Paul twitched and tapped the desk with his fingers repeatedly while his head ran through pictures of Kai. He didn't pay any mind to the teacher who was teaching up front, or to his pack mattress who was paying close attention to their short-tempered pack mate. He could only think about his love as she was in class on the other side of the school. She was desperately trying to concentrate on her class instead of the shifter who was think about her at the moment.

A growl rumbled within his chest as his head and chest ached with every single second that passed. Kai was all he could think about. Her words kept running through his head. He didn't want to know of she meant it or not. He never would have thought that he'd so much trouble with his imprint. He always thought that they'd call in love with each other and he will protect her from evening and everything. And then, he'd live happily ever after.

But that obviously wasn't happening.

''You alright man?'' Jacob asked quietly so he wouldn't get in trouble for speaking in class.

''No.'' Paul snapped, running a hand through his hair as he tugged on it.

''Do you know why she's acting like this?'' Leah interjected, curious to this whole situation.

She kinda knew how Paul felt. She knew how it felt top love someone and have them not love you back. It was kinda the Sam situation with Sam and Emily. She loved Sam but he loved Emily. Its not like he had a choice, really. She knew that but she still couldn't help but blame feel heart broken and blame the world. But she was curious as to who this girl was. She had heard, like the rest of the pack, what Kai had said to Paul. That was just plain mean and hurtful. But she couldn't help but give the girl credit for her attitude and ability to get a guy away from her. But it was still mean what she said to Paul.

Paul didn't answer Leah, not wanting anyone to know about his mates past. It still made his blood boil and the urge to rip someone's head off he kept his thought clear though before anyone of his pack mates to grasp anything.

''Maybe you should just give her time?'' Embry suggested, though it came pit more like a question since he didn't know how Paul would react to his idea.

''I don't want time. I want her to love me the way I love her.'' Paul grumbled more to himself than anyone.

Everyone heard it though and they couldn't help but feel bad for their pack member. They've never seen their toughest and meanest friend on edged and messed up as he is now. They were extremely worried; they didn't know how long this girl was gonna last with pushing Paul away, but they hoped she would give in soon.

Lunch time didn't take long to roll in as the pack sat in their usual table in the middle of the cafeteria. Everyone was staring at Paul as he sat there, his food untouched and his leg jumping up and down under the table. But they soon twirled their heads, Paul being the first, to the table where Kai was sat.

She was seated by herself, looking out the window. They could smell her from across the cafeteria as they all tried to hide they're groans of pleasure. She smelled like raspberry and rain. It was a unique scent. They all cringed away when they heard Paul growl warningly, him barring his teeth at them. They all cursed themselves when they forgot to hide their thoughts.

''Fuck off,'' he growled.

''Sorry,'' was mumbled all around as they looked away immediately.

Paul huffed before he turned his head to stare at his beauty again. She was still staring out the window, a distant look on her face. He wondered what she was thinking about, but he knew it couldn't be good since he felt a pain in his chest from the connection they shared. It only made him want to run over to her and cradle her in his arms to comfort her. But he knew she wouldn't allow him, even if she secretly wanted him to.

Kai sighed heavily as she stared at the sunny sky. She vaguely wondered if she could make it rain so badly that school would have to be over. She didn't want to be here after the horrible morning she had. Kai found herself regretting what she said to Paul, and the look in his eyes only made it worst for her to bare. She had the urge to turn around and run into his arms and apologize for being so mean to him. But she couldn't if she wanted to stick to her promise and not let any guy get in her way of impressing her mother.

She suddenly turned her head when she felt someone sit across from her. She groaned out in annoyance when she saw Chad, the dick head who couldn't take a fucking hint. She was about to stop giving him hints and act worst then she did this morning to her soul mate.

''What do you want now, Chad?'' Kai asked, not bothering to hide the annoyance in her voice.

''Don't be like that beautiful. I just wanted to have a little chat.'' He said, a stupid grin spreading across his face.

Kai rolled her eyes at the guy in front of her, having no idea of the table full of shifters who were trying to hold back a very angry Paul.

''Paul, calm down.'' Seth said, being the only one who wasn't helping out with keeping Paul from shifting.

