A/N: R&R pleaseeee
Katt: thanks for your review!! Isabella is Scarlett's sister.
thanks to raging raven too, glad u like it!!
Here goes chapter two
Scarlett woke early that morning. School would be starting soon, she remembered as she opened her closet. Looking forlornly at her wardrobe, she selected an old pair of jeans and a plain black t-shirt. She tied her hair back in a ponytail, letting bangs fall around her pale face. Her eyes were like her sisters: stunning. They were the pale blue and her amber hair accented them nicely. Her mother had said that she felt like Scarlett could see through her. Scarlett was beautiful. Her eyes and her silky hair complimented her flawless figure. Her skin, though light, was unblemished and the envy of many girls her age. Scarlett claimed it was the loup garou inside her that made her beautiful. She liked that her pelt was the same color as her hair; it was a glimpse into her wolf form.
A demanding knock on her door made Scarlett jump. She checked herself once more – her eyes now accented by the brown eyeliner and mascara her sister had insisted on buying her. Scarlett had admitted it looked good on her, but it took her a while to overcome feeling vain like Isabella when she wore it. She opened the door. Standing there was Finn with the rest of the Five in tow.
"Um, hi guys," she muttered, blushing under their gaze. Her eyes searched out Willem's, but he stared at her blankly. The lust she saw in the other boys' eyes was absent in his. Caleb had confided in her how distant he, Ulf, Gregory, and Finn felt from their friend. Scarlett knew that his tail was in a knot over Vivian, but the boys seemed blind to Willem's daydreams.
"Wanna come for a run?" they asked playfully. Caleb cast an apologetic glance at his sister. He felt awkward when the Five talked to Scarlett like this.
"Sure," she said. They seemed surprised when Scarlett accepted their invitation, but didn't say anything. She shut the door behind her and followed the Five downstairs.
"Where are you guys going?" She looked up to see Bucky sitting lazily behind the bar. She relaxed, glad that it wasn't her father. She knew that he wouldn't approve of them going for a run during the day.
"We're gonna go for a run in the woods," Finn said boldly. Bucky raised an eyebrow.
"Keep control of them, Scarlett," he said, smiling. His eyes, though, told Scarlett he was serious. She nodded quickly. "Now go, before Gabriel bites your tails off!" The Five didn't need to be told twice. They hurried out of the inn, Scarlett at their heels. The walked out onto the driveway.
"Ulf, watch out!" howled Gregory. Ulf jumped out of the way as a small, red sports car swerved to avoid hitting him. The driver cut the engine and emerged from the gleaming car.
"Watch it, kids!" he yelled, his face twisted with anger, "I could've hit you!" He turned around fast, refusing to acknowledge their apologies. They retreated to the edge of the forest.
"Wait a sec," Finn growled, holding up a hand. The man opened the trunk as two other people emerged from the car: a woman and a girl, who Scarlett guessed was the daughter. The girl was her age. She had shoulder-length brown hair that framed her tan face. Her green eyes darted around nervously as her father handed her a suitcase. Beside her, Finn let out a low whistle and Scarlett felt a stab of envy. The Five were hers, no one else's. She kicked him hard in the shin. He yelped, holding his foot.
"Come on guys," Caleb piped up, "Lets run!" The others nodded in agreement and Scarlett silently thanked her brother. They began taking of their clothes and Scarlett let her heart rate speed up. She made the change and became a beautiful amber wolf. She stretched and looked around her. Caleb had made the change completely as well. Next to him was Finn, whose wolf-skin was a deep shade of red. Ulf was brown flecked with black and Gregory was a solid brown. Willem was black but he had a white and grey belly. Finn barked, and nodded in the direction of the mountains. He led the way through the pine trees. Their scent felt good in Scarlett's nose and the warm pelts of her friends brushed by her; she felt at peace. Finn trotted beside her, his tail held high. He nuzzled her flank. She growled playfully and took off running. He howled and began to chase her. She glanced over her shoulder to see Willem lying on the ground, his ears flat gazing back at the inn. This made her angry. She picked up speed and leapt over small streams and rocks. Finn was close behind her, but she could see that he was tiring. He whined to her and she turned around, her eyes sparkling with excitement as she ran.
"What do you think you're doing?" Scarlett looked up but too late. She crashed into the man who was standing before her. Ears flat, she backed up next to Finn, afraid to see who it was. Behind her she heard Ulf, Gregory, and Caleb skid to a stop behind her. She mustered up the courage and found herself face to face with Gabriel. She swallowed a fearful whine and looked down again.
"Go get your clothes," Gabriel growled. They nodded meekly and sprinted like their tails were on fire. Scarlett changed back and quickly threw on her jeans and t-shirt. Finn came up behind her and squeezed her hand and she cast him an appreciative glance. Willem's face remained blank and Scarlett rolled her eyes. She took Finn's hand again and its warmth helped her to relax.
A few moments later Gabriel emerged from the trees.
"Well?" he growled, looking at them expectantly.
"We were just going for a run," Finn said, the voice of the pack as usual, "We weren't doing any harm." Since Homo sapiens had started renting rooms in the inn, Gabriel had said that the pack couldn't be as carefree as before. There were lots of windows in the inn, and sometimes the humans liked to go for walks in the woods.
"And what if someone saw you?" he shouted. Scarlett was nervous that he would lash out at them.
"W-we were being careful," Ulf sputtered, desperate to gain Gabriel's respect.
"Then why didn't you see me?" Scarlett and Finn exchanged a glance. How could they explain to Gabriel?
"We'll be more careful next time," Gregory piped up.
"Next time?" Gabriel growled, "If I catch you – "
"It won't happen again," Caleb said bravely.
"See that it doesn't." And with that, the pack leader left.
"Sorry guys," Scarlett whispered. She looked at Willem. He was glaring after Gabriel. What a self-centered asshole, she thought. Finn was a much better choice, she told herself as they made their way back to the inn. His arm had found its way around her waist and she walked so close to him that they took their steps almost as one. Out of the corner of her eye she saw Ulf and Gregory casting jealous glances at their friend. She felt guilty that they were jealous. She tried to picture herself with Ulf or Gregory but couldn't. Finn or Willem. And she had chosen Finn….hadn't she?
I'll get better at this I swear…R&R please!!