“Hey, Arianna, are you busy tomorrow?” The biggest player of the school, Asher Watkins, asked while smirking

The cafeteria fell silent as they looked at me expectantly.

My eyes narrowed slightly, “Why do you care?”

My friends ‘oooh’ and laughed. I frankly don’t see what’s so funny. I’m dead serious right now. Why does he care? Does he know that I have a boyfriend? Oh, right, he doesn’t. Ooops.

“I wanna know if you wanna go out to a movie or something tomorrow?” He smirked with a mischievous glint in his eyes

“Movies? Cliché much?” I smirked as his face dropped slight

“We can do anything.” He stated like the persistent bastard that he is

Out of the corner of my eyes I saw Malachi clench his jaw.

“Like what?” I asked ignoring Malachi

“Anything.” He said excitedly

“I don’t know…” I teased with a flirty smile

I saw Malachi’s eyes widen in anger. Slightly, I turned to him and gave him a pointed look which he instantly calmed at.

My friends smirked, knowing my plan.

“Sure, Ash. Time and place?” I smiled up at him

“6:00? Tomorrow, I’ll pick you up at yours?” He grinned

“Yup! Byyye.” I fluttered my eyelashes at him

“Bye, Arianna.” He said before walking back to his table

All his friends patted him on the back and congratulated him. He was smirking the whole time.

I shook my head and chuckled. Anger and betrayal rolled off of Malachi. Sighing, I stood up and jerks my head to the door before walking out of the cafeteria.

Leaning against the lockers, I waited for Malachi. He walked through the doors, his expression full of anger and sadness.

“Why?” He chocked out standing in front of me, “Why are you going out with him?” He demanded in his slightly French accented voice

“Playing the player.” I smirked

Realization dawned on his face so hard it made me laugh.

“Like I’d really EVER go out with him.” I laughed quietly

He sighed, “Phew! You scared me for a minute.”

I rolled my eyes, “You have nothing to worry about.”

He beamed at me and kissed my forehead, “Good. Let’s finish eating, I’m STARVED!”

I laughed as we walked back into the lunch room, “You’re always starved.”

He thought for a minute, “…True.”

We laughed and sat back down.

“So, Anna, what’s the plan?” My best friend Jaheim asked smirking as he leaned across the table

“I’m gonna play the player.” I stated proudly

They all start laughing and I join in.

“I can’t wait to see that!” My other best friend Sunsaray laughed

I looked over at Ash’s table, him and all his friends were staring intently at our table. All staring at MalachI and I.

I looked over at MalachI who was glaring at them intensely. He suddenly looked at me and his expression softened.

I raised a brow which he shook his head at. Shrugging, I turned back to look at Ash. He was now staring at me, or more like through me. Like he was trying to decipher something.

I smiled and waved slightly, he shook his head and smiled back. I felt like rolling my eyes.

I looked down and started picking at my sub sandwich. School food was so nasty!

“Who wants to go get pizza?” Jenny asked looking around at everybody

I jumped out of my seat, “I do!”

Everyone laughed and got up, grabbing their garbage-oh, sorry, I meant food. We all dumped our food in the trash and strolled out of the kitchen, with everyone watching us.

I could feel one intense gaze on me and I turned to it. My eyes landed on Asher who was staring at me, trying to figure something out.

He looked at my face. He blushed, noticing I caught him staring. I winked and smirked before walking into the hallway.

The others were already at the truck. I skipped to the truck and threw the door open, flinging myself into Malachi’s lap.

He chuckled and wrapped his arms around my waist. “Hey, bébé.” He whispered in my ear

I shivered as his warm breath filled my ear, “Hey.”

“Which pizza shop? Bobbio’s or Abby’s?” Jaheim asked as he started the car, backing out of the parking spot

“Abby’s!” I practically yelled

“Why did I even consider pizza with this thing around?” Jenny groaned

Pizza is my favorite food in the entire world!

“Maybe because it’s the love of my life?” I suggested with wide eyes

“Be quiet.” Malachi said lowly

“What?! Pizza is heaven on earth!” I yelled frantically, trying to get him to understand

He sighed but stayed silent. I leaned back against his chest and set my head on his shoulder, closing my eyes.

They instantly snapped open and I sat up.

“What?” Malachi asked worried

“Shhh.” I shushed him

I tilted my head to the side slightly then looked out the back window. There was a bright blue Mercedes following us.

“We’re being followed.” I stated relaxing against Malachi’s chest again

“How do you know? I could just be someone that’s going this way too.” Brian said as he looked at the car

“Who’s the driver?” I asked not really caring

“Asher.” Malachi sneered tightening his hold on me

“Just forget about it. We’re just going to get pizza.” I shrugged

Malachi exhaled slowly, “I hate him.”

“Who doesn’t?” Sunni(Sunsaray) laughed from the passenger seat

“God.” I stated

“That’s the only person.” Alicia snorted

Rolling my eyes, I sit up and turn around. I wave at Ash frantically. He frowned from his car and slowed down, narrowing his eyes at me.

I smiled and sit back down, “Done.”

