Chapter 36 - Making Her Happy

Gunner.

I was standing by the entrance to the bathrooms waiting for Zee and Nat, when I noticed them. Three girls, about my age, maybe a year or two younger. All wearing, or not wearing, tiny little clothes. Short skirts and tight little tops showing every bit of skin they could, I can't believe I used to like that sort of crap. Now that I have Zee, I see things a lot differently. A girl flirting with me, I used to find cute, it's now just annoying. Suggestive remarks from random girls, they were once an ego boost, now they are just gross. Girls dressed in barely any clothes, I thought was sexy, now it's just disgusting. But if Zee did any of that stuff, I would love it, it would drive me crazy with lust.

The girls walked up and stood in front of me. A short little one with blond hair stepped forward, twirling the end of her hair around her finger.

"Hey, I'm Penny" she said smiling and fluttering her lashes suggestively. I lifted my chin in acknowledgement but didn't say anything.

"Aren't you going to tell me your name?" she cooed. I shook my head, just hoping that they would give up and walk away.

"Why's that, are you shy?" she squeaked giggling. I shook my head again and rolled my eyes.

"My friend thinks you're cute".

"Uh huh" I grumbled,

"So, can I get your number to give to her?" She really wasn't getting the picture.

"I don't think so" I mumbled,

"Aw why not, don't you think she's cute?"

"I'm taken".

She stepped forward close to me, pushing out her chest, I held down the desire to gag and laugh obnoxiously in her face.

"I bet I could make you feel a little less taken" she whispered seductively. Oh Goddess, could she embarrass herself any further? I could smell the desperation on her. How pitiful.

Just then, Zee pushed herself between me and the blonde girl, grabbing my face and pulling me down to her lips. She kissed me fast and rough, I liked it. She was marking her territory in front of the girls and shaming them at the same time. She grabbed my hand placing it on her ass, I accommodated by squeezing it tightly. She let my cheeks go and turned to face the girls, pulling my arms to wrap around her shoulders. I smiled at the girls as their shocked faces turned and walked away. I kissed Zee's soft neck, I love how protective she is.

"Was someone a little jealous?" I whispered,

"Jealous no. But you're mine, I was just making sure she knew it" she said firmly. Nat walked over laughing,

"Okay that was like super gross and also super fucking awesome. Did you see their faces? Zee you are a savage"

"Don't call her Zee, only I can call her that" I snapped. Zee is my nickname for Zelena, I came up with it and I don't want anyone else to use it.

"Wait, seriously?" she questioned,

"Yes seriously" I responded mocking her like the big brother I am.

"Ugh whatever, come on Lena, we have things to buy". Nat exaggerated the new nickname she gave Zee as she sung sarcastically, pulling Zee out of my arms. I growled at her as she walked away with Zelena. I know that Nat likes her, and I know she wants them to be like sisters. It's hard letting go of that slice of possessiveness I have. Zee is mine and I'm growing tired of Nat getting in the way. But I think it's better to give Nat the day to bond, and then I can have Zee for myself when we get home. I do need them to get along if we're going to keep a peaceful household. And who knows, maybe Nat will help draw Zelena out of her shell a bit more.

We went through a few shops and I stood by the door mostly, just keeping an eye on them and making sure no one got too close. Zee looked happy, her smile didn't fade from her face for hours. Her and Nat were laughing together and trying on clothes and jewellery. Looking at her from a distance you would never know the terrible ordeals she's lived through. I know that she has no idea how beautiful she is. I will make it my life's mission to tell her every day. We got to the shop with all the soaps and candles, the smell was intense. I crinkled my nose and immediately wanted to leave again. Nat came over to me, and gripped my wrist.

"Come look at these, I want to buy something nice for Mum" she said pulling me to the scented candles.

"What about this one?" she held up a candle to my nose and I gagged,

"Eh no, that's gross" I said pushing it away.

"This one then?" she says holding up another,

"Better but not great" I grumbled. I looked around the store, I've lost sight of Zee, she must be behind one of the shelves.

"Okay, well maybe some soap then, come over here".

Nat dragged me towards the back of the shop. There were rows and rows of different coloured soaps, most of them were cut into rectangles, but there were some shaped liked flowers and seashells. They look pointless, who wants to wash their hands with a seashell. Nat began lifting up soaps and shoving them under my nose. This went on for about twenty different soaps. I still couldn't see Zee in the shop, I lifted my nose and sniffed for her scent, but the products were too overpowering. Nat was pissing me off now.

"I don't want to smell the fucking soap, you can figure it out yourself" I snapped at her, she smiled at someone behind me, and I turned to see who it was.

"Where were you?" I snapped at Zee, she looked a little flustered and had blushed cheeks.

"I was over there smelling all the body wash, I picked this one, what do you think?" she said holding up a bottle to my nose. Great another thing for me to sniff. She seemed a little nervous or anxious, something was off. Though even with her standing right in front of me, I still couldn't smell her scent over all the soap and incense in the store. I held the bottle to my nose and sniffed,

"Hm strawberry, simple yet delicious" I smiled. This one wasn't too bad, she has good taste.

"Okay, let's go to Sephora" Nat said cheerfully. They went to the register, and I headed for the door when Smith flashed me,

**Gunner, where are you guys? We're going to eat**

**The girls are just paying for some stuff and then we'll head down**

**Okay, meet you there**

Zee walked up carrying her bags and pressed herself into me, hugging me around the waist. It's still such an amazing feeling to have her touch me and show her affections unprompted. It's not something I will tire of easily. I will drink in her offered affection greedily every time.

"You had enough yet?" I asked her, hugging her back.

"Not yet" she smiled and looked up at me. Her beauty will never bore me. I leaned down and kissed her lips softly before I turned to Nat,

"The boys are going to the food court for lunch, are we ready to meet them?" I asked her.

"We'll just pop into Sephora and then, we can go and eat" Nat said turning and walking off. Zee and I followed behind her, she held my waist, and I rested my arm over her shoulder. Being with Zee was so natural and easy.

"Are you having fun?" I asked,

"Oh, I really am, this place is awesome, thank you so much for bringing me here"

"Anything for you little wolf" I said holding her hand a little tighter.