Wolf's Mate
I arrived home at about 9:30PM, tired from my break down, and the game that happened earlier. I was glad that Arron, Eric and I found out where the old Diner was so we can meet up over the weekend or during school to work out a plan to head up there for more clues. I was also glad that they both still accepted me as a friend and I hope it lasts if they somehow see the un-savory side of me that I hide.
I got out of my car, grabbed my gear and went to the door. I didn't get to make it 2 feet from the door till I smelled the familier scents of lavender, sea water, oak, burning charcoal, and fresh cut grass with a hint of carrot. I was confused for a second and surprised the next when the door flung open and Chica comes flying at me, grappling me in a hug. "Welcome home Rose! Surprise!" she said as I caught her, trying to not drop my bag in the process and to keep my balance. My brain worked through my thoughts and memories as to what was happening.
After I got my feet planted on the ground, still holding Chica, I saw the others come out of the house chuckling. "Welcome home Rose. Surprised to see us?" Bonnie said as he stepped onto the lawn. As I look at each other them, it finally clicked in my brain that Eric said to me that the gang was staying here with us while the pizzeria was being remodeled. "Oh hey guys. Yeah I'm surprised." I said still in shock from Chica's surpise. Speaking of Chica, I look down at her and notice I was still holding her. I blush slightly and put her down gently, noticing she still had my old jersey on.
"Sorry about that Chica. You really got me there that I forgot I was still holding you." I said, feeling the area that Chica was pressed against was cold, missing her heat, felt lonly without her in my arms. "It's alright Rose. Just glad I was able to suprise you, before your senses kicked in." She reached up and tapped me on the nose, taken me aback by that. She giggles at my expression making my heart pound in my chest, scared she could hear it with it with how close she is. "Well come in Rose, dinner is ready," Goldie said as he and the others went back inside. Chica takes my hand and starts dragging me into my home. Making me drop my bag by the door.
When I got in I saw the couch was made up to be a bed, the blow up mattress was down from the attic and inflated to be used. 'So I'm guess one or two people are sharing the guest room, one is sleeping on the couch and two could sleep on the mattress depening on their sizes.' I thought thinking who was sleeping where, figuring maybe Freddy and Goldie didn't mind sharing a bed since they are like brothers on how you look at it. Foxy would get the couch because it would fit him but also he can pretty much sleep anywhere. I remember he once fell asleep for 4 hours on the floor in human form when I was little.
Lastly, while it did leave a bit of a sour taste in my mouth, Chica and Bonnie would share the blow up mattress, since they both can fit on it due to their small sizes. I was dragged to the table that was extended by our small outdoor picnic table to fit everyone. Chica guided me to an open seat which just happened to be next to her's as Goldie helped my mom serve dinner which just happened to be my favorite, chicken with mash potatos and a random vegatable usally corn. 'If the guys find out that chicken is my favorite food...ugh the dirty jokes and teases I'll get from them will never end. Hopefull Chica would be oblivious to it but she is smart so...she may catch on...life over in seconds.' I thought as I smiled and thanked my mom.
We started eating while talking a little bit here and there, and because chicken was my favorite food I was almost sort of tearing into it quick. This unforchante for me, it got noticed by the others. "Wow, you must really like chicken eh Rose?" Freddy started, getting me to tense up slightly with how he said it. "Well chicken is her favorite food out of the meat section," My mom said not knowing that now the guys well kill me with jokes. I glance over to them and I wanted to whine sadly as I saw the knowing looks, and mischif grin on Foxy's face. They will not let me live this down.
"So Rose, how was the after game party? Did you have fun?" Chica asked, thankfully saving me. I turn to her and smile, saying, "Yeah. Aaron, Eric and I danced a little, I talked with a few people I knew, people asking who my date to the upcoming Halloween dance is. Nothing really special." I notice her face go red and got a bit worried so I asked, "Chica. You ok? Your face just got a bit red." That seem to catch her attention as she waves off my concern. "I'm fine Rose. But I think I know the reason for people asking. Eric said that the reason people pointed towards me at the game was because they thought I was your girlfriend?" she said, shocking me so much I started studdering out, trying to explain that.
"O-o-oh! L-lo-look Ch-chica I-i'm sorry. Lu-lusy was b-bugging m-me i-in th-the cafe wh-when they were p-putting up p-posters f-for th-the d-dance. I-i just said mo-more like y-yelled out th-that I w-was g-going to the d-dance with you to get her o-off my back. An-and s-since p-people re-remembered y-you from the par-party th-they p-put two and two to-together so." I was stumbbling real bad, my face felt hot with blush and my heart thumping away radticly. Before everything stopped and my words died as Chica placed a hand on mine. "It's alright Rose, I understand. You were just trying to get your ex to back off. It's fine," she said as I look down to the table sheepishly.
I heard her giggle before I felt my ears being scratch making me purr in delight. I smile at her as I raised her hand that was covering mine up to my lips and kissed it repeatedly as a way of thank you. I didn''t take my eyes off her and I felt the overwhelming urge to just lean over and kiss her right then and there. But I forced myself to just kiss her hand to satisfiy my urge. This didn't last long before the everso classic someone clearing their throut, "Alright you two, enough of your little flirting at the table. It's dinner time," my mother said.
