Soooo... No one has commented any jokes yet. Since no one has, I'll put up a riddle and whoever gets it first will have their name eventually put into my story. Just comment your answer and if you get it right I'll reply. Here is the riddle-

You put me on a table and cut me, but don't eat me. What am I?

First one to get it wins! Now, on with the story!
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When I got back to camp, Tarris was already there. He looked at me and smiled mischievously, no doubt remembering what he had done just a little while ago. Then, he proceeded to sit next to the still burning fire and grabbed my marshmallows that I had left laying on the ground after last night's spider incident.

Stomping over I sat down across from him and snatched my marshmallows back. He raised his eyebrow but didn't say anything. After our staring contest that consisted of me glaring while he tried not to laugh, I finally spoke.

"Well? Are going to explain or not?," I snapped. I usually wasn't so rude to people but he just seemed to push my buttons. Sighing, he looked down. Then quickly leaned over and grabbed the marshmallows I had laid down after stealing them back.

"Hey!," I say indignantly.

"What? You weren't going to eat them. Consider it payment for the explanation I'm about to give," He says, then pops a marshmallow into his mouth.

I sigh. 'No need to get childish over marshmallows. You're just mad he tricked you. It wasn't even a big deal.' I agree with my thoughts and decide that I could always buy another bag. Happy with my decision, I focus back on Tarris only to find him staring at me. I blush and look down, embarrassed on how I had zoned out on him. "Alright, you can keep the marshmallows, but I want an explanation now," I say, still not meeting his eyes.

Suddenly, I heard him shuffling closer. I look up in time to see his hand reach for my face. His green eyes stared into mine as he leaned closer. My breath caught in my throat as I unconsciously leaned toward him, eager for what was about to come.

His lips were now centimeters from mine and I glanced down to watch their progress. His lips then softly skimmed over mine, feather light. I closed my eyes in bliss and he proceeded to add pressure to the kiss. ' His lips are so soft' I reached my hands up to his shoulders and gripped his green T-shirt. He nipped my lips and I gasped at the small sting. Immediately, he deepened the kiss and plunged his tongue into my mouth. Shyly, I pushed back with my own tongue, tasting the sweetness from the marshmallow he had been eating. He groaned and that seemed to snap me out of the haziness that had become my reality.

I jerked back and shoved him away from me. My face heated up and I'm sure it was scarlet with my blush. I looked down, suddenly finding the dew on the grass very interesting.

Farris cleared his throat and I looked up to watch him through my eyelashes. He opened his mouth a few times only to close it. Finally, he said, "Sorry, I couldn't help myself. You just look so adorable when you blush."

My face heated up more, if that was possible. I cleared my throat so I could attempt to speak. "Ah, um, thank you?... Could you please explain now? You said I was a dragon shifter and that I was your... mate?"

'I want us to forget what happened as quickly as possible. Let's hurry through this explanation so I can get away from this man.' I thought. I look up at his face only to see true hurt in his eyes before he blinks it away and his face becomes emotionless. 'Huh.' I think, 'Wonder what that was about.' Before I could dwell on it too long, he begins to speak.

"Yes, I'll explain now. To begin, me and you are dragon shifters. We can shift into dragons at will." I open my mouth to deny me ever changing into a dragon, but he gives me a glare that shuts me up. 'Jeez, someone doesn't like being interrupted.' "You have no idea," he mutters before continuing," I know you haven't shifted yet because dragon shifters don't shift until they're 19." He pauses for a moment and studies me. "How old are you?", he suddenly asks.

"18," I answer.

"How many months until your birthday"

"A week"

"Hmm," he says to himself, then he smiles and says,"Soon you'll shift for the first time. But, we'll worry about that later. Right now, I owe you an explanation so... Where was I? Oh, I remember now! Dragon shifters live in this forest. I know Evermyth may not look like much, but you haven't found the cabin that leads to our world. Once you enter the cabin, you enter our world. Its the same as this world, just with fewer humans and more shifters. As I said, dragon shifters shift when they turn 19. After they shift, they will be able to find their mate. The reason the shifting age is so late is to prevent any teen pregnancies. Giving birth to dragon shifters is a lot harder than normal births. Its good to be at a stronger age before getting pregnant." I didn't know why he was telling me about dragon shifter pregnancies, but something he had said before stuck with me, " You said after the first shift, you are able to find your mate. Earlier, you called me your mate. Tell me what that means."

"It means you are mine," he says possessively," It's essentially like a human marriage without divorce, only the feelings are stronger. The two are drawn to each other and the feelings for each other grow stronger each time they touch. The more touch, the harder it is to resist one another. That being said..." He trails off before he moves in a blur of movement and I am suddenly in his lap. I squirm and try to get away only to have his arms wrap around me.

