"John, are you ready to go?" Lin asked quietly as he shook his shoulder, trying not to smile at the sleepy sound of objection that escaped his lips. John twitched in his sleep, brow pinching as he was roused. His blue eyes flickered open, tired and hazy as he barely raised his head from the black sofa. He was almost confused as he looked around. Lin's jacket fell from his shoulders as he pushed himself up and looked at his alpha. "Dinner time," Lin said warmly as he reached down to ruffle his hair.
"Mm…hmm…" John hummed sleepily as he rubbed his eyes, slowly untangling himself from the blazer to stumble to the bathroom. When he was done, he splashed his face with cold water to wake up a little. He took a deep breath as he dried his face, feeling much fresher as he returned to the office, where he found Lin waiting. Leaning in the doorway, He paused and did a double take, cheeks flushing as he took in the unusual sight. Lin wasn't wearing office clothes. "That top…"
"You bought it for me." The white material hung perfectly on his toned body, long sleeves hugging his arms right down to the wrists. He was wearing his suit pants, but the white top made him look much more casual. He'd hung his blazer on the coat stand, clearly intending to leave it behind. "I thought you'd like it better if I dressed down a little," he added as he checked his pockets for his wallet and keys.
"You don't have to do that!" John's cheeks turned pink at the thought of putting him out.
"I wanted to…Besides, it's not like I wear suits all the time." John bit back a cry of disbelief. Besides bedtime and the few days they didn't leave the apartment, John had never seen him out of a suit. Even on the rare days he didn't work, he always wore a shirt and trousers outside the apartment. Maybe it's something he hasn't noticed…Lin seemed unconcerned either way. "You seemed uncomfortable last time we went on a date." John blushed at the term date.
"I-I just think we look a little like teacher and student when you're dressed up and I'm not," he excused, watching Lin's lips quirk in amusement. "Don't get any ideas!" he stammered as he felt Lin's arousal through their bond. He could well imagine him standing at the front of a classroom, ruler in hand as he explained something or other on the board. He could also imagine his patience and silken voice as he leaned down over his shoulder to explain something in more detail. He could almost feel the warm breath on his skin, making him shiver, and then after class he could imagine him closing the door, bending him over his desk and-
"Now who's getting ideas?" Lin teased as he felt John's arousal flare through their bond. He at least had the decency to be embarrassed. "It's a shame university students don't wear uniforms. I'm sure you looked good in one." John frowned and puffed his cheeks at the jibe, following Lin down the steps and waiting as he locked the door. Mai and Naru had left earlier, neither commenting on Lin's activities in the office, though they hadn't been able to hide the pink of their cheeks as they'd said their good nights.
It wasn't late yet. It was only just dinner time, so they had time to stroll to the subway and travel deeper into Tokyo. They walked the busy streets awhile, window shopping and looking at different restaurants they could visit. As had become usual, they settled on Western food. The restaurant had a cosy table for two by the window, where they sat staring across at each other quietly. John examined his alpha as he perused the menu.
There was a slight dip in his brow as he scanned the list, dark eyes sharp as he read with silent murmurs. His ebony locks were, as ever, hiding one of his eyes and tickling his pale cheek. He looked paler than usual, perhaps due to the bright white material of his top. It hung loose at the throat, with a neckline wide enough that John could just see the scarred, reddened edge of his bonding mark. The sight made his skin heat. He knew the throat of his own top was tighter, hiding his mark from view. Having it partially on display didn't seem to bother Lin. In fact, he was actually leaning with his head tilted, subconsciously showing off the mark as much as possible. John's stomach swirled at the thought that perhaps he was doing it on purpose.
"I think I might have the lasa…gne…" Lin trailed off as he glanced up to find John's bright blue eyes examining him like he was the only thing in the room. The intensity of the stare made him feel somewhat self-conscious and lost for words. He sat up a little straighter, finding himself returning John's stare as he examined him in return.
His eyes were a little red rimmed from where he'd been sleeping not so long ago and rubbing the tender skin. He was healthily flushed from the walk from the station, and his blonde curls were fluffy and dishevelled from their earlier activities. He was still thin and frail looking beneath his top. It would take some time to replace the weight he'd lost. He had a beautiful tilt to his jaw as he leaned on one elbow, watching him. He felt a jolt of surprise through their bond, noticing that John had realised he was staring, and how strange that must seem.
"Sorry…" he murmured quietly as he dropped his gaze, cheeks flushing as Lin's foot brushed his leg beneath the table. He didn't need to apologise. "I-I think I'll have a pizza," he added hastily, scanning the list to choose one. He settled on margarita, keeping it simple. Lin was unsurprised when he asked for a strawberry milkshake to go with it while he ordered beer. He was surprised to be asked for ID. He was never asked for ID. Luckily he kept his driving licence in his wallet.
"Perhaps I should dress down more often." Lin was amused as their server left the table. He was sure it was partially John's fault. He looked so young, and usually young people would stick together. John chuckled quietly. Lin wasn't that much older, to him at least. He was only a few months off officially being an adult in Japan anyway. Lin did look younger though. Suits are quite stuffy, so it's not surprising…I'm sure anyone would look younger not wearing a suit.
