*Recap*

We were kissing passionately, my mind was very blank at that time so I couldn't think about my actions. I only knew that I indeed liked this kiss. Mortimer moved his arms on my waist holding me, then I moved my arms to wrap his neck. It's not what happened in the present that is embarrassing, because it will be embarrassing in the future. We continued kissing until we heard someone's steps.

"Okay, my shift is done I'-m. Oh my!" Elisabeth said in shock. But when I heard her voice I suddenly realized what I'm doing, I'm giving up on my freedom. Suddenly I had the energy to push Mortimer out and run away in my room while blushing. Mortimer was still in the daze and Elisabeth started repeatedly apologizing to Mortimer.

Oh man, what am I going to do?

*End of the Recap*

Today is the day where I have to move into Mortimer's bedroom. In my head I sighed at this thought, I wish I could fight it, but I was tired that day. A few days ago I kissed back Mortimer for sure, I wish I could have avoided it. The faster we develop the bond, the faster I will give up on my dreams. I need some kinda strategy, I don't want to end up here.

My first strategy is to earn his trust, but this plan isn't foolproof. Few things can go wrong, first I can be open with him, but with his observation skills he will catch on with my plan. Second I will successfully fool him, but Mortimer can take this as I accepted him. And if he thinks that I accepted him, he will mark me. But Siren's mark appears if their mate accepted them without using any spells. So if he tries to mark me, but the mark doesn't appear, the plan will be ruined. There is the worst scenario that can happen if I manage to fool Mortimer without even realizing I have fallen in love with him, and he tried to mark me, I would be doomed.

The second strategy is just to avoid him as much as I can. But when he knows that I'm purposely avoiding him, he instantly gets a wrong assumption and he confronts it. Then when he confronts me I will always get out of the conflict even if I have to cover the truth, but since I didn't know that he can easily spot a lie or half-truth. Then he becomes intimidating and his siren side comes out because I try to hide something from him. Then he corners me. It's either I should reveal the truth or remain stubborn but end up kissing him.

But currently, I'm using a second strategy. And it appears that this strategy isn't working, I'm out of ideas right now. Right now I'm lying on the bed waiting for someone to text me. I guess they are all busy. I checked the time on my phone and it looks like it's already eight in the morning. I decided to dress up casually since I only have my casual clothes packed. I kinda need to get some more clothes.

I went downstairs to get something to eat, but I forgot that Elizabeth's shift had already started. So I went to the kitchen and Elizabeth was already there cooking breakfast.

"Good Morning, Miss Alice! Breakfast will be in a few minutes!" She said in her cheery voice. During the first week I always kinda managed to cook for myself so I wouldn't feel guilty that someone is cooking for me. Or so I can avoid eating with Mortimer.

"Just call me Alice, and you don't need to cook for me," I said nicely.

"Well, I can't simply do that, plus it's my job to cook and make sure that this house is taken care of, "She said while continuing cooking. I guess I have to sit there and wait. It's the first time Elizabeth cooks for me. I usually managed to avoid Elizabeth cooking any meals for me. Because she is not only cooking for me, but she does cook for Mortimer too. So it's Elizabeth who usually cooks meals by the schedule which Mortimer follows. Speaking of the devil I feel Mortimer's presence.

"Good morning," Mortimer says sleepily. Elizabeth answered back she started putting our breakfast on the plates. Mortimer sits one sit away from me, but it doesn't take long until he notices me. Then Elizabeth gave us our plates, she left us alone smiling to herself.

"I'm glad I finally managed to see you before you start avoiding me." I almost choked on the food when he said that. So he figured out that I'm only avoiding him without any bad assumptions.

"I prefer calling it 'Alone time'" I said.

"I guess you should leave your 'Alone time' for now" Mortimer chuckled. Is he suggesting or he has something planned for today?

"Why?" I asked him. Will it be another conflict? I hope not, I got enough of it already. But Mortimer has other plans on his mind.

