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Suo pressed him into the mattress, caging him in as he went forward to kiss him. He wanted to draw out every breath and moan from the other below him. He rocked his body gently against Haruka, absorbing every reaction from him.

Sakura's hands were on his back, fisting his shirt, nails digging into the soft fabric, his legs wrapped around Suo. Suo pulled back which made Haruka whine from the release.

“Shush, love, we have all day.” Suo gently said.

“Want y’now, come back.” Sakura replied, his beautiful mismatching eyes glared up at him, but they had no heat behind the glare. Suo smiled.

“We need to remove these first.” He said, grabbing the end of Sakura's shirt, looking up to meet his beautiful flustered gaze.

Suo began to lift it over Haruka, gently guiding him through the motions as he removed the clothing. He admired Sakura's chest, his nipples were red from where he had been abusing them earlier on the couch. Suo couldn't get enough of everything he had to offer, going back in to kiss him all over, shoulders, stomach, chest, cheeks, lips. Sakura shuddered beneath him and sighed from the overwhelming affection being thrown his way.

“Hhnng.” Sakura whined low, Hayato pulled back, smile on his face.

“What's the matter, omega?”

Sakura's hands clutched tighter around Hayato's shirt.

“Not fair.” He mumbled, and began to pull at Hayatos shirt.

Getting the hint, he laughed lightly and pulled away, sitting above Sakura.

From this angle, the light hit Suo in just a way to make a silhouette effect of him as he loomed over Haruka, gently he grabbed the bottom of his shirt, lifting it over him in slow and deliberate movements. Sakura could do nothing but gape the entire time, admiring his boyfriend's chest, making grabby hands at him to come back down.

“So impatient.” He teases, but allows Sakura to manhandle him.

“Y’smell so good.” Haruka comments, breathing in Suo’s slightly spicier scent now. Suo was doing no better, Haruka smelt so unbelievably sweet it was driving him crazy. He leaned down again to kiss him.

One hand held on to Sakura's hand, the other pulled at his waistband. Sakura took a minute to realize what Suo was asking.

“May I?” Suo asked, looking at him.

Sakura nodded. “D-do it.”

“Gladly.”

Taking off his pants and tossing them off the bed, future Suo would handle that mess, current Suo had an omega to satisfy.

While he was looking away, Sakura closed his legs and looked away.

“What's wrong?” Suo asked.

“I'm… It's embarrassing.”

“Would you feel better if I joined you?”

Sakura's eyes flitted up to meet his.

“Y-yeah. Maybe.”

His omega was so cute, finding difficulty in expressing his desires, he was so confident on the couch earlier too. Luckily he got the information he needed earlier, Suo knew what he wanted to do.

Taking off his pants to join Sakura, they were both naked, it should be a fair playing ground now.

“See? Now we match.” He teased.

Sakura looked at him before glaring. “No, you're still wearing that!”

“My earrings?” He reached up to feel them.

“N-no, I… Leave them on- I'm talking about that!” He pointed at Suo’s face.

“Oh, my eye patch?”

Sakura nodded.

He feels the leather patch with his right hand.

“Are you sure? I don't mind leaving it on.”

“Take it off.” Sakura demanded, before growing shyer “I mean… If you want to.”

His omega was so sweet, so considerate, of course he wanted to, he would do anything for the other. Hayato undid the knot and pulled it off. He watched Haruka breathe through his nose and out his mouth, shuddering.

“I understand if you're-”

“Beautiful.” Sakura breathed out, seemingly forgetting he was supposed to be embarrassed right now as he grabbed Suo and pulled him down again, they crashed together in a flurry of kisses. Suo couldn't help but laugh.

Sakura kissed over his missing eye, there just lay an empty socket but the skin was smoothed out, perhaps a bit of scarring or surgery scars remain. Suo pulled him back down to lick into his mouth, sucking and biting to draw out more noises from Haruka.

“Mmng, H-Hayato.” Sakura whined.

“H-Haruka.” He responded, gripping both of Harukas ankles to spread his legs, leaning back to look at him.

“‘S embarrassing!” Haruka breathed out, fisting the sheets.

He was a wet mess, his cock dripping with pre-cum as he secondary gender weeped with slick. Suo couldn't help the groan that escaped his throat, he could feel his own cock hardening impossibly harder at the display, his alpha wanted to take him here and now.

Another time. He tells himself.

“W-what are you, ahh, lookin’ at?” Haruka asked, getting defensive.

“Just this amazing buffet you supplied me with.” Suo replied, mischief in his eye looking at Haruka.

“Wh-wha- Oh fuck!”

Hayato leaned down between his legs to lap at the wetness that had gathered there, diving head first. Hands on Sakura's thighs to keep him from squirming as he started licking at his entrance.

“Fuck- shit! H-Hayato, oh my god, fuck!” Sakura cursed above him. When Hayato began to use his tongue to go deeper in him, that's when his hand went down to grip tightly at Hayatos hair. Hayato focused on drawing more noises from the boy above him, finding what made him tick and how.

He hadn't done this before, but from the reactions he was receiving, he had to be doing something right.

Next time, he will do proper research, whatever it would take to make Haruka unwind even more.

He sucked on the bud which made Haruka whine and grip his hair tighter, letting go of his thighs, Hayato began to stroke his cock at the same time, overstimulating the boy even further as now he was being pleasured twice as much.

“Ah- ah- Hayato, shit! Fuck!”

“Does it feel good?” Hayato asked, knowing the answer but he would still like verbal feedback regardless.

“Fuck, yeah, it does, keep going.”

He didn't have to be told twice.

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Harukas vision was spinning, he was so lost in the pleasure Hayato was showing him he could hardly tell up from down. Whatever Hayato was doing down there was making him see stars, he never imagined he could feel this good in his life, not even fighting could make him have such a thrill as this.

Hayato pulled back, now using his left hand to stroke Sakura while the right one fucked him with his fingers.

“You take me so well, you're so wet and ready for me, should I add another one?” He asked.

“Y-yes! Ah, Hayato, ah!”

“What do we say when we want something?”

This cruel bastard slowed his hands down as he waited for Sakura's mind to catch up, slowly processing how to respond.

“Hayatoooo!” He whined, looking at the bastard with eyes full of frustration.

“Haruka.” He replied, letting go of his cock and gripping his chin. “Say it.”

Hayato was mean .

Haruka liked mean though.

“P-please! Hayato!” He whined.

“Good boy.”

Sakura shuddered at that, eyes widening as Suo moved even faster, adding another finger inside of him.

“You're so good for me, Haruka, my omega, I couldn't ask for anyone better, anyone prettier, you're perfect, absolutely stunning.” Hayato rambled.

“Shut up and kiss me!”

Haruka felt ecstasy building fast in him, Suo fucking him with one hand, stroking him with the other, and now he was kissing the life out of him, it was all too much. Tears started falling from his eyes, overstimulated from pleasure. Hayato then added a third finger to fuck him with, which brought Haruka to the breaking point.

“Hnhh, Hnng, Ah- ah.” Sakura moaned and whined into Suo’s mouth. Before he could even think of pulling off to warn him, he felt his body shudder as he came in Suo's hand and wetness coated the bed.

Hayato ate more of Harukas moans, slowing his hands to a gentle stop as Sakura shuddered through it.

“H-Haya… Hayato.” He whined.

His eye was wide at the display below him, Sakura crying, face a permanent shade of pink, stickiness coated his own hands.

He was proud, he did that . Hayato smiled.

“You did amazing, baby, I'm so proud of you, you're so perfect.”

“Aah- Hayato- so stupid.” Haruka whined, closing his eyes and taking in deep breaths. His eyes looked up to Hayato, and down to his hands.

“You're dirty, you should wash your hands.”

“I should.” Hayato agreed. Maybe not in the way you're expecting, though.

Taking his hands, Hayato began to lick them, deliberately in front of Sakura, his eye watching Sakura's the whole time, who sat in shock.

“Y-YOU-!” Haruka yelled, sitting up so fast the world spun.

Suo grinned at him, sucking his fingers to get everything Haruka gave to him.

“YOU'RE NASTY!” Sakura yelled, hitting Suo’s shoulder.

Suo laughed, his shoulders shook as he smiled wide.

It didn't taste that good, but it was well worth it to see Harukas reaction. And he would do it as many times as possible if this expression was his reward. Haruka was so fun to fluster.

“I can be even more nasty if you want, but I want to focus on you today, thank you for the meal, tell the chef it was divine.” He teased.

Sakura crossed his arms, annoyed.

“You're disgusting. Unbelievable.”

“But I'm yours.”

“Yeah, that too.”

Haruka laid back down again, arm over his face as he focused on his breathing. Suo watched carefully, looking for signs of discomfort or regret, narrowing his eye. Sakura peeked through his arm and scowled.

“What?” He asked.

“Was that okay? Do you want to continue, or stop? How are you feeling?”

“Gah, you ask too many questions!”

“I want to make sure my omega is comfortable!” Suo replies, laying down beside his partner.

“Yes that was fine, if I hated anything you would’ve known, trust me. And I'm not leaving you until this-” Sakura reaches between them and grabs hold of Hayatos dick. “Is in me, alright?”

Hayato froze from the unexpected boldness, flush spread throughout his cheeks faster than before, Sakura seemed to flip from bold to shy on a switch, it was a bit jarring, he could never predict his omegas next moves. That's what made it fun though , he presumes.

Hayato laughs, and meets Sakura's hand between them with a grin.

“I'm quite glad to hear that, but I wasn't expecting you to be so bold, Haruka.” He says with a smile.

“I-it's just because my damn inner keeps yelling at me ‘bout it, don't get so cocky!” Haruka defends, letting go as his hands flail around not knowing what to do with them. Suo smiles, chuckling a little.

“Don't worry, I like it when you tell me what you want.” Suo replies, leaning back over him. “You're so wet and ready for me, aren't you? You're so good, doing so well, do you want a reward?” He asks in that husky tone.

“Y-yes.” Haruka breathes out, staring at him with wide eyes, blush never dying down.

Suo leans back down and adjusts himself on the bed, taking Sakura with him. With some maneuvering, Sakura was now on top of Hayato as Hayato laid down, looking up at him with a smug grin. He hands Sakura a square with ribbed edges.

“Put that on for me, darling?” He requests.

Sakura takes it and fumbles a little as he tears the packet open, flexible rubber in his hand he looks to Hayato and takes on the new mission he was given.

Sakura had never done this before, hell he's never actually seen a condom in person, he knew the basic logics of one of course but had no real reason or need to use one until now. His hands slightly shook and he tried his best to calm his heart down for half a second to put it on. Hayato was big, of course, alphas tended to always be big, but his size was a bit intimidating compared to his own. Sliding it down until it hit the base, he was ready.

“Now w-what?”

“You mentioned how you wanted to ride me earlier, have your fun, take back some confidence, hun, you're hot as hell. Come here, we can go slow until you're ready, okay?”

Sakura nodded, sitting on his pelvis, he could feel the hardness of Hayato on his lower back, Haruka sat up a little and took hold of his boyfriend's cock, lining it with himself, and timidly, slowly, going down. Hayato gripped onto Harukas thighs as Haruka took hold of his shoulders.

“Just breathe, you can do that for me, you're doing great.” Hayato talked him through it, not moving his hips but staying as still as he could, he would let Haruka go at his own pace until he was ready.

“Y-you're so big, fuck!” Haruka panted, nails digging into Hayatos shoulders.

“And you're tight, maybe next time I should do four fingers instead?”

“Sh-shut up!”

Lowering himself slowly, he was about halfway, still struggling to remember to breathe among all the other sensations he was experiencing.

Fuck this!

Gritting his teeth, a surge of overconfidence took over as Haruka forced himself to fully seat himself on Hayato in one fast movement.

“Aah fuck! Shit!” Haruka cursed, squeezing his eyes shut as tears formed at the edges.

“Holy crap, Haruka, fuck you're getting tighter! Relax!” Hayato stroked his thighs. “You'll hurt yourself if you haven't already, are you in pain?”

Haruka panted for a moment, he saw sparks of white light in his vision, he felt so full, everything felt too much and not enough simultaneously.

“Breathe, Haruka, I got you.” Hayato talked to him.

Haruka nodded. Swallowing the spit that built up in his mouth with a struggle.

“I got it.”

“Relax for me, there's no rush.”

“I know.”

He waited a moment for things to settle down, his heart was still beating fast but not nearly as hard as before. The uncomfortable pain he was feeling slowly dulled into pleasure. Haruka raised his hips and lowered them as a test, Hayato bit his lip at the display in front of him.

Haruka repeated the motion, slowly, testing. A quiet plap of skin on skin as he worked on finding his rhythm.

“Ah, Haruka, you're doing so well, so good for me, such a good omega.” Hayato praised. Watching Harukas cock twitch at that. His pre-cum was building up at the tip and slowly oozing down onto Hayatos stomach.

Haruka still had his eyes closed in focus, his hands now on Hayatos chest, groping his pecs.

Hayato gently grabbed one of Harukas wrists in a show of support, grinning.

“How do you feel, baby? Is it good?”

Haruka grit his teeth. “‘M not a baby!”

“You're my baby, don't be so embarrassed!”

“Am not!” Haruka slammed down harder on Hayato.

Suppressing his groan as much as humanly possible, Hayato grinned.

“Then look at me.” He replied, in that same husky voice as before.

Never one to back down from a fight, Haruka met Hayatos eyes. They were wet and shiny as he did his best to suppress his tears, the blush on his cheeks reached down his neck, hell even his dick was red and blushing at the tip. Those mismatched eyes were glorious, Hayato liked Sakura like this, crying on his dick.

He grinned. “Good boy, and good boys get rewarded.” He said, stroking his dick, Haruka moaned and bit his own lips.

“Come here.” Hayato demanded, Leaning up to meet Haruka halfway as he leaned down to kiss him. Quickly setting a faster pace as Haruka raised his hips and Hayato thrust upward into him. Haruka tasted so sweet like this, his scent drove Suo mad, his vision was dizzy, thoughts were nothing except 

Haruka, Haruka, Haruka!

“F-faster!” Haruka moaned into his mouth. The position didn't leave much room for Hayato to take control. He gripped his thighs and slowly began moving Haruka with ease, before he knew it, Haruka was laying back on the bed with Hayato looming over him.

“Fuck, you're beautiful.” Hayato said he could feel himself losing control.

“Hah, not as beautiful as you are.”

“Don't say that.”

“It's true.”

“How about we say we’re both hot as fuck as call it a day, hm?” Hayato suggested.

“Fine. Are you going to do something now?”

“So impatient.”

Hayato slowly pulled back and thrusted forward, building that rhythm once more, finding a pace and setting it in motion.

“Ah Hayato!” Sakura's arms went to his shoulders, clawing down.

Hayato growled at the tightness that surrounded him, leaning down he bit at Sakura's chest, causing the boy to yelp in shock. Hayato continued to bite and mark him as he went faster, thankful for his stamina.

“Fuck, fuck, shit, holy fuck, a-ah, Haya- fuck!” Haruka rambled, curse words and half strung sentences began leaving his mouth as Hayato continued the assault. He was so close, the bed shook under their actions.

“Haruka, you're so good for me, so tight and wet, you sound so pretty!”

“Fah- faster! Harder! I can take it!”

Hayato could feel his skin burning as Haruka trailed claw marks down his shoulders, but he couldn't find half a fuck to care about it. He gripped Harukas hips to force him in place, forced to do nothing but take it as Hayato set a merciless pace against his pussy.

Bite him, mark him, claim him!

No, Haruka said not now.

Let no one have our omega!

I’ll make sure no one will take him from us.

Harukas mating gland on his neck looked so divine, Hayato could practically feel his mating fangs reacting to the bare neck, it was a struggle to stay in control, but he wouldn't betray Sakura's trust like this. Sakura had asked him not to bond him yet, and he would do everything in his power to follow that hard rule he had set.

Instead of biting where he wanted to, he bit on the opposite side of Harukas neck, away from his mating gland and instead left a trail of marks and bruises. If he couldn't take Haruka fully he could at least warn others that he was Hayatos, even if unofficially.

Haruka moaned, tears spilt from his eyes, he could feel Hayato’s tassel earrings moving up and down over his body, sending shivers down his spine, it just added more stimulation to everything else he was feeling.

He barely registered the pain on his neck and chest as Hayato bit and marked him, instead focusing on concentrating his efforts on not cumming.

“Haruka, I'm close, do you want it?”

“Yes, Hayato, knot me!” Haruka cried.

Hayato nodded, thrusting a few more times, slowly pushing the knot inside before pulling out again, teasing Sakura and also to try and get him used to the feeling.

“Mmmng, g-gonna-!”

“Cum for me, Haruka.” Suo demanded.

“FUCK!” Haruka shouted, shutting his eyes tight, nails grabbing onto Hayatos shoulders as he came all over their chests. Hayato’s pupil was blown wide as he watched Haruka, only managing to last one more thrust before he forcibly pushed himself deeper, as deep as his knot allowed him to go before he chased his high with Haruka. Knot swelling in place as he breathed frantically through it. Haruka could feel the warmth but was disappointed to know it was all wasted in the small barrier between the both of their sexes, being the condom he had put on earlier.

His body shook as he came into his boyfriend, knot keeping them both in place, slowly growing tighter between the two. Hayato carefully moved to lay down next to Haruka so as to not crush him, Haruka turned his body so they were facing chest to chest together on their sides, still connected to Hayato.

“Fuck, fuck!” Haruka breathed out, his voice was shot and he was panting, trying to calm down from the intense high he was on.

“Hah, that was intense.”

“Shit, yeah, fuckin’ hell, I didn't think it was possible to ever feel that good about anything before.”

“Haha, I'm sure it'll feel even better when you're in heat.”

Sakura would've blushed at that if he wasn't already bathed in complete redness from head to toe, it was a wonder how he was able to stay awake with all the blood rushing throughout his body.

“‘M heats not for a few weeks.”

“Perfect amount of time to get ready.”

“Whadd’ya mean?”

“What I mean is.” Hayato looked into Sakura's eyes with a grin, before tapping his mating gland. “You need a collar before that happens, baby.”

Haruka stared into his red eye and socket, taking in the depth it held.

This was going to be fun.

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This wasn't fun.

He was hot, sweaty, and sticky. His whole body felt sore and now that the pleasure faded away, he was left with dull aches and pains across his neck, chest, arms, everywhere. He felt like he had just gotten out of a brawl.

“Suuuoooo~” Sakura whined pathetically.

“I know, Sakura.”

“Why haven't you pulled out yet?”

Suo blushes a bit, the two look at each other, Sakura confused and Suo flustered and a tad concerned.

“Because I knotted you?”

“So?”

“Sakura- do you not know what happens when you get knotted?”

“Uh, you get bigger?” He replies timidly.

“Didn't they teach you this in sex-ed in school?”

“Tch, useless ass class. Because I was an omega they shoved me in to learn the girls sex education, they wouldn't put me in the boys one.” He replies.

Suo looks saddened by that before giving an explanation.

“Well, knotting essentially is a way for our bodies to lock together after sex, it's an attempt to impregnate the other, to be sure seed takes it could typically take a few minutes to an hour for the swelling to go down enough to pull out.”

Whatever blush had left Sakura's face had come back full force once more.

“I uh- I knew that.”

“Did you?” Suo raised an eyebrow.

“Uh… S-so we’re stuck like this?”

“Well, I imagine thanks to the condom my body isn't reacting as heavily as it normally would, I can feel it going down already, let's just relax and cuddle for now~”

“Ew, you're all sweaty and gross! Who said I wanted to cuddle with you?”

“You know you love me.”

Suo hugs Sakura, running his fingers through his hair.

“Don't worry, love, I’ll run you a bath and fix up the bed, make us dinner and we can sleep the rest of the day, and in the morning I’ll make you breakfast and we can relax.” He says in a gentle voice.

Sakura kept his eyes closed, and that all sounded nice. He nuzzled up into Suo’s chest despite his complaints earlier, he couldn't deny the other felt amazing to sleep on.

Apparently Sakura managed to doze off, Suo was able to part himself after about 10 minutes, successfully not waking up Haruka in the process.

His omega was so tired, he looked so cute sleeping so peacefully.

He could sit here and watch his other sleep the day away, as nice as it sounded though, he had things to do. Firstly he went to start the bath, running the water before going back to his room to open the windows. He loved their scents mixing together but now his room stunk of sweat and sex, they can mix their scents again later without all the hormones, he thinks.

He wanted to change the sheets, but couldn't with Sakura in them. So he decides to check up on the bathwater, sticking his hand into the bathtub and swirling the water around, making sure it wasn't too hot or cold.

Clothes, Sakura would need new clothes.

He makes his way to his closet, he was bigger than Sakura, so everything would be oversized, but it shouldn't be much of a problem, taking out the necessary items for them both and stacking them neatly on the dresser.

“Mmnh.”

Suo turns around to see Sakura wiggling in the bed, his arm reaching out to where Suo was earlier. He watches as Sakura scowls and opens his eyes. Sakura appears to panic slightly as he moves his arms around where Suo had been, as if patting the bed would make him appear.

“Welcome back, Haruka, how was your cat nap?” Suo says with a smile, going towards the bed where Sakura had been pawing at earlier.

“Oh thank god, I thought you left me.”

“Why would I leave you?”

“It's- it doesn't matter, I wasn't out long right?”

“No, the bath should be done in fact, let me check it.”

Sakura nods and watches as Suo retreats to the bathroom, which was down the hall. Suo turns off the water and feels the nice heat from the tub. Making his way back to Sakura as swiftly as possible.

“It's all set for you, stay still so I can carry you.”

“I don't need to be carried down a hall.”

Still smiling, Suo stepped aside for Sakura to get off the bed, near instantly his knees started shaking and Suo caught him before he could hit the floor. Sakura gripped tightly on his arms, eyes wide.

“Wh-what- It feels like I'm trying to walk on ice!”

“Hah, I went a bit too rough on you for a first time, my apologies.”

Sakura glared up at the one eyed boy.

“Y’sure don't look sorry.”

“Let's get you in the bath, I’ll work on changing the sheets.”

“You're not joining me?”

Suo had picked up Sakura and started carrying him, stopping at the doorway briefly to register what Sakura had just said.

“Do you want me to join you?”

Sakura squirmed in his hold briefly. 

“Y’don’ have to if y’don’ wanna, the water would jus’ get cold is all.” He mumbled.

He was so considerate, and adorable.

Suo couldn't help but laugh, wide grin on his face.

“H-hey! What's so funny!?”

“Nothing, nothing, it's just you're so cute, you know that?”

“I’ll show you cute! Put me down! Let's take this outside!” He yelled, hitting Suo's arms.

“Maybe later when you can walk again, hm?”

“Tch. Jerk.”

“Now, now, don't wound my feelings.”

Suo put Sakura in the bathtub first before quickly joining him. It was a relaxing moment shared between the two, Suo using his nails to gently scrape against Sakura's scalp, earning a rough, quiet, purr from the boy. It wasn't anything he’d heard before, not the loud and smooth purr he’d seen in TV shows, but it was something softer, more muted, and had a rough edge to it that was so fittingly Sakura that Suo couldn't help but fall in love even deeper with the other, if that were even possible at this point.

“Your turn now.” Sakura had said, facing Suo after he had scrubbed his back for him.

“You don't have to-”
“It's your turn now, c’mon.” Sakura made a motion with his hands to signal he wanted Suo to turn around. Faced with no other option, the boy did just that.

For a moment all was silent, then Suo could smell a change in the air, it was something akin to sadness, a mixture of emotions started to slowly be let out from the younger behind him.

“Sakura? What's wrong?” Suo asked, turning his head to look at Sakura.

“S-Suo- I… I hurt you.”

“What do you mean?”

Sakura put up his hands and delicately touched his boyfriend's shoulder blades, it did sting there truthfully but Suo had much worse injuries from even worse circumstances. Getting love scratches hardly qualifies.

“You're bleeding, why didn't you stop me?”

“Oh, Haruka, don't worry about that, please, I loved it.”

Sakura shakes his head.

“I hurt you, Hayato, you're bleeding because of me.”

That's enough.

Hayato turned around and took Haruka by the wrists, looking him in the eyes.

“Haruka, I consented to it, I promise you, i'm okay. It stings a little but I don't mind. And you're one to talk, you have my bite marks all over you! All we did was mark each other in our own way, okay?”

Sakura looked down at his chest as if he hadn't noticed the bruising and teeth marks that had formed.

“You're not mad at me?”

Suo brushed his mismatched, wet, hair to the side and gently held his cheek.

“No, never.”

Leaning down, he kissed Haruka, who timidly returned it. Pulling away, Suo held his hands now, rubbing the palms with his thumbs.

“Are you okay? I'm not mad at you, and I promise I mean it when I say I liked it, but if you don't want to next time, we can always trim those cat claws of yours before we do anything.” He says.

“No, it's alright, I just didn't know I let it get that bad s’all.”

“If I ever have an issue with anything, I’ll let you know, okay?”

Sakura nodded.

“Okay.”

With one last, quick, kiss, Suo turns back around.

“Okay, then let's finish this so you can rest and I can provide for us, alright?”

“Alright.” Sakura parrots, working on washing his boyfriend down, being extra careful around his shoulders.

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Suo was too good to him, Sakura believes.

After all was said and done, he refused to allow Sakura to move so much as an inch off the bed, insisting him to stay put, relax, and he would bring dinner to him and they could enjoy it together. Sakura was cuddling into the deep green blanket Suo had made for him, it was big and heavy but it kept him so warm it was difficult not to sleep right then and there.

Had Sakura really been that afraid of his second gender being found out? Looking back on the events, he feels silly for caring so much about it. Kaji was an omega after all and he got class captain position. No one treated him any differently either, it only made sense for his own class to share the same sentiment.

Makochi was weird, no doubt about that.

But Sakura loved it.

He snuggles more deeply into the bed, getting lost in his thoughts when he feels a dip in the bed, opening his eyes he looked to see Suo sitting on the other side, trays in hand.

“Don't fall asleep now, let's eat first, okay?”

Sakura sat up, taking the tray and saying his thanks.

“It's miso soup with a side of rice, I figured something light and hot would help your throat feel better.”

Suo noticed so many things about him, even his scratchy throat from their previous activities.

“Wish I knew how shitty I'd feel after.” Sakura complains.

“Sorry, I got caught up in the moment of it all and went too hard, huh?”

He stares into his soup before shaking his head.

“No, it felt good. I don't regret it, it's just annoying.” Taking a bite of the soup, the hot water went smoothly down his throat, heating him up from the inside as stars lit up in his eyes,

Sakura started scarfing down his food even faster, Suo laughed at him.

“Sakura, no ones going to take it from you, you can slow down!” He smiles.

Sakura's mid bite into his rice before blushing lightly.

“‘S good.” He mumbles.

“I'm glad to hear that.”

“What about you?”

Sakura looks over to see on Suo’s tray he hadn't yet touched his own food.

“Ah, I'm waiting for it to cool down a bit.”

“Jus’ blow on it.”

“I don't mind watching you eat first.”

“You're so weird.”

The duo ate and soon enough, Sakura was falling asleep, nuzzling into Suo’s side. There was a breeze that came into the room every so often thanks to the cracked open window. Suo should close that.

He glances down at Sakura who's clinging to his arm, fast asleep.

Tomorrow.

He will do it tomorrow.

Joining the other, he embraces Sakura, their legs tangling with one another as he drifts off.

Other humans are so warm, who knew they could be this soft and gentle? Haruka didn't want this moment to end, as he found his body seeking warmth, going closer, hugging a little tighter.

Anything to make sure it wouldn't go away.

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“So, how did your date go?” Kotoha asked, beaming when she saw the familiar black and white haired boy entering her cafe early in the morning.

Sakura blushed, looking away.

“Fine.”

When he got closer, she could see it. His neck had a few bruises in spots she knew didn't exactly come from a fight. She gets closer to Sakura, hands on her chin and elbows on the table as she leaned over, grinning a smug smile.

Sakura pushes back, bristling at her, scowling deep.

“W-what is it?!”

She winks, grinning.

“Someone got lucky last night, eh?”

“W-w-w-what a-are y-you t-t-talking ab-about?” He's practically shaking, blushing fiercely on his face, avoiding her gaze.

Kotoha just laughs, hitting her hand on the table.

“You are so stinkin’ adorable, Sakura!”

“I'M NOT CUTE!” He shouts back.

“You aren't fooling anyone, own up to it!”

She turns back around and heads into the kitchen, she had already started the rice when she first got here, all she had to do was make the eggs. She didn't bother asking Sakura what he wanted to eat anymore since he always ordered the same thing in the mornings.

She goes to Sakura and hands him his plate of food. Going to clean the countertops next.

“H-how did you… Know?”

She could hardly hear Sakura ask the question, if it weren't for how quiet mornings were, she probably wouldn't have.

“Know what?”

“That w-we… We did… It.”

“Oh, I mean, it's obvious isn't it?”

Sakura jolted in his seat, wide eyed, staring at her.

She points to her neck, looking at him.

“The hickeys? Also your scent, it's mixed with Suo’s, and if that wasn't confirmation enough, the way you reacted to the question practically screamed how right I was.”

“I-I-I see.” He stutters, gripping the spoon.

Kotoha smiled lightly, this kid was so new to everything, she was glad he found someone that could make him happy in ways no one else was able to, who knew what he had to survive through before he arrived here. It seemed like the other day he came into her cafe fidgety and flighty, she didn't miss the way he scanned the entire establishment, no doubt making various escape routes in his head if the situation arose for it.

“Hey, don't worry so much about it, okay? I'm just happy that you found someone you like.”

“Y-yeah, uh… Th-thanks or… Whatever.”

He still wasn't meeting her eyes, she smiled and sighed. This kid.

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Sakura could hardly make it up a single flight of stairs before he was being dragged to the rooftop of the school. He couldn't exactly say no when it was one of the four kings of Bofurin who was doing it, now could he?

More specifically, it was Tsubakino, who took one glance at him, threw him over his shoulder and ran up the rest of the stairs, as though he weighed nothing. Being met with blindly bright light, Sakura squinted his eyes and put a hand over his head before Tsubakino plopped him in a chair, an umbrella mounted in place to keep the sun's rays out of his eyes.

“EEE TELL ME EVERYTHING!” They squealed excitedly, gripping tightly to Sakura's hands.

Sakura prickled at that, if he were a cat, his fur would no doubt be spiking by now.

“Wh-wh-what d-do you m-mean?”

“What do you mean ‘what do I mean’!? The details! The romance! How did it go? What did he say? Did he like it? He definitely liked it!” Tsubaki said, wiggling their eyebrows.

Sakura turned beat red, eyes darting away to the door that he was too far away from.

“I-it's nothing that i-i-interesting.”

“Lies! You smell just like Suo!”

“We w-were hanging out! Of course I do!”

“Then what about those?” They said, smirking.

Sakura reached his hand up to the love bites Suo had given him the day before. Curse his ass, everyone won't stop talking about them!

Next time I see him I'm gonna strangle him.

“I- w-we, uh… Well…”

“It was consensual and fun, right?”

“Uh… Y-yeah.” He blushed

“Then that's all that matters, ok? I don't need to know anything else. But, Sakura.” Tsubaki leans closer to him, their face in his, a serious expression taking over.

“If he ever makes you cry, or forces you to do something you don't want to do, come to me.”

“Uh, y-yes! I mean, he w-would never…”

Satisfied with his response, Tsubaki leans away again, giving Sakura room to breathe. Their smile returned once more.

“I'm glad to hear you trust him so much! Young alphas can always be so rowdy and forceful with their partners, it's important to set boundaries but exploration and learning those boundaries is always good too, don't forget your safe words!”

Sakura nodded along, letting Tsubaki ramble about this and that, how if he ever needed any help or wanted… Advice… He could go to them. It was all quite embarrassing, really. Even more mortifying when as Sakura turned to escape back down to his classroom, he saw the other three kings had been there too. Hiiragi by the vending machine, Momose who thankfully appeared too engrossed in his sketchbook to notice Sakura's presence, and Mizuki who appeared completely unbothered by everything.

Sakura felt like he escaped a lion's den.

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It's unfair. Complete and utter bullshit.

