Chapter 1
Today was another day closer to leaving.
Staring up at the sold sign that was perched on our front lawn a sigh fell from my lips. I had lived in Florida for as long as I could remember. This was my home, this was my moms home and I wasn't ready to leave. Being here was the only place I felt close to her.
My mom died shortly after I was born. Bad labour, lots of blood lost. They couldn't save her. I was raised by my grandmother.
"Still staring at that sign I see".
She knew I wasn't big on the idea of leaving. I didn't want to move and have to start all over again. I was happy here, I had friends here, Tommy was here. At 18 I was doing pretty well. I was getting straight As, had a part time job, all in all my life was good.
It was all going to be taken away from me by this time tomorrow. How was I suppose to leave my friends? my boyfriend?.
"Leah you're 18 years old. You'll make new friends, you'll get a new boyfriend. We need this change honey, it'll be good for us".
My gran wasn't Tommy's biggest fan. She always said there was something about him that she couldn't quite put her finger on. Tommy was slightly older but not by much, he was 21, had a car and had the most brightest blue eyes I'd ever seen. Yes he was my first boyfriend.
But deep down I knew I would meet new friends, I would move on and start a fresh. Leaving them behind wasn't my biggest worry.
"I'm afraid I'll lose the connection to her". Being here, being in this house I could feel her with me everyday.
"Leah, sweetheart your mom is in here" She whispered placing her hand against my heart. "She will never leave you no matter where you are in the world. She loved you baby never forget that". With her hands on my shoulders she pulled in for a hug. "How about some hot chocolate and we can watch the sun set?" Pulling back she wiped the tears from my cheeks.
"Okay I'll get the blanket".
Another reason I didn't want to leave, we lived right on the beach. Most nights we'd come out here and watch the sunset together, was kind of our tradition. The beach was my favourite place to go for everything. Listening to the waves crash and feeling the sand between my toes. There wasn't a place quite like it.
Placing the blanket on the sand I slipped my socks off. The view was beautiful. Taking a seat I stared out onto the water.
"Beautiful isn't it?".
"Tommy what are you doing here?". Getting to my feet I looked around for my gran. Again she really didn't like him but she tolerated him for my sake. We had already said our goodbyes, he wasn't suppose to be here. He was just making it harder.
"Can't leave it like this Leah, I can't stop thinking about how after today I won't see you again". Closing the gap between us he slid his arms around my waist.
"Tommy" I whispered as he brought his hand up to wipe my tears. "You shouldn't have come, you're just making it harder".
"I'm sorry baby". As his grip on my waist tightened a voice cleared interrupting our last moment together. "I'll see you again one day Leah, that I can promise you". Placing one last kiss against my lips he turned and walked down the beach in the opposite direction.
Glancing down at the ring on my left index finger a cry fell from my lips. A promise ring that he gave me 6 months into our relationship but I refused to wear it on my ring finger because of bad luck. He was special, he was good and I wasn't going to see him again.
"Leah?".
"I'm okay". Wiping at my eyes I cleared my throat. I couldn't dwell on never seeing him again. My gran wasn't going to change her mind. We were leaving tomorrow and there was nothing I could do about it. "I need to pack the rest of my stuff and besides the sunset is over".
Goodbye Florida hello Texas
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We had been on the road for a total of 20 hours, stopping every so often for gas and food. As she pulled into the last gas station before our arrival I jumped out so I could stretch my legs.
"Texas isn't so bad" She grinned as I looked about myself. "We're only about half an hour away so I'll pay here you go get some coffee". Handing me some money I headed inside. It might not be so bad but it still wasn't home. Something didn't feel right around here. As I fixed two coffees I heard the chime of the door and instantly the hairs on the back of my neck stood.
My body felt weird.
And then I felt the presence behind me.
My heart was beating abnormally fast, my palms started to sweat.
This was weird.
Straightening my shoulders I stirred in sugar, placed the lids on and with a deep breath I turned around.
No one was there.
