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Ionut (Pronounced Yo-nootz, I kid you not.)

Per request, RomaniaxFem!America. Someone asked in my Omega! AU's if Omegas could scent as Alpha's do. No, I like to even the playing field that way. Then Omega's won't instantly become 'subservient' through the smell alone.

It makes more sense to me that Alphas would have that advantage. Beta's and Omega's are like normal people, excepting the standard physical response of Omegas.

Not meant to cause offense in any way, shape, or form. :)

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Admittedly, he did not think much of the place.

An Omega house, while not as ideal as he would have hoped, was the safest option for him in his new country. Well, the country he was temporarily residing in to complete his studies. Canada was an... interesting place so far. He did enjoy it.

However, he had nine other residence houses to look at just today alone. Many offered houses such as these for affordable lodging for Omega's wanting to live on their own, but not without protection. Most Omega houses employed or had a head Alpha that kept other Alphas out or in line around the Omegas.

Crimson eyes glanced over the beige walls, and the hall of blue doors that had shiny silver numbers on them.

"Ah, you are early," A male voice called form his left. Ionut turned slightly, following the sound.

A blonde Omega glanced at him, with slightly wide violet eyes behind glasses.

"I'm Matthew, we spoke on the phone," the other breezed easily, " you must be... Io.."

"Ionut Ardeleanu," The Romanian national corrected easily.

The Canadian Omega blinked, before flushing slightly.

"Well, that is a bit of a mouthful, but... uh... a wonderful name," Matthew continued, "to be sure."

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He had been walked through the room, and the bathroom he would share with an Omega next door. It was not a perfect set up, but it was passable. Over all, Ionut was not impressed, but neither was he upset by it.

It met his needs. To put it simply. His mind had already wandered to the next place he would look at, when shouting drew his attention.

A dark-haired Omega, with hair as black as midnight, was yelling in a foreign language that Ionut could not quite identify. A tall and imposing male Alpha was pulling at the Omega's arm. Shouting something aggressively, as he tried to get the resisting Omega out of the door.

"Oh no," Matthew breathed in concern. "Not again."

Ionut started forward, intent upon helping his fellow Omega. It was obvious that the attention was unwanted. He felt his anger rise at the mistreatment, but just as he took a step forward, a blur of gold and brown shot past him.

In a moment, the male Alpha was ripped off of the Omega. Teeth were barred in a blatant challenge, and it was then that he noticed the other was female. A female Alpha was even more dangerous than a male. For a female resorted to deadly measures far quicker than a male. There was a nearly sickening crack of bone, as the female Alpha pulled her fist back and let it fly.

A shout of pain was accompanied by vicious grunts and growls. As the pair started to grapple there by the door. Ionut felt his heart sped up in reaction to what he was seeing. Other Omegas filtered out into the hall, drawn by the noise.

It was over in a matter of minutes, as the female house Alpha sent the male sailing out the door. He landed unceremoniously in a heap at the bottom of the three stairs that led to the main entrance.

"And don't come back!" The female's voice boomed out across the distance. Her eyes were narrowed in fury, her glasses were askew.

It was then that he really saw her.

"That," Matthew said, but is sounded as if he were far away, "would be my sister, Amelia."

Dimly the words registered. Sister. They were not mated. Excellent.

He watched, enthralled, as she turned toward the dark-haired Omega.

"You okay?" She asked gruffly, her hands reached out to inspect the male carefully. Gently. As concern painted her delicate features.

"Y-Yes," the Omega replied.

"Good." She commented tersely. "How many times have I told you, don't let an Alpha man-handle you like that. Being tough is good, but being a bully is just the same as being a jackass."

Ionut did not quite catch what she meant by that. He could only note that the dark-haired Omega nodded quickly.

"Sorry, Amelia."

She ran a hand through her hair, calming down. A bright and friendly smile was on her lips.

"No, you don't need to be sorry. You did nothing wrong. It was that guy's fault. Besides, this is what I am here for, right?"

"Right." The omega said with a timid smile in return.

She was Ileana Cosânzeana, nearly personified. Ionut could only feel his heart pounding rapidly at the sight of the female Alpha. The brightness in her eyes, nearly led the sky to shame. The good nature about her as she patted the other Omega on the back, with a wide smile, left him nearly entranced.

