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Cheerleader Omegaxian and Jock Alphaji are best friends!
At least, that’s what Omegaxian likes to say. After four years of pestering Alphaji, from freshman year to senior year, he can confidently say that the alpha adores him!
Ok, not really, but… he’d like to think that. Alphaji is always so caring around him, giving his coats when it’s cold, lending him pencils, getting him snacks when the study in the library after practice.
If Omegaxian could have an alpha, it would have to be like him.
Omegaxian was zoning out during practice, and one sharp whistle from Wen Qing snapped him back to cruel reality. Bones aching, skin bruised.
Madame Yu had… gotten a bit TOO angry when Omegaxian had refused an engagement to Wen Chao, a sleazeball alpha who smelled like sulfur, death, and everything unhappy. She told him he would be grateful that she was arranging a marriage for him, and one of such high honor!
He went to this very school, harassing people. He was also on the basketball team with Alphaji, always trying to one-up him… and getting himself embarrassed in the process.
Omegaxian winced as he stretched, watching Wen Chao once again embarrass himself in front of everyone. Too think… he’d have to marry this guy!!
Just then, one of his friends gasps. Mianmian, a beta.
MM : A-Xian! How did you get hurt!?
She was pointing to a severe purple bruise blooming on his arm, and Omegaxian cursed internally. Everyone on the cheer team was looking at him, somewhat aware of his tumultuous relationship with his foster mother, not knowing the whole truth. What was worse was that some people from the basketball team had also glanced over.
Omegaxian was really starting to wish he skipped practice when he saw Alphaji looking over as well, concern written all over his face. He knew NOTHING (well, kind of. He knew mdy yelling at Omegaxian, not that she hit him), and Omegaxian wanted to keep it that way.
He quickly muttered that it was nothing, and urged everyone to practice. As the main flyer, it was important for him to pray that everyone else was on top of their game, or else he would end up getting more bruises, a kind of pain he really didn’t need, considering how his heart heart so much already from the emotionally distress Madame Yu put him through daily.
Practice was soon over, and it was Alphaji’s and Omegaxian’s time to study in the library. Omegaxian really didn’t want to go, but it was either that or going home. He shucked on Alphaji’s jacket over his cheer uniform, one he had yet to return, since it still smelled like Alphaji. After a cruel… session of… disciplining, he liked to wrap himself up in one of his jackets. Alphaji simply thought he was always cold, which is also true. So not a lie!
He trudged to the library, where Alphaji already was, having changed into comfortable pants and button down. Omegaxian felt jealous. Madame Yu always gave him scratchy, uncomfortable clothes, and if he wanted better ones, he’d have to pay for them himself. But how was he supposed to when she didn’t even allow him to get a job!?
She also gave him scratchy clothes for his nest! Whenever he asked for better ones, she would always say he was spoiled, how he, as the son of a servant didn’t deserve it, and Omegaxian would cry as he forced him to build an uncomfortable, scentless nest( with not comforting or familiar scents), and forced him to sleep in it, where the fabric chafed his skin. It was already a violation of privacy to watch an omega build a nest, but to force them to build one, then sleep it in!? At least she hadn’t found out about Alphaji’s jackets, so comfy and comforting.
She also had him join cheer because it was a good way for him to 1) make friends with higher up families who had daughters in cheer and 2) to catch the eyes of powerful alphas. She didn’t make Jiang Yanli do this, because it was too “slutty” for a highborn omega to do.
How hypocritical, since many highborn omega daughters were in cheer.
Omegaxian said and did nothing.
Omegaxian could feel Alphaji’s eyes on him as he took the seat across from the alpha. He pouted. ‘What an intense gaze,’ he thought, shivering.
WWX : Lan Zhannn! How was practice today?
LWJ : It was good. Is your arm fine?
Omegaxian flinched slightly at the mention of that, and as he averted his eyes, he didn’t see the darkening of Alphaji’s eyes. So blunt and straight to the point. He did notice Alpahji’s scent becoming slightly heavier for some reason.
WWX (stammering) : Y-yeah… just t-tripped during practice, n-nothing else.
LWJ : But you didn’t trip during practice.
Omegaxian wanted to scream. How did Alphaji know that!? Did he spend all of his practice time looking at him!?
LWJ : And you’re also wearing a jacket. Just during practice, you were saying that you felt hot.
WWX : W-Well… it’s cooler in the library…?
LWJ : Show me.
WWX (protesting) : L-Lan Zhan, it’s nothing!
Alphaji leaned over, grabbing the edge of Omegaxian’s chair, and dragging it over to his side. Omegaxian flushed at the blatant display of strength.
Alphaji took his arm and rolled up the jacket sleeve, sucking in a sharp breath when he spotted the bruise, which was much more prominent in the light of the library.
LWJ : Wei Ying…
Omegaxian did not look at him as his scent revealed his true feelings. Sour oranges filled the air drowning out his usual lotus over petrichor scent with honey. He was distressed.
Alphaji’s eyes widened as he pulled Omegaxian even even closer, scenting him slightly, his wrist upturned and pressing it to the scent glands on Omegaxian’s neck. A cold sandalwood and pine rushed into his system, making him go limp and all pliant in Alphaji’s arms.
Omegaxian finally couldn’t hold it in, and burst into tears. No one, apart from Shijie, showed him this much care, no one had bothered to scent him, no purr or croon to him, or to even simply hold him like she did, and he was Alphaji, doing it all and more for him.
