Emotional Rollercoaster...

Ana Pov

This is so awkward. We all sort of just stood there staring at one another for a full minute. It might not seem like much but with the tension in the air it was excruciating.

"I'm so happy to see you!" Marie said sweetly breaking the weird silence. She engulfed me in a hug which I eagerly returned. I missed my tiny friend so much too.

"How did you guys find me here?" I asked her when we pulled apart.

"Well Marcos and Talon left to see Maximus that's when we took our chance and got out. Lucky for us most of the guards were human and not very well trained. We took out who we had to and ran. I knew you would come home so we made our way to this small town. We actually just got here and had no clue where to find you. Seb wanted to cross the woods and that's when we heard the loud music. We followed it out and here you are with him..." Marie trailed off the end bringing back the current awkward moment.

 I have no clue how to explain the whole Jace kiss so I'm just going to ignore it. Besides I don't even know how I feel about it

"Well I'm so glad you guys made it out safely" I said smiling at Marie whom gladly returned it. When I looked back at Seb though, a smile was the furthest thing from his face. This is just perfect. What else can go wrong?

"Hey! Hey! Best friend!" A loudly shrieking girl was sprinting around the corner. From the too tight skirt and bouncy blonde curls I knew exactly who this was. How the hell did she get here?!

She was still running towards us from the side of the house. Her impractical heels caused her to trip and fall face first into the grass. Oh gosh.

"I'm okay!" She yelled getting back up pulling down the shirt stuck to her fat rolls. I smacked my palm to my forehead. You have got to be kidding me!

"Hey best friend! I found you!" Lily said out of breath. I stared at the girl with my jaw dropped. She's nuts! That’s it!

"Lily, how the hell did you find me?" I asked rubbing my temples. If one more person shows up in this backyard I'm going to explode

"That's easy! I used your picture from the security cam at the house and hired a private investigator. With money you can find anyone. At first he couldn't find you like you didn't exist. But then your face turned up on some security cam at a shitty motel here. So I drove here, showed your picture to some teen boys and they said you would probably be at this raging party!" She told me excitedly. There is something wrong with this girl

"Why would you have someone track me?!" I asked very irritably

"Duh we are like best friends now! You saved me and I couldn't have my new BFF running around all homeless" she said like that made perfect sense. I could just scream right now!

I opened my mouth to yell at her for her clingy, crazy behavior but Simon cut me off

"Ooh I'm not feeling well..." He said rolling over onto his stomach. Crap! I can't handle all this shit right now! All these conflicting emotions running through me are enough to make me insane! Geez! My first party sucked!

Taking matters into my own hands I yanked Simon off the ground and tossed him over my shoulder. Both Jace and Lily gave me stunned looks. Probably not expecting me to be so strong. Right now I don't care. All I know is that I need to get away from this house before someone else comes back here and I literally hype out.

"Lily, I want you Seb and Marie to follow me Simon and Jace back to my motel. Now!" I said voice not leaving any room for arguing. Lily and Marie quickly left the yard with Seb angrily striding behind them. I don't know what his problem is exactly but I have an idea. Which is why I asked him to ride with Lily. Seb isn't the easiest person to deal with when he's upset.

"That was interesting. Are those friends of yours?" Jace asked looking puzzled

"Just show me where your car is." I responded flatly. I'm not trying to be rude but I'm still a little ticked he just kissed me like that. Jace nodded his head and walked toward the front of the house. The party was still going strong but at this point I was beyond over it.

We crossed the front lawn into the street. I could see Lily's shiny expensive car parked on the side of the road. She was waving out of the driver’s side window like an idiot. All I could do was roll my eyes. One way or another I have to get rid of her. Ditching didn't work so well last time. Maybe if I scare her she'll run back home.

We got into Jace’s truck and I strategically placed Simon’s passed out body in the middle. The more distance in between us the better.

"Which motel are you staying at?" Jace asked briefly taking his eyes off the road to look at me.

"The one at the towns entrance" I replied looking out the passenger side window. Simon moaned in his sleep and dropped his head onto my shoulder. Why in the world would he get so drunk? Maybe he has a lot on his mind. I certainly do. Too bad the only way I’ll ever be drunk is if I drink his blood. I quickly kill that thought. Never would I drink from Simon.

