My Second Chance
#16 Clover, My New Friend

Sapphire's P.O.V

"Hey." I smiled warmly at the awaking red headed. I was currentlyholding the ice pack Ryder gave me against my bruised cheek. I had afew 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." Isaid, hurriedly stopping her. "Yeah... It hurts.” She grumbled. "So... Yougot some kick ass skills there." I grinned. "Kinda. Not as good asJennifer though, although I wish.” She shrugged. "You could've beatenher." 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'texactly undefeatable is she?" I joked. Her warm friendly brown eyeswidened at my reply.

"Umm... What?" I asked, self conscious. "Did I just hear it right? Jennifergot beaten by a new pack member.” She asked, disbelief etching acrossher face. "Yeah... Guess so." I chuckled at her reaction. "Dude, you haveto teach me how to fight like that.” She looked at me with awe. "Youaren't bad yourself. You just need to practice at predicting youropponent's attack and you'll be fine." I winked. "Sure." She noddedeagerly. I smiled at her.

"But not to be rude, but what are you doing here?" She wrinkled hernose in confusion.

"Oh. I wanted to be friends. You know, I'm kinda lonely here." I gave hera small smile. "Umm... If you, you know, want to make friends, I suggestyou 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 beingshunned. Bullied. I'm the weak one in this pack.” She hid her face in herpalms. "Weak? Never underestimate yourself. You are stronger than youthink. People don't shun you. People stay away because you have astrong aura.” I growled. She was stronger than she thinks.

She's a white wolf, Drew muttered. Wait, what? I asked, surprise at hersudden attention. She's a white wolf, Sapph. I guess that's why she's alate shifter and all. Her body needed more time to prepare itself. I cansense her white wolf aura, Drew mused. A grin etched across my face."Why are you grinning?" She raised an eyebrow at me. "Nothing. By theway, I'm Sapphire, Sapphire Jackson." I smiled, sticking out my hand."Umm. I'm Clover, Clover Dexter." She smiled shyly. "Clover. Nicename.” I smiled. Her eyes brightened but then dimmed. "Are you sureyou want to be friends with me. You look like someone who could gaina reputation in this pack. I don't want to ruin that.” She mumbled. "Idon't care about those. And if you stick by me, the bullying will stop.” Ismirked. "Not even your fighting skills can stop them Sapphire. Theyare heartless and would do anything to bully me." Clover shook herhead sadly. "How about the title the Alpha's Mate's Best Friend? I thinkthat should stop them." I smirked. I felt a little pride in saying this. Itactually means that I'm going to be a Luna.

"Alpha’s mate? As in Alpha Ryder?" She widened her eyes. "Is thereanother Alpha you know?" I grinned. "Oh my God. Seriously?" She saidin disbelief. "Yup." I said, popping the p. "Cool. And when can we startthe 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'thang out as much as before with his duties and all..." Clover drawled."Oh. Okay." I agreed.

"But, seriously... Are you sure you want to be my friend and stuff? Imean-" I cut her off before she could finish, "Yes. I'm damn sure." Shelooked at me sheepishly, obviously noticing my irritation.

I helped her up and we walked slowly to her room.

"Tada. This is my room." She said gesturing to a country styled room."Oh my God. It's so comfortable.” I grinned and plopped myself ontoher bed beside her. "I guess so.” She smiled lightly. "So... friends?" Iasked. "Friends." She gave me a small smile.

I spent the rest of the day with Clover. Talking about the members,gossiping. I eventually trusted her and told her about my past. Exceptthe demon part of course.

“I will kill them." Clover growled as she heard that I was also bullied atmy old pack. "I'm fine now, aren't I? I'd rather not hold grudges.” Ilaughed. "I guess. But come on, being forced in marriage? That's justplain cruel.” She sniffed. "I know right." I gave her a small smile. "Oh. It's6. 1'm hungry, wanna come along?" Clover raised an eyebrow. "I'm... I'mnot hungry.” I gave her a tight smile. "But I wanna show off ourfriendship.” She mocked disappointment.

"Sorry chica, maybe next time.” I laughed, getting up from her bed."Fine. See you later?” She grinned. "Not really. I'm tired. I'll just see youtomorrow." I smiled. "Fine." She huffed and I laughed.

"Clover, there's a reason why you're a late shifter. Believe me, the wait isworth it." I said before exiting Clover's room, leaving a confused Cloverbehind.