They talked quietly, though they had surprisingly little to say. Lin didn't really watch television, and they read different genres in books. They'd already talked about work and John's church activities, and talking about their friends could only fill so much of their time. Perhaps we should take up some sort of…hobby? John mulled it over as he sucked his straw, the metal clicking gently against his teeth as he bit down. He wondered what Lin liked to do besides reading and working.
"Lin…do you…" John trailed off, raising his eyebrows as he noticed his somewhat intense stare. He tilted his head, still idly chewing the metal between his lips. Another sip of the sweet pink liquid passed his lips, making him contentedly as strawberry flooded his throat. He drew back slightly, tongue teasing the tip of the straw, closing his eyes as he flicked it with the tip of his tongue. His eyes snapped open as he felt a sharp jolt of desire that wasn't his own. Lin looked away as he raised his blue eyes. "Do you have any hobbies?"
"I did…I was on the cricket team in high school, and I used to write poetry…I went swimming on a semi-regular basis…I also wrote a few articles on current affairs for a local paper." Lin wasn't sure what had drawn his curiosity. I suppose we don't know much about each other, besides the obvious. He felt a little guilty for not noticing it himself. John seemed pleased with the information he'd received.
"I used to play cricket too, though I wasn't good enough to be on the school team…I surfed a little though, and I enjoy horse riding…My family has a large patch of land, so we keep horses to get around." Lin nodded along as he listened. Naru's family also kept horses, though he hadn't ridden in quite a few years. He'd actually learned to ride the first time in China, but something in their bond told John not to ask about it. The same darkness seemed to crop up whenever the subject moved towards Lin's native home.
"Any other pets?" Lin asked to fill the silence.
"Ah, yes! I had a cat called Treacle, but she died when I was quite young. Our family has four farm yard dogs to guard the place, but they're friendly to us and any approved visitors…I suppose my favourite pet is Rufus, my wallaby. He was a baby when I found him, injured and abandoned. My mother said I could keep him if I took care of him myself, so that's what I did…He was so small, I bottle fed him and had a vet patch him up…We didn't think he'd survive more than a few weeks, he was so young, but he made it through…I was a little sad to leave him behind, but my sister keeps me updated." He held out his phone to Lin, who looked at the picture. It was John, looking slightly more tanned than he did now, somewhere in a large open plain of red with a small fluffy animal that barely reached his chest while kneeling. It was very cute. Lin had never seen a wallaby before. It looked like a kangaroo, only smaller. It must have been a fairly recent picture. John looked no different besides the tan. "That was just before I left Australia."
"Perhaps you'd like to visit soon…You've been away over a year. I'm sure your parents miss you greatly." He knew John thought a lot about his home. He seemed especially fond of his older sister. It was a feeling Lin wished he knew better himself, but his parents…I wouldn't even think of them as parents. The bitterness had somewhat dulled with time, but it was still there. As for the Davies, kind as they were, they weren't really parents. They hadn't even raised their two adopted children. Lin had mostly taken care of that, along with Madoka. Now that's a name I haven't thought of in some time. He missed her and her teasing kindness.
"Ah, right…yes." John felt a little awkward. He liked Lin, liked him a lot. They were mates, but he wasn't sure he was ready to present him to his parents. He wasn't even ready to reveal to his parents that he was an omega. Every time he called, the moment just never seemed right. It wasn't that he thought they'd be angry, but it would certainly be a shock for them. Perhaps it would be best to tell them in person, maybe at the same time that I introduce Koujo…
"There's no rush…I just know you miss home." Lin could sense his unrest. It was true that he missed home. The winters in Australia were colder, and the summers were filled with a dry heat, so different from the humidity of Japan. Nothing compared to the smell of the dusty red air of his homeland, though Lin's scent was coming in at a close second. He quietly wondered what it would be like to smell them both together.
"I do…I think I need a little more time before coming out to my parents though." John's cheeks heated as he realised the wording he'd used. "Sorry, that makes it sound like something bad…" Lin didn't seem phased. The phrase coming out tended to have a different meaning for different people. Old traditionalists used it to mean romance between two male betas or two female betas, but it was perfectly normal and acceptable for alphas and omegas to date either genders. More recently, it had come to mean revealing an unusual preference, such as two alphas or two omegas, but those were almost unheard of. It could also mean a female beta and male omega, or a female alpha and male beta, since their fertility rates were notoriously low. John and I are actually normal in comparison…
"I expect the news will be quite jarring for them…Your situation is somewhat unique." To be honest, Lin was a little relieved he wouldn't be meeting John's parents just yet. He'd rather wait until he'd properly fallen for him, though it was happening more and more each day. He wanted to show them with confidence that John was properly loved and cared for in their relationship, and he would hopefully feel the same.
