can we pretend that we've in love?

jacy hassun jones//seventeen//werewolf

JJ sat on the bed of his truck with his legs hanging off and an arm around a girl. Not just any girl. Aiyana, to be exact.

They were parked on a hill that was high enough so they could look over the city whose lights reflected the stars above. While the city slept, the pair sat content in silence.

The doors to his truck were open and he had his phone plugged into the aux. He had put his playlist on shuffle. The male wasn't aware of when a song began or when it ended. It all blurred together. He only paid attention to the bass in the background music because his heart seemed to beat along to it. Aiyana began to sing along to a certain song, he couldn't tell which one, so he focused on the melody of her voice.

When the song ended, she laid down in the back of his truck and stared up at the sky. JJ did the same and followed her eyes to the sky. It was a cloudy night, but he could still see the stars.

It was a nice dream. One where they could hold each other and bask in one another's presence.

Then JJ glanced over at her and saw that her eyes had become distant; almost empty.

Sitting up, JJ grabbed her shoulders and began to shake her, but she was limp. He then saw the bite marks on the side of her blood stained neck.

He screamed her name, over and over, but she wasn't responding.

Then he felt a presence behind him so he turned only to find the vampire from earlier behind him. The one he had tackled at the river. Blood was dripping from his chin and his eyes were a bright red.

Licking his lips, the vampire told him, "This is how it ends for her."

Turning back toward Aiyana, he saw her smiling up at him with her lips painted with blood. JJ could taste it in his own mouth, so he touched his fingers to his mouth and looked down at them. They were covered in blood.

"This is how it ends." She said, though it sounded more like she was still singing the song from earlier.

She then moved forward, as if to tackle him, and he let out a surprised scream.

JJ woke with a start; his eyes popping wide open. He then sat up and began to pant; placing his hand on his chest, as if it would slow his heartbeat.

Inhaling sharply, JJ moved his dark hair from his face and glanced down at Aiyana. She seemed to be sleeping peacefully and there were no bite marks or blood in sight.

Relieved, JJ carefully got out of his bed and grabbed some boxers. After slipping them on, he checked just to make sure he didn't wake her up.

Seeing she was still asleep, he headed downstairs to make them coffee. The breakfast for champs.

While waiting on his coffee, he played some music. Good Times by All Time Low was playing. He hummed along to it while he grabbed some bread and began to butter it. It was more for Aiyana since he never ate breakfast. He also wasn't the best cook, so toast was the best he could do. He would offer blood if he had any, but that wasn't common in a werewolf's house.

Once the bread was in the toaster, JJ poured the coffee into two separate mugs. He liked his black, but he wasn't sure how she liked it, so he grabbed some sugar packets just in case. If she wanted more, she'd have to come downstairs.

When the toast popped out of the toaster, JJ grabbed a tray and set it on it. He then set both mugs on it and headed for the stairs.

"Those for me?" A voice said which made JJ jump; almost spilling the coffee.

Turning around, he saw his mother, Leah Clearwater-Jones, standing with her arms crossed.

"Uh, well, no. Its for me."

"Oh really? So I'm guessing those high pitched moans last night were also from you?"

Fuck.

"Look, mom. I can explain." He began, but she just shook her head.

"No need to explain. I just hope you know what you're doing with that girl." His mom sighed before grabbing he keys and heading out the door. He wasn't sure where she was going, but he wasn't going to ask.

Once he was upstairs, JJ set the tray on his desk and watched Aiyana for a moment.

Part of him, well, most of him wanted morning sex. But the other part of him knew that she probably had places to be. If only she'd at least let him eat her out.

Sitting on the bed, the werewolf moved a curl from her face and smiled. Then the image of her dead with a torn throat popped into his head and he pulled away.

Exhaling heavily, JJ stood again and went through his closet in search of some clothes. He couldn't just stay in his boxers all day.

Glancing at his clock, he saw that it was well past noon. Hopefully no one was expecting her.

nicole alexandria white//seventeen//human

When Nicole woke, she had tears in her eyes still. She was still very frightened from the night before. And also very hurt that the Black twins hadn't been there for her and Jared. She needed Aiyana now more than ever. And where was she?

Sighing, Nicole stood up from the tile floor of her bathroom and stretched; her back popping. She hadn't meant to fall asleep there and now her back hurt like hell.

As she stood, she glanced at herself in the mirror. She was still wearing the same clothes from the party and her hair was a tangled mess. She tried to run her hand through it, but it got stuck. Her lipstick was faded and her eyeliner was smeared across her cheek.

Huffing, the girl grabbed her hair brush and worked through the mess. She then got makeup remover and cleaned her face of the art that Jared had created.

Once that was finished, she took her phone out and checked the time. It was well past noon which meant she slept for a while. Yet she felt as if she hadn't slept at all.

Opening the bathroom door with a creak, she peaked into her room to find Jared sound asleep in her bed.

Tiptoeing through her room, Nicole made her way to her closet. There she changed into a new outfit. It was simple and for around the house. She then put her hair up into a loose bun and headed downstairs.

Once in the kitchen, she started to make coffee. While she waited on that, she stumbled over to her couch and turned on the tv. Jonah's attempted murder was all over the local news. Which didn't surprise Nicole because nothing like that ever happened here.

Looking at Jonah's picture on the tv screen, Nicole began to sob. Her shoulders shook and she cried into her sweater sleeves.

After crying for about ten minutes, Nicole sniffled and turned the tv off. She wished her parents were home, but they were never home. Her mom was a vet at the local animal hospital, so she had to get up early and go to work every day. Her dad was an environmental scientist and was always at the lab. He got up early and got home late. Though she didn't get to see her parents a lot, she loved them very much. They were the most caring and understanding parents she could ask for.

Wiping at her eyes, Nicole got up and went to grab her coffee. As she poured it into a mug, she thought about Jonah again. She wanted to go visit him at the hospital. She just needed to make sure he was okay. Maybe Jared would come with her. She wanted Aiyana to, but at the same time she didn't. Not after last night.

Biting at her bottom lip, Nicole decided to call the local hospital and see what visiting hours were. Then she'd wait for Jared to wake up and ask if he wanted to come. No matter his answer, she was going. There was no talking her out of it.

calian taos black//seventeen//hybrid

Calian woke to his alarm going off. Toxc by Britney Spears played loudly until he hit the snooze button.

Groaning, the hybrid sat up and stretched his back. He then yawned and glanced at his clock. It was a little past noon, so he got some good sleep in.

Grabbing his phone, he noticed that he multiple messages. None of which were from Nicole, Jared, or his sister. He wondered what time his sister got home last night. He usually woke up easily and would have heard her come home. Odd.

Looking through his phone, Calian tapped on Jared's number and put the phone up to his ear. He just needed to hear his voice. To make sure he was okay.

When he didn't answer, Calian told himself that he was still asleep.

Getting out of his bed, Calian slipped on some jeans and headed into the hall. He then knocked on Aiyana's bedroom door before walking inside. When he saw that her bed was empty, he quirked an eyebrow. Maybe she didn't come home at all last night. He didn't worry though because he knew she'd explain when she got home.

Stomping down the stairs, Calian could smell bacon. His mouth watered as he entered the kitchen.

His mom was flipping pancakes and his dad was chewing on some bacon while she wasn't looking. When she saw him doing that, she punched him in the arm playfully. Gross.

"Mornin'." He greeted as he snuck a piece of bacon off the stove and popped it into his mouth. While he chewed, he got a couple of bewildered stares.

