The Pack

Ch. 11

The relationship between Bryce and Dana grew easily which surprised Dana. She couldn't believe she was falling in love so quickly. Sometimes it made her nervous and she doubted her feelings- as a human does- but deep down she knew it was true. They began to spend as much time as possible together and whenever they weren't physically together they would text or call. Bryce was like a love sick puppy. He was absolutely loving getting to spend time with his mate without holding back his feelings. Overall, they were happy. Really happy.

"Woah, what's that?!" Bryce asked in awe of the sketch Dana was working on. He had just joined her at a picnic table in the courtyard. It wasn't really a sketch, more like a full blown drawing of a building. 

"It's an art project. I'm entering a contest." Dana replied, focused. 

"That's awesome! What's it about?" Bryce asked. 

"The art has to show innovation. I'm sure a lot of people are going to focus on things we've already done, I'm thinking towards the future: history in the modern day." Dana explained while she shaded. The sketch was of a building that mixed modern and ancient Grecian architecture. It mixed the Grecian domed roof, columns, and moldings with modern technology and color palette. 

"That sounds like a really great idea. So you're submitting the drawing?" He asked. 

"No, I'm going to build it." She replied. 

"You're gonna build that?!" Bryce exclaimed and it made Dana chuckle. 

"A model of it, I'm not building a whole house. I'm probably making it out of popsicle sticks. If I knew how to carve I would definitely make it out of stone." She explained. 

"Sounds like it's gonna be awesome. I bet you'll win." He commented and kissed her cheek. She smiled and paused for a moment but then continued on.

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"Those two are practically inseparable. I swear they're fused at the hip." Willow complained while Bryce and Dana sat together on the couch watching a movie. 

"And he never shuts up about her. He literally talks about her any chance he can get." Caelum added. 

"Is this how we'll be with our mates?" Willow asked. 

"I'm sure it's nice for them but until I have that, ew." Caelum answered. 

"Is this how mom and dad were?" Willow spoke and the two looked at each other and then fake gagged. 

"Never make me imagine that ever again." Caelum stated. Dana was invited in their home at any time, but no sleepovers. That was a decision from both parents. The first time Marcus met Caroline and Eric to talk about their children's relationship went quite well. They found themselves agreeing on a lot of things. Caroline had intructed Eric to invite Marcus over for a sunday roast. It was actually three sunday roasts. Usually they do two- becasue all of them eat a whole one in one night and she wants leftovers- but that night they had guests, and she still wanted leftovers. 

"I never cook on a monday, too much work. Everyone seems to have practice on a monday." Caroline complained to Marcus as she set up the table for dinner. 

"Here, let me help you." Marcus insisted, seeing the large roast in the pan she was carrying. 

"Oh, such a gentleman, but really, I've got it." She assured him. It practically weighed nothing to her.

"So all of your kids are in sports?" Marcus asked.

"Every single one. It helps to get al their energy out and it was supposed to give me more time to myself but I end up having to drop off the younger ones and stay." She huffed. "What's a minivan for though, am I right?" She joked tiredly. Eric could always see, and even feel, how tired she was and he tried his best to help wherever he could. At the moment he was getting Tommy to wash up before dinner after playing outside. "Good thing I only have one little one left. I hope to God there won't be anymore." She said in exasperation. "I heard Dana doesn't have any siblings." She commented.