Mates

Chapter 16

Come on Jared answer me! Once again I called and once again it went to voicemail. Climbing out the car I ran to the hotel.

Where the hell are you?!

Once in the lobby I ask the receptionist for Jared's room number only for her to say he checked out a while ago.

"Oh well.. Thanks anyways" I say and walk out frustrated.

Heading to my car I jump in and drive aimlessly. Give me a sign?, I begged whoever is up there that'll listen .

It's like a time bomb set into motion.. My phone started ringing.

"Hello?"

"Tamara?"

"Yes. Who is this?"

"Hello, yeah umm I'm Sam from English. Remember me?"

"uh.." Trying to rack my brain in the jumble mess it was in for a face to the name. " OH yes I remember you. You're the dude that complemented me on my birthday"

"Yeah that's me. Anyways I know where Jared is" At that sentece I slammed on the brakes making it jerk to a stop . "How'd you.. Where is he?"

"He's in the forest. The one he took you when he told you about us" Sam said, his voice seeming to be moving away and back again to the phone.

"Thanks" I said before hanging up and driving as fast as possible to the forest.

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Slamming the car door I run toward the forest, stumbling on the pebbles. How's that possible? No idea, but then again it's me who we're talking about.

About half an hour later of wondering around the forest yelling Jared's name as loud as possible. The only thing I kept seeing were trees, the autumn leaves falling aimlessly to the ground;some still hanging unto the tree branches, and the occasional squirrel.

As the chilly air picked up I pull my sweater closer wishing I'd gotten a thicker one instead. Where are you Jared?

Still yelling Jared's name I hear a wooshing noise. Following the sound I come notice the trees starting to look more spread out instead of compact. Chriping sounds are louder and gurgling sounds accompany them.

I keep walking until I see a small stream and a little farther ahead there's a small waterfall attached to it. The place is breath-taking.

How did I not know such a place like this existed?

It soothed some of my anxious worry over Jared. Looking around I find a log near the stream and sit, taking a break from walking I take my shoes off and put my feet in the water.

To my surprise the water was warm for this weather.

Where are you Jared? Why is it hard to look for a person you're suppose to have a connection with? Why is it hard to find you Jared?

Countless questions crossed my mind and none had an answer to it.

A rustle of leaves on my left resurfaced me from drowning in questions. Turning my head around I see nothing, but trees. So I pay no mind and look back at the stream. The clear water dragging sticks and leaves with it.

Another rustle. Probably a squirrel. No need to start panicking or anything like some girls do in movies.

All of a sudden a growling sound came from my left. Eyes wide from fear I quickly stood up and turned around trying to find the source. Nothing. I can't see anything that could cause such a sound.

Wait don't werewolves growl? Maybe it could be Jared?!

"Jared? Is that you?" I pause. No response."Jared?.." another growl ripped through the silence.

Now I'm scared. Now I'm really scared.

Fear grips me with it's cold claws and paralyzes me. My eyes widen slightly as a silhouette appears slightly hidden behind a tree. It looks human, but it's far away to be sure.

The stream is probably the only sound in the silence that blankets the forest. I'm too scared to move, but I make an attempt to run.

Quickly I head the opposite direction trying not to fall in my haste to get away. Stumbling on my feet I run trying my best not to look behind me, to see if it's following me.

Jared if you can hear me, Get your butt hear and help me! I yell in my head praying he'd hear me or sense something wrong.

Soon the curious part of me took over and I looked back. Only to find nothing , but trees everywhere. Coming to a stop I look around me, making a full circle and still see nothing. Was whatever the hell I saw just a figment of my imagination?

Doubt it. I can't say I have that well of an imagination to conjure such a thing.

I should just get out of here. It's obvious Jared isn't here. And maybe Sam did this to make fun of me and it was him that was behind that tree trying to scare me. Yeah, that seems more likely.

Walking in the direction I am assuming I came from, I see nothing familiar or maybe I do, but I cant recall. God I have such a terrible memory. Unlike mom who can recall anything. That's creepy.

Finally I make my way out and head to my car.

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Slamming my car door I trudge uo the porch, unlock my door and slam the door not caring if my mom hears or not. Right now I need to get under the covers and sleep. Yeah that's what I need.

No such luck though. As soon as I have one foot on the stairs mom's already behind me "Where've you been?" Turning around I see that she's got her arms crossed against her chest, foot tapping.

"I was at the cafe" I say. Puzzled by her angered look.

"For almost 4 hours?" she asks

"Well.. no.., but I was for the most part"

"Tam.. Why didn't you tell me?" a flash of hurt crept into her eyes, but soon disappeared.

"Tell you what?" Confusion clear in my voice.

Sighing she turns around and mumbles an almost inaudible "follow me"

I too sigh and shrug before following her knowing I have no choice. She heads to the kitchen and stops right in front of a drawer she's had locked since I could remember. She retrieves a set of keys and easily grabs one. From behind her I can only tells it's silver with intricate designs at the end. A beautiful bird with a rose.

She unlocks the drawer and takes out a brown box. Without turning around she says "I know about wolves Tamara" she turns around holding the box tightly "I know more than you think. More than I let on. I wish I didn't, but the things I know are one's that they've always wanted to hide"

This scares me a little. Wolves? Then it its me. Werewoves? How!? "Wha-what are you talking about?" I stutter.

"Tam.. Let me tell you the story of how I met your father"

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Hey! long time no see! Sorry I haven't updated in so long! I hope you're still all with me and this story.

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