DON'T LEAVE ME LUNA

I am going with him

Seb's pov

Getting to classes has never been this tiring, waking up early and getting ready was a task that is dreading by itself, somehow I got used to it so it wasn't the toughest part.

Running through the woods in my wolf form was just fine but after crossing the woods, I had to opt to the most liable human form of transport, that is walking. It used up my ninty percent of the battery of the day to make it to the station in time.

But having to stand in the over crowded train for the whole journey definitely takes the cake. So here I am managing to stand with only one leg properly footed with the other one dangling in the air not knowing it's placement.

You should've accepted the lift when offered- Venus voices out his sassy remark.

Well I still have some self esteem to spare, something my wolf part slightly lacks - I counter not having any of it.

And I'm wrong for saying that out of empathy, the thing my human part never had - Venus retorts back with the equal force.

Ouch...That hurt.

Okay! I'll accept my defeat this time - I surrender accepting my fate infront of him like I always do. I'm not going against his unnecessarily witty comebacks especially this early in the morning.

He celebrates his little victory flipping his imaginary hair and we both laugh at that.

I'm glad you are back to your cheery self today - Venus says when we're done laughing.

He's right.

I am not feeling too shitty today and I managed to have thoughts that doesn't entirely revolve around him and our relationship. I know I can't ignore everything that happened forever. But I need more time to arrive at a rational decision, So I'm going to give myself that time.

The journey goes a little faster, thanks to Venus for keeping me company. Even though it's just him stating his opinions I never asked for, but that made the journey a bit bearable, so I'm thankful nonetheless.

As soon as I got off the train, I got reminded of the fact that I have to walk the remaining distance to the university, almost made me want to get back into the train but I am stronger than that.

I want to grab something to eat on the way but I don't think I'd make it to class in time if I stopped for that, so I scratched that plan and hurry to the destination.

Arriving at the University, I head straight to my class, to see Fred already waiting for me at our respective seats. He waves his hand to signal me to come over to him like I'd get lost if he don't, as if we weren't sitting at the same spot for the past one year. Shaking my head at his antics , I make my way to him.

"Glad to see that you are still alive." He greets me with the possibly most bizzare sentence, but I can't blame him for it.

"Morning Fred." I reply ignoring his sarcasm, hoping he won't dig too much into the reason of my disappearance.

He stares at me, examining me from head to toe repeatedly for two to three times, as if that solves the mystery he made up in his mind about why I disappeared.

I left the class early on the day Leo went missing not saying anything to Fred and I haven't responded his calls, so it's natural for him to think something happened to me.

"I'll drop it this time but an update on your status is much appreciated next time." He declares sparing me for now.

I just smile at him in relief because there's no way I could explain him everything that happened when I haven't even processed it myself. And that too how could he possibly explain to a human about all the mate stuff.

The professor enters the class while I'm lost in thought and Fred is busy on his phone tapping continuously.

"Today we will be doing the field work for the mediaeval archaeology project I assigned last week" Ms. Levison announces to the whole class.

Oh....Can this day get any worse?

The field work is excruciating and having to do it under the burning sun doesn't make it any better. My eyes are already going blur from the lack food in my stomach

"I think I will die if I stay some more in this sun." Fred says panting after completing the excavation work. He reaches for the bottle to have some water for the fourteenth time in a row and passes it to me, all the members of our group looked in the same condition.

"I think we should do the remaining tomorrow. " I say suggestively and everyone quickly nods. Fred also gets up placing the tools at the side and shoves his things into a bag preparing to leave, while I do the same.

"You look like you're gonna pass out at any moment. " Fred comments on my condition as we're walking down the hall of our block.

My whole body is aching and my legs feel like they're gonna give out if I walk some more.

"Just a bit tired " I tell him to hide my misery but he senses it anyway.

"I don't think you'll make it to the station in this condition. " He says, with growing concern in his voice.

When I don't respond, he stops suddenly and stands before blocking my way making me stop as well.

