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• Red String of Fate •
Call of the Wild
Being an alpha wasn't easy.
Gray dodged the mob of desperate omegas trying to get his attention. It also didn't help that he was the alpha of alphas at his school, so… Unlike his friend Sting, he wasn't really one to pick up any omega to help them during their heat or have them help him during his rut. He's had a stable omega for a while now. Juvia was her name.
She was pretty, she smelled great, she understood him, but there were times where she would forget the meaning of personal space and privacy. Yes, she was kind of stalker-ish. Gray wouldn't say he really loved her enough to be considered a bond mate or soul mate. They never really fully connected to the point they could completely understand how the other felt. Rather, they both used each other to ward off desperate omegas and hungry alphas.
It was maybe a month into his senior year when his friend Lyon paid a visit from Lamia Scale High School. It had been a while since they'd seen each other, so they planned to get a bite to eat. However, when Lyon came across Juvia, he could see a connection form between the two. Gray knew they were probably soul mates, so he didn't mind.
Soul mates or bond mates, whatever one preferred to call it, was when an alpha and omega were specifically made for each other. Not many really understood how it happened, but the alpha was usually the one to first notice it. How? Well, that was a mystery for him too.
So, now that Lyon and Juvia were bond mates, he was back to square one.
"Gray-sama!" "Gray-kun!"
Well, fuck, Gray thought. He turned around to see a small group of desperate omegas charging toward him. He was about to thank whatever god out there for the small numbers but when he smelled their scents were peaked, he took a few steps back. They were getting close to their heat.
"Thanks but no thanks."
He was gone before they could protest.
"Geez, can't a guy have peace," he mumbled to himself.
Though Gray was content with where he was – being the most desired alpha had its perks – he couldn't help but let the occasional sigh pass his lips. The somewhat selfish and instinctive, or rather, carnal part of him craved more.
An arm slung around his shoulders.
"Gray, what's got your panties in a twist?"
"Natsu," Gray acknowledged. "Just being chased."
Natsu laughed. "Must be nice to be the alpha of alphas."
Gray elbowed him. "Shut it."
"Take it easy, man."
He was about to tell Natsu off when it hit him.
It was faint – an intoxicatingly sweet smell filled his senses. Something along the lines of mandarin…and tiare flowers? Gray paused, eyes flickering around for the source. It was strong, he could smell it above all the joint scents of omegas and alphas in the hallways. Suddenly, an instinctive desire to hunt welled up within him. The soft, sweet scent teasingly tickled his nose.
Gray furrowed his brows in confusion. "I…got to go."
He was off before Natsu could say anything. The pinkette shrugged and walked off in the other direction.
Gray's eyes searched the halls as he sniffed the delicious scent to pinpoint the location – the person bearing such an enticing scent. He rounded the corner to see a blonde girl carrying a large stack of textbooks. She struggled to open the door with her foot.
Her scent hit him in gentle, yet overwhelming waves. He swallowed thickly as he drunk in the sight of the omega before him. Blonde hair cascading down her back, a curvaceous figure, and a smooth expanse of skin, and beautiful brown eyes.
With a purposeful stride of an alpha, Gray zoned in on his prey and made his way down the hallway, his eyes never leaving her form. Nearby omegas flushed at the presence of a strong alpha, but she just had to be so wonderfully different.
"Hey, excuse me, I hope you wouldn't mind opening the door," her melodious voice called out. She either was unaffected or oblivious to the alpha scent he was emitting.
Gray couldn't help but grin. "Just about to ask if you needed any help actually."
"Thanks," she said as he opened the door.
She dropped the stack of books on the teacher's desk.
Gray's eyes watched her intensely. "I've never seen you around before."
"Huh? Oh! Yeah, I just transferred from Mermaid Heel actually." She turned and smiled at him. "I'm Lucy Heartfilia by the way. Thanks for your help."
"Gray Fullbuster."
No recognition whatsoever crossed Lucy's face. An omega who didn't know who he was. Gray blessed his good fortune.
"You open this weekend?" he asked suddenly.
Lucy blushed, surprised. "O-oh, um." Her eyes darted shyly to the side. "Actually, I…I don't need an alpha."