Okay I was officially going mad. I could have sworn I felt the presence of another behind me. Shaking it off I headed toward the cashier to pay for my coffee.
"Regular or large?" The girl asked her smile bright.
"2 regular and this" Picking up the twizzlers I got stuck right in. Yeah I had the biggest sweet tooth ever. "Sorry" I grinned "Sweet tooth craving sugar". Suddenly embarrassed I handed over my money and lowered my head.
"That's alright I'm Alanna".
"Leah". Taking my change I lifted my coffee.
"New to town?".
"That obvious?" I asked.
"City girl?"
"Florida".
Suddenly I got the feeling I was being watched and not by the girl behind the counter. Again the hairs on my neck stood a shiver going through my body. I was starting to think I was coming down with the cold.
"I have a feeling you'll like it here". She grinned.
Making a face I shrugged my shoulders before heading outside. That was weird. There was definitely something different about this place.
"Twizzlers Leah really?" Closing the car door I grinned. My gran knew how much I was addicted to sugar. Passing her coffee I glanced back at the gas station as we drove away, 4 guys were stood outside staring directly at our car.
Yeah because that wasn't odd.
"I like sugar" I laughed sticking another twizzler in my mouth. I swear sugar was the best thing ever to be invented.
"You won't be saying that when you get cavities" She warned picking up speed. "How are you really feeling about all of this?".
"Ask me that question in about a month". I couldn't tell her how I was feeling because I didn't want to upset her. She thought doing this was the best for us so I was going to try and make it work.
"I know you weren't crazy about this move but I promise you'll love it here. Texas is beautiful, the people are friendly and I think we'll fit in perfectly".
I know she was trying to sell me on it but I still wasn't sure. I had never been big on moving out of our home. It was all I had ever known. I was afraid of having to start over and fit in. I was going to be the new girl everywhere I went.
"I'll try okay but don't push it on me".
As the car started to slow down I became aware of my surroundings.
Trees, trees and more trees.
"Are we living in the forest?"
Laughing she placed her hand on my knee and squeezed. "We'll be there in a few minutes. This is just the way we go".
"Where is all the-.." I fell silent as I started to see houses.
A street.
"We live in the middle of nowhere? great". Sighing I ran a hand over my face as she came to a stop in front of a house on the corner. Glancing up at it I smiled when I saw the front bedroom had a balcony, just like my old one.
"That's your room".
I was in awe. The house from the outside looked beautiful but a little old like it had been here for some time.
Okay so maybe I could see myself having a life here.
"It needs a lot of work but I had to buy it".
Stepping inside my heart fell a little. Yeah it looked beautiful from the outside but not so much from the inside. Everything screamed old. The carpets, the furniture and the smell.
"I have contractors coming in a few days. I know it doesn't look like much Leah but we can make a real go of it here. We can decorate it the way we want to, we can make it our home". My gran was happy and right now that's all that mattered.
I had to think of the bigger picture, think of our future.
I wasn't going to throw my toys out the pram over it. Once we made it our own I know it will be perfect.
"Seems really quiet. How far is the nearest beach?" I needed some thinking time and that was my place to do it.
"Missing the beach already?"
"Yes but it can wait. Want me to start unloading the car?". My gran told me I was only to bring the stuff that I really needed. Said she was going to buy everything new. She wasn't rich but she had money.
"You do that honey and I'll see if I can get the heating to work".
No heating either? rolling my eyes I made my way outside to the car. Surely it couldn't get any worse than this. With half my body stuck inside the car I didn't hear anyone approach.
"Need a hand?".
Wait was that....
"Alanna?".
"You're moving in there?" She asked as I pulled myself out of the car. "You bought that house?". Why did I now have a feeling there was something wrong with it.
"My gran did why?" Kicking the door shut I stared at her. Something felt off about this girl too. I swear my senses were on full alert tonight. "Is there something wrong with it?".
"No of course not its just its been empty for a while. I live down the street with my brother and my parents live a few houses down from us".
"Why has it been empty for so long?" I was curious now.
