Filed to story: Gavin Landry and Judy Werewolf Story
She was frozen in place, unable to take her eyes off the man she fell so desperately in love with.
She was so wrapped up staring at Ethan that she barely noticed when Judy walked back into the house.
Irene … Judy breathed.
I didnt know you were here … Um … hello Judy, Irene said with a tight lipped smil.
I was just looking for Ethan.
Have you seen him? Judy glanced over her shoulder out the door and then turned back to Irene with her own fake smile.
I think hes speaking with your father, she said, looking a bit awkward.
Is everything okay? Irene stared at her for a moment ; she thought Judy was her friend.
How wrong was she? Was she really going to look her in the eyes and lie to her? She desperately wanted to know what was going on between Judy and her fianc? .
Her heart was aching at the very thought and it took everything she had not to burst into tears.
She had given up so much for Ethan, including her dignity.
She made such a fuss about being with him and made herself look foolish in front of her father.
Now it seemed as if it was crumbling down around her and there was nothing, she could do about it.
Yeah, Irene lied, forcing another smile, feeling helpless and more alone than ever.
Im fine … um … Ethans family is having their annual barbeque tomorrow night.
Im a little nervous about it.
I never met them before.
Judy nodded, looking a bit uneasy.
They are an interesting bunch.
They never liked me, Judy admitted, gaining Irenes attention.
But my family goes to their barbeque every year.
A light bulb went off in Irenes head.
Maybe if Irene could impress Ethans family and make them like her better than they like Judy, then Ethan would see that Irene is the right choice for him and he could finally leave Judy alone ! But she needed Judy to be there so Ethan could see the comparison.
Oh, thats too bad, Irene said with a pout.
Why dont they like you? Judy looked startled by the question.
Oh, Im not sure.
They are pretty stuck up and if you dont fit their image then they wont like you, she said with a shrug.
Its no big deal.
Youll be at the barbeque tomorrow, right? she asked.
You said your family goes every year.
Yeah, but I think we might skip this year given the circumstances with my father, she said, twiddling with her fingers nervously.benter plates Trene grabbed her hand.
I dont want to go there alone, Judy.
Please tell me youll be there … she begged.
Judy blushed and stepped away, You wont be alone … youll be with Ethan, she told Trene.
Im sure youll be fine- I need someone who will be on my side if things go south, she told me.
I could really use your support.
We are friends … arent we? Judy was quiet for a moment and then she sighed, relenting with a nod.
Yes, she said softly.
We are friends.
So, youll be there? Irene asked, her eyes large with hope.
For me? Judy forced a smile.
Ill be there.
Judys POV
You agreed to do what?? Gavin asked, folding his arms across his chest as he glared at me.
I sat on his bed, with my head down.
Why would you agree to go to that barbeque? Because Irene asked, I told him.
Shes my friend, Gavin.
She needed me to be there … so Ill be there.
He sighed, running his fingers through his hair.
Let me go with you, he said after a moment of pause I stood to my feet and closed the gap between us, wrapping my arms around his neck I like that he wanted to go and protect me, but it wasnt a plausible solution.
It would only make a scene and reveal our special relationship.
And how would we explain that? I asked him.
We would have to come up with an excuse as to why you are there defending me, Gavin.
I dont think its a good idea.
He sighed and wrapped his arms around my waist, pulling me close to him.
I was invited, you know.
Im invited every year, but I never attend, he murmured.
This surprised me.
I peeked up at him.
Ifv f you feel like you must attend, then attend.
But I want to prove to myself that I can handle this on my own without you intervening.
Plus, I doubt Irene wants your presence there.
This is supposed to be her moment.
You being there takes the attention away from her, I told him.