Bittersweet

Kiba didn't think he'd ever find someone he could connect with. He was small for an alpha and for some reason, that was all anyone cared about. He had to always overcompensate for his height by being the most aggressive alpha in the school. Had to act like top dog so no one dares to mess with him. He didn't want to hear it anymore. Didn't want to hear anyone talk behind his back about how he was a joke.
Got enough of it at home already. He was done with it.
That being said, what was up with the new guy? Why did he keep following Kiba around like the guy knew the answer to life itself? Seriously, Kiba wanted to bite his face off for crowding him.
Or maybe just his lips.

And maybe he doesn't mean bite.

Notes:

I started writing this almost immediately after posting Lovers Tea, but due to a fatal mistake of mine back in August 2024, I accidentally deleted the whole thing. Yep. I fucked up. I managed to recover parts of it but the anger and pain I felt has been making me drag my feet on this project. This is part one of two. Originally I planned to post the whole thing in one part but it's already almost 30k and I am no where near done finishing the second part so I'm hoping that by posting this and receiving some feedback, it'll encourage me to finish part two. Thank you to Snarkyfox for being my lovely editor and friend and for helping me out with everything. None of this would be possible without them.
Also if you see plot holes, no you don't-

Chapter 1: Part one: You don't know it yet, but you're already mine

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Rumors were something Kiba couldn't stand. He hated not knowing facts. He hated it when someone started conversations in unsure ways. It irritated him, made his skin crawl, made him unbelievably angry.

"I hear he's huge~"

"I heard he transferred schools because he was getting bullied."

"That guy? You're kidding! What a pushover!"

"He was getting bullied, but I heard that's not why he transferred…"

Kiba dragged a hand down his face, snatching his book from his locker and slapping the stupid metal door shut with a loud bang.

"I heard he killed his bully."

The conspiratorial whisper finally snapped his thin enough patience, forcing him to intervene. He couldn’t take it anymore.

"Will you guys stop spreading rumors or should I make ya bite your tongues off?" Kiba snapped, pinning the group with a hard glare. He couldn't stand it any longer. If they were gonna spout nonsense, they better do it without him around.

"I-Inuzuka! We didn't- we didn't know you were there-" A random beta began as Kiba walked towards the group, baring his fangs at him in annoyance as he shoved past them.

"Your fault then. Do it again and you'll end up with ink covering the inside of your locker. Hear me?" Kiba spat, not looking back as he went on his way down the hall.

"Jeez, that guy’s as crazy as ever. What's up with his hate for rumors anyways? They're not even about him!" An omega muttered, keeping her voice down as she stared after the alpha in disdain.

"Dunno. I'm just glad he's got that weird morale code of his. If I was an alpha, he would've decked me first and chided me later." The beta muttered, rubbing his face like he could already feel the pain.

"Besides, they're not rumors. The new guy is fucking massive."

"You havin’ fun picking on the freshmen, Keeb?" Naruto asked, throwing himself into the alpha’s side only to get shoved back with a playful growl, a bright toothy grin appearing on Kiba's face. Kiba got a strong taste of green tea and honey at the back of his throat, making a pretend gagging noise. Naruto shot him a look and smeared his wrist on the alpha’s cheek with a snicker.

"Eww, get your pheromones off me you weirdo!" The two bickered and squabbled for a bit until Kiba relented, giving in to Naruto. He was too strong for an omega.

"They're especially stupid this year." Kiba replied, rolling shoulder to try and get some feeling back into it after being released from whatever illegal chokehold Naruto just had him in. He thought back to the rumors he just heard, thinking about what Naruto had just said. "They think the new transfer student killed someone." He added as he shook his head. "How fucking stupid can you be?"

Naruto snickered in amusement as he swung his bag, playfully smacking it against another alpha who was going the opposite way in the hall. The alpha laughed and went to snatch the bag only for Naruto to move faster than him and get it out of the way before the other alpha could even graze it.

"Fuck you, Uzumaki! You better move that quick during the game Friday!" The alpha shouted over the bustle in the hall, making sure he was heard.

"I just need to move faster than you, Dipshit!" Naruto jeered with a grin, looking back to Kiba. "Poor guy. Hasn't even gotten through the first week and people are probably gonna treat him like an animal." He hummed, going from the loud playful mentality to a more thoughtful and solemn one rather quickly.

Kiba nodded, pushing the door open to their classroom and going to sit in his usual seat, Naruto not far behind him. They sat side by side in the back at one of the large tables. Most of their classes had the large black tables that groups could sit at though some of the classes still used the individual desks. Kiba hated those. He felt more trapped and restless in them.

"I heard the new guy is supposed to be in our class this time." Someone a table forward began, turning to look at his friend who raised an eyebrow. "I heard from Maichi that he barely fit through the door in her first period-"

"Dude- Kiba is right there!" The friend suddenly shushed his friend, looking over his shoulder worriedly. Kiba glared at them quietly, face resting in one of his hands. They looked away quickly, falling silent afterwards save for a few bitchy grumbles.

"Oh cool, we get to see the guy for ourselves." Naruto nudged Kiba with his arm, opening to a vague page number that was hopefully around the unit they were supposedly at. "I wonder if he plays sports."

"You seem like you wanna be best friends with him already." Kiba rolled his eyes, leg already bouncing. He couldn't wait for school to be finished. He wanted to hit the field and start practice. He was itching to run himself like a dog, get his energy out though he never managed to ever get rid of it completely.

"I mean, it's a new school for him and everyone's already terrified of him ‘cause of the rumors. Why not be friends with the guy? Everyone needs friends. Besides, no one can replace you as my best friend. Maybe Sasuke when I finally meet him in real life, but until then, you're my best bro." Naruto clarified with a laid back smile as Kiba snorted.

"Just marry the guy already so I can keep my best friend title and he can just be your husband."

"Alrighty class, settle down. I know today seems to be an exciting day for all of you, but class is starting so I need your attention." The teacher began.

The students did their best to suppress their disappointment since no hulking giant came through the door. Really, Kiba was the only one who seemed unbothered. He couldn't care less about anyone else's business, mysterious rumored giants or not.

He did his best to ignore the teacher, staring at one of the many science posters and daydreaming about being anywhere but there at that point in time. He wished it was the weekend so he could just go out and do shit that didn't involve sitting at a desk for seven hours a day.

Suddenly, a light knock at the door sounded. Kiba glanced at the clock and groaned when he saw it had only been five minutes since class started. The teacher opened the door and craned his neck up almost completely.

"Oh! You've made it!" He said, quickly trying to cover up his initial sense of shock. "Please, come in and get situated. I'll be your teacher from now on." The teacher stepped back and allowed the new student to step in.

The whole class fell silent and stared in shock at the door as the new student ducked his head and stepped into the room. Kiba felt his mouth fall open, staring along with everyone else at the sheer size of this human being. There's no way this person was real. He had to be at least eight feet tall or something, what the ever loving fuck?!

He straightened up after entering the room, looking around at the class with bright colored eyes, somewhere between a muted orange and a light brown color. He had bright orange hair that was pushed back, a few unruly strands hung down in front of his face. Despite his big hulking frame (he looked like he ripped trees out of the ground for breakfast), he had delicate facial features like thin eyebrows and a round nose. It looked almost out of place with his strong jaw and brow.

"Class, this is Juugo. He transferred to our school recently, so I want you all to welcome him. Let's see, where should I sit you?" The teacher said the last part more to himself, looking around the classroom quietly but Kiba immediately stood from his chair quite forcefully, knocking the chair back as he shot his hand up.

"Sit him with us!"

"Absolutely not." The teacher immediately denied, sticking Kiba with a look. "I'm trying to make sure Juugo here doesn't get mixed in with the wrong crowd."

"Bullshit. I'm a terrific crowd! Ask Naruto!" Kiba argued, immediately getting stuck with a look from the teacher.

"I'm not doing this with you, Inuzuka. Sit down." The teacher rubbed his face tiredly. "I'll have you sit at that table with-"

"Uh sir, I wouldn't be able to see the board if he sat in front of me." Someone immediately argued, raising their hand as they spoke.

The teacher paused and looked around the classroom once more, realizing there wasn't really anywhere Juugo could sit without blocking someone else's view of the board.

Except for in the back. With Kiba, who was still standing and staring at the teacher quietly.

The teacher let out a defeated sigh. "Fine. Fine. Juugo, you'll be sitting in the back with Mr. Inuzuka and Mr. Uzumaki from now on. Please let me know if they give you any trouble." The teacher gestured to the back where Kiba was.

Juugo nodded, quietly making his way to the back of the class. He took the empty seat next to Kiba and sat down, Kiba finally returning to his seat and crossing his arms.

Naruto stared at Kiba for a moment with amusement, raising an eyebrow. "Say something. I'll wipe that smile off your face." Kiba promised as Naruto shook his head.

"I'm Naruto, he's Kiba. It's nice to meet you Juugo. Let us know if you need anything." Naruto said quietly as the teacher got back to his lesson.

Juugo stared at both of them for a moment before nodding. "Thank you." He murmured, voice deep and unusually quiet. It was like he was trying his best to appear smaller than he was.

Kiba could take a guess at why.

"What lunch block do you have?" Kiba asked, gaze flicking to the teacher who was prattling on about who the fuck knows what.

"I have lunch right after this class." Juugo replied, pulling a slip of paper from his book and staring at it for a moment. "Yeah, right after biology."

"Perfect. You can sit with us then."

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"Three months and he hasn't killed anyone yet. I think someone might've lied about that whole thing."

"Maybe he's just being extra careful. I mean, he's still a minor so he could've pleaded self defense. But if it happens again, he's definitely getting put away for good."

"I think they should just get it over with. The guy’s a monster. And an alpha at that? He could tear the whole school down!"

Juugo was used to the whispers that surrounded him. He was used to the empty feeling he felt every day. People avoided him because they were scared to exist with him in the same space.

Trouble followed him everywhere he went and he could never get away from people who either hated him or loved to use him.

It was normal for him though.

The one thing he would never be able to get over was Kiba.

The small alpha rounded the corner, faster than the group could process, and he punched the closest one hard across the face causing him to fall back. He got up into the face of the next and grabbed him by the shirt, tiny alpha fangs on display.

"I know you're not talking shit behind my back so what the fuck do you think you're doing?" The little alpha snapped.

Juugo quietly closed his locker and approached the group, towering over all of them easily. The alpha that Kiba had cornered looked like he was ready to soil himself, looking between the two alphas speechless.

"Kiba. This is enough. You're going to have to go to the principal's office." Juugo murmured, looking down at the tiny alpha who had the personality to match a rabid dog.

"They deserve it. I got one rule and it's no fucking gossip." Kiba snapped, tugging the alpha by the shirt and shaking him. "And what does he do? You fuckers take me for a joke?"

"N-no! We were- we just-"

Kiba pulled his fist back, ready to knock this one out as well but Juugo stopped him, easily picking the small alpha up and beginning to carry him away from the altercation.

"What- what the fuck?!" Kiba was shocked for a moment, arms hanging over Juugo's large forearm which caught him around the front, carrying him like one would carry a rowdy cat. "What's your fucking problem?! Put me down!" The alpha started to squirm, kicking his feet and growling loudly like a feral dog to no avail. Juugo was too strong for him to escape, continuing to walk down the hall as he ignored the stares from all the students.

The hall had never been so quiet before.

"I swear to fucking-" Kiba hissed, looking up at Juugo with fire in his eyes. "Put. Me. Down."

"Will you pick another fight with someone?" Juugo asked monotonously, staring down at Kiba like he was a mangy little spitfire kitten he found in a street gutter.

"Obviously. I'm gonna kick your ass. The fuck makes you think you can do this to me?"

"I'm not putting you down if you can't solve your problems with your words." Juugo replied, suddenly hissing from the sharp sting he felt on his arm. Looking down. He found Kiba biting the shit out of his arm, a loud growl resonating from the smaller alpha’s throat.

Juugo ignored the pain, but he walked faster towards his destination. Throwing open the door to the supply closet, he ducked his head on his way in and shut the door, finally setting Kiba down and yanking his arm away to inspect the damage. He was definitely bleeding and it looked like it was going to leave a nasty bruise. Kiba's teeth left perfect imprints on his arm. What a hell of a time to find out he enjoyed being bitten.

"You're a little shit." Juugo hissed, gripping his arm to try and numb the pain. Kiba spat blood at him.

"Call me short again and I'll break your knees." The teen snapped, looking up at Juugo with those black coal eyes of his. Juugo didn't think he could get used to how brash this small alpha was. He stood up for Juugo like he was some helpless person and turned on him with enough firepower to make Juugo feel like he was facing a small army.

"Go ahead. Not like you can actually do it." Juugo retorted, leaning back against the door as he glared at Kiba. "I'm only going to say this once. Never do that again. I don't need you to police other students on my behalf." Juugo said firmly, sticking Kiba with a look that usually had most people back down and submit to him.

Kiba just got even angrier.

"Excuse me?" Kiba stepped forward, meeting Juugo's gaze easily like the behemoth of a man wasn't towering two feet over him. "Are you fucking challenging me, too? Who do you think you are, you big bastard? Just because you're tall doesn't mean shit." Kiba was now chest to stomach with Juugo, head craned back to look up at the ginger with anger evident on his face and not a single hint of fear.

Juugo was more than just a little bit shocked, slack jawed at the shorter man. His eyes had widened, keeping himself from backing up any further as Kiba jabbed a finger into his stomach. "I'm gonna say this once, Juugo. I didn't do that for you. I did it for myself. I don't like rumors. I don't give a shit if they're about you or anyone else. I'm gonna put a stop to them regardless. Hear me?" Kiba asked, black eyes glinting in the low light of the closet.

Juugo nodded slowly, clearing his throat. "I.. I understand." He replied, voice low and gravelly.

Kiba nodded and stepped back, crossing his arms. "Now move your big ass. Human bites are one of the nastiest you can get. We should get you to the nurse so you can get your arm cleaned up." Kiba looked pointedly at the irritated wound that was beginning to drip blood.

"R-Right." Juugo stepped back from the door and opened it, ducking his head and stepping back out into the hall. It was empty now, everyone having gone to class. Juugo stood there for a moment and looked back and forth from one side of the hall to the other.

Kiba had begun to make his way down the right end of the hall, pausing after a few steps and looking back to Juugo with his hands in his pockets. "Coming or not?" Kiba asked.

Juugo followed after him, head hung low like a kicked dog as he cradled his arm. There was a smear of blood on the corner of Kiba's mouth, faint and barely there, but for some reason it made Juugo feel… something.

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"I can't believe you got suspended again." Naruto muttered, sprawled out on the park table like he owned it or something. Kiba sat on the corner of it, flicking a lighter and staring at the flame boredly.

"I can. My mom has a bet going with my dad that I'm gonna have to get held back this year with how much class I'm missing out on." Kiba snickered in amusement, leaning his head back and looking over his shoulder at the omega behind him.

"Hey, she's handling it better than I thought. I would've totally pegged her for the type to beat you bloody for getting suspended." Naruto replied with a shrug, looking over with a grin as Kiba made a grossed out face.

"Please don't peg my mother no matter how much she offers you." Kiba pleaded as Naruto's eyes widened. What followed next was some hilarious mixture of Naruto snorting, laughing, and choking all at the same time which left him rolling off the bench in a coughing fit as Kiba began to cackle loudly in amusement, hand over his stomach as he flopped back onto the table behind him.

"You- YOU-" Naruto squaked between his laughter, dragging himself up with a gutty laugh. "You're horrible! Never say that again. Holy shit-"

Kiba shook his head in amusement, snickering as he turned his head, catching movement out of the corner of his eye. Juugo stood a few feet away from the bench, watching the two with a quizzical look. Kiba sat up with a huff and looked up at the alpha. "Juugo? What are you doin’ here?" He asked, an easygoing smile on his face.

"I usually hang out in the park after school. I wasn't expecting to see you guys here." Juugo replied, deep voice a smooth rumble as he looked them over, his gaze lingering on Kiba for a moment longer than necessary. "Is that lighter for show or can I borrow it for a minute?"

Kiba cocked his head to the side and then looked down at his hand when he remembered his lighter. "Oh, yeah. Sure, you can use it. What do you need it for?" Kiba replied, holding it out to the other. Juugo stepped closer, unnecessarily close, and took the lighter for himself. With his free hand, he pulled a pack of cigarettes from his pocket, pulling one out and placing it between his lips before he lit the end of it.

"Why do you wanna know?" Juugo asked, quirking an eyebrow down at the short alpha sitting on the table.

"Cause I want one, obviously." Kiba rolled his eyes. Juugo grinned as he opened the pack again and offered it to Kiba who pulled out a single cigarette. As an afterthought, Juugo offered the box to Naruto who just waved him off.

"I'm not a fan of tobacco. Thanks though."

Juugo nodded, placing the box back into his pocket and he flicked the lighter, holding it up to the tip of the cigarette between Kiba's lips. "Mm, a cig and he lights it for me? I'm honored." Kiba snorted, faking a swoon as he took a drag in, letting it out after a moment as he looked up at the giant. He blocked the sun perfectly with his hulking figure.

"Clerk at the gas station probably just gives you these things, doesn't he?" Kiba asked. He was never able to get cigarettes himself. He always ended up getting carded since he had a bit of a baby face. Juugo looked like he was in his mid twenties already though, and that wasn't even taking into account his height.

"Basically." Juugo shrugged, giving the lighter back to Kiba before he walked around and took a seat on the bench next to Kiba's legs. He sat facing the table though, looking between the two curiously.

