Chase's P.O.V
The next day, I get up and take a shower. I then head out of the bathroom and head to my closet. I pick out a dark blue v-neck shirt and dark blue jeans. I then grab my black leather jacket putting on my shoes, and then I head downstairs. If you didn't know, I live in a mansion which is almost like a palace if you think about it. Ethan lives in the pack house, and his family lives in a house a couple of blocks away from the pack house. Nearly all parents live away from the pack house in our territory. My parents live in the pack house because they choose to stay with me here. When I get downstairs, I head to the kitchen and make me some coffee. My mom and dad look at me as I walk in and smiles.
"Good morning son." Dad and Mom say.
"Good morning," I say.
I pour my drink and then make myself some toast.
"So son, have you found your mate yet?" Dad asks.
"Actually, I did," I reply.
"Oh really, that's great."
My dad walks over to me and pats my back.
"Who is she?" Mom asks. "Is she in our pack?"
"No, and if she were, I would've found her already."
"Well, is she in another pack?"
"No."
"Then who is she?"
"Her name is Allison Parker, and she's human."
My parents look at me in shock.
"I know, and I'm shocked as well. I would have thought she would be like us, but she's not." I say.
"What does she look like?" Mom asks.
"Well, she is beautiful and has an amazing body," I respond.
" I don't need details son," Dad says. "Anyways since she's human. She knows how to run a pak. She will need to be trained to fight."
I nod." I will soon later on."
"Good, also when you get home from school, we have new pack members who are going to join the pack, and since we need a third in command, their son is going to take the position since his parents were third in command from another pack."
"OK, and why do we need a third in command anyways?"
"Just to have extra help around when you're not around because when Ethan takes your place, we need the third in command to be around."
"Alright well, I better go. I don't want to be late."
"Alright bye, Chase." My parents say.
"Bye," I say.
Allison's P.O.V
The next day, I wake up and for some reason, I can't stop thinking about Chase. It's like he has been put in my head to bother me and now he's stuck there and won't go away. It's driving me insane. He wants to be friends, but when he touched me, I felt something like a connection to him that I'd never felt before. It actually felt really good. I try to snap out of it but I can't he's just so hot, and mouth-watering. God, what is wrong with me? This can't work? He's a player, and I don't like players. I need to stay away from him, and the only way to stay away from him is to ignore him, hopefully, he will understand I don't want to see him.
I get up and take a shower. I wash my hair and body and then get out to dry off. I then pick out my hair and walk out of the bathroom to get dressed. I put on my Victoria's Secret blue lace underwear and bra and then walk into my closet to pick out something to wear. I decide to wear something casual, so I put on a black tank top and put a dark lavender denim shirt over and not buttoned up. I then put dark blue skinny jeans on. I then grab my white sneakers and put those on. I then walk out of my closet and head back to the bathroom to do my hair and makeup. I apply a little eyeliner to my eyes and then add mascara. I then add foundation and lipgloss. After I blow dry my hair, and since my hair is naturally wavy, I let it look natural even though sometimes I curl it. I then put in my white dangling earrings. After I'm dressed, I grab my bag and head downstairs. I didn't see my parents anywhere, and when I found a note on the counter from them, I read saying...
Your father and I have another business trip we have to go to. We will be back in a couple of days. Stay safe, and we love you. Also, have a great day at school.
I sigh. My parents are always gone all the time, so they don't care where we live. So if I wanted to move again, they would. Anyways, I guess I'm home alone again. Sometimes, I wish I had siblings. I grab an apple to eat since I don't have time to make something and head out the door. I get in my car and drive off to school.
Chase's P.O.V
When I get to school, I head inside and ignore all the girls who are fixing their shirts and trying to show cleavage for me. It's disgusting, and all I can think about is Allison and how normal she is. She doesn't do any of those things and that is one thing I like about her. She stands out from every other girl.
I get to my locker where Ethan is standing with Sarah with his arm around her.
"Hey man," Ethan says.
"Hey," I say.
"Hey, Chase," Sarah says.
I look at Sarah's appearance. She kind of looks like Allison with brown hair but her hair color isn't as pretty as Allison's hair color.
"Hi, Sarah," I say.
"So man, have you asked her out?" Ethan asks.
"Asked who out?"
