A/N: BONJOUR , so I'm just gonna update and then maybe wait awhile so I can write a few more chapters. FYi, I hand write all the chapters than type them when I get a chance. I don't always have access to my computer and my ideas are always popping up J

Disclaimer, don't own Darkest Powers which depresses me but Kelley Armstrong wrote a mean story J

"Aren't you going to wonder why I'm listening to your conference with Smith?" Davidoff Jr asked, saying Dr. Smith's name as if it was a comma in a sentence. Unimportant but a part of life.

"No. I heard you aren't supposed to provoke snakes" I retorted back. Davidoff Jr smirked and raised his eyebrow.

God does he think that's scary? It's just annoying.

"Why are you being rude to the person who could kill you in a second Souza?" Davidoff Jr stepped closer and lowered his voice.

When was the last time he ate a breath mint?!

"I don't see anyone with that power."

I hated when people tried to threaten or intimidate me. It just got annoying because there are so many different that have threatened me. Girls (during and after my relationship with Tobias), boys (when I'd piss off their girlfriends or make them look stupid), teachers (when they knew they were wrong and I proved it) etc.

Davidoff Jr laughed and began to turn away but stopped.

"Oh, it's not just your life I can end. Your family too," I stiffened, "First to go? I think Primrose would work. So you better stay in life," he continued to walk away, "have a nice day Souza."

I had a massive urge to rush him and throw him against the wall. Possibly kill him. No one would ever threaten my baby sister. The rage pulsed through me as I shot daggers through my eyes into his back. I felt my muscles twitch as I watched him calmly walk out the front door. I felt warmth fall down my face.

Am I seriously crying?

As I reached to feel my face, I noticed my hand no longer looked human. It had morphed into something almost animalistic. My eyes widened. No one could see me like this.

I have to hide.

I ran up the stairs, not knowing where I was headed. I had to hide and let this pass.

Tobias's POV

I sat at my desk looking at the photo of Emily Jo and I that had been in my pocket. It was three months after we had started dating. We had been at the park with Daire and Cato. Daire took this picture while I had been pushing Em on the swings. I had stopped her and kissed her. I couldn't understand then or even now, why I had done it. I just remember seeing her smile and had a deep need to have physical contact. That's how I'd always felt about her. Ever since the day I went over to hang out with Cody and I saw her in the kitchen, cooking with their younger sister, I've felt the need to protect her. To keep her safe.

But you messed that up, didn't you dummy?

I knew I was the reason she ended it. My protectiveness was probably the main reason. Maybe I didn't try and fight hard enough for her when she left me.

Why would she ever want me to hate her?

I had to do something. Something to make her see how much I still loved her. If it took me getting shot for her to figure out, then I'd get shot.

Gotta feeling that's gonna happen here.

What I miss the most is her lips. That's when I knew she still loved me and I got to show her how much I loved her.

That's it!

Next time I saw her and got her alone, I'd kiss her. If she tried to run again, I would catch her and not let her go.

Suddenly my door swung open and slammed shut. Ubruptly I looked up and saw Emily Jo leaning against my door, her back to me. At least, I think it was Emily Jo. Her back muscles were moving and her spine stuck out.

Shit! She's Changing!

I got up to ask what was wrong.

Emily Jo's POV

I threw open a door and ran into the room. I slammed and locked the door, hoping no one would come looking for me. I leaned my head against the door and tried to calm my breathing, as my muscles continued to twitch and morph.

Suddenly a hand was placed on my shoulder. A growl rose in my throat and I spun to face- Tobias. He took a step back, concern and slight fear masked his face. He took in my changing features. Without a word, Tobias pulled me against him and smoothed my hair. I didn't stiffen this time. I melted into him and began to slowly inhale his scent, knowing it would calm me down enough to look human again. I don't know how I knew, I just did.

"Em, it's okay. Calm. Breath. What happened?" Tobias whispered.

"I wanted to kill him. He threatened Prim," I told him, while still trying to lower my heart rate. Tobias stiffened, knowing who I was talking about.

"It's okay, don't worry. He won't hurt her. I'll make sure of it," Tobias started pulling me to his bed, "come. Lie down and relax."
I let him lead me. My heart had finally gone back to a normal pace, but I didn't think about trying to leave. I should have, if I was smart. But I couldn't bring myself to do it. I seemed to be in a trance.

Without realizing, I was lying on Tobias's bed with him sitting beside me. We just stared at each other. It was like I got hit in the face, because I realized what I was doing. I sat up briskly and Tobias looked shocked.

"I can't do this. Bye" I got up and raced for door. As I put my hand on the doorknob Tobias spun me around.

"I'm not letting you run away again," and suddenly his lips were on mine, his hands holding my face.