Sitting by myself as I ate a few pieces of apple from my lunch container while working on my AP science homework. I always try to finish my homework at school, gives me more free time at home and at work to help my uncle out. As I ate another piece of apple, I saw Lydia sit down in front of me with Jackson by her side and some girl I have never seen.
"Who is she?" I pointed my pen at the doe eyed teen.
"This is Allison, she just moved her a few days ago and is now my new best friend. Thought you knew Ellie," Lydia replied in her oh so fake air head voice.
"I have been busy Lydia to worry about some new student that was added to your class," I looked at Allison. "No hard feelings but I like to keep my grades up than worry about gossip."
"Oh no it's fine, I would probably do the same since my family moves around so much," she replied.
Uh huh, I looked at her aura finding turquoise as she was being compassionate about her family, several blues, and a little bit of red seeing she was nervous. Who wouldn't be nervous in you were new and in Lydia's click? The only reason Lydia hangs around me is because we have several AP classes together, and I know that she is smarter than she looks.
"So Ellie, you coming to my party tonight?" I looked at Lydia confused.
"What party?" She looked absolutely horrified when I asked. "What?"
"You have to be kidding me Ella, I've been planning this party all week. Hell, the entire school has been talking about it. You have to come," Lydia grabbed my hand but I pulled away to push my glasses up on my nose.
"Again Lydia, I don't listen to school gossip, it's complete bullshit and I am not going," I went back to doing my homework when she pulled my text book away. "Hey! Give that back!"
"No, you come to my party and I will give back your textbook," I glared at her as I reached across the table for them. Yet she gave them to Jackson who held them at arms lengths.
"Damn it Lydia, I don't want to go to some make out fest at your house! Grr, Jackson give me back my books back," I got up from my chair to go around the table, but Jackson got up first moving away from me.
"C'mon Ellie, all you do is work and do homework," Jackson pressed giving my a puppy pout.
"That look doesn't work on my Jackie so stop. Besides even if I went, I would be stuck in a corner while everyone ignores me," I pouted as I rushed after Jackson who only to be around the other side of the table.
I hated parties, especially Lydia's. Everyone's aura was the same but it was like shining the biggest lights right into my face. Gives me the most terrible headaches than the ones I get at school, like the one these two were giving me now. groaning I sat back down, glaring hard at Lydia who only smiled.
I sighed frustratedly, "If I go, you will never ask me to go to one of your parties again."
She held her hand over heart, "I promise I won't ask you anymore."
"Good." "But I am going to help you dress you up for my party tonight."
"Lydia!"
"Hey you said no party invites, nothing about helping you get ready for the party."
"Ugh!" I slammed my head against the table as I heard Lydia giggle.
Fuck my life.
Sitting on a wooden stool, I was in complete hard mood as I was decorating cupcakes from hell. Lydia had put me in such a bad mood, all I wanted to do was let my frustration out with baking. Uncle Kevin just provided my cupcakes letting me just put the icing on top with silver edible glitter. I was pretty skilled with an piping bag, creating red velvet color roses on top of chocolate fudge cupcakes. As I sprinkled glitter over the icing, I heard my ring tone "A Little Party Never Killed Nobody" by Fergie go off. Ironic that I am going to a party that I don't even want to go too; but it's still a good song.
~From Derek: Hear anything at school?
I stared at my phone with an impassive look, not wanting to deal with him. Ignoring my phone, I went back to icing my cupcakes for the next hour.
~From Derek: Seriously, do you know anything?
I side glanced my phone sighing as I continued to ignore him. After I was done, I placed the cupcakes in the cooler. Walking back to pick up my mess my phone went off again.
~From Derek: Would you fucking answer me?
Picking up my phone I texted back.
~To Derek: I'm busy, what do you want?
~From Derek: I've been trying to get a hold of you for hours! The hell are you doing?
~To Derek: It's only been forty-five minutes.
~From Derek: So you've been ignoring me :(
~To Derek: Pretty much, had a shitty day and your adding to the pile. Also think it's cute you actually took the time to put an angry smiley in you text. LOL XD
~From Derek: Do you know anything or not?
~To Derek: Nothing besides a stupid party I'm force to go too. Why?
~From Derek: Tonight's a full moon, Scott's going to turn.
I stared at my phone before running to my uncle's office where he was on the phone with someone. I checked the calendar only to find out that Derek was right.
~To Derek: Fuck.
I watched Lydia get ready as she applied makeup to her face while I was sitting on her bed leaning against the head board. Since texting with Derek I knew I had to keep an eye out for him and get him way from the party before he shifts. The first of moons when a werewolf turns is very rough as well as the other full moons to come; it takes time before you can walk around on a full moon without changing. Lucky for my I don't have that problem, but my powers do increase when a full moon is at it's peak. I could feel the energy of the Earth more clearly, everyone's aura was more distinct; just everything was more potent than before. Tonight was going to be hell, lucky for me I brought my headache medicine to help ease the pain that my head was going to feel.
"And now, we start on you." I looked up at Lydia confused.
"Huh?" She rolled her eyes and pointed to the cushion chair for me to sit in. "Do I have too?"
