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He had spent the entire day wrestling with an engine that sounded like it had swallowed rocks, and finally, after giving it one last tightening, the motor purred.
-That’s it, damn it! -He exclaimed, proud.
His father had left him alone after watching him struggle with the thing for a while, so now he had something to run and brag about.
But just then, he heard quick footsteps approaching.
It was his younger brother, an omega with way too much energy, so much that sometimes it scared him.
-Zee! Zee!! Zee!!!! -He burst in, almost bouncing. -I need you to come with me!
The alpha frowned.
-If it’s so you can get another peach juice, no. I already told you you’re addicted.
-It’s not about the juice… but you could buy me one on the way.
-Then what is it?
-It’s… a shop.
Zee kept putting his tools away.
-And?
-Well… I don’t know exactly what they sell. -He played with the sleeve of his sweater, glancing sideways at his brother, looking for a positive reaction.
-Then why do you want to go?
-That’s exactly why! -The boy opened his eyes wide. -Everyone says different things. They say they sell clothes… pretty clothes… for omegas… And that’s weird. I don’t know what they mean by omega clothes if we’re the same as other male beings.
-I didn’t understand a word of that. -Zee turned toward him, confused.
-That’s why I want to see it! Even the neighbor made weird faces when he mentioned it.
-The one who criticizes everything?
-Yeah, but when he criticizes things, it’s because they’re good.
The alpha paused. He had a point.
-And what did he say? -He asked.
-That at night, customers come in that you’d never imagine.
The alpha crossed his arms.
-And why me?
-Because I can’t go in alone.
-Why not?
His brother looked at him, clearly fed up with all the questions.
-Because I’m a poor, defenseless omega who could be sodomized on the wa… -His voice kept rising as he spoke.
-Alright, but shut up already.
-So… are we going now? -And from his pocket, he pulled out some keys the alpha immediately recognized.
-What the hell are you doing with my motorcycle keys?!
-I’ll go tell Dad we’re heading out. -The boy ignored him and went off to do just that.
So there was Zee, walking into the house. He’d wanted to change into comfortable clothes, but now he had to go out again.
Zee was a young alpha temporarily working at his father’s mechanic shop. It hadn’t been a good year, and he had recently lost his job, so he was saving up to open his own architecture studio.
He lived in a small town and hoped it would work out.
But living in the family home also meant obeying the whims of his omega brother, Yim, who turned to him whenever he wanted something or wanted to go somewhere. In a way, it was nice, the kid trusted him, but it also meant going to explore some strange shop God only knew what they’d find there.
Soon enough, they were riding together through the town center.
The street was calm, streetlights on, some shops already closing… Some people had even started decorating their storefronts with lights for the Christmas season that was about to begin.
And in the middle of that sea of shops… they saw it.
A new storefront, with a discreet sign: Omega’s Charm Ω♂.
It didn’t look strange, except they couldn’t see inside, thanks to the long red curtains blocking the view.
-That’s it? -The alpha asked.
-Yeah… it looks normal.
Zee, just from looking at a façade covered in red curtains, couldn’t really say that was normal.
-If you say so…
-Come on. -The omega was already at the door, fearless.
They went in.
Inside, another curtain divided the space, forming a kind of reception area, with an alpha sitting on a chair, looking at his phone.
It was important to note the sign above the curtain: “No minors”.
-Good evening. -The man greeted them, standing up and looking Zee over carefully. -You don’t look like a depraved alpha… You may pass.
-Huh? -Zee was completely thrown off by that, but his brother shoved him forward.
-Don’t stop, let’s go. -Yim pulled him by the arm.
And that’s how they crossed the curtain.
They both froze.
There was lace everywhere.
Mannequins wearing tiny garments, bralettes gleaming under warm lights, thongs hanging like candy at a market, corsets, garters, sheer stockings, pastel colors…
And an LED sign that read:
“Lingerie for the Male Omega”
Zee swallowed hard.
Yim… looked trembling with excitement.
Zee was still processing the almost transparent bralettes when he heard the soft sound of heels and light fabric moving.
And then he saw him.
The shop owner stepped out from behind a mannequin, holding a pair of pastel lace bralettes in each hand.
He wore a red corset designed for his flat chest, trimmed with lace that revealed his collarbones and the soft contour of his small torso. Tight black pants that hugged his hips. Black heeled boots. And over it all, a sheer black mesh kimono embroidered with red flowers that shimmered under the warm lights.
He also wore light makeup. Soft eyeliner, red lips, and a touch of color on his cheeks that made him look like he was always faintly flushed.
He was…
Zee couldn’t even describe that presence.
A beauty that felt almost unreal.
