"You deserve it, the location you gave us was a hit. Our scouts are getting all the info they can now and we’re getting ready for what’s to come." Jacob said, his eyes shifted to me for a second before he cleared his throat. "Also to apologize for yesterday, I was out of line"
Silence followed that statement and I could tell that even Jacob’s friends were shocked at what he said.
"Don’t worry about it" Brett said and then he looked at me and grinned "Hey, little lamb, wanna have a taste?" he said waving his can infront of me "It’s beer. Remember, I told you about it."
He had ofcourse, Brett explained a little of everything to me throughout the years but rarely ever managed to help me experience everything. But he did his best.
I hesitantly nodded and he gave me the can, I hesitantly took a sip and made a face. It tasted really bad. Brett laughed and took the can from me "Not good, huh?" I shook my head
"Here try this" Jacob said giving me another can with a different color. I eyed it suspiciously "It’s just a Cola." He said as he opened it and handed it to me. I took it from him and took a sip, my eyes widening. It was actually very sweet and had a good taste.
"Hey Celena want to go buy some clothes later? I’m sure you’re tired of wearing Nate’s" Ren asked "It’ll do you good to go out and discover stuff."
I froze and looked at Brett who smiled at me "If you want I’ll go with you" Brett said and I could tell he expected my nod but he didn’t look annoyed at all. I turned to ren "I-I’d like that"
Ren smiled "Then this afternoon. Me, you, Lily, and Nate will go and shop"
"I can’t" Lily said with a grin "Sorry you’ll have to go without me"
Lily laughed "I really can’t go. I talked to Max on the phone, he seemed interested in the whole thing. He’s coming to stay here till this whole thing finishes. He wants to help.He asked me to get some stuff ready for him so I can’t go with you guys"
"Max is coming?" Xavier asked "He hates hanging around packs"
"He hates hunters even more" Lily said with a shrug "Doesn’t mean he wants to join. He enjoys being alone but he wants to help as much as he can. I didn’t even have to give him all the details, just mentioned we’re attacking hunters and he told me he’d be coming."
"he’s coming today then?"
"yeah around dinner time. I already prepared him a room"
"fine then, shopping without Lily. Do the twins want to go?" Ren asked and then laughed to herself "of course they do. I’ll text them about it"
From then on the conversation was stable, the game went back on and I watched everyone get excited while Brett whispered to me an explanation and after some time I found myself enjoying the fun environment. I noticed Jacob sneaking glances at me but I was still hesitant around him. He was mean yesterday but today he was nice to Brett, so I didn’t know what to make of it.
When the time came for us to go shopping I was surprised when we got in the car and Jacob was in the driver’s seat.
"So you’re coming?" Brett said with a sly smile "Why? In the mood to shop?"
"Need a new jacket" Jacob shrugged "Thought since you’re all going I met as well join"
"I bet" One of the twins said, "Anyway how about we go before the shops close" Thɪs chapter is updated by noᴠelfire.net
It was the first time I was in a car, it was a bit scary and I jumped when it moved backwards. Brett held my hand and smiled at me and I calmed down. The ride to the mall took time but it wasn’t that bad. The car wasn’t moving fast and I was enjoying the view. Brett pointed out things from the window, sometimes he had to give me an explanation but I knew what most of them were.
When we finally got to the mall, the twins groaned as they got out.
"Finally, that took forever" Dave, I think, said as he glared at Jacob "You don’t usually drive so slow Jacob"
Jacob shrugged "Felt like taking my time" he said making the twins scoff "Now come on, weren’t you the ones who were in a hurry?"
"Come on" Ren said, grabbing my arm. My eyes widened and I looked at Brett who gave me an encouraging smile. I let myself be led into the huge building with lots of lights. It was big and I knew I would get lost in it alone. But the twins knew their way apparently.
As soon as we got in a store the twins started throwing stuff into my arms and telling me to go change. Brett led me to a changing room and I ended up trying several clothes and showing them. And as soon as I tried the last outfit they would have given me even more clothes and we ended up walking out with bags full of clothes.
I was in awe of everything; so many new things I had only heard about were suddenly right there and I was starting to get excited. Brett noticed and smiled at me, taking my hand and leading me to the food court where I tried a...hamburger...if I’m remembering it right. I loved it and as we were leaving I made Brett promise to bring me there again.
All in all I thought it was a good day...but then I got home