“You’re weird.” Brooke glared

I looked at her, just noticing that she was here, “When did you get here?”

“Forever.” She stated stupidly as she glared at me, Her eyes flicked to Malachi and turned flirty, “Hi, Mally.”

He tensed beneath me, “Brooke.”

I ran a hand over his arm and he let out a low sigh as he relaxed.

She smiled, not noticing his discomfort, “How’ve you been?”

“Good. You?” He asked politely

“I’ve been great! Last night…” I droned her out and felt slightly bad for Malachi

Once Brooke gets started she finishes. She hates me, if you didn’t notice. Ever since Malachi asked me out she’s hated me. Do I care? Hell Noooo!

She can suck a cock and die for all I care. Or I could just choke her to death. I like that thought. Of course MalachI would never let me, as much as he doesn’t like Brooke he says I have to control my anger.

Why control it when you can express it? I don’t UNDERSTAND!

“…Yeah, so you wanna go do something tomorrow because Arianna is going on a DATE with Asher and everything?” She asked fluttering her eyelashes and twirling a piece of her fake blonde hair

MalachI tensed again, “As tempting as that sounds I have business to take care of tomorrow. I’m sorry.” He smiled fakely

Her face fell slightly, “…Oh…It’s okay! Maybe another day?”

“Maybe.” He smiled

She nodded vigorously, “Okay!”

I stifled a laugh but didn’t stifle it enough as Brooke turned to glare at me, “What?!” She growled

“Oh, nothing.” I smiled

“We’re here.” Jaheim announced

I flung the door opened and hopped out, “Hurry up guys! Mal, you have quarters, right?” I asked MalachI as he stepped out of the truck

“You’d kill me if I didn’t.” He smirked

“Yes or no?!” I asked impatiently as I stared longingly at Abby’s building

“You know I do.” He laughed

“Gosh! That’s all I needed to know!” I said sprinting to the doors

I pushed the door open with so much force I’m surprised it didn’t come off it’s hinges.

“She’s back.” I heard some people mutter

I smiled and skipped to the counter, “Family size pepperoni pizza with-”

“Olives.” The young boy finished smiled

My eyes widened, “Yes! Oh my gosh! How’d you know?!”

“You’re famous around here.” He smirked putting the order in the machine thingy

“Do you think they’d hire me here?” I asked the kid with wide eyes

He looked at me, “No.”

I pouted, “Why not?”

“You’d eat all the pizza and olives.” He stated

“Nu-uh! I swear on my brand new purple care bear that I won’t!” I begged

“Care bear?” He raised a bushy brow

“Yes!” I yelled

“She means it when it comes to her care bears. She rarely swears on them, only if she really, really wants something.” Ashley stated

I nodded, “True!”

“Sorry…but I don’t think we’re hiring.” He smiled but didn’t look sorry at all

“Whatever.” I grunted, “Gimme my pizza, bushy brow!” I demanded glaring at him

“Excuse her!” Alicia said dragging me to our usual table which was occupied by a couple of teenagers, about our age but a little younger

We are 17! Cool, huh?! But it makes me feel old! You know seeing kids younger than you and then you’re like, “WOW, I am OLD!” You know? You don’t? Well, forget you too!

I stood at the head of the table, “This is my table.”

They all looked up and the guys’ eyes raked over my face and body while the girls glared.

“Is your name on it?” An ugly brunette asked

“Yes, it is.” I said lifting the huge napkin dispenser thing, “Right there, ‘Arianna Isaac’s‘.” I said pointing to my name that was written in purple sharpie

“Well, we don’t care.” Ugliness snapped going back to eating their pizza

I pulled a chair up and sat by a guy that had blonde hair and light green eyes, “Can I have a bite?” I asked staring at his pepperoni pizza with olives on it

“Oh my gosh, Arianna!” Brooke exclaimed glaring at me in disgust, “Ignore her.” She smiled at Blondie seductively

“I don’t like my name coming out of your ugly botoxed mouth. Stop saying it.” I said eyeing his pizza

She glared at me but stayed silent.

“So, how about that bite?” I asked Blondie

“Don’t talk to my boyfriend!” Ugliness yelled standing up

“Why not?” I asked looking up at her, “I’m hungry! I wanna bite of pizza!” I yelled pouting

“I don’t care! Leave!” She yelled leaning down so her face was level to mine

“Your girlfriend is mean.” I stated to Blondie

“Leave.” Ugliness said menacingly

“Can you get outta my face? Your breath is HUMMIN’! I think it burnt my eyebrows off.” I gasped touching my eyebrows that were still there

Her eyes widened, “Oh my god!” She cried before running off

My eyes widened and I pursed my lips slightly, “Ooops?”

Blondie smiled, “Here, take it.”

He handed me his pizza and grabbed another one.

“Thank you!” I yelled before taking a bite of the pizza, “Mmmmm!” I moaned with wide eyes

Blondie laughed, “Good?”