"You're…surprisingly sweet sometimes." Lin's cheeks warmed in a rare blush as he looked out the window at the busy evening streets. He'd forgotten for a moment that John could sense his emotions so clearly when he was unguarded. Hesitant fingers brushed his own where his hand rested on the table. He looked across at John, who linked their fingers and squeezed gently. I want to love you…so much…John flushed at the warmth Lin flooded their bond with, heart skipping in his chest.
Once they finished their meal, they walked awhile. There was a park surrounding a large palace that was open to the public, though the palace itself had closed for the night. Lin held his hand gently as they walked through the grounds, enjoying the peace of the trees. Other couples and families walked by, children playing loudly as they raced down the paths with tired parents trailing after. A few couples had stopped to huddle close together on benches or against wooden fences. John felt his heart skip as Lin's arm snaked around his shoulders, loose enough that he could choose to pull away.
"It's so peaceful here…" John murmured, slowly reaching up to hold the hand resting on his shoulder, pulling Lin's arm a little tighter. He could feel relief and warmth flooding his chest as Lin squeezed him tighter. Lin hummed his agreement as they paused under a tree that had been covered in pink flowers just a few short weeks ago. The weather was quickly reaching summer heat. It was going to be unbearable. Lin leaned in, leaving a gentle kiss on his cheek before pulling back to continue walking. They circled through the park and back into the streets. It felt like they were walking for hours, looking in shop windows and pausing at small stalls selling ornaments and jewellery. More than once Lin paused to look at the different rings, wondering if it would be alright to buy one. It seemed a little soon for marriage, and to be honest it felt too soon for couple's rings too, but surely there was something that he could give as a token.
John wandered into a small clothing store, leaving Lin outside where a unique stall was selling omega collars. Omega…collars? It seemed a little wrong somehow, either outdated or a niche kink. He still found himself looking despite his reservations. He'd expected leather, spikes, and metal rings, but in reality, some of them were quite cute and soft looking. They mostly looked a lot more like chokers than collars meant for animals. Is it even something John would be interested in? He hates the idea of ownership, so wouldn't this be an insult? But his eyes had landed on the perfect one. It would look perfectly sweet and elegant on John's milky throat, and the idea of using it to pull him closer or nip his throat at the edges was making him stir.
"That's the only one…I make one of each kind, so they're pretty much unique." The young woman manning the stall was an alpha, of course. Lin honestly couldn't see an omega creating a stall like this. She lifted the strip of leather and handed it to him for inspection. Lin took it, feeling a little embarrassed as he measured the light weight of it in his hands. It was soft. It certainly wouldn't rub John's sensitive skin, even with extensive wear. The two sections of leather were joined by a metal heart shaped loop in the middle, with a Celtic styled cross woven in the centre. It fastened with a strong buckle at the back that was set so it wouldn't rub.
"Do you not find…Don't omegas…" Lin trailed off awkwardly, unsure how to phrase the question without sounding offensive.
"Don't omegas hate wearing collars? I hear you, but actually, they tend to like it. Something about the feel of the collar on their throats just…comforts them. It's like they can feel you around when you're not there. It's reassuring." Lin really wasn't sure John would like such a thing. He paused as the woman knelt to rummage under the table. She pulled up a thin box and opened it to reveal a matching item, though it wasn't a collar. "They actually come as a couple's set. The collars are for the omega, but this wrist strap is for the alpha to wear…see?" She pulled her own sleeve higher to reveal a deep purple strap that almost looked like a watch on her wrist.
That it was a couple's item took a little of the sting away, he supposed, but he still wasn't sure that John would like it. Something about the collar was also stopping him from putting it down though. It was exactly the sort of thing that would look good on John. The heart, the cross, the thickness of the leather, the softness. It would look perfect on his pale throat. If he doesn't like it, then he doesn't have to wear it…We can wait until later and wear rings.
"I'll take them." Lin worried his lip nervously as he handed the collar to the server, eyes widening slightly as he noticed the smaller man behind her selling keychains at another stall. He had the same purple leather at his throat as she did on her wrist. Sensing his gaze, the young man looked over his shoulder, ebony locks tickling his cheeks as he smiled timidly. "E-excuse me, can I ask…When you were first given your collar, how did you…"
"Oh, well, I've always loved Kiyoko's art, so I was happy to wear and show it off…Is that strange?" Lin responded that it wasn't as he accepted his bag and paid, finding the exchange hadn't helped at all. He supposed different omegas would have different things they did and didn't like. This young man didn't seem to feel oppressed by wearing a collar, but that didn't mean the same would be true of John. His hand twitched as he gripped the plain white bag and continued waiting for his mate with a new sense of anxiousness.
"You found something?" Lin asked as John padded out of the shop, smiling as he nodded and held up a large bag for inspection. "Did you buy the whole shop?" Lin teased as they continued on down the street. John's cheeks flushed slightly. Perhaps he was overspending a little, but he just saw the clothes and bought them on impulse. He didn't go shopping like this every day, so he wasn't breaking the bank.