Gray blinked. Well, he certainly was not expecting that. His eyes narrowed, scrutinizing the omega in front of him in a new light. He recognized Lucy didn't really react to his alpha scent earlier, meaning two things.
She liked independence and was undeniably stubborn.
He changed course.
"Um," Gray rubbed the back of his neck. "Not exactly what I meant, but… You know, since you're new, I thought I'd invite you. Everyone was going to head the movies this weekend." Actually true, believe it or not.
Lucy brightly smiled. "Really? Yeah, sure!"
It had been months since Lucy joined the gang. She and Levy clicked the minute they met, Natsu had a great time calling her Luigi, Lisanna had a ball trying to set her up with alphas (Gray was not happy), and Gray was trying to spend as much time as possible with the blonde.
"Lucy, what the hell are you doing?" Gray's deep, smooth voice asked, laced with obvious amusement. Dark blue eyes watched her curiously as the said blonde grinned, setting down a perfume bottle.
"Levy gave it to me," she began excitedly. "Apparently, it gives off this alpha-like scent to ward off other alphas. It's for omegas that don't have one or don't want one."
"That explains everything," Gray muttered, disgruntled. Lately, he hadn't been able to smell Lucy's scent clearly. He would lose her in the bustling hallways at school. It worried him because he couldn't look out for her.
"Huh? What?"
"Nothing."
Lucy shrugged.
The two of them were currently located in Lucy's room to study for the upcoming AP BC Calculus test. He was usually over at her place because he liked her room for whatever reason. Unfortunately, what had originally been a planned study session ended up with Gray lounging on her bed languidly.
Lucy sighed and shook her head as she turned back to the notes scattered on her desk. This test was going to be hell if they didn't get their act together soon. It wasn't that the material was super hard either. They just needed to go over the notes, but it seemed like they weren't about to do that anytime soon.
"How do you expect to find a mate if you keep using that?" Gray teased, a crooked grin on his face. However, his eyes watched her carefully.
Lucy rolled her eyes. "I don't expect to find one," she explained. "Besides, I've been perfectly fine on my own so far."
Gray sighed, eyeing her thoughtfully. "Can't argue with that."
Honestly, he didn't really mind Lucy's drive for independence. It was amusing, really. It was fun to watch her walk around with a determined aura and proudly declare she wasn't one of the omegas who licked the ground an alpha walked on or followed them around like a lost puppy. Ironically enough, Lucy followed him around, and he was an alpha – the alpha of alphas – but when he teased her about it, she only laughed and said there were several alphas in their friend group, so it didn't really matter.
But, it would be rather nice if Lucy turned her eyes to him. He usually wasn't one to beat around the bush, but when he first met Lucy, it was clear he couldn't make obvious or direct advances because it turned her off as a result of wanting to be independent. Despite his efforts, Gray was finding it increasingly difficult to make his intentions clear. Even if it made things more interesting, it was frustrating how Lucy couldn't pick up a hint after all the effort to rub his scent all over her with intentional shoulder grazes, the brushing of hands, and the occasional arm around the shoulder.
"Gray?"
"Hmm?"
"Why do you always insist on studying at my place?" Lucy asked, intrigued.
"It's closer," he answered easily.
That was true, but the real reason was because her room smelled so much like her, a touch of mandarin and tiare flowers. The scent of omega, his omega, sweet and enticing – Gray always found himself indulging in it, especially when he mingled it with his own.
"You know, I could always take care of that for you," Gray offered half-teasingly, his smoldering eyes watching her.
"Take care of…?" Lucy blinked before she chuckled. "But then everyone would think I'm your mate," she said. "I wouldn't want to cause any trouble and have to explain things."
"It really wouldn't be much of a problem," Gray stated, eyes never leaving Lucy's.
"That's nice really, but no thanks," she said. Lucy blinked, curiously looking back at him. "Actually Gray, why don't you have a mate? I mean, you are the alpha of alphas, right?"
"Well, this particular omega that I've been after is a lot denser than you'd think," Gray answered, eyes twinkling in amusement.
"Really?" Her eyes went wide.
"Really," Gray chuckled.
"Then you should just tell her!"
His eyes glinted mischievously. "So more direct then?"
