The Fate of the Unknown

Chapter 38: pancakes

I must have been more tired than I realized. After I talked with Nala, I passed out and just now am waking up. It’s 3am. I slept through supper? Just as the thought went through my mind, my stomach growled. Making me jump and then laugh. I guess I’ll use the bathroom, brush my teeth and go find something to eat.

I get down to the kitchen it’s not about 330. It’s dark and quiet. The kitchen staff don’t arrive until 5am. Sometimes a little earlier. I look around and decide I want to make pancakes. It might be hard with the crutches, so I decide to set the crutches against the counter and kind of hop between the counters.. I’m sure if they had cameras in here, someone would enjoy this show.

I gather everything to make them, but should I make plain ones? Should I make something special? I love apple cinnamon but I also LOVE chocolate chip. I know! I’ll make chocolate chip pancakes and sprinkle powdered sugar and cinnamon on top! Yum!

In the past I might have find that combination odd, but after those muffins that Rita made me. I’ve been wanting more.. Almost craving the combination… Might even make that coffee with cinnamon and hot chocolate.

I start to get to work. Making a huge mess, that I’ll clean up soon. Once the pancake is on the skillet, I start smiling.

I missed that sound.

I missed cooking so much. I started to tear up.

“Lex?” I turn and see Caitlyn standing there in a robe with her hair up in a messy bun.

I start laughing. “Want some pancakes?” I gesture at the pancakes.

She starts to laugh. She then starts to clean up some of the mess I have made. “What kind are you making? This smells.. interesting.” She asks confused and laughing.

“Well I am making chocolate chip pancakes topped with powdered sugar and cinnamon. I also am also making expresso with cinnamon mixed with hot chocolate.” I explain and notice she was looking at me weirdly. I start laughing harder. “How about on your chocolate chip pancakes we just do chocolate syrup?” I suggest.

She starts to laugh again, “that sounds good. I will try that coffee and hot chocolate mixture though. That actually sounds good. Not sure about that cinnamon but I’ll give it a try.”

We start just talking and laughing. Soon I was finished cooking and we clean up everything. She carries a tray with our food and drinks outside to my favorite spot.

“Where were you after school?” Caitlyn asks as she shovels the pancakes into her mouth.

“I went to bed apparently. I was hurting and tired. I had planned to just relax and then get going. But apparently I passed out. Waking up at 3am” I said shrugging.

She nods.

“How are you doing?” I ask.

“I’m ok..” she replies hesitantly.

I stop eating and look at her. “I know you. I know you prefer to work things on your own. You like to keep your thoughts and worries to yourself. You don’t have to..” I pause and put my hand on hers. “I’m here for you. Please talk to me.” I beg with tears in my eyes.

She put her fork down, readjusted her position, looking down at her lap.

“I’m just worried. My body has been feeling… different. My mind is restless. I can’t sleep. This is the most I’ve eaten in over a week. I’m so worried it’s going to hurt. Or even worse, what if I can’t do it? What if I don’t actually get a wolf? Will they kick me out? I also think we need to talk to dad. We are humans but soon we will both have wolves. Don’t we need to do some sort of pledge to this pack? Or will we end up rogues? What if my mate has settled for a chosen mate? What if I’m not good enough for wherever is my mate??? What if my wolf doesn’t like me? I’m so scared Lex!” She starts bawling.

I lean over putting my arms around her. “We will get through this together.. One thing at a time. If you don’t get a wolf, we will deal with that. I know you will though, and I know you are strong enough to do the transformation. Remember what Charles said? It’s instinct. Yes it will hurt, but you’re strong. You’re one of the strongest people I know!” I pause as she looks at me and then continue. “Your wolf would be crazy to not love you! You’re one of the most amazing and lovable people I have EVER met.. You are right though, we need to talk to dad about joining this pack. Especially before we get our wolves. We will talk to him about it later. Also if your mate has found a chosen mate, I know that Selene will bless you with a second chance mate. Because you deserve love and happiness. We will figure this out one thing at a time. Ok?” I ask trying to hold my composure.. I don’t want her to know I worry about this all for myself as well.

She wipes her nose and eyes and nods her head yes.

“This would be good if there wasn’t cinnamon in it.” She scrunched her nose and says holding up the cup, and then laughing.

Making me laugh.

“Want to go to the mall later? We can get our hair and nails done? And maybe get some clothes?” I ask.

“I am not sure about going to the mall. Maybe we can see about the stuff in the pack territory instead?” She asks, looking scared.

I nod my head. I forgot the last time we were at the mall there was a huge fight between werewolves and vampires.

We clean up our stuff from breakfast and were heading out when Rita came in.

“What are you two doing up already?” She asks concerned.

“I fell asleep after school and woke up at 3. I was STARVING!!” I explain with a smile.

“I noticed you weren’t here for supper. I’m glad you were able to cook! Although, I’m not really sure how you managed it.” She said while eyeballing me.

We both start to laugh and left the room.

We got ready for the day.

“I changed my mind. We should go to the mall. Let’s see if we can convince dad to let us go. Maybe we can get Maverick and Gentri to come with! You two seem awfully close lately. Or should I see if Eric can come?” She teased me and nudged me wiggling her eyebrows. Making me blush.

“Oh shut up. There’s nothing going on between me and anyone.” I say rolling my eyes.

“Oh like you don’t think they are beyond gorgeous!!” She stated teasing me.

“They aren’t ugly… BUT I am not interested in any form of relationship. Eric is not fully understanding that. Thankfully Gentri does. I don’t think either of them are my mate though..” I say and shrug.

“How would you even know? You aren’t 18??AND you don’t even have your wolf yet.” She asks raising an eyebrow.

“I just feel like I would feel something. Even just a smidge of a deeper connection with them if they were.. Speaking of which.. Do you feel anything for anyone here? I’ve noticed A LOT of guys watching you and flirting with you.” I ask curious.

She shrugs. “Honestly I thought maybe there was something with Maverick. But over the last few weeks he hasn’t wanted to be around me much.. He’s older, so I feel IF it was him, he would be around more?” She stated confused, followed with a sigh.

“What made you think that he is?” I ask curious.

She smiles. “Well, let’s start at the beginning..”