I wake up to someone shaking me violently
"Alexandra! Wake up! Why is Jackson here?!" Sammy let me sleep
"hmmm mm hmmm" I'm not functional yet
I feel a sting on my cheek and spring up
I put my hand on my cheek, "Did you just...bitch slap me?"
She shrugs brushing it off
It doesn't exactly hurt, it just feels ticklish, but why did she have to do that
"Now that I'm awake, what do you need? What was so important that you had to slap me to wake me up?" I rub my eyes to finally focus on her face
"Why is Jackson here?" Why does she sound so excited?
"It was late last night and my mom offered for him to stay and he did" I stand from my bed and go change. Might as well get ready
"Why are you not freaking out?" She asks
"Why are you freaking out?" I roll my eyes
"Well because...I, maybe, I don't know-" She's evading my question
"Samantha, what happened?" I turn my head and glare at her
She stays quiet
"Samantha If you don't..."
"Fine, I went to the kitchen because I was bored and saw Jackson half naked there, I ran back here and woke you up"
I sigh, frustrated
"Ok but still, why slap me?"
"Why? You ask why?!?!"
"Relax Sammy, if it's about you seeing Jackson without a shirt then I really don't get why I was awoken for that" I head for my door. I need something to drink, it's too early for this
I hear Sammy following me but she doesn't start talking until we reach the living room
"Are you sure you aren't gay?"
This question makes me almost trip over thin air
"What the fuck?" I turn around to look at her wide-eyed
"Alexandra Volturi, how many times do I have to tell you? Watch your language inside this house" I whip back around to notice my grandpa sitting on the couch
"Sorry pops," I say awkwardly
He stands up and leaves us alone
"Hey, look, you never react to guys. I just told you I saw your boyf-"
I cut her off, "He's not my boyfriend"
"Your boyfriend without a shirt, and you couldn't care less. Don't blame me for thinking you might swing that way" She raises her hands in surrender, I look her straight in the eyes and notice the little smirk playing on her lips, at the same time I hear a click ok a door. Jackson's door
So that's why we are doing this. She loves bothering me doesn't she?
I shake my head and chuckle, "I'm not doing that Sammy. It's too early for me to play along with your crazy ideas"
She pouts, "You're boring"
I grab my bottle of clear liquid from the cabinet and sit down on the sofa right as Jackson enters the living room yawning
"Morning Jackie," I smile before downing half of the bottle
Once I close the bottle and put it back I turn to see Jackson raising his brow in confusion
"Your girlfriend is an alcoholic but doesn't like alcohol at the same time, get used to it. Als I'm going to my house to get my things, do you want me to pick you up or..." She turns to Jackson
"I'll see you at school" I tell her
She nods and skips out the front door
"She sure is a fire-cracker" I hear Jackson say from behind me
I go sit down next to him, "It has gotten worse over the last decade but I still love her, she's my best friend. She's loyal like no one and can sure as hell keep you entertained"
"That much is correct" I spring up from my seat once I hear my dad's voice
"Samantha, alongside her family are kind of an extension of ours. We met them when we first got here," He walks towards me, "Samantha and Alexandra clicked right away, even though they were total opposites"
"You can say that again" I mutter
I hear my dad and Jackson chuckle
"Right. Dad this is Jackson Hunter the son of the Lord and my supposed to be erasthai. Jackson this is my dad. This happened way faster than I would've liked but hey, I haven't been in control of my life lately so who cares right?" I breathe after my little ramble
"Sunshine relax. Jackson nice to meet you. I heard my wife met you last night. As well as her everyone else here would prefer being called by their first name. I'm Henry Volturi, pleasure" He extends his hand
Jackson grabs my dad's hand and shakes it firmly, "Nice to meet you Mister Henry. I'm sorry but it's going to take me a while to address everyone so casually"
My dad nods in understanding and leaves the room, but not before whispering something in my ear that makes my face flush
"You ok?"