He blinked owlishly, and hardly noticed when his hat slipped a little.

As certain as his next breath, Ionut knew he had to win over this golden-haired Alpha.

"I apologize for that display," Matthew interrupted, looking slightly fretful.

Ionut waved it off. He didn't care about the arrangements anymore. Nor the square footage. It was on par with others. Honestly, he would be content anywhere that she was. He had not met an Alpha like her before. Greedily Ionut's gaze followed how she calmed the other Omegas and asked them to return to their rooms.

"No, no," Ionut replied, scarcely looking at the Canadian male. "I'll take the room."

"You will?"

The surprise was evident in his tone.

"Yes."

"Are you sure?"

Ionut blinked, and turned toward Matthew.

"Entirely."

The other Omega beamed at him. "Fantastic!"

As if some unspoken call had been made, the female Alpha came toward them. Her very walk was strong and confident. As if she owned every inch of this building. Which she might have. Ionut wasn't entirely sure. Nor did he truly care.

"Well, Amelia," Matthew said with a soft voice. "Mr. Ardeleanu -"

"Ionut, please," The Romanian Omega interrupted quietly. His nearly crimson gaze flickered to the Alpha once. Then twice.

Vivid blue met nearly blood red. The Female Alpha -Amelia, his mind corrected-, made him slightly nervous with anticipation. He thoughtlessly twisted at the pearl-like earring on his left ear. Silently he watched her, grinning a bit as he did so.

"Alright, Ionut, has decided to join our house." Matthew said comfortably.

Amelia stilled.

Slowly, a smile spread over her features as she nodded confidently.

"Welcome." The American Alpha stated.

Ionut's eyes widened briefly.

"You are not Canadian?"

Amelia raised a brow at the question.

"No," the Alpha said easily. "I am American. Mattie is my older brother. Our parents had a...?"

"Difficult," Matthew chirped cheerfully.

Amelia grinned at that, her teeth flashed for a second. "Yeah, difficult, divorce." Her tone suggested that something was humorous about the subject.

"That is unfortunate," Ionut stated nearly conversationally. Such things were rare, but they did happen.

"Yep," Amelia agreed quickly, "anyway. I'm the house's-"

"Alpha," the Romanian male finished.

"That's me," she said cockily.

Matthew cleared his throat, and two sets of eyes turned toward him.

"We can take care of the paperwork in my office. Amelia, could you-?" The Canadian Omega made a gesture.

"Oh right."

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Her Alpha senses were honed in on the Omega before her. She walked toward him quickly, leaning in as she slowly inhaled his scent. Briefly, she closed her eyes and took a moment to memorize the scent of the new resident.

If anything should come up where she needed to describe him, or needed to find him, his scent would allow Amelia to locate him easily.

Seriously though, this Omega looked like he came from the 3 am Vampire crowd that seemed to haunt the retail stores early in the morning. But his name was one letter away from Donut, so she was inclined to like him.

Sort of.

What the hell was with the trench coat? It was the middle of summer! And, Amelia couldn't help but occasionally stare at his snaggle tooth. Alright, perhaps it was more of a 'fang', but it was so obvious that she couldn't stop staring at it. Which meant that Matthew kept elbowing her discreetly for being rude.

Sure, he was more than a little cute with his honey-brown colored hair. She sniffed again, noting that his scent did remind her cashews and grapes, which was pleasant. A hint of the scent of Earth and male filtered through with his overlaying scents.

Amelia opened her eyes, noting that the Romanian Omega was watching her intently.

She repressed a shudder. What was this is guy?

"Got it," The Alpha commented lightly. A bright smile that was only slightly forced, was on her lips.

"Remember," Amelia continued, "please be home by 10 pm, unless you have told Matthew or I otherwise. If you do not come home on time, I will come look for you at your place of work."

She assured him with an commanding tone. It was truly for the Omega's safety. Some Alphas did not take rejection or the curfew. A curfew that was imposed to keep the unscrupulous types from trying to force themselves on Omegas coming home late.

