Okay I know the italics didn't work so I will try and put thought or something else to show you inner dialogue.

Chapter Seven.. The Great Cherry Coke Incident.

Just as a reminder from chapter six. Sophia has just taken the Brat packs order and informed luke she was "off the menu".

As Sophia turned to go give the cook the order Presley rammed her with her shoulder "accidentally" as she sat down.

"UHHHH. I cant stand that. that thing!" Sophia told Cassey angrily as she put the order on the counter.

"Just ignore her. she cant stand to be challenged when it comes to "him"," Cassey said as she looked at Luke, "and you definitely challenge her."

"I just wish that I could pour a cherry coke all over that smug face of hers." Sophia exclaimed as she expressed her anger in the form of what was closest to her.. A cherry coke for another customer.

"Hey, why don't you let me decide when a beverage bath is needed," Cassey intervened, "and trust me my temper isn't much better than yours."

"okay fine.. But don't hold back on my account." Sophia said laughingly as she took the orders to the Brat Pack, which were done by now because of their "rant session".

As Sophia approached the table Luke could tell she'd been laughing. not only because he had heard her, I mean he did have extra sensitive hearing, but because he could see it in her eyes, her cheeks, and her step. she just seemed happier.

However He too was smiling a genuine smile because he had heard what Sophia and Cassey had said and was feeling a little like an ego trip because he thought she was jealous of Presley, which she shouldn't be because in his eyes their was NO contest.. Sophia won hands down.

"Wait why did you think that???? She is not a wolf.. Not your kind and not yours." His first voice said.

"YET!!!! She isn't a wolf YET!!.... as for my kind she will be when she flips and she will ALWAYS be MINE." A second voice chimed in as his food was sat in front of him.

"Okay can I get you anything else?" Sophia asked. It was obvious from her tone of voice that she hoped they would leave soon.

"Yeah, I have a question," Presley replied, " How does it feel to be the daughter of a mother who hated you so much she would rather DIE than be with you?" she asked while feigning innocence.

"NOOOOOO!!! How could she say that to Sophia? That was so mean. I will have a talk with her." Luke screamed in his head as he saw tears well up in Sophia's eyes.

"Now look shes gonna cry, how are you gonna fix that?" the second voice, which was becoming very annonying interrogated.

Cassey having heard every word of Presley's decided that enough was enough... She couldn't stand by and let them do that to her friend. Damn the consequences of siding with a half-breed Sophia had been her friend since they were two and she had only been a wolf for two weeks.

As Sophia turned to hide the tears welling up Luke fought the urge to hug and comfort her.. And to throw Presley out the window. but before he could do anything another waitress approached them.

" She's a wolf.. You should know her name.." the second voice chirped in at first for once.."

"I do her name is Cassey." the first voice said.

As Sophia turned to find Cassey she just knew Cassey knew what they said.. She was sooo embarrassed... and mad.

"Sophia, here is the Cherry Coke you asked for earlier.. I finally decided it was time." She said while staring at Sophia..

Sophia only angled her head to the side and then her eyes lit with understanding.

"And I brought one for me as well." she said while smiling..

Both girls turned and looked at the five sitting in range.

"Well she isn't crying anymore.. That's good. heck she is even smiling." Said Luke's first voice.. Obviously not the brighter of the two..

"Idiot why do you think she's smiling. what kind of drink does she have?" the second voice asked.

As this registered Luke barely moved to the very back of the booth before the blow came.

"Here Presley. have a cherry coke." Sophia said, "no charge."

"What its on the house ?" Presley asked a little confused.

"No, silly, its on YOU." Sophia said matter of factly as she poured its contents on Presleys head and shirt.

"You b****!!!" Presley yelled looking stunned.. Everyone one at the table had gone silent while the rest of the diner had burst out laughing.

"Oh, Presley, you poor thing," Cassey began. Presley actually thought she was taking her side.. Sophia's best friend was turning on her. Well she was WRONG!!!

As Cassey poured the second glass down Presley's back she said.

"There all better.. Now your back looks like your front."

With that they both slammed the glasses on the table and walked back to the kitchen. Their departure was met with a round of applause by the diners who were sick of the brat packs attitudes.

Paul ran back to the kitchen, he had arrived at the dumping of the drinks, and went to see what exactly had caused it.

While Presley and Cindy were cursing loudly at the closed door, Sean and the other kid were trying to herd them out, Luke just looked on bewildered.. He understood why Sophia did it. the comment about her mom was just soo out of line. In fact he was surprised Sophia didn't do more to her.. But why had Cassey done it? She had defied the Pack and she knew their would be hell to pay but still she had stuck by her friend.

There was only one word to describe it.. Loyalty. not the kind of loyalty won by power or money but the kind that was earned over years and years of friendship..

The kind of loyalty that was never found in the pack. it was too dangerous. It was what he wanted to have with Sophia

Okay guys that's it.. for this chapter.. so I have a question. do you want anything to happen to Cassey by Presley. because of her actions??? And exactly how far do you want things to go with Paul because I have and Idea but wanna run it by you guys first.. Especially you three who reviewed my last chapter so promptly after my long absence.

Thanks