Far too much for a worn-out alpha from a mechanic shop to be prepared for at eight in the evening.
The omega owner smiled, as if already used to shocked expressions.
-Good evening. -He said. -Were you looking for something in particular?
Yim, who minutes ago had been shaking with curiosity, went stiff as a post.
-N-no… I… I mean… we… -He tried to respond, his eyes drifting excitedly toward a wall covered in black lace. -We were just… looking…
The owner tilted his head, amused.
-Many people come just to “look.” Don’t worry, no one judges here. -He smiled at the omega’s barely contained excitement. -First time in a shop like this?
-Yes! Totally first time! We don’t know anything! Well, he doesn’t know anything, I know some things… just a few… but we’re learning! -Yim blurted out.
-Alright. -He said, shifting the garments in his hands and gesturing to the shop. -This is a lingerie store for male omegas. There are comfortable designs, sexy ones, some daring, many elegant. If you’re looking for something discreet, we have that too. If you’re looking for something… less discreet, I have a couple of pieces you might like.
The alpha felt his ears heat up.
-… Male omegas. -Zee murmured, glancing at the sign.
-That’s right. My shop specializes in male omegas. -The young omega confirmed. -I founded it with the idea that male omegas also have the right to express their beauty and enjoy their bodies without inhibitions or prejudice.
Zee kept looking at the garments as the omega spoke, until his eyes inevitably returned to the daring outfit he was wearing.
-Beta women and female omegas have always had a wide variety of clothing to wear when they want to feel sexy, but if you ask for lingerie for male omegas in most shops, you’ll find very little, or nothing at all. -The owner continued. -That’s why I decided I had to open my own shop and give male omegas something they won’t find anywhere else.
-And you make them? -Yim interrupted.
-I design and make them myself, so each piece is crafted with a lot of care, and each one is special. Some of the more neutral items, on the other hand, are from top brands. -He replied. -Would you like me to show you some of mine?
-Yes! -Yim stepped closer.
-My name is Nunew, by the way.
-I’m Yim, and this is my brother Zee. -He pointed to him.
-Your brother? -Nunew covered his mouth, hiding a small laugh. -That’s uncommon.
-I had to come with him… people say a lot of things. -Zee replied firmly, still uneasy in the omega’s presence.
-I know. People can be very two-faced. -Nunew said, moving items along a rack. -… But when night falls, true nature comes out.
He turned toward them, holding up three models similar to what he was wearing.
-These are sexy, but elegant too. -He pointed out.
Yim’s face lit up at the sight, and Nunew leaned close to his ear.
-I can also show you the more daring pieces, but I don’t know if you’d want that with your brother here.
-Don’t worry, he doesn’t get a say in this. -Yim placed his hands on his hips, looking at the alpha.
Zee sighed. They were probably going to be there for a long while.
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And sure enough, he ended up sitting on a chair next to the counter, watching omegas walk between the racks and disappear into the fitting rooms.
But what caught his attention was that, as the minutes passed, more and more people came into the shop. Among them, another omega who left his things in a room at the back of the store. He introduced himself as JJ, Nunew’s assistant.
And before he even realized it… the place was packed.
-Surprised? -JJ asked from behind the counter, jotting down a recent purchase. -At night, you can even run into your most religious grandma in here.
Zee almost jumped when he heard that.
Just then, Yim came back, placing several garments on the counter.
-I didn’t bring much today, but Nunew said you could give me a comfortable way to pay.
-Of course. -JJ replied, turning his attention back to the monitor.
Zee glanced at Yim’s items on the counter… and at others that had been left there after being shown to different customers. Nunew was standing with another omega -apparently a college student on his way home-, explaining something to him.
Curious, Zee picked up one of the garments on the counter.
It was a thong.
He examined it, trying uselessly not to look obvious, analyzing it.
-How does this even cover the…? -He wondered.
-Nothing slips out.
Nunew’s voice interrupted him; he was approaching.
-They’re designed for the male omega anatomy, so nothing slips out, if that’s what you were thinking. -He smiled, with a hint of teasing.
That made Zee lower his gaze, shy.
-Surprised? -Nunew said as he came closer and sat beside him, while JJ took care of Yim. -I couldn’t ignore your faces when you saw the customers… and the clothes.
-… A little. -Zee admitted. -Well… maybe not… if I hadn’t seen my nosy neighbor walk in…
Nunew burst out laughing.
-The one who was covering his face? -He hid his laughter behind his hand. -That’s because in this shop, the good stuff starts at night.
-Zee lost his social life after college, don’t judge him. -Yim commented, making JJ laugh and earning an offended look from Zee.
