Shattered Howls (ON HOLD)

Chapter Five

I woke up the next morning excited, which is very unusual for a girl like me who loves her sleep. Normally I would be screaming at my alarm clock but today was different. Today I was going to see Derrick. I could tell I really liked this guy and it's hard to believe because it always takes me weeks to figure out if I like a guy or not. Yes, I can say right away if I think a guy is cute or not, which Derrick totally is, but it takes me longer to develop deeper feelings for someone.

So far I don't think Derrick has strong feelings for me but who knows maybe someday we both will. My only uncertainties are: if I let Derrick in and he breaks my heart I don't think I will under any circumstances be able to live through it. My mom's death damaged me enough and I could only take so much hurt in a lifetime. But if I don't let Derrick in I might be missing out on a wonderful guy, he might actually help me through my crazy life, or I might even miss the chance to fall in love. Oh who knows? I need to start believing in things like this, it might help me. I need to stop thinking now though because I am already getting ahead of myself. But I still couldn't wait to see Derrick.

Addie drove me to school today, still not talking to me much. This girl can really hold grudges and it's starting to annoy me. I walked into first period and sat down near Mia. The boring day dragged on and I still haven't seen Derrick. Lunch rolled around and I entered the cafeteria with a goal. My eyes ventured across the large marble room, looking for any sign of Derrick's silky brown hair and striking eyes.

Towards the back I found a few sets of eyes looking for me as well. My lips formed a tight smile as I made my way over to them. Addie was already sitting cozily next to Noah, which didn't shock me. Whenever Addie wants a guy she won't hesitate to go for him. Rejection doesn't hurt her whatsoever, probably because she has never been rejected. That was a huge difference between Addie and I. When it comes to relationships I always hold back, given the fact that I'm afraid of getting hurt.

"Hey Alana," Derrick smiled. "Hey guys," I replied back. I sat down across from Derrick and began fondling with my bag. Addie and Noah were whispering to each other and I couldn't help but smile at the sight of them. I began starting up a conversation, "So if you and Peter go to college, why are you all here?" Derrick and Peter held a brief eye contact before answering. "Well... we take a class that involves us to observe different social environment. Peter and I thought it would be easier to just come here a couple of days a week to 'study'. "Plus it doesn't hurt that we get to keep a watchful eye on our brothers here." Derrick said while winking to his other bros.

Who would ever want to spend their time at the high school I wondered. "So you just get to tail whoever you want as long as you have permission from the school officials?" I ask. "Pretty much yeah." Derrick smiled. Drew glanced towards me, "But it's not always a good thing, these guys are really annoying." He complained. "Be quiet you know you love having us here," Derrick said playfully. We all laughed.

Everyone's heads turned when we heard the cafeteria doors slam open. Rushing in came Caitlin and Cameron walking hand and hand with worried looks on their faces. "What's wrong?" Peter abruptly asked. "They are back." Cameron said. "Who's back?" I questioned. Cameron ignored me and gave all of his brothers a grim look before whispering, "The Morgan's are back." Everyone seemed to tense up but I didn't understand why. "Who are the Morgan's?" I bluntly asked. Before anyone had the chance to answer the doors flew open once again, revealing five strange yet adoring male faces. "Them," Derrick growled.

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