How you may ask?

Because Sakura is sitting in his chair in class, and Suo is leaning against the window. Bastard is smug and quiet, all pretty with his neatly done hair and ironed out uniform. His earrings glistened as the sunlight hit them, making them sparkle. His stupid pretty side profile that makes Sakura's heart do flips when he sees it. He's practically teasing him at this point, knowing full well Sakura can't do shit about it.

He folds his arms and rips his attention away from Suo, he knew Suo was enjoying tormenting him, bastard. His friends in class were staring at Sakura too, they all knew what was going on through his mind. He had to fend them all off of him when he had walked into the classroom, everyone kept mentioning the hickeys on his neck, it didn't matter how much Sakura tried to hide them, at some point he stopped trying altogether. It's not like it entirely mattered anyways, Umemiya couldn't keep a secret to save his life, he was certain the whole town would know about them soon enough.

He didn't… Hate it. He found it really comforting to know that people knew and didn't care, they were excited for him, for them, they showed no prejudice, sure the people in the town were nice but homosexual relationships weren’t exactly common, he was expecting some sort of pushback but none ever came.

He sighed in relief, letting his thoughts wander for the rest of class period.

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“Sakura.” Suo whispered

“This is all your fault.” Sakura bit back.

“I don't recall doing anything.” He smiled.

“Dumbass, teasing me all morning, knowing full well I couldn't do anything in return.”

“I think you were imagining things.”

“Shut up.”

Sakura kissed him harshly again, it was lunch time now and Sakura had practically bounced out of his seat and dragged Suo with him. Suo willingly let himself be pulled away with a smile and ‘Oh it seems Sakura is stealing me, goodbye everyone!’ to the group. Sakura had pushed Suo into a nearby empty classroom, closing the door before pitting him against the wall and kissing him. They were still on school grounds so they had to be quiet so as to not draw attention.

Suo lets himself be manhandled by the omega, Sakura had gotten so bold after their time together, he was loving this new side of him. He was also loving the attention his marks got on the other, letting everybody know that Sakura Haruka was taken. Suo pushes into the kiss deeper, forcing the other's mouth open. He grins at the whimper he received from the shorter.

Sakura was humping his leg too, though he probably hadn't realized it yet, he was too lost in the moment but Suo could feel it. He was getting turned on too from this.

“We should stop, we’re still at school.”

“Mnhm, d-don't care.”

Suo glances at the clock on the wall ticking away, they had 15 minutes for lunch so… They could do something quick.

“You want to do something here?”

“Mn, y-yes.” 

Sakura was still lost in Suo, though he was now just kissing his face and neck.

Suo reached down and unzipped his pants, doing the same to himself. They were half hard already. Suo grinned and shoved his hand in front of Sakura.

“Lick it.”

“Y-your hand?”

Suo nods, Sakura confused but complied nevertheless.

Sucking on his fingers and licking his hand, getting it all warm and wet while Suo breathed in deeper. It shouldn't have been as hot as it was, his eye widened watching the sensual display Sakura put on. The other boy grinned cat-like at him with a knowing smirk, he was doing this on purpose.

“T-that's good enough, Sakura. Good boy.”

Sakura's nails grab hold of Suo’s shoulders, which were still raw from the other day but he wouldn't let him know that. The pain was thrilling anyways.

He takes both their cocks in his hand, feeling more turned on just at the size difference alone. Sakura shuddered in his hold, burying his face now in Suo’s chest, hiding.

“Nothin’ to be embarrassed about, Sakura.”

“Mmnh.”

He gently goes up and down with his hold, testing to see Sakura's reaction. Upon noting it was all positive, he continued his task. Breathing in Sakura's sweet scent, he smelt so good.

“You smell amazing, so good.” He praised.

“Y-you hah, t-too.”

He stroked faster, gripping tighter at the head and loosening as he went down, finding a rhythm and sticking with it. Granted, it would've felt better with lube, but spit was all he had at the moment so it’d have to do. He uses his other hand to pull up Sakura's shirt.

“Hold this.”

“W-with what?” Sakura asked, his hands didn't want to leave Suo’s side, he needed the grounding sensation or he’d lose himself completely.

“Your teeth.” Suo says with a dark grin.

Sakura does as told, Suo goes faster as a reward.

“You look so hot like this.”

“Mmng.”

Sakura started humping into Suo’s hand, the added friction sent lightning bolts down his spine. He was whimpering and moaning lightly, Suo wasn't much better, just hardly able to have some sense of control to not get lost in the moment. His eyes flitted up to the clock, 8 minutes left.

His free hand ventures up to Harukas nipples, feeling how hard they were, he starts playing with them too. Pinching and toying with them.

“C-close!” Haruka warned, pinching his eyes shut, teeth tight holding on his shirt.

“Same.” Hayato replied. 

With one more thrust into the tightness of Suo’s fist, Haruka came over his stomach, breathing heavily, Suo followed after. The two breathing hard as they slowly came down from their highs.

“Wh-what time… Is it?” Sakura asked shakily, coming to his senses.

Suo looked at the clock.

“We got, like, 6 minutes.”

“Fuck.”

With little other options available, a dastardly idea came to Suo's mind as he grinned and leaned down, licking the drying cum off Haruka.

“Oh shit, fuck, you're so gross.” He cursed.

“So I've been told.” Suo replies smartly.

The two made it out of the room with nothing more than an uncontrollable blush on Sakura. Their scents were mixed again, but it seemed as though no one noticed.

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For patrols, Sakura went with Suo, Nirei, and Kiryu. They were going their usual route and nothing of much interest happened. They helped some older folk with carrying heavy boxes and helped stock some of the market stalls with fresh produce (Which they were then allowed to take home as a reward). Sakura held on to his plastic bag of goodies because he refused Suo’s attempts at ‘being a gentleman’ and taking it for him.

“I'm glad not much happened, slow days are boring but it's also nice.” Nirei said, smiling towards Kiryu.

“Totally agree with you there.” Kiryu replies.

Those two had been sticking side by side with one another more often, Kiryu shoved his phone in Nirei’s face often to show him his game and talk about the characters he unlocked, Nirei would listen intently and got so invested he managed to download the game Kiryu had been playing.

“Well I for one would've liked to kick some ass.” Sakura whines.

“Don't go picking unnecessary fights, Sakura.” Suo replies.

“I’m not! I'm just sayin’ it would've been nice to feel that thrill of throwing a punch again.”

“Knowing you, it won't take long to throw another one.” Kiryu teased.

Sakura threatens to punch Kiryu, Nirei has to hold him back while Suo just enjoys the show. Soon enough, Nirei and Kiryu both part ways from Suo and Sakura, walking away together.

“How odd, Nirei lives in the opposite direction.” Suo notices with a smile.

“He does?”

“Hmm, shall we go home together too? Or would you like to part ways?”

“Who's home exactly?”

“Yours of course.”

Had Suo just referred to his apartment and his home? That shabby, run down, place with hardly any furniture?

“Uh, are you sure you really want to?”

“Of course!”

“A-alright then.” He blushed.

The walk to his apartment was quiet. Sakura's hands were sweating, why was he so worked up about this as if they hadn't done more not even a week ago?

Timidly, he reached out his hand, avoiding looking at Suo as he did so. Suo noticed what he was doing and met him halfway, practically beaming as they walked hand in hand.

“I like it when you get confident, you know.” Suo says.

“Y-yeah?”

“Yeah, you were so hot during lunch today, I thought you'd combust on the spot, you know you should actually be more careful about such actions.”

“I should?”

“Of course, if you keep it up you might actually catch on fire one day, it's called human spontaneous combustion, you were blushing and so sexy back there, i'm afraid you might actually catch on fire.” He says, wiping a non-existent tear from his eye.

“W-wait I CAN CATCH ON FIRE!?” Sakura replied, mortified at the thought.

If he kept this up, would he actually catch on fire? Was this something everyone knew but no one talked about? Were there any preven-

“Hahaha, Oh, Haruka, you're so adorable.”

“Wait you asshole, you were lying to me!” Haruka shouted back, looking annoyed at Suo, who was just laughing.

“Somewhat, the human combustion thing was true though.”

“Shut up, no it isn't.”

“It is, we could catch on fire at any moment, scientists still can't explain why it happens!”

“Shut it you're not fooling me no more!”

The walk back consisted of Suo trying to tell the truth, but in the end he gave up and let Sakura believe it was a joke.

The day prior, before Sakura went home Suo had made sure he took the handmade blanket with him. Now said blanket was spread out neatly on his futon. The blanket was big enough to where they could both share it comfortably. Sakura lay in bed next to Suo, feeling his warmth. Suo was uncharacteristically on his phone, scrolling through pages of something.

“What do you think about this?” He asks, shoving the bright screen towards Haruka.

“What is…?”

He noticed it, a black leather band with a heart symbol at the end of it. Suo was on a site for… Collars. For him.

“You can scroll through of course, choose your favorites, don't worry about the price either, just pick whatever strikes your fancy, ok?”

“Can we look through it together?”

“Of course.”

They leaned together, looking at the website. Sakura tries not to pay too much attention to the prices but they were $40 a pop! The cart was already $120 and that was only with three collars in there, not even shipping or fees calculated yet.

Suo clicked on another one, it was wine red with a golden bell in the center. Sakura watched as his face flushed a little.

“Whatcha thinkin’?”

“How would you feel about a bell?”

“Huh? Wouldn't that get annoying?”

“I think it could be something fun to experiment with.” He grinned, adding it to the cart when Sakura had no objections.

“Four’s more than enough, I really don't need that many.”

“Alright, alright, fair enough. Was there anything else you wanted to try out?”

“Like… What?”

“Toys, lube, anything special you wanted to do?”

“I-I-I uh, n-no, I hadn't… T-thought of… Those t-things.” Sakura replied with a deep blush.

“Hmm… Could I get some things for you then?”

“L-like… What?”

Suo types in his keyboard and pulls up short leashes that could attach to the collars. Sakura, although confused, nodded anyway. Suo then pulled up a muzzle, it was made of metal, it looked like a dog's muzzle, he would still be able to talk with it, all it did was prevent him from biting.

“I'm not a damn dog.” He mutters.

“I know, but it could be fun, don't you think?”

“I don't understand your mind. But I'm fine with it.”

Suo smiled and added that to the cart along with some other things. Before checking out, no hesitation.

“You're going to love all of this.”

“You didn't have to spend that much money on me.”

“You deserve only the best of the best, if I couldn't do that, what kind of boyfriend would I be?”

“Tch. Asshole, how am I ever gonna repay you when you spend so much on me?”

Suo kisses the top of his forehead, brushing his bangs out of the way as he did so.

“Just be you, Haruka.”

Sakura leaned up to kiss Suo, slow and full of love. They drifted off together soon after.

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It had been about a week after Suo placed the order, Sakura had forgotten about the collars and other items due to life moving so quickly. He had gone to Shishitoren to have a group hangout, something about ‘strengthening bonds’ as Umemiya put it. Seeing Jo was always nice anyways, Sakura was glad he took their conversation to heart and he stopped being such a lame ass, guy was way cooler now. Sakura didn't know if it was just because Jo was an alpha or if the air was charged differently, but he could smell his scent much stronger than before, actually, he could smell everyone's scents much more easily. The rain and dirt coming from Umemiya made him feel like he was eating in the middle of a farmer's crop field. He could more easily pick out emotions between others too, like when Inugami burst in excitement over Sako accepting to eat lunch with him, he could smell the intense lavender scent from where he sat, a few rows away. He was even able to pick up on the very slight change in the air when Suo got a twinge of jealousy over Sakura’s eyes staying put on any alpha for too long, as soon as he looked over at the eyepatched man, it would be gone in an instant and he would smile as though nothing had happened.

Suo also started going home to his place more often, giving Sakura space. He missed his company but understood, unlike him, Suo had a caring family who actually wanted to see him. They may be out of town most of the time, but they still came back all the same. Something turns in his stomach, he hates to admit that it may be jealousy of all things. 

Sakura was resting in bed with his phone in his hands when he gets a notification pop up.

Suo 🫖

Good afternoon, Haruka <3

Is it alright if I come over today?

Sure

Thank you, see you in ten!

.

.

.

What had that been about? Sakura wasn't entirely sure, but he wouldn't reject seeing his boyfriend regardless, he liked the alphas' calming presence. Although more recently he's been getting heated over him. Sakura constantly has desires to push the other up against a flat surface and kiss him, sometimes it went further but most times it didn't. He wasn't sure why he's been doing so lately, Suo had just told him to listen to his inner omega and do as it asked him to, so that's what he's been doing.

He shuts his eyes and furrows his brow, grimacing.

What's been going on with him lately?

He sits on his floor, tapping his foot impatiently.

Why was he getting so worked up over Suo coming over?

He didn't know exactly, he just knew he wanted him there, to scent him, hold him close, make sure he's real and let him know just how much he cares about him, before he pushes him to the floor and kisses him harshly for not thinking of coming over sooner, maybe he should punish him for being a bad alpha and leaving him all by himself, yes that's it.

He opens his eyes and jolts in place when he hears knocking at his door, the familiar pine scent which told him it was Suo.

Throwing the door open much too eagerly, the taller steps inside, taking off his shoes by the front door. He's carrying a box, it has no labels or printing on it, completely anonymous.

“Whatcha bring?” He asks.

“Our order came in the other day, I had to ensure everything was up to my standards before I gave it to you, but everything is good so we can look at it properly together.”

“Oh? Oh! The collars?”

“Yep!”

Suo puts the box down on the floor, sitting as he begins to unpack it. Sakura follows, all his fantasies from earlier disappearing as his focus became invested in the cardboard on the floor.

Suo pulls out a black collar first, handing it to Sakura.

It's thick leather, not much unlike a belt actually, it's smooth in his hand, something simple, Sakura turns it to see a simple, single, white heart at the end of it.

“Let's try it on, see if you like it.” Suo says 

Sakura gingerly hands him the accessory as Suo begins to put it around his neck. He tightens it enough to stay in place, but not enough to choke him.

“How's that?”

Sakura brings his hand up to the collar, he can fit the tips of his fingers through the bottom of it, pulling at it.

It was uncomfortable, a new sensation he didn't particularly enjoy. Sakura doesn't like having his breathing be restricted, it sends him into a panic when he has no control over oxygen.

“A… It's a bit tight.”

Suo nods and adjusts it again, slightly looser.

He moves his neck to the side, looking up, then down, left and right. It was still an odd sensation but nothing he couldn't handle with time.

“Better?”

“Mmhm, thanks.”

“Of course.”

Suo is smiling up at him, he looked so dashing, the black paired well with his hair, and the small white heart tied everything together, it was small enough to look nothing more than a dot from afar, but up close it could be made out.

Suo takes off the collar and puts it to the side, pulling out another one.

“This one is why the package took so long to arrive, I had a custom design done.” He says, showing Sakura a dark green collar, except this one had gold stitching and lighter green zig-zagging lines.

It looked just like the collars of the jackets Bofurin wore.

“Woah, I didn't know it was possible to get something custom made!”

“Yeah, it turned out really pretty!”

He puts it on Sakura, making sure to leave it a little loose for him so he wouldn't be choking the poor omega.

“How do I look?”

“It looks perfect to wear at school.” Suo replies with a smile. 

He leans in closer, inspecting the handiwork. And care put into it.

Sakura's heart starts racing, Suo was so close to him, all he had to do was look him in the eyes and he could kiss him. Before Sakura could think of doing anything, Suo pulled away, collar in hand.

Bastard undid it while he was distracted. Moreover, he absolutely had to be teasing the other.

Fucker is doing this to me on purpose! 

Before he has a chance to call him out, his thoughts once again are distracted by a ringing noise, Hayato brings out that wine red collar with the golden bell.

Unlike the other two, this one wasn't leather, it was made of fur, short faux fur that shimmered in the light, Sakura ran his fingers through it, it was smooth, it felt nice to go back and forth on, like that of silk or velvet.

Hayato puts it on like the last ones, except this time the bell jingled with every movement Sakura made. It could be removed if he really hated it, but for now it was fine.

Hayato is blushing at that, watching Sakura get surprised at each jingle the bell makes, how he tries hard to move without upsetting the round object, only to announce its presence at the slightest movement, letting Hayato know exactly what he was doing.

“Whatcha thinkin’ about over there?” Sakura asks

Hayato stares for a moment longer before schooling his expression.

“Nothing, nothing! I just think you look fantastic, simply stunning!”

Sakura blushes lightly at the praise, crossing his arms and looking away

Jingle

“Yeah, well, uh… Thanks I guess? This one feels nicer than I expected, but I'm not wearing it in public.”

“We could always remove the bell if you hate it, I just wanted to experiment with something new.”

“Nah, I don't mind it indoors, if it's with just you.”

Hayato blushes lightly, matching Sakura now.

“I'm glad to have such high praise from you, Haruka.”

“Tch, shut up, I aint praising you shit.”

“Whatever you say.” He smiles.

Hayato takes off the collar, as much as he liked this one, the last one truly got Hayato excited. This one was also custom made. He puts away the red one and brings out another black collar, handing it to Haruka.

“This one’s my favorite.” Suo says.

“Huh? It's just black.” And then he notices it, going redder.

The collar was indeed just black, but at the center, in capital letters were the initials.

H.S.

“H S.” Haruka says, looking at it.

“Yep.” Suo agrees.

Sakura squints at the initials again.

H.S… Wait…

“Hold on, are these mine, or your initials?”

Haruka Sakura

Or…

Hayato Suo.

Suo just smiles as a response, tilting his head to the side.

“Answer me!”

“I suppose it's whatever you think it is!”

He stuck out his tongue, so childish. But all of his attention was on the other. His cheeks flushed, he looked so pretty on his floor.

H.S. Those initials could be interchanged whenever needed, if anyone asked what they were for he could just say it was his name, but Suo would know the true meaning behind them.

God, why was that hot?

Sakura's trying to focus on breathing through his nose and out his mouth when he hears a soft clicking noise, he looks up and feels a tug.

His eyes darted down to see the long red leash Suo was holding. Sakura jolted in place.

“What's the matter, tough guy?” Suo asks, leaning way too close to Sakura.

Sakura, in all his embarrassment, tried to pull away from the other, but Suo's grip was surprisingly strong, tightening his hold on the leash, preventing Sakura from moving any further away.

“Do you like it? Now everyone can know your mine, until you're ready for me to claim you that is.”

“Bastard, how long were you planning this?”

“Not long, I only got the idea that night when we were ordering together. I think it's perfect, what about you?”

“It's… Smart.”

“Hah, I'm glad to hear that, Haruka.” He whispers, hands traveling up to his chest, grin on his face.

Sakura is practically glowing red with how much he's blushing.

Suo’s scent was changing, something more electrified in the air, he's straddling Sakura now, still tight gripping the leash in one hand.

“H-Hayato.” Sakura gasped

He pulls him impossibly closer, kissing him, the grip on the leash loosens, no longer needing the control over the other to get what he wanted. Sakura's kissing back, unknowingly spreading his legs out wider, allowing Suo to adjust his position to sit between the two of them.

“Are you curious what else I got for us?”

“Mhm.” Sakura agrees with a shaky nod, still recovering from the high of kissing Suo.

Without breaking eye contact, he reaches behind him and finds the box, grabbing something and bringing his arm back in. Sakura watches as he uncovers a bottle and a box.

“It's lube and condoms, but these ones are flavored, they’ll taste like cherries supposedly.”

“Why would we need flavored condoms?”

Suo shrugs, putting the items on the floor next to them.

“You never know.”

He feels up Sakura's chest once more, nipping him here and there as Sakura shudders and tenses. Testing the waters, he reaches up to his neck and bites.

The collar does it's job, being that barrier between Sakura's soft skin and Hayatos sharp teeth. The leather doesn't budge in any way. It's perfect, exactly what Suo paid for. He grins looking back.

“How does it feel?”

“Fine, it'll take some getting used to, but I think it'll work out in the end.”

Hayato brings out his phone.

“Smile at the camera.”

“Huh?”

Suo takes a photo, then a couple more as Sakura is blushing and moving around, before finally timidly smiling at the camera.

Suo looks through the photos, they're mostly blurry because Sakura wouldn't keep his face still, one of them he closed his pretty eyes, but he had managed to get a good photo of him looking at the camera, blushing with the beginnings of a smile at the corner of his lips.

Perfect.

He's tapping on his phone, soon enough it becomes his lock screensaver, showing it to Haruka.

“Don't you look stunning?”

He's blushing, eyes on the phone.

“Y-you're so embarrassing!”

Suo laughs, goes in to hug the other tightly.

“I love you so much.”

“I know.”

“Just thought I should tell you again.”

“I do too…”

In the end, they shared kisses and light groping but other than that, nothing proceeded any further. Hayato had left the box and all its contents in it at Harukas place. He had gone back home after they scented each other.

Haruka was standing in his bathroom, looking at himself in the mirror. Trying on different collars to see which he liked the most. He found putting them on by himself was a tad tricky, as he couldn't see what he was doing and had to rely on the sensation of touch to guide his hands on what to do instead. He would get it with time, it took practice.

They all looked good on him, though he was still put off by the red one, he didn't know how a bell could be interesting, he could always take it off if he wanted to wear it in school, but he decided red wasn't much of his color anyways and he didn't want to draw so much attention to himself.

As if his hair and eyes weren't enough of an attention grabber.

He blushes at the black collar with initials on it, they really were interchangeable, it's whatever he wanted the initials to stand for. Regardless, he knew deep down they stood for Suo’s, but he could still say they were his whenever he wanted to.

Suo had been much more possessive over him lately, even taken to lowly growling at anyone who lingered their eyes on him for too long. It was a bit annoying, Suo was never like that before, but he also felt really protected. Suo wasn't an enemy you wanted to face on the battlefield, Sakura's never seen so much as a scratch on the guy.

Well except for when I…

Nope. Stop thinking about it. He said it was fine, so it's fine.

He goes to place the collars back in the box, when he sees something.

Oh yeah, he had wanted this.

Sakura pulls out the muzzle, it really does look like it was made for a dog, it would've been able to cover an animal's snout if humans had one, all the device did was prevent him from biting, he could still talk freely with it on. 

He puts it over his head, it fits snugly in place, a latching mechanism on the back much like that of a belt, he could adjust it to be tighter or looser depending on where the latch hooked into the holes.

As a tester, he tried to bite his arm. As a result, he couldn't bite it but he could lick it slightly if he angled it right and put his arm against the contraption.

I wonder what he's planning with this.

Taking it off, he lets it rest with everything else in the box. Picking it up he shoves it into his bare bones closet, after doing his nightly routine of showering and brushing his teeth, he pulls up the blankets Suo got for him and falls quickly to sleep, surrounded by the lingering scent of his alpha.

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“Woah, Sakura! Looking good!”

“Oh, you look amazing, cap!”

“Is that new? It suits you!”

The class was talking amongst one another when Sakura walked into the room, he was wearing the same collar from last night, black with a white heart on it. He needed to start getting used to wearing them more often and no time was more perfect than the present, or however that phrase goes.

“Sakura you have a collar on! It suits you!” Nirei said, coming up to greet him.

“Hey Nirei, thanks.”

“Of course! I think it matches you really well!” He praised, making Sakura blush and look away.

“Wh-whatever.”

“Oh, our cap finally has some fashion sense?” Kiryu says, coming up to him.

“Hah!? What are you talking about!?” He turns to face the pink haired teen who's laughing.

“I'm messing with you, you look good.” He nods.

“It's… Not a big deal.” He looks away, blushing.

“You're right, it's quite common for omegas to wear collars in fact.” Kiryu says. “But all it means is you're not trying to hide the fact anymore from anyone,” He says in a quieter voice.

“I-” Sakura begins.

“That just means you trust us all the more! Don't worry Sakura, we won't let anything bad happen to you!” Kiryu finishes, giving him a thumbs up.

He wasn't wrong, only omegas wore collars, wearing one openly in public was essentially announcing to everybody that he was an omega who didn't want to be claimed or marked. Something like how married couples and fiancés would wear rings to silently say ‘I'm taken, so don't hit on me’. It also helped block his scent so he wouldn't distract any of their classmates, not like they would ever try to do anything to him, but it was respectful nevertheless.

“Good morning, Sakura.” Hayato says, looking at him from his desk.

Sakura's eyes meet his, he finds himself walking towards the other before he knew what his feet were doing.

“What's up?”

Suo looks at him up and down, practically picking him apart with his eye before settling once more on his face, though he didn't miss how his eye would dart down every now and again at the collar.

“Nothing, nothing, I'm just happy to see you protecting yourself is all.” He says with a smile.

“Of course… I mean, it's not a big deal, everyone's just treating it like it is.”

“They're just happy for you, nothing wrong with that.”

“It's embarrassing still.”

“You say that about any kind of affection directed towards you.” He says with ease, tilting his head to the side to give a smile.

Sakura's fidgeting under his gaze, still blushing.

“Wh-whatever, if you have nothing for me then I’ll go.”

Suo doesn't object, letting the other return to his assigned seat before classes begin. Throughout the entire class, Suo found his eye constantly drifting to his omegas neck. He was a little dissatisfied with how it muted Sakura's scent, but it was long overdue anyhow, Sakura needed that layer of protection and he's just glad he managed to convince him of it. The people of Makochi were nice, he had no fears with the residents, he was more afraid of what gang members would try to do if he were out on his own.

Not that he didn't think Haruka couldn't defend himself, but well, it was in his instincts to protect his omega and he would do anything he could to succeed at that.

Just the thought of Sakura bleeding, hurt, on the ground made his taste sour. He never should have let him get hurt that day, Sakura has told him to stop beating himself up about it but he can't help it. He would do everything in his power to ensure something like that never happened again. The men who did that were lucky to still be alive, if Suo wasn't so focused on Sakura…

Well…

It hit him how scary of a thought it was, he knew Sakura would hate him for it but deep down he knew.

He would kill anyone that dared hurt his omega, his Sakura Haruka, he wasn't confident if he could prevent himself from going too far on the thugs if he saw them again.

At least Sakura would be there with me, to pull me back when I need it, like he did at Keel.

“Pssst, Suo!” Nirei whispers, tugging his arm.

“Hm?” He looks at his friend, being torn away from his thoughts as he focused on his surroundings once more.

“Can you…? Sorry, it's rude to ask, I know, but you… Your scent is really… Uh…” Nirei rambles trailing off.

His scent? 

Suo pauses to sense the air. He could smell the tension, anger in it. It was a bit rancid, too raw for a setting such as this.

Oh, my. He let his thoughts get the better of himself, even Sakura was glancing at him with concern.

This was no good.

“My apologies, Nirei.” He says with a smile.

“Of course, s-sorry if it was rude!”

“Not at all.” He waves him off.

Sakura raises an eyebrow, but doesn't question it further. Suo works on suppressing his scent and replacing it with his neutral tone once more.

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“What was that about?” Sakura asks him, eyes narrowed.

“Whatever do you mean?”

“Cut it, you know what i'm talking about!”

“Well, I was just thinking about what I would've loved to do to those people who hurt you, and how I wouldn't let anything hurt you ever again.”

“Tsk. Hayato, that's unrealistic and you know it. You can't leash me down, I'll get hurt again and that's okay.”

“Maybe you're right, but poor choice of words.” He winks

“Sh-shut up you know what I mean!”

Hayato wouldn't let Sakura know just how Far he'd be willing to go for him. How loyal he was to the other, he would kill if Sakura commanded it of him.

But Sakura was too kind, even with his worst enemy he would never want them dead. He would always be there to bring Hayato back to his senses.

He just couldn't help but feel overprotective of the other, Hayato still wasn't entirely sure why he was acting how he was , maybe his rut was coming in? He tends to lose his composure more often when it gets near that time, though it would be coming earlier than usual if that were the case.

He kept the thoughts close to his chest for now, no need worrying Sakura over it after all.

Sakura looked away before looking back, narrowing his eyes. At the moment, he had Suo pressed into a wall of an empty classroom, not unlike the day before, except this time he was grabbing him by the collar of his shirt, tension held in the air.

“Okay, what's up with you?”

“What do you mean?” Suo asks

“I mean- you've been all over me lately, more than usual, you keep growling at everyone but you never went so far as to not control your scent! So tell me what's gotten into you?”

“I'm not sure what you want me to say, I told you already, I-”

“Ugh you're so frustrating!” Sakura let go of his grip, walking away, pacing.

“Haruka?”

Suo was worried, watching Haruka pace in small circles around the room.

“I don't need your protection, I appreciate it, but stop treating me like I'm some… Useless omega!”

“Haruka, you're not useless-”
“No, listen, Hayato.” He stops, looking directly at him again, pointing a finger. “You need to control yourself, I got on just fine without you before, I can get on just fine still. I don't need you to protect me when I can protect myself. So stop getting lost in that head of yours!”

“I'm sorry, Haruka, you're right, I'm being unfair to you. How can I make it up to you?”

“Just… I don't mind your protectiveness over me, but don't hold me back. Stop assuming I can't handle myself and trust me, please?”

Suo nods.

“I can do that, anything for you.”

Sakura goes up to kiss him. Suo gently holds him close to himself.

“Thank you.”

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When Sakura was walking down the sidewalk, passing by busy streets, he heard glass shattering, like that of a window being broken, before he started recognizing more voices, angry ones.

Looks like a fight broke out.

He was alone at the moment, having gone out by himself after he was struggling to fall asleep, choosing instead to walk around Makochi and experience the nightlife it had to offer. Street lamps and some 24/7 business lights were on, but most stores were black and had locks on the doors. No one tended to walk around at night, and usually the sound of windchimes in the air was relaxing to him. Right now, though, his focus was intently on the fight that had broken out. At main street too, funnily enough. The very same street where he had first joined in a fight as a member of Bofurin, the same one where he met Hiiragi, Kaji, Kotoha, and so many other people who changed his life forever.

Cracking his knuckles, he made way towards the noise, finding that no one was really there other than a dozen or so people with bats, swinging them and breaking glass windows, bashing in the sides of doors, some with bolt cutters to cut the locks off.

And those bastards were all laughing, as though what they were doing wasn't a crime, but instead some family board game night. Not that Sakura would know, regardless, he bared his small fangs, running into who he assumed to be the leader.

“What are you doing!?” He yelled.

“Hah? Oh look, it's you.” The guy turned to face him, that's when Haruka really noticed it, he was too far and it was too dark before but now he could see it plainly.

The black leather jackets, the bright red-orange bird on the back.

It was the Phoenix group again, the same ones Haruka had stopped back at that alley, on his first date with Suo.

“I thought we told your punk's last time to beat it! Why are you still here? You aren't as cool as you think you are, you're all weak, now get out of my sight before I make you.” He commanded, standing tall, glaring at them.

“Oh look at you, little man thinks he's tough shit because he's with Furin, huh?” He leans down to match Sakura's height, because annoyingly, he was taller than him.

“What’cha gonna do about it, kid?”

That's enough.

Sakura draws back his fist and punches him square in the face, cracking his nose as it bled on the floor, the force strong enough to send the man to the pavement.

“Anyone past this point who causes pain, who brings destruction, who holds evil in their heart, will be purged by Bofurin without exception!” Sakura chants, voice loud. “So if any of you assholes want to fight, let's fight!”

“You piece of shit!” The man grumbles, lifting himself off the ground, cradling his heavily bleeding nose.

Before Sakura could think much else, his focus honed in on the attackers now surrounding him. He grins with excitement.

One man against an army? These asshats were all weak if they thought bringing metal pipes and bats would help them. They were nothing without their tools.

He was brimming with confidence, he could do this by himself.

‘Sakura, don't forget you can always rely on us!’ Nireis voice echoed in his head as he threw a right hook at a man with short brown hair.

Tch. Maybe he should have contacted for backup before jumping into this fight, even if it was the dead of night, someone would have replied, right?

Whatever, he can handle this on his own, and show Suo he didn't need to be protected.

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A whole gang against one person, Sakura had worse odds before. He punched and kicked at each person who came up to him. Twisting wrists to force opponents to drop their items before kicking them away. Jumping up high to soar above the others as he used the momentum and gravity to his advantage, bringing down his leg with deadly force against an unlucky person's skull.

Fight alphas, protect the town!

I will!

