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Hearts were everywhere, varying in colors and sizes. Shops, cafes, practically everywhere is riddled with hearts, from decorations to clothes to balloons. Even the desserts were shaped into hearts and have the popular color of this day which is red.
Felicity’s Cafe is one of those cafes that have such hearts in every corner.
If Taiju were a lesser man, he wouldn’t have agreed to meet up at this place, it was not his style and he feels out of place. But he can’t object to his omega’s carefully planned Valentine’s date for them. He looks at his fellow alpha beside him and sighs in happiness because he has a comrade in this endeavor. South was surprisingly well behaved and trying not to fidget in his seat. Draken and Mucho were practically used to this as they showed no discomfort.
Taiju could see that they were both trying not to smirk at him and South. Those little shi—
“How is it? It’s not too much right? Chifuyu and Emma said Felicity’s would be the best when it comes to their desserts so I booked us a reservation!” Takemichi asks, a bit worried that his alphas might not like it. He knows it's not the kind of place they'd go to but he wants for them to experience it.
“It’s amazing, Mitchy. You really went all out on this,” Draken says. The dragon tattooed man pulled Takemichi into his lap, trying to calm him down.
“Really? It’s not… you know… too much?”
“It’s perfect, just like you,” Mucho whispers, delighted by the blush spreading on Takemichi’s cheeks.
Taiju could look at him all day and kiss those strawberry-colored cheeks of his omega but Takemichi’s attention was on him and South and all they could do was freeze. Fuck, what were they going to say?!
“How about you guys? I know this isn’t your typical place to eat!”
No, no, no, Takemichi with sad eyes doesn't suit him. He should be smiling and all bright! Think Taiju! What do you say?!
“It’s marvelous, Takemichi! I’ve never been here before and with you planning this, it will be a blast!” South yelled. He might be uncomfortable but he knows how hard Takemichi prepared for this and South didn’t like the distressed smell coming from him.
“Yes, I don’t have experience with places like this but if it’s with you, I don’t mind. Honestly, I am amazed at your planning,” Taiju finally responds. It’s true though, Takemichi’s not one for planning and it warmed Taiju that the blue-eyed man gave all his time and effort into this.
And the smile Takemichi gave them was worth it.
It didn’t matter to them if they were out of their comfort zones. Making those beautiful lips turn into a smile and those ocean blue eyes light up are worth it.
They couldn’t help but smile as their mate asked for the reservations and talked to them about what they were going to do after this. Takemichi planned this out perfectly and even had their friends help! It’s difficult to place a reservation at Felicity’s since it’s a hotspot for couples and since it’s Valentine’s day, the place is running wild. It’s a feat to even be accommodated by them. With that knowledge, Takemichi’s effort was even more cherished.
Each of them gave him a kiss on the lips, expressing that they appreciate all the hard work and planning Takemichi put into this.
Nothing could make this day horrible.
“You poor excuse of a beta! My alphas are kind and loving and definitely not brutes! How dare you enunciate that they are! I’ll have your head and that useless piece of your body you call a di—”
Again, nothing.
“There’s nothing wrong with their tattoos! They look handsome and regal with them! I’ll have you know each has a meaning befitting of their characters! You’re just jealous they look great with tattoos unlike you—”
Honestly, nothing at all!
“Just because you don’t have a date doesn’t mean you can insult mine! Maybe this is why you don’t have a date in the first place because you say the stupidest of things!”
For Draken, Mucho, Taiju and South, it was wonderful to see their spitfire omega berating a group of betas (again) and defending them at the same time. Takemichi’s scent turned sour from his anger which made those near them scoot away. But his alphas inhaled the scent like it was normal. And if they were a little aroused from it, well, it’s not like anyone were to find out.
Those within the vicinity were too enraptured by Takemichi flaying those betas with his words. While it was entertaining and somehow, disruptive, no one wants to deal with an angry omega and they pity the betas who are being shouted at right now.
Honestly, how stupid can they be? Flirting with a mated omega and insulting his mates could get you killed — if not by the alphas, then by the feral omega.
Draken’s face showed exasperation but fondness while looking at his omega. Takemichi was always protective even before they became mates. He remembers the Moebius incident where Takemichi literally mauled Kiyomasa in the idiot’s attempt to stab Draken. Those who witnessed what happened vowed to never get on Takemichi’s bad side. Not even Mikey had the guts to try and snatch Takemichi away from Kiyomasa.
Takemichi wouldn't let Draken go and the vice commander had to carry his newfound mate to Takemichi's house. He dragged Draken into his nest and cuddled with him.