Naruto raised an eyebrow and grinned. "You have a lot of questions, don't you?" He asked. Juugo nodded, blowing out a thick cloud of smoke. The cigarette was basically gone at that point, burning off quickly with how big Juugo's lungs were. He could probably pull the whole thing in one drag if he tried even a little bit.

"Ask away. I think you might've realized this by now, but I fucking hate rumors." Kiba jokes, ashing his cigarette off to the side and looking over at the alpha. Since Kiba was sitting on the table and Juugo was on the bench, Kiba was basically able to look him in the eye at this point. Juugo was still taller by a few inches but it was working a lot better than if Kiba was sitting on the bench and not the table top.

"Why do you hate rumors so much?" Juugo asked blankly, no hesitation, almost like he's been itching to ask for the past three months.

"Simple. They're rumors." Kiba replied. "Next question."

"Keebs." Naruto shook his head. "That's a shitty answer."

"Is it? Fine. I hate rumors because I see them as sneaky and underhanded. Wimps and idiots stick to rumors. They're the ones that gossip and shit. I simply like people that are bold and aren't scared to ask what they need to no matter what it is. Going behind someone's back to try and learn something about them is just shitty. Is that a better answer?" Kiba asked, looking over his shoulder at Naruto who nodded with a smile like a proud father.

"That's it? You go around starting fights at school just because you don't like them?" Juugo asked, dumbstruck. He looked the same as he did back in the closet the other day at school. Doe eyed and lips parted. Kiba's gaze drifted down to the man's arm, staring at the thick bandage wrapped around the bite mark Kiba left. It gave him some sort of primal satisfaction to know that he left a mark on the alpha, even if he didn’t look as if he could. It didn’t matter that he was much smaller than the other alpha, he caused that wound.

Kiba nodded, eyes flicking back up. "Basically."

"He's spicy like that." Naruto added, changing his seat from the bench to sitting on the table with his legs crossed under him. "Was that the only question?"

Juugo asked another, again, like he was waiting for a chance to ask it. "Are you really an omega, Naruto?"

Naruto snickered in amusement. "Yeah, shocking. I know." The blonde teased. Typically he was guarded when people asked about his secondary gender, but Juugo's questions seemed rather innocent. Or rather, Juugo seemed rather innocent asking them. He didn't seem like he was trying to make fun of Naruto or something. He acted like he just wanted to know simply out of curiosity.

"Are you two dating?"

"No, Naruto's a hoe so he's not dating anyone." Kiba replied, looking at the omega with a snicker as Naruto stuck him the finger.

"Kiba is currently dating an omega named Miko. She's a third year. But he's also a hoe so we'll see how long this relationship lasts." Naruto clapped back, giving Kiba a smug smirk.

"Oi, I'm not a hoe. I just haven't found 'the one' yet." Kiba replied with a shrug. He took the last drag from his cigarette and flicked the butt of it towards the trash can, letting out his breath.

"Well it seems like 'The One'," Naruto said with some obnoxious air quotes, "doesn't go to our school. I think you've been with every omega in town already. And so, you're a hoe. Look, it's so true it rhymes." Naruto snickered.

"Maybe I should start looking for omegas in the next town over." Kiba rolled his eyes and leaned back on his palms, staring his friend down with an unamused look on his face.

"Have you thought about alphas?" Juugo asked the question just as innocently as the last.

Kiba and Naruto both snapped their gazes to him. "Huh?" Kiba asked, feeling like he misheard the taller man.

Juugo blinked, looking down at Kiba with eyes that seemed more orange then brown all of a sudden. "Alphas. Have you ever thought about dating an alpha?"

Naruto stared at Juugo for a moment before he smirked, looking pointedly at Kiba. "Yeah Keebs, have you ever thought about dating an alpha?" He asked, stressing the sentence as he leaned in closer.

Kiba sent him a glare. "I'm gonna replace you with Juugo if you keep it up." He growled, watching Naruto's blue eyes fill with mirth and he snickered in amusement. "I don't think I've ever thought about it before. I hate most of the alphas at our school. They're all stupid and loud. Besides, I'm pretty fucking aggressive, so I don't need to be with someone who’s not gonna either defuse the situation or back down. That's just a recipe for an ER visit." Kiba shrugged his shoulders as he listed the various reasons for why he probably shouldn't date an alpha.

"I'm quiet. And I'm pretty smart according to my grades." Juugo began, staring at Kiba with those vibrant orange eyes of his. Kiba cocked his head and looked up at Juugo curiously. Naruto's eyes widened and he looked back and forth between the two alphas quietly, waiting for more to unfold. "And you see how I've handled you when you were aggressive. I defused and stepped down, just like you want." Juugo continued, crossing his arms on the table and leaning in towards the alpha a bit. Tilting his head slightly, Juugo opened his mouth to continue. "Would you be willing to give me a-"

Kiba's phone suddenly started ringing loudly causing Juugo to jump back in his seat like he was just burned. His face was dusted pink and his eyes wide like he only then just realized what he had done.

Kiba reached for his phone, face neutral as he checked the screen and then picked up. "Hey Ma?.... Yeah?...... Yeah…… Alright. Yeah, I'll tell him. We'll start heading back now then…. Yeah… Love you. See ya in a bit." Kiba pulled his phone back and hung up, looking over to Naruto curiously. "My Ma busted out the grill today and made a feast. You're having dinner with us. She said you are required to take home leftovers." Kiba spoke as he stood up, standing on the bench next to Juugo who avoided looking at the small alpha, his face turning a darker shade of red.

Naruto stared at Kiba for a long minute before looking back to Juugo who was quiet, staring at something that Naruto couldn't see. "Oh.. Kay I guess… erm.. we'll see you later, Juugo." Naruto said awkwardly, sliding off the table as the large alpha raised a hand in farewell, not looking at either of them.

Kiba grabbed his bag and hopped down, patting the other alpha on the shoulder. "Thanks for the cig. I'll see ya later." Kiba spoke, slinging his bag over his shoulder and he began to walk away with Naruto who looked back and forth between the two alphas for a long minute before he looked forward, dragging a hand down his face.

"Jeez, Sasuke isn't gonna believe this." He muttered.

"Hm? Believe what?"

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"-And I basically asked him out." Juugo explained, finishing his story as he stirred his drink idly with his straw. Both the straw and the cup were absolutely dwarfed in his large hands, looking child size as he grabbed the drink and sucked it down in a few sips.

"...And?" Juugo looked up, brown eyes meeting black pearls that stared at him incredulously like the tall alpha had just blue-balled him personally.

"And what?" Juugo asked. Sasuke scoffed heavily and rubbed his face tiredly.

"The alpha, did he say yes or not?" Sasuke questioned, waiting for an answer as he looked back up at the monster of a man before him. "Don't tell me you asked him, got scared, and ran before he could answer?"

Juugo rolled his eyes, thinking over what happened the other day with a small grumble. He was currently in a restaurant on the outskirts of town in his old neighborhood, meeting up with his best friend from his old school. Sasuke Uchiha was many things. He was unique and kind and always treated Juugo like a normal person despite how not normal he was. He also was one of the only ones who didn't spread rumors about him after the incident occurred. They had been friends since the start of freshman year when Juugo had been tripped by his old bully and almost killed Sasuke by falling on him.

"I didn't... get to finish asking him. Like I asked him but he got distracted by a phone call." Juugo explained as he looked for something else to keep his wandering hands distracted. "I don't think he exactly realized what I was asking of him. That or he has a great poker face and wanted to get away from me as fast as possible." Juugo thought it over for a moment as worry started to pick at his face before he shook his head.

"No, he's a very upfront person. He wouldn't just avoid the issue. He would confront me about it himself…" Juugo added as he sighed heavily, leaning back in his chair. A tray full of their food wrappers laid between them, both of them having already finished their meals and just taking the time to catch up with each other.

"Why not just ask him out again? You'll probably get brownie points for not being a little bitch about it." Sasuke offered as Juugo nodded along with his words.

"Yeah, I think that's the plan. Kiba said he liked it when people asked things directly so I think I just have to wait until I see him again." Juugo muttered, leaning back in his chair until it tilted back onto two legs, keeping himself balanced as he stared at the ceiling in thought.

"Kiba? Kiba… Kiba… Where have I heard that name before?" Sasuke asked with a mutter, racking his head for a moment before he wrinkled his nose. "Isn't that the alpha that bit you the other day? The one that got suspended?"

Juugo quieted down for a moment and leaned forward so the chair was flat, sending Sasuke a nervous smile. "Erm, yes. That's the one." Juugo replied hesitantly. Sasuke pinned him with an unamused look, a mix of confusion and disbelief before he just shook his head, pinching the bridge of his nose tiredly.

"You have the worst taste in men."

Juugo rolled his eyes and grinned in amusement. "Oh please, Mr. I’ve Never Dated Anyone. Get off your high horse and help me brainstorm where I should take him on our first date." Juugo teased, watching as Sasuke scoffed in annoyance.

"Take him to the vet and make sure he's up to date on all of his shots. You probably got rabies from that guy."

Hi, it’s your favorite editor. I love the rabies joke. I wonder who could have ever suggested it? Either way, favorite snark from Sasuke in this fic because it’s tradition now.

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"So how's it feel to be back in school?" Naruto asked, slinging an arm over Kiba's shoulders out of nowhere. The small alpha jumped in surprise, sending a glare up at the taller omega and raising an eyebrow.

"Can't I get a moment of peace before you jump me like this? Like c'mon, I'm just trying to get my shit from my locker. Haven't even had any coffee today or anything." Kiba crouched as he looked away from his friend and into his locker. He grabbed his binder and a textbook, muttering about how his birth giver drank all the coffee in the house before he even woke up and how he was seriously craving any and all caffeine.

"There's Monsters and Redbull in the vending machines." Naruto offered, nodding his head towards the one up the hall. Naruto pulled his arm from Kiba's shoulder and laced his fingers behind his head, stretching before he let out a sigh. "I know what you mean about being sleepy though. I was up late talking to Sasuke."

"Yeah yeah, I don't wanna hear his name from you. Traitor." Kiba teased, sending a look at the vending machine. "I hate those energy drinks. They taste like shit." He muttered, sticking his tongue out at the thought of their battery acid flavor.

"There's usually a canned coffee or two in there." Naruto added. Kiba nodded, peering into the front of the machine when they got close enough and he deflated, seeing they were currently out of the only thing he wanted.

"I'm going to tear this school apart, I swear." Kiba crouched, rubbing his face aggressively as Naruto snickered.

"Sure thing, big guy. Just leave the field untouched for me, 'kay?" The blonde teased, pausing when he looked up and saw the big behemoth of an alpha turning the corner into view ahead of them.

Juugo looked rather nice that day, dressed almost like he had a date after school. He raiseda thermos to his lips halfway through making eye contact with Naruto and his eyes quickly flicked down to Kiba next to the omega, eyes lighting up in delight. Naruto looked between the two alphas, Kiba still not noticing the other as he was too busy glaring a hole into the front of the vending machine.

"Hey." Juugo called, making his way to the two quite easily in the crowded hall. People make sure to make way for him especially after he accidentally trampled a kid in his first week at school. "What's up?"

"I'm ready to cause an abnormal amount of chaos today." Kiba replied with a growl, turning his attention to the taller alpha. He seemed annoyed with how tall he was, a scowl taking over his features.

Juugo cocked his head and held back an amused smile. "You do that fairly often. What's got your pants in a twist?"

"Kiba's addicted to coffee and hasn't had a chance to feed his addiction yet today. So don't take it personally if he acts extra cranky with you." Naruto explained as Juugo snorted softly.

"You really gonna throw a tantrum if you don't get coffee?" Juugo asked, turning his attention to Kiba who bared his teeth at the taller alpha in annoyance.

Juugo may or may not have felt his heart skip a beat. He really shouldn’t find it so thrilling the way the other alpha wasn’t afraid of him, how he casually threatened and postured as if he wasn’t half Juugo’s size. But that just added to the overall appeal. It was so… Kiba.

"I will end you if you try me, Juugo." Kiba warned, his brown hair disheveled even more than usual and his black eyes looked like they led to the pits of hell.

Juugo offered the tiny devil his thermos. "I have coffee here. It's got milk and sugar. I like it sweet so I don't know if you'll enjoy it, but you're more than welcome to have some." Juugo offered.

Kiba blinked, face going from the face of a cornered feral cat to a shocked little mouse. He stared at the thermos for a moment before reaching for it with two hands. "This thing is fucking huge. And it's full of coffee?" Kiba asked, popping the lid back before he tilted it back and took a sip.

"Holds about eight cups." Juugo responded as Kiba pulled the thermos down with a puckered mouth. "How many cups of that is sugar?" He asked, hugging the thermos to his chest as he rubbed at his mouth. "I can feel my teeth recoil from how sweet that is."

"There's only about a cup of sugar in it." Juugo shrugged, holding back an amused smile at just how large the thermos looked against the alpha.

"How the hell do you still have all of your teeth?" Kiba whispered, shaking his head before he went back in for a second sip, this time gulping a bit of the coffee and offering the thermos back to Juugo who took it easily. "I'm gonna be bouncing off the walls all day. Goddamn, I can feel it already." Kiba added, bouncing a bit before he sent the taller alpha a toothy grin. "Thanks, I really needed that. I think I was gonna fight our homeroom teacher if I didn't get something in my system."

"You concern me sometimes, Keebs." Naruto side eyed the alpha before looking up at Juugo curiously. The tall man was smiling softly, a dumbstruck look on his face as he took a sip of his coffee. Naruto glanced back at Kiba who stared back with an annoyed gaze.

"You are the last person that needs to be concerned for me. You're not my omega so keep your fussiness to yourself." Kiba rolled his eyes and waved his hand at the other. Naruto hardened his gaze and reached over, grabbing Kiba by the finger and beginning to twist it causing the short alpha to start wincing and squirming.

"Ow ow ow OW OKAY! I'M SORRY!" Kiba pulled on his hand and yanked it away once Naruto released him, quickly running behind Juugo and peering out from the tall man's side. "You're a bitch, you know that?" Kiba growled, hanging off of Juugo's shirt like a bratty child.

Naruto snickered in amusement, crossing his arms. "A big bitch, I know indeed." Naruto assured as he glanced up at Juugo knowingly. The redhead looked back, eyes almost shining orange as his lips rested against the mouth of the thermos. "You're so easy. Have fun getting him to class for me." Naruto took a step back and waved his hand at the two.

Kiba leaned away from Juugo, hanging off of his sleeve as he did so. "You just heading out?" He asked curiously. Usually they go to class together, so Kiba was confused as to why Naruto was just disappearing on him like this. Especially since Naruto was well aware that if no one made sure Kiba went to class that he could and assuredly would find a way to spend his class period in a less populated area of the school or in the infirmary.

"I have to talk to “He Who Shall Not Be Named” about how fucking dense you are." Naruto teased, pulling his phone out of his pocket and pointing at it. "You two have fun without me." And with that, he disappeared down the hall into the swarm of students.

"What the hell? What a cunt!" Kiba snapped, standing up straight and releasing Juugo's shirt with an irritated growl. He took a few steps down the hall as if he was going to chase his friend, but he immediately gave up, smacking his hands against his thighs in annoyance.

"I swear. He's fuckin in love with that stupid alpha of his. What a dick, leaving me for him just like this." Kiba grouched, crossing his arms in annoyance before he turned on his heel and grumbled.

Juugo cocked his head and stared down at Kiba for a moment before looking back down the hall where he could still see Naruto. He was chatting on the phone as he made his way through the crowd. "Who's he talking to?" Juugo asked, reaching for the shorter male and taking his book and binder for him. Kiba shot him a look, annoyed that he was taking his stuff but he didn't say anything and simply began walking to class.

"His online friend. Naruto and I have known each other since we were kids but he met this guy like six or seven years ago and he's practically in love with him." Kiba rolled his eyes as he shoved his now free hands into his hoodie pockets.

Juugo hummed in understanding. "I get that. At my old school, my best friend had an online friend he would talk to constantly. I couldn't really hang out with him without him checking his phone to text his friend back. It was annoying but I was kinda desperate for any kind of social involvement so I didn't say anything about it." Juugo explained as they headed into their classroom. Juugo had eventually switched his classes around in the past three months and coincidentally ended up sharing a lot of classes with Kiba. And Naruto, but mostly Kiba.

"We should just ditch them completely." Kiba huffed, voice full of playful spite as he glanced up and saw Naruto in the back of the room already, still chatting away quietly on the phone. Kiba sent him a not so playful glare, feeling his chest ache a bit.

"You're right. How about we be each other's best friends instead?" Juugo offered, staring down at Kiba with those bright orange eyes of his. Kiba didn't look up at him, didn't spare him a glance. "Sure. Why don't we go out after school? Leave Naruto out of it. Let him phone fuck his bestie all he wants."

Juugo sighed, a bittersweet smile on his lips. "Yeah, sounds like a plan.”

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"I just never really know what to do when we're alone like this." Juugo began, speaking quietly into the phone as he stared out onto the lake in the park. It was late, the moon and stars reflected barely on the choppy waters. Kiba was somewhere behind Juugo grabbing food from a late night concession stand.

"Isn't this like your guys’ third date or something?" Sasuke asked blandly. It had been another few weeks since Juugo had last seen him at the restaurant when he asked Sasuke for advice and Juugo did in fact ask Kiba out a few times after that. He just knew that Kiba himself didn't see these as dates. No matter what Juugo did.

