Rhett's POV
After the council members left, Amethyst was finally discharged. Kyra and I took her home but her family was out so I promised I would stay with her until they returned so Kyra could spend time with her date.
Originally when I found out about Cliff and Cat I only wanted to get in Amethyst's pants, partly because she's hot like I said before but also to get back at Cliff. However after really getting to know her during our fake dating, I have actually come to like her a lot. She's funny and smart and a bit of a tease even though I don't think she knows it. All things I find super attractive in a girl. I know she's not my fated, and like I have said before I don't really care about that, but I would like to date her, nothing permanent because hey I still believe in messing around but if I can date her at least until she leaves for college, I can be faithful for a few months.
We are now in her living room, lights low, doors and windows locked, watching a movie and eating popcorn. I was sitting in the lazy boy talking to her through her door which she cracked open while she went and got changed when she suggested watching a film. Now she's sitting on the couch and I am still sitting in the chair, but I want to be closer to her. Getting up I ask if she wants a drink.
"It's my house, I'll get it." She says.
"I'm already up, I can manage getting us drinks, just point me in the right direction."
She tells me where the cups are and what drinks her family has, most of which are in the fridge. I pour us some and bring them into the living room handing hers to her then sit down next to her on the couch. I lay my arm across the back being careful not to touch her, she's been through enough tonight. We sit there just enjoying each other's company while watching the movie. About 45 minutes into it, she shifts her weight and leans into me. I instinctively wrap my arm around her, keeping my hand on her shoulder.
"Thank you for tonight." Amethyst breaks the silence.
"No problem. It's the least I can do." I say. "How are you doing now? How's Summer? Is she awake yet?"
"She is, she's still a little drowsy but other than that we can communicate again."
"That's good. It's good to know you both are doing better."
"Yeah. Thanks again. I don't know if I will ever be able to repay you after everything."
"You don't need to repay me Amethyst, it's what friends are for."
"No I do and I will. I promise." Her insistence gives me an idea.
"Well, if you insist on paying me back, I think I have a way you can." She sits up and looks at me.
"Oh and how's that?" She lifts an eyebrow, knowing me a little too well.
I chuckle, "You can date me."
"What!?" She exclaims.
"You can date me, for real, not pretend like before. I know you aren't really ready for any serious relationship and let's be honest, I am not the real relationship type. But if you date me, I will protect you. Cliff and other guys won't come sniffing around trying to get with you. I will be 100 % faithful to you while we date and I expect the same. Then when you leave for college we end things and I go back to my playboy ways and you can do whatever you want. What do you say?"
"You're serious."
"As a heart attack. That's what the humans say right?" I joke.
She laughs. "If you know I don't want to date anyone why would you think I would say yes and date you?"
"Simple, we dated before, yes it was pretend, but we ultimately had a good time together. Now it would just go from being fake to being something real for a bit with the added protection benefit."
"And you can't protect me as a friend with no strings attached?"
"Well I could but where's the fun in that?"
"Wow, you are so sure of yourself aren't you?" Amethyst quipped.
"You know it." I beam at her. "Just think about it,okay?"
She doesn't answer me, she just leans back into me and watches the rest of the movie. I am sure she's thinking it over or at least talking to her wolf about it. Hopefully I will get an answer soon. I would love to kiss the crap out of her and even go further when she's ready. Just as the credits start rolling her family comes home. Her younger siblings jump on us causing us both to laugh. I start tickling the twins making them squeal then run away. Her parents come in and I shake her dad's hand and give her mom a kiss on the hand, thanking them for allowing me to take Amethyst to prom, I then turn to Amethyst and let her know that I will head home now that her family is back. As I get to the door she tells me to hold on that she will drive me back to where I left my car. Her sisters Hazel and Jade also agree to come so she doesn't have to drive back home alone. When we get to the park, Amethyst gets out with me and walks with me to my car. She takes a deep breath.
"Yes."
"What?" I ask.
"Yes I will date you. Like you said it will only be until I go off to college and you were right, we did have a good time together while we were fake dating and the extra protection couldn't hurt." She says with a sly smile.
Instead of answering her, I pull her close to me and crash my mouth into hers. She gasps in surprise giving me the opportunity to deepen the kiss. We pull away completely breathless.
"I wasn't expecting that." She pants.
"I have wanted to do that for a while but figured you punch me if I tried."
Laughing she replies, "You're right I would have. Good night Rhett. Thank you again for everything. I will talk to you soon."
She walks back to her car, then drives off. Once I get in mine I pull out my phone and send her a quick text.
Me: We are going on a date next weekend, let me know what day is best.
Then I start my car and drive home.