The war had not gone as we had all hoped. The pack had been ordered to protect the leeches that had powers and I was assigned to the freaky kid who could move shit around. He was the worst of the worst, he drank human blood. But he still needed to be protected so that the Volturi couldn't get their hands on him. I was all for letting them all be destroyed. But no, the leech lover, Jacob, was our alpha and he would not hear of any of them getting killed.
So here I was running for my life along with a leech. He was running ahead of me which really pissed me off. I told him to stay behind me so I could protect him from the front. Would he listen to me? Like hell! He did whatever the fuck he pleased. I could have ripped his head off if but I liked my balls more than life itself. Jacob would so have them if I hurt the leech.
We had been running for days zig zagging our way around North America. I had never been so far away from home and would love to take my time and stop to see the sights. I missed home and my pack. Sure they annoyed the fuck out of me but I loved them like my brothers. Suddenly, the leech stopped mid-run. I skidded to a halt almost running into him. I let out a growl when I saw his eyes were black with thirst. I sniffed the air. I could smell human and they were close. I growled and grabbed his arm with my teeth careful not to hurt him.
"I need to hunt dog," he hissed.
The bastard did not just call me a fucking dog. Pushing my teeth closer together I tugged. He tried to shake me off but I refused to let go. My job was also to protect humankind and I took my job seriously. Where was the mind rapist when I needed him? I let out a whine and the leech stopped his struggle. He looked me in the eyes. I was begging with all my mind for him to let them go by without harming them. He gave a sigh and nodded.
"Fucking puppy dog eyes get me every time," he chuckled.
I let his arm go unable to stop the chuckle that escaped me. He sat down and lowered his head as his shoulders shook. Was he crying? I nudged him with my nose his stench not so bad after so long in his presence. I gave a whine and stood back and phased cursing myself for letting my guard down. I quickly pulled on my shorts. He at least learned to look the other way.
"Why don't you try animal blood I will hunt as well. I am starving?" I said.
He pulled a face and looked at me as though I had gone mad. I knew it was possible as the Cullens did it. They were a strong coven without having to drink from humans. The leeches all said they need human blood to be strong. I was beginning to think they were just trying to justify their eating habits.
"We should rest," he grumbled looking up at me.
"I thought you leeches didn't need to rest?" I asked.
"I was thinking more of you than me Paul," he said smiling.
I raised an eyebrow surprised that he would even care about me. I had learned over the months that Esme Cullen was a good person even if she was a leech. She always made sure that the pack had food if they ever were on duty protecting the little devil spawn. I sighed. I was tired, in fact I was exhausted. I let out a yawn just thinking about it. He gave a chuckle and patted my back.
"Lets hunt," he said getting up in a blink of an eye.
Getting up I phased sniffing the air and listening for any sign of a herd of deer nearby. It didn't take long for us both to pick up a scent of a herd not far north east of where we were. The leech looked at me and smirked. I took off before he had a chance to move and soon was running towards the deer. The leech was on my tail in no time and I let out a growl in warning. He had to keep down wind from them otherwise they would know we were there. I slowed my pace and began to move direction with the wind. The leech seemed to pick up on what I was doing and headed in the other direction so we had them from both sides. We could see each other and through hand and eye signals. We went in for the kill. I had my eyes on a large stag and at a guess so was he. Sure enough when he gave the nod we both went for the same stag. It worked in our favour though we had him down in seconds his neck broken before he knew what hit him.
Sadly, though the rest of the herd scattered. The leech sucked the blood out of the stag as I stood and watched. I have to admit it was actually quite an intriguing sight to see someone drain the blood out of something that was once a strong living thing only seconds before. Soon he dropped the stag completely drained and looked at me and smiled.
"You want to eat the meat," he asked.
I dug my k-nines into the belly of the stag and ripped it apart. I had to give over to my wolf because eating fresh raw meat was not something my human side particularly enjoyed. The leech stood and watched and I would've normally cared but I was too hungry to really mind. Once I had my fill, I licked my lips and rubbed my muzzle into the grass to rid it of any blood. I began to drag the remains of the carcass to the clearing and dropped it to begin digging a hole. We had respect for the animals we hunted and any remains we would bury so that nothing else would eat them and they could go to the spirit world in peace.
When I had finished, the leech was leaning against a tree looking at me questionably. I was not going to phase and explain myself. We had to keep moving as ordered. As much as I wanted to curl up and sleep it was impossible. We didn't know how close or even if we were being followed. We walked in silence side by side both full from our feast. I was thinking of my pack and my family back home. I hoped the others were okay. I worried more about Seth as he was with a leech that we had not known more than a few hours before we were ordered to run. Leah was heading to Brazil with her leeches while Quil and Embry were lucky enough or not to be with the Irish coven. The rest of the leeches were on their own. Ben was leaving his coven as he discovered that his leader wanted him as a bargaining tool if he was ever in trouble like he was now with the Voltura.
