Usually Harlow would jog back home. But today she just wasn't feeling it. As she walked the path the sun was bright, and sweat dripped down her body making it slightly shimmer. She mumbled to herself all the way home. Her parents might ask questions about her being out so long, but Harlow would just lie like usual. They knew of Zyl, since she talked about him all the time. But they've never met him which was strange since she knew his family. On the other hand his family was more down to meet new people, unlike her family. "It would be so much easier if I just tell him right? Then I can just move on. Find a nice guy in college… maybe." She whispered to herself. Harlow just figured she would be single forever.
The wolf in a red hood (romance one on one)
Once zyl made sure Harlow was home safely, he turned around and headed back to his home. You can be happy with Macy, leave Harlow to happy with some other guy. She can make good choices. Somehow the thought of Harlow with some other man made him growl in disgust. But who else would she be with? Him? A deadly wolf who could tear her to pieces of he wasn't careful? He growled again at the thought of ever hurting her.
"Hey Val," he said, shifting and striding into the house
"Hey! So how's Harlow?"
He smiled softly "she's fine, we might need to keep an eye on her, Macy's around."
"oooohhh your admirer is jealous…great, about the we get her out of your fur."
Harlow entered her home and to her surprise no one was home. And honestly she was glad, it was quiet and she could do what she wanted. First shower. Harlow wanted to look good tonight. She wasn't going to kid herself, it was definitely for Zyl. Maybe if she tried harder he would break the rules for her, although that was a lot to ask of him. She hopped into a warm shower and cleaned up, and when she was done she turned it to cold water. It felt refreshing and that's what she always did when she took a shower. Once out she wrapped her towel around her body and went to her closest. Now was the hard part, picking something to wear. If only his sister was here to help. Even if Zyl didn't notice her feelings Val did, and she was all for them being together. "Ugh, why is this so hard?"
"Harlows contact over for dinner, she wanted to see you." Zyl said walking around the room
"Yay! But I doubt it's as much to see me than to spend more time with you." She winked and smiled "when will you accept you're feeling for her, you obviously have them."
Zyl blushed "when I know I can keep her safe. When I know she's ready to face the dangers of living this life."
Val rolled her eyes "she's not a child anymore, neither of you are. You're two grown young adults. You deserve love." She patted her brother's arm "go get dressed, I'll start setting gup the table."
He nodded and send softly "maybe today's the day," he missed, heading upstairs to change
Harlow decided on a black short overall dress. It hugged her body nicely, and she didn't feel over dressed either. She just wore black tennis as well, in case she needed to run for some reason, plus she just felt more comfortable in tennis. She curled her hair so it didn't look like a mess. Makeup, yes or no? She decided against it since it took too long. Now it was time to wait. She went down stairs and just sat on her couch. Harlow thought she might have gotten ready too early.
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"well, well, well, look who decided to dress up nicely for once." Val laughed and adjusted her brother's collar. He wore a white button down shirt that hugged his form nicely and black jeans.
"I've dressed nicely before," zyl argued, flicking aside his hair.
"Yeah, but it was never to impress someone." She smirked and took a step back
"I'm not trying to impress anyone, it's just a dinner."
"Mhhmmmmm, so that one button that's not closed to show off your chest a bit isn't intentional?" She knew him o ly too well
"Val, you of all people should know, as a fashion designer that it's trending."
Val rolled her eyes and smiled0she thinks you're handsome no matter what you wear, now go before you're late."
Harlow was sitting on her couch tapping her finger on her leg. It was weird her parents weren't back, but it was oddly calming. She rehearsed what the dinner would be like so she didn't embarrass her. As time ticked on she got more nervous, but also excited. She hadn't seen Val in a while, and she was excited for that.
Zyl shifted into his wolf form and ran into the woods. He took the normal route he took to Harlow's home, sticking close to the shadows and canopy above, preferring the safety of the trees instead of the human path. After a few minutes of running, he poked his head stopped and howled, letting Harlow know he was close. He waited by their usual spot and glanced around
Harlow heard Zyl and immediately jumped up. I hope I look okay. It's good we don't live too far apart. Straightening her clothes she walked out and headed to their usual spot. Harlow, you'll be fine, calm down. In the distance she saw Zyl and immediately had a smile on her face. She began jogging over making sure not to sweat. "Hey." She said, as she stopped in front of him. Her hair framed her face nicely and she was wearing a bit of flowery perfume, but made sure not to wear too much, since Zyl has a sensitive nose.
Zyl stood and circled around her once before standing in front of her and nuzzling her hand. Gods above, was she trying to drive him mad? She looked beautiful and she smelled of sweet flowers. Sighing through his nose he licked her hand and started walking forwards, backtracking to his house
Eh, did he just lick my hand? That was something he'd never done before, or ar least in a while. He used to like her hand when they were young, but Harlow had completely forgotten about that till just now. Did he really even notice that he did it? Shaking her head she pushed the thought back and followed him through the woods. But instinctively held her hand close to her chest. Her face couldn't help but feel warm. "So, uh how is Val?" Stupid you already asked that early today.