"Uh I'm sorry I just kissed you like that. I-I couldn't help myself" Jace said tearing me from my thoughts

"You had no problem with that two years ago" I sneered. The more I think about kissing Jace the madder I become. Since he came to our school he's been stuck on Kim. Now he wants me to believe it’s me he wants? Yeah, sure.

"Look I know back then it seemed like I wasn't into you-"

"You dated my sister! You ignored me for years! It more than seemed like it Jace, that was it" I said voice getting a little louder than I wanted. I tore my eyes away from him and continued looking out the window

"Ana, please let me explain. I was a coward then it's true but I never had feelings for Kim. You and I always shared this connection-"

"Jace, please just stop" I said cutting him off. His eyes darted to me for a second.

Jace slammed the car into park and turned his body to fully face me

"Ana I'm not giving up. I let you go once it won't happen again" Jace’s eyes held so much determination I had no choice but to believe him. Words were lost to me at that moment. What could I really say to that anyway?

Jace opened his door and got out the truck. I looked around and noticed that we had arrived at my motel. Slowly I got out too. Simon was still passed out so I scooped him into my arms. Lily and the others were all standing around looking at each other in silence.

 Seb still looked pissed.

He walked over to me and I almost got scared by the hard look on his face. When he was right in front of me I opened my mouth to ask what he wanted but he simply reached out and took Simon from my arms. I raised a brow but he just nodded his head toward the motel room.

Then it dawned on me that he took Simon so it wouldn't look strange to everyone seeing a small girl carrying a boy. Just like Seb to always think ahead.

"Come on guys" I said walking to the motel

"This is a crappy motel" Lily said once we entered my room. I chose to ignore her.

Seb laid Simon on the bed, and then stood next to Marie by the door. Jace stood next to the bed and Lily was looking around in disgust.

 Now for the hard part. What the hell do I say to all of them?

This was not in my plan. Well I didn't really have a plan but still. Two people know the truth about me but the other three don't. Heck I don't even know fully what I am or where I came from. I guess I can't really explain to them the situation if I don't fully understand it. Or maybe I'm just stalling.

"Can I speak with you for a second?" Seb asked. I nodded. I'm not too eager to talk to him but I need a moment away.

We left the room and stood outside. The dark night and open space was inviting. I faced Seb taking in his large muscular frame. The stubble on his jaws grew making him look tough and strong. And attractive a voice somewhere in my head added.

"Uh so how was the escape?" I asked to start the conversation.

"It went according to plan. Marie had to do some shooting but she handled it well" Seb’s voice was very even and controlled. I was however proud that Marie was able to protect herself. She was never big on violence so it worried me but now I know she took care of business.

"That's great. Uh what about Marcos and Talon?" I wondered

"Marcos is losing his mind and Talon is hiding things. I believe he knows who you are. We have to leave here soon" Sebs serious voice made me realize I've been wasting time here. How could I forget I have crazy vampires on my tail?!  Although, the thought of leaving Simon so soon hurts I know it's for his own safety.

"Maybe it’s time you say bye to your little boyfriend" Seb bit out.

Okay whoa! Yeah he is still pissed about that kiss. But you know what he has no right. I declared my love to him and he walked out on me. The pain of that is still fresh.

Damn it! I'm so tired of these guys playing with my head and emotions like this! They never think about how their actions make me feel. Well Ana maybe it's time you play back.

Placing a sexy smile on my face I casually shrugged

"Maybe I don't want to leave him" I lied. Actually space from Jace is exactly what I want. Seb’s jaw ticked angrily

"So he is your boyfriend?" He asked voice tight. I love every minute of this. I spice it up a bit by slowly dragging my long hair to one side of my head.

"Maybe, maybe not. What's it to you?" I replied with a smirk. Seb quickly grabbed me and slammed my body against the wall. It didn't hurt at all. Actually it was kind of a turn.

"Ana, don't" he said pressing his body to mine. The sensations of him spread through me like wild fire!

"Don't what?" my voice came out a little more breathless than I intended.

Seb pressed his face into the crook of my exposed neck. His warm breath on my skin was so enticing it almost caused my knees to buckle. These reactions are making me feel like a slut. After all I did just make out with Jace not too long ago. My mind was trying to fight it but my attraction to Seb is just as strong as it always was.

"I'm sorry" I heard him whisper against me. All I could think about was the brush of his lips against my skin when he spoke. My traitor body was in such a heightened state my mind barely stood a chance to fight it. Still I tried

"Why?" I asked allowing my fingers to run through his silky hair. Seb moaned lifting his head to meet my eyes. The lust in his gaze caused my core to sear with need. All I wanted was for him to press those perfect lips to mine.

