Howling at the Moons

CH 27: Not Technically

A/N:  I had planned to post this chapter this evening, but I just couldn't wait!  It was fun to write (and I admit I squealed just a bit while editing it!)  so I hope you enjoy it. Comments always welcome! 

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CH 27: Not Technically

PHANA'S POV

When I knock on Ming's door, he yells for me to come in. I shut the door behind me and kick off my shoes before walking all the way into the room. He's standing beside his couch, arms crossed with his hip leaning against it lightly.

We glare at each other for a minute or two before he asks, "Care to explain?"

"No."

That just makes him angrier, but he is trying to remain calm as he faces me. "Damn it, Phana we've had this conversation. You promised me and Alpha Panitchayasawad that you will not claim Yo before his birthday."

"I haven't claimed him and won't before then." Sighing loudly, I try to relax. Fighting with Ming is not going to help anything. "Ming, surely you don't expect me not to touch him at all for four months. Come on, that's not realistic. I won't claim him, but I will touch him however else he'll allow before then. That was not a restriction in the rules."

"P'Pha, you're right sexual activities besides claiming him weren't restricted, but please don't make this harder on both of us. I know Mr. Omega next door isn't as innocent as everyone thinks he is, but I don't want to have to explain your loop holes to his father if he finds out, alright."

"While I understand, that doesn't mean I'm going to stop. I don't think I could even if I wanted to now. I'm not sure he would let me." I grin widely at my memories of this morning. Waking up to find Yo exploring me had been quite an enlightening experience.

A thought crosses my mind, "By the way how did you know?"

"You mean besides the loud moaning and screams of 'yes' coming through my walls?" He sneers and asks sarcastically. "P have you forgotten..." Ming taps his fingers on the front of his chest, "Yo tends to leak, no pun intended," He snickers, "when he experiences strong emotions."

Whoops, I'd forgotten about that. My excuse is my mind was firmly fixed on other things at the time though. So, I had a good excuse. I merely grunt in acknowledgement of his answer.

Ming just sighs and changes the subject. "What are you two doing today?"

"I'm meeting friends for lunch and will be back this afternoon. We haven't decided on what we're doing later. Is there something that has to be done?"

"Not really. I need to cover some information with Yo about tomorrow, but I can do that while you're out."

Flash Ming an unashamed smile and a wink, I say, "Let him sleep for a little longer, ok? He's worn out."

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The three of us are eating lunch in a small restaurant, that's been a favorite of ours since last year. Kit and Beam tried to start hammering me with questions as soon as I sat down, but I held them off saying wait until our food comes. Once we got it, I couldn't put it off anymore.

Beam crosses his arms over his chest. "We've waited enough, spill it."

"What do you want to know?"

"Everything!" Kit demanded. "Even after seeing him with my own eyes, I'm still having a hard time believing he's for real."

"Er, er, er. Here's the basics. I've known Yo since we were little, even before our first shifts. His father is Alpha of an aligned pack and old friends with my father. Less than a year after his first shift, his father announced...."

It took about a two hours, but I explained Yo's history, what I knew of and understood about his skills, and how his skills differed from female Omegas. They had lots of questions and I answered them as best I could, which probably wasn't as good as it should be yet. Since the three of us are studying to be doctors, Yo is fascinating.

Kit looks over at Beam, then back to me. "I still don't understand why you're dating him. Sure, he's beyond cute and smells wonderful, but you don't 'date'. So, what's with you."

These guys are my best friends. I know I can trust them. "He's my mate."

"What! Wait, What!" Kit is amazed.

"Then why haven't you claimed him?" Beam butts in.

"He's only 17. He won't be 18 until March." Leaning back in my chair, I heave a sigh, "I agreed with his father to not claim him until he can recognize me as his mate too."

"Man, that sucks for you." Beam states the obvious.

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After 3 hours with Kit and Beam, I'm finally able to escape and head back to the dorms.

Thinking about seeing Yo again, I'm finding it hard to contain my excitement. I take the stairs two at a time and head to his room. Using my key, I let myself in, then turn to take off my shoes. That's when I realize someone else is here with Yo.

Heading into the room, I find Yo sitting on the couch with Forth. He's facing me, and a big smile breaks out on his face when I come in. Forth has to turn to see me, and he releases a heavy sigh when he does.

Instantly I'm riled, there's another alpha male alone with my mate. Logically, I can see they're on opposite ends of the couch and aren't doing anything, but my wolf is very possessive. When he stands to greet me, I stalk to his end of the couch, sit down in his spot, then pull him into my lap.

He gasps and blushes madly. "P'Pha, P'Forth is here." He whispers as he tries to scoot off my lap, but I don't let him.

Snaking my arm around his waist, I hold him in place. "It's ok, Ai'Forth is fine. He knows we're seeing each other." I give Forth a cold look, and demand. "You're fine, aren't you?"

Forth clears his throat, "Yes, N'Yo it's... fine." He grimaces, but the words come out. "Well, I'll be going. I just came to make sure you were ready for school tomorrow and to catch up on how the event went the other night. I'll see you around school, N'Yo. Goodbye, Ai'Pha." And with that, he's leaves.

Yo sits quietly on my lap for a minute, but I can tell he's thinking about something. Waiting patiently for him to work through his thoughts, I sit in silence until he speaks. "P'Pha why did you say that to P'Forth?"

"What?"

"That we're seeing each other?" Yo turns to look me in the eyes.

"Because we are."

"We are?" He questions me.

"Of course, we are!" I sputter out in outrage as I think of the things we had done together. Of course, we're together! How can he not know this?!?

Yo looks away and drops his head, glancing at me from the side of his eyes, he says in a small sweet voice, "But P'Pha hasn't asked Yo to be his boyfriend."

Oh god, here comes the nose bleed. I'm completely defeated by that sweet voice. Will I ever be able to win against this boy when he uses that voice on me? Deep down, I realize - Nope, probably not.

He's right though. I forgot to ask officially. Well I can fix that right now!

Lifting his chin to make him look at me again, I explain. "Sorry, baby boy, you're right. I forgot to ask." I put my arms around him and lean in close to whisper, "From now on can I be your boyfriend and take care of you?"

Yo breathes out a soft, "yes," and I swallow it with a searing kiss.

09.29.2017

Edited:  03.24.2018   10:03 pm  US CST