Werewolf BF Freddie (complete)

    Moving to Hearthway Hollow was probably the least stressful thing going on in your life. What with transitioning and everything that goes along with it, a move was the least of your worries. Hearthway Hollow has an amazing hospital and had one of the best Transgender Care Facilities in the state. There was also a weekly support group that you were extremely excited to start going to. 

    A few years ago, when you had finally realized who you were transgender, it was a massive relief. All your life you had struggled with your identity, but now you felt comfortable in your own skin and every day it was getting easier. Moving to Hearthway Hollow was because you wanted to be closer to their hospital, but also your chance to reset and start anew where people knew you for who you are and not for who you were.

    You were renting a small cabin from a man named Billy. The cabin was on his property, so he was your neighbor. He was this huge, almost scary guy, but something about him was comforting despite his rough manner. You also found out his wife was the Head of Medicine at Hearthway Hollow Medical and was the lead in getting the Transgender Care Facility in place. You felt good knowing your neighbors were people like them.

    Hearthway Hollow felt like another world. Sometimes, during your outings as you put in applications for a job, you felt like you were standing somewhere else. Something about the town felt different than anywhere else you have been. There was a sense of different around you, but you can’t quite put your finger on why or how. 

    On Friday you wake up early and get dressed. You pay extra close attention to your appearance that day, putting on the new dress you bought as well as the brand new makeup that cost a fortune. You head towards the hospital where you’re attending you first Transgender Group Therapy. 

    The facility is nice, everything is new, so it looks all sparkling and pretty like something on a television show. You sign in and are shown to the room. There’s already a few people there, sitting in chairs placed in a circle. There’s a pretty girl with long black hair, she’s wearing a floral dress that looks tailored to her figure. She’s sitting next to a man, showing off something on her phone and grinning.

    She looks up and waves at you. “Come sit!” She pats the seat next to her, and you take it. “Hi,” she holds out her hand. “I’m Sofia,” she says. She points at the man beside her. “This is Alec.”

    He nods at you and ducks his head down.

    “Doctor Amelia will be in soon, she just had to go pick up the coffee and donuts.” Sofia then shows you her phone. “Want to see my son? His name’s Bastien,” she grins excitedly. “Oh, and that’s my wife Charlie,” she points. 

    “You’re trapped now,” Alec sighs. “Ever since she had that kid.”

    Sofia shoots him a glare then turns back to you. “Ignore him, he’s cranky like this all the time.”

    Alec pouts and turns his head away.

    “My wife is a tailor, by the way,” Sofia says. “She does alterations on a discount for people in the group. So if you need anything done, go and see Charlie. She’s wonderful.”

    “She’s crazy too,” Alec smarts and Sofia swings back and hits him. “Ow! God!” He scoffs and moves several chairs away.

    “You’re new,” Sofia then says. “How long have you been in the Hollow?”

    Your cheeks burn. “Just a couple of weeks,” you tell her. “I moved her to be closer to this hospital.”

    “It’s great,” Sofia beams. “I started transitioning when I was twelve, and even before this facility was opened up, the doctors were great.”

    You glance around, noticing all the chairs. “How many more people are in this group?”

    “It depends,” Sofia glances back to her phone. “At most there’s fifteen. At least there’s Alec and me. Depends on the moon.”

    You furrow your brow, wondering what that means. “Wow, fifteen, that’s a lot.”

    “There’s more, but that’s usually all who joins the group,” Sofia replies. “We’re glad to have you! Where are you living, if you don’t mind me asking?”

    “Uhm, I’m renting a cabin from Mr. Macallister,” you reply.

    “Oh! Billy! He’s great, he’s Bastien’s godfather,” Sofia beams. “Him and Maria are awesome people. You couldn’t have picked a better place to live.”

    A woman walks in, wearing what looks like an extremely expensive suit. “Oh shit, am I early?” She scoffs.

    “Yeah, you blew it,” Sofia giggles.