"Not sure. Here let me help you with that" Taking the box from my hands she made her way up the driveway. I wasn't sure if we were going to be friends or not. Wasn't really sure if I liked her yet.
"Leah I managed to get- oh who's this?" My gran asked taking the box from Alanna.
"Alanna lives a few houses down with her brother. Gran this house has been empty for ages. Are you sure you don't want to look for something else?" I didn't want her to spend all her time and money on this house if something was wrong with it.
"Leah" She warned and that was all I needed to keep my mouth shut. Once she was set on something nothing or nobody could change her mind. "Go empty the rest of the car while I fix us some hot chocolate. I managed to find a kettle". She grinned.
"She seems sweet" Alanna smiled as I grabbed another box. Yes she was sweet but she was also fierce and fearless.
"Thanks for the help but I've got it from here". I couldn't seem to figure this girl out. I wasn't sure if she was being friendly because she wanted something or friendly because we were her new neighbors.
"I don't mind" She shrugged lifting another box. "Besides my idiot brother has friends over and I'd rather not be there".
"How old is your brother?"
"He's 24 but you'd think he was older with the way he acts and he's a bit of an asshole".
"How so?". I was digging but I was curious and I would take any information I could get.
"I'm sure you'll meet him one day and you'll find out for yourself. Now what about you any siblings?".
"Only child".
Making my way back up the drive I stumbled over something and went down. Box up in the air I put my hands down to stop my fall. "Shit" I hissed grabbing my knee. Lifting my jean leg up I hissed when I pulled the stone out that was embedded there.
"Leah are you okay?" Just then I heard various voices.
My hands were bloody and my knee was grazed but I was fine. A little embarrassed but I'll live.
"Need a hand little one?".
"Jake". Alanna warned.
Glancing up a gasp fell from my lips. Who was he? and why didn't he have a shirt on. Was I dreaming? Our eyes were glued to each others, it was like I couldn't look away.
"Now is that anyway to speak to your older brother Alanna?". He finally broke the stare and I felt like an idiot.
4 guys were stood outside my house shirtless. It was freezing.
I think I might have hit my head on the way down too.
Wiping my hands off on my jeans I got to my feet. Everything that was in the box was now lying all over the drive. Groaning I grabbed the box and went about collecting my things.
"Jake just go away please". She begged.
But he didn't he stood in the same spot and just stared. He was staring at me and I was starting to feel a little uncomfortable.
That disappeared when I noticed what he was holding.
He held in his hands my moms blanket. It was old and rugged but it was special to me. I didn't let anyone touch it afraid it would somehow fall a part and here this arrogant son of a bitch was holding it like it was a dirty old rag.
"Jake" Alanna hissed.
I was to busy staring at the blanket. If he did anything to it I would claw his eyes out.
"Leah what is going on out here?" My gran asked as she came outside. Her eyes instantly fell onto the blanket. "Young man I believe you're holding something very personal to my Leah here. Give it". Her voice was stern and held authority.
"I apologise ma'am" Handing it over to my gran I grabbed it before she could even touch it. Bringing it to my face I inhaled deeply. I didn't care that they were watching.
"Come on inside honey, the rest can wait until tomorrow. Alanna you're more than welcome to join". She didn't need to tell me twice.
She was right her bother was kind of an asshole.
"Now girls take a seat I'll heat the hot chocolate up".
"I'll be back my phones in the car".
Opening up the glove box I retrieved my phone and locked the car back up. What I didn't expect was for her brother to be waiting at the bottom of the drive. How did I not hear or see him approach? Tightening the blanket around my shoulders I stopped a few feet away from him.
"Alanna is still inside I'll send her out". As I went to walk by he reached out and grabbed my wrist. He wasn't harsh about it, it didn't hurt but that didn't mean I was okay with it.
"Little one" He growled.
I was struggling to free my wrist. Who was this guy?
"Please let me go". I whispered but he had other ideas. He pulled me flush against him burying his head in my neck. He inhaled deeply.
What the hell was going on?
"Fuck baby" He hissed. "You smell like the ocean".