He also remembers that one time some alphas tried to intimidate Souya into going out with them. Mucho was holding Nahoya who wanted to commit murder the second he can get away from fifth division captain's arms. At the smell of Souya's unease, they rushed in to intercept but weren’t expecting Takemichi to go between the alphas and Souya. He growled at the bastards who were taking away his pup.
Let’s just say they left with their bodies still intact. Lucky them.
“Taiju! I believe I won!”
Draken startles from South’s booming voice and looks over at him. He scoffs as Taiju hands South an envelope of what seemed to contain money. “You really bet whether Takemichi would get angry at them or not?”
“Michi will get angry no matter what if it’s his mates, pups or pack that are threatened or insulted.” Taiju deadpans.
“Vivo! As if you don’t like to see him rage on our behalf. He looks mesmerizing!” South shouts as he slammed his fist on the table. His arms gesture towards Takemichi as the omega continues his shouting spree.
And the besotted look comes back to their faces.
Yeah, Takemichi looked ethereal. His ocean eyes were tinted with red as if the sun reflected upon the blue waters. His aura coupled with his scent further made him all imposing. They were really lucky to have him as their omega. It didn’t work out well at first since four alphas to one omega was unheard of and they didn’t want to share. But they managed, for their mate. They didn’t really want to be the reason Takemichi would cry or get angry.
“What the fuck did you bet on then?” Draken's half-amused and annoyed with their bet but if it makes them happy, why not. Takemichi, however, will not be happy if he ever hears this bet.
“They bet on whether Takemichi's next rampage would be on Valentine’s Day or White Day,” Mucho says, all the while eating some chocolate cake in front of him.
“Really? On this day?”
“I mean, why not?”
“Ughhh.. You both are giving me a headache,” Draken grunts, massaging his forehead. He wonders when Takemichi will stop but secretly, he doesn’t want the omega to stop. It’s socially unruly but Takemichi looks delectable all fired up. Now he knows why South calls him spitfire.
“How many times does this make? The eighteenth?”
“Nah, I think it’s the twentieth!”
“At this point, we’ve lost count already.”
“Yeah, lost count. We were counting in the first place?”
They reminisce about all the moments Takemichi went feral on their behalf. The first time it happened to each of them was a bit of a shock, then they were bewildered because Takemichi’s smell made them want to keep the omega safe and in their arms.
That’s how they find out Takemichi’s their mate.
“Not counting anymore but I recalled one time he defended me from an alpha twice his size, all because I threatened his girlfriend when I didn’t. I just stood there,” Mucho says. It was a stupid reason but Takemichi defended Mucho. He would have just stood there and accepted it but Takemichi didn’t. He knew Mucho didn’t do anything wrong and wow— was that the sound of his heart being struck by Cupid’s arrow multiple times?
“One asshole called me girly for my braid and Takemichi put the little shit in his place by telling him how my braid made me look sexy and handsome. To top it off, Takemichi grabbed my braid and kissed me. Hard,” Draken smirks. That was one situation he won’t let Takemichi forget because it was the first kiss initiated by the omega. Just looking back on this made him smile like a teenage girl with a crush.
“Ha! One wanted to fight with me and proceeded to insult my eyes! Takemichi came swooping in, dunno how he knew, but he chided the guy and told me my eyes were pretty at the same time. He also held my hand!” South cheered. It was an exhilarating experience to witness Takemichi take down someone with only his words. He never had someone defend him before and Takemichi being the first one made South believe he was special. And he was right! Special and amazing! South never knew he could feel this pleasant feeling in his heart again. He’s glad it was Takemichi who made him feel again.
“The brat managed to get in between me and a group of men I used to order around. They told me I was a monster and Takemichi denied that, telling them that I was only misguided. It was like he prepared a speech for it,” Taiju affectionately says. Who knew he would feel the fuzzy spark in his chest again? After his mother died, he thought it disappeared, only to burn brighter and warmer as Takemichi cracked down the ice around it.
CRASH—
They all looked at where Takemichi was and their eyes widened at their omega holding a chair, attempting to smack the betas with it. Now Takemichi might be small and couldn't carry stuff twice his size but feral Takemichi on the other hand can and will pummel you to the ground.
“Alright, let’s get him before we’re forever kicked out of this place. I believe Takemichi wants to return here and it will do him no good to start a fight,” Mucho says.
“Yeah, you really wanna go into and stop a fight with a feral omega?”
“He’ll be upset with his actions if we don’t stop him.”