    The woman huffs and sits down, she has bright red hair cut really short that then glides down into a perfect dagger like bob on the right side. She grunts and taps her foot impatiently. You know a bit about fashion, and you can tell she’s wearing stiletto Louboutins.

    “This is Carmilla,” Sofia replies. “She just moved in recently too. She’s engaged to Billy and Maria’s son.”

    Carmila flashes the engagement ring on her finger. “He’s a doctor,” she says proudly.

    Alec scoffs and rolls his eyes.

    A few minutes later a woman carrying some bags comes in. “Oh wow! Good morning!” She’s amazingly tall with thin, willowy limbs. She sets the bags down, pulling out the big box of coffee and several boxes of pastries. Carmila stands up and is first in line.

    “Doesn’t Ivan feed you?” Amelia teases her.

    “Barely,” Carmilla scoffs with a flirty smile. “You’ve seen how big he is, I’m lucky to get scraps.”

    Amelia turns and beams, she’s so pretty it makes you nervous. “You must be our new member!” She comes over, shaking your hand. “It’s wonderful to have you here. I hope these three have been hospitable.”

    The room starts to fill up, and while you would usually feel anxious in a room full of people, you feel comfortable here. Dr. Amelia is bright and bubbly, and she welcomes everyone as if she hasn’t seen them in ages.

    “Welcome everyone,” she says, going to the front of the room. “We’ve got a big one today, so let’s get started. Today I wanted to-”

    “I’m here!” A small husky calls out. A boy nearly falls into the room. He looks up, shaggy blonde hair covers his face from under a wool cap. “Sorry! Sorry!” He walks into the room, grabbing at donuts.

    “Just in time, Freddie,” Amelia says.

    You watch Freddie as Amelia continues to talk. He’s short and stick thin, wearing clothes that are a little too big for him. His face is covered in a cosmos of freckles as well as his arms and hands. He finishes grabbing his food and coffee and takes the free seat beside you.

    You glance away, feeling yourself grow nervous. He was exceptionally cute, but you felt like he wouldn’t like being called that. He scarfs down donuts like it’s his last meal, getting up a few times to get more during the therapy session. 

    You enjoy the session immensely, learning a lot about what the center as well as making a few new friends. At the end of the class, Amelia opens it up for everyone to talk freely and talk amongst themselves.

    You notice Freddie across the room, talking to Alec and a few others. You keep thinking how cute he is and how he has donut glaze on his cheek that you’d like to kiss off. Your face burns horribly as you think this.

    As everyone starts to head out and the room empties, Freddie walks over to you, holding out their hand to you. “Sorry, I didn’t introduce myself,” he says. “I’m Freddie.”

    You take his hand and smile. “Last name Mercury?” You chuckle nervously.

    He grins brightly, and you notice he has a gap in his front teeth. “Oh boy, I wish,” he huffs. “Last name is actually Janis,” he admits, shoving his hands into his pockets. “So, you’re new in town?” He asks. “How are you enjoying the place?”

    “Pretty good,” you nod. “I’m just trying to find a job before I eat too much into my savings.”

    “My mom’s office is looking for a new secretary,” Freddie says. “Janis Veterinarian. Any experience?”

    “I’ve worked retail most of my life,” you say with a shrug.

    “This is a lot easier,” Freddie laughs. “If you want I could show you. Since I know the boss I’m sure I can get you in,” he says, laying his hand on his chest and smiling smugly. 

    You chuckle and grin. “Ok sure, I had nothing else planned for the day.”

    “Sounds great! Oh! There’s also this killer restaurant across the street if you’re hungry,” he says with an excited smile on his face.

    “You just ate like...a dozen of those donuts,” you say as you walk out of the building with Freddie.

    He just smirks. “I always have room for food.” He shows you down a back alley where it cuts through the park and behind the college. You follow a small tree-lined path that comes out onto a street where you cross in front of the restaurant. Across the way, you see the vet’s office. It’s a small pink building with paw prints painted all across the front. In the back where’s a chain link fence with small pet houses lined along the end.