Alphaji stroked Omegaxian’s hair, crooning softly, the vibrations in his chest soothing Omegaxian, who sniffed.
WWX : Gods, Lan Zhan, I’m so sorry.
LWJ (softly) : There is no need for sorrys and thank you between us, Wei Ying.
They stayed like that for a while, before Omegaxian, fidgeting slightly, moved to get up, but was pulled back down.
LWJ (pleading) : Please tell me what happened so I can help you.
WWX (biting his lip) : Lan Zhan… you wouldn’t be able to help me.
LWJ : You would be surprised by how powerful the Lan Family is.
Omegaxian knew the power the Lan Family had, and how Alphaji, as the second son and only alpha heir (LXC was a beta(much to his own relief, he didn’t want to company)), had many connections. Still, Omegaxian didn’t want to put him in danger.
Alphaji but his lip.
LWJ : Please tell me, or, for your own safety, I will use a command on you.
Omegaxian flinched, looking up at Alphaji, eyes shining before… spilling it all out. He knew Alphaji was not joking, and would rather tell him of his own violation than be forced to tell.
The "disciplinary" actions that Madame Yu took whenever he so much as stepped a toe out of line (with either a damon WHIP or her maids hands, she would never touch him(as if he were a bug, and not human like her)), the problem with his nest, why he joined cheer (though he genuinely enjoyed it(mainly cause he didn’t have to go home)), and his now impending engagement with Wen Chao.
Alphaji’s eyes darkened even more, if possible, but he held Omegaxian calmly, wrist still pressed to his scent glands, and crooning softly as Omegaxian’s sobs turned into hitches and hiccups before going silent.
He tired himself out from crying so much.
Alphaji, softly petting his hair, took some time to think. Think of all the ways he would make the Jiang Family fall.
He knew Jiang Yanli had married out, and how she was the only kind one to Omegaxian into the house. That was good, the fall of the Jiangs would not affect her.
He bundled Omegaxian up in his jacket, which he was already wearing, and slung both their backpacks over his shoulder, then gently, ever so gently picked the omega up. He was startled at how light he was.
Of course, as the main flyer, he would be light, but this light..? Why had no other cheerleader noticed this? As he made his way out of the library with the omega in his arms, he figured it was because his weight would be distributed between multiple people, so they would realize the full extent of how weightless he was.
It was getting dark as he stepped out of the library, 6pm. He was NOT letting Omegaxan go back to his “home”. Oh no. Omegaxian was coming back to the Lan Family Mansion.
His brother already knew of his infatuation with the omega, and was fond towards Omegaxian for being so kind to his younger brother. His uncle, also a beta, was also fond of Omegaxian, though he would never admit it. With Omegaxian being the child of his two friends, Lan Qiren had been slightly disappointed when the Jiangs got him before he could.
Well, at least the whole entirety of the Lan Family would do anything to keep Omegaxian safe.
Omegaxian woke up later wrapped in fluffy comforters and feeling as though he were sleeping on a cloud. He snuggled into them, deciding to ignore the pounding headache he was having.
His nest wasn’t this comfy… he jolted up right. He blearily opened his eyes, wincing in the sharp light. The room was minimal, yet tasteful. And it smelled of, Omegaxian took a deep breath, and his heart stuttered. Cold pine and sandalwood.
His mind raced through the events of that evening, and he groaned, covering his face with his hands. This could NOT be happening. When he went back, Madame Yu would have his head!
Just then Alphaji walked in, making the scent go even stronger and Omegaxian peeked at him from between the cracks in his fingers
LWJ : You’re awake!
He rushed over, gently prying Omegaxian’s hands from his face, and cradling them delicately in his hands.
LWJ : You’ve been asleep for the past few days!
Omegaxian nodded, then froze. He screeched.
WWX : WHAT!??!
Alphaji explained to him that his body was not only extremely tired, but suffered a mini heat that occurred due to high stress levels. Omegaxian wanted to kill himself.
WWX : Don’t tell me… I was in here during my heat!
Alphaji shook his head, saying that he had been at the hospital, and just a few hours ago, had been taken back to the Lan Mansion.
Then Omegaxian realized.. Madame Yu really WAS going to kill him now! Not only had he bothered the Gusu Lans, one of the few families she held respect for, but he’d also been missing for a few days.
His scent soured as he panicked, and Alphaji took his hand, scenting him.
LWJ : Don’t worry. We won’t let you go back.
Omegaxian looked up, panic in his eyes.
WWX : Lan Zhan, what do you mean!? And… we? Who’s we?
Just then two more people walked into the room. Lan Qiren and Lan Xichen.
LXC (smiling amicably) : We refer to us. And don’t worry. In the short time you’ve been asleep, we made sure to… take care of the Jiangs. Specifically, Madame Yu and Jiang Fengmian. They can’t touch you anymore.
Omegaxian blinked, and burst out sobbing. No one had been so kind to him, and here were these three people, who had no reason to help him, yet still did.
Alphaji stroked his head.
LWJ : You’re safe now, Wei Ying.
In the future, it would be Lan Qiren who would walk Omegaxian down the aisle, Lan Xichen who would call the paramedics when he went into labor (in LWJ was at a meeting(even though he didn’t want to be)) and Lan Wangji who was always at his side.
He also kept in touch with his siblings. It was Jiang Cheng who insisted on being the best uncle, and Jiang Yanli who helped him with all his cravings.
Truly, Wei Wuxian had the BEST support system now!