Chapter 5

Damion's Point Of View

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I didn't finish my call on time as I thought I would because I had a conference meeting also. And by the time I was done and checked the time, it was already 4:30pm. Shit! Jane must have been waiting for me by now. I can't believe time has gone like that. I shut my laptop down and stood up from the chair and headed out of the library.

I walked into the living room and there he was, sitting on the sofa watching television. He must have sensed me when I entered because he looked up from the television he was watching and smiled at me, and I was almost melted by his smile. He had the most beautiful smile I've ever seen.

"Hey, I'm so sorry for keeping waiting. I just had to attend to an urgent matter". I said

"No problem, I just got here myself. I was even thinking I had kept you waiting". He said while I sat down on the sofa across from him.

"Hmmmmm.... you must have had one hell of a long shower then". I said smiling.

"No, I didn't spend much time bathing. I just had to return my mom's calls because she had called me countless times and I miss them". He said.

" OK, hope all is well? She must be worried you're not back home yet."

"Yeah, all is well, and she's not here." He stated.

"I thought you said you moved here". I asked surprise.

"Yeah, I moved here alone. My parents are back home". He said.

"Hmmm, why did you move here then?". I asked

"Nothing, I just wanted to change my surroundings. You know, I've been in Kansas my whole life and I felt like I needed a change". He replied to me

"Yeah, I understand that feeling. But why did you choose California, or was it chosen for you by your parents?

"No, I chose this place myself. I don't really know why though, I just felt as if something here was calling out to me".

I was about to comment on his response when I remembered that we were yet to eat.

"Oh! I totally forgot about the food. Sorry, let's go and eat". I said to him and stood up.

He stood up from the sofa and I led him towards the dining area. I pulled out a chair for him to sit on, while I sat across from him. I could have sat anywhere else but the truth is I just wanted to continue looking at his face while we were eating.

I served him the food and served myself also. We started eating and instead of me eating, all I did was watch him eat. When he looked up from his food, he noticed I'd barely even touched my food.

"Why aren't you eating, or aren't you hungry?". He asked, surprised.

"Hmmmmm? no I'll eat". I said, trying to hide the lust in my eyes.

"WOw... I must confess this food is absolutely delicious. Where did you get it from? Because I'd like to go there myself. He commented, while smiling brightly.

My heart skipped seeing him smile like that. Gosh.....! this guy doesn't have any idea of what his smiles do to me.

"I didn't buy it, I cooked it myself". I stated with a smile.

"What?.... You aren't serious, right? Please tell me you are joking right now". He said with a surprise look on his face.

"No, I'm not joking. I really cooked it myself". I affirmated.

"Wow. You really do know how to cook, more than some women, if I must say. It's really delicious'. He complemented.

"Thank you for the compliment and also for enjoying the food". I said with a smile.

"I should be the one thanking you. Because I have been nothing but a burden to you since we met and you've done nothing but take care of me since morning, even though we barely knew each other. So thank you Damion".

"No Jane, you are not and will never be a burden to me. And you're welcome but it's my pleasure doing it". I said as I met his gaze, but he avoided my gaze, but not before I saw him blushing.

"Thanks". He said again.

We finished eating in silence and when we were done, we cleared the table together and he offered to clean the dishes, but I stopped him. I told him he shouldn't stress himself for now as he needs all the rest he can get. Reluctantly, he sat on the chair in the kitchen watching me while I cleaned the dishes. I could feel his gaze on me while I was cleaning them, but I tried not to turn back.

"So how long have you been here, and how has this place been treating you so far?". I asked.

"I've been here for two(2) weeks. I've been okay with what I've seen so far. Though I haven't gotten the chance to go out more because I've been trying to settle down coupled with the whole paper work for school?". He said and signed.

"Okay, too bad we can't go out again today". I mentioned .

"Why?". He asked.

"Because you are not in a position to go out". I replied.

"Is it because of my heat? But I'm OK now. So we can still go out before it gets dark." he said, whining.

"No, you can't go. It's dangerous for you and for any alphas/betas out there. If you suddenly start experiencing it again, the pheromones coming from you will affect them if they are nearby and it will put you in danger because you'll be vulnerable too". I stated and I hope he'll understand.

I know, but I have the suppressant you got for me earlier and, moreover, I won't be alone because you'll be with me. Right?. He said and pouted his mouth, which made me almost agree with him, but I don't want to take any chances.

"Yes, I will be with you, but the risk is still there. We'll go some other time, I promise". I told him pleadingly.

"OK, I guess I should start going home now. It's already getting late". He said and stood up.

"No you can't go home now". I exclaimed.

"But why?". He asked

"Because you can't be alone for now. So you will be staying here tonight so I can keep an eye on you just in case". I explained.

"Okay, but I don't want to keep bothering you. You have really tried for me a lot." He said worriedly.

"No, you are not bothering me, I'm actually happy it's me and not someone else. So you don't have to be worried about it". I said to him with a reassuring smile.

"Okay, then I'll stay". He said, and I felt butterflies flying in my stomach.

"So how are you feeling now?". I inquire

"I'm okay already". He said with a smile.

"What did you mean when you said you haven't had your heat before?". I asked when I remembered what he had said before.

"This is actually my first time experiencing it". He said shyly and I didn't want to pursue the discussion. Because I could see he felt embarrassed about it, so I left it at that.

We sat down silently for some time and I found it awkward. Because all I kept thinking of, was how his lips felt and tasted when I kissed him earlier. I want him so badly that my brain could explode. I was so hard that I thought my dick was gonna rip my pants off and come out. I have never been that aroused before.

Although I have never touched or kissed anyone before, I also have never been attracted to anyone before. I decided to keep myself for my mate. Even though I could go out with anyone until I find my mate, I decided not to. Yeah, so I'm literally a virgin and the kiss earlier was also my first kiss. A lot is running through my mind right now, like how do I tell him he's my mate and what if, after telling him he doesn't want me and rejects me, what will I do then?.

Just the thought of being rejected by him hurts. I have already fallen in love with him, so the thought of him rejecting me as his mate hurts a lot. I don't even want him out of my sight for a minute not to talk of him out of my life. I just can't let that happen.

I looked at him and he's eyes were fixed on the television screen watching a program. I let myself take in his sight and no matter how many times I look at him, he's always more handsome than the last. I saw him look toward me and I lowered my gaze on him.

"So, Damion, tell me about yourself". He said, and I looked back up at him.

"What do you want to know?". I asked.

"Anything you can and want to share". He replied.

"There's nothing much to tell about me, other than I'm Damion Lee". I said.

"Lee, as in Korean". He asked.

"Yes". I responded.

"But you don't look like a Korean. Sorry to say". He said.

"Yeah, I know and I hear that a lot. My mom is an American actually, so I look more like her". I told him.

"Oh okay, so how come you are here and not in Korea or are your parents here?". He inquired curiously.

"I'm the only one here. My parents are back in Korea". I told him.

"Are you just here for school then?". He asked and I could hear a faint sadness in his voice.

"No, I live here". I told him and I saw him smile a little, which made me happy and I smiled too.

"So why are you not there with them?". He asked.

"Nothing, I just want to stay here. I go visiting to see them though". I said and I wasn't expecting what came out of his mouth next. I was so surprised that I thought I was dreaming.

"I think I love you Damion". He blurted out.

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