"Ah, ah," he says, "you're staying right here. The longer the touch, the more feelings for one another."

I still try to get away, embarrassed at the position. "I'm not a dragon shifter," I say,"so this won't work!"

"If it won't work, then why are you trying so hard to get away?"

I stop, realizing I was stuck. If I continue to try to get away, I'd acknowledge that I was beginning to believe him and my stubbornness and pride wouldn't allow that. So, sighing in frustration, I sat still and waited for him to continue with his explaining.

***Tarris P.O.V***

I looked down at the woman in my arms and smiled. I could tell she was going to be stubborn. She sat stiffly, however, I didn't complain. I was just glad to have her in my arms and let the mate bond work it's magic. I sighed in content and continued with the story.

"Usually, when mates find each other, they immediately complete the bond. After it is completed, the pair will be able to feel each others emotions and the female will be able to read the thoughts of the male." She opened her mouth to say something but I covered her mouth with my hand. There was nothing more frustrating than being interrupted in my opinion, so I didn't feel the least bit remorse as I kept my hand there as she glared at me. In fact, I smirked, thinking it funny that she thought she could scare me with a glare from her pretty, light green eyes. If anything, it would turn me on, but now wasn't the time for that so I directed my thoughts away from the dirty images in my mind and continued.

"The only reason a male can read the females thoughts first is to make sure she is alright... Also, it could be used as persuasion. Like if he found out what she liked best so that he could give it to her." I noticed that Sue had relaxed against me so I removed my hand and wrapped it around her. I then moved my face down into her honey colored hair and inhaled her sweet fragrance. 'Butterscotch. She smells like butterscotch, my favorite.'

***Sue P.O.V***
I relaxed against him when he answered my unspoken question over why the males could read the minds of the females first. He removed his hand from my mouth and wrapped it back around me. Oddly enough, being in his arms like this gave me a lot of comfort, causing me to relax more. He had put his face in my hair and inhaled. Though I didn't say anything, I had to suppress the shiver that went through me from his actions.I then heard him murmer,"Butterscotch, my favorite."

"What?," I say, not sure if I heard him right.

"Hmm? Oh, nothing," he says with a lazy smile, " However, I am done explaining."

"Oh," I say. I attempt to stand up. Reluctantly, he let's me up then gets up himself. "That was a lot to take in," I say as I turn around to face him.

"It can be a bit much," he agrees," However, I'll explain more if needed when we get back."

"Get back?" I question

Tarris sighs and looks me straight in the eyes, " Your my mate, love, I can't leave you here. Please say you'll come back to my world with me."

His pleading nearly broke me, but I stood strong. "I can't go with you, Tarris. I'm not what you say I am so there's no way I could be your mate," I say while backing up, preparing to run. I wasn't scared of him but I thought that if I could get away, I could hide until he went back. 'I can't go with him. He has no proof to his story of him being what he says he is. Besides, I have a life here.'

'What life?' A voice snidely questions in my mind ' A life of being forever ignored and never finding love? Take a chance for once, live a little. And if he hurts you, hit him where it hurts worst, the family jewels.

Suddenly, I violent growl shook me of my thoughts. Tarris steps forward. "Your mine, Sue. My mate," He growls. He then grabbed my arms and shoved me against him. I could hear his heavy breathing and soft growls as he tried to calm himself. I stayed still and waited until he loosened his hold and looked down at me. "You can't run from me. I would just read your thoughts and find you. You can't leave me, I'm your mate. It would cause us both pain for you to run away."

"How so?" I question, my interest catching on the last bit.

"Well, it would start with sever pain that could lead to madness. I would go on a rampage. In the end, would lead to one of our deaths. And if a mate dies, the other follows, unable to stand the pain and depression."

"Harsh," I say.

"Yes it is. So you see why you can't leave me."

I sigh. I didn't want that to happen to Tarris and, if I was completely honest with myself, I kinda wanted to go with him.

"Great," he says, obviously reading my thoughts,"Let's go." He smiles a big smile, then scooped me up into his arms bridle style.

"Wait!" I say, panicked,"We can't leave my stuff!"

He sighs then glares at my things as if they had offended him. He sets me down and we proceed to pack up my things.

***A/N***

I think this is the longest chapter I have ever written. Like seriously, my hands are falling off. Any who, what did you all think of me adding Tarris's P.O.V? Should I do it again or was it horrible? And don't forget about the riddle! The character that I will tag your name to is kinda important! Also, don't forget to-

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