Chapter 3:
"It's sweet when someone remembers every detail about you. Not because you keep reminding them but because they pay attention to you." -Unknown.
Alfred did his best to avoid Ivan in school but it seemed like wherever he turned, the Russian was lurking around, smirking at him. Alfred would huff and stomp away, cheeks flushed with anger and something else. He had always hated how scents would mix and mingle with so many bodies around, but this time it wasn't so bad. He could pick Ivan's scent out at any time of the day he wanted, and that helped soothe his irritation only slightly.
The scent was comforting, yet arousing at the same time.
Alfred's day went by ridiculously slow and all he wanted to do was get out of that school as soon as he possibly could so that he could avoid the Russian. It wasn't that he didn't want to be around the Russian as little as possible - it was the opposite, actually - and maintain some self control of his emotions and feelings.
Hours later, school was over, and Alfred hurriedly packed his things away in his locker. He half-hoped Ivan would catch him on the way out, and half-hoped he wouldn't. Alfred all but ran out of the door with a spring in his step and a slight smile on his face - secretly hoping that Ivan would come and catch him before he ran too far.
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The Alpha knew he had an effect on the American and every-time he and the American came face to face, he would send a smirk his way and he would watch Alfred storm off in a huff. His Alpha friends—Francis, Antonio and Mathias—all wished him luck in winning over the stubborn American Omega. Alfred's arousal only seemed to stick in his nose all day and only intensified is when Alfred actually 'ran into him'; it was a pleasant scent - very sweet and yet, has a spicy kick to it.
School went by fast for the Russian as he only thought about knotting Alfred and having him as his mate by the end of the week, or pretty close to it. Ivan was close to the door when he spotted the American running out of it and decided to himself to make a nice little chase out of it.
Quickly, Ivan followed after him and easily caught up to the Omega, saying to him, "Hello there, precious bird..~"
Alfred would soon be his, he was sure of that.
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Alfred walked as fast as he could, practically running in an effort to get away. The pheromones Ivan had swirled around him were too much; they made him lust after the Russian, want to feel his cock knot inside him.
Alfred didn't want that—at least, that's what he thought; he was breathing unnaturally heavy, and his heart raced like a hummingbird's wings. He didn't know why or how his reaction was so much stronger than the other; the American audibly cursed as he caught a particularly strong whiff of Ivan's scent and heard his husky voice. "Don't call me that," he snapped. "Goddammit! Why can't you just let me alone! All the others do!"
And so, Alfred kept walking, and attempted to distance himself from the hulking Russian. He only stopped to shout back at the Russian Alpha:
"Stay away from me, I mean it!"
Oh, how he would eat his words...
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Ivan growled when the other attempted to get away from him - oh no, he wouldn't have that happening anytime soon - and he pulled the other against him, "Fredka, you know as well as I do that you want this!" And he picked up the other in his arms bridal style and carried him back into the school. "And to answer your question, I want you because you provide me with a challenge that I love."
That growl made the hair stand up on Alfred's arms, and he couldn't fight the shudder that ran down his spine. He wouldn't have said so, but he liked it that Ivan made him just a bit fearful. He tried to jerk away at the feeling of that large, calloused hand on his arm, and wriggled and kicked like a newborn baby when he was hoisted into the other's arms.
"You son of a bitch! Let me go!" Alfred snarled as he fought the best he could, but he wasn't strong enough to break that iron-like grip.
He wound down at the blond's words, a frown apparent on his lips as he replies: "So you're just like that others… They never wanted me because they loved me or because they thought we would be happy together," and He sulked in the man's muscular arms, blue eyes downcast. "They wanted me because I was a challenge, a notch in their belt. Nice to know you're the same as the rest of the other Alphas."
Ivan was shocked to hear Alfred's response and the last thing he wanted was for the other to be sullen and sad because of his words. Seeing his future mate sad because of him made Ivan's heartache; he'd do anything to make it right and make Alfred smile that warm smile of his.
So, the Russian replies, his grip loosening, "Alfred, I love you for so much more than that," and he carried the sulking American in his arms, hugging him tight as he walked to his car at the far end of the lot. "I love your bright blond hair and I love that cute laugh of yours and most of all.. I would do anything for you. I'd do anything to see you smile that bright, sunshine ray smile of yours again if it meant I had to die."
All of these words were true on Ivan's part because he knew what it was like to feel that you'd never find someone suitable. Then came high-school and he had met Alfred F. Jones, the superstar golden-boy who obeyed (most) rules and got good grades and thats when he began to fall in love. Not because Alfred was an Omega or that he had brains (those certainly were good qualifiers) but because of his tenacity and his will for never giving up on his dream of being a scientist.
He held his breath as he hoped for the best kind of response from the American. Ivan's own heart was beating incredibly fast as seconds passed, waiting for Alfred to reply to his sudden confession...
Well, Ivan wouldn't be disappointed, that's for sure.
Alfred fought down the smile that wanted to make itself known and the only indication of his happiness was a twitch of his lips. It made his heart soar to know that Ivan liked all of those things about him.
