Feliciano had fallen asleep with dreams flittering in his mind. They were all filled with the shy Alpha from the party who gracefully lead him across the floor and cherished every word he said. Feliciano was completely, yet childishly in love with Ludwig. His eyes opened brightly as he woke up snuggled into the white linens of the bed. He turned over pulling down a pillow with him and hugged it like there was a partner in bed. He wondered how Ludwig slept, would he cuddle, or would he be straight as a board. Feliciano wouldn't mind, he would love Ludwig netherless his flaws.

Feliciano got up and hummed the tune of the waltz, a smile shining brightly as he danced into his closet. He decided on a lavender dress with white markings on the heart shape top with two cascading straps on the top and bottom. He stepped outside the room as he adorned his neck with expensive pearls and his finest high white boots. Before checking over his hair and spritzing the rose scented perfume on his wrist he stepped out of the room and stepped down the steps. He decided on grabbing a quick breakfast before meeting Ludwig for their splendid date. He giggled as he took the white shawl off the banister and wrapped it around his shoulders.

Before he could even step into the living room he smelled a strong Alpha that practically balled him over. He was greeted by Papa and Mama sitting on the white couch, across from them was an Alpha with greasy black hair and dark skin. He had a mole near his cheek that made Feliciano recoil.

"My darling, sweet Omega." The man stood up quickly and decided that it would be right to approach Feliciano without even an introduction. "Come." He ordered and touched Feliciano arm. Feliciano slapped the hand away and backed up with feral eyes.

"Don't be vulgar, we have never met." He growled dangerously, his scent flaring up with discomfort and fear. He wished Ludwig could smell him across the town so he could high-tail in and beat up that unfamiliar Alpha.

Papa came swooping in and grabbed Feliciano by his shoulders and hugged him tightly, almost awkwardly. Feliciano squeaked as his shoulders were pressed together and he turned his attention to the Alpha who was nursing his now red hand. "Feliciano, meet Benjamin." He forcibly pulled out Feliciano's hand so it could be kissed by Ben, Feliciano was at mid gag. "This will be your husband."

"My what." Feliciano asked.

"Your husband, I decided that we should be a bit more formal and are arranging Lovino and yours marriage." He smiled and Feliciano felt the first time in his life that he hated his father.

"This is forced marriage!" Feliciano cried as he got his arm back. "What about Antonio and Lovino. Me and Ludwig. We want each other! When did my love life become so trivial." His voice was starting to raise and Mama covered her ears turning her head. Lovino would act the same, she knew it, but he would violent. Feliciano used words that burned people from the inside while Lovino tended to lash out when he was scared or angry.

She watched in horror as Alpha Ben approached Feliciano grabbing his by the chin and slapped him. Everything went silent as Feliciano tumbled to the ground, his cheek was stained with tears and now darken bruise. He inclined his body with his elbow as he started crying, Mama stood up quickly and fell in front of her child smothering his hair and trying to calm the tears that fell.

Feliciano turned a blind eye at Mama's comfort and pushed her away as he stood up and walked wobbly to the coat closet putting on his cloak and muff. He gazed back at Papa and Alpha Ben who seemed to stare at him angrily, Mama still was on the floor, her eyes now were now beginning to become wet.

"Goodbye." He whispered in a hoarse voice as he put the hood over his head as he opened the door and walked out with his head tall. He stepped outside and down the steps, his shoes made a satisfying crunch in the snow on the sidewalk as he made his way into the town. He watched people carefully on the street, cursing on how they got to choose their lovers. What did Papa think he was doing by meddling in his and Lovino's love life.

He regained his composer and asked an Omega on the street towards a new blacksmith shop with a lie of his father needing a horseshoe. She was kind and naïve enough to point down the way and explained she saw a new one.

Feliciano made his way down until he came to a small apartment with the door opened. He stepped inside and looked around hearing the faint noise of metal hitting hot metal.

"Ludwig? Ludwig are you here?" He called putting his hood down. The metal stopped and someone opened the door. To Feliciano's relief it was Ludwig, wearing black slacks with a white button down with the sleeves rolled. He raised the suspenders on his pants to go on his shoulder.

