hey guys I've been literally itching to write this chap since I'm so close to the REALLY interesting chapters so here it is chap. 28

The song is spacebound by Eminem because some of it (not all) relates to this chap.

:O what's mandy moore doing in this chap ------------>

You'll have to read the author's note at the end for that little piece of information :P

Vote, Comm, enjoy :D

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Lux's P.O.V.

I woke up the next day and immediately a smile crept to my face as I remembered our date. My subconsciously reached and let my fingers brush my lips as I remembered the way he kissed me. I looked beside me and noticed the toys from yesterday. A knock sounded on my door and I got up and opened it.

No one was outside as I looked around the empty hallway, hmm weird. I noticed a tray with a bowl of coco pops, a flower and a note on it. I checked the hallway one more time before I carried the tray and got back to my room.

I picked up the lilly and smelt it before grabbing the note.

Good morning my beautiful mate.

First off, yesterday was probably the best day of my life and hopefully it was amazing for you too.

Second I only made you cereal because I can't cook to save my life and thought better than to poison you.

And lastly you're cute when you're asleep

I smiled and put the note down, ate my cereal and went to take a shower. I heard the my bedroom door open as I was wrapping the towel around me "Anyone there?" I asked but no one answered.

Cautiously, I got out of the bathroom but my room was empty. I frowned but shrugged it off as my imagination and went to get my clothes ready on the bed. I got dressed and just as I was about to leave the room I noticed a note stuck on my door. 

You know what sucks about having a really lame mate?

I frowned and opened the door to go ask Damon what he meant when I noticed another note on the ground.

That you have to put up with his lame ways forever.

I noticed a trail of notes leading down the hallway and picked each one and read it 

and ever

and ever

and ever

If you'll let me that is

I'll spend forever trying to be good enough for you

The last note was stuck on a door 'So here is yet another cliche, lame idea' I smiled and opened the door and stepped into the room.

The notes in my hands fell to the floor as I looked around me in amazement; everything was covered with a white layer of what looked like snow. And when I say everything, I mean every single piece of furniture in the room. Damon was standing in the middle of the room looking nervous but with a warm smile on his face.

"I know we just had a date yesterday but seeing as it's the day after tomorrow" he pulled out two tickets from behind his back "Would you go with me to the winter formal Lux?" I smiled at how nervous his voice sounded "I even brought a tux and everything. So? What do you say?"

I bit my lip, this was all going too fast. First the date and...the kiss and now winter formal, I'm already going soft. 

This was too good to be true, all of this. There had to be some sort of trick, something that will end up badly right? There always is

"Lux?" Damon asked waiting an answer

"I-"  I couldn't form a sentence as thoughts twirled in my head. My walls were crumbling and it scared the crap out of me as I thought back to the way I was when I first left the pack. 

"S-sure" i said hesitantly and he smiled broadly and hugged me. I pulled back "I'm gonna go now" I turned and left the room, my mind still reeling. I knew I probably seemed weird to Damon, seeing as he told me to wait but i just needed to think. I went back to my room to get my bag for school when I saw the twins on my bed.

"So what's wrong?" Shane asked

"What are you talking about?"

Cameron sighed "Why did you leave the way you did? To be honest the poor chump put a lot of effort in asking you out right."

"How did you-"

"Who do you think helped him put all that fake snow in the room?" Shane winked "It was fun actually, we decided not to be mean to him since you guys are trying again but we did throw some death threats every five minutes or so"

"but that still doesn't explain why you freaked out"

"Who freaked out?" I heard Jason say from behind me "You know we're going to be late for school guys"

"Who cares jay" Chase said and throwing himself on my bed "one hour won't kill us"

"you know it's not about missing class" Taylor added, how the hell did they all decide to come in my room at once? "It's about seeing a certain mate"

Jason actually blushed and I laughed "Someone's in love" I teased

"I marked her last night" Jason admitted "Said she was ready"

I grinned at the happiness in his voice "I'm happy for you Jase"

"And your changing the subject" shane said "Why'd you freak out"

"I didn't"

"Of course you didn't" Cameron said sarcastically "S-sure" he copied me and I sighed "That was really enthusiastic"

I shrugged and walked to the side of my bed and grabbed my bad "Come on let's not be late for lover boy over there"

"Naw it's okay Ren'll understand" Jason smirked crossing his arms and I huffed and threw my bag back down, they really weren't going to back off. Jason noticed my sigh of defeat and closed the door so no one would hear us.