"You... You do?" He asked tentatively, a slight flush to his cheeks. "Well, you're not ugly..." Ivan even though his laugh was cute. "You would die for me? That's very... protective of you. Thank you."
Alfred never thought he would utter those words to an Alpha, and Ivan Braginsky, no less. "Where are you taking me?" the American asked, more like he demanded as he settled himself in his arms as they got closer to Ivan's car. He didn't appreciate being carted around like an animal (maybe he liked it a little, but that was besides the point).
Ivan chuckled and replied with a faint smile on his face, "Of course I mean it, Alfred," and he laughed lightly. "And the answer your question, We're going back to my place of course."
He reached his car a few minutes later, opening the passenger door and settling Alfred in the leather seat. Once Alfred was safely buckled in, he closes the passenger door and heads around to the driver's side, opens the door and slides in next to him.
"Once at my place, you can try out my nest if you'd like," Ivan suggested once he fished out the keys from his pocket and started up the car. "It's rather comfy if I do say so myself - I made it specifically for when I get an Omega." Alfred clearly smiled this time, though it was completely by accident.
He tried hard to replace his smile with a scowl, but found he couldn't. "Your place? Your nest? We are not having sex, if that's what you think," He retorts as the other mentions it. "Besides, my heat doesn't start until later this week. I'm not easy to tame, Ivan.. I hope you're ready to fight me for anything and everything."
The American was so confident that he didn't have any problem saying this: "It'll take one hell of an Alpha to make me submit - so you better be ready for a fight!" Alfred leaned back in the seat, propping his hands behind his head a smirk pulling across his lips at the though.
"Alfred," Ivan stated as he pulled the car out of the spot and maneuvered his car to the exit of the lot. "I know when your heat and it is much sooner than you think.. And it starts within the next few days." The American looked at Ivan in surprise, taking a few moments to realize what Ivan had just said to him.
"You know when my heat is?" The blond asked slowly and then he shook his head, rolling his eyes. "I keep forgetting how attuned you Alphas are to us Omegas." It was so unnerving, how Alphas knew about the things their Omegas needed or exactly when their heat cycles were - it was odd, yet very effective. "Are you sure? They shouldn't start until later. But then again, they've been coming very erratically..." Alfred trailed off in though as he wondered what Ivan would do tomorrow evening.
Would he let Alfred alone or try and coax him into mating with Ivan? It was all so confusing..
"Of course I do," Ivan said with a chuckle as he kept his focus on the road ahead of him as he used one hand to touch Alfred's thigh, squeezing it gently. "And also, I won't force you to do anything you don't want to do." Alfred tensed, casting a calculating glance over at the happy Russian. "I don't know how I feel about this arrangement. You see me, you want me, so you just decide to snatch me up and take me home with you? You truly are an Alpha to the core." Alfred spoke with a slight scowl as he gave Ivan a pointed look.
"You'd better not - granted, you can use your dominance to subdue me, but I won't go down without a fight." Alfred spoke again, a smirk tugging at his lips at the though of wanting to see Ivan try and dominate him. Although the Russian was a powerful and attractive Alpha that he'd definitely want to see naked but the other would have to show him that he wasn't like every other Alpha. Ivan chuckles and he says, keeping his eyes on the road ahead, "I know, which is why I intend to make sure that I get every ounce of fight out of you, lyblov."
With that said, he takes his hand off his thigh, smirking a little bit to himself as his scent unconsciously secreted from his body as he drove. He said, his accent thick, "I also want to make sure that you're comfortable when you're in heat."
Alfred kept the eye contact, not for long (because Ivan's gaze was unnerving), but long enough to let the other know he wouldn't back down easily. "And how will you do that?" He asked, genuinely curious. The blond American stiffened as Ivan's scent began to circulate around the car. It made him feel more relaxed, and he turned away in an attempt to hide that he was attracted to the smell. "What's yourdefinition of comfortable?"
The Russian took notice that the other began to become more relaxed but he said nothing of that, so instead he said, "My definition of comfortable? It is making you comfortable," and he turned, pulling onto a street filled with semi-lavish houses and nicely attended to lawns. "If I have to, I will lock myself in my basement to keep from touching you if your heat bothers me."
Alfred nodded and looked around, noticing that Ivan lived in a pretty nice neighborhood. "Will you, now?" Alfred said as he smiled, appreciating the offer. But knowing Alfred, he'll give in, wanting to feel the knot of an Alpha. Once more, Ivan nods his head as he turned into a very nice, colonial styled home that was 3 stories high and the paint was a tasteful dark red color. He pulled into the garage of his home next to three other cars and he turned off the car.
He looked over to Alfred and asked, "If anything, would you mind sharing a kiss with me? I promise nothing else will happen."
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Ending Notes: Ah, well, I'm sorry this chapter took so long to update-work has kept me awfully busy and I had no inspiration to really write anything. Then, the urge to update this story got me and granted.. this chapter is lengthy and probably a little wordy (my apologies) and it probably isn't well edited and that's my fault. I hope that you like it anyway!
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Lady Usami
