Ashton wasnât much interested in celebrating his birthday, but after a lot of persuasion from his mother and his cake loving siblings he gave in. His only condition was no guests allowed. But here he was, inviting a guest of his own. He started to regret it as soon as he invited him.
When he informed his mother about his change of plans she was beyond delighted. She was glad that he was making friends despite what happened last time. She was glad that despite knowing what her son was, and despite being an omega on top of that he still was her sonâs friend.
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The reason Ashton kept his identity secret from everyone was quite the same reason why any werewolf kept this a secret from humans. They were more powerful than the latter, but that is what made them scared. People were afraid of werewolves, the mythical creatures that only exist in fairytales just like the common wolves were afraid of a pureblooded Alpha, the strongest and the most rampant kind of werewolf.
When Ashton showed up with the omega in heat even she was worried about what happened between them. Knowing her son well enough she had hoped that it wasnât worse than it looked and was glad after she found out that she was right. Even though Ashton introduced him as his friend, she knew it was far from the truth. Ashton preferred being alone, which is why it was even less likely. Imagine how happy she must have felt to have the same boy here twice. All she hoped for now is that for the friendship to last.
She brought the cake on her way home when she was returning from her first job. She decided to take a leave from her second one since she wanted to cook properly for her children. They waited for Caleb to show up, but when he was quite late Ashton declared that he might not show up at all.
They prepared the table and set everything. They even started the birthday song and when Ashton was about to cut the cake the bell to their house rang. He paused and opened the door instead to find a breathless Caleb standing in his blue and white striped pajamas. While Ashton was delighted by his presence, not that he would admit it if asked, but he couldnât help but stare at his outfit with a weird expression before bursting out in laughter.
âWhat is thisâ? He asked in between his laughs. âI remember telling you it was a birthday party, how on earth did you get it confused with a pajama partyâ? Ashton asked him while trying to suppress with laughter.
âItâs a long storyâ, Caleb sighed in frustration, âWhy am I not allowed in these clothesâ? Caleb asked while pretending to get offended.
âSuit yourselfâ He snorted while moving from the door to get him access.
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âCaleb, you cameâ! Both the twins jumped at his arrival. In fact ava ran and gave him a big hug.
âHow could I not, I wanted to see you bothâ. He hugged her back. He was very good with children be it of any age. Oftentimes he was asked to train them by his father when they hit the age of adolescence when he was younger.
When he was done greeting everyone he turned around to see Ashton suppress a smile due to his attire. âI still want to know the story behind this,â He announced.
âHow about you cut the cake first? The candles are already half meltedâ. Caleb rolled his eyes. Ashton blew the candles, made his one and only wish, and cut the cake after which he shared it with everyone. When everyone was having fun and all, with the twins devouring the remainder of the cake, Ashton slipped next to Caleb and asked him again, âDo not change the subjectâ.
âI ran,â He sighed.
âThat I got from your breathing, why this pajamasâ? Ashton asked,
âLet me finish, kidâ He gave him an unamused expression. âYou see, I lied to my father to tell him I was going to Matt for a pajama party, and that I will spend the night there. He insisted I leave in pajamas instead of just carrying them like a normal personâ He rolled his eyes.
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âWonât people stareâ? Ashton asked in a whisper which Caleb happened to catch.
âA, I have a much spectacular car. And B, he lives like two blocks away from meâ.
âYou took a car for just two blocks,â Ashton asked him while Caleb sighed with frustration. âI was saying in case I did travel a longer distance you idiotâ.
After a while Caleb announced that he would leave for the day but Mrs Parker convinced him to stay for the dinner as she cooked them enough of a meal. The caring nature of Mrs Parker was heartwarming so he found it difficult to say no to her.
After they were done with dinner even Caleb helped them clean up. The whole time he was here, not once did he feel unwelcomed. In fact, this place felt more like a home than his real home. He wished he felt like this with his own family and he was kind of jealous of Ashton on this aspect.
âAshton, wait for a moment hereâ Mrs Parker shouted from the kitchen while she was doing the dishes. So while he waited he noticed Caleb with a restless left leg as if he was anxious or something.
âIs everything alrightâ? Ashton couldnât help but ask. Caleb glanced at him before nodding. âI just hope Mattâs parents donât notice I am gone. I did tell him to make a pillow that looks like me, so I gotta be there before they figure it outâ.
âI seeâ Ashton nodded. âWhat if they call you for dinnerâ?
âThey wonât. I told them I already ateâ. Caleb snorted.
âIf they think you are sleeping, I think you are good for the night. Might as well stay hereâ Ashton shrugged. Calebâs eyes widened the moment he heard it.
âYou want me to spend the night hereâ? For some reason that made Caleb a bit anxious.
âNOOOâ! Ashton exclaimed. âI was just saying. Please feel free to leave as soon as you canâ.
âBe Niceâ! His mother who heard Ashton shouted from the kitchen
âWow, really scared of me arenât yaâ? Caleb smirked while he teased Ashton.
âYes, if something happens to you your father will come after meâ. Ashton said flatly.
âYou know now that you mention my father, I think itâs safer I spend the night here. Lots of shady stuff happens out there at night, wouldnât want to be caught in any of them since I am supposed to be groundedâ. Caleb pretended to think.
Ashton sighed with frustration. Before he could think of any other reason for him to not stay here and place it in front of Caleb, he ran up the stairs and shouted from above, âGood nightâ! Followed by a soft laugh which thanks to Ashtonâs super hearing he heard that.
A moment later it clicked Ashton that upstairs was supposed to be his room, so he ran as well determined to kick him out of his room. While Caleb was uncomfortable back in his heat it was fine, but he wonât sacrifice his soft comfy bed just like that when Caleb is playing around with him.
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