Hello again! I have to tell you, we are getting to the end of this story :( BUT, this is not the end. I would also like to tell you all that I will be writing a sequel to this story, but that will wait because I have another story idea in mind. (Aliens/Alpha and Omega crossover). I don't know if it will work, but I'm going to give it a try anyway. Anyway, let's not look at the future, and look at the here and now?

This chapter is still from Humphrey POV (I dunno what it is about him, I just find it easy to write from his viewpoint, if you get what I mean? You do? Great!) Also, gonna do a bit from Kate's POV. :D

Anyway, pull up a comfy chair, grab a snack, sit back, and (hopefully) Enjoy this chapter :)

Cheaters Never Prosper

Chapter 10: Cheaters Never Prosper

"Hello? Humphrey?"

Now that I was being brought back to my senses, I could feel the the train moving beneath me. Up, down, up, down, a slow fluid motion. It was soothing more than anything, but not as soothing as the voice that had spoken to me.

Lilly's voice.

It was a voice that could make the angels themselves fall from the sky in jealousy. A voice that you could listen to all day and never get bored. A voice that seemed to make the sun shine brighter, make your day better. It was a voice that I had come to learn, to know upon hearing it.

To love it.

In fact, As I stood up groggily, shaking my head and blinking to clear my cloudy vision, the first thing I saw was Lilly's lilac eyes. I didn't realise we were that close as I had got up. I backed away quickly, trying hard not to make eye contact.

Not yet Humphrey, not yet. I thought.

When though? You know what you want. Why are you sitting here denying yourself? My mind questioned furiously.

I'm not. I responded. Hence why I said not yet.

Sarky. The voice in my head answered. It stayed silent though. Finally, I spoke.

"Yeah? What's up Lilly?"

She didn't respond, but she did point to the scenery outside.

"So?"

"We're in Jasper. We passed the sign a minute ago."

She gave me this piece of news with a hint of sadness in her voice, one which she didn't even bother to hide. I was quick to pick up on it.

"Lilly, are you OK?"

"No."

"Why not?"

"I'm going to see that lying, cheating, deceiving piece of crap again."

"Who are you on about, Kate or Garth?" I said, attempting humour.

It worked. Lilly allowed herself to smile my favourite smile. It was a toothy one, but it was cute nevertheless.

"Well, I meant Garth."

"I know. I was kidding. But it's something you'll have to live with I'm afraid."

Lilly shook her head.

"I don't want to live with it."

Despite what I had thought a minute ago, I decided to take a chance.

"Don't worry. You've got me. I ain't ever gonna abandon you." I put an arm around her, pulling her close. "Ever."

Lilly didn't fight me pulling her closer. As soon as she was by my side, she put her head against my shoulder. She didn't cry. She stayed deadly silent. Then, without any warning, she licked the side of my face. I gasped slightly as I felt her soft tongue cascade up the side of my face. I looked at her, not shocked, or scared, but pleasantly surprised.

"What was that for?" I said, in a gentle voice.

Lilly simply smiled.

"Because... Well..."

I looked up and down her body. Her paws were moving nervously, she appeared to be sweating pro-furiously, and she seemed to be swallowing her words.

"Well?" I said. I hadn't a clue she was going to say.

"Because... I-I-I..."

I smiled at her. I noticed her hair was in her eyes again. Using my front paw, I brushed it out of her eyes, putting it behind her ear.

"Humphrey. I love you." Lilly finally said, It was as if my final action had given her confidence. Yet, her final words seemed to have drained mine.

Wow. Did she just say... I thought, hardly believing it.

Yes, she did. Now, do me and yourself a favour, put yourself out of your misery, and tell her how you feel. She must really like you to admit it. My mind answered in a triumphant voice.

Well, I suppose...

DO IT!

"Lilly, I... I-I really don't what to say."

Lilly smiled.

"Just say, I love you." She said, in a simple voice.

"OK."

I took a deep breath. I couldn't believe I really did love Lilly, but everytime I looked at her, I realised she was who I was meant to be with.

I looked, deep, into her eyes. She couldn't doubt my words if I did this.

"Lilly, I love you with all my heart."

Lilly blushed deeply. She turned her head away from me, smiling to herself. I cupped her chin in my paw, and looked deeply into her eyes. She returned the intensity of my stare.

"I honestly love you. And like I said, I'm not going anywhere."

Lilly smiled, but then looked out of the train.

