Snippet #1666267

Asher Lewis
The early Autumn air was still comfortable, but the occasional wind had a chilling bite to it. Not that it matter though, the bonfire that Asher had played for his family would make the camp warm and a great place for a start-of-winter celebration. Sure, not everybody liked winter, but it was no reason to cancel what could be a great get-together after the stress of the school week. Though a lot of the pack members were out of high school, everybody enjoyed a Saturday night.
There was about two hours before sunset, and Asher was already out in the woods, in their usual spot about a quarter mile from the lake. It was five in the evening, and he hoped Riley would actually do her part in bringing the hot dogs and hamburgers. The others were supposed to bring chips, or some other snack foods. Of course, there'd be a mess to clean up in the morning after he'd changed, but Asher would do clear-up duty as usual. He didn't mind it.
A chilly breeze went by and sent goose-flesh rising up all over Asher's back. It wasn't enough to make him shiver, but he threw on his jacket. It would keep him warm until he had a warm coat of real fur. Returning to the firepit he'd just made, he threw in some logs while he collected dry brush to toss in as well. It was a BYOC night--bring your own chair, or sit on the ground. Asher had chosen the latter.
A snap of a stick caught his immediate attention, and he looked to the east with caution, mentally preparing himself to run or fight if needed.

Riley Hill
Oops... Riley thought, as her footsteps gave away her cover. She had fully intended to scare the daylight out of Asher, but she'd misplaced a step. She laughed quietly to herself. "You're too uptight, Asher." Being the quiet one he was, he shrugged and just smiled. He looked relieved. Riley wondered how anyone could be so on-edge all of the time.
Though she had carried two trays of cooked food all the way out here, her extra coordination kept her from tripping over her feet. Oh, man, Asher would have been mad at her. She couldn't help it when her imagination made her smile again. Riley set down the two trays of food on the white table that Asher had set up.
Looking out at the lake in the distance, she watched a gust of wind carry little waves over the surface. She wished it wasn't too cold to jump in anymore. It was almost more exciting to have summer fun as a wolf. Of course, you couldn't have huge bonfire parties in summer.
"The others on their way?" She asked, sitting herself down on the grass before she stretched her legs out in front of her and lounged. She wondered when Asher would start the fire. She was about to get her answer.
"I think so. I'll start the fire when everyone's here."