Nearly four weeks, that's how long it's been since I got back from my vacation with Kya. And so far the only things that have been on my mind is work and my sister who'd decided to visit so we can form some kind of relationship. But even those couldn't distract me long enough to forget about her for long.
So far all Sus done is annoy me and try to figure out if I was seeing someone. She'd caught the faint scent of someone on the clothes I packed and has spent every waking hour trying to figure out who it is. And all I'd learned about her is that she'd joined some ballet and started dating some designer. From what I've learned she was on her way to a nice life and I was proud, annoyed and irritated but still proud of her.
"Come on Lin I know your seeing someone. I mean why else would you be wearing that bracelet, actually I think this is the first time you've ever worn jewelry."
Ever since I'd gotten back I couldn't bring myself to remove it. Every time I looked at it I was reminded that Kya was no doubt wearing its twin.
"Su can't you let it go? I'm trying relax here." Since coming back I'd made sure to take my days off much to the surprise to everyone.
"You relax? I don't know what happened while I was gone but it seems like it was for the best. And I know I can be annoying but I'm just curious is all. I mean mom said you went on a vacation with someone but she won't tell me who and every time I look at you you're either starring off into space or playing with your bracelet."
"Su."
"Wait! Is it Tenzin? Its Tenzin isn't it. I knew the two of you were a couple I just knew it."
"Su!" Before I could yell at her that she had the wrong idea the doorbell rang. So leaving Su to whatever fantasy she'd devised I went to answer it. As I opened the door I saw somebody that would only add fuel to the fire as Tenzin stood there a nervous smile on his face.
"Hello Lin I heard you were back so I came by to see how you were doing." My seismic sense wasn't as good as my mother's but I could still hear the rapid beating of his heart along with the sharp intake of breath as Su saw who was standing at the door.
"I'm fine" I really didn't want to deal with him right now.
"Well that's good to hear, but when I heard you'd left on vacation I felt a bit hurt. I mean I could have easily flown you to anywhere in the world if you'd asked."
Yeah and you would have invited yourself as well. Honestly I do not need this right now.
"Tenzin if you're here for what I think you're here for then..."
"Wait! Lin I know I messed up our date and I apologize for that. I was selfish and if possible I'd like another chance." I tried to slam the door but he sacrificed his foot, keeping me from closing the door and keeping the conversation going. As I pulled the door back to see the damage he took the chance and moved his entire body into the doorway blocking me from closing it.
"Tenzin I don't know what you thought would happen when you came over here but I think you know what's going to happen now."
One look and he knew I wasn't kidding.
"Lin please just give me another chance. You at least owe me that considering we never finished our first date."
If he keeps this up I'm going to hit him. All I want to do is relax and... and what? All I've been doing since I got back was relax and wait for Kya to come back. I need to face the facts that if or when she comes back she'll probably already be mated to someone.
"Look Tenzin I'll go but only if Su comes with us." he started to protest but I continued.
"Know this Tenzin, this is not a date, we are not getting back together. This is just three old friends hanging out. If you can't agree to that then leave my house before I arrest you myself." he stood unmoving for the longest time as he no doubt pondered a solution.
Eventually he sighed knowing there was no way to make this work.
"Alright I'll see you two at the Emerald Dragon tonight at nine." he moved away from the door just as I slammed it shut turning to face Su who was staring at me, wide eyed.
"Lin what was that all about?"
"What?"
"He wanted to ask you out and you drag me into it. That's not how you treat your boyfriend." I couldn't take it anymore and finally just up and shouted some truth.
"He's not my boyfriend! He never was and he never will be! Yes I had a small crush on him and yes we went on one date one! but halfway through I realized he wanted me to be a mother for his future children and I walked out. And after tonight if he doesn't get the point that I'm not into him I'm breaking something." I was actually amazed at how good it felt to say that.
"Well then who is? I mean you clearly fell for someone that much I can tell."
Don't tell her anything. If she figures out I fell for Kya I'll never hear the end of it.
"Well who's the lucky guy then? Some up and coming officer, a wanted fugitive that saved your life? A rugged noble who wishes you to be his bride?" when she didn't get a response she smiled as she tried a different tactic.
"Whoever it was must be a pretty lousy person to completely abandon you." the second I heard those words I couldn't stop myself from pinning her to the wall as my inner alpha took over
"Don't you dare talk about Kya that way" As soon as I said it I dropped her as I realized at how hard I was holding her arms ready to snap them off. Calming down I took a couple steps back to give her some air.
"Sorry I didn't mean..."
"It's alright Lin, I know how protective alphas can be. So you and Kya huh?"
Damn her, she knew I'd react that way and spill the beans.
"She tricked me into a vacation."
"Uh huh now get the part where you bent her over and railed her."
"Su! We might have spent the week enjoying each other but I never bent her over.
Although technically we did do it in public twice.
All the talk of Kya filled my heart with such longing and regret. Su picked up on this and hugged me. I was never one for physical contact but I'd make an exception this once.
"So are you two mated now?"
"No I wanted to and she said it was okay, or I think she did we were kind of caught in the moment but I didn't want to chain her down. Now she's halfway across the world and all I want is for her to be here with me right now. I've tried to busy myself but every time I get a free moment my thoughts fill with her and I'm reminded that she's gone."
"You really love her don't you?"
"Yes." my answer was instant and filled with emotion.
"Then go get her. If you love her and from what I know I'm pretty sure she loves you then go get her. I hate to say it sis but this city will always be filled with crime and you breaking your back till you're old and grey won't change that. So at least you can go get your girl and have someone to come home to after a long day."
To say I was surprised would be an understatement. That had to have been the most promising, helpful thing Su has ever said. Usually her advice was "Do it and the hell with the consequences" a saying that led to me arresting her. But she was right about the city. No matter how hard I worked there'd always be crime, besides if I had to choose between Kya and my job I rather choose her. Just the thought of her here waiting for me to get home filled my heart with such joy that my mind started planning for what to do next.
"Then that's what I'll do." having made up my mind I rushed upstairs and filled my suitcase with whatever clothes I had and ran down the stairs just as a knock came from the door.
Having already passed my limit for patience I opened the door, intent on telling off whoever it was but stopped when I saw the last person I thought I'd see standing there.
"Lin we need to talk."
"Kya... yeah come on." as she passed me I caught something different in her scent but couldn't place it. Upon seeing Kya was here Su rushed forward and hugged her before looking to me for answers but I was just as confused. As she came I saw she was still wearing her braclet and from what I saw it looked like she hasn't taken it off once.
As she sat down she took notice of the suitcase in my hand.
"Going traveling Lin?"
"Kya I thought you'd be halfway to Kyoshi Island by now."
"Well I was until a couple weeks ago when I started feeling ill. Honestly I just thought I had some food poisoning or something. Then I started remembering all that mom taught me about medicine and symptoms. When I finally diagnosed myself I thought I was wrong so I went to a local doctor and got a second opinion but she confirmed what I thought "
"And that was?" Su and I were on the edge of our seats as Kya took a deep breath before giving us the news.
"Lin... apparently I'm pregnant. And because you're the only person I've ever been with, that makes you the sire. As soon as I found out I couldn't supress my need to see you so I rushed here. "
Pregnant!? That's impossible... well considering we never used protection it was actually highly likely but pregnant! I'm going to be a sire. She's going to have my child, we're going to be parents!
Too many thoughts ran through my head along with a storm of emotions. So my body did the only thing it could to deal with this and shut down, sending me into the land of sweet unconsciousness.