Talk It Through (Chapter 14)
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~CODY'S POV~
"Hehe, Mike!" I screech in laughter as the male continues wiggling his fingers over my sides. "M-Mike! C-cut that out!"
"Hm...nah."
I'm flipped over, being forced to stare up at the smirking male who was currently torturing me with tickles.
"Mike!"
"Hm?"
The laughter ceases as Mike releases my heavily panting frame. I lay back against the couch, cheeks still a raging red due to lack of air.
"You...i-idiot." I frown deeply, shoving the male at the chest. That didn't do much, considering the size difference, but it definitely wiped the goofy grin right off his face. I suddenly have to thrash around to get out of the strong grip of Mike.
"What's wrong? Did I say something? D-Did I hurt you?" Once again he whimpers like a puppy, nuzzling my chest like one as well. It's actually pretty scary how well he does it. I wouldn't be surprised if he was part dog or something. Haha! Funny...right? Whoa, chill out guys. You look so damn serious.
"Nooooo!" I have to bite back a giggle, holding him by his broad...strong...deliciously toned shoulders. "I just don't like being tickled...stupid."
"I'm sorry."
"Better be."
"I-I am..."
"Good."
By now we're sitting in awkward silence, avoiding eye contact all together. Every so often I'll clear my throat to break the tension, but that seems to add to it...
"C-Cody?"
I jump at the sudden sound of the male's rumbling voice, shocked to hear how welcoming and gentle it is.
"Uh...yeah?"
"...Don't hate me." He seems to curl up, practically hugging himself for comfort. "It seems like you hate everyone lately."
"I do not!"
"What about your mom?"
I instantly go stiff, drawing Mike's attention to my straight spine. I shift positions once...twice...three times even. Mom. I've been so caught up with spending time with Mike I hadn't even given her a thought until now. How was she? Did she realize my absence? Of course she had...but the real question is...did it hurt her?
"I-...-I don't hate my mother. I can't. I never will in fact..." Unwillingly, my hands begin to tremble, as if I lost all warmth. Mom...
"I wouldn't hate her either." I snap my head to the side, examining Mike as he stares at the carpet with little- to no interest.
"What?"
"I said I wouldn't hate her either. I'd do anything to have a mother again..."
"You...lost yours?"
"Hm..."
The awkwardness begins to swarm around once again, leaving our lips sealed in tight lines.
A minute passes.
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That is until he speaks.
"Cody? Could you...k-kiss me? You know...like you did yesterday."
My heart skips a few beats, throbbing at the pain that lined the usually confident male's voice.
"...Sure."
~MIKE'S POV~
His tail thumps around wildly as Cody's delicious vanilla scent fans my nostrils. So close...
Without warning I bring my head closer, crashing our lips together...only...it wasn't a rough kiss. The cushiony softness of my mate's lips turned it into something much better. Something-
Beautiful.
His fingertips brush my jawline like butterflies, tracing the structure with such delicateness it almost pained me.
"I could never hate you either." His angelic voice says between gasps. My wolf practically yelps in excitement, directing my arms to close around his small, thin waist. This is my mate. My love. My heart. My precious.
Mine.
Mine.
All mine.
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