Red (Book 1)

Chapter 4- Big Sister's and Old Friend's

~Red~

I huffed as I ran home. Tears in my eyes, I burst through the front door of my older sister's apartment. She was passed out on the couch.

Must have been out drinking again.

I shook my head, and wiped my tears away. I scurried to the bathroom and turned on the shower. I undressed and looked at myself in the mirror. My eyes looked tired, and my chest heaved up and down as I struggled to keep from crying.

I stepped into the hot water, and the steam enveloped me. I started to wonder, what would happen if my sister found out that I joined a new pack already? Those girls were kind enough to let me in, and I knew that I would be happy with them.

Tear's started to flow as I thought about my parents. My birthday would be coming up soon, and I was already stressing about it. I never liked huge crowds of people, which is why I was always educated at a private school.

 I sniffled, and turned off the water. No matter how long of a shower I took, I wouldn't feel better.

I dried off, and threw on some flannel pajama pants and a tank top. I tried my hair, and attempted to brush it, but it was like an untamed lion. Always did what it wanted to, never let me tame it. 

I went to my room, which was the smallest room in the whole apartment. It was one story, with two bedrooms and onee bathroom. Just enough for me and my sister, Kylie. She was twenty-four, and was always out drinking with her friends. 

Most of the time she was gone, I stayed home and watched old horror movies with my next door neighbor Willow. She was about two years younger than me, and home schooled, but she was an amazing friend.

She often had a different color of hair each time I saw her. I smiled as I remembered when we moved in, and she was there with her skull cookies.

I grabbed my phone off my dresser and texted her.

Hey Willow! Wanna come over later? 

She was also a werewolf, but was a disgraced child. She had been locked up in her parents basement for the past ten years, not getting fed and crying herself to sleep. 

My phone buzzed, and I looked at the screen.

Sure! I'm bringing over a movie and some popcorn, be there in 5.

I smiled, and went out in the living room. I shook Kylie's shoulder lightly, and she groaned.

"Redddddddd... Hey girly. How ya doin?" she slurred, and I giggled. My sister was a happy drunk, but she was more serious sober. I liked the drunk version off my sister better, so Willow usually came over when she was 'under the influence'. 

"Good, Willow's coming over shortly. Wanna watch a movie with us?" I asked, and she shook her head.

"I'm okay kiddo. I think I need my bed." she replied, and i nodded, helping her up and to her bedroom. 

 She layed down and I closed her door. Suddenly, there was a knock at the door. I smiled to myself as I ran over to opened it.

"Hey Willow!" I said, and hugged her tight. 

"Hey Red, how's it hangin?" she replied back, her voice strained.

I let go of her, and she clutched her heart like she was having a heart-attack.

"Are you trying to get me killed?" she asked with a smirk. I took her handa and led her to my room, where my little wall TV awaits us.

"Guess what movie I brought?" she asked, a sly grin on her face. I raised and eyebrow.

"What?" I asked, and stiffled a laugh.

"Magic Mike Mike Mikeeee!" she whistled, and I laughed. 

"Put it in their, you crazy girl!" I said, and she playfully swatted my arm.

We watched the movie, and threw popcorn at each other while doing so. When she had to go, it was nearly eleven o'clock. I fell asleep with a smile plastered on my face. Little did I know that something would happen tomorrow that would make my smile a hundred time bigger.

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Well well well. Look at what we have here! ANOTHER CHAPTER?! WHAT IN THE WORLD???? Well, I woke up super late today, and decided that I didnt want to go to school today. (Thanks Mom!) I also needed today to think things out, about my life, my friends, and how im going to improve my grades at school. Im hoping that writing this story on Wattpad will help me get all my thought out, but only time will tell. :D Love you All, ~XOXO Sophie