Dylan’s POV
I froze when they said that word ‘mate’ and starred at each other. I gritted my teeth feeling my temperature rise and my head pound.
”You see” Tessa mouthed to me.
“No” my wolf growled.
Liam took a step closer to Avery.
“No” I growled out loud, feeling my wolf take over. I couldn’t stand the sight of someone other than me, trying to get close to her.
Liam turned to me, with a frown printed on his face.
I knew his wolf took over so I let mine take over completely.
I shifted.
He did too.
We both ignored Avery’s gasp.
Liam and I circled round each other, concentrating on our speed and defense Incase of any attack.
Our growls echoed through the hall.
Everyone was silent.
I was about to attack but someone spoke up.
“You have a mate man. Why look stupid fighting over someone else’s”
Others spoke up too.
“You guys are destined for each other. You’re destined for Tessa. You can’t just steal someone else’s mate. It’s not proper dude”
“Look at the girl you’re fighting over dude. She doesn’t even care about you”
I looked at her.
She looked confused.
“After fighting, it wouldn’t change anything, she would still choose her real mate”
“Don’t be a dick. You know what’s right”
“You have a small crush on someone so you wanna destroy your life? You don’t even know if she loves you”
“Are you literally gonna fight over the juggler of hearts?”
I stopped, beginning to rethink.
Avery’s always been the type to mess with people’s head. She was ready to twirl anyone’s feelings just so she could satisfy herself
No no
Avery would never do that to me. What am I thinking.
She wouldn’t reject her mate for me… If she loved me, she would.
“You’re not sure she loves you”
I turned to her.
She couldn’t even look at me.
Why?
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“And if I played you?” She smirked.
“Don’t be stupid”
“I’m just joking. Geez” she rolled her eyes
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“C’mon dude don’t let her fool you like she fooled me” Theodore spoke up.
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“You have to tell Theodore the truth” I frowned when I saw Theodore wink at her.
She faked a smile.
She’s a… Surprisingly good actress.
“I will… I’m just having fun”
“Having fun with someone’s feelings?”
“He did the same to Tessa, Dylan”
I rolled my eyes.
Flashback over
Im such a fool.
Should’ve known.
I let my focus on Liam die while I turned my attention to the floor, too ashamed to look at anyone.
Liam walked slowly towards me.
He didn’t look threatening.
I bowed as an apology for trying to get between him and his mate.
He bowed as well.
I need to go for a run later.
I growled at Avery before making my way to the locker room.
Doing that made my heart burn.
Felt like going back and apologizing.
But… She deserves it.
I put on some clothes then went to Tessa’s class which is also Avery’s class.
Oh wow… What a coincidence.
Oh well… I have to stay with my mate now.
“Shut up. You just wanna stay close to Avery”
I sat beside Tessa, ignoring my wolf
She smiled them hugged my arm and slowly started cuddling me “Not now” I frowned.
She relaxed a bit.
Avery was directly in front of me.
Head on the desk.
I guess she didn’t mean what she said… Maybe it was all a lie.
Avery’s POV
I stood there, watching everything… Not knowing what to say or do.
I didn’t even know today’s my birthday.
It all just slipped my mind.
Everything was shocking…
At first I thought Liam just chose to wear a better perfume but then… It hit me… He’s my mate.
“Mate?” We said at the same time.
Am I meant to be happy or… Excited? Cause most times I watch movies, the girl normal jumps and be like… ‘yippee’ or something like that
I froze not knowing what to do.
Suddenly, a vision of the sleeping wolf my mom showed me took over.
I couldn’t see anything else… Just myself and my sleeping wolf.
This could be it.
Every night I have the same dream about my wolf.
I find myself in my… Dream world… Whatever…
I see my wolf.
Run up to my wolf and try waking her up.
She never wakes up.
Sometimes I wonder if she’s dead.
But I see her ribs expanding and contracting.
She’s breathing.
She’s not dead.
She’s just fucking lazy.
I walked up to my wolf in the vision, but before I could get there… My wolf disappeared… And so did my vision.
When I got back to the real world… I noticed Dylan growl at me.
I rose an eyebrow, a bit confused but I still had the overwhelming feeling of frustration in me cause of my wolf. Actually, I had a lot going on in my head.
Liam went to shift back, change into new clothes then got back to me.
He stood in front of me.
I froze, feeling nervous… Not knowing how to react.
“Well… I wasn’t expecting this” he rubbed the back of his neck nervously.
“Same here” I did the same.
“Umm” we said at the same time.