“Very!” I exclaimed loudly taking another bite, “Thanks, Blondie! It felt like my stomach was caving into me! PIZZA!” I yelled and Blondie jumped, shocked by my outburst

“…Okay. So, do you have a boyfriend?” He smirked

“Yes, and you have a girlfriend. Thanks for the pizza.” I smiled getting up, they clearly weren’t going to get up

I walked over to our second usual table and started to sit down when Malachi pulled me onto his lap.

“You’re such a freak.” He laughed

“But I’m your freak.” I shrugged taking a big bite of pizza

“That you are, mon monstre.” He smiled and kissed my jaw

I laughed and held my pizza by his mouth, “Bite?”

He opened his mouth and took a big bite.

“Fatty.” I muttered looking at the pizza that was now deformed

“I’m not fat!” He protested through the pizza

“Sure.” I glared at took a bite of my ugly pizza, “When is our pizza coming?” I asked

“Couple minutes.” Jenny said looking at her nails

“I’m gonna be dead by then!” I yelled through my big bite of pizza

“Why would you be dead?” Becca laughed

“I can feel my stomach caving, B! Do you know how bad that is?!”

“Bad?” She guessed

“Try, HORRIBLE!” I yelled frantically

A smiled tugged at everyone’s lips and I glared.

“It’s not funny.” I muttered roughly taking a bit out of the pizza, “Blondie!” I yelled across the room

His head snapped up and he smiled, “Yeah!”

“Bring me more pizza!” I commanded waving my crust around in the air, “I don’t like the crust! It’s nasty!” I told him

“Come get it yourself!” He smirked and winked

Malachi tensed, “Ugh!”

I hopped off Malachi’s lap and bounced over to MY table. I sat back in my seat next to Blondie and picked up another slice of pizza.

“So, what school do you guys go to?” I asked around the pizza

“Riverside.” A black headed girl answered

“Nu-uh! Me too!” I yelled with wide eyes

“I know. I’m on your soccer and basketball team.” She said slowly

I tilted my head to the side, trying to remember. Then I remembered the sweating girl from soccer, working hard but not succeeding anything. Poor, poor girl.

“Oh yeah! What’s your name?….Alexia? Ashley? Ababubabudoo?” I asked

“Alexandra.” She rolled her eyes

I snapped my fingers, “I knew it started with an A.” Taking a bite out of my pizza

“So, are you excited for the game next Monday?” I asked Alex while smiling widely

“Not really.” She admitted

“Why?” I asked confused

She gave me a bored look, “Maybe because I suck at soccer.”

“You don’t suck, you’re just not good at it.” I smiled

Her jaw dropped, “You’re supposed to say ‘You don’t suck, Alex. You’re pretty good’ or something like that.”

“Why would I lie?” I asked confused

Why would she want me to lie? Lying is bad. Bad, bad, bad!

She rolled her eyes, “Whatever.”

I shrugged and took another bite of the greasy GOODNESS. Once I finished my slice, I set the crust down and stood up.

“Thanks! Bye!” I yelled falling to the floor

“Ari!” I heard MalachI yelled

I looked up, “What?! What’s wrong?!”

Relief crossed his features and he shook his head, “Warn a guy!”

I laughed as I crawled back over to them like a spy. I hopped up to my feet and flopped onto Mal’s lap.

Brooke glared, once again. “Mally, what’re you doing Monday night?”

“Ari’s soccer game.” He replied playing with my fingers

“Oh, you actually go to those?” Brooke asked jealously

“Well, if my girlfriend has a soccer game, I’m going to go to it.” He said in a ‘Duh’ voice

Brooke glared at me, “What about Tuesday?”

“Movie night with my girlfriend.” Mal smiled up at me

I smiled and leaned down to peck his lips. He smiled at me as I pulled away.

“Are you free Wednesday?” Brooke asked, losing confidence

“Mall.” He muttered quietly

“What?” Brooke frowned

“Mall.” He muttered a little louder

“I can’t hear you?!” Brooke groaned in frustration

“I have to go to the mall.” He said in his normal sexy French voice

“Why do you have to go to the mall?” Brooke asked excited

Brooke and the Mall are BFFL’s.

“Ari needs shumamn.” He mumbled the end

I smirked.

Brooke glared at me briefly before looking at MalachI with a strange look, “Arianna needs…what?”

“Shumanmanmm.” He muttered getting annoyed at her persistence

“What?!” Brooke yelled

“Anna needs new underwear! Like, panties and bra’s and…thongs…and…stuff.” He said awkwardly

I laughed loudly and pinched his cheeks, “You’re so cute!”

“Ha ha ha.” He laughed sarcastically and pried my hand off his cheek

I smiled cheekily and leaned down to kiss him. He immediately kissed back and wrapped his arms tighter around my waist, pressing his lips harder against mine.

One of my hands tangled in his hair as the other one rested on my thigh. I tugged his hair roughly and he moaned into my mouth.

“Pizza’s here!” Brooke’s annoying voice yelled

Malachi groaned in annoyance and pulled back, resting my forehead on mine, “Annoying.”

I laughed and pressed my lips against his again, only to be interrupted AGAIN!

“Pizza! Is! here!” Brooke yelled through clenched teeth

I bit Mal’s lip lightly and pulled away from him to turn to Brooke.