That voice was back at him again, it had been lingering the past few days but it got steadily louder as Sakura let loose. Someone punched his face, he could feel the blood running down his nose but was too occupied to care at the moment.

“GET YOUR ASSES IN GEAR, IT'S JUST ONE DUDE! COME ON!” Someone shouted above the crowd.

“HE'S FROM FURIN, THOUGH!” Another responded.

“HE'S A FIRST YEAR!”

Sakura elbowed another guy in the face, it didn't matter if they thought he was weak for being a first year, they couldn't beat him and that's all that mattered. A bunch of man-babies who thought they were tough shit for breaking property and wearing leather jackets. Nothing but scum.

Something hard hit his forehead, Sakura saw stars for a moment, falling to the ground. On instinct, he rolled to the side and swept his legs, forcing his attacker to fall with him. Pushing himself off the pavement, his eyes were wide, snarling teeth as he bit and fought other attackers. His knees and hands were scraped, blood stained his face and he could taste copper on his tongue, probably from his nosebleed. He was panting, his face felt hot, his knees were starting to feel weak as he wobbled to stand.

“What's the matter? Had enough already?” Someone asked, he couldn't make out their features, things were blurring together, all Sakura could feel was his instincts kicking into overdrive. He had to fight, he had to protect Makochi and the people in it.

Threats. They're threatening our home.

Hurt them!

He punched another in the face and the gut, his knuckles split from the impact of the force, blood smearing his jacket and staining his opponents faces. Some started to flee the scene in a panic. Sakura went after a guy with long black hair, yellow eyes piercing the night sky as he charged at him. The dude was taller, bulkier, than Sakura. Going up next to him reminded Sakura of fighting Togame, except this man looked much older.

What sad, pathetic, adult found enjoyment in beating up a teenager?

“Oh, would ya look at that.” He says, slipping a finger under Harukas collar.

His breath caught in his throat as he froze, the man had him against his chest, Sakura couldn't move.

“A collar, huh? So that's why you're so antsy.” He let's go of Harukas collar, bringing his hand on his neck instead, forcing Sakura's face in front of his own. His voice low. “Little omega bitch.”

Sakura saw red, he snapped at the other, wrestling from his grip, nails scratched down the mans arm as he twisted and pulled himself off the other, bouncing backwards as he stared at the yellow eyed monster.

He just grinned, putting his hands in his pockets.

“Hey now, I understand why you're fighting us, it's not because you want to protect this town, it's because you want to get down and dirty with someone who can match your style of freak, right?”

Sakura growled, pupils thin as slits, he bared his fangs again, snarling.

The man didn't take that as a sign he should back off though, instead finding it something he should go towards. He walks up to Sakura.

Other gang members circle around Sakura too before the man puts up his hand.

“Fuck off, this ones mine. Continue what you were doing before.”

H e must be the leader, or a commander of some sort , because the group goes back to destroying signs and spray painting crudely drawn birds on buildings, their symbol no doubt.

He knows he should run, but when has Sakura ever run from a fight before? 

Fight alpha, protect the town!

He runs towards the man, fist in the air as he swings, the man dodges but instantly gets hit from Sakura's left, not having expected Sakura to bait him into it.

Blood could be smelt in the air, it was a losing battle Sakura was too stubborn to give up in.

A fights not over until every man is down.

He swings again but this time his fist is caught, he pulls Sakura's arm and grips it tightly as the yellow eyed monster drags him inside the alley, he uses his strength to slam Haruka into the wall.

“Mmngh!” Sakura groaned out in pain, his head throbbed and he could smell the blood that ran out of his wounds like water.

But more than that, he could smell that the alpha was interested in him. Grinning even, he licked his lips looking at Sakura.

“You're so feisty, you know, most alphas would find that a turn off.” He says.

“An omega should be put in his place, stop acting like you're an alpha already, it's really a turn off.” A specific memory floods through Harukas mind again, he gasps at it, eyes wide.

“Lucky for you, I like it when my prey fights back.” He says in a lower voice, attempting something seductive no doubt.

“Get… The FUCK… Off of me.” Sakura growls out, turning his head away from him.

The man had gripped his wrists together in one hand, using his right hand to grab onto Harukas face, the push and pull leaving bruise marks no doubt. Forcing Haruka to look at him.

“I can smell it on you, you know? The preheat, if you needed an alpha to help you, you could've just asked. No need to get feisty over it.” He says, licking Haruka’s blood off his face, scarily close to his mouth.

He was struggling to breathe, to think, his knees shook, his heart was racing, eyes wide as he did everything in his power to get the man off of him. In his current position, he couldn't move his wrists, but he could move his legs.

He kicked, with all the force he could muster, straight up and in between the man's crotch. It was a dirty tactic, one he didn't like doing in fights, it was a mutual understanding that when in a fight, you don't go there.

But this wasn't a mutual understanding. The first goddamn step of a street brawl is to use your fists only, not bring weapons.

As unruly as brawls got, there were unspoken rules you followed. 20 against 1? Fine, getting beaten so bad you needed a hospital? That was okay too. But bringing weapons to a fist fight, assaulting someone with more than just your fists, that wasn't okay.

“AGH, YOU LITTLE SHIT!” The man yelled, his grip faltered as Sakura pushed him off, his knees still wobbling as he stumbled away, falling to the floor, knees scraping the pavement as debris bit into his hands.

FUCK! Work you piece of shit! GET UP! MOVE!

Before Sakura could get any distance from the other, he felt pain explode on his leg, the man stomped on him and jumped on his back, straddling his hips and pinning him to the floor again.

“I’ll make you pay for that, you piece of shit! Now stay still! ” The alpha commanded.

And Sakura… Froze.

“Good bitch.”

The monster licked his ear, using his free hand to explore Sakura’s rear.

“Now be a good bitch and let your alpha explore you, you put up such a good fight.”

He flipped Haruka over, hand on his throat. Manic grin on his face.

“You know, I understand why you put up such a fight. You were looking for a specific alpha, weren't you? Dying your hair white, having contact lenses in, the collar around your neck, you must be one kinky motherfucker if you get off from being so different from others, walking around at night smelling like you do now.”

Sakura growled, he tried to bite the man but he held his throat down more to the pavement. His other hand was grabbing Haruka there .

GET OFF ME!

GO AWAY!

Alphas have a special ability over omegas, it doesn't work all the time but omegas are more susceptible to it if they're in heat and unmarked.

Commands.

An alpha can command an omega to do whatever they want, and that omega biologically cannot fight that command, it's incredibly hard to do so.

Just another reason why being an omega sucked ass.

“Aw what's the matter? You're not hard or wet at all, that's no fun.” The monster says.

He can't do this, he can't. His body feels numb, fuzzy, his vision blurs and his hearing starts ringing. He struggles to breathe. His memory starts fading, the only thing he could think of was how to best protect himself now.

If he stops struggling, the man will get it over with faster.

Thoughts flood his mind, he's spiraling, he knows he is. There's nothing to focus on, nothing to pull him back.

“H… H…”

“Oh? Are you finally ready to talk? Do I make you feel good?” He grins.

His eyes are stinging.

Get off me get off me get off me getoffmegetoffme

“Haya…to.”

The weight is off of him in an instance, the second Sakura realizes he's free he jumps up and runs, shaky legs carrying him as far as he could. He couldn't see anything around him or hear anything, he just needed to get out of there.

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“On main street?” Umemiya asked, phone to his ear.

“YES YES! RIGHT NOW! PLEASE, QUICKLY!” The woman shouted, not in anger but in fear. Her voice was quivering.

Another battle on main street, but this time at the dead of night.

“I’ll be right there, are there any other details?” Umemiya asked, already putting on his Furin jacket, phone pressed to his ear with help of his shoulder.

“There's this kid, he's with you guys! He's holding them down but he needs reinforcements, please help him!”

“Do you know his name? What does he look like?”

“I'm not sure, but he has black and white hair, a little short, he was running head first into the fight last I saw of him.”

Sakura.

Of course…

“Thank you, I know who you're talking about, make sure you and everyone else are safe, okay?”

“Okay! We are, thank you so much!”

The phone line clicks off, without wasting a second, Umemiya dials the others.

“Can you make it to main street? We need reinforcements.”

“Umemiya? What's happening?”

“It's a brawl, just like last time, Sakura’s in danger.”

“Shit.” He hears the man sigh over the phone. “I’ll meet you there, Kaji is coming with me.”

“I understand, thank you, Hiiragi.”

“Get your ass over there now.” 

The line goes dead. Umemiya doesn't waste a second, already rushing downstairs towards the door.

“Ume? Where are you going?” Kotoha asks, rubbing her eyes, her hair messy from sleep.

“Sakura's in danger, there's a fight on main street.”

That's where her Cafe was!

Her eyes opened wider, sleep leaving her body as she grabbed her coat.

“What are you doing? Stay here!”

“If Sakura’s in danger then I need to be there to help him. And I have to make sure the store is okay too.”

“No, you'll get hurt!”

“Do you want to waste time arguing with me, or do you want to get over there sooner to help your kohai?”

Umemiya grits his teeth, before turning around and bolting out the door, Kotoha following his trail.

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“Sakura's in trouble?” Kaji asked

“Yes, there's a whole gang he's fending off by himself.”

“Shit, we need to contact his vice captains.”

“Will they even be awake?”

“Who cares? They're responsible for taking care of this idiot.”

Kaji begins to contact Suo and Nirei, texting them the details of what's happening and where it's at, unbothered if they see it or not, he's already stuffing his arms through his sweater as he slaps the headphones over his ears, following Hiiragi's lead.

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Suo wakes up, he got hit with an intense anxiety, something deep in his heart telling him he needed to move, now.

Call it a sixth sense if you want, but Suo just knows something is wrong, and that Sakura is at the heart of it. He swipes for his phone, seeing it light up with a text message from Kaji.

Battle on main street. Sakura's in trouble, come ASAP.

Short and to the point, that was everything Suo needed to know. He leapt out of bed, throwing on his Furin jacket as he bolted out the door, he looked a mess, no earrings, medical eyepatch over his right eye, unkempt hair.

Omega needed him.

That's all that mattered at this very moment, feet thudding on the ground as he wished to run faster, willing himself to get there in time, every second he isn't by Harukas side is a second where he’s getting hurt.

Why didn't he call for backup?

Knowing Sakura, he probably thought he could handle it on his own, and he might’ve just not been thinking at all. He spent his entire life on his own, calling people to help him is not something he thinks about.

When Hayato arrives, he sees Hiiragi throwing punches at gang members. The floor was littered with bodies, all men shared one thing in common: black leather jackets with a symbol of a phoenix on the back.

Hayato hopes that unlike the symbolic bird on their jackets, these men don't get back up to fight again. It would be in their best interest to stay as nothing more than ash on the ground.

He scans the area, makes out Kaji leaping away from one with a bat, Hiiragi is fending off three at once, delivering blows like it was nothing.

Where was Haruka?

“SUO!” Kaji yells, taking notice of the brunette's presence.

Hayato runs to him, swiftly dodging and weaving between people, taking them out as he went.

“Where is he!?” Hayato asks when he reaches Kaji.

“I don't know! I think in an alley? I can smell distress pheromones from over there but I haven't the time to check it out myself.” He says, pointing in a direction behind him. “Umemiya should be here soon too.” He adds.

Hayato runs off, now that he's closer, he can smell what Kaji had caught a whiff of.

Distress pheromones, an omega in distress moreover.

Sakura, please, hang tight!

Hayato runs, his throat burns from the exertion but he couldn't find it in him to care. He nearly slams into the brick wall, he turned so fast.

“HARU-!” He freezes. His body goes rigid and his blood runs cold. Eyes widening.

“Oh? Are you finally ready to talk? Do I make you feel good?” The man on top of Sakura says.

Suo notices how he's touching him, he feels red hot rage coursing through his veins, fists tight enough to draw blood from the palms of his hands, Hayato has never been this angry before.

“Haya…to.” Haruka whispers, he says it so weakly, his voice strained and small.

Haruka should never have to feel small, not like this.

He doesn't know what happens next, truthfully. All Hayato could feel was something cracking under his feet as he kicked with a force that would scare even the strongest fighters. The man with black hair sat up at once, but before he could even attempt to understand the situation, Hayato gripped his hair and slammed it into the brick wall behind him.

The things Hayato would love to do to this monster. He wanted to break every bone in his body, he wanted to rip off the man's dick himself, ensuring he could never assault another human again. 

His fist connects with the man's face.

He deserves to be punished for hurting his omega, for forcing himself on him, for touching him there.

SMASH

There's blood on Hayatos hands and face, but it's not his

CRACK

His scowl deepens, the man cries and begs for mercy that will never come.

SNAP

He howls in pain, sobbing now. Hayato can't hear any of his words, he's lost in the moment.

Before he could drive his fist deeper into the man's skull, he feels someone yanking him back.

“That's enough.” Umemiya commanded, gripping his collar tight.

Hayato turns around and punches him in the face, Umemiya doesn't budge, didn't even try to dodge it.

“LET. ME. GO.”

“You did enough.”

“Umemiya…” Hayato snarled, baring his fangs at Umemiya, growling.

Umemiya made it a point to show off his fangs too, narrowing his eyes.

“Sakura needs you. Leave this trash to me.”

He gestures to Sakura with his head, his eyes going to where the dual colored boy ran, back to Hayato.

“He needs you. He's further in the alley, that way”

All that rage still lingered within Hayato, but now his feelings were replaced with worry as Umemiya let him go, making a mad dash towards Sakura, running down the alley.

Hayato falls to his knees, uncaring how the pavement scraped and bit at his skin, leaving skid marks. He rushed to Haruka, assessing the damage.

They were at the furthest part of the alley, only cornered off by a wall too high to climb over. Sakura was curled up on the ground, head in his knees as he sobbed. Hayatos heart broke hearing the cries he let out.

“Haruka, Haruka, it's me, i'm here, i'm so sorry I wasn't here earlier.” Hayato said, trying to sooth the other.

Haruka didn't reply, still burying his head in his knees.

“I'm here now, I’ll make it better, please, let me know what you need.”

“H-Haya… H-Haya…” Haruka mumbled through his tears.

“I'm here, I'm here.” He takes Sakura's hand, looking at him, doing his best to coax the other to do the same.

“S-sorry.”

“Shh, it's ok, I'm here now.” Hayato says, taking his hand, rubbing circles into his palm.

He notes Sakura's appearance, he was bleeding, he had bruises on his face, blood from his nose, his knuckles were split open and he no doubt had bruising along his body too that was hidden under a layer of clothing.

“Oh Haruka.” Hayato says in a broken voice. “What did they do to you?”

He gently rests his forehead on Harukas, feeling tears well in his eyes.

It wasn't fair. If anyone had to be hurting, it should be him. Sakura has been through enough trauma and pain, why did he have to suffer more of it?

He lifted his head slowly, timidly looking Suo in the eyes. He looked so vulnerable, scared. A face Sakura never should be making.

He should be brash, loud, confident and arrogant, not… Not this.

If Umemiya doesn't kill him, I will.

“Let's go home, okay? Is that alright?”

“Can't… W-walk.”

“I’ll carry you, okay? Come here.” Suo says gently, adjusting Sakura so he could pick him up. Sakura curls into his chest, hiding his face. The act breaks his heart.

Suo walks out of the alley, he glances at the white haired man who had several other members of the gang on the ground. He doesn't see the assaulter, which is probably for the better considering the things Hayato would’ve done to him if he ever saw his face again.

“We’re going home.” Hayato announced plainly. No room for argument.

No one argued against him either as he strode out of main street, carrying Sakura close to his chest.

Breathe, focus, don't lose control. Hayato chanted to himself. Don't lose composure, Haruka needs you, nothing else matters.

He gets up to Sakura's apartment door, opening it and taking him to his bed, his nest.

Blankets, pillows, t-shirts and the little calico cat he had gotten for him that was still sitting on top of one of the pillows. He lays Haruka down gently.

“We’re home.” He says in a quiet voice.

Haruka nods his head, still sniffling.

“You're covered in blood, can you take a bath, or do you need my help?”

“I… I don't know.”

“That's okay, I can help you and if you want me to leave, you just say the world and I’ll leave you alone, okay?”

Sakura nods again.

“Okay, I’ll be right back.”

Hayato gets up and runs the bath water, Sakura's bathtub was much smaller than his own, but they could make it work. He hears feet timidly padding towards the bathroom, turning around to see Haruka had walked over to Suo.

“Haruka, what do you need?”

“Y-you.”

“I was going to come back.”

He shakes his head, curling up next to Suo on the cold flooring, uncaring, as he digs his face in Hayatos chest.

“Okay, we can stay like this if you want.”

He feels Haruka nodding against his chest.

They stay like that, Hayato gently brushing Sakura's hair with his fingers, eyes flitting from him to the bathtub.

“Do you want me to help undress you?” He asks, tone soft.

“I don't know…”

He nods.

“If you want me to stop, say so and I will.”

Haruka nods

Hayato begins to lift up his shirt, before undoing his belt, putting the clothing down slowly as to not scare the boy. He then looks at Sakura's face, giving him what little privacy he could as he worked on the rest of him.

“What about your collar?”

“L-leave it. Please.”

Suo nodded.

He helps Haruka into the warm water, before taking off his own shirt and getting undressed.

“If you want me to leave at any time, I will, okay?”

“Okay.”

Hayato begins washing Sakura down, as gently as possible as he runs his fingers through his hair, turning his face so he could work on getting the blood off of it. Making sure he wasn't uncomfortable at any point. Sakura stayed quiet the entire time, the two of them resting in this balance.

“He used a command on me.” Haruka says, so quietly, Hayato only heard it because of how silent everything else was in the room.

“He… Did?” Hayato says.

Keep control of your tone.

He breathes in and out slowly, massaging Sakura again.

Sakura nods.

“I couldn't move… That's never… Happened to me before.”

“That sounds terrifying, I'm sorry, that never should have happened.”

“I feel like… I feel as though I betrayed you, being with another alpha like that.”

“No, you didn't. You didn't want him, he forced himself on you, you did nothing wrong, don't say that.” Hayato hugs Sakura tightly. “None of this was your fault.”

Sakura doesn't say anything else, but he hugs Suo back.

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It's nearly 3AM when Suo finally gets Sakura into bed. He's not sure what to do now, sitting on the edge of Sakura's nest.

Should he leave? Should he stay? What does Sakura need from him right now? Is there anything he can do to help him?

“Hayato?”

“Yes?” Suo jolts where he's sitting, looking at Sakura in an instant.

What does omega need?

“I don't want to be alone right now… Can you?” Sakura trails off, hiding in the covers, burying his face in the pillow.

“Of course.” He feels relieved to be next to Sakura.

I won't leave you again, this will not happen again.

It's hard. Trying to relax his heart.

He stares at the back of Sakura's head, how is he supposed to sleep like this?

Timidly, he brushes Sakura's hair with his fingers.

Timid, scared. What an unfamiliar feeling.

“Alphas not upset with me, is he?”

Suo blinks at that, it seems Sakura is letting his omega side out right now.

“No, Alpha is not upset with you. Alpha is concerned.” He says. “Can you… Look at me?” He asks gently. Sakura slowly turns around to face him.

His gold and silver eyes look at his red one. 

“There you are.” He says softly, smile on his face. He's still playing with Sakura's hair.

Sakura doesn't say anything, but he scoots closer to Hayato, taking his hand as his eyes slowly shut.

“Get some rest, you deserve that much.” Suo says gently.

Sakura falls asleep to the feeling of soft fingers through his hair, and the pulse of Hayato’s heartbeat. Breathing in deep to inhale the soft pine scent.

They can handle everything in the morning.

Chapter Text

Everything escalated so quickly, but if it weren't for Sakura, main street would've been much worse for wear.

Umemiya is forever thankful Sakura joined their little town, but he feels guilty some days. All the members of Bofurin know that they're signing up to get hurt, walk away with potential broken bones if need be. And unfortunately, this is one of those things that has the potential of happening. Although he's never experienced it happening to one of his members before. Umemiya was pissed, to say the least. When he saw the yellow eyed man in Suo’s grasp, he didn't need to ask questions, he already knew what had happened. Suo punched him in the face for stepping between the two, he didn't blame him for that either, but he needed to calm him down before he did something he would regret.

Or, at least, Sakura couldn't forgive. He was certain Suo never would've regretted killing the man.

“This is what you wanted, isn't it?” Umemiya asked darkly to the sobbing man.

Was it even right to call this creature a man? To refer to him as something human?

No, he thinks.

Men should be mature. If this thing needed an omega that badly, there were dozens of other ways to have gotten what he wanted.

He probably wanted to feel powerful, to take advantage of another. Well, this is his reward.

Umemiya considers himself a good man, but even he can't find it in himself to let this creature go, even as he's sobbing on the ground pathetically, shaking and vomiting. 

“I-I'm s-sorry.” He sobbed.

“You're not sorry for what you did.” Umemiya grabs his hair, squatting down to the man's level, eyes narrowed as he bares his fangs. “You're sorry you got caught.”

“I-i-it won't happen a-again! I pro-promise!”

“Oh, I know it won't.”

The creature's eyes widened at Umemiya. A ‘please’ forms on his lips but never escapes his throat as Umemiya punches him down.

It's not like him to beat a man while he's down, he knows that much. The fight is over, Suo had done a number to him already. But he couldn't let this slide, he would make an example out of this creature, if anyone dared to assault another person in Bofurin territory, they would get the exact same result as this.

He drags the man by his hair, uncaring as he whines and sobs, pleading for some level of mercy.

He doesn't know Umemiya is already giving him mercy.

He's walking out of the alley when Hiiragi comes to him.

“I already called the cops, they know the situation and are coming down to handle it.”

“Thank you.”

He puts a hand on Umemiya’s shoulder, nodding slightly.

“He’ll be okay.”

“I hope so.”

Kaji is coming up to them next, sucking on his lollipop. The mood is sour, he can tell Kaji is affected by all of this.

“Hey, kid.” Hiiragi greets warmly.

Kaji nods but doesn't say anything, arms crossed. Suo eventually makes it out of the alley, leaving with Sakura in tow. They didn't need to ask questions, they could sense what had happened. The alley reeked with the stench of fear, panic in the air, a scent that should never have come from the dual-haired boy, let alone be permeating throughout Makochi.

Kotoha stood nearby, Umemiya wouldn't let her near the fight but now that it's over, she stood by her Cafe, watching as Suo walked off, ignoring her.

Her heart sank as she saw Sakura in his grasp. She couldn't make out much except the blur of blood and residual scent of fear.

“This never should have happened.” She said, unsure as to who the comment was directed towards though, she was mostly speaking to herself.

“You should go and get some rest, Kotoha.” Umemiya says to her. He looks tired, all that anger draining him.

She shakes her head.

“Someone broke one of the windows.” 

“We’ll fix it in the morning.”

She looks at her Cafe, then at the torn down street, before sighing.

“I’ll have all my men come by in the morning and we will work on repairs, okay?”

“Thank you.”

“Of course, it's what Bofurin does!” He says, smiling and crossing his arms.

Even Kotoha can tell it's forced.

Umemiya is doing his best to keep control over his thoughts, his actions. He doesn't want to hurt any of his friends, and the gang were all either knocked out and thrown into a corner, or they had fled.

He's relieved to know they wouldn't come back to Makochi, at least, unless they had a death wish.

Sirens were approaching in the distance, drawing him from his thoughts as he prepared to speak to the officers.

Technically speaking, what Bofurin was doing was illegal, it's a form of vigilantism, of ignoring the law and taking matters into their own hands as they punish those who did the crime. It's something that could and should have shut down Bofurin altogether.

However,

The police force here was tiny, and corrupt. The officers turned a blind eye towards Bofurin and what they did because it was less work for them to clean up. It wasn't often that Bofurin ever needed the cops to get involved. If anyone complained about assault, they’d get waved off, the papers lost in an endless sea of boxes. While the police did their jobs when it came to petty crimes, they tended to ignore anything serious, which is why the town grew to protect Bofurin in the first place. If the police wouldn't protect their people, if they didn't care enough to even try, they could always trust Bofurin to deliver swift and needed justice.

But Umemiya wanted this to go on the man's permanent record. Assaulting another person, scarring Sakura, he needed more than a few broken bones, those could heal with time. It's his reputation he desired to destroy. He would never forget what he did to Sakura until the day he died, he hoped the man would live to regret it.

Scratch that. He would make the man live to regret it.

And Umemiya would force the police force to do so, too. He held immense power in Makochi, a big reputation, Umemiya wasn't someone you wanted to get on the bad side of.

Crossing his arms, he spoke with the officers, explained the situation. He notably left out details of who exactly was there in the fight, wanting to protect Suo, Kotoha, and Kaji if he could. Not like the officers pressed for more details as they loaded the criminals into the cars.

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Sakura blinked his eyes open. Sunlight streamed through the windows. For a blissful few moments, he forgot what was happening, why he was here, and the solid warmth he was feeling in front of him.

“Suo?” He asked, and wow his throat was dry.

His face hurt, so did his knuckles, and his ribs. Slowly the pain woke up with him and he was reminded of what he did last night.

And what had happened to him.

He sits upright so fast his sides yell in pain as he agitates his wounds. He feels sick all of a sudden. Suo sits up with him just as fast.

“Hey, hey, Sakura, it's just me here, we’re in your apartment.” He explains quickly.

Sakura shakes his head, he's gripping his chest.

He feels sick, really sick.

“I'm…” He doesn't finish his thought as he sprints to the bathroom, Suo closely following behind.

He grips the toilet lid as he vomits. There's not much to vomit, just bile, but he heaves regardless.

“It's okay, let it out, don't fight it.” Suo instructs, patting his back before handing him a towel to wipe his face on.

Sakura nods, focusing on breathing.

“What did he… Did he…” Sakura's not sure what exactly he wants to ask, nor is he sure he wants to hear the answer.

Suo shakes his head. “I got him off you before he could.”

Sakura nods his head.

“I… I'm…”

“If you're going to apologize, then stop, it's not your fault, none of this is.” Suo says, gently holding his face.

Sakura can't find the energy to fight him right now, so he allows himself to be taken care of. Suo gives him water to wash down the vomit in his mouth, it tastes disgusting. He works on dressing sakura, brushing his hair and making sure he eats what he can.

“Do you want to talk about it?” Suo asks.

“I'm not sure.”

Suo hums, just brushing his hair, it's relaxing for the both of them.

“I mean, it's not like it hasn't happened before.”

Suo pauses for a moment before continuing, keeping his rage in check. He doesn't need Sakura to think he's mad at him.

“It always takes a few days to recover for me, but I’ll be alright.”

“Sakura, it's okay to not be okay, you know that right?”

“Well, no one wants a depressed friend around, right?” He laughs, though Suo doesn't find it the least bit humorous. 

“I'm serious, you don't need to push yourself, this isn't something you should try to convince yourself is a small deal, what happened-”

“I KNOW! Okay!” Sakura faces Suo, glaring at him, though the stare is more pained than bite.

“I know, I fucked up, okay? I should've called for backup, I should've listened to you when you said I was weak and you should've been there, I just- I wasn't thinking, I'm such a dumbass.”

“I never called you weak, Haruka.” Suo stares harshly, narrowing his eye. “Don't put words in my mouth.”

“You didn't say it, but you implied it!” He bit back. “You were the one who said I needed protection.”

“Wanting you to be safe doesn't mean I think you're weak, Haruka!” He takes Harukas hands now, forcing the other to look at him and not run away.

Haruka gives him a stare, he doesn't know what to say, how to get his emotions across.

“Furthermore, don't call yourself a dumbass, and lastly, I'm not upset you didn't call me, I'm upset you didn't think to tell anybody, to call anyone for help. You can trust us, can't you? If not me, then Bofurin.”

“It's hard! I-I'm not used to all this… Affection! It's always been just me against everyone else, I ran into the fight without thinking to call for backup.” His voice goes quieter as he continues, Suo slowly releases his grip from his hands and places them on his knees instead. “It's just… I didn't want to disturb anyone, it was late at night, I thought I could handle it.”

Suo brushes his bangs to the side and kisses his forehead gently.

“And you did, you did so amazing, I heard from Umemiya you managed to knock out over 20 people all by yourself, you helped prevent more damage and helped uphold Bofurins reputation. I'm so thankful you came here to Makochi, and I got to meet someone as amazing as you.” 

“Suo I…”

He sits with Sakura, on the floor, his hands move around him and before Sakura could understand what was happening, Suo was hugging him. Sakura tensed up, unfamiliar with the touch still, even after all this time affection still caused him to freeze, as though he were waiting for something to happen, a fist to the face or cruel words to dance in his head.

But none of that ever came, not from here, not from Bofurin, and not from Suo.

Slowly, he wraps his arms around Suo and hugs him in return. What went from shy and timid turned into something more intimate as he buries his face in Suo’s chest and lets tears fall. He doesn't cry out like he did last night, but he allows himself to cry in his boyfriend's arms.

Suo lightly scratches his back, sending shivers down his spine. Before his hands meet up to his head and gently scratches there, too. 

“Heh, sorry you had to see me so weak.” Sakura mumbles into his boyfriend's chest.

“I don't think you were weak, actually, I think you were strong.”

“How was me sobbing in an alleyway strong?”

“Because you survived. And you'll keep living. Because you held on until I got there.”

“Hah. I wasn't gonna die, Suo.”

“Maybe not. But that's not the point, it's that you're here with me now, despite everything. We’ll heal from this, I’ll be by your side for as long as you let me.”

Sakura is quiet for a moment after this. Lost in thought, before he speaks up again.

“How did you know where I was at, anyways?”

“Kaji texted me, according to Umemiya he had received a call from a bystander about you and the gang. Kaji, Umemiya, Kotoha, and Hiiragi were all there last night, as well as I.”

Sakura grips onto Suo’s shoulders.

“Oh god Umemiya saw me.”

“He's not mad at you.”

Sakura shakes his head.

“How am I supposed to be a class captain if I let myself…”

“No, he understands what happened, actually they all want to see you, Nirei too, I told them you needed time, they understand.” Suo takes him gently and pulls away enough to look at his face. “Let me know if and when you're ready, and I’ll have them over. If you don't want to see anyone right now that's okay too. We’ll go at your own pace, okay?”

Sakura nods, pulling away from the hug to face the window, letting himself get bathed in the sunlight as it warms his skin.

“I’ll be fine, don't worry. You can have Nirei come over, I'm not sure about everyone else yet though.”

“I understand, are you sure? You don't have to push yourself.”

Sakura nods. “I’ll be alright, I promise.”

“Okay, just keep me informed if anything changes.”

“I will.”

Suo takes out his phone to text Nirei, letting him know Sakura said he could come over, but to come alone.

Before he puts away his phone, however, he gets a thought.

‘Nirei, can you go to this location and pick up a slice of chocolate cake for Sakura? You can get one for yourself too, if you'd like. I’ll pay you back.’

He doesn't have to wait long for a ping to hit his phone.

‘On it! Thank you sooooo much Suo!’

He smiles, looking up at Sakura who is still staring out the window.

He deserves the world.

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A knock comes at the front door. Suo turns to look at Sakura.

“That should be Nirei, do you still want him to come in?”

“‘Course, too late to back out regardless.”

“It's never too late, if you changed your mind it's okay, he’ll understand.”

He shakes his head.

“I want to see him, I’ll be okay.”

Suo nods as he opens the door.

“SAKURAA!” Nirei cries, Suo jolts in place from the sudden loud volume as he grips Nirei’s wrist.

“Nirei, inside voice!” He hisses out.

“AH! S-sorry!”

Suo lets him go and closes the door as Nirei makes his way to the counter, placing a plastic bag down and taking out its contents.

“I stopped by the bakery like you asked, Suo, I got everyone cake!” He says, pulling out three containers.

“Oh, I didn't need any-”

“Come on, Suo! Allow yourself one day off your diet?” He says, frowning.

Suo glances at Sakura to see him watching the two of them, his head tilted slightly.

He sighs.

“Okay, just for today though.”

“Yay! Oh, Sakura!” Nirei runs up to Sakura and meets him on the floor (Sakura really needs to get some chairs or something)

He bows his head to the floor, hands on his knees.

