Yeah, if you're in a good pack. If your alpha is a homicidal dick, then so are you. [ That was the main reason Steve had decided to go it alone, knowing that he could handle his own transformations and was responsible for his own actions. If he had ended up as part of a pack that hunted humans for food, or worse, for sport? Then he'd never forgive himself, and maybe wouldn't even have the autonomy to do anything about it. For someone who had been such a team player during high school sports, the idea of being part of a group now terrifies him.

Eddie leaning against him is a shock, one that makes him shudder out from the point of contact like a ripple in still water. The vampire's skin is so cold, smooth and pale like marble, but Steve finds it calming more than unnatural like he'd sort of expected. Maybe that earthy scent helps, too, because Steve takes in a deep breath and feels some of his fever subside. Weird. ]

Really? [ Though Eddie is here right now, literally sitting against Steve, the offer still comes as a surprise. Steve has always had to be alone during his transformations, and though he'd definitely wanted to live with Eddie as a safety precaution, he hadn't dared to hope that maybe they could get along on top of that. ] I mean, if you don't mind me sweating out of my skin on the couch, we could watch a movie or something?