Hating You (BL): Book 1 of the You Series

Chapter One ~ My Three Rascals

LEO's POV  ✓

Today, like every other day, I had to go to work, do my college assignments, and finally go home. When I was rejected by that bastard, I had nowhere to go, so my best friend Katie invited me to stay with her. I had scholarships from all the colleges I applied for because of my grades, so I chose my dream college. I remember that time as I desperately looked for a job so that I wasn’t a burden on Katie. Katie told me that her uncle owned a club and needed a bartender. We took a course before during one of our summers and I found out I had a skill for mixing drinks. She told her uncle about me and I got the job right away.

I became a bartender there and started training because my skills weren't perfect. Five months later, I found out I was two months pregnant. At first, I thought that I might be sick or something. Then Katie sat down with me and told me about werewolves. She told me that she and Derek were werewolves from different packs. She said that it might have had to do with Derek sleeping with me and that this was a special case even to her. When I went to a specialist werewolf doctor with Katie, the doctor told me that I must be one of the rare human men that could actually give birth to werewolf children -- or as she called them, pups. I couldn't believe it at first, and I knew that it had to be that bastard's child. I thought about getting an abortion, but I couldn't bring myself to do it. My kid didn’t deserve to suffer because of what his father did. I always loved children and they were my children too so it would be dumb to put the blame on them.

In the end, I decided to keep the baby. I started taking online courses -- which my school luckily had -- and tried to work nights at the club. The months went by as I tried to get used to the fact that food sometimes made me hungry while other times made me sick or the days when different parts of my body would hurt. It was weird to me seeing my belly grow bigger and bigger. The doctor said that apparently, some human men have blood that matches werewolves so a certain change in my body occurred after sleeping with Derek. This change apparently created a temporary womb but it would also disappear a few months after giving birth. All this information felt like a fairy tale or online novel to me but I couldn't do anything but accept it while looking at my belly that kept growing.

It wasn't too hard of a time and I wasn't alone as Katie never left my side and even moved in with me when things started getting hard like my pain when getting up and moving around. She helped me take leave from work and even helped with cleaning and cooking. I seriously don't know what I would have done without her. The only things I did during these months were simply eating, throwing up, feeling pain, and doing my assignments when I could focus.

The day I gave birth was still fresh in my mind as it started at 1 am when immense pain made me wake up in shock. I quickly shouted for Katie who came running into my room and told me that I was having contractions. This wasn't good because what I had wasn't a real uterus and only a temporary womb so I can't give birth like a woman by pushing the baby out. This made me panic and Katie quickly got her keys and called the doctor to let her know. 

I never knew Katie could be this strong but she simply carried me in a princess carry and ran down the stairs as she even jumped some of them. Her body was quite agile and I somehow knew that she'd done this before as she was able to go down the stairs quickly and efficiently. My mind started to get foggy as the pain came back again and when I came back to focus we were already in front of the doctor's clinic.

The doctor met us outside and they placed me on a stretcher as they sent me to a surgical room quickly. I can't remember anything after that but all I know is that I woke up and saw Katie and her uncle in my room congratulating me with a happy smile.

I gave birth to not one, but three kids after nine months of literal suffering. I love them unconditionally, and I’ve never regretted my decision of keeping them. After that, I spent my nights going back to working at the club, and in the day I take care of the kids and do my school work. 

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It was now 1 am at the club, an hour to the end of my shift. I looked around and saw a good-looking man sitting in the VIP section, looking my way. I gave him a small nod and went to fill a customer’s drink order. Robert has been a regular customer that came to the bar frequently since the day he met me the first time a year ago. But he seemed to want a relationship that I can't give him.

The guy I was serving looked like a literal bear and stared at me with hungry eyes, which I ignored. I handed him his drink when he took hold of my hand.

"Hey cutie, how about we get out of here and have some fun?" Just hearing that made me want to vomit. He didn't really think that I would do such a thing, did he? I don't mind when people hit on me but at least do it respectfully and leave when I clearly say no but this guy looked like the type of scum who didn't learn that word.

"Sorry sir but I’m working right now and I can’t leave," I frowned and glared at him to show how I felt about him touching me.

"Well how about I talk to your boss and we go to my house huh?" Like I said, he doesn't understand that no means no.

"I won't say it again so listen closely you ugly bear, I said no!!!" I shouted, losing my temper. As a person who has so much stress getting my life in order and taking care of three kids I truly had no patience for this type of person.

"Who the hell are you calling an ugly bear, you b***h?!" He raised his hand to hit me, and I put my hand in front of my face to block him. If he dares to try it then I plan on giving him a broken bone. It would be written as self-defense because he shouldn't have assumed that I was a weak person.

"Didn’t you come over here to hit on him, and now you’re trying to hit him? What are you so mad about?" A handsome man that was looking at me a few moments ago since he came in was standing in front of me. He seemed to think I needed his help but it was useful so why not.

"This b***h was disrespectful and even called me an ugly bear!!!" I saw spit coming out of his mouth which disgusted me even more.

"Well, you ugly bear, why don't you get out of here, or I'll throw you out myself!!!" His voice sounded so scary that it seemed he wasn't the type to be messing with. The big ugly bear flinched in fear then shot me a glare and stomped out. 

