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Charlie and Jeff grew up together. They aren’t blood related, but they are closer than any set of blood related siblings could say for themselves. They survived abuse, torture and manipulation together; they only relied on each other to last one day at a time. Charlie was there when a 7 year old Jeff was brought into Tony’s mansion.
A young boy who did not know what is happening around him, but knows that he is not safe in any way at all. He was there when Tony had his people experiment on young Jeff, exploring the limits of his budding talent. Jeff lived in the room next to Charlie’s; he would always hear the young Omega cry out for help at night whenever Tony’s people would return him to his room after a day full of experiments Charlie had an idea of but never really knew. Even as adults, Charlie and Jeff would not speak of the experiments done to them as kids. But Charlie heard him every night, silently pleading for his parents and big brother. He was there when Jeff was 11 years old, the most fully realized talent in the mansion.
At 11 years old, young Jeff was able to control his powers completely. He was the secret to Tony’s sudden increase in fame and fortune. Investments? Business and Political connections? It was all due to Jeff. He became the prized jewel of the collection in Tony’s eyes. With Jeff around, Tony did not have to be desperate to kidnap and adopt more kids, did not have to allot resources to train and cultivate them to sell when they develop their powers. Jeff was his bread and butter.
Jeff was Tony’s prized possession.
And because of this, Jeff was treated differently to the other kids. While other kids were getting harsh treatments, Jeff got the best ones. No low and mid level person working for Tony could look at Jeff directly, always had to be spoken to with respect. Only the high level people could talk directly to him. Although they could speak directly to the young Omega, and tell him what to do, they still have to do it respectfully. Jeff was the adored child.
But that is all worthless to Jeff.
Charlie could see him flinch whenever he would receive preferential treatment for Tony’s people. He would still cry at night whenever he was left alone. But one thing has changed. He doesn’t ask for his family anymore, he doesn’t look for them anymore. Now, he looks for Charlie, and he only has to do thrice, twice, and then thrice again on his wall to let Charlie know that he wants to see his chosen brother.
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Charlie had a rough time figuring out his own talents. The power he got from his mom, which he thought was an inheritance, was actually a stolen one. It was the talent that made Tony take an interest in him. The talent that his people had Charlie cultivated growing up. But when he was 10 years old, the power disappeared. But it wasn’t the only power he had at the time. He had several. If it wasn’t for Jeff who told him not to disclose his new powers to Tony’s people, he would have let it be known.
At first, young Charlie thought that the young Omega did not want to share his limelight, but one night, after a particularly productive day of experimentation, he got his rewards. He got to eat steak for the first time in his life. Charlie was happy for the first time in a long while. But that night, after washing up, he spotted something amiss on his bedroom floor. There was a piece of paper near his door, as if it was slipped under. With curiosity, he unfolded the piece of paper and read its contents.
“Phi, if you don’t want more training, don’t stand out. They are going to be stricter with you. I saw them hurting you more. Please, hide your new powers.” -Jeff
Reading this, Charlie’s hands shook. He has indeed gotten new powers but he has not shown it fully to Tony’s people. The reason why today’s training was better was because Charlie showed progress in training, hinting that he has a different power. He has not revealed everything yet, so he does not know why Jeff knows of it.
Hearing the piano next door, Charlie knew that Jeff was alone because he only plays the piano after he is done with his day. With this knowledge, Charlie used the first power he got since living in Tony’s mansion and phased through the wall separating Jeff’s room and his own.
“Jeff!” He whisper yelled to get the young Omega’s attention. Jeff stopped his playing and calmly turned around.
“You read my letter, Phi?” He asked, unfazed of Charlie phasing into his room.
“You aren’t surprised?” Charlie asked.
“No, I saw it before. That’s why I told you not to show your power” Jeff answered, surprising Charlie.
Before he digested what the younger told him, Charlie let his eyes wander around his room. Unlike his own, the young Omega’s room looked fully furnished. There was even a television, toys, and of course, the piano. It was the first time he used his phasing powers to go to other people’s rooms, but he can definitely say that Jeff’s room would be the best one among the children here.
“Why did you tell me not to show my powers? Afraid of competition?” Charlie’s childish side took over.
