The Lycademy - Rejected Lycaness

5. Perfect first day

-Freddy's P. O. V.-

To be honest I couldn't wait till I started my time in Lycademy. Val has been going on and on about how awesome her first two years here had been and damn, I want it for myself. I don't have things to complain about back at home, besides maybe an overprotective Mother who still treats me sometimes as a toddler, but aside from that my life is pretty great.

Max, my new roommate, seems to be a decent guy to spend the next three years with. He's funny and easy-going, I could definitely end up with someone worse than that, but I would have to work on that fanboy excitement when it comes to my sister's group. Otherwise they may not want to hang out with us, and that's the last thing I want.

I know it's so cliche to have hots on your sister's best friend, but I don't think that anyone who saw Matie would be surprised. She's the most amazing girl I've ever laid my eyes on. She's beautiful, smart and sexy as hell, everything any guy could hope for.

I came here secretly hoping I would be her soul mate, even though I knew chances are slim, but when during dinner nothing happened I was kinda bummed. Even more when Osprey mentioned her active social life. I'm aware she wouldn't even look my way, if I'm not her Mate she won't probably be interested in her friend's younger brother. Guess I will have to wait for my fated one a bit longer, fourteen extra months, to be exact. Speaking about the cons of being born in December.

I told Max to to keep it cool tonight, but he must've gotten my memo wrong, as the first thing he did was pester Vigo about his powers again. I know my Cuz is a cool guy, slightly too smug, but who can blame him? With his powers and strong leadership genes he'll be a great Alpha one day. But the way Max is acting around him makes it awkward. But even I must admit that Vigo can be a good role model, especially for a future Aloha like Max.

And that's the thing, he and my sister always knew what they are meant to be, while me with almost the same heritage I still have no clue. I don't mind staying in Dragon's Night if that's what is written for me, but the best I can become back home is my sister's Gamma, as our Father's doesn't have any pups, but following her orders wouldn't help me make a name for myself. And I really don't want to be just her baby brother till the day I die.

But anyway, it's easy to forget all about that crap when you sit with a memory eraser in a hand and listen to Ossy's stupid jokes.

"What’s the difference between the bird flu and the swine flu?" - Ossy asked with a mischievous grin forming on his face.

"No idea, one has wings and the other hooves?" - said my sister.

"No. One requires tweetment and the other an oinkment." - Osprey finished his joke and immediately started laughing. I don't know what is funnier, the joke or his good mood after saying it.

I suddenly felt a small, gentle hand on my forearm and knowing I'm sitting between Matie and Gus I have a strong feeling who that hand belongs to. I was slightly surprised she wanted to talk with me of all the people, but I would be stupid if I let that opportunity pass.

We stepped a few feet away from our group and I saw how nervous she was. She was playing with a single strand of her dark brown hair and I think she was deliberately avoiding eye contact with me.

"Ok, so what's up?" - I urged her trying to sound breezy but truth being told she was starting to make me nervous.

"Am, you know that I'm older than you are?"

"Really?! I had no idea." - I joked, but her confused frown told me it was kind of lame. Way to go Freddy!

"Anyway, I'm above 18 now, which means I can sense my Mate." - she said looking down. Wait, was that it?! Was I her Mate after all.

"Are you shitting me?! I'm your Mate?!" - I asked a bit louder than I initially wanted. She was so taken aback by my reaction that she started closing and opening her mouth a few times, before her eyes started sparkling with unshed tears. f**k! That must've come out wrong.

"No, no, no, please don't cry!" - I said, raising my arms in a calming way- "Let me rephrase that. Matilda, if what you're trying to say is that we are meant to be together, then I'm the luckiest wolf alive."

Her brows shot up in surprise then she smiled the way she made the night so much brighter. Yup, I'm one lucky dog.

"Really?! You're happy about that?" - she asked hopefully.

"Of course, why wouldn't I be?"

"I don't know. Your sister said you might be disappointed about the way I used to… my previous experience." - she said timidly again, looking away from me.

"Oh." - the realization of our conversation over dinner returned. Yeah, that one pissed me off, but not because I was judging her, but because I regretted I wasn't and would never be the guy she spared any glance at.

"Yeah 'Oh'. So you are disappointed after all." - she sums up sadly.

"Well, it's not ideal, but hey, everyone has the past right? And it's not like I waited for you either."

"What?! But Val said you're a good boy, who never got into any troubles. She doesn't even know about you having any girl." - she started mumbling.

"If my sister knew, everyone would. But that's not important now, is it?" - I tried to calm her down.

"I don't know. Who was she? Was it something serious, like a real relationship or just a hook-up?" - Matie asked, folding her hands and looking somehow mad.

"Wait, are you upset I'm not a virgin, even though you had your fair share of guys? That's hypocrisy, don't you think?"

"So what, now I'm a slut?" - her voice started getting a few octaves higher. Geez, why was this conversation going in such a wrong way?

"What?! No! I never said that! All I meant was that it's OK, you had your past, cause I have mine too. That's it." - I tried to explain everything calmly, but when I reached to touch her arm she dodged my gesture. That wasn't a good sign.

"Hey guys, is everything alright?" - I heard Val's voice from behind my back.

"No it's not. Your brother just threw in my face that I'm a whore." - Matie said and I just facepalmed myself. That conversation was going really, really bad.

"What?! Freddy, how could you?" - Val's accusatory voice sounded loud on a quiet night. Great, now there's two of them.

"No I did not! I was just…" - I sighed deeply and rubbed my face with annoyance - "You know what, this night is turning into a nightmare, so let's stop now before any of us would say too much. I'll talk to you later Matie." - then I turned to my sister - "Make sure that Max would end up in our dorm." - she just nodded with mouth wide open. Probably taken aback by my outburst, cause I always was the one of us who kept his emotions in check, but that was too much, and it's better to leave now, sleep on it and return to the topic tomorrow.

I started heading downstairs from the clock tower and decided to roam around the castle for a while to think things through. That was one f****d up beginning.

Did I want Matie as my Mate?

Yes.

Did I think she's a bit crazy after the way our conversation went?

Yup.

Did I cause any of this?

Maybe, but I still think we need a fresh start.

My feet took me so many places that I lost track of time. I must've been walking for hours, and even though thanks to Val's stories I knew the castle quite well I had no idea where I ended. It would be kind of a bad start if I bump into any of the faculty members on my first night here, so it would be wise to get back to the residential wing.

On my way back I kept playing that conversation over and over in my head, thinking where did I go wrong. And I admit I had a few unfortunate choice of words and Matie could feel a bit judged. And my Mom's words to never let my Mate feel like anything less popped into my head.

I can't leave it like that. She will probably have a sleepless night, just like me thinking about all of this. So it's settled. I should check if she's ok, it's my responsibility to take care of her after all.

I made my way to their condo hoping I could turn this night around. To my relief as soon as I entered their floor I saw my sister at the end of the corridor close to their doors.

"Hey Val, wait up."

"What are you doing here? I thought you went to your condo." - she asked, raising her brow at me.

"No I was just walking, I needed to think. Is Matie inside?" - I asked, pointing to the doors.

"She should be, she left a while ago. Let's find out."

But when Valkyrie opened the doors I wasn't ready to see my supposed Mate hugging my own Cousin Vigo while sitting on his lap. That was just epitome of how tonight was f****d up, and I think I will make it even worse. Because the moment I saw the scene in front of me followed by Matie awkwardly getting off his arms I saw red, I didn't think. I just jumped over to them and punched Vigo straight into his jaw and then stormed out.

Yup, perfect first day.