CHOOSE ME (BXB)

CHAPTER 9

LUCAS

“Ummm Daniel?” I called after five minutes of standing in the middle of the room with this huge guy squeezing me between his strong arms. 

It's not like I hate it, but my legs are getting tired and he’s not giving any signs of letting go. Daniel did not move after I called. It was as if he didn’t hear me and I began to worry.

Did Hhans’s scent on me bothers him that much? I blinked a few times before smiling to myself.

How adorable, really? But he needs to let me go now. I wonder what will work on him? 

An idea immediately came to me and I smiled.

“Danny.” His whole body stiffened before pulling away to stare at me with wide eyes. I chuckled on his reaction.

I’m really not expecting that at all.

“W-What?” He asked, obviously wanted to hear his old nickname again which I gave him when we were kids. I smiled as I tilted my head on the side, teasingly and his cheeks brightened a bit.

“Lucas, really?” He frowned and I chuckled, enjoying how flustered he is just for that.

“You have to go, Master Daniel.” 

His face immediately fell when I didn’t give it to him. He's really close to pouting and I tried not to tease him again, which was really hard when he’s begging me with those mismatched eyes of his. 

Does he even know what he looks like right now? I bet not...

Daniel soon scratched the back of his head, randomly sending me glances before frowning to himself.

“I’ll… I’ll take my leave now.” He almost mumbled to himself like a little kid, but I won't give in.

I watched him walk towards the door. Daniel gave me another glance after he turned the knob. “See you then.” He said, still hoping and I smiled at him.

“See you,” He nodded before facing the front. “Danny.” I chuckled when he turned to look at me in surprise. His cheeks turned red once again and I giggled more. 

I soon covered my mouth in amusement, loving how he reacted. It’ll be bad to tease him too much, but I will surely start calling him Danny. 

He loves it, right?

Daniel parted his lips to say something, but the wide eyed boy on the door made us both quiet.

Al’s grey eyes were as huge as a child’s with his jaw dropped in shock when I found him. Daniel looked down at him in surprise too and I gulped from the sight.

Oh no… H-How come we didn’t notice him?!

Danny looked back at me, worriedly and I gave him a nod to tell him I’ll deal with it. He took that as his que and hurriedly left the room without glancing at Al, who’s still drilling holes on his face.

It’s not like we are hiding it, but after how he treated me before-

“Tell me the truth.” I blinked. 

Everyone will surely be surprised and make a huge deal from it.

“What was that all about? What did he do to you?” Al asked as soon as he closed the door behind him.

He hugged me that’s all. Nothing else and I couldn’t believe I’m disappointed when I was the one who made the conditions.

I can see how much he’s trying, but to be honest I’m the one who's close from breaking it again.

But should I tell Al that? And will he even believe me? I doubt that.

“Um nothing?” I looked away from Al when I said that and he frowned at me. 

“Nothing?! I almost panicked when I sensed him here! You don’t know how worried I was?” He said with wide eyes. “I was about to call Jake too!” I stiffened at him when he grabbed my shoulders and made me look at him.

"Calm down baby, nothing bad happened-"

“Yeah! You were just flirting in front of my face! Like what the fu-“

“Hush baby.” I covered his mouth and he glared at me. “Okay, breath in and I’ll tell you everything.”

‘No.’ He said dead-serious. ‘Tell me everything first, then I’ll breathe in.’

I rolled my eyes.

I’m older than you! You can’t just-

“So that's what happened.” I breathed out, compressing the one whole week scenario into a 3 minutes story.

“I’m shookt again.” Al said with wide eyes and I chuckled. He threw me a deadly glare because of that so I stopped. “How can you love the enemy?!” I gasped when he suddenly shouted on my face. 

“I… I-“

“You what?” He frowned when I couldn't answer him.

Who said I love him? I just umm… 

How should I explain this? I tried to think, but nothing came out and after a minute Al finally let it go.

“So whatever this is…” He trailed off, sarcastically. “It only means you're not leaving anymore, right?” I looked away again and he finally snapped in annoyance. He grabbed my hair roughly and I whined like a p**n star. 

“I don’t know! I’m not sure okay!” I said as I pulled my head back, and this little kid stared at me, impatiently waiting for more details. Why did I befriend this kid?! “He acknowledged me that’s all, but the girl will stay.” He finally pulled his hands away to stare at me as if I’m the most stupid person he’ve ever met. 

And he’s probably right!

“What?! Then he’s only using you!”

“Surprise!” I said sarcastically and he rolled his eyes.

“I hate him.” He growled and I nodded in agreement.

I hate him too, but I can’t stop it. My wolf has been longing for attention from him and even though I deny it, it left me wanting for more… 

I smiled sadly when the questions started building in. Can this lead me somewhere to him? Or is it just for a moment before I lose him to her-

No Lucas. Don’t think of it…

I found Al staring at me worriedly and I forced a toothy grin which he didn’t appreciate at all.

“Do you like him?” He suddenly asked and I pretended that it didn’t surprise me, and that it was a silly question by rolling my eyes.

“Why would I?” I said and he stared at me directly to my eyes. “Whatever this is, it wouldn’t stop me from leaving.” Al heaved a sigh.

“But I don’t want you to leave though.” He said and I pouted at him.

“I’m sorry Al…” I smiled sadly and he heaved a sigh once again.

He stayed silent for a minute, before looking away.

“I better go.” I nodded, not bothering to say anything because Al looks really disappointed and I’m scared to make it worse. 

I kept a small smile on my face as I watched him walk away.

I know I’m being selfish and stupid, but…

There’s no way he’ll choose me over her.

I repeated, reminding myself that this is only temporary and-

“How sad is that?” I chuckled as my eyes watered up a bit.

