I somehow managed to sleep well into Friday and I was grateful for the few extra hours.

Alec and Kade’s words swam in my head like hungry sharks.

They said I belonged to them, and for whatever reason the feeling was mutual. No matter how hard I resisted, some part of me felt they were mine. That the twins belonged to me.

I kept to my room most of Friday, only dare venturing out when I knew Melissa was at work. Frank was the biggest risk. S**t would go downhill instantly if he was awake.

It must’ve been my lucky day. As I tiptoed downstairs, Frank was snoring away in his recliner. I managed to grab another box of leftovers from the restaurant and creep back up to my bedroom. I couldn’t wait until I managed to get out of this h**l-hole. Sneaking around my own house was miserable. Constantly tiptoeing around, hoping I didn’t step on a land-mine.

My Friday was spent in complete solitude, and I was thoroughly enjoying it. Either Frank was completely unaware I stayed home from school, or he simply didn’t feel like bothering me.

Melissa left me alone the entire day, not that she made it her mission to talk to me. I texted back and forth with Tori a little bit, commenting as she gave me a run down on her day. Autumn and I texted a little as well, but it was mostly about what Autumn planned to wear to the party Saturday. While Autumn had a dress and heels picked out, I planned to take the comfortable route.

The remainder of my Friday was spent thinking about Alec and Kade. I wanted to resist the, but why did I miss them so much? Why did I wish they were with me?

I went to bed Friday afternoon, ready for another night of blissful sleep. Sleep was a break from the stress my conflicting emotions were bringing on me.

Unfortunately, tonight would provide me with little rest.

I woke in the middle of the night, sitting straight up in my bed as my heart hammered away.

A deafening c***h of lightning had ripped me from my strange dream. This particular dream featured Alec and Kade.

I was dreaming about a girl, a girl I had never met before. She sure seemed to know me. She was yelling at me, but I felt no danger from her. ‘Clean your d**n ears out and start listening to me’, she yelled. Followed by, ‘Quit fighting Alec and Kade, stupid. They belong to you.’

While it was an interesting dream, I couldn’t see it changing anything. It was simply a reflection of my subconscious, telling me what I wanted to hear.

While I found the intense storms quite beautiful, I wasn’t used to them. Moving to Georgia had exposed me to a whole new side of the weather.

I was used to the dry heat, and desert-like surroundings. Georgia was so green, so intense with it’s humidity and storms.

I shuffled out of bed and to the bathroom, walking over to the window once I came back to the bedroom.

The thick ledge by my window was probably my favorite thing about the small bedroom. I could squeeze right onto the ledge and watch the intense storms.

I kept my eyes trained on the forest, half expecting to see the two wolves looking up at me. Admittedly, I was disappointed when I didn’t see their familiar dark eyes. I wasn’t sure how long I saw on the window sill. The rain had gradually faded, leaving behind a wet afterglow on the forest and grass.

Once my legs and back were stiff from sitting on the windowsill, I trudged back to bed and hoped sleep would finally claim me.

I woke sometime in the afternoon. Peaking my head from my bedroom, I crept down the hall and into the bathroom. My shower was a total of four minutes, any longer would simply be a risk.

Melissa was home from work today, meaning I would have to be extremely careful when leaving my room. I applied the concealer to the fading marks on my neck, courtesy of Alec and Kade.

My dinner consisted of a couple granola bars I had leftover from a few days ago, and a tall bottle of water.

I worked on some overdue homework while lounging around my bedroom. By the time I was finished, it was nearly time for Autumn to pick me up for the party.

I wasn’t exactly looking forward to said party. I was simply going for Autumn, and the fact that Tori would be there only encouraged me further.

my address and dug through the small pile of clothes I owned. I settled on a thin long sleeve shirt, jeans, and my usual beat up sneakers. My boot was large and uncomfortable on my foot, making me hobble unsteadily. Comfort over everything in

telling me she was here, my heart began hammering. I could only hope Melissa and

was planning on jumping from my window any time soon. I crept down the stairs and nearly jumped out of my shoe and boot when I noticed Melissa and Frank watching TV. Neither one of them

from the TV.

so late at night, which I figured she wouldn’t She simply raised her eyebrow at me and turned

behind me with a shaky sigh,

on wearing a dress. She had on a skin tight crimson dress, with a pair of black heels to match. Her chocolate hair framed

lying when you said you’d dress comfortable.”

going to know anyone

gaze flickered down to the giant boot

I frowned. I had been telling the lie so

and shook her head, “Only you could break your foot falling

suspicious, Autumn believed

it.” I shook my head, “My clumsiness will

bubble wrap to keep you

than what I

of the neighborhood. I could already hear the thumping music coming from inside. Kids stood around the front yard, and in

hobbled from the car and Autumn waited

many people inside, no one noticed when Autumn and I strolled in. Many girls were dressed much like Autumn, flashy dresses and short skirts. I had never been to a party before, but I felt under

crimson dress hugged her athletic body perfectly and I silently wondered if I’d look that good in a dress. My

This party was truly a testament to

into the party, I trudged into the kitchen. Bottles of liquor were strewn about everywhere. Avoiding anything with alcohol, I poured

had been looking for Tori for the past half an hour, failing miserably at finding her. Instead of wandering the house, I pulled out the phone she had

10:12p.m. Hey, where are

Home lol? Where

she not able to make it? Why

party with

10:28p.m. I never heard anything about a party? You sure

my pocket, something

about someone else,

with. I hadn’t mentioned the party to Tori at all this week, too wrapped up in my conflicting thoughts. I simply assumed she knew about it already and

A deep voice caused

talking to me. Sandy blonde hair

that’s me.”

but I don’t remember ever seeing him

The guy grinned, showing a perfect smile. “I’m in your first period

had never noticed him before. “Sorry about that. I

problem, beautiful.”

this time I felt nothing. Anxiety was still swirling in my stomach, and at the moment I just wanted to talk

friend real quick.” I

back out to the living room,

was talking to a group of people. Three girls and two guys to be more exact. I tapped on

to you for a minute.” I raised my voice over

over to the

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