"Because I hurt you" he replied. Those words penetrated my lust. Turning it off like a switch. Now Seb was apologizing for hurting me but I didn't miss the fact that he left out his rejection.

"Is that all your sorry about?" I questioned. Please say no.

I stood frozen as I waited for his answer. I knew I still loved Seb. I also knew he rejected me. But my heart couldn't help but hope he realized his mistake. All he had to say was he was wrong and he does love me. I know I said no second chances but looking at him so close to me now I know I lied.

Seb eyes stared at me intensely. His years with vampires allowed him to have complete control over his emotions. I searched his face hard and couldn't find one clue about what he was thinking. Seb please don't hurt me again a voice in my mind pleaded. I watched in slow motion as his mouth began to open

"Everything okay out here?" My head whipped angrily to the person that interrupted us. Of course it was Jace. He stood awkwardly by the door glancing between the closeness of Seb and I.

"Everything's fine" Seb replied in a deep even voice.

Sebs face may not betray him but his voice just did. He was pissed Jace intruded as well. I on the other hand completely ignored Jace. My attention was all on Seb. My anxiety increased when he stepped away from me. I wouldn't let that stop me. I took a matching step towards him.

"Is there anything else your sorry about or you want to say?" My voice was so hopeful it made me feel a little weak. Maybe love does that to a person.

Seb’s eyes held mine and for a brief second and I saw something flash through them but it was too fast for me to grasp.

"No" he answered tightly.

My insides squeezed together in a tight ball of emotions. My heart felt like it exploded in my chest. I'm so stupid. He doesn't love me. How could I be stupid enough to confuse his jealousy over Jace with love? All I wanted to do was curl up in a corner and cry. Seb did it to me again. Twice he's rejected me. He caused a new wound before the old even could heal.

"Ana-" he began to say but my right palm across his face silenced him.

My whole body was shaking. I turned and stormed off before I caused any real damage. I shouldered past Jace walking into my room. I ignored everyone and went right into the bathroom locking myself in.

My powers were shimmering below the surface of my skin. I stared at my eyes in the mirror above the sink. They were blazing blue with bolts striking through every few seconds.

Control it Ana. I coached myself. If I didn't calm, I would bring this whole building down. My hands gripped the porcelain sink so tightly it started to crack.

Seb will not get this type of reaction from me again…

Marie POV

Marie knew her brother was hurting. Her whole life whenever Seb was in pain she could always feel it like they were twins. Only they weren’t.

The car ride with the strange giddy girl had Marie completely exhausted. The girl, Lily, sang the whole way to Ana’s motel. Quite badly actually. Add that to the intense emotions of her brother in the back seat and Marie was ready to combust.

Finally they arrived and both her and her brother eagerly jumped out of the car. Everyone quietly watched Ana and that boy she kissed get out of their vehicle. Marie still couldn’t believe Ana had kissed another boy. Granted she knew Seb hurt her but she was sure the love they shared was strong and Seb could easily get Ana back. Guess it won’t be so easy now with another guy in the picture. Marie briefly wondered if this boy was the same one Ana used to tell her about when she first turned.

Ana had scooped the curly head boy in her arms as if he were light as a feather. Ana should not be broadcasting her strength like that. Without even looking at her brother Marie knew Seb was on his way to correct that problem.

Once he took the boy from Ana they all followed her into the room she was staying in. The room wasn’t great but it was still better than the slave’s room at Marcos manor.  

"Can I speak with you for a second?" Seb asked Ana. Before he exited the room Marie gave her brother an encouraging smile. They had rehearsed his apology the whole way here. Now all he had to do was put his jealousy to the side and tell Ana he loved her and then they could be together and Marie could relax. Well at least that what she hoped.

“Hello, I’m Marie” she said to the remaining people in the room. The silence was starting to become too much

“I’m Lily” the chubby girl said dusting off a chair that looked dust free already

“Hi, I’m Jace and this drunk is Simon” The boy said pointing at the sleeping boy on the bed. So he is Jace. That’s the one Ana had feelings for when she was human. Well this is an interesting turn of events. Still if Seb told Ana how he felt she was sure he could still win her heart.

