[intoawolfseyees]

Making a huffing sound he gave his head a shake before turning his gaze back to where Jared had settled into a position to pounce on him. The desire to get moving was starting to weigh on him as well and he couldn’t hold himself back much longer.

Because it’s fun? I’ve had a long day? And messin’ with you is the only way I might actually stand a chance?

He offered in the way of an explanation before he dipped his head down and dug his claws into the ground underneath his paws to find better purchase to push himself off. But you’re right. Lets do this. I’ll still be cooking supper.

[packbetapadalecki]

Jared watched Jensen, decided to give him a head start, despite wanting to just leave him to eat dust. 

Yeah, yeah. It's fun to make you eat my dust.

He pushed off and began running up the hill, not bothering to stick to his plan of giving Jensen a head start.

[intoawolfseyees]

Jensen could see the smugness in the way that Jared moved. From the way that he’d gone and nudged him in passing. He honestly thought that he was going to win and while it should have been a straight run from here to the top of the hill, Jensen wasn’t going to let him think he already had it in the bag.

Jenny? For that maybe nothing. You can root through the garbage out back.

[packbetapadalecki]

The younger wolf got into position to pounce, he was excited to get to run and the younger wolf gave a grumbling whine of a growl. 

Hurry up and start the race already, we know I'm gonna win Jensen. So, why are you even bothering?

[ladyinblack2-deactivated2016111]

[wolveswolves]

By Julie Lawrence

[intoawolfseyees]

It was a truth that Jensen really couldn’t argue with. Jared was the faster of them in wolf form hands down. But what Jensen lacked in speed he made up in brute strength. Something that had gotten him out of many scraps before. People wouldn’t look at him and think he had those reserves but he did. Regardless of that, it was clear to Jared that he’d missed the whole point of Jensen not really arguing the whole loser makes supper bit. Maybe he simply wanted to make him dinner and not have to make a whole big scene about it.

You keep telling yourself that. You might think you’ve got me beat but I may still have a surprise or two up my sleeve. Metaphorically speaking of course.

[packbetapadalecki]

Jared was smug as he nudged his snout against Jensen's and then nipped playfully at one fuzzy ear. The younger wolf pranced an excited circle around his friend and practically snickered.

So, what're you gonna make for supper when you lose, Jenny? It has to be something really good.

[intoawolfseyees]

"To the top of the hill is fine. Last person there cooks supper?" He challenged with a grin before shifting seamlessly into wolf form and making a run for the door knowing that Jared would be right behind him. These little games were their own way of keeping things interesting between them. Especially having been friends for so long it was nice to be able to play both sides of the spectrum sometimes.

[packbetapadalecki]

Jared gave a quiet laugh and easily slipped into his wolf form before following after Jensen, careful not to run into him so there wouldn't be any injuries before they even reached the exit of the cottage.

You know you're going to lose, right? I'm faster. Unless I run with a paw up and let you win. The younger wolf gloated.

[intoawolfseyees]

If they were going for a run, it made no sense to change into anything because he’d simply shred it as he changed forms. The mere mention of a run however brought forth an excitement inside of him that was only ever present during the runs. It was almost a childish joy the way he enjoying running. “I’ll shift. No sense ruining a shirt.” More than that Jensen just wanted to enjoy the evening with Jared without having to explain himself.

[packbetapadalecki]

"Well, I did say or get dressed, not get dressed then shift."Jared commented and then bit his lip before he leaned forward and pecked him on the lips. He pulled away and started peeling off articles of clothing. "I'm shifting now... You want to just got up to the top of the hill?"

[intoawolfseyees]

Running up that Hill

[intoawolfseyees]

Allistair couldn’t imagine someone living with such a disease. Daily things would become so complicated and possible far more dangerous too. Absently his gaze dropped down to where the medical alert bracelet was shining as it reflected the light in the cafe. “Ah not so much. Classic models are actually all I work on.”

