M I S T A K E N

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2) not my volvo)

I woke giggling madly. I rolled onto my side. "Aki, you wouldn't believe the dream I had…" I sat up, and my laughter died within my throat. Before me was the wolf. It lay on its stomach, its head resting on its paws. "You're not Aki." I started to crawl away, managing to stand.

"Oh my God. It wasn't a dream. It wasn't a dream."

As soon as I found myself totally upright, I realized how dizzy I was. My head was swimming. I held out a hand to steady myself and found something wet against my palm. I pulled my hand away and saw that the wolf had come closer to me. It had its head cocked, and its eyes were narrowed. No matter how ridiculous it seemed, I found myself thinking that it looked concerned, if that was even possible.

"Well, mutant wolf, let it be known – I am insane."

It shook its head. I frowned. "You don't think so? Well, what do you call this?"

It held up a paw, its mouth open, revealing its sharp teeth. It then snapped at my arm. I flinched away in fear. Its teeth hadn't even touched my flesh. It had a hold of my sweatshirt and started to tug. I stumbled forward. "Fine! You want it – take it!" I hissed angrily, shrugging it off and throwing it on its face. The wolf took it and turned away, looking over its shoulder to glare at me. I glared back.

"So I'm in my pajamas. So what? At least it isn't a straight jacket." I pouted and sat down on the ground, watching it leave. I was so definitely crazy. Why was I sitting here? Why was I even waiting? I should run away, but what was the point? I didn't know where I was. I'd probably just wind up deeper in the trees.

A twig snapped. I looked around wearily. Maybe it was some sick show. Girl lost in the forest with a government experiment. She's given a hatchet and some trail mix. How will she survive? Ha! It wouldn't get past its first season.

My eyes widened and my mouth fell open when I found the source of the sound. "No way…"

He walked up to me. I was sure it was a he, a modest he who had wrapped my sweatshirt around his waist. I jumped to my feet and took a step back in order to see all of him. Not only was he a massive wall of muscle, but he was also some sort of solar radiator. I could literally feel heat rolling off of his bare chest. It wasn't an uncomfortable heat – it reminded me of when I was little and would curl up next to my mother or when I would sit in my Grandpa's lap and listen to stories he told Aki and I.

"You're a…"

"Werewolf."

I sat down. Hard. I tried to ignore the mud soaking my jeans, and found that it was easily forgotten. I closed my mouth and swallowed. The werewolf crouched before me, giving me an intense stare.

"My name's Jacob Black," He said. His voice was gruff and soft, as if he hadn't used it in a while. He extended his hand but I didn't take it.

"This isn't a dream, Jacob Black? I'm not insane?"

"Not that I know."

"Well," I laughed nervously, turning my head in search for a camera. "That's a relief. I'm Arinola Duduyemi."

"That's a…nice name. Are you from Africa?"

I made a face. "I was born in New York. Note the lack of an accent. My father's from Nigeria."

"Sorry," He lowered his hand, his face sour.

"I'm not scolding a werewolf," I muttered in disbelief.

Jacob laughed softly. "You are."

"Sorry," I took a breath. "I should go sleep. I need sleep. What'd I do to the car…?"

"That Volvo?"

"It's not my Volvo."

"Okay… Well, I can take you to it." He helped me up and led me through the trees, his hand clasping my elbow to keep me from stumbling.

"Arino…Arino…"

"Call me Ari."

"Thanks. Ari, you're not creeped out?"

"Trust me – I'm freaking in my head. Just give me some time."

"Ah."

"May I ask you something?" I practically had to run to keep up with his long legs. When I saw him nod, I continued. "Do you live by yourself, or were those wolves your pack?"

"Those were real wolves. And yes, I have a pack. Back in La Push."

"La Push…" My eyes lit up at the familiar word.

"Yeah. A reservation not that far from here."

"Have you heard of Elijah Moon?"

"Nope, sorry," He let go of my arm. "Here's the car. Are you fit to drive?"

"I'm not even sixteen yet," I moaned helplessly. "I don't know where I am."

Jacob watched me for a minute, possibly thinking that I was starting to freak. "Calm down, I'll lead you back to the main road."

"Will you come back here?"

"Yes."

"Even if I invited you to come to my house with me?"

"Why would you do that?" He blinked, his face knotted into one of confusion.

"Because I'm a nice person?" I shrugged, then sighed. For some reason, I felt I should bring him home with me. I felt I had to bring him home with me, to make sure he was okay and help solve whatever it was that had brought him away from his pack. "It's not right for you to be here. I mean, you are human."

Jacob laughed. "You still think you're dreaming."

"Yup," I gave a wide grin. "It's an interesting dream." I sat down in the driver's seat and buckled my seat belt. Jacob squeezed into the passenger seat.

"Won't you be disappointed when I'm still here."

Okay - so now there is interaction between both Jacob and Ari. Remember the name Moon! It will reappear... Okay, I guess I'll go start the next chapter. Thanks for the support, please continue to leave reviews!