''Or I could help you into it; it'd help me later.'' He rose an eyebrow at his offer and I felt a new heat rise within me and not just in my face. The offer extremely tempting.
I couldn't help but blink up at him before I found myself letting out a laugh, the offer also a mix of adorable with a serious tone. Then I found myself pulling back with a nod.
Accepting it; his help was help after all and I knew he would never push me into anything I wasn't ready for, I can trust him with such a task. Even if the thought of him seeing so much of my body absolutely terrified me.
''Wait; what?'' He asked as he moved to catch up once he caught up with me as I started to head into the house and take my keys out, knowing the door will still be locked.
I smiled to myself before he could take notice and I unlocked the door. ''Yes; I want you to help me into the dress. I just need help with the back.'' I explained; maybe disappointing him a bit but when I glanced back at him upon opening the door he had puppy eyes; his focus on my words and whatever chance he could have.
That new heat began to rise in me once again as we made our way upstairs for me to get ready once I went over to retrieve the dress from Cordelia and I took my shoes off; the ones I planned on wearing upstairs with the dress. Julien was ready; having worn the suit he was wearing to the trial. Still looking just as good as he had when he put it on for the first time.
Julien closed my bedroom door behind him and I heard the lock. ''What are you doing?'' I asked; the intention to help me put my dress on, or so I thought. He leaned against the door before I swallowed.
''You're going to be changing.'' Julien spoke, sounding calm and making it obvious of such a thing. To be fair; I thought of Dean and his random bursts in sometimes.
He remained at the door, leaned and followed me with eyes as I moved; unmoving until I said otherwise.
I made my way to the bathroom but left the door mostly open. I would remain in my underwear, which I had chosen to match already for the prom; needing a strapless bra for the cut of the dress so I decided on matching. Having gone for a basic black combo.
Once I took off my mothers work clothes I caught a quick glimpse of what Julien would see; would eventually see. Making me self conscious and nervous at such thoughts so I slipped into the dress. Only held up by being held with both my hands.
Julien had moved in the time it took me to sit at the end of my bed; glancing down at the floor until I made my way carefully out. I took a few steps toward him before turning to expose a large portion of my back; a low cut already but undone even more so.
The room was so silent I could hear him swallow as he moved to stand up and I felt his finger tips graze my back as he grabbed ahold of it for me. Doing so with one hand before he gently swept my hair aside and sent a shiver down my spine at the gentle sensation of his hand ever so slightly touching my shoulder and neck.
His movements halted but I could practically see the smirk on his face at my reaction to his touch. This was torture, being so close to everything; to him and the mark. The mating process.
I had to say his name in my head to stop myself from blurting it out loud; wanting to share my frustration with him but he wants to go to prom with me and I didn't want to ruin anything.
Julien ran his finger up my spine and I nearly stumbled at such a feeling but he kept me stable as he bent to kiss my shoulder with a ghostly kiss; so soft I closed my eyes and leaned a bit toward him. My body reactive to his every touch before I even realized I had been reacting.
However my eyes shot open at the sensation of something sharp grazing my neck, just enough to feel but not pierce my skin. Is he going to do it now?
''I'm struggling to keep my wolf at bay.'' He told me honestly in a hushed tone; having at least made it perfectly clear to that side of him what I truly want.
''You have to tell me before you do it.'' I requested a hint of fear lacing my words at the thought of the bite; sure it will hurt and not knowing if the mating will or not.
He tensed every so slightly at that fear he heard and pulled back just the same. ''Of course.'' Not any change to his voice however; still just as calm and a slight growl, but not of anger.
Julien's fingers grazed over my spine as he began to fix the back closed for me; as he had said he would. Once I felt him finish with the back he swept my hair back the way I had it and kissed the top of my head.
''Sorry for choosing such a difficult dress.'' I mumbled a bit; turning to face him and look up even further at his closeness still. Able to see the slight eyebrow raise as I did so but he tried to hide it.
''I can take it off much faster but I also think;'' He grabbed a strand of my hair, playing with the curl as he spoke. ''We'd both enjoy going nice and slow.'' I blinked up at him before swallowing at the thought of it.
Even the sensation of him letting the curl go to bounce off my bare skin was doing things to me I did not think possible. ''We are gonna be late.'' I spoke, finding the words quickly.
This night had to start progressing or I might not make it.
''Cordelia offered to do my makeup.'' I told him, knowing that one way or another we would find our ways over there but I also needed her help with my makeup. Not wearing it often and just forms of lip gloss ranging to mascara. Not to mention how she was in charge of taking pictures of both Dean and I along with Julien and Charlotte.
