It's the morning after all hell broke loose at the party. You and Max are lying on your bed, discussing the fight and the fact that your wolf took control.
"It's just so surreal..." I say still shocked about what happened.
"I know. I thought Sam and Dean were going to kill each other."
"If Sam thought this little stunt would win me back, he is SO mistaken." I can feel the anger rush through my veins.
"Sam went way too far. I didn't knew he was so obsessive..." Max answered.
"Beyond. I'm so angry with him it's not even funny."
"Yeah... I didn't noticed that. You only almost changed in front of everyone."
Your phone buzzes and you check the notification.
"What the...?"
"What?"
You stare at your phone open-mouthed.
"Is it Sam again?"
"Hold on. I'm reading. Holy s**t. My hands are literally shaking."
"Will you just tell me what's going on?" Max said a bit worried.
"I got an email from MaiPhammy..." I say totally in shock
"Shut up!" Max sounds just as shocked as I am.
"Isn't it one of those automated subscriber email thingies?"
"Uh... no. I'll read it."
Max sits up in disbelief.
"Hey Bella! LOVED your vlog!! You're such a sweetie and so down to earth. I think you've got a great future. Come visit me in L.A. for summer break."
You and Max share a wide-eyed glance before you continue reading.
"It'll be so much fun. Bring your friends! We've got lots to discuss. Say yes?! Let me know ASAP so I can organize! MaiPhammy. X"
You rise to your feet, jump up and down on your bed, and fist pump several times.
"Yeah!! I got fan mail from MaiPhammy! Woohoo!"
"Will you go?" Max says shocked.
"I'd be crazy not to! Right?"
Max giggles. It seems the initial shock has worn off.
"Did she really say bring your friends?"
"Yeah" You gape at each other stupidly. Then both of you jump off the bed, grab hold of each other's arms, and jump up and down screaming.
"THIS IS FREAKING UNBELIEVABLE!" I scream.
"Summer in Cali baby, Yeah!!" Max screams.
You're so caught up in the moment that you didn't notice Max's mom knock and enter your room.
"You girls sure seem excited." She laughs.
"Mom!" I screamed. I started to call her mom since she is the mom I never had.
"What's going on?"
"Mom, has anyone told you you look beautiful today?" Max said.
"Okay what do you want" Dina giggles.
"Will you allow your well-behaved son and bonus daughter, whom you have successfully raised into fantastic human beings, to go to visit their favorite vlogger for their summer vacation?" Max said.
"Uh... honey, it's a bit sudden."
"Mom, you don't understand what a big deal this is for me..." I tell Dina.
"Does this have anything to do with your blog?"
"vlog. With a V. And yes."
"MaiPhammy invited us!" Max screams.
But then reality hits. MaiPhammy lives in your old town. In the part with the villa's and she is a dropout so you've never saw and met her.
"Max... That does mean we go back to my old town... Jace, Scott..."
"You might want to reconsider that hun."
There you are. Sitting on your bed lost in your own thoughts.
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1 Day later
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You're at school. Talking with Max.
"Incoming." Max said angry.
You scan the schoolyard and see Sam fast approaching.
Seriously?! Your wolf whispers.
This is your first encounter after the infamous fight at the party.
His brow is furrowed as he walks up to you, guilt written all over his face.
"Before you say anything, Max. Yes, I do want to speak to Bella. And no, I don't care if you leave us alone or not."
"Wow, asshole! Who says I was going to say anything?"
"I know you."
"Whatever!" Max throws his hands desperately in the air.
"What do you want?!" I growl at him.
"We need to talk.."
"Yeah, we need to talk about how you completely ruined my night! Everything was perfect until you came along."
You can see your words hit Sam straight in the heart.
"I just couldn't handle seeing you with someone else. Especially a prick like that Dean dude."
"Dean isn't the prick in this story, you are!"
"It's just.... It's been hard for me since we broke up. Things aren't the same. It feels like the whole town changed. Like my life suddenly changed in some weird reality I'm not even part of. Look, I'm sorry. I was wrong."
"Fine. Apology accepted."
"Can we still be friends?"
There's a look in Sam's eyes that reminds you of the good times you shared.
"I mean... It's not like we can avoid each other." I answer back.
"So that's a yes?"
"I guess. But just so that we're clear. You acted like a total asshole and if it happens again our friendship is over."
"Jeez, you're so lucky, Sam. I would have kicked your ass for sure!" Max reacts irritated.
"I know, I'm lucky. Lucky I didn't hook up with you."
"You're such an asshole!"
"Guys, please!"
you start heading for the school entrance, but Sam's not finished yet.
"Bella, before you go."
"Yes?"
"You want to join me for summer break at my aunt's place?"
"Can you just quit while you're ahead!" I say irritated.
"Before you say no, Max can come."
He glances at Max who stares at him with an annoyed expression.
"And I ask Jeremy too."
"Why would Jeremy and I want to go? And why would Bella, for that matter?"
"I thought you guys would like going to L.A. You know, get out of this town and my aunt lives in the same street at MaiPhammy."
You and Max gape at each other.
"No way!" Max screams in disbelief.
"This is so weird."
"What?"
"Did you say L.A. And same street as MaiPhammy..?"
"Yeah. I thought it would be fun."
You take a moment to digest what Sam's asking you.
"And what about Dean? He's Bella's new boyfriend, you know. Are you fine with that?"
Sam clenches his jaw.
"Well, technically, we're not official. And I haven't heard from Dean since the party..."
"oh.." Max said shocked.
"I think the fight ruined things. If there was anything to begin with. I don't know anymore... Maybe I just Imagined that magical feeling."
"Thanks to you know who." Max said while raising his eyebrows.
Sam looks down, but you notice he doesn't look too unhappy.
*Later that day*
It's time. With thousands of viewers, not to mention MaiPhammy, waiting on my next vlog, the pressure is well and truly on.
You lie on your bed, racking your brain for the perfect topic.
It needs to be something wow, something out of the ordinary, something that'll grab everyone's attention. Ugh! This is harder than it seems.
You find your topic.
I haven't heard from the boy I like. Have I been ghosted?!
perfect!
Just as you start preparing for your next vlog, there's a quick knock on your door.
"Honey, Hi" Max's mom says.
"Uh... not to be rude but I'm kinda in the middle of something..."
"Oh that's fine! I just wanted to tell you that that new guy is here."
It takes you a couple of seconds to register.
"Dean?"
"Yes. Can I send him through?"
"Uh... sure."
"Alrighty."
Max's mom winks before disappearing again.
It takes less than a minute for Dean to enter your room. He looks hesitant, but still manages to flash his trademark dimple smile.
"Hey." He says.
"Hi." I can feel my heart beating out of my chest.
An uncomfortable silence descends.
"Sorry for just dropping in like this. I wanted to text, but then I decided it's better if I come over."
"That's fine. Are you okay?"
"Yeah, I'm fine."
"No injuries? Nothing to recover from?"
"No. Why are you asking me that?"
"It's just... I haven't heard from you."
Dean sighs. "Oh. Yeah, look, I just had loads to think about. The thing is... I'm leaving tomorrow."
"You are?" I can feel my eyes getting watery.
"Yeah. So I thought... maybe we could do something today?"
"What did you have in mind?"
"Somewhere special."