Victor was…inspired? He must be joking…there's no way… The older man's thumb brushed across his cheekbone as he continued to smile, before trailing his fingers down towards Yuri's throat to press against the sensitive scent gland there, circling in a soothing rhythm that further dampened his pain receptors with a rush of endorphins.
"Just…think about it? Okay? I'll prove myself to you…" The silver-haired male murmured earnestly.
"Victor…I…" The young Omega breathed out, as he eyed the man's soft, smooth lips where they hovered so perilously close to his own and felt an indescribable desire for the Alpha to close the distance.
Everything about him is intox-
"Alright, who wants-" Minako's voice halted abruptly as she entered the room, both faces turning to meet her suspicious eyes. "Seriously?! I said no shenanigans!" She reprimanded them harshly as she set the tray she carried next to the bed.
"We weren't…this isn't…" Yuri mumbled defensively, unable to meet her piercing gaze that always seemed to be able to see right through him.
"Riiiiiight…"
Can I honestly say that nothing was going on? His eyes darted briefly to view the Alpha, who had the good sense to at least seem embarrassed for…whatever was going on before they were interrupted.
"I apologize-" Victor began to respond and was quickly interrupted.
"I should be able to leave the room for five minutes without worrying that you're going to steal Yuri's…pfft…" Minako's hands went to cover her mouth as she tried to hold back a laugh. "…innocence." She gasped out, breaking down into laughter that had Yuri turning beet red.
I can't believe she's joking about the fact that I'm a twenty-three year old virgin…
"Minako…" He muttered quietly, eyes downcast as his hands fidgeted nervously with the bedding. She sobered quickly at his tone and kneeled beside the bed to take his hand.
"I'm sorry Yuri. I was just reminded of that ass-hat that calls himself a Priest, and the stories you've told me about how he's always going around giving speeches to the Omegas about 'purity and protecting their innocence from wickedness and temptation'." Minako let out a snort of amusement and rolled her eyes. He couldn't help but smile back slightly.
"After all, everyone is fine with Alphas and Betas going out and getting some, eh Victor?" She turned her gaze to the silver-haired skater and winked knowingly.
"W-well, uh…" The older male sputtered. Yuri could only imagine the Alpha's expression behind him and bit back a chuckle. Minako always had been one to push people outside their comfort zones.
"The double standard is ridiculous to expect Omegas to act like nuns" She continued, voice rising as she ranted. "I mean, c'mon! No one shames me for being a Beta and having needs! Do you even know how many guys I've-"
"No! No, no, no! Stop right there Minako!" Yuri held up a hand, desperate for her to stop talking immediately. "I do not need to know about your previous lovers…" Yuri sighed and rubbed his eyes.
"Can I just…have some of that tea and try to sleep?" He gazed at her wearily and tried to smile, but knew he failed miserably, barely managing the faintest upward curl of his mouth at the sides as Victor's pheromones continued to lull him.
"We can plan our world tour championing Omega rights in the morning, okay?" Yuri asked her.
"Okay, Yuri," She replied, voice softer now as she smiled and quietly moved to pour the tea.
The raven nodded sleepily, pleased at her sensibility, and yawned as he laid his head on the pillow. Yuri closed his eyes.
He never did have that tea.
xxx
Victor drifted in and out of sleep throughout the night, waking as he felt the younger man stir, so he could croon soothingly to him.
As he lay there, Victor kept one arm wrapped around Yuri's prone form to grasp his wrist, softly massaging in a circular motion against the scent gland there. His other hand rested at the nape of the Omega's neck, applying gentle pressure on occasion, encouraging any flares of tension to flee his body. He was amazed at how responsive the younger man was to his presence, even in sleep.
The Alpha loved how Yuri would let out a contented little hum every once in awhile, nestling further into his arms, as if he'd always been there. It felt like the missing piece of a puzzle falling into place. The sensation was somehow exhilarating and reassuring at the same time.
Let yourself rest and heal Yuri. Victor sighed happily, forehead resting against the back of the raven's head, pillowed against the abundance of silky raven hair there. His arm instinctively tightened around the younger man as he heard footsteps approach, one eye peering open to evaluate the threat that may be approaching.
He swallowed down the growl that had been about to escape, as he realized it was just Minako. She was returning from checking in with Toshiya again in the early hours of dawn as they began to prepare for the day in the kitchen over at main building.
She looked fairly exhausted, but had stayed true to her word and been there with them the entire night on the second bed in the room. The Beta walked over and wordlessly handed him a reusable soft ice pack, exchanging it for the one that had now grown warm against Yuri's back. The Alpha was thankful that they happened to have several still tucked away from Yuri's earlier skating days. Minako had been the first to bring it up to Toshiya to see if they had them, having remembered a brief injury the Omega had suffered during ballet practice years ago.
