Inevitable // Chapter 2
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Haille Calista

To say the least, today was an emotional day at Crescent Falls High. The place I have known since grade nine. I watched the few over-emotional seniors bawl their eyes out when the final bell rang, others simply going on about their day with their friend by their side. I was trying to be understanding and not cringe when two or three of my friends threw their arms around me letting their salty tears fall onto my shoulder.

It was the last time us, seniors, would probably ever see each other again. Until our high school reunion of course. If there's one thing I've planned for my future it was that I am never returning to this school. Not that it was a bad experience, it was the mere fact that I never felt like I belong there.

It may sound weird, hell it even sounds weird thinking it but I have always felt like I'm missing something or forgetting something important. I'm not talking about the feeling you get when you're rushing and you feel like you're forgetting something and it isn't until you get to school until you realize you forgot your phone. I'm talking about something big, life-changing.

Crazy, I know.

It the end of the day, I'm waiting by my now empty locker as Zoe says goodbye to the remaining classmates of hers. "Jocelyn, call me!" She yells after a tall brunette, quickly making her way over to me. She loops her arm through mine and pulls me along. We exit the school together. "So, what are your plans for the rest of the day?"

I shrug lazily, not having anything planned. "Nothing."

Zoe halts to a stop forcing me to do the same. She stares at me incredulously, "You're finally 18 and you're planning on doing nothing? Ludicrous!"

I raise a brow, crossing my arm. "Do you have something in mind then?"

A mischievous smile pulls back her lips as she stares back at me. "I was hoping you'd ask."

I immediately regret even asking her.

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She pulled out the "perfect dress for me" from her closet and held it in front of my face. It was a mini black lace dress, the nude underlayer giving it an illusion of it being my skin. The dress is a full sleeve and stops mid-thigh.

Zoe handed me the dress, returning a few seconds later with black ankle boots.

"This is-" I trail teasing Zoe as she stares expectantly. "- very sexy! I love it!" I practically squeal, taking the boots from her hand and running into her bathroom. Her laughter sound behind me as I close the door

No more than twenty minutes after school I found myself at Zoe's house preparing to go to this club she recommended. She says I need to make this one hell of a night, knowing I'd just turned 18. Who was I to turn down a night out with my best friend? I called mom to inform her of my plans and she sounded way too enthusiastic for me to go.

I quickly strip down to take a quick shower. As I was showering, something suddenly alerted me. It was as if I had super senses but I clearly heard a car crunching the gravel beneath its tires. It came to a halt followed by a door opening. It was Zoe's mom. She was whispering to someone how she was planning on giving me a big surprise. My hands shot up to my ears, half petrified on how I'd been able to hear that. From the second floor.

I stood there for who knows how long until there was a knock on the door. "Haille, hurry up, I'd like to take a hot shower too!"

"Right, sorry." I croak as I finish washing up. Stepping out of the shower, I quickly pull on the dress I had been anxious to wear.

As I slip on the mini dress, I was surprised at how nicely the dress fits me. Not to mention the nude color beneath the lace material blended almost perfectly with my skin.

I slide my feet into the shoes before opening the door, revealing myself to Zoe. Her head snaps up to me, a huge grin fell upon her face. "Holy-You look hot." She compliments making me blush

"Thanks," I reply as she walks past me to take her own shower. I grab her arm making her look over her shoulder at me. "Hey, um Zoe. Did you hear your mom's voice when she was on the phone?"

Her brows furrow, staring oddly at me. "No, I didn't even know mom was home until she called my name just a few seconds ago. Why?"

"No reason, I just thought I heard her voice while I was taking a shower." I nervously laugh. Zoe shot me a look before scurrying into the bathroom. I sit at her vanity to start my makeup when the bedroom door opens revealing Zara, Zoe's mom.

"Hey, Mrs. Venera." I greet, eyeing the rather large box in her hands.

She playfully scowls at me. "I told you, call me Zara." She repeats for the hundredth time, yet I stubbornly continue to address her formally. "By the way, happy birthday sweetie." She walks over handing me the box, placing a kiss on the top of my head.

