“Thank you,” Ciel genuinely said as he continued to meet Maverick’s eyes. “For planning everything, for…for doing all this just to make me happy. Really, thank you.”Maverick’s smile widened. “It’s my pleasure. And I should thank you too, you know?”“For what?”“For showing me another side of you that no one has seen before. You don’t know this, but that really makes me happy. It’s like I am getting to know you even more, and it’s so satisfying.”Ciel chuckled. “You're happy that I am slowly opening up to you?”Maverick hummed with a nod as he answered.“And why is that? It’s not like me opening up myself to you benefits you, so why is that something that makes you happy?” Ciel’s voice was filled with seriousness but also curiosity this time, and Maverick was more than happy to free the little omega from that curiosity.“Because I love you,” Maverick quickly answered, which took the little omega aback.Ciel was just thinking of how Maverick really loves him, but he still couldn’t help
Ciel’s face scrunched when the moment his senses had woken up, he immediately felt a heavy weight on his chest and on his legs. Something warm was also pressed on his side. But what made him groan was the weight he could feel on his left arm. It’s as if something very heavy was pressed against it.The little omega slowly opened his eyes. And since his eyesight was still a bit blurry, he had to blink it a couple of times before he could finally see the ceilings clearly.Ciel remained staring at the ceiling for a few moments before he slowly turned his head to his left side and was greeted by the sleeping face of Maverick. And just like a flashback in the movies, memories of what happened between him and Maverick the night before resurfaced in his memory.Ciel wasn’t actually surprised. Aside from the fact that he was one of those people who could still remember what he was doing during the time he was drunk, he wasn’t also that intoxicated for him to forget what happened. That also mea
Maverick couldn't stop grinning. He was also dancing and banging his head while singing. He was ecstatic, elated, over the moon, euphoric, overjoyed—God, he could use all the words he knew to express his feeling of happiness and yet it still won't be enough.He was so happy! So happy that he felt like he was walking on the clouds and feeling like he could do anything, even the most impossible ones.A joyous laughter went out of Maverick's mouth as the memories of him and Ciel being so intimate with each other the other night started filling his mind.It wasn't the first time that Ciel became clingy and needy to him. The little omega has been acting like that during the two times he had his heat. But the neediness and the clinginess Ciel had exuded at those times were only because he was in heat and wanted to put out the fire in his body as fast as possible. But what happened between the two of them the night before was different. Ciel wasn't in heat, and none of them were releasing th
Ciel was shooting daggers at Maverick through his stares.The dominant alpha was happily eating and would sometimes grin like an idiot, and God knows how much Ciel wanted to rip off Maverick's stupid grin off of his face."No matter how sharp your stares are, it still won't kill me, Ciel, so you might as well stop wasting your time and just eat." Maverick then raised his head and grinned at him stupidly. "Besides, we've made the food wait long enough. We just can't ignore them after making them wait for us, can we?" Maverick teasingly asked before winking at him, causing Ciel to curse inwardly.If only it wouldn't be a crime, he had already stabbed Maverick's eyes with the fork he was holding.He was done being embarrassed, and now he wanted to be violent.He has been saying this so many times, but he really couldn't believe it himself. He thought he had better control of himself. He thought that the tiny little rational part of his brain would somehow hold on and that it would keep h
It’s been a week, and Maverick really stood by his words. Unlike before, when he was still holding back, he was now being too straightforward and bold in showing his feelings towards Ciel. From words—telling him ‘I love you’ every now and then—to his actions—being overly affectionate, but not to the point that he’s forcibly invading the boundary and personal space Ciel has created, just as he promised him.And for some reason, Ciel does not detest Maverick’s way of showing and proving his genuine feelings to him. It could be annoying sometimes, especially when it’s something that attracts the public’s attention, but still not enough to make him want to bury him alive. And it might sound weird, but he’s actually liking the attention Maverick has been giving him.Back then, Ciel would never have even thought that a day would come where he would be fine with an alpha pursuing him, that he would meet an alpha who genuinely loves him and sees him just like any other human being and not as
Maverick did not say anything in response to what Ciel said. He just silently stared, and Ciel couldn't help but raise his brows for that. He thought that Maverick would retort since he was exceptionally good at doing that."Are you not going to say anything?" Ciel asked.Maverick shrugged. "You wouldn't like my response, so I'd rather shut my mouth instead," Maverick said while smiling.Ciel knew and understood exactly what Maverick meant. He was sure that the only response Ciel had in mind was "suck it up and get used to it already," so he did not press the matter anymore because, like Maverick said, he wouldn't like that response."Anyway, should we do some groceries after your class? We're running out of a lot of things," Maverick asked after sipping at his coffee."Yeah," Ciel agreed right away, then it was his turn to ask. "Speaking of classes, do we have the same class schedules?" Ciel had actually been meaning to ask that question to Maverick for a while now, but he kept forge