"It's the fourth one." Juugo replied with a heavy sigh. "What do you think I should do? You're the hopeless romantic." He questioned earning a scoff from the other.

"I am not! I think you need to be frank with him! Just tell him you are asking him on a date and go from there! It's not that difficult." Sasuke replied with exasperation, utterly annoyed with the big alpha for calling him about this constantly looking for advice.

Juugo thought back to their last date where he had done just that. Had asked Kiba out plain and simple and specifically mentioned the word date multiple times.

"Oh yeah, let's do it! It's a bro date!" Was the enthusiastic answer he got from the alpha.

Juugo at first thought Kiba was purposefully bro zoning him until he just realized that Kiba was too brash for that. He actually really was just denser than a rock.

"Oi, you cheating on me with an online bestie now too?" Kiba snapped as he approached Juugo. He held two baskets of fresh, hot greasy food and Juugo could smell it already.

"I'll talk to you later." He spoke into the phone, hanging up before he even heard a reply and he shook his head. "I would never. I was just asking my friend for some dating advice." Juugo answered truthfully as he followed Kiba over to a picnic table that sat nearby.

This area of the park was always romantic, which is why Juugo brought Kiba here. The trees were lit up and tangled in fairy lights, their branches glowing and shining softly behind emerald leaves. A few small buildings had a variety of foods and small knick knacks like keychains and dumb dream catchers for date night souvenirs. There were even a few of those animal food dispensers so you could feed the ducks down by the lake edge and a small dock so you could sit and chat away from any crowds. It was always empty on school nights though, which was the perfect time to come in Juugo's opinion.

"Dating advice? Are you finally seeing someone?" Kiba asked as he set down their baskets of food. He took a seat and picked up a chicken tender that was just slathered in hot sauce, beginning to eat. Juugo sat across from him and reached for his food that thankfully wasn't drowning in toxic red sauce.

"Kinda yes and kinda no. I really like this person, but I don't know how they feel about me." Juugo explained, taking a bite from his chicken tender and immediately setting it down and struggling to chew what he had in his mouth. "This shit is fucking boiling still, how are you eating it?!" Juugo asked, quickly drinking half of his drink as Kiba gave him an unamused look.

"Baby." Kiba rolled his eyes. Juugo felt a bit better hearing the other call him like that. He knew it wasn’t meant as a pet name, but he could pretend, just a little. "Just ask this person out. I can't see why they would say no to you."

"I have asked them out. Multiple times." Juugo smushed a French fry with his fingers and grimaced from the burn it left behind. He settled with grabbing his box of cigarettes and decided to smoke one or two to give his food time to cool off. "He said yes each time but he's dense as hell and doesn't realize I'm trying to court him."

Kiba hummed, chewing thoughtfully. His lips were smeared red and his fingers were covered in hot sauce. Juugo was tempted to kiss him but knew he would regret it immediately. Not just from the burn of chillies on his lips, but also because Kiba would probably bite his lips off. His desire to be bit by the smaller alpha only went so far, it seemed. "Does he go to our school or your old school? If he goes to our school, I might be able to help. I did practically date every omega at our school. Besides the freshman. But who the fuck wants to date a freshman?" Kiba asked, shoving the rest of his tender into his mouth.

"He does go to our school." Juugo stared at Kiba thoughtfully, lighting a cigarette and taking a long drag from it to help settle his nerves. Maybe this was it? "He's an alpha though. Not an omega."

Kiba paused, staring at Juugo for a moment before he grabbed a napkin and began to wipe his mouth and fingers clean. Juugo didn't realize that he had scarfed down his food so quickly. Kiba began to pick at his French fries. "You're gay?" He questioned. It didn't seem judgemental. Just an honest question.

Juugo nodded, feeling his mouth run dry and it wasn't from the smoke. He stared at Kiba expectantly, waiting for a reaction. He actually didn't know how Kiba felt about homosexuality. The small alpha however looked away for a long moment. Silence fell around them and Juugo felt like he was suffocating. He pulled out another cigarette when he had finished with the first and soon he was onto a third.

"My uncle is gay." Kiba said after a long, long time. "We don't talk to him though. I remember him when I was little. He was the definition of a cool uncle. Gave me my first beer and all that." Kiba rambled a bit, avoiding Juugo's eyes for a bit before he looked up, eyes shining like the night sky with all the little reflections of the fairy lights in them. Juugo couldn't breathe with how beautiful the alpha in front of him looked. Long shaggy brown hair and sharp teeth. The bite mark on Juugo's arm was all but fully healed and it saddened him slightly that it didn't hurt whenever he poked it anymore.

Kiba blinked cat-like eyes at him, a feral untamed air about him that just drew Juugo in like a helpless moth to an open flame. He knew if he wasn't careful that he would get mangled and he knew he wasn't going to get out of this date unscathed. Knew it was going to come back and bite him in the ass. He was so clumsy and accident prone that he was gonna get hurt whether he wanted to or not. He just hoped that it didn't hurt for Kiba, whatever was going to happen.

"So who is it? That alpha you're into?" Kiba asked, a playful smile tugging at his lips. He looked like a wolf, a canine sticking from the corner of his lip. Juugo realized that he's been comparing the alpha to all sorts of animals up until this point. Kiba himself was the untamed wilderness and Juugo was just a hulking mountain wanting to exist within his presence.

Editor’s Note: This is my favorite sappy romantic line you’ve got. Juugo out here waxing poetic over his feral little alpha, we love to see it

"You seriously don't have an idea of who it is?" Juugo questioned. He set his empty cigarette butts on a napkin next to him, planning to take them to the trash with him when he threw out his papers. He began to eat his food which was finally at a decent temperature.

Kiba thought it over for a moment and furrowed his eyebrows. "The only people you really hang out with are me and Naruto.." He muttered, crossing his arms as he leaned back in his seat. His legs hooked securely under the bench so he just kept leaning further and further back like he was doing a seated plank. Juugo watched him in amusement, so close to the answer.

"Hmm but you said it's an alpha and Naruto is an omega… Meh, I'll figure it out eventually so forget I asked. Just start courting them. I'm sure they're not dense enough to not realize they're being courted." Kiba sat up and waved Juugo off, reaching over and stealing the alphas pack of cigarettes so he could grab one for himself now that he was finished with his food.

Juugo deflated slightly and sighed heavily, rubbing his face with one hand before he watched Kiba light the cigarette, heart skipping a beat when his face glowed due to the fire coming from the lighter. Kiba gripped the butt of the cig with short thick fingers and he took a drag, eyes flicking up to meet Juugo's gaze who watched him with a slight sense of adoration. Juugo couldn't believe he had fallen so hard and so fast with someone so dense.

"Speaking of courting, I got you a gift." Juugo leaned back so he could reach into his pocket. He pulled out a small gift box and offered it to the other alpha who eyed it curiously.

"What'd you get me a gift for?" Kiba asked, taking the box anyways and pulling the top off of it.

"For courting purposes." Juugo said, watching Kiba curiously as the alpha pulled out the silver chain, holding it up curiously and eyeing the silver and brown ring looped onto it. Kiba blinked slowly and then looked at Juugo.

"Courting… purposes?" He asked quietly. Juugo nodded, hopeful. Would he get it now? "Oh! You're practicing your gift giving!" Kiba lit up with a toothy smile, turning his attention back to the ring as Juugo covered his eyes with his hand, holding back an aggravated growl. It was official, Juugo was completely in love with the most oblivious alpha to ever exist.

"This is a nice ring. And the chain is nice too. You remembered that I don't like wearing things on my fingers? That's so cool. I think you should get something like this for that alpha you're courting though. This is too flashy for a gift between friends." Kiba paused for a moment and contemplated something before he unclasped the chain and began to put it on.

"It's for you and only you. I don't plan to get anyone else a gift like this. Ever." Juugo replied, cheeks tinged pink as he avoided the other’s gaze. He stared at the ring that now hung around Kiba's neck, his thumb rubbing against the matching ring that sat on his own finger. It was a simple silver band with a vein of wood going through the center. The insides were engraved, though Juugo doubted that Kiba would look that closely at it.

"Wow, you're a hardcore friend." Kiba snickered in amusement, his smile lighting up his eyes and again, Juugo felt like he was in dangerous territory. "Thank you. This makes me feel really special." Kiba held the ring in his hand and began to mess with it, rubbing his thumb over the smooth wood vein as he looked up at Juugo. "Hurry up with your food. I want to go feed the night ducks."

Juugo decided that he was going to do anything and everything he could to make Kiba smile like that again. No matter what it cost him. No matter what he would have to do.

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"So?" Naruto flopped back in the bed, bouncing a few times as he got comfortable. Kiba took a seat at his desk, pulling his bag up next to him on the desk and beginning to rummage around for his textbook.

"So what?" He asked, pulling the book out and flipping through a few of the pages. Kiba was currently on track to fail this year of highschool so his teacher assigned him extra work to get him back on track. Naruto, however, wasn't going to do a good job at helping him stay on track. Kiba wondered what he was even doing here, having insisted on coming home with the alpha that night for some particular reason.

"Soooo," Naruto stressed. "How are things with you and Juugo?" He asked almost expectantly. Like he was waiting for Kiba to spill the tea or something.

Kiba looked over at the omega who lazed in his bed, Naruto on his side with one of Kiba's pillows shoved under his head, inadvertently scenting it. Kiba arched an eyebrow. "They're going... good? Why do you ask?" Kiba watched Naruto perk up with big excited eyes.

"So does that mean you two are official? Fuckin finally! I saw that ring he gave you and it's so pretty! I think you guys might really hit it off!" Naruto sat up quickly, dragging the pillow with him as he hugged it to his chest and smiled at Kiba with that contagious grin.

Kiba let out a nervous laugh. "The fuck are you on about? Official? Officially friends, I guess? We've been friends for a while now though." Kiba leaned back in his chair and spun until he was facing Naruto, kicking his feet up on the bed so he could lean back. His school work was quickly being forgotten which definitely was not a good sign.

Naruto's face fell quickly and he stared at Kiba for a moment before he developed an annoyed look on his face. "What exactly did Juugo say when he gave you that ring?" Naruto asked, pointing to the ring that hung on a chain around Kiba's neck. Typically it stayed inside of his shirt, but he pulled it out occasionally to rub his thumb soothingly over the smooth surface of the band. Typically whenever he was trying to focus like with his school work. It had only been a week since he received it but it quickly became something he enjoyed having and using.

"That it was a gift?" Kiba received a whack to his legs from the pillow Naruto was holding and he let out a defensive growl. "Don't fucking hit me!"

"Tell me exactly what Juugo said!" Naruto repeated himself, hitting Kiba once more. Just for fun at this point which the alpha didn't appreciate.

"Fucking bitch! He said he was practicing his gift giving cause there was someone he was trying to court!" Kiba explained as he pulled his legs away from Naruto. Naruto however didn't seem satisfied with the answer. He tossed the pillow aside and leaned off the bed, grabbing Kiba roughly by the shirt and easily yanking the alpha onto the bed with him. Kiba squawked in protest, trying to roll away from Naruto as the omega grabbed the pillow once more and started beating him with it.

"You. Dense. Fucking. Alpha! What did Juugo say word for word?!" Naruto snapped as Kiba curled up into a ball, protecting his head from the wailing he was receiving.

"Jesus Henry Christmas, ALRIGHT!" Kiba snapped, kicking his foot out and hitting Naruto in the thigh which finally settled the angry blonde. Kiba took a minute to gather himself and catch his breath, sitting up with one of his arms raised defensively. "He mentioned talking to one of his old friends asking for dating advice because he's trying to ask out this alpha whose dense as fuck apparently. Goes to our school and shit. I told him to start courting him and he said 'Speaking of courting, I got you this' or whatever and gave me the ring on a chain." Kiba explained, shifting on the bed so he could sit facing Naruto, kicking his feet up into the others lap to hopefully keep some distance between them so he wouldn't start beating Kiba up again.

"Is that it?" Naruto asked, eyeing Kiba up like he was ready to hit him again if his answer didn't make him happy.

"I asked him why he got me a gift and he said it was for courting purposes. Like he was practicing his gift giving." Kiba added as he crossed his arms.

"Did Juugo say that last bit?"

"No, but it's a given. What other reason would he get me a- AGH!" Kiba threw his hands up to block the pillow traveling at his face but he was too slow, falling back against the headboard due to the force behind it. He threw the pillow back at Naruto, jumping at the omega and beginning to beat him with a second pillow. Kiba had the upper hand for a moment but was quickly toppled by Naruto who was simply just bigger and stronger than Kiba.

Fucking dick.

"Oi! What's going on here? My whole house is fucking shaking!" Tsume snapped as she threw the door open. Naruto perked up and sent her his signature toothy grin. The blonde had been coming to Kiba's house since they were like four or something like that. Maybe even younger, but who can remember that? He practically lived half his life in this house with the Inuzukas and was treated like the omega pup they never had.

"Hey ma! I'm just beating some sense into Kiba. Sorry for the ruckus." Naruto explained as Kiba squirmed underneath him, Naruto currently straddling his stomach.

Tsume smiled at Naruto fondly. "Oh aren't you sweet?" Before she glared at Kiba. "You punk! You're really gonna lay there and get your ass handed to you by an omega? Fuck’s wrong with you?" She snapped, rolling her eyes like she was talking to a hopeless child.

"Fuckin’ shit, lady. You come fight him and see if you do any better!" Kiba replied, rolling over onto his stomach and trying to claw his way out from underneath Naruto but the omega just fully settled his weight on him, trapping Kiba easily. "Holy shit, you fat fuck! I can't fucking move!"

"That's the point, Dipshit." Naruto smacked Kiba again. "And don't call me fat, you scrawny cunt!"

"I'm not scrawny. I'm lean!"

"Enough bickering. As much as I appreciate you beating some sense into him, what did my dumb pup do this time to make you go off like this?" Tsume asked, popping her hip as she leaned against the door frame. She had the same untamed brown hair as Kiba and the same black feral eyes, yet hers somehow seemed more unhinged and scary. She was a loving mother to both of them, but Naruto had seen her go off on strangers more than enough times to be absolutely terrified of angering the woman.

"Oh- Kiba got a courting gift from someone and doesn't think he's being asked out." Naruto explained as he jabbed a finger into the back of Kiba's head earning an annoyed growl from the alpha. "Cause he's a dense fuck head!"

"Hey, you're not telling the whole story-" Kiba began only for his mother to suddenly be standing over him, grabbing a fistful of his hair and pulling his head back earning a whine from the younger alpha.

"YOU ARE BEING COURTED BY AN OMEGA?! WHAT KIND OF USELESS ALPHA ARE YOU?!" She snapped as Kiba batted at her hands, smacking her away.

"IT'S AN ALPHA! NOT AN OMEGA!" Kiba yelled back, causing the angry look on his mother's face to disappear and be replaced by a disgruntled, weirded out look.

"Oh. Never mind, then." She muttered, clearly uncomfortable with the reveal. She wrinkled her nose slightly and seemed to think something over. "I think you're reading too much into it, Naruto. Alphas don't court alphas. It's just.. unsettling."

"Unsettling is what you do whenever Dad smells like heat." Kiba muttered, earning a whack from his mother.

"Not a word, you brat." Tsume growled, turning on her heel and heading for the door before she paused. "Oh, right. Naruto, would you tell your parents that dinner is gonna be at six today? Hana is busy babysitting the smoker and the meat is almost up to temp. I think your father mentioned bringing a cake? I'll get space cleared for it." And with that, she left the room.

Naruto rolled off of Kiba and the alpha groaned, burying his face in the mattress as Naruto plopped down beside him. Naruto kicked a leg over top of Kiba's, staring at the ceiling as he let out a low whistle. After a pause, "I didn't know your mom was.. like that."

“Mmh? Homophobic? Yeah. She doesn't preach about it thankfully, but she usually gets weird if someone brings it up." Kiba raised his head and glared at the wall. "I think she made us stop talking to my uncle because he came out when I was little. Mated an alpha and everything." Kiba muttered. Naruto turned his head to stare at Kiba, both of them falling silent before Kiba turned his head to look at Naruto.

The omega had a slightly sour tea scent coming off of him, eyebrows furrowed and eyes nervous. Kiba raised an eyebrow and waited a bit longer before he snapped. "Out with it, Naru. What's got your jockstrap in a jumble?" Kiba asked. He was hoping the silly phrase would at least get a smile from his friend but Naruto's expression didn't budge.

"Are you homophobic?" He asked quietly. Kiba scoffed in amusement.

"We literally had a threesome where I watched you dick down another omega." Kiba replied as Naruto shook his head.

"Be serious. Lots of alphas are homophobic and still enjoy watching two omegas go at it. Are you saying Juugo isn't trying to court you because you aren't interested in him like that or because you'll stop being friends with him if he is?" Naruto asked, voice oddly serious and even slightly angry.

Kiba glared at him. "Juugo isn't trying to court me. Plain and simple. And I'm not homophobic. My uncle is literally gay and I love that guy!" Kiba pushed himself up and he shook the other aggressively. "You and I fucked and you barely qualify as an omega! I almost rolled over and presented for you during that shit! And even if Juugo was courting me, which he definitely is not, then I'd probably hit that!" Kiba finalized with one last shove causing the whole bed to shake as Naruto bounced slightly on the mattress.

Naruto stared up at Kiba for a very long moment before he cracked a smile and started cackling, rolling on his side away from Kiba and holding his stomach as he began to snort, gasping for air every now and then from the sheer hilarity of the words that just came out of Kiba's mouth.