At first, he thought it was because he was acting like it was morning when it was lunch time. But hey, who was the one making breakfast food for lunch? But then he saw the subtle hint of seriousness in their hard stares.

"What?" He asked when he paused his chewing. While he swallowed, his dad spoke up.

"Where's your sister? She didn't come home last night."

His mom then piped up with a, "We tried calling, but she didn't pick up."

Uh oh.

They had really chill parents, but only if they kept them updated. Which Aiyana didn't do, it seemed.

Shrugging, he told them, "I don't know. She probably went back to Nicole's and passed out."

His mom narrowed her golden eyes, but she didn't push it. Instead, she reached forward and touched her hand to Calian's cheek.

Suddenly, he saw an image of Aiyana and JJ walking away from the house and in the direction of his.

When she pulled away, he understood. His dad must not have seen what she saw and she didn't want him to know. Otherwise his overprotective dad side would show.

His mom was clever, though, and she made it look like she had simply caressed his cheek in a loving way. Then she smiled and went back to making brunch.

Running a hand through his hair, he quickly sent a text to Aiyana briefly explaining that mom and dad were asking questions. He also warned her to come home soon and explain herself to him.

After he hit send, he grabbed a plate and went to town on the food his parents had prepared.

//wow i have so much muse like where did this come from???//

jacy hassun jones//seventeen//werewolf

After changing into his outfit,, JJ turned to find Aiyana was awake.

At first, he gave a toothy grin in her direction. He watched her caramel curls fall over her bare shoulders and her head tilt ever so slightly while she stretched.

But then he noticed her serious expression and he returned her frown. He wondered what was wrong. Had the sex not been good enough? Maybe she didn't like how crispy the toast had turned out? Maybe she had a nightmare?

That's when she spoke up. JJ's jaw had gone slack at her words. She thought it was a mistake? Something she never wanted to do again? She seemed to enjoy herself last night, but maybe that was just him. Maybe he was wrong. So very wrong.

He opened his mouth to speak, but then his lips became a thin line and his jaw clenched as anger coursed through his veins. He had given his virginity to her. Maybe something like that didn't matter to her, but it did to him. It did to any werewolf.

"So it didn't mean anything to you?" He asked, borderline yelled, but she didn't answer. Instead she rushed out of the door and out of his house.

When she was gone, JJ let out a feral sound and kicked his desk. Then he decided to grab his shelf and knock it down. Papers, books, and other things went flying all over his room. The werewolf continued to wreck his room out of anger before finally just falling to his knees and grabbing at his hair. He yelled again, just to get it all out, but it didn't help.

So he stood and charged out of his room, down the stairs, and out the door. He started walking down the pavement; staring hard at the cracks in it. Then he started running. He ran and ran and ran as if he could outrun this terrible feeling. As he reached the forest, he shifted into a dark gray wolf and continued running.

He ran until he couldn't run anymore. He ran to the very edge of their territory and then let out a long, eerie howl of despair. He knew the other wolves would hear it, but he made it clear that he wanted to be alone.

He needed to be alone with his thoughts.

nicole alexandria white//seventeen//human

Nicole smiled when Jared came downstairs. She was glad that he was finally awake. She needed her friend right now.

"Good morning, sleepyhead." She teased with a tired smile. The smile only grew when he began to comfort her. She almost began to tear up again, but she didn't let herself.

Instead, she pulled away and told him, "Get dressed and ready. We're going to the hospital."

She didn't need to say more. She figured he'd put the pieces together on his own. A small part of her wanted him to talk her out of it, but the rest of her knew that he couldn't.

While Jared got himself ready, Nicole finished her coffee and played games on her phone. All the while resisting the urge to text or call Aiyana. She wondered if she had even read her text from last night. Not that she cared, of course. She didn't care at all. Nope. Nuh uh. No way.

Once Jared was ready to go, Nicole grabbed her keys and went to her black Jeep. As she started the car, she put on Girls Like U by Blackbear. She then checked her mirrors, but she was really looking at Jared's reflection. She was trying to check on him without him knowing. She didn't want to be too motherly, but she wanted to make sure he was okay after last. They had both been through some shit.

While she drove, she turned down the music and began to fill the silence with, "Look. I'm not going to visit him so that I can take him back. I'm just checking on him because I need to make sure he's okay. Besides, I like being single. I get to play the field, see what my options are. You never know. I could run into my soulmate today." She ended her little spiel with a giggle. She knew it wasn't likely she'd meet her true love at a hospital, but a girl could dream.

Once they were at the hospital, Nicole parked and took in a ragged breath. She was nervous. She wasn't sure how Jonah's conditions were. Was he in a coma? Was he barely clinging to life? She guessed they'd find out soon.

As the two made their way through the halls of the hospital, Nicole didn't speak. Her anxiety was too high to even form a sentence.

Now standing in front of Jonah's room, she turned to her friend and told him, "I'd like to go in alone, if that's okay."

When he agreed, the girl slowly turned the knob and opened the door.

Once inside, she found Jonah sound asleep in his hospital bed. He was even snoring that distinct snore of his.

With a soft smile, Nicole sat in the chair next to his bed and took his hand in hers. He looked alright to her. He had a gauze on the side of his neck, but otherwise looked fine.

After a few minutes, the snoring ended and Jonah slowly opened his eyes. As soon as he saw Nicole, he jerked his hand away. "What are you doing here? You can't be here."

Nicole couldn't lie, she felt hurt. But she wasn't going to let him get to her.

"I just came to make sure you were okay. That's all." She said while lowering her head; loose strands of hair falling into her face. She then pulled on her sweater sleeves for comfort. She didn't like how he was reacting.

"Well I don't want you here." He snapped with an angry glare.

Nicole's head shot up and she gasped. To think the man she once loved and still cared for could be so hurtful...

The girl's soft gaze turned into a hard glare as she felt her throat burning with the words she needed to say. "After everything. After everything I have done for you. Everything I have given you. My virginity, my loyalty, my love... You don't even seem to care. You threw it all away for some drunken one night stand with a cheerleader from another school. Why?"

Jonah shifted in his bed and brought his guilty gaze away from hers. "It wasn't just a one night stand."

Nicole felt her heart stop beating for a moment. What? What?! WHAT?!?

"What do you mean?" She croaked out; feeling her eyes sting with tears.

"Her name is Gracie Jensen. We met after you and I became official and, well, I fell in love with her. We're still together." Jonah seemed ashamed, but at the same time, Nicole could tell that he really loved her. But that didn't change the fact that he was unfaithful.

"Did you ever love me?" She whispered, unable to bring her voice to work properly. She just needed to know.

"No." He said easily; not looking her in the eye.

Nicole closed her eyes and took in a rattling breath. She then opened her eyes and nodded toward him.

Standing, the girl began to walk toward the door, but then turned and said, "You're going to be okay, though, right?"

Jonah nodded and smiled sadly. "Yeah. It was a deep wound that needed stitches, but otherwise I'm alright."

They stayed in silence for a moment before Jonah spoke up. "Thank you."

Nicole furrowed her brow in confusion. "For what?"

"They said you're the one who found me. They said that if you hadn't of found me when you did, I would have died of blood loss. So thank you."

Nicole gave a thin smile and nodded once before opening the door and walking out of the room. When the door closed, she looked at Jared and said, "Would you mind getting me a coffee from the cafeteria?"

The girl lived off of coffee. Even though hospital coffee probably tasted like dirt, she knew it would give her some time alone with her thoughts.

