I could feel Noah tense under my grip," I-I don't know..." he said, keeping his gaze locked onto his lap as he fiddled with my fingers that were placed in his lap," I-I'm not even comfortable talking to my family about my nightmares, I mean, they know what they're about, b-but they don't know what goes..on in them...h-how am I suppose to tell you?"

   I shrugged my shoulders, placing my head on his shoulder now," I'm not really sure...but I want you to be able to open up to me. I want you to be able to tell me things you can't tell others." I place a gentle kiss on his cheek," And I want to better understand you Noah."

   He nodded his head, staying silent for a moment or so before speaking," W-Where do I start..?"

   I felt excitement burst in me, but I had to keep a straight face; this was a serious conversation, though I was extremely happy Noah was going to open up," Just...tell me about the dream you had."

   Noah nodded, taking a deep breath," I-It was about my old alpha. He use to a-abuse me -both mentally and physically- as a child when I was in his care..." I felt my blood boil at the thought of someone hurting my mate," A-And the nightmare was just a memory of that, like many of my other ones. N-Nothing more to it."

   " But why would he hurt you?" I ask, knowing I was already pushing my luck," And your other nightmares? What are they about?"

   " I-I don't want to talk about it," Noah quickly replied," just leave at that, alright?" I could feel him already shaking.

   " It's fine Noah, I'll wait till your comfortable sharing your past with me." I cooed, rocking our bodies back and forth in a comforting motion," I don't care if I have to wait the rest of my life, I'll wait for you."

   A small laugh escaped him," That was cheesy..." he said, a smile now back on his beautiful face.

   " But you love it." Noah laughed again, now leaning into my chest. His laugh made a smile grace my lips, I wanted him the laugh every day like that.

   And there, we just sat, talking about the random things that came to our minds. For hours we were like this, talking, goofing off, enjoying each others company. Anytime I would see my mate smile, I could help but smile as well; he had one of those smiles you know? The ones that can brighten any mood.

   Soon enough, Noah got a text from his mom, saying she wanted him home," Aww...but I wanted to stay longer..." he complained, throwing his head backing groaning," I really like it here, it's very peaceful."

   " Well I can bring you here anytime you want love~" I say, pecking him on the cheek before hopping out of the bed of my truck," Now come on." He smiled and sat on the edge of the truck bed. I lifted him up from underneath his armpits and sat him down.

   " Thanks."

   " No problem love~"

   He laughed at his nickname.

   We both walk to our sides of the car and jump in, buckling ourselves up before driving off. As we drove, a sudden thought from yesterday came to mind," Hey Noah?"

   " Yeah?" He turned his gaze away from the window, looking at me with his beautiful sapphire eyes.

   " That wolf from yesterday, the rust colored one, he stood protectively in front of you, why was that?" I asked, taking small glances at Noah, but kept my attention on the road.

   " You mean Adam?" I nodded my head in response," Oh, well...he's kinda like a big brother to me."

   I gave him a confused glance, telling him to continue," So...I live near the woods as you know, and as I child I would occasionally shift into my wolf and run in them, but I would never go far." Noah said, turning his body to where he was facing me more in his seat," But one day I did, and ended up getting lost...but I bumped into Adam and his pack, and they lead me home as if knowing where I wanted to go."

   " Really?" I asked as Noah nodded his head in response.

   " Yeah, and I'm still not sure how they knew though...but from that day on, I would visit their pack on my runs. They're like a second family to me." I gave him a small smile.

   " That's kinda cool." I said, looking over at Noah who just stared out his window," You have your own bond with them."

   " You can say," he replied, laying his head on his hand as he continued to gaze out the window," we just...understand each other."

   I just nodded, not knowing what to exactly say. The rest of the drive was like this, just a comfortable silence between us as the radio played softly.

   When Noah's house came into view, I pulled up and parked the car, but didn't move from my seat," Aren't you going to get out?" Noah asked, unbuckling his seat belt.

   I've been meaning to ask Noah when he wanted to meet my pack since we've accepted each other as mates. But I'm not sure if he's ready or not; meeting someone's pack is like meeting their family. Since I'm the soon-to-be alpha, and since Noah is my mate, he'll be the next Luna of my pack, which could be too much pressure for him; plus learning more about his past, I don't think he'll be too comfortable with this.

   " James? Are you ok?" Noah asked, leaning over to me," You're spacing out a bit."

   I blinked a couple of times before facing Noah," I'm alright love, just...thinking..." He nods, going back into his seat," Umm, Noah?"
  
   He looks back at me," Yeah?"

   " When do you want to...m-meet my pack?" I asked, a light blush covering my face as I rubbed my neck nervously.

   I look back at Noah to see him blushing red," I-I don't know...d-don't you think it's a bit too soon..?" He stutters, his eyes wondering everywhere but at me," I-I just...I barely know you, a-and I want to know more about you before I meet you pack...we haven't even been on a d-date yet..."

   " Then I'll take you on one." I blurt out.

   Noah looks at me wide-eyed," A-A-A date?" I nod my head.

   " Yeah! How about this Friday? This way we can get to know each other better." I say, looking at Noah with a smile.

   " I-I would have to ask my parents first..." He says, looking flustered,"...b-but I think I can do it."

   I smile brightly at him before leaning towards him, pressing my lips gently onto his," I'm so happy..." I say once I pull away. My hand creases his cheek as I admire Noah's beauty; his skin was of a doll's, so flawless with a wonderful pale complexion that matched perfectly with his long black hair that seems to cover one eye. And his eyes. Man, his eyes are beautiful. I could stare at them all day," I love you..." His blush darkens by my words.

   I chuckle at his reaction as I now lean my forehead against his, my hand still placed on his left cheek," I-I love you too..." I hear him stutter out as he places his hand on top of my own, leaning into my touch. I smile once again before pecking his lips. We sit in my truck for a bit before Noah speaks up," I-I should probably get going..." He says, pulling away to meet my gaze.

   " Alright love, I'll see you in the morning." He smiles at me one last time -placing a kiss on my cheek- before grabbing his backpack and hopping out of my car.

   I watch him as he runs up to his house, turning towards me and waving before entering his house. I let out a pleased sigh as I lean back in my seat," I'm so in love with him..." I mumble.

   " Yes, you are." My wolf states, causing me to laugh in response.

   " Better get going now." I say as I start my car up again before heading towards my pack's territory.