"Paul lets find a hotel for the night. I want to shower and change," the leech said.
I paused it was such a risk but the need to shower and a soft bed was tempting. I had no money however and really no way of getting any. The leech laughed and pulled out a wallet as though reading my mind. I gave a huff. I had no intention of owing a leech anything. He sighed and began to run. I took off after him growling. We came to the road just over the hill. I grabbed hold of his jacket. It wasn't until he heard it rip that he finally stopped. Hissing he smacked my nose making me let him go. I should have ripped the fuckers arm off for doing that. Instead I phased.
"What the fuck leech? I don't have money and your a blood sucker what are you planning on doing draining everyone while I sleep?" I growled.
"You idiot I have just fed I am fine look if you don't believe me."he said stepping up to me making us only inches apart.
His eyes were now a mix of red and gold. He must've fed enough and even though I was still not happy I agreed that he would behave. Although, I would not let him out of my sight.
"No offence Paul but will you please put your pants on?" the leech said his eye lowered to my privates.
I chuckled and bent to take my shorts off my ankle and slowly put them on. I went to grab my backpack off his back so I could put a shirt on. He flinched until he realised what I was doing. I was a mere human yet he was still jumpy around me. I was surprised he knew as well as I that in human form I was no match and he could kill me before I knew what had hit me.
After I put on my shirt we walked to the road side and waited to see if anything was coming. Once a truck had passed we crossed the road and walked until we came to a small town. We were going to pretend we were hitchhikers on leave from college. We passed a couple of seedy looking hotels. I wouldn't have minded so much but the leech kept walking.
Finally we came to a hotel which looked out of place in such a dump of a town. The leech told me to wait outside and he would go get us a room. He came out and tilted his head for me to follow him. We went into an impressive foyer and up a lift to the top floor. Opening the door he let me go in first. I had never in my dreams seen such splendor and felt out of place. It was a suite with two bathrooms and chocolates on the bed. I grabbed a chocolate and continued to wander around.
"No offence Paul but you stink. Have a shower and I will order you some real food," he said picking up the menu.
"Don't eat the dude that brings it leech!" I said before heading to the bathroom. I knew he would behave. Carlisle Cullen had warned us to keep our heads down so we wouldn't attract attention from the Volturi..
The shower was heaven it had two shower heads so water was hitting my body all over. I just stood there enjoying the water letting my muscles relax. Washing myself I take extra care with my cock and began to give a tug. I had not had a women in so long and was needing a bit of a release. Sadly though, I was interrupted by a knock on the door telling me that the food was here. After rinsing, I turned off the shower and wrapped a towel around my already dried body. One thing about being a wolf was the need for towels was unnecessary.
Even though I had just eaten only hours before my stomach growled at the smell of real human food. He must have ordered everything off the menu. The table was all but groaning with the weight of the food on it. I picked up a handful of fries and shoved them in my mouth. I looked at the leech who was watching me as though he wanted some. I pushed the plate towards him. He shook his head.
"I loved fries once. But they taste like dirt now," he pouted.
I just shrugged and continued to eat my way through the food. The leech sat on the bed and started flicking through the channels so fast that I couldn't see what any of the programmes were. I sighed and continued eating.
"Why don't you call me by my name Paul?" the leech said.
"I have no idea what your name is," I said shocked that I really didn't know the kid's name.
"Ben, my name is Benjamin Amun," he said holding out his hand for me to shake.
I stared at it a moment then just as he was about to drop it I wiped my hand on my towel before taking his cold hand in mine. His hand was so small in mine and the contrast was so different. I was sure that was what lead to the spark between our hands. Or was it something else? We both quickly dropped our hands. I looked anywhere but at him.
"Paul Lahote," I said picking up a burger and shoving it whole into my mouth.
"Well Paul Lahote, it is nice to meet you. Do you want to sleep or watch television?" he asked picking up the remote and channel surfed again.
"Sleep but you watch it if you like. Just promise me you won't leave this room. Okay?" I said licking my fingers.
He just nodded and sat on the bed. I raised my eyebrow.
"The other television is broken I got the room cheap because of it," he shrugged.
"Fine whatever," I said pulling back the blankets and slipping in as I let the towel drop.
