17 January 2013
Chapter 2 (part 6)
"Aren't you going to get ready for work?" My mom asked and glanced at the clock. It was eight forty-five. Wait, I thought today was Saturday? I jumped up and was about to start for the stairs when I remember Dimitri.
"Wait here. I'll be right back," I said and rushed to my room. I threw on my work clothes and put my hair in a bun. I ran back down the stairs two minutes later.
"That was quick," Dimitri said and looked at the keys in my hand, "Why don't I drive you?"
"Are you sure?" I asked but I was already putting my keys back in my purse.
"Of course. It was good meeting you, Mr. and Mrs. Avery."
"You too, son," my dad said and shook his hand again. My mom on the other hand, went in for a hug. I dragged my hands down my face and shook my head.
"Oh I'm just so happy!" She said and squeezed him one more time.
"Bye!" I called as the door swung shut.
"I like your parents. They seem really cool," Dimitri said as we drove to Sweet Tooth.
"Really? Sorry for my mom, she's a little crazy."
"Your moms really nice. What was up with your brother? And who's Tony?" I knew this question was coming.
"I have no idea what my brother was talking about. Tony is my ex boyfriend. He broke up with me a few weeks ago." Dimitri nodded his head slowly and kept his eyes on the road.
"Alright. Does your brother still think you guys are together or something?"
"Definitely not. I don't know what his deal was this morning. I haven't even spoken to Tony in two weeks. You just have to ignore my brother."
"So this is where you work?" Dimitri asked when he parked in front of Sweet Tooth. I looked up and smiled. I loved this place.
"Yep, it's the best job ever," I said and climbed out of the car. I waved at him and was about to walk in when I heard his door shut. I glanced back and he was walking towards me.
"What time do I need to pick you up?"
"You don't have to do that," I said but he grabbed my hands and gave me a 'duh' look.
"Of course I do. I'll be there whenever you need me. That's what I'm here for. To make you smile, laugh, and care for you," he said and I couldn't believe it. Since when did Dimitri get so nice? He was actually acting sweet. "And if you ever need anything in the bedroom department, I'm there for that too," he said with a wink. I rolled my eyes and laughed.
"And Dimitri is back. Well I get off at three, so can you be here?"
"Definitely, have a good day at work," he pulled me into a hug and I rapped my arms around his waist and laid my head against his chest. This is a nice feeling. I could feel eyes on me and sighed. I'm sure Mrs. Sheffield is watching my every move.
"Thank you," I said to him as I was about to walk in.
"Anytime, gorgeous," he said right before the door swung shut.
To my surprise, it wasn't Mrs. Sheffield watching, but it was Jared. He had an extremely pissed face on.
"What the hell was that?" He asked me and I coward back.
"What are you talking about?"
"Getting all cozy with someone right in front of the shop? Did our kiss really mean that little, or do you do this to all the guys?"
"Whoa Jared, hold on a minute," I said and anger flared up inside of me, "that kiss wasn't supposed to happen. I'm sorry if I led you on. I didn't mean to. I was feeling sad and I was thankful that you threw me a birthday. I don't know what came over me. It's not like we could even be together. I used to date your brother."
"You didn't mean to lead me on?! I guess you shouldn't have kissed me then! What does my brother even have to do with this?! This is about us and the guy you were just clinging to."
"Jared, we never would have worked out. It's not just because I used to date your brother. It's because we're different..." I trailed off and my brows furrowed.
Jared and I could never be mates because we were different Tamers. If that was true, then Dimitri and I aren't mates.
"Because we're different what?" He asked. The shop wasn't open yet so it was just us. I could freely say what I wanted.
"It's because we aren't the same Tamer. We could never be each others mate so it would have been hopeless to date then one of us find our mate."
"Speaking of Tamers, do you know that guy out there is one?" He asked with his arms folded. This side of Jared is definitely not attractive.
"Of course I know. He's my mate!" Jared's eyes widened and he stumbled back a step. "I really need to ask you something, so will you get over the fact that I have a mate?" He breathed out a sigh then relaxed his features.
"Go for it. If it has to do with mates though, I most likely don't know."
"Dimitri and I are mates. That much I know. There's only one problem. I didn't realize it until now. He's a Fire Tamer."
"It's impossible to have a different Tamer as a mate," he said and his face scrunched up. He set his lips into a thoughtful frown with his eyebrows drawn down over his eyes.
"Does that mean that Dimitri and I really aren't mates?"
"That depends, do you think you are mates? What happened to make you think that?" I thought about it and a smile crept on my face. The images that swirled in my mind when I touched him. I came out of my thoughts and Jared was staring at me. There was no way I was going to tell him what I saw.
"I saw things about him and I. It was like a movie playing before my eyes when I touched him. That's the best I can describe it."
"Well you're definitely mates. That's almost exactly what my parents have said. I don't know why or how you mated to each other. It's supposed to be impossible."
"Mrs. Sheffield?" I called to her. Maybe she could answer my questions.
"What, child?" She asked as she walked into the lobby area.
"I have a question about mates."
"So you've found him, have you?" She asked with a smile. I've rarely ever seen her smile. Mates must be very special to her. I know how she gets when she's in a room with Mr. Sheffield. Her eyes twinkle and her lips are always in a happy curve. It's not exactly a smile, but for her, it's the next best thing.
"Yes ma'am I have. There's just one odd thing about it."
"What would that be?"
"He's a Fire Tamer and I'm a Water Tamer," I said and her eyes went wide. She bowed her head slightly and looked at me like I was crazy. Right when I looked her in the eye, she adverted her gaze and bowed her head more. "Mrs. Sheffield?"
"You are the Oracle. The one we shall call Sunna. You will bring us great opportunities. You will bring peace among us as well as knowledge. I bow down in respect for our great Goddess," she said and bowed her head. What the hell just happened?!
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