Chapter 23

Marissa’s POV

I took Alex’s hand as he led me to the car; he shot me a bright smile which made me happy. I guess he truly did like me or else he wouldn’t be making such an effort. He opened the door for me as we reached the car, it was so nice of him to treat me so delicately.

As we drove out I caught a certain face looking through the window at us, Zane. His face showed no anger or despise towards Alex his face simply read disappointment and sadness, but that was beyond me he brought that on himself.

“So what are we doing tonight?” I asked happily while turning my attention back to the amazing man sitting beside me. “That’s a surprise but I think you’re going to like what I have planned.” I had to smile at his surprise, we had been talking for the last couple of weeks and I’ve picked up some stuff about him and the same towards me for him.

I know that his favourite colour is red, favourite sport is soccer and he has a younger brother. He lived here with his mom and dad in a little house about twenty minutes away. I loves the homily feeling he gave out when I was around him, it was just so easy to be around him without feeling like you’re not good enough for him. He was so nice and gentle that it was impossible not to like him.

We hummed along to the radio without talking for about half an hour before we pulled up at a book store/café. I could smell the strong aroma of caffeine around me. This was one of the things we had in common, we loved spending a lot of time reading although I’ve never been here before.

“I remembered you said how you like things to be real and something that you can remember. This isn’t over the top, it’s just a place to relax and smile. But that’s the kind of person you are” just hearing him say that me remembered meant a lot. It means that he was paying attention to me this whole time.

I stepped out of the car and intertwined my hand with his. “You know you got this spot on, I already love it” I gushed out. we could talk here and get to know each other while discussing books and drinking café drinks. It was definitely my kind of place and it felt so right to be here with him. Only a guy that knew me would know to take me to a place like this and that just proves to me how good for me Alex really is.

“I was hoping so. You know you’re the first girl I’ve liked in a long time? You’re not afraid to be who you are and you let it show.” He stopped walking and turned towards me as he said that. A warms smile spread across my face that was one of the sweetest things someone has ever said to me.

“You’re the most amazing guy I’ve ever met. Honestly I don’t know anyone who cares so much and pays attention to the stuff I say” it was true, Alex was that guy that every girl wanted for herself. He was so handsome with his neat short brown hair across his hear, his green eyes stood out among his facial features and he had such a strong jaw line that only enhanced his smile.

“I don’t know what guy wouldn’t want a girl like you” he whispered. He leaned closer to me, brushing a stray piece of hair from my face and tucking it behind my ear. I felt my breath hitch in my throat. He was so close and I could so the thin smile spread out across his lips and my eyes couldn’t help but keep drifting towards them. I haven’t had my first kiss yet but this would really be perfect.

We were inches apart, his lips were so close to mine- “You bastard all you ever think about is you!” A angry lady screamed, making us both jump apart. I looked over too see a lady that looked to be about twenty walk out of the store with a man following angrily behind her. “Says the stuck up women that was trying to steal a book off another women” the man said throwing his hand up in the air.

They continued fighting while walking towards the car, it became more distant but I couldn’t help but laugh. That may have just ruined what could have been my first kiss and I don’t know why I found it funny but I did. When I recovered from my mini-laughing fit I looked over at Alex to see he had a amused look on his face as he stared at me with such joy.

“Let’s go in now” He took my hand and led me through the doors, it wasn’t awkward after what just happened it was easy but that was just how it was with Alex. “So should we get some coffee and food first?” he suggested. I nodded eagerly, it smelt amazing in here. Cinnamon mixed with caffeine coated the air making my mouth water as he pulled me over to the counter with a small polite lady behind it.

“What may I get for you today?” she was a girl about my age, she had short blonde hair with dark brown eyes. her smile was big and I could tell it wasn’t fake, she liked working here. “uh two blueberry muffins, two grilled chicken sandwiches with cheese and two regular coffee’s with milk and no sugar” he finished ordering.

