A Sirens Call

Chapter 11 – A Sirens Friend

Chloe POV

I bit my lips in nervousness as I recalled the events that lead to this very moment, just how and why I ended up lost and alone in the forest. Max's blue eyes gave me a curious glance. I think back to this morning, when everything started to go to shit.

I was laying naked, cool sheets covering my body and with dazed eyes I watched the trail of thick smoke pass though Rachels lips. She was sitting up on the corner of my bed, she was completely exposed, not even being bothered with trying to cover herself from the cold breeze passing though the window. I saw a bright flash, followed by a tiny binging noise and I glanced at Rachel as she flicked on her phone and started typing. She sighed and ran her hand though her hair, my eyebrows furrow as I watched the almost bored look on her face.

"Hey, Rach are you alright?" I said, my breathing still heavy from our activity. "You were being pretty rough, rougher than usual. I mean don't get me wrong, it was hella good… but I was just wondering if something was wrong?

"Nothing is wrong Chloe, Victoria was just bugging me." She grumbled, huffing in annoyance, her eyes still locked on the screen. I lean up and place my hand on her shoulder, which she shrugged off lightly. My chest started to her with the rejection of my affections.

"Umm ok? You know you can talk to me about it right?" I said looking eyes with her as she turned her head. She rolled her eyes and got up from the bed and when and started to pick up some off her clothes.

"Yeah, yeah Chloe I know. Geez, why are you on my case. Besides if you really didn't like me being rough, maybe you should have said something" She huffed, hooking her bra on. My eyes widen as the sudden abrasive attitude, I stood up and grabbed Rachels arm lightly and faced her towards me.

"Why are you so pissy Rachel? Why is it that every time we hook up and I try to talk to you, you leave? Aren't we girlfriends? I am just trying to take care of you Rach, but every time I do, you push me away. Sometimes I feel like you just use me for sex, and that's it." I said angerly, my voice raising unconsciously due to my influx of emotions. The feeling that I had been holding back for the past few weeks had come spearing though my chest.

"God Chloe of course we're girlfriends, it's just that I want a bit of space at the moment…It's just that your so fucking clingy sometimes" She said lowly, her Alpha voice coming though, making me shrink a little in response of her tone. My eyes water as I look away, the sudden hurt of her confession cut though my heartstrings. I squint my eyes and swallow the lump that had formed in my throat, holding back the tears.

"Well then, if you want your space so much… then go fucking have it then." I said, my back still turned to Rachel.

"Come on Chloe you know I didn't mean it like that" She said, her tone lighting as she place her hand on my shoulder. This time I shrugged her off, and turned back to face her.

"Just leave Rachel…I don't want to talk right now"

"Chloe-"

"I said get out Rachel!" I said, my voice cracking and my eyes burning with unshed tears. My eyes stayed firmly looked on the wooden floors as I heard the clicking of the door closing. I allowed my shaky legs to sit back down on my bed, my head in my hands as I tried to compose myself. This happens every time, we argue and fight and yet I always go back to her. 'We've been having so many fights lately and I feel like we never talk anymore and the only time I ever see her is when she wants to hook-up. I just feel like we aren't even girlfriends, it's like I don't even mean anything to her anymore. I just wish we could go back to how we used to be, when she wasn't distant and uninterested'.

I grumbled as I heard the pinging of my phone, signalling my alarm. I felt like screaming when I realised I still had school, but I can't let my grades down and I still wanted to do the science experiments in class. So, I got dressed and grabbed my stuff and headed out.

Classes passed in a blur, my mind not being able to focus properly, still mulling over the agreement between me and Rachel. Speak of the devil and the devil may appear, I thought as I stared at Rachel as she sashayed into our shared photography class. I hid my head in my folded hands as I tried to push away the emitting pheromones that Rachel was sending me, trying to get me to forgive her. My mind was so occupied, that I barely heard the gasps from the class as the teacher introducing the new student. I was about to look up and catch a glimpse of the new girl, when a tidal wave of Rachels pheromones engulphed my entire body, making me nearly soak my panties at the feeling. 'You can do this Chloe' I thought to myself 'You're used to Rachel doing this and this time is no different, push the pheromones away and they will go away'.

I used all my energy and concentration into pushing away the pheromones that were washing over me. My blushing face was, thankfully was hidden in my hands as I zoned out the entire class. It was nearing the end of class, when I looked up slightly I saw Rachel, only a desk away from me. However, in front of me was a head of short black hair and the back of black jacket. I turn my head back to Rachel, who was giving a flirtatious and hungry glace towards to the girl in front of me, who didn't seem to notice. The pain I felt from this morning's argument escalated as I watch as Rachel ogle at another girl. 'Fucking whatever, fuck Rachel and fuck everyone else and especially fuck the girl in front of me. What the fuck does she have that I don't have.'