"Well, I kinda planned to take you to the shopping center back on land, since I know you don't have many clothes for the year. But since you want to spend your 'Alone time ' I can take some time later" Mortimer suggested. He knew that I needed clothes. So he decided to make it a date.

"Sure, but when exactly are you planning to take me ?" I asked him. Even though it's supposed to be a date. I kinda need some clothes. So it doesn't matter if it is a date, as long as I get some clothes and a strawberry ice cream.

"At noon," He said, he frowned a bit because I dulled his reaction. After I ate my breakfast I put the dirty dish in the sink and went to my room so I could prepare for the shopping trip. I brushed my hair so I can get rid of some of the tangles. Decided that I want to dress up more nicely, so I put on my black skinny jeans, a nice blue t-shirt and black flats. I decided to put on a little make-up, so I can look more presentable.

And no I don't want to surprise Mortimer, I just don't really like human judgment . Then I heard my phone buzzing and my phone was on the bedside so I decided to check it.

Then I heard a knock on the door, I quickly put my phone in my bag and grabbed a sweater just in case. I opened the door and I saw Mortimer, dressed nicely.

"I guess you are ready? So shall we go?" He offered his hand, I hesitated a bit so I reached his hand until he gently grabbed my hand and kissed it. I blushed and we made our way to the port. He smirked at my blushing face.

"There could be more dates if you haven't avoided me, " Mortimer teased me.

"Hmm, true. But I'm not a fan of going on dates" I answered. Well, I haven't dated anyone, because I preferred studying and hanging out with Kelly. But at least I can say that Mortimer didn't steal my first kiss.

"Well, I will make sure that you won't regret going with me ." Mortimer grinned. I have to admit that sometimes Mortimer can be assertive, but if I look at his point of view. He waited for a mate for a few years, until he found someone who wanted to reject him. But if I manage to hold on for a year, I can reject him fair and square.

After the long boat ride, we finally reached the shore of Portugal. So we took a taxi to get to the shopping center. After we got off the taxi we entered the shopping center. It's kinda big, so I decided to grab a map of the shopping center. So I can search for my favorite stores. In the store, I chose a few shirts and pants that I liked. But when we went to the clerk and I wanted to pay, Mortimer stopped me.

"Don't worry, I will pay for you. " Mortimer smiled at me. And paid with his credit card.

"B-but you didn't have to do that, I could have b-" I tried to say, but Mortimer stopped me.

"Alice, for us men it's considered low if a man does not support their soulmate's needs financially," Mortimer said. Well, it's true but I could have paid for myself. And sometimes I don't really like when a man pays for a woman when she can afford it. After some shopping, we decided to take a break and go somewhere to eat. Then the waitress came to us and asked what we wanted.

"I would like a strawberry ice cream," I said to the waitress. She wrote down my order and nodded.

"What about you, sir?" the waitress asked Mortimer.

"Just water, " He said. The waitress nodded and went to the kitchen. I thought that Mortimer might be hungry but for some reason, he didn't order anything, well only water.

"I thought you were hungry, why didn't you order anything?" I asked him.

"Well, I don't exactly eat this kind of food ." Mortimer awkwardly said. I almost facepalmed, of course, some sirens only eat meat. If I took attention in the morning I would notice that he ate only bacon and eggs. The egg is a kinda meat, but at the same time eggs are considered dairy.

I feel so stupid.

"Well, then I'll take you to the perfect place," I said and took Mortimer to the restaurant that had a scent of steaks, at least we can order meat in there. Even my ice cream is still left in there.

"Well, I kinda thought that werewolves can only eat meat the same as sirens." Mortimer scratched behind his head.

"Werewolves do eat meat but also can eat fruits and vegetables, even humans know that we not only eat meat ." I laughed at the last part.

We sat down and ordered our food in the restaurant.

"Well, that's why I don't usually go on dates usually " I joked. First dates are always awkward.

"Yeah, even if I promised that you won't regret this date, it seems I can't keep a promise ." He half-smiled. I kinda felt bad even though we sometimes argue.

