A/N: Thanks for being patient all! Hoping to post the next chapter quicker :)
Yuuri sat up in bed slowly, careful not to disturb the sleeping Alpha whose arm was draped over his waist. He looked around in a daze for several long seconds as he attempted to fully wake up. He smiled, a sense of content and calm thrumming through his entire being.
Victor… Yuuri's cinnamon-hued gaze fell upon the peaceful face of the man lying next to him. The Omega admittedly felt better than he had in a long while. He hadn't realized just how uncomfortable he'd become physically until the constant twinges of pain and sense of unease had been washed away by the touch of the Alpha next to him.
He's so handsome. One of the younger man's hands moved with purpose to card through silvery strands. Yuuri's other hand found itself pressed against his own chest in an attempt to still his rapidly beating heart. A blush rose on his face as he became more and more aware of their physical proximity and state of dress.
We're barely clothed for godsake…well, at least I can be thankful we're not naked. Yuuri felt his cheeks grow even hotter at the mere idea.
"Yuuri…" The Alpha whispered in his sleep, a smile tugging at the corner of his mouth as his arm tightened slightly around the raven-haired male's waist.
Oh my god! How cute is he?! Yuuri stifled a laugh at the sight of the adorable man snuggling up to him like he was a dakimakura pillow.
What am I doing? Snap out of it! He scolded himself for having a moment of weakness and letting his guard down around the other man. I have to keep my distance emotionally. I need to-
"Yuuri?" Minako's voice whispered as she peered in the door, a hopeful smile on her face. The Omega's eyes narrowed at her, all too clearly communicating his frustration.
"What's your problem?" She murmured as she approached the bed. "Seems like everything is going well-"
"Do you want to tell me how I ended up like…like this?!" Yuuri scowled and crossed his arms with a soft huff. The older Geisha covered her mouth to stifle a laugh, eyes bright with amusement. "This isn't funny, Minako!"
"Oh, yes, it is," She grinned, sitting down gently on the edge of the bed. "How do you feel?"
"Okay…better, I guess," Yuuri responded reluctantly, eyes downcast.
"That's wonderful! The sooner you feel better, the sooner the doc can downgrade your Deprivation Syndrome," Minako smiled reassuringly.
"Just hang in there and remember that all of this is for your health and well-being, okay?" Yuuri nodded in agreement before glancing back once more to Victor. He sighed and lay back down again, determined to make the most of the opportunity. He heard Minako's quiet footsteps grow fainter until the soft creak of the door indicated her absence.
Yuuri examined the peaceful visage before him with curiosity, taking a deep breath of Victor's pheromones and letting it out slowly, delighting in the scent of the other man.
Wow, he does smell really, really good… Yuuri felt his eyes start to droop even as a silly smile spread across his face. Just gonna rest a little while longer, yeah…just a little…
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Victor pulled the body in his arms closer and smiled.
"Yuuri…" He breathed out as the Omega snuggled closer in his embrace. He blinked hard several times before he felt like he was finally awake and swiftly realized just how entangled he'd become with the raven-haired male.
Yuuri's leg was slung over his own, smooth skin brushing against the Alpha's thigh. The Omega's arm rested against Victor's torso and his hand had migrated to a resting place within the folds of the Alpha's yukata in his slumber. Yuuri's fingers curled absently against Victor's side in a gentle grip that had the older man longing for more. The Alpha leaned back slightly to examine the other man's face and watched as Yuuri's brow furrowed adorably for a moment before his eyes slowly opened.
"How are you feeling?" Victor asked carefully. He was sure Yuuri would be surprised at the position they'd unconsciously ended up in and didn't want to upset him.
"Better…" He murmured softly in response as the fair skin of his cheeks turned rosy. Seeing Yuuri like this ignited a heat in the pit of Victor's stomach.
He's just so beautiful…
"Umm, thank you again for helping me, Victor."
"Of course," The Alpha replied with a contented smile, happy to know he'd been able to improve the Geisha's well-being already. "Before you know it, you'll be back to normal."
"Let's hope so," Yuuri mumbled, peering up at him once more with a concerned expression. "What time is it? I hope I didn't inconvenience you at all. You need to practice, right? I'm so sorry if-"
"It's fine, my coach wanted me to take some time off, that's why I'm here in Hasetsu," Victor smiled reassuringly, touched by the concern shown by the other man.
