CHAPTER 19

By LolaWorld

Mason jumped out of bed before the alarm went off. She ran to the bathroom right away and turned on her curling iron to give it time to heat up. On her way back to her room she almost had a collision with Emily as she was on her way downstairs.

"Woah!" Mason giggled, "Sorry about that Em."

"No worries hon," she said with a yawn, "you're up early."

"Yeah, I want to dress up a bit for my first day back at school."

Emily smiled at the young girl, "dressing up is always fun. Let me know if you need help with anything."

"Will do, thanks."

Mason headed back to her room as Emily continued on her way to the kitchen to start breakfast for everyone. It would be the last morning for awhile that she would cook breakfast for six instead of three as everyone was heading home due to the grounding being lifted. Mason had taken a shower before bed so all she had to do was focus on the details. She put on her essentials, grabbed a robe then headed back to the bathroom to finish curling the ends of her long thick, coal black hair. It had grown several inches from the time she first arrived at La Push. She finished her hair, glided on some mascara followed by black eyeliner and a simple lip gloss that offered no more than a glimmering shine. She sauntered back to her room to finish dressing. Moments later Sam walked in. He had been in his own shower and unaware that Mason was already awake. She had yet to put on her dress. She stood there, fumbling through the closet wearing just a black satin bra, matching black boy short panties with a ruffled hem and thick black thigh highs.

"Oh! I'm sorry," said Sam turning around once he saw Mason, "I didn't know you were up."

She giggled as she observed her brother turn away.

"Ummm, why aren't you looking at me? Do I look that hideous or something?"

"No," he said as he cleared his throat, "you're beautiful."

"OOoookkkaay, thanks, so then why aren't you looking at me? We're not exactly the everyday brother and sister; we have seen each other totally nude dozens of times through our wolf transitions."

"I know, it's just different seeing you like that I guess."

"Oh, umm okay then," she replied with a look of confusion.

"So, umm do me a favor and wake up Selena."

"I will no problem."

"Good, thanks, see you downstairs, and don't be too long."

"Alright."

Sam left and Mason attempted to wake up Selena. She shook her softly.

"Selly, ohhh Selly, time to wake up."

"Five more minutes," Selena mumbled.

"Come on sleepy head, we get to go back to school today!"

Selena grumbled some more as she sat up.

"You are WAY too perky right now, you know that right?"

Mason simply kissed Selena on her cheek then threw her a big smile.

"Why yes, yes I am!"

Selena shook her head from disbelief and mustered everything she could to get up, dressed and downstairs to breakfast.

TTS

Selena made her way down to the kitchen wearing black skinny jeans, black tank top with a brown pullover sweatshirt over it and tan colored Ugg boots. Her hair was down as she barely ran a brush through it. She shuffled her way to the table where most everyone was and slumped in her chair. Jacob and Sam smirked at her.

"You know, it's not the end of the world Selena," Jacob smiled, "it's just school."

"Yeah, I know, still doesn't mean I have to like it."

Paul was about to make a smart ass remark when Mason walked down and stole all of his attention. Her hair bounced with each step. She wore a sleeveless, lightweight, 100% rayon, black mini dress that featured a chained collar. It had a partial buttoned placket with pleated flap chest pockets; and a shirred waistline. Along with her thigh highs she set the outfit off with three inch heeled, thick suede black ankle high tie boots.

"Wow! You look amazing!" Paul stated, "that outfit with your tat…wow, just wow!"

"Tell us what you really think," Selena smirked as she looked at Paul.

Selena actually got a smile out of Sam and a chuckle out of Jacob from her statement; where in most circumstances one or both of them would be reprimanding her for her smart ass comment. That brought a smile on her face for the first time that morning. Paul simply ignored her as he was too busy drooling over his girlfriend.

"Why are you so dressed up?" Sam asked.

"I just wanted to make today special. I feel different but in a good way; that's all," she paused then focused her attention to the one sitting directly in front of her, "speaking of making today special, I really don't want to walk to school today wearing these boots. Jake, is there annnyyywaaay that Paul and I could borrow one of your bikes and ride to school?"