Kiba flushed darkly, realizing he just told his best friend he almost bottomed for him, something he swore to himself that he would take to his grave, and he hid his face in his hands, groaning loudly.

"It's not that fucking funny! Most betas would present for you and they don't even have that kind of sex drive!" Kiba tried to argue except Naruto shook his head, snickering as he sat up, wiping literal tears from his face.

"No no, I'm not laughing at that." Naruto chuckled, smiling at Kiba. "Most people would bottom for me so it's nothing new coming from you. A bit surprising that you would willingly admit it but not shocking." Naruto teased, tooting his own horn as he slicked his hair back like he was posing for some imaginary omegas. "I was laughing at the fact that you're a dense fucking Dipshit that needs to get laid by an alpha."

Kiba wrinkled his nose and shoved the other making Naruto topple back into the wall. "Don't be weird! What if I said shit like Sasuke was flirting with you and wanted your ass? You'd be pissy 'bout it too cause it ain't true!"

Naruto shoved Kiba off the bed causing the alpha to shout and smack his head on the chair. Naruto crossed his arms. "I have a beautiful ass that every alpha wants. I wouldn't blame Sasuke for wanting it any less than some random alpha. Now go ask out your future boyfriend!"

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Juugo didn't know what else to do to be completely honest. Sasuke had started to hang up on him whenever he brought up Kiba, saying that he was no longer going to listen to Juugo rant about his boy problems and to get back in touch with him when he either changed his taste in men or was no longer pursuing a lost cause.

Juugo however doesn't think he would ever find someone else who made his heart pound so effortlessly.

He walked through the halls, ducking his head and through every door he walked through which was incredibly uncomfortable since he was almost a foot taller than the door itself. Juugo wished he was shorter most of the time. It would help him out quite a bit in life. It would make traveling so much easier if he wasn't freakishly tall. His foster mother used to joke that they should just buy a trailer for the back of their truck to haul Juugo around back when he was a pre teen.

"Juugo, right?" A quiet voice asked.

Juugo paused and looked down to the right, meeting pale eyes and short black hair. Juugo cocked his head and thought for a second. "Yes, and you are... Hinata?" He asked.

The girl's eyes brightened a bit and she nodded. She was one of Naruto's friends. A cheerleader, so she hung out with Kiba a lot as well. Juugo has seen her in passing whenever he spotted Kiba and Naruto across the courtyard, or whenever he went up to Kiba in the morning to check in on him. "Yes! Sorry if I'm bothering you, but I wanted to ask if you had any gift ideas I could give to Kiba." She began hopefully, pressing her hands together.

Juugo felt a pang in his chest, staring down at the little omega. She was shorter than Kiba was, and he was sensitive about his height. She was cute too, so she would probably be his type. Maybe they had already dated? Kiba mentioned not having any more omegas he could date at this school besides the freshman…

"Juugo?" Hinata asked quietly, the soft scent of cream and elderberries seemed a bit tart to Juugo's nose. He cleared his throat and shook his head, looking away down the hall like something else caught his eye.

"No, why would I have any gift ideas for him?" Juugo asked, not wanting to give her any assistance when it came to Kiba.

Hinata's gaze fell a bit but she offered a smile. "Oh, I was just asking ‘cause you seemed very close to him lately. His birthday is coming up, and I just don't know what to get for him. He’s terrible to get gifts for because he’s never serious with what he wants."

Juugo's eyes widened. "His birthday is coming up? When is it?" He asked quickly, turning his full attention back to Hinata who flinched slightly and looked up at Juugo curiously before she offered a small smile.

"It's the beginning of next month, the seventh." She replied. Juugo hounded her for a few more details, not needing to write it down because he had an excellent memory, especially for Kiba. Anything that pertained to the smaller alpha, Juugo filed it away at the front of his memory, something for him to study and think about whenever he was alone and craving something he couldn't quite grasp.

“What are you guys going on about?” Kiba asked, having somehow materialized between the two before Juugo could notice his approach. Juugo jumped, staring down at the shorter alpha who paid him no mind, keeping his eyes on Hinata curiously who seemed somewhat flustered.

“O-oh! Nothing! Nothing at all! Erm-” The omega stumbled over her words a bit before she smiled, waving her hands a bit. “I was just asking Juugo about a couple of things- like- like..” She trailed off a bit, looking up at the behemoth of a man for help.

Juugo stared back at her for a moment before he quickly looked at Kiba, finally getting her hint. “Kiba, did you study for the test in English by any chance?” He asked, unslinging his bag from his shoulder as Kiba raised an eyebrow.

“No? That test isn't until next Tuesday.” He replied, shoving his hands into his pockets as he leaned back a bit, eyeing Juugo with a narrowed gaze. Juugo felt like he was being picked apart by a hungry wolf.

“It's today.” Juugo reminded him, having a feeling that the alpha would've forgotten. Juugo learned that Kiba sucked when it came to everything school related. He had too much pent up energy to sit and focus. He was like a wolf with enough energy to run all day with no breaks and restless without anything physically stimulating. Juugo pulled his notes that he took for the test out of his bag and offered them. “Here. English is one of my better subjects. Study these before fourth period.”

Kiba's eyes widened as he stared at the offered papers and quickly snatched them, muttering profanities under his breath as he began to skim the papers. “I fucking can't believe this shit. Jesus Harley Post Coital Cuddling, who the fuck decided to have this on the fucking test? The fuck is a cognate?!”

Juugo smiled in amusement, staring at the alpha like he was a kitten frustrated with a treat dispenser. He caught Hinata's eye who simply smiled at him knowingly and mouthed a small thank you. Juugo looked away once more and gave a slight nod, looking back to Kiba who was staring at him quietly before he turned his attention back to Hinata.

“So what were you guys talking about?” Kiba asked, voice steady, void of most emotion besides suspicion. He stared up at Juugo waiting for an answer and Juugo could feel the truth about to spill past his lips, could feel himself about to word vomit all the stuff he wanted to do for Kiba's birthday, the date he had immediately started planning for them, the nature walk to this place nearby that had canoes where you could take a river deep into the wilderness, the camp site he was going to rent, the s’mores they would share by the bonfire that night-

“I was asking Juugo if he knew any good date spots for omegas.” Hinata interjected, leaning in a bit and touching Juugo's arm with her tiny hand. She smelled like fruit and sweets under her natural scent. Juugo wondered if she was a baker. If she was, he wondered if she would enjoy baking with him. He loved to bake, but his hands were too big for the delicate task of decorating. Maybe they could bake a cake for Kiba’s birthday together.

Kiba raised an eyebrow, looking more mortified than anything. “Why would you ask him that? He's-” Kiba stopped mid-sentence, furrowing his eyebrows and then looking up at Juugo who stared back curiously. He didn't know what Kiba was about to say but he was rather curious now. Kiba shook his head. “Never mind. You should probably ask Shikamaru that kinda shit instead. He's the romantic type and he's actually an omega. Don't ask an alpha about what an omega would like.” He said instead. “Plus, aren’t you an omega, Hina?”

“Ah, yeah, but I’m not great with dates. You're totally right about Shikamaru though! I'll see him in fifth later today so I'll ask him then. Thank you for the advice, Kiba! I have to go now. My class is across campus! Bye guys!” Hinata clasped her hands together and smiled brightly, turning on her heel and hurrying off.

Juugo watched her for a moment before looking back down at Kiba who glared after the small omega for some strange reason. Juugo cocked his head, leaning down a bit. Kiba looked up at him and raised an eyebrow, annoyance written on his face.

“The fuck do you want?” He asked, turning his glare on Juugo who straightened up quickly, a bit taken aback. Kiba hadn't been so snippy with him for a while. Not since the closet incident when Juugo got bit. He was confused about what he did to annoy him… maybe leaning over? Inadvertently making fun of his height?

“Nothing. I was just wondering if I made you upset?” Juugo asked, following after Kiba as he began to walk down the hallway. Juugo felt like a puppy trailing his master.

“Hm?” Kiba stayed silent for a moment, thinking something over. He wrinkled his notes just slightly, gripping them a bit too tight. “No, you didn't. I've got something on my mind. Something I can't really put my finger on.” He admitted finally, glancing up at the taller alpha before he looked away, face pinching in confusion.

“It's nothing. Just forget it.”

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Another Kat note. I fucking hate karaoke. I know Japan thinks it’s the BEES FUCKING KNEES but I hate karaoke so much. I’m on Kiba’s side with this.

“A karaoke bar, Naruto? Really? A fuckin’ karaoke bar? That’s your “cool place” for us to go?”

Naruto pulls a face, grumbling under his breath about how his “real best friend” would like it, before walking off to get a room. Kiba shouts an insult after him, not caring about the heads that turn to look at him as he fumes at the blonde that's walking away. Kiba turns away, deciding to grab drinks and snacks from the bar nearby when he sees Juugo, easily because he’s fuckin’ massive. Kiba didn't expect to see someone like Juugo in a place like this. The alpha had a soft heart, yeah, but he wasn't the type to enjoy singing. At least, so he thought. He would've pegged Juugo to be the type to sit in the back of a club and watch people like a wolf. Kiba is halfway across the room towards Juugo, suddenly wanting to ask him to please join him and Naruto or else he'll go crazy, when a tall figure bumps into a few people in a frenzied way. He quickly mutters some apologies, rubbing harshly at his arms, and finally makes his way over to Juugo who watches the other man with a worried look. The room suddenly stinks of blackberries and roses, sour and off-putting, coming off the dark haired stranger that shoves himself under Juugo's arm.

Juugo tightens his grip on the newcomer. Kiba gets the feeling he's an alpha despite the sweet scent. Juugo typically avoided omegas for some reason so it wouldn't make sense for him to be so touchy with one. He didn't even like touching Naruto, but he was always so touchy feely with Kiba. Kiba stared down at the newcomer, dark straight hair that famed his face and he had big pretty black eyes. He was taller than Kiba but nowhere near the same imposing height as Juugo, a few inches shy from reaching the top of his shoulder. They exchanged a few quiet words, Juugo's face worried and the stranger looked nervous, almost panicked. A few other alphas came out of the crowd and looked around, spotting the black haired alpha who just pressed himself closer to Juugo, hugging him to his side tightly.

A loud, bone rattling growl fills the room. The strange alphas flinch and suddenly their eyes are on Juugo who stares them down with dark brown eyes. He looks like he's ready to kill them if they take a step closer. The alphas quickly leave along with the rest of the patrons in the area, both parties as equally terrified of the behemoth of a man.

Even Kiba feels a little shocked at the sound, though he doesn’t feel like he wants to submit or run like everyone else. No, he feels something weird in his chest watching Juugo protecting that random pretty alpha. Kiba hated to call him pretty but this stranger was prettier than most omegas Kiba knew. He doesn’t know why, but he hates seeing Juugo with his arm around him. Feels the same way he did when he saw Juugo and Hinata in the hallway, whispering, faces lit up with excitement. He felt a burning sensation in his chest, felt his heart clench in pain, felt annoyed and betrayed and sad… but mainly angry. After a bit of thought, he realized what he felt when he saw them together. It was the same feeling he was currently experiencing.

He was feeling territorial.

Could this be the alpha Juugo was talking about? The one he was trying to court that was oblivious? He looked oblivious enough, and was ridiculously pretty, too. Though Kiba had never seen him at school before, and Juugo had told him that the alpha went to their school, which meant he had to be a freshman. A FRESHMAN? Like a freshman could ever be worth Juugo’s attention.

Juugo seems to finally see Kiba, smiling and waving, maneuvering himself and the stupid pretty alpha with him over to greet them, though the alpha doesn’t look happy at all when Juugo whispers down to him where they’re going. Kiba is tempted to just wave and leave without speaking to him, but at the same time he wanted to chew the other alpha’s hand off the way it was wrapped around Juugo’s arm. That should scare him off.

Before he can fully decide, Juugo is in front of him, all smiles and excitement. Kiba’s feeling like he does before a fight, all anxious and hyped up energy, but he doesn’t really want to throw a punch at Juugo because Juugo didn’t do anything wrong. He can’t fight the other alpha either, because he doesn’t know why he doesn’t like the guy - why he hates him - so that wouldn’t be fair either. It isn’t right to hit someone without telling them what they did wrong while you do it. Kiba wished he just knew why he felt so possessive of Juugo. Wished he knew why he got ticked off whenever he was with someone else and looked happy about it. Why he wanted to get anyone else away from the taller man out of pure spite.

“Kiba, fancy seeing you here. This is my friend from my old school. We’re just catching up with each other.” Juugo gestures over to the alpha half-heartedly, smirking at the glare he receives in response. Kiba just raises an eyebrow, feeling the anger dissipating nearly immediately.

“Y’all aren’t dating?” He asks nonchalantly, watching as the other alpha wrinkles his nose.

“No, I’m not interested in this giant. I’m straight, believe it or not.” He replies, shaking his head. “He’s all yours if you want him.”

Kiba glares at the alpha and his insinuation, who glares right back almost like he’s got something more to say.

“Woah, easy there guys.” Juugo says quickly, putting his hands between them. Kiba steps closer, chest pressing into Juugo’s hand and ignoring that it’s spanning his entire chest from side to side, not breaking his glare from the other alpha. He’s sure he could get around Juugo if need be, but currently he needed the physical feeling of restraint. As much as he wanted to rock that strangely pretty alpha’s shit, he needed Juugo to snatch him up like he did in the hall, needed to be restrained so he didn't do something he would regret. Something that would make Juugo hate him.

The alpha doesn’t even react, just scoffing back at Kiba.

“I definitely don’t get what you see in that, Juugo, but whatever. I’m gonna go out back and call someone that actually has good taste.” The alpha sent Kiba a look, turning his back to him like Kiba wasn't ready to lunge at him. He walked away, not even sparing a glance at Kiba, who immediately relaxed without his stupid pheromones inhabiting the space next to Juugo.

“Sorry about him, he doesn’t get along well with others.” Juugo apologizes quickly, turning back to watch Kiba who is still watching the other alpha leaving with an annoyed look. He lets it go, looking back at Juugo with narrowed eyes.

“It’s whatever. I don’t play nice with others either.” He shrugs, turning when he gets a tap on his shoulder, finding Naruto behind him. This fucker, showing up at the worst time-

“Hey, I’m gonna head out front to take a call. I’ll be back once I’m done. We’re in room 6, by the way.” He heads off before Kiba can even reply, holding his buzzing phone to his ear and apologizing to whoever was on the other end. Kiba knew exactly who it was. The shorter alpha just growls in annoyance, looking up at Juugo who watches Naruto walk away quietly before turning back to meet Kiba’s gaze.

His cheeks are tinged pink.

“Since you’re got some time, do you mind if I buy you a drink?”

Kiba cracks a smile, all annoyance being pushed aside for now at the alpha’s cheesy offer, shaking his head at how Juugo’s looking embarrassed at his own words. As if Kiba wouldn’t want to hang out while Naruto was busy.

“You got a fake on you?” He teases, stepping in closer to the alpha so he can be heard without others hearing them. Juugo hunches over a bit, eyes shining orange in the dim lighting.

“I do, actually.” He teases back, his hand drifting to the small of Kiba’s back, holding him close. Kiba doesn’t know why he feels his skin heat up beneath his clothes, and doesn't know why his scent spikes. “Though I bet you another drink I won’t need to use it.” Juugo's voice is a deep rumble, reverberating through Kiba in a way that makes him relax, makes him melt into his touch.

Maybe he does know why, watching Juugo’s lips twitch and his eyes widen as he leans in slightly, taking in Kiba’s scent shamelessly, not even trying to hide it. Glowy orange eyes dilating like he's focusing only on Kiba, like nothing else matters to him, like he'll do anything for the smaller alpha before him. Maybe Kiba finally figured out why he was so possessive of the taller alpha, why his chest burned when he was getting close with others. Why he began to become addicted to just being in the same space as him, but he was craving his touch, his attention. Juugo jerks back a bit, clearing his throat as he tilts his head away from Kiba to hide the prominent blush that's taking over his features in the dim light.

“T-The bar’s that way. Let’s go.” He says quickly, half dragging Kiba behind him. Kiba smirks freely, leaning into the alpha’s side the way the other alpha had before, feeling a sense of satisfaction as he overwrites the lingering smell. Maybe he can out compete the alpha that Juugo already has a crush on. Whoever it may be. Kiba was sure he would be a much better match for Juugo anyway.

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Juugo wished he knew just how much trouble he would get into that night. Wished he was just a little bit more prepared, even the slightest amount would've been plenty.

It was all going well, a party at a friend of a friend's place. Kiba was going, which was the only reason Juugo decided to attend. He wasn't really one for parties. He was a nervous guy, hated being stared at by strangers. Got enough of it in the halls at school, but Kiba made it easier.

“Just pretend they're lookin at my stupid ass, yeah?” Kiba slurred, a dazzling smile on his lips, eyes looking all sorts of colors under the neon strip lights that hung along the ceiling. Juugo felt his mouth run dry at the thought of everyone looking at Kiba's ass.

The little alpha wrapped his lips around the mouth of a beer bottle, knocking back what little was left before he turned and tossed it into a nearby trash can, immediately falling back against Juugo's front like the taller man was a wall for him to lean on. Juugo wrapped an arm around Kiba protectively, looking down at him with a cocked head. “Why would I do that? That would just be annoying.”

“Mm? I’s jus tryin t’help.” Kiba muttered, voice barely audible over the music. Juugo leaned over him a bit, looking at those cute flushed cheeks and the bored black eyes that brightened up a bit when Juugo's face came into view.

