His Unobtainable Mate

"I could live like this forever, Dex."   His sweet words touched my ears as we cuddle up under our favorite tree at the back of our school, where our initials are engraved. "C and D", sounds cheesy but yes, it was my idea.   It has only been three months since we met, and had that magical love at first sight everybody was talking about. Let me take you back at that time.   3 Months ago...   It was another boring day at the Starcade University, of course I had to go there, I got goals y'all! As I reached the classroom, I was surprised by a new student.   "We have a transfer today, a new student named Chad Andrews, give him a warm welcome okay? Have and seat and now what is our last topic..."   At that instance, I was captivated, his eyes were like diamonds as they shone on me. He was so perfect, a tall guy with his brown skin and dark hair. Sure I had crushes on other guys before but this feels different, well maybe because I'm more mature now? But regardless, I was thirsty for him, and yes, in case you missed it, I'm 19 years old gay named Dexter Greene in this small town called McVeron. Life was simple, until I met that guy.   Later that afternoon my best friend called me.   "Where are you Dex!? Head to our fave spot right now, we'll have a hangout! Go faster!"   That was Feya, my volleyball player best friend, we are in a squad because she is so friendly as hell, but in reality, she's the only one I treat as my real friend, sorry not sorry. I kind of enjoy trips like that so decided to come, and I'm so glad I did because he was there, Chad was his name, was it?   "So I was about to go home earlier but guess who I found?! This sad boy was alone in the hallway and I thought to myself well, he's not that bad looking so maybe he can be an addition to our squad! Amazing right!?"   El-Jay shouted, our self-proclaimed leader, as he introduces our supposedly newest friend, but I guess I want more than that, giggles. After few introductions of others, he walks towards me and I was instantly frozen by Elsa, geez, let it go.   "Chad."   "I'm Dex, uhm... Nice to meet you?"   His smile, his smile will be the cause of my heart attack.   He instantly fitted in our group, he was always present in our occasional food trips and such at our hidden meeting place in the abandoned building near our school. We also got along well, I helped him adjust to the school and even toured him around town. I was the perfect friend to him but secretly I was only hoping for our friendship to grow into something more beautiful, you know, like love.   One Friday afternoon, El-Jay brought alcohols, we are not alcoholic though, we just do it sometimes for fun and we know how to control it, plus, we have Lylia, she's like the mother of the group so I know she will not let anything bad happen to us. We are about to play our traditional truth or dare, and it was Chad's first time. When it was his turn, it was a truth.   "In this circle, who do you find the most attractive?"   They were all shouting as I was silently wishing for him to say my name.   "Feya."   Hell, that was an instant thorn right through my heart.   Then came my turn, as the alcohol was slowly taking effect, I chose dare.   "Kiss someone right here, right now."   Usually, I will just friendly kiss Feya in this type of dares because I don't like any guy here honestly, but now that I do, I know what I have to do. I slowly walked towards him, and everybody was cheering. I leaned towards him and he looked so nervous and haven't moved a muscle. Our lips were almost touching but I shifted into his cheeks, because I'm not that kind of person, and I can see that he is not comfortable. Great, another thorn in my heart.   Since some of us looked so wasted, we decided to end the day. I was about to leave when he stood in front of me, as we were alone, he looked at me.   "Okay, I guess you don't like what I did earlier, so I'm sor..."   He cut what I was saying and kissed me, on my lips, it was fast but it was the most magical moment I had in this life yet. He then ran off. Wow, what was that?   Lying in my bed, the memory is trapped. The visual of his wholesome face rushing towards mine is better than any movie I've ever watched. I was waiting for his texts that night but nothing, zero, way to go Mr. Andrews! Even though that afternoon was slightly painful, the touch of his lips wiped it all. Hence, I was thinking, that it was the art of love, that no matter how painful or deep the wounds get, love always heals.   The next day, I was so dizzy, yep, I wasn't able to sleep that night thinking and waiting for him. Then I saw him on the campus, my heart was beating faster than flash. He greeted me with his usual smile and walked past me like nothing happened, like we were not supposed to talk about it, fine. I badly wanted to make a rant to Feya about this but I'm afraid Chad will only be more distant to me and I can't afford that, so maybe I'll keep this to myself for a while.   Later that day he texted me.   "Are you free? I need help in one of our subjects hehe."   Without any hesitation, I had come to aid him, wishing we could talk about what happened yesterday but the whole time we were together, I literally just helped him as he asked. Just by then, I decided this uncertainty needs to go out because I can sit for one more second with this on my chest.   "Why did you kiss me?"   I instantly saw the nervousness in his eyes as his lips were shaking.   "I... I was drunk, I'm sorry."   I walked out and left him alone as I couldn't accept his answer, and no I ain't going to let myself be in that pitiful position because I deserve better than that. I was on the verge of telling it all out to my best friend but the thought of making our relationship more awkward stopped me. To deal with this stupid heartbreak, I went to our Town's Night Bar alone, to get drunk of course. All I remember was a lot of dancing and circling lights until I blacked out.   As I opened my eyes, I was under a tree, and he was here, beside me.   "You're awake... How are you?"   I looked away at him.   "You were so drunk, I brought you here."   He cannot even bring me in his home, was he that ashamed of me? I stood up to finally leave and let him be.   "I kissed you because I want to, not because I'm drunk."   I looked at him sternly.   "I... I like you Dex, but..."   "But what?! You’re afraid to be called gay? Have some balls!"   "I can't be gay, Not in this life."   "It's 2021 Chad, you're still afraid of homophobic idiots?"   "You don't understand."   "Then help me understand! Because Chad I really like you!"   He looks at me as his eyes turned yellow, he ripped off his shirt and took off all of his clothing.  Damn, he got a perfect body but what the hell is he doing. He can't be gay but now he just wants to do it in the back of the campus? I was so confused until he started to growl and bit by bit turned into a werewolf.   He, or the werewolf I guess, walked towards me, for a second I thought it was going to eat me alive but he ducked in front of me, almost asking me to pet him, so I did and yes, it was weird. He transformed back into his flawless human form, still naked, I would never get tired of this view.   "I am a werewolf, all of my family are. We moved here because another powerful pack drove us out of our own homeland. Now our Alpha, my father wants to hide for a while before we reclaim our rightful territory when we are at our most powerful."   I was speechless as I could not believe these creatures really exist, and that I'm actually talking and in love with one.   "So... a werewolf cannot be gay?"   He laughed at me.   "No, that's not the case but as you heard, I am the son of the Alpha, I am next in line to be the leader, I am expected to have kids and continue our race."   Letting it sink in, was just so sad and depressing, I mean finally had a chance to be happy, to be with someone, then suddenly he is a werewolf who has this huge responsibility of multiplying? Can't destiny be on my side for once?   "Well I still want you, all of you, even if part of you is a dog, I don't care."   "I am not a dog hahaha, but I can bite you if you like."   Instant smiles were painted on our faces.   "Chad, can we, just be happy right now? Follow our hearts even just for a while and don't think about your future or purpose whatsoever?"   He looked at me as he held my face.   "How could I say no?”   Back in the present time...   That day he engraved the first letters of our name using his sharp claws on that tree, the exact tree we're under in right now.   We both decided to keep it a secret, from anyone, even to our friends and families, we would always secretly meet in this tree where we can see the beautiful sunset and watch it together. Life was beautiful, I love him and he loves me but the question is, until when can this borrowed time exist?