While Jared went to get her a coffee, Nicole sat down on a bench outside the room and tried to push down the lump in her throat.

calian taos black//seventeen//hybrid

After Calian finished eating his pancakes, he grabbed a blood bag from the fridge and headed upstairs. He was a lot like his mom in the way that he preferred blood over actual food.

Once he was upstairs, he sat on his bed and sank his fangs into the bag of blood. It tasted great, in his opinion. Then again, he had never had blood straight from the vein. If he did, he'd be grounded forever.

After finishing off the blood, he went into his closet and grabbed his bong, Sally. He just liked the name. After packing the bowl, the hybrid danced the lighter above it and placed his mouth on the top. Once there was enough smoke, he took it out and inhaled the smoke gracefully and leaned his head back; exhaling and watching the smoke dance before his eyes. Ah, nothing like a wake and bake.

After a few more hits, Calian hid Sally back in his closet and laid down on his bed. He then put his headphones in and played Harlem by New Politics. The male hummed along to the song, dancing a little bit, and just relaxed.

mason james gold//twenty//vampire

Mason was staying in Maren Manor, one of the only mansions in Forks. He would have gotten a more quaint home, but he liked this one because it reminded him of his family.

He did miss his family very much, but he had left them back in England. It was better if they didn't know where he was. Especially with everything going on with Mia, Katherine, and Edric. And, of course, Soren. Who he knew was looking for him as much as his family was.

Mason was sitting in his room when he got a phone call. He didn't recognize the number, so he figured it was Aiyana. Or, at least, he hoped that she somehow got his number.

Picking up the phone, Mason answered the call and said, "Hello?"

//sorry its short my muse died//

jacy hassun jones//seventeen//werewolf & rozene london uley//seventeen//werewolf

When JJ made it to the edge of their territory, he shifted back into his human form and sat on the edge of a cliff. Below was the ocean in all its glory. He watched the waves angrily slam into the rocks below. His whole body was trembling with anger.

He couldn't believe she had used him. He had honestly thought that they'd be an item now, but it seemed she had other plans. Ones that didn't involve him.

The male heard her before he saw her.

"I warned you to leave me alone. I warned everyone." He growled under his breath. He didn't want anyone to be near him in his volatile state.

Rozene made her way toward him and sat next to him on the cliff; her legs dangling off. She was wearing her usual outfit. A black crop top, black ripped jeans, and a plaid shirt around the waist. Her hair, which was usually in braids, was down in loose curls.

"Did you really think I'd let you go through this alone?" She said without looking at him. Her honey colored eyes were staring at her hands instead.

Both of them stared down at the deep rushing water below in silence.

"What she did was awful. I don't think she understands what she's missing out on." Rozene said in a low voice, as if not used to comforting someone else. She then cautiously put her hand on JJ's arm; her fingers gripping his jacket.

JJ didn't respond. He simply tared into the water and let his thoughts destroy him.

"I'm not good enough. I'm not good enough. I'm never fucking good enough." The werewolf placed his head in his hands and gave a dry sob.

Rozene gasped slightly, as if frightened by seeing him like this. But then she yanked on his jacket sleeve to get his attention. It took a few hard yanks, but he finally looked up at her.

"Don't you ever say that. You will always be good enough. Don't you dare let some girl break you down. You are enough. Are you listening to me, JJ?"

JJ was silent and still for a minute before finally glancing up at his packmate. "She's not just some girl."

Rozene's lip curled as she huffed. She then stood quickly and glared down at him. For a moment, she thought about just walking away. But then she decided that he still needed her.

"Get up." She ordered, but he didn't move, so she kicked him. He still didn't move.

With a growl, Rozene used her alpha command, "Get up."

JJ winced before ever so slowly getting to his feet. He then turned and stared at her with a distant gaze.

The two just stared at each other for a moment before Rozene slowly began to smirk. She then stripped her shirt off and threw it on the ground. Then she began to unbutton her pants.

"Whoa what are you doing?" JJ asked; now fully aware of the situation.

Rozene didn't answer him. She just stripped herself of her pants. She then stood in her bra and panties and stared at her friend. She then crossed her arms over her chest and smiled. "Get undressed."

JJ stared at her like she was insane, but then she raised an eyebrow and said, "Do I have to order you?"

The male narrowed his eyes before shrugging and stripping his jacket off. He then took off his shirt and his pants.

Rozene kept her grin as she slowly walked up to him. JJ backed away until he was on the edge of the cliff, but she kept moving closer and closer. The female then reached him and put her hands on his chest. Then her smile grew and she shoved him with all her might; laughter spilling out of her mouth.

He could feel the moment his feet left the ground and his whole body seemed to float for a moment. Then he went straight down, so quick he didn't even have time to scream. He hit the water with a slap before being fully submerged. Luckily he had sucked in a breath beforehand. The current pushed him under, this way and that, but he moved against it and brought his head above the surface. He then sucked in a breath and moved his dark hair from his face. His dark eyes went straight up to watch Rozene laugh.

The female then disappeared for a moment and he thought that she had left, but then he saw her jump from the edge and straight into the water with a scream. She disappeared under the surface for a moment, but popped back up and spit water in his face.

JJ couldn't help but smile as she giggled and splashed him with water.

The two then ceased to laugh and instead watched each other with careful gazes. The adrenaline was still coursing through their veins and, for some reason, they took it as attraction.

"Rozene." He said; tasting her name on his tongue. He felt like he was craving her, as if he were starving just for her touch.

The female slowly brought her hand up to his face, but he grabbed her hand before it reached him. She gasped in surprise and looked up at him expectantly. He then used her hand to pull her forward and slammed his lips against hers. The kiss was hungry, ravenous, and desperate.

As he pulled away, he could still feel her warm breath on his cool, wet face.

"I want you. Right. Now." He breathed; his lips still barely touching hers.

Eventually the two made it to the beach and lost themselves in the moment.

//OOPS PLOT TWIST

also i'm listening to i fall apart by post malone while writing this scene and wow

they didn't actually have sex, they only did oral

rozene is still saving herself for someone special//

nicole alexandria white//seventeen//human

Nicole had just been minding her own business when the most attractive person she had ever met walked in front of her. She felt like she had seen him before, but she couldn't quite place from where.

As he spoke, her sweet smile began to falter. Wait. He owned the property? Well that meant... Oh God. She knew he looked familiar.

Quickly standing from the bench, Nicole reared her hand back and slapped him hard across the face. Enough to leave a red mark where her hand had been. She then poked him in the chest and said, "You're the one who gave my friend ecstasy and played with his feelings."

The girl might as well have been fuming at the ears. She felt as if it was all his fault. Like none of this would have happened if it weren't for his stupid party.

She had to admit, he was extremely attractive and had a charming smile. But he also had an eerie feeling about him. When her finger had poked his chest and they touched, she got this horrible sense of dread. It was what she imagined death to feel like.

"I sure hope you feel guilty, for more than just Jonah." The human girl crossed her arms over her chest and pursed her lips; her heated glare directed toward him.

Nicole then sighed heavily and placed her fingers on her temple. She felt slightly guilty herself for getting a little too aggressive.

After rubbing at her head, she reached forward and yanked the flowers from his hand. "I'll give him these for you."

Without waiting for a response, Nicole marched herself back into the hospital room and set her glare on Jonah.

"These aren't from me." She said angrily; setting them in a nearby vase. "They're from the guy who owns the property."

Nicole didn't even look at him as she began to walk out.

"Nicole?"

The female paused and turned back toward him with a confused yet still slightly angry expression.

For a moment, it looked like he was regretting calling out to her. But then he changed his mind and said, "Did they find who attacked me?"

