Ethan was ready for the move. He arranged with Dr. Beck to have his sessions, which had now been reduced to once a month, as a teleconference. Dr. Noelle was kind enough to refer him to another doctor in the city. He didn't particularly feel it was necessary as he had been living just fine with his condition, he had a boyfriend who seemed more than happy to believe he was a beta, he himself wished he was a beta. He was not eager to get better or anything like that, but he was grateful anyway.
He nervously peered through the crowd gathering at the terminal. Alexei had said he would pick him up and… he showed up, right on time and in person too. Ethan was delightfully surprised, he had simply assumed the other would send Dawson or someone.
He flew into his arms "I didn't think you would come yourself." He said beaming up at him.
"Of course, I would come pick my baby up myself. What if you went off with some stranger or get lost and can't find the security officer to help you?"
His joy diminished by just a little "Can you stop bringing that up?"
Alexei laughed, took his ticket stub to hand it over to Dawson, who was by his side. "Shall we?" He took him by the hand and started to lead him away.
Ethan looked around in confusion "B-but my things..."
"Dawson is very capable."
"You're… you're driving yourself?" He asked when they got to the car looking around to search for Dawson and the driver, it was a different car than he was familiar with "Wh-what of Dawson?"
Alexei's brows furrowed "What about him? Why do you care?"
"No but..."
He laughed "Baby, he's in another car. Don't be scared."
"Oh. Okay."
Meet Irene.
Irene is a recessive alpha. She runs the households of the Rockwell brothers but mostly Alexei's. While Jason gives clear instructions on exactly what he wants, how he wants them and when he wants them. On certain days, she and a few of her staff go to his apartment to clean up, restock whatever needed restocking, change what needed to be changed or fixed, laundry and what not and so on. On such days, Jason takes his boyfriend, whom she had only heard about but never seen, out. Sometimes even on weekend trips. After her job is done, she withdraws her staff and sends a summary of what was done, after which, she receives a feedback and if he's very satisfied, a tip or a gift. Jason was very easy to work for.
Alexei is not as easy to deal with though.
First of all, his presence makes everyone skittish and jittery, which she finds a bit odd as it's a completely different environment in the office but maybe he just completely gives up on keeping up appearances.
Secondly, he is quick to dismiss staff, sometimes, such dismissals come with an almost traumatically overwhelming experience. Though harsh, she did not particularly sympathize with them as oftentimes, some people get too comfortable with the job and try to overstep. There have been few incidences of such a case… owing to greed, ambition and all that.
Thirdly, it is difficult to anticipate what he wants and when he wants what he wants. His mood is also quite difficult to understand as he doesn't say much. He speaks only when he feels it's necessary, although, the situation is a bit different for her as she is constantly subjected to his jests. It was nothing wicked, merely an extension of his fondness for her husband, Dawson, a man everyone believes is far below her league, but she finds him to be a very capable man and excellent lover, but that is a story for a different time. The situation is a bit different for others, sometimes he does even acknowledge their presence. A number of people quit because they felt it demeaning.
Having worked for the Rockwell family for a long time she believes she understands him better than most. That is just the way the man called Alexei Rockwell was, however, certain eyebrow raising moments have occurred, all as a result of the presence of her boss's partner.
Ethan's previous visit left her questioning just how well she knew Alexei because she was floored.
This young, attractive beta male who was a little cold, somewhat aloof and difficult to get close to, probably because Alexei always has the young man seated on his legs and never anywhere else. He sometimes found it difficult to speak up but his expressions clearly gave away his thoughts. All in all, he is quite endearing. His presence made the oppressive atmosphere, they were used to, ease up by a lot. Alexei became a completely different person around the boy. She once overhead the bullshit he was whispering into the boy's ears, it made her look at him with disgust and a little less respect.
She hoped he would stay here forever.
Lein's wrists were currently cuffed, and tied overhead to the bedframe.
He was about to get piercings.
On his nipples.
To be done by Jason.
It was exciting.
How did this situation come about?
Lein had grown close to Ethan. At first, he wanted to do a good job of keeping the other company to make Jason happy, but he eventually grew to like him. He found him to be very cute and chirpy, he was pleasant to be around. With much convincing, on Ethan's part, Alexei let him sign up at the gym provided he was always with Lein and Ethan made sure to thoroughly rid himself of others' pheromones before he got home. It wasn't that hard, the gym came with shower rooms. Occasionally, he would give the other a ride back home. Alexei didn't seem to like it very much, but Jason said he was being petty.
When possible, Jason would pick Lein up. Today was one such day. After seeing Ethan to the car that came to pick him up, that was also a requirement, he headed towards the parking lot to meet Jason but was stopped by a few omega patrons. They had questions about working out, and how to be toned but not gain muscle and all of that. Someone even asked if he was really an omega. Yes, that was still happening. Then someone asked if they could see his body and he took off his shirt, flexed his muscles a bit for the group. He's a gym instructor, it was good publicity, nothing else. When someone asked if they could touch him, he pulled away, flashing a playful and telling them that would cost extra.
Jason did not like it when people touched him.
After a few giggles and a little flirting, the group dispersed. He continued down to where they agreed to meet to find Jason leaning against the car watching him, quietly.
"Jay, are we not going home?" He asked when the driver took an unfamiliar turn.
He hummed in reply but didn't explain further.
It was normal, Jason liked to be focused when he was driving.