''Makeup?'' He asked, an eyebrow raised as he glanced at me like I was crazy; clearly thinking I do not need to do such a thing. ''I'm already going to have to deal with everyone looking at you.''
I practically snorted at such a notion. ''You don't know how truly invisible I am.'' I nodded, only wanting to look good for Julien though so it no longer brought me that sadness it used to sometimes.
He tried to argue it and I just dropped it; maybe I am special to him but for him to think I am more then that is a stretch; especially at my high school. We made our way over to Dean and Cordelia's after I collected and put on the matching heels; doing my best to retain my balance with the help of a very eager Julien, always ready to offer help.
He also assisted in making sure on the walk over I kept the dress from touching the ground.
''Wow; Pax you look wonderful.'' Charlotte complimented once we walked through the front door and both her and Dean moved to stand from where they were seated and waiting.
Dean nodded in agreement but Julien had perked up slightly as he noticed his attention shift fully onto me but Cordelia heard the talk and came out from her office.
''Thank you;'' I turned to her and smiled. ''You still up for helping with my makeup?'' I asked with a smile and Julien let my arm go as I took a step toward her.
Charlotte volunteered to help but in reality we took most of the time to talk as Cordelia did my makeup and enjoyed all the gossip but more importantly stuff about how lovely her son is. That and how she thought what a catch Julien was; this the first time they have met as well.
''Okay but like no way I missed him at school right; where are earth did you find him?'' She asked keeping her voice low as she thought the door would stop her from being heard. I smiled to myself but contained it as Cordelia moved on to my lips.
Having already put aside makeup she thought would go well with the dress but also keeping it simple at my request; not that she thought I needed much anyway.
''He gradated last year but no; he never went to our school, he actually lives a couple hours away.'' I explained to her and she nodded as she halted her questions for now to let Cordelia finish. At least I think he graduated last year. Not sure if he was schooled differently.
''I bet he drives your father crazy.'' Cordelia took a step back as she looked me over; satisfied as to her work, she put the rest away and grabbed a mirror for me.
I bet he will once he sees the mark.
She had used a green eye liner to do a very simple liner to make my eyelashes pop even more with the black now on them to contrast. She kept the eye shadow she used as a nude; subtle but still having an effect on the whole look. She even convinced to do a nude lip instead of lip-gloss, wanting to truly wow for Julien I agreed fairly simple.
''I need pictures before everyone rushes out!'' Cordelia announced, opening the door now done with the makeup and fully ready. I found myself looking down as we left the room, letting my mind wonder to how this lip stick won't last long.
Julien somehow looked even more stunned then he had when he just saw the dress on me; fitted and loosely. His hand effortlessly found its way to my waist as I made my way to stand next to him and a posed Charlotte and Dean.
The sniff audible once I got next to him; smelling my clear turn on at what is to come. Having been teasing me for far to long now, only torturing my near every thought now. He might actually start enjoying it but I might go insane from being truly deprived from all the experiences Julien keeps flaunting.
Cordelia hurried to set up the camera to get all of us at once after Dean complained, wanting to start the drive and our night. She then insisted on getting a separate one for Dean and Charlotte then one of Julien and I.
For the picture of just Julien and I, I placed my hand onto his chest and smiled into the camera; our first photo taken together. Knowing I would be getting a copy of it for myself. Not even for the fact that it's us but Julien. Having no photos of him.
Not that photos compare but it was something; thinking back on all the times I've already missed him and wanted to be able to see him.
"Okay, you're free to go; go enjoy yourselves." She told us after double checking they were taken the intended way but was suddenly shooing us away and out of the house.
Dean and Charlotte took Deans truck as Julien and I made our way back up to my driveway. Julien going to have to drive as I glanced at the car and then my dress; very big and looking as though it won't even fit into the passenger side.
Julien chuckled once he stopped as I did and re offered me his hand; ''I'll help you in.'' Most likely going to anyway but there may be a bit more help required. Like making sure the dress was fully in the car and I was nervous the dress was going to swallow me up in the process.
Having an even harder time enjoying the heels too.
Julien helped me to sit; taking my weight and managing to help with my dress at the same time. Thankfully the dress was able to be patted down and didn't puff upon me sitting on it. Once he was satisfied that it was fully in the car he went to put my seatbelt on but I stopped him with a giggle.
''I can do that; thank you.'' He more or less stopped at my giggle, looking up at me before pulling back ever so slightly for a better view of said laugh. Finding more in it then I thought possible; another thing he appears to be fond of, having not laughed much with everything going on.