[packbetapadalecki]

Elias gave a nod and then settled down in his seat, smiling to himself at that fact. "I'm saving up for a '73 Caprice convertible." He commented. "I might buy a junker and fix it up. But, my know-how on mechanic work is kind of sub-par. I pretty much know how to change a tire and that's about it." He laughed.

[intoawolfseyees]

Jensen couldn’t argue that fact. He wished it was easier too. He wished the elders weren’t so stuck in their ways that they’d accept a more modern approach. Hell he’d wished over and over again that Jared had been handled differently. That he’d simply become pack. But that wasn’t the case. Tightening his grip slightly wishing he could take that worry from Jared, Jensen huffed softly trying to console him as best he could. “Hey, don’t let that sort of thinking take root. You’ll never ruin anything for me. I love you far to strongly for that.”

[packbetapadalecki]

Jared nuzzled his cheek to Jensen's shoulder and nodded against his skin slightly. "Go get changed, or shift. We should take a run and shake our fur out." He commented and then pulled back. "Because, I think we deserve it. There's too much to do towards this whole thing."

[intoawolfseyees]

Running up that Hill

[intoawolfseyees]

Allistair nodded in understanding that Elias had only been joking about Allistair’s desire to sweep him off into the night. If he only knew how tempting the offer truly was. Still Allistair wasn’t in the habit of turning people against their will. It had to be their choice and not one taken lightly either. At Elias’s explanation Allistair nodded once more. That would explain why it smelt differently to him. Almost lighter if that was possible. “That can’t be pleasant I imagine.” He mused softly before letting his hands come to rest on his lap. “Besides sleeping all day and partying all night?” He asked in response a grin pulling on his lips. “I’m a mechanic.”

[packbetapadalecki]

Elias gave a small nod, it wasn't pleasant but, it was managed at least. "I have to be careful. It's something I've dealt with for nearly all my life." He shrugged it off and then hummed in thought. "So, a mechanic, huh? So, do you miss the older body styles?" He mused, trying to find something else to talk about.

[intoawolfseyees]

Jensen stayed still for a moment or so giving Jared the time he needed to make sure that the other were’s scent wasn’t on him anymore. As his arms wrapped around his shoulders, he let his hands slide down his back and come to rest on his hips keeping him close. While it was a big step, Jensen wasn’t going to be backing down from it if it was the right thing for them.

"Are you expecting me to back out on my word? Jare really."

[packbetapadalecki]

Jared shook his head as he huffed softly. "No... I'm not expecting you to...  I'm worried, though." He murmured and then closed his eyes. "I just wish this was easier for us. One wrong step and it feels like I'd ruin everything for you." He admitted. 

[intoawolfseyees]

Running up that Hill

[intoawolfseyees]

Regarding him with an amused look on his face, Allistair watched him a little closer shrugging the apology off soon as Elias had given it. “Hey don’t worry about it. The movie’s aren’t always right. Just so you know.” He inhaled and then let the breath out finding that imitating normal human motions usually settled them down. However that also made Allistair more used to the scent of Elias’s blood and he realized that it wasn’t normal. “What’s wrong? I mean if that’s not too forward of a question on my part.”

[packbetapadalecki]

Laughing softly, he nodded and waved it off. "I know, it was a joke. I promise." He was startled however when Allistair asked him what was wrong and it took him a moment to figure out what he was asking about. "Oh, I'm a hemophiliac. It's mild. It's mostly managed with medication." He explained. "Assuming that's what you're asking about, anyway." He pushed up the sleeve of his shirt to reveal a medical alert ID that had his condition and blood type detailed. "So, what do you do?"

[intoawolfseyees]

Even with the wall separating them at the moment, Jensen could easily picture the pout that he knew was on Jared’s lips. Flipping the shower off he made quick work of drying himself off mostly and wrapping the towel around his waist before moving over to the door and pulling it open letting the steam escape the room.

