The Dancer and the Werewolf

Chapter 5

"Wow! Noah said you could sing. But that... that was fantastic!"

My head snapped towards the doorway where the female voice came from, and I saw a girl, my age, with long black hair and light grey eyes - the complete opposite to Noah's.

This was noahs sister, Liah.

"Um, thanks. I guess..." I trailed off and she came futher into the room, leaning on the piano beside me.

"No thanks needed, your voice is wonderful." She stated. "I decided to come and meet you myself, considering my brother hasnt let you out of his room for a week!" She exclaimed, and I felt guilty. It wasnt Noahs fault, it was mine.

"It wasnt your brothers fault" I stated. "It was mine.... I couldnt really handle all of this. Im sorry." I told her, my eyes wandering away from her, down to the piano.

Liah seemed really nice, maybe the others will be this nice also?

I sighed. Im a terrible person. Ive been making Noah depressed all week, and he's taking the blame for my self-centeredness. I should just accept this whole thing. I can't stop it, can I? But if theres a chance to go back to NSW, I have to take it.

I have to give this place a chance.

Liah's eyes turned serious. "You dont have to be sorry" She stated in a soft voice, "youve had your life torn away from you, its hard, I know. But we all really want to help you through this hard time, you know? So just give us a chance, please?" She asked, and I looked up into her eyes.

They were a lovely light grey, full of compassion and understanding. I smiled "Ill give you guys a chance, I just have to be optimistis, right?" I asked.

"Right!" Liah exclaimed cheerfully and thrust her hand out toward me. "Now I know you know this already, but I havent formally introduced myself yet. My names Liah Marie Blackthorn. Its a pleasure to meet you!" She exclaimed, yet again, and I laughed.

SHaking my hand, I introduced myself. "And Im Violet May Charleston, its a pleasure to meet you too."

We both laughed, and I found myself already liking Liah a lot, she could 'BFF" material, and I liked that.

Pulling our hands away, Liah spoke. "Its almost dinner time. I know youve been eating by yourself in Noahs room for the past week, but would like to join us for dinner tonight?" She asked, and I thought 'why not?' im being optimistic about this situation, so I might as-well join them for dinner.

No matter how awkward it may be...

"Oky" I told her "But it wont be awkward will it..?" I asked, and shelaughed, again.

"Dont worry, meeting the parents is usually awkward, but seeing your Noahs mate, it'll be fine, and every-one will love you" She smiled and I felt re-assured.

Liah linked our arms togetyher and lead me out of the dance room and down the hallway, taking twists and turns that I couldnt even begin to remember.

"Uhh, I think ill need help getting back to wherever I was before..." I stated, and Liah and I laughed.

"I know, right? Its so confusing sometimes! I live here and I get lost all the time!" I laughed even harder at that. Liah seems like the type of person to be always cheerful, I really like that.

We suddenly entered a big room, themed light blue and light brown wood. I could already tell it was a dining room from themassive table in the middle of the room. The walls were light blue, holding family pictures and there were two wooden doors opposite where Liah and I just entered which presumably lead toa kitchen.

The dining table was a light brown wooden thing. I mean, it was massive! Seating at least twelve people. And it held a vase full of sunflowers in the middle, surrounded by foods of all different types. The smell was absolutely delicious!

My attention was immeadiately taken, however, by the four people sitting at the closes end of the table.

Noah's father - Dwayne - sat at the end of the table, originally facing away from me, but now turned towards me, looked like he was 25, but infacnt, he was like 40. Weird. He had a shaved head, dark skin - like every-one else - and sotrmy eyes, the older version of Noah.

Noah's mother - Ava - sat to Dwaynes left, holding his hand. Ava was lovely, the same age as Dwayne. She had lovely short brown hair, in a bob, with beautiful light grey eyes, just like Liah.

Noah's younger brother - Zack - was seated next to his mother, in his high chair, only a year old. With brown hair falling into his light grey eyes, a blissful smile on his face.

They all looked at me, shocked. I had no idea what to do. Noah looked the most shocked, sitting on his fathers left.

Liah chuckled. "Guys, your freaking Violet out. Don't stare!" She pronouced. And imeadiately the whole family lost their shocked face, but still kept staring.

Noahs mother was the first to break out of her trance. "Oh honey!" She exclaimed and stood up out of her seat, running towards me, she hugged me so hard I almost couldnt breathe. But I hugged her back. She hadnt said two words, yet i could already feel the motherly vibe about her.

She let go and lead me ot the seat next to Noah. "Im so happy you came odwn for dinner! We;ve been trying to give you some space after, you know.." She trailed off and sat back down in her seat, whilst Liah sat next to me.

"Well," Noahs father started "Were happy to have you here, Violet.  Please enjoy a decent meal for once. Ive heard what my boy has bee ngiving you. Devon and tomato sauce sandwiches, Noah, reall? Are you trying to starve the girl?" Dwayne laughed at his son, who just kept staring at me.

"Noah!" Lilah scolded her brother  "stop staring at Violet and be happy shes here! Sheesh, take a picture! Itll last longer" She and I both laughed at that, as well as the rest of her family.

Noah snapped out of his... whatever, and smiled brightly at me. "I thought youd never come out of that room, im so happy you did" He smiled, and there was true joy in his eyes, I smiled back, but when he tried to move my hand, I moved mine to grab the cutlery placed infront of me now.

"Well" Dwayned declared "Its time to eat!" ANd with that, every started eating, sharing conversations about their days and playful banter between family members. A classic family dinner. It was nice.

I joined in with some of their conversations, but was happy to just sit and listen to them all, a real happy, loving family. I couldnt stop smiling all through dinner.

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And thats it!

Okay, I realised I changed the main characters name in the 3rd chapter. Stupid me, I know. But i forgot her name!! Im terrible with names! Anyways, Ive changed all the names to the first one I used - Violet.

Now, please vote comment and all that Jazz. 

It would be particularly nice, considering you ARE reading my story!!

Anywho, im off to bed, cheerio!

Jezzabelle xx