A Twist of Fate

16 | Games

Derrik's POV

It has been quite a while since the incident. Daniella is all better now, and I am feeling much better, knowing that whoever did this is going to be caught. Of course, I'm not at all happy about the fact that Daniella refused to have people watch her back, but I don't want her to feel cornered. 

Now - a - days, instead of just going for a run like we used to, me and Dan decide to hang out - do some other stuff. Play board games or study (her idea, not mine.), watch a movie or go out for dinner. Of course, to my dismay, it's never considered a date, so I've been keeping a really good plan for when and if that happens. 

"Hey Derrik!", I heard Danny call out. "Oh, hey!" I responded. "So... Watcha doin'?", she asked casually. "Oh, nothing... I was just thinking about you." I said. 

It wasn't false, but I hoped I succeeded in teasing her. To my utter disbelief, she responded "Me too..." I think my plan may have backfired. I felt blood rush up to my cheeks making my cheeks tint red. This was confirmed by the way Danny laughed for a bit. 

"Not gonna lie. I really was thinking of you, But anyways, what brings you here?" I asked. 

"Oh, nothing. I was just... getting bored. I was done with everything I needed to do and figured I have some time..."

"Oh, alright. Umm... Any ideas?" 

"How about a game?" 

I reluctantly asked, "What game...?" I had a feeling I was going to regret playing along.

"It's a short game, but I think it'll be fun.", she said.

I nodded in agreement. "Alright. I know I'm going to regret playing along, but what's the game?" 

"We each get two minutes to make the other person laugh. Whoever takes the least time to crack the other person up wins."

"Alright. You have a deal. One question, though." 

"Shoot."

"Are we allowed to touch the other person?"

She obviously took it the wrong way. 

"I didn't mean that! I meant to ask if we are allowed to tickle the other person!" 

"Oh! Thank god. Umm sure. Alright. This game is all mine now." 

"Don't get too confident."

Daniella's POV

Don't get too confident. Ha! I know that Derrik's only weakness is tickling. This game was so mine. 

As soon as the timer began, I lunged for him, ready to tickle him. He tried to dodge me, but failed miserably. I also noticed him trying really hard to control his laugh. I stopped for a moment, allowing both of us to catch our breath, but before he knew it, I started tickling him again. 

He seemed to have better reflexes than I thought because one moment I was lunging for him and the next I was pinned against the wall. I would laugh really hard had it not been for our proximity. Our breaths were mixing and his eyes darkened. He looked at my lips for a moment and stared back into my eyes the next. 

All I saw was him. It was like the last time we almost kissed. I felt nothing but him. I didn't even hear the timer going off in the background. It was clear as day that he wanted to kiss me. I wanted to, too, but I was afraid. 

What if I understood him wrong? What if that's not what he wants to do? I pushed those thoughts away, deciding that no matter what it was, he was my mate and I was his. We'd figure it out. Whether it involved us being together as lovers or as friends. We'd be alright.

With not another thought, I stood up on my toes and pressed my lips against his. 

He responded to the kiss, moving his lips softy against mine, wrapping his arms around my waist. I wrapped mine around his neck, pulling him closer. My eyelids fluttered close and so did his. 

His tongue stroked my lips, asking for permission into my mouth. I denied, playfully grazing my teeth against his lower lips. He growled, earning a moan from me. He used this opportunity to enter my mouth. Sparks went off everywhere he touched me. When his tongue stroked mine, my whole body was set on fire. I was moved by the kiss. I was on cloud nine knowing that I had made the right choice.

I pulled back due to the need to catch my breath. We both panted, foreheads resting together. "Wow.", Derrik said. "Yeah" I replied, not knowing what to say.

We both snapped our heads up at a voice, "Oops. I didn't mean to interrupt." 

It was Sam. We both pulled away from each other, embarrassed. Sam chuckled. "Yeah, I don't mind or anything, but don't you think you coulda told us, Derrik?" He teased. Derrik glared back at a proudly chuckling Sam. 

Much to both of our horror, he yelled, "Hey guys! You'll never believe what I just saw!" This means that the whole pack house will know what happened, and eventually, so will Darra. I was not looking forward to a speech from him.

"Well... There isn't much to know, so they'll be pretty disappointed...", stated Derrik, shrugging. I laughed at this. 

Everything was going to be different from now. I had kissed my mate. I felt much closer to him now.