I open my locker to put my bag away to get my books and binders for class.
"Allison of course," Ethan responds.
"Oh huh no," I say.
"Why not?"
"Well, it's not that easy. She doesn't know we're mates."
"Yes, I knew it!" Sarah yells.
We both look at her like she's crazy.
"Huh sorry. I just figured you guys were mates because in U.S. History she told me she has these weird feelings for you and it involved the feelings you get with your mate, so I figured I was right." Sarah says.
I nod and then look at her in surprise.
"Wait, she has feelings for me?" I ask.
"I think so. She said when you touched her she got tingles and all that crazy mate stuff we get with mates." Sarah responds.
I smile. I knew she felt the connection. Now I have to get her to like me.
"Anyways, when are you going to ask her out? You guys can't stay friends forever." Ethan says.
"Dude, we never even hanged out yet. I want her to like me first. I don't want her to think I'm using her." I say.
Ethan nods.
"Speaking of Allison. There she is." Ethan says looking at what is behind me.
I turn around and see Allison coming this way. She looks gorgeous. She isn't dressed fancy but casual and I like it. I smirk. She stops at her locker to get her things out.
"Well, I'm going over to her. See you at lunch." Sarah says kissing Ethan's cheek.
She walks over to Allison and stops at Allison and her locker.
Allison's P.O.V
When I get to school, I pull into a parking spot and head inside. I walk down the hall to my locker and see Chase, Ethan, and Sarah talking. Ethan catches my eye and speaks to them, and suddenly Chase turns around and smirks at me. I try to hide my blush and walk over to my locker. I open it and start putting things away and getting out my binder and books for my first class. I then suddenly hear footsteps coming toward me. I look up and see Sarah next to me.
"Hey," Sarah says.
"Hi," I say.
"So I was wondering if you want to sit with Ethan and I today. Sadie is invited too." Sarah says.
"Huh, I don't know. Will Chase be there?" I ask looking at them and looking at her.
"Of course."
"I don't know... I swore to myself I would stay away from him."
"What why?"
"He slept with girls, and I don't want to be used again."
"I know, but he's not like that anymore. He's changed."
"How do you know?"
"I just know. It's been a while since he swept with another girl."
"Well, I have no proof."
"There is no evidence. You'll realize it soon, and besides, I know you like him."
"I told you yesterday I don't like him that way."
"Oh really? How can you explain the tingles and sparks you had with him?"
"That was nothing. I don't have feelings for him."
"Ah, huh."
"Why are you acting so weird?"
We start to walk to our first-period class.
"Nothing. I just know something you don't." Sarah responds.
"And that is?" I ask.
"Something you will have to figure out on your own."
I roll my eyes. I walk into class to sit down. The bell rings and class starts when Mrs. Ross walks in.
"OK class brings up your homework and then I'll start our next chapter." Mrs. Ross says.
We do what she says and sit back down.
After class, I head back to my locker to get my books and binders for English 4. Sarah and I then head down the hall to our next class. We sit down in our seats next to Sadie.
"Hey, guys," Sadie says.
"Hey." We both say.
"So Allison and I are sitting with my Ethan and Chase for lunch. Do you want to sit with us?"
"Huh sure but you do know they're popular right?" Sadie asks.
"Yeah," Sarah responds.
"Wait, Sarah. I never said I was going to sit with him." I say.
Sarah sighs with frustration.
"Allison. Come on. You're my friend, and I'm not sitting with them without you." Sarah says.
I groan.
"Fine."
"Yea."
I roll my eyes. The bells rings and Mrs. Clarke walks in and starts class. After class, we head back to our lockers. I put my things away, and so does Sarah. Sadie puts her things away and walks over to us. We then head into the Cafeteria. I buy a ham and cheese sandwich and water. I then head over to sit next to Sarah and Sadie. Sadie sits across as usual, and then Sarah sits on one side of me.
"So where are the guys?" I ask.
"They're coming. Ethan texted me saying that they had something to take care of." Sarah responds.
What is so important that you have to take care of at school? Suddenly, I hear the door slam open, and in walks Chase and Ethan. I roll my eyes. Do they have to make an entrance? They see us and walk toward us. I look away and continue eating and pretend I don't see them walk in. Ethan leaves a kiss on Sarah's cheek and sits down next to her. Chase sits next to me.