After that girl omega approached them, Maverick started being more aware of the people around Ciel. He was already well aware that there were many alphas and even betas that tried to approach Ciel before, and honestly, he couldn’t blame them. Despite not being a dominant omega, Ciel was undeniably attractive that anyone would find it hard to not stare at him, though Ciel seemed to not be aware of it because he only thought that people dislike him for his guts and because he is a recessive omega. He didn’t realize that what he thought to be stinking eyes were actually secret looks of admiration. And even in the present, right at the moment while they were doing some groceries, Maverick had seen and felt quite a lot of stares on Ciel coming from different people, and God knows how much he wanted to put Ciel in his pocket so that no one would see his beauty and so no one would try to take him away from him.“Which brand of toothpaste will you be using?”That question from Ciel took Maver
Ciel looked casual while cooking his favorite dish, but the truth was deep inside, he was actually very happy. And why was he happy? It would sound unbelievable but it's actually because of Maverick.The way Maverick was so excited to taste what he was cooking made Ciel very happy. He was acting like a kid who was about to eat his favorite dish that he hadn't eaten for so long, and Ciel actually found that to be so cute and wholesome.Also, the way Maverick acted after hearing he would cook reminded him of that day he cooked breakfast for them. The alpha was equally excited during that time and also happily devoured the pancakes and bacon he had cooked as if those were the most delicious pancakes and bacon he had ever tasted, when for Ciel, those were just basic food with basic taste. Now he wondered how the alpha would react once he tasted the proper dish that Ciel was cooking.'Will he eat everything happily too, just like that day?' Ciel wondered. 'But for him to eat everything happ
As always, Maverick's face and voice were filled with so much sincerity, making it hard for him to not believe him—not that he's doubting him; he couldn't even remember when was the last time he doubted him. It's just that it always amazes him whenever Maverick says something with all sincerity. Well, it wasn't just amazement or happiness anymore. Ciel was already feeling something more, such as lust...?Ciel laughed inwardly. He never thought he would be feeling lust or get turned on simply because Maverick was being sincere. But damn, he really wanted to do it with Maverick. And well, he was also thinking that having sex with Maverick would help him forget everything he was feeling. The anger, the frustration, and the sadness—he didn't want to feel all of that. And what's the best way to not feel anything besides those said emotions? Of course it's sex."Wanna have sex?" Ciel asked even before he could think of what he just said. Still, he didn't want to take it back.Maverick looke
Ciel did not say anything for a while and just stared at Maverick. It was obvious that he was contemplating whether he should do what Maverick advised him to do or not. But after a few more moments, he finally decided on what to do.Ciel rose from his lying position and sat down, grabbing his phone off the table in front of the couch. While he was tapping on his phone for Raffy's number, Maverick sat down and snuggled closer to Ciel, wrapping his arms around Ciel's waist once more.Ciel dialed Raffy's number, turned on the loudspeaker of his phone, then leaned his body against Maverick while waiting for his best friend to answer the call.It took more than three rings before Raffy answered his call."Hey!" Raffy said."Hey," Ciel said right back, sounding a little unsure."Did you forget something in my car? I am still quite near Maverick's house, so I can turn back if you want.""No. That's not it," Ciel responded before sighing. "Can you stop driving for a while and park somewhere s
Raffy stopped his car right in front of Maverick's house. Ciel unfastened his seatbelt and grabbed his wallet and his phone from the dashboard.Ciel should be getting out of the car already, but he couldn't as he still wanted to ask Raffy something. The problem was, he wasn't sure if it would be a good question. He doesn't want Raffy to be mad anymore, especially since their relationship was already back to how it was before and also because he will be leaving. He didn't want Raffy to leave the country with their friendship in shambles again.As if the beta had sensed that something was troubling him, Raffy chuckled and said, "Just say what you want to say, Ciel."As if that was all Ciel was waiting for, he fully faced Raffy and said, "I know I already asked you about this, and you might get annoyed already, but I need to be really sure. Is your decision really final? Is there nothing that could really change your mind about going to the US and being with that asshole?"Raffy smiled.
