Wolf Bite

Chapter 7

Darkness filled my heart, making me cold and emotionless for a second, but I snapped out of my fearful state. From the pit of my stomach, a disgusting feeling began to grow, spreading slowly within my body. In a few moments, everything hurt--stung, and all the noises I heard were making everything worse, causing a gruesome ache in my head to grow. Every single little sound was multiplied by a thousand, booming into my ear as if I was right next to those huge concert speakers. It made my head hurt so much and my ears ring! The pain never really stopped. It just grew harsher by the second. For some reason... I couldn't see. The darkness blinded me. It was almost like trying to see where you are stepping when the power goes out, and you are just stuck in your room. All I could have done was to keep going. I ran... faster and faster... as a throbbing pain shot up my right side... NO!!! It's starting again!!! My eyes were bloodshot and burning like Hell! The only thing running through my head was thought of me on the hospital floor, unable to scream for help. NO!!! Get a grip, Shade! I thought desperately. I can't lose control! That's exactly what Linda told me to avoid! So why can't I get a fucking grip? My sanity was nearly a memory of the past. Growling.... The sound was impossible to miss. It was louder than all the rest of the night's sounds. Then, in a matter of seconds, the growls were practically right in front of me. This is is my future. This is me. NO!!!

I woke up in the middle of the night, heart pounding, blood pumping. When I realized it wasn't real, a sweet kiss of relief reassured me. "What the Hell was that?!?!" I yelled at Linda with panic hidden in my harsh tone, who was standing near my bedside with her cold eyes staring straight at me. "You remember?" She said softly, widening her eyes. I didn't understand a word she said. All I know is that I just saw and felt something that I've never even dreamed of before. How? I don't know! But I knew the feeling... It was familiar. I just couldn't put my finger on it, but that wasn't what scared me the most, it was the fact that I loved it. I loved the darkening feeling that overwhelmed my soul. I loved the darkness.... My skin crawled when I accepted it. "What did you do to me?" I asked, and an evil grin slowly crept onto her pale face. "I simply helped you unlock the little part of you that might remember." Her voice was soft and yet devilish at the same time. My throbbing head felt heavy on my shoulders as I listened to her words. "Remember what?" I was more curious than concerned. "What you are... and who is responsible." It sounded simple to her. She's done this before. She didn't even flinch.... "What I am?" I mumbled silently to myself, hoping she wouldn't hear me. "Yes, Shade... What you are..." she said. I looked up at her and sighed. This can't be happening to me... It's not possible. This stuff only happens in movies and books and all that shit. Well, this is reality! I am not a what! I'm a who! I refuse to believe in such nonsense! She is surely playing a trick on me... or she is just flat out crazy! "I want to go home!" I yelled, fists tightening at my side. Her muscles tensed. Then, out of the blue, I heard footsteps coming toward us. I heard the tapping of heels. Then, I heard a second set of steps approaching. I didn't tell Linda. There was a knock at the door seconds later. I know that know anywhere! It's Bree! "Let her in." I demanded, and without question, Linda walked to the door to open it with a blank expression. As the door swung open, Linda took a step back to make way for Bree, who was charging after me. in rhe blink of an eye, her arms were wrapped around my neck tightly. I though she would never let go, but eventually she did. Her eyes were filled with tears. "Girl, you scared me!" She yelled hitting the side of my arm playfully. I looked to the side of her and noticed Zack watching us. I smiled at him, and in reply, he nodded. "I know. I scared me too." I smiled. Bree didn't take it as a joke though. She only stared blankly at me. Zack chuckled. "I should've forced your ass to ride with us." She whispered. "And then when I hsard you were in the hospital the next morning... they didn't make any of us see you." she paused long enough for me to interrupt. "Us?" She looked down ag me and placed her hand ontop of mine. "Yeah... Zack, me, and Jason." Jason wanted to visit me? "Where is he?!?!" I asked, trying to get up. Bree stopped me and frowned. Zack stiffened. "He's in a really bad place right now...." she explained. "After hurting you, he just shut the world out, especially when he found out where you ended up." My heart stopped. He does care... Well, too bad! Zack cut in. "Yeah, Dare... He hasn't left his house since." I wanted to just run to him, but I can't. I've made that mistake before and look where it has gotten me... in a hospital bed. "Well, how are you two doing?" I desperately wanted the subject to change, and they knew it too. Bree eyed Zack, and he looked very nervous. "We're not together anymore...." he whispered. What! Why? When? How? What?!?! "Oh my gosh... I'm so sorry you guys." I said, unable ro find better words. They searched each other. Neither one moved a muscle or even said a word. I quickly realized that I shouldn't have asked that question. Regrets... regrets... "I'll wait outside." Zack mumbled. Before he left, he turned back to nod at me. "Good to see you again, Dare. I'll visit again." Then he was out the door. Shit. How could they seperate. It was always Bree and Zack since the day I met them. As soon as the door shut, Bree wrapped her arms around me and began to sob. I couldn't help but feel responsible. "I'm so sorry." I whispered. They were together since elementary school and through high school. They were supposed to graduate together.... "He just doesn't love me anymore... he said th--that the spark isn't there a-any--more." She stuttered, burrying her face into the crease of her arm. I didn't know what to say, so I just hugged her. "He was always there for me, Dare... and now, he can barely look at me." I felt her pain deep in my chest as tears built up in my eyes. "We can't even ride together anymore!" I wanted to say something to comfort her... but I couldn't think of anything good enough to say. Everything I came up with was either stupid or helpless. "Shh...." I silently whispered as I let go of her. Tears flooded her eyes. "I don't know what I'll do without him, Darien... I still love him." This poor girl. Before I could say anything, the door swings open unexpectedly. It wasn't Linda nor Zack. It was Jason, standing at the threshold with a saddening look across his face. Bree stared at me for a moment, trying to read my expression, which probably said "I'm so glad to see you". She whipped her face with the sleeve of her slightly big sweater and smiled at Jason. "She's all yours." She said, and just like that, I was alone with him in my hospital room.

~~Hey guys! I know that I haven't posted in 2 weeks, but it's really hard to write chapters because I'm now a freshman in high school. So sorry for the late updates. I'll try, try, try to update faster. Thanks for reading! Don't forget to comment your thoughts, share, and vote! It helps a lot! See you all in the next chapter! Bye!~~