My Second Chance

Sapphire's P.O.V

"Hey." I smiled warmly at the awaking red headed. I was currently holding the ice pack Ryder gave me against my bruised cheek. I had a few plasters on my arms. Other than that, all is well.

"Umm. Hi?" She said shyly, wincing as she tried to get up.

"Don't get up yet. Jennifer gave you quite a big blow. I saw the fight." I said, hurriedly stopping her. "Yeah... It hurts." She grumbled. "So... You got some kick ass skills there." I grinned. "Kinda. Not as good as Jennifer though, although I wish." She shrugged. "You could've beaten her." I frowned. "No. Have you seen her fight? I didn't stand a chance." The pretty red head snorted in disbelief. "No. I beaten her. So... She isn't exactly undefeatable is she?" I joked. Her warm friendly brown eyes widened at my reply.

"Umm... What?" I asked, self conscious. "Did I just hear it right? Jennifer got beaten by a new pack member." She asked, disbelief etching across her face. "Yeah... Guess so." I chuckled at her reaction. "Dude, you have to teach me how to fight like that." She looked at me with awe. "You aren't bad yourself. You just need to practice at predicting your opponent's attack and you'll be fine." I winked. "Sure." She nodded eagerly. I smiled at her.

rude, but what are you doing here?"

a small smile. "Umm... If you, you know, want to make friends, I suggest you keep your distance from me." She mumbled, lowering her head. "Why would I do that?" I furrowed my eyebrows. "I'm kinda a loner. Since I'm a late shifter and all." She muttered embarassly. "I don't get it. Why should I stay away just because of that?" I frowned. "I'm being shunned. Bullied.

that's why she's a late shifter and all. Her body needed more time to prepare itself. I

"I don't care about those. And if you stick by me, the bullying will stop." I smirked. "Not even your fighting skills can stop

in disbelief. "Yup." I said, popping the p. "Cool. And when can we start the training?" She asked eagerly. "In the mornings? Would Cole mind?" I asked. "Not at all. He's my childhood friend you know. We just don't hang out as much as

cut her off before she could finish, "Yes.

and we walked slowly