"Guten Morgen Feliciano." He smiled kindly, but it turned into horror at the large bruise on Feliciano cheek. He hurried over and stood over Feliciano, his hand carefully touched Feliciano's cheek letting his finger graze over the bruise and the Omega winced. Tears started to pour from his eyes involuntary and he hugged the Alpha tightly.

"Papa wants me to marry a man who struck me! I don't want to marry any other Alpha expect Luddy." His voice rang through the shop as he shook violently. Ludwig was flattered by the words that came from the Omega's mouth, but he was too concern about the bruise.

"Here, let me treat your wounds, then you can go back home and I'll confront this Alpha and your father." He stepped away and Feliciano just lowered his head.

"I don't wish to go home. I'd like it if I could stay here." He smiled and Ludwig felt a chuckle pass his lips as started up the steps to the upstairs of his home.

"Maybe we can get stuck getting home." He offered and Feliciano ran after him. Ludwig then instructed the Italian to sit on the couch in front of the fire as he disappeared into the bathroom looking for his health kit. Feliciano looked around the homey room with a nice kitchen and a door that lead off into the bedroom. A black animal got off the knitted rug and went over to Feliciano.

At first the Omega was scared, but it left when he noticed that it was just a large black dog. It sat down next to him and let out a sigh laying down at his feet. Feliciano petted the animal with a fond smile. "I found i- Blackie." Ludwig scolded the dog as he walked over. The older dog lifted it's head and laid back down. "I'm sorry if he caused you any trouble." Ludwig sat down and Feliciano swiveled his body so he faced the Alpha.

"No need to apologize, he is such a doll." He smiled as Ludwig pulled a cream and smudged it on his cheek. "Do you have any other animals?" He asked, it was just simple conversation.

"I have two more dogs, one named Blitz and Pookie." Ludwig hummed, his tongue stuck out slightly as he concentrated.

"Awe, they sound cute." Feliciano giggled.

"Pookie isn't good with people." Ludwig sighed as he pulled out a white cloth that was very thick and pressed it on Feliciano's cheek, using white tape he made an 'X' to keep it in place.

"That's ok, we never have to meet." He smiled slyly and Ludwig chuckled as he stood up setting the health kit on the table.

"Come Omega Vargas, we must be getting you home." He bowed and Feliciano let out an adorable laugh and stood up looping his arm with Ludwig as they made their way down the steps. Outside was a rush of things since it was sun high, people sold trinkets claiming they were the best gift for Christmas while another man sold food.

Feliciano smiled towards the vender's way and he tipped his hat his way like any gentleman would do and Feliciano walked away with Ludwig's arm now on his shoulder. As always Ludwig walked on the outside of the sidewalk to protect Feliciano from carriages that could ever lose track of the road.

As they got closer to the family home, dread filled Feliciano gut. Ludwig just got closer into the hellhole and he raised his fist and knocked loudly.

The door was thrown open by Mama who looked thrilled to see them. "Feliciano! Ludwig! Perfect timing, were now eating lunch with Alpha Ben and Alpha Vince." She sounded thrilled, but Feliciano could already smell the dread.

She opened the door wider for them to come in and shut it behind them. She lead both men to the beautiful decorated table where Papa sat at the head table. Next to him was Lovino who looked asleep and Feliciano had to surpass a giggle. A man sat across from Lovino, he must of been Vince. Vince looked to be a lankier man who was studying Lovino's sleeping face and wrote stuff in the journal. Alpha Ben seemed to glare harshly Feliciano way as he sat down across from him and Mama pulled a seat for Ludwig. Tension was so thick you could cut it with a knife.

"How was outing Feliciano?" Mama asked as she sat down and lifted her tea cup to sip at the liquid.

Feliciano turned to her with a pleasant smile. "It was fun Mama, did you know Luddy is a blacksmith." He set his hand on Ludwig's and the Alpha stiffened. "They make a lot of money and Ludwig is such a good one." He was bluffing, he knew little to nothing about blacksmiths.

"But dear Feli, Alpha Ben here is a tradesman."

"Pish posh, they make money off their appearance and this man could barely sell a fish." Feliciano snapped flicking his hand back and forth towards his father.

"Ah, they really do." Vince mumbled a smile filled his young face.

"Oh shut it, your an artist." Papa sneered and took the book that Vince must of been drawing in. "You will be taking my business, that's just a hobby, right Lovino?" He asked and turned his head to see Lovino snoring away at the table. "RIGHT LOVINO!" He shouted slamming his fist on the table startling the Omega.