The dancer gave a slight, weary nod before laying down on the other bed, appearing to fall asleep in mere seconds. The Alpha settled the cold pack in place against Yuri's back and pulled up the blankets as the younger man shivered, letting out a soft whimper of discontent.
"Shh…shh…it's okay…" Victor murmured, holding Yuri close and hoping his body heat would offset some of the chill. The silver-haired skater allowed his scent to grow stronger, pheromones enveloping both of them and was relieved when Yuri quieted almost immediately.
Victor glanced once more over to Minako before closing his eyes too. He was glad that Yuri had people who clearly cared about him so much. He had never felt so protective of someone in his life or been so concerned for their well-being. Yuri brought something to the surface in him from the moment he'd scented him, the second he'd met his cinnamon-hued gaze. It was more than lust, it was-
Shit… The Alpha's eyes snapped open in realization, a hopeful smile spreading across his face as he took another deep breath of the Omega's heavenly scent. Victor had always been a bit of a romantic, contrary to his public persona as a bit of a heartbreaker. That whole 'image' mostly stemmed from the fact that no one had truly drawn his attention before and he hated the idea of leading someone on.
He focused on skating instead, never in his wildest dream believing that he'd ever be lucky enough to be blessed with…
A true mate. Victor brushed several strands of raven hair away from the younger man's face as he gazed in awe upon the beautiful creature before him, drinking in the sight of his peaceful countenance at rest.
It's just so rare. He pondered thoughtfully. Less than 3% of the population ever experienced the instantaneous draw that came upon finding the one that they were so perfectly suited for. That they connected to on nearly a bonded level soon after meeting and to be honest, not everyone had one out there unfortunately.
The Alpha went through a checklist in his head from literature he'd read long ago as a teen and had to admit, the initial signs were all there. Victor's ability to soothe Yuri, for example. It was far beyond what might be expected of an Alpha who was not an Omega's bonded mate. There was also the raven's own responsiveness to the older man's efforts, they greatly exceeded the norm as well.
Maybe, just maybe… Victor had to close his eyes for a moment to try to calm himself, as he recalled the blatant desire on Yuri's face before they had been interrupted by Minako returning with tea. It had been breathtaking.
Everything he could have ever wished for in a mate swam in those gorgeous eyes. He knew he still had a great deal to learn about Yuri, but he could already tell from what he'd seen so far that the younger man was determined and a hard worker, a person who clearly cared about his family and friends. All qualities he held in high regard.
Victor smiled as he watched Yuri sleep. Biologically, emotionally, physically…if they really were true mates, they were perfectly aligned for one another. In a world this large, with so many people, most simply were happy to find a compatible partner and went on to live happily, no doubt.
After all, a true mate was not something that could realistically be tested for in mass across the world or discovered in a catalog from an Omega temple. It was considered a great gift.
Am I crazy? Victor worried briefly before steadying his resolve.
No, this isn't just infatuation…it's more. I need to know if Yuri feels the same. I'll talk to his father…ask his permission and do this the right way. Victor couldn't stop himself from placing the faintest of kisses on the younger man's shoulder as he laid his head down again.
Mine…
xxx
"He slept through the night? Without pain medication?" The man muttered in disbelief. "That's amazing with the kind of injury you described…and you said that you're not mates…" The somewhat familiar voice stated curiously, whispering the last part. "Hmm…have you considered the possibility that-"
"Yes." The voice was barely audible, but it somehow made Yuri happy to hear it near him…
"Ah, I see." The other man spoke again, louder once more, disrupting the Omega's attempts to doze further.
Go away… Yuri thought grumpily, turning his head into the pillows as the bedside lamp flickered on, letting out a whine at the brightness, even with his eyes still closed.
Five more minutes…just five more…
"Somebody's a bit cranky," The man chuckled. "Well, I'm sorry to say that I'll need you to stop helping him out for a bit, so he can feel at least some of the pain and tell me-" A low growl vibrated through Yuri's entire body and somehow, the Omega felt safer because of it and knew it wasn't directed towards him.
"Victor." Toshiya's voice held a warning in it as his footsteps crossed the room. "He's here to help, okay?" The Beta sighed, tone softer now.
Yuri finally turned his head from its pillowed hiding place and opened his eyes just barely at the sound of his father's voice and the Alpha's name. He blinked hard, still in a haze as he took in the sight of one of the Omega doctors from town that he'd visited in the past, kneeling next to the bed.
