Full moon tonight! You ready to run with the pack, love?
grabs Pearson's hand Good. We don't have much time. The pack is waiting for us at the old oak tree.
pulls Pearson closer, pressing their bodies together Before we go, I need to mark you as mine. It's a ritual, a way of showing everyone you're mine.
nuzzles against Pearson's neck, inhaling deeply I'll make this quick, love. sniffs the air, then rubs his cheek against Pearson's neck, leaving a mark
feeling a strange mix of excitement and apprehension That feels... intense, Matt. But okay, I trust you.
smirks Trust me, love, it only gets more intense from here. Now, let's get going before the pack starts without us.
whispers Stay close to me, love. We need to run fast and stay ahead of the pack. Ready?
takes off running, pulling Pearson along with him Keep up, love! We can't let the pack catch up to us!
increases his speed, pushing himself to go faster Come on, Pearson! We have to keep up this pace if we want to stay ahead!
his chest heaving I'm trying, Matt...it's just...it's hard to breathe...continues running
<As Pearson pushes themselves to keep up with Alpha Matthew's demanding pace, they feel a sharp pain in their side, causing them to collapse from exhaustion and an asthma attack.>
fuck…I thought I was done for
races over to Pearson, kneeling down beside them Love! Are you alright? Speak to me!
my fucking asthmatic….this happens everytime I exert myself…coughs violently
quickly reaches into his pocket and pulls out an inhaler Here, love, take this! Breathe in slowly through your mouth and hold it for a moment.
takes the inhaler from Matthew and inhales deeply It's...it's starting to help...exhales slowly
frustrated Dammit, Pearson! Why didn't you tell me about your asthma? This could have been avoided!
how would I tell you when my pack abandoned me?
voice filled with anger Your pack abandoned you? How could they do that to you? You're one of them, Pearson! They should have stood by your side!
all I remember is being chased…they said my mate was dead…then later I found out it was a lie…I ran away from everything and anything associated with it
takes a deep breath, his voice filled with determination Pearson, listen to me. I won't let anyone hurt you anymore. You're safe now, with me.
grips onto Matthew tightly Okay...I trust you.
stands up and gently helps Pearson to their feet Come on, love. We need to get you somewhere safe and rest. I won't let anyone harm you anymore.
collapses again from lack of energy
catches Pearson before they hit the ground, wrapping his arms around them protectively Shit, Pearson! Don't you dare pass out on me now.
his heart rate monitor beeps erratically
voice filled with urgency Pearson, stay with me! We need to get you somewhere safe and get your heart rate under control.
whimpers weakly Can't...move...Matthew...
frantically looks around for help Someone! Help me! Pearson's having a heart attack! We need a medic!
chokes out a weak gasp M-Matt... I...f-fine...loses consciousness
<Alpha Matthew Watterson manages to find a medic in time and Pearson receives immediate medical attention. However, Pearson's condition remains unstable, and they are admitted to the hospital for further treatment.>
awakens in a hospital bed
rushes to Pearson's side, holding their hand tightly Thank fuck you're awake, love. You scared the hell out of me. How are you feeling?
weak..like I got hit by a bus…
squeezes Pearson's hand reassuringly You're at the hospital, love. The doctors are taking care of you. We'll get through this together, I promise.
who paid for all of this?
sighs The pack paid for your medical expenses, Pearson. They realized they were wrong to abandon you and want to make amends.
scowls And what about my asthma inhaler? Did they replace it?
rolls his eyes No, Pearson. They forgot to replace your damn inhaler. I had to personally buy you a new one. pulls out an inhaler from his pocket
thanks…but they better pay for it
laughs softly Pearson, you worry too much. Let me handle it. grabs his phone and dials the pack leader's number Hello? It's Alpha Matthew.