“No Phi, that is not what I think. I know you hear me cry every night, because I hear you too.” Jeff admitted. “If you can hear me at night, then you would know I cry harder now than when I first came here.” He continued. Charlie nodded in agreement. “That’s because they train me harder when I let my powers show. I thought they would let me go if I got good grades. They told me I would be happy if I became good. But they only gave me toys and and books. This piano and the TV. But they only made the training harder. It hurts more. You know how they train, right?” He ended.
Charlie was dumbfounded when he heard the young Omega explain himself. He realized that he was speaking the truth. Suddenly, the flinching and the cries made more sense. It was the first time Charlie matured his thinking and perception of his life in Tony’s mansion.
“But why do you do it? Why do you still show them your powers? You get the prizes all the time.” He asked the young Omega, letting his curiosity come through again.
“Well, I only show them my powers because if I don’t, they get harsher. They would hurt me more. That is why its safer for you to hide your power. Do you get me?” The Omega answered.
That was the first time Charlie used his phasing power, but it wasn’t the last one. However, he only used it to go to Jeff’s room.
Since then, they began to discuss their own powers with each other. Jeff learned of Charlie’s acquired powers. At that time, Charlie had 4 powers. Charlie also learned of Jeff’s powers and its intricacies. Physical touch is the main trigger for his powers. If he touches anyone, he would see a glimpse of their future. But he also learned two particular aspects of Jeff’s power that would make him the most powerful person in Charlie’s eyes, even with his own powers.
First, Jeff’s seer powers are highly subjective when it comes to his own person and life. Whenever he would be stuck between two choices, Jeff would only need to think of himself deciding on a choice and he would immediately see the future that choice would entail. With this, he could be wanting to learn something and only think of himself deciding to learn it and see if it could lead him to good progress. This alone made Charlie realize that Jeff’s potential is limitless. And whatever he decides to do in the future would be for sure a success. His development is guaranteed.
Jeff could also enter himself into someone’s decision, and by relativity, check one’s future with their decision. This facet of his power would be vital to his and Charlie’s plan of escape.
And lastly, Jeff has a perfect memory of his past. Anything that happened to him in the past, he could relive it again. When it comes to Jeff himself, he can access both his past and his future. Charlie suddenly realized that Jeff’s power could actually be rooted to time. That is why the young omega was way too mature for his age.
That night, Jeff and Charlie decided to be each other’s only family. Upon warning him, Charlie knew that the young Omega would have his back, and he decided to become capable enough to get Jeff’s back in return.
***
Jeff aged 16, Charlie aged 19
Jeff was now at the peak of his powers, he developed his powers that he has become the single most vital part of Tony’s plans. Without him, Tony’s plan would be distabilized by at least 70%.
Charlie, on the other hand, now has at least 10 powers that Tony is unaware of. To keep his place, he only revealed 3 powers. The powers he revealed are all visual powers. Aside from his mother’s power that was lost, he revealed 3d vision, vision sharing, and image projection. He only revealed this to have the narrative that they are mutations from his mom’s powers. But Charlie and Jeff knew that he had a lot more.
How did he get powers? By taking powers of Jeff’s bullies and of children that Charlie saw outside. It was one of their way to ensure that they could prevent Tony from taking more children into this hell house.
One night, Jeff knocked thrice, twice, and thrice again on his wall. It didn’t even take half a minute before Charlie passed through it and into his room.
“What happened?” Charlie asked him with concern.
“We need to proceed with our plan asap, Phi. If we don’t do it soon, its gonna be harder for us to leave. It’s either we die or we turn more into these monsters.” Jeff said with panic and anxiety in his eyes.
Charlie tried to coax his brother to calm down, but he was inconsolable. Jeff was pacing in his room with nerves he’s able to calm down. “Okay, I get you. We would do it soon. We should start planning step by step now.” he assured the younger while holding his brother on his shoulders, urging him to sit down.
“I saw it, Phi. If i stage an accident and claim to lose my powers or make it unreliable, Tony would lose interest in me.” Jeff confessed, albeit a crazed look still in his eyes.
“Stage an accident? How would that turn out? I don’t want you to be hurt, Nong. Isn’t there a safer way to do this?” he asked, concerned.
“Phi, there is hardly anything safe for us since we got here. We’ve never been safe. We kinda have to go big with this one!!”
“Okay, he would lose interest with you if you staged an accident. But did you see if you’d be safe? Will you actually be free from him?”
“He would lose interest in me. He would hurt me for a while, yes, BUT-” Jeff admitted with guilt, but Charlie already was standing up, angry.
“He would hurt you? More?”
