Flash of Gold

(Sam POV)

There was one other amazing thing that came out of the bonding as well. I could feel Ashley while I was in the form as well. It wasn't until after the fourth period that I saw Ashley again. Earlier in the day I could feel how annoyed she was, but I could never pinpoint what it was about and then at third period her joy burst through me with so much light, but went away again to annoyance. Ashley was standing at her locker when I finally caught up to her. She was so engrossed in what she was doing; she had no clue I was even there. Just to mess with her, I leaned in and poked her on the shoulder. That probably was not the thing to do cause she exploded.

"Dante for the last time, leave me alone!"

I just stood there. Did she really just do that? Ashley whirled around only to come smack-dab into my chest. She made that kind of 'oomph' sound as I pulled her into my arms. "It's just me, sweetheart. I didn't mean to scare you."

"Sam!" she exclaimed. "I am so sorry. I didn't know it was you."

"Sweetheart, it's okay." I leaned back so that I could look at her beautiful face. "But as an apology tell me what has got you so bothered."

She sighed. She knew that she was trapped because I wasn't going to let her go until she told me. "There is this new kid in school. I have a second and fourth period with him. He won't leave me alone. And…" she seemed to struggle with what she wanted to say next. "There is just something about him that rubs me the wrong way. You know me, I'm not one to say stuff or judge people like that but I don't know Sam, I really don't like this guy."

Well this definitely was a first for her. To outright dislike someone from the very beginning is very unusual for her. "Do you want me to talk to the guy? Tell him to back off?"

Now there was one thing that Ashley hated more than anything about me was my overprotectiveness. I will admit back before we bonded I was already crazy about her and willing to stand up for her in any way that a bonded male would do for his mate, but she would never let me. Now that we were actually bonded, I'm not totally sure if I will be able to stop myself from protecting her. Ashley gave me that all knowing look that says leave it alone.

"No, I can handle it."

"You sure?"

"Yes."

"Can I at least get the guys name?"

She sighed. "His name is Dante."

My heart stopped cold. I even think I lost all color in my face. Did she really just say that name? There is no way that he could know where we are? How did he even find us? I did everything I could to calm down, but my body wasn't letting me. I pulled Ashley back into my body; my eyes scoured the halls looking for that all too familiar face. All the way down at the end of the hall, I found him. There was a small growl coming from deep within my chest and I knew that if I looked in a mirror my hazel eyes would have shown that bright gold color. Ashley kept pushing at my chest trying to break through, but I was not having it. Slamming her locker shut, I pulled her by the wrist in the opposite direction of him. Never have I felt my emotions so heightened. Anything and everything was setting me off, it was hard just trying to keep my eyes from glowing. Faintly I could hear Ashley calling out my name, but I wasn't listening; I just wanted to get her as far away as I could.

I dug out my cell and hit the speed dial as I was forcing our way through the students. People weren't happy with the fact that I was pushing them out of the way. Ashley gave sympathetic looks to those that were pushed but nothing could be done of it. Three rings in and the phone was finally answered.

"Sam. Shouldn't you be in school?" my mother's voice called.

"Mom did you ever call them?" I didn't feel the need to elaborate on who.

"Yes, right after our call this morning. Why what happened?"

Growling into the phone, "Dante is here in school and has classes with Ashley. This is the first time that I am hearing about it, or I would have called sooner."

"Are you sure? I was told that your brothers are on their way here."

"Mom, I have no reason to lie. I'm practically dragging her out of the school right now. What am I supposed to do?"

Mom sighed. "Get her home. Bring her back to your place. I will talk to your father and figure out what to do and then I will call you back. I love you sweetie." There was a sound of the line being disconnected.

One final time, I looked back behind us. Dante was following us but stopped as soon as our eyes connected. When he smiled I knew that my eyes flashed gold.