Blinking hard, Nicole tried to figure out if she heard him correctly. "What do you mean who? They are saying its an animal."

"I meant what."
"You said who."

"I meant-"

"Okay. I get it." Nicole said; deciding not to push it. She then stood there for a moment in thought. That's when she remembered he had said vampire...

"When I found you, you said... It was a vampire." Nicole said carefully; waiting for his reaction.

Jonah's eyes went wide and his face seemed to pale as he quickly shook his head. "I- I don't remember that."

"I see." Nicole nodded absentmindedly and walked out of the room again.

That's when she saw the guy still standing there.

Rolling her eyes, he told him, "I need to go find my friend, sooo."

She then turned and began to walk back toward the elevator.

calian taos black//seventeen//hybrid

Calian hadn't heard most of the breaking noises coming from Aiyana's room since he had his headphones in. But then his mom walked into his room and shook his shoulder until he opened his eyes. He then took an earbud out and said, "What?"

He then heard the sobbing coming from Aiyana's room and he realized she must be having a meltdown. Their parents usually left him to deal with those. He was really the only one in the family who could calm her down.

Setting his headphones aside, Calian quietly made his way to her room which had suspiciously made itself much quieter. When he cracked the door open and slid inside, she was nowhere to be seen.

"Aiyana?" He called out, but got no answer. He walked into the bathroom only to find an open pill bottle. Reading the description, he realized it wasn't prescription.

Walking back into the bedroom, he noticed that the window was open.

Sighing, he realized that she must have left via bedroom window. Great. Wonderful. Splendid.

He thought about going after her, but then he got a text from Jared. Much to his surprise. Though it wasn't the friendliest text he had ever gotten from him. He felt even more heartbroken now that he knew for sure he was upset with him.

Sliding open his lock screen, he went to text him back.

meet me at the park in twenty. we need to talk.

The park in his neighborhood was a common hang out spot for the two of them. They'd been going there since they were little kids. He figured it'd be good neutral territory.

Grabbing his car keys, the hybrid headed downstairs and told his parents, "I'm heading out."

Before his parents could stop him, Calian got into his car and began to drive. Plugging his phone into the aux, he played the song Best Friends by grandson. He let the angry music coarse through his veins as he drove to the park.

Once he arrived, the hybrid parked his car and hopped out. He then shoved his hands into his pockets and walked up to the play set. Looking at it now, he could remember when the four of them had been kids and playing on it.

Walking up to the swings, the male sat on one and lazily pushed himself off of the ground. Just enough to give himself a bit of height.

He then checked his phone to see if Jared had even texted him back. He wondered if he'd even show.

mason james gold//twenty//vampire

Mason let out a small sigh when he heard Katherine's voice. Now he knew better than to answer the phone when an unsaved number was calling.

He listened to her, the whole time wanting to hang up, with a snarl. He had planned on spending the day alone in his manor, but it seemed his ex had different plans.

The male didn't want to spend any more time with Katherine then he needed to. But at the same time, he didn't want anything to happen to Aiyana. So it seemed he was stuck.

After changing into his outfit for the day, Mason grabbed a bottle of whiskey. He then poured himself a glass and downed it. He would need it if he was going to have to deal with Katherine.

Grabbing his car keys, the vampire took one of his multiple cars and drove to the cafe. Katherine had texted him the directions, so he just followed them. He planned on confronting her as soon as he arrived.

He arrived shortly after she did, it seemed, because she was getting out of her car when he pulled up.

Parking his car, Mason used his speed to stand in front of Katherine. "I'm done playing this little game."

He didn't want her to get any ideas. She was more than his ex now. Instead, she was the enemy. He was threatening the girl he had a connection with.

"Its not too late for you, Kat." He used her nickname; hoping to appeal to her soft side. "You can turn you humanity back on and we can be together again."

What he said was true. The two had history together and he'd be willing to give it another chance, but not if she didn't have her humanity on. It would take some time for her to gain his trust back, so they'd take it slow at first, but maybe, just maybe, it could work.

There was a hopeful glint in Mason's eyes as he waited for her response.

//i'm sorry my muse died Dx//

nicole alexandria white//seventeen//human

Nicole frowned when the male moved in front of her. When he spoke about taking her out to lunch, she felt her stomach grumble. She hadn't eaten since yesterday in the cafeteria and it hadn't been much. Still, she didn't feel like she could eat right now.

This guy, who's name she didn't even know, made her feel uncomfortable. Mostly because she knew that he had an ulterior motive. She just couldn't figure out what it was.

At first, she wasn't going to agree. But then she felt her phone buzz and went to check it. It was a text from Jared; one that made her frown deepen. Her friend since the first grade had left her alone in the hospital. Wonderful. She wasn't mad, but she was slightly annoyed.

Putting her phone back in her pocket, Nicole looked back up at the guy and said, "You can buy me a coffee. But that's it."

She could use a coffee and now that Jared was gone she didn't have much else to do. She didn't want to sit around the hospital and mope. She also didn't want to go home and cry into her pillow for hours. So she thought this guy could make a good distraction.

In all honesty, she needed comfort. She needed someone to tell her everything was okay, that she was okay. Maybe even a tight hug. But she didn't think she'd get it from this stranger.

"I'm Nicole, by the way." She said; reaching her hand out for him to shake.

As his hand touched hers, she felt a shiver run down her spine. This made her pull away quickly and offer a nervous smile.

"Who's car are we taking?" She wondered aloud; pulling on her sweater sleeves.

calian taos black//seventeen//hybrid

When Calian saw Jared walk up to him, his eyes went straight to his scuffed up shoes. He wasn't sure what to say to that. Jared was right. He shouldn't have left him. He never should have left either of them.

"Look." He began; fumbling for the right words to say. "I wasn't thinking straight. You know how my anger just gets the best of me. Just like my dad. And I know that isn't an excuse, but just hear me out."

He stopped swinging on the swing and instead let his feet drag into the ground to stop him from moving; sending wood chips flying. "I have been getting into fits fights since I was old enough to walk. And I thought I had gotten the best of my anger, but then..." He huffed and clenched his fists around the chains. "Then I saw him touching all over you and I saw how fucked up he got you... God, what the fuck, Jared? Why would you take ecstasy from a fucking stranger? And then almost lose your virginity to them? Do you know how dangerous that is?"

Dipping his head, Calian sighed deeply and shook his head. "I didn't know that anything happened to Jonah, otherwise I would have been there for you both. But how could I have known?"

Standing from the swing, Calian glared down at Jared and said, "Listen, I get it. You're pissed. You have the right to be. But neither of us can change what happened. But," He then opened his arms wide and offered a heated look in his direction. "If you want to get your anger out, then punch me! Fucking hit me, Jared! HIT ME!"

Calian was heated, he was pissed. Werewolves had anger issues, his dad especially. Which is where he got it from. He was pissed at Jared for being stupid and Jared was pissed at him for the same reason. So he thought this was the best option. To get their anger out the old-fashioned way.

mason james gold//twenty//vampire

Mason frowned when Katherine told him that she wasn't going to turn her humanity back on and, instead, was going to make his life a living Hell. Which didn't surprise him in the slightest.

He hadn't meant to break Kat's heart. He had his humanity turned off and, thus, wasn't thinking straight. But now that it was back on, he could tell that she was really a good person at heart. Just deep, deep, deep down now that her humanity was off and the roles were switched.

Following her into the cafe, Mason sat with his hands in his coat pockets. When the waitress took their orders, he asked for a black coffee.

When she said that she wanted him to be her exclusive lover, he scoffed. He had no plans to be hers for the taking.