"We've got to get off the train now. We'll miss Jasper otherwise."

"Okay." I said. I jumped off, Lilly following. We proceeded into the park, just as Kate came running toward me, tears in her eyes, and she threw her arms around me.

"Woah, Kate, what's wrong?"

BEGINNING OF THIS CHAPTER, KATE POV

I had my face buried in my arms, lying face down in mine and Humphrey's den. The guilt was getting to me. I could smell him around me, every time I inhaled, which only added to the guilt. Garth suddenly walked in on me.

"I've just done another sweep of the perimeter. No sign of Lilly and Humphrey."

"Argghhh! I can't take this!" I said. I was pulling my hair out in frustration. "Garth! Look at me! My hair is actually falling out!" I turned sideways to show him a bald patch on my right side.

Garth didn't seem to be really bothered about Lilly's strange disappearance. I personally thought he would, being caring and having a heart of gold. But he just didn't seem bothered. I was worried sick, but also the guilt of cheating on Humphrey with Garth was absolutely tearing me apart from the inside out. I felt sick all the time, I felt like an idiot, and, to top it all off, everyone seemed to act as if it had never happened. Only Lilly, Humphrey, Me, Garth and my parents knew about what had happened. Garth looked at me.

"You OK?"

"NO I AM NOT OK! I'm cheated on my lover, and to top it all off, my sister!"

"Actually, that was me." Garth said, his tone not changing.

"You know what I mean! Doesn't it ever play on your mind a bit?"

"No, not really. I've got too much on my mind to worry about. And besides," -He moved closer to me- "I've got you. Why on earth would I want Lilly?"

I pulled away from his embrace.

"Really, it doesn't bother you in the slightest.?"

"Nope."

I looked at him desperately, trying to figure him out.

"Garth, whats up with you?"

"I should be asking you that question."

"Why?"

"Because you act like you still care about Humphrey."

That was it. I exploded.

"I DO CARE! I'VE KNOW HIM SINCE WE WERE PUPS!"

Garth's expression still didn't change. Nor did his tone.

"Look, get over yourself will you? Humphrey isn't here. I am though. So just live with it."

It wasn't the words he spoke. It was how he said them. Like I didn't even matter to him.

"So, is that it? I was just a fling? After everything I did for you?" I nearly sobbed, but I wasn't going to let him see me cry.

"Everything you've done? What HAVE you done for me?"

"When you broke your leg, who was there to help you? Who nursed you back to health while Lilly was away? Oh yeah. ME!"

"So? You did so because you chose too. You slept with me because you chose to. I didn't force you too. I'm only a man. I'm not exactly going to turn away the hottest Alpha this side of Jasper. Am I?"

"So you don't really care then?" I said, allowing every ounce of hurt, anger and emotion to creep into my voice.

"No, not really."

I burst into tears. Garth's expression still didn't change.

"Garth, we're through. Don't ever speak to me again!"

I ran past him, and as I did, he said to me:

"I think I can live with you not speaking to me."

I ran onwards, not knowing where to, but anywhere was better than here. As I ran, I spotted something grey and something white walking toward me. I narrowed my eyes. I sighed in relief when I realised who it was.

It was Humphrey and Lilly. They were back!

Still crying, I ran toward them, and when I got to Humphrey, I flung my arms around him.

"Woah, Kate, what's wrong?"

Humphrey POV

A soft growling came from beside me. Evidently, Lilly didn't like Kate hugging me.

"Kate, what's wrong?"

"It's Garth. H-He didn't really care. He u-u-used me Humphrey. Please forgive me."

Oddly, I found myself smiling. I wasn't naturally an angry person, nor one to hold a grudge, but what Kate had just said was hilarious.

"Kate, you honestly expect me to forgive you?"

"I-I thought you loved me."

"Well, I did, but you took me for a sucker."

"Humphrey, I will never do it again. Please, just give me another chance."

I smiled at her, while disengaging her arms from around my neck.

"Well, I suppose that old saying it is true."

"What saying?" Kate asked.

"Cheaters Never Prosper."

Kate looked at me shocked. Lilly laughed, a laugh which didn't suit her.

I passed Kate, leaving her looking shocked. I didn't feel any guily or remorse.

I think she got what she deserved.

This is officially the longest chapter I have ever written. Reviews, as always, are appreciated, and I hope you enjoyed this chapter. Next update soon.

Till then...

-KovuAssassin12 :D