Warning: this is closer to 18+scene. Caution needed.
THE NEXT MORNING
XAVIER'S POINT OF VIEW:
It started with a burning under my skin. Subtle at first barely more than a tingle in my chest, but then it spread. Like wildfire. I jolted awake, drenched in sweat, my pulse beating so much faster. The blankets tangled around my legs like restraints, too hot, too suffocating. I kicked them off and sat up, panting. I remember Xavier and Jaxon explaining that my first heat is slowly starting but I haven't thought that i will feel so bed the next day.
"System alert: omega heat initiating... bond progress: 82%"System said.
"Shit," I whispered, staring at the glowing red notification in the corner of my vision.
My throat was dry. My skin itched with heat, every inch of me too sensitive. My thoughts couldn't hold still. I wasn't ready. I didn't even know how to be ready. I swung my legs off the nest and stumbled, nearly falling over. My knees buckled, but I pushed through the dizziness and forced myself toward the door. I had to get out. I didn't know where, but I couldn't stay in this room not when my whole body felt like it was betraying me. The moment I stepped into the hall, I bumped straight into a firm chest.
"Whoa Xavier. "Jaxon caught me before I collapsed again, his arms strong, grounding.
His voice sounded far too close, far too soothing. I tried to shove him off weakly, but my fingers curled in his shirt instead.
"It is starting." I mumbled, barely able to lift my head. "I think… like you two told me. My heat-"
Michael was there a second later, his hand gently brushing over my back. I twitched at the touch, but didn't pull away. I couldn't. I needed it.
"System alert: alpha presence detected. Stabilizing bond symptoms."System said.
My breath hitched. I felt it again. The calm. The comfort. Like an invisible thread tugged at something deep inside me, anchoring me back from the edge of panic. Jaxon's hand found mine.
"Do you want us to take you back to the nest?"He asked.
"I don't want-" I stopped.
The words caught in my throat, half-formed. I didn't know what I wanted. My mind was screaming to run, but my body… My body was pulling toward them. I let them guide me, barely walking. Each step felt heavier. The heat was getting worse. I couldn't stop shaking. They led me back into the room and lowered me gently onto the soft omega's nest, where everything smelled faintly of lavender and them. And yet… I didn't feel afraid. I felt safe.
"I hate this." I whispered, eyes shut tight, hands trembling. "I hate how my body's reacting. I hate that I don't want you to go."
Jaxon knelt beside me.
"Then we won't."He said.
Michael leaned closer.
"You're not alone in this, Xavier. Not anymore."He whispered softly.
I felt their presence surrounding me, gentle hands, soft murmurs, warm bodies. My heart was still racing, but it was easing into something else. A hum beneath my skin. A need I didn't fully understand. I didn't say anything else. But I let myself lean into Jaxon's side, curling instinctively closer.
"System alert: bond progress – 83%"System said.
My cheeks burned. I hated this, but I didn't stop it.
I didn't know how long I laid there, curled in the middle of the nest, half-buried in blankets and surrounded by their scent. I only knew my body was getting hotter. Too hot. The ache inside me had shifted deeper now, almost unbearable. I couldn't think straight.
"System alert: bond progress – 85%. Heat status: stage two initiated – alpha assistance recommended."System said.
A small whimper escaped me before I could stop it. My hand clutched the softest pillow I could find, but it wasn't enough. My body wanted something else. Someone else. Them.
"Xavier." Jaxon's voice came from just beside me. Calm. Steady. My skin prickled from the sound alone. "You've entered the second phase. That means your body's going to start craving relief. Real relief."
I turned my face into the pillow, trying to hide my flushed expression.
"I know what it means." I muttered, muffled.
Michael sat down on my other side.
"You're holding out better than most do." He said gently. "But it'll get worse. We can help you, if you let us."
I bit my lip so hard I thought I tasted blood. Their presence was already helping. The pressure behind my eyes faded when they touched me, even lightly. Just having them near took the edge off the chaos. But it also amplified something else. Need. Want. A low sound escaped me, half growl, half whine. Jaxon shifted closer.
"We wouldn't push you, Xavier. Not ever. But your system is bonded to us. That's why just touching us brings relief. If you let us ease the symptoms… we can keep you grounded."He said softly.
"Touch me… like how?" I rasped, still hiding my face.
Michael leaned in, his breath warm at my ear.
"Gentle touches. Kisses. Comfort. Pressure where you need it. You don't have to do anything else unless you want to."Michael whispered softly.
My heart pounded. I hesitated. Everything inside me screamed to say no to push them away and pretend I didn't need this. I was straight I couldn't want a male or even more an alpha to help me, but I was tired of fighting. And more than anything, I wanted this pain to stop.
"…Okay." I whispered, barely audible. "Just… just help me. Please."
I felt the air shift around me, like tension melting off their bodies. Michael's fingers brushed the back of my neck, slow and careful, while Jaxon's hand found my waist and held me, solid and safe. The heat didn't vanish, but it stopped tearing me apart. I exhaled shakily and leaned back into them, my whole body trembling.
"Don't make it weird." I muttered.
Jaxon chuckled softly.
"You're the one moaning into our arms, sweetheart."He said.
I groaned into the pillow.
"I hate you."I muttered.
Michael nuzzled my hair, voice soft with laughter.
"You're going to be okay. We've got you."He said softly.
Little did I knew that was going to want much more pretty soon because their touches are slowly making me want much more than those little touches or teasing moments.