XANDER'S P. O. V
Damn Toby and his inability to keep a secret. This did not make sense, if they did know why are they so calm? Especially Jayden. Everyone knows how possessive he is over Leo. Maybe he is just tripping perhaps Noah holding him in his very hot embrace was driving him insane. He slapped the man's side, sorry the alpha. Curse this alpha, he is a fool there was a line and he crossed it with his damned...
Fuck Noah. A couple that has not has time together, that have so much potential for pure everlasting happiness future rest in his hands. Doing this is not fair to his best friend everyone here might be blind or ignoring the dancing sparks between the two (Jayden and Leo) but he noticed the flickering ticks of fire when the two began last year. Leo was quiet averting his alphas gaze, avoiding Jayden's, Xander couldn't be that selfish.
Last year Leo started acting weird. There were days Leo followed him keeping people away from approaching him. At first he thought he was being a very good friend but Lucas did not act like that with them. Other days he observed how Leo got jealous when people spoke to him. Leo treated him like a girlfriend than a friend, buying his gifts, taking out to eat as 'friends' and he also drove him to and from places. The last one was super helpful and a friend would probably do that but add everything together. Individually these were things friends probably do together but once you start to add everything up together it is a relationship. That alone made him take a step since he did not see Leo in any vicinity close to that. It was easier to conclude the results and to make things easy for everyone involved, he decided act Choi. He worked on getting Leo to admit his intentions for the relationship he was not chasing.
He never once gave Leo a chance to alter or break their friendship and for a three months it worked out perfectly. Time past so did the twos popularity (Lucas and Leo) got him invited to many parties. One night they planned to go clubbing. At first the three joined their fellow medical classmates for pizza and drinks in Xander's case dry lemon. That was before entering the club near the campus varsity. Jayden their first year senior joined them. Leo and Lucas went to get drinks, Xander was minding his business and Jayden talking to some guys. That is when he heard Leo's phone ding and since he knew his password he typed it in. A text that appeared halt his movement.
Today:
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Seeing that messages and not answering the calls, Xander knew he had to stop beating around the bush. He had to run, that is why Lucas was not around he was busy trying to help Leo out. God Xander hates himself for this but he has to run. Thankfully a drunk Shu, their classmate appeared and kissed him. Procrastinating went a long way. Even if he had to tolerate a woman who was drunk enough to make out with random strangers lips in a club. Although that day he went along with the kiss after seeing Leo with their drinks but he left the party with her. His choice was the furthest thing from mature but it gave him time. Of cause they split after she saw some better looking guy outside. He made home washed his lips so much times until it felt like his lips are raw. His is a medical student who fears the risks of indulging in such frivolous actions. He did not want to contract some unfortunate kissing bacteria like meningococcal disease and a virus like herpes simplex.
From that day onward Leo started being unsure so he stopped making obvious advances. Not certain what happened between them but under his observant gaze it did not take him long to realize. Leo disinterest was not remotely about him because at the end of that faithful day, Xander did not change but Leo did. He is in love with Jayden and he watched the whole thing to this moment when he begged Leo to join his lie. He was making up for the kiss, right? Xander was so close to backing down but Leo held his hand and did not back down under Jayden's dark, gaze. Their attention burnt a hole through Toby who was supported and hidden by Lucas. Damn the omega, if only he kept his mouth shut none of this would have happened.
"The truth is. Xander. Leo. I did not tell Noah anything. Last night they did kiss but I left the room because I had to use the bathroom."
Damn it. It looks like he sole himself out and the worst part Toby still covered for them, he felt horrible for considering him a traitor. When he saw Jayden turn his back to leave, his hand fisted in unbridled anger. He raised their hands still joined, he knew the decision he would make is bound to bite him in the ass. Still his friend deserved happiness and that happiness seems to be an alpha. Somehow he knew Leo's pride would stop him from, stopping Jayden's departure. Luckily his pride did not have anything against ensuring others happiness. Leo was happy with his fated, Xander regarded him as just a friend. Leo has to be happy now not silently longing, last night he must have felt the nonexistence of the spark between them (the lack of spark between Leo and Xander). Besides Xander felt like he would be the worst person, most of all friend in the world if he got in the middle of his friends happiness.
"Jayden stop. Leo and I are just friends, last night was proof his interest in me was misdirected. I think you two need to talk, besides Toby and Noah need to grab something to eat before their final dance rehearsal."
They left as a group, grabbed something to eat. Apart from Lucas and Toby making him sick with their cuteness. Noah scorching him with his persistent gaze making him shy but he tried to ignore it. They paid the bill when Lucas interjected with his meddling.
"Xander. What you did for Leo was admirable. Toby and I will do the same for you too."
"Wait. Wha?-"
They stood underneath a palm tree his view more unbelievable than the wavering water, he stood facing the man wet dream were made of. Watching Toby and Lucas disappear from sight, the only person that remained was a very handsome Noah. Trying with all his might to not face the man still standing cross armed. Focusing his attention on his arms, whenever he was around this man he felt overwhelmingly shy and he despised that. All Xander could focus on was his biceps and how they felt holding him hostage, face flushing his embarrassment he broke the silence.