“How many drinks have you had? You sound drunk.” Juugo commented, gaining a faint whiff of alcohol amongst the woody smoky scent that Kiba naturally produced. Something like a forest fire being extinguished on a rainy day. It was such an interesting and complex smell that Juugo would love to just huff for a day and a half. Maybe longer. Maybe for the rest of his life.

“I'm not drunk. Had like… two... three drinks. Four max.” Kiba replied, reaching up to touch his fingers to Juugo's chin, the taller alphas heart skipped a beat, only for Kiba to push his face up and out of the way. Kiba pushed off of Juugo's front and began to walk through the crowd as Juugo pouted, wishing Kiba's touch had lingered just a bit longer, and he followed the other male.

“You do know that all those beers you're drinking are mixed with harder liquors, right?” Juugo recalled, following Kiba into the kitchen and watching as he grabbed an already open beer bottle off the counter. Some college aged guy was busy emptying half of each bottle and filling it up with some kind of clear liquid from another bottle, looking up at them.

“It's my own special recipe. Gets ya fucked up faster.” He said with an easy going smile.

Juugo didn't trust it, but that was because it was Kiba who was getting fucked up off of it.

“Is fiiine. Get the knot outta yer ass and have a drink, Juugo. Yer such a worry wart.” Kiba offered the bottle to Juugo who took it easily.

“I will if you promise to drink some water and stick to regular beer.” Juugo replied, sticking Kiba with a stern look who glared up at him in annoyance.

“And if I say no?” Kiba asked, jutting his chin out at Juugo as he crossed his arms, staring up at the alpha with those spitfire eyes of his. His scent getting a bit smokier, firey and warm just like the rest of him.

Juugo felt his mouth water a bit from the scent and lifted the bottle. “Then I won't drink with you.” He said, giving it a little shake to emphasize his point. Kiba's eyes widened a bit in anger and Juugo was expecting him to yell at him or say something along the lines of ‘Fine! I don't want you to anyways!’, but surprisingly, Kiba turns on his heel and mutters under his breath about something that Juugo is too tall to hear. He goes to the sink and fills a glass with water and chugs it in one go.

“Fuckin happy?” Kiba spits, turning to glare at Juugo who nods dumbly, grabbing a normal beer from the fridge and heading over to Kiba who was leaning against the counter.

“Mmhm. Peachy.” Juugo leaned down so he could speak into Kiba's ear. “C'mon, let's go hang out somewhere quiet. I can't hear you talk in here.” Juugo added, really just wanting to get somewhere where getting another drink would be too much of a hassle for his already drunk friend.

“Yeah?” Kiba tilted his chin up, grabbing the beer bottle from Juugo and clinking it lightly against Juugo's. “Wanna head out back? Heard they have a smoke sesh out there.” Kiba reached for the cap on his bottle and tried to twist it off, briefly muttering under his breath. “Where's a fucking bottle opener when you need one?”

Juugo rolled his eyes and set his bottle down, taking Kiba’s back and popping the top off easily before he offered it back to the other. Kiba took it with an amused laugh. “Yer fuckin handy!” He mused, taking a sip as Juugo grabbed his bottle again, drinking some of the foul and bitter tasting liquid. He didn't know why Kiba liked this shit or how anyone could enjoy drinking it.

Kiba grabbed Juugo's hand, the taller alpha short circuiting from how warm and small Kiba's hand was in his own, and he dumbly followed Kiba without a thought in his head. It took them until they were outside before Juugo remembered who he was and what they were doing, the stench of weed hanging heavy in the air. Juugo took a moment to process why until he remembered he was at a party. A high school and college mixed party.

Kiba already had released Juugo's hand, making his way into the circle of people who sat around a small fire pit all engrossed in their own conversations. Speaking to the nearest person, Kiba gestured back at Juugo who stared down the girl he was talking to quietly. The girl stared back at Juugo with a look of awe and nervousness before she nodded and scooted over opening up some room on the bench for Kiba to sit.

The small alpha took a seat next to her and looked back at Juugo, gesturing for him to come over. “You joinin’?”

Juugo walked over, towering over Kiba and the rest of the group quietly as he shook his head. “I don't smoke weed. I don't like the taste.” He replied, pulling his pack of cigarettes out as he spoke. He lit one and took a drag, shoving the pack back into his pocket.

Someone passed Kiba a blunt which the alpha took happily, leaning his head back against Juugo's thigh to look up at him curiously. Juugo resisted the urge to touch Kiba's face. To run his fingers through shaggy brown hair. Kiba took his hit and passed the roll to the girl he spoke to earlier. Juugo watched the exchange, watched her fingers brush against Kiba's. Watched her take a drag where Kiba just had his lips.

She stared back at Juugo with big brown eyes, blonde hair tied back in a ponytail. She offered Juugo a pretty smile as she blew smoke out between her lips. Juugo took a sip from his drink and looked back down at Kiba, suddenly a bit angry that he didn't get to put his lips on that thing after Kiba did. He should've thought this through more.

“Juugo. Gimme yer cig.” Kiba demanded. Juugo felt like the little alpha was just reading his thoughts. He held his breath and pulled the roll from his lips, offering it to Kiba who took it appreciatively, leaning fully back on Juugo who enjoyed the others' weight on him. Kiba started to smoke Juugo's cigarette and after a minute, Juugo realized he wasn't getting it back. He didn't mind too much, pulling out his pack again and lighting another cigarette, with a bit of difficulty since he had a drink in one hand and it was the slightest bit too windy.

“Can I have one of those too?” The blonde girl asked. Juugo almost gave her one until Kiba told her not so kindly to fuck off and mind her business.

“Kiba, be nice. She gave you a seat and everything.” Juugo offered her the cigarette he just lit and tried to light another one for himself.

“Don't be giving those out ‘specially after they've been in yer mouth. Jeez, fucking trying to kiss everyone, huh?” Kiba snapped, glaring back at Juugo who just raised an eyebrow, staring down at Kiba.

“You're the one sucking on a blunt everyone here has put their mouth on. I don't wanna hear it.” Juugo teased as Kiba growled, throwing his elbow back into Juugo's leg.

“Fuck off. It's different.” Kiba snapped, taking the blunt once more and taking a long drag from it before handing it to the blonde who watched the two with a curious look. Kiba held his hit for a moment before blowing out a thick white smoke. “You know what? Fuck it. Let's go.” Kiba snapped, standing up and finishing his beer. He tossed the bottle into a random pile in the grass and grabbed Juugo by the shirt this time.

Juugo allowed himself to be dragged along by Kiba, finding him more amusing than anything. He wanted to figure out what Kiba was thinking, why he seemed so irritated, but Juugo probably wouldn't get a direct answer if he asked…

Who was he kidding? This was Kiba he was talking about.

“Hey Kiba? What's got you all pissy?” Juugo asked, tugging gently on the other's sleeve. Kiba stopped, staring ahead and not sparing Juugo a look. He looked side to side before he pointed to somewhere in the garden. A bench sat nestled in the flowers and bushes, away from everyone. Away from loud noises and overpowering scents of pheromones and drugs.

Juugo stared at it for a moment in confusion before Kiba tugged on his shirt once more, leading Juugo over to it. Kiba sat down off to one side and leaned his head back, eyes falling shut with a tired groan. Juugo sat next to him and finished off his drink in one last chug, wanting to be rid of it so he didn't have to carry it around with him anymore.

“You feeling okay?” Juugo asked, turning his attention to Kiba who groaned once more in response.

Juugo reached over and pressed his palm to Kiba's forehead, feeling cold skin. Kiba opened his eyes briefly and looked over at Juugo. “Yer hand’s warm.” He murmured.

Juugo nodded, “Yeah. Feel good?” He asked, pressing his knuckles to Kiba's flushed cheeks as he hummed in response.

“Totally. I'm cold.” He adds, reaching out and pointing at Juugo's leg. “Can I sit here?” He asks, voice innocent, hopeful. Juugo feels his face burn at the implications but just nods, knowing that he was just psyching himself out for no reason. If Kiba wanted to be closer, Juugo was the last person in the world who would deny him.

Kiba stands up uneasily and immediately flops down in Juugo's lap, squirming a bit until he's comfortable and Juugo does his best to help him, an arm wrapping protectively around his waist because Kiba currently could not be trusted to sit up straight and not tumble over. Kiba leaned into Juugo, head resting on the other's chest, rubbing his cheek against the soft fabric of Juugo's shirt.

Juugo was immediately engulfed in the tangy smokey scent coming off of Kiba. His woody outdoor scent mixed with petrichor... it reminded Juugo of the stray cats that lived in the woods behind his home. They always smelled so fresh with hints of leaves and grass. Kiba was very similar to that, that woody fresh scent, cat-like tendencies. He was currently rubbing his cheek into Juugo's chest, practically purring at the warmth that was coming from the larger man.

Kiba's scent only got richer and thicker, smelling less like rain and more like smoke. Hickory and ash, warmth, autumn nights. It was so intricate with the way it clogged up Juugo's lungs. He hugged Kiba tighter, earning a noise that was some kind of mix between a whine and a growl. Kiba's pitch black eyes opened to blink up at Juugo, rubbing his cheek against Juugo's chest with a low rumble, his scent thick and heady…

Juugo realized with a start that Kiba was scenting him, marking him. His heart almost lept out of his chest, beating harder as Kiba slowly blinked at him, a small smirk pulling at his devilish lips.

“What? You look scared.” Kiba teased, voice barely a whisper. It was deep and breathy. Juugo swallowed thickly.

“Your scent… It's nice.” He mumbled a bit dumbly, clearing his throat as Kiba lifted his chin, smirk growing wider, pretty white teeth glinting in the pale light from the house.

“Oh? Usually alphas are put off by my scent. Think it's a challenge. That's typically the case when alphas smell each other. Makes them angry.” Kiba rambled a bit, smushing his cheek into Juugo's chest.

“I'm gay, Kiba. I prefer the scent of alphas.” Juugo muttered, looking away for a moment with heated cheeks. Kiba just hummed, lifting his head once more.

“Oh yeah!” He snickered, his laugh sounding like brass bells. Deep with a beautiful ring to it, echoing in Juugo's ears. “Mm, I forget about that sometimes.” Kiba added, looking up at Juugo again as Juugo met his gaze, unable to look away whenever Kiba wanted his attention. “That reminds me... You don't have a scent, do you?” Kiba asked, leaning in and sniffing Juugo's shirt.

“O-oh well you see-” Juugo began but he was quickly cut off as Kiba swung up with more dexterity than he thought the little alpha could muster in this drunken state. Suddenly he was kneeling in Juugo's lap, knees pressed into larger thighs and Kiba's face was suddenly pressed into Juugo's neck, nose grazing against his scent gland.

Juugo shivered like he was just electrocuted, growling softly in warning as his hands came to rest on Kiba's waist. Scared he would fall and also not wanting to let him go. Not wanting him to pull away. “Yer wearin’ patches?” Kiba questioned, leaning back a bit to try and get a better look at the clear patch that sat over the scent glands on Juugo's neck.

Juugo nodded, tongue feeling fat and useless in his mouth. Kiba's scent was so close, his small neck looking so appetizing right about now.

“Why?”

Juugo glanced up to meet Kiba's gaze. The alpha staring him down with unwavering eyes. He didn't seem drunk anymore, save for the occasional slur in his words. “It's… nothing really.”

Kiba raised an eyebrow and continued to stare him down until Juugo ducked his head a bit submissively. “Tell me.” Kiba tugged on Juugo's shirt gently, raising his eyebrows at the alpha. “You smell like dog shit or something?”

Juugo let out a small rumbly laugh, shaking his head as he looked down at Kiba for a moment. He didn't know why he was hiding it from the other. Kiba was a good person. He wouldn't care about Juugo's flaws. Not like everyone else did.

“I hide it because I smell like an omega. I have a sweeter scent that's not fit for an alpha. It causes me trouble pretty often so I started hiding it.” Juugo explained, watching Kiba as he processed the information. His black eyes drifted back down to Juugo's neck, eyeing the scent patch curiously.

“Can I smell you?” He asked after a long pause. Juugo felt his heart clench a bit, nervous but also excited. Kiba liked omegas so maybe he would like Juugo's scent...?

“I-.. You promise not to say anything? To anyone?” Juugo asked, voice dropping a bit in uncertainty.

Kiba gave him an unamused look. “You definitely need to ask that. I'm totally the gossip king. I'm going to spill the tea to all my bitches.” The brunette rolled his eyes as Juugo snorted, completely forgetting who he was talking to for a moment.

Juugo relaxed and stared at Kiba, stared at his cute face and his pretty eyes and before he knew it. He was reaching a hand up to peel back one of the patches on his neck. He didn't know why he was so hesitant to trust Kiba in the first place. Another part of him wondered why he was so quick to trust him to begin with. What about this man made Juugo fall to his knees so easily? Why was he so special to the alpha?

Kiba leaned in curiously, not smelling anything at first until he was suddenly picking up whiffs of honey dew. Sweet and mellow, slightly tangy but mostly fresh. There was a sweeter note to it, something sugary. Reminded Kiba of the time he went to a candy store as a kid and the man behind the counter gave him his first bit of rock sugar. That's what Juugo smelled like. Melon and Rock Sugar, overwhelmingly sweet and calming.

Kiba rested his head on the alphas shoulder and sighed heavily, Juugo's grip tightening on his waist gently. “You smell good.” Kiba whispered, his breath tickling Juugo's sensitive scent gland. Juugo flinched, shutting his eyes tight to try and keep himself from letting his thoughts drift. Kiba's scent surrounded him, his breath ghosting over Juugo's neck, his small warm hands pressing into Juugo's chest and grabbing fistfuls of his shirt.

Juugo's scent turned sweeter, which Kiba didn't realize was possible. He smelled like candied melon slices covered in a sugary shell. Kiba wasn't one for sweets, he liked them every now and then, but now he was craving melons dusted with sugar. Crisp green flesh splitting easily under his teeth, sweet juices running down his chin.

“K-Kiba!” Juugo moaned, his voice hoarse and deep.

Moaned?

Kiba opened his eyes slowly and hesitantly pulled his mouth off of Juugo's neck. He licked his lips, tasting that sugary goodness on his tongue, his teeth, his lips. Staring at Juugo's neck, he could just barely see the slightest teeth marks around Juugo's scent gland.

Kiba stared at it for a moment before looking up at Juugo. The alpha had one arm pulled up to hide his face, having finally released Kiba for the first time in what seemed like hours but really was only a few minutes. Kiba missed the warmth that was quickly cooling on his waist. Juugo's other hand was coming up to rest on Kiba's shoulder, pushing him away gently.

“I-I think that's enough for now.” Juugo said quickly, his face bright red, eyes luminous and orange in the darkness. They almost looked like they were glowing. Kiba wanted to pull his arm down, wanted to see his face. His lips. Wanted to bite him again, feel his skin against his teeth. Taste Juugo's scent on his tongue.

Kiba was entering dangerous territory, his own scent spiking in a way it definitely shouldn't. In a way it should only spike for an omega, but Kiba hasn't felt this way in a long time. Doesn't think he ever actually felt this way before with any of the omegas he's gone out with.

Have you ever thought about alphas?

Not until recently, Kiba hadn't ever looked at an alpha twice in that sense. Doesn't think he ever considered that he might be gay. He knew gay guys existed. Knew his uncle was one, had met his husband and everything. Kiba just never asked himself if maybe he was gay. Didn't think he had to since he definitely liked omegas.

It wasn't until Juugo started coming to school that Kiba began to wonder if he liked alphas or not.

“I-” Kiba opened his mouth to say something, leaning back and settling in Juugo's lap, his thighs burning from holding himself up in that awkward position for so long. He paused though, sitting back on something large and hard.

Kiba looked down with big eyes, the rest of the words dying in his throat as he stared at the tent right underneath his own crotch. Juugo made a noise somewhere between pleasure and horror, quickly grabbing Kiba by the torso and before Kiba knew it, he was sitting alone on the bench, Juugo standing in front of him with worried eyes and a face pinker than the lips that Kiba finally got to see.

Kiba could feel his heart skip, zeroing in on the alphas face, his plump lips, lips he wanted to bite and lick and suck on.

“I should go, you’re drunk and I should really go-” Juugo choked out, hands retracting from Kiba's shoulders and the smaller alpha reached for them, wanted them back, knew he was being stupid and selfish. Juugo already had someone he was in love with, had someone he wanted more than anything else. Kiba was not that person, Kiba couldn't expect Juugo to like him in the same way simply because Juugo was gay.

But he wanted him to. Wanted him more than he wanted anyone else in his life. Wanted him like he wanted to go hiking or like he wanted to eat good food. Wanted him like if he wasn't there with Kiba anymore, then Kiba would feel empty and alone. Like nothing else would matter.

Kiba didn't care about whatever alpha Juugo was in love with. Kiba wanted to replace him. Kiba would replace him.

His hand fell short. Grasping at nothing as Juugo pulled away and quickly made his exit, not looking back to Kiba even once who sat on the bench. Kiba's hand fell to his side and he watched after the towering alpha, not knowing what to say to make him come back. Juugo would probably hate him by the next day. Would probably avoid him by Monday when they went back to school.

Kiba couldn't blame him. As bad as Kiba wanted Juugo, Juugo didn't want Kiba. And so Kiba stayed on the bench until Juugo was long gone and he felt cold once more. Eventually Naruto found him, tears long dried on his cheeks.

