Chapter 15: It Comes In Waves
After purchasing a wind board, I headed to the beach. I knew that with the way the wind was today that I was bound to be able to see Riley. And it was a great sport to play. Besides I needed some exercise. I looked to see Riley sitting on the passenger side.
"What?" I asked. He just shook his head.
"I really do think that you're going about this the wrong way. I thought I told you to stay away from things like this!" I rolled my eyes.
"Yeah, just like you said that you that you'd stay with me. Or when you said that I'd get over you. We both lied." I said as I turned into the beach parking lot. I quickly got my equipment and started walking towards the beach. I stopped when I saw Bianca's Brother Campbell.
"Hey, you're uh, Campbell, right?" I asked. He looked up from his board and smiled.
"Yeah, you're Zane, Owen's friend." He replied.
"Sure am. So what are you doing out here?" I asked. He looked towards the water.
"I like to windsurf too. But sadly, the weather isn't really right for today. I mean, yeah it's windy, but you have to think of the swells and currents. Someone could get killed out there." He said. Hmm, sounds more a like a rush to me.
"I highly doubt it's that bad." I said.
"Trust me, I've seen my fair share of people getting hurt going out on a day like this." Ugh, he just doesn't understand how much I needed this.
"Well stay back if you want too. But I'm going out for some fun." I said as I ran towards the water. I could hear him yelling in the background. But I just kept going.
I learned that I was actually pretty good. The wind picked up nice, and took me out further. It was really a rush. I could do some tricks, but not a lot. This was entirely different than surfing. Well, sort of anyway. I actually felt alive. I didn't see Riley, but I did hear him.
"You are really playing with fire aren't you?" he asked. I just ignored him and kept going. The water felt refreshing. So this is what it was like to feel free. I did another trick and then settled down. The waves weren't as big as they were when I first started. I looked back to see Campbell jumping up and down frantically. It sounded like he was trying to saying something.
"Dig Dave!" he shouted. I couldn't understand a word he was saying.
"What!" I yelled. I couldn't really hear him, considering that I was out in the water. With the waves starting back up and the wind picking up speed, his words sounding jumbled.
"Turn around!" he yelled. Now that I sort of got. But why would he want me to turn around? When I did, I really wish I hadn't. There was a huge tidal wave coming directly at me. I didn't have much time to react before it crashed on me.
It was so strange being under water. I tried to reach the surface, but when I did, I just got pummeled again. As I was thrashing about under the surface, I saw something heading towards me. I couldn't exactly be sure of what it was because, it was sort of dark. As I tried to peer through the darkness, I made out a figure. It was Jay! I quickly began to swim backwards. I didn't really care where I was going; I just wanted to get away as fast as I could. But because of my carelessness, I ran into the side of the cliff.
I slowly began to sink down. I couldn't breathe because all the air came out of me when I ran into the cliff. I felt burning in my throat because of the salt water. I knew the end was near. I could feel my body starting to give up. Jay would attack me underwater and I'd never see my family again. I couldn't believe this was how it was gonna end.
When I opened my eyes I saw Riley floating beside me. Since we couldn't speak, all we could was stare at each other lovingly. I reached towards him, but was suddenly pulled out of the water. It must have been time. I thought about all the things I'd miss. Zoey's wedding, my graduation, college. All because of my need for an adrenaline rush.
"Breathe!" a voice said. I could feel a pull, it was pulling me towards the voice. "Breathe!" it said again. I opened my eyes to see a shirtless Owen looking down at me. I cough and gagged as the water left my body.
"That's it, Zane, come on." He said as he patted my back. Once I was fully conscious of my surroundings, I looked up at him.
"Owen?" my raspy voice asked. He sighed a breath of relief. My eyes stung a little from being in the water so long.
"Yeah it's me. What the hell were you doing?" he asked. Oh great a lecture. I couldn't wait to hear the one from Zoey.
"I was… trying something new. I thought I could handle it." I said. God I needed a drink. My throat was burning like mad. Owen helped me to my feet. We walked back to my truck where luckily, I had a change of clothes and a towel. He turned around while I changed. Thankfully there weren't anybody else around.
After I was finished I got in my truck. Owen said he'd drive since I was 'Shivering like a Chihuahua.' I frowned at the comment. I sat on the passenger side, freezing my ass off. Even though the heat was on in the truck, I was still freezing. Why, oh, why did I decide to do this on a day like today?