I sat on my bed "It's just...I don't know it's kind of scary guys" I said easily it was always easy talking to my guys, I didn't mind showing them a weak side. "Things are going fast and I...I may fall for him if I haven't already. I'm going soft"

"We've noticed" Jason said with a smile "I think that's a good thing. Don't get us wrong, we love kick ass Lux. But going soft means your actually not distancing people your scared of"

"But it also makes me vulnerable to get hurt" I admitted staring at the ground "It means he can hurt me now. What if he's not serious in this? What if he changes his mind? what if he decides he wants some one else? What if-"

"That's a lot of what ifs" Taylor commented "And you know we'd kick his ass for even trying to hurt you Lux"

"But the damage would be already done" I said "I'm scared"

"Look it is scary" Chase said "And though I don't really like him Lux he seems to be genuine. You have an opportunity to be with your mate a lot of people don't" I looked at him and saw the pain that's always in his eyes "And we know you, if you push him away now there's going to be a whole lot more of what ifs."

I stared at Chase and knew he was right, he knew exactly how much it hurt to not have your mate with you. And the worst part is he didn't know anything about her and I knew it tore him apart everyday. I stood up and hugged him "You're going to find her soon Chase, I feel it"

he chuckled "Sure hope your right" he stood up and cleared his throat "Now come on let's go to school before alpha over there dies of anticipation"

Jason growled playfully and I laughed as I stood up grabbed my bag and headed to my bike but surprisingly saw Damon standing in front of it. 

"I...Uh...I wanted to go after you but the twins stopped me." he said and then looked hesitant before adding "are you regretting saying yes about the winter formal?"

I took a deep breath remembering what the guys told me and stood on my toes and kissed him, he immediately responded and I pulled back before it deepened 

"Did that answer your question?" I asked and he chuckled and planted a soft kiss on my lips 

"See you later" he said and headed to his car as I got on my bike and drove to school.

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"You guys did WHAT?!?!" Melissa yelled as I told the girls about my date with Damon while we were in the library at lunch. The librarian glared at her and I hushed her up

"We went on a date" I said "What did you expect after he marked me"

"HE WHAT?!?!" She shrieked again and the librarian shushed her this time 

"At the party, you would have known if you you went" I told her and she shrugged

"Parties aren't my thing"

"Well I think this is amazing" Ren said grinning "I'm so happy for you Lux"

"What about you?! I heard someone got marked last night" I sang and she immediately blushed "Jason's been walking around like a love sick puppy grinning all day"

She giggled and then looked nervous "I'm scared for about the heat though"

I waved a hand dismissively "Since Jason's alpha you'll have heat pretty soon, it was only a day until I had mine and...Uh" I blushed remembering my heat "I got through it"

"You didn't" Melissa said wide eyed "But his scent isn't on you"

"Oh no no no. I...we...I mean he" I took a deep breath "We didn't do that. But he had to do something since the heat doesn't break unless...well...you know and he...uh....kinda...helped me with that"

"Oh" Melissa said and then added hesitantly "Do you really think giving him a chance is a good idea? what happened to staying the hell away from him?"

"Things changed" I said "We've been talking a lot and, though rejecting me was a stupid move, I kind of understand"

"What were his reasons?" 

"I can't say" I said, please I wasn't about to tell them their alpha's insecurities that was wrong on so many levels. 

"I still don't support this" Melissa said "you're going to get hurt"

"Maybe" I said and then remembered my talk with my boys and smirked "But at least I won't keep asking myself what would have happened if I gave him the chance"

Melissa shrugged and changed the subject but I noticed she was tense and even asked her about it and she said it was nothing so I shrugged it off.