"What about you? What did you buy?" John asked curiously as he caught sight of the white bag. It hadn't been in Lin's hand before he'd entered the shop. He raised his eyebrows as Lin stammered, mixed emotions tumbling through their bond. Is it something bad? John had no idea what might make Lin so uncomfortable. Unless…"Sex toys?" He hadn't thought him the type.
"Of course not!" Lin spluttered in response, almost insulted at being accused of such a thing. Not that he'd have a problem with that, but things were so new and interesting at the moment he was quite enjoying their mostly vanilla relationship. John was stumped. He couldn't think of another reason for Lin to be nervous about it. "Let's…go somewhere." Lin took the lead, leading John by the hand.
He kept his eyes open for a suitable place, somewhere John would like to sit and relax. At the same time, he tried to mentally prepare himself for what was to come. How should I give it to him? Let him open it? Explain it first? Will he like it? Will he get angry? He continued to worry as he walked, finding it difficult to multitask. John could feel his anxiety, and it unsettled him somewhat. He was usually so calm and collected, though honestly as he looked at his face, he didn't look any different. Now that I think about it, unless I look him in the eye, it's rarely obvious what he's feeling…
"Here?" Lin paused at an ice cream parlour, waiting for John's nod of agreement. He could just go for something sweet. Lin seemed to relax a little at the pleasurable fuzz that ran through John's stomach at the thought of ice cream. He held the door and motioned for him to choose somewhere. They were in quite a nice street with a lot of interesting shops around, so John opted for the long bar along the window, which was completely empty for now.
Lin placed his bag on the bar while John put his much larger one on the floor between their high stools. They both sat, leaning in to share a small menu. There were a lot of different options. Simple scoops, sundaes, a banana split, different sized bowls to share. Lin waited patiently for him to decide, watching him lick and bite his bottom lip. He decided on a strawberry milkshake and a sundae with caramel sauce. Lin went to order, just wanting tea and a mint chocolate chip bowl for himself. He was surprised that his scoop came in an edible wafer bowl.
"I feel like you're trying to soften me up for something," John teased as he accepted his large sundae and milkshake. Lin savoured the sight of his tongue licking and kneading the metal straw between his lips. John felt the jolt that ran through his mate and flicked his blue eyes to him. He puzzled slightly over the effect his drink was having. Outwardly, he showed no sign of interest. It didn't even seem like he was looking. It happened every time he sucked the straw. As his tongue stroked the dripping tip, he felt a deliciously sharp jab of pleasure jolt through their bond. It made his cheeks flush.
"Perhaps I am, in a manner of speaking…" Lin replied thoughtfully as he took a spoon of green ice cream. John watched curiously as he ate. It was rare for him to eat something so sweet. Even at the crepe shop he'd eaten a bitter coffee flavoured dessert. Despite his usual dislike of sweets, he certainly seemed to enjoy the mint flavoured dessert. Maybe he just really likes mint. "Actually, I…bought something…for us. I'm not sure you'll like it though, and I completely understand if you don't, but when I saw it I…I just thought it would look good on you," Lin confessed awkwardly as he pulled out one of the long black boxes.
John accepted the longer and thicker of the two boxes, holding it awkwardly as he examined the outside. It looked leathery and had the name Kiyoko Souma embossed in gold. It looked like a designer of some sort. Jewellery? He slowly pried the stiff box opened. He could have expected many things, but he hadn't expected this. His immediate reaction was an indignant scowl, something hot flaring in his chest, but then he remembered what Lin had said. He didn't buy it to oppress me, and I'm under no obligation to wear it.
"Sorry, I had a feeling you might not it…" Lin added hastily as he felt the burn of John's indignation in his chest. The moment passed, and John's emotions softened somewhat as he continued to examine the leather strap. It really was quite beautiful in its own way. The heart and elegantly woven cross were silver, and clearly made of a strong, durable metal. The leather was high quality and soft to the touch. Even the adjustable silver buckle looked high quality.
"What's in the other box?" John asked quietly as he looked across at the smaller box on Lin's side of the table. Lin opened it and showed John the matching wrist strap, which was identical in every way, only a little smaller since it was for a wrist.
"They're a couple's set…" Lin murmured unnecessarily, though it seemed a strange thing to buy. "To be honest, I had doubts from the start. When I first saw the stall I was a little repelled by the idea, but when I actually looked at the collars they weren't what I'd expected at all. I still wasn't keen on buying one, but when I saw this one I thought…It looks like it was made for you." He was nervous, unsure of what John was feeling at the moment. It seemed he wasn't sure what he was feeling either as he looked at the collar. He also wasn't sure whether to be insulted at the insinuation that the collar was made for him. "You're going to laugh, but I just thought…the black part is like me, embracing the heart that symbolises our bond, and the cross is you being protected in the middle." John found himself speechless at the romantic undertone of Lin's thought.
"I…didn't expect lines like that from you." He quietly thought it was a sappy thing to say, and it did make him chuckle, but it also made him happy. When he puts it like that, then maybe it was made for us. He almost felt warm as he looked at the collar. Lin was still a little uncertain of his thoughts as he looked at him.
