A Past Mistake

" Ow," I groaned holding my head as my eyes fell open. My breath got heavy in my throat when I looked up and saw an unfamiliar ceiling. Before I could panic about that I was interrupted by a surge of pain between my legs as I pulled myself to a sitting position

I found myself completely naked under the sheets and covered in love bites. My head was still foggy and I couldn't remember much of what had happened last night. The last thing I remembered was chasing after Emily and her boyfriend, I got lost in the forest and then had to ask help from two guys, everything that happened from there was a blur

But who did I end up tangling in the sheets with? God, I hope it wasn't someone from my school, I didn't need word getting out that I was sleeping around, even if it was just one guy. The sound of the door opening alerted me of a new arrival and I hurriedly pulled the sheets to cover myself

" Hey, you're awake. I was afraid you might end up sleeping through the whole morning" Matt approached me with a warm smile, and he handed me a glass of water which I took gratefully. I was so damn thirsty

" Am guessing you are the one I had sex with?"

" You don't remember anything do you?" He seemed to already know the answer, there was a look of guilt on his features which I didn't understand" I should have known this would happen. I am so sorry Kerry"

" Why are you apologizing? I might not remember much that happened last night which is a bit weird, but I know I wouldn't have done it with you if I didn't want to" I said taking another sip of my water. " It must have been good, too bad I don't remember ". I mean even the first time I had had sex I couldn't remember waking up in this much pain. Matt must be well endowed to make me like this, hopefully, I could manage to walk without my legs trembling

Matt chuckled, the sound was light and very pleasant to the ears, I couldn't help smiling at him. The sun that streaked from between the curtains highlighted his blond hair giving him a rather surreal look. Damn, he was really good-looking, did I have sex with him? I would have to tell Emily all about it

" You should freshen up, you'll feel a lot better not having dried cum on you"

"Um...You're right. Thank you". Matt nodded but didn't turn to leave, he just stood there staring at me with that same half grin on his face. He knew that I wasn't wearing anything under the blankets, I rolled my eyes wrapped the sheets tighter around my body, and took them with me toward the bathroom closing the door behind me

I let the sheets fall to my feet and made to heat the water. It was incredibly soothing when the hot water fell on my skin, I sighed in comfort and ran my hand through my hair. I didn't think Matt would mind me using his shampoo, it had a coconut flavor and it smelt incredibly nice

After scrubbing myself clean I wrapped myself in a towel and then dried my hair with another. Only when I was fully dried did I realize that I hadn't brought any clothes to change into. I had to see my dress discarded on the floor and I didn't think it was in any wearable state at the moment. I bite my lips before going out of the bathroom, Matt is sitting on the bed while going through his phone

" Um...Matt?" He looked up at me, his eyes ran down my body and I shifted uncomfortably in my position. I didn't know if it was his face or the fact that I was about to ask a rather embarrassing thing that made me flinchy. " Do you maybe have some clothes I could borrow? I mean I could wear my dress but I don't know if it's very clean and I..."

" Relax Kerry. Of course, you can borrow my clothes, it was partly my fault your dress isn't in the best state anyway" I blushed at his words causing him to chuckle. Matt brushed passed me to his walk-in closet and dug into them, It didn't take long before he came back with a tee shirt and sweatpants. He rubbed the back of his neck slightly as he handed the clothes to me

" It would be a bit weird if I offered you underwear too right?"

" Not as weird as you might think. But I think these would do just fine, thank you" I said with a smile. Matt nodded as I walked passed him to the bathroom to change. Both were a bit baggy on my small frame but I guess it was better than wearing dirty clothes. I pulled my loose brown hair into a messy bun and then exited the bathroom. Matt handed me my phone which I had kept on the nightstand

" I can drive you home "

" It's alright Matthew, I think I left my purse in your kitchen, I can just take a cab"

" Why take a cab when am offering you a free ride?"

"Come on, I wouldn't want to keep you from your main task"

" Main task? What's that?"

" Cleaning the house, it must be a mess after last night"

" But it wasn't even my party," Matt said with a frown, I giggled as I leaned up to peck his lips, my finger ran over the wrinkles on his forehead to clear them away. He grinned down at me giving me a perfect view of his fangs, They weren't as pointy as Silas's or Carter's but there was not entirely harmless looking either. " I'll call you"

" Mhm, you'd better. But wait...you don't have my number"

" It's alright. I took it straight from your phone"

" Okay, weirdo. I'll see you around " I let Matt place a passionate kiss on my lips before stalking out of his room with a broad smile on my face. I made my way through the hallway of the house and then the stairs. I caught a glimpse of just how filthy the living room was, I felt pity for Kevin who'd eventually have to clean it up

When I walked into the kitchen to search for my purse I was startled to find both Carter and Kevin talking. They turned in my direction just as I was trying to step back and escape.

