The Vampire And The Werewolf

Seven

We arrived at the party and there were lots of cars parked down the road so at first, I didn't know whose house this was. It was a bit cold outside so Travis and I tried to walk in quicker, but some people were already drunk and kept using us as support as they stumbled around.

We made it to the front door and I felt my anxiety kick up. "Travis, whose house is this?"

"James's, why?" He asked.

Just then, James let us in and I nearly fainted. Not because I was in love with him, but because I was terrified of him. How was Travis friends with all these perverts? It didn't add up.

"Hey, darlin," James kissed my cheek. "Miss me?"

"You two know each other?" Travis asked.

"His dad killed my mom," I said simply.

"Hey, why we gotta bring up the past? It's been what? Two years? Come on, now," James chuckled.

"That's easy for you to say. You still have your parents," I said.

"Here, I know what'll make you feel better," he said grabbing a can and handing it to me.

"Thanks," I said tossing it aside.

"This is a place of fun. So if you're not gonna have fun, leave. You can have fun sober, but you better get into it quick," he said.

"Okay, James, listen," Travis said. "Don't tell her what to do. You've got guests to greet and I'm showing Joanne around."

He walked off and Travis led me to the backyard.

"You okay?" He asked.

"Thanks for not trying to be the tough guy in there," I avoided the question.

"Yeah, of course," he said. "Why don't we just have fun? We can go back inside, avoid James, and maybe meet some people?"

"Okay," I agreed and we went inside.

I'd never been much of the social butterfly. Even when Mom was alive, I was reserved. Since she was gone, I'd found myself lost. Most kids relied on their dad or saw a therapist. I just shut down. Except for when I was with Travis. He made me feel normal and I liked it. I think.

Later on, Travis was talking with some people while I was in the kitchen getting a water bottle. Most people were getting hot and heavy, others were playing old party games, and some were just being normal. I felt arms wrap around me and lips on my neck.

"Y'know, we were good together. Why can't we have that again?" James said in my ear.

"Because I didn't want it then and I don't want it now," I yanked free, but he grabbed me again.

"Why would you ruin Travis's fun? Hmm? He's just trying to make more friends and you'll ruin that for him," he said.

"I can walk and slip out unnoticed. I'll be fine," I said, trying to yank my arm free.

"You're so cute," he said. "But you know I'm stronger. Why fight?"

He was right. He was stronger. He was three years older, the alpha's son, and continuously worked out. I went on runs, but still. He led me to the back room and I tried to think of ways I could get out of here.

As he locked the door and pushed me, my mind was going blank out of fear. He got on top of me and I mentally hoped this would kill me. I couldn't do it anymore. I attracted the wrong guys and my life was all over the place. I wanted to be with my mom.

But another part of me wished someone would rescue me since I couldn't rescue myself. I screamed and James laughed. "Go ahead. No one can hear you."

"Why do you do this to me?" I whispered.

"That's not gonna work on me," he kissed my neck. "You're hot. End of story. Now shut up."

"Well—"

He punched me and I cried. This was all my fault. Had I not allowed myself to become friends with Travis and everyone, I wouldn't be here. I'd be at home, in my room, most likely reading. Or out on a run.

He got up and left. I stayed and cried until I couldn't anymore. I shifted into wolf form and went in the back.

"Joanne?"

I turned around and Will was there. He shifted into his wolf form so only we knew what the other was saying. Wolves had that ability. Vampires only had it when they were hunting and/or in a meeting.

'What's wrong?' - Will

I replayed two years ago quickly for him and then replayed two minutes ago. I felt horrible.

'I'm so sorry...' - Will

'Don't. I'm fine.' - Me

'Well Travis and everyone has been looking for you. He text us when he couldn't find you. You okay to show him you're here?' - Will

'I need a minute.' - Me

'Okay, I'll be right there,' - Will nodded his head to the porch.

I nodded back and he went to the porch while I paced around the backyard. Parties and I didn't mix, obviously. Was I really this much of a screw up? Who knew, right?
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So I'm sorry if this sucked, but I don't feel well, so I tried haha. Predict in the comments below!
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