Mates with one of the people I enjoy pissing the most.
PERFECT ~ Note the sarcasm.
The bell rung.
“Gotta go” we both said then took off.
I got to class then put my head on the desk immediately, wanting to go to sleep and wake my wolf up.
I slept off fast.
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I got there.
I looked around searching for my wolf.
I normally see her immediately I sleep off.
I walked around… Everywhere looked the same so it felt like I was going round in circles.
I stopped then closed my eyes, imagining she was infront of me.
I opened my eyes and she was there, sleeping of course.
I knelt down then rubbed her soft fur then sighed.
This is me.
I gently tapped her.
She didn’t move.
Tapped her harder.
Nothing
Literally hit her
Nothing
I took in a deep breath then yelled “WAKE UP”
Still nothing
“Of course” I grinned when I got an idea.
I closed my eyes then imagined her awake.
I slowly opened my eyes
I gasped when I saw my glorious wolf standing in front of me.
Is that all i had to do?!
“Its not time yet” I heard my wolf say through mind link.
I took a breath about to protest but before I could, I was awake.
“No no” I whispered, not wanting to believe I was back reality. I sat up, taking a look at my hands, frustrated
“No” I hissed, hitting my desk.
“Young lady” the teacher growled at me.
I glared… He did nothing after that.
I growled?
I left the class, ignoring people’s comments.
I ran through the hallway, to get to the entrance door and get out of here.
I needed air… I felt too heavy. I felt like I had too much to carry. This was above me… Dylan, Liam, my wolf. I was tired.
I went to the back of the school.
It’s always quiet.
It’s not dirty.
People hardly ever come here.
I’d have gone to the woods but I’d feel horrible.
People go to the woods to run or just enjoy their wolves.
I’d go there cause I can’t enjoy my wolf.
I sat then leaned back, resting my head and back on the wall.
I sighed.
I love you Avery.
I closed my eyes to avoid crying.
I don’t wanna think about him, but it’s almost impossible.
I remained at the back for a few hours, enjoying the air and reflecting.
School was over not to soon after I got there.
I could hear people leaving the school… I could also hear their conversations surprisingly.
I rose an eyebrow when I realized.
Is this what normal werewolves hear?
Is it cause I was able to wake her woke her up?
I paid more attention when I heard Tessa’s voice “Dylan, please can we talk”
I tried to remain silent, hoping not to get noticed.
“O… okay sure?” he replied.
“Come” she said.
Where are they?
I placed my hands on the floor, closing my eyes to concentrate more.
Their coming here.
I got up, searching for where to hide.
I smiled when I saw a hidden corner.
I rushed there and hid. It’d be awkward bumping into Dylan and his mate, especially after what just happened.
I peeped a little.
Tessa pulled him out, grinning an every step.
Why’s she so happy?
I rolled my eyes at my jealous ass.
When she got to the spot she wanted, she turned to face him.
His two hands were in his pocket, he had a bored expression plastered on his face.
“So… I just wanted to thank you for not… Fighting over Avery”
He shrugged, not even looking at her.
I’m sure he knows I’m here, he always smells me out.
“And… I wanna thank you for spending the day with me… That… Means a lot” she blushed.
“So you decided to take me to the back of the school so you could thank me?” He rose an eyebrow.
“Nope… So I could do this” she pulled him by the collar, forcing their lips to meet.
I bit my lips, closing my eyes, trying my best not to groan or say anything at all.
He stayed with you. So? Just say you wanna kiss him … Whore.
She has the right though she’s his mate.
Shut up self!
I watched to see if he’d react… He didn’t… His hands didn’t even leave his pocket.
She kissed him harder.
Is it by force?
I almost hissed..
She broke the kiss when she figured he’s not planning on responding “Bye…” She said shameful then ran off.
I felt this odd satisfaction, seeing how disappointed she was.
I remained by my hiding spot, waiting for Dylan to go.
“Avery” he called me out.
I sighed, knowing my cover was blown right from the beginning. There was no point hiding so I came out.
He stared at me… But not like he normally does.
I tilted my head to the side, trying to understand the reason fir his glare.
“I advice you to start minding your business… It’s wrong to spy on two loving mates”
“Loving?”
“Yeah… I love her”
Didn’t look like it
“Wow… That was.. Fast”
“I guess what I felt for you was just… lust” he shrugged, turned then bounced out.
I stood, watching him leave with twitching lips “Lust huh?” I said under my breath, looking down at my feet.
The pain that came with what he said was unimaginable.