Connor's POV

I woke up with a slight headache. I really thought Jake liked me but I guess I was wrong. I looked over to see my parents curled up together asleep and Darius curled up around Ian, both sleeping peacefully with smiles on their faces. I really want that in my life but I guess I haven't found the right wolf yet.

I need a day away from all this. It just hurts too much seeing Jake and Devon together. I wonder what I can do to entertain myself. It was then that Darius stirred in his sleep. I glanced over as the pup opened his eyes and looked at his boyfriend with a smile licking his forehead. He then looked at me realizing I was watching him.

"Hey Connor! How are you feeling?" Darius asked concerned after what happened yesterday.

"I'm still a little depressed. I actually thought he liked me!" I said as my ears drooped and a tear hit the cold earth below me. Darius got up and put a paw on my shoulder showing concern.

"I'm sorry Connor. Even if you can't be with him, you can still be there for him as his friend!" Darius said trying his best to cheer me up. It wasn't working too well but I appreciate the effort.

"Thanks Darius. I wish I could just get away from it all, you know? Like a few days away to clear my head."

"Well, my family is heading to Mount Tekarra for a weekend vacation if you'd like to come. I was going to invite Ian but you can come too! Plus I think Ian would like his big brother there too!" Ian said with a smile. It was really nice of him to think of me. Maybe I should go. After yesterday I definitely need a vacation.

"Sure, I'll go! I could use the relaxation." I said with relief.

"Great! We leave tomorrow at sunrise. Meet me and my family outside our den. It's a long walk." Darius said as Ian woke up.

Darius ran over to his boyfriend and nuzzles him as Ian lets out a huge yawn. They look so cute!

"Morning cutie!"

"Morning Darius!" Ian said with a big smile. "What were you guys talking about?"

"Well, I was wondering if you and your brother would like to come with me and my family out to Mount Tekarra for the weekend. Your brother already said that he'd go. Wanna come cutie?" Darius asked as my little brother's eyes lit up at the thought of going on a trip with his boyfriend and his big brother.

"Of course I'll go! This will be so much fun!" Ian responded nuzzling Darius.

"Great! I gotta go to Alpha school! See you tomorrow morning cutie!" Darius said giving Ian a kiss.

"Bye sweetie!" Ian replied kissing Darius back.

Ian stared at Darius dreamily as he ran off into the distance towards his Alpha school.

Darius's POV

What a long day! Alpha training took a lot out of me. What I wouldn't do to spend another night in Ian's den with him. He's just so cute. Oh well, at least I get the whole weekend with him!

I walked back to my den and as I approached it, I saw my big brother chewing on some leftover deer meat my dad brought home last night. Must have been some deer to have leftovers. I ran up to him excited. I haven't seen him in a few days since I've been staying at Ian's den.

"Hey Teekon! I'm home!" I yell running towards him. I don't even give him a second to react before I send us tumbling. When we finally stopped rolling he gave me a big hug.

"Hey there squirt! I missed ya! How's the boyfriend?" He asked ruffling my fur.

"I missed you too! Ian is doing great! I love spending time with him but I do miss spending time with you!"

"Hey, don't worry about it. We got all weekend to see each other. Did you ask Ian if he wanted to come?"

"Sure did! I also invited his big brother Connor. He was upset over something that happened yesterday so I thought he'd like to join us!"

"That's awfully sweet of you little bro! I'm sure Connor appreciates it too!" Teekon said with a smile. I really do hope Connor feels at least a little better. Rejection isn't fun.

"Want some leftovers? Mom and Dad are going to be out late tonight so it's just us two."

"Sure! That'd be awesome!" I replied as we began finishing off the deer carcass. For day-old meat, It actually tasted pretty good.

After dinner, we began talking about my Alpha school training before I dozed off. My brother picked me up by my scruff and walked me to the back of the den placing me down gently as he curled up nearby and fell asleep.

It felt like I was asleep for only a few minutes when I felt a gentle nudge. I opened my eyes slightly to see my parents and older brother standing over me. I was a little out of it so I wasn't entirely sure what was going on.

"What's going on?" I said half asleep. I looked up curiously before letting out a huge yawn. This was earlier than I usually got up.

"Son, don't you remember? It's the day of our trip and we have to go now!" my dad said lifting me onto my paws.

"Oh yeah! Is Ian and Connor here yet?" I asked trying my hardest to wake up.

"Not yet Darius!" My Mom said nuzzling me good morning.

"I think I see them now!" my brother said as I glanced into the distance seeing a wolf approach our den. It was Connor. I looked around to see if Ian was following him but didn't spot him.

I felt disappointed but then realized that he was actually on Connor's back asleep. He's just so adorable when he's sleeping! I let out another yawn as I walk towards them followed closely behind by my family.

"Glad you guys could make it! I see sleeping beauty over there couldn't get up" I laughed as Connor laughed along with me.

"I tried everything to get him up but nothing worked. I didn't want to be late and miss the trip so I put him on my back and left." Connor explained as I heard a cute little snore come from Ian.