    Freddie runs up the fence and whistles loudly. Suddenly, a stampede of animals comes flooding towards him. Leading the charge is a three-legged pit bull the size of a bull.

    “Hi Tiny!” Freddie grins, letting the monster dog nibble his fingers through the fence. Along with Tiny, there’s chickens, ducks, a few cats, some more dogs, and a miniature horse. 

    “These guys all need a home,” Freddie says. “But Tiny is mine. I’ve had him since I was a baby. Mom lends him out sometimes as a therapy dog.”

    “Oh wow, that’s so nice,” you reply.

    You then walk inside, and Freddie goes behind the counter and into the office. You hear a woman scream and then Freddie shout in pain. He comes running out with a blonde woman chasing him with a clipboard. 

    “Not funny, young man!” She snaps at him. She’s covered in a cosmos of freckles like Freddie is. She adjusts her glasses and huffs. “I’m sorry,” she says. “Can I help you?”

    “Mom, I brought her to be your new secretary,” Freddie says. “I met her at group, and she just moved here.”

    Dr. Janis’ eyes grow wide, and she beams. “Hi!” She shakes your hand. “Oh, this is perfect timing!” She says. “You do know how to work a phone right?”

    You nod. “Yeah,” you start nervously.

    She waves you over and leads you behind the counter. “When someone calls, for today, just take their name and number down as well as the name of their pet and what they’re calling for.”

    “For today?” I gulp.

    She nods. “One of my other doctors called out today, and I am so busy trying to deal with patients and the phone. Freddie, can you show her the ropes?”

    Freddie nods. “Sure. Will I be on the clock?”

    “Just help your mother!” She snaps and goes back.

    Freddie chuckles and sits down with you. “Ok, so we have about five doctors here,” he tells you. “My mom, Sylvia, Martin, Willow, and me.”

    You flinch and look at him. “You?”

    He glances at you and grins. “What?” He already seems to know what you’re going to say.

    “I...just uhm-” your face burns. “You don’t look-”

    Freddie squishes his face between his hands. “Adorable, ain’t I?” He says. “Can you believe I’m almost thirty-three?”

    Your jaw drops and you stare in shock.

    He bursts out laughing and holds his gut. “I’m sorry,” he says. “Your expression is priceless.”

    “Freddie!” His mother snaps. “Stop teasing her!”

    He snorts and covers his mouth. He takes off his wool cap and ties his hair back, so it’s out of his face. “Ok so,” he starts showing you the ropes. He goes over the phones, how to use the computers and several other things that are pertinent to the day. 

    At one point, Freddie leaves for a while, so you’re on your own. It isn’t so bad. His mom is great, and when you get to feed the animals out back, you have an absolute blast. When you come back in from feeding, someone is sitting at your seat.

    “Excuse me,” you say nervously.

    They turn around, and to your shock it’s Freddie. He’s dressed in nice clothes and wearing a white lab coat. His hair is tied back into a neat bun, and only a few strands hang in his face. You feel your heart start to race and your face burns. He looks really hot.

    “I brought lunch,” he says, hefting up a bag. “Figured I’d come in and help mom with the rest of the day.” He stands up, leading you to the break room.

    He sets down the takeout containers, and you can’t help but stare. A simple change of clothes and he looks so amazingly hot. He drops a packet of ketchup so he bends over and you can’t help but remark what a perfect butt he has.

    Freddie stands back up and smirks at you. “Not staring are you?”

    “No!” You yelp and nearly leap from your skin.

    Freddie chuckles and sits down, pushing a container at you. “So how is the day going so far?” He asks.

    “Great,” you reply. “I like it a lot here. Your mom is nice, and the animals out back are amazing.”

    Freddie grins. “I’m glad to hear that. How did Tiny take to you?”

    You point to your cheek. “Half my makeup is gone.”

    Freddie snorts and nearly chokes on his bite of food. “Good ole’ Tiny.”

    “How did he lose his leg?” You ask.

    Freddie huffs and slouches in his chair. “Back before mom and I moved here, we were living in this small town, smaller than here.” He takes a few bites of food.

