Revenge

Chapter 5

"So whatever happened to that Jared guy?" Kara asked as we sat in the lunchroom.

"Well he ended up kissing me. Sure he was sweet, and if I didn't have a mate then I would have definitely kissed him back. That moment though just wasn't good timing."

"Not trying to sound harsh or anything, but your mate rejected you," Marcus said softly. Lately though, my anger has been going through the roof.

"Jeez Marcus, don't you think I know that?! I was left broken hearted on the ground sobbing my eyes out! I was there when it happened if you've forgotten."

"Sorr-"

"No, I'm sorry Marcus. Just being in the same room as him right now is killing me," I sighed and rubbed a hand over my face. This was actually a lot harder than I thought. My eyes automatically sought out his as from across the lunchroom. Brittany was sauntering over to him with her hips swaying dramatically. She sat down on his lap and he shoved her off.

"Jesus Brittany, how many times have I told you that I don't want you?!" I could hear him say to her. Her lips pouted and she stormed away. I smirked as I watched her leave the lunchroom with her posse right behind her. After she left my eyes wandered back to our mate-excuse me, ex mate. His grey t-shirt was hugging his biceps. His black hair was jelled straight up in sexy look. He was laughing at something his friend said and my eyes fluttered just a little. If I listened close I could hear his deep rumbling laugh.

It's not polite to stare. A voice sounding in my head. I jumped and looked at all my friends.

"What'd you say?" I asked them. It had to have been one of them. Or maybe I'm just hearing things.

No you aren't sweetheart. My eyes widened a fraction and they snapped to Zach. He was staring at me with a smirk. I glared then faced forward only to realize that all my friends were staring at me.

"What?" I asked defensively. I knew I had a guilty expression.

"You're acting kind of weird today. Are you sure you're okay?" Kara asked.

"Of course I'm okay. I went away for a month, I've changed just a little. But don't worry guys, I'm still me."

"Good because I need my partner in crime!" Kara said with a grin.

"Don't worry babe, I've got your back," I said with a wink. Kara and I are always getting into trouble together. Normally Lauren's with us but she's the more logical one.

So you're always getting into trouble, huh? Do I get to see you in the hot leather outfits? Zach teased in my head. I slowly looked over to where he was but instead of looking at me, he was joking around with his friends.

Stay out of my head! I growled at him. I put my walls up to make sure he couldn't get in. I hated the fact that he could see what I was thinking whenever he wanted to. I'm just glad that I know how to block him. I heard a low growl from across the room and smirked. It wasn't loud but with my new sensitive hearing, I could hear it.

*****

The next two weeks flew by with nothing spectacular happening. I didn't have another run in with Zach and he did stay out of my head. I have heard from Uncle Joe that everyone at camp was missing me. I was definitely missing them too. They have became part of my family. Today was Saturday and I was just lounging on my couch watching the movie The Proposal. A knock on my door sounded and I groaned. I seriously did not want to get up and answer the door. I practically crawled to the door and answered it. I was socked at who was there.

"Zach?"

"Hey," he rubbed the back of his neck and looked uncomfortable.

"What are you doing here?"

"I was around. I thought I'd stop by and see how you've been doing. I haven't talked to you in a couple weeks."

"Well there's probably a reason you haven't talked to me. It probably has to do with the fact that you rejected me."

"Jesus Piper! Do you not get it?! I haven't been with another girl since the second week you left!"

"Look Zach, no matter what you say it's not going to change my mind. I accept your rejection and that's that," I said. I saw the hurt flash across his eyes but my emotions were dead to the world. I've learned to turn them off whenever he is near. The next thing that happened though, I was not expecting it.

His lips crashed into mine and he smashed me against the wall. At first I didn't respond but when his lips started to move, I became unfrozen. My wolf was howling and my body was tingling. I wrapped my arms around his neck as our lips moved in sync. He tightened his arms around my waist and I arched my back to get impossibly closer. His tongue rubbed across my bottom lip, asking for entrance, which I happily granted him.

His hands slid down my back and under my butt. He lifted me up to wrap my legs around his waist with my back still pressed against the wall. I pulled back to get some breath as his lips trailed down my neck. I moaned and tilted my head back to give him better access. I ground my hips against his and he let out a little growl. He trailed back up my neck and attacked his lips with mine. He carried me to the couch and placed me down, as our lips continued their complicated tango.

His hands slid under my shirt to caress my soft skin. I tangled my fingers into his silky hair and tugged just a little. He scraped his teeth against my neck and I shivered. I don't think I've ever had such pleasure come from a make out session. I lifted his shirt up just a little to feel his rock hard abs. A piercing noise sounded from my left. I jumped and crawled out from underneath Zach. My cell phone was screaming out a tone that was annoying. I would definitely have to change that soon. I took a few calming breaths and answered.

"Hey mom."

"Just checking to see if you're doing okay. I won't be home for dinner so you're going to have to make yourself something."

"Okay mom that's fine," I said impatiently and then said our goodbyes.

"Now where were we?" Zach asked and leaned over to me. I pushed him back though.

"I didn't mean for that to happen. I'm sorry Zach, but we aren't a thing. We're not even close to being friends."

"After that you can say you don't feel anything for me?"

"I'm pretty sure that I'll always feel something for you since I'm your mate, but you rejected me and I accepted it. I'm sorry, I really am, but that can never happen again."

"Well I guess I'll see you at school then," he said with a defeated expression and walked out the door. I can't believe I let him kiss me. I can't believe I really enjoyed that so much. I touched my still tingling lips and sighed. Any other kiss I've had paled in comparison to that one. My feelings for him rocketed but I knew no one was ever going to know that. How could I say that I had huge feelings for my mate that rejected me. I know he was telling me that he somewhat liked me-at least that's what I thought-but what if it was just because he hasn't seen me in a long time. 

The separation hasn't begun yet so he would most likely still feel something for me. Now that we made out it's going to be even longer until the separation. It actually sped up the mating process which is not what I wanted. I wanted to get over this burden of not being enough for someone. I'm not good enough for someone who is made for me. If I'm not good enough for him then I'm not good enough for anyone.