The Alpha Chose Me by Missy Elliottxo

I tried to nap but I couldn't sleep. "Babe".

"I tried I can't sleep". I pushed the blanket off and sat up. I was hungry and really in the mood for nachos. Nachos with lots of cheese and jalapeños. "I want to go out". "Out where?". He frowned.

"I want nachos".

A laugh fell from his lips. "What happened to wanting to be healthier? I thought we weren't going to order anymore takeout?".

"Doesn't count if we're going out". I got to my feet. "We could maybe even go for a walk along the beach after?".

"Not really beach weather baby".

I shrugged. "It's better than staying cooped up in here all day. When was the last time we done something together?". "Pretty sure we did the food shop together".

"Really?". I made a face.

"I'm joking". He grinned. "If you want to go get nachos and go for a walk along the beach then that's what we'll do".

My grin matched his. We rarely did anything together. Hadn't been on a date with just us in forever. Or at least that's what it felt like. I didn't want the little things to disappear. Date nights mattered, showing up mattered. "I'm going to shower quickly. I won't be long". I kissed his cheek before heading upstairs.

..

I dressed for the weather. Wet and windy. Slipping my arms into my jacket I made a face at the tightness around my arms. Maybe I did need to ease up on eating out. I swear this jacket fit last month.

Sighing I got my boots from my closet and put them on before heading downstairs. Surely, I hadn't gained that much weight in the last month? But I guess sitting around all day with nothing to do would do that. "What's wrong?". He asked.

could he

my purse and phone. "Can we go?". I had never obsessed over my weight before because it was

"Leah-....

I wasn't even sure I still wanted to go out. "It's tight and you know what that means". "Then we'll get you a new jacket".

sigh fell from my lips. "I can't even button it up and if I stretch out my arms, I'll probably rip it".

reached out his arms stopping me so I couldn't walk past him. "I'm

Do you want to know what that means?". His hands rested on my lower back his eyes never

"What?".

on my forehead. "You're beautiful Leah, you'll always be beautiful to me. I love every little thing about you". "I love

you too

go because I'm

grip loosening. "Nachos and then

I grinned before opening

recognise the

driver side

Lana.

did she

Again, why was I nervous about speaking with her? Jake placed his hand on my

in the car". He kissed the top

stopping when I reached her. I mean she could have sent a text or at least called to say she was coming

out her for at least an hour".

"Why?". I frowned.

shrugged. "I haven't been the best friend to you that you deserve. I guess I was scared in case