"I'm guessing you're regretting your decision?" he asked.
"Yep. I'm so cold. I had no idea it would be this cold." I replied. He just chuckled and put his arm around my shoulder, pulling me close.
"You do realize that my skin is radiating some pretty good heat right about now, right?" I leaned in closer and felt at peace. His skin was warm. He was like his own personal space heater.
"Jeez, you're warm. I can already feel the feeling coming back in my fingers." I said. He smiled and pulled on to my street.
"Well, that's one of the perks of being a wolf." I couldn't take that. It wasn't just about him being a wolf. It was who he was.
"No its not. You always had such a warm heart. Now it's like it spread to the rest of your body." I said. He looked at me like I was weird. "Okay I didn't really have time to stop myself before I said that."
"It's okay. And thank you."
When we finally pulled up to my house we just sat in the truck. I looked at him and could tell he needed to say something. I could always see right through him for some reason. I hoped everything was okay.
"You're lucky Cam told me where you were." He said. Oh so Campbell called Owen? I would have to thank him later.
"Yeah, I'm glad he called you." I said.
"No he didn't call me. I called him. His and Bianca's mom died today." He said sadly. I was in total shock. Those poor kids.
"What happened?" I asked.
"It was a heart attack. Dina had had a bad heart anyway. But none of us knew it was so close to her time. She seemed so young and full of life. I feel really bad for Cam and Bianca." He said. I leaned in and gave him a hug.
"Thanks I needed that." He said as he wiped his eyes. I honestly needed it too.
"Don't worry about it."
"So, with all the stuff going on, are you happy that you know the truth?" he asked. I had to say yes. I mean, there's so many things that I didn't know before. Now everyday was a mind numbing experience.
"Yeah. But I can tell something is still bothering you." He looked at me and sighed.
"Yeah. There was an incident with Katie a few months back. Drew was pissed at something Dallas did and phased right by her. It gave her permanent scars on her leg. Trust me, Drew regrets it every day of his life. I'm terrified that that might happen to you." He said.
"I doubt it. I can take care of myself." I said. He gave that 'Oh really?' look. "Okay, bad choice of words." I chuckled.
"I feel like, now that I'm a wolf; that I'm in this never ending battle. It's like I know who I am, but then it's like its whole other side that scares me." I felt his pain. He was just as confused as I was. He didn't know where he belonged. I could sympathize with that.
"Well, me being your friend, I'm gonna tell you something. I believe that deep down, you know who you are. Even if you have a beast living inside of you." I said.
"But I'm scared. I feel like it makes me a monster." I got closer to him.
"Look, having that beast inside you doesn't make you monster. Knowing when to let it out makes you a man. And I'm gonna tell that man that I'm gonna be here to make sure you don't become a monster. You are special to me. I can't let you, no, I won't let you succumb to anything. I promise." I said. He looked at my lips, as I looked at his. He slowly started to lean down, when I exhaled sharply. I couldn't do this to him. I was already confused as it was. He took the hint and backed off.
"I should, uh, get going." I said as I hugged him one last time before opening my door. When I did it was quickly shut. I was surprised at how fast he moved. "What is it?"
"Ugh, the stench of a vampire. Come on, I'll take you back to my place." He said as he started up the truck. I glanced around nervously. Jay was here? I looked out the back to see a surprising new vehicle outside my house. I looked closer and realized that it was Elena's Lincoln Lacrosse.
"Wait, wait, wait its Elena's car. Oh dear God, they're back." I said unable to contain my excitement. I opened the door and got out. Owen grabbed my wrist and pulled me towards him.
"I think it's a hoax. You need to come with me." I pulled my wrist out of his grasp.
"I'll be fine. I know them and they won't cause me any harm." I said. Owen rolled his eyes.
"Look our deal was that they protect what's on their land. If they are truly back, I have to leave. I can't protect you." I looked back at the house. It was dark, so mom and Zoey must be out.
"I don't need protection from them. I'll be fine." I said. Owen frowned at that.
"You're about to make a huge mistake." He said. I was really starting to get irritated with him. Couldn't he see that I wasn't gonna be in any danger? Why did he have to act so protective?