As the waitress dropped their coffees off, Mason took his flask out of his coat and poured most of it into his coffee. He then gulped it down as Katherine spoke.

He almost spat his drink out when she said that she slept with that werewolf that had tackled him.

The rest of it he figured and it didn't surprise him. He wouldn't let any of her issues keep him away from her. A damaged person needed love to. Himself included. He wasn't perfect in the slightest.

But the part that hurt him the most was the fact that she was heartbroken. He felt this immense need to comfort her, to go to her and hold her in his arms. So that was what he was going to do.

Standing, he looked Katherine dead in the eye and said, "I don't know how you know all of this, but let's get one thing straight. You're going to leave her out of our petty drama or, so help me, you will regret it. That's not a threat, not a bluff, just a warning."

With that, he took his wallet out and took out a ten. He then slapped it down on the table and walked out without a second glance back. He then got into his expensive car and sped down the street. He didn't stop for anything. He weaved through traffic like a mad man until he made it to the Canadian border.

Parking his car near some woods, he got out of the vehicle and sped into the woods. He used his heightened senses to find her.

He remembered her scent and could hear her whimpers. That was what led him to her.

He found the female in her wolf form; laying in the snow, her fur covered in frost.

Crouching down next to the wolf, he placed a hand on her and whispered, "What were you thinking, little wolf?"

He didn't know her name, so the nickname would have to do.

Using his strength, he picked the wolf up in his arms and started back toward his car.

//oops he calls her little wolf now lol//

nicole alexandria white//seventeen//human

Nicole smiled sweetly as Edric shook her hand. Her father always told her that you could tell a lot about someone by the way they shook your hand. Luckily, he had a firm grip.

When he said they'd take his car, she nodded and followed his lead into the elevator. They were quiet for a little bit and it was slightly awkward. He kept staring at her and it made her squirm under his gaze.

As they made their way out of the hospital, she could hear the sky above rumbling. The sky itself was a dismal gray. She could tell that it was going to storm soon.

When Nicole saw Edric's car, she couldn't help but gasp. It seemed that he had good taste. Nicole just had a Jeep which she thought was pretty nice. But it was nothing compared to his.

Getting into the car, Nicole sat uncomfortably in her seat. She had been ignoring him this whole time because they had just met and, believe it or not, she was rather shy. Especially around someone as attractive as him.

While listening to the radio, she tapped her foot and bobbed her head while staring out of the window. She wasn't sure what to say to him, so she kept her mouth shut and avoided his gaze.

The cafe he took her to was a quaint, vintage one from the early 50's. She had visited it a number of times with her parents. When both of them had the day off, they'd take Nicole to the cafe and have dinner.

Now Nicole would be going on what looked like a date here. Jonah never took her on many dates. Sometimes they'd order a pizza and watch movies. Or she'd cheer him on at football games and they'd go to a party after. But he'd never taken her out to dinner. He wasn't an old fashioned guy. In fact, she had wanted to take it slow with him. She hadn't been ready to have sex, but he had pressured her to the point that she felt like she couldn't say no.

She wondered if Edric would be any different.

He seemed like a gentleman by the way he opened the car door for her and held open the door to the cafe.

The two of them took a booth next to the window. The waitress took their orders. Edric ordered something sweet, but she asked for just black coffee with creamer on the side. She also ordered a small slice of cinnamon cake. She had a bit of a sweet tooth and theirs was the best she had ever had.

When the nice lady walked away, Nicole picked at her fingernails. They were well manicured, but she always tore the kin around them off. It was a nervous habit of hers. Just like pulling on her sleeves.

When Edric asked her to tell him about herself, she pursed her lips in thought. What to tell him...

Placing her elbow on the table and her chin in her hand, she said, "My full name is Nicole Alexandria White. My mother is Elena White, though her maiden name is Rodriguez. Which means I'm half hispanic and I do, in fact, speak spanish. My father is Bob White, which is also the name of a bird which I love. I'm an only child because my parents only wanted one, but Aiyana is like a sister to me. I'm not very school smart, but I am street smart. And to answer your question from earlier, I'm not the type to party usually. I just go along with it because Aiyana likes it. I don't mind, though. Sometimes its pretty fun and I can meet new people."

Just then, the waitress came back with their coffees. Nicole asked for some creamer on the side before, so she began to pour some in. She then put four packets of sugar into it. She just felt like having something sweet and comforting.

It had begun to rain outside. Just a slight sprinkle at first, but it was quickly beginning to pour down in sheets. The raindrops hitting the window was strangely calming.

Deciding to change the topic, she continued with, "Um, I have always wanted to go to Paris. Probably for my honeymoon one day. I'm a total dog person and I have always wanted a chocolate lab. Only my mom won't let me have a pet even though she works with animals as a vet. And I have sworn to her that I'd take care of it myself, but she doesn't listen. I want to be a psychologist after I graduate. I like learning about how the human brain works. Its all so interesting to me. For fun I watch a lot of crime shows and classic movies. Sixteen Candles if my favorite movie. I'm absolutely in love with the 80's. Especially the music."

Holding up a finger to him, she went to grab her wallet out of her bag. She then grabbed a quarter and scooted out of the booth. The girl then sauntered toward the jukebox and slid her quarter in. She then chose the song Girls Just Wanna Have Fun by Cyndi Lauper. She then turned toward Edric with a sly grin.

As soon as the song began, Nicole whipped her head to the side and cocked her hip. She then began to sway her hips to the beat. Reaching up, she undid her bun and let her dark hair fall down in loose waves. She then let her head fall back and closed her eyes; still dancing to the music.

The music and dancing, the storm, and the coffee... It was all getting her mind off of Jonah and all of the drama that went with him. And she owed it all to Edric who, in this dim, flickering fluorescent light, looked rather handsome.

Holding out her hands, the girl giggled and waited for him to dance with her. A few people stared, but she didn't mind. She aws having some wholesome fun despite her current situation.

//i forgot her mom's name, so i think i chose a new one??

also wow nicole is so cute like she's such a precious bean. one who talks way too much and is too pure for this world. :')//

calian taos black//seventeen//hybrid

Calian could see the multiple emotions flickering in Jared's gaze. He could also see the mental debate he had going on in his mind. Though, before he could calm either of them down, Jared threw a punch.

It connected straight with his jaw. He knew it would heal within minutes, if not less, but it still hurt like hell. But he understood that it had to be done. Jared needed to get it out of his system.

The hybrid, figuring Jared would only hit him once, cleared his throat and began to speak. That's when Jared punched him straight in the nose. He blinked at him in surprise before reaching his finger up to his nose. Pulling it back in front of his face, he saw the blood on it.

Then Jared shoved him and Calian noticed the tears in his eyes. He felt the overpowering need to protect him, but... That would mean he would need to protect him from, well, himself.

But then he said that Cal didn't understand. Told him he didn't get how lonely he was.

"You think I don't get it?" Calian fired back with pure anger in his gaze. He was letting his temper get the best of him again. "I have never dated anyone before! Ever! Or had sex! I've never even kissed anyone! I don't know what any of that is like either!"

Moving forward, Calian shoved Jared with all of his might. Since he was a hybrid, that meant that he knocked Jared down on his ass. He then let out a feral roar and kicked Jared in the ribs.

"You see girls fall at my feet, but what you don't know is that I don't want them! I don't want girls! I never have and never will!" He screamed at the top of his lungs. As he screamed, the sky rumbled above him. It was going to storm soon, but he didn't care. He didn't care about anything in that moment except for Jared.

