Tom's P.O.V

It was a restless night again, probably the only comfortable one I've had in a while, but I couldn't sleep. All these questions floating around in my head begging for answers, answers I didn't even know existed. I knew what I thought was right, I knew enough information that I could use to finish what my wolf had started

My eighteenth birthday was less than a week away, for some reason, I think that turning eighteen is even more significant for me than any other werewolf. I was born premature, as my Gran had said, so because a normal wolf would exhibit wolf characteristics at the age of turning 18, mine had started when I turned 8. Ugh this is so confusing… Even more so with my imprint, because everything happens on the day of your eighteenth birthday

Zoe was still pressed up against me, I think I was keeping her warm, and I think she has been one of two people keeping me sane. Aneisha is the other person. I miss her so much, if I could tell her I was a wolf, I would do so in a heartbeat, but again, Gran has made some rules… Rules that aren't meant to be broken

Not only is my birthday coming up but so is the spy test… And guess what, it's on a blue moon day. That's the day that wolves are supposed to give thanks or something… I usually go to Gran's and feast for the day, feeding my inner wolf

Another sacred day is the 18th birthday. Most people go there to find out who and where their imprint will be, what they do to get them and how their lives would play out… I'm dreading it… I already found my imprint, and I think I already know how it's going to play out… It's heartbreak for someone, and I don't want it to be anyone else but me

I checked my watch, it was 3:30AM, I think I should go back soon, back to school at least… I don't know what Frank will say if I don't give him a proper explanation… I even kidnapped Zoe. But if I don't go back soon I think Frank will get even madder

I tried closing my eyes again… tried going to sleep for what seemed the tenth time that night. I couldn't turn my brain off, stop it from thinking of endless possibilities, nothing could refocus my attention on sleep… So I thought of Zoe, it's calming, that's exactly what my wolf relaxes at, the thought of a happy ending with her, a happy ending that can never exist

Maybe a hot chocolate will help me sleep. I tried to carefully manoeuvre myself around Zoe's small frame, trying not to wake her. She was stirring, I quickly hopped around her and went to the kitchen. I could no longer hear anything, so I assumed she had gone back to sleep

I put the chocolate powder into my favourite mug, a black one which says "Where's the biscuits?" in white lettering. Then a spoonful of sugar, followed by the milk and then it was into the microwave for 1 minute and 1 second. That way I could stop it before I wake anyone

1 minute of staring at the microwave passed and I retrieved my cup of cocoa and went back to the lounge room to sit on the armchair

I slowly tiptoed into the lounge only to find Zoe sitting up in her spot watching me curiously

"Tom? Is that you?"

"Yeah, Zo, it's me. I made a hot chocolate, would you like one?"

"Yes please, you have so many nice foods in your house. But before you go I have to talk to you about something… about us" She was saddened yet again by the idea… I hated putting her through this

"It'll only take a minute, I promise, we'll talk as soon as I get back" I got up to go the kitchen, anything to delay this conversation anymore. But she followed me, blanket still wrapped around her. She sat down leaning on the end of the table and waited until the microwave beeped

"I'm sorry" I said it because it was true

"Don't be sorry, and it's not that. This is something more serious, it's about more imprint stuff, but… do you know of anything the imprintee gets, or experiences, when they find their imprint?" It was a random question, maybe something happened, maybe she was turning into a wolf as well?

"I don't think so… What happened? Are you OK" I leaned next to her pulling her in for a hug, she held me for a second but pushed me away

"Tom… I could read your thoughts… I don't want you doing what you say you're going to do… Tom we can work through this I promise… we'll learn to be happy, if we try we can stay in Limbo" She knew I wanted to sacrifice my own life… She knew?

"How? I've never heard of this before, I don't even think my mother experienced this… Can you do anything else?" I was still a little mad, but my curiosity took over "What am I thinking now?" I was thinking of bacon, succulent juicy bacon

Her eyes closed, furrowing her brows, she was deep in thought

"Bacon" Was her only response. My mouth fell open in shock, what else could she do? Could she feel my pain? Could she see my dreams?

"What can you do for me though? Can you also read my thoughts?" She asked

I shook my head… "The only thing I know I can do, is I feel your emotions, if you're really sad, I can sense it, and if you're really happy, for example when you're with Dan, I can feel your happiness. You glow"

"I miss him… What do you feel when I'm with you… What do you feel from me?"

"Zoe… if I'm honest, you're never as happy with me then you are with Dan, usually you're lost in thought, curious, occasionally upset but generally happy. Recently though, you've been more distant, more curious and slightly sadder… but I know how you feel, I feel it too" She leaned into my side, sort of in empathy, it was comforting

"Are we going back home tomorrow?" She asked, her voice quiet and drowsy

"Yeah, you are. But this is my home, my mum and I are moving here soon. Because of my wolf responsibilities… I'll come to school tomorrow, but I don't think I'll be able to face Frank, or anyone else… I'll stick with someone who isn't from M.I.9, that or Aneisha for the whole day"

"I'm sure Frank won't be to mad, I'll talk to him, convince him you escaped on your own… Aneisha blamed him for you getting caught… which is half true…" She began to move over to the couch "Come on, only a few more hours until we go back" She pat the beside the cushion she was sitting in and yawned

I padded over to her and we lay down again

I promise you Zoe that we'll get through this, no matter what

"I believe you Tom…" And for the first time in days, I could feel that she trusted me

A/N: Hey everyone! Hope you all like this chapter, if you have any questions go ahead and ask them, or send me a PM! sorry if it's been going slow, but I promise that soon there'll be some seriousness! HAHA!

Q.O.T.D: Frank or Lenny... I loved Lenny so much, especially his weird relationship with the teacher (I've forgotten her name) I think it's Miss Templemen... Templeman... but I loved them together... But I have to go with Frank on this one, his relationship in all of his seasons hasn't changed much and he plays him so well, he seems like such a loving and caring man... and that's why my vote goes to him

See you soon my lovelies