Soul Mates

New Year's Eve

Friday December 31, 1999
*Carolina's POV*

I can't believe it's been two and a half months since Logan's birthday. He tried to talk to me every day for weeks after that night. He begged me to go back to the way we were before we ever kissed. I ignored him in school, ignored his calls at home and his letters went unopened. He doesn't love me and I understand that, but he made me think he did. He kissed me, he asked me to wait for him and I had dared to dream the impossible.

The only good thing about that night was meeting Steven. We bumped into each other at a Starbucks in late October and had become good friends after that. His girlfriend Eve was also really nice to me. If it wasn't for them, I think I wouldn't have survived these past months.

Today is new year's eve, the first one I'll spend without Logan and it feels wrong. My mom will spend it working and Diego will be with Megan. I decide to stop feeling sorry for myself and accept Steven's invitation to spend it at his apartment with him and Eve. Third wheel be damned!

Logan's in Aspen with Cindy and her parents. She must be delighted to finally get him during the holidays. Those were always days he spent with me and my family. I take a cab to Steven's and knock on the door. Steven opens the door and says in surprise, "Carola, you made it!" "Yeah, I didn't want to be alone tonight, guapo." I say, giving him a tight hug. Somehow, Eve doesn't mind how close we've gotten, it might be because she's gorgeous and doesn't need to worry about a girl like me.

He takes my hand and leads me inside. I haven't been here since the infamous party, so he shows me around. It turns out Steven was going to spend the night alone as well because Eve went to her parents' house at the last minute.

We are sitting on the couch, watching '10 Things I Hate About You' while eating loads of popcorn. The couch is small so I sit with my legs on top of his. We are at the prom scene when the door opens and in walks Logan freaking Matthews.

*Logan's POV*

Cindy must be so mad right now. I was on my way to the airport, I swear I was, but I just couldn't imagine welcoming a new year without Mia by my side. So I turned the car around and headed towards Mia's house.

These past few months have been pure torture. I had initially hoped that Mia and I would get back to being friends, but she still hates me. Raegor also hates me. He hasn't spoken to me since I broke Mia's heart.

My uncle was delighted when I told him that Mia wasn't my mate. He expected me to find my mate immediately, but so far it has been a long line of disappointments. We even visited three other packs and nothing.

Cindy, of course, is hoping that my mate is on the other side of the globe. All she wants is to be by my side, mate or not. I'm pretty sure she's just attracted to my position as future Alpha of the Starlight Pack. She dreams of being the Luna one day.

I arrive at Mia's house to find it empty. Just my luck, I guess I'll ring in the new year with Steven. That won't be so bad, he's turned out to be a great housemate and friend.

I open the door to my apartment and I'm stunned to find Mia in my apartment. At first I'm elated and then I notice the way she's sitting, with her legs on top of Steven's. What is going on? Is his arm around her shoulders? For the first time in months Raegor takes over. "Steven, explain. Now!" They continue eating popcorn like I'm not even there.

"Hey, man. This is Carola, I've told you about her." Steven answers nonchalantly. "Nice one, guapo.", Mia replies and they high five each other. He's told me about his friend, Carola but he failed to mention that it happened to be my Mia. All those times he hung out with Carola, he was with Mia. Raegor growls but I remain in control. Everyday I'm getting better at controlling my emotions and my wolf.

I inhale and slowly take my coat and winter hat off. 'I will not lose it in front of Mia.' I sit on a chair and just stare at her. How can people in school make fun of her appearance? She's gorgeous, to me, she's perfection.

"Let me get this clear, Carolina MY Carolina is your friend Carola? You could've at least told me." I ask proud of myself for not snapping him in two. See, pure control. "I'm not yours." Mia retorts with her mouth full of popcorn.

*Carolina's POV*

I am freaking out inside but I try to keep a calm facade. He, on the other hand, looks like he's about to explode. "Ok, enough. Mia, we need to talk.", he sounds so dejected that I agree. "Guapo, don't finish the movie without me.", I say to Steven as I get up. He holds my hand as if to ask if I want him to intervene. I shake my head and follow Logan to his room.

"Guapo?" "It means handsome in Spanish. I found it fitting. You wanted to talk?" He nods and pats the spot on the bed next to his. I sit next to him, and I hate that the electrical current between us is still there. It may be one sided, but there it is nonetheless.

"I went by your house today. I can't start a new year like this. Can we go back to being friends? I miss you." I look into his amber eyes and I find myself nodding before I can stop myself. "It will be different, Logan. No more sleepovers, no more going into my room while I'm asleep. Also, no more saying that you love me and absolutely no more kisses." "Ok, Mia. Deal!" Then he's enveloping me in a tight hug and my treacherous heart feels like I'm finally home again