Pas de Deux

1: a dance or figure for two performers

2: an intricate relationship or activity involving two parties or things

The Mariinsky Theatre was a stunning sight lit up at night. A perfectly majestic setting for an evening at the ballet. Yuuri was a bit in awe as he stepped from the car, but snapped out of his daze as a frigid breeze washed over him. He leaned closer to Victor for warmth as the Alpha took his arm and escorted him forward into the building. He tried to ignore Victor's bodyguards as they exited from the car that followed them there, tried to pretend that they were just shadows, that it was just the two of them enjoying a night out together.

At least I'm not overdressed. Yuuri took in the sight of Saint Petersburg's upper class in their finery. At first glance, he saw at least a handful of other Omegas on the arms of their Alphas, collars and cuffs in place as they stood by their mate's sides. Maybe it really is a cultural norm here in Russia.

"Let me help you out of that," Victor murmured stopping briefly on their way to the elevators. He turned to Yuuri and grasped the lapels of his coat, sliding it away and handing it to one of their shadows along with his own. The silver-haired Alpha leaned in and kissed him on the cheek as he took his arm again. Yuuri could feel people's eyes on them, watching them. He briefly glanced down at his clothing as they entered the elevator and rose to the box level, making sure that there was nothing wrong with them.

Huh, everything looks fine. Yuuri's brow furrowed, a small frown on his face as he puzzled through it. He was brought back to the present as he felt Victor's thumb brush along his lower lip.

"What has put this expression on your face, moy milyy?" Victor smiled down at him and Yuuri's breath caught, still unused to looking at this gorgeous man up close, smelling him, wanting him…

"Should I kiss it away?" Victor asked softly as he took Yuuri's hand and guided him from the elevator. The Omega nodded without thinking, blushing and covering his face with his free hand as he realized what he'd agreed to. Victor chuckled in response and squeezed his hand.

"You're so cute, Yuuri," he whispered, gently prying the hand away from Yuuri's face so he could lean in to kiss the younger man. He then reached into his pocket and handed Yuuri his glasses. "I figured you'd need these?"

"Thank you," Yuuri smiled gratefully and put them on. He didn't want to miss a second of the performance.

When they arrived at their level, his mate proceeded to lead him to their box. Yuuri's jaw dropped at the sight, all concerns and embarrassed thoughts were forgotten as he gazed out at the swiftly filling theatre below. The raven-haired male barely registered being guided to his seat. It took Victor sitting down beside him and handing him a flute of champagne to draw him back again.

"To many more nights at the ballet." Victor murmured as he clinked his glass against Yuuri's. The Omega beamed and nodded in agreement.

"Yes, many more," he replied before taking a sip. The young man felt a warmth rush through him as the bubbly drink settled in his stomach. Yuuri boldly leaned toward his husband, seeking a kiss. He wasn't left wanting as Victor's alcohol-laced tongue traced his lower lip and their mouths slotted together perfectly. Yuuri wasn't sure how long they were kissing, but the house lights were dimming before he knew it.

"I want you so much…" Victor whispered against the shell of his ear. Yuuri found himself nodding once again in agreement as he bit back a moan, words caught in his throat as the first strains of music filled the air and they turned their attention to the stage.

xxx

They may have been at the ballet, but Victor was too captivated with the sight of his mate beside him to pay much attention. Yuuri was enthralled, shifting in his seat occasionally as certain dances were performed. The soft, pleased smiles that often spread across Yuuri's face filled Victor with joy. The Omega looked to him as they reached the intermission and took his hand.

"Thank you so much for this…" Yuuri's words were laden with gratitude. Victor nodded as the contented scent of his Omega grew stronger, lavender and honey filling the air. He couldn't resist stealing a kiss in the quiet moment they found themselves in.

Was the scent of honey always this strong? He wondered as their lips molded to one another. He'd thought upon first meeting that the lavender was dominant to the sweet, honey fragrance that was becoming more potent by the second. The aroma was tantalizing, feeding a growing lust inside him. As he pulled away, he found himself breathless with an overpowering desire for his mate.

Wow, get it together Nikiforov. He released a shuddering breath as he tried to calm himself. The Alpha's eyes widened as he looked at Yuuri once again and noticed how pink his cheeks had become, that his pupils were dilated and that there was a dewy sheen of perspiration on his skin. He knew that the younger man hadn't been drinking enough to inspire such a reaction, so that meant…

He's going into heat!? Victor cursed under his breath and looked back to the guard stationed at the door.

"Ivan?"

"Yes, sir?" The Beta asked as he turned. Victor felt guilty that he was pulling Yuuri away from the ballet he was so enjoying, but he knew if they stayed they could end up with a riot on their hands.

An unclaimed Omega in heat would drive any unmated Alpha that picked up their scent to attempt to take them for their own. Fortunately, Yuuri still appeared to be in pre-heat, so they'd likely be able to make a quick exit with little issue. Still, he was glad he'd brought all Beta guards with him for the evening. They would not be driven to such base reactions as Alphas would in the situation they found themselves in. Even now, Victor was finding it difficult not to-

"Have the car brought around to the alternate exit point we discussed this afternoon," Victor replied in Russian, not wanting to upset or worry the younger man at all.

"My Yuuri is going into heat. If you would please call Phichit and let him know what is happening, he'll know what to do so the manor is ready for us." Ivan nodded and went to inform the other guards as Victor turned to Yuuri. The older man's expression was already apologetic in anticipation of what he'd have to tell him.

"Yuuri, we need to leave darling. You're in pre-heat and I need to get you home where it's safe, but I promise we'll come back to the ballet as often as you like, okay?"

