Chapter 77 - Helping another omega

After the intense week of tests and extensive interview, Nathaniel slept more than ten hours under the zeal of his alpha. Jake's pheromones were enough to take away the omega's worries and let him sleep without being disturbed by his nightmares. Of course all the care was extended for the following days, since his condition was not so good.

Soon came the weekend where Rapoxia would play again. Nathaniel entered the pharmacy with his hands in his pocket and without wearing his usual cap. Walking straight into the corridor of suppressors, the omega found several marks, less than his doctor had recommended.

— Haa... Which one should I take? — Whispered the omega.

Considering that he was covered with his alpha's pheromones, and there was the bite, Nathaniel should feel much better and not be influenced by the other hybrids' pheromones. However, he wanted to be cautious. Lately things have been so strange because of the stress...

— Hm, are these patches? — Nathaniel took a box of suppressors and read the instructions — They seem to be more effective than pills.

— The stickers are really good, but I don't recommend it.

Raising his head to the person next to him, Nathaniel realized that he was not alone. A short boy with visible dark circles and slim body looked at the box of suppressor stickers, and by the pheromone he emitted, it seemed to be an omega.

— Excuse me?

— I'm talking about the stickers. I wore them for a year, and just because they were too good I ended up exaggerating — The boy kept talking, then raising his dark eyes to Nathaniel — These types of suppressors always cause reaction if you use too much. So I do not recommend you use the stickers.

— Hm, what kind of reaction do they cause?

— My body became weaker and also disturbed my sleep — The boy lowered his eyes to the product he was holding in hand — Let's say I'm paying a very high price.

Nathaniel realized that the boy was holding a pregnancy test. If he used the patches excessively to the point of his body weakening, and now he was pregnant, then would not it be a risk pregnancy?

Perhaps it would be wiser not to risk.

— Thank you for the recommendation.

— It was nothing, just advice from a stranger… — The boy looked up and then tilted his head — I think I know you from somewhere...

Nathaniel was not surprised, yet he did not want to be recognized as the lover of Ares.

— I go to college nearby.

The boy crossed his arms for a moment, seeming to think of something.

— Study nearby, so you should know Rapoxia.

— Yes, my younger brother plays in the volleyball team.

— Hmm... Are we rivals then? — He laughs, reaching out his hand — My name is Nicolas, my boyfriend is captain of the Akaguia.

This time Nathaniel widened his eyes slightly as he shook the other omega's hand.

— Ah, I am Nathaniel.

— We'll probably meet again somewhere — Nicolas smiled nodding as he turned his back and headed to the cashier.

Sometimes Nathaniel forgot that he lived in a small town, where he could meet people who had friends in common. He was so used to being recognized because of Ares, that he even gave a slight bug in his system when someone recognized him because of the college.

Well, it shouldn't be hard to forget a tall guy who wears masks and watches the volleyball matches. It's at least a suspicious image.

At least he was grateful for the advice received. Preferring to take the pills with lower dosages, and then checking with the pharmacist that they were the best, Nathaniel left the pharmacy and returned to the car where Fernanda and Carolina waited for him to go to the gym.

— Do you brought snacks? — asked the boy when he smelled a hamburger.

— Let's have a bite to eat while we watch the game, not a bad idea, right?!

The smell was delicious, how would he refuse a snack? Besides, it would soon be noon, so hunger would already bother anyway.

— Not at all.

Fernanda drove to the gym, and the two girls seemed excited. Staring at the window, Nathaniel felt at peace. The sky was clear, it was another sunny and warm day. As it was a weekend and they were about to watch a volleyball championship, the atmosphere was lively. Crossing his arms, Nathaniel felt good.

The gym where the games took place was already busy, which made it take Fernanda to find a parking space. After leaving the car and heading to the gym, Nathaniel and the girls sat in the first row where they could already see Rapoxia stretching.

— Wow, if we took a little longer would lose the first serve.

— Don't be dramatic, Nanda — Chuckled Carolina, handing a wrapped hamburger to Nathaniel — But it will certainly be interesting, since if we beat our next opponent it will be Akaguia.

— The rivals finally face each other on the court, I think we should get some desserts to enjoy this game.

The three watched the start of the game while eating together. Rapoxia was playing well, especially in defense. Guilherme seemed to strive as a liberator, pulling out a proud smile from his brother.

There were times when the fans held their breath, especially when the teams were tied in the score. The game was tense, and it was clear the nervousness of the players. Nathaniel took advantage of those moments to see his alpha's reaction, but Jake seemed calm in person among the reserve players.

Either it was overconfidence, or the team had made some plan.

Nathaniel did not understand well that sport, so he could not say which plays were genius. Although the girls next to him explained it from time to time, it was as if they spoke in Greek to him. Still, Nathaniel agreed and pretended to understand everything so as not to discourage the girls.

— I'll go to the bathroom, anything text me.

— Okay!

Nathaniel got up from his seat and walked down the stairs to the inner hallways of the gym. After finally using the bathroom, the omega was hand washing and was staring at his own reflection in the mirror.

It was hot and stuffy, Nathaniel wanted to be without the mask. It was difficult to breathe even he had chosen a thin cloth mask. Lowering the tissue, he breathed deeply feeling relieved. Still, the omega stared at the scar through the mirror.

