My Story as a Horse Shifter [#1]

Chapter 13

I wonder if he feels the way I do about him or if he's just teasing me.

Max came back after a few minutes.

"Come on, Mel. She said we can go and I don't want you to feel any worse than you already are."

He gently took me by the hand and we went outside.

"I don't know if the clinic can help but maybe they can't give you some sort of medicine that will help with the pain," he said, a little worried.

"Don't worry, Max. I'll be alright. I just can't wait to go home, all this school is getting me tired."

I looked down and noticed that I was still holding his hand and he was holding mine. I took my hand away and automatically blushed.

He chuckled and said softly, "You shouldn't be embarrassed to be holding my hand. I thought you'd like it."

Then, he covered his face with his hands as if realizing what happened.

"Am I going into this too fast?" he asked, worried.

I thought about it for a sec.

"Well, maybe just a little. It's just that I've never had an actual boyfriend, much less mate before so I'm kind of getting used to all this," I said.

"I'm so sorry. I'll make sure to ask you before doing anything else," he said, looking guilty.

I patted his shoulder softly and said, "Aww, hey listen. It's not your fault. I do have something I want to confess, though," I said, getting a little nervous.

I was going to tell him that I liked him. I just needed to get it off my chest. The tension was killing me.

I hope he doesn't freak out.

"Yes, Mel? Is something wrong?" he asked, starting to get worried.

He's so sweet for always worrying about me.

"No, it's nothing too serious but-" I stopped walking and he did too.

I looked into his dark brown eyes and I felt the whole world stop.

"I don't know how to explain it but.. I think I like you."

His eyes lit up with happiness.

"Mel, I really like you too," he said, never breaking eye contact.

I had to look away, feeling a bit shy. We continued walking. When we finally got to the clinic, Max did all the talking again. The nurse gave me a small pill to help with the pain and it automatically started working. I thanked the nurse and walked with Max all the way back.

I don't know what came over me, I stopped in my tracks and then I felt my inner horse self talking to me.

"Hi, Mel. My name is Whisper. I'm your inner horse self. Max, is your mate and I am really attracted by him. I think you should just give him a chance. He's doing his best to take care of you."

Max, must have noticed that I stopped because he came back and asked, "Mel, are you okay?"

I turned to him and said what exactly came out of my mouth, without thinking.

"Max, I just wanted you to know that you're really sweet and caring and-"

I didn't finish my sentence because next thing I know, I kissed Max's cheek. I backed away quickly and looked down at the floor.

I felt Max's eyes on me. He put his hand on my chin and turned it so I was facing him.

"Mel, you're the sweetest girl I've ever met."

We gazed into each other's eyes for what felt like forever. At some point, I noticed Max's gaze shifting from my eyes to my lips. He was inches away from my face. I started biting my lip from nervousness.

"Mel, can I... kiss you?" he asked, softly.

I nodded, feeling my cheeks warm up.

He kissed me softly on the lips this time and I kissed back. I felt sparks everywhere just like Alex had said and I'm pretty sure he felt it too. It felt so good to be his mate.

I pulled away after a few minutes, breathless.

"I wouldn't want anyone to see us," I said.

He chuckled and we walked hand in hand to science class. 

Sup guys! Don't you think they're perfect? I do. Sadly, I couldn't get to write about her shifting but I'll write in either in the next chapter or the chapter after that. Thank you guys so much for the 202 total reads! I love you guys! I was going to publish this tomorrow but since you guys are the best, I'm published this today. This is everything I wrote for today but I'll write more tomorrow. Thanks for everything! See ya!!