He felt angry with him for something he couldn't control. Its not like Jared chose to be his imprinted. Neither of them chose this. But Calian was upset and frustrated that he couldn't experience love and have fun a little before finding Jared.

Throwing himself onto Jared, Calian punched him square in the jaw. He always loved fist fights because it made him feel alive. The thrill of it all was like an addiction.

He then did an uppercut which made Jared fall back onto the ground. But Calian didn't let him stay down. He grabbed his shirt and forced him back up so that they were face to face.

It had begun to rain. Calian hadn't even noticed until he saw the blood on Jared's face wash away. His hair stuck to his face and his clothes to his drenching wet body.

"I've been waiting for one person! Just one person! They are the only one I have ever wanted!" Tears were streaming down his cheeks, but you couldn't tell in the rain. "You. You are the only one I've ever wanted."

The male's shoulders sagged and his firm grip on Jared's shirt loosened. He then dipped his head and and said in a cracking voice, "I- I just-"

After sobbing quietly for a moment, he glanced up at Jared and searched his gaze. His anger was gone and replaced with a feeling of freedom. He had finally gotten it off of his chest. After all these years.

Bringing his hand back up to Jared's cheek, he closed his eyes and leaned forward, ever so slowly, and placed a kiss on his lips. He pulled away for a second, unsure of what to do in this situation. That had been his first kiss and he wasn't sure what to do next.

Taking in a shallow breath, Calian leaned in for another kiss. This one was deeper, more passionate. It was filled with love and adoration and want.

As he kissed him, he moved him so that he was laying down below him. Rain pelted down on them, but he didn't seem to notice. He was lost in the way his lips felt against his, the way his hand clenched his shirt, the way he'd pull away to gasp before pushing himself up against him again.

He couldn't stop himself. This was the best feeling in the world. He was finally kissing his imprinted, finally told him how he felt.

One of his hands moved up his shirt, as if to take it off, while he kissed him. The male wasn't sure how far he was willing to go, but he didn't plan on stopping or slowing down. He was too caught up in the moment.

//wow listen to in my blood by shawn mendes while reading this

but also this scene hurts me so much like ugh ouch

but jfc imagining this scene just ugh it has so much angst like whoa//

mason james gold//twenty//vampire

As Mason carried the girl back to the car, he heard her mumble that he should have let her die. This frightened him. He hated that she thought it was the best option.

The hybrid passed out before he could respond, so he ran as fast as he possibly could back to his car. He was light on his feet and therefore didn't move her around too much. He arrived at the car within minutes.

Quickly, he gently set her in the passenger seat. He then used his speed to get into the driver's seat to start the car. The vampire moved the knob to turn the heat up just as she woke.

"Are you alright?" He asked; his eyes scanning her body. It wasn't in a sexual way, but more so searching for any wounds. As much as he would have enjoyed to see her naked body, now was not the time nor place. So he was a gentleman and caught her eye, saying, "What were you trying to do?"

While waiting for a response, he reached into the backseat and grabbed a blanket. He then handed it to her so that she could cover herself and warm up.

It was snowing rather hard outside, but the car was very warm. Enough to the point where he could see the color creep back into her cheeks.

Shaking his head, he sat in his seat with his hands gripping the steering wheel. She was reckless and impulsive and- and-

Breathtaking. In every sense of the word.

Turning back toward her, he said, "I know what happened with that wolf of yours. I'm sorry that that happened, but this was not the answer. Neither are pills or drinking or smoking or sex. Those are just empty actions that you're trying to fill an empty hole with. You need something meaningful if you want that numb feeling to go away."

Reaching forward, Mason placed his hand on hers; his strong fingers gripping hers. He was naturally cold and wasn't helping her warm up in the slightest, but he hoped it was the thought that counted.

"I don't want to be too forward or anything, but I need to be honest. I don't know your name and I hardly know your story, but I know you. You're an amazing, beautiful woman who has so much to live for. You know love. You love so deeply that it frightens you, so you push it away. But what you need to do is hold it close," Taking her hand, he placed it on his chest, "And never let go."

In that moment, he wanted to kiss her. He thought, with the snowy backdrop and the way she was looking at him, it'd be perfect.

Mason knew love, once upon a time. When he first met Mia. She had been the one to turn him, in fact. Her humanity had been off, but she alluring and charming and stunning. He'd be a fool to fall for her, but he did anyway. He knew what she was, that she was a monster, but he loved her anyway. He wanted to change her, to fix her, to make her good again.

But then she took a liking to him and decided to turn him into one of her. He had never wanted to be a vampire. He wanted to marry her and grow old, to stay mortal. But that luxury had been taken from him so abruptly.

She then convinced him to turn his humanity off and it all went downhill from there.

Then he grew bored of Mia and found Katherine. She was a newborn vampire with no one to guide her. Being the monster he was at the time, he corrupted her and turned her into what she is today. One of his biggest regrets in life.

Other than the two of them, he didn't have much experience in the relationship department. But he wanted something with this girl.

He wanted to settle down and be truly in love for once. Without it being corrupted. One where they'd build each other up instead of tearing each other down.

She may be damaged, but so was he.

Looking into her golden eyes now, Mason gave the faintest of smiles and slowly, ever so slowly, began to lean in.

//she should probably tell him her name now?? lol

i'm listening to sign of the times by harry styles whoaaa//

nicole alexandria white//seventeen//human

Nicole couldn't help but smile when when Edric stood when she beckoned him. At first, she thought he was going to dance with her. Though apparently he had something better in mind.

The female watched as Edric slid his quarter into the jukebox and began to play a Lana Del Ray song. She was more of a Taylor Swift fan herself, but to each their own.

Suddenly, he held a hand out to her and waited for her to take it. Nicole stared at his hand for a moment before slowly placing her own in his. She blushed brightly when he placed a hand on her waist and melted his body into hers. He hummed the song close to her ear and it sent a shiver down her spine. He then spun her which made her squeal in delight.

As their bodies came together again, Nicole stared up into his alarmingly red eyes and smiled softly. Since last night, she had felt completely numb. But, in that moment, she had never felt more alive.

"Edric..." She began, but trailed off. She then realized she must look like a fool and dipped her head; shaking it slightly.

As the song ended, Nicole decided to grab her phone from her back pocket and open the camera. She then held it up to take a selfie with Edric. The female made a silly face; sticking he tongue out and closing one eye. She preferred stupid selfies over actually pretty ones.

After they took the picture, Nicole put her phone back in her pocket. Her dark eyes then landed on the window which was being pelted with rain. Slowly, her lips turned up into a smile.

She had an idea.

Looking back at Edric, she grinned and backed away; closer to the door.

"Play another song, okay?"

She then turned heel and ran. The door flew open as she pushed past it and into the storm. Her clothes were instantly drenched and her dark hair was stuck to her face and neck.

Reaching down, she took her flats off and tossed them aside. She then slid her sweater off and exposed her arms. Her arms in question were littered with horizontal scars.

She could hear the music playing from inside and she began to dance to it. Her hips swayed as she closed her eyes and hummed along. She then opened her arms wide and moved in a circle with her face lifted to the sky.

She felt pure bliss in that moment.

//i'm listening to arms by christina perri and wow it fits//

calian taos black//seventeen//hybrid

Calian kissed Jared back with passion; his lips crashing against his. His hand found its way into his hair as his lips traveled to his neck. When he heard him say his name, practically whimpering, he felt a new sensation flood his whole body. Lust. Something he hadn't ever felt before.