“So how do you know Ana?” Jace asked politely smiling. He was an attractive man there was no denying that but was he the one for Ana?

“Oh Jana and I are best friends! She saved my life” Lily said a little smugly Marie thought

“Her name is Ana, not Jana” Marie corrected. Lily shrugged it off and began texting on her phone.

“How do you know her?” Jace asked turning his gaze to Marie. The boy in the bed mumbled and rolled over

“Uh long story. I’ll get him a cold towel” She replied dashing off to the bathroom. She wasn’t sure how much they knew about Ana but she was certain it wasn’t much.

Marie came back out and sat down next to Simon. She gently began wiping his face with the cold damp towel. This was the guy she was the most excited to meet; Ana’s best friend. She’d heard so much about Simon it was if she already knew him. As she ran the towel down his cheek he slowly opened his eyes.

“Y-you look like an angel…my angel…” He mumbled staring directly at her for a moment before his eyes closed again.

Marie was stunned by his words. No one ever called her an angel before. The smile that spread across her face was surprising yet intoxicating. Simon you look like an angel too she thought happily wiping his face

“I’m going to make sure everything is okay out there” Marie barely heard Jace talking. She knew she should have stopped him but for some reason she was drawn to this sleeping boy. Like her body didn’t want to leave his side. This is strange.

Marie continued to stare at his adorable small face and huge head of curls. The urge to touch them was overwhelming. What is this I am feeling? She wondered. Could it be that I am attracted to him? Marie shook off those thoughts for now and continued to attempt to soothe him.

The moment was cut off by Ana storming into the room. From the way the bathroom door slammed Marie knew instantly her plan didn’t work. Oh Sebby what have you done. Marie stood and quickly left to room to find her brother. She would console Ana after she hit her stupid brother upside the head.

“Bestie open the door it’s me!” Lily said knocking on the bathroom door. Marie knew Ana wouldn’t open that door anytime soon.

When she stepped outside she was glad she did. Seb and Jace were inches apart. Judging from their matching tense stances and balled fist, a fight was seconds away. One that Seb would easily win.

Marie quickly inserted herself in the small space between them.

“I don’t know who you are or what you are to Ana but know she will be mine” Jace said confidently. They were both taller than her so it was as if she wasn’t standing there at all.

“Not if I have anything to do with it” Seb replied back with matching confidence. Marie knew she had to stop them before it got out of hand. And she was getting annoyed with them talking over her head

“Jace could I speak with my brother alone please” She said in her sweetest voice. One thing about being small is people never think of you as a threat. Stupid of them.

Jace looked down at her and gave a stiff nod before turning and walking back into the room. Marie wasted no time flipping around on her brother

“What the heck happened?” She question. Seb sighed running a hand through his hair.

“I didn’t exactly stick to the plan” He said looking exhausted and annoyed

“It was simple Seb. Apologize; confess your love, the end. What went wrong?” Marie asked

“My apology fell short and I may have suggested that I didn’t love her…” he trailed off.

“What?!” Marie shouted. She couldn’t believe this. Are all men this stupid or just her brother?

“I wanted to tell her. I was going to but when he came out here I saw them kissing in my head and I got angry. It happened so fast and then Ana slapped me…” He trailed off again touching his red cheek.

So not only did he ruin the plan he managed to make the situation worse. To the point where Ana actually slapped him! Unbelievable! If this is what love is like Marie thought it might be better for her to just be alone.

Marie looked into the sad eyes of her brother. He was always so strong and protective. She was the only one he even showed his emotions to. All she wanted was for him to be happy. Marie knew with all her heart Ana was the one who could give him that happiness. If only he wasn’t such a fool about the whole thing

“You’re an idiot but you love that girl and it’s time she knew it Seb. You can’t hide your feeling forever” Marie said gently. Seb nodded and slung an arm over her shoulder

“I know. This is just harder than I expected” Seb said honestly. Marie chuckled and Seb joined in. Guess it’s not so simple after all.

The door opening caught both their attention.

Ana stepped out looking ready for war. Her hair was piled up and she changed into black jeans and black tank. Marie could never get over how beautiful Ana was and from her brothers’ sudden tense body he was obviously thinking something along those lines

“Ana, are you okay?” Marie asked softly taking a step towards the girl she saw as a sister. Ana cut her angry eyes briefly to Seb before looking back at Marie.