"Oh, okay…um, so what do we do now?" Yuuri asked softly, gnawing on his lip. The Alpha wanted nothing more at that moment than to bite down on that plump lower lip and tug…
Crap.
Victor cleared his throat and reigned in his baser instincts, instead, he reached up to brush an errant strand from the raven-haired male's face. Yuuri unconsciously leaned into the grazing touch, eyelashes fluttering briefly before he met Victor's azure irises once again.
"We get to know one another. After all, I'm your Danna now, and I want to take care of you properly," Yuuri's eyes grew wide at Victor's words, an indescribable emotion filling them before he looked away shyly.
No…don't hide from me… He thought, running a finger along Yuuri's throat until he reached the younger man's chin and tipped it up to meet his gaze. There you are…so beautiful…
"I want to know everything about you, Yuuri," He murmured to the Omega. "Your hobbies, your dreams, your needs…" Yuuri's breath hitched, cheeks flushed and bright as Victor's finger gently caressed his skin. "Let's get to know each other. A relationship like this should be built on trust, don't you think?"
Yuuri let out a little shriek as he quickly scurried backward and tumbled out of the bed onto the floor. The Alpha was startled and concerned as he made his way to the edge, looking upon the Omega where he was tangled in the sheets and breathing heavily.
"What happened? Why'd you run away?" Victor asked worriedly before they both looked toward the door as his father, the doctor and Minako walked in, having heard the commotion. Yuuri laughed nervously and shrugged.
"Uh…I had a…l-leg cramp!?"
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"Here you are!" The Omega's mother set down two steaming bowls of delicious smelling food on the table before them in the private dining area.
"What is this?" The Alpha murmured excitedly as he picked up his chopsticks and took a bite, his eyes grew wider. "Vksuno! This is wonderful!" He beamed happily at Yuuri's mother.
"So glad you like it, Victor. Let us know if you need anything else," She replied as she exited the room and left them alone.
"It's called katsudon," Yuuri informed him with a broad smile. "It's my favorite," He chuckled softly as he watched Victor dig into the dish, swiftly devouring much of it. The raven-haired male followed suit, letting out a pleased hum as the flavors burst on his tongue. He didn't think he'd ever get tired of this particular food, but it was also a big reason he had to regularly exercise. His Omega biology made him prone to put on weight and if he indulged in his preferred meal too often it became obvious.
Yuuri had always known that Alphas typically liked Omegas that were curvy, but his kimonos wouldn't look nearly as attractive if he let himself gain the weight he knew his body craved to pile on, nor would his dancing be quite as elegant and graceful. His body instinctively wanted to grow full and lush to entice an Alpha, to be a perfect vessel for bearing children. Between running and dance practice, he managed to keep his figure under passable control, but it didn't take much if he wasn't careful.
Yuuri stomach churned with anxiety as his thoughts lingered on such things and he set aside the bowl, only half-emptied. The Alpha's gaze took in the younger man's unfinished food with concern.
"Are you feeling alright, Yuuri?" The Omega nodded, quickly assuming a polite smiling mask he used for clients.
That's all he is…a client. I can't get too comfortable with him.
Can't let myself get too close…
Alpha…
Touch me…
Suddenly, all Yuuri could think about was falling into the arms of the man before him. He took a deep breath to try and calm his nerves, but that only served to allow Victor's scent to fill his lungs further. The intoxicating fragrance sent his heart racing.
What is wrong with me?
"Yuuri, will you hold my hand?" Victor murmured questioningly as he placed his hand palm up on the table invitingly for the Omega, barely able to mask the worry peeking out the edges of a supposedly calm visage. Yuuri's breath caught at the gesture. Victor wasn't telling him to hold his hand like most Alphas would.
He's giving me a choice…yet again… He gazed at Victor in wonder. Maybe I can trust him?
Yuuri took a chance, reaching out to place his hand in Victor's and relishing the warmth against his fingertips, the soft skin of the silver-haired skater's palm.
The Omega let himself bask in the happiness that flooded through him at something as simple as holding hands. It was a small thing, but in combination with the wave of soothing pheromones rolling off Victor, it almost immediately erased the twisting in his stomach.
Victor calmly continued to eat with his other hand, a pleased smile on his face as Yuuri picked up his chopsticks, appetite having returned in full force.
Maybe…
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