At that, Paul snapped his head towards the youngest member of the pack, his eyes turned dark yellow as he tried not to let his wolf come to the surface.

''How the fuck am I suppose to be calm when shed rather talk to that jack ass then me.'' Paul snarled, his canines almost out.

''Remember when I said that she didn't go out with anyone?'' Seth asked, receiving numerous nods for him to continue, ''well this is an example. Chad has been trying to get her to go on a date with him since the day she enrolled here. She always turns him down.''

Everyone gapped at Seth before turning their heads in Kai's table. Paul more eager then everyone else to see if it was true that he wasn't the only guy she seemed to hate.

''So how bout it?'' They all heard Chad ask, using their wolf senses to their advantage.

''No.'' Kai replied immediately, making the pack snigger.

''Aw, think about it. You and me making out in the dark movie theaters.'' Chad grinned.

Kai made a disgusted noise as Paul dug his nails into the cafeteria table. He wanted nothing more then to slit Chad in the throat. What the fuck was he thinking?

''And that's gonna make me change my mind?'' Kai asked sarcastically, a snort escaping her lips as she rolled her eyes.

''Yeah, I mean, why wouldn't it? Who wouldn't love to make with the Chadster?''

Kai made a gagging sound at the fact that he had just used a line that would be in a 80's movie.

''Okay, first of all, that was just gross. Second of all, you need to get it through that thick skull that I will never go out with you. That's not something I think someone would a brain would do. And third, tell your friends to stop hitting on me too, because I'm not going out with anyone. Got it? Good, not get out, I'm trying to enjoy my lunch and I can't do that when your face is in front of me.''

The pack immediately roared in laughter at the end of Kai's speech. Everyone in the cafeteria turned to look at them but they paid no mind, seeing as they were used to being center of attention. Kai turned her head to the sound of laughter only to lock eyes with a grinning Paul. She blushed before looking away and staring down at the table, knowing that he had heard the whole thing. Chad on the other hand was glaring at both Kai and the table of shifters, wondering if they were laughing at him but quickly dismissed the thought since they were on the other side of the cafeteria.

''You'll regret that.'' Chad hissed, getting up to leave.

''I honestly doubt that.'' She muttered.

The pack continued to roar with laughter as Chad passed their table to go back to his friends. Paul couldn't help but stare at his imprint in disbelief. She was feisty and that just turned him on even more. But a rush of proudness went through him at the fact that she can take care of herself. But then again, he didn't want her too take care of herself. He wanted to take care of her.

''Wow Paul, she's just full of surprises.'' Quil laughed, clapping Paul on the shoulder.

''I know.'' Paul said admirely.

''What if I go over and talk to her?''

Everyone turned their heads to gape at Leah. She was the most better and sulky person on the pack, which was understandable. But what wasn't understandable was why she would want to put herself in Kai's company. She never pout herself through anyone else's company, so why Paul's imprint?

''Uh, s-sure.'' Paul stuttered, a little wary to his pack sister going over to talk yo his love.

Without another word, Leah made her way towards Kai at the other side of the cafeteria. Everyone seemed to stare at the girl I'm disbelief. No one has ever straid from the pack table, so it was quiet a shock. Especially to Kai when she saw Leah take a seat in front of her.

''Uh, hi?'' Kai said, her voice laced with confusion.

''Hi. You're Kai, right?'' Leah asked even though she already knew her name.

''Yup,'' Kai said as she looked at Leah through squinted eyes.

''Well, uh, I'm Paul's friend and -''

''Oh, you're one of the shifters.'' Kai said in a low voice so no one else heard her. She knew how super naturals had to hide their powers. She wasn't stupid.

''Yeah, well, I wanted to know whats your deal?'' Leah snapped, done with being friendly to this girl who seemed to be selfish and bratty. She knew that she was hurting Paul and yet she acted as though she didn't care.

Kai, however, was not affected by Leah's outburst. She had known by the vibe that leash just seems to radiate that she wasn't going to say anything positive. I mean, how could she? Kai hasn't really made a good impression on ant of them. Buy then again, she wasn't there to make anyone's standards. Well, except for mother nature.

''Whatever do you mean?'' Kai asked sweetly, her hands folded together in front of her.

