Shapeshifter

Chapter Fifteen: Prom

"Come on Cj. Elise. Bec. We're going to be late!" Leo called from downstairs. Bec and Elise scoffed and I laughed.

"Rush us and we'll purposely take longer!" I shouted back. Elise and Becky snickered and went back to putting makeup on each other. I smiled at them and put makeup on myself. I was giving myself smokey eyes and the lipstick was going to be a natural coloured one, even though I wanted to wear black lipstick - Elise had threatened to throw it out if I wore it to prom.

"Cj," Elise started. I looked in the mirror at the two standing side by side, behind me. I raised an eyebrow at the pair, curious at what they wanted but I smiled, looking at their dresses. Elise was wearing a light blue strapless dress that stopped mid thigh and Becky wore a long red strapless dress. Elise had her hair up in a bun and had two bits of hair curled at the front, that hung in a soft curl. Becky had her hair out and it was curled.

"Yes?" I asked. Bec bit her lip and looked at Elise.

"We were just wondering. Two things. Um... firstly, you have nothing going on with either Leo or Sebastian, right?" Elise asked. I shook my head and laughed, causing them to look at me with hope.

"No. We're just friends. Best friends. They're like brothers to me." I said truthfully and they smiled. "Now, what's your second question?"

"They will actually dance right? They aren't the type that just don't want to dance, right?" Elise asked and I snorted, making them look at me with a slight sad expression.

"Good luck getting them to dance." I said and they frowned. "How about we ditch prom? For a little bit at least." I asked. Both of them smirked and I took it as yes. I turned around again and put on lipstick, then looked at myself with a sad expression. I wasn't going to prom with my mate. I wasn't even going with anyone. I had no date. But I was still going to have a good time with my friends. My hair was straightened and the ends were re-dyed blue; my dress was similar to Elise's only it was black and had little fake gems around the waist.

"Do we look alright? Do you think they'll like how we look?" Elise asked. I sighed and looked at them.

"Girls, you are close to making me a lesbian. Trust me, they'll think you two are hot as hell." They laughed and we left the room, joining the guys downstairs. Sebastian and Leo talked to Becky and Elise, and I heard the girls laugh. No doubt Leo or Sebastian said something. I looked at them and smiled, standing by myself. My smile turned to a frown for a minute but I quickly put on a fake smile again. Both Leo and Sebastian were wearing a suit, only because I threatened them when they complained about wearing one. They weren't going to ruin the night for Elise and Becky.

Marley walked into the living room and gasped. "You all look so beautiful," she paused. "And handsome." She directed to Leo and Sebastian. I forced a little laugh out then frowned again. I walked outside and looked at the sun, which was beginning to set. Sebastian stood next to me and put an arm over my shoulders, pulling me into a hug.

"I miss him." I said in a shaky voice. I told myself over and over in my head, 'Don't cry, don't cry' but it was harder then I hoped.

"I know you do." He said. "Come on. Let's go."

"Oh, um. The girls and I have a change of plans. Let's go somewhere for dinner, then go to prom?"

"Sounds cool. Leo is paying." I choked out a laugh.

"Sounds like a plan." I said. All of us got in the car and drove to a restaurant in town. They ordered what they wanted, I was just going to steal a bit from Leo and Sebastian, and the others sat, talking and laughing while they waited for their food. I just stared at a wall, thinking, letting my thoughts run wild. I still asked myself everyday; what did I do?

The food came and I pinched a few chips from Leo and Sebastian but I didn't take many. I wasn't that hungry but I knew they were both worried about me, so I ate to stop them from worrying. They were throwing jokes around but I didn't laugh, or smile. I didn't feel like I could laugh. Sebastian pulled me to him and I rested my head on him. He kissed the top of my head and rubbed my arm in a soothing way. A single tear escaped my eye and rolled down my cheek but I quickly swiped it away before anyone noticed.

They finished eating and we made our way to the school. We sat at a table and they were talking, like in the restaurant. I did the same thing and just stared at everyone dancing to the upbeat song that blasted out of the speakers. Elise and Becky stood up and asked the guys to dance. They groaned and I looked at them with a blank expression. "Guys. Go dance." I said in a flat tone with no emotion. Sebastian and Leo looked at me with sad eyes, not wanting to leave me by myself.

"Come dance with us." Sebastian said.

"Go dance with your dates before I kick your asses." I said. The nodded and allowed themselves to be dragged by Elise and Becky. They disappeared in the crowd and I sighed and frowned, looking at my hands while the music continued to fill my ears.

"Hey." I heard someone shout, trying to be heard over the music. I looked to to see Zac standing there with a small smile on his lips.

"Hi." I said.

"Do you want to dance?" He asked. I shook my head, not wanting to dance. I didn't want to be here at all. He went to turn away but I grabbed his hand and dragged him outside, where it was quieter. I broke down in sobs and slid down the wall, slumping on the floor. Zac sat next to me and I didn't look at him while the tears streamed down my cheeks. I hadn't cried in two weeks and it was all finally coming out. Zac awkwardly wrapped his arms around me in a hug and I cried into his chest.

"I have so much going on in my head and it didn't help that Sam just left. I need him here but he won't talk to me. He won't reply to my texts or answer my calls. Being at the pack is just a reminder of him, you know? Seeing his family talking about him because he talks to them. He doesn't want to talk to me. He hates me. I just wish he was here for me." I started hyperventilating and I sat back, holding onto Zac's hand.

"Shh. Breathe. Deep breaths; in and out." I took several breaths in and out and I slowly calmed my panic attack. More tears streamed down my face and I looked at Zac.

"I'm sorry. You shouldn't have to care about me. I'll just go home. You enjoy prom." I said, standing up and walking one step away.

"Cj, wait." I stopped and turned around, watching him as he cupped my cheek and ran his thumb over my lips.

"Ah, Zac. Wha-" his lips met mine before I could finish my sentence. I kissed back, not thinking straight or considering the consequences of this interaction. His lips lingered on mine before he pulled back, looking down at me, a small smile on his lips. I stared into his eyes and ignored my desperation to read his mind. It was his mind, I had no right to invade his thoughts and find out what he was thinking. "Um..." I didn't know what to say. I reached up and kissed him, putting my arms around his neck. His arms wrapped around my waist and he pulled me closer. I raked my fingers through his brown hair and closed my eyes. It was nothing like kissing Sam, the emotions I felt with Sam were real and intense, with Zac, it was nothing that made my heart leap with excitement. As we parted, I opened my eyes and they locked onto his.

"Cj, I never shouldn't have treated you the way I did. I was an idiot. I kind of wish Sam wasn't your mate."

I shook my head, my mind thinking straight and processing everything. I knew where this was leading and I couldn't let it happen. "Zac, I'm sorry. That shouldn't have happened, we shouldn't have kissed, Sam is still my mate. We may not be talking, but... You know? I have a mate and yours is still out there. It won't be fair on her."

He frowned, but nodded, understanding. "I know. Sorry. But if you can't stay at Mark's pack, you can always stay at mine. You don't have to ask, just say you're coming."

Edited 02/12/2017