Chapter 30: The start of Something New

"Dude you realy need to get a life...I know for a fact that you didn't love Julia...why the hell are you...."

"Logan please! I just need time to think." I cut Logan off. He's been going on and on about how I shouldn't beat myself up for Julia's departure but I just couldn't help myself,I realy felt bad that she had to find out the way she did.But I guess he was right,I didn't love Julia,atleast not the way I thought I did.

''It's been a week Jon. Look dude,just get over it already..go back to work and forget all about her.'' Logan said,throwing his hands up in exasperation.

''I think maybe I should just move out.''

An idea suddenly popped in my head. I did not want to move out because of Julia's memories or anything like that,but I bought this house because she wanted it and to be honest I was pretty comfortable at my old apartment.

''What?Why would you do that? I'm okay here..'' Logan exclaimed. I chuckled a little from his stupidity,did he realy think I would keep the house because of him...

If it was Charlene saying that,I would keep it...gosh she's so stuck in my mind. For the past week I've been away from work,she was the only person I could think of. I kinda missed her..although I can't tell why. Maybe it's for the fact that I've been falling for her lately and being away from her didn't help me at all,it only made me miss her even more.

''This ain't about you moron... It's just ...I don't know...this was her house and being here just feels kinda wrong.'' I shrugged.

''Or maybe it's the fact that you did not like the house in the first place...or maybe it has something to do with the girl four blocks away.''Logan wiggled his eyebrows at me.

I rolled my eyes at him,''Not again...I thought we were past this man.''

''You so wish...so tell me then Jonny,how does her lips feel like against yours.''

For the past week,he's been nagging me about Charlene and how we make a cute couple. It was depressing,he'd ask me stupid questions like 'if I ever squizzed her ass' or 'if we ever made out in my class',which we did and for some unknown reasons,I don't regret it one bit.

I stood up from the couch and went to the kitchen to avoid the subject like I always do,I mean I can't just admit to my baby bro that I was falling her...that would just give him bad ideas about me. But a part of me just wanted to admit it,to tell the whole world that Charlene Craig could be my 'Miss Right'...

''Ugh come on Jon...just one question...'' he followed me into the kitchen.Sometimes I just wish I could get rid of him but then I'd later regret it and call him back. He decided to stay over after Julia left because my mom insisted and a part of him wanted to stay.

''Fine! One question. Which one do you want me to answer?'' I finally gave in,just to get rid of him.

He grinned at me widely,''Awesome. ok lemme think...'' he tapped his chin,pretending to think and I kind of knew which question he was gonna ask.

''Ok..so tell me then,do you love her or is she like another one of your toys?'' Ok...that was unexpected.

''Hmm... let me see.'' I pretended to think,copying his actions of earlier,but I already knew the answer to that questions,I just wasn't sure if I'm ready to admit it yet.

''I think...I may be...falling for her.'' I admitted slowly.

''What the...dude you're joking right?'' He looked at me puzzled for a second,but no way in hell was I joking. What I feel for Charlene is way beyond my understanding,I've never in my entire life felt something so... strong and so magical.

I shook my head,taking a gulp of the orange juice I had in my hand.

''Geez..this is fucked up. Are you aware of what you're admitting to me?'' he was realy surprised,well shocked to be precise.

''I don't know man,I mean...I'm well aware tha she's one of my students and belive me,I tried so hard to ignore whatever stupid feeling I was developing for her,I tried pushing her away. But it's like I can't do any of those things. Whenever she's around...damn...it's like there's this connectin pulling us together. And when we kiss,man...I swear I could fly. Since the first time I laid my eyes on her,something inside of me just clicked. My life started to kinda make sense to me...I just..I don't know man...''I trailed off,shrugging. I got to admit,it realy felt good getting my feelings sll out int he open. I've been tempted to tell my best buddy Colin but I just couldn't bring myself to do it.

''Woah...that was new...I never took you to be the sappy type...but it seems like you totally like this kid.?'' Logan stated,making me want to yell at him for calling her a kid.

''She's not a kid!'' I almost yelled but managed to compose myself. Why was I so fucking protective of her...

''Chill man,that just came out wrong.'' Logan apologised.

''You know what I think... I think you should tel her how you feel and just....hold on a second...How long have you known this girl?'' he suddenly asked the one question I never wanted to answer.

I just think I'm too stupid to think that I'm falling for her,I mean I haven't known her for more that a month and already I'm jumping to stupid conclusions...god... Why doesn't it feel like I'm wrong.

''Uhmm,not for long.'' I stated bluntly.

''Hmm..well gues what? Your girl is a werewolf and you're her mate.'' Logan said grinning at me.

I looked at her disbelievingly and he started laughing. He was laughing so loud,for a second I thought he was gonna roll on the floor and pass out...well not exactly but he was realy dead,and to be honest I didn't think it was funny. Logan knew how I felt about 'dogs' and he was clearly making fun of that.

''Dude chill,I'm just joking. But hey...I've read about htis things before and trust me,shit like this happen all the time...although I'm not so sure if they happen in real life.'' He looked at me smiling like a fucken clown.