"Hi, Al," Chase says in my ear which causes me to have chills down my spine.
"Al that's new," I say.
"It's for short since your name is long," Chase responds.
I nod. I look to see Ethan kissing Sarah's face.
"Seriously guys get a room," Chase says groaning.
"Oops sorry man, it's just she's so irresistible," Ethan says starting to kiss down her neck.
Sarah giggles and I smile. They are so cute together. I wish I had something like that. I look back at Chase, and he has a disgusted look on his face. He then looks at me and grins.
"You're cute when you smile," Chase says.
I suddenly blush and look down at my hand. Why does he have this sudden effect on me lately?
Suddenly a pointer finger lifts my chin, and I look at Chase. Suddenly I feel those tingles again like I felt yesterday. I felt it from my face and all the way throughout my body. It feels weird but in a good way. I look into his brown eyes and boy they were beautiful. I just can't stop looking at them. Wait what am I saying? What is wrong with me?
"I love when you blush," Chase says. "Don't hide from me."
I blush again, and he chuckles. I move away and continue eating my food.
It was silent for a minute until Ethan speaks.
"So Chase are you going to tell her?" Ethan asks.
"Ethan no..." Chase says, but I interrupt him.
"Tell me what?" I ask.
"It's nothing."
Sarah just smiles, and Sadie looks at us confused.
"Chase you need to tell her soon or I will," Ethan says.
"No!" Chase yells in a harsh tone.
It gets quiet, and everyone looks at us, and I mean everyone. Everyone then continues talking, and I look at Chase who seems like he's going to explode. He gets up and leaves the Cafeteria. What's with him? I look at Ethan who sighs.
"What was that?" I ask.
"That was his wolf taking over," Ethan responds.
"Oh."
"You should talk to him."
"What, no."
"But he could do something stupid."
"He's right, Allison you should go find him."
"Why me?"
"Because."
"Because of what?"
"You're the only one who can help him."
"What, what do you mean?"
Ethan and Sarah look at me puzzled.
"Hum it's hard to explain," Sarah responds. "I think he should tell you, but for now he needs you."
Why would he need me? I'm a worthless human.
"Why would he need me?" I ask.
They look at each other and Ethan whispers something in her ear, and she nods. She then sighs and looks at me.
"You can help him."
"How can I help him?"
"Like I said it's hard to explain, but it's better if he told you instead."
"Oh, so what do I do then?"
"You need to go to him."
"OK, but I don't get how I can help him."
I finish my food and throw my food away. I then walk out of the Cafeteria and down the hall. I look around for him, but I don't see him anywhere.
"Chase, Chase!" I yell. "Where are you?"
It is quiet in the hall with no one around. It creeps me out, though. I keep walking and turn the corner to see Chase facing a locker when his head leaning against it. He is breathing heavily. I look at the locker to see a dent in it and I gasp. Did he do that? I look at him in surprise.
"Chase," I say in a soft tone.
He turns to look at me, and I see that his eyes are still dark, and I mean a dark black color.
"What are you doing here? Shouldn't you be at lunch?" Chase asks.
"Yeah and so do you," I respond.
He doesn't say anyway but looks away from it.; I notice he's still breathing hard. I guess he's having trouble controlling himself. How do werewolves live like this?
"I suggest you leave before I hurt you," Chase says. "Because I can't live to see you hurt."
Wh... what does he mean by that? Does he care for me?
"No," I say.
I have this weird feeling inside me telling me not to leave him.
"I'm serious Allie," Chase says.
"No, I'm not leaving. You need help and I want to help you."
"Allie please," Chase begs.
I ignore him and walk closer to him. I suddenly then feel nervous and shake as I place my hand on his back, and as I do, feel him tense up. I then start to rub his back. As I do, could literally feel his back muscles, and boy, and was he packed. I wonder what his back looked like without a shirt. Girl it's not the time focus. Suddenly, his heavy breathing slowed down and he relax and I smile. He turns to look at me, and I drop my hand. He was still breathing but not as hard as before. I look into his eyes to see them still dark black.
"Allie..." Chase says.
"Shoosh," I say.