"Huh? What? Yeah, I'm fine. Why would you ask that? You hungry? Let's eat" I grab his wrist and drag him towards the kitchen, not giving him any chances to answer
"Dad we are hungry, please food" I say, begging him to not mention what he just said
"Sunshine did you get flustered by what I said?" And my pleads are unheard
I glare at him, "Food, please?" I say as sweetly but deadly as I can
"Coming right up" He says before opening the fridge and starting his concoction
"What is he talking about?" Jackson asks from beside me
I turn to glare at him, "Do you want me to hurt you?"
He raises an eyebrow and I swear I can hear his thoughts
Kinky
We both start laughing
"What are you two love birds laughing about?" Ramona asks as she wraps her arm around my shoulders again. She likes doing that
"Inside joke," I say as I look at Jackson
"Hmm," She hums and goes to grab a blood bag
"Ok kids, eat up so you're not late" My dad puts two plates filled with french-toast, scrambled eggs, and fruit salad. How everyone can act so casually around Jackson already baffles me but I'm glad they don't mind him intruding for a little
"You should really become a chef, sir," His mouth hanging open while he stares at the food
If he doesn't close his mouth he's going to catch flies
I put my finger under his chin and close it for him, "Keep doing that and I'll have more reason to call you a dog"
"That isn't nice of you honey" What is it with my mom and her coming into rooms unannounced!
"Good morning Jackson" She smiles her motherly smile and bows her head
Jackson swallows the big bite of eggs he had in his mouth, "Good morning Miss Amelia, I'm sorry for intruding last night but thank you for the bed and food"
"Oh shush, you don't need to be so formal, we already like you"
He sends her a smile, proudly showing his dimples
Show off I huff
I eat my food leaving a little bit for later. My parents had gone upstairs again to get ready to hunt
"Are you going to eat that?" Jackson asks me as he finishes washing his dish
"All yours," I slide the plate towards him, "dog"
He growls at me as he takes the last bite and goes to wash the dish
"Stop being such a kiss-ass or my mom will bother me even more about you" My put my forehead down on the cold granite countertop
"I'm not being a kiss-ass, I'm being well mannered," He says the last word with a strong accent
"Oh you little manipulator" I put my head back up
I feel a gust of wind right as Jackson appears in front of me with my bag
"Time to go, or we will be late" He smiles at me innocently knowing very well we probably aren't late
I grab my bag and swing it over my shoulder
"Bye everyone!"
We leave the house, get in his car and drive full speed towards school
We get there and notice I only have 3 minutes to get to the other side of campus for my next class
I jump out of the car and run towards my class meeting Dariana outside the door
"Where the hell were you?" She asks
"Nowhere important, come on we are going to be late" I push her inside the classroom right as the bell rings
"Teacher is late like always mama relax" She says as I sit down
She goes to grab the seat next to me but someone beats her to it, pushing her out of the way
"Watch it, " She hisses at him
Ignoring Dariana they talk, "Hey Alex"
I know that voice
I groan out loud, "Alexandra for you. What do you want Karma? Didn't get your ego hurt enough yesterday? Kind of a masochist move if you ask me"
"Just wanted to talk with you. No need to get so defensive" He smiles up at me
"Really now?" I lean closer to him
He nods, hope and some sort of achievement shining in his eyes. Pitiful really
"Well," I lean even closer, "why didn't you try that 8 months ago when we started school." I growl, "I'm not stupid. I don't know what you have against Jackson but don't involve me in your little game" I lean back against my seat
"Wow, I've never seen someone reject the heartthrob of the school" I hear a sarcastic voice behind me
I turn around to see Sebastian, "The only thing throbbing here is probably his dick," I turn back to Karma, "how about you go find someone actually willing to help you with that situation"
He looks mad which only makes this more exciting for me. He stands up to move seats as people around us laugh.
"I thought you liked them feisty!" I smirk as he sits down all the way in the back of the classroom
"He gives a new definition to Karma's a bitch," Sebastian says
"Yessir. Hey I didn't know you were in my class" I turn around fully to talk with him. I try to keep my distance from people so I don't have to wait so long to go back to school after I graduate
"I know, it's fine. You're very popular after all, no need to notice a mere human" this makes me choke on my saliva
"Me? Popular? You human?" I can't speak properly. He just insinuated he knew I wasn't human
The door finally opens to reveal our fashionably late teacher
I turn around and take my things out when I feel someone tap my shoulder before a note slides down
I open it as quietly as possible,
Yes, you. Human compared to the popular I mean
This relaxes me, it was only a metaphor
I quickly scribble down, 'I don't think so' and pass it back before focusing on the board again
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Every class before lunch went by in a blur, and since this morning I've actually been kind of hungry, so I'm grateful
"Lexa" I hear someone call
"Lexa!"