''You know I'd appreciate it if you took this situation seriously because it is.'' I stated,walking to the living room.

''What ever.'' He said,following me.''So are you gonna go to work tomorrow. I mean surely you don't want to skip for two long weeks.''

''I don't know...you think I should?'' The only reason that would force me to go back is Charlene and to be honest I realy yearned for her presence...yeah I know...weird...

''Yep. Just get your life back on track. It's not like Julia is gonna come back and I know you don't want her to,sso just go back to Charlene.''

I nodded in agreement ,I'm definitely going back to school tomorrow and at the end of this week I'm moving back to my old apartment,that's if it's still available.

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Charlene Craig's POV

I climbed out of the car as Jess was going on and on about how awesome James is and how me and him make a perfect couple.

Truth is,I had thought of dating James more than once this week,just to console myself but I'm not that kind of a girl. I would never use anyone just to make myself feel better.

Yes,I have been miserable without 'him' and yes,I did think of going to his house to kiss the hell out of him,but I couldn't do that now could I? For all I know,he could be on a honeymoon with Julia,they could've eloped and decide to go straight to their honeymoon afterwards.

I didn't get to see him last week,not in school and not at his house either,so there was only one explanation to his disappearance. I've seen Logan on several occasions but not him nor Julia. And as stupid as this may soud,I have cried myself to sleep all week just thinking of him. I told Jess that I was sick because I did not want her to think that I was lame by crying over someone who never acknowledged me.

I've been in a sour mood for the past week,and yes,it was because of Jonathan.I just missed him so fucking much that it made me cry whenever I thought of him.I know that we were not close or anything like that but I dearly missed him. Every time we got into class and I'd find the substitute teacher on his table,it just pained me.

For godsake,why can't I just be get over him already. I mean a few stupid kisses meant nothing...but why did I feel like he felt the same way I felt about him? Why did I feel like I was not in this alone? And the fact that my wolf got to know him last Sarturday when I was at his party didn't help my misery at all.

One thing which kept me sane was the fact that I never at once felt him interact with anyone,I mean if he and Julia were on honeymoon or wherever the hell they may be,surely my wolf could've felt it if they were having any form of intimacy or maybe our bond is not hat strong yet...I guess now I'll never know since he might be gone for longer...

''So what do you think of me and Justin...?'' Jess asked as we approached our first class.

I shrugged,not wanting to say anything to her.

''Ugh come on Charlie...don't tell me it's still the fever?'' she said as we took our seats at he back of the class. ''I don't know Jess,I Justin is cute and all but I don't think he suits you. Since when are you into nerds?''

''Girlfriend,this is the twenty first century...evry guy who's cute is a must have or they'll all end up gay...look at Mr Garner,don't you think that maybe if Julia wasn't in the picture,he coul....'' she stopped,noticing my reaction when she mentioned his name.

''Oh my god,Charlie I'm sorry,I just got carried away...''

''It's okay....don't mind me.Where's everybody anyways...'' I asked looking around,trying to avoid the subject.

''I think homeroom or assembly...who cares. Let's just finish our homework.''

''I prefer not to,I'll just finish off my drawing.''

''Have you done your Chemistry assignment yet?''

''No...'' I said plainly. You'd think I'm crazy but hey,I rather sit in detention doing it than going home and missing my Chemistry teacher.

''You're sick...anyways let me get to it.'' Jess shoved in her ear phones while I worked on my drawing.

After some time the class started filling in,together with the English teacher. And the class went on...

What I liked about English was the fact that I can just focus without trying,I realy enjoyed the subject and the teacher.

Before I knew it,it was Chemistry...I wasn't reluctant to it or anything like that,it just felt wrong without 'him'.

''I think James is totally worried about you. He couldn't keep his eyes off you during the break. He looked so...sad when you told him it was nothing.'' Jess continued about James' worry about me like she had since the beginning of the day.

''Jess not now.'' I replied.

''Ugh come on,just adnit that you feel something for him...something must surely be there.''

I ro;;ed my eyes and kept walking,trying to ignore her.

''Did you see him during lunch,he looked so...''

I cut her off,''Jess I love you,now can you just keep shut for once.''

She shrugged and unfortunately she did not stop,''I'm just saying you should just try him,maybe a kiss...'' and she went on and on until we reached class.

One more class after this one and then I'll be home...oh I mean detention. Thankfully my mom came back from work late so she did not know about the endless detentions I was getting.

We entered the calss and as usual,took the back seats...something didn't seem to make sense. Why are all the girls occupying the front seats,usually they would just settle for backseats,unless Mr Garner was here...ugh I'm just being paranoid.

I took out my new scrap book since my old one was with Mr Garner and started sketching pictures of Logan...yeah I know,weird,but hey I couldn't help it,the guy was just funny and he reminded me of Jonathan...well Mr Garner.

As I waited for an old man to walk in the room to call the class to order,I suddenly felt his presence. My head snapped up as I searched the class but felt stupid when I didn't see him.Jess gave me an odd look and looked back at her work. But why do I feel this magnetic pull like he was...