I was scared. My body was tense.
"You don't have to be afraid of me little one". His voice was like velvet.
I wasn't aware that I had closed my eyes but by the time I opened them he was gone. I was officially creeped out.
Chapter 2
Heading back inside I took the cup my gran was offering and sat on the sofa. I couldn't stop thinking about what had just happened. The way he grabbed my wrist, the way he pulled me to him. He sniffed me for petes sake. Who does that?
But weirdly enough even though I was scared I wanted him to touch me again.
"Leah, honey you there?" My gran laughed knocking me out of my thoughts. "Alanna was telling me she attends the school you've enrolled into".
I had forgotten about school.
"Great, school" Rolling my eyes I sat my cup down. I only had another 6 months and then I'd be finished. But it was 6 months of trying to fit in and not be the new girl.
"Thanks for inviting me over. I have to get home. Leah here's my number just in case you need anything". Taking it from her I smiled. I knew I was a little sceptical about her before but she was the only person I knew here and I needed someone. "No need to get up I only live there".
As I heard the door close I looked at my gran.
"She seems like a nice girl honey, maybe your first friend here. That brother of hers though, He seems like a bit of an asshole".
I burst out laughing. I always found it funny to hear my gran swear. She was always so reserved, swear words weren't her thing.
"But a good looking asshole". She grinned.
I had to agree with her there. He was beautiful.
"I already think he likes you" She winked picking up my cup. "He couldn't keep his eyes off you".
"Gran" I groaned. My gran was my gran but she wasn't ancient. She had my mom when she was 16 so she was still pretty young herself. People always mistook her for being my mom.
"I'm just saying" She smiled "Try and get some sleep I know it's not the best but you'll have a bed by tomorrow".
"I will night gran love you".
"Love you too sweetheart".
I wasn't tired yet. My mind wouldn't turn off. Ever since we got here everything has been weird. From the moment we stopped at that gas station. Taking out my phone I added Alanna's number to my contacts. Opening up a new message I began to type.
'Its Leah, sorry if I came across as a bitch. Didn't mean to be. New town and all that. Thanks for being so welcoming :)'
After hitting send I didn't wait to long for a reply.
'Just a little bit of a bitch lol I'm joking!! Sorry about my brother. Told you he was a bit of an ass but he does have a good heart. Anyways do you want to go for coffee tomorrow? my treat' A x'
I didn't know if I should mention what her brother did or just keep it to myself.
'Coffee sounds good :) you can fill me in on what goes on around here and what you do for fun lol'
Okay so I decided to keep it to myself.
'I'll pick you up at 11. Night Leah, Ax'
Switching my phone to silent I closed my eyes hoping I'd drift off to sleep.
..
I was crabbit.
The couch wasn't comfortable at all, my back hurt and I was in need of a hot shower and some strong coffee.
"Hot water is good to go". My gran had been up at the crack of dawn trying to get things started on the house. First thing she did was order me a bed. I couldn't sleep on that couch another night. "Coffee is in the pot".
"Thanks gran. I'm going out with Alanna at 11 for some coffee. Do you need me to pick you anything up?".
"I'll be out most of the day anyway honey. I need to get supplies and I'll do a food shop too. You enjoy your day out. How's the hands?".
"A little sore but I'll be fine. I'm going for a shower I'll see you soon".
"I'll leave money of the table. I'll be away before you get out".
I didn't want to leave the shower. The water was roasting and my body was relaxed but if I wanted to be on time I had to get a move on. Wrapping the towel around my body I headed to what will be my room. It wasn't the worst, a lick of paint and some new blinds and it would be as good as new.
Opening my suitcase I pulled out some jeans, a t-shirt, my boots and my leather jacket. After drying out my hair and running my straighteners over it I grabbed my hat and scarf. Autumn was ending and winter was coming. I didn't like being cold but winter was my favourite season of the year.
Giving myself a once over I was ready to go. Hearing the honk of a car I grabbed my bag and phone and headed down stairs. Remembering my money I slipped it into my back pocket, locked the front door and walked to her car.
