Chapter 19 - Sudden heat

After lunch, the coach divided the players up into washing up and tidying the kitchen. Free for a moment, Nathaniel went up to the second floor and straight to the suite he would be sharing with Guilherme. 

As soon as he closed the door, he could relax.

His legs were shaking and he could hardly stand. Leaning against the wall, Nathaniel slid down to sit on the floor, feeling strange again. His breathing was heavy and his body shivered.

Pulling the thin blouse he was wearing up to his face, he could smell the woody scent.

It was Jake's pheromones.

— Haaa... What's happening to me?

He couldn't think straight. Any stupid move he made would cause strange sensations. Curled up on the floor, Nathaniel hugged himself, trying to calm down. However, when he put his legs together, he felt something there that caused him to moan. 

Covering his mouth with his hands, he looked down at his erection.

— You're kidding me...

Just moving his legs to sit up straight was a torment. He'd never had a reaction like that when he'd felt Jake's pheromone the other times. On the contrary, the relaxing sensation made him feel comfortable, just like that night at the carnival. 

Taking a deep breath, Nathaniel could still smell the pheromones.

It wasn't a bad smell.

It was delicious, it had Jake's essence.

Only... It was a bit different from the other times. The other time he'd had the pheromone impregnated in his clothes, he'd had goose bumps and other relaxing sensations, not an erection! What was between his legs grew and hardened, clamouring to be touched. Little by little, his body grew hotter every time he remembered Jake's embrace.

Leaning his forehead on his knee, Nathaniel had no idea how to calm down.

— If I take a shower, this smell will go away... Oh, what am I talking about? Does that make any sense?

A knock on the door alerted him.

Who could it be? And just at a time like this?

Nathaniel tried to ask who it was, but his voice failed to make any sound. And the slightest movement he made spread more of those pheromones on his clothes, making his situation worse and worse.

In the midst of his despair, the bedroom door opened and the muggy air from outside came in through the crack, along with the culprit behind the whole disaster.

— I've come to see if you're... — Jake entered the room, noticing Nathaniel sitting on the floor — All right?

Shame

Shame.

Nathaniel's face turned bright red, and he immediately shrank his legs in an attempt to hide the shame that was growing and pulsating. He didn't have the courage to face Jake either, knowing that he was aroused by feeling his pheromones.

— What are you doing on the floor?

— I'm fine, you can go.

Nathaniel hoped he'd believe that blatant lie. 

Which obviously didn't work.

Jake entered the room and closed the door before crouching down next to Nathaniel. Having him stare at him so closely only made the situation worse. The alpha was still impregnated with the pheromones he had released at lunch. Even though there was distance between them, Nathaniel could still smell him.

And it was so delicious...

Covering his nose and turning his face away, Nathaniel no longer knew where to run.

— Do I smell? Or are you sick?

Without the courage to answer, the boy continued to turn his face away, getting more and more desperate. Jake's voice was thick, and even speaking quietly sounded like a torment.

To make matters worse, the alpha approached Nathaniel and began sniffing him. 

— You... You're giving off pheromones.

Nathaniel's world stopped at that moment.

Turning sharply towards the alpha, he couldn't believe what he had said.

— What?

— Pheromones. You're releasing a lot.

— It's yours, isn't it? You released it at lunch and...

— It's the same smell I smelled the other time. It's definitely yours.

Nathaniel was giving off pheromones?

What do you mean he was releasing pheromones?

Even if he tried to take a deep breath, all Nathaniel could smell was Jake. Which was a serious mistake, as the heat rose and his body shuddered in excitement.

— What's happening to me? — Nathaniel murmured desperately.

— It depends, what are you feeling?

Nathaniel looked at Jake in disbelief. How could he say he was turned on by his odour? Just for the guy who was staring at him patiently without a hint of malice. 

The embarrassment was passed on credit and in several instalments with interest, that's all.

To avoid further embarrassment, Nathaniel could omit the part about being hard, right?

— It's very hot and my legs are weak.

Jake rested his arms on his knees, remaining crouched. Those clear eyes appraised him from top to bottom, adding to his embarrassment. If Nathaniel squeezed his legs any tighter, he wouldn't be able to stifle a groan. It was already proving to be an arduous task to stand still like a mare and avoid making the situation worse.

— Did you get hard?

That's it.

Nathaniel wanted to die right there.

There was no room on his face for any more red tones. Even his ears were on fire. 

— N-No...

Jake peeked his eyes and nudged Nathaniel's thigh. Just that miserable touch was enough for Nathaniel's body to react.

— Yes, you are. Releasing your pheromones like that and you being as red as chilli peppers, that sounds like heat.

— Heat? Whose heat?

— Yours, of course — Jake laughed, holding out his hand to Nathaniel — I can help you.

— Help with what and how?

The alpha was trying hard not to laugh, Nathaniel noticed. It was annoying to be seen in such a state and even more annoying that Jake found out so easily. 

— It wasn't my fault, was it? — He murmured sweetly — I can smell my pheromones on your clothes. It's natural for you to react, since you were sitting next to me.

Nathaniel wanted to say that it wasn't natural.

Something like this had never happened before.

It was shameful that his body was losing control right in front of Jake.

 Without the courage to face him, Nathaniel didn't know what to say. It was too embarrassing for him to feel so vulnerable in front of an alpha like Jake. 

— It's okay, Nathaniel. I can help you — Jake leaned in so that he could be seen by the joker, and when their eyes met, the alpha smiled amiably — But you have to promise me that when we get back from travelling you'll see a doctor, okay?

Again with the doctor thing.