All that finally finished though and I found myself smiling at both Julien and the thought. Julien more nodded to himself before he spoke.
''Let's go then.'' He spoke and I nodded but Julien made no movement to move and smiled up at him once again; getting a little forgetful.
''You have to get in the car too Julien.'' I told him; reminding him sweetly as he appeared to have those puppy eyes again. Something he thought though perhaps had his eyes changing slightly to a darker blue.
''I just need one more thing first.'' I nodded, not sure what but I would help him with whatever it was; or wait well he went to get it. His eyes hungrily looked to my lips and I swallowed; understanding now but not expecting it.
Or the way he was looking at me; rather suddenly.
Julien leaned back over me; hands on either side of me, effectively caging me in and he glanced down before looking back into my eyes. Very aware as to why he looked down; sensing me still, bringing a certain level of embarrassment still as I was unable to hide it.
''Kiss me Pax.'' He spoke; that near growl back but a softness still managed to be heard and I leaned the tiny space left between us to do so.
Only a rumble was felt within his chest when I did so, feeling it rumble through mine before I moved my lips with his in a quick but deep kiss; having to pull away with a breath at the meaning behind it.
Tonight; I will be his.
With how he left me after that kiss he moved back to close the door now and make his way over to the drivers side; truly only wanting one more thing before we left, leaving me wanting more once again.
I found myself glancing at him as I finally put the seatbelt on and then fixed my hair in a way to distract myself. Julien seeming fine by what he had done; not doing what it had to me.
Part of me whishing to be more; to be able to have a sense of smell like him but even with my ability to feel emotions, I was clueless. Not knowing much about those feelings nor knowing how to read through my own as Julien was near me. The reason I was feeling them in the first place.
However as I attempted to distract myself I noticed the incoming storm now and swallowed. Looking rather nasty even with the darkness trying to disguise them. The small cracks of lighting in the distance lit up the sky and showed the true dark grey of the clouds.
Julien may not have noticed, not having seen it vividly as I had in my vision; driving to the high school without looking around too much. Aware most likely just not aware of what it means to me. Or trying to not remind me as Daven is gone but it still had me a bit nervous.
What if I got things jumbled? Being my first vision after all.
''I hope I get the honor of a dance.'' Julien glanced at me with a smirk as we pulled into the school parking lot; nearly packed, somehow more then when it was a normal school day.
Rachel is definitely going to be here.
Instead of searching for her though I took a breath to put my version of a wall up to block out any emotions; sure even though that most will be good, or so I hope. Not everyone is going to prom with their mate though.
I smiled after the push and nodded. ''Of course; but fair warning, I don't dance much.'' If at all really but Julien's smirk remained on his lips as he found a parking spot by some miracle and parked the car.
''Then I guess It's a good thing I like to lead.'' He told me and turned in his seat to face me now; car off. ''My father had me taught all sort of things he deemed to be important for a future alpha and young man to learn.'' Julien quoted his father at the end, having a slightly different voice to do so.
I nodded once again; enjoying to learn just about anything about him. I wonder what else he must know how to do through said future alpha training; had anything else been related to mates. Hoping the dancing was taught for me and no one else; the thought of Julien dancing with anyone else brought me a discomfort and I squirmed where I sat.
Julien noticed but turned his head; not recognizing what I had felt, a new feeling for me too.
''I'll only dance with you if you only dance with me.'' I asked but it came out as more of demand and had more emotion then I had wanted. Making me a bit sad as well. Julien nodded without a thought and reached forward for my hand.
Pulling it up to his lips with a kiss before letting it settle into his other hand, letting me hold onto him a bit too. ''Absolutely Luna.'' He said instead of my name; a nice ring to it.
The way he said Luna very similar to how he spoke my name but gave me a slight tingle.
I jumped at the bang at the front of the car and looked to the source; Dean had banged on it to get our attention. ''Let's go!'' He yelled to us through the car and distance as he wrapped his arm around Charlotte with a smile. The nervousness he felt had disappeared and he was looking to be ready to enjoy himself.
Julien held onto my hand securely until I looked back at him; we should go and start to enjoy ourselves too, have that dance.
He had managed to open his door after me but still get to my side before I could get out; the dress not as hard to walk in but sit it, that's another whole challenge. Without the heels added to it all.
I smiled at him smally and he simply reached it to grab at my waist; picking me up to place me steadily onto the ground. Taking all the challenge out of it. Looking rather proud of it too when I looked up at him.
The confidence maybe getting to him a little bit but he still looked absolutely breath taking. I wanted to tell him to put me back in the car and take me home, forget this whole thing and mark me already.