"Yeah, exactly! Show her–"
Lucy paused as she felt Gray's calloused hand caress her cheek. Her skin tingled, his touch leaving a trail of tingling skin. His alpha scent washed over her, and she couldn't help but fidget.
"Gray, what are you doing?" she asked meekly, a nice shade of red dusting her cheeks.
"Showing her how I feel."
He leaned forward, his dark blue eyes holding her hostage for a moment, before closing the gap. He wanted to really kiss Lucy, but he knew that would only scare her away, so he opted to test the waters and start with something less intense.
Lucy's heart went flying when Gray's lips gently pressed against her own. Her eyes were wide in surprise, but she couldn't find it in herself to pull away. His alpha scent was discreetly being pushed out to her, and the omega in her felt inclined to submit and remain still and silent. His scent wafted around her, far more intoxicating than she remembered. Her eyes fluttered shut.
The kiss was soft, but it was so sensual that it made her quiver. She could feel him smirk against her lips.
Before Lucy could really process that all of this was real, Gray had pulled away reluctantly. She placed a hand on her tingling lips, her cheeks flushed and body trembling. Gray unconsciously licked his lips. It was all very hard for him to control himself from pushing any further. She was delicious.
Lucy could feel his predatory eyes on her. The meaning was clear and unquestionable. He wanted her. Not just for a quick fuck like most alphas, but something more, something beyond that. It didn't scare her as much as she thought it would because it felt right, but she liked her independence too much. Plus, she wasn't really experienced. When she really thought about, her inexperience was what really scared her away. Hell, she hasn't had her first heat yet. That was abnormal, and she was scared about all these new things, specifically these new feelings that Gray was bringing along since she first met him.
"Gray…" she warned a little shakily.
He chuckled amusedly. "Stubborn as ever."
Lucy fumbled with the hem of her skirt. "It's…not just that."
Gray raised a brow. "What?"
"I don't…want to give you false hope or anything…" She gripped her skirt. "I'd choose you over any alpha," she finally confessed. "It's just I value my independence too much."
His heart jumped, eyes widening a fraction.
"And…" she continued nervously.
"And?"
She flushed. "I'm not really comfortable or experienced or anything. So…it's a little…scary."
Gray blinked before it dawned on him. "You've never had a partner for…?"
Her eyes darted to the side. "I…haven't had one yet."
He felt a smile breaking across his lips. He was elated she hasn't been touched by anyone else. And with time, it would seem he would be her first.
"So you're a late bloomer."
"Y-Yeah."
"Well, if all goes well, I hope I'll be your first."
She swatted him, blushing anyway. "Idiot, don't get ahead of yourself!"
Ever since then, Gray had made it his obligation to impose himself in Lucy's life. He gently tried to disengage her from the idea of independence and more toward the idea of intimacy and needs. All centering on him, of course.
Lucy was adamant, content to have him as a close friend for the time being. She would brush off his advances. Gray spared no mercy with fleeting touches and heated stares, attempting to pull her away from her ideals into his arms. Gray knew he just had to wait. She had confessed she would be with him than any other alpha. He just had to be patient, but ever since he showed her how he felt, Gray decided to be more open about his interest for two reasons. One, to remind her, and two, to ward off other alphas. So, he'd make sure to drape an arm around her shoulder, play with her golden locks, and maybe sometimes drop his chin on her shoulder when she was working. She would stutter and stammer, but he would make sure to bathe her in his scent so that other alphas would be aware she was taken.
After several months of this, to the point Lucy grew more comfortable around him, Gray was finally awarded a gift from Mother Nature – a call of the wild.
It was Lucy's first heat.
When Lucy woke up that morning, the only thing she felt was a blistering heat. At first she thought it was a fever. She revoked that thought when she took her temperature.
98.6ºF
Her brows scrunched in confusion.
It was then when she felt an ache beginning to creep between her legs. The thermometer dropped out of her mouth as her eyes widened in horror.
No, no, no, no, no, she chanted inwardly.
What the hell was she supposed to do? Her parents were already out for work. Call a doctor? Wait! What did her mom say? Right, the pills! Lucy awkwardly shuffled to her bathroom, the rub of her pajamas making her uncomfortable.