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The next day even went by fast Damon kept acting...actually...quite perfect. He was nice to my boys and treated me great and then the day of the winter formal came. Everyone at school was talking about it while I was just nervous.

I walked to the lunch table and sat with my guys and Jared and Damon and I noticed people crowded in a certain corner

"What's going on?" 

"they're voting for winter king and queen" Shane answered "We already did"

"Really I didn't know the nominees were announced" I said frowning

"you were sleeping in class when they announced it" Jason laughed

"Oh" I shrugged "whatever don't really care"

"You should" Damon said smirking and I raised an eyebrow

"And why is that?"

He opened his mouth to say something but got interrupted when Whitney passed by our table "Hey Lux just thought I'd let you know that Zach and I voted for you" and then left.

"Say what?" I said and the table burst into laughter "you're kidding me right?"

"Nops" Damon said draping his arm around my shoulder "Lux Marison for Winter Queen" 

"Oh please like I'd win anyways" I rolled my eyes 

Damon mumbled something under his breath and before I could ask him what he said Cameron said excitedly "Christmas vacation after the formal"

"Can't wait" I said smiling "When are we gonna put the tree?

"Anytime you want" Damon said smiling

"How bout the day after the winter formal, it's a week before christmas"

"Sure" he said before the bell rang and he kissed me goodbye before leaving for class.

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I agreed with the girls that we'd get ready for the formal together at the pack house since Ren was determined to make me look perfect. God help me.

The boys were going to wait for us downstairs and then we'd pick up the rest of their dates, well except for Chase because he refused to date other girls ever since his mate he feels as if he's cheating on her even though they weren't together.

"Okay I'll do your hair" Ren started but I interrupted her

"You won't do anything with my hair I'm just gonna fix it a bit and let it down. As for make up" I grimaced but noticed Ren's face brighten "Sure but nothing too extensive"

"Sure now hurry and take a shower before I start my work" 

I nodded and took the fastest shower I've ever had due to ren's constant yelling at me through the door to hurry. Wow that girl is scary at times like this.

When I dried my hair and fixed it up Ren did my make up and when I looked in the mirror I was shocked. I looked actually kinda good, the make up was light, nothing too much except for the red lipstick.

"Isn't the lipstick a bit..."

"It's perfect" Ren said and Melissa agreed with her "With you're hair color and complexion it makes you look amazing."

"If you say so" I said a bit hesitant

"You look great Lux stop doubting it" Melissa said as Ren started working on her "Now come on put on the dress"

I sighed and went to the dress, I fingered the white fabric and sighed hoping it wasn't too much. I grabbed it and the heels and went to the bathroom to change.

When I got out I found Ren and Melissa ready to go "How do I look?"

They turned to me and grinned "If I was a guy I'd definitely want to date you" Ren said and I laughed 

"You look stunning Lux" Meliisa said and I smiled 

"And you guys look absolutely gorgeous" I said 

"Come on the guys are calling for us" Ren said "Oh yeah" she threw me a box "Put on these earrings" and then left with Melissa

I opened the box and found two small, simple diamond earrings that were beautiful. Noticing I was alone I turned around and looked in the mirror. Doubting myself the way I always do but never say out loud. I forced the doubts out of my head and smiled as I pulled out the earrings, this night is going to be great.

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YAAAAY! Finally going to write the winter formal. You do NOT know how long this chapter has been in my head, since practically the beginning of the story. 

Now as for Lux's dress I'll put a photo of it in the next chapter. 

OKAY Now about the pic of mandy moore on the side. Well I can tell you it has nothing to do with this chapter :P She's actually a character in the second book of this.

I'm still not sure about this dicision but I'm thinking of making 'Mate or not' a series. As in when I finish this story (Lux and Damon) I'll start with book two which will revolve around Chase and his mate. And then maybe taylor and the twins. That way you get updated on what happens with Damon and Lux and the others but have new characters with new plots.

So? Whadaya think?! Should I do it?!