"Well it's mine to make." I said as I turned my back to him and entered my house. I looked around to see that the house was completely dark. I looked upstairs and saw a light. I couldn't help but feel a slight trickle of fear go through my body. I walked upstairs and over to my bedroom and slowly opened the door. I looked around and saw nothing. I walked over to my bed and when I turned around I ran into Langston. We both screamed at the expectancy.
"Whoa! You're still alive?" he said shocked. I pulled him into a hug. I couldn't believe he was here. I never felt so happy.
"I can't believe you're here. I-I'm surprised. Where's…?"
"No, no, it's my turn to ask the questions. First, what hell is wrong with you?" he asked. I just gawked at him. The feeling of him being here just seem so unreal.
"What're you talking about?" I asked. He rubbed his hands through his hair.
"Look, I saw you. You were riding this thing into the ocean. I saw the accident and everything. I thought you were dead. Are you insane? Killing yourself isn't the answer here." I had to sit down. All of this was just so overwhelming.
"Langston, I was just having fun. It's called windsurfing. Completely harmless." I said.
"Well it didn't look that way." He said coming and sitting next to me.
"I know. And now I realize why sports were never really my thing." I said. Langston just laughed. His voice sounding like bells.
"So how's the family?" he asked. I just shook my head. If he knew the things that had happen over the last few months. Wait, he was psychic, how come he didn't know?
"They're fine. A lot has happened you know."
"Yeah, I saw. I'm really sorry about all this."
"It's okay. I managed to get by. Um, does he know anything about this?" I asked. I just had to know. Any new about him would make me happy.
"No. After we split up looking for Jay, he doesn't really contact us that much. And when he does, he doesn't really want to be bothered. " I couldn't help but feel the pain in my heart start to ache. Wait.. Jay?
"What do you mean split up?" I asked.
"Okay, let's see, how do I explain this. Well, I had a vision of Jay roaming around town after we left. So Riley and I, along with our cousins Kurt and Blaine, have been working on finding him." He said. So it was them outside my window that one night.
"So you guys were here?"
"Yes and no. After we lost Jay, Riley had Kurt and Blaine stay here, while we went looking for Jay in the states. Sadly we had no such luck. So I went back to the family and he went on his own. I tried really hard to convince him and the family that leaving you alone wasn't the dumbest idea ever. But sadly to no avail." So they were so close, yet so far.
"Wow." Was all I could. Langston made a face and put his hand to his nose.
"Ugh, God, what is that awful smell?" he asked as he got up. I realize that I had probably acquired Owen's scent on me.
"Oh if it's a wet dog that you smell it's probably Owen." I said as I went to change shirts. Langston sat on my bed.
"Owen?" he asked.
"Yeah, Owen Milligan? Believe it or not, he's actually a werewolf." I said. Langston rolled his eyes and came over to me.
"Great, now you know about werewolves. Damn it, Zane, they're dangerous and uncontrolled." He said as we descended down the stairs. I saw Owen standing by the door.
"Really? And bloodsucking leeches aren't as dangerous?" he asked. Langston scowled at him.
"What happened to I was making a huge mistake?" He rubbed the back of his neck.
"I still think you are, but I'm gonna protect you anyway." He said. I felt my heart flutter at his statement.
"Wait, I know you didn't think that I was gonna hurt him?" Langston said. Owen just smirked.
"No, but the one we're after sure won't hesitate."
"Jay was here? I thought he stayed in the states." Langston said.
"Nope, he's been here. So has Vince." I said.
"Damn, I've missed a lot. I was supposed to see these things. What the hell is happening with my visions. I didn't see you get rescued. And I don't even see your sister anymore. Well, from time to time." He said as he sat on the couch. He couldn't see us? I wonder…
"Can you see her now?" I asked. Langston's eyes went hazy and then he shook his head. I grabbed my phone and called Zoey.
"Hey, are you with Wes?" I asked.
"Yeah, why?"
"Get to the house. Fast." I said and hung up. "I know the reason you haven't been seeing us."
"Really? Why?"
"It's werewolves. When Vince was trying to kill Zoey and me, there were werewolves around us. And Zoey's dating one now, so that's why you can't see her. Owen saved me from drowning and that's why you can't see him." I said. Langston looked at Owen.
