George
I'm back, baby.
No more suspended teen wolf. I had a lot of catching up to do at school. But Junior brought me his class notes so that I don't miss out on any big explanation for this past week.
I don't like being the bad boy. That's not my reality. I do tend to caution on the safer side.
So no more fighting outside of the mat.
My friends catch me up on the latest gossip, mating news as most of the students at school keep on staring at me.
They don't know I didn't get rejected. But they know about the fight. Everybody talked about it in my absence.
Anyway...🙄
"What? Trisha is on heat and I didn't know about it! Damn, I'm a terrible friend!" - I said to Junior as I heard the news.
"It's your mate who caught it, actually. It's a good thing though because my parents don't want any Luna Effect." - He snickered.
We're talking at the hall, just before the first bell rings.
"What's Luna Effect?" - Liam's voice interjected, as he approached us.
"My daddy got struck by heat when he was in high school. But back then, they didn't have the medicine ready and it affected the entire student body, leading several teens to hook up. One of those were Junior's parents. Because of this, well... his mom got an unmated pregnancy. It was a whole ordeal." - I explained, much to my friend's uncomfortable gaze.
"Wait, aren't your parents mated to each other?" - Liam asked with a questioning look at Jr.
"They are. But they weren't yet when my mom got pregnant with me. It caused a feud between hers and my dad's family. It was a scandal at the time. Right until they got mated, fortunately." - He replied, a bit embarrassed.
"What lucky parents! That never happens! It's never who we think it is." - Liam commented, perplexed.
"Tell me about it!" - I smirked.
There're a few awkward laughters at this.
"The important thing is that it all ended well and Junior is mated to a beautiful girl who's now medicated and can't cause anything to anyone." - I said, just before we went to the classroom.
"Can't Junior get strike by rut?" - Liam asked me in a low tone, though there's no low enough for the people near us NOT to listen.
"Yes, but let's pray it doesn't come to that." - I replied, much to my best friend's awkwardness.
"So, are you two together now?" - Justin asked us, looking expectantly at Liam.
"What the Moon Goddess united in bond no one can torn asunder." - Liam said, quoting a line people say at werewolf mating ceremonies.
"What he said." - I agreed in an awkward tone.
"Good for you, Alpha." - Miriam said with a smile. My friends congratulate me on my mating, at last. And is so good to hear, I can't deny it.
Since Liam have the first few periods free, I catch him at the library before the second one starts.
"Is it okay if I kiss you at school?" - I asked sheepishly.
"I think I'd be okay with that." - He snickered. I couldn't resist a kiss, albeit a chaste one since we're at the library.
Then, I ran towards my second class.
I met him at the hall before the third period and had to steal another kiss. Until someone clears their throat next to us.
"Sorry, lovebirds. We're late for the third period." - Justin warned, standing in front of us like he's a hall monitor.
We all smiled awkwardly at each other and carried on towards the classroom.
The fourth period is wrestling and my mate cheered me from the sideways. It was almost too adorable for me to concentrate on anything else, but I had to persevere. He even blew me a kiss as I entered the locker room after practice ended.
After me and my team mates walked inside, I noticed Justin looking a bit troubled. I don't think he's a fan of my new relationship. And I regret not having time to talk things over with him properly since I got mated.
"Are you okay, J?" - I asked, a bit concerned as I got ready for the shower.
"Yes, Alpha. Why?" - He replied, nonchalant.
"No reason." - I said, not particularly convinced.
"Can I see you at our place later?" - He mind linked me, eagerly.
"Yes, of course! Do you want to meet up after lunch?" - I replied, promptly via the link.
"Perfect." - He agreed, enthusiastically. Though his face never changed. He didn't even glance at me as he talked. I know I owe him some closure and I hope we can get passed this as friends, somehow.
"How did you go from rejected to your mate cheering you on pathetically in a week?" - Jeff asked me, to my unfortunate dismay. I glared daggers at him.
"The only thing pathetic here is that you thought I could actually be rejected. But I guess you'll find out for yourself this weekend, aren't you?" - I shot back, referencing his upcoming 18th birthday.
"Yes, I will. Can't hardly wait!" - He smirked in a good mood. There really isn't a teen wolf on Earth who doesn't get excited about meeting (discovering) their mate. It's a weird concept for outsiders, but for us is the only accepted form of bond in our society.
"I so pity her already!" - I snickered.
"You're pitiful, reject!" - He barked. I laughed at this.
