Avery’s POV
I hurried out of school, not minding anyone.
Ugh. I’m so sick of Tessa!
I let out a sigh then continued my walk to I dunno where
Flashback
I sat ignoring Tessa.
“He doesn’t even like you. He never even liked you. He just wanted to use you. Luckily, he found me so he didn’t need you anymore. Why do you think he changed when we got together?” Sure blabbed
I groaned, trying not to let what she’s saying get to me
She’s making perfect sense though
”Why do you keep bothering me? I’m not even after him” I frowned
“Avery! This is a class!” Ms. Dumpster yelled
“Oh! Sorry Ms Dumpster!” I apologized
The class bursted into laughter.
I smirked at her while she glared at me.
She closed her eyes seconds later to calm down then went back to teaching
“You seem to piss off everyone. That’s why no one likes you. Not even Dylan” she continued torturing me “Do you even have a wolf?” She asked out of nowhere
I didn’t bother replying
“Cause Dylan’s never seen you shift… Neither have I” she smiled
“Why do you guys keep talking about me?” I frowned
“He enjoys talking about pathetic people”
I frowned
It hurts knowing Dylan keeps telling Tessa things that’s meant to remain between us
“You’re just a human I guess” she laughed “So pathetic. You’re a motherless outcast”
I clenched my fist, trying not to punch her
Her words got to me this time
I knew everything she said was completely true
I knew I would punch her if I continued listening so I stood up to leave
“Aww… You wanna run? C’mon, why don’t you hit me. I want Dylan to pop outta nowhere and save me again” she smirked
I rolled my eyes
“It was sexy you know… How’d it feel having your ex best friend insult you like that and almost fight your mate?”
I picked up my bag
“Bad right?.. he’ll do worse now that he’s marked me” she grinned
My heart pounded hoping she was just lying again…. She sounded more confident this time
“Avery. Sit!” Dumpster yelled
“Look” Tessa whispered
My eyes shot at her neck
I saw the mark
I frowned, closing my eyes and clenching my fist. I took in a deep breath, heading for the exit
“AVERY!” Dumpster yelled
I ignored, rushing to the door and leaving
I felt like an idiot
I saw this coming
I bumped into someone on my way out
Flashback over
My phone started buzzing but I didn’t bother checking who it was… I don’t wanna talk to anyone
Where am I even going?
“Avery!” I heard Liam yell from behind me
I didn’t bother stopping. I just increased my pace
“Im such a dreamer” I hissed
Yeah. I’m literally a dreamer
That’s all I ever do… Dream
Dream about my mom, wolf, Dylan… But everything is always just a fucking dream
“I’m crazy” I accepted
Everything’s just a dream
My wolf’s a dream
My mom was a dream
Dylan was a dream
Someone pulled me back my shoulder
I pushed the person away, not bothering to see who it was
I really just wanna punch someone
“Avery…” Liam whispered
I frowned “Liam. I don’t wanna talk”
“Okay.. Okay. We won’t talk… I’ll just drive you home”
“I… I don’t wanna go home Liam” I frowned “I’m not even meant to be there. I’m not your mate”
“What does that matter?”
I turned and continued walking
“Where are you even going?”
“Away” I shrugged
He hissed “I’m not comfortable with you going out aimlessly”
I ignored him
“Avery please” he begged
I sighed “Why do you care?”
“Cause you make me feel… Different”
“Hmm?”
He sighed “Nevermind”
I remained quiet, listening to his foot steps
He was leaving “Feel free to come home when you’re ready… I’ll be waiting for you”
I sighed, feeling the disappointment in his voice “Where’d you park?” I turned, folding my arms
Liam’s POV
I grinned when she asked then turned, grabbed her arm and pulled her to the car
I took my sit in the driver’s seat as soon as she sat down
I glanced at her for a second with a smile on my face then started the car
She smiled back “Why are you acting so excited?”
I sighed and hesitated a bit before saying “Before you stepped into my life… I was sorta suicidal” I shrugged and tried concentrating on the road
She was obviously speechless
“I was actually always suicidal ever since my mom’s death… I felt..
Empty I guess. I felt horrible, knowing one day I’d be an Alpha. I knew I didn’t deserve the post. I knew something was wrong… I just wanted to die and join my mom… I always felt like an orphan cause… My dad wasn’t a dad to me. He was just an Alpha… a boss. When I found Veronica… The pain faded. Then she died” my grip on the steering tightened, making my veins pop out.
We almost crashed into another car
I parked so I could calm down a bit ”I-”
“Liam. I understand. No need to go on” Avery stopped me
“I felt even worse after my mates death… I felt the need to die… But my hate for you kept me going” I ignored Avery and continued “I wanted to see you cry… I wanted to see you fall… Get depressed… And when I finally saw you… I didn’t like it” I trailed
“Hmm”
“I- I actually cared… I felt horrible. I wished I could help but we weren’t friends… When I found out you were my mate… I felt lighter… My depression lessened drastically… You made me feel how I should… I don’t think I can explain how grateful I am too even know you”
She smiled
“Now you’re depressed… I just wanna help” I started the car again and drove
I felt her eyes stick to me
I chuckled ”You shocked that I actually care about you?”
She just smiled as a response
The ride was calm till we got home
She hopped out of the car and stretched
I remained in the car, resting a bit
“Are you that lazy? Get down” she laughed
I rolled my eyes “I’m heading to the training center”
“Oh” she frowned
“Yup”
She walked to the car, opened the passengers door then got in
I rose an eyebrow “I thought you wanna be alone… This is your chance”
“I figured that being alone would only make me think more… And that would just get me more depressed… I need your company” she shrugged
I smiled then immediately, we zoomed of to the center
~
We got there fast
This time, I was the first to hop out and Avery followed
She looked uncomfortable
“What’s wrong” I asked
“Dylan’s here” she sighed
I looked ahead, but couldn’t sight him… But I could smell him
“What’s the problem with Dylan’s presence?” Someone asked out of nowhere
Avery gasped and I frowned
I sight of my mom’s murderer disgusted me
I would’ve pulled Avery away from him but… I know she cares about him… He could help her
So I left to give them privacy