 “In size and mind.” He grumbles with an angry expression. “You must understand. Being different around people like that,” he huffs. “Tiny protected me when no one else would. He’s the best dog in the world.”

    “I’m so sorry,” you whisper.

    Freddie glances back at you and grins. “It’s ok,” he shoves another big bite of food into his mouth. “Mom and I found Hearthway Hollow, and I wouldn’t trade it for the world! You’re going to fall in love with this place.”

    That evening as Freddie shows you the lock-up procedures, you go out to the back and feed the animals again. Freddie then takes Tiny, putting a leash onto his body harness and leading him out.

    “Big Billy donates all the food for them,” he tells you as you walk. “Aside from me and mom, he’s Tiny’s favorite person.”

    “I’m renting a cabin from him,” you reply. “They seem really nice.”

    “Oh, that’s great. I couldn’t have picked better people.” Freddie then grins. “Good to know I can bring Tiny over when I visit.”

    Your cheeks burn again. “Huh?” You gasp.

    Freddie smiles up at you. “Well, I don’t wanna seem like I’m being cocky or anything,” he replies. “But I was planning on asking you out.”

    Your insides leap about happily. “Was?”

    “Am,” he tilts his head. “If you’ll accept.”

    You nod nervously.

    Freddie grins and pumps his fist. “Yes!” He then grins up at you. “I saw you in class and knew I had to ask you before anyone else could.”

    You chuckle anxiously. “Oh, I don’t think-”

Freddie stands on tiptoe, kissing your cheek and brushing your hair from your face. You turn your head slightly, meeting his kiss. You dip your head down, pressing closer to him. Something feels amazing and different with this kiss.

“Boof!” Tiny’s bark is so loud you nearly jump out of your skin and halfway down the block.

“Not funny!” Freddie snaps at Tiny. You’re supposed to me, my wingman!” He thrashes the leash as Tiny just sits there and grins.

You chuckle and place your hand over your chest. “Maybe he got jealous,” you say, unable to stop beaming.

Freddie looks up at you. “Guess so. Although I would have liked it to last longer.” He reaches out, taking your hand and holding it until you reach your house.

“I’ll text you later,” he says. “I’ll plan a really awesome first date.”

Your heart is hammering. “Ok, sounds great.”

Freddie lingers, fidgeting in place. “Would it be ok if I uhm-”

You bend down, taking hold of his face and kissing him again. You’ve never felt such a sensation before when kissing someone. It feels new but so familiar, you could kiss Freddie forever and never grow old of this feeling. 

Freddie grins as you part, licking the corner of his mouth. “I am so gonna text you,” he purrs, stealing another small kiss. “Have a good night.”

“You too,” you whisper. You head back inside, feeling your stomach flutter with excitement. 

Not long after, you receive a text from Freddie. “I made it home safe, hard not to with Tiny,” he says.

You grin. “That’s good. I’d hate to think Tiny does a bad job.”

“Lol. I’ve gotta get bathed and start planning. I’ll text you ASAP tomorrow. Until then, sleep well.” He then sends an array of heart and flower emojis.

You go to bed, excited and barely able to sleep as your mind rushes with everything that has happened that day. 

The next morning there is a knock at your door. Still half asleep, you slip on a robe and answer, finding Billy is there. He has a somewhat nervous expression on his face.

“Is something wrong?” You mutter, rubbing your eyes. 

“No. Nothing wrong.” Billy rubs the back of his neck nervously. “But there is something,” he turns and glances behind his shoulder before looking at you. “There’s something I need to explain to you. Uhm,” he steps aside, and you see a massive stack of flowers in your yard.

The pile of flowers is almost as tall as you. The massive bouquet is filled with everything, ranging from weeds and wildflowers to roses and orchids. Your jaw drops open as you gaze at it, wondering an array of questions. 

“What is that?” You gasp walking out towards it.

Billy swallows and leans back on the porch. “You see, there’s something about Hearthway Hollow you should know.”