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Zaide | 63 | Omega | Mated

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Rafe laughed, swallowing the cake in his mouth before wiping his face. He grabbed his glass of champagne and clinked it against Zaide’s and drank it. He nuzzled his mate, licking the icing off the Omega’s nose as his Papa snapped another picture. “Are you ready to go?” he murmured.

Zaide finished off the flute easily and set it aside. His eyes lit up at the question and he nodded before lurching forward to tuck his head against Rafe's chest under his chin. His mothers aw'd at him and his brother took another picture before he came back to his senses enough to pull away so they could actually leave. "Take me home, Alpha," he said more as a plea than a demand. He wanted to lay with him and complete the bond and wake up beside him int the morning. He wanted to learn more about the beautiful specimen he was chosen for. He wanted to share their first heat in three months time. All this his inner Omega sang to him as his Alpha took him away.

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Their families clapped as the first slice of cake was cut. Rafe gave Zaide his piece and then they cut one for himself. He spooned some cake and held it out to Zaide to feed him, smearing some of the frosting on the Omega’s nose before he could take a bite. Rafe heard his Papa chuckle and shake his head, a warm smile on his face.

Zaide wrinkled his nose as Rafe got icing on it, scooping a huge glob of it in his spoon. His brother snapped the picture just as the Omega "missed" his Alpha's mouth and got most of it on his nose. He quickly got a big chunk of cake in the man's mouth too before he cheekily reached for his champagne that his Mam had set out.

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Rafe smile, kissing his mate softly. “Promise.” He led Zaide back over to their table, rubbing the Omega’s arm. After more chatting with the family, the cake was soon brought out. Rafe’s Papa roused them from their seats and ushered them over to the cake.

Zaide smiled at the promise and kiss, letting himself be led back to the table. He didn't pay attention much to the conversation as he leaned into Rafe's side for most of the evening. He relaxed and a bit out of it because of his instinctual need to be as close to his Alpha as possible. He roused himself as they were led towards the cake. He was given the knife first and once Rafe's hand was guiding his, they cut a big chunk out to share.

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Rafe smiled, holding Zaide close. “That’s perfectly fine,” he whispered back, pressing a soft kiss to his lips. “You’re the only one that exists right now for me,” he finished. Rafe pressed his forehead against Zaide’s as they swayed to the music, humming softly to himself.

Zaide smiled widely at his response, closing his eyes to fully relax with the Alpha. “I want to go home,” he said quietly when the music faded away. “I don’t want to stay here any longer.” He didn’t even care that there was still cake and other things to do. He didn’t care that his mam and Rafe’s papa spent so much money to celebrate their union. They could celebrate on their own for all he cared. “Can we go home?” he asked, opening his eyes with a strong look of resolution.

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Rafe nuzzled his mate, wanting to do anything the Omega asked. “I want to go home too, Zaide. But we should at least stay for the cake, I think. Papa will never let me hear the end of it if I robbed him of seeing his only son’s face covered in cake,” he said, smiling softly. “But afterwards, we can go.”

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Zaide nodded with a slight pout, but he agreed nonetheless to stay. He saw a flash of light out of the corner of his eye and knew his mam had his little brother take a picture of them speaking softly to each other. "Promise we can leave after cake?" he requested, his bright eyes flashing beneath his glasses, betraying how anxious he was to get home.

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Rafe smiled, holding Zaide close. “That’s perfectly fine,” he whispered back, pressing a soft kiss to his lips. “You’re the only one that exists right now for me,” he finished. Rafe pressed his forehead against Zaide’s as they swayed to the music, humming softly to himself.

Zaide smiled widely at his response, closing his eyes to fully relax with the Alpha. "I want to go home," he said quietly when the music faded away. "I don't want to stay here any longer." He didn't even care that there was still cake and other things to do. He didn't care that his mam and Rafe's papa spent so much money to celebrate their union. They could celebrate on their own for all he cared. "Can we go home?" he asked, opening his eyes with a strong look of resolution.

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Rafe held Zaide close, his leg jiggling a bit in impatience. If his Papa could see it he would laugh at the sight, while his Mother would reprimand him for it. Once everyone had finished eating, the host for the reception called the both of them to the floor for their first...

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Zaide stared at Rafe as the music started so he wouldn't get nervous at the thought of dancing in front of all their family. He offered a hesitant smile when they started to sway, his arm firmly on his alpha's shoulder. "I'm just going to pretend no one but you exists," he whispered quietly to the man, ignoring his mam's attempts to get them to look their way for a picture.

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Rafe held Zaide close, his leg jiggling a bit in impatience. If his Papa could see it he would laugh at the sight, while his Mother would reprimand him for it. Once everyone had finished eating, the host for the reception called the both of them to the floor for their first dance as mates. His Papa had spoken with Zaide’s Mam about which song should be played and the clever Omega hadn’t told Rafe what would be played. He stood, holding a hand out to his mate. “Shall we?”

Zaide just relished the feeling of his mate's arms around him finally, placing over the Alpha's knee. He found the nerves endearing. He pulled away when Rafe made to stand and took the hand in his own. The Omega followed him to the dance floor, a slight blush on his cheeks as he felt every eye on them. "I don't do much dancing," he admitted shyly. "I hope you don't mind me stepping on your toes."

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I can help you look if you want

We can make a date out of it. I'll even let you carry the wine this time.

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Rafe dug this out of our closet. I’m mortified.

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I remember this. This was a time

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I remember you in bell bottoms, love. That was a time.

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As I recall it, you couldn’t keep your hands off me when I was in bell bottoms

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True as that might be, I still look like an unbathed hippie in this picture. I do wish I knew where I put that necklace though.

