I sighed and plopped down on the seat. The plane is huge so we were having a hard time finding our seats. And of course, the fact that this is both our first time riding an airplane made it even more difficult.

I looked at Ash who took the seat next to me. I'm unfortunately in the middle while Ash is in the window seat. I wanted to ask him to switch seats but I know he'll only ignore me.

After Ash embarrassed the both of us in the diner, we quickly left without even finishing our food. Well, it was actually me who came out of the diner first because the judgmental stares that we got were followed by whispers and I was way too embarrassed to stay there for even a millisecond. A few minutes after I went out, Ash came out as well looking annoyed. We were both quiet on our way back aside from the occasional growling sounds that my stomach made.

Before we went home, Ash stopped by at McDonals and bought some food. I don't know how he knew what to order for me. It was actually my 'usual order' whenever I go to McDonald's. A sweet and thoughtful gesture, I know, but I still didn't say anything to him as we drove home.

We were finished eating by the time that we arrived at the home and it was 6:30 PM. When we got inside, both our parents were standing in the foyer, beside them was our luggage.

My mom just told me to take care and not to worry because she already packed all my stuff. She then went to Ash and they talked about something along with Ash's parents. My dad hugged me and slipped something on the back pocket of my jeans. He also told me to take care and to enjoy the trip.

"Call me when you get there, sweetie. And don't worry about extending your trip, I'll take care of your mom." He whispered to me before he let me go and he went to Ash.

When I looked at the living room, Cole, Tyler, Damien and my brother were there. Cole was silently crying while Tyler was trying to hold back the urge to laugh at Cole. My brother was staring at me worriedly while Damien was beaming at me.

I went to them and hugged my brother first, "Try not to kill our Alpha, baby sis. I don't want to see you get killed nor exiled. And please take care of yourself or else I will disown you!" He said to me as he hugged me tightly,  "Call me when you need anything, okay?" He added before he kissed the side of my head.

Next, I hugged Tyler. He just told me to take care and to come back in one piece with their souvenirs. I went to hug Damien next, it was brief because in a few days he will follow me in London anyway, his words not mine.

Cole didn't even wait for me to go to him, he grabbed me from Damien and hugged me tightly.

"I can't believe you're going on a trip without me. How am I supposed to live without my best friend? How am I supposed to wake up when I know that you won't be home? Who will I hug when I feel lonely? Who will eat chocolates and cookies with me? Hales, please don't leave me, I don't think I can cope." Cole said dramatically as he cried,

I just patted and rubbed his back, I would have cried if he did not say those things exaggeratedly which means he was just joking. Besides, it's not like I'll be gone for a long time.

"Call me five times a day, and before you go to bed FaceTime me." He strictly told me,

After a few more 'take care' and 'goodbye', Ash and I left the house with Cole and my brother, Harley, who drove us to the airport.

It wasn't really awkward on the way here because Harley was cracking jokes and making conversations. Ash even joked but only my brother and Cole laughed because I don't really know how a girl with small boobs with a nonexistent ass became funny.

When Ash and I were alone on our way to the plane we were both quiet. He's giving me the silent treatment for whatever reason while I could not really care less whether he will talk to me or not.

But now, I just want to swallow my pride and ask him to switch seats. It's my first time leaving the country and my first time riding an airplane, I want to savor it and stare at the magnificent view outside through the window.

This is another want versus need moment.

I don't want Ash to think that he won because I spoke to him first but then again I need to have his seat. I've been imagining this trip ever since my birthday and in my imagination, I was staring at the window, star-struck at the clouds and what else to see out there. 

I cleared my throat and faced Ash, "Can we switch seats?" I asked him softly, "Please?"

He just glanced at me before he put his headphones in and completely ignored me.

I huffed and crossed my arms. I should have chosen want instead of need.

"Excuse me?" I hear someone ask followed by a tap on my shoulder.

I looked up and bad decision. I can feel my eyes starting to turn into hearts, like the ones you can see in a heart-eyed emoji.

Gosh! This guy is really handsome.

"Excuse me?" He asked again, and that's when I noticed that he has an accent.

A British accent, folks. I'm screwed!

I finally met my kryptonite and I'm not even in London yet. Again, I'm screwed!

"She's mute, just ignore her." Ash rudely said, breaking the trance that I was enjoying.

I glared at Ash before I turned to the stranger again, the smile on my face is really big, I can feel it trying to break my face.

"Hi, I'm sorry I was lost in thought." I said, "What can I do for you?" I asked politely, still smiling from ear to ear.

He glanced at Ash before he looked at me again and I think I almost fainted when he smiled,

If I labeled him really handsome a while ago then now he looked even more and more handsome, that word didn't even do him any justice.

"I'm Dustin, I just wanted to ask if this empty seat next to you is seat 135A." He said softly, oozing tons and tons of charm.

I nodded vigorously, not even sure if the seat next to mine is really 135A. Ash was the one who held both our tickets and found our seats.

"Can you stop being so flirtatious? It's so disgusting, I can feel myself starting to get sick." Ash said through the mind-link.

I just ignored him and stared as Dustin sat beside me.

"Would it be rude to ask the name of the beautiful lass that I'm sitting next to?" He asked,

I felt a blush crept up my cheeks,  "Sorry, my name's Haylee." I said, embarrassed.

"Nice to meet you, Haylee." He said, lifting his hand for me to shake,

I smiled and shook his hand, "The feeling is mutual."

We stared at each other and continued to shake our hands.

I felt someone grab my hand and our moment was ruined.

I turn to glare at Ash but he was already glaring at me.

"Done flirting?" He asked angrily,

"What's wrong with you?" I asked through clenched teeth,

I continued glaring at him until I noticed his eyes start to change their color.

Now I'm screwed, literally.

Alpha's are really possessive and even though Ash may or may not know that I'm his mate yet, his wolf does and it's not impressed.

"I'm Dustin, mate. And you are?" Dustin asked politely,

Ash was about to answer Dustin with a growl I can feel it in our mate bond so I covered Ash's mouth and turned to Dustin.

"His name is Ashton but you can call him Ash," I said, grinning exaggeratedly.

Ash licked my palm so I quickly let go before muttering some profanities.

"Are you two a couple?" Dustin asked,

"Yes." "No." Ash and I said at the same time.

I chuckled drily and said, "He's um, we're not um... you know he's actually kind of like a brother to me."

Ash put his arm around me and said, "We are a couple but we are having our first fight that's why she's being her cute," cue the pinch to the cheek, "little self. Gosh, I just really love my girlfriend." He finished exaggeratedly before kissing my cheek and smirking at Dustin.

'Try telling him that I lied and I'll get your nonexistent ass and my excellent one out of this plane before you can even say Ash is a God.' He told me thru the pack link.

I looked at Dustin who got up and said, "Oh well, looks like this isn't my seat. It was nice meeting you mate... and you too Haylee." He looked at me one last time before he went to the back of the plane.

I quickly stepped on Ash's foot when I can no longer see Dustin.

"You just freaking blew my chances, Ash-hole," I said angrily as I removed his arm from me.

"Oh please, like there was even any chance. One look at your boobs and he'll think British babes are more ravishing than an American pole." He said with a roll of his eyes.

I gaped at him and looked at my boobs, "Are you saying that I look like a man?"

"If the shoe fits." He replied cockily.

Out of anger and pride, I grabbed his hand and put it in my boobs.

"Still think that I have none?"

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So sorry for the long wait...
belated Merry Christmas and advanced Happy New Year lovelies.