— Will people stare? It's likely... After all, it's horrible.

The thought that his face was ugly took him for a brief moment, but it was soon erased by the memory of Jake kissing his scar and singing that song in his ear.

"I'm a fan of that smile printed on your mouth"

His face got slightly redder just remembering Jake singing that song. After meeting the alpha, Nathaniel became a little more confident. Maybe if he tried this time to be without mask he could get rid of it completely.

— Hm... I can do it.

Holding the mask in his pocket, the omega then left the bathroom after taking a deep breath. Nathaniel had the slight feeling that people were looking at his scar, but Nathaniel clenched his fists in his trouser pocket and kept his head up.

Everything would be fine.

He could do it.

He has dealt with heavier judgments, so he could stand the prying eyes. His scar now also carried sweet memories of a song.

As the boy went through the corridors about to return to his seat, he felt something curled up in his pants. Stopping immediately and lowering his eyes, he saw a little boy with light eyes and dark hair.

Immediately Nathaniel covered his jaw before the child got scared, and then he crouched for the little boy.

— Are you lost? Where are your parents?

The little boy put his fingers together looking nervous, and then looked back.

— Daddy is there. But I'm scared.

— Scared? — Nathaniel asked surprised, already fearing that the child would be afraid of him — W-What are you afraid of?

— There.

The little boy pointed to a corner of the corridor, and there Nathaniel saw a young man with curly blonde back.

— Do you know him?

— It's my daddy.

— Then we go to him. If you have any problem I can try to help, what do you think?

— Alright!

The child let go of Nathaniel's pants and held omega's hand. It was dangerous for a child to trust a complete stranger, it would be better to warn his father to be more careful. It was lucky that the little boy went to Nathaniel and not a bad person.

As they approached that corner, Nathaniel realized there were more people there. They looked like men, and by the smell of pheromones should be alphas. Arching his eyebrow, Nathaniel slowed the steps trying to better assess the situation, especially when he saw that the blond guy was with a closed countenance.

— Daddy!! — The little boy called, despite letting go of Nathaniel's hand.

Quickly the guy turned, and Nathaniel was surprised by his beauty. He looked like an angel with those blond hair and light eyes. As soon as he realized who the little boy was with, the blonde guy shuddered.

— Kauã!!

— Come on, man!! We're in the middle of an important conversation — One of the alphas said, holding the boy's shoulder.

Nathaniel ignored the alpha and looked at that guy, still not taking his hand from his face.

— Sorry, it's just that he seemed lost, so I brought him. Are you his father?

— Ah, yeah! Sure, it's just...

The blond guy looked back from a corner, and Nathaniel understood that the problem was those guys. Sighing low, the omega approached the three and raised his eyes to the alphas.

— You are being quite inconvenient.

— Iih, come on! Get out, asshole! Can't you see we're busy?

— I already told you that I already have my alpha!

— Relax that we are not jealous, no.

Disgusted, Nathaniel lowered his hand and glared coldly at those alphas. As soon as they noticed the hideous scar, they instinctively took a few steps back. The omega had no idea who they were, but those troublemakers seemed to know who he was.

— Is he... i-is he the....

— The Joker!

— Get out.

Quickly the two alphas came out of close, and the little boy ran into his father's arms.

— Daddy!!

— Kauã! Why did you run away? Do you know how worried I was? Is everything all right? Were you scared? — The blond guy held on to his father's neck without letting go. The blond guy took his son in his lap and turned to Nathaniel. — Thank you very much for your help. Really.

— I did nothing, besides it is dangerous for a child to walk alone here.

— Yes, you're right. Haa... I just took him to buy a snack and in the end those guys surrounded me. Really, thank you very much, ham... Sorry, what's your name again?

— Nathaniel.

— Right, I'm Theodore. Thank you very much!

Theodore? What a familiar name.

— Well, now that you're together again so I should go, take care.

— Oh, are you an omega? — When Nathaniel turned and looked at him coldly, Theodore soon rushed — Sorry if I'm being too invasive, it's hard to find other male Omegas haha.

Nathaniel pondered a little, he certainly did not pass the image of an male omega, and the way he dealt with those alphas must have passed confidence to that young father.

— Can I accompany you to your friends or... your... Alpha?

— Thank you!

— Nath!! I was looking for you...

That angelic voice made Nathaniel relax a little, which surprised him greatly since he had not even noticed how tense he was. Jake was running down the corridor until he finally reached the omega. Holding onto his shoulders, he panted as if he had run a marathon.

— What are you doing here? — asked Nathaniel.

— The game is over and I...

— Jake?

The alpha raised his head as soon as he heard that voice. Then he widened his eyes as soon as he saw the blond boy.

— Theodore? Wow, how long!

Did they know each other? Well, Jake was someone popular, this was not strange.

As he watched the two of them talking, Nathaniel realized how close they were. Well, Jake was chatting casually, just like he did with the boys from Rapoxia. Halfway side, Nathaniel could not get rid of the feeling of having heard that name before...

Did Jake ever talk about a friend of yours? Maybe an ex-student...? Or a coworker?

It took a while for Nathaniel to remember, but when he finally found the answer, his heart missed a beat.

Jake's ex-boyfriend.