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Thankfully, you did not smell like an unbathed hippie. Have you checked the box in our attic? 

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Not yet, but I will see if these old bones will let me up there later.

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Zaide pulled away with a grin with he said they would have their own home. He wouldn’t have to worry about them imposing on his now in-laws. They would have their own space to hopefully still grow and work. “I can’t wait to see it,” he murmured, trying to contain his...

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"Not too much longer and we can sneak away," Zaide promised him as he unconsciously reached up to feel the bond mark. It was sore still, but the pain was masked by much of the pleasure of the evening so far. He was actually amazed by how well he and Rafe got on. Most of the Omegas who lived around the family farmed were already mated and complained that they didn't have anything in common with the Alphas their parents chose, and yet he and Rafe seemed nearly perfect for one another.

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The Omega chuckled as he was drug into Rafe’s hold, nuzzling his mate’s chest. He could feel the eyes of everyone on them, but he couldn’t care less. “I’m here,” he assured as he pressed a kiss to the Alpha’s neck. “Just cake and a dance and I don’t think they will be...

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Zaide pulled away with a grin with he said they would have their own home. He wouldn't have to worry about them imposing on his now in-laws. They would have their own space to hopefully still grow and work. "I can't wait to see it," he murmured, trying to contain his excitement of only having to share a space with his mate and not with his brother and sister.

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Zaide waited patiently while their plates were brought out. He reached for the watered down wine his mam had brought him as the fork was pressed to his lips. He smiled and opened his mouth for Rafe to feed him. He knew from the Alpha’s expression it was the right thing to...

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The Omega chuckled as he was drug into Rafe's hold, nuzzling his mate's chest. He could feel the eyes of everyone on them, but he couldn't care less. "I'm here," he assured as he pressed a kiss to the Alpha's neck. "Just cake and a dance and I don't think they will be able to keep us longer than that." He wanted to sleep with his mate around him, feel safe in his mate's arms while his body still adjusted to him. "Where are you taking me?" he asked, wondering if they were going to a family home or if Rafe had his own home for them.

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Rafe dug this out of our closet. I’m mortified.

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I remember this. This was a time

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I remember you in bell bottoms, love. That was a time.

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As I recall it, you couldn’t keep your hands off me when I was in bell bottoms

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True as that might be, I still look like an unbathed hippie in this picture. I do wish I knew where I put that necklace though.

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"Oh, thank you, dear," the Omega woman cooed. She moved away for her mate to examine their son, the stern faced Alpha pursing her lips as she examined the bite mark.

"Very clean," she noted before her Omega tugged her away.

"Now, now, Lizzie, let them breathe and eat,"...

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Zaide waited patiently while their plates were brought out. He reached for the watered down wine his mam had brought him as the fork was pressed to his lips. He smiled and opened his mouth for Rafe to feed him. He knew from the Alpha's expression it was the right thing to do. He let the man feed him the meal while urging him to eat himself.

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Rafe dug this out of our closet. I’m mortified.

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I remember this. This was a time

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I remember you in bell bottoms, love. That was a time.

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Rafe dug this out of our closet. I'm mortified.

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Wedding Day | Zaide

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  Rafe tugged the Omega close when he pressed their lips together, his eyes closing. At the sound of the soft moan Rafe felt a spark of heat flow through him and he deepened the kiss. The knock went almost unnoticed, the Alpha unable to care less in this moment. The knock came again and he heard his Papa’s voice through the door.

"Rafe? Zaide? Rafe sweet heart we need to get you two to the reception," he said, opening the door while covering his eyes, his mouth smiling. "I hope you two are decent." Rafe pulled away and sighed, resting his forehead on Zaide’s. "Yes, Papa, we’re decent."

The older Omega grinned, taking his hands off his eyes. “I know that sound, don’t worry, you two will have plenty of time to be alone later. Now, you have to greet the family,” he told them. Rafe’s cheeks went pink at his Papa’s implications about later that night.

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Zaide pressed into the Alpha as he was tugged. His body screamed at him to mate. His Alpha was there, kissing him. He froze when he heard the other Omega’s voice, turning a bright red. He cleared his throat as he fixed his glasses and turned to the older man. 

"Thank you, Mr. Gerrand," Zaide said with a light smile. His blush had yet to fade as he took Rafe’s hand and laced their fingers together. His Mam bustled in behind the other Omega, coming to kiss both the boy’s cheeks. 

"I just couldn’t wait alone with your Mothers. They were worrying me to death," she giggled before taking their free hand and leading out towards the reception area. "Dinner is nearly ready so we need to get you two seated."

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Rafe smiled at Zaide’s Mam, following her and his Papa out. “Your dress is lovely, Mrs. Bridges,” he said, squeezing Zaide’s hand. When they reached the reception area, their Mothers swarmed them, ushering them to their seats. Rafe’s mother looked at the bond bite on Zaide’s neck, smiling proudly.

"Rafe dear you did such a wonderful job, just perfect," she said, running her hand through Rafe’s hair, tousling it. The younger Alpha pulled away, patting at his hair. 

"Thank you," he replied, cheeks flushing red again.

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"Oh, thank you, dear," the Omega woman cooed. She moved away for her mate to examine their son, the stern faced Alpha pursing her lips as she examined the bite mark.

"Very clean," she noted before her Omega tugged her away.

"Now, now, Lizzie, let them breathe and eat," she tsk'd, still cooing as Zaide laid his head on Rafe's shoulder once everyone had back away. He was patient though, knowing that the reception would only last for a few hours then he and his Alpha could go home, wherever the Alpha's home was.