I Didn't Know I'm a Rogue

Damn Dopey Smiles

Now I was lying in my bed and tossing up a ball and catching it, my mind revolving around Tyler. When we had eaten dinner in the dining room with the whole pack, I would occasionally glance over at her.

Even though I could feel her nerves, she didn't show them on the outside. Sometimes, I would catch her smiling, or even laughing, which made that dumb dopey grin make its reappearance.

I was so out of it that I almost missed the knocking on my door.

"Who is it?" I called.

"It's Dot," a voice replied, "Can I come in?"

"Uh, yeah," I answered, and I sat up. My little sister opened the door quietly and it clicked shut behind her. Without a word, she climbed onto the end of my bed and folded her legs underneath her. Dot stared at me for a moment, her eyes thoughtful.

After a few weird moments, I arched an eyebrow. "Did you want something?"

"What's going on between you and Tyler?" she asked bluntly, her expression unchanged.

"What are you talking about?" I asked, my voice giving everything away.

"I'm not stupid, Bo," she said with a roll of her eyes.

"Nothing's going on between us," I said firmly, and my wolf barked at me for lying about my mate.

"Seriously?" said Dot incredulously. "When I got home from school, I found you two sitting on the couch and watching TV. Her head was on your shoulder, and I could see how you feel about her all over your face."

I blushed at the memory. I was showing Tyler this thing on the TV, and she rested her head on my shoulder. It took all my will power not to bend down my head and kiss her.

"She was tired and using me as a pillow," I stammered. I know; really bad excuse.

"Bullshit," Dot said bluntly. "And when she was knocked out, you wouldn't leave her bedside. You had only just met the girl!"

"Why do you care so much, Dot?" I asked defensively.

"Because she's my friend and you're my big brother!" She cried. I felt guilty keeping this from Dot; we had been sharing everything with each other since Mom died, and I could tell I was hurting her. I just didn't want to risk anything.

I remained silent, and Dot crossed her arms in front of her chest. "If you won't tell me, I'll go ask Tyler." She started to get up, and I panicked. Asking Tyler would make her suspicious; I knew that if Tyler asked me, I wouldn't be able to lie to her.

"Dot, wait," I said, defeated. "I'll tell you, but you can't tell anyone. None of your friends, including Tyler." Dot nodded vigorously. "I mean it, Dot!" She rolled her eyes, but then frowned as she realized something.

"Wait," she said confused, "Doesn't she already know?" I shook my head sadly. "Do you have a crush on her or something?"

"It's..." I searched for the right word, "It's a lot deeper than a crush."

Dot gasped. "Is she your-"

"Mate," I said, finishing her sentence.

"Oh my God!" She squealed. "This is so awesome! You guys are perfect together and I can't wait to tell everyone!"

"Dot," I said, but she was still chattering about how everyone would react. "Dot!" I yelled, getting her attention.

"What?" she asked, annoyed.

"You can't tell anyone, remember?"

Dot groaned. "But why? I mean, does Dad even know?"

"Yeah," I answered, "And he's the one who told me not to tell anyone, especially Tyler."

"Why?" she repeated.

"Because," I said with a sigh, "She's just learning and getting used to the idea of a pack and Alpha. Dumping the fact that she has a mate on her would just freak her out. He said Tyler needed time."

Dot scrunched up her nose. "That's stupid."

Tell me about it, whined my wolf.

"Yeah, I know, Dot," I replied. "But that's the way it needs to be so you have to promise not to tell anyone."

"I promise," she said automatically.

"Pinkie swear?" I asked, smiling at her. I held out my pinkie, and after a moment, she laughed and wrapped hers around mine.

"Pinkie swear," Dot confirmed. I pulled her into a hug and kissed the top of her head lightly. She squirmed out of my grasp and made a face. "It's getting late," she said, and she bounced off of my

bed. "I'm going to sleep."

"Alright," I replied, "I'll see you tomorrow. Good night."

"Don't let the bed bugs bite," Dot added with a giggle, and then she walked out of my room. I glanced at my alarm clock and realized it was well past ten. I changed into a pair of maroon flannel pajama pants and flicked off my light.

As soon as my head hit the pillow, I was out.

***

Knock.

My eyes twitched open and I glanced sleepily at my bedroom door.

Knock.

I groaned. "Come in," I called.

The door opened and shut, and I heard feet padding across my carpeted floor.

"Bo," said a hoarse voice, which I immediately recognized as Tyler's.

"Yeah?" I asked, more alert.

"I had a nightmare again. Can I sleep in here?"

Yes! screamed my wolf. Yes, you absolutely can!

"Yeah, sure," I said, trying to make my voice sound as relaxed as possible, and I moved over. She slipped underneath my covers and I found her back facing me.

After a moment, Tyler said, "I swear this isn't going to happen every night."

"Its fine, Ty," I said reassuringly.

That damn dopey smile had returned stronger than ever.

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So I got to update today!!! And, i tried to make the chapter longer. I wasn't actually going to include the last part between Tyler and Bo, but it just popped into my head spur of the moment, and I liked it, so i wroted it!!!

Did anyone else notice that I've had almost three hundred read since my last update, which was yesterday???? AWESOME!!!!!!!!!! That honestly made my day!!!! Thank you guys so much for reading a commenting. It means a lot to me :)

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