“I'M SO SORRY!”

Sakura jolts in place, wide eyed and staring at Nirei.

“W-what for?” He asks. This wasn't what he was expecting.

“I didn't get the text message until I woke up, I slept through it! You and Suo went out to defend the town, but all I did was sleep, you were getting hurt and I didn't help you!”

Haruka puts up his hands, trying to reassure Nirei, flitting about him, this wasn't what he was expecting at all.

“I-it's okay! Umemiya handled it really quickly so you didn't need to worry about being there anyways!”

“I’m so sorry!” Nirei lifts his head and looks at Sakura, looking shocked before he jumps up. “You're hurt! Do you have pain meds? What about bandages?”

“Ah, uh, no I typically just sleep off my wounds and they heal on their own.”

“We can't have that! I’ll go get some for you then, is that alright?”

“S-sure, I mean, I don't need them or anything but if it makes you feel better.”

“It would!” Nirei clasps both their hands and he looks at Sakura with determination.

“I’ll be right back, okay?”

Sakura nods as Nirei bolts out the front door, a man on a mission.

“That was… Intense.” Sakura says after a beat.

“He just really cares about you and was worried.”

“I know… It's still a weird feeling, though.”

“You'll get used to it one day.”

“Hah, I doubt it.”

Suo watches him for a minute, before going to the counter. 

“I told him to get you some cake, I know food is the best way to lift your spirits, and i've heard good things about this bakery.”

“You didn't have to do that.”

“I know, but I wanted to.”

Sakura gets up off the floor and goes to stand next to Suo, taking his hand and holding it.

“Can… Can you scent me?”

“Of course.”

Suo takes Sakura's wrist and begins scenting the other, the calming pine smell permeates throughout the room, filling Sakura with warmth. He breathes in deeply, basking in the moment.

“I'm gonna go to the bathroom.”

“Okay, I’ll be here if you need anything.”

Sakura heads into the bathroom, looking at himself in the mirror.

He did have bruising on his face, cuts along his body and bruises around his neck. His knuckles were raw, but thankfully nothing was bleeding anymore.

He looks at the collar around his neck, black with a little heart. He remembers the man slipping his fingers under there, shuddering, he undoes the collar and puts it on the countertop, looking at his bare neck.

The skin was a bit irritated after having slept with it on all night, refusing to have it removed. Sakura is grateful for Suo buying him the collars, he's afraid what might’ve happened if he didn't have it on. He couldn't deny he was in pre-heat, though the event from last night shocked his body. If he stayed still long enough, let his thoughts wander just a bit too far, he could feel the desire growing deep within.

Not now, though.

He takes a deep breath, inhaling and exhaling, splashing water on his face.

He was truly lucky he had Suo, and Suo loved him just as much back. He doesn't think he will get used to the feeling that he's desirable, but Suo will always be there to remind him. He knew they had a lot to talk about still. Suo’s trust issues and Sakura's self confidence. But for now, he can pretend everything is okay, until he can get a handle of his emotions. Wiping his face once more, he exits the bathroom and makes way to his closet, rummaging through the box Suo had given him. Picking up the black band, he tries to put it on.

His fingers can't quite get the edge to go through the metal band, somehow he managed to twist it too. Growling in frustration.

Damn things are too hard to put on by yourself!

“Allow me.” Suo says gently, taking the collar from Sakura with ease. Sakura stops and stands still as Suo messes with the back of it, sliding his finger under the collar to ensure it wasn't too tight, before closing the end pieces together gently, securing the piece of leather.

“Th-thanks.”

“Of course.” 

He touches the collar, before going to the bathroom to look at it for himself.

S.H.

It felt like a promise, like Suo would always be there for him, he would never leave his side. His fingers touch the initials. Sure, they were backwards in the mirror, but that didn't matter.

“I like it too.” Suo says, watching him from the doorway. “You look stunning.”

“Heh, you should see yourself.” Sakura quips

Suo glances at the mirror. “We’re both stunning, how about that?”

“I can accept it.”

He walks towards Suo, wrapping his arms around his neck, Suo wraps his arms around Sakura's waist, shifting them side to side a little. Sakura reaches up and kisses him. Hayato returns the kiss with a smile.

“I love you.”

“I know…” Sakura looks at him, blushing. “I uh… I guess I like ya too.”

“Bashful still?”

“Sh-shut up, I'm not repeating it!” As if to emphasize it, he kisses Suo again.

“I'M BACK!” The door slams open as Nirei bolts into the room.

The sudden noise startles Haruka so bad he accidentally headbutts Suo in the jaw as he pulls away with a dizzying pace.

“Owch!”

“Aah, sorry, Hayato!”

“Agh, don't worry about it.” He says, rubbing his chin, giving a glare to the blond.

“Oops! Sorry!” Nirei claps his hands together in an apology, plastic bag dangling from his wrist. “Sakura, I got the stuff!” He leaps over to Sakura, tearing off the packaging as he settles to patching up his friend, placing neosporin on his injuries before putting the band aid over them.

Sakura has no choice but to let Nirei do all the work, he won't let Sakura so much as touch the box himself, slapping his hand away each time he tries.

With nothing to do but focus on Nirei, Sakura notices he smells different. Sniffing the air, he can tell Nirei was with an alpha earlier, not Suo, this scent was more… Sweet.

“Nirei.”

“Hm?”

He furrows his brows as he looks at him, question in his eyes.

“Why do you smell like Kiryu?”

Nirei freezes for a moment, blushing as much as Sakura usually does.

“O-oh! Uh, it's… He and I uh, he just spent the night with me that's all!” He says, waving his hands, trying to deflect the conversation. “A-anyways! You smell just like Suo, so uh, I guess we both smell like our partners, huh?”

Sakura blinks in surprise. “Partners? You mean you and Kiryu are…?”

“AHAHA! Uh! Look, I got you an ice pack! You should make sure to put it on your bruises to numb the pain! And there's more bandages here too, don't forget to replace them every few hours, okay? If you let them sit too long they could get infected!” He lectures.

“Hah!? What are you, my mom!?” Sakura bites back.

“No, that's Suo’s job.” Nirei turns to the brunette who was still standing by the doorway, watching everything go down with a smile.

“Anyways, Sakura, how are you?” Nirei asks, concern on his face.

“I've been better.” And it wasn't a lie, but he also didn't want to be entirely truthful. As far as he knows, no one except the group that were there yesterday knew what happened. He’d like it to stay that way.

Nirei hums. Accepting the answer before going towards the counter.

“Did you want to eat your cake now?” He asks.

Sakura pauses for a moment, thinking.

“Sure.”

Nirei smiles, handing Sakura one of the containers.

“What about you, Suo?”

“I’ll wait for now, thank you though.” He says, polite as ever. 

Nirei nods, sitting with Sakura on the floor to eat. He talks, rambles on about different things, but he doesn't pressure Sakura to respond. Suo responds for him, with ‘ohs’ and ‘go ons’, the conversation is light as Nirei rambles.

Sakura is hit with a sudden sense of warmth. His friends truly cared about him and loved him.

It isn't until the other two stare at him that he realizes he's crying into his cake.

“Ah! Are you okay, Sakura?” Nirei asks, jumping up to meet Sakura.

“What's the matter?” Suo asks, concern in his voice.

“I uh, s-sorry I just…” He smiles, tears fall lightly as he wipes them away. “I'm really grateful you're all here, thank you so much.”

“Aawwh! Sakura!” Nirei’s crying too now, going up to hug the monochrome boy.

“I'm glad we can be here for you.” Suo says, hugging him from the other side too.

Sakura sits, mouth full of cake as his two best friends are hugging him from both sides, a few tears drop from his eyes as he hugs them back. A rumbling sensation in his chest is made known, and for once, he doesn't try to hold it back.

Nirei opens his eyes at the sound of Sakura's purring. It's rare to get the boy to feel vulnerable enough to purr, but it's always a sight to behold when it does happen. It's deep, rumbling like a thunderstorm, it's choppy and not as smooth as other omegas purrs he's heard before, but it's perfect, so fitting for the boy named Sakura Haruka.

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The next day was more or less the same, Sakura was slowly recovering with the help of Suo, who helped heal from the trauma. There were times throughout the day where Sakura wanted nothing more than to hold and kiss Suo, other times he would ask to be left alone. Suo complied each time.

Suo looked at his phone, seeing new text messages pop up, from Kaji no less.

He wanted to talk with Sakura about what happened, explaining that he thinks talking about it will be a major part of healing.

“Hey, Sakura.” Suo calls out. Sakura turns to face him with a hum.

“Kaji’s asking to come over, he wants to discuss what happened. Do you want him over?”

Sakura’s silent for a minute, mulling it over in his head. Did he want Kaji over? Did he even want to talk about it? Why couldn't they just pretend it never happened in the first place.

But… Talking to Kaji, he feels like he would understand, better relate to him because he's an omega just like himself.

“I… Guess that's alright.”

“If you don't want him over, it's ok to say no.”

“No, I think it'd be nice to talk to someone who… Gets it.”

Suo nods, shooting back a reply. Soon enough, Kaji responds saying he would be headed over soon.

Sakura cuddles with Hayato in the meantime, breathing in his pine scent. It was starting to smell sharper, have more of a crisp taste to it, as though he could practically taste it on his tongue just from breathing alone.

Strange , he thinks.

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Kaji knocks on the door, when Suo answers it, he notices the headphones are around his neck and he's not sucking on a lollipop, he appears more concerned though trying to act nonchalant about it.

“Hey, Sakura.” He greets.

Sakura tenses, but waves a hand back timidly.

He goes to sit near Sakura, but doesn't intrude on his personal space, certainly not touching the omegas nest.

He gets it, Sakura needs space and he doesn't want to ruin what little trust the other is giving him right now, handing him it so delicately, as though it could break at any moment.

Kaji takes out a lollipop,  it's blueberry flavored, and hands it to Sakura. Sakura shakes his head at first.

“I don't really need-” Kaji shoves it in his mouth anyways to shut him up. Sakura makes a surprised noise, about to throw the blasted thing on the ground, but the taste in his mouth gets the better of him as he sucks, allowing the sweet candy to occupy his mouth.

“Do you want to talk about it?” Kaji asks.

“Not really.”

“Are you okay if I ramble? You can interrupt me at any time.”

“Uh… Sure.”

This was new, Kaji being open to talking instead of screaming or yelling.

Kaji takes a deep breath, fiddling with the headphones around his neck. He's only been vulnerable like this a couple other times with others, he doesn't think he will ever get used to it.

He glances up to see what Suo is doing, noticing the alpha is politely ignoring them, instead focused on cleaning the apartment up.

What a gentleman indeed.

Kaji sighs the anxiety away, it does little to quell his heartbeat but he knows he has to do this. 

For Sakura.

“When I was in middle school, there were these alphas who would pin me to the wall.” He begins. Sakura is instantly watching over him, sharp eyes staring into Kaji as Kaji focuses his gaze on the flooring, hands still fiddling with his headphones.

“They told me that I would never find a mate because I didn't act like a typical omega, I wasn't cute or soft, I didn't flirt with other alphas or betas, they said I was trying too hard to be an alpha because I fought. They couldn't understand that not everyone fits into their little categories. To them, alphas were strong, betas were mindful, and omegas were submissive, obedient.” 

He puts his hands in his hoodie pocket now, fiddling with another lollipop, clenching the wrapper but not taking it off, not yet.

“I was told I wasn't attractive because I was ‘acting like an alpha’” He says, using his fingers as quotation marks with the phrase, rolling his eyes. “Boy, did they hate to see me stand up for myself, they hated me even more when I beat them all to the ground. My friends realized I'd gone a bit feral, the only way they could pull me back was by punching some sense into me.

For the longest time, I believed them, the bullies. Every single asshole alpha who thought they could ‘tame me’, who believed I was only acting out because I ‘needed to get dicked down’ as they put it. They all had this fantasy in their minds about how omegas should behave, and it made me sick.”

He looks over to Sakura now.

“I believed for the longest time, I would never find an alpha who would love me, because I believed every goddamn word they said about me. That I was a failure of a fuckin’ omega because I stood up for myself.”

“Did you…” Sakura quietly asks. Kaji shakes his head.

“In a way, they were right. I never did find an alpha who would love me. Instead, I met Kusumi.” He looks down fondly now, pulling his phone out from his pocket, sifting through his gallery before showing Sakura a photo of the two of them.

Kusumi was grinning with an earbud in his left ear, Kaji was blushing with the right half of the earbud in his ear, they appeared to be sharing the same music together.

“Kusumi isn't an alpha, he's a beta. And that's okay, because you know what I learned? It took me real fuckin’ long to get this through my thick skull, but I learned that I shouldn’t give a single fuck about what other people think about me, or how I should act in their eyes.” He pulls away the phone and brings out a lollipop, the same one he was fidgeting with earlier, and plops it into his mouth at last.

“All that matters to me are my friends and my family. Real friends will approve of you no matter what you are, whether you act like an omega or not. It's all bullshit stereotypes that jackass alphas push onto others.” He rants, before glancing up at Suo.

“Ah, uh, no offence of course, Suo.”

“None taken.” Suo replies, dismissing his rambling with a wave of his hand. This was Sakura's conversation after all, not his.

Sakura mulls it over in his head.

“But he… He didn't just say things to me.” Haruka says timidly, he's looking away from Kaji now, not wanting to see his expression.

“He grabbed me, felt me… There. I-I tried to stop him, but he had me pinned down, he was too large and I just…” Haruka trails off, his throat feeling tight, he hates feeling so weak and pathetic.

“I can relate.” Kaji says, which snaps Haruka out of his thoughts, now looking directly at Kaji.

“You can?”

Kaji nods.

“It's a hard life for omegas like us. They demeaned me, belittled me, they didn't see me as human, just something to get off to.”

“Did they ever…?”

He shakes his head.

“No, never got that far, I can't remember the details much, just the taste of blood in my mouth, though I'm not sure if that was ever their blood or mine.”

“I see. I'm sorry that happened to you.”

“It doesn't go away, what happened. But it gets better. Kusumi has been helping me, and you have yourself a good alpha, I'm sure Suo will help you too.”

Sakura glances up at Suo, the taller is working on dusting the space, not reacting to their conversation.

“He will, I know it.”

“I'm glad you trust him so much.” Kaji nods “Was there anything you wanted to say? Anything bothering you still? You can talk to me.”

“Well… The alpha used a command on me, I never experienced commands before.”

“Commands aren't supposed to be abused like that, I heard they can be kind of fun, if you're with the right person.”

“How?”

“Well, Kusumi can't exactly command me, it's something only alphas can do, so I have no real experience of it myself, but I read online that in a consenting environment, it could be nice, like if you're so lost in your own head, they can help bring you out of it, or if you don't know what to do to please your alpha, they can direct you what to do. Things like that.” Kaji shrugs.

Sakura hums, narrowing his eyes. “But… It wasn't fun, it felt terrifying, I couldn't move, my body wouldn't react to anything, I felt paralyzed.”

“That's because the alpha who did it to you was an ass, you didn't feel safe so you felt on edge, your body was trying to protect you while your inner was trying to listen to him, you both clashed which probably is why it caused you to be immobile.”

It was nice having it explained to him, understanding why his body reacted the way it did.

“One more thing.”

“Yeah?”

“I uh…” Sakura scratches his head, eyes looking away now. “My emotions have been all crazy lately, not just after the fight, but before it too, like some days I feel fine but then I suddenly get angry for no reason, or I get so frustrated I just want to cry, and some times all I want is to be close to Suo, other times I can't stand him, I don't understand why I keep flip-flopping between emotions, i've never had that before.”

Kaji looks at him, glancing at Suo (who was still going about cleaning the apartment) before looking back at Sakura.

“When was your last heat?”

“Uh… I uh… I don't remember, maybe five years ago? I'm not sure.”

Ah, Sakura had been on heat suppressant pills for a long time before Bofurin, it makes sense his body is all confused now.

He nods.

“Well, when you're in pre-heat, you can get these mood swings. You'll feel happy one minute, and the next it could be like the world is crashing around you. Some days you’ll want nothing more than to be near your partner, other days you'll get sick of ‘im. It's completely normal, just try your best to not let your emotions get the better of you.”

“I think I’ll have my heat soon. That makes sense. Thank you, Kaji.”

“Of course. Was there anything else?”

Sakura thinks on it for a minute, fiddling with his collar on his neck. Whatever happens, he knows Suo would be there to take care of him, through thick and thin.

“I don't think so.”

Kaji gets up off the floor, stretching his arms and rolling his shoulders.

“Alright, well I won't keep you any longer then. Text or call me if you wanna talk about anythin’ or whatever. You have my number, if you need someone who can relate to you on a personal level about this, you know where to go.”

“Yeah, thanks.”

Before Kaji leaves, he turns to Suo, grabbing his arm and dragging him out the door with him.

Suo looks surprised, but doesn't get a chance to question him before Kaji begins talking.

“You heard him, he's in pre heat. There's a list of shit I want you to buy for him, he hasn't had his heat in who knows how fuckin’ long and i'm willing to bet it ain’t gonna be anything like your alphan fantasy, got it?” He says, daring Suo to object.

“What do I need to get?” Suo replies, tone serious.

“Heating pads for starters, it'll help with cramps. Condoms next, last thing we need is for that fireball to get pregnant, not while he’s still in school at least. Water, food, make sure that apartment is stocked to the brim, he probably won't let anyone in or out for however long his heat lasts, so you need to take care of him during this time, got it?”

Suo nods, already coming up with a plan on where to go to get everything Kaji listed.

“And don't be a dick to him, his mind is all kinds of fucked up right now, if he kicks you out, you get out, if he wants to drag you back in, you go in. I'm not sayin’ you have to give in to all his whims, if you really don't wanna screw him, I'm sure you can use other things instead like toys which I'm willing to bet he has none of. I better not hear that after his heat he had to take care of himself because you didn't want to step up.”

“I would never. I will do whatever it takes to make sure he's as comfortable and happy as possible.”

Kaji nods, sighing out the anxiety. “I care a lot for him, there's not a lot of male omegas in this town, I don't know what he experienced before Makochi, but i'm willing to bet it ain’t fuckin’ fun. If he's anything like me, he probably had to spend his time hiding his second gender and suffering through heats alone. Just be warned he might not want to fuck you the entire time, and for the love of god please control your alpha, I heard about what happened in class and how you’ve been growling at others. He's already yours, doubt he’d look at any other alpha the way he looks at you.”

Suo blushes a bit at being called out on. It's true, he does let it get the better of him some days.

“You can count on me. I’ll do everything you said.”

“Great. I’ll send you some brands I recommend. I suggest you buy everything in stores though, I think his heat is coming up real soon and I wouldn't trust the postal service to arrive in time.”

“I understand, thank you Kaji.”

“Don't betray what little fuckin’ trust he has in alphas right now.” He says, thumping his fist on Suo's chest as he bites down on his lollipop.

“I won't, that's a promise. And Kaji,” Kaji looks up at him, question in his eyes. “Thanks for talking to Haruka, he really needed to hear all that.”

“Tch. Don't go blabbering to anyone saying how I'm all soft or shit, I can still beat your ass.”

Suo smiles.

“I won't.”

Chapter Text

Suo wasted no time going out and buying the things Kaji recommended. He had sent him a list of his favorite products and brands that helped him through his heats. Giving him suggestions and tips, things to be aware of.

Suo was grateful for his help, buying every single thing off the list and more.

“Wh-what the fuck?” Sakura said, upon watching as his boyfriend came into his apartment, stacks upon stacks of bags in tow.

He puts them all down, Sakura can hear cans clinking together as he began to take stuff out.

Like a curious cat, sakura is drawn to the bags, rummaging through them.

“What is all of this?”

“Stuff for your heat, we have to be prepared for anything!” He says with a smile.

“I don't need all of this, I usually just…” 

What does he say? He usually just suffers through it alone, crying on the floor until it's over? 

That suddenly sounded really pathetic.

“N-nevermind.”

“There's nothing to be embarrassed about, Sakura, don't worry!”

Sakura helps take stuff out of the bags, he finds there's blankets, pillows, stuffed animals, even some of Suo’s clothing. He looks to see Suo’s bag mostly consists of food, different ingredients and spices, taking out boxes, some pre-made food, some you have to cook, and begins stocking his shelves.

“While I do that, why don't you go and tidy up your nest? These new materials should help make it even more comfy than before.”

And Sakura does just that, bringing the stuff over to his side of the room and begins focusing on layering things together. In the beginning he was self conscious, completely aware of what he was doing, but soon he was able to tap into that side of his brain that made everything go fuzzy, focused on his task and no longer caring if Suo is watching him or not. The pillows needed to be arranged in a specific way, and wow that blanket Suo brought him felt nice, it should go on the bed first, but the one he made for him has to go on last, that way he can still see it throughout the day of course.

The cat plushie goes next to Sakura's pillow, it's not that he doesn't trust Suo with her, but well… Yes, that's how it should go, right there, it's perfect. She can watch over them while they sleep.

He only feels satisfied with everything once he steps away and takes it all in, narrowing his eyes before nodding.

Alpha will be pleased. He smiles.

“Well, what do you think?” Sakura asks, turning to Suo and presenting him the new look.

“It looks wonderful, good boy, Haruka.” 

His heart stutters at that, blush on his cheeks as he looks away.

“I-idiot, shut up!”

“How are you feeling anyways? Is anything hurting or bothering you?” Suo asks

“My stomach area hurts a bit I guess, but it's nothing I can't handle. I have a bit of a headache but if I don't focus on it, it’ll go away.”

“Hmm. Take this.”

Suo hands him two white pills, they're oval in shape. Sakura hesitates, not wanting to take them but also trusting his alpha.

“It's just Tylenol, it’ll help with the pain and headaches, it won't do anything else.”

He eyes Suo, hand hovering over his.

“You promise?”

“Promise.” He guarantees with a nod, turning to get Sakura a glass of water to take them with.

“I thought my body shouldn't be on drugs after…”

“Well, you shouldn't be on heat suppressants, but these are just pain killers, they won't affect your heat or omega at all, I promise.” He says, handing him water.

He trusts Suo, so he takes the pills and downs the water.

“I'm feeling kind of tired.” Sakura says with a yawn.

“Go ahead and rest, I’ll continue setting everything up for you.”

“Are you sure? Isn't it kind of lazy to just… Sleep during the day?”

“I don't think so, your bodies going through a lot right now, and if you need rest you shouldn't deny yourself that. It's not like we’re going anywhere today anyways.”

“Alright, but wake me if you need any help with anything, okay?”

“I will.”

Suo watches as Haruka climbs under the covers, curling in on himself as he tilts his body towards the sunlight, sighing.

He really is like a cat, huh?

As quietly as possible, he gets to work setting everything up.

From the symptoms Haruka told him, he thinks the heat will come up any second now, he was more flushed than usual. He was grateful for Kaji’s talk the other day, he wasn't sure he would've been able to be so well prepared if it weren't for him. He opens the heating pad and plugs it into a nearby outlet that's next to Harukas nest, allowing it to get heated up and ready for use. Next he begins cleaning the items he bought for Haruka to use, in case he wanted some fun time without Suo, he could use this as a substitute.

He needed to bring out the box he knew Haruka had in his closet, it had the condoms and lube along with other stuff in there too, he bought extra just to be fully prepared for anything. Kaji warned him it may not be like his ‘alphan fantasies’ but unlike his unruly brothers, Suo’s ‘alphan fantasy’ (really, what a silly word Kaji used) was to be there for Haruka as much as possible. It didn't matter if they were fucking into the night or if he was nothing more than a shoulder for Haruka to cry on. Anything would be good so long as they were together.

He does understand what Kaji is warning against. It's typically seen in media how during heats, omegas essentially use their alphas as nothing more than fuck toys, they're supposed to smell really good and be irresistible for their partners. He can understand that if an omega has a painful heat, they might not be in such a frisky mood.

That's all porn anyways , it's always blown up to a proportion to play into the fantasies of others, real life isn't always like that, but he sympathizes with how omegas are treated as nothing more than fuck toys during heats, if they aren't down to get dirty and instead are down with pain, it could hurt them even more psychologically to see their alphas upset that they can't fulfill one of their duties as an omega, that be, pleasing their alphas.

Suo sighs, he's worrying far too much about this.

I just hope Haruka understands he doesn't have to force himself to get frisky if he doesn't want to. I don't want him thinking he's lesser than just because he doesn't want to toy around.

He looks at the box’s contents again, picking up the jingling collar.

Still. I hope he won't mind wearing this.

The idea of Haruka in a collar, with the bell constantly ringing as he fucks into him from behind never stopped putting a wild blush on his face. He could imagine it, his cat scratching into his back, his shoulders, biting him, all the while the bell told him what they were doing, how fast they were moving before he flips him over and bites back in retaliation.

Or would Haruka want it slow?

The soft bell chimes as he slowly thrusted from behind him, his hand could go around his throat as he feels the collar underneath his fingertips. He could tighten his hold, controlling whether Haruka was allowed to breathe or not.

Would he even allow Hayato to do that?

No, he’s just suffered through something tragic, he should feel like the one in control now, not the alpha. Maybe in the future, when they've bonded and grown more, when Sakura learns to fully trust him inside and out, they can do breath play.

Ah shit, he's getting hard just thinking about it.

Suo shakes his head, now's not the time for that, he's here for Sakura not for himself. He works on taking the box out into the main living room where Haruka was sleeping. The slow, rhythmic breathing of the other was calming, relaxing, it was making Suo want to fall asleep too, as if Sakura were saying that it was okay to sleep, nothing bad could happen.

Suo thinks he's done enough, they would just have to prepare for what comes next as it happens. He pulls out his phone and lets Nirei know about Sakura's current condition, before laying on the floor next to him.

He was unsure if Haruka would allow him in his nest, omegas tend to get defensive when they're in heat, if he's not careful he could make him go feral and kick him out.

Resigning to his fate, he stays at the edge of the futon, on the floor, as he looks at where the border lies in front of him. Using his arms as a pillow, he closes his eye.

He wasn't fully asleep, just resting when he felt a tugging on his arm, cracking his eye open as he looked to see Sakura had turned over, facing him. His eyes were still closed but he was frowning, tugging Suo on more.

“What is it?”

“Mmn get on here a’ready” He slurred, weakly tugging at him again.

“I’m allowed in your nest?”

“Dummy, co’ ‘ere a’ready”

Suo couldn't say no to that, he giggled a little at Sakura's antics before climbing on top of the bed. Sakura rolled back over to the right for Suo to take his left.

“Sleep now.” Haruka commanded.

“Okay, okay.” Suo said with a smile.

Haruka hugged him tightly, burying his face in his boyfriend's chest as he went back to sleep. Suo scratched his back up and down, raking his nails against his shirt with featherlight touches to send shivers down the boy's spine before he too falls asleep.

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Suo smelt it first, the change in scent in the air. Slowly his other senses awakened and he became very aware of the grunts next to him, he turned to face Sakure who was currently humping his leg, his eyes were closed but he was letting out low grunts and quiet moans, seemingly intensely focused.

Suo shook his shoulder.

“Haruka? You okay?”

“Mmn, hah, mm.”

“Haruka?” He tried a little harder.

Sakura's eyes opened, they were shiny, as if he were ready to cry any minute.

“Hay-Hayato?”

“Hey, I'm right here, what do you need?” Suo asked, caressing his cheek.

“Mm, it hurts.”

“Okay, here I have a heating pad for you, you can put it where it hurts and it should help with the pain, okay?”

Sakura nods his head as Suo reaches over to grab it, thankfully he had plugged it in earlier so it was nice and warm, he had it turned on to the lowest setting.

“If it needs to be hotter, you can crank the dial here.” He shows, allowing Haruka to feel the heat before he takes it from him. Sakura presses it against his stomach and sighs in relief.

“Wow this is magic.”

“Was there anything else you needed?”

“I just feel really horny haha.”

“I can help with that.” Suo says with a smirk. “If you’re willing, of course.”

Sakura can't possibly blush any harder than he is now, but his body sure can try its best to.

“P-please, Suo.”

“My pleasure.”

Suo begins working on undressing Sakura, lifting his shirt up over him before he's working on his pants, pulling them down to see he had soaked through his boxers already.

“My, this wet already?”

“Sh-shut up! It's your fault anyways! S-so… so take responsibility already or whatever …”

“How rude of me, I’ll do just that.”

He takes off the remaining clothing Sakura is wearing to see how red and flushed he truly is. Sakura is still pressing the heating pad to his lower stomach area with one hand, his other hand rests above his face as he's panting, alternating between closing his eyes and straining to keep them open.

He really is wet too, slick shining in the light and his dick leaking pre-cum already.

He's so messy. Suo thinks.

He looks up once more at Sakura to find him barely looking at him, probably too embarrassed to make full eye contact with the other.

“If you need me to stop, just say so, okay?”

“Wh-whatever just… Hurry up already.”

“Impatient as ever.” Suo says with a smile. He would love to tease Sakura more, play with his chest, create a line of kisses throughout his entire body, touch him everywhere except where he wants it most, just to have him begging and crying under him before he touched him there.

But… Well, Sakura was in pain, and Suo wasn't a sadist.

He reached over and spread lube on his fingers, sure Sakura was so wet it probably wasn't needed, but he’d rather have the extra comfort of knowing he's slicked up enough rather than risk it and causing him discomfort. He idly wondered what the cherry lube tasted like, but he would rather find that out in the moment so better not spoil the surprise.

He starts with one finger, pushing into Sakura’s cunt, he's met with practically no resistance at all, after a couple of thrusts he adds another two to finally get some resistance.

“Mmng, H-haya, ah, fu-fuck.” Sakura moans above him, his legs are spread wide and he's shaking.

“So good for me, Haruka, so pretty, you can handle this, can't you?”

“Y-yes, for you!”

“Good boy.”

“Fuck.” Haruka pants.

Suo moves faster with his hand as he works on biting and kissing the inside of his thighs, caressing his skin with his free hand.

“Fuck, Hayato, shit! A-ah, fuck wait hold on, hold on!”

Suo slows down, his eye looking up at Haruka in between his legs.

“What is it?” He asks in a sultry voice.

“I-i'm close, really fuckin’ close, ah damn, fuck.”

“I don't mind, baby, you're so good for me, cum on my fingers why won't you?”

“Shit, you're so fuckin’ w-weird.”

Suo presses a little harder, a little faster.

“I know I am, but that's why you love me isn't it?”

“N-no, it’s -ah mmn- m-more than that.”

“Oh? Do tell”

“Hah- ah, ah, H-Hayato, faster, faster!” Sakura demanded.

Hayato tsk’d, complying with his omegas request.

I’ll have to quiz him on that later, I suppose.

Going faster, even managing to slip a fourth finger inside to watch his mate squirm, he tried to close his legs but Hayato just used his weight to press them open more. He leans over, adjusting his position so he's hovering over Haruka now.

He leans down and Sakura wastes no time in kissing him, his hands fly up to grab and pull at his hair, kissing desperately and moaning into his mouth as Hayato ate up every noise and lick he was offered,

“Mmngf! H-HAYA- AH!” Haruka yells out. They're rough and messy but couldn't care less, chasing their highs as Haruka squeezes his thighs shut and comes all over his fingers.

“Fuck! Fuck! Shit! Holy fuck, ah-ah, goddamn. Fuck.” Haruka curses, strings of incoherent words flow from his mouth but none making any lick of sense.

Hayato could understand, though.

He made him feel really good.

“Hah, you did so amazing, baby, so good, I'm so proud of you, you're so sweet.” Suo praises.

“Sh-shut up, ah, hah, fuck…”

“I’ll get you water, you're sweating so much.”

Sakura doesn't have a bone in his body that isn't shaking to resist Suo’s departure. He’s still trying to catch his breath when Suo comes back, having brought over a handful of water bottles.

Must be another thing he bought the other day.

Cracking open the plastic lid, he passes to Sakura who greedily starts downing the entire thing.

“Don't forget to breathe, Sakura.” Suo reminds.

“I… I know that!” Sakura says, now drinking it slower.

Suo takes a bottle and drinks from it as well, he's going to need the hydration as much as Sakura does.

“Now, want to tell me all the reasons you love me?” He asks with a teasing smirk.

