Part 3
Saturday, Spring
Ophelia spent the morning working on her writing, but she was quite distracted. She couldn't stop thinking about Lou, her Fated Mate, and what that meant. She did not want to fully accept it.
Eventually, she decided that enough was enough. Ophelia called over Chase, hoping he would help ease her mind a little.
Ophelia: Thanks for coming by, Chase. I really need the distraction
Chase: Not like I had anything better to do
Ophelia: So I thought maybe...we could work on a song, or something
Chase: What, now?
Ophelia: Yes. I've been practising my writing all morning
Chase: I'm not really in the mood for that...
Ophelia: Oh...that's fine. We can just hang out
Chase: Cool.
Ophelia: The other night at Grimtooth was really fun, by the way. It was nice getting to know you!
Chase: That makes you the first...
Ophelia: Haha...are you always this self-deprecating?
Chase: It's just the truth
Ophelia: It can't be, you're not that bad :)
Chase: So I'm still a little bad?
Ophelia: That's not what I meant!
Chase: I'm messing with you
Ophelia: Oh...
The pair decided to sit down at the table, to continue their conversation.
Chase: This place you got here, is quite lame.
Ophelia: I'm a starving artist, what can I say...?
Chase: Still better than the shithole I live in, though
Ophelia: Well, one day you'll be a famous musician, just you wait!
Chase: I don't want to be famous.
Ophelia: Oh, really?
Chase: I like being a nobody. I just make music 'cause I enjoy it.
Ophelia: So you're attractive, funny, and modest...
Chase: Attractive?
Ophelia: Oops...did I say that out loud? Um...well it's true. You are quite cute...
Chase: I'm not cute. That word better fits you.
Ophelia: Hm?
Chase: Yeah, you have those puppy eyes.
Ophelia: Only for you :)
Chase: Are you trying...to flirt with me?
Ophelia: Perhaps I am
Chase: Uh...I kinda suck at flirting
Ophelia: That's fine, I prefer more physical methods of affection anyway ;)
Ophelia felt uncomfortable for some reason, even though she was the one initiating this. She got out of her seat to ground herself, so Chase got up, too. Ophelia took a deep breath, then turned to face him.
Ophelia: I can write romantic stories easily, but to act them out...
Chase: Just kiss me already.
Ophelia: Huh? Are you sure?
Chase: Yes
Ophelia leaned in to kiss Chase. It felt so wrong, but she tried not to care.
One thing led to another, and the pair ended up in the bathroom to "shower" together. Ophelia craved this physical touch so badly, but not from Chase. She tried imagining Lou in his place. Chase's ferocity helped greatly in this, and so Ophelia pulled him into the bathtub.
After the ordeal was over, Ophelia felt disgusted with herself. She wanted to be sick. So, she hastily said "goodbye" to Chase, and got dressed.
"What is wrong with me?" Ophelia asked herself. This wasn't like her, and all she could think about was Lou; how badly she wanted to be with him. "Sod it, I'm going to see him."
Ophelia legged it to the Wildfangs' hangout.
Ophelia: Lou, I think you're right! I can't be with anyone...but you
Lou: Finally...I've been waiting for you to realise
Ophelia: I can't stop thinking about you, no matter what I do. My head hurts from it all...
Lou: Likewise, Ophie
Ophelia: Is that your nickname for me now?
Lou: Yeah, it's cute. Fits you perfectly, don't you think?
Ophelia smiles.
Lou: And I know you're worried about our packs being at war with each other. But I talked to Rory, and she's willing to set aside our difference for now. For us.
Ophelia: Really?
Lou: Yeah, 'cause I want to be with you, Ophie. I feel like I've known you for my whole life already.
Ophelia: Where do we go from here?
Lou: I suppose it's a bit weird feeling this way about someone you've only just met. But I live for stories like that. Love at first sight is real, and I'm a hopeless romantic :)
Ophelia: I...I don't know what to say
Lou: I know you feel the same way. I can't it explain it, but...I want to be with you. Now and forever.
Ophelia: This feels like something out of a romance novel...
Lou: Yeah, and it's the best story ever!
Ophelia: Lou...I think we should date a little first, before jumping straight in. But, I like you too.
Lou: As long as we can kiss and cuddle, I'm happy :)
Ophelia: You know...I have never done anything with a Werewolf while in their Beast form. I mean, you're always in that form, so...
Lou: There's a first time for everything...how about we take this somewhere more...private?
Ophelia: Um...are you sure?
Lou: I'm always sure, Ophie
Ophelia: How private are we talking?
Lou: Well, there's definitely a bush we could...hide in
Ophelia: I know I said we should date a little first, but...I want you so bad right now...
The pair made their way to a nearby bush. They started off by making out, but it didn't take long for things to escalate.
Ophelia: Do you think anyone heard us?
Lou: You were pretty loud ;)
Ophelia: Shut up! I wasn't that noisy, was I?
Lou: Who cares?
Ophelia: I hope Kristopher or Lily weren't walking past...that would be awkward...
Sunday, Summer
Ophelia woke up with a text from Chase, asking her out on a date. She recalled the night before that she spent with Lou, and thought that this "date" would be a good chance to speak to Chase about everything that has happened. Ophelia felt a bit bad about letting him down this way, but he deserved to know the truth...
Ophelia: I'm glad you invited me out, because there's something I need to talk to you about...
Chase: What is it?
Ophelia: I know this is supposed to be a date, but...I...I can't be with you
Chase: What?
Ophelia: I'm fated to someone else...and after me and you did it together, I just felt so awful about it
Chase: Are you saying...I am bad in bed?
Ophelia: No, not at all. It was fun in the moment, but afterwards I felt so...wrong
Chase: Right...I just thought...
