* The picture is of Daren. *

You would think after taking on two Alphas and surviving would tell people that you are one hell of an ass-kicker and not to mess with you. Unfortunately there are some people who still dare to tease me.

"You bright and bushy tailed Buttercup?" Daren spoke, leaning against my door frame.

"I am Rainbow, and shouldn't you be in school?" I chuckled, eating a sandwich with one hand like a boss!

He laughed, "you know it's lunch time and it's my day to check on you." I smiled as he walked over to the side of the bed, sitting in the chair that has been Ky's bed for the past 9 days.

"How are you feeling?" He ask softly, flashing me one of his beautiful smiles.

"I feel good, my leg is all healed but my arm is taken a bit longer. Probably because my body is trying to heal everything at once."

"Since when did you become a doctor,
Buttercup?"

"Never, and shouldn't I get a more bad-ass nickname? I took on two Alphas! Shouldn't I be called the "Alpha Spanker" or "The Dominate" or how about "Alpha Warrior"!?"

"Hm," he contemplated. "Nah, Buttercup it will be!" He laughed and I rolled my eyes.

"Shouldn't you be getting back to school?" I said jokingly. He looked down at the black watch that was wrapped around his wrist. Giving me a smile that didn't quite reach his eyes. He had 10 minutes to get back.

"Unfortunately, it is time for me to be going buttercup." He spoke like a father leaving his child. He patted my head with his large hand. Ruffling my hair a little before he stood and headed out the door.

Ever since I was bounded to this bed the betas (and Ky) took turns to come visit me once it was lunch time at school. But Ky would be the one to bring my assignments to me every night. Mother and father called a lot, but do to work they couldn't visit. I told them it was fine and it would only be a few more days until I could get out of this bed. Once school ended all the betas would rush over here until it was time for them to go home. Telling me stories about their day and all kinds of juicy gossip. They made me laugh and they teased me by scolding me and giving me adorable nicknames. I noticed that... Ky would never come in the room when the Betas were here. Or to be more precise... when Jason was here. I knew deep down Ky blamed Jason for what happened to me. Ky hated him for it, he couldn't even look at Jason anymore. And these reasons are what led us to this argument.

"You know he blames himself as much as you blame him! More even!" I shouted. My one good fist hitting the bed.

"I don't care! He should have protected you!"

"You and me both know that me and Jason couldn't take on two Alphas and win!"

"Then why didn't you both run?! Huh!"

"And let them get away with trespassing? Letting them have the ability of hurting someone else? Pft- as if!"

Ky growled. Throwing his notebook on the floor, hearing it land with a bang. Shooting out of his chair as he walked away from me. He rubbed his temples once he stopped walking, his back facing me. I've had enough of this, this has gone on long enough. With all my strength I pulled myself out of bed, distributing all my weight to my one good leg. Trying not to use my broken leg as I stood next to the bed. My eyes shooting daggers into Ky's back as I stood with a merciless rage.

"Ky," I spoke confident. Hearing him groan slightly as he kept rubbing his temples. There was no response.

"Ky!" I repeated except louder.

"What!?" He growled, looking at me. His eyes widened once he saw that I was standing. His face going from anger to worried. He turned ready to catch me but I stopped him, putting my hand on his chest. His dark hazel eyes peering into my green ones.

"Me and Jason are both Betas." I said, almost breathless as his presence sent an unknown feeling through me. Keep it together Serena. "It is our job to protect this pack with our lives, Ky. It's my job to protect you and this pack, even if that means giving up my life. Jason was following a direct order, my order. If he didn't followed that order, I might be dead by now. So if you're going to blame someone, blame me! Not him, me!"

He was silent for a moment. His face blank and emotionless. My heart was pounding and before I knew it I was falling. My knee must of buckled, I prepared to hit the floor, but once again... two arms wrapped around my waist. His head was buried into my shoulder, holding me tight as he seemed so fragile. He was still as if some part of him was dying slowly. His hands on my hips were strong and firm.

