Overwhelmed and underestimated

Ms. sunshine

Elly's POV

The rain outside tried to ruin my day but failed miserably. Every day that goes by is a day closer to my birthday, closer to finding my mate, closer to absolute blissful happiness. "Elly!" my eyes widen as I see my bestfriend Casey sprinting towards me with no intention of stopping. I smile brightly at her and brace myself to catch her tiny frame. Casey is 5 ft of pure energy, I've got a couple inches on her which I never fail to remind her of. My favorite line has always been "I am not the tallest around but I am definitely taller than Casey". Casey jumps on me and hugs me tightly. "I've missed you so much Ells!" I laugh while trying to get her off of me. "Cas you are so dramatic, spring break wasn't that long." When she finally hops off of me she does a small shoulder dance. "3 days until your birthday, and then you'll be all lovey dovey with your mate!" I blush bright red "Cas you know I would never ditch you for my mate right?" I offer her reassurance with a blushing smile daydreaming of my future mate. "Ells look into my eyes." Cas says cupping my cheeks and making me stare into her brown eyes. "If anyone deserves time with a loving, sweet mate who treats you like the queen that you are it's you. You should never feel bad for putting yourself first. I don't ever want you to feel bad for putting yourself first Ells" Cas has always been the most amazing friend to me. Once we stopped talking about my upcoming birthday the bell rang and I headed to my first class.

I walked in and saw Aries sitting in his seat looking as gorgeous as ever. His beautiful black curls that always seemed to be perfectly messy, his bright hazel eyes that I wish would catch mine for more than a simple hi. What I would give to have him make eye contact with me for more than 10 seconds. I notice that the seat next to him is empty and decide to muster up the courage to sit there. I head over to the seat and just as I was about to sit down Kayla, a beautiful girl with long blonde hair and a tiny skirt slides into the seat and looks up at me with fake confusion "I'm sorry Elly, you don't mind if I sit here do you?" She gave me an innocent smile and our little encounter got Aries attention. He looked up at me and then at her confused. Then he proceeded to go back on his phone. He doesn't know That 2 second stare just made my heart jump. I really want to sit here but I don't want to be rude to Kayla. "No of course not" I smile back and head to an empty seat in the back of the class. I watch as Kayla animatedly starts a conversation with Aries and I cant help but wish that were me. I know better than to encourage negative emotions like jealousy but I feel no hate for her. I just want to be in her position at this moment. Having a conversation with Aries, maintaining eye contact with him fearlessly. I wouldn't say I am bullied in this packed, I am just very overlooked because I am just a nice girl who follows the rules. I love this pack and want to do everything I can to keep it running smoothly. Some say I am a pushover, But I just don't see the point of petty conflicts. What would I have accomplished by telling Kayla no to the seat? I would have been fighting over a seat that doesn't belong to either of us. Before I knew it class was over and I rushed to catch up to Aries before he left. "hey Aries" I said shyly. Aries looked at me just long enough to acknowledge who I am and then continued to look forward before replying to me. "Hey Elia" His phone goes off with a ding, he takes it out of his pocket and turns to me looking apologetic. "I've got to take this, did you have something important to tell me?" My heart is racing, He's looking right at me. I have to say something. It'd be rude to make him miss his phone call for small talk. "No I'm sorry I was just saying hi, You should get that" He nods his head and answers the call walking away. The accomplishment I feel right now is amazing. I spoke a full sentence to Aries. Why did I ever think that'd be so hard? Aries has always been a polite level headed guy. He is well liked and respected by everyone in the pack. Maybe that's what I feel towards him? A strong level of admiration for our future alpha? I am lying to myself. I have been in-love with Aries since 3rd grade when I first laid eyes on him. The first thing he said to me was that he liked my long dark hair. I've kept it long ever since. I am hoping and wishing that he is my mate.

3 Days Later

Aries POV

I walked into school with a million things on my mind. Graduation was coming up and after that I am set to take over the pack. I want to be the best Alpha I can be but I am so afraid I'll mess everything up. When should I be lenient and when should I put my foot down? Who should be priority and who should be put on the back burner? Can I protect my pack from outside dangers? How does my dad make it look so easy? I start to smell apples suddenly and it takes over my senses. "Mate" I hear my wolf say. My mate is here, will she be strong? powerful? well liked? With a stern look on her face that tells pack members to bow at her command? I have to find her. I start to rush through the halls franticly looking for my mate. Eventually I see long dark hair swaying in the school hallway. It's coming from her! I head in her direction and as if she sensed me coming she turns to face me. Those beautiful hazel eyes meet mine and I freeze. Elly smiles the most beautiful smile at me and comes closer in my direction. Elly has always been very beautiful and kind but that's not what I am looking for in a Luna. I need someone with a backbone. I can't accept her as my mate for the sake of my pack. I cant be selfish and be with her just because I feel completely and totally in-love with her right now. I am fighting the urge to grab her in my arms and hold her at this very moment. She's smiling at me and talking but I cant hear a thing she is saying. I have too many things rushing through my mind. The stress and pressure of it all is getting to me. I just cannot make a logical decision right now.

I finally come back to reality and she is looking at me with those beautiful eyes waiting for me to respond to what she had just said. "Elia, can we talk about it later? I have to get to class right now, I'm sorry" Then I awkwardly walked away in the opposite direction of my next class. I need to think.