A big grin broke out on my face, we had talked about food and stuff one day and we figured out that we had the same, I'm surprise he remembered but then again it’s the same as all of his favourites.

“Ok you guys can take a sat I’ll just bring it to you when it’s ready seeing as how we aren’t very busy’ she politely said as Alex paid. He nodded and led us to a table in the corner, near some books.

“To think of what would have happened if I had met you sooner” I mumbled as we sat down, I got along so great with him it was like we were the same type of people. “If I had met you sooner and I was lucky enough you would be my girlfriend by now” Alex just threw the words out there, but then again he wasn’t mean to hear what I just said either.

“You mean if I was lucky enough” I corrected him, he was so great to be around that any girl would be lucky to have a girl like him. “But you know the one problem?” he said as a sad look crossed his face. I quickly became confused, I thought everything was going well.

“What’s wrong?” I asked. “Well I'm human and your werewolf, you’re going to find your mate soon and I won’t stand a chance” it was hard not to laugh because of the irony, I should probably tell him about the whole mate deal with Zane. Mostly because he deserves to know since we’re on a date and I trust him enough to tell him.

“I haven’t told you this but I have already found my mate” I started off. “What then why did you agree to come out with me? I don’t want a pity date Marissa” he said with some anger seeping into his voice. I could understand where he was coming from, I hated when people did things because they felt sorry for me.

“Whoa slow down there you didn’t let me finish. Me and my mate aren’t together, he didn’t want me” I added on another small part. I didn’t want to let it all drop at once, seeing as how Zane was his friend and all. “Well I feel sorry for the stupid idoit that rejected you, sooner or later he’s going to realise what he’s missing” Alex sounded somewhat defensive, but all anger was clear of his voice now. i hope he takes this well…

“Zane is my mate, we’ve known for about a month and a bit now” I bit my lip waiting for his reaction but all he would do was stare, nothing came out of his mouth and his face was blank. That had me getting nervous, what if he couldn’t do this because I was Zane’s mate? Did I just lose him as quickly as I got the chance to have him?

“Please say something” I whispered. I sad expression was surely planted on my face by now because that’s how I felt. “I don’t know what to say. I like you but wow Zane? He can be pretty territorial at times and I'm not sure if I can stand losing you too him” Alex’s face changed from expressionless to sad.

“You won’t lost me too him. Zane still doesn’t want me and I'm over it, why do you think I agreed to come out with you tonight Alex?” I was close to tears at this point, to be rejected by another guy, one that I really liked this time was getting to be too much to handle.

“Marissa I already like you, but if we date and you leave me for Zane it will hurt like hell, I’m scared of the chance of that’ he admitted. That was it the wall inside me broke down a little as a tear slipped past my eye and down my face.

“I can tell you over and over again that I won’t do that but the choice will still be yours in the end” that was the only thing I had left to say. I wiped the tear away from my face, I wasn’t going to cry here. I was better than that.

“you don’t know how much I want to look past that and go out with you. You’re the most amazing girl I’ve ever met” Alex started. I held my hand up, he of all people should know that I didn’t want the ‘its not you it’s me speech’.

“Save it Alex. If you really wanted to then you would” I stood up from where I was sitting to have him softly push me back down. I stared him in the eyes waiting for him to say something. “Wait Marissa” he said after a moment, I stared at him curiously, wondering what more he could possibly have left to say.

“I shouldn’t be letting your past get in the way, like you said it was a month ago and I believe you. I shouldn’t be letting the most amazing girl go because I'm too scared, please give me a chance here” he said nervously. I no longer felt like crying, I got up and hugged him. I hugged him for being the guy he was but mostly for believing me and not leaving me like any other guy would.

“So shall we just forget that little detail and go on with our date?” he asked, I nodded quietly and sat back down. As long as he was ok with me and Zane there should be nothing wrong with us together, I didn’t even talk to Zane that much now.