“I see that. Now, shut up.” I said turning back to a smirking Malachi

“I love it when you take charge.” He whispered pressing his lips to mine lightly

I bit his bottom lip hard and he gasped in pain, allowing me entrance. My tongue plunged into his mouth, tasting him ferociously.

His tongue met mine, the familiar heat and sparks ran through my body instantly. I tugged his hair again.

I felt like someone was watching me. My mouth froze and I pulled back slightly.

“Someone’s watching us.” I murmured quietly

“Probably Brooke.” He breathed

“No…” I trailed off thinking about the gaze burning into my back. “…Ash.” I said remembering the intensity of his light blue eyes

Mal’s eyes darkened and he started looking around, “Where?”

I frowned and tilted my head to the side, “Video games.”

His eyes snapped over to the games, “He’s not there.”

My frown deepened, “No…he’s, like, everywhere.”

“Everywhere?” Mal asked frowning at me

“Yeah, he’s…all over the place.” I said staring into space, trying to figure out where he is

“Upstairs bathroom.” I stated confused

“Then how can he see us?” Mal asked

“That’s the thing. I don’t know…” I said getting up

“Where’re you doing?” He demanded grabbing my arm

“Bathroom.” I said tugging my arm out of his grasp

“Ari.” He said warily

“I’ll be right back.” I smiled walking up the stairs

I walked down the little hallway and pushed the boys bathroom door open.

“Come out, Asher.” I sighed leaning against the sinks

I heard a deep sigh then footsteps, he came into view. “What?”

“Why are you spying on me?” I raised a brow

“Why are you kissing Malachi Cristo?” He retorted glaring at me, “When we have a DATE tomorrow!” He growled

“I like kissing.” I shrugged not caring that he was mad

“Are you guys dating or something?” He asked irritated

“No.” I lied smoothly

He searched my face for a second before exhaling loudly, “Good.”

“Why is that good?” I asked

“I can’t have the man-whore of the school after my girl, right?” He smirked leaning against a wall

“Man-whore? Malachi? Somehow those three words can’t go in a sentence together.” I said doubtfully

“Why not?” He asked in a bored tone as he crossed his arms

I shrugged, “They just can’t. Well, bye. C’ya tomorrow. Oh, and I’d really like it if you didn’t spy on me. Kinda stalker-ish.” I said walking out

I hip-hopped down stairs like I usually do. I walked to the table and sat down in my own chair.

“Was he up there?” Malachi asked as he stuffed his face with pizza

“Yup.” I said getting the biggest slice on the tray

“What’d he say?” He mumbled

“Asked if we were going out.” I said taking a bite of pizza

“What’d you say?” He asked going all serious on me

“No.” I stated and he sighed,

“Good. I hate him.”

“I know.” I rolled my eyes and finished my slice off quickly

“We’re late for school, you know?” Brooke stated looking at her pink zebra cased phone

“Duh! That’s the point.” I narrowed my eyes, “Idiot.” I muttered

“I am not an idiot! Huh, Mally?” She smiled innocently at him

I fake gagged and took a huge bite of my pizza. Brooke looked at me in disgust.

“She’s disgusting, huh, Mally?” She smiled at him

He turned me to look at him. He leaned forward and captured my lips, then pulled back.

“You had a pepperoni hanging from your mouth.” He explained smiling

I put my thumb up, “Thanks.” I mumbled

He shook his head smiling then got out his phone.

“Smile.” He chuckled

I smiled with my pizza still in my mouth, making me look like a chipmunk. He took the picture and looked at it, smiling.

I started chewing, it was quite difficult too. FINALLY I was able to breathe properly.

“Gosh! I was suffocating!” I yelled taking deep breaths

They all laughed but Brooke who was staring at me in disgust and Mal in shock, at the same time! How’s that even possible?! Damn! This girl is crazy!

I took another big bite, opening my mouth to the fullest extent.

“Don’t choke.” Jenny glared, “Again.”

I took the bite, “Shut your face.”

She shook her head, “You’re weird.”

“Ya grama!” I yelled but it was muffled by the pizza

She tried not to laugh but, c’mon. This is ME we’re talking about Arianna Petrova Isaac’s.

Once I swallowed I started singing, “Pizza! Oh, Pizza! What would I do without yooooooou?! Nothing! That’s right, NOOOOTHING! Baby, baby, baby, pizza. Oooooh, pizza, baby, pizza OHHHHHH-”

“Shut up!” Brooke yelled cutting off my AMAZING song that I just made up

“You shut up! You fake wanna bitch!” I glared taking a bite of my pizza furiously

“Bahahahahahaha!” Jaheim yelled, his face turning red from laughing so hard

“You fake wanna bitch! I like it!” Sunnie laughed loudly

I just sat there, eating my pizza in silence. I passed my crust to Mal after eating all the good stuff, then I picked up another piece.

“You’re so fat.” Brooke sneered

“Sure am.” I said patting my flat stomach

“Yeah, you are.” She said stupidly

Dude! I already agreed with you! Shut the flippers up!