“You're hot as fuck.” Sakura replies without hesitance.

Suo was surprised to hear Sakura so forward with his response, he had expected a little bit of flustering.

“And you're really kind, even when you're mean, if that makes sense.”

“Hmm, are you sure you're not a masochist?”

“I-I-! Sh-shut up!” Sakura slaps Suo’s arm as Suo laughs.

“You're so cute, but is there anything bothering you?” He asks, more serious now.

“Ah uh… Just dizzy… And…” He looks away shyly.

“And?”

“ H-horny …” He says quietly.

“Tell me what you’d like to do, and I’ll do it with you.” Suo says, taking his hand and giving it a reaffirming squeeze.

“Ahg you're so embarrassing! Y-you still didn't get off yet though…” He trails off, his eyes not so subtly glancing at his crotch. Suo smiles, he knows he's hard but it always feels a little fuzzy in his heart when his boyfriend is concerned for him too.

“You don't have to worry about me, focus on you, what do you need?”

“I… I just want to make you feel good too like you did to me is all!”

“Don't force yourself, okay?” Suo says, looking at him more seriously now.

“Ugh, I'm not some weak child, Hayato, I can handle myself, I wouldn't do anything I didn't wanna do anyways, so stop treating me like I'm something fragile. You can be rougher with me, y’know? ”

“I know, and I know you're very strong, but I'm just worried about you after what happened…”

“Stop bringing it up, I'm fine, and I really don't wanna think about what that asshole did to me, okay? In these four walls, I want to only focus on you, on us,” Sakura looks at Suo with a rare show of vulnerability towards the other. “Please, Hayato?”

And god, did he look beautiful.

How could Hayato ever refuse that?

He smiles, leaning his head forward on Harukas shoulder. “Okay, I'm sorry for upsetting you. I won't bring it up again, I trust you to tell me if things go south though, okay?”

Sakura nods against his neck.

“Of course.”

He leans his neck more to the side for Suo to nuzzle into. Suo nibbles on the collar, eyes closed.

“Scent me, alpha, please?”

“God… Of course.”

Suo begins scenting Sakura, rubbing their scent glands together before they're more aggressively scenting one another. Hayato bites at Harukas collar, his chest, shoulders, meanwhile Haruka kisses whatever part of Hayato he could reach.

“H-Hayato I w-wanna do somethin’ with you.”

“Yeah?”

Sakura pushes against Hayato’s chest, gathering distance and courage to be bold.

“Can I blow you?”

Suo looks at him, wide eyed as he just stares at Sakura, stupid smile on his face. His eye glances down at Sakura's lips before meeting his eyes again.

“You don't have to ask, but are you-?”

“Stop asking if i'm alright, honestly your lack of confidence in me is wounding my pride, am I really weaker just because i'm an omega? Do you really think I don't know my body, that I can't handle it?” Sakura accuses. He's tucking what little hair he has behind his ears as he focuses on turning off the heating pad and putting it to the side before going down on his stomach to face Hayato.

“N-no! I'm sorry! I just don't want you to feel pressured, please, use me however you'd like!”

“Fine, but that goes both ways. Be rough with me, I can take it.” He says with a cocky grin, already working on Suo’s pants, dragging them down along with his boxers. 

Sakura looked at his length once more, he was pretty big, not like he had anyone else to compare it to but still . It was a bit intimidating, but well, he already had it in his cunt before, this wasn't much different now was it?

Haruka focuses on gathering spit in his mouth first, fisting the base of it before glancing up at Hayato.

His pupil was blown wide, he rested one of his hands on the back of Haruka’s head, the other behind him on the futon as he widened his legs more so Sakura could slot between him.

“Sorry if it's bad or whatever, but you'll have to deal with it.”

“I don't mind, you could never be bad, you're such a good boy, Haruka.”

“We’ll see about that.” He mumbles.

Before Suo could respond, Sakura puts his mouth over the head, tongue flat on his mouth as he tries his best to not graze Suo with his teeth, staying there for a moment to taste the pre-cum gathering at the tip already.

“Ah, Sakura, you're so warm and wet, huh?” Suo praises, brushing his hand through his hair.

Sakura doesn't bother responding, just focuses on lowering himself as far as he could.

He gets close to halfway before he has to stop, his gag reflex would be the main obstacle in this.

Stupid thing. If he could turn it off he would.

He probably should have gotten lube first before he did this, Sakura's realizing as he tries to jerk off whatever parts he couldn't fit in his mouth.

What if he…

It would work right? 

He focuses once more on bobbing his head, Suo fighting between watching him and closing his eye to fully feel the pleasure around him, as Sakura uses his left hand to quickly feel his own privates, slicking up his hand with a mixture of himself and whatever lube Hayato had used earlier before bringing it back and wrapping it around the base, gliding his hands up and down in time with the motion he set on his mouth.

Hayato noticed the change in texture instantly, looking down at Haruka to see what he had done.

“Oh shit, you didn't just do what I think you did, did you?” He asks in disbelief.

Haruka hums in response but doesn't provide much more than that, instead he picks up the pace.

“God, that's so hot Haruka, hah- keep going.”

Hayato clenches his hair in his fist, slowly rocking his hips forward to encourage Sakura to take more of him in. Sakura does his best to handle everything he's given and more.

“Mmng, ah Sakura, ah your mouth feels amazing, you really haven't done this before? You're a natural.” Suo praises, brushing bangs out of Harukas eyes. Sakura tries to look up at him but with the constant movements it was just giving him a headache so he focuses more on pushing forward, going faster to bring Hayato to the edge.

“Fuck, Sakura, i'm close, how do you want it?”

He's asking if he wants to cum in his mouth or on his face?

Shit, Haruka didn't know either, both options sounded hot as fuck to him.

Sakura keeps going at his pace, Hayato would have to decide for him.

Suo’s hands grip tighter, his hips moving faster, Sakura foregoes using his hand to stroke what he can't fit in anymore, instead wrapping his hands around Hayatos waist for support.

“Fuck, fuck, wow you feel good!” Hayato compliments, losing himself to the feeling of pleasure, he presses Haruka forward more and more until he's flush against his base, fucking his face.

It isn't long until he's cumming into his mouth, hands tightening their grip in his hair as nails scrape his head, he's holding him there in place, suffocating Sakura against his dick and choking him. It doesn't last long, a few seconds at most before Suo comes to his senses and pulls Sakura off.

Sakura coughs into his fist, eyes closed with tears slowly falling down the sides.

“Fuck! I - cough - know I said to be rough with me, but fuck I didn't say to try and kill me!”

“Sorry, I got a bit carried away.” Suo says sheepishly, rubbing the back of his head.

“Whatever, just warn me next time?”

“Of course, It's rare for me to lose my control.”

“Well… For what it's worth, I like you being more forceful with me.” He says with a grin.

Suo wipes the corner of Sakura’s mouth, licking his thumb with a smirk.

“You hungry? I can make you something.”

Sakura blushes.

Did Suo just eat his own…

“Uh… S-sure!” 

Suo makes his way to the kitchen, taking out a pot and adds water to it, leaving for it to boil.

“How's the collar?” He asks.

Sakura touches it in thought.

“I like it… A lot. I like that it reminds me of you, that you're mine and I'm yours.”

“Aw you're so sweet!”

Sakura turns his head away.

“I like how it reminds me of your promise, each time I feel it, when other people see it, I like the idea that I belong to you.”

“I'm always ready to mark you if you ask.” Suo replies.

“I-I…”

“You're not ready for that still, aren't you? That's alright, we have our entire lives afterall. I’ll convince you soon enough.”

“... Th-thanks…”

“What about switching your collar out for the red one? I’d love to see it on you, darling.”

“You just want to hear the bell on it, what is up with you and that bell?”

“I'm not entirely sure myself, to be honest, I just like the thought that the bell could tell me exactly how hard and fast i'm going, you underneath me, doesn't that sound good?”

“F-fuck… Goddamn why’d I have to fall for such a kinky bastard.”

“Oh there's more I could say, less I dare to even fantasize about lest it makes me lose more control than I’ve already lost.”

Sakura brings his hands up to his collar again, running his fingers through it mindlessly.

“We can… Later? The cramps are kinda off and on.”

“Of course! There's no rush, don't worry. And let me check the time, the pills might’ve worn off by now.”

Suo checks to see it was around 12pm now, if Sakura took the pills around 6AM then the effects would definitely wear off. He goes to get more, popping two out and handing them to Haruka.

Sakura takes them and downs them with water.

“Thanks.”

“Of course, and put that heating pad back on, it’ll help with the cramps, I could massage the area for you too?”

“Th-that's weird!”

“Sakura, we’ve done far ‘weirder’ things not even an hour ago, I won't think anything of it, I promise.”

“Okay, I guess.”

Suo smiles with a nod.

“After lunch, I can't have anything burning in here now can I?”

Sakura watches as Suo prepares food, getting under the blankets again with the heating pad still pressed to his stomach. He feels touched that he's doing all of this for him, that he's willing to stay by his side and treat him with such care. Suo adds noodles to the pot and works on setting up a rice cooker (when did he bring that in his apartment?) and pour the rice in there, letting things heat up and start cooking.

He watches Suo add spices here and there, seemingly intently focused.

“Where’d you learn to do all that?”

“I had to teach myself how to cook at home since my parents and brothers are constantly out of the country, I couldn't exactly order takeout my whole life, could I?” He says, now grabbing bowls and plates and setting up on the counter.

Sakura watches as Suo adds noodles to the bowl and works on wrapping up the rice in a strip of seaweed. Sakura stays put in the bed as Suo makes his way over. 

“I made us onigiri and noodles, it should help heat you up some, and it's light on the stomach!” He says happily.

“Thanks, Suo.”

“Don't mention it!”

They sat together in comfortable silence, the rice was mushy but the seaweed helped add that crunch to it. The noodles were hot and salty, the broth helped his throat too. It tasted amazing, maybe better than Kotohas omurice.

Well…

That wasn't a debate he wanted to have right now.

“This is amazing, Suo!”

“I'm glad you think so! There's enough made for leftovers later if you want more.”

“Thanks.”

Tears well up in his eyes as he starts crying.

“Sakura? What's wrong?”

“I'm just- i'm really happy, fuck, why am I crying?”

“It could just be your hormones, Kaji did tell me you’d experience mood swings.”

He shakes his head.

“Cryings for pussies.” He mumbles.

“I don't think so, I think it's strong, you trust me enough to let your guard down and show me how you feel, I think that's really empowering.”

“God, what did I do to get someone like you as my partner? You're too nice.”

“You were just yourself, that's all you needed to do.” He smiles.

“Fuck, get over here.” He shoves his empty bowl and plate to the side as he takes Suo in his arms, kissing him again.

Suo smiles into the kiss which makes it real fuckin’ hard to kiss him properly without hitting his teeth, fucker.

“Stop smilin’!”

“Hahaha, I can't, you're too cute, I love you too much!”

“Aaagh!”

Suo nuzzles into his chest more. Sakura starts fiddling with the collar around his neck, undoing the loops and clasps.

“Swap it out for the stupid bell.”

“Sakura.”

“Just do it, go on!” He kicks Suo with his leg, Suo complies and goes to swap collars.

The collar really did do its job at masking Sakura's scent, without it, everything felt 10x heavier now, Suo was blushing and it was terribly difficult to keep himself in check. He picks up the red collar and the leash, going over to attach it to Sakura.

And wow , his scent glands were all red and slightly puffy, it looked so tantalizing, Suo just wanted to bite, dig his teeth in there and not let go.

God, what would that even feel like? 

The soft tender flesh in between his canines, biting down hard enough to feel the skin split open and Sakura's blood pool into his mouth, his teeth stained with red as he sucks like a goddamn vampire before releasing his hold on the sensitive flesh, licking the wound as an apology, only to do it over and over again for the rest of their lives.

Get. A. Grip.

His fingers touch Sakura's neck, putting on the red fluffy collar as it jingles with the movement. Sakura's staying stock still, still under the blankets to cover himself best he can. Suo's breathing heavier, licking his lips, staring into his neck.

And Sakura cranes his neck to the side, exposing it with a smirk.

“I'm yours, Hayato.”

No, he's just saying that.

“You asked me not to, so I won't.”

“I might be more into the idea now that I think about it.”

“Sakura, you're just saying that because of your heat.”

“And what if i'm not?”

“And what if you are? You said it yourself, this is something that lasts forever.”

“But you told me you wanted to be with me forever, so what's the issue?”

Suo grabs his shoulders, face leaned down.

“I don't want to take advantage of you.”

“Hayato.”

“No, not until you're out of the influence of your heat, okay?”

“...Fine.”

“Thank you.”

He scents Sakura as an apology, they go back to kissing.

Ching!

The bell chimes as Sakura moves his head away.

“Suuoooo.” He whines.

“Yeah?”

“Y’gonna fuck me tonight or not?”

“I thought you weren't feeling that good?”

“I don't caaare.” He whines again, drawing out his words for emphasis.

“Fuck, yeah, I can.” He pants.

“No more prep work, I'm good, still open for you.”

Suo nods. Sakura gets himself out of the blankets as Suo strips, grabbing a condom along the way to roll it on himself.

“Do we really need that?” Sakura asks.

“Yes, we’re still in school, I don't want to be a father right now.”

“You don't… Want my pups?” Sakura asked with big sad eyes.

“I do, but not right now. Neither of us can afford a pup and you wouldn't want to be a teenage parent, I promise, when the timing is right, okay?”

That still didn't prevent Sakura from having silent tears run down his face.

He doesn't want us.

Stop thinking like that! He brought up valid points!

Alpha doesn't want our pups, Omega needs to be better.

Shut up!

“Don't cry, Haruka, I promise you our pup will look amazing, so beautiful one day, we will give him or her the best life, they will be heartbreakers.”

“Hah, yeah, they'll know how to kick ass too.” Sakura replies with a chuckle.

Hayato kisses him gently, slotting between Sakura's legs and teasing his entrance.

“They'll be the strongest fighters.” Suo says.

“What if they look more like me though?”

“Then they'll be just as stunning and unique as you, don't worry my love, I wouldn't let anything happen to them.” He kisses.

Sakura reciprocates it.

Alpha loves us!

I told you.

Suo starts pushing his way in, Sakura clings to his shoulders, burying his face on the side of Hayato in between his shoulder and neck.

“Relax, if you need me to stop don't forget to say so.”

He feels Sakura nodding against him.

Suo grunts, taking it slow was difficult when the room smelt like Sakura, hormones going crazy. He bites down on Sakura's collar, feeling the fuzz against his tongue as he wets it, sucking and nibbling on it.

Jingle!

“Who's my good boy?” Suo asks, not fully inside yet.

“I-I am.”

“That's right,” Suo latches the clasp of the leash through the metal piece on Sakura's collar, pulling the leash forward. Sakura is lifted off the bed slightly, red faced and flustered.

“Don't forget who you belong to either.”

“Y-you!”

“Say my name.”

“H-Hayato!”

“Good boy.”

Suo slams the rest in, tightening his hold on the leash by wrapping the excess around his hand as he presses Sakura down onto the bed.

“F-FUCK!” Sakura shouts, tears from his eyes as he places his hands on Suo’s.

Suo draws back and slams again, setting a fast pace as he grunts above Sakura.

“Fuck, you're so pretty, you're so hot, You look amazing, look at me with those eyes of yours, Haruka.” Suo demands.

Sakura opens his left eye to look at Suo, all the while the bell is jingling, its noise piercing the air but slowly getting drowned out by their sounds of pleasure instead.

Suo feels the tightness going in, but once he's in Haruka it widens up a significant amount, he can feel how hot and wet he is, it's sending him over the edge near to insanity, finding it hard not to lose himself to the pleasure completely.

“Fuck, fuck, Haya- hah- fuck!”

“Doing so good, you're moaning a lot, like a bitch in heat huh?” Suo says with a smirk, pressing down onto Haruka.

On his throat .

Haruka’s heart stops, eyes widening.

Hands around his throat.

‘Now be a good bitch and let your alpha explore you, you put up such a good fight.’

Suo notices a sharp change in scent instantly, Haruka stops making noise and his heart plummets.

Shit.

“St-stop! Stop! Hayato, wait, stop!” Harukas saying, breathing heavily.

Shit shit shit crap.

Suo releases his hold on Sakura's neck in an instant, stopping entirely.

“Fuck! Fuck, oh god, i'm sorry I didn't mean to-”

“Just…” Haruka breathes heavily. “Just give me a second.”

“What was it? Can you tell me?”

Sakura's breathing slowly going back to normal as Suo frets about what to do in this situation.

“He- he called me… That. And he had his hands around my throat, I'm sorry for killing the mood.”

“You didn't! Don't worry, your comfort is more important than anything! I'm sorry for not realizing sooner, I let myself get out of control, I'm so sorry, Haruka.”

Sakura pulls Suo down as he kisses him again.

“It's okay, I just needed a breather, you can continue.”

“Are you really okay? We can stop, we don't have to-”

“I want to, with you , replace all my bad memories so all I have left to think about is you, please?”

“Fuck… I'm sorry.”

“I know, please I want you to continue.”

Suo tests it out, pulling out and pushing in, much gentler this time. He does it a few more thrusts before Sakura is hitting his chest.

“Fuck, Suo, I said to stop because you called me a bitch, not because I didn't like your pace before, you can go faster, I won't break.”

“I don't want to hurt you.”

“You'll just piss me off if you go slower, come on.” Sakura wiggles his hips for emphasis.

“You'll be the death of me one day.”

“You'll be the death of me if you don't pick up pace.”

Suo nods against his chest and goes faster, slowly building up momentum.

It takes a couple more thrusts before he's back to the original pace, Sakura's beneath him, his nails clawing down Suo’s shoulder in beautiful red lines. Suo leans down to bite at the collar again, wishing so badly it were his beloved’s mating gland instead.

He bites and pulls on it, using it as some kind of leverage for him, his hands are secured tightly around Harukas hips, Haruka wouldn't be surprised if he got bruised.

The bell is jingling much faster, the noise is a bit annoying but Suo seems to be enjoying it, so Sakura lets it slide, focusing more on Suo’s moans and the sensations he's feeling.

“You're so wet for me, you feel so good, you're so good for me, omega, I love you so much.”

“I love you too- Ah- alpha, shit!” Sakura curses. “I'm- i'm close.”

Suo nods, using his hand in between the two of them to stroke Harukas neglected cock. Sakura’s nails strike down Suo’s back in retaliation.

“I'm not- mmn - g-gonna last long either.”

“Hayato, Hayato, Haya- ahnmn - T-to!”

It doesn't take long before Sakura is clinging to his shoulders, shuddering as he gets fucked through his orgasm, Suo chasing his own relief.

Suo bites down hard on Harukas collar, using his strength to push forward even more until his knot goes through.

“F-FUCK!” Sakura shouts, feeling the sudden tightness as Suo’s knot takes place.

“Ah- Haruka, ah… Haruka…” Suo says, biting down more on the collar, grinding his teeth on it, he's growling, frustrated at the thing still attached to Sakura's neck.

He wants it off.

He bites down harder , get it off of him.

One more bite and 

Snap!

The collar slips off Sakura's neck and falls unceremoniously to the comforter. Sakura eyes him.

Suo looks at him, wide eyed.

And the fucking bastard.

Tilts his neck.

Smirking.

“Hayato, please.”

“I-I can't.”

“Hayato.”

Sakura's pupils are blown wide, he's staring at Hayato with intense concentration.

“Haruka…”

“Hayato, please . You're the one for me, I can't see myself ever being with anyone else, you treat me like I actually mean something, like i'm fuckin’ the most precious thing on earth.”

“Because you are, you always will be.” Suo rests his head on Sakura's shoulder.

“That's why I trust you, I trust you with my life, I would trust you even if you had a gun pulled to my head. You're so good to me, you gave me the feeling of being in control, even when you were so far gone you came to your senses in an instant before I even said anything to you, you defend me, you look out for me, sure it's annoying as all fuck, but goddamnit Hayato, I've never met anyone like you before, I don't know what i'd do without you, I can hardly even remember what life was like without you in it, I don't know how I got as far as I did, but some fuckin’ pirate-wannabe who claimed to be Leonardo Dicaprio from overseas came over and stole my goddamn heart, now take what's yours already, this isn't my heat talking, this is me , Hayato Suo.”

Suo swallows, looking at Sakura.

He didn't need to ask, he already knew. This truly was Sakura talking, not the heat influencing his mind.

He grins, laughing to himself.

“You really are going to be the death of me. Such an impatient hothead.”

“I'm your impatient hothead, don't forget it.”

“I wouldn't dream of it.”

Suo finally, finally gives in.

He bites down hard against Harukas mating gland, it's as soft as he had imagined it to be. The blood pooled around his fangs as he gripped tighter.

What he wasn't expecting though, was the wave of Cherry and Sakura petals to hit him, the scent was strong, it made him feel dizzy and fuzzy at the same time. He felt instantly calmer, breathing it in greedily, this was for him and no one else.

And Sakura could feel the intensity too. A wave of rain and pine scents mingled throughout the air, He breathed it as if he depended on it to survive, running his hands down Hayatos back gently this time, he was glad to see his fingers came back dry.

At least I didn't break skin this time.

Hayato releases from Sakura's neck and begins licking at it.

“I'm sorry that it hurt.”

“Eh, I've had worse, don't worry about it.”

“Sakura Haruka.”

“Hm?”

Suo kisses him. “I love you so much.”

Sakura giggles, kissing him back “I love you too.”

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“You do me now.” Suo says.
“What if I do it wrong?”
“Just bite right here,” Suo points to his mating gland on his neck. “And bite hard, it’ll work, trust me.”

Sakura swallowed building spit in his mouth, timidly looking at Suo’s neck.

Why was he scared?

No… Not scared, nervous is a better word.

Suo noticed his hesitation, giving a nod of encouragement and craning his neck more to expose the gland better.

Fuck it.

He wanted this, he wasn't gonna pussy out halfway.

Sakura tightened his grip on Suo’s shoulders, reaching up and biting down on his partner's neck, putting in more force to his bite as he tasted copper on his tongue.

Because his fangs were smaller, it was tougher to mark Suo, he bit down harder, hearing the man grunt above him.

That was probably good enough.

Releasing his hold on the taller boy, he felt an instinctual urge to lick at his neck, lapping at it to collect the blood and try to apologize for the pain he caused. Suo’s blood tasted like copper, warm, it felt almost surreal given Sakura has never seen the boy with so much as a spec of dirt on his face after a fight, he was allowing himself to bleed for Haruka.

“Hah, wow, that feels amazing.” Sakura says.
“God, I love you so much.”
“You’ve mentioned.”

Sakura pulls back to look at Suo fully, his broad sturdy shoulders, muscular chest, his fingers could feel the tense muscles of his shoulders and back.

“Fuck you're beautiful.” Sakura mutters.

Suo moves a little at that, pushing forwards, reminding Haruka of how they're connected in another way.

“Keep talking like that, handsome, and I’ll never be able to release my hold on you.” Suo mutters.
“Fuck I forgot you knotted me.”
“How do you forget about a seven inch shoved up your cunt?” Suo teases.

Sakura flusters. “I-I was caught up in the moment, thank you very much! Fuck you!”
Suo laughs, his smile is so genuine and his laughter so contagious, Sakura starts giggling too.

“You're so damn adorable!” Suo nuzzles into his neck more.
“When can we move again?” Sakura complains.
“If my heart would calm down, maybe ten minutes or so?” He tries to pull out but feels resistance tugging at him. “Or maybe fifteen.”

“Hmm… I have something I wanna try when we go again.”
“Oh? You're bold, I'm listening.”
“It's a bit embarrassing…”
“Haruka.” Suo gently calls.
“I know I know, I say that as if you weren't going crazy on me five minutes ago.”

Sakura takes a deep breath, looking at Suo intently, Suo matches his expression with one of determination.

“I want you to use an alpha command on me.”

They stay silent for a beat.

“Haruka, are you sure?”
Sakura nods. “You said it's supposed to feel good, if it's with someone you trust. I trust you fully, so I thought you could fully replace that memory I have.”

Suo looks down on Haruka, for some reason, his expression seems sad.

“You don't have to push yourself, I don't want you to be frozen in fear again.”
“I know, I don't either, but that's why I want you to do it, I trust you completely, Hayato, you wouldn't do anything to harm me, I want to try it, please?”
“Alright,” Suo sighs. “Anything for you, but you have to tell me to stop if you want me to stop, okay?”
“Of course, I know you’ll listen and pay attention to the signs I give you.”

Suo adjusts himself so he's now laying on his side next to Haruka, holding him close, running his fingers through his hair.

Suo appears to really like playing with Sakura's hair.

I wonder if I should grow it out longer.

Sakura nuzzles into his chest, the room smelt like the two of them now, perfect and warm.

Sakura's eyes trail across the nest before widening.

“Crap, I forgot to turn Sassafras around!” He yelps.
“Who? What?” Suo responds, confused by the sudden anxious tingle in the air.

Sakura reaches over to grab the calico cat plush, turning her around and shoving her face into one of the pillows, essentially burying her.

“She shouldn't have had to see any of that.” Sakura pouts.
“So you named the cat Sassafras, huh?”
“Y-yeah so what?”
“I'm sure she didn't mind, she's your protector after all, she was probably watching over you to make sure I was a suitable mate for you.”

Sakura blushed at the implication that Sassafras was real and had thoughts and opinions behind those two black beads for eyes.

“Sh-shut up! I'm not five!”
Suo laughed again. “You are so adorable.”
“Who's adorable!? Not me! Shut it or I’ll fight you!”
“I'd love to see you try and fight me right now.” Suo says, guiding his face to his own as he kisses Sakura.

All hostility melted into the kiss as Sakura bit back, all teeth and tongue, just as Suo predicted. He accepted this aggression with his usual grace and poise, exploring the roof of Sakura's mouth and exchanging spit with him.

Sakura moaned into his, one arm around Suo’s neck to keep him steady as the other gripped his back. When they finally parted to breathe, all that was left was bruised, shiny lips and a bright new blush on the two of them.

Suo smiles. “I could never get tired of this.”
Sakura meets his gaze with a challenging one of his own. “Good, because I don't want anything less right now.”

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When Suo was able to disconnect himself from Haruka, they took a break to clean up as best as they could, they were covered in sweat and the room still smelt like sex. Suo opened up some of the windows to let in fresh air and wiped Sakura down. Sakura was currently eating Suo’s omurice (he learned the recipe from Kotoha beforehand and decided to try making it for Sakura). He felt accomplished that he was able to provide for his omega.

His omega, no one else's.

Suo stares at Sakura's neck, the bite mark he left behind, his hand trails up to his own neck, feeling where Sakura had bitten him. He had bit down much harsher than Suo, a slight bruising was appearing on the area but nothing that wouldn't heal normally.

He smiled, knowing that Sakura belonged to him, likewise, he belonged to Sakura, they were bonded now for eternity.

Perhaps they were moving a bit fast, most couples would date for months, close to a couple of years before they bonded, but something in Suo felt a deeper connection to Sakura, like a pull on his heart, he always found himself wondering where Sakura was, what he was doing, and if he was okay or needed Suo. Suo had also never felt this kind of connection with anyone before, he had thought other people were pretty, could admit when someone looked attractive, but he had never given it more thought than that, someone was pretty and that was the end of the story.

Suo was drinking his tea with Sakura near him, the two stayed in constant orbit around one another, when Suo got up, Sakura would follow. When Sakura got up, Suo would watch him carefully, noting where he's going.

“I still can't believe you did that.” Sakura mutters.
“Hm? I've always wanted to bite you.”
“No, not that.”

Suo tilts his head in question.

“You broke $40 worth of leather!” He accuses, glaring at Suo.
“Ahah, yeaah, I did, huh?”
“You better not break any more of them, I actually happen to like the custom ones you got for me.” He responds, kicking Suo on the side.
“Okay, okay, I won't break anymore! I'm sorry!”
“Hmph. You better be.” Sakura pouted.
“I didn't mean to, honest! I’ll buy you a new one.” Suo nuzzles Sakura.
“Whatever.” Sakura gives in, turning to kiss Suo again.

Suo puts his hands around Sakura's waist, he's sitting behind him with Sakura in front of him, feeling his chest underneath his shirt.

“How are you feeling?” Suo asked, mumbling into his ear.
“Hot… But I’ll manage.”
“Any pain?”
“Just the usual discomfort.”
“Anything I can do to help?”
“Dunno, I’ll manage though.”
“I'm here if you need anything.”
“I know.”

They kissed once more, slow and lazily as Suo gently rocked Sakura in his hold, Sakura slowly closing his eyes and letting the gentle pleasure of Suo's company lull him to sleep.

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Sakura was frustrated.

It had been five days of his heat, and while Suo had helped him through the pain and pleasure of it all, he knew it was coming near the end of his heat.

And the damn bastard had yet to use a command on him.

Sakura brought it up constantly, asking when he would do it, but Suo kept pushing it off, kissing Sakura to change the conversation topic or making excuses saying ‘I’ll do it soon’ and then hours later Sakura had forgotten about it, too focused on the sensations Suo was giving him down there.

Today was the day he would make Suo command him whether he had to force him or not.

Sakura kissed him, hand on his boyfriend's chest as he pushed him down, straddling his hips, he just had to break Suo’s endless control, and he figured he could try to do it by teasing him.

Suo carded his hand through his hair, they were panting and gasping for breath when they broke apart. Suo gave a lazy smile at the other.

“Whatcha thinkin’ love?” He asks.

Sakura's hands lazily touch up Suo, tracing his chest before going lower, notably ignoring his hard on and continuing his path to his legs instead, gripping his knee.

“Nothing much, just waiting to see when you'll command me, alpha.” Sakura says, his voice holds a challenge in the air.
“I don't think you want me to lose control.” Suo says darkly back, just as challenging.
“Really? I know you're not nice under that facade, the past five days you've been nothing but accommodating towards me, don't you feel like you should get rewarded?”

Sakura slowly takes off his shirt, lifting it enough for his toned abs to show but not quite enough to pull the shirt off.

Suo’s staring, he goes to touch Haruka but Haruka slaps his hands away, letting the shirt fall once more.

“Greedy aren't we? I didn't say you could touch me.”
“Haruka.”

One of the things Suo had bought was rope, the safe kind that had a purpose not intended for lifting objects, but instead, it was intended for certain activities…

Sakura takes Suo’s wrists, lifting them above his head and begins tying them together. Suo breathes heavy, steady breaths, allowing Sakura to do as he pleased.

“Not too tight?” Sakura mumbles close to Suo’s ear. Suo moves his bound wrists before shaking his head.
“It's ok.” He confirms. Sakura nods before leaning back to his original position.

He lifts his shirt again, higher up this time, regardless of how many times Suo has seen his chest and felt it, he still gets flushed at the sight of the toned muscles and scars littering his body, all telling of Sakura's past before Makochi, before Furin, when he still lived to survive, before he learned he could rely on others for help.

Sakura removes his shirt and flings it across the room, before pulling at his shorts, lifting himself up off the ground, using his knees for balance as he removes the shorts and boxers underneath, kicking them out of the way too before teasing Suo by sitting back down, ass against his hard on but purposefully ignoring him as he instead focuses on himself, Sakura strokes himself a few times until he's completely hard now too, giving a smirk at Suo.

“You're teasing me.” Suo comments, eyes roaming all over Sakura's form.
“Maybe I am, so what? You don't want to do as I ask.”
“Haruka,” Suo breathes out, steadily, “Please.”

Sakura tilts his head to the side, smirk on his lips as he leans down to Hayatos ear.

“No.”

He leans back, grabbing lube and pouring some out before fingering himself.

“Mmn, Suo.” Sakura moans, biting his lip as he quietly rocks on himself.

Hayato can't move in his current position, wrists tied above his head and Sakura straddling his hips, the most friction he's able to get is whenever Sakura (un)intentionally grazes his clothed erection with his ass. Suo bites his lip at the display, but he won't lose control over this.

Sakura picks up something he had hidden under the covers, away from Suo’s eyes, pulling it out to reveal the rubber item.

