Paige

I ran. I hadn't ran at my full speed for nearly ten thousand years. If I recall, its about 5950000 miles per hour…I knew that was fast. When I went this fast, I tend not to think about it. I just seem to zone out…

I was so embarrassed…Also sad… I don't understand my feelings at the moment. It was all that stupid Imprinting's fault. I never planned this…I never wanted it to happen…And yet I cant seem to shake the image of Matt's face crumbling as I replied.

I ran into the mountains, and was there in five seconds. I hid in a cave. I know it wasn't really a mountain, but I still managed to find a cave. I slowed down, and walked slowly into the cave. It was dark, but in my eyes it was as if there was a small sun in the room. I sat down on the cold hard floor, and then decided to lie down.

His face..His golden hair, his blue eyes…he was beautiful… I had never seen such a beautiful male in my life…it annoyed me. Why did I have to come to forks? Hell, I didn't know where I was at the time! And Now I had paid for my fucking house! I'm not going to leave now! This was the perfect place to be…not, it wasn't perfect…it wasn't because he was here….or was it? Was it a good thing I had come across Matt? Or bad?

I groaned and closed my eyes tightly, and then slammed my hand into the stone, with an angry shriek. There was a thunderous crack as I fractured the rock.

I stared out at the darkness, then slowly closed my eyes. I don't know how long I stayed in that cave. I started to count the time I was there by the amount of light in the cave. I don't get this at all! Why did this have to happen? This will only be dangerous for him, and cause me stress! But…I do get lonely sometimes…No! what do I care if I get lonely? I don't need anyone! Especially in that way! I don't, and won't need any one ever…

No matter how many times I tried to tell myself that…it wasn't true…

I was in there for about a four days, until I heard something. I opened my eyes and sat up. Before me, a mountain lion who was slowly approaching me. Wow.

I admired wild carnivores in a way, especially mountain lions. They moved with a certain grace, that only they could achieve. I was about to reach out to the lion, when I noticed the bright shining blue eyes.
I know those eyes... I thought sadly. I shrank away from the animal, who now that I noticed was about three times larger than any other wild cat I'd ever seen. He actually took up most of the small cave.
His light blue eyes stared at me steadily, never faltering. It was late evening now, and the sun was setting, turning everything a pinky orange colour.
"Took you a while to find me, hm?" I whispered. The lion nodded his head slightly.
"Do the others know?" a slight shake of the head. I nodded. That was good. I don't want human shaped contact right now. Maybe that's why Matt decided to come to me in animal form? That was kind...
I pulled my knees to my chest, and buried my face in the gap between my crossed arms. I knew i wouldn't be able to fight how i was drawn to him. So many centuries of ignoring the possibility of having someone there...it's a lot to take in if I'm honest.
I listened to him walk over to me, his feet making a slight padding sound as he walked. I felt the warm presence of his body next to mine. I took in an unnecessary shaky breath.
"I'm sorry..." I whispered. "I shouldn't have said that. It was cruel," I've never had a problem with being cruel, in fact, I enjoyed it. But not with Matt.
"It's...just a lot to take in. You don't even know me!" I said quickly, still concealing my face. I was as old as the human race! I was alive when Neanderthals walked the earth! When Mammoths roamed! And I'm hiding my face out of embarrassment from an adolescence!
"Your so young...it's so dangerous being around me! I'm too dangerous!" another shaky breath.
'I think I can decide what's a danger to me,' he replied, in his mind, knowing that i could hear him.
"Your could have a normal life," I started.
'except for being a shape shifter,' I nodded.
"but you could fall in love with a human, you could raise a family and live with no threat in your life, a life without being close to be would be better!" I said. Anything! Anything to convince him! I can't lie to myself. I liked him. I didn't love him, not yet at least, and hopefully I never will. I'm bad for him, bad for anyone. Maybe I should hide away from the world, I should go back to Siberia, or at the bottom of the ocean! I've done it before! Its not that not that bad...
'As far as I'm concerned, before meeting you, I didn't have much of a life,' he paused. 'and as far as us not knowing each other goes, we can learn. All you have to agree, is give it a chance. Just stay...stay with me Paige, please..." it sounded like a whisper. I felt the small amount of restraint against him snap. I sighed, relaxing my shoulders and leant against his warm fury body, raising my head to look at him. His blue eyes pierced my own darker blue eyes, and for the first time in so many years, i felt as though it wouldn't be the worst thing in the world to stay near another conscience being.
His eyes were pleading and honest. I sighed.
"I will..." I whispered, staring at the small amount of sky seen from the cave opening. I felt his body relax next to mine, which made me feel calmer. A moment of silence, the only sound was his breathing.
"I'm so sorry, Matt..." I said quietly. I felt guilty. I never really feel guilt, even when I have committed the worse of crimes. But I felt bad about hurting him. I shouldn't have said that.
'I understand, Paige. And there is nothing to apologise for,' suddenly, I felt him shift, and next thing I knew I was pressed against the floor, with Matt standing over me, his paws standing at the side of my body.
I stared wide eyed, shocked at his boldness and sudden movement. He had a strange loiny grin, revealing his teeth. I could see in his eyes that he was laughing.
Suddenly he bent and licked my cheek with his rough scratchy tongue. I couldn't help but giggle at he tickled me with his tongue on my cheek and neck.
"Haha!" I laughed, trying to push him away, not really using any strength. "That tickles!"
'good,' he chuckled in response as his cold nose rubbed against my cheek. He took his paws off the side of my body, so that he had cornered me against the wall. I was cushioned against his body, which made me feel comfy and warm, despite being in a cave.
I smiled slightly at him, taking in his furry cat face.
"Mountain lion...nice choice," I whispered. He is a very unique shape shifter, usually, it was one animal, never have I encountered one that could do more than a single creature. I stared into the pale grey blue eyes, and smiled, hoping he saw the small amount of joy in my eyes.
"I will stay with you...for now..."
'Thank you, Paige,' his nuzzled my neck, then rested his head on his paws, crossed in front of him. I rolled onto my side, facing his warm body, and fell asleep to the warmth and steady beat of his heart.
I just hope they don't find him... I thought as we both drifted off to sleep.

Will who find them? Just what is chasing Paige?

XP