And then...He walked in. Hands in his jean pockets,wearing a black long sleeeved dress shirt which he had folded on the arms,unbuttoned at the top,his hair a little longer,or maybe it was just my imagination,dark blue dirty jeans and looking as sexy as hell.I wasn't even aware that I had my mouth open until he looked atme and gave me a faint smile. I looked away immediately,embarrased a little from my reaction.

''Good day class.'' he spoke formerly,all the girls at the front row stared giving him flirty smiles,which angered me a little. Why can't they just let go of my mate? Oh right,because he's not realy my mate.

''Okay class I'm back and without any more waste of time,get the assignment which Mr Jacobs out so we can work on the corrections.'' Why do I feel like his smile is intended for me? Or maybe he's just happy to be back...what ever.

Hold on...did he just say assignment?

''Miss Craig.'' He called my name and when I looked at him,he was...smirking?

''Uhm..I kind of forgot to write it down neatly,but I did work on it...''my voice was shaking a litle,this guy realy had an effect on me.

''Well,take it out then...'' Why do I feel like he knows I didn't do it?

I looked at him apologetically and he just smiled,like he was trying to tell me that he knew it,but it was just a small smile which did not last for long.''Anyone else like Miss Craig?'' no one replied or shot their hand up. I'm so screwed.

''Right,see me after class Miss Craig. So I'm aware that most of you struggle with the stoichiometric calculations from you test...'' and the lesson went on.

I wasn't paying any attention to what he was saying.I just looked at him,examining him in every way,Jess kept giving me weird glances several times,but I just couldn't keep my eyes off him. My wolf wanted to take control and just grab him in front of the whole class,kiss him like there's no tomorrow and just feel his body against mine.

The bell rang,shaking me out of my thoughts. Wow,that was...short.

''See you tomorrow...James will give you a lift...and don't bite the poor guy,I still need to learn more Chemistry.'' Jess said,I rolled my eyes at her as she sat up and exited the class.

One of the girls from the cheerleading squad was speaking to Mr Garner,something about how she missed him so much and how awesome his lessons are...she was flirting with him so bad,it made me want to rip her head off....I mean not that I'm jealous or anything,I just...ugh.

Mr Garner tried blowing her off and it kind of made me excited,but she just didn't get the message.

''Uhm sir,sorry to interupt but I don't want to be late for my next class.'' I spoke.

I don't know what came over me,but I just couldn't take it anymore. She flashed me an annoyed look and walked away.

''Thanks.'' ,Mr Garner said. I nodded.

''How are you? How have you been...?'' he asked,looking rather caring.

I smiled weakly at him,''Fine,you?''

''Okay I guess. Julia left, you know...she..uhm left me.''

Firstly,why was he telling me this? Secondly,why wasn't I sorry about their break up? Thirdly,why can't I just hug him now?

''Oh...sorry?'' I didn't even know what to say.

''It's cool...so uhm...'' I could tell he didn't know what to say either. This was awkward.

''Can I just...uhm.. hug you?''my voice was so hoarse and low,I wonder why..

I swear that wasn't me. It was my wolf...or maybe the two of us.

He gave me a skeptical look,''I mean..I just...ugh forget it...'' I looked away immediately and started packing my things. Once I was done I turned around to find him locking the door.

This cannot be good...

''You have to stop running away from me Charlene.'' he said,approaching me. He shoved the keys in his back pocket.

''I'm not...I just...'' what do I say to that?

''You just feel like running instead of facing the truth...'' he was getting closer and closer.

''I realy have to get to class.'' I tried making excuses,but I honestly did not want to leave.

''I'm aware of that,but it's PE and Mrs Stronghold is absent...'' He was enjoying this,I coud tell. What kind of a teacher enjoys teasing his students...? The one who's mated to one of them obviously.

''You know it's kind of funny how shy you are around me...it's flattering. Does that mean you feel something for me?'' I looked up at him and our eyes locked. He was so handsome,it made so self conscious like never before.

He was now standing next to me,''Stand up please...'' I didn't comply but just stared into his intoxicating eyes.

He held his hand out to me but I didn't take it,I was so lost in his eyes.

''How are you suppose to get your hug if you're seated?''

I took his hand and he pulled me up,not at once breaking our eye contact. His touch was so ... sparky,I felt like my whole body was being invaded by butterflies.

He pulled me into his body,wrapping his hands tightly around my waist like he missed it...

I wrapped mine around his neck,inhaling his scent. It was amazing. His hands on my waist felt sp right and perfect,I could just hug him like this forever. We kept pulling each other closer and closer until my I was standing between his feet.

Pure bliss.

We pulled apart,looking into each other's eyes,our foreheads laid against each other.

''I missed you so much...'' I said,almost breaking down because of the happiness I was feeling. He closed his eyes and nodded,'' I missed you too...I think more...'' he said smiling.

God help me,I'm falling so hard for him.

I chuckled slightly and fall back into his warm arms. This was definitely the star of something...new.

I think I can't live without him....

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A/N: Pheeewww,that was...long. Anyways as I've promised,here's a longer chapter although it's little late.

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So I tried finding someone who could suit Charlene's character but found no one. Any suggestions,tell me. I'd like to hear from you.

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