Omega!Epel with Male Alpha!Yuu who ends up being his gay awakening 👀. Epel tries to deny it at first cause there's just no way he's gay! But he can't help thinking about Yuu and how he wants them to pull him into their lap, put their hands around his waist and pamper him like a good Omega!! It takes awhile for him to finally accept he's gay for the Alpha prefect though but once he's finally accepted it, he's more than happy to use his looks as a weapon and win over his soon to be Alpha! (Whether you take this as a headcanon or a request, feel free to do whatever you want with this!)
male!reader; alpha!reader; omega!epel; sfw; not sure if anything needs a warning, Epel is taking one step at a time to accept his feelings
Epel hates being an omega.
He hates his small stature, big doe eyes, scent that is a touch too sweet, and delicate voice. Epel wishes he was born an alpha, to be praised for being big, strong, domineering. Yet, he hears things of the sort the cutest omega I've ever seen; the omega I wish was my son-in-law; and pretty, won't you give me a chance?
No way in hell! He refuses to marry any alpha, he will settle for a beta woman, someone nice and who doesn't require much of his attention, maybe they can even sleep in separate rooms! Yes, that's perfect, then he won't have to deal with strenuous power dynamics, nor be seen as a fragile omega who must be protected. There's no other fantasy Epel would rather indulge in.
So why, why does it feel like his dream is slowly seeping through his hands? The already faceless woman slowly becoming translucent, then disappearing from his mind, the mute scent turning rich, a mix of floral and earthy, the same feeling of safety of a cottage far from the big cities, that offers anything a person would ever need, the common womanly voice deepening and curling into a familiar laugh.
Epel must be going insane.
You became a dear friend of his, sure, he thinks about you more than his other friends, he seeks you out and puts your thoughts and opinions above anyone else. There's nothing weird about that, just bros being bros.
Until a hang out between friends and a poking remark from Ace opened his eyes for a whole new reality.
"Hey, prefect, what is your type of omega?”
“Omega? I never thought too much about this, I think that as long as I get along with him, then that's what matters.” Keyword, him. And then Ace began teasing you, asking if you're attracted to him. But Epel paid this no mind, head filled with a hissing sound like a broken TV as he learned a new thing. From the village he came from, things like that were never mentioned.
That's how Epel learned you can date people of the same gender.
Epel became more critical on how you interact with the students of NRC, analysing deeply as you interacted with other boys. As always, you're welcoming to them, approachable and easy to talk to. Were you flirting with them? Interested in them? That's why you're so friendly, to take them on dates?
For some reason, this filled him with rage, stomach churning and body shaking with anger. It's even worse when he sees omegas confessing to you, mentioning how you'd be such a perfect mate for them. It's disgusting, he wishes to fight all of them until they leave you alone.
With a little research, he discovered some people that may be averse to this… whatever this is. Maybe that's what he was feeling about this - which is weird, because ever since finding out you're attracted to the same gender, he found about other classmates who felt the same way, but he never had such a visceral reaction towards them, in fact, he couldn't care less.
He does not care about others, but he cares about how you act. That's why lately, especially when Ace was leaning all over you, he has seen red seeing you interact with male omegas. But can Epel even blame those omegas? The honeyed words you spell, the charming smiles and compassionate personality, Epel thinks this must attract some people.
Not him, though, beta women are his type.
Until one day, when you and Deuce were away from the group to buy some snacks, Ace looked at him with a malicious look, a promise of chaos behind his pupils.
"C'mon, Epel, spill the beans.” Ace indulges, like he could see right through his soul. Epel, however, looked confused at his words, not knowing where Ace wanted, only understanding this was probably one conversation he wouldn't like.
“Ace, stop.” Jack admonished, as if he knew exactly what Ace was getting with.
“We're all friends here, aren't we?” he brushed him off, then Ace returned his attention to him, “It's obvious, y'know? Your little crush on the prefect.”
