SHIFTING

Tae glance up from his phone making eye contact to the lovely bartender speaking with him. “Oh hi. I just got a text from a co-worker to meet me here but I guess she hasn’t made it in yet.” He admitted walking over to the bar. It was suppose to be something about work but something told Tae whatever his co-worker wanted only alluded to work to get his attention. “I guess in the meantime I’ll have a beer and wait for her to show.” He smiled to her warmly. “Seems really busy in here for you tonight huh?”

Rowan smirked and shook her head. “Yeah, so busy.” She muttered as she looked around the empty bar as she poured his beer. “I don’t know how I could possibly handle it.” She sarcastically chuckled before handing him the drink. “Well, where do you work? You’re meeting a coworker, right? Or is this meeting not work related?” She hinted with suggestion in her voice.

“I couldn’t agree more.” The alcohol really didn’t do much for her, but still it was something that could remotely make her feel human. “Just a scotch will do for now, thanks.”

“Scotch it is.” She grinned as she moved back to start pouring the drink. “Nothing like scotch to loosen up and start the night.” She slid the drink to the woman on the other side before wiping the counter down. “Is tonight going to be an exciting  night, or another same ol same ol?”

The vampire walked up to the bar and gracefully took a seat, crossing one leg over the other. “Just figured it was a good time to have a drink,” she said as she pulled out her lighter and lit a cigarette. 

“There aren’t many times that I’d say are a bad time.” She nodded in agreement as she grabbed a glass. “Well what’ll it be?” She asked with a smirk.

“Hmm you might be right.” Kita let out a content hum as his hands rubbed her sides before pulling her in for a hug. He kissed the back of her neck sweetly before moving his attention back to his friend spilling out a story on how they skipped school and drove all the way to Seattle for a day to sneak into a concert. It made him wish how could ditch his conscience to do something as daring for once. 

After awhile everyone eventually headed off to their own tents or to replenish on drinks leaving Kita and Rowan to themselves. “Sooo…” He smirked to her. “What shall we do with ourselves now?”

Rowan listened to his friends story and found it interesting to see this side of him that she wasn’t really exposed to. Once everyone started to go their own ways, she looked back to him. “You are the birthday boy. I guess I could be nice...” She smirked and leaned back into him, shifting a bit more than necessary for the sake of teasing. She turned to the side and wrapped her arms around his neck, hugging him back. “What do you suggest?” The shifter murmured as she nuzzled into his neck. “Anything for your birthday.” She chimed as she pressed a sweet soft kiss to the side of his neck.

A light blush sprinkled over the shifter’s cheeks as Rowan whispered hotly in his ear. He buried his head in her back for a second to hide his face because he knew it would draw his friends’ attention. After having his moment a dirty thought rose into his mind before drifting his head back up to her ear with a sly smile. “You know,” He whispered in her ear with his arms wrapping around her. A hum moved from him as he started to shift his hips lightly upwards just to tease her. “I can tell why it’s your favorite spot to sit.”

Rowan smiled wide as she watched the way he had to bury his face into her to avoid his friends seeing his reaction. When he fought back fire with fire, she paused for a moment and let out a little breath. If she hadn’t talked so big about making him be patient, she would have suggested that they go ahead and get back to the tent. But she had invested too much in her confidence previously. She had to roll with it until he  was the one to suggest heading somewhere more private. 

The shifter subtlety moved back into him and nodded. “Something tells me that it’s your favorite too though.” A little smirk curved her lips as she looked over his face before taking a drink from her beer and looking away, to who ever was talking in the group.

“Not at all.” He hummed with a smile as he handed her a beer for herself. “It’s a party so you might as well drink. You might wanna drink up so you can get caught up with me.” Kita nudged her with a laugh. “Well what would you like to build this so called anticipation? It’s been a while for us you know and technically I’m an adult now so….” He rose his brow with a hinting smile. “In my opinion I think we’ve build enough anticipation don’t you think?”

Kita had been right that they hadn’t indulged in one another in a while, but she wanted to tease a bit more. While she had fun playing She slid her hand casually over her shoulder and stepped a bit closer. “You think this is the amount of anticipation I’m going for?” She said in a voice that was a near whisper before leaning in, head resting on the side of his. “See, I’m going for more of a so much anticipation you can not handle it kind of thing. We’re just getting starter, love. Don’t get too excited.” As she pulled away, she bit on her lip with a coy grin and a challenging look. Almost as if on cue, one of Kita’s friends came forward to wish him a happy birthday and to also invite them sit at their campfire to drink and tell stories. Rowan grinned and grabbed his hand pulling him along. “Yeah, what you think birthday boy? Sounds fun to me.” Once they made to to the group, seating was a bit limited. People were mostly sitting on the ground if there wasn’t a chair, or in each other’s lap. Someone had been kind enough to offer their seat but she shook her head. It was rather convenient actually. “No, no. Someone else should get a chair. Kita, I’ll just sit in your lap.” She nodded her head and sat down and while she did she quickly whispered in his ear. “It’s my favorite seat anyways.”

Kira grinned and nodded her head. “Yeah, most of the guest are in high schoolers.” She explained as she looked over every around. “Hopefully you’ll still have fun though. I know that Kita will probably keep you company, and I’ll be around too.” She smiled. “So, sorry to get weird, but where did you and Kita meet?”