I smiled and looked back up at him. “I just want to say thanks, not a lot of people would have over looked that” I added in, I wanted him to know just how much what he did meant to me. I guess I'm really starting to fall for this boy now.

“Don’t thank me, because I would have been the unlucky one if I did.” this boy just kept complimenting me when I try to make it about him and it always made me smile. “So how about we finish off our food then go look at some good books?”

“Sounds good” I said with a smile. we ate and talked for another half an hour before getting up from our spot and moving over towards the book part of it all. There was plenty of books around and between the last month I’ve only been able to read one or two because of all the drama.

“Hey so you never told me when’s your birthday?” he asked as we were picking through books. We had agreed to try and find a completely random book that looked good and pick it out, and then we would give it to each other and read it. I don’t know why but It was a fun idea anyway.

“Uh” I got a little unsure. “It’s actually tomorrow” I tried to make myself sound normal but my voice squeaked a little at the end. “Oh why didn’t you tell me, you’re turning eighteen right?” he asked and I nodded. A little frown appeared on his head “Why didn’t you tell me?” he asked.

“I just kind of forgot about it, I was never really big on birthdays anyway” I mumbled the last part. I was probably the only person who didn’t really care about birthdays and that was probably because I didn’t really have any friends and my brother wasn’t exactly helping the situation.

“Well I’ll then I guess I'm going to have to show you how great birthdays can be then” he said smiling, was that another invitation to go out with him? Because I would take in a heartbeat.

“So any plans for tomorrow then?” he asked. “Nope lucky me has the whole Saturday to do whatever I want” that was how it usually was anyway. “I'm going to pick you up tomorrow around noon and show you the best birthday you’ve ever had” I smiled at how sweet he was being but he probably already had plans and I didn’t want him to drop them for me.

“That’s really sweet but I bet you already have plans and I don’t want you skipping out on them” as much as I did want to hang out with him I would rather be honest and let him know he didn’t have to. “No I'm doing it because I want too, I want to spend more time with you. So what do you say noon?”

I looked up from the shelves towards his questioning face and nodded, tomorrow just got a lot more exciting. We picked through books and talked for another hour or so, I told him why I didn’t like my birthdays much and he said that it had all changed now so to give it a try. We ended up picking some random book but I wouldn’t let him pay for it, he had already paid for my food.

We kept out books hidden in the bag as we walked out the store together, hand in hand. “Ok so tell me am I getting a second date?” he asked as we walked through the parking lot. I laughed at the question, anyone could see how much I liked him already.

“If you want then I’d be totally up for it” I bit my lip to keep from laughing. The night had gone perfect, except for that little part where Zane managed to interfere even if he wasn’t here. But I guess he had to have some sort of reaction. He was the perfect kind of guy for me, sweet, funny, and a great taste in books.

“How about I take you out nest Friday then?” we got to the car and I got in the passenger side before answering him. “Sounds good” I said as we sped off. In a matter of minutes we pulled up at pack house and I was kind of sad it was over. If I could I would make that moment last forever.

“Thanks for an amazing date Alex” I said softly before waving and getting out of the car. The other side of the car door opened and he got out. “not to fast there.” He said walking towards me. He trapped me against the car and put both of his hands on both side of me. “So noon tomorrow, don’t forget” he breather across to me. We were only a couple inches apart so all I could manage was a nod.

I could only stare at his lips though; they looked so soft and kissable. Oh what the heck, might as well. I leaned in and captured his lips in mine. The moved softly together with heat mixed in, I pulled apart and looked into his eyes. I definitely felt something there.

He didn’t say anything, instead he leaned back in a kissed me again. I had to go inside though, we couldn’t make out here forever. When we pulled apart I looked at him “You know that was my first kiss” I said. I’m glad it was him though. “I'm happy to hear that I'm the only one who got to feel that because it was amazing” he said. what I liked about being with Alex was that there was no wondering about what we were both feeling because we said it. Like I said it was easy with him.

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