Because of Me...

Chapter 5: Choose

        "What the fuck!" Jackson shouted at Derick, startling me. To make matters worst, Derick and I were still pressed up against the tree, Derick shirtless and I with my top unbuttoned slightly. Okay... I got to admit, I do have feelings for Derick, ever since our eyes first met, and it was stupid of me to kiss him. But how the hell do you react when some hot guy tells you that your his soul mate? Huh? Because I had no idea. Derick set me down slowly onto the forest ground. Jackson was surely pissed. "Uh..." I hesitantly broke our awekward silence, after I cleared my throat. "Jackson..." My voice was trembling under the preasure. "This is-" He cut me off rudely and said raising his voice, "I know who he is!" Again... I jumped, surprised by the echoing of Jackson's deep, loud voice. I prayed to God that they wouldn't fight because I knew who would win- Derick. Don't get me wrong, Jackson is really strong but he could never beat a werewolf. Wow! I never thought that all those "fairytales" my dad used to tell me, were true. In my side view, I noticed my worst fear was coming true. Derick's claws and sharp canine teeth were growing and I heard a growl in his tone. "Move, Jackson," He threatened, "Or I sware, when I'm done with you, you'd wish I'd kill you." I believed every word he said and that's what scared me. "You move!" Jackson scuffed, proudly, "You have no right to kiss her. She's too good for you." My heart was pumping so fast that I could hear it. Cold chills consumed me along with my fear of losing him. Before I could react, Derick jumped high and landed as a wolf. He had pitch black fur that blew in the wind; His eyes, they were gold and shimmering in the starlight; His claws were so long that they hit the ground making a scatching-noise with every step he took. My heart was beating faster, if that was even possible. Wanting to stop Derick I tried to move, but my body was frozen in shock. "Derick," I pleaded and the wolf looked straight into my eyes, "I love him! Don't!" He tilted his head then looked at Jackson, then back at me. "Yeah, Derick." Jackson teased, stepping forward, "She's mine." Derick changed back to his human self, now moderately clamed and walked closer to Jackson. The two were face to face, both didn't move a muscle. "Are you her soul mate?" Derick asked, knowing what Jackson would say. Jackson looked at me and I heard it in his tone, he sadly said, "No. I am not." Derick smiled and held his head up higher. "Well... I am." Still, in shock I stood still, hoping they wouldn't- too late. What! Jackson turned and so did Derick. There was biting, scratching, growling, until finally I ran infront of them and yelled at the top of my lungs, "Stop! If you want to hurt each other than you have to hurt me too." It seemed to work, the two wolves quit their non stop fighting. My head was still trying to process the fact that Jackson was a... It still feels wierd to even think it. "Why, Alison?" Jackson questioned and he slowly approached me. "He said, 'Your my soul mate.' How could I not?" I explained. Trust me, I'm not the kind to be unfaithful to anyone but, well... I already gave my reason why I did what I did. Honestly, I really, truely love Jackson. We've been through ups and downs since 8th grade and I shouldn't have kissed Derick, but saying sorry isn't going to change what happened. "She's my soul mate." Derick argued, causing me to get tense. "Not yours." Silence. "Come on, Alison." Jackson said as he reached down to hold my hand. Derick's ominous growl sent a wave of fear that hit me with impact. To show Jackson that I wasn't about to leave Derick I simply glared at him and removed my hand. "You mean to tell me that after 4 years, you're going to leave me for that?" Jackson said, gesturing to Derick. "I think she should. You say she's too good for me but trust me... she's too good for you." Derick snapped back at Jackson. I am so sick and tired with all the yelling. "Enough," said I, "I need time to think." The boys looked at each other then Derick said, "Fine." I was relieved. "You got 30 minutes." Unbelievable. The two wolves led me to a forked trail, Derick on my right and Jackson on my left. "Hurry up love." Jackson rushed, "My pack is waiting." 

        Pain started to grow on the sides of my head, not helping. I have to choose, it wouldn't  be fair to either of them if I didn't. Have you ever felt so much preasure where you can't even think? Let me tell you... It sucks. I could go with Jackson, my first love, the one who knows me like the back of his hand, the one I trust, my best friend. He is an alpha and appariently didn't care if I wasn't his soul mate. But, I could also go with Derick, the mysterious new guy, the one who stole my heart when I first laid eyes on him, he didn't try to lie to me, and he is the person that fate says I'm supposed to be with. I decide to stay loyal and go with Jackson. It's hard to let go of a person you trust but it's easy to let go of a person you just met. I know what you're thinking, dumb choice, was I right? 

        Jackson smiled as I walked towards him and he gave me a warm, welcoming hug, kissing my head in the process. Derick showed no motion once so ever, only stood there and said, "I can't force you to choose me, but I want to let you know that if you ever change your mind, I'll be here. I have to let you go," humbly. Jackson and I walked South and I watched Dericks figure disappear into the distance. I felt huge regret haunt me as we walked silently to Jackson's so-called pack.