The sounds of cars passing, dogs barking, and birds chirping, I slowly opened my eyelids and from this moment on, I know this will be my new routine.
My name is Finn Parker, I'm 18 years old I live in a town called Scarlet Moon. A month ago my foster father died from leukemia, it was the hardest days I've ever faced cuz I didn't know he'd be gone sooner, the man that I looked up to and made me who I am today.
Yesterday we move in this town so we can move on from the city where we left our precious memories, a new life and a new beginning.
I stared at my ceiling when a footsteps from the stairs went straight to my room's door and knocked 'thud, thud, thud' "Finn get up it's time for breakfast" mom mumbled " I'll be right down in a minute" I mumbled.
I sit up on my bed and grabbed my eye glasses, I went and look into the mirror and noticed that the dark circles around my eyes are gone, I combed my curly black hair with my fingers and went straight to the dinning room.
"good morning" the twins chirped with a smile on their faces "good morning" I mumbled, the twins are Abby and Jacob they are 7 and a half years old. I went and sat beside abby who is playing with her food.
Mom was driving us to school and I just stared blankly at the window on the way, mom glanced at me "Finn honey, I'm gonna be home late for dinner" she mumbled "okay, what's for dinner?" I glanced at her "there's money on my desk, you guys can order whatever you like" I sighed "I'm gonna need to learn how to cook someday, I'm getting sick with all this fast food dinner" I mumbled "well can just order salad instead of pizza" she scoffed and the twins reacts in disgust of the word salad "salad!? yuck! no" Abby mumbled and I just chuckled on their reactions.
Red's P.O.V.
I was sitting on one of the benches near the school's parking lot waiting for Ava my best friend who's an omega when suddenly a strong mesmerizing scent caught my attention 'mate!' my wolf Devon shouted in my head.
I followed the direction from where the scent was coming from and saw an unfamiliar looking guy, he is 6'2" ft with a black curly hair, brown eyes and he is so easy on the eyes. He is wearing a gray hoodie and black jeans.
I drooled from his sweet scent as he walks by. 'What are you standing there for? go and talk to our mate!' Devon demanded, I was about to when someone squeezed me from a hug "You didn't wait for me at the pack house" Ava mumbled and I didn't move an inch or even look at her, Ava is 5'5'' she is a beautiful brunette with green eyes "Are you okay? what are you staring at?" she asked in a curious face.
Ava grabbed my hand, "I just found my mate!" I mumbled and Ava shrieked in excitement, "but he's different, he didn't see me or noticed my presence" I mumbled "Girl you must be dreaming!" she chuckled. "No for real I'm not joking, he's probably a late bloomer."
Most werewolves get their wolfs at the age of 16, meanwhile alpha blood werewolves get their wolfs at the age of 13-14, late bloomers are mostly omegas that have weak wolf blood and get their wolfs at the age of 17-19.
Finn's P.O.V.
After entering the school grounds I've been feeling weird like someone is constantly watching me. I got my schedule from the registrar then I got lost and ended up late for my first subject.
My first subject ended in just 15 minutes I was about to get a detention but since I was new here the teacher reconsider it and promise not to be late or get I detention next meeting.
Given the extra time for the next class I spend it on looking for my next subject.
when I found the room I entered immediately and sat in between the 2 corners on the right 1st row.
while waiting for the time I decided to plug my earphones and listened to music on my phone's music playlist.
Students starts to enter the room, the murmurs and chitchats got louder while I was busy sketching.
I got so occupied of what I'm doing and didn't noticed the teacher entering the classroom. Everybody went quiet and when I looked up everyone's eyes are on me, I immediately pulled my earphones and hid it in my bag.
I glanced in front and the teacher was looking straight at me and starts marching towards me. "stand up" I stood up and she smiled "you're new here aren't you" I nodded.
"what's your name?" she asked, "Finn Parker" I mumbled. "I'm Ms. Caroline and I'm the Arts teacher" she declared and picked up my sketch book "I see that you have talent, I hope you don't disappoint me Finn" I nodded and she hands me my sketch book. "If you need a tour don't hesitate to ask and I'll have someone to show you around" I nodded and a sudden sound of chair moving behind me "I'll do it Ms. Caroline" the girl from the back quickly volunteered, "thank you Ms. Blackwood, you both may have a seat" I nodded and sat.
'Bbrrrrrrnnnnngggg' the sound of school bell rang, I waited until everyone left the room and stood up as the last student is about to leave the room, when I reach the door a girl who volunteered earlier was waiting for me outside the door.
I stood in front of her, "Hi I'm Ruby Dayne Blackwood, but can just call me Red" she chirped and reaches for a formal handshake, "Finn" we exchange handshakes, "sorry, but , uhh...I don't need a tour" she frowned and I just walked out.
She followed me from a distance, 'why is she following me? or maybe not, I'm just probably paranoid with this new environment' I said to myself.
I noticed that she is closing our gap and manages in my pace while walking, her hair is blonde and shiny that perfectly suites her blue eyes and her height is probably 5'7" taller than average.
She shot a glare at me "well I just noticed you earlier this morning before your first class and it seems like you were lost" she mumbled smiling looking at me. I probably don't need this because I will eventually get used to this and not get lost again but judging from what happened earlier I came in late and almost got me detention on my first day. "okay fine" I sighed in defeat. "so 'Red' doesn't that sound like a boy's name?" I scoffed and she smiled at me.
During the tour around the school I ended up showing her my schedules so I won't get lost and she showed me all the classrooms, and faculties.
"so how come I haven't seen you here, well I mean in this town" she mumbled "I just moved here yesterday" I mumbled and she nodded. "so, uhmm I'll see you around and thanks Red for touring me around the school, I really appreciate it" she smiled and waved me goodbye.
I'm glad she gave me a tour so I won't be late next time looking for my next subject. This school is pretty big, any student who comes here for the first time would definitely end up lost just like I did. 'Ruby' I said in my mind, what a beautiful name for a beautiful girl, I wonder if she has a boyfriend. It's not like I have a crush on her just from what I saw on her behavior or physical appearance, but she's nice and smells nice too, I mean I don't want to sound like a pervert sniffing around on girls, but her perfume just fumes out when she walks ahead of me. She probably does have a boyfriend and I doubt she'd like me back if I confess and ask her out and when was the last time I went out for a date?, 'damn'...I sighed, I've been single for 2 years and I haven't even kissed a girl before, I'm so left out and I didn't even bother to enjoy this high school teenage life, huh...
After school I went home Immediately as I do not have any curricular activities to do after school, I should probably sign up for sports or anything just to keep my life a little less sad. I wish dad was here, he definitely know what to say or tell me what to do.
I walked home pacing while thinking about my past memories with dad, a smile creeped in my face as I remembered one of his dad jokes.
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