Ophelia: I'm so sorry for messing you about like this. I'm not usually like this
Chase: No...I guess I agreed there were no strings attached when we WooHooed, but...
Ophelia: But...?
Chase: Um, I enjoy being with you, you know. I usually hate people, but we get on well together
Ophelia: We can...still be friends?
Chase: Even I get lonely sometimes. You make me feel less alone
Ophelia: I'm sorry...
Chase: Of course the only person I can tolerate is fated to someone else...whatever the fuck that means.
Ophelia: I didn't think it was real at first...but it definitely is
Chase: I look like a right fool now, asking you out like this
Ophelia: You're not a fool. In another life, I would be with you. But I can't keep ignoring fate...
Chase: Serves me right, I guess
Ophelia: I'm sure you'll find someone else one day. You know, your Fated Mate
Chase: How do you know that is even real?
Ophelia: It's hard to explain...but I realised it after...we, you know...
Chase: What if your Fated Mate accidentally died?
Ophelia: Huh?
Chase: What would happen then?
Ophelia: Um...I don't know. Is that a threat?
Chase: No, just curious. Anyway, this date is over. See you never.
Suddenly, Ophelia felt nauseous. She had been feeling strange all morning, as if something was rearranging her insides.
(I completely forgot about the WW update changing pills...)
After work, Ophelia went to the Collective to search for Lily. She needed some wisdom; some advice, or maybe just a hug. But only Kristopher was there.
Kristopher: Is something bothering you, Ophelia?
Ophelia: Oh, hi Kristopher. Long time, no see.
Kristopher: What's been keeping you busy?
Ophelia: Um...work...and I found my Fated Mate.
Kristopher: Nice, I hope they treat you well
Ophelia: He is a Wildfang...
Kristopher: Well, lucky for you, we're allies now
Ophelia: So I've heard...have you ever hurt someone's feelings, by accident?
Kristopher: Hasn't everyone?
Ophelia: I just...want to be a good person. But I've messed up...
Kristopher: Everyone makes mistakes. It's an important part of life.
Ophelia didn't really want to talk about what was bothering her with Kristopher. So she went home and called Lily.
Ophelia: Hey Lily...I know it's late, but I really need to talk to you.
Lily came over no problem.
Ophelia: So I might have slept with two different people and now...I think I could be pregnant...
Lily: Oh, that is quite the pickle. Did you do both of them at the same time?
Ophelia: What...of course not!
Lily: Did you not use protection, dear?
Ophelia: I'm on the pill...so no
Lily: Oh, did you not hear? The company behind the pill had to recall their most recent batch
Ophelia: What...
Lily: It's okay, sweetie. Many people have been in this situation before
Ophelia: This is such a mess...what do I do?
Lily: A pregnancy test would be your first port of call
Ophelia: Right...
Lily: And if it comes back positive, you'll have to let the two guys know.
Ophelia: I already called off things with one of them...he was not happy.
Ophelia was too exhausted to worry about that right now. She went to bed, and decided she would talk to Lou the next day. Although, he was unaware of what happened with Chase.
Monday, Summer
The next day, Ophelia had breakfast and immediately went to visit Lou at the Wildfangs' hangout. She needed to talk to him.
Ophelia: Lou...I need to talk to you about something.
Lou: Sure, what is it, Ophie?
Ophelia: I...um...might have WooHooed another man, before we did...
Lou: Huh?
Ophelia: I'm so sorry. I just wanted to see if fate was real. But I regretted it after. All I could think about was you, so I came to you and-
Lou: I see...
Ophelia: Well, the thing is...I might be pregnant.
Lou: ...shit
Ophelia: Yeah, I don't know what to do. I mean, I am not ready for a child...I have a job and I don't earn enough to support one.
Lou: You're not alone in this, okay? I'm here for you, Ophie
Ophelia: But it might not even be your child?
Lou: So...I'll just have to suck it up...since we're gonna spend the rest of our lives together.
Ophelia: You sound so certain...
Lou: Look, I like you. A lot. And I believe in fate. So I will be there for you. I could even move in.
Ophelia: ...what?
Lou: Yeah, I don't have a job anyway, so I could stay home and look after the kid while you work.
Ophelia: But I...uh...I don't even know what you actually look like.
Lou: Oh...yeah, I suppose you're right about that. I can show you right now.
Lou: Well, what do you think?
Ophelia is speechless.
Lou: Am I really that ugly?
Ophelia: Huh? No...it's just...I didn't expect you to look so...so...good
Lou: So I can move in, then?
Ophelia: I guess we can try it...
After some more talking, Ophelia told Lou about the other man, Chase. Then, she headed off to work. During her shift, Chase decided to pop around to the house, causing Lou to get a bit territorial.
Lou: What are you doing here?
Chase: Uh...is Ophelia around?
Lou: She's at work. But I should let you know, I live here now, too. So, get lost.
Lou moved in with a good amount of money, and so the house underwent a renovation. A second story was added to make room for the possible baby, and the rooms were decorated more accordingly to Ophelia's taste. She also finally got a piano.
Lou spent the rest of his day practising guitar. He had always wanted to learn it.
Ophelia returned from work with a promotion and obvious signs of pregnancy. She was both happy and scared at the same time.
Lou greeted her with a kiss.
Lou: I know you're terrified right now, but I am very excited for this new chapter!
Ophelia: My life has completely changed in a day...
Lou: Well, there's a new piano waiting for you inside. Let out your emotions on that :)
Ophelia did just that. While she was trying out her new instrument, Chase had somehow gotten into the property to rummage through the kitchen bin. Perhaps he never left after showing up at the house earlier...
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