Running with the wolves

Car drive

So Luke was a werewolf. As a scientist, I saw him change in front of me. So there is no argument that they exist. Werewolves are real. And I have known Luke my whole life. Thinking back... there were weird things that happened growing up. Which, with him being a werewolf, totally makes sense.

. Ahhhh.

"YOU ARE A TOTALLY CHEAT"

"Wow, where did that come from? How am I a cheat? And out of all the things to ask me that is the first thing to say to me?

"You totally cheated in Hide in Seek growing up! Didn't you? No wonder you always found me. Particularly all our childhood games. I had no chance of winning, did I?

Luke burst out in laughter as we drove back.

"Only you would worry about that after finding out I was a werewolf."

"Well, being a werewolf doesn't change who you are. Except now I think I was not as bad at hide and seek as I thought. Do you know I used to plan my hiding place each holiday? I even read books on being a better hider!!! All for nothing!!"

Now Luke was laughing even louder.

"It is not funny. You made me do the dishes on my own every holiday".

"Well, if you slow, you slow. You challenge me every year. And lost, yet you still didn't learn your lesson. It's not my fault, you stupid."

he said, shrugging his shoulders as it, was the most obvious thing.

"You're lucky I am driving Luke!!. I am not stupid. How was I supposed to know werewolves exist? It is not like it is obvious. Just because you are ugly doesn't mean I automatically assume you're a monster. That would be rude." I said sticking out my tongue at him.

"Ouch cuz. You know you're just jealous that girls love my face and you hardly had any admirers growing up."

held his chest acting like my words were a physical blow to him.

"I totally had admirers, but unlike you, I actually studied and didn't have time for admirers."

"Yeah, you are totally a bookworm on steroids that runs through woods, weirdo!"

"You are the one that got me into running, weirdo!"

"It's because I was running away from you and your stupid books."

"Still scared of studying?"

I tease

"I am not scared of studying. It is just sooooooooo boring.... luckily I won't need to study anymore!"

"Oh, how so?."

"Well, I am actually going to work at the new pack!"

he exclaimed excitedly and maybe a little too loudly for comfort.

"Doing what? Being scar crow for the fields?" I couldn't help but tease him

"Funny Kay. But no. I am actually becoming an apprentice of the carpenter at the pack. He is famous for his cabin designs."

"That is great news, Luke. You were always great with your hands."

I was so proud of Luke for finding something he loved. He really did hate studying and on the other hand, enjoyed it maybe too much. There is always another interesting fact to learn. Luke tried a few different things that didn't work out but I am glad he found something he is passionate about. And was he passionate?!!! I had to listen to about a 30-minute explanation of why this guy was famous for his cabin design. And why it was such an honour to work for him?

"Okay, Luke, any more and I might as well build myself a cabin with all the information you dumped on me."

"Soz cuz. I am just excited. " He practically couldn't sit still in his seat.

"I am so glad for you. But I still need to ask some questions about what happened today.

umm... so

So how come you werewolf and I am not ?? I guess that's what I should ask." I nervously stated but Luke was not bothered and simply answered.

"My dad is a werewolf and my mom is human, and your mom is her sister. Thus you are human. Simple."

"Okay, So is it like a dominant gene thing?? So as long as one parent is a werewolf, you are a werewolf? Not a half-wolf... and how would that work... like only half of you can transform into a wolf?? Which half?"'

"Okay, slow down super nerd!! Breath. There are no half-wolves so you can say it's a dominant gene. Just ask your mate 'cause that is too much science for me."

"Okay, but not a super nerd. And if I was I would only use my powers for good!"

"Yeah, I know."

We both start laughing at our silliness. In a soft voice, I asked him after we settled down a bit.

"And.... this mate thing..is it real? Is it not some weird joke or something?"

He gives me a sweet, understanding smile. He knows I kissed a few frogs in my time... and they have made me careful when comes to anything romantic.

"It real. A werewolf only gets one mate. It is your other perfect half. But you take your time, no rush. And if he tries anything that makes you uncomfortable, I will beat him up. Okay?"

"Okay. "

I smile at Luke. We might fight like cat and dog but he really does have my back. He is like the brother I never had or wanted.

"You know you're totally on dish duty for like next forever to make up for hide and seek. Right."

He burst out laughing.

"Fine if it makes you happy."