I was so caught up in that moment to realise that class had ended. The anger rumbling underneath my skin and the cloudy thoughts that swirled around my mind, made me a confused mess. I got from my seat, grabbing my things when I saw Rachel standing at the front of the now empty classroom. My eyes connected with hers and I immediately recognised that hungry look she had displayed clearly on her face. She pushed of from the walk and walked towards me, tossing me seductive look under her eyelashes. I unconsciously walked backwards towards the edge of the desk, I gulp as she leaned over and place both her hands down either side on the desk, trapping me. I refused to meet her eyes, keeping them down. The anger from before was still brewing under my skin and was about to blow over.

"Come on Chloe, I'm sorry about before…how about I make it up to you huh?" she whispered, giving my ear a lick afterwards while running her fingertips down my shirt. I shudder at her administration's, but refusing to submit to her advances. I was not letting her push me around and get e to give in so easily.

"Fuck off Rachel, why don't you go and fuck that girl you were eyeing before, huh?" I spat out at her, pushing her away by the shoulders. She looked shock for a moment at my words, I had never really retaliated against her before in fights, usual I would be the one to apologise even if it wasn't my fault, always giving in to her. But not this time.

"Come on babe, it's not like I could have helped it. She was a Siren and her pheromones made me horny, but you're the only one for me Chloe. Please come on, lets just move pass this. It's not like it's a big deal anyway" She said, still trying to coax me into sleeping with her and just giving in. She tossed me the signature look, her head tilted sideways and her eyes were soft and innocent. Usually that look always made me forgive her and submit to her every desire, even our biggest fights had mostly been resolved with her shooting me that look. Even when I…even when I found out she had cheated on me with Frank.

My chest constricted as I remember the pain I went though when that happened. I remember the tears and screaming and the same look that Rachel is giving me now. Except this time, things are different.

"Rachel you got to stop treating me as just another one of your disposable objects. You keep pushing me away and then pulling me back in again. I can't do it anymore, you're fucking with my emotions too much and I just feel so tired Rachel. I feel so heavy with the weight and burden of this toxic and one-sided relationship. I just want you to love me Rachel-"

"But Chloe I do love you! God, why are you being so difficult right now? It not even a big deal anyw-"

"It's a big deal to me!" I yelled cutting her off completely, making her go into a state of shock. I wiped my eyes as the tears slowly rolled down my cheeks. "I can't do this anymore Rachel, not like this. I love you and that's the hard thing, because unless you are willing to change. Then we're over."

My eyes left hers as I walked out of the classroom, the tears still continued to rolling down my cheeks as I got into my car. I rested my head against the wheel of the car and took a shaky breath. I started the ignition. I need to go somewhere to clear my mind. Right fucking now.

I felt tears prick the corner of my eyes again as I came out of my tornado of thoughts, my mind remembering all the bullshit that had happened today. My eyes were still lock onto Max's, seeing a swirling dance of confusion and concern. I chuckle awkwardly, rubbing the hand that wasn't clutched in hers on the back of my neck. But before I could explain what had happened, I felt two long arms engulf me into a warm embrace. Her soft body was cold, but she radiated warmth and love, making me wrap my arms around her, basking in her affection.

"It's ok if you don't want to talk about it, I'm sorry if I made you upset by bring it up. Why don't we just go on over to that place you were going to take me, and get your mind off things?" she said pulling away from me slightly to look me in the eye, wiping her soft hand down my cheek to capture a fallen tear that had escaped. I felt myself blush at her intense glaze, my mind already forgetting about all the shit and drama with Rachel.

"Yeah, that sounds good Max. Let's get going, I hope your up for waffles for dinner though, cause that's the first thing your going to try" I said to her, laughing at the excited expression that crossed her face, I felt my heart grow lighter with each passing second in her presence. I decided to take a risk and drape my arm around her shoulder, it was quite easy as well considering we are the same height. I felt myself blush and look away slightly as she gave me a beaming grin at my actions, not before wrapping her arm around my waist, making me stubble sightly as we weaved through the forest.

"Oh really? Wow I've never had waffle for dinner before, they must be pretty good" She said shooting me a smirking look which made her look sexy as fuck. I swallowed lowly as I tried to contain my desires, the redness in my cheeks growing by the second. I was about to reply, when my foot got caught in a tangle of bushes, I closed my eyes and felt my body harshly contact with the ground. A painful moan escaped me, only to open my eyes and find myself staring into a Max's eyes.

Fuck my life.

Thank you again my peeps for reading, I hope you guys are enjoying it so far and I definitely hope you guys liked the Chloe-Rachel backstory. I wanted you guys to have a better understanding of the dynamics of both Chloe and Rachels relationship before I continued with the story. Next up on the menu, Chloe and Max go to the Two Whales dinner and maybe someone else will intervene… Comment on which person you want to see at the Two Whales dinner and whoever gets the most votes, will win! Anyway, guys I've got to go to work and try not to kill myself while I'm there. Anyway, like always, please comment if you want to, I don't bite at all and I love the feedback.