Cheater Part 29

GAB'S P. O. V

"Here."

He directed Toby and his friend.

"This is Xander. Xander this is Gabriel but everyone calls him Gab."

He never wished to give Toby a bad name ever, even amongst his friends. He politely smiled, shaking his hand. It was clear as day this omega is super high on suppressants. How do they stand the scent? Why is he taking large dosages of suppressants? Does he not have his alpha? There are cases he has witnessed where pimps would force their sex workers to drink the drug, to of course avoid pregnancies. He was not part of the crowed but his friend was. Eventually the scent blocker became something he avoided, that drug was a reminder of a life he was grateful he was saved from. He did not want to say anything or ask in case he does have a reason to hide his nature. Everyone has to have a reason to do anything, right.

"Leo will be here any... Leo over here."

No shit. The dammed odds have to be impossible. Act normal, he is. Why did stupid his heart light up, at best the beta is average… Liar, his perfect.

Common his smart brain is beyond qualified to study to study literature and the arts. But at the moment the arts warned him that Leo is off limits and he has all that written all over him especially the evidence that was seen last time on his wrist. Act normal. Even he looks surprised to see him, at least his memorable. Act normal, his looks has nothing to do with lunch and the beta does not know his poor life decisions.

"Leo, this over here is Gabriel but everyone calls him Gab and Gab this is Leo."

"It is a pleasure to meet you, Gabriel."

Fuck. If he had ovaries they would have exploded by now. His name sounded perfect coming out of those lips. Godd, Gab act normal. Toby ordered his pink milk but they gave him lime. Like his friend Toby his favourite drink was also the pink milk but a lactose free version. Perhaps they do not have lactose free milk that is why he has the lime drink? Okay he can live with the lime, it sounds better than his stomach hating him for poisoning it by drinking something with definite repercussions. To top off his disappointment he is yet to enjoy the bitter sweet taste of the drink given to him. What is worse was the combination of sweet and sour berries in the terrible drink. Opting to let it go because he knows how stressful it is working in a restaurant. Leo got up took his drink to the walked to their waiter, who the corrected his drink. The man was unbelievably polite but assertive. A minute later they handed him the corrected drink and he placed it next his food.

"Lactose free... I apologize, I must have gotten your order mixed with another customer... It is my first day, I will get it right next time."

"Uh.. Jer (he read the waiters name from his name tag)… It is truly fine it is not much of a big deal... Don't stress it, thank you and enjoy the rest of your day."

Jer left with a relieved expression, did he think he would involve the manager or his supervisor for a drink? Gab can relate to him though, at first he also feared irrational and problematic customers that constantly want to involve the manager for either petty or small mistakes. Truly annoyed by his train of thought he takes a sip of his pink drink and smiles. There's the taste of heaven, he couldn't help the smile that kissed his lips. Fuck. No one has ever done that for him. Ever. Heart stop. He is blushing. Speeding heartbeats. Act normal. He is another hero in his life story. Be normal.

"Thank you."

"You are too cute to frown."

He blushed the words left his reasoning panel, he finds a mated guy to be highly desirable. Perhaps his settings are defected and this is no way true, having feelings for a mated guy is morally wrong. Thankfully what distracted his train of thought was the man that took a seat next to Toby.

"What is going on here?"

"We also have no idea but it is kinda interesting though. I have never thought Leo can be that considerate."

Xander's says.

"To. Is this the fated mate you were telling me about? You smell like him… he is right?"

Toby laughs before easing his curiosity.

"Yes... He has a sensitive nose, so it is easier for him to pick up different scents (Toby explains to his friends so they can understand him better)."

"O. M. G. You two look super cute together... May I take a picture of you? (Leo growls) Uncle and I were discussing who you you would end up with. He is so certain it is going to be big bro Noah of course I was on your side… I swear he will not believe that you finally bagged..."

His mouth was covered by a Toby who ran to shut him up. Was his obsession to the alpha wolf a secret? Toby nodded, seeming to catch the drift of his thoughts. Okay he raised his hands in surrender, promising to not bring this topic up again. He went back to his seat shooting his man a cute innocent stare and he shook his head.

"Okay fine bro To. Wait I have one last question... You said big bro Noah has a fated mate too.... Do you know who it is?"

