Title: Spring Moon
Pairing/Characters: Adam/Sauli/Terrance, Sutan/Tommy
Rating (Word Count): G (7 X 100)
Warning(s): None
Author's notes: New story in my werewolf threesome 'verse. Many thanks to @aislinntlc for the beta. Any remaining mistakes are mine.

The moon is slowly appearing and with it the call of spring that they can all feel.

It’s an itch under Sauli’s skin, not as intense as the heat but just as tempting as he stands outside. He needs to run, but more than anything he needs his mates with him when he does.

He has to wait until the moon is high in the sky. Until no one can resist its call.

He’s expecting to be left alone until it happens. Instead he hears Tommy’s voice behind him, so soft that Sauli strains to hear him. “I hate spring.”

***

Any other day, Sauli wouldn’t dare to ask. Tonight, though, with spring so close, he’s feeling curious. “Why is that?”

“Because we’re left with no choice but to run.”

It’s enough to have Sauli turn around and stare at Tommy. He doesn’t think he’s ever met a were who didn’t enjoy running under the moon. “It’s the best run of the year.”

Tommy shakes his head. “Did you ever try to disguise your scent while in wolf form?”

“Is that even possible?”

“It’s not.” Tommy admits. “I learned that the hard way.”

“But in wolf form, you can outrun them.”

***

Now Sauli knows what Tommy’s talking about. He’s had to hide during the spring moon too, yet it never scared him. He knew that as long as he could run, he was safe.

“For you, maybe. But when your scent drives even the betas crazy…” Tommy trails off, looking at the ground.

Sauli has nothing to answer to that. Tommy’s reality, his very existence is beyond anything Sauli can imagine.

There are steps behind them. Sauli expects it to be Adam or Terrance, finally joining him. Instead it’s Sutan who steps out of the house and walks up to Tommy.

***

“Do you want to run?” Sutan asks, softly.

“I can’t. You know that.” There’s a small hint of regret in Tommy’s voice.

Sutan steps in behind Tommy, locking his arm around him. Sauli knows that he should give them some privacy. What’s happening is none of his business, yet he can’t bring himself to turn away.

“I didn’t ask if you could run, sweetheart,” Sutan says. “I asked if you wanted to.”

“I can’t expect you to protect me all the time. It’s not fair to you.”

Sutan tightens his grip on Tommy. “I wouldn’t suggest it if I minded.”

***

“Now I’m asking you again. Do you want to run?”

Tommy’s deep sigh is loud enough that even Sauli can hear him. “Yes. You know I do.”

“Do you want me to help?”

This time Sauli has to look away when Tommy tips his head to expose his throat. He really shouldn’t be here.

When Sauli finally looks up again, it’s to see Sutan take a step back as he says, “Stick close to me tonight. No one will dare come near you.”

Sauli’s gaze is caught by the bite on Tommy’s neck, so fresh it’s clear it won’t last.

***

“What are you looking at?” This time it really is Adam stepping out of the house, Terrance on his heels.

Without a word, Sauli points his chin toward Tommy and Sutan. He feels more than he hears Terrance’s sigh as he and Adam step closer to Sauli. “Leave him be, Sauli.”

“But it’s not a real bite,” Sauli can’t help but say. “It will heal.”

“And it’s their business, not ours,” Adam reminds him, gently.

Sauli nods, and yet, he says, “Every time I think I have you guys figured out, I learn something that turns my world upside down.”

***

“We’re not exactly a typical pack,” Terrance says, teasingly. “Didn’t you get that yet?”

Sauli laughs because, yeah, he’s already figured out that there always will be something to destabilize him. He still has so many preconceptions about what a pack is, or should be.

Before he can answer, though, he feels the call of the spring moon, stronger than ever.

“You want to run, baby?” Adam asks.

Sauli realizes what he needs isn’t to run with them. He steps away and looks at them over his shoulder. “Catch me.”

Then he changes and runs, with them coming after him.