“The hell happened to you? I get laid and I come back to you half frozen on a bench looking like you had your heart broken.” Naruto spoke worriedly, wrapping his jacket around Kiba protectively before wrapping him further in a tight hug.

Kiba leaned into the warmth, staring at the party house quietly and letting out a heavy sigh. He didn't want to explain, was too fucked up to say much of anything to be honest.

“You smell like you had a thing with an omega? They break your heart on you or something?” Naruto asked, trying to get something, anything, out of his friend. He's never seen Kiba look so.. defeated before. So small and dejected. So hopeless.

Kiba shook his head and buried his face in Naruto's chest. Wrapping his arms around the large omega, he took a deep shaky breath. Naruto smelled like honey and green tea, the softest scent of orange lingered which meant the omega had in fact had sex recently. The quickly staling scent of rosemary and lemons hung off of him as well and Kiba was too caught up in his own feelings to try and discern if the scent was an alpha or an omega that his friend had just got out of bed with.

Instead Kiba let out a choked laugh, shaking his head. “Fuck-” His voice cracked and Kiba pulled away, rubbing at his eyes furiously before he adorned a wobbly smile, looking back at the house where Juugo had disappeared into. He felt tears running down his cheeks, hot against his cold skin.

“Fucking piece of shit.. I think I'm in love with him.”

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Kiba didn't hear anything from Juugo the day after. He woke up with a hangover and three quarters of his bed was taken up by Naruto who was fast asleep.

Later he was hounded the whole day about what the fuck happened and why he was crying the night before.

Monday, Kiba sees Juugo in the halls. He's moving carefully like he usually does and when Kiba catches his eye, Juugo just raises a hand in greeting like he would do any other day. His cheeks are tinted pink and he smiles easily.

Kiba waves back and he and Naruto make their way over to him. “Hey Juugo. Had fun at the party?” Naruto asks with a knowing smirk.

Juugo furrows his eyebrows at him and immediately looks to Kiba with an almost betrayed expression on his face. “Did you tell him?!” He asked, voice full of hurt.

Kiba immediately snapped. “I didn't tell him anything!” He insisted, crossing his arms as Naruto laughed.

“Oh please, you were gone for almost the whole party. I didn't see you for hours and you didn't even say goodbye! So, you found some hottie right? Were they in college or what?” Naruto asked, shit eating grin plastered on his face.

Juugo stared at Naruto for a moment and then looked back at Kiba who just stared back into orange eyes that he couldn't stop thinking about since last night. “Right. I went home with someone… That's why you couldn't find me.” Juugo muttered, quickly looking away as his blush darkened. He looked almost disappointed.

“Ha nice. At least some of us had fun last night.” Naruto threw an arm around Kiba and gave him a squeeze. “We'll find that omega of yours, Keebs. I'm sure he'll turn up eventually. Then you can ask him out properly.” Naruto assured as Kiba shoved him away, growling lowly.

“Shut the fuck up, you big bitch.”

“Wanna say that to my face, you scrawny fuck?”

“Can you two not cause problems in the halls this early in the morning?” Juugo asked, grabbing Kiba by his armpits and picking him up easily, setting him on the other side of Juugo away from Naruto. “I'm trying not to have to get detention with either of you two today.”

Kiba blinked owlishly up at Juugo. It wasn't the first time he'd been picked up by Juugo before but it was the first time since he realized his feelings for the alpha and now he was wishing that Juugo would manhandle him more often.

For... whatever reason.

“Get your hands off me.” Kiba muttered, shrugging Juugo off and turning away from both of them as he tried to fight the blush crawling up his neck. “Let's just get to first period before I deck one of you mother fuckers.”

“I'd love to see you try that with Juugo. You'd have to climb that fucker or get him on his knees.” Naruto joked as Juugo followed, staring down at Kiba with a soft smile. He was personally happy to see that Kiba wasn't avoiding him after what happened at the party. Juugo was hoping that he would either have honestly forgotten, or pretend that nothing happened between them.

He contemplated avoiding Kiba out of sheer humiliation but he honestly could stand the thought of leaving him, especially if Kiba himself didn't chase Juugo away.

“Though honestly? Juugo would probably get on his knees for you if you asked. What with him courting you and everything.” Naruto said with a shit eating grin. Juugo looked down at the omega who looked up and met his gaze with a wink. Kiba frozen mid step, Juugo and Naruto almost running into him as Kiba spun around and stepped into Naruto's personal space.

“He's not fucking courting me. We're just friends. How many fucking time do I have to say it?” He asked, voice dangerously low.

Any normal person who knew Kiba would have begun cowering down in fear, apologizing profusely for angering him. But Naruto wasn't any normal person. He was Kiba's best friend.

“You wanna bet? Fucking ask him. He's conveniently right here.” Naruto smiled, an evil look in his eye as he gestured to said tall ass alpha in question.

Kiba almost flinched at Naruto's words, clearing his throat and looking up to meet Juugo's gaze for a short moment before he looked back at Naruto, glaring at the blond who had the most devious grin Kiba had ever seen.

Kiba narrowed his eyes before he turned, walking up to Juugo instead. “Oi, Naruto has it in his head that you've actually been courting me this whole time-”

“Yes.”

Kiba stared at him for a moment before shaking his head. “No no. In like a romantic way-”

“Yes.”

“Let me fucking finish, you Dipshit. He thinks you want to date me seriously. Like go on actual dates and shit. Like mates do. Like boyfriends. Like actual fucking dates.” Kiba explained, looking up at Juugo with a can you believe it? look.

Juugo was silent for a second and cocked his head, staring down at Kiba. “Are you finished now?” He asked, voice low and rumbly, sounding warm to Kiba's ears. Kiba just nodded, waiting for the rejection to burn in his gut like he knew it would.

“Yes, I'm courting you in that way.” Juugo replied, grabbing the strap of his bag, his other hand shoved into his pocket. Kiba stared at him for a long moment, eyes wide in shock as the words sank in.

“..what?” Kiba's voice sounded very small to his own ears. Something he didn't think he ever heard before.

“That alpha I mentioned trying to court? That was you. You didn't think any of the places I took you to were actual dates. I got you a courting present and everything.” Juugo laughed softly, looking down at Kiba with those warm orange eyes and a nervous smile. “You kept thinking I was interested in other people. I had no idea how to tell you so I just let it be. Naruto's right though. I've been trying to court you for a long time now.” Juugo looked away shyly, scratching at his cheek with his free hand. “Mmm say about the last eight months?”

Kiba felt heat rise into his cheeks and bloom across his face, staring up at Juugo with a hard set glare. “You've been courting me for the last eight months?” Kiba asked, feeling utterly embarrassed and humiliated. Here he thought Juugo was just being overly friendly, being best bros or whatever and he's been trying to court Kiba this whole fucking time??

“Actually, you know what?” Kiba looked away, coughing into his arm to clear his throat. “That's fucking great. Amazing. Peachy.” He muttered, voice tense. God, he felt like such a fucking nimrod. He can't believe he was the dense asshole Juugo was talking about this whole time!

“I'm going to class.” He added, pulling his own bag tighter over his shoulder as he turned away from the others quickly. Kiba began to walk away, weaving through the crowd at a quicker pace than the others.

“Ah shit-” Naruto muttered, having reached out to grab Kiba but the alpha had already gotten out of reach. “I didn't think he would react like that. I'm sorry, Juugo.” Naruto looked up at the tall alpha who simply raised an eyebrow.

“Was that a negative reaction?” Juugo asked as they began walking after Kiba once more.

Naruto crossed his arms behind his head and stared after Kiba who was now long gone. “You know what? I actually don't know anymore. He seemed a bit upset but he's bad with emotions. He'll say shit like go to hell instead of I love you so maybe it was a good reaction?”

“He appeared more embarrassed than anything to me. I will ask him about it later, see if he accepts my courting or not. Regardless, thank you. I would've been chasing him for months still if you didn't step in just now.” Juugo offered a reassuring smile.

Naruto shrugged his shoulders and sighed. “What can I say? I like putting myself in other people's business. If you ever need help with him, let me know. I'll wrangle him for you.”

Juugo let out a deep laugh. “I don't think I'll need help in that regard. I feel rather confident in reading him at this point. He's very honest, which is something I like about him.” Juugo ducked his head on the way into the classroom. Looking to the back, he saw Kiba sitting at their usual table. His face was still dark red and he looked slightly miserable but also giddy, in a sense.

Juugo smiled softly and made his way to the back of the class, taking his seat next to the alpha who glanced over at him briefly before looking away, muttering an “About fuckin time” under his breath.

Juugo hummed, getting his stuff set up quietly before he turned and looked down at the alpha. Kiba avoided his gaze, staring at the board instead which Juugo found funny. Kiba never looked at the board.

“Decided to actually pay attention today? That's shocking.” Juugo teased, hoping to get the alpha to relax a bit with some banter. Kiba raised his left hand at Juugo and gave him the finger with an annoyed look, still glaring at the board. Juugo however caught sight of the silver and wood inline band he had gifted to Kiba about four or five months back sitting on his ring finger like it belonged there. Juugo caught himself staring at it for a moment before Kiba put his hand down.

Juugo felt his face bloom red, reaching for Kiba's hand with his right and he simply laid his hand overtop of Kiba's, squeezing it gently to try and get some of his own emotion out. His chest felt so giddy and tight.

Kiba let out a choked noise, flipping his hand in Juugo's hold and instead lacing their fingers together, his face redder than a tomato. They both fell silent, Juugo staring at their hands with a dumb smile on his face while Kiba glared daggers at the poor teacher who was sweating nervously at the front of the class. Both red in the face due to the range of emotions they both felt.

Naruto watched this all with an amused look, eyes wide and shoulders shaking as he tried to contain his laughter. Kiba stuck him with a hard glare, a faint growl rising in his throat.

“Fuckin can it, Uzumaki.”

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“Sleepover at mine tonight?” Naruto asked.

Kiba jumped, cursing loudly as he stumbled backwards out of his locker, falling back onto a brick wall. Looking up, Kiba found the brick wall was actually just Juugo.

His boyfriend.

The thought still made him nervous. In a good way. Butterflies and like sap dripping out of his heart or whatever the saying was.

Kiba turned his attention back to Naruto and struck him with an annoyed glare, not bothering to get up now that he knew it wasn't actually a small house that he was leaning on. “Fucking obviously. And stop sneaking up on me like that. You'd think you'd actually make a sound when you moved considering how much you weigh.” Kiba growled half heartedly.

Naruto snorted and shook his head. “Callin’ me fat again? Didn't you learn your lesson the last time?” Naruto asked, raising an eyebrow at Kiba in warning.

Kiba rolled his eyes, finally straightening up and returning to his locker where he was just moments ago peacefully looking for his wallet. “You're not fat, Dipshit. You just have massive tits and an even bigger ass.”

“My tits are definitely not as big as Juugo's.”

Kiba paused for a moment, a flare of anger popping up in his chest. How the hell did Naruto know how big Kiba's boyfriend's tits were? When Kiba himself hadn't even seen his boyfriends tits?? Instead he just turned his glare on Naruto. “Don't talk about his tits like you know them.” He spoke softly, lip drawn back in a bit of a sneer.

Naruto snickered in amusement and crossed his arms. “Yeah yeah. Whatever you say.” Naruto teased as Kiba pulled his wallet out of his locker and looked through it.

“Is it my turn or your turn?” Kiba asked curiously, counting the cash he had on him.

“Your turn, obviously.”

“Why does it always seem like it's always my turn?” Kiba asked, pulling out a couple of bills and offering them to Naruto.

“Because alphas always buy drinks for omegas. Hold onto that for a second.” Naruto leaned back against the lockers and checked his phone, scrolling through his messages for a second. “We might have a problem.” He added, furrowing his eyebrows. “I forgot my parents work late tonight so we probably can't get any tonight.”

“Can't get any what?” Juugo asked, moving to stand against the row of lockers as well to get out of the way of the crowd. He stood behind Kiba, resting his forearm on the locker door above Kiba's head almost like he was trying to shield Kiba from prying eyes or something like that.

“Oh, we usually get alcohol whenever we have a sleepover at Naruto's place. His parents are cool and usually get us a bottle as long as we follow a few rules and pay for it ourselves.” Kiba explained, looking up at Juugo. Orange eyes narrowed slightly and thin neat brows raised slightly.

“I can get it for you guys then.” He offered. Kiba perked up a bit. “Oh right. People think you're old.” He recalled, offering the money he pulled from his wallet to Juugo instead. “Please do. I need something to keep me sane while Naruto bitches about missing his online whore.”

Juugo gave Kiba a bit of a hurt look. “They don't think I'm old. They just think I'm old enough. There's a difference.” He took the cash and shoved it into his pocket. “I would think that you'd be nicer to me now but I guess I'm wrong.”

Kiba smirked in amusement. “You're the one that started courting a right proper cunt. Don't go backing out on me now.” Kiba teased, leaning into Juugo's space a little bit just enough for him to notice. Juugo flushed softly and he leaned down a bit, smiling softly in amusement.

“Trust me, I don't plan on it.”

“Can you guys wait until you have your own sleepover to start making fuck eyes at eachother? I don't want to witness anything right now that'll scar me for the next seven minutes.” Naruto interrupted. Kiba glared over his shoulder at the omega who grinned at him in amusement.

“Only the next seven minutes? I think that's a small price to pay. One you deserve to pay for being such a prick.” Kiba grabbed at Juugo's shirt, stepping in closer to the taller alpha before he returned his attention to his boyfriend. Looking up at Juugo, Kiba raised an eyebrow. “You're going to your last period, right? Want us to meet you outside of the liquor store later?”

Juugo's cheeks were dusted pink and he nodded firmly, leaning down a bit like he was expecting a kiss. Kiba contemplated it for a moment and leaned up on his toes a bit, eyes lidding slightly. It was their first kiss, even if it was just a little peck. Kiba had kissed so many people. Made out with plenty of omegas and betas. He's had sex and done plenty of things that would make his own mother blush but the thought of kissing Juugo, an alpha, was giving his stomach knots and tangling up his insides.

Last second, Kiba looked down instead and just brushed his cheek heavily against Juugo's chest, scent marking him instead of kissing him like it was what he planned to do that whole time.

“Okay, see ya.” Kiba pulled away and grabbed Naruto by the wrist. Thankfully, Naruto understood the assignment and waved at Juugo, allowing himself to be dragged along with Kiba.

Juugo watched them leave until they disappeared in the crowd and he sighed softly, smiling at the warm smokey scent that was now smeared on the front of his shirt. It was almost better than the almost-kiss, since he could continue to smell Kiba on his shirt as he went to his own class.

Kiba and Naruto went to their last class of the day and took their seats. Kiba shoved his face into his hands and Naruto just patted him on the back with a soft chuckle. “I'm gonna tear into you tonight.” Naruto teased, side eyeing Kiba who just growled weakly in the back of his throat.

“Shut up. You're buying mixers tonight.”

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“You're such a Dipshit.” Naruto teased as he grabbed his wallet from the center console of his truck. Kiba rolled his eyes.

“I'm sorry, it's my first time being queer. I'm doing that thing.” Kiba snapped his fingers and dragged a hand down his face. “Where you panic, and you're gay?”

“A gay panic?” Naruto asked with a choked laugh. Kiba nodded, staring out the window where Juugo was currently walking into the liquor store. He bit his lip and watched the alpha disappear into the store before he looked back at Naruto who stared at him quietly. “You're fuckin’ hilarious.”

“You're a shit friend.” Kiba retorted, rolling his eyes as he kicked his feet up on the dash. In the back seat, there were two gallons of juice and some snack food. Naruto had also grabbed a container of ice cream because he was craving chocolate. “I'm struggling here and you're just laughing at me.”

Naruto leaned forward a bit to look out the window where Juugo had been seconds prior and he looked back to Kiba with a soft smirk. “He's your boyfriend. You've had those before. Kissing him isn't any different then kissing any of your exes. It wouldn't be the first time you'd have to get on your tippy toes to kiss your boyfriend.”

“It's different because it's Juugo. He's- he's-” Kiba sighed heavily and looked away. “I like him a lot but I'm pretty nervous. Like I don't know if this will last or anything. I want it to so bad… but I won't be able to tell my parents that I'm seeing him. I'll have to avoid the subject of dating and marriage from now on.” Kiba muttered, sinking down in his seat for a moment and rubbing at his eyes tiredly. “That's not fair to Juugo. Or my mom. She's been wanting grandkids and I feel like she's gonna blow a gasket if I tell her I'm gonna never date an omega ever again.”

“Oh please, I'll give her a grandbaby or two, she won't care if you're the one giving it to her or not. Plus you have a sister. It's not the end of the world.” Naruto rolled his eyes and then he sighed. “I understand being nervous though. Your mom is pretty unhinged sometimes. But I think you should talk with Juugo about it. Maybe feel your mom out a bit more.” Naruto offered as Kiba stared at the ceiling of the truck for a moment.

“You think I can convince my mom Juugo is actually an omega?” Kiba asked curiously.

Naruto snorted loudly and started cackling, smacking his hand on the steering wheel. “How the fuck are you gonna do that? The guy literally looks like he eats alphas.”

Kiba snorted. “I'll cover him in an omega scent. If she believes you're an omega, she'll believe he's an omega.” Kiba jokes, thinking back to the sweet sugary scent he smelled coming off of Juugo that night at the party.

Naruto rolled his eyes. “Good luck with that. I don't think she'll buy it.” He joked. Kiba snickered and looked out the window, seeing Juugo walk out of the store with a black plastic bag in hand.