"Thanks, Zara." I smile, studying the box trying to guess what could be inside.

"Wait for me!" Zoe suddenly yells from inside the bathroom before the door flings open revealing a naked Zoe. Thank god for the towel wrapped around her. "Okay, proceed."

Zara laughs at her daughter as I slowly opened the box. Once I get the box open I glance inside and couldn't hold back the loud gasp of pure shock. My wide eyes flicker up to Zara who was evilly smiling at me.

"Well, what is it?" Zoe impatiently asks, trying to peek inside the box.

I reach inside and pulled out the contents. Inside sat five sets of lingerie. Each one a different, exotic design. The first one was black, then red, hot pink, white and nude. Underneath them, was a silk white mini robe.

After Zoe fell out of shock she turned towards her mother. "Mom!" She exclaims looking back over to my 'gifts' "Why couldn't you save that for me!" She whines. By now my cheeks are flaming, and my mouth hung open in disbelief. They took one look at me and doubled over, laughing.

"Hey, you're officially eighteen. Free to do whatever you'd like if you know what I mean." Zara suggested, wiggling her brows.

I bury my face into my hands, my embarrassment only furthering as their laughter continue. "Please stop," I beg.

Zoe must have caught the time because she suddenly let out a high-pitched shriek and started shoving her mom out the door. "I love you mom, but the last thing I want to do is spend three hours waiting in a line" Zoe explain before she slamming the door shut. She turns to me, smiling one last time at my newly attained lingerie before pushing me in front of the vanity.

"Let's get you dolled up." She mumbles and began to decorate my face.

An hour and few odd minutes later, both of us are fully dressed with our hair and makeup done. I must say, we look pretty darn good tonight. Zoe had chosen a sleeveless crimson red mini dress with a plunging keyhole neckline. She paired her dress with a pair of high black stilettos.

Even though those shoes seem quite deadly and painful and the dress might've seemed a bit revealing, she still somehow managed to pull the whole look off. We were already at the club, standing in line waiting for our turn. The line wasn't too bad, but it was still quite the wait.

"Haille." She whispers, nudging my side. I turn my attention towards her, "Let's take a selfie." I give her a deadpanned look before smiling, unable to refuse. She took out her phone and held it out in front of us.

"Say eighteen!!" She instructed. We yell eighteen as she snapped the picture. When she clicked on the picture I was stunned by how good we actually looked.

"Wow, you really did a great job with our makeup." I randomly compliment as I stare at my smokey eyes in the picture.

"I know." She boasts, placing her hands on her hips and flipping her hair melodramatically.

I roll my eyes good-naturedly, looking around my surroundings. This was actually the first time I was going clubbing now that I am of age according to Zoe, and after getting mom's approval that is, and from the looks of it seems like I will be coming back.

You could tell the place was huge from the wide and tall exterior. Based on all of the people wanting to get in, I'm also guessing it's quite popular too.

Loud music was playing, lights flashing everywhere, and you could literally smell the food from here, yes food.

My eyes land on the large illuminated sign the displays on the top of the building, 'WV Blackout'.

Before I knew it, we were already inside of the club gawking at the interior. It's extraordinary, to say the least. The whole room has this vibe I can't quite explain. It was dark with an exception of the few spotlights shining in a few places, the exhilarating smell of food and expensive wine filling the air.

There were people in every corner lounging or talking with other people. I felt a wide goofy grin spreading across my face.

Zoe gripped my shoulders turning me to face hers, "Are you ready for your first clubbing experience?" She yells excitingly over the loud music. I nod, still scrutinizing the place.

"Yes, I am." I breath already feeling the rush of adrenaline pumping through my body.

"Great." She says and begins dragging me through the crowd until we stood in front of the bar. We were both bouncing and nodding along to the loud music. After a shared drink, with much difficulties, thanks to her mini dress, she nonetheless climbed onto the bar until she stood on the countertop facing the crowd.

A few people turned to look at the crazy girl standing on the bar. I was definitely going to scold her for being ridiculous, standing on a bar when her voice cut me off.