With the turn of his head I felt like he had heard my thoughts but it was that of a question; not sure exactly what I was feeling again.
''Sometimes you are real mystery.'' He told me and a small smile graced his face. I leaned a bit into his touch when he cupped my cheek before placing my hand the best I could over his. His hand much larger then mine.
''Let's have that dance.'' I let out a breath with my words; having already been passed by many people and the parking lot near empty now; besides the cars.
I was beginning to feel a bit of a chill in the air; Julien not close enough to bring me enough warmth to shield me from it. In my haste to get here; I had forgotten to bring any sort of sweater or coat.
Forgetting when I knew how much warmth Julien could bring me and maybe even a way to guarantee his closeness in a way; subconsciously anyways.
''I would love to.'' Julien noticed my shiver; now from the chill and not any sort of reaction to his touch, much preferring that over the cold.
He rubbed my shoulders a few times to heat them back up before taking my hand to link our fingers and I smiled at them but we moved together to head inside.
The front door's were propped open to welcome the students in past the normal hours. A few still coming in; including Julien and I, not paying attention to anyone but me but I couldn't help but glance around.
Nervous about running into Rachel or anyone who has caused me any sort of problems really; not just Rachel who has enjoyed my misery. Julien gave my hand a squeeze every once and a while as we made our way to the gym; where the prom was being held.
Reassuring my clear anxieties anytime they spiked a bit.
The theme was very clearly winter wonderland; fake snow used as decoration on many places like 'dripped' down the table and bleachers which were pulled out for extra seating. Everything white, blue or black. Lights had hung from the ceiling to light the gym and make it feel more magical.
Except I could imagine a few ways to make it better; knowing exactly who was on the planning committee and that was no surprise, Rachel among them and she did not have a creative bone in her body.
Once we entered the gym; I felt the eyes turn to view us. I would not be surprised if they were all looking at Julien but I did notice when a few people noticed me after wards. Looking both shocked and some disappointed.
Wanting someone like Julien to come alone and definitely not with me. A known freak in the school. At the eyes on me; I just wanted to turn around and leave but Julien would not let me.
Holding my hand firmly and leaned down to whisper into my ear. ''I want that dance.'' Then he brushed my hair back, over my shoulder and placed a kiss in the same spot. Only placing a quick one to pull me onto where some others had been dancing.
Quickly letting it fall away from my mind that Rachel would most likely know by now; or will be told I am here soon. Julien easily taking the thought from my worries.
The music wasn't made for slow dancing but that's exactly what Julien wanted; not needing the music do so either.
He linked his arm around me; his hand on my lower back to hold me against him and I placed a hand on his chest. Trying to not get completely lost in him with so many people around.
His other hand grabbed ahold of mine and began to lead indeed. Making it easy to not dance with the fast paced music that filled the gym.
The pace slow as he swayed a bit with me; eyes locked onto mine unless he found himself trying to look her over again. Hard to resist and make sure nothing to revealing was occurring. Only Julien would be allowed to see anything If that's what she wants.
His wolf wanted him to howl; to claim her right here; right now to make sure everyone here knows she is his, that they can not have her in any way.
Julien was unable to not think about all the ways he would have her soon; wanting to have marked her in the hallway as soon as he saw her.
All the ways he could touch her; smell her, be close to her and be able to have his way with her. Something that excited both him and his wolf.
He was drawn from his thoughts when she leaned up to speak to him, wanting to make sure no one else heard.
''I can't mark you.'' I remarked; realizing that if I had been a werewolf like him then I might be able to mark him but more importantly; be able to claim him too.
Julien turned his head a bit; seeming to need a moment to understand what I was saying.
''Most she-wolfs don't even if they can.'' He leaned down; keeping his words only to me as he neared my ear. Having a harder time to hear him then he would me.
I however frowned at his words; not liking it either way. I want everyone to know he is mine like they will know I am his. Not fair in the least.
''The mark means I am yours just as much as you are mine.'' He caught on and leaned back down to speak gently into my ear but before he pulled back he placed a ghost of a kiss onto my ear.
''You feeling a little territorial?'' He asked with a smirk; having indeed noticed all the looks then, all the eyes of girls who were far prettier then I am that had been drawn to him.
Julien would not have given me a second look If I had not been his mate; Only even remotely special to him because I am. Despite him saying already that I am more then pretty to just him. ''You wouldn't have even looked at me if we weren't mates.'' Julien turned his head at my sudden statement and sadness at the thoughts I was giving myself.
Sounding rather stupid out loud; I was just trying to prove my point that the beauty he see's isn't what everyone else see's. This the place to show it too.