No, this couldn't be it, what if you are the most gorgeous person he has ever seen? What if he had to choose someone to be stuck on an island with him, or a partner for the apocalypse, the first person in his mind is you? What if he spends too much time staring at your lips? This is not a crush! You're simply his best friend!
“NO! Why would you think that? There's no world I'm gay for the prefect!”
“Hehe, Epel's cardiac rate is increasing, and he is also getting flustered! Did Ace nail you?” Ortho, the little troublemaker he is, also joined in.
“Why are you such a coward? Face your feelings like a man!” even you, Sebek?
Epel was being targeted on all fronts, all his friends had the wrong impression! “I'll marry a woman!”
“Sure you will.” Ace laughed, “Be honest with yourself, don't you think about him holding you? Kissing you? Maybe even cuddling in your nest?” his laughter increased in volume as Epel's face became redder and redder. They are misunderstanding everything! Everyone feels that way about their bro!
“Ye- NO! Why did ya think that?!”
“Epel…” Jack called out again, “You look at him like he is your entire world.” Epel was one second to deny it again, however, a scene that would become frequent in his nightmares was about to play out.
“Huh?” Deuce came back alone, carrying some bags in his hands, “Epel looks at who that way?”
“Heh? Dunce, you really didn't notice?”
“The prefect!” Ortho answered with a chirp.
In the distance, you were approaching with your own set of bags, still too far away to hear their conversation. Still, Epel felt a chill going up his spine, a fear dominating his mind with the force of currents of the sea. He couldn't let you hear this! What if you reject-
“WHAT? EPEL HAS A CRUSH ON-”
“'TUPID DEUCE” Epel covered his mouth, unfortunately, too late.
“Yeah,” Deuce, ever so loyal to you, promptly answered, “On y-”
“ON NOBODY! YA HEAR IT! NOBODY!”
“DUDE, YOU CAN'T JUST SAY THAT!” Ace also jumped on Deuce, and when Deuce was starting to argue, because he doesn't hide things from the prefect, because the prefect deserves to know, Jack also joined in to shut him up.
You watched the scene as a spectator, Sebek also screaming over the other four brawling boys, and Ortho checking if you're okay. As you wonder why everyone is ganging up on Deuce, you have a chilling feeling that, for the first time, you're being left out from your friend group, worst of all, in a secret everybody but you knew of. Epel doesn't trust you to keep it?
Epel wanted to say he walked away from the conversation with dignity, say that thoughts of everyone thinking he is in love with you didn't contaminate his mind. Yet, even Epel knows he's a terrible liar.
If this was true, then it meant that every time he saw you with other omegas and felt disgusted, it was actually jealousy. That meant wanting to touch you and hold you in his nest was not bro-behavior, but because he wanted to act with you like an omega and alpha couple would.
That meant his quickening heart, shaky hands, hot cheeks and the dizzy feeling he had around you weren't actually a sign of sickness, but the collateral effects of love.
“Ah, Epel, what is that look on your face?” Rook approached him, as observant as he is, looking like he knew all of Epel's secrets. Before he could answer, Rook interrupted him, “Non, I understand everything, this solemn look, did the prefect break your heart? I will talk to him and he will notice everything he is missing.”
Great, so even Rook was on him.
“Don't be hasty.” Vil stopped before Epel, eyes traveling up and down the other omega's body, “This is the look of someone who just discovered something about themselves, not of a broken heart.”
Vil scoffed, “So that was it,” and shook his head, as if Epel was merely a stubborn omega, with no experience whatsoever, “this is something you should discover by yourself, but be open minded when figuring it out, letting pride cloud your decisions will only lead to a painful path.”
Epel was quite shocked Vil wasn't being insistent on the subject, perhaps not wanting to force his underclassman to do something he would later regret, or because this was a matter only Epel could do for himself.
“Epel, once you know what your heart desires, cling to it like your life depends on it.” Rook advised, and this was how Epel figured that, even if his seniors would support him in his decisions, the choice was entirely in his hands.
