Free Full Moon on the Lake by D. M. Angel

brightened as she heading for the cabin not looking at Kyla, “The guys are getting it, I am going to get the stuff set up.” She said walking through the door.  Kyla stood looking at the now empty doorway confused until she heard male grunting coming from around the side of the cabin, then smiled knowingly.
    Daniela walked out with a basket full of food she had prepared while hiding out in the cabin for the last thirty minutes, in her arms. She had been trying to sort out what was happening to her.  Feeling like this just do not pop up as strong as she was feeling this fast. How could she have forgotten there were others around when she fell into Jacob? How could her mind freeze up like that so focused on the one thing not noticing her surroundings? She had never been that unfocused.  So lost in her thoughts she almost missed the last step as she looked up around her. She was not prepared, for all the people that had shown up in that short amount of time.
    A car stopped in front of her and five people stepped out, one took the basket from her overloaded hands smiling, as another asked if there was more to go out.  She nodded and pointed to the cabin, bewildered.  Walking down to the lake with her arms now only half full, followed by the others carrying the rest of the food and supplies. She realized, there would be no more hiding out in the cabin.
    She approached the fire now burnt down perfectly to amber coals and ready for cooking. Looking around Kate saw there were tables and chairs being set up around the area, people were on the dock romping around pushing each other into the water and there were still more people already swimming in the lake.  She stood astounded looking around at all the people and the changes to her once quiet property.
    Leisa and Kyla were setting up a table that was quickly filling up with food others brought, like a buffet table. Jasmine walked behind her,
    “Someone mentions BBQ and the whole pack goes nuts!” she laughed.  “Doesn’t hurt that there is a new member of the pack to bring out the curious either.”  “Come on heard you were cooking I’ll show you what we have.” Jasmine said looking sympathetically.
    The night was not going as bad as Daniela thought it was going to be. Many of the women helped prepare the food following Daniela’s instructions, while Daniela cooked the seasoned steaks, chicken, pork and hot dogs for the kids.  She put everything on in order of heat, pork first and furthest from the heat turning it constantly. A girl introduced herself as Alice, asked her lots of cooking questions, which, while explaining why certain spices went on which meat and the reason to slow cook the pork, more women came to listen. The older ones nodding in agreement, letting Daniela have her fun.  Daniela was in her element.
    When all the meats were cooked, she put the hot dogs on while everyone helped put the meat on platters and took them to the table. Hot dogs came off as the last person left with the last of the steaks and Kyla whistled.  Everyone gather and sat at the tables, Kyla lead Daniela to the head table to sit between her and Jasmine. When everyone sat down, Derrick rose from the seat on the other side of Kyla and the noise dissipated as everyone went quiet.
    “As you know we have a new neighbor who has graciously cooked us this wonderful feast!”  Rowdy cheers rang out all around causing Daniela to blush as Derrick continued, calming the group as he spoke. “With the help of the every woman here, we will eat well tonight.  Daniela,” He turned introducing her to the pack.  “Although this may look like our entire pack,” He paused as others laughed. “It is not. I assure you we welcome you to our pack with open arms.” He finished spreading his arms wide indicating the whole of the pack. 
    Everyone clapped and yelled their agreement. Daniela felt welcome already but to be the center of attention; she blushed glanced down from watching Derrick