Are they calling me?
"Alexandra!"
Ok now that's me
I stop and turn around abruptly, colliding with something hard
I back off and rub my nose, "Hey what the fuck?"
I look up to find Jackson staring down at me
"Dude it felt like it was a wall. What kind of thing do you do to work out? Ow" I stop rubbing my nose
"Are you ignoring me?" He asks
"What? No, why would I." I look at him weirdly
He just stands there looking at me, not saying anything
I sigh, "Is it because I ran out this morning? You think I was mad at you for staying over?"
He nods, I giggle
"Awww the poor baby needs attention?" I put both my hands on his cheeks and squish
He smiles before fake pouting
"Baka~" I poke his forehead and start walking towards the lunch area outside
He runs up to me, "Did you just call me a cow in Spanish?"
I burst out laughing
"No Jackie, I called you dummy in Japenese" I pat his shoulder before sitting next to Dariana and Samantha
"Hey guys." They both glare at me
"The hell y'all glaring at me for?" I push their heads to the side before sliding Cole's food towards myself
"Hey! That's mine!" He tries to grab the tray
I slap his hand and throw 5 dollars on the table, "Not anymore. Go get yourself some more"
"Lexa, let the guy have his food I'll get yours" Jackson grabs the 5 dollars and walks off
I push the tray towards Cole bitterly, "Are you even hungry? You barely eat at lunch most of the time" He states
"We were about to say that" Dariana chimes in
I shrug, "I am, it's weird I know, and I'm actually hungry not thirsty"
"Weird" Sammy says as she plays on her phone
"Here you go" Jackson puts my change and food in front of me
I scarf down my food. I hear the doors open and turn to see Sebastian with a bruised cheek and busted knuckles
"Sebastian," I call him over earning a glare from Jackson, "come sit with us"
He looks towards Jackson but walks over anyway sitting next to Cole and Dariana
"Hey, what's up?" He asks as if he didn't look like he just gotten beaten the shit out of
"Dude, who did you fight?" Cole asks for me
"Oh no one important, he had it coming," He says nonchalantly
I stand up, "I'll get you some ice"
He sends me a thankful smile
I walk into the school and feel someone following me
"What was that about?" Jackson asks
"He looked hurt and I wanted to know what happened, also, when I've noticed him in lunch he's always eating alone so I thought it would be nice for him to eat with us" I hear him growl
"Look Jackie-"
"Jackson"
"Jackie," I challenge him, "he's just a friend. He made me realize I'm too shut off from everyone else. He seems nice and doesn't have ill intentions so relax ok?"
"How can you know that, huh?" He's serious, damn
"Are all werewolves so caveman-like with their mates?" I ask half-jokingly
"Pretty much, so get used to it" He crosses his arms
I turn around and put my hands behind my head and keep walking towards the nurse's office
When we are walking back with ice packs in hand I answer him
"There's nothing to get 'used to', you have to understand that I'm allowed to have male friends the same way you are allowed to have female ones. You also need to be able to trust me to know when someone is stepping over the line"
I'm not in the mood to take shit from anyone today, courtesy of Karma. But then again I never take shit from anyone
"Fine, but you have to give me something in return" When did this become a trade?
"Not like I owe you anything but sure" I turn to look at him
"I get one kiss, not right now. I can have your permission to kiss you once whenever I want"
What kind of request is that?