"Maverick."The way Maverick clasped his hand went tighter, and his jaws were clenching."Maverick."His icy cold gaze has turned fiery, and his strong, heavy, and uncontrolled pheromones started to spread, making the three people in front of him go breathless despite being betas. But Maverick didn't care about them. He was already consumed with so much anger that he stopped caring about his surroundings."Maverick!"Ah, he really wanted to beat them up or kill them. He wanted them to experience what Ciel had been through, or make them go through worse. And he was very close to actually doing that as his patience was already very close to splitting. But just when that patience was about to split, he felt a heavy and very strong blow on his face that made him lose his balance. And the next thing he knew, he was already on the floor with an aching and throbbing cheek.As if he had just woken up from a trance, he looked at his father, who was standing right in front of him and was breath
"Can I handle this?" Maverick asked his father and grandfather when the two were about to move towards the chairs in front of the three people that were tied in their own seats.Marcus and Matthew looked at him for a while, and in that duration, only seriousness but calmness at the same time could be seen in Maverick's face, as if he was telling his father and grandfather that he was angry at the sight of the three people but not angry enough for him to lose his mind and start committing murder."Alright," Marcus said. "But we will stay just to be sure you won't lose control.""I won't, but suit yourselves," Maverick answered before taking the seat in the center, not waiting for his father and grandfather anymore.Marcus and Matthew said nothing and just followed Maverick, taking the seats that were situated on each side of the seat Maverick was sitting on.Maverick intently stared at the three people in front of him. He was staring at the three people as if he wanted to see even the
Maverick's face was dark as he walked across the hallway of the abandoned warehouse that his grandfather owns. He was on his way to the office room, where his grandfather and father were waiting for him.The moment he reached the front of the closed door of the office, he only knocked once just to let the two be aware of his presence, and after that, he pushed the door open, gathering the attention of his grandfather, who was, of course, sitting behind his office table, and his father, who was sitting in the chair that was in front of the office table."Hi, Dad," he said as he went inside and closed the door, then looked at his grandfather and nodded. "Grandpa.""You are a couple of minutes late, Maverick," Matthew strictly said. One of the many things Matthew hates is tardiness, which was why Maverick could understand why his father was giving him the stinky eyes. He just ignored it, though, as he took the seat across from Matthew."I had to make sure Ciel was safe first before I cam
"Are you sure you'll be fine by yourself?"Ciel couldn't help but roll his eyes at the alpha's eighth time of asking him the same question.After tying his shoes, Ciel finally stood again and made his way towards Maverick. He put his hands on the alpha's shoulders and then said in a firm voice. "To answer your question for the eighth time, yes, I am going to be fine.""But—""It's Raffy I am going to meet, Maverick. Not my parents, my brothers, not Andrew, or some creepy asshole. It's just my best friend, Raffy. So, stop worrying now, okay?""Yeah, but the news about you and your family is all over town, baby. What if people see you and recognize you? What if they start mobbing or attacking you, or something? What if you get hurt—hmp!Maverick's eyes widened due to utter surprise at Ciel's sudden attack on his lips. But as always, the surprise didn't last, and before he knew it, he was already kissing Ciel back with his arms wrapped around the little omega while slowly grinding his ha
It was quite a while before Ciel spoke again, and when he did, what he asked was, "Did you put something in my heart or in my brain?"Maverick looked confused. "What?""Like a listening device? Or maybe you're using an EQ-radio? A sensor or something else?"Maverick looked flabbergasted this time. "What? I... I don't understand what you're talking about. Why would I use those on you?""Then can you explain to me how you can easily tell what's on my mind or what I am feeling?" Ciel asked in a serious voice.Maverick continued to look confused until a few moments later. A laugh escaped his mouth as he pressed his forehead against Ciel, and then he whispered, "That's because I love you." His voice was filled with nothing but tenderness, making Ciel feel how much he meant every single word.Ciel wanted to suppress his smile, but in the end, he couldn't. Maverick just responded to his question with "I love you," and yet that seemed to be enough, or maybe more than sufficient enough, as an
"Coffee, juice, or cola?""Coffee.""With rice or without rice?""With rice.""Reading or watching?""Reading.""Studying or partying?"Ciel rolled his eyes. "Do you really still need to ask me that? Of course, studying!""Still studying?" Maverick asked in disappointment. "And here I thought that bringing you to a bar would somehow make you change your mind.""No matter how many times you take me into a bar, I will still choose studying. Bar hopping and partying won't secure my future, dude.""But being with me would secure your future.""So you're going to be like my sugar daddy?""Sugar daddy? I'm not that old to be called a sugar daddy. A sponsor would be the appropriate word, I think."Ciel shook his head before gazing at the ceiling with a small smile on his lips. "Whatever, Maverick.""But you're not opposed to the idea of being with me, huh?"Ciel frowned and looked at the dominant alpha again. "What?""You did not deny it when I said your future would be secured if you're wit