From Reject to Badass

Chapter 10

My stomach hurts, my heart is aching, and I feel like my brain is about to explode. I hate that he has the power to make feel this way, I didn't spend a year in LA just to run back to his stupid arms.
His sexy strong arms. Now is not the time Harmony. I just need to make through this day without getting noticed by anyone else. I go back to AP calculus and apologize to my teacher for the events that took place just moments ago. He tells me it's okay and tells me where I'm going to be sitting. The desks are set up in pairs, I thank the moon goddess that I'm not sitting next to Damien. But instead I'm seated next to this boy that looks familiar but I can't quite remember his name. I take out my notebook and pen and try my best to pay attention to the lesson, but of course all I can think about is him. I am pulled away from my thoughts when I feel someone tap on my arm.
"Do you have a pencil I can barrow?"
"Um ya, here" I hand him one from pencil bag and he gives me quiet thank you. Now I remember him, he was in my AP biology class before I left. I think his name was Oliver, this kid always asked me for a pencil. But if I'm being honest he's matured quite handsomely. Not as handsome as Damien.
I choose to ignore her remarks for the rest of the class. Lucky for me Damien never came back to class after our little 'fight'. Would you even call it a fight? The carries on normal I guess you could say, I mean aside from the fact that boys kept whistling at me and girls kept whispering rude remarks about me. I decide to walk home instead of driving back with my brother, maybe some fresh air will help me think. The walk is peaceful as I recall all the buildings that I haven't seen in a while. When I get home I notice a car in the driveway that I've never seen before. As I open the door it hits me. Damien. What the fuck is he doing in my house?!
"Oh mija you're home, how was your first day back?" My dad asks as I walk through the door.
"It was okay I guess, same people as before. But I'm pleased with the classes that I got." That's when I notice Damien and his parents sitting on the couch. Just my luck can this day get any worse. His mother rushes to her feet to greet me with open arms and a warm smile. Did I mention how beautiful she is. Damien definitely got her good looks. Ugh there I go again thinking about him. He is beautiful. Shut up Harmony.
"Aurora! How are you? It's been so long and my god how more beautiful you've gotten." She pulls me into a tight hug. I return the gesture, it's not like I have anything against her and her husband after all it was Damien that caused the biggest heartbreak, well second biggest heartbreak I've ever felt.
"Now let's not smother the poor girl. I'm sure she's had a long day at school." Damien's father interjects. "But really how have you been?" His eyes are kind and I have a feeling he's asking more than just my stay in Los Angeles.
"I've been good. I had an amazing stay in Los Angeles." I keep my response short, not wanting to go into too much details.
"Dinner is ready!" I hear my mom call out from the kitchen.
"Well then shall we eat?" My dad asks with a laugh. The seating arrangement is awkward, too awkward. Of course out of all the places Damien could have sat he chooses to sit right across from me. The dinner is carried on by small talk and questions about my stay in Los Angeles.
"We're hosting a party at the pack house to fully initiate Damien as alpha and Marco as beta. Would you like to come Aurora?" Damien's father asks. I nearly choke on my food.
"Oh yes, it would be lovely to see you all dolled up. You will come right?" Damien's mother is a very hard person to say no to. Lucky for me Damien's dad gives her a warning glare.
"Now let's not pressure her."
"I don't think I'm quite up for a party anytime soon. I'm still trying to get settled back in." I say nervously. God I need my pills right about now.
"Well that's understandable. You have been gone for a year. But the offer will still be on the table even if you choose to take it at the last minute" he says with a kind smile. I'm honestly glad my parents and Damien's parents haven't let the terrible events ruin their friendship, they've been friends since they were teenagers. I know Damien is staring at me but I choose to ignore him. This is my time to show him what he's missed out on. It's time to put my brave face on and show everyone that I'm not the same little girl they can walk all over.
"On second thought I think I will go to the party."
"Really?! That's fantastic, I'll put you on the list" he says excitedly
"Oh it's going to be fun I promise." Damien's mother says with a smile.
Oh yes, it will be fun....