Alan and Rui were sitting at the college cafeteria. Now that the matter was resolved, they didn't have to fear anything. They didn't have to run to the firm, in order to avoid Mark or Ben. In fact, now they were in good terms with them both. They would say daily pleasantries to each other or sometimes meet each other in the corridor. But that was all. Alan was still skeptical about those two. Maybe, it was in his system to never trust an alpha. He doesn't need to lean on these genetically favoured creatures. For he was not a person who cared about genetic limitations. All he cared for was power. The more powerful he was, the more easier his life will be. Genes don't give you power, they just give you advantage. Power resides within the strongest one and he wanted to be that one.
" Hey Alan, do you feel like I need more practice?" Rui interrupted Alan's chain of thought. " I mean when I fought with Mark that day, I felt that my body has slowed down. I need to sharpen the blade or it will become blunt."
" Hmm… I feel you. I mean, I also feel like I need more practice. But where can we practice? You know most of the gyms and training centres are like forbidden lands. Even if we go there, the alphas will act like its there territory and they will just keep staring like idiots. It's not like I am afraid of them. I just think we should find a place where we could solely focus on training. Stepping into unnecessary trouble will be just waste of time." Alan contemplated.
" You can use my gym." Someone commented from next seat, " I have all the equipment and machines. It's a personal gym and I don't mind letting you use it."
Both Rui and Alan turned around and saw five people sitting on next table. There was one female omega, two male betas, one female alpha and one male alpha. The one who commented was the male alpha. He was as tall as Alan but he had stronger built. His clothes were all from expensive brands and he had branded spectacles on. From head to toe, he looked like a gentleman studded with luxurious brand, emitting this outstanding aura. One could easily notice the rich kid halo on his head.His face was sharp and his beard was groomed in such a way, that it added ten points of seriousness to his face. With amiable gaze and calm bearing, he looked like some monk lost in the modern world. This calm bearing and gentleman like stance emitted the aura of a leader. A person on whom any one can rely on. Both Alan and Rui kept observing him, when the omega next to him spoke first.
" Hey, don't stare too long. You are being rude." She grabbed the arm of that alpha and continued. " Hi, I am Shazia Rhodens and this is Chris Rhodens. We are in senior year and representative of student council. You two were talking too loud so we heard your conversation. We don't mean any harm. We just thought if we could offer you some help." She smiled sweetly and explained. With her smile, the scent of lemon zest spread in the air. It was a refreshing scent which made others feel excited. Her beauty and her smell, both were too tempting to resist. People always felt overwhelmed in her presence. It was half of the reason why she was the vice president of student council.
" Oh... I am Rui and he is Alan. We are fresher. We are grateful for your concern, but we don't need it. And we are sorry for talking too loud, I guess you couldn't help but eavesdrop." Rui smiled sarcastically. " Now please excuse us. We will not disturb you anymore." Rui grabbed Alan and walked away.
" Rui. Don't you think your tone and your words did not match. I mean I can tell that you are mad but your words were calm." Alan sensed that she was mad but could not understand why. " I mean they didn't say anything wrong."
" Alan, sometimes you are too naïve. You know, that omega, she was trying to warn us." Rui explained further, " The way she increased her pheromone concentration, I am pretty sure she was trying to mark her territory. I think the guy who talked to us was her alpha."
" Oh. But why would she do that, we were just minding our own business." Alan was confused.
" I don't know. Whatever! I don't want to be around such disgusting hypocrites. Let's go somewhere else."
" Hey, you know, there is a new street food stall in the alley of our department. You want to try it? I heard they are some exotic snacks there." Alan suddenly craved for the snacks he saw the other day.
" Huh? Hey, have you been eating without me Alan? How come I never heard about it before?" Rui narrowed her eyes, " Alan, you have changed. You don't love me anymore. Maybe you have found a new girlfriend behind my back. My poor heart. God, how many times? How many times will I go through such heartbreaks?" Rui prayed looking towards the sky, in full drama mode. " God, your cute little angel is being starved. Punish him… punish this bastard who kept the food stall secret from me" Rui pointed at Alan. She looked like she is having one on one conversation with god directly. As if, God was not the almighty, but a steward she had hired for herself.
" Wow...this drama queen! Stop it! People are staring. They will think you are Shaman or something." Alan grabbed Rui by her shoulder, " All this nonsense, just for food. Let's go little , my treat. Man, you are one hell of a trouble."
Rui smiled, "I know. But you are there to handle the trouble." She kissed Alan on the cheek, " I love you my free food." Rui winked at Alan flirtatiously.
" Ha Ha Ha… and here I thought you finally understood my value. At the end, I am just free food." Alan laughed along with Rui. These two omegas were more than friends. They were family, home, comrades and solace to each other. Friendship was just too small to define the relation between Rui and Alan. No blood related sibling could replace what they had. While no love based relationship could stand as close as their comradeship. How amusing.
Mark and Ben were standing right behind, watching these two from afar. When Alan placed hand on Rui shoulder, both of them gasped. However, when Rui kissed Alan on cheek, both felt their heart beating fast like bullet train. A rush in their blood, screaming out loud, 'what the hell just happened?'. The kind of feeling which makes you desperate. It makes you want to hold on to your precious one before they disappear. But what could they do?
Mark immediately followed the two and Ben accompanied him. A few minutes later they arrived in front of a food stall. What is this place?
" Hey, what is this? A food stall? Why it's out in the open? I mean why is it so unhygienic?" Mark threw several questions at Ben.
" How would I know? It's my first time too. Hey, look there, Alan and Rui are sitting on that table. Let's go there." Ben lunged forward but Marked grabbed him.
" Go and say what? We are here stalking you? Dude, they will kill me if they find out. I made a huge fuss about them stalking me last time. If they found that I was intentionally following them, they will go on rampage." Mark argued.
Ben could not help but smile, " Since when are you worried about fights? Aren't you the great alpha Mark Richards, who makes all other alpha shake with fear."
" Yeah. Yeah. I am worried since the day you started fainting every now and then. Don't you already know what these two mad dogs are capable of" Mark taunted Ben.
" Don't remind me of that. I don't understand bro. These two, how are they such monsters. I mean, did you notice their hands, their muscles are rock hard. They look slim not because they are fragile, but because every muscle in their body is too tightly woven. Man, they look like walking treats but once you lay a hand on them, they will just break that hand. Beasts, true beasts, that's what they are." Ben contemplated.
" Brother, you almost took the words out of my mouth. I also don't understand a thing. And you know what is even more annoying, I don't think Alan has showed us his true strength. I think, maybe he could beat me in a duel. I really want to duel with him. I really want to figure out this person. He is like a puzzle and that makes me so excited. I can't even tell you how badly I want him in my team. But I can tell, he doesn't trust me." Marks's head drooped in gloom.
Ben smiled, " Oh, my little brother." Ben rubbed Mark's head with pity. " By any chance,do you like that omega?"