Chapter 4

I told ya'll it wouldn't take another month! Oh and BTW, ya'll are officially my BROWNAYNAY'S! (Brownies+Me. Duh)  :P

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-Jesse's POV-

'Oh hell yeah I knew it was gonna happen eventually!' Vanessa squealed.

I jumped off Jason due to shock, looking at her wide eyed.

'I uh.. we were just uh-' Jason stuttered.

Both of us looking at each other for help of how to explain this to Vanessa.

'Dont you dare say "My lips accidently slipped"' She glared at me.

Damn.

'You're both pathetic, have you asked her out yet Jase?' She raised an eyebrow at him, as a wave of confusion hit me.

Yeah, sure, we were making out just then but I didn't think he would be asking me out... or that he likes me.

'No, cause I have another question' He said to Ness, before nervously looking to me.

'If you dont say yes, which probably will happen, just know that it will never ruin the friendship we have nor the way I feel about you. Although granted, it will kinda sting.. Anyway, Jess, I realised I had a crush on you when we were 7.

It was that day you almost fell in the pool, but I caught you and held you in my arms. Looking in your eyes, at that moment, I knew I felt different about you. Well, from Ness anyway. Ever since then, my feelings have grown for you but I just couldn't bring myself to ask you out because-'

'Because he's a chicken' Vanessa cut him off.

I rolled my eyes to look at her, but laughed and turned back to Jason.

'Yeah I chickened out alot but I guess after this whole speech thing what I'm trying to say is, Will you be my girlfriend?' He asked nervously, shaking a little.

I noticed I was biting my lips hard, as the sharp taste of blood entered my mouth. I didn't know what to do.

Should I be his girlfriend? I mean, I know for sure he isn't my mate. I wouldve felt some sort of attraction to him even before I turn 16.

Mates. Have I explained the process?

It goes a little like this:

Every werewolf has a soulmate, one who they are destined to be with and one to love for the rest of their lives.

You cannot change or choose who you're mate is. As were's, we believe the moon goddess chooses our mates for us. She is also the one who created us to be supernatural beings on this human filled earth.

You are able to discover who you're mate is when you reach 16 years of age. Until both wolves are 16, they cannot fully confirm they are in fact mates.

You can feel this when you touch your mate, by the shocks and electricity between you both. But most say, that if you meet youreate before 16, you can still feel strongly for them. You find them irresistible, but can't complete the mating process unless you are both 16. The mating process is in a few steps, which doesn't need to be gone into detail right now.

And since I have never felt any attraction to Jason before, I know for a fact he is not my mate.

But the hope on his face...

Not knowing what to do, I stood there. Like an awkward chicken leg.

I dont want to break him if I find my mate. I've heard the love between mates is the strongest feeling you could possibly feel. You want to be with them every waking hour, always want them to be close, can't bear for them to get injured, and if they die, most often commit suicide because its too painful to live without them.

How my mum survived, I dont know. But whenever I ask her, she always says if it wasn't for me looking at her with teary eyes by my family's dead bodies as a child, she would have stabbed a knife in her heart. Plus I reminded her of him, which is what kept her going in her mind.

'And yes, I know we aren't mates but until then do you think we could give it a try?' He asked, reading my mind.

If it makes my best friend happy, and not to put us in an awkward stage forever, then what harm can it do?

'Okay' I smiled slightly, kissing him on the cheek.

But he grabbed my face in his hands and pressed his forehead to mine.

'Oh no, no more of those' Jason smirked, pressing his lips to mine.

He was enjoying this way too much.

*

We spent the entire day in Starbucks like we always do, just talking about different points of different topics. At one point, it came to a very interesting topic started by Vanessa.

'I dont ever want a mate. Ill just reject him' She said, as my eyes widened.

'Why would you do that??' I exclaimed.

I would with good reason, but not just because I dont want a mate.

'I would reject him before he rejects me. Why would any guy want to stay with me their entire lives?' She said as if it was a fact.

