Lucky for Theo, I was able to call in sick at work for both of us, but when we go back we’ll have a shit ton of work to get done… I hate working, I just want to escape from the boring nine to five life and do something more adventurous.

Jason and Theo said I would have to become a wolf when I officially accepted them as my mates. That could be exciting. Though if I’m being totally honest with myself, it terrifies me. The idea of turning into something not human was scary to me. But I would spend the rest of my life with the two people who were made to complete my soul.

It was strange to me, how quickly I willingly accepted Jason after spending so many years hating him. Maybe it wasn’t hate that I felt. Maybe I was insecure because Theo had another man he was close to… I guess that really puts being friends with Parker into perspective. I get why Theo doesn’t like him.

Over the last four days, while Theo was resting, Jason and I spent a lot of time talking and getting to know each other. It was really nice being able to let go of my dislike of him. We had so many differences, but we also had a lot of similarities. He hates greasy fast food, I could eat and Mickey D’s out of house and home; he hates being domestic (getting him to help clean him house was pretty easy though), I prefer being the domestic partner - mostly because I want things done my way around the house. We both agreed working out is a must, which doesn’t surprise me. He may not be as cut as Theo and I, but he’s still very well built. And I made sure to let him know how incredibly attractive I found him now that we settled the issues between us.

“You know, a part of me wishes I could have met you when I first met Theo. We could have been like the three musketeers, a force to be reckoned with. Inseparable.” I randomly said.

“I’ve never been fond of humans… I had no interest in meeting any before. But I do have to say, you are definitely a good reason to get over my prejudices.” Jason’s face turned a little bit pink as he admitted his truth to me.

“Is there a story behind that?” I asked curiously.

“There’s always a story. I’ve had a troubled life. It seems like all the bad shit keeps finding me. My parents were hunted down by humans. I don’t know if they’re alive and in hiding, alive and being kept as slaves or something, or if they’re dead now. It happened not too long before Theo was sent to your human schools. That was our effort to integrate our pack into the human world so that we wouldn’t be seen as the ‘outcast cultists’ anymore.” Jason went on to explain more about the story of his parents disappearance from his life. I ended up finding out that because of that, Jason had to move into their pack house because he was deemed an orphan but he didn’t want to be adopted by anyone. The Alpha at the time, Theo’s dad, had helped raise him.

“This is probably a stupid question, but have you tried looking for them?” I didn’t want to seem rude, but I genuinely was curious where his parents could be.

“I haven’t. I’m to afraid to know what happened. I’m afraid to find out if they were killed, or if they ran away and never came back for me… I think I would hurt too much knowing if either of those were true.” He answered, sounding disappointed in himself. I put a comforting hand on his forearm and smiled at him sweetly.

“Would you want help now? I know it’s scary to look for the truth, but you have Theo and I right by your side. No matter what the turn out is, we will help you.” I wanted him to have his family back if he could. It’s not fair to lose your parents, a child, and have one mate reject you because of the other. Jason has had a tough life, and I’ll be damned if I didn’t do everything in my power to change his future. He deserves the best of what the world has to offer, and the world offered him me, so I will do what I can to make him feel loved and happy everyday of his life from this point forward.

“I… I don’t know if I want to though.” He hesitated.

“Well. Can you think about it for me? I don’t want to pressure you into anything, I just want you to be happy. I’ll do anything I can to make you feel special, loved, and happy every day from today on.” I told him. His eyes got a little red as they filled with tears.

“I don’t even know how to respond to that John. But my heart is beating really hard, and I think it’s a good thing, because I don’t feel sad right now.” He leaned in and hugged me tight. I hugged him back pulling him into my lap. It wasn’t a sexually fueled gesture, just a need to comfort him and hold him close. He was vulnerable, and I would protect him at all cost. In four days, I could already feel myself falling for him.

Being cooped up in my house gave us time to bond. We spent a lot of the time, when we weren’t trying to sate Theo’s rut, getting to know each other better. He was easy to love, but I needed more time before I was ready to say it out loud to him.

“Would you like to talk about a lighter subject?” I smiled into his shoulder at the suggestion.

“Sure, is there anything you wanted to talk about?” I asked in reply.

“How about… music?” I snorted and pushed him back slightly so that I could look at him.

“Music?” I said, sounding amused.

“Yeah. What kind of music do you like? Favorite artists? The usual.” He shrugged, smiling at me.

“I like to keep a very eclectic range of music. Right now, and don’t judge me – I do realize I’m a grown man, I’ve been getting into K-Pop. The guys in those bands are kind of cute, and it’s hard to stop listening to them.” Jason laughed. “I’m glad my taste in music amused you.” I said, poking my finger into side to tickle him.

“I just think K-Pop is meant for women and hormonal teenagers. You’re a big, buff man who looks like he could take on a semi, and you listen to teeny bopper music.”

“I said don’t judge me Jason. Jeez.” I sighed in a sarcastic manner and thumped my head against his chest.

“Well what else do you listen too?” He asked, trying to hold back his laugh still.

“I usually listen to pop, I like the solo artist Troye Sivan. He’s cute, and he sings well. And of course I love Selena Gomez, Demi Lovato. I love and admire strong women, just… you know… not in my bed…” I joked, causing Jason to snort, which made me smile.

“I think over the past few days, that’s been abundantly clear.” We laughed together.

“I mean, you really can’t use that as a verification, especially since you are bisexual.”

“No actually I prefer pan over bi. But I get what you mean. Do you like anything outside of pop music?”

