Derek's POV
I woke up and thought of Chloe. I didn't know why I kept thinking about her. I got up and had a shower, when I got out I heard Tori and Simon arguing. While I got dressed I tried to block it out, but with my werewolf hearing it was hard, so instead I walked down stairs and asked Dad if we had any new werewolf books.
"Yeah here's one," he said handing me a book. It was entitled "Mates". Why would I need this? Whatever. I walked into my room and put on "Reptile" by Skrillix. I sat down and started to read, the first chapter was titled "How To Know You've Found Your Mate". Huh, this could be useful in the future. It said that when you first notice your mate you subconsciously commit their smell to memory and that they automatically take up all your thoughts. That's weird that's how I feel about Chloe. I mean I can't get her out of my mind, what if… no.
"Yo Derek, let's go!" Simon called.
I put the book down, grabbed my bag, and raced down the stairs and to my car. Simon and Tori were already in the car. All I thought about on the way to school was Chloe and that book. Could she be my mate?
"Well yeah of course she is, you idiot" the wolf said.
"How do you know?"I asked the wolf.
"Because I'm the one who realizes who our mate is, duh."
"Are you sure?"
"Yes I'm quite sure."
"Then what do I do?"
"Um, talk to her."
"Ok when?"
"In study hall, duh."
"Ok."
The wolf then sent me a picture of me and Chloe kissing and— Stop! You are so not helping, god.
When we got to school I parked the car and we all got out. Tori immediately left. Simon and I talked on our way to class. He mentioned that some short girl with blonde hair and red streaks was his history partner. Though they hadn't talked they were getting their assignment today.
"What's her name?" I asked in a bored tone.
"Um, Chloe Saunders."
"Chloe, our Chloe."
"She's not our's or mine or whatever."
"Oh cool," I tried to sound like I didn't care about her. Simon walked off and I headed to class. I just wanted to get to study hall as fast as I could. Classes came and went until finally it was final period. I walked in and saw Chloe and her friend Viv, they were talking about something.
Viv said, "Omg here he comes here he comes! Isn't Derek so cute?!" Wait Derek? There talking about me?
Just then Chloe answered, "Yeah he is." She thinks I'm cute?
"well ther you go. Go talk to her nowwww"
"Okay, I'll talk to her. Just walk up and say hi. Do it."
I walked over to them and asked, "Mind if I sit here?"
Chloe and Viv blushed. Wow Chloe's so cute. I internally hit myself.
"Yeah sure, go ahead." Viv said, waving to the chair next to Chloe. I sat down and introduced myself.
"Hi I'm Derek Souza. I'm Simon Bae, and Tori Enright's foster brother."
"I'm Chloe Saunders and this is Viv Valentine. Simon's my history partner actually. he invited me over today to work on our project. Did he tell you?"
He did what?
"No, he didn't tell me so are coming over right after school?"
"Yeah. Is that okay?" Is that okay? why wouldn't it be okay?
"Yeah, now I have to drive all three of you home." I was joking, but the look on her face said she was sad.
"Is that bad?" Oh my god she's upset. How could you make our mate upset?
"No, I'm joking." That made her face brighten.
"Well you won't have to drive me. I have my own car."She has a car? How old is Chloe? At least 16? Whatever, I'll find out later. Just then the bell rang, saying bye to Chloe and telling her Id' see her soon, I went to my car. Tori and Simon were already there. We got in and I asked Simon why he didn't tell me Chloe was coming over. He answered but was looking away.
"It slipped my mind."
Okay then. When we got home, I went upstairs and took a shower. Half an hour later I heard a knock at the door. I ran down stairs and opened the door.