Ben quickly turned his head and watched the screen. I decided to be kind and pull the sheet up to my waist. I watched his body for a while seeing as he seemed so tense. I was not sure I could trust him just yet. Maybe he was still hungry and needed to go out and hunt some more. He turned to face me giving me a sad smile. I felt something I hadn't felt in a long time and that was compassion. This guy was only about 16 when he was changed it was not his fault he was made into a blood sucker. Unlike Swan who chose the life she once led, thinking she could last forever with Edward. Yet she was the first to be killed in the war. I thought Edward would soon follow but Jacob protected him for all his worth. No one could understand why because he had his imprint devil-spawn. He and Edward hated each other.
My eyes began to drop and I saw Ben give me a smile before turning back to the tv. When I woke up I was cold and leaning on something hard. I sat up blushing realising I was resting my head on the leeches chest.
"Morning Paul. I ordered you some breakfast and it will be here in five minutes," he said getting off the bed. I quickly jumped up and headed to the bathroom. I had the biggest morning wood possible and seriously needed to pee. Only one way to get rid of something like this. I grabbed my cock and closed my eyes. It didn't take me long to cum thinking of the one person I knew I could never have. Always in my thoughts and I would worry about them constantly even though they have proven time and time again that they could take care of themselves. The name slipped out of my mouth before I could stop it as I shot my load.
I knew that Ben would have heard it and hoped he wouldn't let it slip to any of the pack. I quickly did my daily routine and headed out to see Ben placing another load of food on the table. We needed to leave soon. We couldn't stay in one place for too long, it wasn't safe. Quickly devouring the food I explained to Ben that we needed to hit the road. Ben's cell-phone rang. I had not heard it go at all the whole trip so was surprised he even had one. He quickly handed me the phone it was Jacob.
He ordered us to stay where we were and the pack would join us in a few weeks. I asked why it couldn't be sooner. He said that the pack had still had leeches after them and wanted to shake them off. It seemed that Ben and I had somehow slipped under the radar. I was not going to complain that we had to stay where we were. I could get used to this way of living although I could really could do without the scent of leech in my room all time. Jacob told me to get a new cell-phone and keep changing the number so that we couldn't be traced. Ben nodded and agreed that he would get a new one today. I asked about the rest of the pack and held my breath when he said Seth and Nauhel were going further south as they were being tracked the hardest. Ben must have heard my heart rate accelerate as he gave me a sympathetic look and squeezed my hand gently.
After hanging up with Jacob I let my defences down. I sobbed for Seth. I couldn't understand why I felt this for the kid. I was not gay but thoughts of losing him broke my heart. He was so young and he had the weight of the world on his shoulders. My wolf was screaming to get out but I forced him down. We had to wait for word from Jacob. I hated that I was not in pack communication with my wof brothers. But we couldn't risk it as it was believed that the coven after us also had a mind reader.
I felt small strong arms wrap around me instead of the hot ones I wanted to feel, they were cold. But they reminded me so much of Seth. I slumped into the arms and buried my face into the chest of Ben. The burn in my nose didn't matter, he was the same size as Seth so it made me feel closer to him.
"Do you love him?" Ben asked.
I pulled back pushing Ben away from me. No one who truly knew me would ask that question. I was a man and I loved Seth sure, but like a brother. My wolf growled but I forced him down again. He was becoming a nuisance. He was confused and it was rubbing off on me.
"He is my pack brother. The beta of Jacob's pack of course I love him but not like your thinking," I growled.
Ben shook his head but didn't say a word. We never spoke of Seth again that day. We went to the next town over and bought a couple of phones from different shops. We would leave one for a few days and the use the following one later. They were untraceable but we needed to be sure.
Ben needed to hunt again. This time I sat and watched him. I was happy to keep eating human food. Ben however, could not have what his body craved and had to settle for animal blood rather than human. Once he had finished his eyes were more golden than before. The look actually suited him. I watched as he fed and had to admit he was a good looking guy. I would so bed him if I was into guys. Which I was not in the least. Sure he was a leech but I wouldn't have minded. I shook my head. I needed to get laid and fast. I decided to hit the club later and see if I could pull a chick to satisfy my needs. Ben dropped his last catch and wiped his hand over his bloodied lips. He gave me a smile and finally looked content.
We both took showers and dressed to go out on the town. However, that was a waste of time. The club was full of guys and no chicks that were not already spoken for. I may be desperate but I would not sink low enough to take another guy's girl.
Ben and I walked back to the hotel in silence. The air was thick and I could feel something was off with Ben and no doubt he could with me. Once we were in the room I stripped and slid into bed. Ben stood there not letting his eyes leave me. I was tired and horny and there was nothing I could do about either of them. My head was a whirl of questions. I would not be able to sleep even if I tried. As for being horny, I always was and jacking off again was not an option I knew I would think of the one person I shouldn't think of.