I don't know what I'm doing but I place my hand on his cheek and stroke his face with my thumb, and he closes his eyes. I suddenly feel those tingles again and suddenly his hand touches my hand which is the hand that is touching his face. He opens his eyes, and they are back to their usual light blue eyes. He takes my hand off his face and holds my hand. I look up at him and he grins.
"Thanks," Chase says.
"It's nothing. They just told me you needed my help so I thought I should." I say.
He nods, but his emotion changes completely. He has a doleful look on his face.
"What's wrong?" I ask.
"I have something I need to tell you," Chase responds.
"What is it?"
He looks around to see that people are walking from lunch and pulls me somewhere.
"Where are we going?" I ask.
"Somewhere where we can be alone," Chase responds.
He takes us to a door that leads to the stairs to the roof.
"Why are we going to the roof?" I ask.
"I go there when I want to be alone, and this will be the first time I take a girl with me," Chase responds.
My eyes widen. Chase never took anyone up here before? That suddenly makes me feel giddy inside. When we get to the top, I walk out and look at the scenery. It is beautiful. I can see the trees everywhere and the mountains.
"It is beautiful," I say.
"Yeah," Chase says standing next to me.
I feel his hand close to mine, and I look up at him. He grins and walks away from me.
"I have to tell you something," Chase says.
"What is it?" I ask.
"You know those feelings you're getting around me."
"Yeah."
"Well, I have it too."
My eyes widen.
"What?" I respond.
"And there's a reason for it," Chase says.
"What is it?"
"Hum well; we're mates."
I'm surprised. That explains the connection I have with him. How could I be so stupid? That also explains why Sarah was looking at me so weirdly in class yesterday when I told her that I had this strange feeling toward him. This can't be happening. We can't be soul mates.
"What? That can't be true. You're not my soul mate."
"But I am," Chase says.
He turns to me and walks over to me. I back away but he continues to move toward me. He then takes my hand and causes me to stop moving. I feel the tingles again through my arms and I tense up, and he smiles.
"We are meant to be together, and even though you don't believe me, it's true," Chase says.
I shake my head.
"No, this is too much for me," I say.
"Al" Chase says with a frown on his face.
I let go of his hand to turn around.
"Allison," Chase says.
"I need to go to class," I say.
"Let me walk you then."
"No! I mean I just need time to think about all this."
He doesn't say anything, and I just walk away. I head to the door and open it. I head down the steps and head toward the door that leads to the hallways of the school. I walk down the hall and head to my locker. When I get to my locker, mostly all students are in class. I get my choir book, close my locker, and head to class.
Chase's P.O.V
I knew she would freak out. It wasn't the time for me to tell her yet. I needed to wait until we were getting closer. Shit. Now I don't think she will accept me now. She seemed upset when I told her. Maybe, I should give her time before I talk to her about this. I head back downstairs and head to the locker room to get changed. When I get there, some of the team is already leaving the locker room. I hurry to my locker and see Ethan standing at his. He looks up and sees me walk past him.
"Hey, Chase," Ethan says.
"Hey," I say in a low tone.
He looks at me concerned.
"Are you okay? Are you and... Allison a couple now?" Ethan asks.
"No I'm not okay, and no Allison and I are not together, and I don't think we ever will be," I respond.
"What, why?" Ethan asks. "What happened?"
"Well, she kinda freaked out when I told her we were soul mates, and then she left saying she needed time to think about all of this."
"Oh, well dude. I don't know what to say. You're just going to have to give her time."
"I know."
After we get dressed, we head to the field to practice. We scrimmage and after an hour, we head back to the locker room to change.
Allison's P.O.V
When we finish the music, everyone starts to get their things.
"Great job everyone. See you tomorrow." Mrs. Thompson says.
She leaves, and everyone leaves too. I have a little time to kill, so I decide to go to the library. Right when I am about to head out the door, someone calls for me. I would have thought everyone would've left by now. I turn to a guy named Zach who has brown hair and brown eyes, and the other was Aaron who has black hair with lovely green eyes. They were the ones who played with me yesterday.
"Hey, I was wondering if you wanted to play some more music," Aaron says. "You're talented, and you sound amazing."
"Huh thanks and sure," I say.
"Great what do you want to play?" Zach asks.
"Hum."
I think of a song, and I come up with an old song called Confused in Love by Keyshia Cole. It's how I feel about Chase right now.