“Yes, Phi, but-”
“Then you should not push through with this even more! Are you stupid? What if you die of torture? What are you gon-”
“Phi let me finish! I promise its gonna get better!!!” Jeff stood up as well, to calm his brother down. “He’s gonna do more experiments to push my talents back out again, but I’m only gonna pretend to lose it! If I hold out, Phi, he’s gonna lose interest, and eventually send me away packing.” He finished. Looking proud of himself. Charlie took note of the positive confidence Jeff had in his eyes, and felt his countenance through his empathy power that Jeff is fully confident in this. He is not pretending to be sure.
“I saw it, Phi. If we stage an accident with the both of us, we could do the same thing and-” At this, Charlie saw guilt in Jeff’s eyes which alarmed him.
“But there is a catch isn’t it? Fess up, Nong.” He asked, which made the Omega look down in guilt.
“Well, you know that Tony isn’t as crazy about kidnapping because he makes alot of money through me. But if I remove myself from the equation, he’s going to be hell bent on getting another one like me. Like P’Babe.” Jeff admitted. Charlie knew that he’s been preventing alot more children to be taken. He’s able to save alot of children over the years, but he also knew that him alone isn’t enough to save everyone, even with Jeff’s help.
“But what about the other children?” He asked the Omega.
“Phi, this isn’t the time to think about everyone else. We’ve done our best to help alot before, haven’t we done enough?” Jeff asked with frustration. Charlie is the best person in his eyes, and the only person who mattered in his life. But if there is one thing he didn’t like about his older brother, it would be the fact that Charlie has a hero complex.
“Nong, we can’t be only thinking of ourselves. You know how it feels to be under this house, do we really want that kind of life for other innocent children?” Charlie asked with righteousness.
“Phi, but what about us? Haven’t we had enough? Endured enough?” Jeff asked with exasperation.
“I know, Nong. I know we had enough. But we’re better now. We’re not exactly the helpless kids we were before. We’re both more powerful than Tony’s entire minions. We can help more so I must.” Charlie declared with a decided look.
“YOU must? What do you mean, Phi?” Jeff asked with a confused and growing panic.
“What I mean is that, YOU must proceed with your stage plan.”
“That’s bullshit, Phi, and you know it! We must stay together!” Jeff roared with quiet anger! How could he leave his own older brother here?
“Listen to me, Nong.” Charlie said, placing his hand on top of Jeff’s head. An act that means Jeff should stand down and listen. ‘I got this’ the gesture meant.
“Check the future with me, okay. Once you get out, I’d show a bit more powers and make myself more useful for Tony. But I’d demand a place of my own. I’d still do missions with his men, but I would also still save more children while I do it. You help me every time. I’d check in with you all the time, and we could even live together. I’d bullshit my way to get my own place. Check that future.” Charlie relayed his plans. Jeff calmed down and relaxed and closed his eyes. He began to activate his power and see the future.
After a few minutes, Jeff relaxed visibly, but anxiety could still be seen in his eyes once he opened his eyes.
“Okay. Your plan could be done. We’d live outside by ourselves. You’d still be monitored by Tony, but yes, we can live outside. If you make sure to check in with me and discuss your plans beforehand, it's feasible.” Jeff relented.
“See? I told you I got this. Once we’ve settled into that life, we’d be more free. Until the time we can uproot Tony’s entire operation, we’d stay that way. Alright?”
And with that, Charlie and Jeff enacted their plan, and soon enough, they’re living away from Tony and are now building a relatively free life. 4 years passed by and upon getting into contact with Babe did Jeff’s vision of the future had a significant change.
4 YEARS LATER
“Phi, I’m going to apply for the mechanic position in X Hunter” Charlie heard his brother said with determination. They were inside a cafe. These days, it was getting harder for them to see each other because Charlie has been staying with Babe and Jeff couldn’t help but be restless. He knows that his older brother still goes on missions with Tony’s men, and he see even less of his brother, which is why he can’t calm himself down. He keeps on seeing his brother crying in his visions and Jeff gets nightmares about the future. If Charlie wouldn’t go back to their shared condo, then the only way for them to see each other is if he enters himself into X Hunter
“What do you mean, apply to be a mechanic?” Charlie asked with surprise, unsure of why would his brother do this.
“Well, you’re now involved with P’Babe. And I can see that you’re getting emotionally involved as well. You’re spreading yourself too thin, and I know about your damn savior complex, so I should be there to make sure you’re being treated seriously and that you’re being safe.” Jeff replied, with a slightly reprimanding tone.