Kiba quickly got out of the truck and leaned back against the vehicle, looking up at Juugo as the alpha came to a stop next to him. “Here you go, I got you guys a handle.” Juugo offered the bag to Kiba to take it easily, fingers digging into the hard glass beneath dark plastic.

“Thank you, you saved my sanity.” Kiba joked, looking up at Juugo who smiled back at him easily. Kiba just felt his chest get warm, wished he could smell Juugo's scent again. He knew his own scent was getting thick again, could tell with the way Juugo was leaning in close once more, eyes dilated.

Kiba cleared his throat and looked down, eyes widening slightly. “Your shoe. It's untied.” Kiba muttered, looking back up at Juugo. The alpha simply hummed, lifting his foot to look at the untied laces.

“It sure is.” Juugo replied, beginning to kneel down to tie it. He was huge, even when he was kneeling over. His face came up to Kiba's chest. It was so close. His pink lips, his bright orange eyes that darkened naturally as he focused on his shoes. Fluffy orange hair that was pushed back out of his face.

Kiba rested a hand on Juugo's shoulderand leaned in, pressing a kiss to the alphas cheek. Juugo froze momentarily before looking up at Kiba who flushed dark red.

Kiba cleared his throat as Juugo stood up, refusing to meet the other’s gaze. “Thank you. Again. For this.” Kiba mumbled, reaching up to scratch at his cheek.

Juugo let out a deep rumbly laugh and before Kiba knew it, soft lips were pressing gently against his forehead. “Anytime, babe. Have fun tonight, alright? I'll see you at school on Monday.”

Kiba nodded dumbly, only able to focus on the warm press of Juugo's lips that had feathered across his skin and he got back into the truck like he was on autopilot. He sat there for a moment before the amused laughter of Naruto reverberated in his ears.

“Shut the FUCK up, Naruto. I swear to fuckin God!”

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Kiba felt warm all over, heated skin and a warm pit in his stomach. His face felt hot and he blinked blearily up at the ceiling. The taste of pineapple and coconut lingered on his tongue. He wasn't a fan of sweet things in general but lately, he's had a craving for sugar.

“Hey Kiba?” Naruto asked. Kiba lolled his head over to the side and he looked up curiously at the blonde. They were both laying in naruto's bed, Kiba laying in it like a normal fucking person while Naruto sat leaning against the wall with his legs kicked over Kiba's torso. Naruto had a joint between his fingers, taking a drag from it and holding it for a second as he contemplated something, staring Kiba down with calculating blue eyes. Naruto turned his head and blew the smoke towards the fan that was pointed towards an open window.

“Are you gay? Or do you think you're bi?” Naruto thought something over and gestured vaguely with his joint. “Pan perhaps?”

Kiba blinked slowly. “What the fuck are you on?” He asked, more concerned than anything. “I mean… I'm not sure, I only know English, and do I look like I'm made out of cast iron to you?”

Naruto rolled his eyes and kicked his leg in a way more so to disturb Kiba's rest, not meant to actually hurt him. “You cuck. Bi means you like alphas and omegas and Pan means you like someone regardless of what they are.” Naruto explained as Kiba sat up slowly, grabbing his drink and downing the rest of it.

“I mean..” Kiba trailed over, enjoying the thick taste of sweetness on his tongue. That was something he wasn't used to. Sweetness. He never had a sweet tooth before. Preferred salty foods and bitter foods. Even when he dated omegas, he never felt too enticed by their scents. They just smelled overtly… fake. Like chemical sweeteners. But Juugo's scent was fresh and crisp and made his mouth water. And it wasn't just all sweet. There was a warm and musky undertone that made Kiba want to go crazy. Damn. He really wished Juugo was there right now.

“I think… pan? Maybe?” Kiba muttered quietly as he grabbed at Naruto’s legs, hugging them to his stomach to help comfort himself. “Like I like omegas. I love omegas. They're hot as fuck and shit. Alphas on the other hand? Gross. They smell like shit and are too loud and aggressive and stupid. I've never thought about wanting to be with one the way I want to with an omega. Or with Juugo.” Kiba reached his hand out and Naruto offered him the joint so Kiba could take a deep drag from it. The smoke filled his lungs and made his head feel just a bit clearer, but also more muddled. It was already hard to think, especially when he was trying to think about something as complicated as his own sexuality.

“I think liking Juugo is an enigma in and of itself. Like... I liked him as a friend for a very long time. And then I saw him with this guy. A fucking prick.” Kiba growled softly under his breath. “He was this alpha. Tall as hell but you know, not Juugo tall. He was pretty as hell. Like an omega. Like the prettiest ones we've ever seen.”

“Prettier than Ino?” Naruto asked.

Kiba scoffed. “You bet your testes. This guy was fucking hot. And he was touching up on Juugo and holding onto his arm and looking up at him with a stupid fucking pretty smile.” Kiba thought back to the night at the karaoke bar and his scent soured a bit. “I felt so jealous. I wanted to just steal Juugo away from that alpha. I wanted to yell at Juugo, ask him why he was hanging out with that prick. I wanted that alpha dead. Fuck his pretty face, he was touching Juugo and looking at me like I was a stray mutt and he was some pedigree poodle!”

“Damn, sounds like a real twat.” Naruto agreed, taking the joint back and ashing it in an empty cup that was next to him. “So you realized you liked Juugo because you were jealous of him next to a pretty guy?”

Kiba shook his head. “I saw him and Hinata whispering about something once. They wouldn't tell me what it was. She was touching on his arm and everything. I was pissed but not as much as I was when I saw him with the alpha. Maybe because he already said he was gay so I knew nothing would come out of it. But the idea of being oddly relieved that Hinata didn't stand a chance sat funky with me. When I saw him with the alpha though, I knew there was a high chance that Juugo liked him. That's what made me realize that I like like him.”

Naruto nodded and hummed thoughtfully, looking off at something before looking back at Kiba. “That alpha he was with, would you fuck him?”

“Probably. He looked and smelled like an omega. I just knew he was an alpha because he had that air about him. Like I dealt with you long enough that I know not everyone looks like what they are. His scent was sweet but it was very woody and musky as well. Fucking got too much of it on Juugo and I spent some time scenting over it.”

“Kiba, you know it's bad manners to scent people without their consent.” Naruto chided, looking at Kiba with disappointment and the alpha just waved him off.

“Shut up. He's my boyfriend now so it's fine. And he knew. He loved it. Pretty sure he tried to grope my ass but squeezed my back instead.” Kiba snickered as Naruto snorted loudly and then began to cough, having inhaled just a bit too much smoke and sent it down the wrong pipe.

“That's fucking insane.” Naruto cleared his throat, taking a couple of deep sips from his fruity drink and offering Kiba the joint once more which the alpha took thankfully. Naruto then had a moment of realization and he looked at Kiba with narrowed eyes. “At the party. You said you're in love? Did you mean Juugo?”

Kiba nodded, blowing out a puff of smoke before he put out what was left of the joint, both of them having had their fill. “Did you like... try and get with an omega and then upset them cause you couldn't get it up if it wasn't Juugo?”

Kiba sent him a look. “That was Juugo's scent on me. Not an omega’s.” He clarified. Naruto's eyes widened and then he nudged Kiba with his leg.

“You guys smelled like sex?!” He whispered, suddenly getting excited at the new information that Kiba was sharing.

Kiba flushed darkly as he remembered exactly what happened that night. It was slightly blurry. He remembered being pissy that Juugo was getting eye fucked by the beta next to him at the smoke circle and he remember just wanting to be alone with Juugo. He wanted Juugo's attention so bad. Nothing else.

“We were outside and I got cold. Asked him if I could sit in his lap.” Kiba mumbled, pushing Naruto's feet out of his lap so he could stand up and to make himself another drink. He poured in a generous amount of vodka and added in a bit of juice, this time reaching for the melon juice Kiba insisted on getting. It was too sweet and tasted mostly synthetic but it still held the flavor he was currently craving. “He let me. And I started scenting him. I was drunk, I couldn't help it. Being in his arms like that was… fuck, it was nice!” Kiba rubbed his face tiredly, face tinged red in the worst way. “He was holding me like I was fucking precious, dude! Me!”

“Kiba...” Naruto's voice was uncharacteristically soft, drawing the alpha’s attention. When did he become so blurry? “Come here.” Kiba walked over obediently, swaying a bit before he collapsed on the bed. Naruto easily pulled him over where he wanted him, his drink clutched to his chest. They had learned from many sleepovers before that they both needed coffee tumblers, especially as they got further into the night and deeper into the bottle.

“His eyes change when he looks at me.” Kiba whispered, feeling his chest was unbelievably tight. “He's got brown eyes.” Kiba added, reaching up to wipe at tears that he didn't even know had begun to drip down his cheeks. “Brown eyes that turn orange when he sees me. Like how the fuck is that even possible? How the fuck can someone make you feel special like this? I feel like a fucking idiot right now.”

Naruto just hugged Kiba tighter and laughed softly. “You're an idiot in love, man.” Naruto said softly, grabbing a box of tissues from his desk and offering them to Kiba. Kiba snickered softly and took them thankfully.

“I can't believe it. I knew I was stupid but c'mon.” Kiba blew his nose and sighed heavily. He felt so congested and his head was beginning to hurt. He continued to drink anyway.

“I think Juugo is a great guy. He's definitely the best alpha you could've fallen for. Honestly? He's better than most of the omegas you've dated as well.” Naruto hummed as he leaned his head back against the wall.

Kiba nodded in agreement and sighed heavily. “I'm a piece of shit compared to him.” He muttered quietly. Naruto pinched Kiba's cheek roughly earning a whine from the alpha.

“We don't talk shit about ourselves when we touch substances, Kiba. My mom will kill you if you do it again.” Naruto reminded him as Kiba rubbed his cheek meekly.

“Yeah yeah. I'll fuck off until I'm sober then.”

“You'll be cocky again when you're sober. It'll be fine. Now tell me what happened at the party.” Naruto encouraged him to keep talking, wanting him to get it all out while he was in the mindset to be honest with not only Naruto, but with himself, too.

Kiba's face immediately heated up again, just thinking about the musk that was coming off of Juugo, especially after Kiba bit him- that fucking moan!!

“I asked him why I couldn't smell him. Turns out he wears patches because he smells sweet like an omega. He let me smell him, took one of his patches off…” Kiba trailed off a bit and then he looked up at Naruto. “He smelled so fucking good. I bit his neck.”

Naruto's eyes quickly widened and Kiba also realized how bad that sounded. “WAIT NO! NOT LIKE THAT!” Kiba jumped up on the bed for a moment, pointing at Naruto. “The way we bite each other sometimes or the way your mom bites us! Cute aggression bite! Not hardcore bite!”

“You still shouldn't be biting people!!” Naruto snapped, grabbing Kiba by the shirt and dragging him back down into his lap. Kiba yelped and tried to get away. “Time out! My drink!” Kiba yelled. Naruto paused briefly and took the extended cup that Kiba was holding up. He leaned over and set it safely on the desk next to his own.

“Good?” Naruto asked. Kiba nodded. Naruto then immediately leaned down and bit the shit out of Kiba's shoulder earning a shout from the alpha.

“THAT FUCKING HURT!”

“GOOD!”

Kiba rolled away from the omega and grabbed his shoulder tightly, groaning in annoyance and pain. “What happened after?” Naruto asked, leaning back against the wall once more as Kiba curled up in a ball, beginning to sulk.

“He moaned and I sat on his dick and he ran away.” Kiba muttered, rolling over onto his back and then onto his other side. His shoulder ached and he pouted, reaching for his phone.

“He ran away? Yeah that tracks. He's a pretty nervous guy.” Naruto shrugged. He reached for his drink and finished it off before looking over at Kiba curiously. “What are you doing?”

“Callin’ him.” Kiba replied, having already dialed the number and he held the phone to his ear.

“Kiba! It's fucking two in the morning!” Naruto snapped, reaching over to try and get the phone from Kiba but the alpha swatted at him in annoyance.

“Leave me alone!” Kiba shouted angrily.

“Kiba? What's wrong?” Juugo's worried voice came from the other end of the phone. Kiba perked up at his boyfriend's voice and he held the phone tighter.

“Oh nothing. Naru is just being a cunty fag-”

“YOU CAN'T SAY THAT KIBA!”

“I’M GAY FOR HIM SO I CAN! IT'S MY WORD NOW, BITCH!”

“Kiba, how much have you had to drink? You sound rough.” Juugo's voice was full of concern. Kiba sniffled softly and he hugged the phone like it was a tiny Juugo he was holding.

“God damnit Naruto, I miss him!” Kiba whined, holding the phone back to his ear. “I drank a lot. Like a lotta lot. And then Naruto played therapist and asked me dumb questions and then I got sad and now I'm horny too-”

“I swear to God Kiba, I will make you hang up if you say one more out of pocket thing.” Naruto threatened as Kiba growled lowly.

“Don't you fucking touch my man's.” Kiba warned before he turned his attention back to his phone. “What are you doin’?” He asked Juugo.

Juugo took a second to respond, seemingly choking on air. “I'm hanging out with my friend. The one you met at karaoke that one time. I asked if he would be down to have our own sleepover and he said sure since his online friend is busy.” Juugo explained. Kiba rolled his eyes and stuck out his tongue in a mock gag.

“Tell that bitch it's on sight next time.”

“Erm...” Juugo hesitated for a moment and suddenly Kiba heard a different voice.

“Please keep your mutt on a leash, Juugo. I don't want to get mauled.” The other alpha butted in with a lazy drawl. Kiba growled loudly and sat up.

“Piece of shit!”

“Unvaccinated hoe.”

“Okay, Sas. I'm taking this call outside. You've definitely had too much to drink.”

“I am a lovely little flower. Your boyfriend is a tumbleweed.” Editor note: It’s me again, crying laughing at this exchange

“Enough!”

Kiba muttered profanities under his breath and looked at Naruto who looked pretty concerned at the moment. “That alpha is there. He's an utter dick.” He explained.

“Babe? You still there?” Juugo asked.

Kiba blanched, lip wobbling as he stared at Naruto. “He called me babe..” He whimpered, looking away as he turned his attention back to his phone. “Yeah?”

Juugo chuckled softly, a smile clear in his voice. “You like it when I call you babe?” He asked, amused and slightly touched.

Kiba nodded. “Yeah.” He mumbled, voice soft and watery. Kiba usually only had two moods when it came to getting drunk. Loud or horny. Naruto has never seen him this soft and teary before.

“Alright, I'll remember that. Anything else you like?” Juugo asked, figuring he would take the moment when Kiba was super honest and drunk to ask him a few questions. Kiba was always honest, it was something Juugo liked about him, but he was typically tighter lipped when he was sober and didn't share his feelings as much. Especially when he got embarrassed. And he was easily embarrassed around Juugo since they started dating.

Kiba thought for a moment before something clicked in his head. “Carry me more?” He asked quietly. Juugo was silent for a moment.

“Yeah? You liked that? I thought that made you angry?” Juugo asked, wanting to clarify for himself.

Kiba shook his head. “I like it when you touch me. And when you hold me. So I want you to carry me more. Not in front of people but like… in general.” Kiba muttered, looking over at Naruto who was just smiling softly in amusement at the soft and vulnerable state Kiba was in. He decided to check his own phone in the meantime since Kiba was busy talking to Juugo. He was probably texting his friend, Sasuke, but he stared at Kiba in amusement, enjoying his friend's infectious mood.

“Okay babe, I'll do that from now on, alright?” Juugo asked. His voice was so warm and it felt like a blanket dragged over Kiba's already heated skin.

“Call me other stuff besides babe. More pet names. I like the pet names.” Kiba amended, swallowing thickly as he thought it over. “And give me your scent. I want it but you wear patches.” Kiba added, trying to think of anything else he wanted from his boyfriend.

“Want me to stop by tomorrow? I'll bring you some stuff for your hangover and I'll bring my scent too.” Juugo offered, always jumping at the chance to please Kiba.

Kiba felt an interesting mix of emotions in his chest and he nodded once more, knowing Juugo couldn't see him but still, it felt right to get his enthusiasm out physically. “Yeah. I want that.”

“Alright, Kiba. I'll bring you some stuff tomorrow. That's okay with you, right Naruto?” Juugo asked. Naruto looked up when he heard his name and Kiba repeated the question for him.

“Oh yeah, that's fine. Just be quiet cause my parents will be knocked out.” Naruto replied, Kiba relaying the information.

“Alright, I'll be sure to be quiet. I'm gonna get going now. Is there anything else you want, love?” Juugo asked, voice pitching down lower as Kiba hummed in though, enjoying the sound of his boyfriend's voice.

“Just you. Tomorrow.” Kiba replied as Juugo chuckled gently. “Goodnight, Juugo.” Kiba added.

“Goodnight Kiba. Sleep tight.” Juugo replied, hanging up eventually. Kiba rolled over to stare at Naruto who looked back at him in amusement. Kiba had a stupid smile on his face and Naruto just shook his head.

“You're such a dork. You really are in love, huh?” Naruto asked quietly, pushing Kiba with his foot.

Kiba stared at him for a moment and shrugged. “I don't know if I'd say that. I mean, we've only been dating for like a week now.” Kiba muttered before he grabbed the nearest pillow and he smushed his face into it. Enjoying the smell of green tea and honey that permeated the sheets. “I think if we last long enough, I might be able to say that I love him... but I'm scared to do so right now. I don't want to hurt myself.”

