My Twin Professors

Chapter 7: Taking It Slow(er)

--River's POV--

      It's Tuesday.

      Today is going to be so weird...my mates are my teachers. They are my actual college professors. I'm going to be in their classes, learning from them. Like, this is actually going to happen.

      How many times are you going to say the same thing River. I get it, they're your professors. We already knew this though, why are you shocked?

      Delia is feeling sassy today and I think I like it. She's honestly my best friend and I love her even if she goes a little crazy around our mates. Emilia would kill me for saying she's my best friend, but it's so true. It's true for most people in our community...our wolves live inside of us. They're a part of us.

      Sorry Delia, I'm just nervous. I kind of forgot the whole mate/professor thing...

      It's going to be fine. You only have 4 classes anyway, and 2 of them are with Hunter and Ryker. Just calm down.

      I take a deep breath and open my eyes. The alarm hasn't even gone off yet and I'm wide awake, just left to think about everything that could go wrong. At the college I'm going to, we have 2 different class schedules. Basically, 2 of our classes change each week but 2 of them stay constant through the entire year. It just so happens, the 2 classes that stay the same are the classes I have with Hunter and Ryker. Why is the Moon Goddess trying so hard to keep us together? She must have spent too much time on the fate of my mates and myself...ugghh, everything feels so weird.

      Delia, is it cold in here? It was always really warm at home because of that heater mom got, but there isn't one in here.

      I guess it's cold but I can't really tell. You're the one that's always cold. ALWAYS.

      Oh shut up, it's not my fault. I say back, making myself

      It doesn't wake Ryker or Hunter, but it does cause them both to move a little making me smile at the confused face that appeared on each of their faces. 

      I'm definitely starting to like them and it's only been one day. That's what's insane, I met them yesterday. I've already met both of their wolves, they've met my entire family, and I moved in with them. From now on, it's going much slower. If I rush something, it won't end well for me. Even if we are meant for each other, I don't want to rush things.

      Going slower just makes everything better...I think. I guess I wouldn't know because-

      Because you've never had a boyfriend. I noticed! Delia says completely joking with me and making me laugh slightly.

      I think this wakes both twins up because I feel Ryker begin to pet my head and move my hair behind my ear, and I feel Hunter move closer to me. I snuggle closer to Ryker, liking how warm I feel right now. It's like right when each of the guys woke up it got warmer around me. As I continue to snuggle closer to Ryker, I hear a deep grumble come from his chest.

      "Darling, I care for you so much but Liam is going to loose control at your sweetness." He says making me jump slightly, not expecting his voice.

      Speaking of his voice, it's hard not to realize how sexy it sounds. It's all deep and scratchy from sleep. It's so unbelievably hot and sexy that I almost can't take it. Delia is pretty much drooling, but knows better than to say anything right now. It's me who feels this way. It's not influence from Delia. I think he's hot. Me. And it's so weird.

      "I'm sorry, you're just really warm. You're both really warm. Were you this warm yesterday? I didn't notice that..." 

      "No, sweetie, we weren't this warm yesterday. Have you heard of Mate-Adaptation before?" Hunter says pulling me closer to him and allowing me to feel his warmth. It's so comforting and I love it...but it's strange.

      "I don't think so...maybe my parents have mentioned it before but it doesn't sound familiar."

      "Okay, let me explain. Basically, all male wolves have an aspect within their wolves that can adapt to the needs of the female mate. It is mainly a temperature thing, but it can also spread to certain emotional support. For example, were you cold before we woke up?"

      "Yeah, I normally sleep with a heater in my room at home because I'm always cold. So when I woke up, I was cold...until you guys woke up. Did you...do the thing you're talking about?" I ask feeling completely intrigued by this topic. Why have I never heard of it before?

      "Exactly, our wolves could sense that you were cold and our bodies heated up." Ryker says chiming into the conversation making Hunter roll his eyes.

      "But is it bad for you guys? Does it hurt...or like right now. Are you guys hot? Or maybe even cold since the heat is like on the outside now?"

      "Nope, it's not uncomfortable at all. It's actually the first time it's happened to either of us so it's a new thing. Honestly I didn't even notice that it was happening until you mentioned it sweetie, so don't worry."

      "Okay that's good. What time i-" I'm cut off by the beeping of our 5:00 AM alarm.

      "Well, to me it looks like it's time to get up." Ryker says with a smirk.

      Looks like the kind Ryker from last night is gone. It's good though. He showed me that he's here for me, and that he has a caring side, but his personality is cocky and stupid. Stupid in a good way, but stupid. It's like in the movies where the girl has to choose between the arrogant but edgy guy and the preppy, kind, sweet one. The difference is, I get them both. Hunter is sweet and it combats Ryker's edge. 

      Today I'm not going to let myself think about things too much. If I over think the whole mate thing, as I've said before, I'll second guess everything. Things right now are good and everything feels normal and right. Everything feels good... so overthinking anything would ruin it.

      "Alright well I'm going to get into the shower so we're not late. Ryker do you want to go start some breakfast for us? Then you can shower and River can when you're done. Sound like a plan?" Hunter asks kissing my neck, but not in a sexual way at all. It's sweet and soft, lasting for only a few seconds.

      "Yep, go ahead. Let's go figure out what to make River." Ryker replies lifting me from the bed as Hunter stands up, "Okay look, you're going to have to tell me what you want because I'm not a mind reader." he says almost immediately after lifting me from the bed making me laugh and hit him in the chest.

      Hunter sighs, but has a smile on his face as he walks into the bathroom to shower. Ryker carries me downstairs, keeping me very warm since he is shirtless and the warmth is coming right from his skin. It probably wasn't a great idea to not put a pair of pajama pants on last night, but I wasn't cold then.

      He sets me down on the counter and I cross my legs, mainly to keep my pink lace panties hidden from Ryker's sight. I am sitting on the island across from the stove top on the counter right in front of me. 

      Ryker walks to the fridge and grabs some eggs, bacon, and butter, then goes to the pantry to grab some bread. He cocks an eyebrow, asking if this is good, and I nod. He pops the bread into the toaster, repeating this action multiple times so each of us can have 2 pieces. As he is doing this he starts on the eggs, scrambling them in the pan next to the pan that is holding the sizzling bacon. It's crazy how he's multi-tasking so much, but also sexy. Yeah, yeah. I've said it 500 times already today but it's true. 

      Soon all the food is done, and he puts it on 3 plates. We heard the bathroom door open upstairs which means Hunter should be coming down soon, after he gets dressed for the day.

      "Are you excited for class today darling? I would hope there are 2 that you are especially excited for..." He says giving that signature smirk and walking closer to me as I am still sitting on the counter.

      "Yeah...I can't wait..." Is all I manage to get out.

      I feel my cheeks redden as he continues to walk closer and closer to me. His hands graze my knee, moving further up until he is at my upper thigh. My breathing hitches as he leans in... and I catch myself leaning in as well. His hand moves a little further up, his eyes never leaving mine, and he forces my legs apart so he can stand between them. We both continue to lean in as I close my eyes based entirely off of instinct. Before I do, Ryker's smirk widens and I just begin to blush more...if that's even possible.

      So much for taking it slow.