“Being treated seriously? And what do you mean you wanna work there? What do you even know about racing?” Charlie replied defensively. He knew that he got the shorter end of the stick with his relationship with P’Babe. If his brother comes into the garage, then its going to be trickier for him, so he’s hesitant about it. He adjusted his glasses back in place before asking again. “Nong, why are you really doing this? I can manage on my own.”
“Oh no, Phi. You don’t get to say you can manage. Why the fu-” He stopped himself from cursing, he knew his brother didn’t appreciate cursing. It always triggered bad memories for him so he adjusted his tone. “Why do you think I studied mechanical engineering in the first place? This is the reason. And you can’t tell me I don’t know anything about racing because between the both of us, who do you think knows more about cars?” He asked with a daring tone. He didn’t know why he had a preference for mechanical engineering when he has always wanted to study marine life and music. It wasn’t clear to him before, but it was now. If fate led his brother to the life of car racing, then as his brother’s aide, he is destined to be a support to him even in this aspect of his life.
“You want to save P’Babe, but I see you crying in my visions, Phi. I will apply for that job!” He declared. He stared at his brother as he try to rationalize how he could dissuade him from entering the racing life.
“And also, I would watch over that Alpha you’re hooking up with. I have to make sure that he’s good for you.” Jeff said with resolution. “I will apply and get in, I saw it already.”
“Do you really have to do this, Jeff? I appreciate the thought, but you really don’t have to.” Charlie asked, his own resolution faltering at the notion of his younger brother looking out for him. He’s touched by Jeff’s concern, and he can’t help but feel loved by his brother again.
“Oh yes, I have to do this, Phi. So your boyfriend better make sure to be on his best performance, because if I see my older brother being treated badly, I WILL get you out of there. Try me.” Again, Charlie is reminded that despite being the loving and sensitive little brother his brother is, he should also not forget that Jeff grew up being on top of the food chain inside of Tony’s mansion. If he demands something, it will be done, no matter what.
“Okay.” Charlie resigned his fate.
“That's better, Phi. It may only be the two of us but you are the Alpha of this pack. As your second in command, I will straighten your bride if need be.” Jeff said with humor but also with gravity to his words.
***
“I want to apply for the position of mechanic.” Jeff said. He is now inside of the X Hunter headquarter and garage. He is now speaking with the head of the team, and also the apparent Alpha of the pack. When Jeff entered the garage, he had to note that the scent of these people are way too intertwined to be called a simple racing team. It had to be a pack as well. “My brother entered another pack?” he couldn’t help but think.
“Oh, are you applying for a friend?” The leader asked. The leader was an alpha that came with the scent of seabreeze. Jeff couldn’t help but take note of this because he has always been fond of the sea and marine life. This Alpha was smiling at him with a seemingly fondness that Jeff is helplessly disarmed with. He decided to not concentrate on this and reply because the expectant look they are all giving him is unnerving him. The Alpha’s dimples aren’t helping as well.
“Uh, no, I’m applying for myself. I saw your job listing online and decided to apply.” He answered curtly. Taking out his CV that he prepared beforehand, he handed it to the Seabreeze Alpha. The other took it and read its contents. Another guy almost as tall as Seabreeze Alpha went near him to read the contents.
While they were reading his CV, Jeff took the time to observe the other people. Beside Seabreeze Alpha is a guy that gave out a scent of disinfectant. Jeff couldn’t tell if this guy was an Alpha or an Omega. There were three others not far from Seabreeze Alpha and the disinfectant dude. There was another alpha that smelled like wood, and omega that smelled like lemons, and a guy that Jeff was sure was a beta because he didn’t give out any scents.
“What? You’re still a student? Are you sure that you could work for us?” Seabreeze Alpha inquired, his dimples showing again. Jeff decided to ignore how cute the Alpha looked and rolled his eyes.
“I’m a straight A student that has the recommendation of his professors. You could see that inside of the envelope.” Jeff answered confidently. Seabreaze alpha looked at him with surprise when he heard this and he immediately checked the envelope again. When he read it, his brows raised even more before smiling even more, his dimples on full display. Jeff resisted the urge to poking them to check how deep it would go. Again, Jeff struggled to maintain himself because he still doesn’t trust these people and is still wary of them.