I'm not gonna let him have any pull over me anymore. No more baiting me! I'm reclaiming my power!
I take my shower, get dressed and go to the cafeteria for lunch break. Liam joined me and my friends at our table, which I really enjoyed.
We talked for a bit as we ate, but Justin still looked a bit odd to me. He kept intervening when Liam got too close to me. Or interrupting us if we kissed.
It's getting to be so awkward that even my other friends took notice, especially my mate who looked at him suspiciously.
But Liam was polite about it, not reprimanding him or anything. I think he's trying to be accommodating. But there's only so much one can be nice about.
After lunch, I dismissed my mate and met Justin at our hidden spot in the abandoned part of the school.
"What's happening? Are you okay?" - I asked him as soon as he arrived. We came here separately to avoid suspicion, as always.
"I'm fine. But I miss you! I haven't seen you in a week! Am I supposed to be over you just because you're mated now?" - He asked, coming closer to me.
Justin did not sound well. He's acting like a jealous boyfriend and he's neither of those things. Not anymore, at least. Funny enough, I'm the clingy one of this relationship. Usually I have to take the initiative or we don't get together at all outside of the school.
I do feel sorry for the situation and us not being together anymore. But now the point is moot. I'm mated. And we knew this could happen, unfortunately.😔
"No, of course not!" - I frowned. - "But we both know how it goes. We knew the deal!" - I exclaimed, a bit concerned for him.
"I thought we had more time!" - He said in an exasperating tone, almost shouting.
"Me too! But there's nothing I can do now. Would you rather I had been rejected?" - I asked with a saddened look.
He scoffed, scowling at me.
"No, of course not." - He spoke with a pained expression. - "I just wish we had more time. I've missed you so much!" - He admitted and I could feel it in his voice how much he meant it.
"I miss you too! I do..." - I looked deeply into his eyes with an emotional vulnerability. I really do miss him, it's true. We've been together for a full year. But we both knew about the heartbreak.
Justin stared at me as I said that, looking me with a hunger I'm familiar. But mostly with a longing I'm not used to get from him, not really.
He plunged into a kiss and it took me a second to rid myself of him. But I'm mad at this.
"What the fuck are you doing? This is not okay! I'm mated now, J!" - I shouted at him, really pissed off. He cried, his eyes turned puffy and he stared at me remorsefully.
"I'm sorry! I'm hurting more than I thought I would!" - He admitted in a vulnerable tone, sobbing.
"I get that, I really do. But we can't meet up anymore! I'm sorry! I can't risk my mate finding out about this! I'm barely on thin ice as it is. If I get rejected, it's not gonna do anyone any good!" - I explained, trying my best to not freak out.
Justin cried for a while. But I couldn't come near him again and risk another kiss.
"I'm so sorry, J! I really am!" - I said, tearing up myself as I leave him there. Alone and desperate, breaking my heart as I walk away.
Liam
I have a very sensitive nose.
Yes, I'm a werewolf and can scent anything from half a mile away. Everyone knows that. But even for wolf standards, my nose is extra sensitive.
It has been since I first shifted at the tender age of 11. I guess I'm a little precocious, since most werewolves only shift at 12 or 13.
Fortunately, I was well raised by my mom and knew what I was in for since childhood. Plus, I had wolf school mates growing up in the Crescent Moon pack.
It was nice to have that camaraderie among other little werewolves, a sense of community.
Which is why I can really appreciate the Stonehold pack taking over an entire small town with its members.
That means we don't have to hide from humans, talk openly amongst ourselves and live freely.
At school, I notice this freedom as I walk among hundreds of students. The subjects I hear them talking vary, but mostly teen issues are the same everywhere, except for one obvious difference.
Mates.
As soon as people started noticing my new attitude towards my mate, they looked at me with different eyes.
Curious, intrigued eyes wondering what happened between the time I discovered and rejected my mate till now.
Of course, they don't know me. Therefore, they don't ask me about it. Not like Junior, Mia, Justin or Miriam, George's friends. Even Trisha - Junior's mate - was amazed seeing us together.
It's fine, I sort of expected this commotion. He's the son of the most important family of the pack. And I did reject him at first.
Now, what the hell was I thinking about rejecting a hot guy like that?
I mean, seriously!
I'm not an inexperienced boy, but that hot session in my room was the most fun I had in years!
Hot damn! It was so scorching that I barely could contain myself from erupting just with his hands on my body alone.
After that, George returned to my room later that afternoon for more mate action, but we were more behaved then.