Julien seemed to think on the right thing to say and it appeared to click as to what I was referring to. ''This isn't your world love.'' Now I turned my head at him.
''What is my world?'' I asked, curious as to what he could mean but also really liked how his new word for me sounded.
He smirked down at me. ''Your world is my world; you belong with me and our kind.'' Julien moved his hand to further hold onto my hand that laid on his upper chest.
Our kind being more then just werewolf's but witches too; a whole supernatural population of it's own. I let out a bit of a sigh but leaned against his chest. Content with being in his-our own little world.
Plus I have always known I had not belonged with the vast of mundane humans; indeed really only have my dad and Dean as human allies. My father the only part that makes me like them but far more like my mother; Adeline now too and even Julien.
Humans had a harder time with accepting the different when they are what is considered normal. Not blaming them but still knowing it's better safe to keep it like that for both our sakes.
Something that mirrors among werewolf's and witches.
After a real slow song came on we shared another dance; not changing our pace and every once and a while, Julien would plant a gentle kiss atop my head.
At least until he leaned down a bit at some point to whisper into my ear. ''You know? We could dance anywhere.'' He told me, having had his fill on being here; not being alone together.
I was really ready to leave before we even arrived. Having not been excited about the large crowd but pushing the marking process further away once again.
Scared he might change his mind any second as it felt like it was getting closer and closer.
I pulled back at his words though and blinked at him to try to find the right words. Having several hundred thoughts run through my mind at them.
''I just have to use the bathroom first; I'll meet you by the car?'' I offered but Julien nodded.
''I'll meet you at the door.'' He then told me and grabbed my hand once again to place a kiss there but held on. ''I'll walk you there.'' I wasn't sure if it was him wanting to keep an eye on me or just wanting more time with; or both but I still smiled at him before moving to walk with him from the gym.
Glad to be leaving. ''I'll be right there.'' Julien pointed to the end of the hallway once we reached the bathrooms and nearly caused me to giggle again at his cuteness. Hard not to but I nodded and pushed the doors open once I watched him begin his walk to the doors.
Even his walk; the way he moved was heavenly. Ugh, I pushed myself to open the door and head for the mirror. Not entirely needing to use the bathroom but needing a moment before such a car ride.
I took a breath and hoped he wasn't listening to me at this moment; not wanting him to hear the spike in my heart rate or breathing. Part of me excited; just as the other was nervous.
Making myself take one more deep breath I looked at myself in the mirror; really looking at my self and trying to see how Julien might see me.
''News flash; you're right, you are not even close to being in his league.'' I glanced at the doorway; Rachel. She found me.
I gulped and stepped back from the mirror. ''Don't worry I'm leaving.'' I told her though; rather preferring to avoid her. One of her groupies came in after her; followed by another before they stood in front of the door, not moving to let me go past them.
I rolled my eyes; getting beyond sick of her and her friends. Feeling the heat of anger begin to rise within me now.
''Let me out.'' I told her; them and did not bother to ask. Not with Rachel, she never listened to requests. A smile grew on her lips though.
''Or what; are you actually gonna stand up for yourself?'' She asked, having a serious tone to her voice before she broke out into laughter; not taking long to be joined in by her two person entourage. Nearly as mindless as her.
''Let me out.'' I got louder this time; close to my snapping point with her after being attacked. Their laughter died down and Rachel looked at me again after glancing back between them.
A now familiar look crossed her face and I mumbled Julien's name aloud. "Oh is that his name; good to know." She stepped forward to close a bit of the space between us. "For when I jump his bones later tonight." Her words finally set me over the edge; territorial as Julien had said.
I lunged at her, attempting to push her back and out of the way but she stopped me and pushed me back with the help of her girlfriend's. Once doing so though, I felt the sharp sting of her slap and jumped at the booming voice that followed.
"Get out! Now!" Julien's alpha voice; loud and clear as it felt to vibrate the walls. Working even on them as humans; terrifying to even me. I cupped my cheek where she had slapped as they scurried away from me and past Julien.
Who now entered the girls bathroom and moved to stand in front of me before slowly reached up to touch my hand; wanting to look for himself. It had hurt but I didn't think she was capable of leaving a mark.
I granted him access to see after a moment and dropped my hand; looking down with my eyes as I did so. His gaze and shouting a moment ago made me feel as If I was going to be scolded.
Pure anger had just been practically dripping off of him but without a word he moved to pick me up, scooping me up under my legs to support me and I instinctively steadied myself by placing my palm flat against his chest.
Not sure how he managed with such a dress but he was always finding a way.
...To Be Continued In The Next Chapter...