A/N: Strong Language.
A/N: Lyrics in Bold are an alternate Version of "Swing Swing" By the Band "All American Rejects"
His Best Friends are paired up
He's dreaming of love,
Brett chased away all the Guys,
Emotions they stir
Optimism is gone.
The nights are cold
Mason is left untouchable,
Did you think that he would sob,
And call you on the phone?
Do you know what it feels like,
Being alone?
Mason will find someone new...
He didn't know where to start. The MMA Training had been a great Ice-breaker. They'd gotten to touch each other on a Physical Level, and Mason wasn't complaining. He was afraid that John might have seen him as weak or a Terrible fighter. But He relaxed when his partner shrugged it off.
"I train with worse everyday. But the MMA Session wasn't really about MMA"
"It wasn't?" Mason said.
"No way, it was about getting closer to you, which was the Highlight of my week" John said.
This Guy was smooth. Mason assumed being a Motivational Speaker had something to with it. They were at a Cafe that was one of John's Choices. It was an old Fashioned Sixties Diner place. The seats were lined Puffy red and soft. The floor was Chequered with White and Black Tiles. John talked about his job and how he liked helping people.
"It's not the only Job I have. But with Public Speaking, It's always so inspirational to talk to people in need. Especially kids" He said.
"Maybe you should come over to Beacon Hills High sometime" Mason said.
"I'm already starting with a place called Devenford Prep, so if it's a success, I could be trying to dazzle you with my words of wisdom"
Mason shook his head and leaned in to sip his Cherry Cola.
"There's no need to come to my School then"
"Huh? Why?" John asked.
"I'm already Dazzled" Mason said picking at the Bacon in his Burger. Pleased,, John held his hand in response.
He'd finished his fries, when John invited him back to his place. Mason wrapped the Burger paper around his half eaten burger and was indecisive.
"Umm...can't we just hang out here?" Mason asked.
But John was already standing up, smoothing out his Jacket. He walked over to Mason and politely started to pull out his chair. Reluctantly, he got up. He told Liam he was at the Gym with his Dad and went to John's place. After Lucas, Mason knew better to just walk into a hot Guy's place alone.
He walked down the Alley Steps and stayed on the doorstep. John opened the door and left it open for him. Mason, tentatively looked inside, surprised by what he saw. John's "Living room" looked more like a Youth Club. There were kids playing on Snooker tables. Girls in huddles drinking Slush puppies. Teenagers were on a Red couch playing X boxes.
Mason looked around impressed. "This is your place"
"Shared living arrangement" John said.
"This is awesome, my friend Liam would love this" Mason said.
"Do you wanna come in now?" John asked.
It was then that Mason realised that he was still outside. He came in to the front room. People who were clearly John's friends said Hello. He shook hands with Cara, who was the House Manager.
"Feel free to Game, play Sport. use the inside pool, just have fun" Cara said.
"Thanks this must take a lot of work" Mason said.
She nodded and tightly smiled at John, who Patted Mason's back. After Cara excused herself John took Mason to the kitchen and showed him around, then opened another room door. The Room was mainly White and Blue, it was tidy and Mason grinned when he saw the Book shelf.
"This my room. I've gotta talk to you..." John said.
Mason sighed. "You're dating Cara aren't you?"
John Laughed. "I used to. But that's not it. I'm not just a Public Speaker. I'm an agency Guy. I work for an Company called Ultra" He said.
Mason got out his phone. "What's Ultra? I mean what is Ultra's objective?" He asked.
John tensed his shoulders and looked at the ceiling. Mason wasn't sure if he was nervous, because of rejection, or for other reasons.
"We go after Were's. The Wolves" John said.
"What type?"
"Omegas mostly. Your Ex Talbot. Is he one?" John asked.
Mason laughed. He laughed at the casual tone of the Question. John had asked that question like he was asking him if Brett liked Sloppy Joes or Tomato Sandwiches, or Triple Cheese fries. He caught the intensity of John's stare, but he shook his head and laughed again.
"Brett? A Were? That's crazy. He's not my Ex, or current Boyfriend, we've never dated"
"But you know he's human" John said.
"Absolutely" Mason pressed.
"He's very physically fit and agile" John said.
"Yeah, that comes from daily Gym, MMA training and out-door work outs. Satomi's a Drill Sergeant" Mason said.
"Who's Satomi?" John asked.
Mason knew that he'd said too much. He Quickly changed the subject onto how John got involved with Ultra. As much as Brett had pissed Mason off he'd been right about John's life. John explained the he'd been a Tear-away in his teens getting into all sorts of trouble before Ultra found him.
Mason was getting calls from Liam, his parents were Texting him. He arranged to be picked up and thanked John for the trip.
"I hope I haven't scared you" John told him shaking his hand.
"No, no way. I'll see you around" Mason said.
He said Goodbye to Cara and rest of the Room-mates and made his way back to the main road. His Dad picked him up, but he didn't really have time to explain his Feelings about John or how the date went.
"Did you have a good time Heart-Breaker?" His Dad asked.
"He's...err...he's a nice Guy" Mason said, typing on his phone.
He warned Liam about Ultra, but now he had to talk to Satomi. The Quicker he saw her, the safer her pack would be...