Same but Different

The day Rei realized that he fell in love with his 'brother' must be one of the worst years for him. He didn't really realize it sooner. When did the head pat he received from Haruo whenever he is feeling upset start giving him butterflies? Other than the love he received from his relatives, he felt... Warmth. It was his last year of High school when he realized that those butterflies meant that he liked him. He knew it is wrong. Who would be stupid enough to date someone who you consider a brother?

Haruo Katsuragi, an Alpha who is respected by his peers and can get anything or anyone he wants when he wants, can never fall in love with a person like him. Setting aside that he currently has a girlfriend, he is also his neighbor and they only have a brother type of relationship. He never felt special and different, not until he met him. He's first love but... 'I should give up on him.' is what he thought but then it started.

"Isn't it a waste to ruin yourself by having sex with those bastards instead of sleeping with someone you love?" Haruo asked, raising a brow at Rei who was looking up at him from the ground where he is sitting.

He just stares at Haruo, trying to remain stoic and ignoring the panicking voice inside his head. Who wouldn't panic? He was sitting on the ground inside a dark alleyway with his hair disheveled, messy white shirt, and unbuckled pants. He was clearly having sex with someone when Haruo arrived, causing the person he is having sex with to run away. The love of his life saw him moaning and panting another person's name. Nonetheless, in an empty alleyway! He can't help but groan. Why does this love so low?

"Why the hell are you here anyway?" he stoically asked, standing up and shaking off the dirt from his school coat which he used to lay onto as he mentally cursed at the black-haired Alpha. And he didn't even get to cum.

Haruo scanned the alley where Rei was standing, grimacing. "Your cousin is looking everywhere for you. Again. What are you doing having sex in a place like this? If you want to have sex, go to a hotel or something."

'Of course. It is to forget about you, stupidly insensitive Alpha.' is what he wants to shout to him but instead, he just answered, "Because I'm broke?"

"I can't help with that." Haruo softly laughed, walking closer to him.

He watches Rei put on his school coat but stopped when he inhaled a lush and sweet Apricot scent. He gulped, biting onto the inside of his cheek. Eyes clouded with lust, he stares at the red-haired Omega who was busy straightening his wrinkled clothes. He continued to walk closer to him before he lean closer to his neck, taking a sniff. "You... Did you take your suppressants?"

Rei felt a shiver up his spine when he felt Haruo's breath on his neck, causing him to take a step back while covering his neck. He hid his face using his bangs, his lips and body shivering. His entire face up to his neck was almost burning in embarrassment at how he reacted. He shook his head, his shoulder brushing onto Haruo's shoulder as he walked past him. Damn!

"Where are you going again? Your pheromones are spreading all over the place!" Haruo shouted, running after him but was just ignored.

As far as he remembers, this kind of routine stopped when Haruo and his girlfriend broke up. Haruo also decided to move closer to his work the next week. He panicked and decided to follow him without giving some thought to what will happen. He admits that it was kind of stupid of him. He got scared... Too scared. For more than 10 years of existence on earth, it's his first time falling in love. 

He confessed to him, just wanting to bet on the friendship they had and he didn't expect things to turn out the way they are now. Everything was perfect. Everything felt perfect. Waking up next to the person you love, to be by his side when he needs him, the feeling of his fingertips on his curly black hair, and even how his black eyes stare onto his sky blue ones but what are they? Are they in a relationship? What if, all this time, he is the only one who's happy? Why does he still feel so empty?

They stepped out of the convenience store, each of them holding two bags of canned beer and snacks in one hand. Their way to the convenience store was oddly quiet for Kyou. They are both quiet and haven't talked ever since they left their house. He expected the latter to brag and tease him about what happened in the hallway but no. He just said "Let's go" then walked in front of him without even looking back. Maybe he is just not in the mood?

"Hey," Kyou called at the Omega walking in front of him, who just turned his head around. "I was just wondering..."

Rei raised a brow at him, stopping in his tracks and waiting for Kyou. "Wondering about what?"

"If you are not helping me with Yuu just to tease me then..." Kyou stopped beside him, looking straight into his eyes. "Why did you exactly agree on helping me?"

"Who said I'm not doing it to tease you?" Rei cheekily grinned, shrugging but laughing when Kyou stares at him with his 'I'm-so-done-with-you' face.  Ahh. This is why he likes teasing him. He's so predictable. What a change.

Kyou sighed, massaging his temple before raising a brow. "Seriously. Why? It's not like you can gain anything from it."

"Tsk tsk." Rei shook his head, clicking his tongue and stopping just to place his fingers in front of Kyou. "Wrong."

"Then why?" Kyou asked, solemnly staring into his eyes.

"First of all, I know you don't like me. I don't like you either. But you know why?" Rei stated, walking closer before stopping in front of him as he glares at him. "Because you, Alphas, make our world harder than it already is."

Kyou huffed, looking away from Rei. "That's also what I think about you, Omegas."

"Yuu is a beta. He was lucky. But that doesn't mean he was treated right by Alphas." Rei pokes him hard on his chest, faking a smile. "Like you. Therefore, I must protect him from you."

"Protect him? You? An omega?" Kyou huffed, literally looking down at Rei.

"Funny..." Rei smirked, pulling on Kyou's shirt until their faces were just an inch apart before licking his lower lips. "Because if you hurt him? I will show you what this omega can do to you."

"Oh?" Kyou smirked back, staring onto his lips and then slowly going up to his sky-blue eyes. "I will be waiting then."

"Bastard." Rei cursed, pushing him away before mumbling. "You're lucky that I understand you even a little."

"What?" Kyou smirked, wondering if he heard him right. He understands him huh? Interesting.

Rei turned his back around, hiding his blush. "Nothing!"

He hates to admit, that he understands Kyou's feelings for Yuu. This irritating one-sided love he feels for Haruo and his for Yuu. It's the same but somehow different. He felt his fist tightening on the plastic bags he was holding, ignoring the irritating bastard named Kyou. Damn his kind heart. Why the hell is he feeling bad for the Alpha anyway? He should be hating him. He stomped his feet in anger but for Kyou, he was thinking about patting himself on the back as to how he found himself an interesting ally.