"They're all one of a kind designs, so when I heard that I thought I should buy it, so that no one else could have it." John nodded his understanding. It was a warm gesture on Lin's part. He'd had no ulterior motive in buying the collar, of that he was certain. It really was a beautiful piece, and one of a kind. Though she could say that to anyone…
"I…suppose it wouldn't hurt to see how it looks," John said quietly, after fingering and staring at it for a while. He was almost surprised as Lin took the box and lifted the collar himself. John sat somewhat stiffly as he got to his feet and stepped behind him. He sat still as he watched Lin in the window. His expression was unreadable as he reached down over his head and fitted the collar around his throat.
"Let me know if it's too tight," he murmured as he pulled the straps tight. John winced a little, feeling the leather loosen immediately. Lin was gentle as he threaded the strap, pulling it securely and leaving a little room to breathe. "Swallow…I-I mean to test the fit," Lin almost stammered as John's blue eyes widened. He did as he was told, nodding his approval. This is strange…I'm not sure I like it. He looked at himself in the window, but he was more concerned about how his omega was acting.
It was almost making him purr with pleasure. Contentment was washing through him in soothing waves. His alpha had given him a gift. A gift that showed his dominance and ownership. The thought made his omega flush with desire. The security of the collar was like a firm embrace. He felt safe. He felt like people would see it and know that he was very much claimed. But the bonding mark already does that. Why does this feel so different? So…intimate?
"Are you alright?" Lin asked as he watched John's cheeks flush and a strange wave of contentment and bliss washed over him, but underneath he was still apprehensive. His blue eyes were strangely glassy as he looked at him, and Lin began to wonder if he'd tightened the collar a little too much. But I left a finger width of space…
"I-I think so," John stammered in response as he ate more of his sundae. He shivered, and he wasn't sure whether it was because of the ice cream or his omega.
"John would you…" Lin said hesitantly as he held out his wrist.
"Hm? You can put it on. It won't be any different to a watch." Lin shook his head and looked a little self-conscious as he waited for John to move.
"I-I know I could, but I want…" His cheeks flushed at the partial admission. John paused, heart fluttering at the realisation. He wants me to do it, like exchanging rings or bonding marks. He felt nervous as he took the smaller leather strap. Lin held out his left wrist. The same side as his bonding mark, the same side he would have worn a wedding ring. John flushed, almost as nervous as he imagined a groom might feel on his wedding day.
"I'm giving you my heart, so please take care of it," he almost whispered as he buckled the strap, surprised as Lin twisted in his grasp to grip his hand. Lin cupped the back of his head and pulled him forward with the other, sealing their lips passionately. It may have felt passionate, but it was also short and chaste.
"I promise." John was left flushed and breathless from the gentle murmur against his lips. He barely realised he'd spoken out loud. Their lips connected again briefly before they pulled back. "The caramel is nice." Lin gave him a spoon of ice cream as he asked, watching his lips close around the spoon with a small hum. John helped to devour the small wafer bowl, nibbling like a hamster as Lin leaned on his hand to watch. He truly was an enchanting sight. Lin reached across and wiped a few stray crumbs from his lips before they left the café, bags in hand.
They walked around a while longer before they ended up back in the park. It was much later now, and a lot quieter. Only a few people were walking through, and a few couples were scattered on benches. Lin claimed a small bench where they could look at the imposing castle gates, which were circled by rows of trees and beds of flowers. Lin felt warmer, closer to his omega than before. John was still awash with that strange contentment as he sat back and looked up into the trees.
"Why is it only me who has a collar?" John asked finally, voicing something he'd been curious about from the start. Lin leaned back and looped an arm across the back of the bench, giving John the option of leaning against his chest. John took the silent invitation, smiling warmly as he settled against his alpha's side.
"Most likely…an alpha wouldn't accept it…I don't think mine would, at least. I'm very dominant…" John smiled softly at that, recalling exactly how dominant Lin's alpha could be. His whole body shivered at the memory of a large hand squeezing the back of his neck, making his whole body collapse like jelly, pressing his face almost roughly into the mattress below. He shuddered as Lin stroked through his blonde locks, fingers brushing down to the back of his neck, where his hand rested almost teasingly.
"Why couldn't we both have wrist bands then?" John asked distractedly, eyes closing as he leaned into the hand on his neck. It felt so good. So warm. So secure. His spine tingled.
"Because then I wouldn't be able to see you looking so…alluring." John's eyes opened to see Lin leaning across almost hungrily. He felt a thud in his chest, his whole body throbbing along with it. He met Lin's lips with a needy whine, tipping back under Lin's weight until they were sprawled on the bench. It was after a few seconds of urgent kisses, searing touches and helpless moans that John remembered where they were. In public! "Sorry," Lin apologised as he pushed himself up.