Crimson eyes watched her, behind lashes, for a moment.

"I will remember."

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All the paperwork was signed, and the ink had barely dried, when Ionut excused himself to see to this belongings. He could move in right away. As was customary for Omega's that had just found a safe harbor to call home. Matthew and Amelia ran a standard operation, and once the deposit had been collected along with the first month's rent.

Matthew dropped the key into the Romanian Omega's open hand.

"Welcome to Copper Square!" The blond Omega greeted enthusiastically, but somehow still in a soft voice.

"Thank you," Ionut replied equally as cheerful. He gave a slight nod toward Matthew, and his crimson gaze lingered on Amelia.

"I look forward to my time here." He said with great conviction and a sensual curve of his lips.

The Alpha did not even blink, as he exited the room with a gentle closing of the door.

Matthew turned toward his sister, a small smile on his face. His violet eyes seemed to glow with excitement.

"He seems-"

"Creepy," Amelia muttered under her breath. Something about the way that Omega kept staring at her was a little... bizarre. Had he been another Alpha, she would have been certain he was challenging her. But he was an Omega, and nothing about him seemed the least bit aggressive. Mischievous, maybe, but not aggressive.

Also, his scent had been rather happy. After just witnessing her take down an overly amorous male Alpha. Perhaps he was just grateful that there was someone so fantastically strong like herself to protect the Omegas in house.

But, her nose had picked up on the subtle scent of arousal. She glanced over at Matthew who took a moment to slap her arm playfully.

"Be nice," he chastised lightly, with his face flushing at her bold statement.

"I thought I was," Amelia commented with a slight smile.

Matthew frowned at her. "He is going to be a paying tenant."

Okay, there was that.

She held up her hands in defeat. Angry Alphas? She could beat them down all day long. But, a frowning older brother? Well, that had her backing away when she normally never would.

"I know, I know. You don't need to start reading' me the riot act. I'll look after him," Amelia promised sweetly. "Just like everybody else."

Matthew 'humpfed' at her words, but appeared mollified. He eyed her over the rim of his glasses, her flashed briefly in the florescent light. Almost in an answering challenge.

"Now, if you'll excuse me," she said with a slightly wild gleam to her gaze, "I have to go make sure that Jackass from earlier, isn't prowling' around still."

Her brother nodded, dropping the subject for now, he too was worried whenever an Alpha couldn't take a hint. Amelia had driven off dozens of unwanted suitors in their time owning Copper Square.

Amelia cracked her knuckles, Matthew winced in reaction.

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Not even three days later, since Ionut had moved in, Amelia was seriously contemplating putting a bell on the damn Omega.

He was freaking everywhere. But, acting oddly aloof? Amelia didn't quite know how to describe it. His crimson gaze would lift to hers, and he would hold her look for a good three seconds, then continue down the hallway.

As if he were waiting for her to do something? But, then if she asked him if he needed anything, he would casually dismiss her offers to help him. The American Alpha was close to shouting at the guy just tell her what he wanted.

Amelia shook her head. She really didn't get Europeans.

But, when she spent time looking after the other Omegas in the house, Ionut would nearly magically appear somewhere around the general area Amelia was. She didn't openly want to say he was practicing some freaky juju, but she was getting very close to hanging garlic around her own room.

Eerily close.

The way he kept glancing at her was a bit unnerving, and more than once she wondered if he was one of those LARPer's that was super-into Vampires. She shuddered. Also, Ionut was studying anthropology, which involved a whole lot of dead people.

And he brought body parts with him when he moved in.

Creepy.

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Ionut was fairly certain he had intrigued Amelia, the female Alpha, with his charm and good looks. True, he had a bit of an eccentric personality, but that added to his mysterious aura.

Every time he passed by, her blue gaze was always on him. He felt confident that her 'offers' of help were subtle flirtations into his status. He was unmated, and was not involved with anyone. Yet.

There was a bit of possessiveness that came from wanting to be with someone. So he did often find himself having to keep the other Omegas from fawning all over Amelia. Her good nature and kind heart did not allow her to see what Ionut did.

The Korean Omega was going to be a pest. Because that dark-haired Omega was trying to win over Ionut's Alpha.