It was the dildo he had bought for Haruka on a whim, the one he cleaned over the sink just 5 days ago, unsure if he would use it. Sakura said he wouldn't because he preferred Suo’s cock over some toy, but now jealousy radiated in him as he watched Sakura lube up the object.

And the fucker was doing it as if it were real too, going slow a teasingly before gripping down harder near the tip, before starting to insert it into himself, all the while staring at Hayato with a challenge in his gaze.

“Haruka, I'm right here you know, you can use me any time.” Suo tries with a smile.“Mmm, make me use you and maybe I will.”

“Fuck, you look hot right now, you should see yourself.” Suo grins, sweat forming on his brow.

Sakura smirks, before lifting up and sitting back down on the dildo.

“Mmhn, Suo, mmmn, Suo.” Sakura mumbles, head down as his front hands grasp Suo’s chest, steadying himself as he lifts and sinks again.

“Ah, Suo, you feel so good, so deep inside me.” Sakura continues. Suo watches, almost able to trick himself into believing he really was fucking Sakura, until his mind reminds him painfully he still had pants on.

“Fuck, Sakura, just like that huh?” Suo says in a low voice.

Sakura nods, moving faster, using his right hand to stroke himself now, his moans and grunts getting louder.

“Suo, Suo, you feel so good, alpha, so big for me.”

He can hold out, Sakura was testing him, he was pushing his limits on purpose.

“Aah! There- there, Hayato!” Sakura cries out, moving faster.

“You really like testing my patience, don't you?” Suo asks, a nervous grin on his face.

Sakura continues to ignore him, fucking himself on the toy pretending it's Suo’s dick and not some piece of rubber. When he lifts himself up again, Suo can see the wetness between his thighs as slick steadily pours down, Sakura smelt so wonderful, his scent was crisp and sharp, he could practically taste it on his tongue. His heart was beating faster and faster.

“Hayato, Hayato, please, i'm so close!” Sakura chants again, rocking back and forth.

Suo grits his teeth with a growl.

If Sakura was going to get off on this without even using him, he would just walk away like nothing happened, leaving me with a raging hard-on and no outlet!

He could see it now, he could have Haruka on all fours begging for him at his mercy, he just had to take it. Take what's right in front of him.

Fine. He could do that.

Something snaps inside of him, Sakura can sense the change in atmosphere now, biting his lip and closing his left eye with a smirk.

Bingo.

Suo breaks free of the ropes around his wrist, they were never tied too harshly anyways, before he jolts up, gripping Sakura's waist and forcing him to stop.

“You wanted this, don't pussy out now.” He whispers in Sakura's ear, Sakura shivers at the huskiness of it.

“Omega, on your knees for me now.” He commanded, his voice full of authority, dripping with a mixture of anger and hunger.

Sakura stopped what he was doing as he got off Suo, sitting on his knees instead.

Suo turns around to face Sakura from behind.

“Present for me now.” He continues, watching as Sakura spreads open a little wider for him, elbows resting on the bed as his backside is up higher now, his face constantly blushing.

Suo grabs the base of the toy and yanks it out, it should've been him not that thing that Sakura was getting off on. He has half the mind to lube his cock before he buries it into Sakura but chooses not to, figuring Sakura is already wet enough for the both of them and he deserves the punishment anyways.

“Alpha.” Sakura mumbles, eyes turning to look at Hayatos, they meet for a brief moment, a wordless communication between the two.

I'm okay.

Suo growls at seeing Sakura presenting himself, grabbing his hips with a fierce grip as he positions himself ready.

“Now be a good boy for me and take it.” He says, that's as much of a warning as Sakura gets before Suo thrusts in, burying his cock deep to the hilt in one go. The suddenness of it all makes Sakura lose his breath, choking on the sensation as his hands fist the blankets underneath him. Suo moves in and out at a ruthless pace, grunting above him as the sound of skin slapping on skin grows louder and more frequent.

“Grrn, mmphm, you like that, huh? Omega, this is what you wanted isn't it?” He asks, nails digging into Sakura's sides.

Sakura nods against the blanket, trying to lift his head up to look at Suo with tears brimming his eyes, grinning.

“Harder, alpha, I can hardly feel you.” He lies, knowing just what to say to rile Suo up even more.

“Sure you can, omega, but just for you I’ll make sure to punish you real good.” He says, slapping Harukas ass hard, making him yelp in shock.

Suo uses his right hand to push Sakura down, his left hand wrapped under his stomach to bring him up higher, right hand forcing Sakura to moan into the blankets beneath them, not allowing him to look up at the other. He keeps him like that as Suo adjusts his angle of thrusts, managing to hit deeper until he finds that spot that makes Haruka scream.

“AHN, AH, H-HAYA- AH FUCK!” Sakura yells into the bed, face turned to the side as his body is moving back and forth. “THERE, THERE, RIGHT THERE!” He babbles, tears streaming down his face as Suo hits that place in him repeatedly.

“Yeah you like that -Mnngf- d-don't you, omega? Being so greedy and taking all of me, well you can have it!” He says, leaning down to bite at his neck, sucking hard as he nips at Sakura, leaving trails of bite marks in his wake.

“Fuuck, fuck, fuck, Hayato, Mmhn, so good, don't stop don't stop!” Sakura rambles on “I'm close, so close, Hayato, fuck me!” he cries into the bed sheets, moaning louder as Suo’s hang grips and pulls at his hair.

Suo's so far gone, focused on chasing his own high, Haruka was wet and tight around him, everything about him from his moans to his scent was driving Suo absolutely insane. He grits his teeth as his relentless pace loses what little rhythm it had.

“Cum for me, omega.” He commands one last time.

Like the good boy he is, Sakura's shuddering, his release painting his stomach and the bed white as his cunt clenches down, shaking with wetness dripping down his thighs and mixing with Suo’s own fluids.

“Tight!” Suo shouts as he rams himself as deep as possible, Sakura's cunt swallowing him whole as he fits himself tight around his walls, feeling the knot swell and lock in place for the nth time that week, Suo bites down hard on Harukas neck as he comes inside of him, rocking his body back and forth to get every bit out as possible.

“Mmnf, fuck, you feel so good, you take me so well, Haruka.” Suo praises.

Sakura shakes beneath him, gasping for breath, he could feel the heat in his belly as bits of cum dribble down his thighs. His mind’s swirling with mixtures of pleasure and relief, he finally got what he wanted.

He grins, feeling his stomach where Suo was currently at, rubbing it as his mind wanders, still trying to come down from the high. His brain felt fuzzy and a sense of accomplishment washed over him.

Alpha knotted us!

He did that a lot this week.

Suo's hold on his waist releases, trying not to crush his boyfriend, he goes back to sitting on his side, still tight and locked into place as he can feel himself release more into him.

Sakura looks at him with a stupid grin, before looking at where they're connected once again.

It's funny, he hadn't felt this warm and accomplished the previous times Suo had knotted him.

He closes his eyes in thought.

What had changed?

His eyes shoot open as he grabs Suo’s face, looking him in the eye.

“You didn't put a condom on, did you?”

Suo’s eye widened.

“SHIT!”

He attempted to remove himself, but found tugging only caused Sakura pain, he wasn't going to be going anywhere anytime soon, he was so turned on he went half feral fucking Sakura into the mattress, he hadn't even realized he needed a condom.

“I'm sorry Haruka, I didn't notice-”
“It's fine, it's my fault for teasin’ ya so much.”
“Please, please tell me you have birth control?”
“Uh… Well… You can go out and get some right?”
“Haruka!” Suo scolded.
“You wouldn't let me out! And I didn't think of it, you would've realized it sooner before me!” Sakura accused.

He wasn't wrong, Suo was the one who prepared heavily for any outcome.

“As soon as I can move, I'm going out and getting you some, you’ll take it every day, got it?”

Sakura nodded, he could feel more of Suo’s cum escaping him with each movement he made.

“Okay, will do, as much as I want your pups, I don't want to be tied down just yet.”
“Hah, yeah, I can't begin to imagine what my folks would do to me if they found out I got someone pregnant before marriage.” He jokes.

Sakura looks at him, his eyes bright and slightly confused.

“You want to marry me?”
“Well, of course, we are bonded after all, we will have a grand wedding, all of Bofurin would show up, actually, I think all of Makochi would show up.” He wonders aloud.
“I just never considered marriage a possibility for myself, it feels kind of surreal that you want to do that with me.” Sakura says.

Suo holds his hand, looking lovingly into his eyes.

“Of course I do, Hayato Sakura, or would we be Haruka Suo? Who's name do you prefer?”
“I-I I-idiot! It doesn't matter!” Sakura says, punching his shoulder.
Suo laughs

“Well, it is a bit early for that now anyways, when we’re older, and have steady incomes, I’ll make sure to make it unforgettable for you.” Suo promises.
“So stupid, anything with you would be unforgettable, no need to spend so much money on me.”
“I spend money on you because you deserve it.” He kisses Sakura, slow and gentle and full of love.

“Ah I don't think I will ever be able to handle how much love you shower me in.” Sakura mumbles.
“That's okay, you don't have to.”

They're quiet for a beat, enjoying the other's presence, the constant contact they have with one another.

“I liked it, you know.” Sakura begins.
“Hm?”
“You commanded me, I didn't feel scared, It felt like I was giving you total control over me, and it pisses me off how calm I felt about that. I knew you wouldn't do anything to hurt me, you wouldn't push me beyond my limits.”

“I'm glad I was able to show you how commands are supposed to be used.” Suo says.

“Mmm.” Sakura acknowledges Suo, feeling his stomach where they're still connected.

“Can you pull out yet?” Sakura asks.
“I can try.” Suo mumbles, pushing back, Sakura felt a tug but not nearly as bad as before. “I think I can, but it might hurt.”
“Hmm, so we’re still bound huh?”
“It won't take long, it'll be alright.” Suo says with a smile, nuzzling back into Sakura's hair.
“Should I grow it out for you?” Sakura asks.
“You could do shoulder length hair, but anything longer would get in the way of your fighting.”
“Tsubaki can fight with long hair, so can Sugishita.” Sakura points out.
“Yes, but it takes a lot of training to fight with longer hair, plus it gives your enemy something to grab ahold of in a fight, I don't think it's worth the hassle to be honest.”

Sakura hums at that, he probably wouldn't do long hair like Tsubakino anyways, too much work to maintain.

Suo moves his hips again, pleasantly surprised to see he was finally able to slip out, pulling out proved another issue though.

without his dick there to block the way, he watched as his own seed slowly oozed out.

Ah, what a mess.

“I’ll start a bath for you, get in it when it's ready, I’ll run to the pharmacy and pick up birth control pills, when I come back I’ll redo the sheets for us, okay?”

“Alright, thank you.”

Suo kisses him, before quickly running off to start the bath and try to make himself look half-decent. He knew he was going out into the public again, he would reek of sex and Haruka, he no doubt had hickeys on his neck too and his mark on his neck was still somewhat fresh, but he needed to get those pills before anything else, he just had to hope and pray no one asked any questions.

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Sakura sighed in relief when the pregnancy tests came back negative, hugging Suo.

“I love you but please for my sanity let's not forget that again.”
“I agree.” Suo replies, just as relieved.

It was Friday, Sakura's heat was officially coming to its end, fizzling out like dying embers. He no longer felt the urge to ride Suo like mad, instead cuddling and kissing was more than enough for the both of them, along with some scenting too.

After the negative results, Suo decided to treat Sakura to ice cream, going out to buy two small containers of it and coming back, handing Sakura the chocolate flavored one while he had mint.

It was rare for Suo to eat sweets, normally sticking to tea cakes if anything, but he said it was a celebration for bonding together and making it through Harukas heat (And potentially Suo’s rut, which he said could be a reason for why he lost control and bit through Harukas collar and was more rough with him than usual, but he focused too much on Sakura's wellbeing instead of himself so he couldn't be completely sure.) They could spend an afternoon indulging in ice cream with one another.

“So what will you do on Monday?” Suo asks.
“What do you mean?”
“Well, they're going to notice the mark on our necks, you know.”
“Ah damnit, they'll probably throw a party, I can already hear how loud they're going to be now.” He grumbles, awkwardly holding his spoon as he takes another bite.

“Well, that may be true, but they do it because they love you, Haruka.”
“I know, it's still weird that they would care so much about us. It's not like our relationship affects them.”
“You don't think it does? It means we’ll be closer together, also if anyone tries to hurt you, I'll instinctually want to kick their ass, so I think they'll be even more scared of me haha.”
“You know they're scared of you?”
“Of course, well, they don't fear me but they also don't tease me as much as they do to you, it'll be interesting to see what they do.”

Sakura gives Suo a look. “Tsk, if anyones teasing me it's you, ya bastard, always telling me lies and making me believe your stupid stories.”

Suo gives him a smile in return. “I don't know what you're talking about, you must be imagining things.”
“As if.”

PING!

The conversation is interrupted by a text message, Suo pulls out his phone to see a notification.
He reads it before staring at the phone in contemplation. Hand tightening its hold on the object.

“What is it?” Sakura asks.

Suo takes a deep breath, quickly writes a message in response before tucking his phone away.

“That was my parents, they're coming back this week.”
“Oh, what's the matter with that?”

Suo stares at Haruka for a moment before pointing to his own neck.

“I get the feeling they won't exactly be thrilled about this.”

Sakura blushes, they had gotten a bit carried away after all.

“They haven't even met you yet, I've told them about you a few times but you've never formally been introduced to my folks.”
“Ah, so I have to meet your parents then?” He asks nervously.
“Let me talk to them first, I'm not confident they'll be… Supportive of us.”

Sakura was confused for a second before remembering he was in fact, a male, and Suo was, in fact, a male.

Oh, Makochi and Bofurin are so accepting of everyone, I kinda forgot same-sex couples aren't always welcomed by everyone.

He furrows his brow and stares at Suo.

“Well that's stupid! So what if we’re both guys? We’re not hurting nobody being together, I think they should mind their damn business and not get in your hair about it, if you like dudes then you like dudes, if you like chicks then you like chicks, who gives a fuck what you do. So long as you're not hurtin’ nothin’.” He rants, folding his arms.

“And I wholeheartedly agree with you, Sakura.” Suo nods. “But they're a tad old fashioned, they don't have that same line of thinking as you do.”

He puts his hand on his chin in thought. “Well, Master might be more accepting than them at least, so you can have one in-law that will like you.”

“Are you saying they're gonna judge me before they even meet me just ‘cuz I got a dick?”

Suo sighs with a sad expression. “Pretty much. I’ll do my best to change their minds, it's not impossible and there's always hope, but it might take time.”

He looks up at Sakura, taking his hand and holding it.

“But I promise I'm here for you, whether they accept you or not, that won't change my relationship with you, I want to be there with you, I want to be by your side.”
“But what if it tears you away from your family?”
“If they can't accept me for who I am, then they don't deserve to be in my life, regardless of what they've done for me. And if they try to talk Ill of you, I’ll do my best to defend you.”

Sakura couldn't believe Suo was choosing him over his own family. Suo’s undying loyalty to him was almost scary with how much he was willing to sacrifice to remain by Harukas side.

Sakura squeezes his hand and looks up at him.

“I hope it doesn't come down to that, I want you to stay in touch with your family, I wish things could've gone differently for me back at my old home town, but I would be lying if I said I missed those assholes. I walked away from them and never looked back, it's hard but I hope you don't have to go through that.” Sakura says.

Suo gently thumbs Sakura's cheek, before kissing him with a slow softness before breaking it off.

“I hope so too.” He says with a smile.

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“OH

MY

GOOOOOOODDDD!!!” Tsubaki cried, yelling at the top of their lungs as they ran to hug the boys.

Hayato swiftly side-steps out of the way, leaving Sakura to take the hit as Tsubaki tackled him into a death-grip of a hug, shaking him and crying.

“OH MY GOD IT HAPPENED!!! LOOK AT YOU!” They cried more.

Sakura tensed at the very sudden hug, he had been worried about how others would react to their bonding, what he should have been worried about more was how to survive the onslaught of positivity everyone was sending their way.

Kiryu had whistled and winked at Sakura, who turned away so fast with a blush rushing so quickly to his face he felt physically ill and dizzy, having to sit down.

Nirei quickly brought out his notebook and wrote down all the details, asking Sakura what day it happened and how it felt, Sakura kept his head down hiding his face, refusing to answer (Suo felt pity and helped answer the questions Nirei was throwing at him).

Everyone in his class was overly supportive of the two, Sakura had expected some backlash or push from his class, but their overwhelming positivity was almost worse, he still didn't know how to handle emotions. Then the class captains were called up to the roof for a meeting, where near instantly everyone noticed the bond marks on the pair, everyone seemingly forgot what the meeting was about in that moment as they all gave different reactions.

Kaji’s eyes met Suo’s, he lowered his head slightly, before tilting it to the side quickly, a quiet ‘follow me’ he requested, before he turned around and walked away from the crowd.

Suo looked back at Sakura and Nirei to see the two were being pestered by Tsubaki and Sakaki twins.

He’ll be fine for a bit . He smiles.

He follows Kaji briefly, putting some distance between him as he stopped.

“That advice help?” He asked.

The advice in question, being the things he told Hayato to be prepared for during Sakura's heat.

“Greatly. Thank you, I don't know what I would've done without you.”

“Hmph.” He nods curtly “I see you both bonded, rather quick, no?”

“Hm, perhaps we moved a little faster than normal couples, but I feel certain in my decision.”

“And him?”

Suo’s eyes gaze over towards the heterochromatic boy who's now punching the Sakaki brothers, who dodge his attacks and laugh as Sakura chases them, Nirei tailing behind shouting at Sakura to stop.

“He feels the same, I know of it.”

Kaji nods at that, taking out his lollipop and looking at it.

“I'm jealous, you know.”

“Hm? Whatever for?”

“The way you feel for Sakura, I have no doubt I feel the same for Kusumi.” He says, lifting the lollipop a few inches from his face. “But he's a beta.” He brings the lollipop closer to his mouth. “We tried to bond each other before, but he doesn't have the sharp fangs alphas or omegas have, he's never been able to pierce my skin.” He accentuates this by biting down onto his lollipop now, biting hard and crunching onto it to break it in half with his teeth alone.

Now sucking on the sharded remains of his lollipop, he takes out the chewed up stick and throws it away in a nearby trash can.

“I know some betas are able to leave bond marks, but it's hard and half the time it doesn't stay. I think he's afraid to hurt me so he holds back, he is rather shy afterall.”

He gazes up at the sky, leaning against a wall.

“Hmm, that does sound like a predicament, I'm sorry.” Suo closes his eye in thought. “I hope one day you'll be able to form a bond mark, but if not, you could always have it tattooed on you.”

Kaji nods.

They hear shouting and turn to see Sakura has pinned down Uryu Sakaki, the other Sakaki brother quickly coming in to grab Sakura under his armpits to drag him off as he's blushing furiously, kicking in resistance. Nirei hiding behind Tsubaki now.

“You should go to that.” Kaji states.

“I should.” Suo agrees, waving goodbye to Kaji and nodding thanks to him.

“GET OFF! LET ME GO!” Sakura shouts, kicking his legs uselessly.

“Nope! You're in air jail!” Sakaki says, lifting Sakura up as though he weighed nothing, forcing Sakura in the air, not quite able to reach the ground, left flailing instead.

Much like what you'd do with a puppy that got too rowdy.

Suo laughs. “Sakaki, would you please let my Haruka down?” He asks.

Sakaki looks at Suo realizes

He wasn't asking.

He puts Sakura down, who instantly bounces away like a spring from Sakaki, fists raised in a defensive pose.

“What did he say to you?” Suo asks, leaning down to whisper at Sakura. His eye stares into the Sakaki twins.

If they did anything to hurt him.

“Th-they asked me about you, us… If we… Did anything.” Sakura blushed.

Suo smiles, so they were teasing him it seems.

He leans back up, hands behind his back as he walks forward, subtly placing Sakura behind him.

“Gentlemen, I would like to ask you both to please refrain from teasing Sakura any further.” He says, and while his demeanor is passive, they can easily tell the threat that lay behind those words.

The Sakaki brothers straighten up.

“Yes of course.” Seiryu says. “Sorry for the trouble, Sakura.” Uryu says.

Suo smiles.

“Good.”

“Sakura!” A loud voice came, undoubtedly it was Umemiya, cutting his way through the crowd as people parted to let him through, he had a huge grin on his face and eyes the bite marks on both his and Suo’s necks.

“So the rumors are true.” He says with a smile.

Sakura blushed as he watched Umemiya come closer. “I'm happy for you both, truly! I'm so glad our little group could help soulmates find one another!” And he truly looked thrilled before stepping back to give them space.

Nirei quickly rejoins the two after the fight dwindles down, sighing in relief.

Umemiya clears his throat before looking out at everyone.

“Good morning!” He begins, loud voice booming across the rooftop. In an instant all eyes were on him.

“I have wonderful news!” He says, clapping his hands together. “That troublesome gang, the Phoenix, we were able to clear them out of Makochi for good. We also managed to get in touch with the Roppo-Ichiza and Gravel, they have confirmed the gang did not flee to their side of territory, but are on the watch in case anything happens.” He looks at Sakura now, nodding to him. “They won't hurt anyone again.”

They won't hurt you again.

The classmates all cheered, some jumped in the air in excitement. Suo smiled, turning his face to Sakura's.

“That's wonderful news.”

“Yeah.” He felt a weight off his chest at that announcement, it was nice to know he wouldn't have to worry about them again.

“I'm glad they're gone, I do wonder where they could've gone next though.” Nirei pondered in thought.

“Well that's all I wanted to let you all know, make sure your classmates all know about this too, we should still be on the lookout for any potential stragglers, but I believe none of them will dare set foot in Makochi again. Some have even been incarcerated, they won't be out for a while.” Umemiya nods his head before dismissing everyone.

Sakura felt incredibly grateful for Bofurins swift action on that gang. He would still linger by alleyways a little too long, and he never could quite wipe away those unwanted memories every time he went down main street, his eyes glancing at the alley he was dragged in.

Each time this happens, he always gets pulled out of his thoughts with a gentle reminder from Suo.

You're not there anymore.

And he would allow himself to be brought back each time, following Suo’s footsteps, hand in hand, a constant reminder that Suo was with him, he wouldn't be separated from him again.

No one would take his alpha from him.

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Suo has been restless all day. It was unlike him to check his phone when others were near, yet he was constantly checking it every few minutes. He was anxious about something.

Suo and Sakura were sitting on a bench in the courtyard, chain link fence behind them with overgrown bushes peeking their branches through the fencing. A subtle blow in the wind would remind Sakura of the weather slowly getting colder.

Suo pulls out his phone again, staring at it before typing something, only to delete it after.

“What's up with you?” Sakura asks.

“Whatever do you mean?”

“Don't play dumb with me, you've been on your phone all day, what's wrong?”

Suo thinks for a second, before sighing.

His omega would find out eventually, best not to hide it any further.

“Remember when I said my parents were coming back this week? Well, they're here today, they want to have dinner with me this afternoon.” He sighs.

“Oh… Do you want me to come with you?”

He shakes his head.

“Not yet, I need to tell them what happened, hopefully I can set the groundwork for you so all you have to do is be your pretty little self.”

They'll say things to you I don't want you to hear.

“Are you sure? Is there any way I can help?”

“If anything happens or if I need anything, I’ll let you know, promise.”

Sakura looks concernedly at him, before nodding.

“Fine. Call or text me A.S.A.P if you need backup, I’ll be there.”

“Haha, Sakura, these are my parents, they won't pull out knives on me.” Suo jokes.

“Well, if they say something to you and you need backup, just know i'm here.”

“I know, I won't forget, promise.”

They lean closer together, wordlessly, Sakura takes Suo’s wrist and scents him, Suo doing the same back as they kissed one another.

“I’ll always be there for you.” Sakura promises.

“Same to you.” Suo replies.

They stay there until the bell chimes throughout the courtyard.

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Suo has his hand over the door handle, taking a deep breath.

He's not anxious.

He's just… Well, mentally preparing himself for the worst.

Taking a moment to school his expression, he opens the door with a smile as he walks inside, before closing it. He takes off his shoes by the door and greets his parents and brothers.

“Hayato! We haven't seen you in so long!” His mom said running up to greet him.

Suo smiled, brief hug before he pulled away. She turned around as she brought out plates and utensils. “Help set the table, won't you dear?”

“Of course.”

Suo works on setting the table, he still has his furin jacket on, collar buttoned up to hide his neck. His brothers worked on setting about the food, adding things to plates like meat and rice. Suo didn't care much for eating, especially around others, so he would just have to slowly take from his plate and add it to whoever's next to him when they aren't watching.

When all was said and done, they were sitting at the table.

“So, Hayato, what have you been up to while we were gone?” His mom asked.

“Well, funny you ask, I have an announcement I wanted to share.” Suo said, bringing his hands up to his collar and buttoning it. He shouldered off the jacket as he turned his head, showing the mark with pride.

There was a collective gasp at the table.

“Whoah, look at you, player!” His eldest brother said, shoving his shoulder.

“Wow, so you've been busy while we were gone, huh?” His other brother asked, he was slightly younger than the first but Hayato was still the youngest of the three.

“Hayato, you finally found yourself an omega?” His mom asked. “So suddenly too.” She added.

“Yes, I have, I hope to introduce you to them soon too.” Suo confirms with a nod.

“Yes, you will have to bring her over as soon as possible! I want to meet the lovely lady.” His dad said.

Ah, the awkward part.

“What lady?” He quips.

The table went silent, his mom turned to him, staring him in the eyes. 

“The one who marked you, who you marked in turn, no? That lady.”

“I don't recall ever saying my partner was a woman.” Suo says, feigning confusion as he puts his hand on his chin.

The tension was so thick in the air, you could cut it with scissors.

Suo continues to pick at his rice, as though he hadn't dropped a bombshell on his entire family. He's waiting for it.

“You're joking.”

“I assure you, mother, I am not.”

She slams her hands on the table, startling Suo’s brothers.

“I did NOT raise my son to be a faggot!” She shouts, her eyes burning into his skull.

There it is.

Suo raises his head, his mask still in place, a small smile as he looks up at her.

“Do not call me that again.” And he isn't asking.

“We leave for a few weeks and you went and fucked a man, didn't you? You bonded with him too?” She accuses.

“What Sakura and I did is none of your business.” Suo retorts, meeting her burning gaze with one of his own.

There was electricity between the two, a spark to a fire, a competition that neither were backing down in.

Suo is glad Haruka isn't here, he doesn't need to hear any of this.

His mother scoffs.

“Unbelievable. Luckily for you, alphas can bond with more than one omega, we will have surgery done to undo the mark on you and you can bond with a nice, pretty, woman omega instead. Leave this Sakura this instant. I don't allow it.”

“I would sooner lose my fangs than mark another human, Sakura belongs to me and I belong to him, he is the only one I will accept by my side, it's either him or no one. You have no right to tell me how I should live my life. You don't know how I feel about Sakura nor will you even give him a chance to meet you, so if you don't know anything about him then you should shut your trap.”

Suo hardly ever talks back to his mother, normally he would accept whatever she had for him with a smile and shove it to the back of his mind. But this wasn't for him, it was for Sakura.

“What's he like?” Suo’s brother asks, the middle child.

He turns to him and pulls up a photo of Sakura, he's looking at the camera and has a smirk, one eyebrow down and the other raised up.

“Sakura, look here, quickly!”

He turned his head around.

“What is it?” He looks at the phone in Suo’s hand, the sun is shining high above them in a somewhat cloudy sky, the trees shaking in the wind blow his hair perfectly.

“Nothing, only you look absolutely stunning.” Suo said, and it was true.

Sakura let out a slight puff of air through his nose as he quirked his lip up, one eyebrow lowered and the other raised in slight confusion. A slight dusting of pink on his cheeks.

“What was that for? C’mon man, call me if anything important happens.”

“It's always important to remind you just how breathtaking you are.”

“Pssh, shut up, dude!” Sakura bristles, pointing a finger at Suo.

Yes he remembers that day perfectly, the photo never fails to bring a smile to his face, though it could never hold a candle to the real thing, it was the best attempt humankind had at capturing the beauty and complexity of Sakura Haruka.

“Oh wow, he has heterochromia?” His brother asks, now his eldest brother was coming over to see Suo’s phone too.

“Woah, that's sick!”

“He's really pretty.” The middle brother says, in a quiet voice, his eyes flick up to Suo’s, he's fidgeting with his hands, unable to keep still.

“He is even prettier in person.” Suo agrees.

“Let me see.” His mother demands asks.

Suo shows her the image, his dad also sees it too.

“And this is Sakura?” She asks

“Yes, he's my class captain.”

“Hmph. Looks like a-” His father began.

Suo swiped his phone away, pocketing it.

“I advise you don't finish that sentence, dear father.” He smiles.

“Why him?” His mother asks.

“Why not him?” Suo retorts. “I have nothing to prove to you, I don't have to justify my feelings to you, I don't need your approval of us. Did you know there's lots of boys dating other boys in this town? It's not just them, I've seen girls dating other girls before too. My classmate Kiryu is bisexual, and my upperclassmen, he is dating a beta in his class. My senior is an alpha who has a crush on another alpha at school, need I remind you that you were the ones who sent me to an all boys school? What did you expect? Do these things bother you? Why?

We aren't hurting anybody, there is no difference between my relationship with Sakura and the one you had with father, so please do explain to me why I should leave Sakura over something he can't control, over something he never had a say in, just because he happened to be born with an XY chromosome? Is that it?”

When he finished his rant, he surprised even himself at how calm he managed to stay throughout it, sitting in his chair as he stared down at his parents, now holding both his hands in front of him as he waited for their response, their excuse.

He wasn't going to budge on this decision.

“I-I… I want t-to say something too.” His middle brother said, raising his hand shakily. When all eyes were on him he jumped a little, before darting his eyes away and grasping his phone, fiddling with it.

“I-I uhm… I’ve also been… S-seeing a guy too… His name’s A-Akane.” He practically shoves his phone in Suo’s face.

Suo looks at the photo, it's of his brother and another guy, he's slightly taller than his brother, long dark brown hair with freckles across his face. They're eating ice cream and laughing together, his brother looking up at Akane, it would be hard to ignore the absolute adoration he had for the other man.

“M-my friend took that photo of us together, he's really n-nice and we’ve been dating for about f-five months.” He said, still shaking a little. “I was too scared to say anything because… I knew you’d react like this!” He looked up at their parents, tears in his eyes.

“S-so yeah! I guess you did raise two ‘faggots’ didn't you? Do you hate me now too? Hayato-Nii is right! Why does it matter? Why do you make me feel ashamed of who I am just because of something Akane c-couldn't control? Bᴇᴄᴀᴜsᴇ ᴏғ sᴏᴍᴇᴛʜɪɴɢ I ᴄᴀɴ'ᴛ ᴄᴏɴᴛʀᴏʟ? I ᴅᴏɴ'ᴛ ᴡᴀɴᴛ ᴀ ɢɪʀʟғʀɪᴇɴᴅ ᴵ ʲᵘˢᵗ ʷᵃⁿᵗ ᴬ⁻ᴬᵏᵃⁿᵉ.”

“What's all this racket!?” A loud voice came from the other room, door sliding open as an elderly woman stepped out.

It was his master, she was a much older woman, but don't let her age fool you, she can still deliver mean blows like it was nothing. She has a few scars over her hands from fights she had been a part of in the past. She was the one to teach Suo everything he knew about fighting, and someone he deeply respected.

“Hello, Master.” Suo greets warmly.

She nods her head at Suo before turning to his parents.

“Well?”

“Suo got a mating mark.” His mother said sternly, crossing her arms.

His master looked over at Suo again, huffing.

“What's the issue?”

His mother opened her mouth in shock. “What isn't the issue!? We never met this person before and they already went and marked each other! On top of that it's a guy !” She spit out the word like it was something disgusting.

His master looked at Suo again, raising an eyebrow.

“Kid, answer me this. Does this man hurt innocents?”

“No.”

“Does he take illegal substances?”

“No.”

She narrows her eyes as she asks her final question.

“Does he make you happy?”

Suo’s smile softens, his shoulders release in tension a bit as he thinks of Sakura.

“Yes, very much so.”

She hums at that, before turning to his mother again.

