Azure

Chapter 5-Bowling

"The fact you're forcing me to go is inhumane" I groaned, Scott taking my arm and dragging me towards the bowling alley.
"I need you there so i don't attack Jackson. Plus, Allison said Isabelle wanted you there" Scott replied as i pulled my arm out of his hand.
"She wants me there?" I repeated with a smile.
"Yeah. Look, i know you both have a thing for each other. I've suspected you swung both ways for a while now" he shrugged as i laughed.
"Guess you're more perceptive than i thought" I replied as we entered.
We immediately spotted Allison and Isabelle getting bowling shoes and Lydia and Jackson putting them on at an alley.
"Hey" We greeted, coming up to the pair.

Allison smiled brightly at Scott, the pair standing next to each other with grins.
"I'm so glad you're here," Izzy began as i got some bowling shoes, "They're already making me want to leave"
I followed her gaze to see Jackson and Lydia. The redhead was desperately trying to impress the team captain whilst he was ignoring her efforts.
"It's gonna be a long night, isn't it?" I asked as she nodded solemnly.
After grabbing some shoes, we joined the pair making six.

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Isabelle sat next to me as we watched Jackson help Lydia strike the pins. She had an obnoxiously bright pink bowling ball in her hands that slightly hurt my eyes. She rolled the ball both times, only hitting a few pins.
"I'm so bad at this" She whined, pouting at Jackson.
Allison went next, getting a strike immediately. She turned and smirked in Izzy's direction as the latter rolled her eyes.
"Stop boasting" Izzy hissed as she stood and nudged her elbow into Allison's side playfully.
"Someone brought their A game" Lydia mused as she sat back down.
Isabelle took her turn next, getting a strike as she smiled mockingly at her sister. I could tell that they were both going to be competitive. I took my turn, getting a strike as well. I had to admit, it was down to my werewolf nature. Better vision and aim.
"Cheater" Izzy lent in to whisper as i sat back down.
"Sorry, Iz" I shrugged with a grin as Scott stood up to take his turn.

I knew that Scott was god awful at bowling but he played himself up at lunch today. He's gonna make a fool out of himself in front of, not only Allison, but Jackson. He stood up, looking rather pale and sweaty from nerves.
"He's going to crash and burn" I whispered as Isabelle sighed beside me.
"You can do it Scott" Allison reassured.
He stepped up, throwing the ball in what could possibly be the worst throw ever. It clunked to the wooden floor, causing us to flinch at the impact, and rolled into the gutter. Jackson's hyena laugh rung out before Allison glared hatefully.
"Jackson? Mind shutting up?" She hissed.
He stared back, still having an amused grin lighting up his face. Anyone could admit he had a punch-able face.
"Sorry, i'm just flashing back to the words 'i'm a great bowler'" He laughed.
"Maybe he just needs a warm up" She responded, slightly doubting his skills.
"Maybe he needs the kiddie bumpers" The jock cackled.

"Oh God, Jackson, just shut up" I groaned, rolling my eyes in annoyance.

Izzy laughed from beside me as Jackson glared back, turning to fix his gaze on Scott again.
"Come on, McCall. Lydia at least knocked a few pins in. You want me to come up and guide you too?" Jackson carried on teasing, ignoring what both myself and Allison had warned.
"Don't be mean Jackson" Lydia whined, hanging off his arm with another pout.
Typically, she was only telling Jackson to stop when it involved her.
"Just aim for the middle" Allison said as we all carried on watching.
Who knew so much drama went into a single roll of a ball?
"Just aim for anything but the gutter" Jackson teased meanly.
"Let him concentrate" Izzy hissed, clearly getting sick of the blonde.
We all watched hopefully as Scott threw the ball, only for it to miss on the pins and go into the gutter behind. Scott sat down, defeated, as Allison comforted him.

After a while, it was Scott's turn again. Allison whispered something to him and ,surprisingly, he gets a perfect strike.
"What did she say to him?" Izzy whispered as Jackson did not look amused.
"Something, as her sister, you don't want to know" I responded as she scrunched her nose up in disgust.

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The rest of the night was rather uneventful apart from Jackson accusing Scott of being on steroids. I'll give Jackson a point, myself and Scott were cheating. Not our fault but we were.
"So are they a thing or not?" I asked Isabelle as we walked to her house after getting some drinks.
Since Scott was taking Allison home, we decided to give them some privacy. They deserved it considering Lydia invited herself and Jackson along.
"Not officially but it's only a matter of time" She shrugged as we walked over a bridge above a river.
I looked at Isabelle, the light of the moon reflecting on her hazel eyes making her look even more beautiful.
"Isabelle," I called as she turned and stopped to face me, "thanks for not trying to, you know, kill me"
She smiled and stepped forward slightly.
"Don't mention it," she shrugged, "But there is something i've been meaning to do"

Frowning at her words, she giggled at my confused look. Before i could even realise, she pulled me forward gently and pressed her lips to mine. I melted against her touch as her hand gently cupped my cheek. I kissed back after the initial shock, making her nerves of rejection melt away. We pulled away slowly, smiling at each other.
"That was...wow" i whispered as she giggled.
"Yeah. I wasn't sure if you were even in to girls" she shrugged as i nodded.
"I am. Especially brunettes" I hinted as she blushed.
"If you count tonight, this was a second date. So how about making it official?," She asked as i nodded, "Will you be my girlfriend?"
"Yeah, i will" I said to her as she laughed gleefully.

I kissed her again, a smile against both of our lips.
"My parents would kill me if they knew" she whispered as we pulled away.
"I should be honoured you're taking such a risk for me" I teased as she grinned.
"Absolutely" Izzy responded.