Bully Me

Chapter Eight

Axton Walker

Oakley fucking Carson is my mate.

I've never been so fucking happy. Although there's a lot of damage, and a lot to sort through. The boy I've been obsessed with for the last four years is actually mine. Well, if I can fix it.

Well I will fix it. Oakley deserves a mate that will fix this mess. So I stick to my word, and give him space tonight, and well the rest of the weekend. But Monday morning? I'm coming on full swing to fix this.

He's all i've ever wanted, and all ill ever need. I just have to prove it. And i will. By the time i make it back to the pack house, my new home, Oakley's gone. Cassandra is in the parking lot, pacing near my sedan.

I make my way to her, raising my brows. "Hey"

"Oh there you are!" She instantly throws herself into my arms. My usual reaction, the one I have been doing for so long, is to wrap her up. But not anymore. Because Oakley is mine, and that's all that matters.

I slowly detangle her from me, taking a small step back. Her brows furrow, confusion flooding her features. "What's wrong baby?"

"I uh. We're not mates, Cas" i cross my arms over my chest, and tears prick her eyes.

"Y-you found your mate?" she whispers.

"Yeah- look I'm sorry okay? I know we thought we would be, and you still have a bit until your birthday. But I won't be crossing any lines, or fucking this up. So I think it's best if we take some space, okay? I know it's gonna suck, but you'll find your mate in a month or so and you'll get it. I'm real sorry, Cas"

She steps closer to me, jutting out her bottom lip. "Ax.. we don't have to stop seeing each other. Are you sure I'm not your mate? This makes no sense" her hands slip onto my arm, trying to pull me to her body.

"I'm sure," I nod.

She deflates, but doesn't step away. "Who is she?"

"We're not telling people yet"

"Oh" her eyes float to my feet, and she lets out a quiet breath. "It's really him, huh?" My spine stiffens, and her eyes find mine. She nods. "Oakley, then?"

"What-"

"You're- gay?" she shakes her head, letting out a pathetic laugh. "I can't believe i thought it was me, when you're the one fucked up" she steps away from me, her eyes narrowing. "You know how hard I was on myself? Because I thought I wasn't enough?"

"It wasn't you."

"Oh I know. I'm not the freak" her harsh tone, her harsh words fucking sting. "I knew you had a little obsession with him. But I thought it was because you hated him. Not because you wanted him" she pushes her hair back behind her ears. "Yano what your friends are gonna say about you Axton?"

"Being gay doesn't make you a freak"

"Is this why you moved into the pack house? Because your daddy couldn't handle a little-"

"Shut the fuck up, Cas" Adam's sharp voice sends panic surging through me. He steps up beside me, his eyes narrowed on her. "Back the fuck off, and leave"

Cassandra eyes him, before storming off. She huffs and puffs her dramatic exit.

My eyes find Adam, and his flick between mine. "Oakley? Really?" he groans, running a hand through his hair.

"My mate being a guy isn't my choice, i didn't choose all this-"

"I don't give a fuck that it's a guy. I care it's fucking Oakley. He's so annoying. And fuck man, we beat him up like every day the last three years. How is that even gonna work?"

"I'm gonna fix it. We're gonna be nice. We're gonna apologize"

"What's going on?" John, and Jake make their way over, confusion on their faces. If they're really my friends, they'll support me.

"Oakley's my mate" I let out a heavy breath as the words leave me. Jake's brows crease, and John's eyes flick over to Adam.

Adam's looking at John when my eyes find him. Did they know?

"Cas isn't your mate?" Jake speaks first.

"No, but she's a real bitch. She was saying some fucked up stuff to Ax about him liking guys"

"There's nothing wrong with liking guys'' John adds, "I know around here there is, and there's shit in our pack that isn't right. But i don't think like them"

"Me either." Jake adds, "But Oakley, man? Really?"

"I know," Adam murmurs.

"I'm in love with Cassandra" Jake blurts, making all our eyes snap to him. "Always have been" he tacks on, his eyes on mine.

"She was saying some fucked up shit, Jake" Adam adds in.

"I get that, and I'm not gonna make a move or anything. I don't want any part of that shit. But I figured since we were being honest with everyone, I'd say my truth. Also Ford's been fucking Oakley for months"

My skin feels too tight, and my stomach tightens at that. I fucking hate Ford.

"If we're doing truths, Adam and I have been fucking for over a year" John adds casually, which makes me laugh.

What the fuck is our life?

"Been obsessed with Oakley for four years" I add, and then we all end up laughing. Not because it's funny. Because we're supposed to be best friends, and we all held such deep secrets from each other. Big ones too.

And for what? Jake can't help being in love with Cassandra, John and Adam deserve a

releases. And me? I was obsessed with my mate.

After we calm down from our confessions, and laughing i clear my throat. "We need to apologize to Oakley. It won't mean much, but that should be the first step"

"I really can't stand him," Jake whines, making me smile a little.

"He's not that bad. We gotta give him a chance. You guys are my best friends, and he's my mate. That's life now"

Adam nods, which makes John agree. "Alright. Monday, we apologize."

"No more bullying, no more physical shit. But also uh. I'm not ready to be out yet. And I don't think he wants people to know we're mates yet. So it stays between us for now"

"Got it" Jake nods.

"Sure thing" Adam murmurs.

"Why are you obsessed with him? He's small, sassy, and mean" John's brows furrow.

"He's hot, needs an attitude adjustment, and he's mine. Don't question it "I murmur.

"Gotcha" John smiles small. 

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Cas sucks :/ .  So happy Axton's friends aren't like her. I hope we learn more about them!

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