“I have never seen your son smile like that, he is smitten with this man. Learn to get used to it or you risk burning bridges you don't want to burn down.” She says. “That includes Hiro too.” She adds, glancing at Suo’s middle brother.

Hiro flusters, blushing slightly as he nods his head in thanks, hands in his lap.

“Now let's eat dinner before it grows any colder than it already is.” She says, going to the kitchen to grab a plate for herself.

“Yes, let's.” Suo agrees, continuing to eat.

The tension in the air was palpable, but he knew his master would be on his side. Learning Hiro was in the same predicament was news to Suo, but he wasn't terribly surprised. If his parents would stop making excuses they'd notice how he always lingers his eyes on men for just a tad longer than most. How his smile would grow when he greets Akane at their door for hangout sessions.

Suo ate his rice obediently.

He was prepared to leave at the drop of a hat if they grew hostile towards him. Hell, he was even ready to lose his mating fangs if the need arose, just to fully stick it to his parents that the only omega he would ever accept was Haruka and no one else.

But well, he needn’t be that drastic.

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A knock came to his door, Suo looked up from his book where he laid in bed.

“Who is it?” He asked.

“I-it's me! Hiro!” The middle child answered.

“Come in.”

Hiro opens his door gingerly before closing it shut with a click.

“Hey, Hayato.”

“What's happening?” He asks.

“Ah, nothing, I just… I wanted to say thanks. For standing up to mom and dad, I’ve been wanting to do the same for a while now but… Well, I'm afraid I could never be quite as brave as you or elder brother.” He says with a nervous smile.

“I know you didn't do it for me, but I still appreciate what you said, it’s nice knowing that I can be myself around you.”

“I hope they come around eventually and we can be ourselves around our parents too.” Suo says, closing his book and putting it down, giving Hiro all the attention.

Hiro sits down on his bed.

“Can I meet him?”

“Sakura?”

“Yeah! He's so…” Hiro struggles with his words, using his hands for emphasis as he raises them to his chest and moves them back and forth in thought. “So stunning! I've always loved heterochromia in dogs, I've never seen it in a person though!”

Suo smiles at his brothers antics.

“He is, isn't he? Well, he's shy, and he blushes at the smallest compliments. He's strong and can kick ass. You know when we met in class on the first day, he fought the toughest guy in our grade, kicking him square in the face.”

“No way!”

“Yep, he even got a bloody nose from it too, didn't manage to land a hit on Sakura though.”

“He sounds amazing! I'm really glad you found someone, Hayato, I've never seen you in love before, you look different.”

“Different? How so?”

“You just radiate warmth, your face gets all soft and happy when you talk about this guy, your smiles, they look genuine.”

“Hmm. Thank you.”

“Of course, thank you too.”

Suo isn't much of a touchy-feely kind of guy, but when Hiro leans in, he just couldn't refuse. He reaches over and meets him halfway, hugging his brother. Hiro hugs back tighter.

“I really mean it, I wanna meet him, I hope mom will change her views too.”

“What did eldest think about all of this?” Suo asks.

“He said he didn't take us as the kind to be players haha, he's surprised that you got your mark so quickly though.”

“Hm yes, we did move rather fast in our relationship.”

“Ah i'm jealous, i'm the only one without a mark now!” Hiro whines.

“You should ask Akane, I'm sure he’d love to claim you.” Suo teases

Hiro pulls away from the hug in a jump, blush on his face.

“A-ah! UH, m-maybe in the future… I uh… W-want to take things slow!” He stammers, folding his arms.

Suo laughs, he may be understanding but that won't stop his teasing.

Before he could torment his elder brother further, there's a knock at the door.

“Who is it?” Suo calls out. Hiro sits back down on the bed and looks at the door.

“Hayato, it's me.” His mother calls out. “I want to talk.” Her voice wasn't stern or angry like it was at the table, it sounded softer, more fragile.

“You can leave if you're going to talk bad about Sakura.” Suo states plainly. He won't tolerate anyone who talks shit about his omega, be it his family or otherwise.

“I won't, I promise.”

“Fine.” Suo says.

The door opens and his mother comes in, her eyes widened a bit in shock as he notes Hiro is there too.

“Oh, well this makes things easier.” She comments.

“What do you want?” Suo asks, voice monotonous and sharp, a drastic change from his tone with Hiro earlier.

She stands in front of them, holding her hands as she looks at her boys.

“I'm sorry for what I called you earlier. That was insensitive of me.”

“Tsk. A lot of shit you said was insensitive.” Suo quips back, narrowing his eye.

“Yes, I agree. I don't understand it, but… I love you both, and I don't want to be the person who lights that bridge on fire. I shouldn't have had my outburst like that, I'm sorry.”

“What are you going to do about it now?” Suo asks.

“While I'm still not pleased you got marked without ever having any of us meet your… Significant other, I would like to meet Sakura.”

“Boyfriend.” Suo states plainly.

“Huh?”

“He is my boyfriend. Say it.” 

Acknowledge me.

“Yes, I would like to meet Sakura, your… Boyfriend.”

“You can't.” Suo states plainly.

“Huh? Why not?”

“His self esteem is very fragile, I worry you and dad may shatter what myself and all of Bofurin have painstakingly been working on rebuilding. It takes months, years even, to fix what has been broken for him, but it only takes one bad day to tear it all down.” Suo says with a growl, he's not above baring his fangs if he has to just to ensure Sakura's protection and safety.

“We won't say anything rude, your dad and I promise.”

“Where is he then? You can't speak for him.”

“We didn't want to feel like we were cornering you, so he had me go in.” She explained.

Suo thinks for a moment.

“I will ask Haruka what he wants to do. If he says no then it's a no. If you begin to even start a sentence talking bad about him I will not hesitate to march to my room and shove everything I own in a bag and go no contact with you and dad.” He states plainly.

“I understand, we won't say anything rude.”

“Fine. Was that all?”

“Y-yes, and Hiro, if Akane really makes you happy, I wish you two all the best.”

Hiro flusters a bit before fiddling with his fingers, a nervous tick he never could break.

“A-ah uh th-thank you, mom.”

His mother turns away, ready to leave before Hayato calls out to her.

“Mom.”

“Yes?”

“Never use that ‘F’ word again. Not on me, or Hiro, or anyone else you see. Your relationship with me is on thin ice right now.”

“I understand. I'm very sorry for using that word.”

Suo huffs as she leaves, pulling out his phone.

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Haruka 🌸

How did it go?

Hayato?

Do you need me to come over?

…

Sorry Haru!

It went as good as I expected it to.

No need to come over, I handled it

Good.

I hope they don't hate me too much

Or you.

They won't. Don't worry ^_^

They want to meet you actually

What!?

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Fkvdb mgk

SOrry dropped myt phone

Hahaha

You are so cute <3 ;)

How do you feel about meeting them though?

Nervous??

But I'll do it.

If you want me to

Whatever makes you comfortable.

We don't have to

I don't mind.

Let's do it.

How about this Friday then, at 4PM?

Kk.

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This Friday, that was two days away. Suo put down his phone and sighed. Hiro had left his room a while ago, leaving him alone with his thoughts.

He hoped this wasn't going to be a bad idea. He dearly loved his family, but he also loved Sakura. He didn't want to be forced to choose just one option, but he would if he had to.

Chapter Text

It was Friday, classes had just ended about 30 minutes ago, and Sakura was in his room, contemplating life.

“It’ll be fine, he said, and I should just be myself, right?” He asked aloud.

To who?

Well, Sassafras, of course.

He was not worried about the meeting nor would he ever be so childish as to talk to a stuffed toy.

He was just… Voicing his thoughts aloud.

And if Sassafras was there to listen, then who was he to judge her?

Really it's her fault for being so fluffy and smelling like Hayato, not to mention she is a really good listener.

“Right, okay, good idea I should get ready.” Sakura puts Sassafras down as he goes to the bathroom to tidy up, brushing his hair and teeth.

“I've never done this before, meet someone's parents, what do you think I should do? Is there something that they expect me to do? Do I have to do something or give them something? Hayato would’ve told me right? But what if it's such common knowledge to everyone that he just assumes I know it!” Sakura rambles, spitting into the sink and leaning down to put his mouth over the faucet to wash out the toothpaste  before spitting again.

“Should I have my bangs up or down?” He asks aloud.

He uses his hand to lift up his bangs before letting them back down again, he shouldn't show off his forehead, that'd be weird right?

No, stop overthinking this.

He takes a deep, shaky breath, before pacing in the living room again.

He swears Sassafras feels pity for him.

“Ok clothes! Clothes, what should I wear? I shouldn't wear the Bofurin jacket, ‘Hey boyfriend's mom, I'm part of the gang that protects the town!’ What would she think!?”

He looks at Sassafrass’s judgemental stare.

“Oh their son is part of the same gang, duh, she probably wouldn't care. I forgot. But they might take it the wrong way, plus it's not formal at all, there's still blood on the cuffs I haven't gotten to wash out yet.”

“Aagh! Why is the most formal thing I own a pair of jeans and a white T-shirt?” Sakura nearly ruffles his own hair in frustration, fingers grazing it before he stops himself.

I just cleaned up my hair! Don't mess it up now!

He's not sure if the sigh he hears coming from Sassafras was his own imagination, or the inanimate cat letting her disappointment be known spiritually.

Nope, he's not taking anymore of this spiritually judgemental cat. He needs help.

Sakura dives for his phone, pulling up a list of contacts.

Who would be able to help him in his time of crisis as fast as possible?

One contact stuck out to him, he hit dial.

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Suo had let Sakura know he didn't need to do anything special when meeting his parents, just be himself.

He's never known Sakura to freak out over these kinds of things, but on second thought, perhaps he was wrong. It was Sakura's first time meeting his family, or well, any family for that matter. The poor boy didn't know what to expect, what was anticipated of him.

“Just be you! Show them why I love you so much!”

“Tsk. I ain’t gonna show them how their precious son is a demon behind closed doors.” Sakura responds flatly.

“Well, I wouldn't mind that.” Suo teases.

Sakura bristled, flushing as he pointed at Suo.

“Y-YOU FREAK! NO! That is so not hot!” Sakura replies accusingly.

Suo laughs at his antics.

“I'm just kidding, Sakura.”

“Y’better be.” He grumbles.

Suo brushed his bangs from his head as he kissed his forehead.

“You know I wouldn't want to embarrass you.”

Sakura swatted him away with a blush.

“W-well… Are you sure they’ll like me?”

“That's what we’re going to find out, but even if they don't, I don't need their approval to be with you, nothing will change my love for you.”

Suo kissed Sakura again, gently and slowly, Sakura returned it with timid demeanor.

Yes, he wasn't going to let Sakura be hurt today, Suo promised him that much.

His parents were a bit antsy, he would glare at his mom from time now and again.

“Don't say anything rude, you got that?” Suo reminded them for the nth time that day.

“Yes, we understand.” His mom said.

He looked over at his dad, who sat scrolling on his phone. Their eyes met briefly 

“I understand.” He said before going back to his phone.

Suo felt tense, at least he knew Hiro was on his side.

“How do you feel about this?” Hiro asked their older brother.

He looked at the two of them and shrugged.

“I don't quite care for family drama, but i'd love it if all our partners could meet up one day and we do a triple date, that’d be fun!” 

So it seems a majority was on their side after all, the split between newer generation and older generation was always something so fascinating. Kids could adapt to new situations and learn to accept change rather easily, it was the adults that struggled accepting new viewpoints.

Ah, if only life could be easier.

Suo sighed. Hiro patted his back.

“Don't worry, it’ll be alright.” He said reassuringly. “And I think that'd be fun, Akane is really social!”

Before Hayato could brood any longer, a knock came at the front door.

Suo shoots one more warning look at everyone, he was running the show today, the one to call the shots unlike his mother who typically ruled over the house.

He was still unsure where his dad stood on everything, he usually followed whatever mothers approach on situations were, he was sure if he could convince her to change her ways, then he would follow suit.

Suo opened the door to greet his boyfriend, but his voice was caught in his throat, eye widening and slight blush appearing on his face.

“H-hey.” Sakura greeted.

“Well, look at you, I don't think I’ve ever seen you so dressed up before.” He responded.

“Yeah, I uh… I had Tsubaki help me. Kotoha was too busy with the… Cafe…”

His voice trailed off as he looked at Hayato, who seemed really hungry all of a sudden, he went up to Sakura, voice light and quiet in a whisper.

“If my family weren't here today, I would spend all night ravishing you, darling, you look spectacular.”

Sakura blushed more before pushing Suo out of the way.

“S-stop teasin’ me!” He yelled out, Suo laughed before inviting him inside. 

Oh he wasn't teasing him, but he didn't want to short circuit his boyfriend before they even had a chance to meet his family.

Tsubakino clearly knew what they were doing, truthfully Suo didn't mind if Sakura came over looking like he usually did with his jacket and white T-shirt, but this was new.

His hair was neatly brushed, parted nicely to showcase where the split in his hair color formed. He was wearing a button up white shirt, and a black jacket. His pants were black as well and reached down to his ankles. He wore his usual sneakers of course.

But that wasn't it.

He was wearing his collar. 

The one with S.H initials on it.

As if he were subtly telling everyone around him who he belonged to, who his partner and mate was, that he was taken and to back off.

God, Suo wanted to take Sakura right now and just -...

Not yet, he needn’t be thinking such things right now.

Breathing in and out, he closed the door and followed Sakura.

“Sakura, this is my brother, Hiro.”

“Hi! I heard so much about you!” Hiro said, holding out his hand.

Sakura awkwardly took it and shook his hand.

“Uh, thanks!”

“Hey, my name's Riku, i'm Hayatos eldest brother.” He greeted.

“Hi!” Sakura replied stiffly, Suo could see him sweating.

He smiled, siding up to his boyfriend to hold his hand.

“My name's Sakura, uh, nice to meet you all!”

“Those are my parents over there, and the eldest lady is my master, you can call her Senpai though.” Suo explains, leading Sakura to the table to sit at.

He follows Suo’s lead, allowing him to drag him to the table until he's seated, Hayato sitting to his left as Sakura begins looking at Suo’s master.

“So, you trained Hayato?” Sakura asked.

“Sure did. Everything he learned came from me.”

“Woah, I wouldn't mind learning some moves from you someday, you must be quite the teacher.” Sakura said.

“Hah! Why don't you ask him yourself for help?”

Sakura glanced at Hayato, not wanting to tell his family how he had tried to get Hayato to teach him things but each time, it always ended in Sakura getting pinned down and an impromptu make-out session later, they forgot all about what they were there for originally.

“Well, he can be a bit stubborn at times.” Sakura replied

“HAH! Ain't that the truth!” 

Suo smiled at her. “Indeed, I can be.” He agrees.

Everyone sat at the table, food being passed around, until Sakura got a pot dish that was filled with different kinds of food such as chicken and rice. Scooping some out for himself, he handed it off to Hiro (who sat next to him on his right). He watched as everyone began eating.

So far, so good.

“So, Sakura, tell us a bit about yourself.” Suo’s mom asked.

Ah, where to begin.

“Oh, well uh, I'm sure you know already that I go to Furin, I'm class 1-1’s captain and Suo is my vice captain.”

“Do you have any jobs?”

“N-no ma’am.”

“So you live with your family?”

“No…”

“Oh, where are your parents?”

“...” Sakura looked down at the food.

Should he be honest? ‘Oh they kicked me out when I turned 13 and have been living by myself since?’ No, that's too… Heavy. Perhaps he could tell a white lie, yeah that should be fine.

“They're no longer in the picture.” He said.

“Oh…” Suo’s mom replied. “I'm so sorry to hear that.”

Ah crap, that sounded like they were dead! That's even worse!

Well, they may as well be dead to him anyways.

“It's no big deal, really!” Sakura responded.

“This food is delicious, thank you mother!” Suo said, changing conversation topics quickly.

Sakura took a bite of the pot dish and his eyes sparkled. It indeed was good, it was hot, the chicken was chewy but the rice added a nice flavorful touch to it that made it taste even better. The spices used in the dish complimented everything perfectly, he could see Suo came from a family of good cooks.

“Wow! This stuff’s amazing!” Sakura said, eating more of the rice even quicker.

“I'm glad you like it!” Suo’s dad said. “It's my own recipe.”

“Sakura, is it true you gave a guy a bloody nose on the first day of class?” Hiro asked.

“Where did you hear about that?”

“So you know how to fight, you should teach me some defensive moves!” Riku said.

“Uh, sure, I don't see why not.”

“Can I see your eyes? They're so pretty!” Hiro asked.

Sakura turned to look at him, blushing.

“H-huh?”

“Your eyes! I've never seen heterochromia before, you know how genetics work?”

“N-no?”

“Oh, it's super interesting, most cases heterochromia is genetic, it has to do with the melanin levels in your eyes! But sometimes your eyes can change color based on injuries or diseases too!”

“Oh, that's cool, I didn't know that, I was just born with them I guess.”

“What about your hair?” 

Everyone looks up at Suo’s dad as he looks at Haruka.

He isn't glaring, but he looks more like he's asking a genuine question.

Sakura doesn't see it as that though, his hair being a sore subject never failed to make him bristle at others.

“What about it?” He asked, narrowing his eyes, it would be hard to miss the shift in tone his voice took.

“I was just wondering if you dyed it.” He asked.

“I didn't. I was born like this.”

“Huh, you remind me of a cat, not in a bad way.” 

Sakura was soothed by Suo, who subtly reassured him with a hand on his lap.

It's okay.

The tension slowly dissipated (much to the thanks of Suo’s brothers, who changed conversation topics easily) And soon Sakura was slowly able to lose his anxieties and melt back into his usual self, pointing a finger at Riku and challenging him to fight him in this pvp game, who accepted it happily. Hiro got to talk about his boyfriend to Sakura, who grew even more red as his romance radar went crazy.

Suo entertained his brothers and Sakura, but most of his attention was focused on his parents.

“Ah, to be young again. Look at them, Shisu, tell me those boys ain’t happy.”

She looked at her sons, and it was true.

“I don't think I've seen Hiro or Suo so… Openly happy before, not in a long time.”

“And you really want to push that away? It would be one thing if these boys were bad influences on your sons, but they make them shine in a way I haven't seen in a while. Is it really worth losing them just to keep an old belief?” She asked again.

“I just don't understand it…”

“An’ ya don't gotta. All that matters is they understand it, whether you're able to or not, this is their life now, you can't change that unless you want them to be miserable. Don't make mistakes, Shisu.”

She nodded. Looking at her husband.

“What do you think?”

“Honestly, I think it doesn't matter much, I mean, I can get the appeal.” He says, crossing his arms.

“I don't quite like how fast they moved, but you know Hayato, he’s always been independent, not asking anyone for permission and just taking what he wants. Those two, they look like a good match.”

The kids are all standing now, Sakura pointing at Riku then himself, once again challenging him to a fight, meanwhile Suo helpfully reminds him he doesn't have a gaming station to play on.

Before Sakura could escalate things further, Suo steps to his side and holds his hand, whispering something in his ear that makes him blush and fluster, losing all train of thought.

“Hey, Sakura.” Shisu called out.

“Yeah?” He asked, turning around. Suo noticed and looked at her too.

“Can I talk with you alone?”

“Uh… Sure.”

“Mom…” Suo breathed out dangerously.

“It won't be for long, don't worry, and I have nothing negative to say, promise.”

Suo eyed her cautiously as Sakura let go of Hayato and followed her outside, door clicking shut behind them, Suo's eyes never leaving Sakura's.

“Man you are whipped!” Riku joked, patting Suo’s back.

“I don't think i've ever seen you so defensive over anyone before.” Hiro joined in.

Suo sighed, trying to relieve the tension in his shoulders.

“I'm just worried she might say something to him like she did last night.”

“Ah, yeah, sorry I didn't stand up for you both more, I may not like drama but I should've done more.” Riku apologized.

“I'm willing to trust her again, she seemed sincere last night.” Hiro added.

“I hope she was.” Suo responded.

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“Uh, did I do something?” Sakura asked, following Hayatos mom outside.

“No, no, don't worry you didn't do anything wrong, I just wanted to ask you something.”

“Oh, what is it?”

She looks at him in the eyes.

“Does Hayato make you happy?”

Sakura is a bit taken aback by that question, was that even a question? It should be obvious.

“Yes, very much.”

“I see. I must apologize, Hayato and I had an argument a few days ago, I said some… Uncouth things, it was insensitive of me. I will admit, I don't understand my son's attraction to boys, but I don't have to. All that matters is that you make my son happy, and he makes you happy in return.”

“Uh…” Sakura didn't know what to say, he scratched the back of his neck, still uncomfortable.

“Thanks, I believe Hayato brings out the best in me most days.”

She smiles at him. “I'm glad. I'm sorry for judging you so quickly, Hayato was right, I should've met you first before I judged you. You're a good kid.”

Sakura blushed, unused to the compliments this town always threw at him, he was used to constantly being judged by others, so it wasn't exactly a new experience, but it was new to be apologized for something he wasn't even there to witness himself.

“By the way, your collar is pretty, S.H, what do those initials stand for?”

“Oh, they're uh, they're mine. Sakura Haruka.”

“Oh, I thought it would've been my son, Suo Hayato, that's funny now that I think of it, you both have the same initials.” She smiles.

Sakura blushes more, fidgeting with his hands.

“Coincidences are weird, huh?”

“Now, how long must I wait until I have grandchildren?” She asked.

Sakura blew up in red and quickly opened the door to escape her, she laughed as he retreated to the safety of his boyfriend.

“My, what happened out there?” Suo asked as Sakura hid behind him, pointing at her.

“Sh-she! She asked me when we would have kids!” He half-whispered to Hayato.

Suo laughed, meeting his gaze.

“Let's finish school first, yeah?”

“I-IDIOT! Aaugh! It's just like your family to tease me, now I know where you bastard gets it from!”

The tension held in the air was gone now, replaced by teasing and laughter. Suo internally released a breath he had been holding onto, he hadn't wanted to cut off his family from his life, but he was thankful it appeared that needn’t be an option anymore.

His parents still didn't understand them, but with the help of his master, they came to not be bothered by it as much anymore.

The night ended with Suo walking Sakura home, waving goodbye to his family as he would spend the night with his boyfriend.

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“I think you did amazing.” Suo praised.

“Are you sure? I felt so nervous.” Sakura sighed.

Suo opened the lock to Sakura's apartment, pushing the door open before swiftly closing it, pushing Haruka up against the wall.

“You did spectacularly, exactly what I wanted you to do, good boy.” Suo praised, kissing his neck.

He held one of Sakura's hands, placing it above his head against the wall.

“S-Suo.” Sakura sighed.

“You were amazing, and you even wore your collar? That one with our initials on it? God, you're amazing, so good for me.” Suo kissed his jaw.

“Sh-shut up and kiss me already, jeez.”

“As you wish.” 

Suo met Sakura's lips, kissing him before it quickly grew more hurried. Suo opened his eye to look at Sakura as he bit down on his lips. Sakura opening them and letting Suo in deeper, more intimate.

“Mmnh, Mmn.” Sakura moaned as Suo went to taste him. The longer they went on, the more tears started to shed from Sakura, before he finally pulled away, wiping his mouth.

“God, your lung capacity is insane. I felt like I was drowning.”

“Haha, Sakura, you have to breathe through your nose.” Suo replied with a cheeky grin.

“Gah, i-idiot, I can't think when you're like this.”

“Need me to take over, omega?” Suo asked.

“Y-yes, alpha.”

Sakura's knees were already shaking, so Suo scooped him up and placed him on the bed, essentially caging him.

“What do you want to do?” He asked.

“F-fuck, you know what I want.”

“I want to hear you say it. Beg for me.”

“A-ah.” Sakura panted as Suo began to run his hand under his shirt, undoing the buttons methodically. Sakura was already pulling at Suo’s own shirt in the process.

“Want you… Please, Hayato.”

Suo removed his shirt along with Sakura's, tossing them to the side, going down to bite at his neck, his collar that he loved so much, chewing the leather softly.

“Want me to do what, Ha~ru~ka~?”

Sakura panted, feeling Suo’s hands pinching his nipples and groping his chest. Sakura was no better, his hands finding placement on his boyfriend's shoulder blades.

“Fuck me, alpha, get on with it.” He demanded, looking up fiercely at Suo, a challenging glare. Suo returned one of his own, excitement and anticipation coursing through him.

He put his head on Harukas shoulder.

“Hah, you’re going to be the end of me, you know?” Suo said, kissing him there before quickly getting up to grab lube and a condom from Sakura's closet, in that box he kept hidden.

Their clothes were off and Suo was back to kissing him again, slowly raising one of Harukas legs to place on his shoulder as he started biting the inside of his thighs.

“So good for me, they love you so much already, you know?”

“Mmn, Suo, shut up about them now, it's just us.”

“I know, I'm just so relieved it went well.” Suo replied, now licking the inside of his thighs before climbing back up to paw at his collar.

“May I?”

“‘Course.”

Sakura turned his head, allowing Suo to undo the collar. (Sakura would have his head if he broke this one afterall.)

He gently placed it to the side as he inhaled Sakura's cherry scent, rubbing his scent gland against his own, scenting him heavily.

“Mmm you smell so good, Hayato.” Sakura praised. Suo smiled at that.

“I'm glad, are you ready?” Suo asked.

Sakura nodded, Hayato began to roll the condom on himself before he started to pour lube into his hand as he slicked himself up and then started pressing into Sakura, gently going deeper, encouraged by Sakura's nails against his shoulder blades digging into him, his soft panting and Suo’s grunts before they were finally flush against one another.

Suo took a moment to breathe, allowing Sakura the same,

“Move.” Sakura demanded.

“Who am I to deny you?” Suo asked.

He began slowly, as always, letting Haruka get used to the pace and deciding what he wanted from there. He leaned down to kiss him, meeting his lips eagerly as he rocked back and forth.

“Mmn, you feel so good, Hayato.”

“You do too, so tight and wet for me, Haruka.” Suo praised.

“Fa-faster.”

Suo nodded against his chest, picking up pace.

“Mmnh, ah, ah, ah!” Sakura moaned, clawing into his back. Suo moved faster, hitting harder.

“There! There! Ah, so good!” Sakura cried out again.

Suo angled his hips to properly dig into that area that made Haruka cry. He grinned as he moved faster, harder, forcing them both to the edge faster. Suo focused on gripping Sakura's sides to hold him in place, while Sakura's hands were moving from his shoulders to his biceps, clawing him all the way.

He couldn't wait to feel the sting later, a constant reminder of what they did.

“H-Hayato! So close!”

“Me too!”

He bit down on Sakura's neck, Sakura cried out as he clawed into his back as he came, holding onto Suo for support.

Suo stilled as he finished inside Sakura, still rocking a bit to get as much out as he could, the sudden tightness made him see stars.

“Mmn, Suo, you're always so good to me.” Sakura sighed as Suo pulled out (He made sure not to knot him tonight, Sakura never did like the inability of movement afterwards.)

“Of course, you deserve to get rewarded after behaving so nicely at dinner, and here I was worried you'd start throwing the food at my dad.” Suo laughed.

“Aagh, I just don't like when people start pointing out what makes me different, I always feel like they're going to say something.” Sakura complains.

“Don't worry, if he did try to say anything rude I would've flipped the whole table.”

“What a waste of food that'd be,”

Suo takes off the condom and works on cleaning up Sakura and himself, leaving to get a wet washcloth before applying it to him and wiping down sweat and other liquids before sitting and cuddling with his boyfriend.

“I love you so much.”

“I know.”

“Just reminding you.” Suo kissed the top of his head.

Sakura blushed, looking away before placing his hands on Suo’s chest and moving quickly to capture Suo’s lips with his own, breaking it far too quickly.

“Payback.”

Suo laughs, arm slung over Sakura's torso.

“Payback for what?”

“For all the embarrassing things you said to your parents. And for your mom.”

“My mom? What did she say to you again?”

“She… Asked me if you made me happy. I said yes, of course, we talked and soon she asked me wh-when we would give her… Grandkids…” Sakura flustered at the last bit, biting out the words.

“Hahaha, I believe I remember you mentioning that last bit to me in the house, thanks for the refresher. She didn't say anything about us?” Suo asked, voice taking on a serious tone at the end, narrowing his eye.

“No, not our relationship, she was nice.”

Suo smiled, murderous gaze dissipated in an instant as he hugged Sakura.

“I'm glad… I'm really happy.” He hugged Sakura tighter.

“Mm, me too.”

“When should we go on that double date with my siblings?” Sou asked.

“Ugh, is never an option?”

“Haha, come on, they're not that bad!”

“No but it's awkward!”

“You'll be alright, don't worry about it.”

“I’ll think on it but no promises.”

“Thank you, Haru.”

“I said no promises!”

“I know, I know, but thank you for considering it anyways, it'd make him really happy.”

Suo was glad things were working out, even if the road was bumpy, he was more than happy to travel this path so long as Sakura stayed by his side. He brushed his bangs out of his hair as he watched Sakura yawn and insisted Hayato needed to sleep too.

Hayato looked at those eyes, wonderful twilight, gleaming gold and shining silver.

And he thought to himself.

How could anyone find this man anything less than beautiful?

Truly, he was unbelievably lucky to call him his. And he would ensure to be the very same type of person for Sakura in return.

Fate brought them together, but now nothing could tear them apart.

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“Hey, have you heard the rumors about Bofurins new leader?”

“About it being an omega?”

“Yeah!”

“Yeah, I have.”

“Doesn't it sound like they're weak now? Who lets an omega bitch be the one to run things?

“I don't know, but without Umemiya there to defend them anymore, they're weak and defenseless!”

“Let's attack them tonight, they will never see it coming.”

The group agreed, grabbing metal pipes and baseball bats before heading out to the town of Makochi, grinning all the way.

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He cracked his knuckles, grin wide on his face as he stood tall and proud.

Mismatched hair slicked back, dual colored eyes shining brightly in the sunlight as he wipes a bloodied hand across his nose. Green and yellow collar secured around his neck, it's tough leather proving once again how impossible it was to tear and break.

Long tailcoat moving in the breeze of the wind behind him, accentuating his height and making him stand out amongst the rest.

Three white bands on his left arm, a third year.

Sakura Haruka, the new leader of Bofurin.

Beside him was his right hand man, Suo Hayato, who had grown out his hair and tied it in a low ponytail. He was noticeably missing one of his earrings, but its partner earring was never far, as it hung down from Sakura's own ear.

“Was that really necessary?” Suo asked with a grin.

“Of course it was. I'm tired of all these useless assholes thinking they can get away with anything just because I'm new.” Sakura replied, putting his hands in his pockets.

“You're bleeding, though.” Suo points out.

“Yeah, I can never seem to get out of fights unscathed, huh? Unlike you, ya bastard.”

“If you focused more on patience, instead of jumping into fights.” Suo replied, scolding him gently like a mother to a child.

Sakura rolled his eyes and shoved Suo’s shoulder playfully.

“What should we do with these guys?” Kiryu asked.

“Leave 'em, if they try to cause trouble, we’ll beat some sense into them again until they learn.” Sakura stated.

“You gotcha, boss!”

Sakura was the boss of Bofurin now, the top dog, just like he had always wanted.

It wasn't easy, and it would've been impossible to get this far if it weren't for his friends' constant unending support. Sakura had believed he could get to the top all on his own, but Kotoha was right, he never would've gotten this far if it weren't for his friends.

Umemiya went off to college, he left Makochi with a heartfelt goodbye (and lots of sobbing) But he trusted Bofurin in Sakura’s hands, so even after he graduates from Furin high school, he can still spend his days on the rooftop of the school and manage everyone.

Sakura and Sugishita still care for the plants in Umemiyas wake, growing vegetables for the town and hosting parties in his honor (He's not dead!).

However, with this new role came lots of challenges, one major one is everyone assuming Bofurin is weaker than ever thanks to Sakura being an omega. And Sakura wears his omega status with pride, gone were the days of trying to hide what he was, now he wears it like a badge of honor.

Yeah, I am an omega, so what? This omega is still gonna kick your ass one way or another.