“You’re fat too.” I said nonchalantly as I took another bit of pizza

She gasped like I just slapped her grandmother, “Nu-uh!”

“Yeah-huh.” I nodded with a straight face

She suddenly stood up and lifted her shirt up, “See?! I’m not fat! I have a flat stomach unlike you!”

I laughed and ate my pizza, “Flat stomachs are so…preppy-ish.”

“It’s better than having a fat stomach you…you…fatty!” She screeched

“Daaaaaamn! Stop screeching! You busted my ear drum! Awww, I needed that.” I pouted taking a pepperoni off my pizza and licking it

“Show us your FAT stomach!” She yelled with a smug smile

“Sorry. I’m not a ho.” I stated eating the pepperoni I had just recently licked

“You not showing us is basically saying you are fat.” She smirked

“But I know I’m not fat and Mal DEFINITELY knows I’m not fat. So who cares?” I smiled up at her, she still had her shirt up

“Mally does think you’re fat, huh, Mally?” She said seductively

He sighed, “I don’t think she’s fat, Brooke. She’s perfect.”

I smiled at him and took a bite of my delicious.

“She’s had like ten pieces of pizza!” Brooke screeched

“What’d I tell you about screeching?!” I yelled at her, “Would it make you feel better it I took my shirt off for you? Huh, perv?” I asked like I was speaking to a child

She crossed her arms over her chest, “Yes.”

I smiled sweetly and stood up, pulling my shirt off completely, “Happy?”

I set my shirt on Mal’s lap and sat back down to finish my family sized pizza.


Chapter 2: Honey, I'm Hooome!

“Not fat, see?” I smiled with a mouth full of pizza

She glared at me, or rather my toned four pack.

“What now, biotch?” I smirked taking a big bite of pizza

She rolled her eyes and sat down, sulking. She crossed her arms over her chest and glared at the table.

I grabbed my shirt and slipped it back on.

“Pizza! Oh, pizza! What WOOOOOULD I DOOOOOO without YOOOOOOOOOOU?!” I yelled wriggling around in my chair, “NOTHING!” I screamed with my eyes closed

I opened my eyes and everyone was staring at me. The customers, the workers, my friends. Shrugging, I stuffed more pizza in my mouth.

“I hate you.” Brooke glared

Malachi tensed beside me, “Shut up.” He growled lowly

I raised my brows and sat back, “Listen to the man.”

Brooke had her eyes wide open, “W-what?”

“Shut. Up.” He repeated in a tight voice

I raised my hand to the back of his neck and played with the hair at the back of his neck.

“W-w-why?” Brooke stuttered, frightened

“Talk to her like that again. I will kill you.” He threatened with a serious face

“Mal.” I sighed rolling me eyes, “Stop.”

“No, I’m sick of her talking to you like you’re shit. Nobody talks to my mate like that.” He growled with hatred in his eyes as he glared at Brooke

“M-mate?! Since when?!” Brooke yelled in shock

“Since forever.” I stated eating my 13th piece of pizza

Brooke glared at me, “I wasn’t talking to you!”

Malachi tensed harder and growled, “Taire salope!”

“Oooh, he’s going French!” I smiled widely

Brooke growled loudly and Mal’s hand flinched.

“Don’t.” I said to him in a warning tone

He exhaled deeply and nodded, relaxing slightly.

“Why is she your mate?!” Brooke whispered loudly

“Because she is.” Malachi stated roughly eating his pizza

“Why didn’t I know about this?! Did you guys know?” She asked the others

“Yup!” They all sang

Brooke’s eyes widened and she glared at me, “You’re the Alpha’s mate. You’re going to be my Alpha.”

I nodded, “Yes, sir. I am.”

“And you better not tell anyone.” Malachi growled

Brooke suddenly smirked, “Why? Embarrassed of your little Ari?”

“No! People will try to hurt her. That’s why nobody even knows we’re dating beside you guys.” He sneered

“Maybe they should know. So she can get hurt.” Brooke muttered quietly

She must have forgotten we’re all wolves and can hear really good.

“Leave.” Mal said simply as he leaned back in his chair

I shook my head but stayed silent. He’s so over-protective.

“W-what?!” Brooke screeched in outrage

“Stop with the mother fucking screeching!” I yelled glaring at her, “Damn!”

Her eyes blazed, “Shut up!”

“Leave!” Mal yelled losing his calm façade, “I will not hesitate to kill you right now.” He said quietly

Her eyes widened, “So now just because you found out she’s your mate you’re going to treat me bad?”

“I’m not treating you bad, Brookelle. She’s my mate. I will protect her. From anything.” He stated grabbing my hand, “I love her.” He smiled at me

“Awww! I love you too!” I smiled

“She’s probably just using her powers to make you think you love her.” Brooke suggested

My eyes harden, “First thing, bitch. Don’t EVER accuse me of using my powers to make someone love me. That’s something you would do. Second, I don’t have to make people love me. I’m me. I don’t change or pretended to be someone I’m not.”

She glared at me, “I’m me, too.”

