XANDER'S P. O. V
He expected Noah to be disgusted by him. Figure it was not a story and walk out on him. Never speak to him again but what he did not expect him to do is pull him into his strong arms. He brushed the short tresses of his hair lulling him to sleep. That story was meant to kinda push him away or see if he would stay. He said nothing maybe there is no real reason to stay.
Noah knew that was the tip of the iceberg. There was more, more that he should have run before Noah's wolf imprinted on him. Run before he caught feelings like a bug, all he could do now was wait for a response.
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Xander woke up still comfortable still in Noah's arms. He did not dare move in fact his breathing style told him, his alpha is awake.
Damnit. Damnit. Damnit. Panic over rode his peace of mind after sleep. Trying to get up as quiet and slowly as possible. An arm pulled him down and his eyes met his and for a moment stared at each other intently.
"Morning."
"Sorry about last night, you can leave now. I will be fine."
He did not try to move from his embrace although he kept his eyes averted. It was easier this way, to not watch him walk out of his life.
"Xander you are mine. Do not ask me to let you go because I can't. You awoken my need to protect, provide and care for you. I do not know how nor do I care about the explanation. I only want you. Love, you do not have to be strong any more. From this day till the end you will lean on me and allow me to share in your problems."
Shit that was enough to let his walls crumble and tears escaped. He was tired of running, fighting, hurting, hating, he is tired being scared all the time. He wanted him, to lean on him. How can he do that now he has been alone for far too long. So far Noah's attention has been nothing but intriguing for him.
"There is a reason I haven't dated anyone since-"
"I don't just want you because of that, I mean I do I would definitely be lying if I said otherwise but there is more to you. More that brings me a great deal of happiness. I am giving you a choice and I will respect whatever decision you make."
"Let me make breakfast. How does muffins sound?"
After they had breakfast Noah left going to the gym and he could do was replay the first night spent together.
Even out in public, all he could think about was his alpha. Every time he thought of a reason against being with him, memories in his arms as well as the feelings gave him a reason to hold on.
Noah understood his over compulsive ways and let him be without complaint. For example yesterday he was far gone in the past. Noah got him out of the kitchen before he could comprehended his surroundings, he came to his rescue.
"Xander. Xander. Xander! Where are you?"
"Huh?"
"I bet it has to do with a certain someone."
"No."
"Usually when you thinking, you do not have a smile on your face."
"Did Noah finally ask you out?"
"Yes."
"And?"
"Nothing. I do not know what to do."
"You considering it."
"No. Maybe."
"When I had feelings for you, you never once considered being with me in that way. I say you should go for it give your feelings a chance to explore."
Being with him was not the issue, letting him go when the time comes might.
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NOAH'S P. O. V
"So, what happened yesterday between you and Xander?"
"Toby. I have to get to class."
"It is still early and your class starts at half past nine."
"If that is the case, let us go to the medical faculty. They going to ask for donations to support their class research but I think Xander will be selling something."
"Since when do you care?"
"Since I set my eyes on Xander. Common. Hurry."
"Okay fine. Let me go, I can walk on my own. Does that mean... What extent are your feelings?"
"We are going to med faculty, just to make sure his okay. Take a wild guess Toby."
"No need to be snippy, we here. I will go give Lucas my water bottle it is very hot and I do not want him to get sun stroke."
Indeed Xander had already sold out two buckets and was now left with one bucket. He had less content inside, that's how good his fated baking was.
His fated handed him a cupcakes he made to take out his wallet but Xander stopped him, his face trying to hide the shyness over riding.
"No don't. I wanted to do something to show my appreciation for last night- this is the only thing I can think off right now. I saved this one for you, I hope you like mint chocolate chip. If not you can just take-"
This time Noah stopped his little mate's rambling by taking a bite of the delectable gift.
"These are delicious cupcakes you made, thank you. I will come over later to take you for lunch."
It was not so a command but something he would do. He dropped money into his box, bringing his face so close to him. To the one looking in, something more than reality was happening.
"This is for the donation, I came this whole way to support you and your class"
Disheveling his hair. He was amazed to see a small group of groupies squealed, taking pictures of the two. Xander took his hand dropping it from where it rested and he laughed because now it looks like he held his hand. Good these groupies sure made it easier for him to lay his claim in the Campus as large as it was. Soon if it was to be fates will the whole world would know that Xander is his.
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LEO'S P.O.V
"You seem to be really close to Noah."
Leo wrote down the dates and Xander stacked the boxes in the storage room. 'Since they had less than four years left of medical school, familiarizing themselves with the stock is crucial' according to their professor who will never admit the fact he just wanted free labor. The equipment was a duo task, it would go on until everyone has done it and the rotation will start again once more. Today it was their turn to record.
"He won't leave me alone."
He shrugged, nonchalant.
"You went to lunch with him."
"As friends."
"Are you sure he sees it that way? Believe me you are not observant with blatant interest"
"I am fine Leo."
The door opened. Lucas stormed in with a grave expression on his face. Leo's phone bared and he visually relaxed.
"Leo. Where is your phone?"
"Here. Why?"
Leo handed Lucas his phone.
"I believe in someone so much, to do this."
"What are you talking about Lucas?"
Xander heard a buzz on his phone and his eyes widened, hiding his phone he faced the now suspicious man.
"You right I do want to talk about Noah and I. Let us go to my apartment because the story is long."
Xander tried to drag him but he would not budge until they told him what is going on. Was curiosity worth suspicion? No defiantly not.
They had to tell him what they were trying to keep from him. They knew once he has makes decision it would take a guy walking on water to change his mind.
Surrendering they will, they handed him the phone and what he saw made him sick. Literally he ranched in the nearest bush and a few minutes later handed Lucas his phone.
"Please give it back to Jayden."
"Leo. Just give him a chance to explain?"
"Can you explain?"
"Well... No... But-"
Then there is nothing to explain.
"Thank you. Xander can I still take you up on that offer?"
He grabbed his bag and books, they were done anyways so it would not harm anyone if they left sooner than expected. What did they expect they grouped to competent people to do such a boring and easy task.
"Sure man. Lucas?"
"I will come over later. I have a promise to up hold."
"Lucas?"
"Do not worry just take care of Leo ."
Leo felt more pain than he expected, brokenhearted the space in his heart that Jayden made his way in. That space was empty. Jayden cheated on him with a human, the one human he tried to keep him away from. He thought he was lacking because he is not an omega, but now he wants humans too.
He feels hollow. Convincing Xander to go to the bar for 'one' drink that turned into five, six, maybe seven. Now he was in that perfect state where he felt nothing, where the memory was his happy place.
Delighted alcohol made his problems vanish. At some point the night crowd arrived and pushed Xander away. Leo did not notice he just found himself in someone else arms. He wanted to go back to his friend but his legs refused to go the right direction.
"What..."
He slurred... Right there and then he was pushed on the wall as lips tried to meet his. Leo was rendered helpless because he could not do anything about this. The lips dropped to his neck, fuck there is no way he would ever be into this and he did make it his displeasure vocal but the person did not stop.
"No...Let me... No... Stop."
Suddenly his head was slammed onto the wall and darkness met him half way.