His Young Mate

Mates

Word Count: 1770

After the fireworks everyone stayed around and talked. When everyone finally started to leave, it was almost midnight. Violet had been talking to Jocelyn and she seemed to feel much better about everything. I knew she would have trouble excepting the fact that I was her mate. I just hoped that talking to Jocelyn made her realize that everything was ok with this. We said bye to Dominic and Jocelyn and when they are gone I go over to my car and pull out the crate and bag of things for the cat. I walk back over, but stop when I hear Violet talking to her dad. 

"Dad what is this.. I feel so weird.." I hear her say. I frown, wondering what she means. "Violet it's perfectly fine. Don't worry so much. I know Heath would do anything for you. Don't let what everyone says and think affect how you feel about him." He tells her. I smile but continue listening. "Dad it's not that... I care about him a lot.. but isn't it weird that I was chosen to be his mate? So many other girls would be better for him than me... I'm only 17.. I can't give him the things that other girls could.." She says, making my wolf whimper and me frown. "Violet. He doesn't care about that. He wants you, for you." I had heard enough. I decide to walk out. 

"Sorry it took so long, I had to grab this stuff." I say, smiling at Violet as she turns to me. She smiles and takes the bag from my hands. "I could walk you to your room. If you want." I offer with a small smile. She nods, smiling at me. She hugs her dad and he gives me a reassuring smile before pulling away from her and walking away. "Come on." I put my arm around her and lead her inside. We walk up in silence and when we get to her room I smile down at her. "I guess I'll see you tomorrow little one." I wink at her and she laughs before looking away with a shy look. "You could come in for a bit. If you want to that is..." She says. "Ok." I say with a smile. She steps to the side and I walk in. She shuts the door and walks over to her bed. 

I see the kitten asleep on her bed and I smile, setting the crate down and walking over. "I still can't believe you actually bought me a cat." She say, laughing. I shrug. "Well I know how much you like them. I thought it might be cool for you to have a real one." I tell her. She picks up the kitten and I smile as I watch her pull it against her chest and sit on the bed. I lean against the bed and smile at her. "You can sit down you know." She says, giggling. I smirk and sit beside her. The cat walks over her lap then hops onto mine. I pet it and it purrs before moving to the bed and walking around. It looks around and I smile, realizing it's looking for a way off the bed. I grab her and put her on the carpet. She immediately starts to explore. 

I look at Violet and see her staring after the kitten. "You ok?" I ask, placing a hand on her back. She nods slowly. "I'm glad I could finally let you know the truth. It's been killing me keeping it secret." I chuckle as I say this and I see her smile slightly. "You know I fell hard for for you only a few days after meeting you." I say, putting my arm all the way around her. She looks up at me then, looking surprised. "Really?" She asks. I nod slowly and she looks down again. "Even though I'm so young... and have no experience dating... I don't really know what to do..." She says quietly. I frown and pull her close to me. "Violet I do not care. I'm actually glad you have no experience dating. It just means I don't need to kill some random kid." I laugh as I say this, making her laugh as well. "But you know what to do.. you know what it's like to be with someone.." She says nervously. 

I sigh and grab her chin, turning her head so she's looking at me. "I've never had a serious relationship. I've saved myself for my mate, for you. The most I have ever done is hug a girl, or hold their hand. Never anything more." I tell her as I stare into her green eyes. I notice her cheeks heat up and I smile before releasing her. She turns away but I see the smile on her lips. I can tell her fear and nervousness has faded. "So what will you name her?" I ask, glancing over at the kitten that was still wandering the bedroom. "I'll go with your idea. I like it. Emerald." She says, looking at me again. I nod and smile at her. We sit in silence for what feels like hours. I didn't know what to say and clearly she didn't either. 

I lay back on her bed with a sigh. She turns to look at me and giggles. "You don't have to stay, you can go to bed if you want." She tells me. I shrug. "What if I wanna take over your bed instead? You can go sleep in my bed and I'll stay right here." I say, moving to actually lay on the entire bed. "Or you can do that and I could just stay with you..." I barely hear the words leave her mouth. I look at her, shocked. She doesn't look at me, probably realizing I heard. "I could.. if you really wanted." I say slowly. She glances at me and I give her a warm smile. "I'm serious little one. I won't do anything you don't want, but I will stay if you really want me to." I say, trying to read her emotions. I can tell she's nervous again. I sigh then wrap my arms around her and pull her down beside me. "Stop being so shy. You know me to well to act that way." I smirk as she yelps in surprise. She relaxes in my arms and I sigh as my wolf goes completely relaxed by her touch. 

I nuzzle my face into her neck and she giggles. "What?" I ask, blowing on her neck, making her shiver. "Don't do that, it tickles." She says, still laughing. "But I love your laugh." I say, letting my breath hit her neck. She laughs more, making me smile and hug her tighter to me. "Well stop it!" She giggles and I give up, loosening my hold on her. She turns in my arms and faces me. "You sure you are ok with this little one?" I ask, bringing my hand up and brushing her hair from her face. She nods slowly and I smile. I hug her close and I feel her arms go around my waist, hugging me back. She's getting more comfortable and that was a relief. "Violet.." I say her name quietly. "Hmm.." She says and I chuckle. "I think we should get out of these dress clothes... I'll be right back little one." She groans but nods. I laugh and pull away from her, sitting up. "I'll be right back I promise." I say and she nods, sitting up as well. 

I leave her room and go to my own. I walk into the closet and strip off my suit, changing into shorts and a t-shirt which I would more than likely end up taking off if Violet was ok with that. I walk back to Violets room and knock quietly before opening the door. I look around and see the bathroom door closed. She must be in there. I see the kitten laying on the floor close to the bed. I walk over and pick her up. She meows as I do and I roll my eyes. I set her on the bed then walk over to the stuff I had bought for her. I pull out the small bed and lay it on the floor. I pick up the small cat and put her in the bed. She immediately curls up and falls asleep. 

I hear the bathroom door open and turn to see it only cracked. "Heath.. could you hand me a shirt.. I forgot to grab one.." She says nervously. I smirk and look down at my own shirt. I slip it off and hand it to her. The door shuts and a moment later I hear her soft laughter. The door soon opens and I smile as she come out wearing my shirt. She stops as she sees me and immediately look to the ground. I can't stop the laugh that rumbles through my chest. "See something interesting love?" I ask, giving her a teasing look. She glares at me. "Not at all." She says, pushing past me. I roll my eyes and growl. "Oh really? Well I see something interesting. Very interesting actually." I say, staring at her. "Oh? What might that be?" She asks, her back still to me as she pulls the blankets of her bed back. 

I walk over and place my hand on her waist. She jumps and I chuckle. "I do believe it is you, mia bellezza." I say close to her ear. "What does that one mean?" She asks quietly. "It means 'my beauty' because you my dear, are beautiful." I tell her, putting both my arms around her waist, pulling her back against me. "You think I'm beautiful?" She asks. I smile and lean down, kissing her cheek. "Stunning." I reply, then release her. She turns to face me. "Even though I'm still just a kid.." She says, looking down. I grab her chin and pull her face up. "You are not a child. You are a young woman, and you are my mate. I could care less how old you are love." I say, giving her my most serious look. She smiles and I place a kiss on her forehead before taking a step back then walking over to the other side of the bed. I climb into the bed and as she climbs in beside me, I pull her close. Soon she falls asleep in my arms and I find myself asleep as well only moments later.