"Hey" I smiled.
"Hat and scarf?" She grinned as she pulled off down the street.
"It's cold outside and it's not that much warmer in here. Jesus Alanna get the heating on". Don't these people ever get cold? And she was only wearing a sweater.
"Warm blooded" She winked but turned the heating on for my benefit. "So I was thinking we'll go for some coffee then I'll take you around the mall sound good?".
"Sounds good and it beats sitting in the house on my own all day".
"Your gran out?".
"Shopping for the house. She just wants everything to be perfect for me, for us". It was the truth. I've never wanted for nothing in life. She's always made sure I had everything I needed.
"She seems cool for a grandma" She laughed stopping outside the coffee shop. "It's not starbucks but it does the best coffee".
"You had me at coffee". Unclipping my seat belt I got out and we headed inside. It was small but it was cosy.
"I'll get the coffee you find a seat". So I did I found us the perfect little booth in the back right next to the window. I loved people watching, I loved to know what was going on around me. As I was watching the world go by my heart skipped a beat when my eyes landed on him.
Jake.
And he was coming in here but he wasn't alone.
"I didn't know what you take so I brought everything". Placing the cup in front of me I added sugar and some milk. I knew he was watching, I could feel him staring straight through me.
"Hope you don't mind my friend Lacey is going to join us". Taking off her sweater she sat it on the back of the chair. I matched her movement removing mine along with my hat and gloves.
"That's cool I'm always up for meeting new people". I made the biggest mistake, I looked over. My eyes caught his but this time I looked away straight away. I didn't like that he had a girl sitting on his lap. I had no idea why I didn't like it. I didn't even know him. I was feeling jealous and that wasn't me.
Why was I feeling like this?
"Just ignore him".
"Huh?" I asked my eyes connecting with hers.
"You haven't stopped looking at him since he walked in. My brother has that effect on girls Leah, please don't fall into his trap".
"It's not that it's-..."
"Hey girls". this mop of blond hair took the free seat next to Alanna. "It's going to be a cold winter this year". Taking off her jacket she smiled at me. "I'm Lacey it's nice to meet you Leah".
"You too".
"I'm going to get coffee and then you can continue your story about how you're not staring at Jake" She smirked, my mouth fell open. How did she know that, in fact how did she hear any of our conversation?
I was lost for words. Bringing my cup to my lips I took a sip. I was getting hungry and I really wanted some sugar. As if she read my mind Lacey came back with 3 chocolate muffins. My stomach rumbled at the sight of them.
"Dig in by all means". Taking her seat both girls stared at me as I bit into my muffin.
"What?" I moaned my eyes closing as the taste of chocolate hit my tongue. "I'm a sugar junkie I can't help it". Licking my lips I drank some more of my coffee.
"Oh we're going to be great friends" Lacey winked "Now continue talking about Jake and your staring".
"I wasn't staring". I huffed both girls gave me the bullshit look. "Okay I was but it's like I can't help it. It's weird this has never happened to me before it's like I can't look away".
"Oh god". Lacey side eyed Alanna but it didn't go unseen. "Got the bug already and you've only been here a day". They both started to laugh but I had a feeling they were hiding something.
"I don't even know him and I feel jealous that he has a girl in his lap. This isn't me". I hated it. I was never the jealous type I never have been. I wasn't that kind of girl. If I was with a boy then I trusted that he was with me and only me. I didn't see the point in being jealous.
But this was different. I don't know what was going on with me.
"Think I'm due my period". Huffing I began to eat the rest of my muffin. Never once did I look back over there. No matter how loud they were being or how much my body wanted to I never did.
"I'm going for a refill you want another muffin?". Alanna asked as she grabbed my mug. I wanted to eat the whole damn shop but I decided against it.
"No I'm good with just coffee".
"He's got a good heart". Lacey pipped up causing me to look at her. This was the second time I had heard this. I wasn't interested in him and I was never going to let myself get into that position. By what Alanna just said her brother sounds like a player.
