NEVAEH WAS in pain, she couldn't hold in her emotions as she let out a sob, her body shaking and she let out the tears which she kept in for two days, burst out- like a small waterfall. Rain could sense her pain and frowned, she couldn't get up to comfort Nevaeh because she felt numb and weak.
"Nevaeh what are you on about? I'm alive and well can you not see?" Rain spoke.
"How do you not remember? You were bleeding! You were screaming in pain and you were dying right in front of our eyes! We couldn't do anything about it until..."
"Until what?" Rain couldn't remember these events and tried hard to think, she tried hard to remember but she just couldn't.
"Your mate, he saved you and I am forever grateful. I have no idea what I would have done without y-you,"
"I don't understand... how did he save me?"
"He fed you his blood." Nevaeh said, she was wiping at her tears and tried calming herself down.
"But I don't get it, how will his blood save me?"
Nevaeh froze at her words and put on a fake smile.
"I don't know, but what matters is that you're alive. You know your mate never left your side until today."
"What do you mean?"
"Daniel has been trying to get alone time with you but your mate was always by your side, it seemed like Daniel succeeded today, your mate looked tired, he didn't bathe for a few days and he hasn't eaten."
Rain's heart skipped a beat at what she was hearing, she frowned when she heard about how he's not taking care of himself and she wanted nothing more than to get up and help him. If only she could help herself first, she thought.
Our mate cares.
Her wolf reminded her, Rain smiled at that thought and her heart warmed up. She didn't know why she was noticing this now, but she could smell the heavy and delicious scent of her mate in the air. And then she scrunched her nose up in disgust at the scent of Daniels.
"It's a good thing you're alive I don't know what I'd do without you."
"Come here." Rain said.
"But won't you get hurt-"
"I'll be fine, just don't hug me too tight." Rain said. Nevaeh laughed and embraced her in a warm hug.
"You can't get rid of me that easily, I'm Rain." She said in a teasing tone.
"Good, and it better stay that way." Nevaeh replied with a goofy grin on her face.
"Now, I feel like you're not telling me something."
Nevaeh pulled away and looked at Rain who was raising an eyebrow in suspicion.
"Well, I actually decided to join this pack and we had a little ceremony,"
"Aw, I wish I was there." Rain said with a pouting face.
"Actually we decided to do it here because your mate didn't want to leave your side..."
"Oh? How long was I out for?"
Nevaeh's smile instantly vanished, replaced by a frown on her face.
"A week."
"A w-week? I..."
"I should go." Nevaeh said and was about to take her leave when Rain stopped her, Nevaeh looked towards the door and that's when Rain noticed a familiar figure leaning against the door.
His silver eyes seemed to be glowing the longer she stared at him and she looked away, she could feel his presence coming closer and she liked it, it provided warmth and comfort, although he wasn't touching her- him being there was enough for her.
"How are you?" He spoke, his deep voice created shivers that made her curl her toes in excitement, she's been longing to hear his voice and see him again.
"I feel weak, but uh... I want to thank you." She said, she tilted her head a little to get a better view of him and her green orbs connected with his silver ones, she smiled. He let out a soft cough and looked away.
"Alright, well I should get going,"
Those simple words crushed the warmth inside of her and her smile fell, replaced by a small frown, she was hurt.
"Keith-"
"I can't, I lost you once and I nearly lost you again. Fucking hell you were screaming my name while dying Rain!" He started screaming and Rain flinched at his tone, he flipped the table and she watched as the cup smashed into tiny pieces- just like her heart had upon hearing his words.
Rain watched as his chest rose and fell at a rapid pace, he was trying to calm down and she could see the glowing red in his eyes.
"Look at me." She commanded, but he didn't, he rested his head against the wall with his fists clenched in anger.
"Keith, I said look at me." Rain spoke, her tone was soft and comforting which made Keith snap his eyes towards hers.
The minute his eyes collided with hers, he couldn't keep in his emotions and Rain watched for the first time as Keith showed her his vulnerable state, hurt, confused, anger and worried. But one thing that caught Rain's attention was the pain.
He was in pain.
And she couldn't help but feel like it was her fault.
The glint he had revealed, it was small but she caught onto it. A world of darkness, and even though he would try to hide it, his eyes revealed it all- he let her see the pain he was going through, the dark, silver eyes that mourned his despair...
"Come here," She whispered, she wanted nothing more than to embrace him and take away his pain.
Keith's eyes glowed and he watched her but still stood in his place.
"If you don't come here then I'll go to you." She said in a determined voice, Keith knew she wasn't kidding so he slowly moved towards her and when he was at arms reach Rain wrapped her hands around his neck, drawing him closer in a tight hug.
She ignored the slight pain and instead focused all her attention on him, he stiffened for a few seconds but slowly wrapped his arms around her small frame and embraced her. He was her shield- her protection and he would protect her at all cost.
And she was his anchor, the person who held him together in one piece. Rain realised at that moment how much her life would change without her mate, without Keith by her side and she realised just how important he was to her just as she was to him.
"I'm here now, I don't have the intention of leaving not now, not ever. I promise." She said, her words were mumbled against his shirt but he picked up on the words and hugged her tighter.
"I know, and if you do I'll track you down. And we both know how good I am at tracking." He teased, Rain pulled away and chuckled at his words.
He looked at her and he grinned at the sight, Keith glared at her in a playful way when she poked him on the cheek.
"What was that for?"
"I didn't know you have dimples, I wish I had them." She said and proceeded to poke both her cheeks in an attempt at getting dimples, she huffed when she realised she was getting nowhere.
"You should smile more, it makes you look young,"
"Are you saying I'm old?"
"Depends, how old are you?" Rain teased, she looked and him only to be met by silence and then she gasped, he covered her mouth and glared at her but she started laughing. "You are old!"
"Shut the fuck up." He grumbled, avoiding her gaze he crossed his hands across his chest and turned away from her.
"Okay geez I won't mention it, just don't go." Rain said, he froze in his spot and turned to her with a suspicious face.
"Please?" She said with a pout on her face.
Keith let out a sigh of defeat and headed over to her, Rain scooted up and patted the bed, watching as he got in she snuggled up against his warm frame, resting her head on his shoulder.
"Goodnight you old beast." She whispered as her voice started to drift of.
He wrapped his large arms around her frame, bringing her closer.
"It's morning." He stated bluntly.
"Whatever, don't ruin the moment."
She could feel his smile and she slowly closed her eyes, they both settled in a comfortable silent and drifted off into a peaceful sleep. For the first time Keith felt a weight of his shoulders and relaxed as the sleep embraced him. He couldn't help but feel happy.
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Finally no arguments, drama, whatever. Just silence.