“Oh wow, kid. You’re impressive! Will you not lose your academic standing by going here?” Seabreeze asked him. Jeff could smell a hint of actual concern along with the seabreeze scent from the Alpha.
“It’s not a problem for me. I can handle it.” He answered confidently. The disinfectant dude took the papers from the Alpha and examined it for himself.
“P’Alan, this kid is too young! He’s just 20 years old.” He said, looking at Jeff with doubt. With this, Jeff learned that Seabreeze Alpha is named Alan. But he also did not appreciate this disinfectant dude’s doubt about his skills.
“Well, if you’re so skeptical, then test me. Give me a car to work on so you can see my skills for yourself.” He looked at the guy with a deadpan face, challenging him.
Seabreeze Alpha, or Alan, was again surprised with the Omega’s words. “Well, that would be the best course of action to see your skills. How about we go inside and let you work on one of our cars as an evaluation?” He said with an encouraging smile at Jeff. The Omega was starting to get irritated with Alan’s smiles because he doesn’t know what to feel about them.
“I’m good with that.” He answered before looking at the disinfectant dude. “Lead the way.” He said curtly.
Alan led everyone into one secluded part of the garage and Jeff saw a racecar that had its hood open. He turned to Jeff with a big smile.
“Well, kid, this is one of our race cars we’re currently working on. Your task is to examine the car, think of a way to make it perform better and do it.” He said with a smile. “Do you think you can handle that?” A hint of excitement came off with the seabreeze scent.
“Yeah. Can I start now?” Jeff asked, maintaining a stoic impression.
“By all means, tell me if you need anything.” Alan agreed with an encouraging smile.
With that, Jeff started examining the car. He examined the engines in the hood and then went to the driver’s seat of the car. He now had an initial impression on what should be done to the car. He looked around him to check for the tools he’s going to need and began his task.
While he was working on the car, he could smell the anticipation from Alan and the continued doubt of disinfectant dude. He also could smell a teasing scent from the three people behind them, also hearing them snicker from time to time.
“Look at Loong, he’s too excited for an ordinary evaluation!”
“Loong could be the guy’s actual uncle, what are you yapping about?”
“Look at him! He’s already wagging his tail to the new kid already!”
While Jeff could hear the three’s conversation, he decided not to pay mind to it. Soon enough, he checked with the laptop connected to the car the stats. He made some test runs before breathing out in relief. The task wasn’t exactly hard for someone like Jeff who is the best mechanical engineering student in their department, but working under the gaze of Alan that's making him feel things he doesn’t want to is making him more nervous than usual. With a final check, he went out of the car and handed the laptop to Alan who is giving him an excited and impressed look.
Alan took his time checking the laptop and checking the car itself. They also ran a speed test and was glad with the result. Jeff could hear the exclamations of the three guys around Alan as they flocked behind the Alpha. Disinfectant dude also took his time checking everything after giving him a doubtful look.
“Well, Way, I can’t see anything wrong with the kid’s performance. We watched him finish his task so you should probably be convinced of his capabilities by now, right?” Alan asked disinfectant dude, who Jeff now knows as Way. Way took the laptop from Alan and gave an unimpressed exhale before agreeing.
“I guess, he has some ability” Way gave Jeff another doubtful look.
“What do you mean, Way? He performed better than what the other mechanics could even do!” Alan praised Jeff. But something clicked within Jeff.
“The other mechanics? There is someone who could do better than me?” Jeff asked, his pride not accepting not being the best.
“Well, kid, you’re speaking with the best mechanic in the industry.” Alan answered confidently with a wink. What the actual fuck is with that wink? Jeff thought. He wanted to roll his eyes, but he stopped himself and just nodded. Jeff could hear the others snickering again at Alan’s answer and wink.
It was during this moment that two other people came into the area.
“What’s going on here?” A beautiful guy asked. Jeff could recognize him as Pit Babe because he is the very person his brother is messing around with. The numerous selfies and stolen snaps his brother sent him is enough for Jeff to block him if only he wasn’t his brother. He wasn’t surprised to see his brother trailing closely behind Babe.
“Well, Phi, someone applied for the mechanic position and he’s awesome!” The Omega answered for everyone present. Babe looked at Jeff with a curious expression, and Jeff returned the gesture, even tilting his head sidewards. Charlie saw this and gulped nervously. He didn’t think his brother would actually go through his plan. He then saw Jeff shake his head, and he could feel it from his empathy power that Jeff doesn’t want to disclose their relationship.