"I don't know, walking is a good exercise for all of us," Jacob stated.

"I know; but please, it won't be an everyday thing, I promise."

He thought about for a few moments, "Okay I guess if its okay with Sam then it's cool with me."

"Thank you!" Mason stated then looked over at Sam for his answer.

"Okay, sure, it's cool with me too; just BE careful."

"Hey! That's not fair," Selena pouted, "I want a ride to school."

"Selly, you need to walk. It's the perfect activity for you especially. It'll help you gain enough energy in order to be awake and make it through the day," Jacob smirked.

"Ha ha ha," Selena scoffed as she finished up her breakfast.

"What? I thought it was funny," said Jacob with a smile.

TTS

Paul and Mason drove up to school on Jacob's re-built rustic orange colored Honda cb350 motorcycle. They got off the bike and when Mason took her helmet off her hair fell right back into its perfect place. Several other students walked by, many girls in awe of her and many more weary of her and her for the reputation of her temper. They walked in the school and went their separate ways to class.

"See you at lunch beautiful," said Paul as he gave her a sweet kiss on her lips.

She kissed him back, "alright, love you."

"Love you too," he said with a smile and left for his class.

Mason stopped by her locker to put away her extra books. She closed her locker and turned around to a girl she hadn't recognized before. She stood there with three other girls at her side.

"Umm can I help you?" Mason asked.

"Ya, you can go back where you came from. This is my school," answered the supposed leader.

"Ohh really and how long have you even been going to this school?"

"Long enough to know that I don't like you."

"How do you even know me?"

"I have history class with Paul. He won't shut up about you. I want him for myself so I figure I get rid of you and then he'll be broken hearted; then I'll be there to give him a shoulder to cry on."

Mason stood there for a moment and then started laughing. She laughed for a good several moments.

"Ohh, oww oww, my stomach hurts, that was funny. Ohhhh wow, thanks for that. I needed a good laugh. I'm sorry, what is your name?"

"Ashley," she spat.

"Ashley, umm yeah, okay, well, anyway, thanks again," Mason said as she started to walk off.

She didn't get far when Ashley attacked her from behind. She pushed her but because of Mason's training she caught her balance and spun around.

"Do NOT start shit with me, I will not fight you. You are not worth it, fuck off!" Stated Mason.

"I will kick your ass and make sure you get blamed for it. There are four of us here and only one of you. Your word against ours! You'll get expelled."

"And how is me getting expelled going to break me up with Paul?"

"I don't know I'll work it somehow."

Mason scoffed at her, "wow, you really are an idiot."

She turned to leave and again Ashley made a move to try and provoke Mason to fight. Ashley took a swing at her and Mason blocked it with an arm sweep. She tried the other side and again, Mason blocked her. She attempted to punch her and kick and Mason blocked each and every one.

"Are you finished yet? I really need to get to class," Mason smirked at her enemy.

"Fuck you, I just got started!"

"Started doing what? Is this some kind of workout for you? I don't get it," Mason smirked again knowing how much she was irritating Ashley further.

The principal walked around the corner and caught Ashley trying again to punch Mason as Mason simply blocked her and without any attempt to fight back.

"What's going on here?" The principal asked sternly.

"Sir, I'm just trying to go to class, truly."

He studied the situation calmly and made an assessment.

"Alright, Mason, get to class; Ashley, my office, now!"

"But, but, I didn't…"

"I saw you trying to hit Mason. It's all I need, now move it!"

Mason walked to class beaming. Not only did Ashley get caught in the act and get in trouble; but, she kept her temper in check. She couldn't wait to tell her brother. She found Selena and sat next to her.

"You look like you just conquered the world, what happened?" Selena asked.

"Oh, I'll tell you at break, trust me, it's an awesome thing; but, for now, what elective should we take for next semester?"

"Well remember the other day Seth and Paul both said they would take whatever elective we take?"

"Yeeyeah," Mason smirked, "what do you have in mind?"

"Ohhh," Selena giggled, "you'll see….you'll see."