Hope It Gives You Hell

Chapter 5)

As I sat in my car preparing to leave, I thought about the grey-silver wolf that I almost always spotted around me. I couldn't help but feel bad, the connection I felt to him pulled harder and harsher with every mile I put between us.

I looked out of my car window, and watched the wolf stand there. It's eyes looked broken and tortured. 'I was hurting him, like the Cullens hurt me...' was on of thoughts going through my head. I put my car in park, before climbing out and walking to the wolf slowly.

I wasn't stupid. You don't startle anything that is stronger than you, because you'll end up hurt. I waited with baited breath as the wolf watched my slow movements, and it started to lay on the floor.

I finally reached the wolf, and I finally felt the relief in the bond. 'This was definitely going to be harder to do.. I must do it though.' I looked the wolf in the eyes, and smiled sadly. I lifted a hand and placed it on the bridge of his snout. "I'm sorry... I know you're in pain. I feel it, too. I need to do this, though. When it's time for me to come back, I'll make sure to see you. Don't stop phasing, and don't do anything stupid. That goes for all of you, wolves. Be safe." I felt a tear roll down my face as I stood back up from my crouch. "I've got to go now. I don't even know you, yet I'll miss you. Goodbye."

I turned and ran back to my car quickly. I immediately started it, before pulling out of the driveway and heading out of town.. soon to be heading out of state- and across the country. As I was turning the corner, I watched my wolf disappear into the woods, and a heartbroken howl break through the wind. It was soon followed by more consoling howls. I felt they were meant for the both us, so I smiled sadly and picked up more speed as I merged onto the Thruway.

I cranked the music up and got lost in the driving. Hours later I had made a stop in St. Louis, MO. I used the restroom and ate as much as I could. The pull was really starting to bother me, I knew I wouldn't be able to sleep much so I started driving again. Perhaps my body will get used to the pulling ache after I get situated in my dorms in Albany, NY. I was going to do my best. Get good grades, get a good job.

I finally made it Albany. It was a day before Freshman Orientation at the University of Albany. I had been driving for the past two days, and listening to music at high volume. It helped me to ignore my tiredness and the aching pull in my chest. 'Christ...this shit fucking hurts. And, I'm tired as fuck. I hope my two roommates are quiet.' I pulled into the Parking Lot and found a parking spot that was close to my dorm-apartment.

I popped my trunk open, and grabbed a few of my bags. I reached into the side-pocket of my sports bag and fetched the key to the dorm. I closed my trunk and headed towards the dorm. It was mid afternoon and it seemed that my dorm-mates were up. 'Thank God, I'd have hated having to deal with night owls.' I twisted the handle and pushed the door open.

From what I saw as soon as I opened the door, I could tell I was going to like this place. It was going to be my 'other' home. I placed my bags beside the door, and then went back to my car to grab some of my boxes. I had to repeat my movements multiple times. I was completely oblivious to my dormmates watching me. I set the last box and bag down on the floor, stepped fully into the 'living room' and shut the door behind me.

I jumped as I heard someone clear their throat behind me. My tiredness and pain making me complacent, I turned and faced the three girls. They were all gorgeous, and looked completely different. The girl who cleared her throat had black curly hair and hazel eyes. She stood at about four feet and eleven inches. The girl to the right of her had white-blonde, straight hair and silver-gray eyes, and stood at about five feet nine inches. And the last girl had auburn, wavy hair and bright green eyes, and stood at about five feet six inches.

I smiled slightly, and gave a wave, "Hello, my name is Isabella Swan. Call me Isa or Iz. I'm majoring in psychology and physical education. Who are you all?" And then introductions were made.

The black haired girl introduced herself first, "Kellieann Toslov. Call me Kellie or Kells. I'm majoring in arts and photography."

The tall blonde went next, "I'm Amberle Foster. Call me Lee, or Amber. I'm majoring in history and physical education."

The last of the girls smirked and said, "I'm Catherine. If you call me Cathy, I'll get you back. You can call me Rain, Rine, or Cat. I'm majoring in arts and literature."

I nodded to each and then looked down at my belongings. "Would you all help me take these things to my room?" With nods of consent, and three trips, we managed to get all my belongings into my room. "I'll be out in the kitchen soon. I just have to unpack."

As I sat unpacking, I decided to give my dad a call. So as the phone was dialling, I opened up a few boxes and started placing things around my room. "Hello? This is Charlie speaking."

"Dad! I made it safely..." I then told him about my drive up here and then about my roommates, and finally told him that I was almost finished unpacking. "Dad, I have to go. Can you call Billy and let him know to Tell Jacob and his friends that I made it safely? Give Billy my number,too. I love you, dad. Bye." As I said the last word, I had put the finishing touches on my bed and looked at my alarm clock. It was six 'o' clock, and I was starving.

I walked out to the kitchen and looked in the cupboards and fridge to gather a few food ingredients, and then I began cooking. The scent of food must have called out to my new 'friends' because they came into the kitchen and sat around the table. We asked each other questions, and each of us had to answer the question.

After making and eating dinner, as well as getting to know my roommates, I went into my bedroom. I laid on my bed, the pulling ache was still there. But I was much to tired to do anything about it. All-in-all, the trip and night in this new place was rather decent.