“I’m just great” She replied rather sarcastically. Oh Seb you really pissed her off

“Where are you going?” Seb demanded. Marie just wanted to hit right now. For some reason he could never say the right things to Ana. He was the smartest man she knew but when it came to Ana he was a complete idiot. Ana’s eyes flashed red with anger

“That’s not your concern” She said walking off

“Ana please don’t leave like this” Marie begged. She knew her friend was hurting but she really didn’t want her to be alone. Ana slowly turned around to them giving Marie a small smile

“I need answers. I’m just going to see this woman named Helia. I won’t be long” Ana said

“I’m coming” Seb jumped in. Ana’s body froze

“No you’re not” Ana’s voice was filled with anger but Marie knew it was really to cover her pain

“You are not going to see a great witch alone” Seb told her sternly. Ana raised a brow

“Witch?” She questioned

“Yes. Helia is a great witch. One of the most powerful witches alive. Marcos tried to contact her for a spell years ago but he couldn’t find her. That’s the thing with witches, you can only find one when they allow you to.” Seb ended taking cautious steps toward Ana. He better be careful before Ana zaps him, Marie thought. But Ana seemed to be thinking over something hard; too hard to notice Seb now stood next to her.

“Helia is a witch….Helia knows the truth about me…I have to see Helia” Ana rambled more to herself than to them. Marie was curious about Ana’s thoughts but didn’t ask

“Hey, did you say you have to see Helia?” Jace asked coming from the room closing the door behind him. Marie gave her brother a stern look and mouthed “Behave” to him.

“Yes. And no you’re not coming” Ana told him snapping from her thoughts. She finally realized Seb was next to her. With one look she had Seb taking a few steps back.

“Why do you need to see her?” Jace asked very suspiciously. Almost like he knew something

Ana sighed in frustration

“What’s it matter to you Jace? Do you know something about her?” By the tone of her voice Ana was on edge. Marie saw her get like this when Talon would taunt her. If Ana didn’t calm down her ability would start leaking out. Too many emotions make her go haywire

“Yeah, I know everything about her” Jace said seriously. Everyone stopped and stared at him. What does he mean by that?

“How?” Ana asked taking even strides in Jace’s direction.

It was silent for moment....

And then Jace said the last thing any of them expected to hear

“Because she’s my grandmother…”  

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***************A//N: BOOM THERE IT IS LOL!*********************

****************SO WHO IS STILL TEAM SEB? TEAM JACE?***********

***************THANKS TO ALL MY WONDERFUL FANGERS FOR SUPPORTING ME I KNOW THIS HAS ERRORS FOR THAT I AM SORRY****

****** I ALSO WANT TO SAY SOME OF THE COMMENTS ARE GETTING RUDE AND FRUSTRATING......PLEASE HAVE RESPECT FOR ME IM TRYING MY HARDEST TO MAKE THIS STORY FLOW EXACTLY HOW I IMAGINE IT AND SOMETIMES READING THOSE NEGATIVE COMMENTS REALLY SLOWS MY THINKING PROCESS AND ITS JUST PLAIN RUDE. LIKE I ALREADY SAID TO A FEW PPL IM NOT FORCING YOU TO READ IT*****

*******BUT FOR ALL MY LOVELY DIE HARD FANGERS(YOU KNOW WHO YOU ARE) YOU F*****G ROCK!!!!!! I MADE THIS CHAPT LONGER JUST FOR YOU CUZ I LOVE YOU ALL SOO MUCH*********************

************NEXT CHAPT ITS TIME TO CHECK IN WITH SOME OTHER PPL..................(HINT......TALON, MARCOS, KIM..))*****************

***************AHHHHHH HOW MANY PPL WERE SURPRISED BY THE RETURN ON LILY?! ANNNNNNNNNNNNDDDDD JACE G-MOM IS A WITCH!!!!!!!!!!!!**************************************************

****************WHAT DOES THAT MAKE JACE? OOOHHHH YOULL FIND OUT WHEN I WANT YOU TOO**********************

**************ONCE AGAIN YOU ALL MAKE MY DAY! I LOVE THE COMMENTS AND VOTES/FANS/INBOX FEEL FREE TO MESSAGE ME ANYTIME YOU WANT I WILL ALWAYS GET BACK TO MY FANGERS!****

*******************FANG ON BLOODSUCKERS!!!!!!!!!!!****************

******************PIC ON SIDE IS LILY*** YEA YEA YEA***************