Teen Wolf's Liam Dunbar x Reader Imagines

Mates - Part 2

Note: The reader's thoughts are in Italic and Liam's thoughts are bold and Italic. Just to avoid any confusion between the two.

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The funny thing about having a mate is how you meet them unexpectedly. Some will find that instant connection, love at first sight as they say, and some take their time before it happens. Regardless, mates are meant to cross in each other's paths. Their destiny was different and unusual. It wasn't love at first sight for Liam and Y/N. In fact, Liam wasn't fond of Y/N when they first met. That all changed with a couple of deep scratches.

It's been eight months since Liam and Y/N learned they're mates. Liam and Y/N were still learning and getting used to being mates. They've only experienced the first two phases, unable to be without the other and feeling each other's emotions and pain. They didn't mind being inseparable; in fact they loved it. They loved being around each other and spending every waking moment together. It brought them a sense of peace knowing the other one was okay and safe by their side.

However, they were still trying to get used to their emotions and pains. It has its' perks and its' dislikes. They loved the feeling of how they made each other feel with each touch, kiss, and gesture. Except, when one of them was in pain, it wasn't fun. Not only did they feel the same pain, but also they hated that they could never take away each other's pain, and were forced to go through it together. And somehow that made them stronger.

Within the eight months, their love for each other grew with each passing day. They had the kind of love that everyone wished to find someday. Granted they were only sophomores in high school, but the way they moved around each other, played with each other, touched each other, and looked at each other, it was no doubt they were truly in love with one another. They were patient, gentle, and caring, but they were also very protective of one other. They knew each other better than anyone else. They were connected in ways no one could understand. However, their mating process wasn't complete and they were soon about to experience a whole new level of connection, mentally, spiritually, and physically.

It's the night of their eighth month anniversary and the mates didn't do anything too fancy. Instead, they did simple yet fun. Liam and Y/N had a perfect evening with dinner and bowling, and ending the night with a walk back home. Despite how dangerous it can be, walks in the evening have become one of their favorite things to do together. It was relaxing, peaceful, and the only time the two had a break from the pack. They would take the longer route home to talk about everything and anything, the simplest or biggest things. Their conversations would range from things that happened at school, their personal problems, and sharing secrets. However, tonight's walk home was far from their usual routine.

Liam and Y/N walked closely together, fingers intertwined, and trying to not pick up their pace. They were being followed and had no clue who it could be. With the dead pool out, it could be anyone after the betas. Especially since they learned their worth went higher because they're mates.

"You smell that, right?" Liam whispered between his teeth. "Laugh."

Y/N knew exactly what Liam meant. They had to put on a show, so she followed his command. A loud, fake laugh escaped from the back of her throat as she slightly shoved Liam's shoulder, causing him to smile widely. When Liam's shoulder brushed against Y/N's as they continued to walk, she finally answered his question in a lower whisper as well. "The same two scents that's been following us since we left the bowling alley? Yeah, I do."

"Do they smell familiar to you?" Liam twirled her around as they stopped at the corner of the crosswalk. They both heard the two sets of footsteps stop several feet behind them.