*Ava POV*
The town is so cute. There is not much here but I have never seen so many different werewolves in one place.
I keep glancing down at Hunters hand and smiling. I like the feeling when he touches me. All day he has been making excuses to sit next to me. Not that I mind. He had been listening to my rambling on all day and hardly speaking a word. But what he does say is so deep and thoughtful. Earlier he said I look amazing. I think I nearly died from blushing.
He leads me to the coffee shop and I set to the hard task of choosing the most obscene amount of treats from the cake display. Well I did warn him and he still made the bet.
"So anything I want?"
He smiles at me. He had still not released my hand
"Anything you want Ava"
I point out for different things to the server and Hunter goes and picks us a table. He sits there drinking his coffee while I drink hot chocolate and eat everything in sight.
He just watched me a smile on his handsome face. I finish and look at him.
"Do you want more?"
"No I think I am good"
I look at him again when he smiles. He had a bruises on his face and a bit of a cut on his lip.
"Did I do l that?"
"Yes"
"I am so sorry"
"Have you looked at yourself I think I should be the one who should be sorry"
I look at myself in the reflection of the front window. I have a massive bruise on my cheek. I push him.
"I thought you said I look amazing"
"You do"
I look at the split on his lip and before I even realize what I am doing I move closer to him and run my thumb along his lip.
"Doesn't it hurt?"
He laughs, it is deep and melodious
"I think I will survive"
My thumb remains on his lip. He is looking straight into me eyes. I am lost in his dark eyes. I stand up and lean over and place my lips on his. He kisses me softly. My lips on his feels so right. I suddenly come to my senses. I pull away from him.
"I am so sorry I don't know what came over me"
"Don't apologize any time you want to kiss me you are more than welcome."
I smile at him weakly. Good one Ava. Tell him you only want to be friends and then kiss him. Way to send mixed messages.
*Hunter POV*
"I think I will survive"
If she thinks that is the worst injury I have ever received she is very mistaken. But her thumb remains on my lips. I look into her eyes. I am lost in her green eyes. I have never wanted to kiss anyone so much in my life. She suddenly stands and leans down and closes the gap between us. Her thumb slips off my lip and her soft lips connect with mine. I kiss her softly not wanting to scare her off. I have never felt anything like it.
She pulls away. I already miss her lips on mine, I want to grab the back of her head and kiss her passionately, to taste her.
"I am so sorry, I don't know what came over me"
If she hadn't of done it, I probably would have.
"Don't apologize any time you want to kiss me you are more than welcome."
I mean it seriously, I will never refuse a kiss from her. She looks all embarrassed.
I jump up and order 2 muffins to take away and walk back to the table. Ava is still looking down. I grab her hand and pull her up. She looks at me.
"Come on let's get out of here"
She doesn't keep eye contact, her eyes drop to the floor but she follows me out. She looks so shy, embarrassed and pretty much the cutest person I have ever seen.
I keep her hand in mine and lead her back towards the school. But divert and take her to a little river and clearing, there are some big rocks that are great for sitting. I have been coming here a lot lately. I usually like being alone. But at the moment the thought of being alone makes me sad because then I wouldn't be with Ava.
I pull her down beside me on the rock. I hand her one of the muffins and grab the other out for myself. She looks at me. I place my hand on the small of her back.
"Ava, please don't worry. We can be whatever you want us to be. Just because you kissed me doesn't mean you need to be more than friends with me"
I don't tell her about the crazy connection I have felt with her since the moment I first saw her.
"Really?"
"Yes Ava whatever you want, I just want to be around you"
"I just want you to know something"
"Yeah what is it"
"I am not like those other girls"
"I am aware of that"
"No I mean, I am a little embarrassed about it"
"What is it?"
"I am saving myself for my mate"
"That is nothing to be embarrassed about. I am not expecting that from you, okay?"
"Okay”
I wrap my arm around her and pull her close she leans into me and we just look at the water and eat our muffins. I can't believe she can fit anything more in. I don't even know where she puts it all, but eating seems to make her happy and I would do anything to make her happy.
We finally head back to the school.
*Tyson POV"
I have not seen Ava since the last class. I have looked for her everywhere. I haven't seen Hunter either. If he has hurt her I am going to kill him. I know she is strong and thinks she can look after herself but I worry constantly about her. She is just too nice, and these stupid horny future alphas will just take full advantage.
They finally walk in to dinner together. They are holding hands. I glare at Hunter. Seriously what is this some type of game to him? He is probably sick of the other sluts here and trying to lay his claim on on my sweet innocent sister. They sit down and Ava looks at me and I mouth are you okay? She rolls her eyes and nods. I am fine she mouths back. I speak up.
"Where have you been? I was looking everywhere"
"We just went and got cake"
"You can't answer your phone?"
She pats her pockets.
"Sorry must have left it upstairs"
My turn to roll my eyes. Hunter speaks
.
"Just get my number and you can ring me instead”
I glare at him. So this is going to be a regular thing? He just meets my stare the sparks of dominance firing between us. Ava breaks the silence.
"Well it's Friday, what do you usually do on a Friday night?"
Clay chimes in.
"We usually do a movie night in the living area"
"Living area?"
"Ohh yeah it's on the boys side, we will sneak you in don't worry"
He shoots her a smile.
Great so a movie night with her surrounded by guys. Just what I wanted. We finish dinner and I head up to the boys side.
I haven't actually paid that much attention to the area outside my room before. The living area as they call it has 8 massive 6 seat couches arranged around a massive screen. Some guys are already sitting down. A movie is already started. That's fine I am not really paying attention to it anyway. I see Hunter sit down and he pulls Ava down next to him. I sit close to them. So I can keep an eye on them. My eyes boring into Hunters skull.
We are 3 movies in. Ava is asleep her head resting on Hunters lap. It is driving me insane. He is gently stroking her hair. He suddenly looks at me. I stare him down.
He speaks in barely a whisper.
"You know I have no intention of hurting her"
"You may have no intention to hurt her but you will anyway"
."It is not like that, you can trust me"
He looks down at her and continues stroking her hair. And continues.
"I will protect her with my life”
"You have only known her for two days"
"I am well aware of that"
He keeps looking at her. The way he looks at her the way he touches her. It actually puts my mind at ease.
"But if you hurt her I will be out for blood"
"I understand"
At least if he is protecting her, I don't have to worry as much.
*Hunter POV*
"I understand"
I do understand why Ty is so protective of her. She is so bright and bubbly and while she can kick ass with the best of them she looks like she could be easily broken emotionally. But that is literally my last intention. I look down on the precious treasure sleeping soundly on my knee. I run my fingers over her silky soft golden hair.
She is so perfect. How is it possible for her hair to be so soft? How is her skin so soft? How can she be so beautiful.
I try not to move too much when the last movie finishes and everyone starts leaving for their rooms. She finally stirs and looks up at me.
A sweet smile spreads over her face
"You should have woken me"
"It's okay but I was nearly at the point of picking you up and carrying you to bed"
She raised her eyebrows at me. I stammer
"Your bed………
For sleep……….
Without me"
She laughs.
Wow smooth Hunter, real smooth. She wishes me good night and sets off to her room.
I crash out on my bed and stare at the ceiling. I think I am going to really enjoy the next 6 months of my life.
I can't actually decided what was better the kiss we shared or her fighting me. None of the she wolves I have ever met can fight like that. I understand now why her dad wanted to send her here.