"Right!" Lovino's voice must of hyped up a few octaves and it made Feliciano laugh hysterically, even Mama had to cover her mouth with her hand to cover the laughter coming.

"Please refrain from sleeping at the table." Papa growled and Lovino only sighed rolling his eyes as he gazed down at the rice and cut of chicken that Papa had Mama make. They would be having the same for dinner, but with wine and bread. Lovino picked up the fork and stabbed the chicken harshly and stuck it into his sauce-box (1)

"I heard that it will snow later today, won't that be nice to have snow on the eve of Christmas?" Vince asked Lovino, Feliciano watched as Lovino looked up at Vince and swallowed the food in his mouth.

"I guess." He mumbled taking the glass of water on the table and dipped the folded cloth's corner gently to dab at his mouth.

"Where are we going for Christmas?" Feliciano asked now with excitement. Mama hummed and tapped her chin. She was about to answer, but she was interrupted by Alpha Ben.

"My home." He said quickly and folded his hands at the top of the table. "We can get know each other better and other fun stuff." His eyebrow wiggled and Feliciano let out a gasp of disgust and turned his head to Ludwig.

"What is Gilbert doing this Christmas?"

Ludwig stopped and his eyes wandered as he thought. "Nothing I suppose. Sometimes we go out to pubs and drink, but I think this year we will do something more protective then being half-rats (2)" Ludwig laughed slightly and Feliciano giggled with him.

"Maybe I'll join." Feliciano offered.

"Keep Feli away from the wine, he's a light-weight." Lovino mumbled beside Feliciano jabbing his twin in the rib make him jolt and glare.

Papa didn't seem pleased by this talk and slammed his fist on the table making everyone jump. Ludwig grabbed the teapot from Mama before she could drop it. "It's final Feliciano, you're going to Ben's home." He glared and Feliciano huffed.

"This was an eventful lunch, don't agree Ludwig?" Mama asked Ludwig who seemed to agree softly and turn his head. "Why not we call it a day and send the Alphas home, we have church tomorrow." She tapped her wrist and Papa seemed angry, but he left the table without any excuse.

"Uh, thanks for dinner Omega Vargas." Vince smiled taking his drawing book and he walked to the foyer. Lovino, being the nice Omega got the Alpha his top hat and coat giving it to the Alpha.

"Your welcome, I'm sure you eaten enough to surpass hunger before dinner?" Lovino asked and the Alpha smiled nicely.

"I shall see you around." He bowed tipping his hat and disappeared out the door into the snow. Lovino turned away and scaled up the steps with now a bored look on his face.

Benjamin smiled turning around hoping to see Feliciano holding his garments, but he seemed no where in sight. His blood boiled as he saw the blonde Alpha walk into the foyer with Feliciano on his arm. The church-bell (3) never seemed to talking, but he wanted Feliciano to stare at him like that Blonde numskull.

He turned away taking his garments and stormed off.

"I hope your cheek will get better." Ludwig smiled as Feliciano gave him his discarded coat, the bandage stuck out like a sore thumb, but it will heal nicely since it was only a bruise.

"I'm sure it'll get better, Luddy did a good job fixing it." He giggled and they hugged tightly. Ludwig didn't mind doing the bear (4) with Feliciano, he would rather they share kiss on the door step, take the Omega to the theater, even taking meaningless rides in the park just to cuddle for warmth and talk. The Alpha was embarrassed by the thoughts he was feeling, he thought he could always love Monika. Moni was beautiful and she set aflame something that Ludwig thought he would ever feel again, but thanks to this Omega the desire to mate and start a family was just so strong...

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Excuse my language, but this chapter was an ass to write. My computer updated and I lost my writing folder, including this story so I had to rewrite it. Also, I pulled a muscle at Color Guard practice and I have a show in a couple days, yippee :I

Thanks for commenting though, all the support helps this painful story. The rush of the relationship of Feli and Luddy is needed since this story is about force courting and other fun stuff!

INFORMATION:

1.) Sauce-Box- Simple term for mouth
2.)Half rat- Half intoxicated
3.) Church-bell- An Omega (Women) who talks a lot
4.) Doing The Bear- Courting that involves hugging