Nunew chuckled too, and then he reached out, gently took the alpha’s wrist, and placed a small pink fabric pouch with a silver drawstring into his palm.
-For you. -He said softly.
The alpha looked at it, confused.
-W… what is it?
The omega lowered his voice, like it was a secret just between them.
-Poppy candies. I make them myself. They help you relax… and I noticed you’ve been tense since you walked in. -He smiled warmly.
Zee froze. No one ever spoke to him with that kind of tenderness.
-Nunew. -A young customer approached them, holding some garments. -Could you help me choose a size?
-Of course, sweetheart. -He replied, standing up again.
Zee followed him with his eyes, able to see through the sheer kimono the straps tightening the corset against his body, his shoulder blades shifting as he moved.
-Would you like something to drink? -JJ asked, breaking his focus.
Yim answered yes, and the young man headed to the back room.
-You’re taking too many liberties. -Zee scolded him.
-Hey, they’re very nice people.
-Even so, we can’t just be intruding, Yim.
-Not at all. -Nunew replied, returning to them. -I liked you both a lot. Besides, it’s not very common to have alphas here… even though I do carry some alpha pieces.
Both of them looked up, curious.
-Really?
-Some omegas like matching sets, or they buy sexy pieces for their alphas…
-Take advantage. -Yim nudged Zee with his elbow.
-Yim, I don’t-
-Relax, let your brother get comfortable. -Nunew said to the other omega. -You can come whenever you like. It’s been fun having you here.
-We’ll come back. -Yim said excitedly.
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The shop bell rang again as they stepped outside. They said goodbye to Net, the guard, and found that the streetlamps were now the only lights illuminating the town, the night had fully fallen.
Yim hugged his bag as he talked nonstop behind Zee while they rode home on the motorcycle. And he couldn’t help but elbow him right after making an observation.
-… Besides, I saw the way you were looking at Nunew. Don’t play innocent.
-What look? I was just trying to understand all that clothing.
-Uh-huh. -Yim eyed him suspiciously. -I wouldn’t be mad at all if you made Nunew my brother-in-law; he’s very fun, and did you see the body he has? I’ve never seen an omega that beautiful before. So you’d be a very envied alpha if you won him over… Zee, you need to get ready…
And Yim kept talking, while Zee felt the little pouch in his pocket, remembering the tenderness with which that omega had given it to him.
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Zee had gone to do the day’s grocery shopping at the market, with the list and bag his mother had given him. He walked between the small stalls, looking for what he needed… but life decided to give him an unexpected morning show.
Nunew was there.
Walking between the stalls, dressed in simple, everyday clothes -nothing like what he wore at the shop-, his reusable bag over his arm, greeting everyone with that soft smile he seemed to carry from early morning.
Of course, he also drew certain looks.
Looks the alpha noticed immediately.
Especially from Don Elian, the omega who ran the vegetable stand.
The one who was always early at church, criticized everything that moved, and had once said that “modern omegas have no self-respect anymore”.
And there he was, looking Nunew up and down like he was sin incarnate.
Zee frowned. He felt offended by it.
Nunew picked up some zucchini, some herbs, chose a couple more things, and stepped up to pay.
Smiling, as always.
As if he didn’t feel the stare burning into the back of his neck.
Mr. Elian took the coins with his usual stiff gesture… and then, to the alpha’s absolute surprise, he leaned toward Nunew.
Brought his mouth close to his ear.
Whispered something quick. Low. Very low.
Nunew blinked… and smiled.
But it was a big, beautiful smile that made Zee feel like jelly, and deeply intrigued.
Mr. Elian nodded, almost conspiratorially.
And Nunew walked away calmly, bag in hand, as if nothing strange had just happened.
Zee was completely confused.
Mr. Elian noticed him standing there and motioned at him.
-You buying anything, boy?
The alpha almost jumped.
-N-no, I… I’m leaving.
He hurried off, following the omega at a safe distance, still intrigued. When he finally caught up, Nunew turned around, surprised to see him.
-Hi… -He said, smiling.
-Hey… did that man say something to you?
The omega raised his brows, amused.
-Ah… yeah. Things. -He gave him a knowing look.
-What… kind of things?
Nunew smiled, suspicious.
-I’ll tell you later. This isn’t a good place. -He whispered.
Zee was left speechless, even more confused, watching him walk away.
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“Oh, Mr. Elian… two-faced as always.”
The moment Nunew leaned in, Don Elian had made his request into his ear.
-Son… set aside the red lace thong for me. My son-in-law’s been nosing around, and I’m not about to let him beat me to it.
Nunew had to hold back his laughter not to give him away.
By day, judgmental…
By night, with his favorite thong hidden in the drawer.