"We really should be more discreet in public." John paused as he looked around to find the park deserted. Lin joined him a moment before looking at his watch, dark eyes widening. It was late. So late that they'd missed the last train. He'd be lying if he said he hadn't wanted something like this to happen, but at the same time, he knew it would be an inconvenience to John.
"We missed the last train."
"What? I-it can't be that late!" John stammered as he leaned across to look at Lin's watch. "It's a long way back to my apartment from here." He almost sighed as he leaned back, face set in resignation. He got to his feet. The sooner he got moving, the sooner he'd get home. And the sooner Lin can get home. He knew his alpha would insist on walking him back. He paused as a warm hand gripped his wrist.
"It's late…John…Let's get a room somewhere." Lin was almost hesitant as he made the suggestion. It wasn't a bad idea. It certainly beat walking, and by the time Lin had paid for a taxi back to his apartment, it would probably work out the same price. The room might even be cheaper. John could feel his omega purring at the suggestion. It wanted more than anything to be curled up with its alpha, nuzzling his throat and breathing his scent.
"Alright." John let Lin lead the way. He was already scanning through his phone, tapping away until he finally chose a direction. Barely five minutes away, John found himself pulled into a hotel. It looked quite expensive. He was about to stammer an objection when Lin reached the marble desk and said something about a reservation. So that's what he was doing on his phone. Lin showed the lady his phone, handed over his credit card, and signed a few papers. "This place looks quite expensive…" John murmured as Lin tapped the button for the top floor.
"It usually is, but the prices drop quite a bit at night like this…Giving the room away cheap is better than not having the room filled at all." On the top floor, Lin led the way down the long corridor to a shiny wooden door. He tapped the card and almost pushed John into the large room. Which room did he book? There was a large king sized bed with about a dozen pillows on the plush white duvet on one side of the room. A sofa and coffee table sat off to the right, suggesting the room was for long stays. There were two large wardrobes and a shiny vanity table for guests to store their clothes. Two floor-length windows with heavy cream curtains ran across the whole room. As John padded over and looked out, he could see across the city. It was a beautiful sight. He couldn't help drawing the curtains wider.
"It comes with quite a view," Lin purred as he wrapped his arms around his waist, pressing in behind and leaning his head on his smaller shoulder. John felt his whole body shudder in anticipation, head tilting to offer his mating mark. Lin huffed a small chuckle against his ear before accepting the instinctual invitation. John placed his hands against the glass, his whole body stiffening in pleasure as Lin nipped and kissed the mark through his top.
"K-Koujo…" John whimpered as he felt creeping hands slowly lifting his top. He raised his arms obediently, feeling his nipples harden in the cool air of the room as his top was tossed aside. Lin didn't leave him cold for long. He was pressed against his back an instant later, hands stroking and exploring his torso as he licked and suckled their mating mark. There was something thrilling about being held against the window, the whole city alive below as Lin touched and teased his bare skin. John threw his head back as one large hand palmed him through his tan trousers. "W-wait!" John gasped as the hand slid over the waistline.
"I want to undress you…I want to see you wearing nothing but my collar," Lin purred in his ear, steadying him a little as his knees trembled. He was pleased to find John coming undone as quickly as he was. He'd been able to think of little else since dinner. Watching the way John nibbled and teased that straw was torture, and then the perfection of seeing him do the same thing later while wearing his collar was intense beyond words. John leaned back against his chest with a helpless moan as his trousers were undone, the material swiftly falling down his legs so he could step out of them. "You're gorgeous…" Lin murmured, breath stolen as he looked at John's naked body, shrouded by the city below.
"D-don't…" John stammered as he covered himself, feeling timid against the glass with Lin staring so intently. He felt like the only thing in the world, maybe even the universe. The twitch of his cock and the fact he was getting hard almost made him feel ashamed. He wanted Lin. He wanted his hands, his skin. More than anything he wanted to feel his solid cock. Lin stepped forward and caressed his cheek, turning his face up for a gentle kiss. He savoured his sweet lips, hands tracing gentle circles on his pale skin. One hand stroked his smooth back while the other circled his jutting hip and ran up his chest.
"Jo…" John sighed as he gripped Lin's top urgently. Lin took the hint and tossed his top aside, enjoying John's shudder as he felt their skin brush. He led him back to the bed, already loosening his belt when John stopped him. His cheeks were a deep shade of pink as he hesitantly edged Lin back until he was sitting on the edge of the bed. "Earlier…you kept looking at me…" He helped him out of his pants, and Lin remained where he'd been set on the edge of the bed. "While I was drinking my milkshake…"
"John…" Lin looked away to hide his flushed cheeks. He couldn't tell him. There was no way he could tell him.
"Why is that?" The question made John shudder. He didn't know why, but his omega was sure the answer was important. It was sure that it would be worth it to find out. John could feel Lin's shame and excitement, brown eyes dropping to his own tight pants before he looked away. He was almost wincing at the need he was trying to hide. John reached down to the dark waistband of Lin's black boxers and dragged them lower.