"Hey of course I’m going to consider it."

[packbetapadalecki]

Jared felt the steam hit the room and wrinkled his nose at the moist heat suddenly in the air. He pulled over to Jensen and wrapped his arms around Jensen's shoulders, scenting him hesitantly to make sure the other were's scent was off of his future mate.

"Would you really go through with it though? It's a big step..."

[intoawolfseyees]

Running up that Hill

[intoawolfseyees]

Allistair regarded him for a moment before he pulled his hand back. It wasn’t like he really could explain to him what was going on. “What do you do? You don’t seem like you’re the kind of guy who frequents the hills too often.” He asked trying to make light of the awkwardness that had filtered in with the temperature difference between them.

"What? No. Of course not. That’s still considered a criminal offense."

[packbetapadalecki]

Elias curled his hands into fists at his sides, his fingers tended to get cold due to his health and clenching his hands helped get his blood flow to his hands be more normal. "I'm a kindergarten teacher. I'm not one to come out here really, a coworker dragged me along with him." He laughed softly.

"It was a joke, really... The movies always have Vamps as a midnight visitor... It really was a joke, I'm sorry."

[intoawolfseyees]

The sad part of their entire circumstance was the fact that there was no easy fix. While leaving the pack and running off might seem like an easy thing to do Jensen wasn’t completely sure that he could. Could he actually go against everything he knew and leave it all behind? Was that even a viable option? It wasn’t like they were talking about expanding the pack territory. This was talking about a complete break from the pack. Which naturally meant all pack resources.

The rational side of his mind was screaming at him to not even respond to that comment but he couldn’t. Because really that might be the only viable option. “If it meant that I actually got to be with you without having to jump through hoops. Yes. Without a second thought.”

[packbetapadalecki]

"Get outta the shower, put on a towel, and come let me hug you." Jared demanded, a pout on his lips. He didn't know how to begin, what to say aside from the fact that it was one possible option, very likely the most viable.

"It means a lot that you'd even consider it, Jense..."

[intoawolfseyees]

Running up that Hill

[intoawolfseyees]

Despite just how serious Elias had sounded as he spoke, Allistair couldn’t quite stop the small smile that found it’s way onto his lips at the comment. As Elias took a hold of his hand and shook it he resisted the urge to pull him in closer. That would do nothing other than scare him off and he’d waited more than long enough to find him again.

Shrugging his shoulders he pretended that he couldn’t hear just how his heart beat had spiked slightly. “S’not your fault. I just have one of those faces I guess.”

[packbetapadalecki]

Elias gave a slight shrug of his shoulders and nodded back. "I suppose." He said as he pulled his hand back and flexed his fingers, not enjoying the cold feeling that the vampire's skin left. 

"You're not going to spirit me off in the dead of the night, are you?" He joked lightly.

[intoawolfseyees]

Jared had a point and as much as Jensen wanted to deny it with every fiber of his being he couldn’t. Pack was life. Pack would always, always come first no matter how hard the tried to fight it off. They needed to not rush into thing at their heart’s beck and call because they could pay dearly for it. Hell Jensen would gladly fight anyone that came to challenge his claim on the Alpha position but he’d never survive having to watch Jared be run off the territory line.

Clenching his hand into a fist as he continued to let the water stream over him, Jensen let the anger he felt in regards to how unfair everything was boil to the surface and linger there for a moment before he stuck the wall in front of him feeling the tile shift under the strength of his punch. “If that’s how we’re going to look at this then what’s the point Jare? In the eyes of the council, you’ll never be good enough for the pack.”

[packbetapadalecki]

Jared closed his eyes and then leant back against the door frame, head knocking briefly and he pursed his lips. He hated to even think about it but, he had an answer that came to mind. "It's the elders mainly that don't like me... On the other hand, if we're not going to be accepted by the pack... Would you want to run off with me and form our own?"

He regretted saying it the second the words left his lips but, he felt like he needed to ask.