The hybrid swallowed hard and placed his hands on Jared's waist. He then moved so that he was sitting up and he brought Jared with him. He then kissed him again; this time his hands grabbing at him like his life depended on it.

Using his hybrid strength, Calian wrapped Jared's legs around his waist and then stood. The male then, while still kissing him, walked him over toward the pavilion.

Once they were out of the rain, Calian pushed him up against a wall. He then grabbed at his soaking wet shirt and pulled it off of him; throwing it across the floor.

His lips then smashed against his again and he felt himself become lost in this need, this desire, for Jared. His lips left marks on his collarbone and his nails scratched at his bare back.

Though at one point he did pause and pull away. He stared deep into Jared's pale blue eyes and frowned slightly.

He was afraid.

He was afraid because this would ruin their friendship. There was no going back from this.

This would mean he would truly become part of his world and he wasn't sure he was ready to let him in yet. Ignorance was bliss, right?

Letting go of Jared, Calian ran a hand through his dark, wet hair and blinked at his childhood friend. He then began to back away with wide eyes. His whole body was on fire, though in a different way this time. It was fear instead of attraction.

Turning on heel, Calian ran. He didn't use his vampire speed, he still had to appear human, but he was fast enough that Jared couldn't catch up. He just hoped that he didn't follow.

He ran all the way back to his house in the pouring rain. The whole time he ran, he never once looked back. He couldn't because if he did, he'd have turned around and gone back to him.

Opening the front door to his house, he was bombarded with questions from his parents. They were asking him where Aiyana was. Apparently she was missing.

Great. Just great.

//wow strawberries and cigarettes by troye sivan is their song for sure//

mason james gold//twenty//vampire

Mason had expected rejection, but not one quite so harsh. When her hand came in contact with his cheek and she called him a prick, he couldn't help but chuckle despite himself. She had such a fiery spirit.

But then she moved away from him and began to cry. This made Mason blink at her for a moment; unsure of what to do. He hadn't ever seen her this broken before. He felt like an absolute monster. She was right. He really was a prick.

"I apologize." He whispered before staring out of his own window. He refused to look at her. He didn't have the right.

Exhaling loudly, Mason started the car and began to drive. It was a bit of a drive back to Forks. Mason was silent for most of it. He refused to make eye contact, but he did glance at her when she wasn't looking.

He was worried about her. He knew the car wasn't warm enough and neither was the blanket. Luckily, he had body manipulation. So he focused on her body and warmed it up on his own.

When they were getting close to Forks, Mason began to speak again. "You're right. I shouldn't have made a move on you. That was terrible of me. You need time to heal."

He was silent again for a little while, just driving. Once they were in Forks, they were hit by an onslaught of rain. He didn't mind. Hopefully the rain would lull her to sleep. She needed the rest.

"I understand heartbreak. It eats you up if you're not careful." He gave a sideways glance in her direction to see her reaction, but he didn't get one. So he continued to speak, "I just want to help you. And get to know you for you. I don't even know your name. Though I'd like to. I figured its about time after I've saved your life twice, don't you think?" He chuckled at the end of his words.

Near the end of their sentence, they neared the driveway to his manor. The gates opened for him and he drove through. As he parked the car, he turned to her and said, "I'm not exactly allowed on the reserve and I thought you'd like a change of clothes before you went."

Taking the key out of the ignition, he just sat in the car with her; listening to the rain. "I'm Mason, by the way. Mason Gold."

//wow mason's love for her is so pure omg i'm gonna cry

also i'm listening to praying by kesha and wowowow what a bop that song slaps my god//

nicole alexandria white//seventeen//human

Nicole began to giggle when she saw Edric run up to her. He was instantly soaked and the girl couldn't help but wonder what this would do to his nice car seats. But before she could worry a second longer, Edric pulled her close to him.

The breath escaped from Nicole's lips as she stared up into his unnaturally red eyes. He was gorgeous with his sharp cheekbones and crooked smile. It made her feel insecure about her own appearance. She wasn't nearly as attractive as he was. He literally looked... Perfect. Which wasn't supposed to be possible.

But then he matched her gaze and smiled that lopsided smile of his that made her stomach flip. He looked at her like she was the most beautiful girl he had ever seen and, in that moment, she almost believed it.

When Edric began to spin her, Nicole let herself fall back and spread her arms wide. She closed her eyes and let out screams of delight. There was the widest smile on her face.

The past couple of days, she had wanted to scream and cry and curse before finally going numb. But in that moment, she felt nothing but pure happiness.

Then Edric pulled her back up and held her close. Her laughter ceased immediately and instead she looked up at him expectantly. Their lips inches apart and, by the way he was blushing, she could tell that he had noticed too.

Closing her eyes, Nicole held her breath and waited for the kiss. She waited to have her The Notebook scene. The one she had always dreamed of.

But then she felt him pull away and suddenly her heart dropped to her stomach. Slowly, Nicole opened her eyes only to find Edric walking back inside. He looked like he was just grabbing their belongings, but she couldn't help but feel like she had done something wrong.

Maybe he wasn't interested in her after all. Maybe she thought the whole thing up because she was such a hopeless romantic. Maybe he wasn't too different from Jonah after all. Or maybe there was another, prettier girl in the picture.

Moving her wet hair back from her face, Nicole wrapped her arms around herself; hugging herself. She felt like a fool for getting her hopes up.

When Edric came back outside, he told her that they were going to his house. Obviously, she'd been there before. But it felt different this time. She wasn't following her best friend to a party, she was following a handsome new guy to his house.

Nodding slowly, Nicole slid back into the passenger seat of his car. Shortly after they started the drive, it ceased to rain. The storm slowed and then passed. Beautiful by Bazzi was playing on the radio and she was humming along to it. She didn't know all of the words, but she liked the song.

As soon as Edric parked the car, he moved to open hers and lead her into the house. Last time she checked, it was ruined because of the fight. They must have had a lot of money to get it all fixed in less than twenty four hours.

Speaking of the fight... Shouldn't Edric be covered in bruises? Last time she checked, Calian had beat the shit out of him. There's no way he came out of that unharmed. Looking up at him now, though, she didn't see any cuts or wounds of any sort. Odd.

When they reached his room, she was hit by his scent in waves. It was calming, soothing even.

Edric handed her a towel and went to grab her some clothes. While she waited, she tried her best to dry her tangled hair. What she really needed was a hairbrush.

After Edric came back and handed her the clothes, Nicole felt saddened that he left her in the room to change by herself. She didn't understand why she needed to change. She'd just get undressed again if things went as planned.

Changing into her outfit, Nicole couldn't help but feel weird. This outfit wasn't like her at all. It showed way too much skin. Too much cleavage, really. She guessed his sister wasn't the modest type.

Stuffing her hands into the pockets, she moved to open the door and let Edric in.

"Katherine and I don't seem to share the same taste in clothes." She chuckled; gesturing toward her outfit. She preferred flannels and lather jackets over crop tops and designer clothes in general.

//play soarin by bazzi during this wowow//

calian taos black//seventeen//hybrid & mia louise martinez

[& the solstice pack]

Calian slammed the door to his room and locked it. Not that it'd keep his parents out. They were asking too many questions and he was in too much emotional turmoil to answer any of them.

Placing his forehead on his door, he let a silent sob rack through his body. His fist clenched and he slammed it against the door.

He finally had Jared, his imprinted, his love... But he pushed him away. It was all he knew how to do. Aiyana wasn't the only one who was damaged. Came with being one of the only two hybrids to ever exist.

Suddenly, Calian heard slow clapping from behind him.

