Chapter 32: Sobs.

''Uhm...I..uh...can we just go now please?'' I took a step backward,making his hands drop from my hips.

I averted my gaze from him to avoid his reaction,but I could feel the atmosphere getting more tense and awkward with each passing second.

''Uh sure.I'll just get...uhm,my bag...'' he said pointing to his table. I couldn't see exactly how his reaction was as I was looking down.

I took my bag from where I was seated and hung it over my shoulder before following Jonathan out of the class.

It was really awkward and I was so uncomfortable. I really wish I could call James to come pick me up,but that would only make matters worse,so I decided against it.

We got to the parking lot and I followed him to his car,all this time I stayed behind him and he kept his head down at all times.. Gosh I really think he should've thought about all this before he decided to just drop the bomb on me,but then again I can't blame him.

My mind was about to explode as he opened the door for me. He gestured for me to get in and I did so,giving him a sad smile which he returned without even looking at me.

As he started the engine,I thought of starting a conversation but nothing came to my mind,so I decided to just settle for the awkward silence in the car.

I glanced outside the window,thinking of how things are gonna be from now on. I mean the guy just told me he loved me oh...he thought he loved me.To be honest that was just kind of big for me.

I know I should be all excited because my mate finally loves me...but what if he doesn't love the real me.

The car ride seemed to be going slowly and after what seemed like forever we pulled out of our street,I took a sigh of relief...finally,I thought to myself.

As the car came to a stop in front of my house,I looked over at Mr Garner and he was still avoiding my gaze,which made things even more difficult.

''Uh....thanks.'' i mumbled a little,not intentionally though,it just came out like that.He nodded. I unbuckled my seat belt and as I was about to open the door,''Charlene...I'm sorry.'' he said as I was about to walk out.

I glanced back at him,and god was he so handsome. I smiled.

''Don't be.'' I replied and left the car.

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''Hey Jess...I...uh...need to talk to you,so if you could just call me back when you get this message I'd really appreciate it...bye.'' I hung up the phone and threw it to my bed.

I was really confused,and worried...and a little bit scared. I didn't know what to do or what to think,I thought of calling James but then I remembered how inquisitive he can be and truth is,I really needed to talk to somebody about what happened today.

I'm not usually the one to share my problems with anybody but this was just a bit too much for me...

I paced around my room,not knowing exactly what to do.

After Jonathan had dropped the ''L''word on me,much to my astonishment,I tried as hard as I could to be calm about it but I just couldn't.

After a few minutes of worrying about what's gonna happen next,my phone rang.

I picked it up without checking the caller ID,thinking that it was Jess.

I really needed to get this out of my system.

''Oh thank god you called,I'm really in deep shit. Okay so I was with Mr Garner today and he told me he loved me...I'm so confused right now and I really don't know what to think. I mean,sure he's my mate and me and him were meant to be and all that but I really don't know...I care about him so much and I don't want to lose him...he means so much to me but...I don't even know his middle name...I guess what Im trying to say is,I don't even know him and already he loves me...Oh I mean,he thinks he love me...I just..I don't know Jess...'' I rambled through the phone,not at once giving her a chance to speak,but that just me whenever I'm nervous,I talk...a lot. I sighed after finishing my speech,waiting for her to say something. Hopefully,she'll be able to help.

''My middle name is Nathan and I don't think I love you,I know I love you. In my heart,my mind and my soul,I know it. I love you Charlene and I don't give a fuck if I had known you for a month or less but I have no doubt in my mind that what I feel for you is love,that's what draws me to you...love. I'm sorry if this is too much fro you,but I just can't help how I feel. It's like I was meant to be with you and now that I've found you,I don't ever want to let you go. ''

OMG!

That was the first thing that popped in my mind at that point. I was speechless...forget speechless,my whole body was numb.

Wait,what do I say...I couldn still hear him on the line,so he didn't hang up...hold on a second,did I just tell him we're mates? Did he even understand what I was referring to? Oh god,oh god,oh god...I think I'm gonna go insane.

I breathed in and out,trying to force myself to say something,but what do I say?

''I...er... how did you get my number?" was all I could think of saying at that stage.

''I was given them by the head master since I'm your tutor.'' He replied,sounding nervous,I could hear someone giggling behind him,and it was a male voice.

''Oh...uhm,how did you... like get them...'' I didn't know what else to say,so I just thought of extending the 'number' topic...how lame...

''I called the school knowing he'd still be there...I told him I needed to remind you about your homework."

I chuckled a little at the idea. ''Remind me then.'' I said,trying to ease the tension and it worked.

''Well,don't forget your homeworks or you might just find yourself in detention.'' I could feel him smiling a little and it made me happy.

At least,we were now ease.

''I don't think that's possible since I have tutoring lessons every after-school.''I replied.

''Whatever...mate...''

