"You're beautiful." my mate said as he caressed my face. Our brown eyes met, his lips curved upwards. I shifted my gaze to glance at them, they're wonderful. The top is slightly smaller than his bottom, his teeth aren't perfect, they're slightly crooked. His skin was a soft brown, it reminded me of unblemished caramel. He's perfect. He leaned in for a kiss. My heart started to beat rapidly and my breath shortened. This is what I've been waiting for, for ages. I closed my eyes, and waited for his lips to meet mine...

"Farren, lets go." Zephyr's voice interrupted my fantasy, I look around me to see everyone gathering their supplies to head to their next class. I looked up at Zephyr and our eyes met once again, just like so many times in my fantasies. His hair that draped on his shoulders, slightly covering his face. "Right." I told him and collected my notebooks. He waited for me to collect all my things before we headed out. Like always he walked me to my next class and we had a small conversation about nothing in particular. We stopped at the last class of the day, science. I leaned against the wall since we had a few more minuets before class. He propped his strong arm against the wall above my head, he was one of the few guys taller than me, my eyes wanted to trace every muscle, but I resisted "want to catch a movie tonight?" like always, I wished he'd meant more by it but he never did, "Yeah, I'd like to, Zeph." I smiled, even if we were going out as just friends, It's still going out "I'll see you-" he was interrupted by a deep voice. "Can't you move?" internally I sigh, I knew who it was without looking.

It was Astor, the alpha's son of the Lunar Halo pack. His question was aimed at Zephyr, we both stood away from the wall, Astor looked at me, his blue eyes meeting mine "Did you finish your half of the project?" it was always short and simple with him. I always try to refrain from sassing him if the fragile alliance between our packs is going to work out, "Yeah I did." He nodded and went into the room. I eyed him as he disappeared beyond the wall. Zephyr turned his attention to me once again, "What's his issue, man?" He asked himself. I shrugged at his question "Idunno, man. I hear that the Lunar Halo pack pretty much hates humans." I relayed the information I've overheard from other pack members. Even as the next leaders of our packs, we didn't talk much. We didn't have any issues. We just never clicked, and have nothing in common. Other than assignments that the teachers team us up on to use us to represent the alliance between our packs. As if saying 'if they can do it, so can you.'

Zephyr made a confused face as if to say 'Oh well' and shrugged his shoulders, "I'll see you tonight." He said, and pointed his index fingers at me. I laughed "Alright. I'll see you tonight" and headed into class.

I went and sat in my seat next to my friend, Aerin. She smiled at me "I saw that." I looked at her warily "Saw what?" I tried to make it sound like I didn't know what she was talking about, she didn't buy it. She rolled her round blue eyes "you know exactly what I'm talking about! You guys are so cute together." She sighed, "I want to look that cute with someone." She muttered the last part and began playing with strands of her nearly white hair. I began to unpack my items for class, "It's not like anything can happen between us." My voice was bitter. We sighed simultaneously. Both of us had developed feelings for humans. Our contact with them isn't forbidden, just having relationships is.

On the rare occasion your mate is a human, you're allowed to let them know everything.

Zephyr knows that I'm the next in line to be the leader of the Rose Moon pack, and understands that we can't have a real relationship because it'll be dangerous when I find my mate. That hasn't stopped us from flirting and still basically dating. "Well, I'll find my mate soon."

Typically when a wolf turns 16 is when they find their mate. My birthday is coming up soon, and despite my protests it'll be big, in hopes for me to find my mate. I want to believe Zephyr is my mate, but the chances are slim. "What are you going to wear?" Our conversation drifted to the party for a short while. The teacher came into the classroom and began collecting the projects. After collecting them all, he continued over the next lesson. Science is one of my favorite subjects. "Remember, next week we'll have a lab! The partners will be posted in the hall by this Friday." He managed to get the words out before the bell rang.

After class, Aerin and I left together, having picked up our conversation about my party and how amazing it would be if she found her mate also.

We went back to my house to do homework and hang out. Zephyr sent me a text:

Zep: What time do you wanna catch the movie?

Me: idk. I guess about 8?

Z: Okay... Do you wanna grab some din-din after?

M: Only if you're paying.

Z: k

I looked at Aerin, her textbook open and the butt of her pen between her teeth. Her attention was on the television. "Want to go to the movies tonight?" She was silent for a few minutes, clearly not trying to let go of her gaze on the TV "uhh," she dragged out processing my question "nah, gotta dye my... My hair for the party." I nodded. I thought she looked good with her white hair. And her wolf looked stunning as well. The wolves tend to take on our hair color even if its dyed. She glanced at her phone, "dang, I need to head home actually." She said standing. I smiled and got up with her, walking to the door she stopped to put her shoes on "sorry I have to go so early." She ran her hand through her hair. Handing her her bag I told her "Its cool. I have some plans anyway." Her eyebrows raised "with who?!" I opened the door, "it doesnt matter." I laughed and guided her out with my hand. She laughed too, the gasped "Is it Zephyr?" She pointed a finger at me. "Oh, no, look at the time" I said mockingly over her questions "you gotta go." I said closing the door a little more with each word "you better text me EVERYTHING!" I closed the door and checked the time on my phone. 7:30 He should be here soon.

Despite the fun I have with him, I always feel a little guilty like I'm cheating on my mate. I shook the feeling as I heard the door open, "you ready?" Zephyr called. "Yeah!" I yelled and ran downstairs.