Babe saw this and looked at Charlie curiously but didn’t say anything. “Well, so whats the verdict, Loong?” he asked.
“The guy passed, so that's it!” Alan said, his seabreeze scent came with excitement. “Okay, so let me welcome you to X Hunter, kid! My name is Alan! What's your name again?” He asked as he went beside Jeff and put his hand forward to shake his hand.The dimples on his cheeks and the handsome planes of his face were so close with Jeff that he didn’t know how to act at first. Blinking, he inched away from the alpha.
“You could see it on my CV, but my Name is Jeff. I am also a germaphobe, I don’t do handshakes.” He answered him. His actions earned Alan a few teasing laughs and side comments from the others. Alan awkwardly took his hand back and scratched his nape.
“Oh, okay. I’m sorry about that. Again, welcome to X Hunter!”
***
“I don’t like the new guy, he seems rude and sketchy,” Way told Babe while they were on the racetrack. “I admit that he’s skilled, but there is something I’m not sure about him.” He added while they’re on their way to the garage to have a meeting.
Babe, on the other hand, didn’t say anything, but he couldn’t shake off the memory of the look Jeff gave his Charlie and Charlie’s own action. Babe heard him gulp, and that made him wonder if Charlie knew the new mechanic.
He also observed his lover talk with the Omega far from where they were having a meeting at. He can hear the others discuss their future plan but he couldn’t concentrate on them and just watch the two from afar.
“P’Babe!” Sonic yelled at him, getting his attention. “Look at your new boy! Even P’Alan and North can’t get more than few words when talking to N’Jeff, but with Charlie, he’s talking quite well! Alan’s boy and PitBabe’s boy are quite close now! Your boy has some skills.” he teased.
“What do you mean, Alan’s boy? Stop talking nonsense!” Alan nervously reprimanded Sonic.
“Well just look at them! Maybe he’s charmed by Charlie’s cuteness!” Sonic added.
Babe didn’t say anything but he is already seething inside. His eyes drilling holes into the Alpha and Omega far away.
***
“What are you doing here, Jeff? I thought you were only kidding!” Charlie whisper yelled at Jeff, but the younger one just rolled his eyes.
“I told you I would be observing you bride, Phi. And also you haven’t gone home in a long while so I am getting more concerned!” Jeff retorted. He had every intention of making sure that his brother wouldn’t spread himself too thin with his mission to keep Babe safe, but he also would make sure that he is deserving of his brother. His brother had more questions but he just answered them plainly but did not let him talk him into backing out.
Charlie is getting more nervous because he could feel Jeff’s resolution and P’Babe’s irritation even at this distance. He knows something big is coming and his brother and lover would be in the center of it all.
***
One morning, while Alan was opening the garage, he saw a figure sitting on the hood of a car. It didn’t take much for him to know that this person was Jeff. He was on his laptop, probably doing school work. Alan decided to go to him and even from quite a distance, he could smell the freshly baked pastry scent from the young Omega. He has never been attached to any scents any Omega gives off, but even during their first meeting, Alan has already committed the scent of Jeff to memory. Even after 2 weeks, he would always be conscious of the Omega. Jeff’s puffy cheeks and big eyes were so cute that Alan would always think about them. The constant hard expression Jeff had was so contrasting to his soft features that it makes him even more adorable to the Alpha’s eyes.
He is now cursing the universe for letting him meet Jeff who is 15 years his junior. If their age gap were closer than what it was then Alan would have allowed himself to pursue him. The fresh pastry scent is making Alan quite hungry in alot of ways, and can’t help the unholy thoughts that plague him whenever he thinks of the young Omega.
“Hey kid, what are you doing here so early?” He got the attention of the younger one with a poke to his cheeks. He didn’t know what he expected but it certainly wasn’t the Omega jumping in surprise before his eyes glazed as if tranced.
Alan watched nervously as Jeff’s face turned a few shades redder by the second. It wasn’t long until his eyes turned back to normal and was replaced with a scowl.
“I told you that my name is Jeff and not Kid. And I also told you I don’t appreciate being touched.” Jeff said with a glare. Once he saw this, Alan was relieved because he didn’t know what happened to the Omega. Although curious, he didn’t press on. But he had to take note how cute and adorable Jeff looked up close. It made a few new urges in him surface. He forced them to the back of his head before replying.
