Strings of Fate

11- Arguments and agreements

Bellamy immediately turns to me.

“Are you okay?” he asks in a hurry.

“Of course I am. He’s an Incubus sure, but he isn’t going to hurt me.” I assure him. Bellamy looks doubtful.

“You sure he didn’t try anything? You know how Inccubi, can be.” His voice is thick with implications. I glare at him.

“Now that’s just rude. He’s a person like anyone else. He has a soul mate just like anyone else. I’m not sure who, I don’t know if they’ve met yet. It just takes a while for Inccubi, and Succubi to settle down is all. He’s basically harmless.” Bellamy looks confused.

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“I’ve e seen people run into Inccubi, and leave with them after only a minutes conversation once they turn on their charm. It doesn’t seem to affect you at all.” I shrug.

“Harry wasn’t really trying. Inccubi like games. As long as you let them know that you aren’t playing, they lose interest.” Bellamy nods.

“Fine, it’s good that you aren’t really affected by them. Just remember that I promised to see you home.” he reminds me. I glare at him.

“I don’t need a babysitter.” Bellamy opens his mouth to argue but stops himself.

“Oh just forget it. It’s not worth the argument.” The awkwardness is terrible and made worse. by the fact that Bellamy is still sitting close beside me. He hasn’t returned to his original seat. I’m saved by the pretty girl from the counter coming and placing our food on the table in front of us. I pick up my fork and start eating. I’m finding it really difficult to ignore how crowded I feel with Bellamy sitting next to me, particularly with the empty seat directly across from us. Bellamy doesn’t seem to share my problem. He just settles into the seat further. I watch him out the corner of my eye as I eat. I am pretty sure this is the most relaxed and happy I’ve seen him all day. That must be some seriously good steak I guess. I endure the rest of the meal in the most frustrating silence. If this is what life is going to be

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then I think I should return

everything about Bellamy. Seeing that Bellamy has also finished eating, I gesture for him to get up so we can leave and begin standing slightly so I can slide out of my seat once he moves. Suddenly,

I

I told you earlier that offering you my arm is offering my protection right? It’s sort of connected to that. It might seem paranoid, overprotective or like I think you need a babysitter, but that’s not what

his head

Shifter.” he grumbles. Honestly, that stings a bit. I find that more

far.

him and push against his chest slightly. He doesn’t budge. He

it is he

of Shifter culture. I’ve never had to explain it before and I don’t really know

take a deep

about this?” I suggest. I’m sure Bellamy will jump at the chance to drop the topic

come up again at some point. Particularly if you’re going to be friends with my sister. Maybe… Maybe you could ask Megan about it tomorrow? She can probably explain it better than I can since she’s on the receiving end of this pretty much all the time.” I can tell from his tone that Bellamy is nervous just suggesting I discuss it with his sister. Whatever it is that I’m apparently not getting must be really important to him if he is willing

Bellamy tends to be rather direct

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listen? Kidnap them and make them listen. I’m so lost in my thoughts that it takes Bellamy clearing his throat to remind me that he is still waiting for me to respond. I sigh

promised to help me learn more about Shifters anyway.” Bellamy releases the breath he was holding. Finally he stands up and moves so I can slide out of the booth. We make our way to the counter and I start to get my purse out to pay. Bellamy stops

to let him pay if he really wants. I do notice that, yet again, he has avoided outright apologising.

to me by buying dinner though, so I guess I can let it slide just this

was surprised how fast he managed it. Maggie is already advertising for a new tenant. Hopefully it will be someone nicer this time.” I say conversationally.

not someone you should be forced to

inconvenient after all. But she wasn’t too upset. She had already noticed