A/N: This chapter is dedicated to Merrickan_Psycho because they're awesome and wanted an update. Thanks for reading and commenting and voting!!!

•Alan•

The rest of the day went by slowly as ever, but thankfully I didn't run into Austin. I said goodbye to Vic and Kellin as we walked out of the school doors and walked down the sidewalk towards my house. Fifteen or so minutes later I got to my house. I went inside and sat my bag down at the foot of the stairs. I heard my parents in the kitchen. I walked in and they turned to me.
"Hey kiddo. How was school?" My dad said while eating a sandwich. He was always eating.
"It was okay." I shrugged.
"Did that boy mess with you again?" My dad said and his eyes flashed with anger.
"Yea but don't worry about it. Hey can I go on a walk?"

"Sure honey. You haven't shifted in a few days anyway. Your dad will go with you this time." I nodded and walked up to my room. I pulled my clothes off, leaving my boxers on and took a deep breath before the tingly sensation started. I smiled as I looked down and saw my little ginger paws. Even though my cat wasn't fully grown I was still smaller than a normal cat at my age. I pawed open my door and walked happily down the stairs. I sat at the back door and waited for my dad.

My mom came around the corner and petted me. "Your dad already shifted and is outside." I meowed at her and she opened the door for me. I took off in a sprint. I ran to the edge of our property and the heard a bark behind me. I turned and saw my dad's brown wolf walking up.
'Ready?'
'Yea let's go!' I mind linked excitedly. There were only two different type of mind links shifters had. One with their parents and one with their mates.
'Okay take off. I'll catch up be safe.' My dad nudged me with his snout and I ran just as fast as my little legs would let me.

I finally reached my favorite clearing and lazily walked through the flowers that were scattered around. I pawed at the butterflies and climbed up a small tree. I saw my dad watching from the edge of the clearing. He was probably talking to mom while I enjoyed myself. I smiled as I thought of tomorrow. One day soon, hopefully, i would be able to do this with my mate. I played around for a while before settling into the grass and looking up at the sky. I felt my eyes get droopy and just as they closed I felt myself being lifted and I was sat on a furry patch of hair. I clung to it and let myself fall asleep.

"Alan time for supper." I was being petted gently. I opened my eyes and meowed at my mom in acknowledgement. I stretched and then made my way up the stairs and back to my room. I shifted and tugged on some pajama bottoms and a shirt before going back downstairs.
"How was it?"
"Amazing mom." I said as I poured myself a glass of Coke.
"He tired himself out." My dad said smiling happily.
We ate dinner laughing and joking around. After helping my mom clean up I went up to my room and settled into my bed. Tomorrow I would know my mates scent. I fell asleep wondering about the person I had yet to meet.

I woke up and the first thing I noticed was the smell. It was heavenly. It was strong and it clung to my senses. It was a mix of, I sniffed the air, what smelled to be freshly cut wood, Cinnamon buns, a musky men's cologne, and something I couldn't pinpoint. As strange as the combination was I didn't want to smell anything different. I quickly showered and dug around my closet for some clothes, humming happily to myself as I breathed in the scent. I finally settled on black skinny jeans, a white t-shirt, and a blue flannel. I played around with my hair and once I was satisfied I skipped down the stairs.

"Someone's in a good mood. Happy birthday!" My mom shouted.
"Thanks!" I said back happily and breathed in deeply.
"Is the scent strong?" My mom asked and her eyes filled with excitement. I nodded and she squealed.
"Maybe they are in this town!" She made some breakfast and finally my dad showed up. He hugged me and wished me a happy birthday. I ate quickly. I wanted to get to school and see if I could possibly find my mate there. I said a quick goodbye and they both wished me luck.

I skipped happily to school listening to Green Day. The closer I got to the school the stronger the scent got. I was almost positive my mate was here. Just as I was about to open the school doors someone called my name.
"Alan!" I turned around and was tackled in a hug by Vic.
"Happy birthday!"
"Thanks Vic. Not to be rude but I'm pretty sure my mate is inside and I want to find them."
"Let's go then! What are you waiting for." He said Pushing me into the school and following behind.

I walked down the hall and the scent was so strong I thought I would pass out. I knew once we actually met the scent would soften some. My heart was racing knowing that my mate was so close. I was shaking and my hands were sweaty. I had to take a moment. I leaned against a row of locker and breathed deeply. Which only seemed to worsen my condition. I was a mess. I felt like my heart would explode but in a good way. I calmed down and nodded at Vic as I started again. I sniffed the air and I knew that once I turned he next corner I would find my mate. I felt the familiar tingling sensation, my ears and tail want to come out. I took a few moments to shake away my shift and then turned the corner. As soon as I did I ran straight into someone.