“I’m sorry about that, KID” he stressed out, ignoring the first part of what he said. “I would take note not to touch you first.”
“First?” Jeff asked with another glare.
“Well, I won’t touch you first, as you said. But feel free to do it first!” He said with a smile and a wink. A smile that he didn’t know does something inside Jeff, especially when flashed with his dimples.
“As if I would touch you first!” Jeff exclaimed in indignation.
“I’m not saying anything, just putting it out there! So what are you busy with?” He changed topics, despite wanting to rile up the Omega even further. Jeff’s pheromones were getting stronger, and Alan’s alpha tendencies were only getting stronger as well. Smelling the fresh pastry scent from Jeff is making him want to ravage him.
Deciding to let the topic go, Jeff answered. “I’m working on my schoolworks, I might as well do it here because I get lost in concentration when I work. Better do it here rather than at home and then be late for work.”
Yes, you get seriously concentrated when you work and your face is too cute when you do. Alan thought to himself, but didn’t say it out loud.
“Oh, I understand. Well do come with me! I want you to have your own space when you want to do your school work!” Alan said before opening the garage, waiting for the Omega to follow him.
***
Jeff followed Alan to his boss inside and they went deeper and deeper into the garage. The garage itself was quite simple, its like a big box. But they passed by the test area where they held Jeff’s evaluation, and passed by the storage area as well. Jeff didn’t know they had a lounge for the workers, and he thought this is where Alan is leading him to. But that wasn’t the case.
They passed by the lounge and Alan opened a door into what seemed like an office. The office was quite spacious. There were couches that can seat multiple people and a singular couch. A rectangular coffee table was in front. Then Jeff watched Alan walk behind a big desk that didn’t look like a usual desk. It was a table. A table made of a big log of wood cut in half and leveled on the top to be used as a table. Alan placed his hand on the backrest of a big fancy armchair. It was made of tan leather that matched well with the overall vibe of the office.
Jeff just knew that this was Alan’s personal office. While the furniture here looked like they weren’t used that much, as soon as Jeff entered the space, Alan’s seabreeze scent overwhelmed his senses. It was sticking to everything inside the office. The couches, the tables, the shelves, everywhere. Jeff watched Alan curiously while he secretly takes in the scent he’s been subtly yearning for the last 2 weeks.
“What are we doing here?” he asked innocently. Alan just flashed him his dimpled smile and urged him to go beside him.
“Well, while I am impressed with your work in the garage, I also want you to still do well on your academics” Alan answered honestly. Jeff appreciated the gesture and gave a small smile that didn’t go unnoticed by Alan. The alpha, however, did not say anything about it, in fear of the possibility of the omega being shy and leaving the office. It doesn’t not mean though, that he did not revel in the fact that he made the omega smile,
“Thank you for this, but it is quite unnecessary. I can do well anywhere.” Jeff answered with a bit of arrogance.
“Since that's the case, what’s the problem with being comfortable? Please, sit down. I won’t pull you to go here because I know you don’t like skinship.” He admitted.
“Really, Loong, I’m okay. I don’t want to impose. This is your office, I don’t want to take it away from you.” The omega argued.
“You aren’t taking anything away from me, Kid. I rarely use this place since I’m always with the machines or in the lounge.” Alan defended. “Just use the space. I honestly don’t mind. I’d feel better if you are comfortable while doing your schoolworks here rather than on top of your car or inside the garage. Please, humor me.” Alan pleaded. He knew that he wouldn’t seem like a boss by pleading to the younger one, but he doesn’t think much of his pride in front of this cute omega with a delectable scent. If he could be in service of Jeff in any way then Alan would be more than happy to oblige.
Jeff looked at him suspiciously but did as told. However, he gestured to Alan to go in front of the table so he could go behind it, probably preventing any surprise touches. Alan nodded happily and went out of his way, watching Jeff with adoration in his eyes as he sat down in the fancy chair, getting a feel of it.
Jeff was again reminded that this was Alan’s office. He also knew the older was lying when he said he doesn’t use this often because the Alpha’s scent was stuck to the chair like glue. The seabreeze scent is so strong that Jeff wanted to lay back and close his eyes. The older’s scent is making him relax more and more.
“How is it? Do you like it?” Alan’s voice brought him out of his reverie. Jeff sat properly and acted indifferently as he nodded.