“Oh, yeah. I’ll probably be fine. Even if he sucks and abandons me, I could make conversation with pretty much anyone.” Rowan smiled and nodded her head. “Oh, um, I mean that’s not too weird.” She reassured with a chuckle. “Um, we met at the Halloween ball. Before things got crazy of course.”

Kita’s smile grew wider as his eyes graced upon the other shifter making her appearance known but then slowly faded when she mentioned speaking with Kira. There was no telling what embarrassing things she said already. “She truly does.” He replied with a smirk. “I’m sorry you had to deal with that … wait? Do I really have to wait? I mean I don’t have a cake to wait for or anything so I should get my gifts whenever I please.”

“Well you’re quite the demanding birthday boy. Gifts whenever you please?” Rowan rose her brows and smirked to him. She shook her head as she spoke. “Oh, I dunno about that. I kind of like to let your anticipation build up ya know?” She chuckled teasingly. “Also, do you mind if I stay in your tent for the night. I don’t exactly have one of my own.” Rowan had kind of figured that she was staying in his tent regardless, but found it better to ask just in case.

Kira grinned. “Welcome to our little party.” She recognized the girl to be the one Kita was feeling down about losing his chances with. She assumed that situation worked itself out pretty well. “Oh, yeah. He should be right back. He and some of his friends went off to find someone that might of gotten lost coming out here. They don’t have the best sense of direction, I suppose.” She grinned. “Do you want anything to drink until he comes back. I can chill with you for a second while we wait so you aren’t standing off to the corner awkwardly.”

The girl seemed really sweet. She could understand why Kita could get overwhelmed by her though. “I would like that a lot if you don’t mind.” She chuckled, nodding her head. “To be honest, I thought that I would at least recognize some of the faces around here, but… nope.” The shifter felt a bit better knowing that she’d have someone to talk to while she waited. Although part of her did wish she had better coordinated with Kita so she wouldn’t have to make small talk with his sister, whom she didn’t know very well. “Oh, happy birthday by the way.” She quickly added nearly forgetting.

The day was settling into dusk amount the trees as the youngsters of the town began to draw in for a night of their own captivating fun. For once Kita found himself having a thrilling time around all his and Kira’s friends. It felt nice to be a normal teen for once by being so rebellious and having a secret gathering woods. Walking over to the table dressed well with all the booze laying over top of it he figured he snag himself a celebratory birthday beer. “Oh hey it’s about time you got here.” He chuckled sipping on his beer. “Should I ask for my present now or later?”

Rowan grinned and shook her head as he grabbed a beer from the table. “I’ve been here for a little while waiting on you actually.” She grinned and crossed her arms over her chest teasingly. “I met your sister though. She’s sweet. Definitely knows how to have a conversation.” The shifter grinned as she leaned against the dressed table and took a beer for herself. “Your present, though...” She glanced around the people around them before peeking back to him. “It can wait for later anyways.”’

Not having exerting his body of all that energy since the first time he had shifted Kita slept like a rock next to Rowan. He wasn’t even the slightest disturbed when she migrated off the couch over to the kitchen. What did perturb the boy from his slumber was the continuous vibrations of something in his pant’s pocket on the floor letting out a pouty groan he reached down with a blind eye picking through the fabric for his phone. Over thirty missed calls from his dear sister and mother probably wondering where the hell he was at. “Fuck..” Kita groaned setting up pressing the phone icon to call Kira. Thankfully she was awake to answer.

“Alright. Aright you don’t have to bite my head off jeez.” He sighed looking over to Rowan leaning in the doorway. Mouthing a quick sorry he returned to the conversation. “Just tell her I spent the night at friends and we fell asleep okay? I got to go my phone is about to die.” Which wasn’t a total lie. “Whatever bye.” He sighed looking back to her. “My sister and Mom were worried about me.” He shook his head walking over to her. “Well don’t you look cozy.” He chuckled biting on her spoon. “Did sex work up a dangerous appetite for you? I know it did for me.” He could almost fell his stomach cringing it was so empty. “Do you wanna share this ice cream on the couch or move over to your room?”   

“Definitely room.” She grinned. “I would never deny the opportunity of cuddling and eating ice cream in bed, okay.” She grinned a playful smile before moving to the drawer and grabbing another spoon. The shifter pulled his arm as she started to lean him to her room. Immediately upon entering she crawled under the blankets and rolled to her side, patting the spot next to her for him to lay next to her. 

Kita smiled with a simple chuckle as she teased him. He was truly happy she was finding a sense of humor out of all this. “Hmm. Well not at first exactly.” He explained pouring her a drink from the punch bowl. “See this girl.. well woman I took a liking to wanted nothing to do with me tonight, which was understandable.” He smiled softly handing her the drink. “But thankfully she gave me a second chance so I guess it’s getting a little better.” He teased. “What about you? How has your night been? Better I hope since you didn’t have to work this time around.”

“Most things are nicer when I’m not working, but this time it kind of sucked. I was supposed to be here with a friend, but she bailed on me.” She shrugged. “It’s starting to turn around though.” She grinned and as she took the cup he offered her. “Do you want to stay here long? We can head back to my place if you’re not into all of this. It’s not typically my kind of scene, but I don’t mind spending time here with you though.”

Rowan smiled as she felt a kiss press to her nose. It made her feel warm, and, admittedly, a bit giddy. Her arm wrapped securely around his torso before closing her eyes, quickly dozing off into slumber.

Rowan gasped and writhed up into his built body as he thrusted much more intensely than they had previously been going. “Oh, oh,” her moans became more urgent as she felt herself get closer to her own climax.