"You are so naive." He growled in my ear. Before I could utter a response he picked me up and plopped me on the bed. Leaving me there as he stormed out of the room. Slamming the door shut as it echoed throughout the home.

That was the last time he spoke to me.

* 6 Days later *

"How does it feel being back at school?!" Sakura spoke with excitement as we walked to the cafeteria.

"It feels good. Better than be in that stuffy room all day." I chuckled, "but the homework part sucks."

She laughed as we waited in the lunch line. I reached out for my tray, seeing what was for lunch today. Pizza, yum. Once we both had our trays we walked over to where the Betas sat. Being greeted with warm smiles.

"Look whose back from the dead!" Daren spoke with excitement, clapping like it was a miracle.

"Har Har very funny." I humored him, taking a bite of my pizza. Earning a satisfying laugh from all the Betas. We went on to talk about how Mr.Hase has to stop wearing button down shirts for his chest hair sticks out. How Tina said this to Kimberly and the cat fight they had in the hall. How Jimmy and Kimmy were like the goth twins in the school and they didn't take shit from anyone. We talked drama and whined about homework and that was when...

"Hey guys?" Alice spoke grabbing all of our attention. "Where's Ky?"

It fell silent as we all looked at the table where Ky would have been sitting. Rachel's posy was there, but Rachel herself was no where to be seen. That's when I noticed they were snickering and an uneasy feeling rose within me.

"Rachel's gone too," Jason stated. My heart was pounding, he couldn't be... could he?

"I'm going to go look fo-" Sakura spoke, but I stopped her.

"No, I will go find him." Before anyone could object I scurried off, hoping what I was thinking was not happening. I walked down the halls with a sense of urgency. My eyes searching down every corridor, my pounding heart in a frenzy. I stopped, popping my hand on my hip and running the other through my hair. Where could you possibly be?! And that... was when I heard the sound of giggles... and moans. Every muscle in my body stiffened, looking down the hallway to my right. Everything was silent, as if some vacuum sucked up all the sound in the world. The only noise was the tapping of my shoes mixed with the sounds of giggles and moans. The farther I walked down the hall, the louder the sounds became. My hands instinctively tightened into fist. My steps getting quicker and wider every second. Please, don't let it be what I think it is. I soon got down to the end of the hall and unfortunately... the odds were not in my favor. Around the corner there they were. The moans were the sounds of them making out, her pinned against the wall as he raked his hands over her. I quickly turned away and pain was crashing down on me.

'I found him, he's with Rachel.' I mind linked the Betas.

'What are they doing?' Jason asked and the image of them kissing flashed through my mind. Another wave crashing onto me.

'You'll have to ask him.' And with that I broke the connection. I ran, finding some place where I needed to hide. A place where I can be alone, so... I went into the girl's bathroom. Yes I know it's not that private but... it's only place I could think off. I dodged into the bathroom, thankfully there was no one in here. My hands reached for a sink as I held onto it. I was panting and before I knew it... I was sobbing. Why... was I crying? The question just made me cry more. Causing my hands to tighten on the sink as my heart ached. Was I really going to be the girl who sobbed in the bathroom? Yes... yes I was. I was mad, infuriated, but at what? Was I mad at Ky for kissing Rachel?! For being so foolish to go for her! For playing me, thinking that he actually cared about me! I was so stupid! He played me! My hand slammed on the sink. Hearing the foot steps of someone walking in. I looked towards the door, seeing a familiar blonde.

"Serena? What happened?!" Alice said worried, frantically walking to me as her hand found me back. Rubbing her hand in circles as she tried to comfort me.

"I-I don't know why I'm crying Alice. I... I saw Ky kissing Rachel-"

"Ky was kissing Rachel??" Alice said shocked. Fuck, here comes the image again. My heart was weeping as my cheeks were drenched in my tears.

