Shadow of the Day (Wolf Moon Sequel)

Chapter 8: Open Relationship

"So...have you dealt with your little problem?" Ivy asked as we walked to the bus stop.

"What problem?" I frowned.

"The sex problem," she said, tucking her blonde hair under her dark purple hat.

I sighed, "No."

"Don't you know anyone who's done it?" she asked, shifting her weight to keep warm in the freezing February morning.

Well...I mean I was sure it was cold. I didn't feel anything. Even if I hadn't been wearing a coat...hell even if I was naked I'd be fine.

"Not that I-" I cut off, "Yes!"

Ivy jumped at my exclamation, "Okay, then. Who?"

"Natasha!" I slapped my forehead, "God I'm an idiot! Plus I haven't talked to her in forever and I'm sure she'll want to know what's been going on with me and-"

"You and mystery boy?" Ivy rolled her eyes, "I hate that you won't tell me."

"Hey, no one else knows. What makes you so special?" I poked her side through her coat. Okay that was a lie. Blake knew...but that wasn't my fault. I had nothing to do with that.

"I'm your sister, that should make me special enough," she pouted.

"Don't give me that puppy dog look," I whined.

"Why? Does it make you want to tell me?" she said, continuing with the pleading puppy look.

"Yes," I grumbled as the bus pulled up and I got on.

I heard her snicker behind me and made a face as I took a seat and she flopped down next to me.

"Lila," she sang. Without even looking at her I knew she was making the face.

"If I give you another hint will you leave me alone?" I sighed.

"Better than nothing," she shrugged, "Lay it on me."

"He's taller than me."

"Lila that's like everyone," she rolled her eyes at me. "Is it Jared?!"

"Okay no offence to Jared, but God no! He's like a brother, just like Matt," I shook my head, "Plus he has black hair, not brown, remember?"

"Damn," she snapped her fingers, "Well he was a good possibility. I mean you two are like always together and hugging and holding hands and he always picks you up and even that hostess thought you were a couple."

"Yeah, she was also checking him out; the only reason she brought it up was to see if he was taken," I pointed out, "And we just decided to mess with her."

"Still, you guys would be cute together," she shrugged.

I scrunched my face up. Dating my brother? Okay...he's not my real brother but he's my pack brother so it was like the same thing. That's just gross. I mean I tried with Matt and that didn't work out. If you cut out the soul mate factor then...okay no. I couldn't even think of Jared like that.

"No, that just...no," I shook my head furiously.

Ivy giggled, "You're so ridiculous. You're allowed to think about other guys even if you're dating another guy."

"But I don't want to. Not to mention I just...can't," I shuddered, "Imagine you had a brother and I was telling you it was okay for you to think of your flesh and blood brother in...that way."

"Okay ew," she grimaced, "But still. You two would be cute together."

We got to school and almost as soon as I got off the bus Jared popped up and threw me over his shoulder.