Blue Moon

I stared into Collin's inhuman eyes. A blood red that made my skin crawl, veins were evident all over his hairy face. He was so unusual looking, so scary. I couldn't look away as I was shaking with fear.

In the seconds that I screamed for Will and me just standing here cornered, a gun went off behind Collin. He howled out in pain, only wavering a little. A second gun shot went off. This time he fell to my feet, he was still conscious.

I looked up, wide eyes at the person responsible. I saw the gun drop to the ground and Lucy jog towards Collin. “Lu-Lucy?” I just said her name, was she actually here?

“Eliza! Are you alright? I'm so sorry, my brother means no harm!” She rose to her feet from checking on Collin.

“Yes, I'm alright. I'm just shocked to see you here.” How did she even know where to find us? Lucy bent back down, examining Collin.

I heard Will run up to my side, a little late to be honest. “Eliza? Are you hurt?” He started checking my face and arms for cuts but drop my hand when he saw Lucy stand up.

“Lucy.” Will said her name like he was living a memory. Oh god, he still loves her.

“Will.” Lucy's tone was much different, it was almost tense. The air had a awkward tint to it as I cleared my throat, checking both of their attention.

“Is Collin going to be alright?” Lucy nodded quickly before kneeling back down and picking the bullets up off the ground.

“I shot him with wooden bullets, since silver ones would kill him.” She held them out to me, I took them. “He should be up and walking tomorrow, he heals very quickly.”

Will didn't say anything as he just continued to star down Lucy. A different expression replaced his original, it was almost as if he was pondering something.

“Do you need help carrying him into the house or to a carriage?” I looked back down and saw that Collin was back into his complete human form. He was just knocked out.

“I'll help.” Will spoke up suddenly. Lucy reluctantly agreed as she reached down taking Collin's ankles in her hands. Will copied the action, except he was taking him by the arms.

They heaved him up, slowly walking the rest of the way to the house. I quietly followed behind them, only having the bullets in my hand. I wonder what was going through Will's mind. I lightly thought about what Lucy could be thinking, seeing Will again.

I looked at her left hand and saw an engagement ring. So she was engaged. Who was this Daniel Cumberland? I assume he was wealthy, nice, an all around golden boy. She seemed like the type that needs to be with someone like that. I knew Will wasn't a golden boy, he had flaws.

We exited through the front door and they slowly placed him into the carriage. Lucy let out a breath, dusting off her dress. “How did you know to come here?” Will asked her, obviously curious.

She opened her mouth to speak but closed it, giving me a side glance. I just stood there, I felt like a nuisance all of a sudden. I quickly chose to go and get my horse.

“I should go check on my horse.” I said quietly before walking away. I knew they needed a moment, they haven't talked since Lucy left him. I already knew Will was going to be in a fowl mood next time I talked to him.

I walked through the house, into the backyard, and down the hill. I entered the stable and saw my horse, calm as a bird, waiting.

I unlocked the door and lead her out. My saddle and reigns still on her, I rubbed her nose affectionately. I looked at her and saw she had a cut on her leg. It wasn't bad but the last thing I needed was it to get infected. I decided to put back into the stable while I walked back up to the house and gather a wet cloth and a bandage.

I climbed the hill, taking my time. I didn't know if they were still talking. It's been a good ten minutes probably, but they had a lot to clear out.

I walked up to the back door and quietly walked to the kitchen. Helen was no where in sight so I went through the cabinets until I found a cloth. I wet it down and searched for a for something to bandage the cut with. All I could find was a normal kitchen towel. I just took it, knowing that it wouldn't be missed.

I walked out of the house, not seeing Will or Lucy in sight. I was only slightly worried that they would get back together or that Will couldn't get over her. I just continued walking though, thinking about all the possibilities that could happen that aren't in my favor would be the death of me.

I entered the stable, my horse just waiting like I left her. I started wiping her cut slowly, careful not to hurt her. She jerked away a little when I started but eventually just let me clean it.

I took the kitchen towel and wrapped it around her leg, covering the cut up. I tied it tightly around her leg. I wondered what I was too do now that I was finished.

I heard someone enter the barn behind me, I turned at the sound. Lucy smiled weakly at me,”Hello, Elizabeth.”

I sighed,”Lucy.” I greeted back, careful to have a friendly pitched to it.

“I know that I'm not the most liked person right about now.” She started, she looked down at her hands. “I just needed to let you know something.”

She stayed quiet for a minute, she chewed her bottom nervously. “Well? Out with it.” I told her.

“I don't want you to blame yourself for Will and I's falling out. It was my decision, whether he'll think of it that way or not. You're so much better for him than I could ever dream of. He knew you for not even a few days and told you about his curse.” I opened my mouth to protest, she wasn't suppose to know about Will's curse. She held her hand up though,”Don't. Once I found out about Collin, I heard the conversations him and Will were having. I eventually put the pieces together.”

“You weren't suppose to know, it was for you're safety.” I shifted my footing. Why is she talking to me?

She almost scoffed at my sentence,”Will is always concerned about everyone else but himself. Just like you. I don't hold anything against you, Elizabeth. You're to much of a kind heart to do so. I just needed to tell you that. I don't hate you, if anything I envy you. Not many women have the courage you have and know how to use it.”

“Everyone has courage, I'm no exception.” I told her. I didn't know Lucy well, but I could tell she was harmless. Nothing more that a women trying to get her life started already.

She smiled at me, turning to leave. She back though, walking up closer to me than before. “If it's any constellation, you have my blessing to be with Will.”