"Yes, and then I ran into here and I started crying. Alice... I don't know why I'm crying, but I do know that I'm mad at Ky for playing me!"

Alice was silent for a moment. Looking at me wide-eyed as she took a step back from me. I looked at her, wiping my tears away viciously.

"What?" I said confused by her expression.

"Serena are you in love with Ky?"

My eyes nearly shot out of my sockets. My eyes snapping between her and the mirror that was in front of me.

"I don't know Alice, and that's the truth." I spoke soft and gentle. My hands falling from the sink as my tears finally stopped. My emotion going from pain to infuriating. "But I do know one thing," I stated to stern. "I know that what ever I had for Ky Sever's... is going to be gone."

And without another word I walked away. Feeling Alice's worried eyes following my every move.

*

       I closed the metal door, the clash of metal echoing throughout the gym. I plopped my bag on the wooden bench, sitting next to it as I took out my white bandages. Wrapping my hands and wrist as my elbows are on my knees. My black gym shorts hanging loose on me as my black sports bra stretches with my every move. I sat up, tying my brown hair back into a ponytail. My eyes examining the gym carefully. The last time I was in here... it was because of Ky. Today... it's the same reason, but next time... I'll make sure I'm not here because of some boy. I rolled my shoulders and popped every bone that needed it. Rolling my neck as I popped the joints that were in it. Making sure to stretch every muscle so I don't end up straining it later. Taking a deep breath I was ready to go. Starting a workout montage as the music started.

* Play Music Video: "Fighter" the glee version. *

The moment the words began, was the moment I did 20 sit ups. My heart pounding as my abs began to fill the burned, fueled with an unbelievably rage.

After all you put me through,
You think I'd despise you,
But in the end I wanna thank you,
'Cause you've made me that much stronger.

The music played on as I finished my last sit up. Jumping to my feet as I went running. Testing my limits every time my foot touched the floor. Running 10 laps around the gym, going 30 miles per hour. Panting as I jumped and ran around obstacles I had put in place. Jumping and moving faster with each lap. Once I finished my laps, I slowed down. Taking deep breaths as I was one hell of a machine. Standing in front of the punching bag as I was ready to fight. I growled, taking a swing as I pictured Ky's face.

(Imagine Serena punching as these lines play.)

Makes me that much stronger.
Makes me work a little bit harder.
It makes me that much wiser.
So thanks for making me a fighter.
Made me learn a little bit faster.
Made my skin a little bit thicker.
Makes me that much smarter.
So thanks for making me a fighter.

My arms felt like lead with every punch. Breathing heavily as beads of sweat coated my skin. But I couldn't stop now, I still had anger to burn off. I still had that image to get rid of, I growled and ran again. Blood pumped through my veins and a pounding in my head began. My chest was in pain and I heaved to a stop. My hands landed on my knees, my body trembled as my breath was raspy and barren. Why? Why did it have to be this way? The image flashed through my mind again, making me winced. I really am pathetic. No, pull yourself together and keep moving! I groaned and ran again, this time heading into the boxing ring. The song roaring as I hopped into the ring.

I AM A FIGHTER!

My fists swung at the air, fighting an invisible opponent. Testing all my skills and my strength that had been dormant for the past couple of days. Even though my fists were hitting nothing, it felt like they were. I swung with every inch of my muscle, using my full strength as the music played on. The music empowered me, begging me to continue. But as the song came to an end I felt eyes on me. My hands fell limp at my sides before I turned and looked into Ky's eyes.

So thanks for making me a fighter.

The song ended, the message lingering between the both of us. I was panting, my chest and shoulders rising with every breath. Coated in sweat as he stood there perfect. Hands at his side and that same old blank expression that he wore so well. I hopped down out of the ring, my movements still and protective. His eyes kept locked with mine only look away as he grabbed a white hand towel. Throwing it at me as I caught it with my right hand.