Just leave me alone with my Alpha. I want to rest… Yuri's sleepy eyes flew wide open at the direction of his thoughts.
M-my…A-alp- The young Omega swallowed hard as his eyes darted around in confusion, trying to get his bearings. What is wrong with me? I can't think like that…
"Are you alright, Yuri? Does it hurt?" The skater's worried voice was smooth and musical as he spoke to the Omega. It only took the raven a few moments to realize just how…umm…comfortable they'd become overnight. From his nape to his heels, practically every inch of him was molded to Victor's body.
Yuri surprised himself by allowing his body to relax once more, biting back the pleased sigh that attempted to escape as he basked in the warmth of the Alpha's touch. He knew that this was likely the last chance he'd have in god knows how long to experience such a thing. Was he…taking advantage of the situation to enjoy it?
It felt so good, so right…being in Victor's arms. He couldn't explain it. The scent of northern forests with a hint of spice and citrus washed over him again and he felt a smile spread across his face.
"No, doesn't hurt right now." He breathed out happily.
"The doctor wants me to stop helping you, so he can determine where you have pain." Yuri's fists clenched nervously as he nodded in understanding, but not really liking the idea at all.
"But I promise as soon as he's done I'll be right here for you, okay?" The Omega nodded. Something in him said to trust this man, he wasn't sure why. He didn't even know him.
"Victor, why don't you go into the other room with Toshiya and give us some privacy." The doctor suggested, causing the Alpha's brow to furrow. Victor looked like he wanted to argue before he finally let out an annoyed huffed and carefully extracted himself from his position at Yuri's side.
"Come get us when you need us. We'll be right in here." Toshiya told Yuri and the doctor, fixing Victor with a pointed gaze. "We're just going to be having a little chat." Yuri shivered as they left, suddenly freezing without the heat of Victor's body pressed up against his own.
"Oh my…well, let's just get this moving along so we can get you all tucked in and cozy again, okay?" The doctor's voice murmured kindly. Yuri nodded in agreement, eager to feel that warmth once more, unsure how he'd ever lived without it in the past.
How will I live without it in the futu-
"So, Yuri, tell me what happened."
xxx
"Let me just call in this prescription and we can talk to your father about treatment plans." The doctor assured him as he stood and pulled out his phone, leaving to go out onto the nearby patio. "I'll be right back." He closed the door, leaving Yuri alone in the bed and realizing…
Oh crap, I really gotta pee. His gaze darted to the bathroom and he quickly assessed his pain level. It hurt and he was uncomfortable, but…
I'm not feeling too bad. Okay, I've totally got this. The young Omega grasped the edge of the table next to the bed to push himself up off it, waiting cautiously for any additional pain to rear its ugly head. He was pleased as he took several steps towards the bathroom and only felt faint new twinges.
Alright, maybe I'll get over this injury faster than I thought! He decided as he relieved himself and washed his hands. The Omega splashed some water on his face and as he straightened up again, he felt the muscles in his lower back spasm.
"Mmmph…" Yuri pressed his lips together, barely holding in a pained moan as he gripped at the edge of the sink, his knees buckling as he was caught off guard. He took a deep calming breath as he turned towards the doorway to head back to the bed.
I can do this. It's just to the bed. I can hold on to the wall, yeah… Yuri peeked out of the bathroom to make sure the room was empty before easing out, not really wanting to embarrass himself in front of anyone. The raven winced, biting his lip with every agonizing step that jostled his strained lower back.
Just a little farther. He told himself, as he reached the doorway to the room, which thankfully has been slid most of the way closed when his father and Victor had left, giving him more 'wall' to utilize on his return.
"You do know how rare it is?" Yuri's ears perked up at the sound of his father's voice, laden with disbelief.
What was rare?
"Yes, I know," Victor replied. "I never expected to find my true mate during my visit to Yutopia. I only just realized it this morning."
Yuri's breath caught as he felt a tightness forming in his chest. He forced himself to keep moving towards the bed.
Victor found his…
Is it Hikaru? Mira? Sakura? He swallowed hard around the lump in his throat as he sat down on the bed, head falling forward into his hands, elbows resting on his knees. Then…last night, he must not have been sure yet, that's why he said those things to me.
I should have known…it was too good to be true.
"Yuri?" The Alpha's heady and comforting fragrance enveloped him once more, voice full of concern as he kneeled before him on the floor. "I scented your distress from the other room…does it hurt?"
"Yeah…" Yuri whispered as tears fell down his cheeks, unable to meet the other man's eyes. "It hurts…it hurts so much."
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