"Yes, now it will go faster if you get over here so I can do you hair but if you keep whining it will take longer."
Groaning, I moved from the bed as I sat down where she wanted me as she picked up the brush. Once she was done, she head over to her closet taking out a black tight dress with lace around the bottom. (A/N: link in profile)
"Hell no."
"Hell yes, you are wearing it," Lydia pressed as she walked over to me.
"There is no way I am wearing that Lydia, I will look like a whore!"
"No you will not, you will look hot. Maybe even some boys heads will turn," she wiggled her fingers at him.
"Ew and no!"
She glared and I wasn't afraid of some things but the look in her eye did.
"Ella Sinclair, open this door right now!" I could hear Lydia yell from the other side of the bathroom door.
"No way Lydia, I look like a whore! I'm probably over dressed than anyone else at this party! I'm not coming out!"
"Yes you are, Ella. I spent hours making you look hot and I am going to show you off even if it's one night. If you don't come out, I will bug the living daylights out of you at school til you graduate!"
Fuck, thats a long time til next fall when I am able to leave this hell hole. I looked around the bathroom before sighing, unlocking the door I stepped out glaring at Lydia.
"I hate you."
"I'm well aware of that, now come on there are people are and I want to show you off," she grabbed my wrist dragging me behind her.
She walked down the stairs as I stopped at the top where I could the chatter of the quest below me. I was scared shitless, I was never good at parties even as a kid but I knew if I ever want to leave I have to go downstairs. Flying was out of the question seeing there were too many people here and I don't want to get caught. Taking a deep breath, I walked down the stairs.
"Whoa." I looked up hearing someone to see several people looking at me with their mouths dropped. Blushing I walked passed heading to get a drink, after grabbing a coke I looked around and could see several people looking while whispering. This was going to be a long night.
I stood in the corner keeping out of sight from everyone as I was starting to get a little bit tipsy after drinking three big cups of coke and vodka. Yeah, I'm a light weight but I knew when to stop which is why I'm drinking water now. Not many people could see me where I stood, but I was not about to go back out knowing that I was going to get hit on. Ugh, some of these guys were assholes on the lacrosse team, and didn't really want to dance with only to get in my skirt. Everyone's aura as well was starting to give me a headache, ugh all that pink and yellow was gonna make me hurl. Moving from behind the pillar I looked out at everyone who was having a good time which made me sad. They all had someone to care for them, but me I am always alone. Hell I even had a boyfriend once, though lets just say he was really mean and abusive. I have no idea why I stayed with him for a whole year; he even took my virginity which was not the best thing I should have done with him. Pushing the thoughts away I felt my stomach grumble, so I went out to find food.
Moving through the crowd I made my way into the kitchen only to be even grossed out as there were three different couples making out by the food. My appetite was now gone, turning away I headed back out to see if there was any chips left when I bumped into someone knocking their drink into their shirt.
"Oh my gosh I am so sorry," I looked up and paled.
"Ella," seriously if you saw me now I was probably looking like a ghost as my ex stood in front of me.
"Matt," I moved away from him as he just smile.
"Hey woah no biggie, and wow don't you look ravishing," Oh how I wanted to puke and punch him in the face all at the same time.
"Yeah sure but if you excuse me I have to go," I walked passed him only to be stopped as he grabbed my upper arm pulling me closer to him. I glared at him, "Let me go."
"C'mon Ella, you know you still have feelings for me and I'm sorry for what I did to you," he apologized but I could see in his aura he was lying about what he did to me.
"Bullshit, you got off on hitting me and I will never have feelings for you so let go," I hissed at him only to winch as his grip got tighter on my arm.
"You little bitch, you liked from what I remember," he was getting angry but I didn't care.
"Then your memory must be fucked up because that is not true you freak," I pulled my arm away walking away fast only to have him push me against the wall hard. His hands gripping my arms by my elbows while his face was in the crook of my neck feeling his lips kiss my skin.
"If I'm a freak why are you blushing?
"Let me go Matt!" Suddenly he was pulled off of me as I looked to see Derek holding Matt by the neck against the wall.
"She said let go," I heard Derek growl out before looking at me. "You okay?"
I rubbed my neck nodding unable to say anything while Derek looked back at Matt who was trying to get out of his grip.
"The hell are you? Her new boy toy," Matt choked out.
"I'm someone who can easily rip out your throat if you ever talk, touch, or even go near her again. Do I make myself clear?" I couldn't see his but Matt sure looked scared.
Derek let go of Matt as he fell to the ground choking while rubbing his throat, I glared at him as Derek pulled me away.
"Who the hell was that?" he asked as were were in a room alone.
"My psycho ex," I sat on whose ever bed covering my face as I tried to calm my anxiety down. Oh God why did he have to be here? I hated feeling like this; so weak and helpless.
"You alright?" I looked up to see Derek kneeling in front of me worried which made me laugh lightly.
"Your worried about me?" I couldn't help but smile and drop my head. "That's cute."
"Look at me," Lifting my head I could see there was so much blue in hus aura with an even balance of red with green. Looking at his face I could tell he was upset about what my ex did, "If he ever does anything to you, you call me."