"Johnathan!" Lin suppressed a moan as his cock sprang free. John gracefully fell to his knees as he slid the boxers to the floor and tossed them aside. As he raised his eyes, he found himself nose level with Lin's throbbing cock. The flushed tip looked soft. Part of him wanted to reach out and touch it, but the other part didn't know what to do. Lin does this for me all the time…Is that…the straw…John looked up to meet Lin's hazy eyes. His expression was so full of need and desire he thought he might burst. "Stop! You don't have to tou-uuh!" The urgent protest was cut off by a sharp moan as John's tentative hand gripped his shaft.
It was a light and uncertain touch, the grip so gentle he almost couldn't feel it. He slowly closed his hand a little tighter, tugging the silken sheath slowly. Lin made a strangled whimpering sound that John had never heard before, brown eyes closing blissfully. It didn't matter that John's hands were inexperienced, or that his touch was so gentle and light. His omega was touching him. It was so warm and tender. He could feel his lip quivering. His eyes snapped open as something warm flicked his dripping tip.
He looked down to see John scrunching his face. The sight was adorable. It didn't surprise him that John didn't like the salty taste. They had vastly different palates. He was about to insist he didn't have to go any further when John's tongue stroked the tip again, teasing his slit the way it teased the straw. Lin couldn't stop the whine in his throat. John rested his arms on Lin's thighs, gripping his cock with both hands as he leaned in closer.
"John…you don't have to…Uhn!" Lin's head tipped back as he leaned on one hand, the other lacing supportively in John's hair. He wasn't even sucking or pumping, but his teasing tongue was doing more than enough. The sight was beautiful. John's bare, pale skin, the collar on his throat, and now the pearly droplets on his glistening lips as he continued circling the tip with his tongue. More moans broke free as the soft tip disappeared inside his innocent mouth.
Lin tightened the grip on John's hair at some point, feeling him gently chewing and teasing him. The thought almost made him nervous, but John was being careful. He drew back and looked up with flushed cheeks and pink lips, taking a breath before leaning in again, hands working the shaft uncertainly. Lin had done this to him, but feeling and doing were two different things. He had no real idea what he was supposed to do.
"Here…" Lin covered John's hands with his own, squeezing to encourage him to hold tighter. John did as he was urged and followed the thrust of Lin's hand as he guided him in a slow rhythm. Lin bit his lip as he looked down at his mate, who was focused and intent on his cock. "And your mouth." John obediently parted his lips and moved closer, following the guidance of the hand in his hair. Lin felt truly spoiled as he arched up into John's willing mouth, surprised to find he didn't choke. He was born to take my cock in his mouth. His alpha was pleased, heat and desire flooding his body.
John took the first thrust, feeling Lin's cock push further down his throat until it almost hit the back. He was surprised he didn't gag. The second thrust wasn't as easy to take, and the third was harder still. He didn't want to let Lin down though, not after all the times he'd taken care of him. Determined, he gripped Lin's thighs as he leaned down, trying to fill his mouth as much as possible. He allowed the hand on his head to lead. Up. Down. Up. Down. Every time he was urged down, Lin's hips would rise to meet him, pushing the thick cock further down his small throat.
John was almost ashamed of the way he was moaning around it, his own cock solid and untouched between his thighs. Doing this for Lin, seeing and hearing his alpha coming undone, was unbelievably arousing. He may not like the taste of salt, but the taste of Lin's skin wasn't unpleasant, and the motion of the cock in his throat was almost satisfying. He moaned around it needily, feeling Lin slide even deeper.
"J-Johnathan, if you keep doing that I'll…" Lin trailed off, gasping as his hips jerked again. John gripped his thighs harder, feeling the cock throb in his mouth. He could taste salt and knew Lin was close. He bobbed his head, sucking as he moved up and down. The hand in his hair squeezed urgently. Lin grunted as he bucked, cheeks flushed as he released into John's willing mouth. "You didn't have to swallow it!" Lin stammered in alarm as John shuddered and covered his mouth, face pinching as he coughed.
"There was nowhere else to put it!" He was almost alarmed as Lin dragged him up and sealed their lips needily. Lin couldn't believe what John had done for him. He was so used to taking the lead that he'd never imagined John would figure out what his stares meant, or that he would act on it. He shuddered into the kiss as he tasted himself on John's lips as if he belonged there. It made him want to kiss him more. "Ah! Nn! Koujo!"
"Thank you," he whispered in his ear, kissing and nipping the lobe before returning to his lips and lower, down his throat. "I want to return the favour." John yelped in surprise as he was carried away from the bed. He blushed as he was placed on his feet before the wall-like window that overlooked the city below. They were quite high. There were no other windows high enough to face them. John felt a little safer as he supported himself on the thick wall of glass. He felt Lin's lips on his collar, tugging at the buckle, teeth grazing the pale skin beneath. John shuddered as he leaned forward.
