The Exception

Chapter 3

*Josh POV*

'I had to get out of there and get some air. That can't be my second chance mate. Brooke has to be out there somewhere... Maybe I'm just in denial..'

I was pacing back and forth until I heard a rustle. I turn to see Tyler Davis behind me.

"Hey, man. You scared me." I said.

"What are you doing out here?" He questioned as he walked closer to me.

"Oh nothing.."

"You can't lie to me, bro. You suck at it," he chuckled.

I smirked slightly. Tyler has been my best friend for as long as I could remember. Back in our old pack, he would have been my beta. I have a lot of trust in him and I don't trust people easily.

"Don't worry about it," I said, "I'll tell you later."

He cracked a smile in return and nodded his head.

"Okay, I'll hold you to that! But seriously, man, I'm here for you."

"Thanks. That's why you're such a great friend."

"Anytime," he said.

"Partially, because I don't think anyone could stand to be around you for more than two minutes. You should really loosen up and stop being so serious all the time" I joked sarcastically.

"Riiight," he said, "brought to you by Mr. Sunshine himself."

He motioned towards me with his hand.

"Thank you. Thank you. I try my best," I said, bowing playfully.

He chuckled and lightly pushed me back.

"Whatever, Josh," He said with a shake of his head.

"So, what are you doing out here?" I looked at him with mock suspicion.

"Maybe, I just came to check up on you!" he shrugged.

"I get it. You just can't get enough of me," I said, "now what's the real reason you're here?"

"I was taking a short cut to the diner for breakfast when I heard you pacing out here."

"Oh ok. Well, you should probably go enjoy that breakfast then! It's getting pretty late," I said.

"And you get back to class!" Tyler said teasingly as he walked away.

Once he was out of sight, I stood there in the silence for a few moments, staring at the ground.

"Ah, forget school," I mumbled aloud.

Taking a deep breath, I walked back to the pack house where I and the rest of the transfers are staying until initiation.

'Once I'm initiated, I'll finally be rid of them...'

*Selena POV*

While the bell rang at the end of school, I placed the last book I needed into my book bag, closed my locker and walked out of the school. As I walked through the door I was joined by Nicole. Soon after I heard someone jogging behind me.

"Selena!" I heard Jake call. I turned to face him as he slowed behind me.

"So, me and a few guys are going to go out to eat and I was wondering if you two wanted to join," he asked.

I pondered for a few seconds. Honestly, I would love to go with him, but after what happened today, I kinda just wanna go home.

"I would love to, but I have a lot homework today," I said.