Hello my name is ilsane, and this is the first fanfiction! I hope you guys enjoy, though I am a little nervous because it is the first time I've posted a story of mine online, so any constructive criticism is welcome.

Thank you!

The First Misunderstanding

In this world there are three different classes that people can be born into; alpha, beta, and omega classes. This represents the different levels of power a person can possess, alpha being the strongest, beta being in the middle, and omega being the weakest class. It is easy to differentiate between the classes based on the intensity of signature smell one produces, with the alpha being the strongest smell to the omegas being the weakest. These signature smells helps to find mates, ward away threats, mark scents on possessions or others, and show status. However, one does not entirely know which class they belong in until they reach the day of presentation, on their fifteenth birthday, when a person is able to produce their own signature smell.

You are John Egbert and you are 14 years old, you are approaching the age when you present. However your best friend Dave is also approaching this age. By now, most people know he is going to present as an alpha since all of the males in his family already had and since you've known Dave since childhood, you agree.

"Hey Dave I was wondering if there was anything that you needed to do, things like daily activities maybe, or stuff like that?" you say, subtly asking for a hint as to what to get him for his birthday while the two of you play Mario Kart.

"Nothing really unless you can make time go by slower, so I can do things ten times slower like a super slow clock or something." Dave replied as he absently looks are the TV screen. You guess that he's just not giving any hints; A slower clock is just a slower clock it's just going to make you late.

"Ah come on Dave why would you want the days to go slower? That means that your birthday won't come faster, and you won't present. I mean aren't you excited for something like that? It's pretty obvious that you're going to be an alpha." Though to your surprise Dave stops the game, and faces towards you.

"Not really, just means that I'm going to be a fucking pheromone factory producing fumes like nobody's business when I'm fucking horny. Also I'm going to be bothered by either competitive alphas, or horny betas or omegas. So I'm really excited Egbert." Dave replies with distaste.

"Dave it's not all bad at least you'll find a mate that is suited to you one day. Since those fumes you're going to be producing are suppose to attract mates, if you ever listened to sex ed class. Though it's probably not going to be hard for a Strider like you. I mean look at your brother." You say sincerely. Dave's older brother practically has betas and omegas begging at his feet to spend a night with him.

"What's that supposed to mean Egbert, because that sounded pretty homo for someone who claims to not be a homosexual. And I mean seriously Egbert my Bro being with a new lover every week doesn't seem to be positive reinforcement since when I get fucking home the place reeks of him and lover of the week. I mean I love my Bro and all but its kinda disgusting and the smell gets so bad I usually hang at your place since there is lack of sexy pheromones over there." Dave says in a longwinded rant.

Though you do understand what he means, you guess. Dave does have a lot of his Bro's smell on him, and one time when you guys hung out at his place, it smelt heavily of orange musk and some sort of tea like earl grey, which was really unsettling. After a couple minutes at Dave's place you guys left, which Dave was enthusiastic about. Ever since that one time, you guys have been hanging out at your place.

"Oh, and also when you do present Egbert, I want you to stay the fuck away from Bro because the last thing I want to smell is the mix of sexy Bro stench mixed with future sexy John smell, if your claim of being "heterosexual" is correct." Dave says in a harsh tone.

"Dave that sounded like you were jealous or something. It's not like I would ever go for your brother that's kinda eww, I mean he's my best friend's brother." You notice his tone, maybe he's jealous that Bro's smell might get on you or some weird alpha thing.

"So what if I am? Sorry I mean there's a lot of changes that are happening and things don't seem to be changing and sometimes I can't control the things I say." Dave says before burying his face into his hands.

You want to give a hug since he is going through a lot of changes and you feel like your heart is breaking. As you hug him, Dave lifts his head and his face comes really close to yours. You feel your heartbeat quicken then something touches your lips. Eyes wide open, you grab his shoulders and push away. It didn't feel bad, but it was surprising. Dave looks at you like he has made a terrible mistake. Both of you are unable to form words. Though you didn't hate the kiss in fact it felt warm and gentle with a taste of apples. Still, you feel conflicted since this could be some sort of weird puberty thing going on. In class it was emphasized that libido will go up, also the fact that Dave is your best friend and ("he knew" or "you knew" ?) knew that you do not have feelings towards other males in that way. However, things are kind of changing for you as well. You are starting to think differently now, and need to actually think about your feelings.

"Dave I'm sorry but-" you want to tell him that you need time to think about what had happened.

"Don't say it fuck, don't say it, John." Dave stands up from his seat and with a blink of an eye, steps out of your room, leaving you there to blink in surprise, shock, and regret. You've never felt this cold in your life.

ectoBiologist [EB] began pestering turntechGodhead [TG] at 18:30

EB: Hey Dave

EB: Please talk to me

EB: I'm sorry about earlier I didn't mean to hurt your feelings

EB: Please answer me

ectoBiologist [EB] ceases pestering turntechGodhead [TG] at 00:00

The next day at school you want to see Dave and apologize for what had happened because he is going through a rough time and you want to be there for him.

"Hey Dave. I wanted to-" as you try to greet Dave, he does something you never thought he would. He walks right past you like you weren't there. It feels like your world is starting to turn upside down.

After that Dave has never spoken to you, and it is the worst things that could possibly to happen to you.