He still wears the custom leather collar his boyfriend, Suo, gifted him. It's green coloring and golden trims with the zig-zagging pattern going the whole way across. There's even an attachment piece now that has the Bofurin logo made out of metal that he can hang from the collar whenever he wants, although he doesn't use it much.

Sakura walked back with his team to Furin High, Suo walking alongside him with far too much enthusiasm.

Tsuguera, Kiryu, Suo, and Sugishita were now Bofurins four kings. Nirei, while not a king, is Sakura's commander, his job is to compile all the data and handle creating plans of attack and defense, while also giving feedback on the best pairings between fighters, ensuring their line of defense never falters.

Suo is Sakura's right hand man, while most problems go to Sakura to solve, Suo will take on the duty of filtering these, ensuring Sakura doesn't bear the weight of all of Bofurin on his shoulders, he makes sure that everyone shares the responsibility.

“How long do you think it'll take before they stop underestimating you?” Kiryu asked, coming up next to Sakura with hands behind his back, smiling up at him.

“Tch, probably never.”

“And it doesn't bother you anymore? My, how you've grown, Sakura!” Kiryu lightly teased, swaying while he walked

“Nah, I've stopped giving a crap what other people think of me, they're nobodies, not worth my time. The only opinions that matter are your guys’.” He explained.

“That's a fantastic virtue to have!” Tsugeura piped up, sprinting behind Sakura as he fisted the air with a smile.

Suo cringed slightly at his loud voice, Sakura gave him a smug grin upon watching his face contort in discomfort.

“What's next, boss?” Kiryu asked.

“Ya don't gotta call me that.” Sakura blushed slightly, he doesn't think he will ever get used to the people around him using titles on him. “And… We keep beating the shit out of those punks and every other punk that shows themselves here lookin’ for a fight. We have a barbeque party coming up soon, so we need a team to make sure we have all the food required.”

“I’ll let Nirei know!” Kiryu said with a smile, already typing up his message to Nirei.

“He replied with a thumbs up emoji, you'll have that team sent out shortly!”

“Already!? He didn't have to do it now! It could've waited.” Sakura grumbled.

“Nonsense! What the boss wants, the boss gets!”

“Oi! I told you to quit callin’ me that!” Sakura shoved Kiryu, who was giggling,

Suo took hold of Sakura's arm before Sakura could begin chasing Kiryu, his boyfriend was still always quick to jump at others, it wouldn't take much to result in a dogpile on the street if he let Sakura go too far.

“Alright, alright! I have to meet up with Nirei now anyways, see you guys later!” Kiryu said, waving goodbye as he skipped off in the direction of Nireis place.

“Talk to you guys soon?” Tsugeura asked.

“Of course!” Suo replied.

“Awesome! See you all later then!” He too waved farewell

Everyone in their group dissipated, going their separate ways until it was just Suo and Sakura walking together back home.

“Ugh this whole thing is stressin’ me out.” He whined.

“I thought you didn't care what other people thought of you?”

“I don't. But I wish so many people didn't look down on me for my secondary gender. It's annoying as fuck… And…” He goes quieter, knowing the thought would upset his boyfriend. “Some days… I believe them.”

Suo holds Sakura close, hugging him, making him stop his movements back home and stand on the sidewalk, hugging him back.

“Do you want to talk about it?” Suo asks.

“It's not a big deal, I really don't care what other people say, but it's just on days when I'm not feeling the best that I begin to believe their words, sometimes I think you should've been the one in charge.”

“Haha, Sakura.” Suo says gently. “I could never be as kind or innocent as you, I could never be as forgiving as you. If it were me that day, against Endo, I am sure I wouldn't have been able to control myself. When he hurt you, I wanted to paint the floor with his blood, so much so until he stopped breathing. I would rule with fear, you rule with kindness.”

Suo brushes Sakura's cheek before kissing him gingerly.

“And don't forget, Umemiya himself wanted you to lead Bofurin, not me. You are perfect for this position, don't let others who know nothing about you have any say in what you should and shouldn't be doing.”

Suo leans in close to Sakura's ear, holding him by the sides so he can't run away.

“And to be honest, topping Bofurin isn't as appealing to me, I already top what's most important.” He says with a sly grin, jumping away before Sakura could hit him.

“I-IDIOT! WERE IN PUBLIC!” He shouts, pointing a finger at Suo, his face red beyond belief.

“Me? No one knows what we are talking about, if anything, it's your reaction that could give people a clue as to what I said.” He says, stupid smile plastered on his face.

“I-I…! Sh-shut up!” He turns around and continues walking.

Suo snickers, following his steps happily.

Despite the years of growth, Suo was still taller than Sakura.

They made their way back to Suo's home, his family was out on another business trip, his brothers joined them to spend vacation there, Suo chose to stay behind, he didn't care much to be away from Sakura.

The second he closed the door was the second he pounced on him, pushing him up against the wall, grabbing the collar of his shirt forcefully as his mouth was on his.

Sakura melted into it instantly, having expected this to happen, opening his mouth willingly to allow Suo greater access.

“Mmnh, Ha-Haya… Slow… Do-down.” Sakura mumbled with what little breath he had.

In response, Suo placed his knee in between Sakura's legs, pressing down as he focused on biting at the collar on his neck, chewing the leather.

“You say that, but you're already hard?” Suo asks.

“C-cuz you… You! Aagh, shut up!”

Suo laughs, looking up at his loving boyfriend.

Somehow they manage to take off their shoes, where they landed is a mess Suo will clean up later. They began to remove layers of clothing as they made their way to Suo's bedroom, too swept up in the moment to care where the clothes ended up in.

Another problem for future Hayato to deal with.

Sakura was pushed down on Hayatos bed, who instantly caged him with his arms and legs.

Sakura reached between to grab at Hayatos clothed erection with a smug grin.

“And you're already solid as a rock, huh? What happened to all that patience you brag about so much?”

“I can show you how patient I can be, Haruka.”

“Yeah?”

Sakura had his belt tossed aside, his Bofurin coat was somewhere in the house, probably near the entranceway, and his shirt was already being taken off. The only things left were his pants and collar.

Suo dove down to bite and suck on his nipples, tonguing the bud and wetting it with his spit, all the while he slowly humped Haruka.

“Mmnh, f-fuh… Fuckin’ hell, Haya- ah… Fuck.” Sakura cursed lightly, hands going up to pull at his boyfriend's hair. Undoing the ponytail in the process.

Suo popped off the reddening nipple to eye up at Sakura. “Do you know how long it takes me to do my hair every morning? And you're already ruining, how you wound me so, Haruka.” He teases.

“Shut the hell up and kiss me, idiot.”

Suo replied with a grin as he went back up and grabbed Sakura's face, reaching higher to kiss his bare forehead.

“I love seeing you with slicked back hair, it gives me easier access to your forehead, it's so cute.”

“I-idiot! It's not… I ain’t cute!”

Suo giggled again before shutting Sakura up with a kiss. Sakura moaned into it, feeling his boyfriend's erection through the fabric, grinding against his own.

Suo learned over the years that Sakura was a rough kisser, once he got over his shyness, he would nibble and bite at Suo if he felt Suo was going too rough with him.

Suo liked to tease Sakura every chance he got, sometimes going fast before slowing down to throw him off balance, to get him used to a rhythm before suddenly changing it on him again.

Suo pulled away, a string of salvia connecting them both, unsure of who's it belonged to. 

“You are the cutest, most adorablest, feisty little creature I am so lucky to have come to know, I thank whatever deity that rules this world above every day for having you come to our little town.”

“Aagh, you're so embarrassing!” Sakura blushed. “G-get on with it, i'm so wet already, it's uncomfortable.”

Suo smiled. “Of course, my love.”

Removing his pants, Sakura lifting his hips up to make it easier, Suo pulled off his boxers underneath as well, they served no purpose right now anyways.

Suo eyed up Sakura again, grinning.

“Want it off or on tonight?” Sakura asked, turning his neck to the side

He's talking about his collar.

“On, we will have the party soon, I know you will be upset with me if I litter your neck with hickies before then, or else you'll have to face Kiryu and Anzai’s teasing wrath.” He says with a smug smile.

Bastard.

Sakura nods, sitting upright to make himself more comfortable.

“Get on with it, then.” He demands again.

“Gladly.”

Sakura's scent was intoxicating, Suo could never get enough of it, it was a perfect blend of sweet cherries, Suo swept back his hair, making his way lower down Sakura's body as he kissed and licked him, keeping eye contact the whole time, seeing how his dick twitched with interest the lower Suo got.

Right before he got to the best part, Suo sits back and gingerly removes his earring and eyepatch.

“Wouldn't want them to get dirty, would you?” He asked teasingly.

“Ugh. You're the worst.” Sakura complained.

“But it will be worth the wait.” Suo placed the earring off to the side of the bed along with his eyepatch before going in between Sakura's legs.

Licking his shaft and inserting two of his fingers at once, making Sakura stutter and shake beneath him.

“H-HAYA! T-too damn much at once, idiot!” Sakura knocked his fist on Suo's hair, but that only encouraged Suo to punish him by going faster.

Sakura clawed his hair as he instinctively tried closing his legs, unintentionally trapping Suo there.

“Mmng, f-fuck… Hayato, fuck, feels good.” Sakura bit his lip, slightly moving his hips to meet Suo’s waiting mouth.

His mouth was wet and warm and seemed to have no trouble at all taking him all him, Suo had covered his teeth with his lips to drive the most pleasure from Sakura as possible. His fingers searched for the spot in Sakura he knew would make him cry.

Sakura was so wet he didn't need to use lube. His body easily opening up for him.

Suo pulled off briefly to look at Sakura, who was staring at him with those beautiful mismatched eyes, panting heavily as his hand caressed Suo's head.

“You're so beautiful, so good for me, how do you feel?” He asked.

Sakura swallowed thickly, closing his eyes briefly before nodding. “Y-yes… So good, keep goin’.”

Suo wasted no time diving back in, adding a third finger to thrust into his pussy as he focused on bringing the ultimate pleasure for his omega.

“Haya… So good, fuck, I'm close, shit…”

Suo hit something inside of his boyfriend with his fingers, making Sakura tense up instantly and begin to cry out.

“Ah fuck! Hayato, there! Fuck, fuck, don't stop!” He moaned, tears falling as Suo continued to abuse that perfect spot inside of him. Suo couldn't help but grin as he went faster, relishing in the moans and cries of his boyfriend underneath him, before Sakura moaned again and gripped his hair, forcing him down as he came into his mouth.

Suo swallowed it all, cum never tasted all too good, but if it was something Sakura was giving him, he would never refuse.

Sakura's grip let go as he melted into the bed below, panting heavily. Suo pulled off of him and removed his now slicked up fingers.

“Give me… A second.” Sakura said.

He always needed a minute to catch his breath after orgasming. Suo nodded in understanding.

“Of course, love, take all the time you need.”

“Fuck you felt amazing, you always feel amazing.”

“I'm glad to hear that, truly.” He turned Sakura's head to face him before kissing him on the lips, Sakura melted into it, lazily deep kissing him in return.

He didn't care that he could taste himself on Hayatos lips, he's done it a million times before, this isn't the first, nor will it be the last, time after all.

Suo broke from it first to smile at him with love in his eye.

“You're beautiful, perfect, who gives a shit what other people think of you? You are our strong leader, you bring people together, you are the bridge we needed. We never would have been friends with Shishitoren without you, we never would have won against Endo without you, we all love your leadership.”

“But will I ever be able to be as good as Umemiya?” Sakura asked, vulnerability in his voice.

“No.” 

Sakura looks down, saddened. “Y’know, you're supposed to cheer me up.”

Suo smiles, though it looks saddened a little.

“You will never be Umemiya, because you are Sakura. And Umemiya will never be as good as you are, you both have your own ways of running the team, and he trusts you with this because he knows, just like everyone else does, that you hold the Bofurin beliefs deep in your heart, even if you try to scare us off otherwise.” He teases lightly, before brushing his hair with his fingers and kissing him again.

“Never change, Haruka. Those assholes would've thought the same things about you even if you were an alpha.”

Sakura returns the kiss, they lay there in bed, Suo slowly rocking back and forth on Sakura, grinding against him slowly as his hands wander all along Sakura's body, feeling the plains of his chest, those strong shoulders that constantly carry the weight of Bofurin, his ribs, slowly making his way down to grope at his ass with delight.

“Mmnh… Hayato…” Sakura lowly moans, looking at him with half lidded eyes.

“Ready, love?”

Sakura nods. “Thanks Hayato… For… Y’know.”

“Of course, and if you ever doubt yourself again, let me know, I will always chase away those bad thoughts about yourself, I know everyone in Bofurin feel the same as I do.”

Suo leaned down to remove his pants, sighing in relief at freeing his hardened erection before climbing back on top of Sakura again.

“I’ll go slow, okay?”

Sakura nodded.

Suo entered slowly, pushing his hips forward as he watched Sakura's reactions. Sakura bit his lip and closed his eyes, fully engrossed in the sensations above him. Suo rested his head on Sakura's shoulder, breathing in his cherry scent thickly.

“God, you feel amazing, so wet and tight for me, huh?” Suo asked.

“Ff… Fuck, yes, only for you alpha, no one else.”

“Good, my little omega, so perfect and strong.” Suo licked some of Sakura's tears away, fully sheathed in his boyfriend. He took a shuddering breath.

“Ready?”

Sakura swallowed, nodding.

“Yes, hah… Mmn, so full, you feel amazing in me.”

Suo grinned before pulling away to thrust back in, setting a steady pace for the two for the two of them. Sakura opened his legs wider, allowing Suo to press deeper in him.

“Hah… Hah… Ah fuck… Hayato, mmnh… Haya- fuck!” Sakura moaned, opening one golden eye to look up at Hayato, tears brimming.

“Rrrg… Haru- Haru… Ah, you fit me so nicely, so wonderful for me. No one else.”

Sakura nodded. “Feels good, so good, go faster, Hayato, mmng, fuck!”

Suo complied, moving faster, one hand holding Sakura's, the other placed beside him for balance as he picked up the pace. The bed squeaked under them as sounds of slapping could be heard, skin hitting skin in a repetitive motion.

“Fuck, Haruka, you're perfect, amazing, god look at you, your tight pussy sucking me in, you like that don't you?”

“Don't stop, Hayato!” Sakura cried.

Hayato leaned down to kiss him, Sakura met him halfway, teeth against teeth as tongue met tongue. Suo eyed the collar around Harukas neck and felt a surge of possessiveness wash over him.

He bought that collar. Sakura wore it. 

Technically, Sakura didn't have to. He was already bonded. He wore it to send a message, to proudly display his secondary gender to anyone who looked at him, as if asking them to challenge him.

And fuck me, if that wasn't hot as hell.

He’d come so far, gone were the days of downing pill after pill to hide his omega, gone were the days of pretending to be something he wasn't. He thrived in being himself, he was more free now that he felt confident and comfortable enough to be who he was.

And Hayato was so fucking proud of him.

He made sure Haruka knew to never forget it, not a day would go by where he didn't bathe Haruka in endless love and pride at having the courage to be himself. Even with all the challenges and difficulties he faced, he trusted Hayato to face them together, along with everyone else in Bofurin.

“I can't wait for when we’re older, when we graduate, fuck. I want to marry you, marry me please, Haruka, I want everyone to know you're taken, you can never leave me, I’ll treat you so well.” Hayato babbled.

“Haya- mnf… God, yes, i'd love that, but ask me again when you're not fucking me, yeah?” Sakura grinned up at him, doing his best to compose his face. “When we’re both 20, ask me somewhere private, somewhere beautiful.”

“There's nothing more beautiful than you underneath me.”

“Fuck you, you know what I mean!”

“And after we’re married for a few years we can have pups together.” Suo continued, imagining it now.

“Y-yeah, around 25 or so.”

“Fuck, you’ll be so beautiful pregnant.”

“You'd hate that, haha.”

Suo continued his rocking movements, pulling all the way out before slamming back into him.

“Why- hah- do you say that?” He asked.

“Mmnh, aah-hah- ah! Fuck! I can't fight while pregnant, bastard!”

“You’ll manage for our baby.”

“I’ll ha-hah- hate it!”

“We will figure something out, love.” He leaned down to kiss him. “We don't have to worry about that now.”

Sakura kissed back, nodding. “Yeah…”

Suo pulled out entirely, turning Sakura. Sakura was taken aback by the position change but followed along with whatever his boyfriend wanted to do.

On all fours, Sakura was on his knees and elbows as Suo entered him again, hitting deeper and at a better angle that abused his prostate over and over again.

“AAH- AH- HAYA- FUCK!” Sakura moaned loudly.

Suo pushed his head down into the blankets as he gripped his sides tightly.

“Gonna fuck you so hard, stuff you full of cum as I knot you over and over again until you get pregnant, you'll have so many of my pups, you'll be so beautiful with your swollen belly, all perfect for me.” 

“Haya- hah…”

“Do you like that? You want me to breed you like a bitch in heat? Say it, Haruka.”

“Mmngh… Yes, yes! I want to carry your pups, when- hah… When we’re older.”

“That's right, mine and no one else's. Gonna have to plug you up to ensure none of my seed leaks out when we do, you will take everything I have to get you and more, I hope you're ready by then.”

“Fuck, Hayato! Yes, fuck me, knot me, fuck fuck fuck!” Sakura chanted, moaning more as Hayatos thrusts became erratic.

“Close!” Hayato warned.

“Me too! Hah.”

Hayato shoved his dick as far as it could go, abusing Sakura's poor prostate again and again until he was coming beneath him. Sakura's walls got tighter as he spilled onto the bed, moaning hard and loud.

Suo followed suit, pushing the base of his knot in him as he clawed at Sakura's sides for purchase, leaning down to bite at his shoulders, eyeing the single tassel earring that still hung from Harukas ear, letting himself go in the pleasure and painting the inside of his boyfriend white.

“Haya… Hayato, fuck, your cums all warm.” Sakura commented, trying to catch his breath as his legs trembled beneath Hayato.

“It was inside of me, I'd hope so.” Hayato commented, working on turning Sakura to his side to make him more comfortable.

“Mmngh!”

“Sorry.”

Haruka focused on breathing and coming down from the high, still locked in place with Suo as he absentmindedly rubbing his hand over his belly, trying to feel how deep Hayato was inside of him, pressing down on himself.

“Fuck you're deep.”

“I always am.”

Suo peppered him with kisses, caressing his face.

“I love you so much, Haruka. I can't wait to propose to you.”

“Tch. Just make it a surprise at least, and not during sex.” He grumbled.

Hayato laughed.

“I suppose my family is right in me taking things too far too quickly.” He took Harukas hands in his and looked at him with adoring eyes. “But I can't help but love you so much, you mean the world to me, you're strong and perfect, an amazing leader, dependable, I trust you with my life. There's no one else for me, I know that in my soul, Haruka. I don't want to waste time going slow when I know in my bones, you are the one made for me.”

Sakura blushed, looking away.

“I-idiot! Bastard, I love ya too, but I ain’t saying all that mushy crap!”

Suo laughed. “I never expect you to.”

“I'm tired.” Sakura complained, trying to move his hips, but it only drove Suo's dick into massaging his prostate again. “Mmngh, fuck, did ya have to angle right there?” He whines again.

Suo laughed. “You like the stretch and feel of my knot, but hate being locked into it, I will never hear the end of it, will I?”

“No, you jerk.” Sakura weakly punched Suo's chest, making him laugh more.

Suo kissed the top of Sakura's head. “You love me and you know it.”

“Irrelevant.”

“I'll cook you an amazing breakfast in the morning, we will throw the best party that it will even make Umemiya jealous.”

“I don't think Umemiya can get jealous over anything, he's too damn supportive.” Sakura grumbles.

“Perhaps, but he will be proud for sure.”

“Mmm.”

“Get some rest, I'll handle everything when I can move again.”

Sakura nodded, burying his face in Hayatos chest, breathing in his alphas pine scent and relaxing in his hold. When Suo is able to move again, he makes sure Sakura takes his birth control pills, putting Sakura in a warm bath while he goes to change the bed sheets, due to their frequent… activities … Suo has a good few spare sheets tucked away in the linen closet. As he goes to meet Sakura in the bath, he notices his earring is next to Sakura's own.

The pair of earrings truly are never far apart from one another.

He remembers the day he asked Sakura if he wanted to share earrings with him, it was a proposal in its own way. Sakura had turned red and it took a lot of convincing on Suo's end to get Sakura to agree to it. Now he almost never takes off that earring.

His collar is on the night stand as well. Suo smiles, he will wash it later for him.

“Hayaaatooo!” Sakura whines. “Come oooon!!”

“Coming, coming!” Hayato makes his way to the bathroom, joining Sakura in the warm bathwater.

“Y’said you'd be back faster than that.” He complained.

“My apologies, I was reminiscing on things.”

“Kiss me.”

“Certainly.”

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“You got the hot dogs?” 

“Yeah! Go make sure all the chairs are set out!”

“On it!”

The rooftop was chaotic, students running back and forth, grabbing chairs and setting up ice chests filled to the brim with sodas and water. Sakura was hauling boxes filled with snacks and food towards Sugishita, who was working on cooking everything. Most of the newer first years were on one final patrol through town before they would come and join them for the barbeque, so Sakura wanted to focus on getting everything set up and ready before they finished.

Nirei checked things off on a list, going through everything three times to make sure it was all ready. The sun was midway in the sky, enough of the day had ended to the point where it would be dark soon, but not for a few more hours yet.

“Sakura.”

“Yeah?” Sakura turned to his boyfriend when Hayato grabbed his arm firmly.

“Calm down, you're running yourself ragged with stressing over everything.” 

Sakura stopped moving and let himself be dragged to a nearby table, Suo massaging his shoulders, working those magical thumbs of his to relax the kinks and tension he held. Sakura leaned against him, sighing.

“There they go again.” Kiryu teased, looking over at Suo and Sakura.

“Oh let them be!” Nirei defended.

Kiryu leaned in, cornering Nirei against one of the walls. 

“Why don't we do cute stuff more often like them?”

“Th-th-that's… I!”

“You're one to talk! No one wants to see you two making out!” Anzai called out, crossing his arms.

Kiryu let Nirei free as he turned around, innocent smile plastered on his face.

“Me? I wasn't planning on doing anything!”

“Th-thanks Anzai.” Nirei replied, flustered like Sakura often is.

“Get back to work!” Sakura shouted at them.

“Of course!” Nirei shot up, giving a weak glare at his boyfriend.

“Aawh, come on, Aki-chan! I'm just teasing you.”

Sakura watched them go, it felt wrong to sit and do nothing, but each time he tried to get up, Suo would hold him tighter.

“Relax. Parties are supposed to be fun.”

“I can't sit here and do nothing.”

“You're supervising.”

“And what about you?”

“I'm supervising you.” 

“That's not a real position.”

“Is that so? But I'm doing it right now.”

“Ugh, you're impossible.”

Suo held on to Sakura as everyone set everything up, soon enough, the grill was starting and the music was playing. People were slowly entering the rooftop, bringing their own snacks and towels to lay down on.

“Who chose this shit playlist?” A familiar voice asked. Sakura looked up to see Kaji, who grinned at him.

“Kaji! You didn't say you'd be coming!”

“Hey, gotta make sure the new leader of Bofurin doesn't screw anything up too badly.”

“Fuck you!”

Kaji flipped him off.

“Hey, your neck.” Suo pointed out. Kaji stopped and blushed lightly. Kusumi appeared behind him, waving to Suo and Sakura.

“Yeah, Kusumi finally was able to bond with me.” Kaji replied, avoiding eye contact.

“Congratulations, you two! I'm glad.” Suo said with a smile.

Kusumi high fived Suo before hugging Kaji, burying his face in his sweater.

“Beta bonds don't take all too well, so i'm glad this one was able to stick.” Kaji leans back into Kusumis hold, subtly handing him a lollipop to suck on before waving Sakura off. 

“I wonder who else will join us tonight.” Suo said.

“Why do you sound like you know who will come?”

“I don't, or… Maybe I do?” He said with a mischievous smile. “We will have to see.”

“Ugh, cryptic bastard.”

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The first years made their way to the rooftop, the first round of food finished cooking and was passed around to all the hungry boys who leapt at the chance of eating. The purpose of this celebration was to bring the new first years together with all the second and third years, for them to form bonds with their fellow classmates and all of that.

“Amazing get together, Sakura!”

“I can't wait for the next one!”

Everyone praised Sakura and the third years for their efforts in putting together the party. And as the sky began to turn a pinkish-purple haze, the door to the roof opened. 

“No one else should be arriving, not this late.” Sakura muttered, tensing up as he jumped into fighting position, the tension instantly rising in the air as everyone turned to the door, like a pack of dogs bristling their fur in warning, eyeing who dared to step on their territory.

“SORRY I'M LATE!” A loud voice boomed across the rooftop. All second and third years instantly knew who it was, the first years somewhat confused.

“No way…” Sakura said, lowering his fists. At the sight of their leader relaxing, everyone relaxed as well.

None other than Umemiya walked through the door, looking directly at Sakura.

“LOOK AT THIS!” He yelled cheerfully. “Sakura Haruka!” The big oaf ran, tackling Sakura in a hug. Sakura was too stunned to say anything.

“I missed you so much! How is Bofurin? Why don't you call more often? Have you had any issues? Look at all the people you gathered! Everyone loves you! I knew it was the right decision to put Bofurin in your capable hands!” He grinned, speaking a mile a minute.

“Umemiya wh-... Shouldn't you be at college?”

“We’re on break! I told Suo and Nirei about my return, they wanted to surprise you though! I really didn't think traffic would be so bad getting here though!”

“YOU KNEW!?” Sakura turned to yell at Hayato, who just smiled back at him. Umemiya refused to let Sakura go out of the hug, which saved Hayato from a harsh scolding.

“Don't blame him! He wanted to surprise you! And that's not all!”

“What do you…?”

“Look! They should be here any minute now!” Umemiya said, eyeing the door.

“You really had to sprint the whole way upstairs?” A tired voice complained

Hiiragi!

“I believe we could have planned everything out better to have not arrived so late.” A tactical voice analyzed.

Mizuki!

“Sakura!! I missed you so much!” A loud, yet deep, voice called out.

Tsubakino!

The shortest king of them all waved in greeting. “Hi guys!”

Momose!

All the old four kings came back, along with Umemiya. They were all supposed to be on campus at college, far away from Makochi. How did they all get here?

Sakura was confused, excited, scared, so many emotions swirled inside of him, he didn't know what to feel.

What if Umemiya is disappointed in him? What if he didn't live up to his expectations? What if everyone saw how much better of a leader Umemiya was over him and they all left him? What if-

He was taken from Umemiyas hold, easily passed over to Hayato who took his hand, squeezing it.

“Breathe, Haruka. You're letting your thoughts get the better of you.” He murmured.

“How did you…”

“I could smell the anxiety coming off you in waves, calm down, it's alright.” He comforted.

Sakura nodded against him.

“Sorry for overwhelming you, Sakura! We were just so excited to see you again!”

“It's been a while, hasn't it?” Suo asked.

“About a year and six months.” Mizuki commented.

“Anything happen in that time?”

“Well, Tsubaki and I…” Umemiya looked over at Tsubakino, who quickly jumped onto Umemiya’s side, holding his arm as they snuggled closely against Umemiya.

“WERE DATING!!” They squealed with excitement. Umemiya hugged them back.

“I'm glad you two are finally together after so long of pining.” Suo said.

“Let's all celebrate! Tell me everything that's happening! I want to hear it all!” Umemiya said.

And so, the party carried on long until the sky turned dark with stars dotting the sky. Most first and second years had to go home by this point, the only people who remained were those who were cleaning up the mess, taking stuff back down to be put away for future parties.

Sakura grabbed hold of Umemiya’s sleeve, tugging on it.

“Can I talk to you, privately?” Sakura asked.

Umemiya looked at him and softened his expression.

“Of course.”

Sakura led him to the opposite end of the roof, leaning against the chain link fence. Umemiya stood next to him, looking out at the town below them.

“Be honest with me, I don't want any sugar-coated bullshit.” Sakura begins. “Do you think I'm good enough to be a leader?”

“Who can say?”

“Huh?”

“Everyone has a different definition of what is ‘good’. Is it the person who's the strongest? Or is it the smartest? Is it someone who can hold a conversation for hours on end, or someone who thinks heavily before they speak? There's no real answer.”

The wind blows past them, Sakura's Bofurin coat tails gently flapping in the breeze. He keeps his gaze downcast, watching over the town.

“Sakura, you will never be me. You know why? Because you are you . I will never be you, and that's okay!” He smiles. “We both have our strengths and weaknesses, we run things differently, you still hold the core beliefs of Bofurin in your heart, and that's all that matters.”

“Hah… That's funny, Hayato said the same thing to me.”

“Look up, Sakura, quit staring at your feet.”

Sakura looks up, turning to Umemiya. Umemiya turns around to point at the people on the rooftop, those who remain are busy storing things in boxes and taking them downstairs.

“They follow you, they are loyal, and that's all that matters. Being a leader isn't about strength, it's about compassion. You have followers who will do anything you tell them to. Every single Bofurin member holds the motto close to their chests. You can't expect a single wind chime to produce a symphony, it's the help of all the other wind chimes that hang at the entrance to the town that produce that lovely noise. For everyone's voice is important, not just who's at top.”

Sakura takes a moment to reflect, digest his words carefully. He watches as Kiryu messes with Tsugeura. He knows they would drop anything at a moment's notice if he asked them to.

“Are you… Proud of me? Of what i've been able to do?” Sakura hesitantly asks.

Umemiya pats Sakura's back, before ruffling his hair and pulling him in for a hug.

“Unbelievably so. I got to watch you grow as a person, slowly opening your heart for others, letting yourself be vulnerable. You desired to change as a person for the better, and because of that, you are here today as top of Furin. I couldn't have hoped for a better successor.”

Sakura swallowed nervously as he hugged Umemiya back, hesitant but still making the contact. His eyes stung, he always longed to hear those words from his parents. Umemiya may not be related to him by blood, but he was family. As close to a father figure as he would ever get.

“Actually I feel a bit bad for you! It'll be a challenge for you to find anyone to take over Bofurin from you, whoever that person may be, they'll have quite the shoes to fill!” He laughs.

“You'd let me do that? Hand over Bofurin to someone else one day?”

“Of course, I trust your judgement of character. If this person is able to catch your attention, to carry the Bofurin beliefs in their heart, to dedicate themselves to our cause, then they would be a perfect successor. Make sure you train them properly, of course.”

Umemiya was fully trusting Sakura with this, this thing that he gave his whole life to build, something he fought, bled, and cried for. Something that drove him to keep going. And he willingly handed it all over to Sakura with a smile on his face.

Sakura took a shuddering breath, hugging Umemiya tighter.

“I won't let you down. I swear it.”

“I know you won't, there was never a doubt in my mind, Sakura.”

The two stood like that, Sakura digesting all that Umemiya told of him. That he was proud of him, he trusted Sakura's judgement, he would be supportive of whatever path Sakura wanted to take Bofurin down.

And Sakura knew he wouldn't have to do it alone. He never would, because he had Suo and Nirei and Kiryu and Tsugeura and Sugishita with him, everyone from his original class A, all now third years. He had all the newbies who joined Bofurin just this and last year. Everyone here respected Sakura.

“Have you heard about how everyone's coming out to try their hands at taking down Bofurin, now that there's an omega running it?” Sakura asked.

“Really? It doesn't surprise me. Sorry you have to deal with that. It's old beliefs that die the hardest. If anyone ever thinks like that about you in Bofurin, though, let me know. I'd love to talk some sense into them.”

Sakura grinned. “Thanks.”

“Of course! Stop worrying so much about everything.”

“I'll try. I really needed that pep talk.”

“Anytime, and don't forget you can call me!”

“Alright, I'll make sure to call you more often.”

“Great!” Umemiya said with a grin, letting Haruka go from the hug.

Sakura left that night feeling more confident than ever. Knowing Umemiya fully supported him. He left with Hayato, hand in hand.

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“Aren't you going to ask?” 

“Ask what?”

“What I wanted to talk to Umemiya about.”

“Hmm… I have a hunch on what it was about.” Suo smiled. “Plus, it's a conversation between leaders, not a place for my nose to be in.”