Second Chances: Lucas

Sleeping Together

Elena Pov

I was happy and nervous about the party. I was glad to have something new to wear but I already had a lot of clothes. I got home after shopping and went out to look for my new friend. He was already waiting for me. I gestured for him to follow me and we went home. I decided to cook some lemon chicken and rice. My wolf friend decided to watch me very intently the entire time.

Now

Don't just walk away

Pretending everything's okay and you don't care about me

And I know it's just no use

When all your lies become your truths and I don't care

Could you look me in the eye

And tell me that you're happy now

Would you tell it to my face

Have I been erased

I started to play music on my phone and sing along. My wolf friend looked like he wasn't impressed.

"Hey, I don't sound that bad," I laughed. I finished cooking and singing and went to sit down while I waited for my chicken to be ready.

"I write music you know," I told my friend. He came to place his head on my lap. "Maybe one day I'll sing you an original." He howled and I just laughed. I caressed the top of his head and smiled at him.

"Why are you so nice to me?" I asked him knowing I wouldn't get an answer. "Are you as lonely as I am?"

The look he gave me after I said that made my heart skip a beat. He looked like he was trying to tell me something.

"Well, I think it's time to eat," I got up and went to go get a plate of food. I sat back down on the couch and ate while my friend just sat by my feet.

"It came out delicious, I wish you could try," I patted my wolf on his head. After I ate, I cleaned up and put everything away. I was getting a bit tired so I went into my room. After a month, I usually slept on the couch with my friend sleeping on the rug beside me.

"Come on," I told him. I grabbed my journal and hopped into bed. My wolf just jumped onto the bed and laid at the foot of my bed. I sat with my back on the headboard on the opposite side.

"Comfy?" he howled softly and I took that as a yes. I began to write and would glance over at my wolf from time to time. He was just staring at me but he looked comfortable and happy if I say so myself. I don't know when I drifted off to sleep but I did. I slept without worry or fear. I didn't have any nightmares or wake up in the middle of the night.

In the morning, my friend was still in bed. I got up slowly and went to go take a shower.

Lucas Pov

"What the hell," I got to sleep with her but I didn't. I didn't want this to be the only way we would end up sleeping together. I wanted to hold her and have her close to my chest. I wanted her to feel my arms around her. I wanted her to feel safe. She probably did feel safe since if anyone dared break in I would kill them immediately. We had another wonderful evening yesterday. She cooked and sang. She had such a beautiful voice. I wanted to tell her so bad but here I was stuck as an animal. She told me about the party she was going to in three days. I wanted to roll my eyes but I couldn't. I wanted to stop her but didn't know-how. I wanted to kill the bastard she would be talking to but even though I could, I really couldn't.

For the next couple of days, we continued to sleep together. I was glad our relationship was growing but how long would it last in this form and what could I do to stop her from falling in love with someone else.

It was finally the day of the party and I watched as she got ready. It killed me to see her looking so amazing. So perfect. She had gestured for me to leave. She thought I was bored or felt trapped but I was just anxious and like hell if I was going anywhere. She was finally done and came to pat me one last time before she left. I was heartbroken, to say the least, but I had to let her leave.

Elena Pov

"What the hell was I thinking," I thought to myself. I said goodbye to gran and my wolf before I headed out. I was so nervous I couldn't even breathe right. It took me twenty minutes to get to the party. I was greeted by Ken and Rachel then dragged off by Carmen.

"He isn't here yet but are you ready?" she asked.

"Ready for what?" I questioned.

"Oh come on, you guys might actually hit it off and then start dating," she said.

"I don't want to date, not just him, anyone, I'm not ready for that," I told her.

"Wow, really," she pondered.

"It's just not a good time,"

"Is it ever," Carmen said as she handed me a drink. "Oh look, he is here."

"s**t," I whispered. He was looking so cute in a sweater and jeans. Well, maybe not just cute but handsome and so well put together. He was everything anyone could dream of. Nice, caring, sweet, and he is a doctor. I wish that was what I wanted but for some reason, it didn't matter. It wasn't what I wanted.

"Hey, Elena,"

"Hi, Calvin,"

"Having fun?"

"I just got here a few minutes before you so, I can't say," I giggled.

"Well, you have a very cute laugh," he said. Carmen slowly slipped away from us and I began to get even more nervous. My hands were even trembling.