"Should we leave.." Hunter whispered softly, glancing at the pair on the shore.
Issac rolled his eyes. "they don't care about us. What's the use in leaving? Least just enjoy the water a bit," he lapped around for a bit. The cooling water was refreshing. He cleaned off the bloodstains.
A few carbs swam around
"I'll catch some for Kiran. He likes fish," Hunter excitedly swam around.
His loud sounds pulled the dazed couple out of their mesmerized state.
Nicolai cleared his throat and pulled away. "ahem… I.. I'll clean myself up and we will deal with the elks." He swiftly jumped into the water hiding his face completely
Dylan sat on the side and placed a huge leaf on his lap hiding his man bits. Nico was especially sensitive about it.
Lapping in the water his mate looked like a little angel. His slightly curly brown hair was floating behind him. And his eyes. They looked amber.
Dylan felt the single leaf on his lap was not enough to cover up. he swiftly piled up a bunch of leaves onto his lap, hiding his manhood.
A shirt flew and slapped him right on his face.
"cover-up, there are kids here…. They don't want to see your flagpole," Nico whispered with a blush.
Looking at his shirtless mate Dylan felt like his flagpole was seriously becoming a dancing pole at this point. He hurriedly stuffed his lap with the leaves and placed the wet shirt on it.
The residual scent of his mate was still lingering on his wet shirt. The tempting scent of oranges and apples.
Dylan took a deep breath.
'Is my rut close? Why am I feeling so out of control….' He slightly pinched his thighs in hopes that pain would bring him out of his lustful state.
But it was definitely not working.
Nico who was swimming around noticed this and slightly giggled.
"You are really enjoying this elder," the Hunter whispered with a sly smile. "so. are you going to help mister Flag pole there?"
"Who wants to… he hasn't even earned his right for a date. First, he has to win my heart than my body," Nico whispered softly.
But he knew Dylan could hear it.
How can he hide their conversation from a werewolf?
He glanced at his beloved shyly. But to his surprise, Dylan looked slightly dazed and shook his head like a sleepy kitten.
'he ate so much and now he is sleepy… I did smell wine on him. So irresponsible. Did he drink and come out to hunt?' He glared at him slightly.
Feeling his glance, Dylan waved at him cheerfully.
'hmph, your smile won't work buddy.' Nico thought, patting his heated cheeks.
"So? What is your plan? Oranges or apples?" Issac said that pulled him out of his state.
Nicolai blankly glanced at him. "I… I…."
Issac smiled at him. "Oranges are very tempting." He said with a slight smile.
he never mentioned to anyone that Apples were vampire clan and Oranges was Dylan. 'How did this kid know.'
"I know, elder. Even if you don't say it out loud, I know," Issac said.
Nico smiled slightly shaking his head. Issac had always been the initiative type. He would calmly observe people and situations before acting. To be honest, he was the most level-headed person in the bunch, next to Raven.
"Do you think I should choose oranges? apples are good. Very good. They are healthy and they are very good for my mental health. They are vital…" Nico whispered.
He subtly glanced towards the shore. "on the other hand, oranges taste so good. it's calming and … I kind of love it…." He mumbled, hiding his face in his hand. "I don't know what to choose."
"Why do you have to choose?"
He glanced at him skeptically. "What do you mean? You know my situation. I can't exactly have both. It's not possible,"
"Why isn't it possible?" Issac raised his brow.
"It's not….. is it?"
Issac got to the shore, dragging his brother behind him. "Think about it. Do you wish to give up on oranges to just satisfy the apples? It's not healthy Nico. One day or another you will regret that choice. I hope you choose both."
"But how," Nico mumbled softly.
"That you have to figure it out." Issac smiled at Dylan who looked extremely confused and left dragging Hunter behind him.
"Wait I want to catch some salmon for Kiran!" Hunter shouted, flying around.
"We will catch one on the other side of the river. Come now, brother. Don't be a bother,"
Their figures disappeared into the forest.
Nico was still inside the river thinking of what Issac just said. It made sense, but at the same time it did not make sense
'How can I have the best of both worlds? It's… it's totally not possible. If I choose Dylan would able to betray my kind. I…. will I be? Dylan said he was going to reform this world. That the three species will come together….' He glanced at Dylan.
Dylan just waved at him. "Do you want me to join you?"
"No, I want my peaceful time. Wait there." He kept glancing at him still. 'Can he be trusted? I do want the three species to be together. But can Dylan, do it? Will he listen to my orders?'
As he was thinking this, he felt the water lap on his skin. A warm hand gently touched his shoulders.
"epp!" Nico jumped away. "When did you get here? I told you to stay on the shore?"
"Yeah, but I was getting sweaty," Dylan smirked. "What is this thing about oranges and apples? I didn't understand a word?"
"Its… it's just something." Nico glanced at him. 'Wait can he find a solution for my problems? Of course, the problem involves him too…. But how can I subtly ask him…'
"You see, I can't eat apples and oranges at the same time… after drinking apple juice it just makes the apples taste bad..."
"Just eat the apples first then oranges."
Nico shook his head. "I get a stomachache like that…" he lied through his teeth.
"Hmm…." Dylan glanced at him thoughtfully. "I still don't understand, but.. apple pies and orange juice go well together. I have it for breakfast a lot of times,"
Nico shook his head. "Not like that. I… just leave it. I don't want to think of this again. I'll just flay around don't disturb me." he moved away from him. Asking him that question was extremely silly.
He closed his eyes and let himself float on the river. The water slightly touched his face now and then.
Dylan watched him with a small smile. Nico looked like he was really enjoying this place. That frown that was prominently placed in between his eyebrows had disappeared. He looked like a floating angel.
'These apples and oranges, does it have something to do with me.'
For the last few hours, Nico had been talking about apples and oranges. Or even mumbled something about them.
He even once called him orange.
'So, I'm the orange, and who is the apple? Is there another guy?' his heart almost stopped in shock. His eyes fell on Nico. 'no.. it's not possible right?'
'It might be…. There was this guy, Raven… he was close to Nico.. they were even whispering to each other… and there is Matt…. Shit, is he the guy? I don't feel any good vibes from him. Why does Nico like him?'
he shook his head 'No Dylan Nico does not like them. He only thinks of them as family.. nothing more…. he does not like them at all.'
'Then who is the apple?'
He crept close to him. When Nico was in a sleepy state floating around, he softly whispered, "Who is the apple?"
"My vampire kind…" Nico whispered. "I am responsible for them… I am… wait what am I talking to you about?" he glanced back accusatory.
Dylan had a very bright smirk on his face. "so, it was not Raven?"
"It was Raven."
Dylan's eyes went wide. "???!!!!"
"And Matt and every other vampire I know…" Nico explained clearly.
"oh… I see. You are confused about whether to choose me or your vampire clan?"
"Yes! I am! I am very confused. You confuse me! I was so firm in my decision that I was going to live my life for my clan but you came around. Everything is just a mess! I don't know what to do! I don't know what to do!'
Warm arms enveloped him in a hug. Feeling the sturdy chest Nico leaned in placing his head on his shoulders. "I really don't know,"
"Nico… Issac is right. You don't have to choose. Your family is my family and my family is yours. Where is the confusion,"
"We are a different kind!"
"So?"
"So? Vampires have been treated like shit for years and how can you call it family? Even now I see scrutinizing eyes looking at me and my brothers. I don't feel at home, Dylan."
Dylan suddenly went serious. "Who was it? Who looked at you like that? Is the Filian? I will talk to him. We don't hate you, Nico. Nor your brothers. We rejoice in the arrival of you and your brothers. Our pack has never been so cheerful and happy. You guys complete the pack."