“No you’re not. The Brooke I used to know, the real Brooke wouldn’t wear a mini skirt that barely covers her ass. The Brooke I know would wear a halter top the barely passes her belly-button. And the real you wouldn’t hit on my boyfriend.” I stated

She stared at me in disgust and shock, “The old Brooke’s gone. If you would’ve just let me have this one guy we would still be friends.”

My eyes widened, “Can I help who my mate is?”

“You could have made him hate you. You knew I liked him.” She sneered

“You want me to block his feelings so he never loves me. You want to see if he’d like you?” I asked

She nodded. I shrugged and turned to Mal,

“Only for, like, a minute.” I promised

His eyes widened, “Arianna. Don’t you dare.”

“It’s gonna be quick.” I pleaded

“No!” He said as finality rang in his voice

“Either you let me or I just do it.” I shrugged

“Ari…” He sighed pleading with me

“Quick.”

He sighed and nodded, grabbing my hand. I quickly changed his emotions and his body shook slightly then stopped.

He frowned and looked around. His eyes scanned across Brooke and she smiled smugly. He smirked and looked away.

Then his blue eyes snapped to me, his eyes fell to his hand that was in mine. He gave it a squeeze and the shocks flew up my arm. He looked up and smiled at me.

“Bébé.” He smiled

I looked at Brooke, “There’s your answer.”

I raised my power off him and he shook again. He looked at me and smiled widely,

“Fell in love with you all over again.”

I smiled back, “I’m lovable.”

“Bet he wouldn’t love you if he never knew you.” Brooke smirked

Brooke’s power is to erase people’s memory.

Mal growled, “You wouldn’t even dare.”

“But I would.” She said raising her hand in his direction

I leaned back, smirking.

Mal turned to me, “You’re not going to do anything?”

“Why would I? It’s not going to work.” I shrugged and grabbed another slice of pizza

He frowned but didn’t question. Brooke smirked and raised her hand in his direction again.

I casually grabbed another slice of pizza while everybody at our table was glaring at Brooke with worry in their eyes for Mal.

“La-dee-da-dee-da! I love pizzaaaaaa!” I sang loudly trying to ease the tension

Everyone’s eyes snapped to me.

“You are not the least bit worried about this?” Mal demanded angrily making his accent even hotter

“Nope.” I popped the P, “Ms. Brookelle’s power can’t work on any one at this table.” I added taking a sip of my soda

Brooke gasped in anger, “Why not?!”

“I don’t trust you.” I shrugged

She growled loudly, “Bitch.”

“I’m not a dog. Wait…maybe I am. Is a wolf the same thing as a dog?” I asked genuinely confused

“Why would you even want to consider yourself a mangy mutt?” Jaheim asked in disgust

“I just asked!” I yelled with big eyes, “Gosh Nosh!”

Jaheim laughed at me and the others followed. Jerks.

“You guys are traitorous jerks.” I mumbled rubbing my stomach, “I’m full.” I stated

“About time.” Mal laughed beside me

“That pizza is good!” I defended scrunching up my face

“You’re ugly.” Brooke said looking at me in disgust

“For realz? Thank you!” I gushed smiling sweetly at her

“Wasn’t a compliment.” She glared

“Ah, ah, ah.” I tsked

“What?” She snapped

“What? Oh, nothing.” I smiled

“You’re lying. You always do the ‘What? Oh,’ before you lie.” Malachi said

“Not. Helping.” I said quietly

He laughed, “Let’s go back to school.”

“Hey! Bushy eyebrow! I need a to go box!” I yelled waving my arms in the air

Bushy eyebrow rolled his eyes, “Come get one.”

“Heck no!” I yelled pouting

He just shrugged and turned around.

“Bushy eyebrow!” I whined with puppy dog eyes

He turned around then sighed, “Fine.”

He grabbed a pizza box and walked over to our table, “Here.”

“Thank you, bushy brow.” I smiled handing the box o Jaheim

Jaheim grabbed it and started putting the pizza in it.

“Yeah.” Bushy brow muttered walking away

“Rude!” I yelled crossing my arms over my chest

He didn’t even look back. Jerk!

“Let’s go.” Jaheim said standing up

I stood up and ran out of the pizza shop. They came walking out at a VERY slow pace. Come. On!

“Hurry up!” I yelled impatiently

“You’re so impatient.” Jenny sighed

“Yes, I am!” I yelled proudly

They shook their heads and got in. Malachi got in and I jumped into his lap.

“You have to stop doing that.” He groaned

“Don’t count on it.” I smiled

He exhaled loudly but stayed silent. I smirked and started bobbing my head to the music inside my head. Yeah, I have music inside my head. Jealous? Yeah, I bet you are.

“Who says, who says, you’re not perfect?! Who says you’re not worth it?! Who says you’re not pretty?! Who says you’re not beautiful?! Who says?! Who say?!” I sang loudly, “Who says you’re not star potential-” Someone CUT me off

“Shut up!” Brooke screamed at the top of her lungs

I laughed, “Nope!”

“La na na na na!” I yelled in her face, “Who says you’re not pretty?! I do.” I smiled at her

She growled loudly, followed by Malachi.