" Kerry?"

" Hello Kevin" I gave him a small glance before turning my gaze to the counter and tables hoping to spot my purse, I had no luck finding it any sooner which meant I had to be in the kitchen with those two for much longer

" Did you sleep over?"

" None of your business"

" It's kinda my house. And are you wearing my brother's clothes?" The observation made me freeze in my steps. I was too scared to wonder if Kevin could also smell Matt on me, it wouldn't be impossible, right?

" Do you happen to see a red purse lying around here somewhere"

" No"

" Then you're useless" I growled and turned around to exit the kitchen. I was already outside when I heard footsteps behind me, I glanced over my shoulders to see that it was Carter

" Do you want a lift?"

I shook my head. " I can take a cab"

" Do you even have any money on you?"

" Why do you fucking care!?"

"You're being rather Sassy for someone who needs a ride home," He said with a disapproving expression. " We live a street across from each other. I'll be a dick to leave you stranded"

" But am not stran..."

" Come along Kerry" Carter doesn't give me much of a choice as he pulls me along toward his car. He pulls out the door and pushes me into the car before getting in the passenger seat. He started the car and pulled out of the parking lot.

The ride was filled with silence, the air was tense and awkward between us. My hand was twitchy by my side and I kept glancing over to Carter only to see that he wasn't taking his gaze off the road. I was grateful for his offer to drop me off but I wasn't going to mention it to him, ever. Despite living in the same neighborhood I barely ever saw him. Until Emily broke up with him I only ever saw him at her place and he pretty much ignored me the whole time, only ever paying attention to my best friend

" This thing with you and Matt, is it official or just some hookup?"

" Aww, don't tell me you're jealous Carter"

" Don't be delusional. Am only asking because Matt is my friend and I don't want you playing with his head"

" How very sweet of you" My voice dripped with sarcasm. " But you don't need to worry about Matt and me. I didn't have sex with him just because he's good at it, and I mean he's good at it..like really good at.."

" I fucking get it"

I smile up at him flirtatiously snaking my hand to his lap. " But it doesn't mean I love him or anything, it's you I love"

Carter hits on the break harshly nearly sending my head against the window. I hadn't been wearing my seatbelts so I was lucky to not get even a scratch on me. I look over to see Carter sending me a very dangerous glare, his pupils had turned a bright shade of red making him seem more vampire now than any other time. I shifted back consciously in my seat

" Carter?"

" Don't you fucking dare" he growled, " I get this is some fucked up joke to you but it's pissing me the hell off!"

" T..this isn't a j..joke"

" You're the worst liar out there Jones. The reason why I've tolerated you this far was only because of Emily, I know that you think pretending to like me would distract me from her and that little fuck ass love story she has going on. You'd be stupid to think you're helping anyone "

" Are vampires psychic"

" No, you're just horribly obvious "

" And you're fucking pathetic Carter!" My anger overshadowed my fear in seconds and soon I was in Carter's face fuming angrily. " Don't you get the fact that Emily doesn't want anything to do with you? Why can't you just fucking move on and let her be?!"

" You think it's easy!? You, humans, have such fickle emotions so you wouldn't understand anything. Emily was my childhood friend and not just..."

" But what's so special about that Carter? Or did you forget that I was your childhood friend too?! We fucking grew up together! I've known you even before Emily moved to this town. How is it so fucking easy for you to move on from me? How could you be able to ignore me all those years when You can't even go a day without seeing Emily? you fucked ass prick!" I was out of breath now as I stared up at Carter angrily. I was sure that if I were a werewolf I would have shifted by now or at least sunk my fangs into that perfect neck of his

Carter turned his gaze away from me, Despite looking ahead to the road he didn't try to start up the car. " When we were kids, didn't you say you disliked the vampires in your mother's stories?"

" But I knew you were a vampire even then" I leaned back in my seat and turned my gaze to the window. I didn't want to meet his gaze just as much as he didn't want to meet mine. " I still liked you even then. This thing between you and Emily, I shouldn't have gotten involved."

" Damnit Kerry...this.."

" I don't want to hear anything, you promised you would take me home so just take me home"

He was quiet and I was both relieved and saddened by that. When the car started up again I pulled my sleeves to wipe away the stray tears. This was why I never liked Carter....it was because I liked him too much. Even after so many years, why hadn't I gotten over my feelings for him?

In Carter's life, only Emily ever existed and no one else. I should get used to that. I have to get used to that