The Silence between Us

Eli laying down bed thinking Caleb ''handsome customer'' Eli would only smile faintly, hiding the way his heart twisted at the thought. Eli looking hand feel Caleb touch and blushing what happened why heart beating like crazy. Caleb just customer ahhhh am Gone mad. Eli close eye soft sound Hamm. 

He didn't know that every night, the wolf lay there in his house, watching him breath, watching him dream. And Caleb---felt it too. 

The pull, the dangerous, rising hunger every time he was near Eli. 

The full moon was nearing, and Caleb could feel it-----like a storm gathering in his cheat, in his blood. He tried to ignore it, tried to bury the instinct deep down. 

''I''ll leave that night,'' he thought, lying awake on Eli couch, eyes glowing softly in the darkness. ''I'll leave before I lose control. I have to.''

But part of him wasn't sure if he could. 

Next morning. 

The house felt too quiet. 

Too empty. Eli stood in the middle of living room rub eyes starting at the space where the wolf usually curled up by the fireplace. The blanket still lay crumpled there, a faint trace of Warmth lingering in the fabric. 

But wolf was gone. 

Eli had searched the house, calling softly ---------''Hey....where you go boy?'' Eli voice cracked on the last word a hollow ache blooming in his chest. where wolf gone Eli bite nails and shaking if wolf hurt people, people hurt wolf. Eli fresh up making breakfast and open bakery. Eli looking outside Nothing. Just the sound of the wind rustling outside. 

Eli open bakery door, Eli moved through the motions, his heavy. His staff noticed the way he seemed lost in thought, how his eyes drifted to the door every time the bell chimed. 

And then, it happened

The bell rang. 

Caleb. 

Tall. Sharp-------featured. Dark hair slightly tousled, his golden-brown eyes catching the light as if the sun had been caught in them. 

Eli breath hitched, heart thudding painfully in his chest. 

''Hey...'' Caleb said, his voice low, a hint of hesitation in his tone---as if he wasn't sure he should be there. 

Eli blinked, caught off guard. ''H----Hi,'' he managed, heat rushing to his cheeks. 

''You.....okay?'' Caleb aske, hands in his pockets, voice casual-----but his eyes searched Eli's face, catching every flicker of emotion. 

Eli swallowed hard, nodding too quickly. ''Yeah, yeah, I'm good. Just...surprised to see you.'' 

''I was...away, Caleb said, his words slow, deliberate, like they tasted strange in his mouth. Caleb looking Eli side hungry eyes thinking pinned down and claim. Eli smiled and blush shy. ''Glad you're back. You've been missed.'' Caleb's eyes softened, just for a moment, before a shadow flickered across his face. Caleb holds Eli hands ''Missed me, huh?'' he asked, a slight smirk tugging at the corner of his lips. Eli blushed ''Well, you are one of my best customers'' They both laughed--------soft awkward, but warm. --------------------

Full Moon Night-------------- The moon hung and bright in the sky, its pale light spilling through the dark forest. Caleb crouched beneath the small forest house, his body shaking with the effort of controlling the wild energy surging inside him. The pull of the full moon was unbearable tonight, stronger than ever. His breath was ragged his hands clawed at the dirt, and golden eyes glowed with a dangerous intensity. 

He whispered himself, ''Stay here. Stay away from don' t go to Eli'' But no matter how hard he tired, the scent of Eli in the nearby house-----the soft warmth of him, his presence----was like a magnet. His wolf instincts screamed. ''Go, find him. Claim him.'' Caleb body shifted involuntarily, bones cracking as he lost control. His form twisted into a huge, golden---black wolf, his fur bristling, his breath heavy. Without meaning to, he leaped the night, straight toward the soft glow of Eli window.

Inside Eli's Room----- Eli stirred in his sleep, a soft frown forming as a loud thump echoed outside. His heart raced as he sat up, disoriented by the sound of something---someone--outside. ''Who's there?'' he called. his voice trembling. Before he could react, a massive shadow he leaped through the window, landing inside his room with a deep, dangerous growl. 

Eli eyes widened in shock, fear freezing him in place. The wolf. it was huge, terrifying---fur gleaming under the moonlight, eyes glowing like molten gold. ''NO..no..... please....'' Eli stammered, backing up until his back hit the wall. His hands trembled as he whispered, ''Don't come closer.....'' 

But the wolf stepped closer, a low, rumbling growl vibrating through the room Caleb's wolf and human side were fighting within him, his body twitching, breath ragged. He tried to hold back, to not scare Eli-but his wolf side wanted to claim him, touch him, scent him. Eli body trembled, fear taking over until his knee gave out, and collapsed on the floor. ''Please...don't...'' he whispered before his vision swam, and everything went dark. 

Caleb wolf from stood still for a moment, chest heaving, the heavy scent of Eli fear hitting him like a punch. His claws dug into the floor, and a growl ripped from his throat-----but then he saw Eli, laying there, small, vulnerable, his breathing shallow. The wolf eyes softened. With a painful, shuddering breath, Caleb body shifted back, fur receding into skin, bones cracking into place. Naked, bruised, breathing hard, he knelt beside Eli and whispered, ''I didn't want to scare you...I'm sorry...'' His hands gently cupped Eli face, brushing his hair as he pulled him into a tight embrace.  Eli, still unconscious, signed softly, his face pressing against Caleb chest. Caleb held him close, his breath shaky, heart pounding. With a quiet sigh, he pulled Eli into his arms, carried him to the bed, and laid him down gently. Caleb sat on the edge of the bed, watching Elli sleep. The full moon's light spilled across the room, bathing them both in sliver. He leaned in, inhaling Eli scent, the only thing that seemed to soothe the raging storm inside him, Caleb lean Eli lips closer deep passionate kiss Eli lips. Caleb hand slowly run Eli back Caleb laying down naked next to Eli, pulling him close, wrapping an arm protectively around him. And slowly rub Eli lower lip, as the night dragged on, Caleb asleep Eli side his breath syncing With Eli their bodies close, hearts racing in tandem. Caleb gently sucks Eli lower lip and Caleb hand move Eli back. Caleb feal calm and sleep hold Eli body.