“Yes, I do, Loong. Are you sure I’m not imposing? I can do my acads outside. I even do it on the uni’s staircase!” he said, not wanting to be a bother. He’s quite unnerved by people’s generosity because he grew up receiving it with a price attached to it.
“I told you, you aren’t imposing. I’m the one telling you to use it! It would be my pleasure!” Alan assured him.
“Pleasure?” Jeff asked him with a raised eyebrow. Alan gulped at this.
“I mean!” He almost yelled in defense, “I wouldn’t mind my office being used properly! It's not like I would take actual pleasure because you’re using my chair!” He added. “I just want you to be comfortable in my office!” he said, getting redder now. “Not because it's my office, but just because you’d be comfortable!” he rambled even further, now turning beet red. Jeff found the flaming red ears of Alan adorable. “I’m shutting up now.” he ended.
Jeff is finding it hard not to laugh because of Alan’s ramblings. “I get it, no need to be so hot and heavy.” he added. What does Alan look like when he’s actually hot and heavy? Jeff thought to himself.
“Uhm, so, there’s that,” Alan nodded, not knowing where to look. “I’d leave the space to you, have fun with your academic work! See you outside!” He said before nearly tripping himself as he nervously made his way outside.
Jeff watched Alan fondly as the older went outside. Now alone, Jeff now had the chance to think freely. He took in the whole place and observed everything. By the looks of it, Alan is quite tidy with his things. Despite his very comfortable attire in his tattered muscle tee and oil stained overalls, the Alpha is neat when it comes to his office. Jeff doesn’t see any stray documents around the table, he can see a file cabinet with locks on them instead. All pens and markers are stored on a dog head mug.
Jeff could also see that the Alpha is a sentimental person because of the picture frames on top of his table. He could see one with Alan with his arms around Babe and Way, smiling his dimpled smile to the camera. There were few of the others as well. Jeff could even spot his older brother in a few of them. Well at least he thinks of P’Charlie well enough to include him in his pictures. He thought to himself.
Taking his eyes off the picture frames, he laid back into the fancy chair that holds the strongest scent of seabreeze. Since he’s alone, Jeff could now take in the scent shamelessly and allowed himself to relax. He noticed it in the 2 weeks he’s been with X Hunter, but the head mechanic is slowly creeping his way into the omega’s mind. Starting with the relaxing seabreeze scent, to the handsome smile, to the dimples he’s still stopping the urge to poke his finger in, to the toned arms always on display with Alan’s green muscle tee.
‘Oh my god his arms’ He said barely audibly. Jeff now had the time to think about the vision that he had when Alan poked his cheeks.
“Baby, why do you always stop me from changing into better clothes? Do you not want me to look presentable?” Alan asked Jeff as sat on a countertop. Jeff doesn’t recognize where they were but he knows they were inside a kitchen. Alan was drinking from a mug and Jeff was busy looking for something inside a fridge.
“Well, you look best in work clothes.” vision-Jeff answered. He said as he took out a bottle of yogurt.
“Is it not because you love seeing my arms?” Alan retorted jokingly, flexing his biceps.
Jeff turned around and stared at him meaningfully. “So you are aware?” He asked. Alan stared at him stupidly, smiling nervously. “Huh?” he asked mindlessly.
“You come to work all the time, with your big arms out in the open,” Jeff went closer to the Alpha, positioning himself in between of the older’s legs. “Parading them so proudly,” he said, meeting the other’s eyes. His hand reached Alan’s bare arms, the other one on his thigh. “Do you not know how sinful you look when you work and your arms are flexing?” Jeff’s head was now slowly nearing Alan’s biceps. The older gulped nervously. “Are you enticing me deliberately? Giving me a free show?” He asked, while tracing his nose along the older’s biceps.
Alan could feel something stir in him as he felt the omega’s hot breath on his skin. Even Jeff’s eye contact alone is enough to drive him insane, but knowing the omega is touching him first, touching him sensually, is making him crazed with lust he’s barely able to contain it. His pants went tighter; it's now constricting him.
“The only thing that could be sexier than the view from on top of you naked is when you're working in the garage in your damn muscle tee and your arms bare.” Jeff said with heavy breathing on Alan’s lips. Close but not touching.
Alan moved forward to kiss the Omega but he turned sidewards to avoid it.
“As for making me admit my dark secret, the punishment is being blueballed. You’re not allowed to touch me at all during the day. Enjoy!” Jeff said before leaving him wanting more.