Zyl shifted mid-stride and nodded "she's doing great, she's excited to see you again." He smiled over his shoulder "how's your family?" he asked, hoping to bring back lightheartedness instead of the awkward tension
(Wait is Val talking or is it Zyl?)
(sorry I accidentally said a character from another rp, give me a sec)
Zyl shifted mid-stride and nodded "she's doing great, she's excited to see you again." He smiled over his shoulder "how's your family?" he asked, hoping to bring back lightheartedness instead of the awkward tension
"Good, I guess. They were home for some reason." It was weird, but she didn't think much on it. In fact she was a bit… distracted at the moment. Zyl looked amazing. The shirt he was in made his muscles look amazing and he must have known he look best in black or at least she though so. But what caught her eye was the top button was buttoned. "You look really handsome." She gave him a sweet smile. Harlow really meant it. He looked amazing.
He smiled softly "thank you, you look beautiful." His wolfish eyes shone in the light of the moonlight, along with his hair, the black color turning silver. "Hop on," he said, shifting and trotting in a small circle
Before Harlow could chicken out she quickly hopped on and wrapped her arms around his neck. "We haven't done this since we were kids." They haven't done a lot of things since they were kids. She sighed softly and laid her head on him, she missed this. "I love you." Harlow whispered so quietly she almost couldn't hear her own words.
Zyl flicked his ears and whined in response. He missed this so much, having her close while they ran through the forest together, being free from rules and expectations. He banked left towards the house, and continued fowards until they reached the lake that was in front of his home
Harlow sat up and looked at the sparkling water before her. "Beautiful, as always." She hopped off and ran up to his house. She couldn't wait to see Val. Knocking she was bouncing in her heels excited. A huge smile on her face.
Zyl shifted back and followed her up the stairs. Val opened the door, having changed into a white dress that flowed around her in layers, stopping near the mid-thigh. "Finally! you two are here! Jeez took you long enough!" Val pulled Harlow close into a hug. "Long time no see Harlow, spending too much with my brother and not enough time with the better of the two siblings." she winked and guided her inside "come on! time for dinner."
"Oh, okay." That all happened so fast she wasn't sure of how to react. "How's your job? I heard you got a new one since last time we saw each other." As Val pulled her, Harlow couldn't help but look back at Zyl, he was just too enchanting, almost like a prince from a story, now if only she could be the princess. The smell was wonderful, their food was always the best. Harlow couldn't wait to eat.
Zyl smiled at her before disappearing into the kitchen.
"I'm great, finally got that job as the head fashion designer." She laughed happily "Made this little piece myself," She said with a smile "Hey, maybe I'll get to make your wedding dress." she winked and dropped her voice to a whisper "when are you finally going to tell him you're feelings?" she asked, flicking her gaze to the kitchen where her brother was finalizing the food.
"Ah," Harlow laughed awkwardly and took a few steps back, her face completely red. "Never of course. It can't happen, it's against the rules. Plus, Macy really likes him, I don't want to get in the way of that." Shivers tan down her spine when she remembered the look Macy gave her. Maybe I should find her and just tell her we are only friends. Val was always blunt, but she knew the consequences of a human and werewolf being together. Even if she really wanted it. "Actually, Val I have a question."
Val crossed her arms and pouted "It better be to ask for my forgiveness for lieing to me a second ago. Yes, there are rules but since when do you know any of us for following rules? You think my brother cares about the rules? especially when it comes to you? you think he loves Macy back?" Her voice rose and was forced to bring it back down. "Look, I know my brother loves you, and I know you love him just as much. When will you see that?" She sighed softly and smiled "when will you see that he'll wait for you for as long as it takes?"
"I hear you get punished if you don't mate with a werewolf. Anyway, that's not it. Is it possible for a human to become a werewolf, sorta like a weird vampire thing?" If it was possible Harlow would do anything to make that happen. Anything. She looked at Val with hopeful and pleading eyes. All she wanted was to be with him, but not if there even the slightest chance he could be punished.
"you think my brother cares about the rules? He's protected these woods for years since he was a young wolf. You of all people should know that." Val sat In a chair "it's possible for a normal person and a werewolf to be with one another. It's just rare, not many normal.people can adjust well to this life." She glanced up at Harlow with her wolfish eyes "get the thought out of your head, you know he's never allow it."
"You say he'll never accept it, that means there is a way." Harlow had a little hope. But maybe Val was right maybe she didn't have to change. But wouldn't be earlier on Zyl if she was, then maybe she would have a better chance of standing up for herself without worrying. Harlow sat next to Val. She wasn't sure of what the right thing to do was to do anymore. She sighed and laid her head on the table.
Val gently touched her arm "he'd literally do anything for you. But changing you to a wolf for his sake is hard for him to do. A mate, if human, must be changed by their mate. It's a sort of bond they created." She explained
"So do you think I should tell him?" Harlow hoped Zyl would be in the kitchen just a bit longer so she can have this conversation with Val. Harlow badly wanted to tell him, he wasn't sure if now was the right time. She say up and looked at Val for advice.
Val nodded "tell him how you feel, it'll get it off your chest. I'll pretend to leave for something urgent and give you two the time you need alone." She smiled and started to stand up to help her brother in the kitchen. "Oh, one more thing, you better know how to cook because Zyl burns everything·