Chapter 3

"So, no friends around?" Eric is making a motion with his arms.

"ugh..no not really. I tend to keep to myself. One good friend Chelsea." I nervously reply.

We end up sitting on a bench by the parking lot. I'm slowly eating into my lunch. I can feel Eric's eyes watching me. "Can I ask you a question?" I need to break this silence. Figure out what be wants.

"sure."

"Why are you talking to me? is there something you need?" maybe he just needs a omega to clean, do errands.

He looks away tilts his head back looking off in distance. "I'm not sure. Although my wolf keeps bugging me to talk to you."

That's different. His wolf? Since I don't have a ranking title anymore I can't speak to my wolf. Omegas still have them. our wolves stay dormant when we are of lower rank. It's all about rank system. If only they knew who I truly was maybe I wouldn't have been given this title.

"what are you thinking about?" Eric now sitting forward watching me intently again.

"nothing just about next class." when I say this I make a motion towards my cell to check the time. sure enough 10 minutes until class. "sorry but seeing the time I must be getting back." I Start to gather my things.

"thankyou for having me with you for lunch." Eric replies in deep voice. Then he touches my hand, almost felt caring. That sent chills down my body. What are these feelings?

"t-thankyou. Bye." I shuddered out. I turn basically speed walk to get as fast away from him as possible. What was that? Why was he talking to me?

As I finish up the rest of my classes for the day. Still no sign of Chelsea. Maybe she skipped school all together today.

Doesn't matter I'll see her in the kitchen soon enough.

I run home from school. Get changed into uniform for the kitchen. so greatful we have uniforms. Some packs don't even give their omegas any type of clothing. Handy downs can only go so far. I do a quick once over in the mirror and head out the door.

When I get to the pack house kitchen I get faced by the most delicious smell. My Aunts rosemary chicken. Roasted potatoes, veggies gravy.

"Hey Aunt Syl! Smells amazing as usual."

"Thanks Sweet pea! I've been working on this all day." I know it's the one of the parks favorites." she replies excitedly.

That's the thing with her. she pleases with food. She's always able to know how and what kind of food you like. Kinda like everyone in the pack. We're all different, but we still work together to make sure we're strong.

"what's the plan for dessert?" I'm usually the one to make them. My Aunt usually cooks and has Chelsea helping prep and load load tables. I'm usually the one to start making dessert so it's ready whe dinners finished.

"I was thinking maybe you could do a cake? ooo no do a pie! been forever since they've had pie!" She's clasping her hands together smiling so bright. If I ever said no to her I know my guilt would eat me alive.

with a giggle I agree, then head for the pantry to start digging out supplies needed. half way through prepping a apple crisp, raspberry rhubarb, and peacan pie. Chelsea comes flying through the door.

"I'm so terribly sorry!! I got held up at home. Parents have been going off talking about my future all day!" you can tell she's out of breath from running.

"no problem at all. Aunt Syl got a head start today. I just finishing prepping dessert." as I said that the oven for preheat timer went off. I popped the pies and crisps in.

"So what about your future?" I grab a water from the fridge and take a seat at the side table.

"OH you know! Mates, Work, pack stuff." She's walking over to the sink to start the dishes.

"Their just concerned. your their only child. might just be the parents getting cold feet." I Start to giggle thinking of her parents. Their super over protective and everything she does has to go through them, but you know they mean well. Chelsea is smart. Top of our class. Knows what she wants. Gives everyone something to smile about if you have a conversation with. She's like the sister I never had.

"That might be so, I'm 18 come onnn!" she closes the dish washer and put the first round through before gathering another load. "You know them! I can't do anything!

"Maybe that's the idea. Only have control over you until you gone."

"maybe. but still kids want to do stupid things too." as she says this she's scooping up bubbles from sink she's filling. When she turns around I spit my water out everywhere!

Chelsea got bubble beard she's molding it on to her fave. "like what if I wanted to grow a beard?"

"well in all fairness I don't think it suits you."

she shrugs her shoulders turns back around. "point is I don't want to be left to wonder what if. I don't want to be locked up like some fairy tale princess." you can hear the anger in her tone. It's not often you cannot get her mad. This is clearly bugging her.

I stand up walk next to her " Hey. doesn't matter what you haven't done yet. Still have your whole life ahead. Only be 18years. still like 70 plus years to go and experience." I put my hand in her shoulder to reassure.

"your right. They just want so many things. Expect the highest for me. In reality I'm happy where I am now." she turns gives me a smile then hugs me. "Thankyou for being such a great friend!"

"Anytime. Now how about you help me get the dessert plates ready?"