"Hey bro, why don't you sleep on my back? You could use the rest!"

"Well, I am exhausted! Sounds good to me!" I said as another yawn escaped my mouth. I climbed up onto Teekon's back and dozed off but before I did, I noticed Connor looking at my brother strangely. Before I could see any more, everything went black.

Connor's POV

As Darius fell asleep, I couldn't help but notice his older brother. The way his body curves, the way his light brown fur blows in the cool summer air. It was all very alluring! Wait, what am I saying? I like Jake! But, he is with Devon... I can't ruin what they got. I need to move on.

Still, I don't even know this wolf's sexuality. Just because his little brother is gay, doesn't mean he is. I just gotta snap out of it. Luckily, Darius's mother approached me.

"Good morning Connor! I've heard so much about you from when Darius comes home every evening and I see you've meet Teekon. So, are you ready for the trip?" She asked with the look of a loving mother.

"Yeah, ! I'm ready to go when you guys are!" I said as the father exited the den.

"Well then, might as well head out!" Darius's father said. He walked out in front of our little group and we headed off for a weekend of relaxation.

As we walked, I looked at Darius's brother a few more time hoping that he wouldn't notice but I was wrong. When he looked over and saw me staring, he spoke up.

"Are you okay Connor?" Teekon asked looking at me confused and concerned. I looked backin front of me with a slight blush on my face. I felt so embarrassed but I knew I had to say something.

"Y..yeah, I'm fine. I just was watching your little brother rest peacefully on your back." I lied hoping to play off the fact that I was actually staring at him. It seemed to work as I heard Teekon's response.

"Oh, okay! He is such a sweet pup! Ian has really made my little brother happy. Every day that he's with Ian, he is bursting with energy and talks a mile-a-minute." Teekon replied. I'm glad that Darius loves being with Ian. They do seem perfect for each other.

"Darius has made Ian very happy too! Ian loves the sleepovers and you should see how hard Ian blushes when Darius kisses him. It's adorable!"

"Hehehe! Darius has always been the type to be affectionate. He cares more about others than he does about himself."

"Makes me wish I had someone..." I confessed letting out a sigh.

"You don't have anybody?" He asked looking at me.

"No, there was a wolf I liked but that wolf already found someone." I said as I glanced down at my paws as we walked thinking about seeing Jake and Devon's kiss. It was heartbreaking.

"Sorry to hear that, Connor. I don't have anyone either. Never found the time." Teekon said giving me a smile. "But don't worry! Someday you will find that special someone and I guarantee you that it will be worth the wait."

"I guess you're right! No point in sulking over the loss of someone I loved." I said feeling reassured. He turned back facing the road in front of us as I glanced one more time at his alluring body. I just wanted to feel that warm, soft pelt graze against mine but I know that will never happen. Oh well. I came here to relax, not fantasize about Darius's older brother.

We continued to walk until it was about midday. Darius's father slowed to a stop as we reached a clearing. It was a rather peaceful meadow at the base of a tall mountain which I'm assuming is Mount Tekkara.

"We're here! Tekkon, Connor, why don't you two wake up your little brothers and I'll go out and hunt us some lunch?" Darius's father said as he and his wife picked Ian and Darius up by the scruff and placed them on the ground.

I shook Ian lightly and Tekkon did the same with Darius.

"Ian, time to get up! We're here!" I said in a low soothing voice. I look down and see Ian's light blue eyes open.

"We're here already?" Ian asked confused. His question made me chuckle.

"Ian, you were asleep the whole walk here! You didn't want to wake up this morning so I let you sleep."

"Oh, sorry! I was just so excited for the trip that I couldn't sleep" Ian apologized. It wasn't a big deal. A little pup like him needs his rest. There was no way he could walk all the way here. I was tired and I'm much older than him.

"It's okay little bro! Why don't you and Darius go off and play in the meadow? I need to take a nap of my own. We'll call you when it's lunch time!" I said as I laid down and letting out a yawn.

"Okay big bro! C'mon Darius, let's go wrestle over there by the flowers!" Ian yelled as he ran off into the meadow.

"Right behind you, cutie!" Darius replied as he ran off after his boyfriend. Reminds me of me and Jake when we'd play as pups.

My eyes started to get droopy as I see Darius pounce on Ian from behind. Seconds later, everything fades to black.

Tekkon's POV

As I sat among the medium length grass, I glanced over to see that Connor has fallen asleep. He looks kinda cute! Wait, cute? What am I saying? He's a male wolf! I couldn't possibly be attracted to him! Could I?

I mean I think he likes me. He was staring at me a lot during the walk here and I'm pretty sure he wasn't watching Darius sleep. I didn't mind the staring.

"Tekkon, would you mind helping your father hunt? My Mom said as she approached me.

"Sure! I'd love to help!" I said as I ran off towards the forest. I love spending time with my Dad. He's one of the best hunters in our pack.

That Connor wolf seems like a nice wolf and as much as I'd hate to admit it... he does look kinda cute!