“Rut-row.” I muttered looking at the trembling Brooke

“Oh, combien je veux te tuer tout de suite!” Malachi yelled in French as he glared at Brooke

“Say what?” I asked confused

Malachi ignored me and continued glaring at Brooke. Brooke was shaking and staring at him in fear. Everyone’s scared of Mal but he’s really sweet. They’re just scared because he’s Alpha.

“Mal?” I said softly

He turned to me and his eyes softened, “Yes?”

“Calm down.” I laughed laying my head on his shoulder

He nodded and took a deep breath.

“I love you.” I whispered in his ear

He smiled and tightened his grip on me, “I love you more.”

“Psh! Yeah right.” I scoffed

“I do.” He laughed

I shook my head, “Never. I’ll always love you more.”

“We’ll love each other the same.” He said, “But I’ll love you more.” He muttered quietly

I sighed, “Stop lying. Liar.”

“I’m not lying.” He laughed kissing my forehead

“Suuuuure.” I said slowly, drawing it out

He shook his head, “You’re so stubborn.”

“Yes, I am.” I smiled into his neck

“We’re here!” Jaheim yelled getting out

“I don’t wanna be here!” I whined clutching Mal

“We have to finish last period.” Mal laughed

“Nu-uh! We can leave. Like, NOW!” I yelled

He opened the door and stepped out. I quickly jumped off him and looked around. Everyone was in class.

“Jerk!” I glared and grabbed my purple backpack

Purple is pretty and awesome.

“It got you to get off me.” He chuckled

I put a funny face on then started to stomp away. He chuckled behind me and I grabbed Jaheim’s hand.

“Eimy?” I asked swinging our hands together

“Yes, Ann?” He asked

“Did you know you’re my best friend?” I questioned looking up at him, “And that I love you?”

“Yes and yes. I love you too.” He smiled down at me

I beamed at him and swung our hands faster. Reaching behind me, I grabbed Malachi’s hand and pulled him to my side. I swung both my hands now.

I looked over at Sunnie and groaned, “I need more hands!”

They laughed as we walked into the school building just as the bell rang.

“Whoopsie daisy! Schools out! Let’s go!” I yelled turning around

“What time is it?” Sunnie asked

Jenny got out her phone and flipped it open, “3:35. School’s out.”

“Yes!” I cheered letting go of the boys’ hands to do a little dance, “Oh yeah, oh yeah!” I said doing the Spongebob ‘Bring it around time’

“Alright, let’s go home.” Brian suggested to Jenny, his sister

She nodded, “Bye guys!”

“Bye!” I screamed waving at her back

“Wait, Brian! Take me home?!” Alicia asked running after them

“Let’s go bestie, bf!” I smiled and skipped to Jaheim’s truck

I jumped into the passenger side and buckled up quickly. Mal groaned and got in back.

I laughed, “Ha ha.”

“Shut it.” He glared

I smiled and Jaheim started the car. Hallelujah!

“Took ya long enough!” I shook my head, disappointed

He rolled his eyes and pulled out of the school lot. We drove to my house where Mal and I got out.

“Bye, Eimy! I lurv you!” I yelled waving at him

“Bye, Ann. Love you too.” He smiled and drove away

I skipped into my house with Mal trailing behind me at a SUPER slow pace, “Honey, I’m hooooome!” I yelled into my empty house

“You live here alone, Ari. Nobody‘s here.” Mal sighed dropping his backpack by the door

“I know. Just felt right.” I shrugged as I bounced into the kitchen

I’m hungry again.

“You’re hungry AGAIN?” Mal asked shocked

“Yes, Sir, I am.” I nodded raiding my fridge

“We’ll go to dinner later if there isn’t any food.” Mal suggested laying down on my counter

“Mmkay!” I smiled and grabbed a bottle of water

I started skipping around the kitchen singing Hannah Montana.

“You get the beeeeest of both worlds! Mix it all together! Whoa yeah!” I sung dancing around, “Dance with me, Mal!” I smiled grabbing his hand

He laughed and jumped off the counter, grabbing my waist. I leaned up and kissed him passionately.

He groaned and pulled me against him, “I love you, so much.”

I kissed him slower, showing him how much I love him. He moaned at the intensity of the kiss and pushed me against the wall.

He licked my bottom lip slowly and I eagerly opened for him. When his tongue met mine the sparks grew stronger.

I cupped his face between both of my hands and deepened the kiss. I moaned as he started rubbing circles on my hips.

I pulled back for air and leaned my head back against the wall.

“Wow.” Mal panted resting his head on my shoulder

“I knoooooow!” I chuckled kissing his cheek

Knock. Knock. Knock.

“Who is it?” I called out as Mal lifted his head from my shoulder

“Ash!”

I groaned, “Doesn’t he ever leave me alone?”

“I’ll be upstairs.” Mal sighed stepping away

I pressed my lips to his, “See you in a minute.”

I ran to the door and threw it open, “Wazzup, Asher?!”