I saw Robert who stood at the VIP section as if he was going to come over before this handsome man came but he now sat down as he continued staring our way. The guy had his back to Robert so he didn't see his actions.

"Are you okay?" He sounded worried which confused me. Why was he helping me?

"Yeah, I'm okay. Thank you."

"No problem, darling. But now that I helped you, shouldn't I get a reward?" And there it was. Just like all the others, he just wanted me for my body. I was used to this as there were many like him including Robert who came at first for a one-night stand. But I don't just do one night stands.

"And what would you want?" I said it seductively while looking at him from under my eyelashes and touching his hands.

"Well, how about I get your name first?"

"My name is Lane." I used a fake name at the club, so no one could find me or hurt me.

"I’m Victor, and I would love it if you could join me after your shift ends."

"Oh but Victor, I cost a lot. So, can you pay?" I said, and when my words sink in, he frowns.

"You sell yourself." It wasn't a question, but a statement of fact.

"And why not? If I don't, then I wouldn’t survive, and I don't have anything to give but this. So tell me, do you have a better idea?" Some might think what I do is wrong, but what can I do when I have three other mouths to feed? The money from the club alone isn’t enough to help me and my children. And I choose my partner so it isn't something I hate.

I worked at a high-end club where you had to be clean to enter. I had often gone home with the rich guys who were willing to pay for the past three years but it was always only a one-time thing. But I still had some who gave me trouble by getting attached like Robert. I don't believe in love anymore so s*x is all anyone will ever get from me. It definitely helped with the bills a lot. Still can’t believe that ugly bear had managed to get in. 

"Are you gonna pay and have a good night, or leave me alone?" I was getting impatient and I wanted to get it over with.

"Fine, how about $4000 for the night?" At least he caught on that I wouldn't take anything less than a thousand. But rich guys are always generous with their money so I never lose out.

"You have yourself a deal. My shift ends in ten minutes, and we'll head to your house." I said, looking at the clock. I was surprised that almost an hour had passed so quickly. I guess that argument and the talk took a while, and I didn't even notice.

"As you wish, I'll wait in the VIP section ‘til you're done." I went over to him a few minutes later, and we headed to his house in his car. 

I did notice Robert giving me quite a few glances as he saw me leaving with this guy but I hope this finally gives him the message to give up.

After spending the night with him, I got out of bed and got dressed. It was already 6 a.m. and I needed to get home. I tried to leave quietly and I slipped through his house gates. I headed home as fast as I could and ran inside the minute I arrived. I heard three little voices screeching "Daddy!". I looked down and saw my two-year-old triplets coming my way. They tried to run as fast as they could, but because their legs are still small they weren't fast enough to throw me off my feet, they were carefully trying not to trip as their toys littered the ground. My three little rascals were two boys, Joel and Jason, and one girl, Julia. Jason was the youngest, Joel was the oldest, and Julia was the cute middle child.

I ran to them, engulfed them in a big hug, and never wanted to let go. Katie took Jason from me while I held the other two. I went to the couch and sat down with them on my lap. 

"Well, how were you with Aunt Katie yesterday?" They all began talking loudly at the same time and doing wild movements with their hands. I gave each of them a kiss on the cheek, making them giggle, and put them down as they ran to their toys. I went to the kitchen which opened onto the living room so I could see exactly what my cute little rascals were doing. Katie came to stand next to me with an anxious look and I knew something was wrong.

"What's wrong, Katie?"

"Your parents called again," she whispered, but I heard it clearly.

"Again!?" I shouted, startling my babies. They looked at me in shock, so I went to them and hugged them all, trying to soothe them. Katie came and sat next to me and we were quiet for a while.

"When?" I finally said.

"What?"

"When did they call?"

"Yesterday, right after you left. They kept telling me to talk to you. They wanted to know where you were," she said.

"And what did you say?" I asked, looking at her.

"I didn't tell them anything. I just shouted at them to leave you alone and then hung up," she said with a disgusted frown on her face. She always showed that face when talking about my parents.

A year after I left home my parents kept trying to find me. I don't know why they suddenly wanted to know about me but I wasn't going to let them even know the smallest detail. Katie found out that they tried to hire a private detective but she blocked all the people they sent which is why the only thing they could find is my number. It's been like this for a full two years and this past year they wouldn't stop trying to call my house.

"Thanks, Katie," I said with a gentle smile on my face.

"No problem... but you know they're gonna try again, right? And you're gonna have to face them sooner or later, Leo."

I knew but I just didn't want to. I can't forgive them even after being apart for three years. I felt like I meant nothing to them as they threw me out but it is strange as to the length they went through just to find me.

"I know, but not right now."

"Okay, well, I have to go. So I'll see you later, right?"

"Yeah, I'll need you to babysit them tomorrow night, but not today. I have a day off so I’ll see you tomorrow."

"Okay. Bye Leo."

"Bye." She left, and I remembered that I had to feed my little cuties.

"Well, shall we eat, my cute little princes and princess?"

"Daddy!!" They kept on talking fast at the same time, which made it all turn to gibberish in my ears. The only thing I understood was “daddy” and “eat” which I think meant “dad, I want to eat” or they might have tried to tell me about what they wanted to eat. Well, I better start making our food now.