"Huh? I'm not…" Yuuri's voice trailed off as he felt his forehead and his fingers came away damp.

"Oh…" Yuuri looked down at the sea of people below nervously and nodded in agreement, quickly rising from his seat to take Victor's hand. Yuuri took one final disappointed glance behind him at the currently quiet stage before allowing himself to be escorted from the box.

"Lead the way, Ivan," Victor ordered, eyes instinctively scanning the hall for threats to his mate as they headed away from the main entrance. There was no way he could chance taking Yuuri through the crowd that surely filled the lobby at that point. His guards surrounded them protectively as they made their way, one on each side and another bringing up the rear as they followed Ivan to a back stairwell. When they finally reached the exit, Ivan hurried forward into the alley to open the car door for them.

I'll have to send them back later for our jackets. Victor thought as Yuuri burrowed closely against him in the chill of the night before they were able to slide into the car. As soon as the door closed, Otabek began to drive and the Alpha knew he could relax somewhat, putting up the partition to give them some privacy. The scent was growing even stronger in the enclosed space of the car and Victor felt himself getting hard again now that they were alone.

"Yuuri, are you feeling- Mmph!" The Alpha's eyes went wide in surprise as his mate scrambled into his lap and began to kiss him.

"Victor…" Yuuri breathed out as he laid a trail of kisses along the other man's throat. His mind was growing cloudy as the Omega's pheromones incited a burning lust through his body. He knew it wouldn't be long before Yuuri's heat fully hit and he wanted to…

"Yuuri…d-did you mean it earlier?" Victor finally managed to stutter out as the raven-haired male's teeth grazed his scent gland. "That you want me too? Because I really, really want you and-"

"Yes!" The younger man leaned back suddenly, eyes bright and feverish with desire as he smiled and nodded eagerly.

"I-I want you," Yuuri whispered shyly as he ran his fingers through Victor's hair, drawing closer once more to brush his lips against the older man's. "I never thought I would feel this way…about anyone."

Victor sighed in relief. He'd never want to force himself on the Omega or make him regret their decision to mate. No matter how heartless and cutthroat he had to be with others in his life, he could never treat the beautiful man in his arms that way.

"I promise I'll take such good care of you, moy milyy," Victor assured Yuuri as the Omega nuzzled his throat again, breathing deeply of his scent. "Just hold on a little longer until we can get home, okay?"

"Okay. I-I can do that. It doesn't…it doesn't hurt yet." Yuuri shivered in his arms and rubbed a rosy cheek against his jaw.

"Good, let me know if it starts to." Victor murmured, running his hands soothingly along Yuuri's back. The Omega began to purr softly in response, snuggling impossibly closer. The sound made Victor smile. It was a sign that Yuuri felt safe and comfortable with him…trusted him.

I'll never betray that trust, Yuuri.

xxx

Too hot… Yuuri thought dazedly. The scent of evergreen trees and clove washed over him in a calming breeze. He shifted in Victor's lap, sighing with relief as the fabric of the gown's skirt fell further to the sides, exposing his legs to the cool air.

One of the arms around him drew away and he jolted slightly as a hand came to rest on his inner thigh just above his black stockings. He moaned quietly as a finger slipped beneath the garter attached to it, sliding back and forth.

"These are very sexy…what else are you hiding under here?" Victor murmured lowly in his ear, sending a shiver through his body. Yuuri hitched his hips needily as the Alpha's thumb began to move in a circular motion against the sensitive skin, moving higher and higher, until he brushed against the black panties the younger man wore. Victor let out a pleased hum as he began to stroke Yuuri through the silky material and felt the dampness of pre-come that was spreading across the front of them.

"I need you…V-Victor…"

"Soon. We're almost home."

Yuuri wanted to sob because it felt so good when his mate touched him. It was so much better than his own hands and he wanted more. His hole was starting to ache with the need to be filled; his entrance twitching as the first trickles of slick escaped. Victor's hand froze between his legs as he took a deep breath of the scent and let out a groan.

"Victor…i-it hurts…" he whispered, mouthing at the Alpha's throat in desperation.

"Shh, it's going to be okay. I'll see if I can help take the edge off a bit," Victor replied as he gently pushed the Omega's panties aside and slipped his hand between Yuuri's slick drenched cheeks. His eyes rolled back in his head as Victor slid a finger inside, immediately relieving a bit of the gnawing hunger that pooled in his groin.

"Do you want more?" The Alpha's voice was breathy, strained. Yuuri nodded rapidly as his mind slipped into a space where the overwhelming need within him was all that mattered. As a second long finger joined the first he instinctively rolled his hips.

"That's it," Victor growled. "Show me what you want, Yuuri."

"Ah-hnnh…" The younger man's breath came out in short, panting gasps as he rocked back onto his mate's fingers. Victor's other hand began to stroke his rigid length again, pushing him closer and closer to completion.

"I-I'm…I'm gonna…come…" He barely managed to gasp before his body seized up with his release. Yuuri cried out as his hands clutched at the fabric of Victor's jacket, trying to anchor himself as waves of pleasure washed over him. His orgasm seemed to go on forever, body convulsing and shuddering in the other man's lap.

As he started to come down from the intensity of his climax, he experienced a blessed few moments of reprieve from the lust that had been running rampant through him. However, it didn't take long for his body to recognize that he wasn't knotted, that he wasn't full of his mate's come, that he wasn't satisfied, that he needed…

It was like a switch flipping within his consciousness as his inner Omega took control. It felt similar to the few times he'd been drunk in his life. Everything was hazy, his inhibitions had disintegrated and there was no filter to his thoughts. He leaned back to give the Alpha a lopsided grin.

"More?"