Your brother also kept telling me to go after the fight with Caspian.

And there was no point in stubbornness. It was clear that something was wrong with him.

Should Nathaniel give up and accept his help? He wouldn't be able to do anything on his own, since this was the first time he'd been through something like the rut.

— And how do you intend to help me?

Opening a victorious smile, Jake managed to surprise Nathaniel even more.

— I can masturbate you.

— Have you gone mad?

— No, I haven't. If I touch you and cover you in my pheromones for a while, I think you might get better.

— That doesn't make any sense.

Jake sat down on the floor, having the patience to explain to Nathaniel.

— You don't feel it, but you're emanating a strong pheromone that is typical of omegas. It's probably a reaction to my pheromone, although it wasn't my intention to seduce anyone before.

— Are you saying that... I'm an omega? 

— It's possible. That alone would justify your sensitivity. And if that's the case, then what you're feeling now won't subside unless you come.

Why did he have to be so blatant about something so intimate? 

Nathaniel definitely wanted to hide in another country.

— Is that all I need to do? — He asked begrudgingly.

— I think so, it usually works out — The two remained silent, with the alpha continuing — I promise that this will stay between us, and that I won't do anything more than that.

Nathaniel wanted to refuse, but it was true that his mind was as perverse as the erection in the middle of his legs, making him wonder what the alpha's touch would be like. Jake held out his hand to him, not at all embarrassed or uncomfortable. 

The Joker begrudgingly took Jake's hand and accepted his little help.

The alpha pulled him to his feet, and before Nathaniel could try to hide his erection or run away, Jake picked him up with ease.

— What the...

— You said your legs were weak, didn't you?

— But I'm heavy and...

— Relax and trust me.

How could he?

Nathaniel had a similar physique to Jake, although the alpha was a little more muscular. Of course he was heavy as hell!

However... 

Once again Nathaniel was in Jake's arms and could feel his heart beating. It felt the same as last time, cosy. It helped calm him down a little.

Jake led him into the bathroom, not forgetting to lock the door. Sitting down on the cold floor, the alpha left Nathaniel between his legs and facing away from him. It was identical to the time the alpha was in heat in the college corridor.

— All right, let's go. Take off your trousers.

— You're very direct.

— You know what we're going to do here, of course you have to take your trousers off.

Ah, the embarrassment was becoming familiar.

Nathaniel simply couldn't relax now that he was sitting between Jake's legs. He'd never imagined that they'd end up in such a situation, and the fact that he could feel the pheromones didn't help either. 

He became increasingly nervous and embarrassed.

— I can't...

— Look, you're releasing even more pheromones because you're nervous. This will only make things worse for you. The sooner you do it, the sooner it's over.

He knew Jake was right. It was just impossible for Nathaniel to relax.

His heart was about to explode.

— Jake, I'm really too embarrassed.

— All right, let's think of another way. If I release my pheromones a bit more, I can try to calm you down like I did last time, but since you're sensitive, I could end up making you worse... But since I'm going to jerk you off, I guess that's okay, right? What do you reckon?

Biting his lip hard, Nathaniel just nodded. He would choose to believe Jake, who had always shown himself to be kind and considerate. He had also helped him without overstepping his bounds.

Little by little, the alpha released the pheromones, less intense than before, but still with Jake's characteristic odour. On his back, the alpha's heartbeat was rhythmic with his own. Nathaniel could also hear his breathing up close, probably because he had his mouth pressed against his ear to keep his voice down. As he smelled his scent, Nathaniel relaxed in a strange way.

His body became more sensitive, feeling the warmth of Jake's arms around his waist. He was being enveloped by the alpha calmly and carefully, and his body just accepted those pheromones willingly.

In fact, Nathaniel could no longer think about his nervousness, as his arousal soared when he heard Jake's voice whisper in his ear.

— If you like, I can cover your eyes and you won't feel so embarrassed, what do you think?

— All right...

Jake's warm hand covered his eyes. Nathaniel realised that it was big and soft, completely different from his own, which was rough. With his eyes closed, his senses heightened, telling his mind what was happening in his body and delivering every new sensation he felt.

His trousers were lowered along with his boxers, the alpha's pheromones growing stronger just before something warm enveloped Nathaniel's hard member. 

— Aaah!

Arching his back, Nathaniel shivered at that first touch.

— Wow, you're really wet. Ah, your pheromones are exploding.

— S-Stop talking... Ugh! It's embarrassing!

— Haha, sorry. I'll behave, I promise.

Any touch Jake made to his member would drive Nathaniel crazy. The slow movements were a punishment. At some point during this dangerous game, Nathaniel felt a tickle on his neck, and it seemed that the alpha had his face close to it. 

The back and forth increased, eliciting low, restrained moans from Nathaniel. Clinging to the alpha's thighs and smelling him, it was like being delirious. All the secrecy of the game was adding to his arousal, and every time he heard a gasp from Jake, it was proof that they were really doing it.

His whole body was on fire. A heat that seemed endless. 

He needed more.

Just the smell of that alpha wasn't enough.

What could he do to make that alpha stay with him in this game?

His blood was coursing through his veins so fast, he felt something coming. Something would explode inside him if Jake kept touching him like that.

And indeed, Nathaniel climaxed by falling apart in Jake's hand.

— Haa... Haa...

It wasn't enough.

The alpha had to do something more, because Nathaniel still didn't feel satisfied... The heat was still bothering him.

— I think things should calm down now—

Turning round in search of more contact, Nathaniel pulled the alpha by the nape of his neck and kissed him without thinking about the consequences of being dominated by his instinct.