either!" Merton screamed as he turned around and walked out of Tommy house making sure to slam the door behind him. Tommy just stood there looking hurt and wished that he could have said something more to make Merton feel better. As Merton slammed the door to the hearse shut and started the engine he swore that the last thing he would do was take Alexa down. Even if he had to do it alone. He would make sure she paid. She took Tommy, his best friend away form him, and he would show her was he was capable of. He would prove to Tommy that he was right and Tommy was wrong, and as soon as he did he would shove it in his face, and he was going to enjoy every last bit of it.

To be Continued. Please R&R