They made way to a piercing parlour where Jason instructed him to pick out a pair he liked before disappearing with a staff. He soon understood why they were there and excitedly browsed for a pair. Since he started having those emotional outbursts, things in bed had become a little... They weren't really having sex like usual anymore. It's not that he minded or he was unsatisfied, as long as he was with Jason, he didn't really care whether or not they did the deed but he did feel somewhat insecure about it. He had the brief thought that maybe his current self was unappealing to Jason, but he quickly rid himself of it. He picked a pair of studded straight barbells and when Jason returned with a little box, they returned home.
"Go take a bath."
He did. And soon, he was tied up to the bed. He watched Jason with heated eyes when the man knelt over him and sat down on his legs. He put on a pair of latex gloves and, with laser focus, did a thorough cleaning of the first nipple, tugging at it occasionally until it fully hardened before piercing it. he gave it a careful inspection. Satisfied, he did the same with other. The whole process left Lein curling and uncurling his toes, squirming under the other's calm gaze... He was aroused.
"Rosalein..." He straightened, still kneeling over him "...I don't like people ogling you."
The building excitement started to fizzle out. They stared quietly at each other as the atmosphere grew heavy between them.
"Are you tired?"
Lein knew what he meant by the question. It wasn't referring to the day he just had but the state of their relationship.
"Are you exhausted?"
"Jay, th-"
"Has it gotten boring for you?"
"No! Jay..."
But he wasn't listening "I keep thinking, what should I do now that this is no longer fun for you?"
When Lein first confessed his feelings, Jason was quite frankly ecstatic, that was, until Three's words jolted him. How was it possible that someone, who was always chasing after the next thrill, could stay still for over a year? Despite everything, he gave… he decided to give Lein the benefit of doubt. Being suspicious of one's partner often led to brash actions.
It was obvious that right now, Lein was no longer having fun, he was often moody and irritated. He was crying. Rosalein was unhappy and no longer having fun.
"All this time, is that what you've been thinking?!" With each word, Lein's anger grew "All this fucking time…"
Jason said nothing, just stared ruefully back at him.
"Loosen it." He demanded.
Jason did.
He pushed him aside and scrambled off the bed "Fuck you, Jay!" He threw those words at him before putting on some clothes and storming out.
Jason did nothing to stop him from leaving, not because he didn't want to, he just didn't know what to do or say. He had been feeling particularly powerless lately, and a little exhausted. So very exhausted.
After storming off, Lein had nowhere to go. He couldn't go to Sayer's, it would make Jason unhappy; he didn't want to go to his parents either, he wasn't in the mood to explain to them why he showed up unannounced, not that he could even if he tried. He had no genuine friends to speak of, at some point all the people around him were from the Bohemians but he had long since cut them off. Ethan was definitely out of the question. He just wanted to go somewhere else for a while.
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#O2: picture
#O2: picture
#O2: picture
#O2: guess who's are Sunset drowning in booze
#A5: no shit! That Lein?
#B4: what a sight for sore eyes
#A6: did he get dumped already? Lol. Knew it wouldn't last
#O8: stop being salty you pathetic bitch
#A6: fuck off
#B5: isn't Sayer's his usual go to?
#O7: is he alone??
#O2: looks like it.
#O2: should I go talk to him?
#A1: yea, ask if he's dtf
#O6: is his boyfriend there?
#O5: probably fought with him. Lein always hits the bar after they fight
#O2: he told me to fuck off 😭🙁
#A6: ha! Definitely got dumped.
#A6: I knew that slut couldn't sit still
#A1: @#A6 dude, what the fuck is your problem
#B1: lol, he's been chasing after Lein's ass since day one
#B2: didn't Lein beat him up. Lol
#O6: probably still pissed he got beat up
#A3: is he still there? I'm close by
#O2: ye, he's just drinking
#A2: just drinking?
#O2: he looks kind of sad
#O2: fuck, I think he's... crying??
#B3: did we miss something?
#B3: Lein can cry?
#O2: someone came
#O2: they're leaving
#O2: picture.
#O2: that's his boyfriend, right?
#A1: yup
#A1: definitely the boyfriend
#O2: his voice is nice
#A3: are you following them?
Silence
#O2: video
#O2: I had to make a video cause I couldn't believe it
#O2: Lein was bawling his eyes out like a baby
#A5: are you fucking serious?
#O1: oh my gosh!
#O1: that has to be fake
#B2: damn! The car tho... Could buy me a couple of times
#B1: I don't get it
#B1: how did Lein become so tame
#O2: video
#O2: video
Silence
#B1: saved to spank bank
#O6: fuxx, that's hot!
#A5: damn, now I want that dude to pound me
#B1: I can't believe I almost came just from watching them make out
#B1: wonder what it's like when they fuck
#A2: I can't tell who I want more between both
#O4: I can handle both, I have enough holes
#O7: no wonder he didn't want to share
#O7: stingy
#A1: @#O2 you should try and get in on it too
#O2: they left
#O2: his boyfriend seems to really like him a lot
#O2: I'm jealous
#O1: same
#O7: did Lein hit the life lottery
#O7: rich and caring boyfriend
#O6: wonder how they met
#O1: one
#O1: apparently, it was so good he had to go back
#A3: damn that lucky
#A3: did you guys hear?
#A3: there was a time Lein got beat up
#O3: by his boyfriend?
#B5: is it the story about the alphas that beat him up?
#B5: they said he asked for it
#A1:???
#B6: oh~
#B6: I heard about that
#O7: maybe he was trying to get his boyfriend's attention
#A3: nah...
#A3: someone said they used pheromone suppression on him
#A3: he just stood up and walked away after everything
#B7: trouble in paradise?
#A5: maybe?
#A2: maybe he wanted to try out something new
There was someone else who had seen Lein leave with Jason that night. It was June.