I looked at him with so much discourage, "And what will you do Derek? Be my knight and shining armor or scare him with your werewolf abilities."
"I'll call the cops and make sure he is sent far away or yes use my abilities to rip his throat out. Whatever to makes you happy," I threw my head back and laughed.
"Seriously though thanks, for back there," I looked away biting my lip.
"No problem."
~~~~~~~~~~~ DEREK'S POV~~~~~~~
I watched her bit her lip and had every urge to smear that red lipstick with my mouth. Especially that dress, I want to rip it off and do so many - Fuck, the hell are these thoughts coming from?! Ever since meeting her at her grandmothers, the grocery store, and at my house I couldn't help but feel to protect her. She's a witch who could probably protect her self but seeing what that kid was doing to her? Seeing her look so helpless I felt such anger that I wanted to shift and show him how weak he was. The smell of guilt, fear, and agony came off of her in waves; whatever that kid did to her in the past really broke her. Running my hand through my hair I took my keys out which made her look up at me. Oh sweet moons those eyes are going to be the death of me - Fuck stop thinking that she is only sixteen!
"Derek, are you alright?" My wolf purred when she said my name but I kept my face stoic.
"C'mon, I'm taking you home," I heard her sigh as she followed me out if the room and house. There I saw Scott rush out of the house in pain as I knew he was beginning to turn. I pulled Ella along quickly as I walked outside watching Scott speed away as I saw the girl he has been seeing.
"He's changing isn't he?" I looked at Ella who looked worried. Pulling out my keys I gave them to her.
"My car is over there, get in I will be right there." Ella looked confused but didn't say anything as she headed over to my car.
Walking over to Allison I put my hands in my pocket, "Allison." She turned around looking confused as I walked closer. "I'm a friend of Scott's. My name is Derek."
~~~~~~~~~~ ELLA'S POV~~~~~~~~~~
After dropping Allison off, Derek drove to the woods super fast breaking all the speeding laws. Once he parked he got out as I followed him into the woods, flying next to him as he ran knowing I wouldn't be able to keep up in these heels. I hovered off the ground when we stopped as we both heard Scott or if it was Scott howling. Derek placed Allison's coat on a twig and hid behind some tree's with me beside him.
"There are hunter's here," I looked at him with an raised eyebrow.
"You mean people who hunt us are here?" I questioned as I knew what hunters were and what they did to our kind. My grandmother told me stories about Hunters and how brutal they were giving no mercy to the supernatural race.
"Yeah, quiet Scott's here," he pulled me closer as we both watched Scott run into our view. Derek moved away stalking him as I made sure to hover just incase we have to run.
"Where is she?" Scott's voice sounded different as he asked about Allison.
"She's safe... From you," Derek replied before grabbing hold of Scott both rolling around in the dirt. I glided over as Derek pushed Scott up against a tree.
"What did you do with her?"
"Shh, quiet." I gulp as he was listening to something. "Too late they are already here. Run!"
Derek took off running as I took off after him as we were several feet until I heard a scream. I stopped as I looked back with Derek knowing Scoot was hurt. I went to get him when Derek pulled me down behind a tree.
"Stay here." "But Scott he-" "I'll get him just stay quiet."
Derek disappeared as I waited until I heard grunts and screams from the hunters as Derek was taking them out until I saw both run pass. I flew after them as they ran for the next mile before stopping.
"Who were they?" I heard Scott ask as I flew down to the ground as he watched in complete shock.
"Hunters," I spoke.
"Kinda been hunting us for centuries," Derek finished.
"Us? You mean you - you did this to me!"
"Derek kept his face calm as he walked slowly toward Scott, "Is it really that bad Scott? That you can see better, hear more clearly, move faster than any human could ever hope. You've been given something that anyone would kill for; the bite is a gift."
"I don't want it."
"You will and you are going to need me to learn how to control it," he bent lower with his had on Scott's shoulder. "So me and you Scott; we're brothers now."
Derek stood back up as he pulled me along as I continued to watch Scott stare at us before going back to his car.
The ride was silence as Derek drove down the street maintaining the speed limit, I could only stare out of the window wondering whats going to happen now? Scott had seen me fly and so was probably wondering what I was along with the fact with Derek had told him. I don't blame him for not wanting the bite, he life was now going to change forever. The car stopped as I looked to see we were in front of my uncle's house.
"Thanks for the ride," I mumbled as I opened the door and got out. Once I was inside I took a shower and went to bed.
I was still feeling tired after last night as I placed my books in my locker then Scott appeared beside me.
"What are you?" he asked as I sighed.
"Scott not now, I'm tired," I replied closing my locker only to have him lightly slam his hand on the other lockers. I looked at him slightly annoyed, "You really want to know what I am?"
"Yes! Because I know people don't just hover four feet off the ground; are you a werewolf too?" he whispered suspiciously.
"No I am not a werewolf Scott."
"Then what are you?"
"I'm a witch."
Thank you everyone who has followed and fav. this story! Hope you enjoyed this chapter and the outfit that Ella wears is in my link for Lydia's party.