"You! You and your lot of overgrown fur balls! You're screwing with my visions." Langston yelled.
"Look Leech, I won't hesitate to lose control okay. So don't try to piss me off!" Owen yelled back. Just then Kurt, Blaine, Zoey, and Wes came in the door.
"Whoa, easy guys." Wes said as he came in between the two." Zoey just stared in shock.
"Langston?" she asked. Langston smiled at her and tried to give her a hug.
"Sorry pal, I know you're good friends, but I don't want to risk it." Wes said sternly. Zoey just pulled his face towards her.
"Relax, he's practically family. Along with these two." She said pointing at Kurt and Blaine. Wes instantly turned to goo. While everyone was talking at once, I cleared my throat loudly.
"Alright, what I wanted to talk to you all about was Langston. He can't see werewolves. So the reason he's here is because he thought I was dead." Everyone gasped at that.
"Long story, I'll explain it later. All that matters is that I'm alive and well, thanks to Owen." I said. I could see the smug look on Owen's face. I looked at the vampires and noticed that their eyes were slowly turning black. "Guys, if you promise to come back, you can go feed. It looks like you need to anyway." Kurt was the first one up.
"Oh thank you. I was getting a little light heading from the foul odor of a wet beast." He looked at Wes and Owen. "No offense."
"Non-taken. You don't smell too good either, princess." Wes replied. Kurt rolled his eyes and grabbed Blaine.
"We'll be back." Langston said and left with them. Owen got up and walked over to me.
"Please tell me there aren't any more of them?" he said. I frowned at that. What did he have against my friends?
"I don't know. Why?"
"It's just that, the sooner we find that leech, the faster they can all leave here." I felt my heart start to crack. He wanted them to leave? They were my friends.
"You know, they are great. If you don't like it, you can leave." I said as I walked around him and into the kitchen to make something warm to drink. I decided on hot chocolate. It soothed my burning throat.
"I'm sorry. I know how much they mean to you…" I turned around to face him.
"Really? Because I don't think you do. I need them. They're like family to me." I said as I took a sip of my beverage.
"Oh jeez, I'm sorry. God, I just keep hurting you don't I?" he asked.
"Yeah, you do. But I've hurt you too. We don't have to this you know." He walked over to me and put his hand on my face.
"Actually we do. There's something I've been meaning to do." He said as he leaned in close. I closed my eyes and felt his lips brush against mine. But before anything else could happen, the phone rang.
"Saved by the bell." I heard Riley growl. Owen picked up the phone and began talking.
"Yeah this is the Park household. Kim? Oh no, she's not here. There was an accident. And she's coordinating a funeral. Hello?" he said. The line obviously went dead. He seemed kind of upset at the phone call.
"Wow, who has you so upset?" I asked. He just backed away from me. I could sense that he was trying to regain some control.
"Please stay back." He warned me. I couldn't help but wonder who was on the other line. "Damn it, why can't they just stay out of it."
"Seriously, Owen, who was that?" I asked again. He just kept backing up. I got even closer. "Tell me who that was!" Next thing I knew the three vampires were back. I looked at Langston's face to see sadness.
"Zane, its Riley. We have some major issues here." He said. I looked at him and then back at Owen.
"What do you mean?" I asked.
"Apparently, Adonis told Riley why I was here. He's thinks you're dead." He said. I started to hyperventilate. This couldn't be happening.
"What the hell Owen, why didn't you say I was here? I could've talked to him!" I shouted.
"That's because he wanted your mother not you!" he shouted back. I couldn't believe him. I was inches away from talking to Riley and he ruined it.
"I can't believe you!" I shouted on my way over to punch him, but Kurt held me back.
"Zane, listen to Langston." He said. I looked at Langston.
"Riley won't live without you." Langston said.
"What does that mean?" I asked.
"It means that he's going to see the Guardians. He can't even bear the thought of living with knowing you're dead. So he's gonna try to get himself killed."
A/N: Yeah! It's almost that time. Poor Riley and Zane. They just can't win for losing. I'm definitely shying away from New Moon in the next chapter. I thought it would be fun to mix things up a bit. Read and PLEASE REVIEW. It's not that hard. I would really like to know if I'm doing well. Only 3 chapters left. R&R XOXO ShadowBeauty.