One week has passed since Epel came to terms that he was in love with you. At the same time it felt like a weight was lifted from his shoulders and he had a moment of enlightenment as many of his interactions with you made more sense, he also felt this was taking a toll on him. He had no idea if you felt the same.
Epel had actually seen you rejecting a couple of omegas, trying your best to not hurt their feelings, he didn't want to be just one more in this list.
The past few days have been the worst of his life, Epel was sure. Lunch time became sacred for Ace and Ortho, them both mentioning how much he was spacing out looking at you, with heart eyes, they would say. Deuce kept his promise of keeping his mouth shut, even though keeping the secret from you was killing him from inside, anytime Epel and you were in the same room, the boy would clamp up, like any word he could spell had a chance of being about Epel's crush. Jack and Sebek, bless their hearts, decided to not involve themselves in this, even if Sebek would give him pointed looks from across the table, mad about Epel's inaction.
“Epel,” you called for his attention, Epel being a little distracted since you asked to talk to him alone, “you know how much I care about you, right?”
Was this it? Were you going to confess to him and he could skip over the trouble of doing it himself? Epel suddenly was more focused than ever before.
“So… I wanted to help you with your crush!”
You sounded so enthusiastic, like helping Epel achieving his happiness also made you happy. He couldn't stand it, not when the person you're trying to get with was yourself, even if unknowingly to you.
“IT'S NONE OF YER BUSINESS!” Epel yelled, but your hand gently covering his face and the soft order of “quiet” put him in his place. When he calmed down again, you took your hand from him, silently laughing at his stunned expression.
“What is the big deal? You're amazing, Epel, I'm sure anyone sees that, and anyone would want to be with you.”
Epel tsked, not believing you one bit, “How did you realise you like boys?” he decided to return the question.
Your eyes shone when you finally had a clue about Epel's crush, so this was his first time liking anyone a boy! You could help with it, “When I was watching a movie and thought a guy was pretty, I loved his character. And when I had my first crush, things just fell into place, I don't care much about gender, if I like someone, then I like them.” You answered honestly, hoping this could somehow help Epel with his own feelings.
“It's just that… maybe I wish he was a woman, or I was a woman.” Epel confessed with a small voice, the phrase sounding ridiculous in his own ears, he didn't really want to change you, nor he wanted to be changed.
“Hmm, maybe you need to notice that part of the reason you like him is because he is a boy.” Epel couldn't agree more.
There was a moment of quietness, none of you daring to break the silence. Epel had a lot on his mind, namely, his determination to have you. Since being aware of his feelings, the more he notices how close you're to other omegas, the more he needs to hide you in his nest.
“I hate how close you're to Ace and Deuce.” The words escaped him unprompted, coming from the irritation in his nose, Ace's scent parasitizing yours from the time you two were sitting close, Ace's arm thrown around you.
“They're the first people you tell anything to, you always join their schemes, even when you disagree with them, you have no qualms of letting them do whatever they want with you, hell, you even share your bed with them! Sometimes even one on one!” Epel enraged, why couldn't he have this, why not him? “Do you have feelings for them?”
“No? I'm confused, where is this coming from? You know we're just frien-”
His hand wrapped around your tie, pulling you in his direction until your lips crashed. Epel has no experience with kissing, turning it into a rough touch of lips, more messy than it should be. In his frustration and jealousy, his teeth gnawed around your lips, earning a distressed sound from you.
You enclosed your hands around his face, the omega relaxing in your touch and easing his teeth, you angle his face slightly, fitting the kiss better. Epel releases a purr when he feels the softness of your lips reciprocating his. He finds that your kisses are warm, safe, and wet.
After you break the kiss, you rest your forehead on his. Your breaths still mingle together, and Epel wanted nothing more than to kiss you again and let you guide him as you see fit.
“So I'm your crush, Epel?”
“Shut up, you know the answer.”