I blush while I turn to look at her, "We weren't flirting mom." I retorted. "Oh hush dear, eat your chicken." As soon as she said that, I heard the covered chuckles of my friends. I scruff at it but started to eat my dinner again. Everything was silent and I decided to ask Chica about the jersey, "Still wearing that jersey I gave you?" "Of course. You said it was a gift and...I love it. Reminds me of you...my favorite wolf." She said a bit softly but I still heard her. I blushed, feeling my heart flutter about and said, "Glad that you love it. Getting more use then I gave it when I had it." I steal a glance at her and see her face was red again.
I got a bit concerned but remembered what she said so...'Wait is Chica blushing? She must be for her face to red if not sick. Does...does that mean I may have a chance to be with her? Maybe I can confess to...no it would be better at the dance. More romantic if I'm not the pumpkin king this year.' I thought to myself as I tried to think of when it would be good to confess my love for Chica. 'No...nothing will work...not when questions of my blood lingers about...I will have to tell her at somepoint so before confessing to her would be better. So that way I can know her reaction to it and if bad then I won't...If good then I confess to her. I have to know what her as a friend would react like to the info.' I thought, getting lost in them.
I barly noticed someone getting my attention until I felt something slide down my neck. "GAH!" my hand flew up to my neck and once returned I saw it was mashed potatos. I look around the table upset, looking for the culpret. The guys pointed toward the direction and saw that it was Chica who did it and the anger quickly went away when I saw the guilty and worried look on her face. 'I can not stay mad at her.' "What's up Chica?" I asked once calm. "You had this really upset, angry, sad look on your face. I got worried. Is there something wrong Rose?" She asked me, placing a comformting hand on my arm.
I smile at her, "I'm fine L-Chica." I caught myself quick before I called her love! A pet name couples give each and I prey no one noticed my slip. "I'm just abit worried about an upcoming test in one of my classes. One of my friends Noah is having trouble in the same class and I kinda hope he doesn't get kicked from the team, because he's a good teammate and player. Everyone is!" I said, hoping they believe my lie. "Oh well make sure you study before the test dear. Don't want you failing." My dad said as everyone nods in agreement. I relaxed in relief that they believed me, "I will dad. I have the same period as Noah, which is fifth so I'll be able to study with him before then." I said.
Once dinner was done, I helpped my mom and dad clear and clean the plates and such, while everyone got ready for bed. The three of us had to fight off the others from helping us, saying we are glad they offered but they are guests. "Rose, it's getting late dear and you have school tomorrow. Go to bed and sleep," My mom said to me. "Alright mom, goodnight. Night dad." I said as I left the kitchen, with calling back to me, "Night dear." "Night Foxy, Bonnie." I said to my friends, who were ready for bed and suprisingly I guessed right with Foxy taking the couch and Bonnie the blow up mattress. Though I was surprised that Chica was not with them, ready for bed. 'Must still be getting ready.' "Night lass." "Don't the bed bugs bite." They said as I went up stairs, and I smelled the scents of oak, charcoal and lanveder.
The oak and charcoal from the guest room and lanvender from my room? 'Must be getting ready there since it has a bathroom connected.' I went over and knocked on the guest bedroom wanted to check on my favorite bear friends and say night to them. "Come in" I heard Freddy's false girly voice call. I laugh as I opened the door and saw them in bed with Goldie reading a book. "Hello Rose. Come to say good night?" Goldie said, lowering his book. I just smile and laugh, "Yeah, came to say good night to my favorite couple." I winked at them and they glared. "Haha very funny Rose. You know as well as anyone Goldie is my brother." Freddy said and I hold my hands up in surrender.
"I know Fred. I'm just playing with ya. Both of ya are my family too. Anyway I just wanted to see how ya both were doing and say good night." I said. "Night Rose." They both said and I closed the door before heading to my room. The door was closed and even though it was my room, I still knocked to alert Chica I was there. "Chica is it safe for me to come in?" I asked. "Yes Rose it is." She called so I walked in and saw she was in a sleeping bag on the floor, ready for bed. 'Wait...so Chica is staying with me in my room...who's idea was this?' I thought. "Huh? I thought you would be sharing the blow up mattress with Bonnie." I was confused and kinda hoped the others didn't plan this for something to happen. Sure I would never do anything but the fact still remained.
Chica shook her head and smiled at me. "No. It was suggested but I wanted to sleep by you. Our own little sleepover, since I rememberd you always wanted to have one when you were younger." She blushed a little when she said this and honestly that was really innocent and amazing that she remembered that little detail. "Oh well then uh I better get ready for bed. School tomorrow." I said, gathering my pajamas which was just plaid bottoms and a random t-shirt and went into the bathroom to change. When I came out not long after, Chica looked to already be asleep.
Taking the chance, I took a blancket and pillow off my bed, placing them on the floor next to Chica before I picked her up and layed her down on the bed gently. I covered her with the remaining blanket before I layed down on the floor, covering myself with my blanket. 'Like hell I'm going to allow Chica to lay on the floor. I'm fine with sleeping on the floor, since it won't be the first time.' I thought as I remembered the times I woke up and arrived to school early for my afternoon midterms and finals. I used to sleep on the hardwood floors of the gym before the exams to keep myself wake during them.
No one made us do so, it was basicly our choice and I was not the only one since I saw others doing the same. I look up at Chica's sleeping form and smiled happily as I closed my eyes and went to dream land.