"J-Jo!" He gasped as he felt a hand stroke down his naked body as Lin fell to his knees. Warm breath grazed his ass, spine arching as teeth nipped the plump flesh. Lin rained kisses up and down his spine, across his jutting hips and along his rounded rump. He kneaded his abdomen and teased the front of his thighs, nipping and kissing all the while. John whimpered and moaned, legs shaking as he felt Lin kiss his cheek again.
"Just enjoy the view," Lin teased as he moved his hands to his hips and reached back with his thumbs to pry his cheeks apart, revealing his twitching entrance. He took it slowly. John's heat was over and his body needed to be cared for, especially after their earlier activities. He kissed and licked the tight ring, taking his time. He almost smirked at the sounds John was making as he tried to stay on his feet.
It felt so good. John didn't think he'd ever tire of this feeling. His hips rutted, cheeks flushing as his cock bumped the cool glass, leaving a sticky white smear. It was hard not to rut back against Lin's willing mouth. His cock felt like it was going to burst. He did as his alpha told him and looked at the city, lights twinkling as people got home from work or closed their offices and cars rushed by below. The world outside was alive and vibrant, and completely unaware of how he was pressed up naked against the glass, desperately moaning with Lin's tongue now lodged in his tight passage.
"Jo-please!" John whimpered as he looked over his shoulder, almost melting at the look he received. Not yet. Lin fully intended to make him come from being teased and stretched before he'd slide his cock inside. Secretly, Lin knew he needed a few more minutes before he'd be ready to go again, but he enjoyed taking his time in pleasuring his mate. John's moans became more urgent, voice straining as Lin reached round to grip the base of his cock, denying his release. "Jo!" John cried almost resentfully, hands slipping down the glass a little as his forehead came to rest on the cool surface. His hot breath steamed the glass near his mouth.
He gasped as his body turned, back resting against the cold damp surface as Lin's tongue was replaced with two slick fingers. He had no idea how they were slick, but he wasn't about to stop his mate to ask. Not when that sinful mouth was now sliding over his dripping cock. He wasn't sure what he wanted to do more, sit further down on Lin's probing digits or thrust forward into his ever so willing mouth. Lin added a third finger, stretching him as much as possible, reaching for that spot hidden deep inside.
"Jo! Jo! K-uh!" John wasn't sure he could take any more as Lin fingered and sucked him. He finally took mercy, releasing the base of his cock and allowing him to fuck his mouth a little. John was strangely gentle, despite his bucking hips. Lin easily took his shaft down and eagerly swallowed the release. Before he could even catch his breath, John was back facing the window. "I don't think I can…Uhhhh…" John half whimpered, half sighed as Lin slowly pushed inside.
"It feels so good like this," Lin murmured, lips teasing and caressing their mating mark as he leaned over his back. He was slow as he circled his hips, wanting John to enjoy the city as well as their lovemaking. He looked up, the view taking his breath away almost as much as the tight heat that surrounded him. At some point, John started leaning back instead of forward. "You're so gorgeous like this." The deep silken purr made John whine and shudder. He gave no objection as Lin lifted one of his thighs, holding it up against the window as he pressed him against the glass. The cool surface rubbed his hardened nipples, making him tremble.
"K-Koujo!" John whimpered blissfully, looking in the glass to see Lin's dark eyes watching him. The sight made his cheeks flush again. He moaned as Lin snapped his hips almost roughly. "The bed…can we?" John asked breathlessly, moaning a high-pitched whine as Lin continued to pound him against the thick glass. It shouldn't be this…hot…He couldn't find a better word to describe the intense look in Lin's eyes as he mercilessly thrust into his smaller body again and again.
"We'll use the bed for round three." The promise made John keen and arch his spine. Lin almost chuckled at his mate's eagerness, pressing a series of small kisses into his golden hair. John reached further up the glass, silently pleading as he looked up at his hand. Lin reached up, left hand gripping John's as his hips rutted faster. Their fingers entwined. John knew he would have been on the floor without Lin propping him up then. The hand beneath his knee was almost painful as it held his thigh up, strong hips snapping over and over.
"Koujo…I-I-need…" John gasped, unable to finish the sentence as he melted against his alpha's strong chest. Lin understood from his fervent emotions what he needed. He released John's hand and reached down, stroking a path over his damp abs and pelvis to grip his throbbing cock. It twitched in his hand at the contact. Lin gave it a hard squeeze, pumping in time with his thrusts until John spilled on the glass with a high-pitched whine. "Jo!" He fell back into Lin's waiting arms.
"Johnathan…You were perfect," Lin murmured in praise, feeling his omega flourish at the words. He pressed gentle kisses to John's temple and cheek as he crossed the room and climbed onto the bed. He'd promised a round three, but that could wait awhile, perhaps until morning. They had the Do Not Disturb sign on, and the room was booked until the afternoon. He managed to shimmy beneath the covers, John helping as he was tugged along.
"That was so…" John trailed off, mind, body, and heart thrumming with warm contentment. Lin hummed his agreement, allowing his alpha to purr against John's shoulder. Within moments, John returned the light sound. The soothing vibration was enough to send them both to sleep with the lights of the city still twinkling outside the window.