This chapter is tiny - I know, but it's the last chapter before stuff starts going down. I have a lot of the rest of this story written, it just needs to be put together and edited to flow more cohesively. I'll hopefully be posting that on here soon - summer is coming up and I'll have some more free time to work on my stories.
"Aww, look at the awkward monkey, so deep in thought." Jared poked me in the side.
"I'm okay in her book!" I said defensively, not sure what was going on or what I was being accused of now. And of course, blurted out the first thing to come to mind. The mention of a female caught the interest of the room.
"Her?" Sam asked.
"Yeah... didn't you know?"
"Know what?" Sam looked interested.
"I imprinted, like two months ago."
"You WHAT?" I nodded. I don't know why this is all such a shock.
"I thought you knew, she's pretty much all I ever think about."
"I don't always... pay attention," Sam admitted guiltily. Jared cut in.
"Nobody really notices you, sorry man."
"Seriously, none of you knew?" I was surprised at how much I could've gotten away with if I'd taken advantage of their neglect. Now they'd be paying extra attention to my thoughts. Great.
All of the pack members shook their heads slowly, and Emily smiled a little.
"I thought you were quieter than usual..." Of course, Emily would know.
"Who is it?" Jared apparently picked up on my intentional lack of information... I blushed.
"Onyx Meraz?" They either wouldn't remember her or remember her as less than clothed. Yep. Judging by their whistles and laughs, they remember her clearly. My blush darkened. At least Sam and Emily looked sympathetic – they've known Onyx for a while, and they know she's a good person.
"Collin, you lucky bastard… Don't screw it up..." Brady winked in my direction. Great. Now they'll be watching my thoughts like hawks.
"Have you told her?" Sam asked, looking concerned now. I shook my head.
"No. Scared to death. She's not going to react well."
"You don't know that." Emily said hesitantly. I shook my head again.
"Yes. Yes I do know that. Mark my words, I'll be in the doghouse." I sighed.
"You have to tell her soon, though." Sam told me. I nodded.
"I will."
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