ALEX'S P.O.V
Sorting through the mismatched posters, she felt like a stranger in a world too numb to notice its own unraveling. Everything was just too normal here. People lived like the laws of nature had never existed like chaos had always been a choice. Maybe she was being dramatic. Maybe not.
Their Fate seemed perfectly content with dressing up every kind of sin in celebration, like sexual immorality was just another trend to embrace. But her discomfort went deeper. It wasn't just confusion anymore it was the weight of knowing she didn't belong in this fabricated peace.
And then, him. The alpha she bumped into today. God have mercy. His scent hit her like a wall thick, commanding, suffocating. Father. It held power. Raw and terrifying. It clawed at her instincts, ignited every nerve she'd fought hard to keep numb. As she marked each paper and slipped it into the box, she clung to one silent prayer: thank God for fate's mercy. Thank God she escaped before he really saw her. Because there was nothing to chase. She is nothing. And nothing could make that kind of alpha take interest.
"Come on Alex you have been at this for two days now. It looks fine; besides it is the same thing. All you were asked to do was take all the posters from the office and distribute it amongst the newbies to advertise their competition."
"That is something I was going to do, but the damned idiot I had the misfortune of bumping into messed up my entire order of papers I finished stacking that day. And for your information these are clearly different, these varies from different members in different faculties. Take a look at the different marketing strategy"
"Seriously Lucas jump in here. Listen princess, I do not know whether it is your compulsive disorder but this really insane."
"Lucas tell Leo what I'm doing is beyond his business."
"Lucas."
"Lucas?!"
They both spat simultaneously when their gaze met, they realised the men whose attention was required was nowhere to be seen. They stared at each other blankly before breaking down into fruitful balls of laughter and continued their banter.
She really does enjoy spending time with Leo who wants to be a dentist and has this sweet, caring side that make her want to protect him. She wanted to protect him from being corrupted by this world, his world. She already lost Lucas to his sinful nature that lust over an eighteen-year-old boy. She shook her head raddled by questions and after about ten minutes she could finally seal the box.
"I bet you, his with that first-year kid. What is his name again? Shh, do not tell me... Mhmm Toby. Do you think that Lucas has a thing for him?"
"I have nothing to say right now regarding this."
"Does this make him... Uh gay now?"
"I was raised to think different than you lot clearly were. I still need to adjust to this place and its moralities, until then you do not want to hear my opinions."
"Okay. Even if he is, as his best friends we should always support his choices or maybe this is not a choice? I do not know the rules regarding that. Besides gender does not matter when it is an alpha and omega, again I do not know enough to judge. But what I do know is that I want the best for you guys. If Toby is that for Lucas, I will wave my pride flag. Go him!"
Alex shrugged not entertaining the encouragement to support this madness. She stacked the boxes on top each other, they already knew her stance regarding sexuality, so she does not have to add anything. Getting up she moved to sit where Leo sat, liking girl's pictures on Instagram. They sat there in silence, but Leo had to break the solace with a ridiculous question.
"So, are you into guys?"
"What else do I have to be attracted to?"
She's an omega. If any alpha knew, mating wouldn't even be a choice not if that alpha happened to be her destined. Consent would blur, replaced by instinct and a bond forged by nature, not will. She could always do what the women in her old pack did find a decent alpha, settle down, smile wide. That kind of bond was incomplete, but it passed for happiness. They seemed content, those women. Laughing. Glowing. Living lives wrapped in comfort and tradition. But sometimes, she wondered were those smiles real? Or were they just another performance, like her presence here? A social obligation wrapped in makeup and politeness. No. That life would never be hers. The mask had to stay in place, perfect and untouchable. Because if it ever cracked, if anyone ever knew... The consequences would be unbearable.
"You know what I mean."
He gave her a pointed stare, one that demanded answers she wasn't ready to give. Honestly, she didn't even know how to explain the emotions swirling inside her especially when she had every intention of ignoring them. Burying them, if she had to. Then, suddenly, an idea struck her. She remembered that night she and Leo stayed up way too late, laughing over a list of all the weird feelings people claimed to have. That rabbit hole had led them to some wild theories where all the other letters in the so-called spectrum supposedly came from. Sorry, don't get triggered it's just a book.) She scoffed at the memory, amused. This world was so sure of its version of reality, yet it was built on layers of denial especially when it came to basic biology. She finally faced Leo, her amusement fading into something sharper, steadier. Ready to answer.
"No. I do not have any romantic feeling for either gender. What do the call this again? Asexual. Asexuality is a thing you know, your world should know about something like that. What about you? Are you into men or women?"
"There is this girl I like but she does not seem to be interested, you know. I don't even think she notices me at all."
"Did you tell her how you feel? Girls likes guys who are honest and open about their emotions... common head up, stand up straight and have a lot of confidence. Make sure you check out all the determinants to see whether or not it is feasible to shoot your shot. Make a move without a conflict and I know you will be fine. You a great guy and if she does not see it, I promise someone will and will and they cherish you like you deserve."
"Alex can I be honest, uh No I want to be honest with you?"
"Of course you can Leo, there is no need to literally ask we are friends remember."
The nervous expression in her friend's dark eyes got wash off and replaced by stoic expression. The door banged open, and Lucas strode in walked in holding two bags, one bag with take-out meals and the other with snacks. None of them trusted the innocent smile on his face and the fact he bought them snacks, means it had to be a favour.
"What do you want?"
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