“Fine, fine, but if we get scratched, don’t blame me!”
In the end, they had South grab Takemichi and Taiju attempted to calm him down while Draken and Mucho went and tried to apologize to the staff.
"Let me at them, South! Have you heard what they said about you?!" Takemichi growls. He thrashes in South's hold, attempting to flee his alpha's arms. He knows he can't but he can surely try. He did hold a chair heavy enough to concuss someone with it.
"I know what they said, Takemichi but you need to calm down. You're scent might smell amazing to us but to the others dining here, they look like they swallowed a lemon," South softly says. His indoor voice, as Taiju calls it, calms the omega down, but not enough as Takemichi's angry pheromones are still leaking.
At least he's not being scratched, so that's a win!
Taiju tries not to smile from South's successful attempt at calming their mate down and glances at Draken and Mucho's forms. The two alphas apologized to the staff but to their surprise, the owner and the staff were amused by the whole thing and developed a soft spot for Takemichi. Ever since the omega was busy preparing for this day, he asked for the owner and staff’s opinions. He expressed how much he wanted to make this day extra special for his alphas.
Draken and Mucho looked at each other and smiled. It seems that Takemichi charmed them as well. They thanked the owner and the staff who in return invited them to come back any time they wanted to. They also promised they would deal with the betas since it was partly their fault for not stopping them when they don’t even have reservations.
Once they were outside and far from the cafe, South put Takemichi down. He had to be alert in case Takemichi attempts to go after the betas again. Draken wanted to ask his mate if he was alright but they stiffened when Takemichi sniffled.
“I’m sorry… I didn’t mean for this to happen, I was so angry at them insulting you and—! I ruined this day…” Takemichi murmurs, tears already forming in his eyes.
“Hey, hey, hey, Takemichi, don’t cry,” Mucho whispers, wiping the omega’s tears away. It broke his heart to see him crying, especially when he was looking forward to today.
No one knew what to say, trying to form the words.
South isn’t one to express his feelings but he doesn't want Takemichi to continue crying. His mate’s excitement was now dampened and South wanted to bring it back up. But how? They all started to say something all at once when Taiju kneeled in front of Takemichi. He ignored their muffled gasps and took Takemichi’s hands — small, delicate yet full of scars — into his.
“If there’s one thing I’ve learned, is that every encounter is a blessing and it was a blessing for me, for us, to see you, our omega and mate, defend us. There’s nothing to be sorry for, little flower,” Taiju gently says.
Takemichi looks at him and sobs at the sincerity expressed in Taiju’s eyes and tone. He then looks to his other alphas and sees that they agree with Taiju.
“You didn’t ruin this day, Takemichi. You only acted within your right to defend us. We were able to witness yet again how you fiercely feel for us yet again,” Draken tells him, his voice firm yet so full of love. He knows Takemichi needs the affirmation.
Takemichi knows fully well of course, he just had expectations for today, hoping his plans would go perfect. He thought he ruined it, but seeing his alphas’ smiles and feeling the love within their bond, he knows now that he didn’t ruin it.
“Come on spitfire, didn’t you say that we have other places to go to?!” South bellows and it garners a laugh from Takemichi. Yeah, that’s right. Takemichi still has other plans they could do today! Who cares if they didn’t go as planned?! As long as he and his alphas are happy and enjoying this day, it was already perfect.
“Now, there’s the smile we love,” Draken says as he holds Takemichi’s cheek and leans in to kiss his forehead. He’s glad, like the others, that their omega’s mood lifted up a bit.
They went on their way to their next destination with Takemichi holding South and Draken’s hands. This time, the four alphas will make sure that Takemichi won’t hear any remarks (insults) coming from anyone. They can just glare at them until they piss themselves.
So far, they knew Takemichi had three more places he planned for them.
It wasn’t until they were going home that they realized they hadn’t gone to the third place. Little did they know, they were in for quite the final Valentine’s day surprise.
Chifuyu, who’s with Emma and Hina, choked on his drink when he scrolled on a live video on his phone. They were on their way home to prepare for Takemichi’s other Valentine’s Day surprise. His eyes took in the familiar people on the video going viral right now.
Emma and Hina looked at his phone, looked at each other, and laughed so hard at what was happening.
They knew something would happen but not this!
“Well, Baji-san owes me 500 yen!”
“Mikey owes me one shopping trip!”
“And Takemichi owes us a story!”
Oh, they can’t wait for their weekly sleepovers for Takemichi to tell them what happened. This was going to be in the top five of Takemichi’s amazing verbal fights.