Secrets Of The Woods: Werewolf Story

Chapter 9: Boredom

Elizabeth Miller's PoV

I wake up early Saturday morning. I'm really bored and I don't have too many friends. I decide to text Matthew. I don't sit at his lunch table anymore but we are still friends. I didn't like sitting with James who kept trying to flirt with me. James and Tom moved to another table but I'm enjoying sitting with Zoe and some of her friends. It's nice to talk about photography and art with them. With Matthew he doesn't know very much about art so we have to talk about other things. It doesn't bother me but I know if I want to sit with him he will gladly let me. After texting him hi I go and take a shower.

When I get dried off and dressed I check my phone. He still hasn't answered. That's unusual for him. He's a social butterfly. I'm feeling worried and disappointed. I have a huge crush on him. Does he not have a crush on me? I know Zoe and the others told me he barely dates anyone, if he does it's not for too long. But would he really do that to me? I don't know. To distract myself I grab my phone and walk downstairs.

I see my mom making herself a simple breakfast. She asks me "Is something wrong?"
I change the subject and ask her "Where's dad?"
She rolls her eyes and sarcastically tells me "Out hunting. Just like every day this week. He can't get enough of it. I think he should just marry his gun."
I walk over and get some bread. I put it in the toaster and when its done I grab my toast. I tell her "I'll be in my room if you need me."
She smiles and asks "Are you gonna start drawing?"
"Maybe. I might look through my camera pictures."
I head back upstairs while eating my toast. When I get to my room I close the door and lock it. I don't want my parents walking in on me if I do start drawing. When I get focused on drawing I don't hear anyone come into my room. I hate how many times my dad has just stood there until I finally look up and see him. I don't want him seeing my pictures or what I'm going to be drawing.

I continue eating my toast while looking through my camera pictures. I got some really good pictures of the wolves. They fasinate me. I don't want to hunt them like my dad does. I don't understand why you would want to kill wild animals for fun. They have there own lives and families. They can't speak to us but that doesn't mean we should kill them. I understand killing wolves that are agressive and attack us but not the wolves who leave us alone. If they don't hurt you, why should you hurt them? I would go out and take more pictures of the wolves but I know my dad is out there hunting them right now. I hope they get away safely.

When I finish eating my toast I pull out my sketch book and pencils. I start sketching the wolves. Some are of multiple wolves in a group, others are by themselves. The wolves I draw by themselves I color them. I saw there fur colors so clearly. How are there so many different fur colors living together? That's interesting.

I'm startled when I hear a knock on the door. I quickly close and hide my sketchbook then pull out another one. I let the person knock again before I answer "Who is it?"
I hear my dad ask "Why is your door closed?"
"Uh.... because...I was drawing myself naked! It's for art class."
"Oh...well get downstairs after you get dressed. I want to talk to both of you."
I hear his footsteps leave then go downstairs. I turn my phone volume off after checking. I still didn't get a response from Matthew. After waiting another minute I unlock the door and slowly head downstairs. I hate my dad's meetings. It's never something good. I go into our living area and sit down in a chair. After I sit down my dad tells us "I hit a wolf and I would've killed it if someone didn't get in my way. And that stupid private property. The wolves always run to safety in there! Who owns the property? I've asked people and they said it's a man named Liam Williams. When I asked if I could meet him they said he's out of town on a business trip. He leaves during the winter time for a couple months, maybe longer. Why would he need to leave? He's a lawyer! He does most of his cases online! Then he leaves during the winter? There's something going on here. I know it! And the person who got in my way, distracted me to let the wolves escape was Matthew Knight. I want you to become close friends with him. Found out whatever you can about the wolves and private property owner. But you are not allowed to date him. I've heard you telling your mother about him. You will not date anyone here, do you understand?"
I just nod my head. How can I be around him but not date him? This isn't fair. My mom tells him "That's not fair! She's sixteen! She can date whoever she wants!"
My dad glares at her and tells her "I'm in charge. Don't disagree with me. You know what will happen if you do."
My mom quiets down after that. My dad has anger issues. He hits my mom. I've seen her try to cover up the bruises with makeup or long sleeved clothes. We can't get away from him. My mom married him after high school. She never went to college. My dad is older than her and he was graduating college when he married her. She relies on him for money. My dad never lets us get a job. It forces us to always rely on him. It doesn't help that we always move. We never stay in one place for too long which means by the time we finally make friends and are about to tell someone we move again. I know I could tell someone but I don't think they would believe me. I tell my dad "I'm gonna go and take pictures."
He nods his head. I get up from the chair and head upstairs. I grab my camera then go back downstairs. I grab my car keys, slip my shoes on, then go outside to my car. I check my phone as I turn my car on. Matthew replied. I check and it says 'sorry. I was busy. whats up?'
I reply 'not much. Just bored. Wanna hang?'
'sorry. Can't. I'm busy. maybe some other day?'
'thats alright. Maybe some other day.'
I sigh feeling disappointed. Maybe he doesn't like me? I start driving until I get to the parking lot. I turn my car off, grab my camera, and step outside. I lock the car then head down the path. I take pictures of the flowers and wildlife. What's weird is I don't see any wolves. Where did they go? I wander off the path some taking pictures and I still don't see them. I go to the border of the private property and I don't see them. That's weird. They're usually running around. What happened to them? Did my dad chase them away? I know my dad wants me to tell him anything I find out about the wolves and Matthew being involved with the wolves but I'm not going to. I'm gonna do my best to protect them. I hope my dad doesn't kill any of them.

*Picture at the top of the chapter are some flowers she takes pictures of*