Surname

"...I want you to be my girlfriend." He said.

"Girlfriend?" Her eyebrows drew together.

"Hmm." he nodded.

"Okay. We can definitely be friends."

"Oh, no no no. This is beyond mere friendship. It's like we're husband and wife but we're not married."

"I don't understand."

"If we're boyfriend and girlfriend, we act like a couple but not in some legal marriage."

"So is being boyfriend and girlfriend illegal?"

"No no. It's just- There are some things that we do together that normal friends don't do. But the relationship is not illegal. It's just not formal. Boyfriend and girlfriend care for each other, help each other and so on."

"Can't normal friends do that?"

"Yes, they can. But there are some other things too that you'll get to know later." 'Things that your lil' head can't comprehend all at once'

"So, can't you marry someone else to be your girlfriend?"

"It's not marriage, Evie. It's dating. I want to date you and no one else."

"So, if I become your girlfriend, you'll become my boyfriend?"

'The way she puts it makes it sound so random. I can't believe we're having this kind of conversation in a closet.' "Yes. That is correct. It's like if you become my wife, I become your husband. But we're not husband and wife." 'Yet.'

"Okay. But doesn't that make us unequal again? I'm going to be your girlfriend to pay you back but you're still going to be my boyfriend."

"(sigh) It's not unequal. It's because I proposed it, that's why it's that way. It's about you being my girlfriend but then it automatically makes me your boyfriend. Understood?"

"Now I get it. So we're equal if I become your girlfriend?"

"It doesn't have to be that way, you know. You don't have to pay me back. If you don't want to be my girlfriend, then it's fine. You're still not owing me anything. It's just something I want."

"Then, if that's what you want, I'll be your girlfriend. You've given me everything I want and even what I never thought of."

Brody was loving the way the conversation was going. This was their longest chat so far.

"You're my girlfriend and I'm your boyfriend now. Okay?"

"Hmm." She nodded and stuck up her pinky.

"What's that?" Brody asked, totally confused.

"It's a pinky promise. It's used to seal a promise or a deal. Anyone who breaks the promise will have to sit on pins."

"(chuckle) Really?"

"Hmm" she nodded.

"Fine then." he said and hooked his pinky with hers and they rubbed their thumbs together.

"Are you hungry?" He asked.

"Not really."

"It's already evening. Do you have something you want to do?"

"Read. Do you have books I can read?"

"Of course. There's a library."

They both walked out of the room and into the library on the fourth floor. It was a really big room. Even bigger than the study. 'There are so many books.' Evie thought as she began walking in between the shelves, looking left and right.

Brody stopped and said. "Adrian will be here in a few seconds. I have something I need to attend to. I'll be back as soon as I can. Will you be fine?"

"Hmm." she nodded. Just as he walked out of the library, Adrian came in and walked over to her.

"What's up, Evie? You seem to like books." He said following closely behind her.

"Hmm. I like reading books when I'm free."

"What kinds of books?"

"Any kind at all. I don't know which one to pick from these. There are just too many options."

"Okay. Can I recommend some books for you?"

"Yes, please."

After spending almost an hour in the library, Evie came out holding five books.

"Do you need anything else?" He asked. He was never the type to enjoy babysitting but he found Evie's company quite good.

"Nope. I'll be going to my room now. I want to start reading these books."

"Okey dokey."

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While lying on the bed, I scanned all the books and thought of which one to read first. I took the science textbook and started reading it. After flipping through a few pages, I noticed a booklet in between the book. The booklet showed some physical and health care practices. From it's look, a female must have owned it. After going through the booklet, I continued to read the science book. In no time, it was already night. I closed the book and went to the bathroom to take a shower. I went to the closet but couldn't find any clothes that were comfortable for sleeping. After searching and searching, I picked one hoodie and put it on with a short tight.

Never in my life have I felt so refreshed. I laid on the bed facing the ceiling as the different things that happened within the past few days flashed through my mind. 'I never thought I would be so happy.' I smiled. 'The Alpha is so nice to me. I'm afraid this might be one of those dreams that seem so real. I don't want it to end. I don't want to wake up. He even wants us to be more than friends. How cool is that?'

I heard a clicking sound and I snapped my head to the side to see the door open.

"Hey, you're not asleep yet. It's already late, you know." He said and climbed on the bed beside me. I didn't know how to react. It was not the first time he was sleeping beside me but I didn't know why I started getting nervous.

"Wouldn't it be more comfortable to have the bed to yourself? I can sleep on the couch." I proposed. I don't know why an Alpha would want to share a bed with me. I don't want to make him uncomfortable with my bad sleeping positions. I might mistake him for a pillow and hug him like I did the last time.

"I want to sleep here with you. Or am I making you uncomfortable?" he asked

"No. Not at all."

"Good. Since we're both comfortable, I don't see why we can't share a bed. As a matter of fact, we're dating. We should get more comfortable with each other." he said and tucked himself under the bedsheet beside me. Before I knew it, I felt his hand wrap around my waist as he pulled me closer to himself.

"(gasp) W- what are you doing?"

"What do you mean? I'm holding my girlfriend of course. Don't you know that there are lot of things a boyfriend and girlfriend do together? This is one of them."

My neck started to hurt from hanging it in the air but then I felt his huge hand push my head to his chest. I had no idea where to put my hand, so I just put it on his chest too in front of my face.

'His heartbeat is strong. Or is it mine?' I asked myself.

"Evie, what's your surname?"