Chapter 18

Thomas’s Pov ♤

I didn’t stick around much longer after I told Axel “why I was there”.  In fact, I didn’t even make it 15 seconds. I ran away at full fucking sprint!

At least I think I made my decision.  I’m going to choose Axel tonight at dinner.  I don’t want to deal with Mike tonight. When I tell them he’s going to kill me.  I am about to choose the dude who would have kidnapped me again if I didn’t choose over the guy who warned me about him.

Maybe taking a shower will calm me down?   Nope.

Standing in the shower staring blankly at the wall isn’t the most productive thing I could be doing right now, but it’s what I found myself doing.  The black and white tiles just seemed so much more interesting during a stressful day. The hot water managed to relax my muscles but my brain just wouldn’t turn off.

After 30 minutes of staring at the wall I decided it was time to get out.  Which didn’t lead to much since I sat down on the floor and waited for my Fae’s to come and fetch me for dinner.

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Impatient knocking sounded on my door.  I was so happy I was able to get my get my clothes on before it started.  It sounded like my own personal hunger games bell, but deeper. My heart was beating viciously as I thought about what I was going to do.

“I’m coming”  I screamed out to the knocking.

“Alright.”  I could hear the laughing in his voice as he answered.  Maybe I said that a bit too loudly?

Opening the door I tried to put on a smile.  I nodded to Mike who was sitting on my bed and muttering to himself like a weirdo.

“Let’s go eat dinner.  Axel is probably waiting for us.”  With that I left him to go get food.

“Okay, l-let’s go.”  He smiled at me. The butterflies made me smile as well.

He grabbed my hand and childishly scrunched his nose, and ran out the room dragging me along with him.  I laughed and ran with him.

We were both out of breath and laughing our heads off when we got to the kitchen counter table thing that we had been eating at since I got here.  We purposely ate late so we could avoid the other people that lived there. Not to say they didn’t show up sometimes, it was just that Mike and Axel scared them off before they could do or say anything.

“What’s for d-dinner?”  I asked shyly. I wanted to at least eat before I announced my choice.  That way if the one I didn’t pick was a sore loser, I at least didn’t have to take it on an empty stomach.

“Baked lemon chicken.”  Axel said with a smirk. He looked really proud of what he made, which means that Mike is going to hate it.  I was proven correct when I saw Mike grimace.

“That sounds g-g-good.”

When we started eating I ended up pushing my chicken around.  Biding my time before I had to actually tell them things. I was slightly praying that I wouldn’t have to be the one to start the conversation.  If Axel is as impatient as Mike says then maybe he will bring it up.

Screw it.

“So...uhh… I have, um”  I tried to start is on my own.  I looked at both of them pleadingly, hoping they would catch on.

“Who do you want?”  Mike asked me, while Axel just looked confused.  I was thankful that Mike was able to understand what I was trying to say.

I didn’t want to say it outloud so I pointed to Axel.  I couldn’t look at either of them. I knew Mike would be disappointed, and Axel would be spouting a cocky ass smirk that I didn’t need to see right now.  A blush crept its way onto my face.

“I understand.”  Mike whispered in despair.  It made my heart heart so much.  I wanted to reach out to him and apologize, or explain myself but I just couldn’t.

I didn’t notice that Axel had walked over to me until he was right next to me asking if it was true.  He used one finger to push my head up to look him in the eyes. Tears were streaming down my face. I knew this had to happen, but I didn’t want to hurt either of them regardless of how much they had hurt me.

“Yes, I ch-choose Axel.  Can I go n-n-now?” I whispered in the smallest voice I had.

“Holy shit!  You chose me!  I can’t believe it!”  Axel squealed. He looked like a happy puppy.  I was blushing like a schoolgirl, or like I had been since I came here, and he picked me up and twirled me around.  I felt like a princess. I’m not sure if that was a good thing or not.

I didn’t see Mike leave the room, but I knew he was heart broken.

“I know you feel bad, but you had to do this to one of us.  If you need to be alone you can go to your room now, I’ll understand.”  I nodded. “But, I’m going to take you out tomorrow to celebrate.”

“Thank you f-for understanding.”  I told him sincerely. Then I waddled back to my room feeling guilty.

When I got back to my room I curled into a ball and fell asleep.  It was cold and restless.

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Axel's POV ¤

I don’t know how the fuck I did it, but threw all my screwups he still wanted me over Mike.  I can’t believe my mate chose me when he could have went with Mike. He was always so much better to him then I was, well after he took him.

Thomas took his time walking out of the kitchen.  I knew he was upset about hurting Mike. I wasn’t going to push him too far today.  There is nothing else to say about the matter.

I looked around the kitchen slash dining area to see if anyone was around.  Then I used a spell to double check. When I didn’t see anyone I felt the giddiness get to me.  All of the sudden I was jumping up and down squealing my head off.

My mate wants me!  My mate wants me!

I did a little celebration dance, knocked over a fruit bowl, took a deep breath, and looked at the mess I made.  After I picked up the fruit and put the last piece in the bowl I went to my room.

I don’t need to wash the fruit do I?  It’s the first thing your told to do before you eat it, so there’s no need.  Right?

I shrugged it off and went to my room so I could start planning my date.  What should we do? There’s a lake near here that is as clear as glass, and 100 feet deep.  It truly is beautiful. No, I can’t Mike already did the whole picnic thing. We could go out to dinner, but that sounds a bit too cliche.  Couples cooking classes maybe, pottery?

I’ll ask him in the morning if he wants to do something like that.  It’s for the both of us so it’s only right he has a choice on what he wants to do on our date.

I googled if the places would be open in the morning, and fell into a blissful sleep.  Dreaming of my little mate, the one who gave me a chance.

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I finished flipping the last pancake, and prepared a plate to bring to my Thomas.  When the pancakes were placed skillfully on the plate, I decided to head up to the third floor where Thomas’s room was.

I hope he likes this.  As long as I have known him, he had trouble with mornings.  With luck this will put him in a good mood so I can ask him about the date.  I might even get him to smile if I do my job right.

Opening his door the stupid thing decided to squeak.  I wasn’t expecting it so I wasn’t able to cover up the sound in time, but seeing how Tommy has buried himself in a purple blanket I choose to believe he didn’t hear it.  Judging from the fact that the bundle of blankets didn’t move I’m going to assume I’m correct.

“Tommy”  I said softly to ease him into the morning.  “Wake up. Wake up honey.” I set his plate down on his nightstand and shook him, somewhat violently.

“Go away.”  A muffled voice called out.

Choosing to ignore him, I pulled the blanket over his head.  “I brought you pancakes.” I told him sweetly.

He couldn’t even open his eyes to glare at me.  However, with my help, he was able to sit up and grab the fork I brought him.  His nose scrunched up, and his eyebrows went so high they almost hit his hairline.

“The food is m-much appreciated.”  He asked muffely. Or at least I think he did, it was hard to tell what he actually said, through his sleep voice.

His sleep voice made me chuckle.  It sounded like bunny tried to squeak but it came out a house cats hiss.  It was cute.

I can’t wait for today.