Naruto nodded in understanding, shaking his now empty cup before he set it down and reached for Kiba's drink instead. “I get that. It's definitely too early for y'all to say that kinda shit.” He spoke as Kiba sat up and quickly snatched the drunk from his friend.

“Don't touch that.” Kiba slurred, taking a long swig from the cup, enjoying the taste of melon on his tongue. It would go great with some salt right now.

Naruto rolled his eyes and stood up, going to make himself another drink. “So stingy.” He teased, pouring mainly juice into his cup. Naruto definitely didn't have as much alcohol as Kiba did and it showed.

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Kiba groaned as he felt a sharp prod to his shoulder, curling up further into a ball and pulling a pillow over his head. “Hey fuck face, your boyfriend is here.” Naruto teased, shaking Kiba this time only to get whacked with the pillow Kiba just pulled over his head.

“I will piss on your mattress if you don't leave me alone.” Kiba warned, glaring at Naruto in the dim light. Thankfully Naruto had blackout curtains so the sun wasn't hurting Kiba’s eyes first thing in the mid afternoon. The blonde just grabbed the pillow and chucked it to the other side of the room, getting dangerously close to knocking some of his knickknacks off his desk.

“Not like I never pissed on yours. Stop being a dick and get some soup in ya.” Naruto muttered, heaving over to his desk where a Tupperware of soup sat waiting for him. Kiba quirked an eyebrow and looked up at Juugo who stood a bit away from the bed, eyeing Kiba up quietly, another Tupperware in hand.

“Fuck are you doin here?” Kiba grumbled, slowly sitting up in bed and rubbing at his eyes tiredly. Juugo sat on the edge of the bed, the mattress sinking under him a great deal. He grabbed Kiba's ankles and maneuvered the smaller alphas legs into his lap which resulted in Kiba feeling like his face was about to melt. “The fuck?”

“Well, my precious boyfriend called me drunk off his ass last night and requested soup and cute pet names among a list of other things. I am just trying to meet his tiny angry demands before he bites my ear off.” Juugo explained, offering the Tupperware to Kiba who snatched it with an annoyed growl.

“Who you callin tiny, you fucknormous dick shit?” Kiba snapped, popping open the top of the Tupperware and getting hit hard with the smell of chicken and spices. “What is it? Smells great.” Kiba sidetracked, bringing the bowl to his lips and taking a sip, ignoring the spoon Juugo offered him. The soup was still warm. Not hot, but nice and toasty.

“Chicken, corn, and egg drop soup.” Juugo replied as Kiba continued to slurp obnoxiously.

“Mmm peppery.” Kiba licked his lips and craned his head up to look up at the alpha. Juugo watched him with soft adoration visible clearly in his orange eyes and it made Kiba's heart beat slightly faster then normal. Why? He didn't really care to be honest. He just enjoyed it.

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Kiba flopped back on the state issued bed and stared at the ceiling with a loud yawn. He did the wrong thing that every student ever does during summer break and he fucked up his sleep schedule, having only slept for three hours before the moving process begun. Juugo laid a hand flat on Kiba's stomach, shaking him lightly to get the others' attention. Kiba fixed his coal black eyes on Juugo, grunting a silent question due to the alpha's insisting gaze.

“Was this really all you brought with you from home?” Juugo asked, throwing his thumb back over his shoulder in reference to the stack of three boxes and the two duffel bags of clothes and blankets.

“Yah, why?” Kiba asked, reaching up and making grabby hands at his boyfriend, snagging the edge of his shirt and beginning to pull on it. The shirt didnt fit Juugo well at all, already big and stretched out. The ginger preferred it that way cause he was self conscious about his figure.

People already stare because I'm tall. I don't need them staring at me because I'm built as well.

Kiba pulled hard enough to lift his upper half out of bed, the shirt making a slight popping noise as it stretched further. “You know, I have to start buying these things in my actual size because by the time you're done with them, they hang off of me like some promiscuous harlot.” Juugo sighed, leaning down and wrapping his arms around Kiba, lifting him out of the bed and nuzzling his face into the smaller alphas chest.

“Unhand me, you whore. I require sleep or you'll have a huge problem to deal with later today.” Kiba growled out in warning, glaring down into the soft messy expanse of his boyfriends orange hair.

“Huge? You?” Juugo teased, looking up with a shitty grin. “I think you're exaggerating a bit there, babe.” Kiba responded with a growl as Juugo turned and begun to carry him out of Kiba's new dorm room. A few other alphas gave them sideways glances which Juugo ignored in favor of walking out of the dorm room entirely. “You're going to struggle to live if that's all you brought with you.” Juugo finally answered Kiba's earlier question.

“Sure I will. My boyfriend would totally let me suffer like that.” Kiba muttered, rolling his eyes as he wrapped his arms around Juugo's thick neck, staring at the hallway behind them as the alpha walked. He got used to being carried around rather quickly. Actually really enjoyed it to be honest. He stared at the grey carpets and the white walls that had splashes of color dragged across in some sort of shitty effort at an abstract design, and he suddenly realized he was being carried away from his room.

“Where the fuck we going? I wanna sleep.”

“You can sleep in my bed while I unpack my stuff. You dragged me away from that insisting I had to help you move in but really you could've moved all of that by yourself in two trips.” Juugo teased as Kiba rolled his eyes.

“Why would I do that when I can make you do it in one? Plus it would've been three trips. That's how many it took to pack the car.” Kiba replied indignantly.

“Lazy bum.” Juugo teased as Kiba huffed out a laugh.

“Do you want me to eat your dick tonight or not? You sound pretty ungrateful right now.” Kiba leaned back, scent spiking at the way that Juugo didn't even flinch or shift to accompany Kiba's shift in weight. He carried the smaller alpha so effortlessly. Kiba loved it.

“That has nothing to do with anything right now and you know it. You just want me to beg for the privilege.” Juugo replied with a grin, his face flushing the slightest shade of pink, orange eyes shining.

“And is that so wrong?” Kiba asked, raising an eyebrow with a wolfish grin as Juugo dropped one of his hands to open the door for his own dorm, walking in and shutting it behind him. His own roommate, Kiba didn't bother remembering his name just yet, wasn't in at the moment which Kiba appreciated. Juugo made his way to his room and laid Kiba down on the bed gently, raking his fingers through Kiba's messy hair.

“No, but it is when we're in public. Go ahead and take a nap. I'll beg all you want later when you're not a grouchy gremlin.” Juugo assured, a small smile tugging at his lips. Kiba hummed in acceptance, getting comfortable as he subtly scented the pillow, the one Juugo had brought from home. It held both of their scents, something that helped relax Kiba's head as he watched his boyfriend turn away to begin tackling his stack of boxes. At some point, when he was about to black out, his pocket began to vibrate aggressively making him groan loudly in annoyance.

Kiba struggled to get his phone out of his pocket for the sole reason that he was currently laying on it and refuses to roll over to make it easier. After succeeding, he held the device out to his boyfriend with a low whine. Juugo looked up from the task at hand and reached over, taking the phone and answering it, holding it to his ear. “Hey Naruto…. Yeah, Kiba wants to sleep so he gave me the phone… What about your roommate?...” At that point, Kiba had fallen asleep.

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Kiba carried a brand new handle of high quality bottom shelf vodka, courtesy of his boyfriend who he sent into the liquor store to get it. Juugo on the other hand was carrying homemade cookies, made by himself and decorated by Kiba because the giant of a man apparently didn't know how to use a piping bag.

Kiba would never admit to even knowing what a piping bag was.

Naruto pulled the door open with a big, uncontrollable grin. He smelled so potent, of green tea and honey that Kiba immediately relaxed subconsciously, unable to help himself. Not only was Naruto an omega, he was basically family to Kiba. Relaxing the alpha with his presence and reminding him of home. Another scent was mixed in with naruto's familiar scent, something that Kiba feels like he should hate but couldn't quite figure out why? It smelled relatively alpha esque, but his friend wore the scent of various alphas and omegas like badges of honor so Kiba didn't pay too much attention to it.

“We brought dorm warming presents.” Kiba announced, raising the bottle of sobeski and giving it a light shake. Naruto's eyes brightened in delight. “Oh my hero, you really know what a gal needs in these trying times.” Naruto beckoned them both in, heading over to the living room and allowing the other two to follow.

“Kiba made me go in because the cashier at the liquor store keeps carding him because he thinks he's a minor.” Juugo piped up, holding up his plate of cookies. “I also brought almond sugar cookies.”

“Yeah that sounds about right. Those liquor store employees love to give shorty over there a hard time.” Naruto teased. Kiba pretended to bash the blonde in the head with the liquor bottle, immediately smacking him on the ass with it afterwards.

“Shut it with your bubble butt looking ass.”

“As nice as that was of you to say, I feel horribly offended by all of that.” Naruto spoke with a narrowed gaze.

“Good. You deserve to be offended.” Kiba replied, cocking his head and looking towards the kitchen once he caught whiff of some delicious food. Someone else stood in the kitchen, looking back at Kiba and Juugo with a confused look. Long inky black hair and black pearl like eyes that met Kiba's own eyes with a look of curiosity. Kiba furrowed his eyebrows and immediately he remembered the alpha who stood in front of him wearing a stupidly cute frilly apron.

“Oh Sasuke is your roommate?” Juugo asked, having also spotted the alpha. Kiba felt his lips pull back in annoyance, stalking over to the counter and setting the bottle down, glaring daggers at the pretty alpha who kept his gaze on Kiba apprehensively.

“Hey.. Juugo. I see you brought your boyfriend over. Never put him in a dog training course, did you?” Sasuke goaded, looking at Kiba like he was a wet dirty mutt that was about to start rolling around on his couch.

“You guys know eachother?” Naruto asked excitedly as he looked back and forth between Juugo and that alpha. What did Juugo call him again?

“Yeah, he was my best friend at my old school before I transferred.” Juugo explained as he walked over to Kiba, setting the plate of cookies down next to the vodka and resting his hand on Kiba's scruff like he was ready to restrain him. “Him and Kiba feel very… strongly towards one another.”

“The only thing you can call strong about that pooch is the way he smells.” The pale alpha just shrugged his shoulders, waving his wooden spoon around gently as he turned back to the stove. “I couldn't care less for him.”

“I will back hand your prissy ass back to last Sunday, you 7-Eleven Edward Cullen lookin twat!” Kiba snapped, pulling against Juugo's grasp. The taller alpha just held on with a firm grasp.

“Could you stop egging him on? You know he craves physical violence.”

“He probably also craves a chew toy and belly rubs.” Sasuke deadpanned over his shoulder earning a snort from Naruto.

“FUCK YOU YA KEN DOLL! Naruto! Don't laugh at what he says, that's the one bitch we hate! The prissy alpha bitch!” Kiba turned his attention on the blonde who stared at Kiba like a deer in the headlights. He had thrown a hand over his mouth to hide his laughter and it slowly fell.

“Wait, Sasuke's the karaoke cunt?” Naruto asked with a shocked look on his face.

Kiba stopped pulling against juugo for a moment. “Wait, Sasuke?! The karaoke cunt is SASUKE??”

“When did I become a karaoke cunt?! I fuckin hate karaoke!” Sasuke asked, looking to Naruto with confusion as Naruto stared back at him before he bursted out into laughter, snorting and wheezing as he fell back on the arm of the couch, holding his midsection. Eventually, he toppled back further and slipped onto the floor, hitting the wood with a thud.

“Naruto?” Sasuke set the spoon down and made his way over to the blonde, checking up on the omega who was still giggling, hands clasped over his face.

“Oh my word, this is amazing. This is utterly amazing!” Naruto wheezed, looking up at Sasuke, his legs stuck up on the couch as he lowered his hands to look at the alpha he called his roommate. “You're the pretty alpha Kiba hates.” Naruto choked back another laugh as Sasuke's sighed, putting his hands on his hips.

“I should just leave you down there to collect dust.” The alpha muttered, turning to leave him while Naruto rolled, pulling his legs from the couch and hitting something against the coffee table, letting out a small Ow before he righted himself and stood.

“You would clean me up eventually, you nanny.”

“And take you straight to the curb, yes sir!” Sasuke threw over his shoulder, returning his attention to whatever he had boiling in the pot.

Kiba stared him down for a moment and then looked back at Juugo, sniffing the air. “Ten bucks says-”

“I don't want to hear you finish that sentence.” Juugo interrupted, giving Kiba an annoyed look which pulled a toothy grin from the smaller alpha.

“Fine fine. I just know that I don't have to worry about his bitch ass anymore.”

“Why were you worrying about my butt to begin with, you pervert?” Sasuke asked, turning the heat on the stove off and he pulled the pot from the burner, beginning to hunt down some plates from the cabinets.

“Get the fuck out of our conversation, you attention seeker.” Kiba snapped, crossing his arms as Sasuke huffed in amusement.

“Okay, you undersized pug. Since when did I become an attention seeker?”

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Kiba only knew some of the people who were at the party. Hinata showed up first and from what Naruto had said, he asked her to invite anyone she deemed cool. For a multitude of reasons, the main one being that everyone Naruto actually knew was already there, and also because Hinata was practically friends with everyone who was worth being friends with in the first place. Shortly after Hinata’s appearance, an omega girl with shoulder length pink hair and green eyes and a scent like peaches walked in through the open door that was left cracked for the other guests to arrive.

“Guys, this is Sakura. She and I met at a cheer meet back in highschool. She went to West High with Sasuke and Juugo.” Hinata introduced her to everyone, resting a hand on her fellow omegas shoulder. “It's nice to meet you guys!” Sakura smiled brightly at everyone.

Kiba wasn't usually a talkative person. He didn't like new people too much. They usually were dicks or assholes or anything similar, but currently Kiba was tipsy and he was feeling uncharacteristically chatty. He made his way over with a shot in each hand and offered one to her. “Sup, names Kiba. You know my boyfriend. Drink with me and I will swear everlasting friendship to you, as long as you don't end up secretly being a cunt.” Kiba slurred a bit, watching as Sakura furrowed her eyebrows and took the shot cautiously.

“Kiba! What the heck?!” Hinata looked up at him with a shocked expression. “What? I said if she isn't! A cunt! I didn't say she was!” Kiba held his free hand up in surrender.

“I'm sorry, who exactly is your boyfriend?” Sakura asked, ignoring the whole cunt comment. Kiba raised an eyebrow and looked over to Juugo who was watching him from the couch with amusement. “You dipshit. If someone asks me about my love life you're supposed to step in and make a scene! Dost thou not defend mine good honor?!” Kiba raised his voice a bit in mock aggression. Juugo snickered, dragging a hand down his face.

“Right, right. Sorry... Me! I am the drunkard's alpha! He is not a weirdo, I can assure you.” Juugo said to Sakura who looked on in a mix of horror and humor. “Don't lie to her you dick. I am a big weirdo.” Kiba replied, holding up a finger to pause himself. “Sorry, I'm a weird person, not a weird alpha. You're cute but I like them hung and like three times my size.” Kiba trailed off for a bit and then shrugged. “This is a horrible first impression. Drink with me or we can't be friends.” He raised his shot in a cheer and Sakura laughed, clinking her glass against his.

“I've dealt with worse.” Sakura assured, knocking back her shot in unison with Kiba. She made a face from the harsh taste and Kiba offered her a sip from his cup of juice. “I think you and I will be great friends.” Sakura added, handing Kiba his cup back once she was done with it. “If he even remembers you by the morning.” Naruto flung an arm over Kiba’s shoulder and leaned against him. “I'm Naruto, the proud omega of this fine dorm room. Thank you for coming to the party.” He introduced himself with a smile.

Sakura stared up at him in shock. “You're.. an omega?” Naruto nodded and cracked a smile. “Yup, au naturale, baby~” Naruto snickered, winking at Sakura before their attention got returned to the front door.

The door was nudged open and Kiba waved as a group of three entered the room. A blonde alpha girl lead the way with what looked like a whole case of beer over one shoulder. She smiled at everyone and headed to the kitchen to drop it off. Following close behind her was a male omega and a male alpha that Kiba had never seen before. The two guys seemed like differing versions of baby goth. The omega wore all black and he had long black hair pulled back into a ponytail. His ears were studded with piercings and he glanced over to Kiba before his eyes continued to flick around the room. Eventually he saw someone that made his gaze widen and his eyes filled with pain. Kiba glanced over, looking at a shocked Sasuke who looked like he just saw a ghost.

Ooooh, drama…

The third guest was a red headed alpha who had way too much eyeliner on. His eyes were a pale greenish color and he wore a plain T-shirt that was a size too big and some baggy jeans. He looked like a ruffian though Kiba was still not drunk enough to say that out loud. He might mention it later tonight if Juugo wasn't on top of his censor Kiba game.

“These guys are the last of the people I invited. This is Temari, her brother Gaara, and her omega Shikamaru.” Hinata introduced each person and Kiba couldn't help the thought of hoping Temari would deck Sasuke for doing whatever to her omega, but at the same time he really couldn't care less. He no longer had I'll will towards the alpha. Rather, as much ill will. He still thought the guy was a prissy bitch but now that Kiba knew Sasuke couldn't take Juugo from him, he was feeling rather chill around the cunt.

“That's great! I know it's a lot of new faces and a lot of familiar faces, but I hope we can all get along and be great friends from now on. I am Naruto, the lovely owner of this dorm and I just have one request from all of you.” Naruto spoke, his raspy voice rising above the bits of chatter and Kiba raised an eyebrow at whatever bullshit it was that his friend was about to spew.

“Let's fucking party!”

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Chapter 1: Part one: You don't know it yet, but you're already mine

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