"Nah, it would be a horrible date, if I didn't consider your diet and then you have to hang around with me while being hungry. It's not only about my comfort, it should be yours too. Plus the date isn't over yet, we can still make it the best date ever. " I smiled. Usually, I'm not caring nor understanding except for my family and friends. But Mortimer is neither of them yet, sometimes the soulmate bond does weird things to you.

"Then where should we head next?"Mortimer asked. After that, we ate our chicken nuggets. We are trying to walk to the port. It was an evening, a beautiful warm summer evening. The sky is a light orange. There is wind but it's still warm. I kinda forgot about the incident, which made me relax and watch the sunset while walking through the city.

"Too bad, I have never seen those sunsets in Boston," I said out loud. Without even realizing that Mortimer heard it.

"You can't move the place, sometimes you have to move to the places to see it," Mortimer said. True, but I wish I was at home with my friends and family. Mortimer wrapped his hand around my waist while his other hand held some of my bags. I have warm fuzzy feelings.

"But, sometimes I can't help, but miss the place where you came from," I said.

"And I guess, I should make sure that you won't regret being with me "Mortimer smiled. I weakly smiled, but since I don't want this conversation to be more awkward I decided to ask something about Mortimer.

"So, what's the difference between land and the underwater kingdom you lived in?" I asked. I can't base my knowledge of the underwater kingdom on the movie Little Mermaid. So I kinda want to know the point of view of Mortimer.

"Well, we don't have that kinda technology as humans have. But living underwater is fun. We usually have lots of festivals. What about your life at the pack?" Mortimer explained.

"Well in the pack people are always working, like the bees. Well, we only celebrate some human holidays and the Mating ball. We rarely have our festivals" I answered. Just walking with someone and getting to know each other, I think it is an ideal date.

" Our backgrounds are kinda different, yet we are brought together by fate, Interesting. Do you have any interest? " Mortimer curiously asked.

"Well mostly reading books and sometimes I like to watch movies, what about you?" I asked.

We are still walking through the streets. It's getting darker.

"Huh, pretty much the same interests as yours, I have nothing else to add" Mortimer answered. Not all boys have an interest in books, but I guess Mortimer has it. In the pack I lived in, boys at my pack liked playing sports and impressing girls with strength

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"I guess our next date should be at home watching some movies, " I suggested. It's kinda weird that it's coming from my mouth, but I guess I want to make up for this date.

"I agree," Mortimer grinned. Then we caught a taxi because it was kinda dark and cold. So we should get home safely. After a few moments, I realized this is a sign of giving up. I don't want to stay here forever. But I don't know how to fight it. After a couple of hours, we arrived at our island and walked home.

While walking home I felt the presence of the werecat and vampire. I heard from Leon that werecats are taking night shifts to guard an island because they can see in the dark. And vampires take the night shift because they can't be under the sun. We entered the house. The house still has a light on because Elizabeth was still here waiting for us.

"Welcome, would you like to have dinner?" We both shook our heads. I was kinda too tired to eat dinner. So we both went upstairs.

"I hope you didn't forget that this is the day where you have to move into my bedroom." Mortimer reminded me. Well, I almost forgot about that, and I'm too tired to move my bags.

"I'm too tired to move my stuff to another room," I said hoping that he will dismiss it today. But after I saw one of his teasing smiles, I knew my hopes were crushed.

"Well even if you are tired, it doesn't mean you can't start sleeping in my bed. " He mused. I guess I'm not getting out of this one. I went to dress up in pajamas. I still feel like my eyes want to close so badly and fall asleep on the floor. My pajamas consist of a large grey shirt and blue pajama shorts.

I entered Mortimer's bedroom, he has a larger room than mine. His room followed the theme of black, blue, and grey color. I saw the light in the bathroom, but Mortimer isn't showering or he is rather brushing his teeth. Since I was already tired I decided that I should go to sleep. I lied on the bed and covered myself with bedsheets. And soon I felt that Mortimer wrapped his hands around my waist bringing my body closer to his. And I finally drifted off to dreamland.

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