“I listen to music based on my mood usually. So I like heavy metal when I’m feeling a little more irritable, jazz when I just feel like relaxing, country sometimes, but it has to be that old country like Johny Cash and whatnot.” I don’t know when it started, but I just realized one of my hands had begun to gently travel up and down Jason’s back, while the other rested on his thigh. It was soothing for both of us. “What about you? What is your musical interest?”

“I’m the same as you, I like a little bit of everything, but I do tend to stick to new country mostly.” I smiled, my loose lips moved faster than I could stop them to teasing him like he had teased me.

“So basically, you like pop music sung by country people?” I chuckled. He gently slapped my chest.

“Don’t make fun of my music taste John.” I raised my eyebrow at him, and he laughed. “Okay fine, tit for tat, I see how it is.” 

We laughed, and shared more small personal details with each other for a few more hours, which had passed by ridiculously fast. I could help thinking how this was that moment that would bond us. It was simple, happy, and filled with love. Even if it was a new love. Weird, I never thought I could love Jason. I was positive I would hate him for the rest of my life, and yet in four days, we’ve built a rather strong relationship so far. It was nice. No. It was more than just nice, but I couldn’t place a word on it.

 “Hello.” Theo’s voice came from behind us.

“Hey sleeping beauty. You feeling better?” I asked sweetly.

“Much. Seeing you two getting along definitely helps too.” He said, placing a kiss on both mine and Jason’s cheeks. We both smiled back at him.

“You look a lot better now. I’m glad your rut finally subsided. I’m not sure how much more I would be able to handle.” Jason said, causing Theo and I to chuckle.

“Hmm. What day is it?” Theo asked.

“It’s Tuesday. Don’t worry, I handled work for both of us, and Jason handled the wolf side of things for you while you were in and out.” I answered. “Also, it’s lunch time, want me to make you something to eat?” I asked both men.

“I am famished. I would love something to eat. Would you mind us staying here to talk? Jason and I have some Pack stuff to talk about.” Theo asked.

“I don’t mind at all. I’ll be back in a little bit with some food for you both.” I got up and made my way to the kitchen.

I had no clue what a starving wolf would want to eat after a rut, but part of me figured red meat should be on the menu. I decided burgers would be the quickest and easiest lunch so that what I made. After I made the patties, I put them in the air fryer and got to work cutting up veggies. Lettuce, tomatoes, onions. The whole works. I made a BBQ bacon sauce a while ago that I thought would be perfect for the burgers, so I put some on all our buns. I made up the burgers and pulled out some chips to go with them. Once all three plates were made, I called for the guys to go to the dinning room to eat. In total, it probably took me thirty or so minutes.

“Wow, who knew burgers could smell so amazing?!” Jason said, excitedly. I really loved how enthusiastic he was about the food I made. It made me happy to be appreciated.

“By all means, dig in.” I said happily. They both didn’t waste a second getting to their chairs and devouring their food.

“Jesus. I feel like I’m gonna have to start making enough food to feed a small army with you two here. You better start helping with my grocery bill if you plan on making this a regular occurrence.” I said, half scolding, half joking.

“Well I have no problem with that for now.” Theo smiled.

“For now?” I asked, not understanding what he meant.

“Yes, for now. Until we figure out what we,” he gestured his hand at the three of us, “are going to do about ‘us’.” He said, in a manner that was trying to keep the mood light.

“Understandable.” I replied.

I was the only one still eating, because I actually enjoy tasting my food, unlike Theo and Jason. When I finally finished my food, I stood up and gathered all our plates.

“Either of you want a second?”

“Is that even a question? I could eat everything you make me!” Jason was still super enthusiastic.

“If there’s enough, sure.” Theo said, being nonchalant. I gave him a look that said ‘do I look stupid?’

“Of course there’s enough. I know you both eat more than I would. I made more than enough… I think…” I said, suddenly second guessing myself because I’ve never witnessed a werewolf go through a rut so I had no idea how much he’d eat at the end of one…

“How on Earth did we get lucky with a human like you?” Jason asked rhetorically.

“Nobody could suit us more perfectly than you, my love.” Theo said, smiling sweetly. I smiled back, and gave him a small peck on the lips.

"Thank you, you guys are adorably sweet." I said, still smiling.

“If you keep watching, this is going to become a hell of a lot more than just a kiss.” Theo said, sounding as if his rut hadn’t ended after all.

“I thought your rut was over now?” I walked to them and placed their plates in front of them.

“Just because my instincts aren’t overwhelmingly trying to make me claim you anymore, doesn’t mean I don’t want to fuck the ever loving life out of the both of you.” Theo said, sounding way too confident. I gave him a hard stare, letting him know being so fowl at the table was putting him in danger of being punished. He averted his eyes immediately, and Jason snorted.

“Watch it, or you’re next.” I turned my gaze to him, daring him to retort.

“Yes sir.” he looked down at his plate. I smirked at his reply.

“I’m glad we’re all on the same page. Now eat.” They both dug in to their second helping. The rest of the time they spent eating, we sat in a comfortable silence.

***Most of my chapters will only be split in multiple parts so that they fit in the guidelines for Tapas. Doing this may cause some episodes so be signifcantly longer or shorter than others. It's unintentional on my part, but I hope you enjoy the story regardless!***

*I'm releasing a chapter a tad bit early because my personal plans got pushed back and I had the time to do this. I'll still release on tuesday as well.