"I'm not that kind of girl". I shrugged. And I wasn't. I didn't sleep around. It took me a full year before I slept with Tommy.
"I know but I'm guessing you may just be what he's been looking for". Winking at me I glanced over at him. The girl was no longer on his lap and he was glaring at me.
He looked pissed off.
"Okay after we drink these we'll go do some shopping and then we can pick up some booze for tonight".
"What's happening tonight?"
"We go to the beach on Fridays. Drink some beer, light a fire basically just have some fun and cool off for the weekend. You in?".
"There's a beach?". I grinned feeling excited already.
"Yes" Alanna looked at Lacey and then they both looked at me.
"I'm from Florida the beach was my life. You can bet your sweet ass I'm in".
"Lets go start our weekend early then".
Chapter 3
After spending a good few hours in the mall we had decided to head home. It was almost 5pm and they headed to the beach at 7. "I'll see you guys soon". As I entered the house my mouth watered at the smell of steak.
In the kitchen my gran was stood at the stove a glass of wine in her hand. The kitchen was spotless and a new cooker had been fitted.
"Something smells great".
"I'll fix you a plate. Go get cleaned up".
"Do you mind if I go out for a little while tonight?". My gran had never stopped me from doing anything but I always did ask for her permission. I wanted to go to the beach but I wasn't big on the idea of leaving my gran on her own in a new place.
"As long as you're in by 2 and you're not drinking then by all means go have some fun".
I wasn't legally old enough to drink yet but that didn't stop me from having a few. I've never got to the point where I've been wasted. I've always been careful when it came to that. I knew she knew that I drank sometimes but it was never something we discussed.
"I won't be late. Did you get everything you needed today?". Watching as she plated my steak I couldn't wait to dig in. I was a girl that liked to eat. I loved and breathed food.
"Bed isn't coming until tomorrow I'm sorry Leah it was the quickest they could deliver. Now sit and eat".
I could survive one more night on the couch.
"Contractors what about them?". I wanted to know so I could be out of the house when they were here. I didn't want to be in the way when people were trying to do their work.
"Day after tomorrow".
Cutting into my steak it melted in my mouth as soon as it touched my tongue. My gran was one hell of a cook. "Everything is going as planned then. Hopefully shouldn't be long until we can call this house our home".
"Hopefully not honey. I'm going to take this wine and a book to the front porch. I'll see you before you go".
After freshening up I was stood in my room in a towel staring at my suitcase. I didn't have a clue on what to wear. What did you wear to a beach at night? Grabbing my phone I texted Alanna for some advice.
'What do you wear to a beach at night? x'
Do I wear my bikini underneath? hopefully not in that weather. But I didn't want to be the only girl there not wearing one. I was after all trying to fit in.
'Anything you want but wear a bikini underneath. It can get wild sometimes lol but don't worry we'll look after you ;) come over as soon as you're ready' A x.
Jeans were my life saver and basically the only thing I owned. I had decided on a leopard print bikini but wasn't planning on letting anyone see it. Pulling my hair into a high pony tail I wrapped my scarf around my neck and pulled my jacket on.
Now it was sneakers or boots?
Staring at my white Nikes I sunk my teeth into my bottom lip. If I wear them they aren't coming home white. Glancing at my black ones I shrugged. They'll do.
Kissing my gran good night I headed across to Alanna's house. I could hear loud music and chatter and suddenly I was getting nervous. I hadn't really thought about other people going tonight. I loved meeting new people but that didn't mean I was good at it.
Bringing my hand up I was about to knock when the door opened, Jake was stood with a beer in hand and a glare on his face. What was with the glare? I hadn't done anything to him. He was the one that put hands on me.
He was suddenly pushed out the way Alanna taking his place. "You look good girl. Come in what do you want to drink?".
Looking around her house I was in awe. Her house was beautiful. All open plan and full length windows at the back. You could see the forest for miles.
"What are you drinking?" Taking my coat she tossed it onto the corner couch. Her eyes scanned over my body and suddenly I was starting to miss my coat. I had never been self conscious about my body until I met these girls.
