A Witch And A Wolf (Billie Eilish Soulmate AU)

four

billie turned back to look at me as she stepped out of the van, a small smile ghosting her lips. "you comin' babygirl?" she questioned, holding her hand out to me.

instead of verbally responding, i hopped out of the car without taking her hand, and walked to stand behind my brother, who gave me a quick thumbs up.

i heard billie sigh as she took her place at the head of the group, doing a quick head count while biting her lip, before turning around and calling over her shoulder for us to follow as she led us into the mall.

i did a little hop to catch up to dakota and grab his hand before he left me behind. i know, i'm a child. but it made me feel better, so whatever.

he squeezed my hand gently and slowed to match my pace. the guy he was talking to- i think he was the 'bradee' billie was talking about earlier, slowed as well, shooting me a quick smile.

i looked down instead of smiling back. it just felt too awkward with someone i didn't know that well.

i kept my eyes directed to the floor as we entered the doors of the mall. i knew instantly it was really busy, i could hear people talking and their footsteps.

i swallowed, trying to hang onto my thoughts. not let them get ahead of myself. but i was still vaguely aware of my breath quickening.

i think dakota must have  noticed my death grip on my hand, because he pulled me into a more secluded area next to the washrooms.

"you good allie?" he questioned. i looked up finally, attempting a reassuring smile. i could tell he didn't buy it though.

he opened his mouth to say something else, but then billie interrupted. "you two good? something going on?"

i was about to say no, everythings' fine, but dakota spoke before me. "she's just not too great with crowded places, she gets really nervous,"

i clenched my jaw. it was anxious, not nervous. of course, my idiot twenty-three year old foster brother didn't know that.

dumbass didn't even go to university.

"i'm fine," i insisted, for once speaking a convincing sounding lie.

billie eyed me for a second, i couldn't read her expression very well, but she seemed to be contemplating something.

after a moment, she nodded. "you all know the drill, go wherever you want, two hours, then we meet back at the van. zoe, you're in charge of snacks,"

then, she turned to me. "and you're coming with me. c'mon," she beckoned me with a sharp jerk of her head. her cold attitude shocked me. this wasn't what like what i'd experienced from her recently.

she led me to a clothing store, and there i saw her visibly relax. she shot me a lazy smile, then took my hand into her own.

"finally. i was thinking i'd never get away from them," she surprised me by bringing my hand up to her face and rubbing her nose against it.

"aren't they your friends?" i questioned shyly.

she shrugged. "most of 'em. but they don't know i have a soulmate yet, except drew and zoe. now let's go find some shit to buy,"

she let go of my hand and led me to another section of the store. it took me a moment to follow her, that was the first time either of us had mentioned being soulmates out loud.

i heard a squeal ahead of me. "allie! come see, this would be soooo cute on you!"

i sighed. i could tell i was going to have a fun time convincing billie not to buy me anything.

600 words, unchecked

short update, but i'm planning on double/triple updating today.

also i didn't know what to put in this chapter cuz i never go to the mall lmao.

enjoy <3