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Andrew went to collect the visitors from the airport while we waited around the kitchen, each of lost in our thoughts as we kept to ourselves. The car pulling up in the drive way along with multiple doors opening and closing caught our attention. The sudden vibration of a growl came from the the dining table where Derek sat, his long strides quickly brought him in beside me. "What's wrong?" The only answer I got was Derek staring at the doorway before he finally answered with a tense jaw.

"Nothing." Didn't sound like nothing- Before I could think of any reasonable answer the front door opened, Andrew walked in with five others, two girls and three guys. I didn't really know what kind of impression to think of them, they were all different in their own way.

Andrew gestertured to the table. "Why don't we sit down and get to know each other. " We took seats around the table- the divide was clearly seen with us on one side and them on the other. "Simon, you go first." Andrew, the peace keeper stood at the head of the table.

"Hey, I'm Simon and I'm a Sorcerer." He blew out a puff of breath as if wondering what should be said. "I like drawing comics, playing basketball and hanging with Chloe and Derek."

The look on Tori's face almost seem comical at her name not been mentioned. "I'm Tori and I'm a witch. I love shopping, texting, talking, fashion and staying away from the Edison Group." I second her on that and cursed once it reached me.

"Hey-y-y I'm Chloe, I'm a Necromance-r-r-r. I wan-n-nt to be a director, love movies and hanging out with friends." I had to stutter and sat down as i could feel the blush creeping up at the attention.

"I'm Derek, a werewolf." Guess I shouldn't expect a whole speech- it's Derek.

The guy next on the other side of the table closest to Derek started talking- He had black hair with blue eyes and looked around Simons built. "My Name is Chace and I'm a Shaman. I like skateboarding, hard core music and Chocolate Milkshakes."

The male sitting next to Chace had blonde hair with brown high lights and hazel eyes. "Hey I'm Paul, and I'm a Necromancer. Like hanging out with my friend Chace and betting him at Xbox, annoying Olivia and talking to the dead." His the Necromancer...and not afraid of ghosts if his talking to them.

The girl sitting next to Paul poked him in the side- she was middle size with brown fuzzy hair with blue eyes. "I'm Olivia and Paul needs to get a life. Anyway I'm a witch and I love reading, writing and movies."

The girl next to Olivia and practically sitting on the other guy started talking. "Name is Tiffany, love to play the Guitar and being with Dylan. Oh yeah I'm also a witch." Tiffany said looking Tori's direction with a smile playing on her lips." Tiffany had Black hair with purple and blue high lights, with green eyes.

"Hey I'm Dylan and I'm a werewolf," Dylan did a nod in Derek's direction, well that explains Derek not giving me any space to breath. "I love listening to Tiffany play the guitar and being around her. I eat alot like any guy." Paul snorted down the table at him.

"Everyone knows me, Andrew. You can all pick your rooms and refresh from your trip. Get to know each other and dinner will be ready at six" Andrew left the room no doubt going to his office and we still have a couple of hours before dinner. Paul, Chace and Olivia left the room together with their bags in tow. I looked up at Derek to see if everything was fine, I didn't want to leave him but I couldn't be rude - we had guests. Derek gave me a simple kiss on the head and nodded over to Tori and Tiffany- Guess that my answer and permission to leave.

When I got to Tori and Tiffany, Tori were asking her about shopping. "Do you like shopping?" Tori looked so happy waiting for an answer.

"Um...no, I'm into music, but shopping is ok." Tiffany didn't looked fussed about it at all even as Tori's face turned into a frown.

"Oh my god, I'm surrounded by more weirdos." She through her hands up in the air before walking out the room leaving Tiffany and I.

"Sorry, guess she's down about no one else liking the same things as her."

"Nah, don't worry about it. What's going on with you and Derek?" Straight out kind of person- complete opposite to myself.

"Well... we're a couple." I didn't really know what to say as I felt the creeping heat traveling up my neck.

"Yeah I gathered that much, are you his mate?"

"Yes, if you don't mind me asking what about you and Dylan?"

"You can ask me whatever you want, I asked you. And yes I'm his mate, I love him to bits. The whole protective thing is a little over board." She rolled her eyesand I went to question her more about it when someone else joined the conversation.

"You don't know how clumsy Chloe can be." Derek walked up behind me and pulled me closer to him- God I haven't stayed that long away from Derek and yet there was that pull towards him.

Dylan put one arm around Tiffany's waist and she did the same to Dylan- they seem to balance each other out, anyone could see that."I agree with Derek on that one, there's nothing wrong with being safe." Tiffany and I rolled our eyes at them. Guess Derek got over his situation with Dylan because he wasn't tense anymore. "Well Tiffany and I should probably go find a bedroom, nice to meet you Chloe and Derek. See ya at dinner." They walked out hand in hand without a glance back in their direction.

Before I could do anything Derek spun me around and kissed me. My whole body caught on fire, I craved for more. Derek pulled away leaning his forehead on mine smiling guilty at me. "Sorry, I missed you." His green eyes seem to sparkle with desire. "So how do you feel?" I let out a large sign- Does he have to ask me that question?

"I feel like my whole body is on fire." That bought a smile to his perfect lips.

"That's not really what I meant but it's nice to know I do that to you." He gave my lips a soft kiss "How do you feel about everyone staying here?"

"They sound like great people, nothing to worry about. What do you think?" I could think a dragon was nothing to worry about but Derek never misses anything.

"I was a bit worried about Dylan being a werewolf, I should have smelt that he had a mate but I wasn't paying attention- his smart, serious and cares a lot about his mate which is no surprise. He gave me some warning on Paul as his known to flirts a lot and his attitude. Everyone else seems fine, nothing to worry about. If I thought you, Simon or even Tori were in danger we would be out of here in a flash." The tension hat had been in my shoulders all day dropped at Derek's secure tone- nothing to worry about.

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PUBLISHED: 06/10/2010

REVISED: 15/05/2013