"Everyone, may I have your attention?" She yells surprisingly loud enough that the whole bar hears and the music momentarily softens to hear what Zoe had to say. She grins at their compliance before continuing. "Today is my best friend's 18th birthday, so you all are going to help me celebrate this day with her!" She yells, cueing a thunder of cheers.

I felt my face heating up as many eyes turned to me after Zoe directed their attention towards where I am standing. A bright spotlight lands on me as everyone began crowding around. I nervously smile whenever my eyes would accidentally make contact with other people. However, one thing I did notice whenever I look around was that everyone was drop-dead gorgeous. Almost perfect without a single flaw on them. Talk about feeling self-conscious.

"On three!" Zoe announces and begins counting up to three. "Happy Birthday to you!" Everyone sings. Midway through the song a cook had brought out a rather large birthday cake. Just looking around now, everyone celebrating my birthday all thanks to my best friend. I couldn't have been happier at the moment.

"Make a wish." Someone yells from the crowd making me chuckle, lean over and blow the candle out. After I wished for a million dollars of course. I quickly cut Zoe and I a piece before moving out of the way allowing everyone to take their share.

As I was searching for Zoe, I felt a tap on my shoulder. I spin around coming face to face with a guy, probably 5'5 dark blonde hair and shining green eyes. He was a cute one.

"Hey, uh...Happy birthday." He finally says rubbing the back of his neck.

"Oh, thanks" I reply, looking around to see if I could spot her head full of long natural curls. "Hey, um-"

"David."

"David, have you seen my friend?" I ask. "You know the one that was standing on the bar?"

He laughs lightly at the mention of her standing on a bar. "Sadly no, I only arrived when you were cutting the cake. If I'd known it was a birthday party tonight I would have come sooner because now all of the cake is gone."

I laugh as he pouts and shoves his hands into his pockets. I extend the plate of cake that I was initially holding for Zoe. "Here, you can have one of mine." I offer.

His eyebrows raise, a huge smile taking over his face. "Ohmygod, thank you." He says excitingly, taking the cake from my hand. He immediately stuffed the cake into his mouth, moaning in delight as he greedily devours the concoction.

Just as I was going to reply to his ungraceful way of eating, a loud and very familiar voice sounded behind me.

"Haille!" She screams, running over towards me. Less than a foot away from where I was standing with David she halted to an immediate stop and a look of horror swept past her face as her eyes honed in on David. After what seems like an eternity of her staring at pale-faced at David, her eyes flicker over to me.

"Zoe?" I cautiously say as I study her. She looks as if she was having an internal debate with herself. Less than a second later, I'm assuming she'd made her decision because her eyes snapped back over to David, a longing concupiscence look filling her eyes. Completely lost to the answer of why she was looking at David in such way, I turn to David only to find a mirroring expression.

A sudden yearning look crossed David's face, I watch in horror as his canine teeth began to unnaturally elongate until the reaching the top of his chin, and his eyes turn into slits.

I stumbled backward, my legs threatening to give out, putting distance between me and the horrifying sight of that...creature. I was seconds away from grabbing Zoe when David, or whatever he is, let out a loud howl kind of noise. A few people in the club turned to witness the source of the sound but instead of intervening they all stared in admiration some with envy. But none with the expected reaction.

"Zo-" Again, I was cut off. Not by David this time but by Zoe herself. Teeth also elongated from her mouth as she let out a whimper herself.

I was beyond shocked. Frozen in place, unable to do anything but watch as David took only one step which seem to have woken Zoe from her reverie as she sprints towards David and leaps into his arms, his arms enclosed around her small frame.

For some unknown reason, I felt myself calm down by a fraction. Albeit, I was still highly scared and confused as far as the weird noises, the teeth and how Zoe ran towards him, but at the same time, it felt right. Like it was bound to happen.

He buries his face into her neck before pulling back, looking deep into her eyes and murmured something to her. As strange as it sounds I was still able to hear what he said almost as if he was talking to me. His words that immediately had the blood draining from my face.

" I found you. You're my mate."

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Kpanne:
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