"Thanks," my voice was monotone. I wiped my face with the towel, taking off all the sweat and heat. I hung the towel around my neck, holding the ends of it as I averted my eyes down. Quickly walking passed him as I went for my bag.

"I knew you were there." He stated, his voice cold and empty. I stopped, trying to play it off that I didn't know what he was talking about.

"I don't know what you're talking about." My voice was confident, filled with curiosity and confusion. His foot steps echoed as he walked towards me. His presence radiating right behind me, making my breath hitch. Damn it.

"At school, with Rachel. I know your scent anywhere."

I looked to my right, peeking at him over my shoulder. "Why do you care?"

"Serena... let me explain."

I looked forward. "There's nothing to explain. Your love life is none of my business. My job is to protect you and that's what I'm going to do." I walked over to my bag. Throwing the towel on the bench as Ky followed me at my heels.

"If it doesn't matter to you then why are you acting like this."

"Like what?" I asked. Turning to him as I swung my bag over my shoulder.

"Acting so distant. Like we weren't even friends."

"Were we? Cause the last time you even dared to speak a word to me was 6 days ago!"

"Ky?" A voice came from the door. A innocent red viper standing in the door way.

"Rachel, what are you doing here?" He said looking at her. He looked just as confused as I did.

"I came looking for you and..." her voice died off once she saw me. Her innocence wiping away instantly, "what is she doing here?!" She growled.

"Go get in the car Rachel," Ky said nonchalant.

"But-" she began to protest.

"I said go!" He demanded and she scurried off. Her tail hanging between her legs. He sighed and then look back towards me. I shook my head, not able to take this anymore I began to walk away. He quickly grabbed my arm, his grip desperate and needy.

"Serena-"

I quickly swatted my arm out of his grasp. "Don't... don't touch me." I looked at him with cold eyes. "It's clear to me that you like her so why even bother with me?"

"I don't like her." He replied with a growl, his eyes turning red. Oh, don't you dare try to use that Alpha voice on me.

"Then why did you kiss her huh?" My eyes turned blue, challenging him. He closed and open his mouth trying to give me some kind of reasonable answer. But there was none and his eyes faded back into their brown. "That's what I thought," I said before I turned and walked away. Stopping before I went out the door.

"You can fool her all you want. You can play any girl's heart like a violin. You could be a jackass for all I care. But... I will no longer give you the ability...to fool me." I then walked away. Feeling Ky's eyes every step to my car and longer after that.

* Ky's P.O.V *

You ignorant ass-hole.

Rachel was talking away in the passenger seat of my car. Giving her the occasional nod and "mhm" every time she asked a question. Not really knowing what I was answering. Why the fuck did I do that? Why the fuck did I kiss Rachel Minx?! Also... why did I like it? Did I like it? Hell I'm not even sure anymore. I ran my fingers through my hair frustrated. I parked in front of Rachel's house. Rachel getting out of the car, standing as she turned around and peeked her head back into the car.

"So I was thinking, since tomorrow is Friday, we should hang out or something." Rachel suggested, biting her bottom lip. Trying to seduce me. "Well I mean with all our friends there of course."

"Mhm, yeah sure." I replied. Not fully present in the conversation.

"Great," she spoke with a smile in her voice. "I'll see tomorrow." And she shut the door. Walking into her home with a skip and a frolic. It was silent in my car as my eyes shot open, finally realizing what I had just agreed too.

Ughhhhhh, fuck me.

     I face palmed my forehead, well at least I won't be alone with her. I started the car, driving off as the trees passed by me in a blur. The odds were not in my favor. Not only did I kiss Rachel, but I agreed to having a "date" with her tomorrow. Brain what were you thinking?! ...what was I thinking? My hands were holding the steering wheel tight, my knuckles almost pure white. Was I... thinking about her? Was I thinking about Serena when I was kissing Rachel? That's...kind of disgusting. Thinking about one girl while kissing another, that's... that's just wrong. Whatever happened... I can't let it happen again. I have to fix this and fast.

