Bella and the Beast

Chapter 2

Chapter 2

Becas POV

The morning that had started out crappy, started to turn into the best damn day ever. I woke up and did my usual chores around the pack house. I finished those and went to take a nice shower, but Luke and his little friends decided to have fun with me. It usually only happens on the weekends so I was especially pissy that they chose a school day to mess with me.

All I wanted was a nice, hot shower. Thats it! But Luke and his friends turned off the hot water causing me to screech when ice cold water hit me. I quickly jumped out but when I went to grab my towel and clothes, they were gone. So I had to run through the house naked as a newborn baby and when I finally reached mine and Emilys room, the door was locked. Finally, I just said screw it and took the door off its hinges much to Emilys surprise. When I gave her my infamous fuck off look, she grabbed her bag and took off, leaving me to get dressed and stew in anger.

Right after I got dressed, I had to walk to school since I missed my bus. Luke and his little shit gang have vehicles, but dont care to give us lower wolves a ride. I wasnt late to school but it just meant I had to wait by my locker for my friends which is oh so conveniently located right next to where Lukes group likes to hang out.

So I stood there, trying to push down my anger when I saw her. Well, more like smelt her. The strong scent of strawberries filled the air, wafting into my nostrils. The first thing that came to mind was the word, mine.

I frantically looked around until I found her talking to Aubrey Posen, or as I like to call her Perfect Posen. My mind wasnt on Aubrey though. It was completely and utterly focused on the girl. She had on a blue and white checkered dress that showed off all her curves. Her long legs seemed to go on forever and I couldnt help but lick my lips. The wolf part of me wanted to make her mine instantly, but the person has to be willing to be marked and I can only imagine how that conversation would go. Probably end up with me being maced. I wonder if she carries mace. She strikes me as the person to do that.

Hey Beca,Jesse calls out and Im glad he woke me out of my trance. I cant even imagine how long I was staring at her. Amy and Emily come up and we start to walk away, but not before I look back at the girl one more time. She looks over at the same time and my plain, grey eyes meet her electric, blue ones. Wow. The instant attraction to her and the pull can only mean one thing. I finally found my mate. Its not very common to have the same sex mate, but it does happen. Mainly, its if that said werewolf is gay but occasionally theres some kind of cosmic glitch and two straight wolves end up being each others soul mates. When that happens, they tend to just stick together and protect each other.

Did you guys see the new girl? Benji asks, coming up and putting his arm around Emily. His brown hair flops into his eyes, like always. Theres a chorus of yeah but no other talk about it. There will definitely be some at lunch though, for sure.

I send a little warning look to Jesse, just like I do everyday. He has a problem keeping his mouth shut when it comes to stuff and because not everybody is a werewolf, I have to remind him to be quiet. Only a few humans know and thats usually only mates. Like Benji; hes Emilys mate. They dated for a couple of months before she finally told him. He took it in stride and was only scared after I threatened to kill him if he ever told anyone. Amy-being the only one who doesnt know- is the odd one out. I think she suspects something but shes never said anything.

We walk for a while before splitting up and going to our first hours. I reluctantly enter History and is met with a glare from Mr. Smith. I bow my head subtly in submission and walk to the back of the room. Hes one of the elder wolves who live here in town to keep an eye on us. Theres a few here and there, but not as many as there should be.

Like at the foster home that we stay at until we graduate high school and can move onto the pack land if we want. At the home, we have our full time caretaker, Alice, aka, biggest bitch alive. Shes the only wolf who keeps an eye on us when there should be several of them. Occasionally, we have some wolves from the pack visit us and see if any of us need to be.removed. Thats only happened once while Ive been there-the kid was taken off the grounds screaming-and Im afraid the next time will be me. Im surprised they havent found a stupid reason to get rid of me yet.

Im the only orphan there and as if that doesnt suck enough, my parents didnt leave the Earth doing good deeds. They actually attempted to kill everyone in the pack saying were all abominations and we shouldnt be allowed to keep living. They killed about 12 pack members before realizing that they were about to be caught. So in a fit of panic, they came after 8 year old me. That day is all hazy but I remember playing in my room and then suddenly, being held down. My mother stabbed me multiple times in the stomach before the surviving pack members arrived and killed my parents right in front of me. I dont remember much after that except the extensive medical care I went through. The scars still remain, all scattered around my stomach.

I reach my desk and sit down, closing my eyes. My chair creaks as I lean back, shutting everything out except for the sounds around me. A noise from the front of the room catches my attention and I barely have to strain to hear, thanks to the better senses.

My name is Chloe Beale. Im new here. I was so engrossed in the sounds around me that I didnt even register the smell of strawberries and the pull that is quickly becoming familiar.

Yes, yes,Mr. Smith quickly spouts and I hear papers rustling. I already assigned you a seat and ah- here it is. Nothing else is said so I open my eyes to find bright, blue ones staring at me. Being so close to her takes my breath away. Somehow, shes more beautiful up close which I didnt think was possible.

Hi,Chloe cheerfully greets. Im Chloe Beale. I just moved here. For several seconds I just stare at her, dumbfounded. When her eyes start to squint in concern, I finally snap myself out of the trance and speak.

Hey, Im Beca. Chloe smiles and its like all my life, Ive been living in the dark until she came and smiled. The whole room practically lights up and I can tell other people around me notice it too. They dont bother hiding the fact that theyre all staring us down. I dont pay attention to that and instead to the gorgeous girl beside me.

Well, Beca, since we now know each others names, I guess that makes us friends.

Friends?

Yeah, unless you dont want to be my friend.

No!I shout, startling her. I mean, sorry. I was just I zoned out. Um.. yeah. I would love to be your friend. Or not love, you know, just like, like to be your friend. If you- Im cut off by Chloes fingers pressed up against my lips, shutting me up. For once in my life, I blush, my whole body heating up at Chloes touch.

I would love to be your friend too. I smile and she pulls her hand away. You should smile more. She suddenly says, surprising me.

Um, what?

Ive only known you for like a minute but I saw you in the hallway earlier and you looked so serious. When you smile though, man thats something else. Thankfully, she didnt mention the fact that I was also staring at her like meat on a stick.

If were talking about amazing smiles, we really should be talking about yours. Chloe blushes and looks down. I open my mouth to continue, but Mr. Smith starts the lesson and I really cant be caught talking. I dont pay attention though and instead, study the red head out of the corner of my eye. Its like I cant get enough of her. Apparently, she cant get enough of me either because I catch her watching me several times too. Damn. This day is definitely taking a turn for the better.