'Are you honestly kidding me Vanessa? I know hundreds of guys that would fall head over heels for you, you're the smart rebel, and you're pretty much everything guys look for in a girl. Stop thinking so lowly of yourself!' I said, getting quite angry at the situation.

She can't just think she isn't beautiful, when the truth is, she's the most amazing girl I know.

'I know I know and I'm sorry. I just dont think my mate would ever want me' She said in a more softer tone, her head hung down.

I jumped off Jason's lap and sat beside her, wrapping my arms around her small frame.

'Of course you're mate will want you Ness, just you wait and see. That's a promise, do you believe me?' I said, lifting her chin to look at me.

She nodded, smiling softly before hugging me back.

She hasn't believed that anyone wants her since our pack got attacked that day. She thinks its somehow her fault that her parents got killed, or that they hated her so much they threw themselves into battle which is absolutely not true.

The thing about Vanessa, is that she overthinks things way too much, and I guess just needs a mate to remind her that she is loved.

I just hope she finds him soon, because she is already 16. Sometimes, werewolves never find their mates, and it's not too rare. Its just me who hasn't turned 16 yet, the youngest out of us three.

Vanessa's about 4 months older than me, followed by the oldest, Jason, who is a month older than her.

'SHE DID ME WRONG! Now I ain't sayin' she a Gold digger! WHEN IM IN NEED! But she ain't messin' with no broke nigg-' I cut off my blaring ringtone, which happened to be Gold Digger by Kanye West.

Yeah, old song, but its a classic.

'Im sorry, but the number you have dialed is currently unavailable. So please leave a message after the beep. BEEEEP' I said in monotone, trying to sound like a auto reply message.

'I know its you Jess' I could almost hear Christan's frown through the phone.

'Damn. Yeah what's up Chris?' I said, until something occurred to me.

'Wait, how did you get my number??' I almost screamed into the phone.

'Put it in while you were sleeping' He smirked, making me frown.

'I already told you not to frown, you look more gorgeous without it, gorgeous' He added, making me roll my eyes.

Its like he could see me.

'If you called to just be your annoying self I am putting this phone down' I stated.

'No no wait! I actually have a reason! You're mum told me you should always be home by 7, just for this week' Christan said.

I huffed. I bet mum didn't even say that. But just to be sure...

'Okay I see your point. I'll get Jase to drop me off' I sighed, after looking at the time.

Stupid quotes are always true. "Time fly's by when you're having fun!"

'No need' A voice said behind me, as well as in the phone.

'You just seem to be everywhere dont you' I said, turning around and glaring at him. Christan answered simply with a shrug.

'Alright guys, guess I'll see you tomorrow when ya'll move in. My babysitter here is very overprotective' I gestured to Christan, who in turn just shrugged.

'Bye Nessy!' I smirked, hugging her tightly.

'You make me seem like the lochness monster or something' She punched me in the same arm, and the same place she does every single time.

And trust me, she punches me ALOT and half the time, they aren't lightly.

'Youre hurtful enough to be one' I rubbed my left arm, as it was literally stinging.

'I know' She piped happily.

I couldn't help but smile at her being cocky. It was one of those rare moments when she was.

'Bye Jase' I grinned widely, as he stood and wrapped his arms around my upper waist.

'Same time tomorrow?' He whispered, his breath tickling my lips. That's how close he was.

'Wait and see' I smirked, pulling away.

I did it to tease him but also, partly because there was the fact that Christan was standing right there. I felt like I would be betraying him somehow if I kissed Jason in front of him.

'Dont think you're leaving me on another man's bike without a kiss from your boyfriend' Jason smirked playfully.

As I said. Enjoying this way too much. I blew him a kiss as I ran to the bike, Christan grinning widely and jogging after me.

He jumped on before we both put our helmets on sending me a wink. What is he-

He started up the bike so quickly I didn't notice, making me squeal and almost fall when he launched off. I grabbed onto Christan in fear, hugging him as tight as I could and burying my face in his jacket.