But this haunting question couldn't leave my mind. A question that could change my mind completely.

Do I like Rachel?

* Serena's P.O.V *

       I flopped down on my bed. Running my fingers through my hair as I stared up at the ceiling. What am I going to do? Cry? Scream? Pound my fists against the bed cursing how foolish I was? Or am I just going to sit here in silence and forget everything I knew about Ky Severs. Yeah, that plan sounds good. I closed my eyes feeling all my muscles relax instantly. My relaxation being interrupted by the sound of my phone going off. I sighed and rubbed my eyes, pinching the bridge of my nose. Please don't let it be who I think it is. With a hesitant hand I reached for my phone, it's weight feeling like air in my hand. I looked at the caller ID and I exhaled with relief. Answering the call as I put it up to my phone.

"Hello Sakura."

"Serena!? What happened??!?!" She spoke urgent, concerned and scared.

I rose one of my eyebrows a bit confused. "What do you mean?"

"Alice told me she found you crying in the bathroom."

My hand stiffened and my jaw clenched. The last person who I wanted to know that I was crying over Ky was Sakura. She would never let me hear the end of it. "Did... did she tell you why?"

"No, I was hoping you would tell me. But if you don't want to talk about it I understand." I sighed with relief, thank you Alice.

"I'm sorry Sakura, but I wish not to talk about it right now."

"That's fine dear," her voice was cheerful and comforting. "So I was thinking, since you've been cooped up in the same room for 15 days. I was thinking that you and all the betas could go out tomorrow."

The last time I went "out" with someone I ended up with two broken limbs and several injuries. "No woods?" I asked, making sure there's no possible way to end up in that position again.

She chuckled on the other side of the phone, "no woods," she confirmed. I smiled.

"Then I would like to go." Why not? It would be good to get away from all of this for a day. And it has been a while since I stepped out of a house. So why not, I'm sure it would be fun.

"Yay!" She cheered with excitement. Making me laugh as her excitement made me smile.

"So I was thinking that we could go to the Note Bar!"

"The werewolf bar where the owner picks two different people from separate parties to compete in a karaoke competition?"

"Yep! That's the one."

The thought of being picked to sing made me feel queasy. No one has ever heard me sing and there are reasons why. "I don't know Sakura. I don't want to be picked for anything."

"Oh come on Serena, it would be really fun!"

"I don't know-"

"Please pretty please!" She begged and of course... I caved in.

"Alright, alright I'll go." I said in surrender and she burst in victorious applause.

"Yes! You won't be disappointed Serena! I'll make sure I would be a night to remember. Also you should probably dress hot!"

I was surprised by the last statement. "Why?"

"There's going to be a lot of hot werewolf MEN there. It's time to find a hottie! Also I gotta go, see ya tomorrow!"

"Bye!"

And with that I hung up, hoping to find someone new to fawn over.

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* Jordananime Here *

       Hey guys I know it's been forever since I wrote and I'm so so so so sorry. School and work had just got me packed back to back. I'm hoping to find time to write but I unfortunately... the odds are not in my favor. I hope you guys still like this book and I hope you wait for the long needed updates. You guys are amazing, I love you all so much and I hope you keep supporting me! Thank you!

Here are this week's questions:

Why did Ky kiss Rachel?

Do you think Ky likes Rachel?

Was Serena overreacting? (I don't think she was ;P )

Do you think Serena is going to find someone new at the bar?

Do you think Ky is going to try and fix this or will he fall in love in Rachel?

What should happen next?

Gotta any tips for balancing work/school and writing?

Leave any comments & questions in the comment section below or message me. Please, I beg of you, have patience with me. I'm only human. So please be patient.

I love you all. You're all amazing and wonderful human beings. And I hope to see you soon!

* Jordananime Out. *