Chasing A Dream

7. How can i reject you?

Tara's POV

He's here. Theo's here and stupid me went and asked him why he said he loved me. Of course he didn't mean it. He probably wished he hadn't said it and seeing as how he hasn't come in yet, he's probably regretting his decision to come and wondering whether or not he should go. I won't blame him if he does. I stuffed up when i asked him that ridiculous question actually expecting him to answer me and tell me he meant it and how he loves me but he didn't and he won't. How could anyone love me when my own parents don't? My friends and my little sister and the only people that will ever truly care for me. I knew it was too good to think my mate would be an amazing, kind, generous and caring wolf. Of course i would be stuck with an arrogant and feared Alpha, GREAT.

I lifted my head as i heard footsteps coming towards the lounge before Theo's head popped round the door, smiling when he saw me sitting in the room. He edged in and sat beside me before turning to me and taking my hand in his. I could feel my cheeks blushing at this gesture so i looked at the floor. It was obvious he had noticed this as he lifted me from the coach and sat me on his lap where i curled up and buried my face in his the crook of his neck. I felt so safe and secure in his arms that i just let the tears i didn't realise were there, fall. I didn't care. He was here and i could hear my wolf rejoicing and being with her mate. Ah this is perfect.

"Is it?" I shifted my gaze to Theo, to see him looking down at me with an eyebrow raised.

"Is it what?" His question had confused me and i didn't understand what he was talking about.

"Is it perfect? Is us being like this perfect?" I just stared at him as he confirmed my thoughts. i'd voiced my opinions again. Why does that keep happening to me. Realising i was staring at him, i felt my cheeks heat up as i looked down and started playing with his shirt,but not before i noticed the blush rising up his neck. I made him blush. Aww.

"Tara. You didn't answer me?"

"Yes." I mumbled into his chest hoping he would hear me and stop questioning me about it.

"Really? You think this is perfect? Us just sitting here together?" I could hear the surprise in his voice along with happiness and a tinge on uncertainty. He didn't think the same did he? Argh! Stupid Tara! What have you done! Now he thinks you're some clingy, mushy girl. I couldn't push back the fresh tears that sprung to my eyes. He was meant to love me and clearly he didn't, he obviously thought i was being an idiot but was just too polite to actually say anything. His beautiful voice cut straight through my thoughts.

"Hey Tara, I think i agree with you. It's nice just sitting here holding you in my arms and i'm sure both our wolves agree, it's comfortable."

I could feel the massive grin forming on my face. Ahhhhh Theo likes cuddling with me! OMG OMG OMG! Right Tara calm down and answer him. "Yeah it is and I’m sure they do. The size of our bodies and the way they just fit together is unbelievable. It's clear we're meant to be together." I couldn't help but sigh at my last thought. Together with Theo. He doesn't seem as bad as i thought. Maybe I’ll give it a shot what've i got to lose. My wolf howled victoriously inside me and i glanced up to see a smiling Theo daydreaming.

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Theo's POV

She was perfect, infact she was beyond perfect. Now that she'd said it, i couldn't help but notice the way our bodies id fit together like pieces of a puzzle. I felt like i'd found something that i'd been missing inside all these years and hadn't even noticed it wasn't there until now. She completed me. I knew then i loved her with all i had, mind body and soul.

Looking back down at her i realised i must have been in my own world for a while now as her eyes were shut and her breathing had become slow and even, indicating she was asleep. She looked so peaceful in my arms that i knew i couldn't wake her and i would do anything to protect her for the rest of my life. I stood as quietly and gently as i could, cradling her to my body as i made my way to and up the stairs. When i reached the landing above the stairs, i saw a room at the far end of the hall with the door slightly open and instinct told me that was her room. I carried her inside and lifted the sheets with one hand before laying her beneath them. I couldn't resist the urge of climbing in beside her, so that's just what i did. I removed my shirt, in the hope i wouldn't become too hot, i would of taken off my trousers too but i didn't want to risk scaring her when she woke up, so i left them on. Lying behind her i pulled her body to me and moved myself so i was spooning her in a way that made almost every inch of our body touch. The tingles from my mates touch ran through my whole being and i could see that even in her sleep, she felt it too as a small smile tugged at her lips and she shivered slightly. I felt content with my mate and the woman i love. I pushed my nose into her hair and breathed in her scent of spiced apples and cinnamon. She smelt wonderful, just like Christmas time. With that last thought, i drifted off to sleep, dreaming of my mate.