"OK." They both say.
They start playing their guitars, and I stand in front of the mic and speak.
You know what?
I won't lie about it
You know me
I remember being drained of all my energy
Feeling like I couldn't go no more
And never would have trust him
My heart wont let me do it, no
So many times I've been hurt before
My soul won't let love walk through the door
'Cause nothing compares to that someone I see
How strong these feelings are deep inside
They know there's nowhere that you can hide
Your love oh baby
And I just couldn't hide it if I try
Rather keep it deep inside
Than let me feelings show but now I know
I can't do you I can only do me
And God knows oh why
The guitars start to get louder and I continue to sing.I used to be thru with love, confused in love
No way in knowing what I wanna do in love
But not no more, I will stress no more
Used to cry at night
Lay awake at night
Hold my pillow tight
It'll be alright, baby girl
At first I couldn't see me
Fall in deep in love again
I'd rather give it all
Than let my heart get broke again, again
Used to fall to my knees
And ask Lord please tell me what do I do?
I know this love's untrue
I'm heart-broken
And trustin' nobody
Really nowhere
This ain't the way to live
I've gotta get this thing together when I'm stronger
I could love again
And God knows oh why
I used to be thru with love, confused in love
No way in knowing what I wanna do in love
But not no more, I will stress no more
Used to cry at night
Lay awake at night
Hold my pillow tight
It'll be alright, baby girl
I used to be thru with love, confused in love
No way in knowing what I wanna do in love
But not no more, I will stress no more
Used to cry at night
Lay awake at night
Hold my pillow tight
It'll be alright, baby girl
See I want you to listen
You ain't got to worry about a thing no
You ain't gotta cry no more, no more late at night
If you waiting up
Don't wait no more
You wanna leave
Hey! yeah!
I used to be thru with love, confused in love
No way in knowing what I wanna do in love
But not no more, I will stress no more
Used to cry at night
Lay awake at night
Hold my pillow tight
It'll be alright, baby girl
No, no, no more, no
You wont hurt me again, no,
'Cause I ain't gonna cry no more
No I ain't gonna cry no more
When the song ended. The guys put their guitars down and clapped.
"Wow, you're a really good singer," Zach says.
"Yeah, you know what, we three should start a band," Aaron says.
"Oh, that would be cool," Zach says.
"What, n...no, no I..." I respond.
"Oh come on it would be fun. We could sing in front of people and maybe you, and we can get noticed."
"Maybe. I'll think about it and besides, where are we going to find a drummer."
"We have another friend who can play. His name is Max." Aaron replies.
"OK, like I said I'll let you guys know," I say. "Anyways I better go. I don't want to be late for class."
"OK, but wait can we get your number?" Zach asks.
"Huh sure," I respond.
We exchange numbers, and then I leave.
As I head to my next class, the first thing that comes to my mind is Chase. For the past couple of hours, and ever since I saw him on top of the roof, all I can think about is him and what he told me. Is it true? It can't be. We can't be soul mates. He's so different from me. I'm just an average girl who makes good grades and tries to get through my last year and Chase is the popular guy, and then you know the rest. We are nothing alike. How do we belong together? It just doesn't make sense.
When I get to U.S. History, I sit down with Sarah. She looks at me with a curious look.
"What?" I ask.
"What happens to you and Chase?" Sarah asks.
"Oh hum..."
I give a straight face. Technically we left off at a bad place. I just left Chase because I didn't know what to do. What was I supposed to do?
"Allison," Sarah says.
"Well, he told me something," I say.
"And that is."
"That he and I are soul mates."
She looks at me in surprise and smiles.
"Why are you smiling?" I ask.
"Because I knew it and besides he told me before he told you."
"Wait, you knew and never told me."
"I would have, but you arrived right when I found out."
I nod.
"So are you guys together now?" Sarah asks.
"Huh no," I respond.
"What?"
"It's not that simple."
"It's not that simple? Allison, you guys are meant to be together like Ethan and I are."
"How would you know Chase and I are meant to be together?"
"Because I know. Soon you'll realize you guys need each other and can't live without each other."
"I'll do fine on my own."
"That's what you think."
"Whatever I don't want to talk about this anymore."
Class starts, and I take notes through the boring session.