"Of course you are, Grubbs, it's only natural for you to feel that way. After Gret and Billy both changed." He says, grinning goofily, his thoughts obviously elsewhere. I glare at him, annoyed with his lack of focus on me. I mean, I'm his bloody nephew, you'd think he'd at least care? He cared more with Bill-E than he has with me.

"Well then I'll be sure to eat you first when I turn into a WEREWOLF!" I snarl. He just nods and mutters, "Hmm, yes." I sigh and go ver to the window, staring at the moon. Pacing, fidgeting. Dervish still in the same room, obviously thinking about Juni's va - you know what, I don't want to know what he's thinking about. I walk over to him, grab his face and kiss him on the cheek, hoping to get his attention. It works. He blushes furiously, and I swear I can hear his heart race faster.

"What was that for?" He grumbles, rubbing his cheek, still bright red. I raise an eyebrow at him, "Oh so I've got your attention now, have I?" I grin sarcastically.

"You always had my attention." He smiles, still rubbing his cheek, embarrassed that I've caught him out, "What were we talking about again."

"Oh you know, how was your day, how's life. Oh and yeah, I may have accidently forgot to tell you I'm turning into a WEREWOLF!" Dervish pales, his hand drops from his cheek. He walks over to me, grabs my shoulders, shakes me vigoriously, runs his fingers through my hair, turns me around, frisks me then says.

"Explain it to me. You show no sign of changing." I explain about the levitating above my bed, the turning the water in the tap, the way I broke the bottle and made it into rose petals while kissing Reni. I explain the sickness, going into vivid detail, the werewolf taking over and making me dig the hole to the cave, the howling at the moon. Dervish listens, ocassionally asks me to expand in detail, tweaking his beard, scratching his neck.

"I've be a fool! I've so caught up in Juni, I haven't had time for you!" He snarls and I'm glad he's realized what a twat he's been. Hope for a moment then he says, "But she's just perfect you know, so pale and those eyes - don't get me started on her eyes." The hopes falls.

"What about me? Am I turning or what?" I yowl, snapping him out of his Juni fantasy. He glares at me for disrupting his thoughts then his face clears and he says honestly, "The symptoms you describe are signs that you're turning but no one is aware of the change, no one consciously fights it. But I think...I think you are becoming a werewolf." I frown then sit on my bed.

"What you going to do?" I ask him. Pain shoots across his face, he avoids eye contact then sighs sadly, "We'll just wait and see big guy. We'll wait and see." Then sweeps from the room, choking back sobs. I rip my t-shirt off and ball it up then throw it away. I change into shorts and pad down to the kitchen, intent on making the best sandwich in the whole world. As I'm munching on it the doorbell rings. I stuff the rest of the sandwich in my mouth and go answer the door, chewing thoughtfully. It's Meera.

"Surprise!" She grins and hugs me tightly. I swallow and have a sneaky glance down at her cleavage. She's one hot chica. She kisses my cheek and I blush.

"So how've you been? Where's the old man?" She questions but I don't hear her. If only she had a thing for younger guys. Oh she's so beautiful. I think I'm in love.

"If only she had a thing for younger guys." I mutter, not realising that I said it out loud. Meera raises her eyebrow and kisses my cheek. That brings me back to Earth with a bump, "If only who had a thing for younger guys?" She questions.

"No one. Did I say that out loud?" I gasp, the blood rushing to my ears. I'm so embarrassed. Meera notices but just smiles her dazzling smile and starts to head up to Dervish' study, to find the bald old coot. It's obvious she has a little thing for Dervish, if not why would keep coming here? To this boring old village with nothing to do? If not why's she not married? She could have anyone in the world but yet she remains single. No doubt about it, she has a thing for Dervish.

"Oh Grubbs, by the way, I do have a thing for younger guys!" She chortles from the top of the stairs then disappears. I blush and shrug then go back to the kitchen and fix myself another sandwich. Meera and Dervish appear a couple of hours later, both stony faced and troubled looking. Meera is studying me, looking like she's already picked the flowers for my coffin. Dervish has obviously told her I'm a werewolf and you know that's cool. It just means I can pull out my super duper moves on her, claim it's the last time I might ever see her.

"Who died?" I ask, playfully. Dervish and Meera shoot me disgusted glances. I shrug and raise my hands defensively, "Sorry! Bad joke!" Meera smiles fleetingly and stretches, "I have to go, I only came to discuss what we discussed and I've done that so there's no reason for me to stay. Well Bye all and Dervish have fun with Juni." The last part comes out in a croak. She looks so sad when she says it. I glare at Dervish then go over to her, "I'll walk you out." I offer her my arm which she takes with a little chuckle. We do a camp walk to the door and I help her get her leathers on.

"I take it Dervish told you about me?" I say cheerily. She nods sombrely, I smile, tilt her chin up to face me then say, "Don't worry about me. After all, I'm a Grady. Dervish doesn't know what he's missing out on. He's lucky to have you, even if it is just as friends. I've seen the way you look at him." I mumble. Meera looks downcast then walks to her bike, nodding thoughtfully. I jog after her, "Hey, I'm not done yet!" I grab her arm, spin her towards me, smash my lips in hers and kiss her roughly. Her body presses tightly into mine, fitting perfectly. My hands grip her waist tightly, her fingers grip my hair angrily, pulling at it, trying to pull me away. But I imagine it as adult passion and kiss her harder but gently this time. I know it's wrong to force yourself on someone like this but it had to be done. Otherwise I might've spontaneously imploded. After a while she stops trying to fight me and kisses me back, her tongue washing over my lips, demanding more. I oblige, kissing down her neck, allowing her access to my neck and ear. I feel her sucking on the skin, I know she's giving me a hickey. I kiss her once more on the mouth then pull back, "Just incase I don't see you again." I smile sadly, peck her quickly on the lips then go inside, rubbing my lovebite, feeling more confused than ever.