"We fine? Yes we are. We do not need to talk."
Before he could run away he was stopped by his gripping touch, stopping to face the man. He did not expect him to kiss him and that moment felt like what he wanted his first real kiss to feel like. Warm, soft, inviting and when he opened his mouth. Demanding, hot, passionate and they did not stop, for that moment Noah was his air.
Somehow they made it to Xander's exchanged room, Xander still drunk from just a kiss. The only thing at that moment than could alter the mood was what Noah did next.
Noah removed his shoes opting to walk barefooted inside the room. Throwing their clothes in the basket all they had left to be in their boxers. Studying Noah sculptured body and watching all his clean actions burnt an inferno in his loins. Noah dropped him on the bed and was then on top, his warm sculptured body a touch away.
"Uhh. N-Noah. Let us stop I-"
"Trust me."
Xander hated to admit he wanted more of this feeling but it was all happening too fast. Goodness, judging by Noah's size he was definitely not ready. Holding his reservations back he waited for him to screw up so he can use it as an excuse to hate him. His plan was probably not well thought out but he was still beneath the hot frame encompassed by his manly scent and peppery gaze that made him want the alpha to do anything to his body.
"Ah fuck Xander. You are so fucking hot. I'm certain I only want you but I'm going to wait until you trust me enough to be with you. For now, let us just cuddle."
In his steady, strong warm embrace he fell asleep and when he woke up the room was as organized as before. By the bed side table food was laid out and a note stuck out, assuming it was addressed to him he read it.
My dearest, Xander:
We have rehearsals now, I didn't want to wake you because you look so happy and at peace in your dreams. I would never want to steal your dreams away from you. Whenever you wake up, you can come watch me :) I will be waiting for you.
Love: Noah
Oh shit. Staying away is proving to be very difficult indeed. He felt like he was a part of one of fates cruel jokes. He tried to run, now it is too hard to stay away and he felt that.
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LEO'S P. O. V
"I do not know when but somewhere along the way I lost romantic interest in Xander."
Leo started by thinking about when he held Xander's hand, there was no deep rooted emotional ties. Yesterday when they kissed he expected fireworks, music, and the lights but instead he just kissed Xander.
"Turns out Toby's is your cousin. Xander found out about this not real relationship between us and Lucas is finally real with his emotions."
"We have?"
Leo knew what he wanted to hear but between them the matter still stands. Alphas are not meant to be with betas. What if his mate comes along? What then? He feels fates stubborn bond but there is a rule. Alpha do not lay with betas, there is nothing to it meaning there is no point to that relationship.
"It is complicated. I know Xander likes an alpha (Noah) even his dumb rule to stay away from alphas is not a match for fate. (Dumb because his actually interested in him, let's call their encounter fates will). Honestly I thought when the day came when Xander developed feelings for someone else I would be heartbroken or devastated but I am not. Xander may not realise the way he bares his attention on the poor guy looking for flaws, reasons to not be attracted to him. Classic Xander. Although I do understand his reservations."
"Then what is holding you back?"
Jayden made his way closer to him, each step making him nervous. Why nervous?
"You. I mean. What do you mean?"
He knew he was rambling at that point in time, his brain scattered all over the place he barely made sense even to himself.
They entered the hotel room. Starving Leo took the bag of breakfasts leftovers. They ate left-overs, despising the fact he was comfortable around this man. They commented on the football match playing and he came to ease on his defenses, he was completely clear minded.
At that moment he stole the show by leaning in and pressing his lips onto his and after a second of waiting for inevitable consent, Jay dominated the kiss. Hell. Leo did miss his arms, his touch, and his manhood pressing against him desperate to be touched. Everything this man does just fueled his need. They have been intimately together, in fact his the only guy he has ever been with and knowing his temperament in bed urged him to go on.
"Leo."
"Fuck. Say my name again, please."
"Leo, you are mine."
Fuck that growl. Low, hungry, restrained and daring he grumbled. Horney and extremely daring he nipped on his neck. His pleasurable moan made him needy but he did not get up, Jay did not want him to get up so he stayed put.
"Say it."
The alpha demanded… His voice low, seductive and heat his words threatened to ignite his dormant flame.
"Jayden."
He did not know whether he begged or not but still it was not enough. He wouldn't touch him unless he asked for it, for him, giving into his claim his claim demanding touch and dominance.
"Jay. Please. Don't hold back. I am yours."
As if a switch was turned on. Jayden switched face to an all- time alpha mode, turned to a new high. Fuck, this primal side of him turned him on...
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After their lovemaking, a special committed time between the two Leo realized something. His gaze met Jayden when he realized no protection was used. Jayden was inside of him. How is that bad? Their friends will know what aspired. Their meet ups did not have to be real but now he is forced to confront it, everything.