He smells so good... Shut up Jess. Just shut up.

I couldn't bring myself to let go, mostly scared he would pull a stunt like that again, but a small part of me just wanted to be close to him. The other should be hidden and burnt in an incinerator part of me wanted to stop the bike, pull of his and my helmet and kiss the living daylights out of him.

We reached the house, and a sigh escaped my lips unknowingly. I didn't feel like letting go of him, and just wanted to be in this moment forever. Cheesy I know.

I shouldn't be thinking about another man like this! I just got a boyfriend! 6 hours ago!

'You dont have to let go' He said, taking off his helmet as he parked in the garage.

He carefully wrapped his arm under my lower thighs and lifted me up bridal style.

I know I shouldn't really be letting him do this, but I couldn't stop it. Not sure if it was too much caffeine.

My eyes were looking up at him the whole time, as a child might do to its mother.

I felt so goddamn helpless, but I felt alright because it seemed as though Christan was playing my guardian, the one who would protect me and keep me safe.

He layed me down in the bed, taking my helmet off and pushing a bit of hair behind my ear that had fallen across my face.

'Goodnight' Christan said softly, pressing his lips to my forehead.

He went to leave me, to sleep on the floor.

He did all this for me, and I can't even let him sleep on his own bed? Guilty is charged.

'I feel bad' I said in barely a whisper, pulling the cover open beside me.

He flashed me a grin, as I rolled my eyes and started stuffing pillows between the two of us.

'And that prevents last night from reoccurring' I smiled, looking over the pile of pillows at him.

How he strips so fast I will never know. He was lying there, looking up at the ceiling with his beautiful brown eyes.

I lay down on my side of the bed, doing the same and simply replaying the events that have happened so far in my mind. Maybe Christan isn't that bad, maybe we could be good siblings.

'You know I never thought I would get a sister after my mum died' A voice slipped me out of my half dream state, making my eyes flutter open.

'I know, I never thought my mother would get married to an alpha' I said, the word alpha slipping like venom off my tongue. Alphas. I hate them.

'What have you got against alpha's??' I could feel his eyes on me, sticking his head over the pile of pillows.

'Theyre all about power. They dont care about- nevermind' I stopped myself from ranting.

I wasn't in the mood to ruin this good day by thinking about bad events anyway.

'Its okay, I know you'll tell me when you feel the time is right. You do know I am going to be alpha soon though right?' He questioned.

I laughed internally at how curious his voice sounded. I looked over to my side, to find his head leaning over the pillow barrier, looking straight at me.

'Thats the thing. You're probably the only alpha I dont completely hate' I smirked, shoving his head back onto his pillow.

A comfortable silence fell upon us, my half dream state reappearing. It didn't last long.

'Remember that guy, what's his name? Jake-'

'Jason?' I asked, wondering why on earth Christan would bring him up.

'Yeah him, why was he kissing you today?' He asked, the uncertainty of the question lingering in his tone.

'Because he can..?' I answered back, unsure of what to say.

'No is he like your boyfriend or...?' Christan asked, his tone unreadable.

'He is now' I answered simply, shrugging.

'Oh... Uh okay then' He stuttered, his voice still difficult to decipher.

There was an extremely long moment of silence, one I almost drifted to sleep in if the next bit didn't happen.

'Night Jay' Christan's voice appeared strangely close to me, pressing his lips to my cheek.

The jerk had pulled away one of the pillows so he could now clearly see me.

'Jay?' I asked curiously, unable to stop the blush rising on my cheeks as he pulled away.

'It has a nice ring to it' He said, smiling.

Why was he so sweet? Couldn't he just be full on player-jerk-cocky-bastard?

'Maybe' I started, paused by a yawn that escaped my lips.

'Goodnight to you too Jerk'

A small smile found its way onto my face, as my mind slipped into darkness.

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