“Nothing, just wanted to see if we were still going on that date tomorrow.” He smiled

“We are.” I assured

“Okay, that’s all I wanted to know.” He leaned forward and kissed my cheek

I frowned but quickly rearranged my face into a smile when he pulled back, smiled and ran to his car.

I waved as he pulled out of my driveway and down the street, out of view. I slammed the door shut and started scrubbing my cheek with my shirt.

“Malachi! Get me acid!” I yelled running up the stairs, “I need to burn my cheek off!” I yelled running into my room like a crazy women

Mal sat up worried, “Why? What happened?”

“M-my cheek! My beautiful cheek!” I cried into his chest

He was tense, “What’d he do?”

“Kissed my precious cheek!” I pouted looking into his eyes, “Make it better.” I said with puppy dog eyes

He smiled and leaned forward. He. Licked. My. Cheek.

Who does that?!

I stared at him blankly, “Why’d you lick me?”

“You told me to make it better.” He shrugged closing his eyes

“I meant kiss it, Mister. Not lick it.” I said scrunching my face up

He shrugged again, “I did what I had to for your safety.”

“Whatever.” I laughed wrapping my arm around his waist

“I mean, you could’ve died and it would’ve been my fault for not licking it.” He said with wide eyes

I looked at him strangely, “You hang around with me too much.”

He laughed, “No, not enough.”

“You’re around me all the time.” I scoffed

“You don’t want me around?” He asked with fake tears shining in his eyes

“Nope.” I smirked laying my head on his chest

“Ahhhhh! I’m so sad.” He said with a thick voice

I rolled my eyes and poked his stomach, “I was just kidding, faker.”

“Oh, okay. I’m better now.” He laughed kissing the top of my head

I laughed, “I want to get PINK in my hair!”

I sat up with wide eyes and nodded my head frantically.

“But, your hair is already red. What’s the difference?” Mal asked confused

“Pink and red are TOTALLY different.” I grinned, “I’m doin’ it.” I stated

He shrugged, “Okay.”

“We should go get the dye.” I suggest straddling him

He looked down at our hips pressed together before looking into my eyes, his lust filled.

Smirking, I leaned down and kissed him slowly.

There was ANOTHER knock on the door! Gosh!

I groaned, “I’mma kill somebody.”

Mal laughed and grabbed the back of my neck, smashing our lips together. He kissed me so hard it made me dizzy.

He pulled back and whispered, “Go get the door.”

I narrowed my eyes at him, “Jerk.”

I hopped off him and threw him one more glare before running down stairs. I flung the door open to come face-to-chest with Mal’s Dad.

“Hi, Daddy.” I smiled giving him a one arm hug

“Hey, sweetie. Is Malachi here?” He asked walking into the house

I nodded, “Mal! Get down here!”

“What?” He asked

“I said, Get down here!”

“Ugh!” He groaned and a second later he was at the foot of the stairs, “Oh, hey, Dad.” He smiled

“Hey, Son. We have a pack dinner tonight. You and Annie have to come.” He said looking at me

I shrugged, “Okie-dokie!”

“What’s the dinner for?” Mal frowned

“There’s a rogue on the loose.” Russell said vaguely

Mal nodded, “We’ll be there.”

“Wait, wait, wait! Do I have to wear a dress again?” I groaned

Russ chuckled, “Yes. It‘s at 5 o’ clock.” Then walked out the door

“Gosh!” I yelled like Napoleon Dynamite, “I hate dresses! They make you seem all…girly!” I pouted and plopped onto my couch

“Well, if it makes it easier to wear one, you look beautiful in them.” Mal smiled and pulled me onto his lap

I shook my head, “Doesn’t make it easier.”

He laughed, “Didn’t expect it too.”

I glared at him, “It’s your fault.”

“How?!” He asked, shocked

“If you weren’t the Alpha, we wouldn’t have to go.” I stated wrapping my arms around his neck

“We’d still have to go if we were in the pack.” He said moving me so I was straddling him

“Yeah, but I wouldn’t have to wear a dress.”

“Yes, you would.” He laughed

“Fine. I would. Let me blame you!” I pouted, “Is Asher going to be there?” I frowned

“He’s not in our pack, Ari.” Mal pointed out

“Oh, yeah.” I said tilting my head to the side slightly

He laughed softly and looked into my eyes, “I love you.”

I smiled and places my lips gently on his. “I can’t even explain how much I love you.”

I pulled back and rested my forehead against his. He smiled and pecked my lips.

“What’re you doing on your…date tomorrow?” He chocked on the word date

“It’s not a date, Mal.” I sighed, “Nothing extreme is going to happen. But I do have to act like I like him.” I said judging his reaction

He nodded slowly, “If he touches you in any way you don’t like. Call me.”

“I will.” I assured with a smile

“Do you have to kiss him?” He winced

“It’s the first ‘date’, Mal. You don’t really kiss.” I laughed

He sighed in relief, “Whew! Good.”

I rolled my eyes and got up, “Shower time!”

His eyes lit up and he hopped up.

“No.” I said before he could asked

He sighed heavily and sat back down, “Fine.”

Laughing, I skipped up stairs.

Impressum

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