Whipping around, he saw a girl- no, a vampire sitting on his bed. Her legs were crossed and she had a sly grin on her face. Her bright red eyes were in indicator that she fed on humans and, therefore, was most likely not friendly.

"Who are you?" Calian demanded; his golden eyes staring into her red ones.

The female took her time standing from his bed and adjusting her outfit. She then sauntered up to the hybrid and smiled sweetly.

"I'm not here for the formalities. I'm here because I need something from you." The vampire said; licking her lips. Much like a cat when they saw a mouse.

Calian didn't like the sound of that.
"Listen, if you're with Katherine and Ed-"

"Oh, no. Of course not. I don't play well with others." The female said while tilting her head. Her dark curls fell to one side and her lips curled upward.

"Just tell me what you want." Calian whispered angrily. His parents had since left to find Aiyana, but he was worried they'd still be in earshot.

"Tell me where Aiyana is or else. How's that?" The vampire's red eyes flashed as she moved closer. The way she moved was like she was stalking her prey.

Calian raised an eyebrow and snorted at her. "Or else? You realize one bite from me and you die."

The vampire made a pouting face and whined, "Oh no. I'm so afraid."

This angered Calian, but he wouldn't give into her taunting. "You're pretty cocky for someone who doesn't stand a chance against me."

It was the vampire's turn to chuckle. "Just tell me where she is, sweetie."

"Like hell I will." Calian roared; unable to keep his voice down. Anyone but his sister. He didn't want this bitch anywhere near her. Even though he didn't actually know where his sister was.

The female whipped her dark curls behind her head and told him, "I figured you'd say that."

She then placed her hand on his arm and smirked. Though her smirk faltered when he didn't even flinch. He felt a slight tingle, but nothing more.

The vampire's eyes widened and Calian figured she didn't know he was a shield up until now.

Reaching forward, Calian wrapped his hand around her throat and lifted her above the ground. "I don't have time for this nonsense."

His golden eyes flashed; his fangs showing. He hadn't ever killed anyone before, but he wouldn't mind doing it if it meant protecting his sister.

The vampire squirmed in his arms and clawed at his hand, though his force was unrelenting.

"Looks like you get your anger from your father." She somehow managed to get the words out, despite her lack of oxygen.

Those words made Calian see red and squeeze even harder. But then, faster than the blink of an eye, the vampire grabbed a dagger from behind her and thrust it into Calian's gut. The male let out a feral scream when he felt it. Normally, he wouldn't even flinch. But this particular dagger was coated in vervain.

The hybrid let go of the girl and fell to one knee; holding his hand to his wound. Taking his hand away, he saw that it was stained with blood; darker crimson lines in the creases. His hand began to shake, but he wouldn't let her see it.

The female smirked and brought the dagger up to her mouth; her tongue licking up the edge. She then sat back down on his bed and leaned back; tapping her chin with the tip of the dagger.

"You're weak because you feed on squirrels instead of people like we're meant to." The vampire said in a low, almost seductive voice. Even if Calian weren't gay, he'd never go for someone like her.

Calian leaned up against his dresser for a moment while he waited for his wound to heal. She was right. It would take longer for him because he drank out of blood bags and not people. Blood was staining his shirt and dripping down onto his carpet. He was panting while glaring at her.

The vampire set the blade down and tapped her foot against the floor. She then tucked a piece of hair behind her ear and told him, "Something tells me you don't actually know where she is."

Calian didn't respond, so she continued, 'That's alright. You can serve as a message. A warning, if you will."

Picking the blade back up, the female stood and stalked back toward him. She then smiled, almost kindly, before whispering. "Too bad. Considering you just confessed your love to your precious Jared. You would both make such a cute couple but, alas, all good things must come to an end. That's why you ran away, isn't it?"

The vampire leaned forward so that her lips were up against his ear as she whispered, "He's next."

Calian's glare hardened and, though he wasn't fully healed, he wasn't about to die by the hands of this vixen. So he moved to tackle her and almost did, but she was fast. Faster than he thought. She stood in front of him with her hands on her hips. "Try again. I dare you."

The hybrid growled before shifting into his wolf form. The russet colored wolf growled at her; his tongue snaking out from between his fangs.

The female finally looked almost terrified. Knowing she didn't want to get bitten, the vampire fled. Calian was right on her heel, but he jumped out of his window and straight into his front yard. Glass shattered everywhere as she did so.

Calian wasn't about to let her go, so he jumped out after her. Only to find her trapped. Surrounding her was every wolf in the Solstice Pack, including the new girl Athena. He figured they must have heard the fight and smelled the blood.

Thoughts from the wolves crowded his mind.

a vampire on the reserve?

this calls for war.

we need to alert the elders.

the cullens too.

where's aiyana?

we need aiyana!

no we don't. That thought was from Rozene.

The vampire looked around for a way out, but she didn't find one. So instead she turned around to face Cal, the only injured one. She then hardened her gaze and ran toward him.

The hybrid prepared himself for her, readying himself for her attack, but it never came. Instead, she leapt above him and onto the house. Calian lunged upward, his fangs an inch away from her foot, but she made it onto the roof. She then stood proud and tall, even adding a salute, before running off.

after her! Rozene ordered and they all took off.

All except for Calian.

The male shifted back into his human form. Blood soaked shirt and all. His wound had healed mostly, so he could have gone with them. But there was only one thing on his mind.

"Jared."

//i think we should make vampires wear daylight rings. but hybrids and renesmee don't need one, of course.//

mason james gold//twenty//vampire

Mason smiled softly as he watched Aiyana dance in the rain. Her hair and her blanket were drenched the moment she had stepped out of the car. He chuckled when he watched her walls finally come down.

She then beckoned him to join her. The vampire found that he couldn't resist her. He wasn't sure what it was about her, but whatever it was, he'd follow her into the dark.

Turning the radio up in his car, he used his vampire speed to stand in front of her. He then smiled in a cheeky manner and took her hand in his. He placed the other hand on her waist. My Kind Of Woman by Mac Demarco was playing on the radio in his car at a high volume.

"Oh, baby." Mason sang with the song in a low and melodic voice. He then began to dance with Aiyana. He learned the waltz a few hundred years ago and was glad that he did.

"As long as you're next to me, just the two of us." He sang as he raised his arm and spun her around. He then caught her again with one hand still in hers and the other on her lower back.

The two swayed for a few minutes, just relishing in each other's company. His chin rested on top of her head and he couldn't help but smile. He hadn't felt this way about a woman since... Well lets just say its been many years.

"You're my, my, my. My kind of woman." He whispered along to the song before pulling away for a moment. He then gazed deep into her golden eyes with his own. She was so beautiful. Out of the millions of people in the world, she was the most gorgeous he had ever set eyes on. And the way she smiled at him with that radiant smile of hers...

His smile grew as he told her, "I think I have a crush on you, Aiyana."

Just then, the rain slowed and then stopped. And so did the moment.

Mason pulled away from her, though kept his hand in hers. He then led her inside and told her, "You are welcome any time. And the house belongs to my family, so you don't need to be invited in."

At the mention of his family, he winced.

Leading her upstairs, not giving her much time to look around, he brought her to one of the grander bedrooms. "This is my sister's bedroom. You can borrow some dry clothes from her. I'm sure she wouldn't mind. And there's towels in the bathroom."

With that, he closed the door and headed to his own bedroom. There, he changed into a different outfit and dried his hair off with a towel.

He then headed out of the bedroom and made his way downstairs toward the kitchen. Once there, he poured himself a glass of blood. He poured one for Aiyana too, figuring it would help her after almost getting frostbite.