Ben stood at the end of the bed looking at me. I growled and was about to tell him to fuck off when he was suddenly sitting on top of me. His ass on my cock. I thrust my hips up but the fucker was heavy and he didn't move.
"Get off me leech," I growled as my cock began to grow.
"Paul l like you a lot. Please let me help you out," Ben said rubbing his finger along my chin over my stubble.
I closed my eyes knowing what he was doing was wrong. I had feelings for someone else. It wouldn't be fair to Ben. I would be using him leech or no leech, I was not going to hurt him. I went to push Ben off me but he put his whole weight on me. I let out a groan. The guy was really heavy. However, he took it as an opening. His lips crashed down on mine. I stopped fighting and let him kiss me. I had never kissed a guy let alone a leech before. The next second Ben was flying through the air and smashing into the wall.
I jumped out of bed on full alert. Nothing appeared to be in the room other than Ben and myself. Ben groaned and stood up. I went to him and brushed him off. Ben backed away as though afraid of me. I couldn't understand what his problem was.
"I get it Paul you don't want me," he said looking through his tears that would never fall. I had heard that even though a leech couldn't cry they could form venom in their eyes. Edward had the same tears when Bella was killed right in front of his eyes. It was a rare thing for any leech to actually achieve but when they were broken hearted they did. I went to touch his cheek he went to pull away but I grabbed him around the waist and pulled him closer.
"Who is he?" I asked.
"Nauhel, he is my mate. The moment I saw him I knew he was my mate. But he doesn't want me he said I was not his kind," he sobbed falling into my arms. I awkwardly patted his back but his arms wrapped around my neck and his face in my chest. My wolf was screaming at me but I ordered him to back down. This was a human thing something that my wolf would not understand. Matters of the heart were a strong human emotion. I lead him to the bed and sat him down beside me.
We had not stopped for a second when the orders were given by Carlisle and Jacob before the war if anything went wrong. Everyone was gone in a blink of an eye. I said my goodbyes to my pack brothers through the pack before the connection was broken. The one voice I didn't hear was Seth's but we caught each others eyes. I read so much in the pups eyes. It was one of sadness but I threw him an encouraging smile and howled my final goodbye. I heard his howl only seconds later before we were out of sight of each other. I was fighting my wolf not to chase him. We had to split up, it was too dangerous to run together. I hadn't seen Ben talking to his surprising mate at the time
So I asked "When did you and Nauhel talk?"
"We met a long time ago. He wants someone else. He refuses to try with me. He chased me away. I had not seen him for fifty years until that fateful day," Ben said sadly.
I sighed we both were lost. I would never be able to be with Seth. it would be wrong. We had to find a good healthy mate to produce the next generation of shape-shifters. Seth for all I knew was straight. He had never had a girlfriend but unless we had an imprint we tended to stay away from any form of commitment. Seth would never want to put a girl through the pain like Leah went through when Sam imprinted on Emily. I pulled away from Ben and looked him in the eye.
"You're a handsome guy Ben someone would be proud to call you his mate," I said.
"No you don't get it Paul when we find our mate they are for life," he said.
It sounded to me very much like an imprint. I went on and explained to Ben how we can imprint and we were the same. We could even die if we are rejected by them. Thankfully none of our pack imprintees had rejected their wolves. Ben shook his head.
"You don't get it I will be alone forever. I can't fall in love with anyone else, he has my heart or the lack of it. Sure I can sleep with others but can never find a permanent new mate. Paul have you imprinted on this boy Seth?" Ben asked.
I shook my head. If only I had it would make it so easy for me and Seth. The pack law is that you cannot harm anyone's imprints. If I imprinted I would not have had to hide my feelings.
"I can't, as I explained we can't imprint on another male. We are destined to produce the next generation. If I imprint it will be on a female, one who is strong and healthy," I said.
"And if you don't imprint then what, you are going to die a lonely old man?" Ben asked.
"No I will stop phasing and could pick my own wife. I will produce many babies to carry on my name," I said.
Ben leaned in and our lips connected. My heart raced I welcomed his lips. I couldn't help but kiss him back. I needed this, I was starving for attention. I wrapped my arms around his small waist and pulled him onto my knee. I started sucking his neck growling as I heard his soft moans. My cock jumped to attention yet my wolf fought me and again I pushed him down. He was whining and giving me a big fight. I ended up pushing Ben away and sighing.
"Lets watch a movie," I said.