She grabbed the container of pills and shoved two down her throat with several gulps of water. After that, she decided a cold shower would help bring down the heat of her skin. However, it only did so much. Lucy had no idea that a head would be this terrible.
The heat and the ache between her legs became so much that she opted for lying down on her bed. She panted, heat flushing to her cheeks. The blonde couldn't help but rub her thighs together to alleviate this strange, restless feeling between her legs.
Her phone rang.
"Hello," she whispered.
"Lucy?"
"Gray?"
"You okay? I was worried you didn't show up."
"I'm not feeling well."
"You want me to come over now?"
"No!"
"But–"
"It's fine! I'll just stay at home today."
"Okay, but I'll come over after school to check on you."
"B–But…"
"No buts. You don't sound good. Anyway, got to go. Teacher's glaring at me."
The line went dead, and the only thing Lucy could think of was Gray's hands running over her body. She trembled at the thought. She craved his scent, his presence, his touch, everything. She not only needed him. She wanted him.
To say Gray was pleased was an understatement. The moment he was within a close distance to Lucy's house, he could smell her heated scent. He knocked on her door, knowing exactly what was occurring beyond that door.
"G-Gray, I-I think y-you should l-leave." She was panting.
A shiver ran down his spine at the sound of Lucy's voice. Her heated scent wafted through the door, and it went straight to his groin. He clenched his jaw, controlling his alpha's call of the wild – his primal instinct to claim. The last thing he wanted to do was scare her.
"Lucy." Fuck, his voice was hoarse. "Let me help you."
"I-I'm sc-scared," she whimpered.
Gray leaned his head against her door, eyes closed. "I know, I know." He breathed a sigh. "Luce, I want you to know I will not come through this door until you want me to, okay? I will help you if you only say yes."
It was silent.
"Luce?"
"C-come in," she said meekly.
Gray opened the door, and what he found made his pants much tighter than before. His eyes saw Lucy's curled figure. Her blonde hair was messily strewn around her head like a halo. Her pajama shorts had ridden up, showing an expanse of smooth, silky skin begging to be touched. One of her tank top straps had fallen off her shoulder. Her body was trembling, and he could see her legs rubbing together trying to relieve some sort of tension.
He shut his eyes for a moment and clenched his fists, letting Lucy's scent wash over him. The scent of an omega in heat – his omega – was overwhelming.
Gray made his way over and tossed his school bag on the ground and loosened his tie. "How do you feel?"
"Horrible," Lucy whispered.
Gray gave a sympathetic smile. "First heats are a bit much. Did you take anything?"
"Y-Yeah, but it…didn't help at all. Should I t-take more?"
"No." Gray grabbed the pill container and tossed it across her room, perfectly landing in the trash bin. "As a matter of fact, you won't need them again."
"But–" A weak moan left her lips. She looked up at him with teary eyes. "Gray…please help me."
Gray tugged his tie free and began unbuttoning his school shirt.
His scent. Gray's alpha scent was intoxicating, driving Lucy wild. She suddenly felt the urge to touch herself, but Gray's warm, calloused hand caught hers and rolled her over onto her back. Her blush deepened when she saw him hovering above her. His midnight blue eyes regarded her with an intensity she could not fathom. His fingers ran up and down her arms before slipping to her waist and slyly inching the hem of her tank up higher. She quivered under his touch.
"Are you sure?"
Lucy gave him a weak smile. Yet another reason she loved this alpha. He was considerate of how she felt and didn't succumb to his alpha instincts. She knew he would take care of her.
"I'm sure."
Gray swiftly grabbed her knees and pushed them apart, placing himself between them. Lucy's breath hitched at the sudden contact of their pelvises. The warmth of his body and the scent of his arousal had her writhing beneath him.
"From now on," Gray started. His voice was deeper, huskier than she remembered. She saw his eyes glint. "Whenever you're in heat, you don't need the pills, and you don't need to hide. You need to understand you're my mate. And that means..."
Lucy mewled when his heated breath ghosted over her neck.
"You only need me."
A/N: 'Kay, so, what do you think guys? Let me know. Once again, if you have any prompt or suggestions, just PM me or leave a comment, or whatever works for you. Thanks for tuning in, and I really hope you enjoyed this clip of the OMEGAVERSE AU.