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Chapter 1: Strange Beginnings

Amethyst

7:45am

The heat of upcoming summer was heavy on my neck. It was humid outside, even at 7:45 in the morning. The branches on the trees were rustling in the calm weather. The dew rested upon the grass and pretty flowers decorated many yards. The smell of fresh rain invaded my nostrils, and I sighed. This was the best way to spend my early morning. As I walked upon the damp asphalt of my side walk all I could think about was getting to school on time. My daily voyage seemed unusual today and I had a very indefinable feeling that someone was watching me. Hearing a crackle of leaves I jump and turn on the heel of my converse to face an exquisite large almost wolf-like animal with stunning blue-green eyes. I whistled to it and extended my hand as it sniffed me, petting it's soft golden blonde almost-brown fur tenderly. Retracting my hand I reached into my bag to retrieve my camera and when I looked up the eye catching animal was gone. I was left with only the sound of my rapid breath and the whistle of the wind in the evergreen trees.

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Standing at my locker gathering my things I glance down at my schedule, FREE PERIOD. I forgot I even had one this week.  Turning up my wrist I look down at my watch, It's 2pm so this is my last period for the day. Deciding to take a walk by the quad I step out of my schools doors and into the unfamiliar woods close by. Maybe I'll get some good shots today. Listening to the quiet sounds of living things in the woods I snap a few pictures with my Cannon. I walk on my sneakers snapping among the discarded twigs and leaves on the ground. Getting a feeling of no longer being alone I turn around to look behind me, seeing no one I keep walking. Low howls and and growls pull me quickly out of my daze. Shaken by fear and certainly perplexed I made my way out of the woods. Wondering what that was as I reach the school's lawn once more. Our schools student meeting bell went off and I quickly scrambled up the stairs to get to my homeroom. Before I turned into the schools doors that intriguing looking boy with blue-green eyes caught my attention for the millionth time today. He is absolutely gorgeous. Is it sad that I don't even know his first name?

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2:15pm

The entire class stood around in our 11th grade home room having quiet conversations with one another. As usual  The Alphas were all huddled together waiting to see who got partnered with who for our final assignment before summer break. In the group stood the very boy from earlier his head slightly bowed as one of the gorgeous girl in their clique rambled aimlessly to him. Our teacher silenced us and began to call out the pairs for our assignment... By the time she finished The Alpha's were all showing signs of being P.O.ed because one of their friends wasn't their partner. As soon as I heard my name being called and who I was paired with I think I half melted when he looked at me. It was Noah Foster, the hot guy with the blue-green eyes that I always gawk over. "Hey dude, atleast shes hot" I heard an unidentifiable voice say. I turned my head  scrunching up my face at the sight of the two boys high fiving. "Yeah she is" I couldn't be sure but I was almost positive that Noah was talking about me. As I was pondering this he turned to me with those stunning eyes and made a perfect half smile, the dimissal bell rang and our eyes were still locked on eachother my mouth slighty agape. "Hey Wind come on!" I heard someone say as I watched an Alpha pull Noah out of the room. I blinked a couple times gathering up my books before filing out of our homeroom with the rest of the class. After making it out into the hallway Noah spotted me and made his way over. Smiling up at him because he was mega tall and biting my lip nervously I managed to utter a sentence. "So we should get together for this project thing" He nodded and quickly jotted down his number. I gave him my number in return and he said "Thanks" In a low raspy, yet smooth voice that sounded as soothing as a waterfall. Before I could reply he hurried off and  made it back down the hallway to rejoin with his clique. Sighing and looking down at the index card which contained his name and number I smiled like and idiot. Why did he have to be so damn hot and why did I have to have a boyfriend already? After moments of just standing there and looks from confused kids I decided on leaving. I pushed through the halls finding my way out of the building.

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2:30pm

As soon as I got outside I paused to check my phone. No sooner did warm hands slide around my waist and I was greeted with the smell of Axe Cologne & Aftershave. "Bret." I said with a smile as cool lips prickled the warm skin of my neck. Smiling in between his kiss and he said "Hey There." Coming around in front of me he slid his hands into my back pockets and gave me a smile. "I missed you Baby." He said.  "I missed you too." I said before kissing his cheek. Grabbing his hand gently we began walking to my house taking the very route I had that morning. I was Feeling slightly uneasy and Bret noticed so he picked me up. I giggled and held on tightly wrapping my arms around his neck as he spun me around. Giggling harder he smiled, then suddenly his face got serious and he put me down. Turning around to see Los Green the rest of the boys from the Alphas in tow. "Sup Bret." Los said with an evil smile. "Los" Bret said with a scowl. " Amethyst Go Home Okay?" Bret said to me with a stoned look on his face. "What why? I thought you were coming?" I said touching his arm. "Look Am Just Go! I'll meet you there. Go! Now!" He screamed all of their fists clenched and teeth gritted except Noah who I eyed at the end of the group looking forlorn. I think  get the picture now. As I turned to run I saw fists flying at  all directions one of the firsts being Bret's. Willing myself not to go back my eyes brimming with tears, I took off towards my house and swift footsteps trailed behind me... When I was about a yard away the clogging in my ears wore off and I could hear someone screaming my name in that same raspy voice only this time it was tinged with concern. "Amethyst! Stop!" Turning around mid-run I compacted with someones chest and fell backwards hitting my head on a hard rock. "Oww!" I exclaimed. Reaching up I placed a hand on my head and It feel wet with blood. My vision got blurry and slowly faded as I blacked out.