Dammit…

I shook my head and dried up my tears with the back of hand. I’ll lock myself in my room until the day ends. At least let this day be peaceful, but-

Maybe that was too much to ask.

“Master Daniel!” My eyes widened when Al suddenly called Daniel from afar.

W-What is he doing?!

DANIEL

“Sorry, I just wanted to share my scent with you.” I said as I tightened my hold around his small and warm body against mine. Trying to erase the fear and doubt which were lingering in me, hoping that I was wrong, but why?

He hugged me closer and I smiled, sadly.

I’m doing what you asked. I’m treating you as good as I can, so why? I don’t understand…

Why do you have your things packed up under your bed?

“Umm… Daniel?”

Are you still thinking of leaving me behind, aren’t you? My chest tightens from those thoughts.

Should I tie you down to give you no chance to leave this place?

It worries me that if he ever leaves the pack…

I wouldn’t be able to see him anymore.

Now that I think of it, is this connected to his needs for money too? 

I clenched my fist as I looked at the floor in betrayal.

If only I can lock him up somewhere, it would be better, but-

“Danny.” My whole body stiffened when Lucas called me by that name. Wait- Did I hear him correctly?! I grabbed his shoulder and pulled away from him to see his face.

“W-What?” I asked and he stared at me in amusement. Lucas smiled innocently before tilting his head on the side and I blushed on how adorable he was. “Lucas, really?” I frowned.

Lucas had a hobby of giving weird nicknames since we were kids. I used to hate the name he gave me too. It was so childish, but I got used to it immediately, so when he started calling me Master… It bothered me for days.

I want to hear it one more time. 

“You have to go, Master Daniel.” 

My chest tightened.

I see… I scratched the back of my head as I glanced at him a few times, hoping to hear it one more time. Lucas seems to be enjoying this.

Sigh.

“I’ll… I’ll take my leave now.” I sounded like a sulking kid, but who cares. I walked towards the door before glancing at Lucas from my shoulder. “See you then.”

“See you.” He smiled and I nodded before turning to leave. Lucas is such a- “Danny.” My head immediately turned to him once again. I can feel my cheeks burning as I stared at him with wide eyes.

Lucas was giggling too hard, enjoying my reaction and I couldn’t say a thing.

Dammit…

I want to stay a little more-

Lucas went quiet at the same time I sensed someone on my back. My eyes widened at Alexander, Mr. Frank’s son, who’s currently in shock while standing on the doorway.

Oh…

I didn’t notice.

Lucas gave me a nod when I looked back at him. Guess, I really need to take my leave now. I kept my disappointment in before walking away.

Dammit. 

I covered my mouth when I noticed how huge my smile was and it somehow hurts my jaw. 

That was…

I stopped on my track and smiled on the floor. Shaking my head in delight like a stupid person.

It’s been awhile since I smiled too much. Am I really that happy to hear that stupid name? My chest even tightens just from the sound of that.

Like, really?

‘Danny?’ Lucas's face flashed on my mind and I pushed my hair back in frustration.

Breath Daniel. Breath. I chanted over and over for about 5 minutes, and it was f*****g useless.

That’s it! This won’t calm down, I need to go back.

I immediately turned around after making that decision. Taking huge steps back towards Lucas’s room.

I’ll make him say it one more, then I’ll leave for real. I nodded, eagerly to myself.

“Master Daniel.” I was so close when Alexander approached me all of the sudden. His grey eyes held so much hesitation and I raised a brow. This boy never fails to make me curious. He’s too small for his age, but I’ve heard that he won against 3 warriors older than him.

That’s quite an achievement. No wonder how proud his Father was for him.

“Yes?” I asked as I pocketed my hands, effortlessly towering this 5’5 feet boy with my 6’2 feet. He suddenly hid both of his hands on his back nervously. “What’s wrong?” 

He came from Lucas' room, right? Did something happen-

“Lucas…” He trailed off and I raised a brow suspiciously from his tone. "Master Daniel...I know that this is not my business-“

“What about him?” I interrupted and he looked directly to my eyes this time. He was searching for something in me and I became uncomfortable under his stares. Still, I couldn’t look away.

“Do you like Lucas?” My eyes widen from that. “If you do, I still hate you for using him and treating him badly.” He glared weakly at me.

“What are you saying?” He bit his lower lip, hesitantly and I began to worry.

"Y-You see… Lucas-“

“Daniel!” Clarissa suddenly called out, but I ignored that and kept my eyes focused on this kid. His eyes turned to her as she clung on my arm calling my name.

“Alex.” I called him and he stiffened at me. “What about Lucas?” I asked.

"Daniel?" Clarissa called out once again but I ignored her, while still staring at Alexander who kept his mouth shut.

"What about him?" I repeated but his eyes were focused on Clarissa. "Alexander." This time I used my Wolf's tone to gain his attention. 

‘Tell me.’ I glared at him and he stiffened.

'Lucas is-'

"Daniel." Clarissa cut him off again and I frowned in annoyance.

"Clarissa, let's talk later." I said without taking my eyes off of him. It's about Lucas and it's bothering me.

"But you need to hear it now!" She frowned. I clenched my fist, trying to calm myself down before looking down at her.

"What?" I massaged my temples and she stared at me, worriedly.

"Are you okay?"

"I'm fine babe." I lied and she smiled, sadly. "What is it?"

"I..." She looked at Alexander before looking back at me. "I think I'm pregnant." My eyes widened at the same time Alexander gasped.

"What?"

Alexander stepped back immediately and stared at me in disappointment. 

“What are saying-“

My ears perked up when I suddenly heard a loud crash coming from Lucas room.

Don’t tell me that he’s listening...

“Lucas…” Alexander gasped before looking back at me, worriedly. “He’s running away!”

No…

Dammit, what the f**k did I do?!