It was two days before Theodore's heat started.
And the omega was desperate.
In addition to its smell being strong enough for the alphas and betas of the school to pay attention to himself, there was the Gabriel factor. A certain alpha of one meter and eighty, whose brown eyes followed each step of his own from afar. If before he was already a source of rumours due to his class and the history of Orkut, which continued to become popular, being close to his heat stamped him in evidence.
There was no way to go unnoticed through the corridors, even if he still did not feel any of the symptoms of his heat.
— I would love to help you, but I have alphas in my room too. ― Regretted Lilian crossing her arms ― At least no one seems to have bought fight with you these days.
— They are afraid that I will throw myself in their lap asking to have sex. ― Whispered the omega pulling the hood of his sweatshirt to cover his head. ― They won't get close anytime soon.
― But... what about that guy? Gabriel, isn't he? How's he been acting?
Theodore sighed low laughing muffled.
— It's the opposite. I'm the one avoiding it. I'm in love with him and I love his smell, I certainly wouldn't think twice about choosing him as my partner.
― You should take that chance then.
Sighing defeated, Theodore clapped his palm on his forehead.
— I don't know how to get to it. We are already staying a while, if we spend the heat together it would not be as if we assumed our relationship? The whole school will know we're gone.
— In fact you are not the only one entering heat. ― Murmured Lilian looking at the window of the building. Following her gaze, Theodore noticed Sadie talking to her group of friends excitedly.
― She too?
— You smell stronger, but you can smell hers. If Gabriel stays with you, and that girl doesn't come to school either, they'll think they're together instead of you. You know what I mean?
― Yes, of course. Although I don't like it at all.―- Claimed the omega by hugging his own legs. ― I have to think of something.
― When it comes to that, I'm a terrible counselor. It was bad, cherub.
― All right, it was worth at least venting.
If Gabriel had not asked to be together during his heat, probably Theodore would have taken some medicines to continue going to school until the heat arrives and may miss later. He would be locked in his room, tinkering with the computer and reading books until he had dealt with the insane desire to be touched. Low doses of the hormone controlled much of his libido, but something always escaped.
Nothing Theodore couldn't handle on his own.
But for the first time in a year, he was faced with the idea of spending his heat with someone. It would not be the same person as before, however the similarity in situations alarmed the omega. If Gabriel proposed that they do it in his house, he would refuse in readiness. He did not want to repeat all the hell he had experienced that time.
Ah, he have to think carefully what to do.
The slight idea of spending heat with someone took Theodore's thoughts and attention the rest of the day. Due to his strong smell, he had not been able to keep up with training. Had already warned the coach of his absence in the next match, taking care of the guidelines to be able to miss.
At least he could find something to occupy your mind. Which was difficult when his gaze met Gabriel's and saw him smiling at himself and waving. His heart beat so hard and fast, making it almost possible for the alpha to hear his beats from afar.
When the class bell finally rang and the students packed their belongings to leave, the omega remained seated without moving in order not to spread its own smell any further. Until he was alone Theodore had not risen from his wallet, and just when he had stood he heard that voice.
― Theo.
Turning back, the omega found Gabriel holding the training bag on his shoulders. Dangerously he approached him, not seeming bothered by the intense smell that the omega released precisely to seduce that alpha.
― A-Ah, Gabriel. Are you already going to the training?
― Yes, but I wanted to confirm something with you.
― If it's about training, I'd better talk to the teacher. I'm going away until... everything passes.
― It's not about that.
The next step left the two boys close enough to kiss. So close to each other that it became a battle of resistance for them. Theodore pressed his lips fearing his instincts would betray him, there in school he would not risk kissing the alpha. At least not while it was clear.
— My parents will travel to work today, and return only on Monday. ― Gabriel whispered scratching his neck looking embarrassed when revealing the subject. For the omega the sight of that slightly embarrassed brunette was worthy of a painting. ― So if you accept me as your partner, we can stay at my place.
Blinking stunned, the omega had breathed deeply already pushing the nervousness to the bottom of his stomach, which was a very difficult task. He was serious about being together, which only increased Theodore's anxiety.
The blush took his face needing to look away to any other point than those bright brown eyes. A wave of heat had taken his chest, chilling the skin exhaling even stronger the very sweet aroma.
― Ahm... I'm not sure it's a good idea. I mean... I can handle myself, so no one has to find out...
— I do. ― Interrupted Gabriel holding Theodore's hands as hard as he could. Holding his breath with the sudden approach, the omega could feel the warm breath of the alpha hit his face. ― I've already told my mom about us, and she's got my back. So it's okay to stay at my place.
― Does your mother know... did you tell your mother about us?
Dropping a muffled laugh, Gabriel leaned in depositing a slight seal on the lips of the omega, enjoying the reddish tone intensifying on his cheeks.
— I did. And she's gonna love meeting you. I just can't say the same about my dad, he's... boring. But what I care about now is spending that important moment with you.
― Don't want to wait another moment? I can't do that in your house.
― So you want it in yours?
― But of course not! I don't want my sister to smell me and hear things... inappropriate. She's very young and... and...
Gabriel widened his smile as he noticed the increasing nervousness of the omega. As if smoke came out of his head from both seeking a way out of that dilemma, the omega lowered his eyes completely defeated.
Whom did he want to deceive? He was eager to be touched by Gabriel. He had already begun to imagine what their first time would be like from the moment the Alpha proposed to them to be together. Added to the fantasies that were created since the day Gabriel played with him in school... It would be a lie to say he did not want to.
And besides... Gabriel seemed anxious too.
― All right. So... tomorrow I'll wait for you in front of my house.
― Ok ― Smile Gabriel, raising Theodore's hands to seal his fingers. ― I will be waiting anxiously, Theo.
Watching the athlete leave the classroom the omega can only come to the conclusion that he would also eagerly await his own death. For until the arrival of that long-awaited moment, his heart could have stopped.
Pulling the backpack strap over his shoulders, the omega breathed deeply. He had exactly 24 hours to prepare. In this wave of determination, Theodore left school to go to the pharmacy and return home where he could plan his best youth heat.