My Mate Changed Me.

Chapter Eight: One Week Later...Decision time...

 I sat in my bedroom for most of the morning...I was afraid to go down stairs. They were all down there waiting for my answer. Over the past week I have been thinking about it endlessly but I'm not sure I actually want to be a werewolf, but then again I really don't want to die. And now that I look at myself in the mirror and see how much the venom is effecting me, my chocolate brown eyes have turned to a nasty black with no shine, my brown hair is pale and thinning, and my normaly tanned skin is turning a sickly pale white, the decision is obvious.

I walk down stairs and everyone turns and looks at me. Their faces try and hold smiles but as their eyes scan my face and body their smiles fade. Jem rises from his seat and walks over to me and kisses the top of my head,

"You were up there for a while," He said calmly, taking my hand in his and leading me to a seat. I nodded and he waits patiently as I sigh and wipe my sweaty hands on my jeans,

 "Will it hurt?" Jem half smiles then smiles sadly,

 "I'm afraid so, but not as much as the venom that's killing you slowly dear," My heart must be working just fine because it reacted well to him calling me that. If you haven't guessed we're kind of a thing, although we never really talked about. We treat each other like boy friend and girlfriend...maybe I'll ask him about it later?

 "How do you turn someone exactly?" I ask looking around the room, everyone was sitting. The twins and Jeremy to my left and Celine, Jake and Chance to my right. Jem was kneeling in front of me,

 "It would be best if I did it," Every one nodded when he said this so I had to ask,

 "Why?" He chuckled and shrugged,

 "I'm your mate remember?" I looked around the room again and then my eyes landed on Jem and I huffed,

 "Do you remember that I'm still kind of new at this?" He nodded and smiled,

 "Either way, I'm turning you...if that is in fact your decision," I looked at Jake and he met my gaze, practically begging me with his eyes so I nodded,

"I choose life," Everyone began whooping and cheering even Cynthia got up and started hopping around. Jem smiled brightly then looked around the room,

 "Oh, come on you guys, you seriously thought she'd turn down this," He motioned his hands over his body and I blushed but every one else threw pillows at him which made him chuckle, "I'm kidding," He said to me as he helped me up, "I actually need to talk to you about the whole turning thing okay?" I shrugged and nodded and he grabbed my shoes for me, "Let's go for a walk?" I nodded again and pout my shoes on then we waved the others off as we walked out the door.

 "So what's up?" I asked when we were on a path that lead away from the house,

 "I just wanted you to know what you were getting yourself into," I nodded and he took my hand in his and kissed it, "As your mate, if I were to turn you it'd be easier...less painful...more convenient, but...because I'm your mate we'd also have to..." He cut himself off and began searching for the words so I waited quietly then he cleared his throat, "Basically we'd have to..." He huffed and looked at me, begging me to understand but I was utterly confused, "Celine...we'd have to...I'd have to court you," When I realized what he meant my face went 10 shades redder.

"By that you mean I would have to lose my V-card?" He chuckled uncomfortably but nodded, "So, I take it we're boyfriend?" This made Jem laugh,

 "No, I am not your boyfriend," I was actually hurt by what he said and yanked my hand out of his. He grabbed it again though and stopped me from walking, turning me around to face him, "Celine, being mates is so much more then being boyfriend and girlfriend, it's more than any other title, but if it means that much to you, then yes I am happily your boy friend," I sighed and looked up at him,

 "Good," Was all I found to say and he chuckled before holding my face in his hands and leaning in slowly. I knew what he was doing and butterflies began to rumble through my stomach. I frozen in place until I felt his lips graze mine, then with all my strength I worked up the courage to press my lips flush against his.

 His lips were soft yet firm, gentle but strong, loving but demanding. I fell completely in love with them the instant they came in contact with mine. He seemed to have felt the same way because his right hand went to the back of my head were his fingers went through my hair and held my head in place, while his left hand went to the small of my back which I was grateful for because I was starting to get light headed.

 When we broke apart we were both breathing heavily and our foreheads were resting against each others. He was the first to break out in a smile and I followed suit. We stood there smiling brightly at each other then he sighed,

 "What's wrong?" I asked curiously and he shook his head,

"Alpha wishes to speak with me," I didn't know how he knew that but I didn't question it so I just sighed too,

 "Okay, walk me back?" I asked flirtatiously and he grinned,

 "Of course, my lady," He bowed and kissed my hand before kissing my cheek and walking me back to the house.

When we got there Cynthia and Jake looked at us knowingly and we both blushed under their intense gazes until finally Jem cleared his throat, "When should I change her?"

"Not while we're home, that's for damn sure," Chase said chuckling. I scowled at him and he stuck his tongue out at me,

 "Anytime, we need her to feel better already," Jake said looking me over then sighing, "I should have gave you less time,"

 "No, stop already, Alpha wishes to speak with us anyways," Cynthia said grabbing her purse,

"Am I the only one who isn't going?" I asked as I watched everyone get ready to leave,

"I'll ask to stay with you," Jem said and Cynthia nodded,

 "And in the mean time...change her," My breath caught in my throat but everyone left the house leaving me Jem alone,

"Okay," Jem said after a moment of silence"I know this is going to be a little weird for you but-"

"It's okay" I cut him off, "I want to live...and I want to be with you...in every way possible," Jem smiled when I finished and took my hand leading me to my room upstairs....