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“Aaron isn’ting.” I point out.
“He has the day off. I figure I’ll be with you guys all day so he doesn’t need to hang around.” Megan
nods absent mindedly, typing something into her phone. I’m not sure she’s really listening. Well,
whatever, I’ll try again another time. I finish eating then go to shower and get dressed. Megan picked
out a cute little sundress and sandals outfitbo for me. It’s a light blue colour that brings out my pale
eyes and emphasises the blue in my hair. I’m still not sure about dressing in a way that emphasises my
eyes but she is determined to convince me to. I agreed to try things her way for a while and see if it
makes any difference in how people treat me. So far… she’s right. No one has been any different than
they usually are. Megan insists on taking the time to do my face up with some light makeup and then
she braids my hair for me. She then borrows my bathroom and gets herself dressed. While she is
getting ready, I check my phone and realise I have a message from Darrien.
Darrien- How is she today?
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Ryann- Good I think. We managed to watch a romance moviest night and she was okay with it. No
nightmaresst night either which is a good sign.
Darrien- I’m d. I am hoping to have a chance to do something today.
Ryann- Do something? Like what?
Darrien- I’m not sure yet. I n to y it by ear. Just… something to make my intentions a little more
clear to her maybe? I think it depends how she is feeling though.
Ryann- !!! Ooh now I am super excited. If I’m not there when it happens you’ll have to tell me how it
goes, yeah? And hopefully that will get Megan thinking a little so she talks to me
about it so I can talk you up.
Darrien- I am not so sure about that… that might be a little more than i’m aiming for.
Ryann- We shall see… Good luck today!
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Thebination of my sleeping inte and Megan taking FOREVER in the bathroom means that
Bemy arrives pretty much the moment she is ready. I answer the door and let him in. He greets me
with a kiss in my hair and a tight hug. Darrien is only a minute or so behind him and arrives quickly.
They took separate cars as Bemy wasing from some other meeting this morning. Since we don’t
have confirmed ns for after lunch we decide to take two cars to the pub where we n to eat.
“I’ll go with Darrien and let you two have some time together.” She winks at me teasingly and skips off
with Darrien to his car. I roll my eyes..The teasing wasn’t necessary but I do want her to spend more
time with Darrien so I don’t bother to argue.
“So I think Darrien is nning to make a move on Megan at some point today.” I tell Bemy in the
most stereotypically gossipy tone that I can manage. Bemy’s hands tighten on the steering wheel.
“What is that supposed to mean? And is she even ready for something like that?” He demands. I ce
a hand on his arm in a cating manner.
“Hey chill. It’s okay. He adores her, he wouldn’t do anything to upset her. I think he just ns
to make her aware of his intentions long term. He won’t expect anything from her. Besides, I think it will
be good for her.” I tell him calmly. He nces sideways at me then back to the
road but he looks very doubtful.
“Good for her, how? I know you said they’re fated and you have faith they will be together, but isn’t it a
bit soon?” Bemy sounds almost pained.
“If they were jumping into a rtionship, then yes maybe. But all he wants is for her to be aware of him
and consider him as a potential option. I think it will be good for her because she needs to feel wanted
right now. Think about it, the man she was going to marry only
wanted her for her position and connection to you. He didn’t care for her personally at all. That’s got to
hurt her self–esteem quite a bit. She was used and now she doesn’t trust her own judgement. I think
knowing exactly what he wants will allow her to learn to trust herself again, and it will also help her self–
esteem. Feeling like someone wants you… well it can
make
a big difference…” I trail off with thatst part. I’m not sure I am still talking about Megan. Making
friends and knowing that Bemy does want me has done wonders for my self esteem. I’m dressing
in’new ways, wearing makeup, going out, meeting people. It’s so different, and I am terrified but there’s
no way I could have gotten through it before.
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“So you support Darrien telling my sister his feelings… for her ego?” He rifies.
“Yep, basically. She might not even react well, and if she does react poorly it won’t matter, because it
will still help her realise that her worth isn’t diminished because of one idiot. But honestly, I think she
just has never even considered him. So while I don’t expect her to fall into his arms, I think she will
consider him, and maybe choose to discuss him with me. Really, as long as she doesn’t run away or
t out reject him, I would consider it a win.” I exin cheerfully. Bemy nods slowly.
“I suppose that makes sense. What exactly is he nning to do?” I shrug.
“Not sure exactly, he wasn’t very specific. I think he ns to just wait for a good opportunity. I’m looking
forward to seeing how it all ys out.”
At the pub we choose a booth type seat. Megan and I sit across from each other by the wall while
Darrien and Bemy sit beside us. Bemy beside me of course. We take our time looking over the
menus and I pick some basic pasta dish. Not super adventurous maybe, but tasty and filling. Megan
take
more time to choose, while she’s thinking I lean over and whisper in Bemy’s ear keeping my voice as
low as possible since Megan and Darrien both have super Shifter hearing.
“I suppose you’re nning to insist on paying for my meal again to prove some point that I don’t really
understand?” I question. Bemy winks at me and pulls his wallet out of his pocket cing it on the
table in front of us. I roll my eyes at him and he leans in to v in my ear this time.
whisper
“Please let me. I don’t want to appear as a bad mate to you.” His eyes dart to where Darrien and
Megan are sitting. Megan is still focused on the menu, Darrien is looking over at the bar and pointedly
away from us in the pretence of giving us privacy.
“It’s just Darrien and Megan. But if you insist then you need to think of something you want from me so
that we’re even. Tell meter.” I go to lean back but he slides an arm around my waist holding me
close.
“You know that’s not how this works. But if you really want then I’ll think of something.” He whispers
gently. I smile at him. Megan clears her throat loudly.
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“If you guys are done canoodling I think we should go order. Pretty sure we do it up at the bar. Shall
we?” She pokes Darrien in the arm to get him moving from his seat so she can slide out. Bemy also
stands and I slide out, although I admit it was far less graceful. We wait a
moment for service. A young guy asks for our orders. Darrien and Megan both step back a little
prompting Bemy and I to order first which is weird because they were in front of us. I tilt my head in
confusion while making eye contact with Megan and she waves me away in a way that promises an
exnationter. Bemy prompts me to give my order then gives his own and pays for both meals.
We step away and Megan gives her order. She pulls out her purse to pay but is interrupted by Darrien
cing his hand over hers. In his other hand he holds out cash halfway between Megan and the
worker.
“May 17” He asks, his tone thick with implications. Megan’s eyes fly open wide. If I hadn’t just
discussed this with Bemy I would be confused but armed with my recent knowledge of Shifter
courting traditions, even I can tell that this is Darrien making his move. He is in a roundabout way,
asking if he can court her.
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