Is he aware of what he just said? I guess not...

''Right,well...''I trailed off running out of words.

"What are you doing now?'' he asked.

Hold on,why did he call me?

I couldn't help but wonder if he was trying to make things easier between us or if he really enjoyed talking to me.

I guess I'll just have to play along...

''Uhm...nothing much really,just chilling,thinking...''

''What are you thinking about?''

"You." I said and quickly regretted it."I'm kidding,just stuff." but I wasn't kidding.I just can't get him out of my head.

There was a pause,''You know I'm really sorry if I'm making you feel uncomfortable but I just...I can't even explain it...it's like I need you to live and function well...''He took a pause,''I'm sorry if this is too much for you.With me being your teacher and all that,I know how awkward it must be,but something keep telling me that I'm not in this alone,that you might feel what I feel.''

I sighed,"It's okay,like I said,let's get to know each other better as friends and then we'll see where that takes us.''

''Okay. Well have a good evening Miss Craig.'' he said and again,I heard someone laughing on the line and I knew it was Logan.

''Good evening Nathan...'' He chuckled a little.

''Oh and don't worry,you're not the only one who believe in the whole 'mates' theory,I'm kinda starting to believe it myself,but I'm glad neither of us is a wolf.'' he added before hanging up,laughing a bit.

Why does he keep doing this? Does he suspect something?

I chuckled awkwardly and put the phone down.

How on earth am I ever gonna tell him that I am werewolf?

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''So how was the meeting yesterday?" Jess asked as we got out of the car,heading to our first class.

When she called me yesterday to ask what was wrong,I told her about James and how he just can't seem to give up on wanting to make me his girlfriend. It was not a complete lie and she bought it.

''It was a meeting Jess,what do you think?'' I replied rolling my eyes at her as we kept walking.

''Ugh come on Charlie...you mean no kisses or hugs?'' she said and I knew that she was not gonna let it rest. I didn't reply,I pretended to have not heard her.

''You know I like James and all that,but he's so cold compared to Mr Garner,I just wish he wasn't engaged...I mean you two are mates,like soulmates,which I still find hard to believe...you should prove it to me sometime.'' and she went on and on about how she thinks we're good together,how hot he is and all that,having me roll my eyes every so often at some of the things she was saying.

We reached our first class and soon enough,students started filling in.

Jess and I took our seats at the front row since they were the only seats left.

The class passed on pretty slowly,or maybe it was because today I didn't have any lessons to dread,particularly Chemistry.

During lunch I sat with James and Luke as Jess decided to have lunch with Colin,her new boyfriend and I didn't want to intrude.

''So have things been with you Charls?'' James asked.

''Cool I guess,I really am loving the school.How about you?" I asked James.

''Fine,just school,that's all..."

We continued eating in a comfortable silence,with Luke constantly typing on his mobile. James kept stealing glances at me and I caught him at times,making him look away quickly. I need to sort things out between us,I like him and I don't want to lose him as a friend.

We said our good bye and went to our different classes.

After what seemed like a million years,the bell signaling school-out finally rang.

And then I remembered I agreed to tutoring lessons today with Garner... why am I suddenly getting nervous? Oh right,yesterday...

I picked up my books and shoved them in my bag,texting Jess to inform her that Mr Garner will be driving me...hopefully.

As I walked to his class,my heart was pounding fastly,I don't even know why I'm nervous...I mean we're suppose to be friends right?

I knocked slightly on the door,waiting for the answer,but there was none. So i decided to walk in and when I did,I found Mr Garner gazing out of his classroom window.

''Uh sir...'' I called him,clearing my throat a little. He seemed to be deep in thoughts and when he heard me,he jerked his head to the door to see who it was,jumping a little in the process,like he did not expect me.

I wish we were mated already so I could know what he was thinking...

''Hey...come in.'' he gestured for me to come in and I did. I decided to sit opposite him on his table and he went around to the other side,setting his books on the table.

He looked rather...sad.

''Are you okay?'' I asked concerned.It upset me to see him like that.

''Yeah sure,let's get started,'' his voice was full of sadness and it really tore me apart to know that I could not be there for him.

My wolf nearly whined at the situation.

''We''ll uhm...start at..uh...''he cleared his throat as I took out my books.Something was really bothering my mate and I cannot just sit here and do nothing,but what could I do?

He looked at me apologetically,rubbing his eyes a little...I really hope it had nothing to do with me.

The thought of making him so sad angered my wolf.

I couldn't take it anymore,so I stood up and walked to his side of the table. He looked at me confused,and then I gestured for him to stand up. He did and immediately I pulled him into a tight embrace.

Letting him know that I was here for him and I wasn't going anywhere.

He seemed unsure at first but then he put his hands around me and pulled me even closer to his body. He buried his head into my neck and then...a sob,followed by another one and another.

He was...crying..

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