On Saturday, I drove his brother as scheduled. Just me and the young couple. I took them on a matinee for their date and returned at night without a hitch.
Sunday, I spent with my mom talking about her week at the new job. Her boss, another Stonehold - of course - the Alpha's second cousin, seems like a nice enough man.
Plus, my mom is lucky to get any job this fast. And I'm thrilled for her as she is for me. Look at us getting paid by Stonehold. Who would've guessed?😳
If someone had told me that I'd be here growing up, I'd ask them what drugs they're on and can they share it.
But now, I'm happy to be so well received by people here, despite my last name. Fortunately, most people who I deal with weren't even alive when that attack happened.
Now, I just have to deal with this handsome boy standing in front of me, interrupting my mate and I from getting together at school.
Here's the thing: I'm a southern gentleman. I was raised right, not to be improper or rude to anyone.
At first, I thought it was sweet of him to care. Good attitudes, you know, that's how you really get to know someone's true character. And he's been kind to me since the beginning, which I truly appreciate.
Now, after he keeps interrupting George and I at lunch it's starting to feel like something else.
I did pick up a vibe when he was talking about George on my first day at school.
At the time, I thought nothing of it. I wasn't even mated then. But now, I'm thinking there's some underlining tension between the two of them.
And yes, I do mean sexual tension.
I wasn't expecting my mate to stay "pure" waiting for me in stasis without having touched another person.
I'm not one to judge in that department. My story speaks for itself. It's what got me here in the first place.
Like I said: no one cares about what you did before. But that was then, this is now.
I'm mated now. So, back off bitch!
I thought it was strange for my mate to dismiss me after lunch instead of doing what we've been trying to do all morning.
We are early mated teenagers. Plus, we're both boys so it's no use pretending otherwise. We want each other. And though I'm not really ready to complete anything yet, I don't hide that he's all I think about.
Still, jealousy is unattractive.
So, I make myself busy with other stuff. Even talking to Junior and his lovely mate. He seemed rather fine for someone whose mate is already in heat.
Moments later, George appears looking rather odd. It seemed like he's being crying. He had gone to the bathroom, but I can still notice it.
"Are you okay?" - I asked him in a worried tone and I'm not the only one who noticed his state.
"I'm fine. But I could use a kiss." - He smirked, to which I giggled in response.
"Of course, mate." - I replied, coming closer to him. I stopped within an inch away from his lips.
My romanced expression was replaced by an angry one. George looked at me puzzled.
"What's wrong?" - He asked me since I didn't kiss him.
"I can smell him on you!" - I exclaimed, nearly shouting. My voice is altered, rage creeping in.
"What? Are you crazy?" - He deflected, trying to make me feel paranoid.
I hate it when guilty guys make their partners think they're crazy for doubting them. In reality, where there's smoke there is always fire.
"No, I'm not crazy! I can smell your boyfriend on you. Is this what you did after lunch? Kiss your boyfriend?" - I barked, livid.
All his friends looked uncomfortable at us. And we're not alone in the hall, obviously.
"I don't have a boyfriend. I have a mate: you." - He argued, wide-eyed.
"You know, denying is way worse than asking for forgiveness. Have fun with your boyfriend!" - I shouted, angrier than I could possibly anticipate.
I walked away in haste, but he tried to hold me back. I really wish he hadn't.
"Get the fuck away from me, cheater!" - I shouted, removing his hand from me in a violent manner.
My words reverberate throughout the entire school as other students look freaked out at him, surprised and most importantly: judging.
"I didn't cheat on anyone. I'm sorry!" - He insisted, pleading as if somehow I'm making it up.
Now my eyes are glowing in rage. I'm feral. One false move and I shift into wolf right here in the middle of the hall, by now being witnessed by a lot of other students.
"I'm a fucking werewolf! I can scent him on your lips! You're not gonna deny your way out of this! You're not gonna make me look like I'm freaking paranoid! And the longer you take to admit it the worse it'll get for you!" - I nearly attacked him I was so mad.
"You're right. But I didn't initiate the kiss, I swear to you!" - He admitted, finally. But now it's too little too late.
"I don't care who initiated! It shouldn't have happened in the first place! I don't want to see you! Forget I exist!" - I barked in a feral tone and left for the library.
I have every right to be mad. I never cheated on anyone in my life! Much less I'd cheat on a mate.
I'm crying, yes. But I'm fucking fuming!
I can't believe this happened. And here I thought I was just being jealous.
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