''I mean, what's with you being a selfish little brat? You know Paul has no choice but to love you and you make it your mission to make it difficult for him. That's not fair.''

Kai frowned, ''who the hell do you think you are to be criticizing me and my actions. You don't know me or half the shit I've been through.''

''I don't need to know you to tell that you have a nasty attitude-'' Leah started, but was soon cut off by Kai's laugher.

''I have a nasty attitude?'' Kai laughed, ''I'm not the one attacking a girl I hardly know. I'm not the one walking around with a permanent frown. And I'm sure as hell not the one who makes everyone around me feel uncomfortable. So please, don't judge me before you judge yourself.''

Leah, along with the pack, sat shock as they heard the end of Kai's speech. No one, not even Sam nor Emily, have talked to Leah like that. I mean, they were always thinking it, being extra careful to hide their thoughts. But never did anyone come out and say it. But this little girl was brave enough to stand up to Leah. It was an amazing site. Paul couldn't help the grin of proudness that stretched on his lips.

''You don't know what I've been through. I have the right to hate the world.'' Leah mumbled as her eyes darted everywhere but at Kai.

''Maybe you do, maybe you don't. I couldn't care less, but if your gonna hate the world, stick to the world. Don't charge your hate on me.'' Kai said, her eyes softening just a little as she saw tears at the brim of leans eyes.

She could tell that Leah was a tough girl. She wouldn't doubt that means never cried a day in her life, but she felt sympathy for her. Kai, out of anyone, would know what its like to hate the world. So she knew what it was like to be in Leah's place.

Kai sighed before wiggling her fingers in front of Leah's face. The tears that were about to fall from her eyes disappeared. Leah gasped quietly before darting her eyes to Kai's.

''Thanks.'' Leah sniffed.

Kai shrugged, ''no problem. Its kinda my fault.''

''Wow,'' Leah breathed out. ''Paul is such a lucky fuck.''

''I'm not sure about that.'' Kai sighed, her shoulders slumping at the memory of this morning.

''Just . . . give him a chance. He's really hurting, Kai. You're hurting him.''

''He doesn't know me. I don't know him.'' Kai insisted.

''That can change. If only you open up and just give him a chance, you'd see how great everything would turn out.''

Just as Kai was about to respond, the bell rang. She didn't even hesitate to bend down and grab her bag from the floor and getting up to leave. She didn't even say goodbye to Leah, wanting to get out of there as soon as possible. She, unfortunately, had to get past the table of shifters to get out of there. She felt every single one of their eyes on her when she walked past. She felt like they were all assessing her, judging her. It reminded her of all the times where her relationship details sent around school and everyone looked at her like she was stupid and crazy. It made her feel worthless.

''Kai!''

She speed up her pace and continued to fast walk towards the double doors. She didn't know why, maybe because it was the way her breathing was getting deeper sand heavier or maybe the fact that memories and flashbacks were running through her mind. But whatever it was, it made her sprint through the crowd of people in the hallways and through the double doors that lead her to the outside. But she didn't stop there. She ran so fast and so far that she ended up in the woods instead of going home.

Kai fell on her knees all of a sudden when she was out of breath and her tears wouldn't let her see anything. Her hair was all over the place and she felt the dirty earth around her.

''Well, well,'' a disgustingly grunted voice cooed from somewhere. ''I didn't expect such a delicious snack to be delivered to me.''

Kai's head snapped up at the sound of the voice. She didn't know where it was coming from and she couldn't see anything as it was a gloomy day, as always, and no sun was out and the shades from the trees weren't helping her.

''Wh-who's there?'' She stuttered out, her voice shaky from fear.

There was a flash of something from her left. She looked in that direction before seeing nothing was there. Her head snapped in different directions before a startled screech left her lips when a pale face was directly in front of her.

She scrambled back, her foot kicking fiercely to get as far away from the horrified man with black eyes. She didn't get far,m however, when her back bumped into the bark of a tree.

''Aw, don't be frightened darling. I won't hurt you . . . yet.'' The man sniggered.

Kai gasped when she saw fangs grow from his mouth. Her eyes grew wide in panic when she realized that this man was a vampire.

Well, shit, this is the end.