I shrug, "Sure, not like we haven't kissed before anyway. Such a gentleman getting the lady's permission though"
He smiles and opens the door for me
I just roll my eyes and hand Sebastian the ice pack, "Here you go"
"Thanks Alexandra"
I go to take my previous seat, "You can call me A-"
Jackson grabs me by my wrist and sits me down next to him, I flick his hand
"Just call me Alexa"
Jackson intertwines our fingers under the table
"I call her Als so don't even try that. Nice to meet you, Sebastian, I'm Samantha, just call me Sammy or Sam" Sammy finally puts her phone away
"The nickname Alex belongs to me, I'm Dariana you can find whatever variation of that if you want" She shrugs and smiles showing her prominent fangs
"Nice to meet you man, I'm Cole. There really isn't a variation for that so..." Everyone except Jackson laughs
I jab Jackson in the ribs earning an oof from him. I look at him and give Sebastian a side glance as if to tell him to introduce himself
"This is Jackson, I call him Jackie. You should call him Jackson unless you want to look worse than you look right now"
"Well nice to meet you all. I'm Sebastian but if it's better you can call me Sebas" He moves his index and middle finger in a salute type of motion
"I'm going to call you Seabass" Dari points at him amused
I hit her upside the head
Sebas laughs, "In elementary one of my teachers actually called me that once"
"Really? One of my teachers called me Kale once for some strange reason." Cole intersects
Jackson ruffles his hair, "Your hair sure looks like kale, mate"
"Don't insult my beautiful mane" He tries to fix his unruly hair
"What are you trying to fix there Cole? Unless you use some gel you can't get that" She circles in his hairs' genral direction, "under control mi amor. Just let me cut it already"
Cole looks at his watch, "Never" He runs off right as the bell rings
Dariana sighs, "He's so stubborn sometimes. Whatever, see you around Seabass" Sammy and Dari wave at us as they leave their seats and enter the school
"What class do you have next?" I ask Sebas
"Cooking. With you" He scratches the back of his neck awkwardly
"Right" I stand up and let go of Jackson's hand
"I'm walking you" He grabs my hand again and starts walking
I mouth a brief I'm sorry to Sebas, he shakes his head and smiles
The walk to the classroom goes awfully slow and is awkward since Jackson put himself in between me and Sebastian and I don't want him to feel left out so I just don't talk, which is un-usual for me
We arrive at our class and see some students running by
"Jackson you're going to be late, go" I push him slightly
I let go of his hand but he grabs my chin softly and tilts my head up to kiss me. In front of Sebastian.
He pulls away and smirks at me
I glare at him, "So that's why you wanted that"
"I'm going to be late, I'll drive you home. See you later Lexa"
He turns to acknowledge Sebas
He nods, "Sebastian" and with that, he leaves
"He sure is....." Sebas starts
"Intense? Possessive? Tell me about it. Let's go, I actually enjoy this class" I finish his sentence for him
We rush inside and sit on our designated tables as the teacher walks in
"We will be working on Spaniard cuisine today, go get your shrimps" our teacher demands as he passes out the recete
Now that we know each other, I changed my station to be in front of Sebas so we could talk since our teacher didn't really care what we did, we just had to get the plate done
"Alexa?" Sebas calls me
I hum in acknowledgment trying to slice up my grey little friends correctly
"I just wanted you to know, and to let Jackson know I'm no threat to your guys' relationship, the reason I was looking at you the other day in the cafeteria is that you usually only sit with your friends and there were two new people there with you,"
"Stalker-y much?" I say jokingly
His ears turn a little red which makes me laugh
"I didn't mean it like that, I just pay a lot of attention to people around me, especially the popular to avoid them"
"Good to know, and yes I was aware of the fact that you aren't interested in me but now I have proof for Jackson. He was....doubtful to say the least" I move on to cut my vegetables for the rice
"Figured. If you want to I can back off until he feels comfortable"
I shake my head, "No, you aren't doing anything wrong and he has to know that I am allowed to have friends from the opposite sex that don't want something with me. You can hang out with us, it's fine. Of course, if you can bear with Jackson sending you a few glares from time to time"
"I already am, and I would like that, your friends seem very nice. And entertaining" He chuckles
"Wait 'till they get comfortable with you, they will insult you left and right and you'll want to get rid of them"
We both laugh and get shut up by the teacher
"I'm glad I caught you staring the other day. I made a new friend" I grin
He blushes a little
"Come on we need to finish this," I point at him with my knife and we continue our student duties