All Chapters of Returning: Chapter 1 - Chapter 10

Ruby used to live in Rose Hills. She was best friends with Wolf, Sam and her cousin Scarlett. Everything changed when her mother and father divorced. Ruby was in fourth grade and her mother decided to pack them up along with her sister Cerise and move to New York for a fresh start.Ruby was heartbroken but so were her friends, especially Wolf. He had always loved Ruby and on the day she left, he kissed her when no one was looking. It was the first kiss for both of them."Promise you wont forget me, Wolfie?" she pleaded."How could I forget you, Rubes?" he asked and she smiled. He truly meant it at the time.All of them texted, emailed and messaged each other constantly in the weeks and months that followed but eventually, it dwindled off. Ruby made new friends in New York. Sam became a jock, Scarlett became a popular girl and Wolf became a member of the Riders of Fenrir. His father was the leader after all. Sam became a self centered player. Wolf became dark and ruthless. Gone were th

POV WolfI couldn't believe it when Scarlett introduced her. Suddenly I knew who Foxy had seen at The Spot last night. Why didn't she call me to let me know? I fumed for a moment. Of course, I don't know if she even could if she wanted to and why would she want to? I had ghosted her years ago. She had gotten even more beautiful in those years. I smiled when I finally saw her on the stage. She was breathtaking. I grinned as she scanned the crowd, knowing that she was looking for me. I saw her pause and look at Sam but was relieved when she rolled her eyes and kept looking.When she saw me, I remembered everything and the smile dropped from my face. This was the girl that left me. She destroyed me. Made me the shell of a person I am today. I stared into her eyes as I thought."Ruby, your first mistake was leaving and destroying me, your second was coming back." I thought. Her eyes looked confused and then sad for a moment but then her friend took her attention. I glared at her and then

POV RubyI shook my head and walked out of the theater. Of course I had noticed Wolf lurking toward the back of the lobby after we walked in to get our tickets. I was expecting this. He was so sadly predictable. I sighed as I looked for my friends. I realized that the movie they were in wasn't out yet so I sat in the lounge and waited. Of course, Wolf followed me and sat next to me."So you figured that out, huh? Why did you let me sit with you anyway?" He asked and I chuckled."I wanted to see if there was anything of the boy I used to know still in there." I explained and he frowned."So? What's the verdict?" he asked after a pause."I'm not sure but I'm beginning to lose hope" I replied softly. I wasn't prepared to see the sad look pass over his face. It disappeared quickly and he shook his head."Hmm..." He replied and I smirked."Oh... I hit a nerve!" I teased with my eyebrows up. He rolled his eyes. He looked like he was about to snap at me but stopped himself.After a breath, h

POV RubyI giggled with Don and Cassy as we walked through the halls to our first class. I glanced over at Scarlett and noticed that she looked worried."What's wrong?" I asked her."Did you see how upset he looked?" she asked and I shook my head."Not really, why? Don't tell me that you feel bad for him" I replied."Of course not. He just looked so mad. It was a little scary" she explained."I think that you should stop messing with him and just avoid him for a while. He's dangerous" she added.I shrugged and said, "Alright. I'll try but only for you" I gave her big eyes and she laughed at me. I hugged her and she hugged me back."I'm so glad that you're here. I missed you so much" she said."I missed you too." I replied. We walked into our class and sat together next to Don and Cassy. The rest of the morning went well and soon it was lunchtime.POV WolfI was annoyed. First by what Ruby had the guts to say to me this morning and again because she was ALWAYS with one of her friends.

POV RubyTrigger Warning violence, harassment, threat of sexual assault, Homophobia"That was quite a performance" someone said from a dark corner as I hurried back into the gym. I looked to see who was speaking."Chad? Is that you?" I asked and was unnerved. Chad and I were never friends. I never trusted him and Scarlett had told me all the awful things he had done in the last years."Ruby. What happened to you? You used to be so sweet and pure. Now look at you, making out with your sister in front of the whole school." he said in a voice laced with venom. As he spoke he walked closer to me.I shrugged, trying to not to show how nervous I felt. I scanned the dark hallway but it was deserted. I tried to figure out if anyone would hear me if I screamed but I realized that we were too far and the gym was too loud."It was just a kiss, I would hardly call that making out" I smiled trying to joke. He glared as he grabbed my arm."I don't know what it was like in New York but here in Rose