My Older Mate

Chapter 11

AN: I just want to say thank you to everyone reading my story. I really appreciate that some of you guys are taking the time to comment and vote. It makes me so happy when I get to see that.

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After we finished eating and the food was paid for we headed back to the car. "Do you want to go home?" Mason asked staring at me. I just shook my head no in response. I love being around him so much. I never thought of myself as one of those girls whose life revolves around their significant other, but there's honestly no other place I'd rather be than with him. Pleased with my response, Mason grinned at me and we headed for his house.

Once inside we headed straight for his bedroom to watch tv. I immediately made my way to his bed and laid down on top of the covers while Mason went toward his closet. Why is his bed so comfortable? He came back out with a hoodie and held it out for me to take. It smells just like him so of course I want to wear it. After a few minutes of him staring at me, I pulled him down so he was laying on the bed. That's better. I moved next to him and put my head on his chest. Is it normal for a person to smell as good as him?

I smiled and placed a small kiss on his neck. He wrapped his arm around my waist and pulled me closer to him. Can I just stay like this forever? After about an hour Mason had fallen asleep with me wrapped up in his arms, so I just laid there listening to the sound of his soft snoring. I jumped up when I heard my phone vibrating from across the room. Maybe if I ignore it it'll stop. But what if it's important? Groaning, I carefully slipped out of the bed trying not to wake Mason.

I grabbed my phone and saw Elizabeth's name on the screen. I stepped out of the room and started walking down the stairs as I answered it. "Hello," I said quietly into the phone. "Hi, Sophia," Liz chirped happily through the phone. "Is everything okay?" I asked hoping everything was fine. I just wanna go back and get in bed. "Yeah, everything's perfect," she paused for a minute and then continued, "I was wondering if you could come over. It's just that Lucas is wanting to take me out for dinner tonight and I want you to help me get ready."

I smiled at how nervous she sounded, "Of course. I'll have to see if Mason cares to bring me over." I heard her squeal and I pulled the phone away from my ear. How can her voice get that high? It doesn't seem physically possible but it obviously is since she did it. "Great, come over at 5:30," she hung up and I checked the time, it was already 4:45. I just want to lie down with Mason. I was about to turn around to go wake Mason when I felt arms snake around my waist and hands were put into the front pocket of the hoodie.

I leaned my head onto his shoulder as he kissed my cheek. "I'll take you," he said before I could ask. I feel bad, he didn't even get to sleep that long. "You could just drop me off at my apartment and I can take my car," I said not wanting to keep him from resting. "I don't have anything else to do, and I can sleep later with my gorgeous mate next to me. I needed to talk to Lucas anyway," he said grabbing his keys. Every time he compliments me my heart turns to mush. I don't think I'll ever get tired of anything he does.

We stepped outside and I looked up when I felt something wet hit my nose. Oh no, please don't let it be raining. A squeal left my mouth when rain started to pour down. We ran to the car and quickly got in trying to avoid getting drenched. I was shivering from the rain as we started on our way to their house, so trying to get warm quicker, I scooted over closer to Mason, smiling as he moved his hand from the steering wheel to my leg.

It was only about a twenty minute drive from Mason's house to Liz's house. And as soon as we knocked on the door I was pulled inside and dragged up the stairs. This girl has a lot of energy for someone who's pregnant. Once in their bedroom I was let go and I immediately bent over and tried catching my breath. I should really work out more. I collapsed on the bed as she ran over to her closet.

I haven't actually talked with her since I met Mason and I felt bad for that. Sure, that was only a few days ago but still we usually talk almost every day. I sat up and smiled excitedly at her, "Let's get started!" I ran to the closet to join her in looking for a dress first. She had lots of pretty dresses but she was really stressing about wanting to find one that was perfect for tonight. When we were over halfway through the closet I noticed Liz was starting to freak out. She's probably worried that she won't find one. I heard a knock on the bedroom door so I walked out of the closet to answer it while she continued to look.

When I opened the door I saw Lucas standing there with a gorgeous red dress. This is definitely the one! Where'd he get this? I quickly grabbed it from him and gave him a quick hug, thanking him, right before I shut the door in his face. "Liz," I called going over to the closet. "I have the dress for you," she came running out of the closet before I could even finish my sentence. When she saw the dress she froze just staring at it. I knew it! "Where did...?" She trailed off not finishing her question.

"Lucas," was all I said as she just let a huge grin overtake her face. We walked into the bathroom to work on her hair and makeup before she got dressed. We decided to curl her hair and do smokey eyes and a red lipstick for her makeup. My best friend is as beautiful as they come. While we worked on her hair, we talked about Mason and me. I told her how I think I'm starting to fall for him and she squealed. I know it's crazy soon but I just can't explain my feelings for him. I really hope their right. She kept telling me that Mason's a great guy, but she doesn't have to tell me because I already know.

"Have you guys talked about marking you yet?" She asked, looking kind of nervous to be bringing it up. So they do mark their mates if their human? "No, but I've been thinking about it," I looked down at her trying to watch for her reaction. She smiled brightly at me through the mirror. I know I can tell her anything and she won't judge me for it. "You want him to, right?" She asked already knowing the answer. I thought about it. Do I want Mason to mark me? I've never felt like this toward anyone ever. A big factor for it is probably because of the mate bond, but I don't care. Of course I do! I smiled at Liz and nodded my head. She jumped up from her seat and hugged me excitedly.

When she finally let go we were grinning at each other. "How about we finish getting you ready for your date," she sat down as I finished the rest of her hair. Her makeup took about half an hour and when we were done we went into the bedroom so she could put her dress on. I zipped it up when she had it on and then turned her around so I could look at her. My jaw dropped. Liz was stunning and it made me jealous of how pretty she looked. I was about to compliment her when there was a knock on the bedroom door.

She went to the door and opened it. "Hey, sorry I just have to get my clothes and-" Lucas stopped when he actually saw Liz. His eyes were wide and he seemed lost for words. I don't blame him, she looks like a model. "I'm just going to go downstairs with Mason," I said slipping passed them. I could hear the bedroom door shut as I was walking down the stairs. I don't want to be in there right now.