"Leah your body is smoking. I like that this is lace, gives them a little sneak peek of your bikini underneath". Winking at me she went to get me a drink. It felt like the whole room was now looking at me. Maybe wearing a lace body suit wasn't the best idea. It was tucked into my jeans, nothing inappropriate was showing.
Then I heard it.
A growl or what sounded like a growl tore throughout the room.
Suddenly no one was staring at me anymore. Everyone went back to minding their own business. I don't know what it was but I was thankful.
"Vodka and lemonade with a hint of lime" She grinned as I took it from her. "Everything okay?". She frowned.
"I swear I heard a growl either that or I'm losing my mind". Taking a drink I walked closer to the back windows. "Your house is beautiful Alanna".
"Thank you. Jake designed it along with my dad".
"I love the windows". If this was my house I would never leave.
"They worked hard at it. We're having a dinner tomorrow night at my parents. You and your gran should come".
"I'll see if she's free".
"You should come. I'll be back in a minute".
I wasn't moving from this spot until it was time to go. I couldn't get over how stunning the view was. I bet it looked amazing in the summer too. I was starting to feel weird again. It was like I was getting hot flushes but still shivering at the same time. I don't know if going to the beach was such a good idea. I think I was definitely coming down with the flu.
Rubbing at my arms it was then I noticed his reflection. He was staring again, stood in the corner with a glass of brown liquor. It took everything I had not to turn around. The pull was starting to become unbearable and I had no idea what was causing it.
I think the best place for me right now was home.
"Finish up we're heading out". Passing me my jacket I slipped it on but I didn't make a move to go anywhere.
"Leah are you okay?" Lacey placed her hand against my forehead. "You feel hot like you're burning up. Come and sit down". Taking my hand she sat me on the sofa.
And then she froze.
"No freaking way" She smirked. "I knew I was right".
"What, what is it?".
"Nothing Leah stay there I'll get you some water. You'll feel better soon I promise".
Sitting the glass that I had down I got to my feet. I felt slightly better but I still felt a little hot. Walking into the kitchen I heard hushed voices. I didn't want to be rude but I couldn't help but try and listen.
"You know it's rude to listen to peoples conversations". His voice sounded rugged, deep.
I turned around my gaze meeting his. "It's also rude to stare but you do it anyway".
"Watch your mouth little one". As he took a step forward I took one back. I still wasn't sure about him. I wanted to be near him but at the same time I wanted to be as far away from him as possible. He screamed dangerous.
"Leah you still up for coming with us?".
"Yes" I said at the same time he said no.
Lacey smirked. I glared.
"And so it begins" She laughed but it wasn't appreciated by Jake. If looks could kill she would be dead and buried in the back garden.
I was so confused right now. These people were weird but I kind of liked them.
Hearing the honk of a car Lacey took a hold of my hand. "Lets go have some fun before the big bad wolf explodes". I laughed but I didn't have a clue what she was talking about. It wasn't until I was in the car ready to go that I heard it.
It was something I have never heard before in my life.
It was a howl followed by a dangerous growl. It was loud and fierce and it had me quivering, my body shaking. Looking around the car everyone had their heads bowed. Not a word was spoken.
Fear.
Pain.
Joy?
"Hey it's okay" Lacey whispered taking my hand in hers. "You feeling better yet?" Surprisingly I did feel better but I wasn't in the mood anymore.
The cars hadn't moved yet.
"Lacey".
Who was that? He sounded angry.
"Oh no" She groaned before the door was pulled open.
"Get your little ass out of that car right now". He hissed.
"Jack I didn't-.."
"Now Lacey" He roared cutting her off. This guy wasn't playing around. If Lacey was smart she'd listen to him.
"Beach is off tonight guys and you can thank Lacey for that one". As she got out he grabbed a hold of her arm and pulled her inside.
Everyone else started to disappear.
I was left sitting alone in the back of someone's car.
Guess it was time for me to go home. What got to me was the fact that no one noticed I was still sat there. That stung a little.