"You can stay in my room for today, I don't think the guys would mind." He says expectantly.

"I'll keep that in mind, if there's a next time." I reply making him roll his eyes and we both start walking again with him a little behind me as he keeps blabbering about different fatal scenarios that might happen if I don't listen to his advice now.

I would've accepted if it was any other time but right now I want nothing more to get home and collapse on my own bed.

Exiting the building I halted dead in my steps, making Fred trip as he was right behind me.

"f**k! why'd you stop like that-" He starts cursing but none reaches my ear due to the one my focus is on.

Right in front of the building we just exited, stood Leo.

His car parked to the side while he leaned on it with his hands shoved in his pockets. He is looking down at the ground, too lost in thought to notice everyone around him. His height makes him stand out as he is towering over most of the people.He's wearing a simple black shirt with grey pants and jacket to go with it, his hair done as usual making him look.... perfect.

That's how he always looked.

My heart thumps at the sight of him, all the tiredness leaving my body as I move towards him in hurried steps with a new found joy seeing him here unexpectedly.

He's here...for us - Venus says with joy mirroring mine.

Reality slaps me in the face as I'm reaching near him, everything that has happened dawns on me for once making me slow down in my steps. All the excitement left my body which instantly got replaced with a certain despondence.

Why does it have to be this way....

As if feeling my eyes on him, he looks up and finds me a few only a few steps away, his eyes lighting up the same way mine did a few seconds ago, he takes the few remaining steps between us standing inches apart but not coming closer than that.

The lack of physical touch in the past few days starting to take a toll on us, not that we're super intimate in the past but we used to spend most of our time together and cutting it off entirely at once is a hazardous choice that's starting to affect our bond.

Any proximity that could satiate our bond is showing its effects but revelling in his scent is the only thing my body can do as my mind keeps begging me to have that touch I've been starving for.

"Why are you here?" I ask him betraying both my mind and body.

I can't give in that easily

"I wanted to pick you up" He answers in no time as if he has been preparing himself to answer that question.

Am I too predictable?

"You don't have to, I am perfectly capable of getting home by myself. " I say as seriously as possible, for the past three months, he never once came to pick me up or offered me a ride, so why now?

If he thinks, this is gonna make everything okay between us, he's wrong.

"I know" He replies smiling making me furious. I turn around and start walking away.

He follows me grabbing my hand but the sparks that always came with his touch aren't there, making me turn instantly with slight panic.

I turn back to find Fred, standing there holding my hand.

"Seb, where are you going? " He asks me with concern written all over his face.

Shit , I totally forgot about him

"And who's that guy? " He asks pointing to Leo.

When I don't answer, he comes closer to me to whisper " Is he here to cause trouble, like one of those guys ? "

"No, no not at all" I assure him quickly when I understand which guys he is referring to.

"Thank God, I was so worried when I saw you talking to him seriously, I was waiting there to jump in if you needed my help." He says pointing to a spot that he was apparently standing at.

I can understand his concern.

I didn't really have the fortunate circumstances in the past, so I had to associate with dangerous people for my family, gladly those dark days were over but those people still followed, Fred has seen me deal with those a couple of times in the past, so his concern is totally reasonable.

"So who's that guy then? " He asks directing his attention again on Leo.

"Oh--- He's a family friend"I answer carefully to not raise his suspicions further making Venus whine at calling our mate a friend.

If I don't go back to Leo now, it might not help the situation.

I turn back walking towards Leo making his eyes go bigger in surprise.

Fred also follows me thinking I wanted him to, both of us now standing in front of my mate.

I smile at him a little awkwardly and he returns it which makes my heart skip a beat. I turn my head towards Fred.

"Fred! This is Leonard."

And turning towards Leo "This is Fred." I introduce them to each other both nodding their heads and shaking their hands politely. Fred continues to study him curiously while Leo just wore his blank expression.

It'd be really suspicious if you don't leave with him now- Venus warns me.

I resolve my internal war coming to a decision.

I am going with him