My face must have spoken a thousand words because she actually laughed a little. “Oh sweetheart, you can try and hide it but I can tell. Nobody locks themselves in a chamber with a transforming werewolf unless they're suicidal or in love. Plus, I see the way he looks at you sometimes. I can tell he fancies you, even if he doesn't know it yet.”

She squeezed my hand tightly before saying a goodbye. I didn't know I was being obvious about it, but I guess she was right. I must be suicidal to be locked up with him, even if I did love him.
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“Emily?” I called into the dark room. I closed the door behind me. I didn't see Will when I left, but I found Helen and told her that my horse was in the stables still. I wasn't going to let my horse walk all the way back here with an injury.

I called her name again with no answer. I turn a lamp on in the living room and no one was in sight. I walked down the hallway and opened her bedroom door and saw her sleeping soundly in her bed.

I sighed, I was hoping to share what just happened down at Will's. It would have to wait until morning, even though I had to talk to someone about this. I just wish my life wasn't so filled with supernatural drama so much. I just want the normal life I use to live.

It seemed like ages ago that I was complaining to my Mother about the creepy old men that would make a pass at me. That would be the least of my problems now, I could easily say that I missed it. It was late now, easily midnight, possibly later.

I was exhausted, and confused. I just wanted to go to bed. I walked back to my room and stripped my clothes I worn and replaced them with my nightgown. I brushed through my knotty hair. My eyes were practically closed as I walked over to my bed and turned my light out. I layed down, on the brink of falling into my slumber. A knock on the front door prevented that though.

I huffed irritated, getting up. I grabbed my robe and swung it around, muttering unintelligible words about why someone would be at my door this late at night. I walked down the hall, and turned the oil light on in the kitchen.

It was light enough for me to see the door with out running into something. I unlocked the door and opened it. “What are you doing here?”

“I did get to see if you were alright before you left.” Will said, leaning casually against the door frame.

I should of guessed it would be him.”Well I'm fine.” I crossed my arms. I was tired and irritable. I would be more than willing to have this conversation tomorrow with him.

“Your horse is still at my stables.” He commented. I sighed, really what is he doing here? Why couldn't this just have waited until tomorrow.

I yawned before speaking,”Yes, I told Helen my horse would be staying the night there since it's injured. I didn't want her walking on her leg.”

He stayed quiet, looking at the ground in deep thought. I just stood there, tired and still confused. I just don't get him sometimes, random acts was something he is becoming known for quickly.

“Are you sure you're okay?” He asked, looking up at me. He was leaning against the door frame anymore. In fact, he was in close range to my face. I stepped back surprised.

“Yes, I'm sure I'm fine.” I swatted his hand away from my face. He pursed his lips, looking like he didn't believe me. “What is with you?”

“I just didn't get to see if you were okay. I was worried to be honest.” He said scratching the back of his head.

I clicked my tongue almost judgmentally,”Well you didn't seem to worried about me when Lucy showed up. I was nothing more than chopped liver.” I almost smacked myself, why did I have to go sounding jealous? Because I was not jealous, I don't even know why I referred to Lucy like that. I don't even know what I meant.

I almost saw Will visibly perk up at my comment. He had a certain look in his eyes, he was going to give me trouble for this. He stepped closer to me, we were toe to toe. “Do you want me to apologize?” He had a certain playful tone to his voice.

I inhaled, pretending that our close proximity didn't affect me. It most definitely did though, he couldn't know that. I knew he was messing with me, that meant that I did care if we were touching noses. I wouldn't even blink. “Why would I want you to apologize?”

He placed his hands carefully on my arms. What is his game? “I just sense a little jealousy, that's all.” I almost couldn't look straight, he was so close to me.

I swallowed a little. If he wanted to play this game, I could play it. He brought his hands up and cupped my face, I reached up and slowly wrapped my hands around his wrists. I looked into his eyes,”The last thing I am is jealous. In fact, you're just full of yourself.” I pulled his hands from my face quickly, and stepped back. “Why the sudden affection?”

Will only smiled,”I'm just testing you, that's all.” I scoffed at his answer. Testing me? I don't even get what he was testing me about.

“That's interesting considering you didn't even want to see me not even two weeks ago. Why the sudden change of heart?”

“I had a little talk with Lucy. I forgave her, she explained everything. I mean everything too, including how she's telling me that you fancy me.” He told me. I didn't blush at the fact that he knew that I fancied him. I was way over that, I could care less.

“Are you trying to get me to admit it? Or do something to show it? Because I'll admit it, Will. I like you, I really do. It doesn't matter though. You're not over Lucy, I can tell.” Telling him I loved him would be going to far. If I did tell him, it wouldn't matter. It was obvious he still felt something much more that a thing for Lucy. I wasn't an idiot, he was probably going to marry her.

His face flattened a little,”You're right. I'm still in love with her. I told her that, she rejected me. I just had to know though, if what she said was true. If you really did feel that way for me.”

“Well are you happy? I admitted it. It doesn't change anything though. It leaves us in the same spot we were before. I don't know what you were expecting to happen, because nothing is going to happen.” I told him. I hated to admit it, it hurt. I had face that right now, nothing was going to happen with Will. He needed his time to get over Lucy.

“You're right. It leaves us in the same spot.” Will said quietly. He paused,”What now?”

I shrugged,”Nothing, Will. I'm going to go to bed because I'm beyond exhausted. You're going to go back home and do the same. What happens, happens.” He just nodded silently. “Goodnight, Will.”

He gave me a almost sadden look as I shut the door, not waiting for him to say anything. The last thing I could of expected, was Will and I's coming together, would be such a complicated thing.

I turned the oil lamp out and walked back to my bedroom. I slide my robe off and crawled into bed. I quickly fell into a deep, dreamless, slumber.