He asked and the other two faced the omega with strong suppressants which could mean he is hiding his nature, he was right. Too bad he knew how each of the homeopathic Chinese suppressants worked and smell like. No one mentioned it, so he saw it best fit to also keep his mouth shut. Xander's face turned pink and he faced Toby confused but his brain continued piecing two and two together.

"Oh damn… I am so sorry… I was not really sure if it was you, I mean you do have traces if your mates scent but it was hard to decipher. You look really beautiful like Toby did in high school, cute... I mean Toby you still beautiful... I don't know if I should use the word 'beautiful'... I should probably keep quiet and finish my food..."

He stammered. Tried to rectify a mistake. The guy next to him, who has been watching him intently must think his an idiot.

"Who is he?"

Lucas, his friend's fated mate asked.

"Noah and I met Gab in high school we became friends. Although we consider him to be more of our little bother. No we are not blood related but he is in our pack now and that makes us family... Literally Noah considers Gab to be his brother than he does his own. His name is Gabriel but we call him Gab except now, Leo. His a genius. Applied to Moon to study English, focusing on literature and the Arts. His super genuine and immediately says what his thinking the moment he has a thought. It is funny and cute when he stammers like he just did. (Gab pouts, making sure not to waste by finishing his food) Sometimes he is random or hyper but that is just who he is."

"Are you all caught up?"

"For now... Leo will fill me on the rest."

Lucas gave Leo a pointed glare and he nodded.

"Thanks again for lunch bro To… I have visual arts in about… Shit, twenty nine minutes I have to start walking if I will make it in my department in time. (He gave Toby a hug and he wanted to give Xander one too so he did)."

"You somewhat delightful, consider me to be one of your friends too."

Xander smiles when a voice broke through the moment.

"I will take you."

[All eyes face Leo they knew he is not one to cheat but now.... What the fuck is he doing? How is remotely interested in another especially after mating? Hell he has a mate now. Whatever was happening here he must not drag his brother by choice down with him.] -Toby

"I am going there already, Jay is still there."

"Okay. Thank you so much. I sense there is a tense aura here, meaning there is something that has to be said that does not need my ear... See bro To, I can read social situations... Yeah, I am right, right?.. Calm down bro you making me nervous, face what bothers you... Okay, allow me to excuse myself and go use the bathroom, so you can talk it out I assume with bro Leo."

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JAYDEN'S P. O. V

He knew Leo was getting antsy and now distant. There is no way they could be found on the same page. They reached a strain to their relationship, the only place they are on the same page is in the bedroom.

Jayden is still the head of the engineering faculty and it is true that he has been slacking off lately. Usually stupid 'mistakes' were met by ferocious consequence from previous head officials. Now that he is distracted his faculty was paying for it.

"Jayden. Your mood has been all of the place. Kim, got attacked by a Rouge art gang and all you did was stare at him dumbly. You are supposed to protect the underlings of the engineering faculty as the head moon. Hey. Brother they gaining confidence now, they just waiting for you to take your phone and say: 'cheese.'"

The only person with the balls to speak to him the way and throw a phone after mocking him is none other than Leam, his best friend. Leam brought up his failures to protect 'his people'. Up until his distraction no one dared mess with the engineers especially with Jayden with as the head. Damn his distraction will make others suffer. Jayden he had to know when to be an alpha and start busting heads.

"You right. Today we talk. If nothing changes we will solve the problems ourselves. People do not usually listen when you ask them nicely. Grab your things and get Noah in here."

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"You late."

"I left my fated to hear what you have got to say. I would go with: I know you off the clock but I need a favour."

"I make the schedule. I am the head-"

Noah growled his wolf against Jayden's stupid ruling.

"You may be the head leader here amongst humans but I am the head alpha of our pack, your alpha."

The battle of silent rage dotted their staring contest when lasted a good five minutes, disturbed by Zac who entered his 'office'.

"Noah. Leam and I are heading to art department. I need you to watch over things here. Please."

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Jayden missed having a bike but his replacement Ford Mustang that did not make him miss it as much. They used different cars going to get to the same place. Leam sped alongside him with his car and once they reached the faculty's parking lot.

They faced a group of man smoking outside, ditching class. Why would you sign up to further your education, if you not going to attend and get educated? Humans have serious problems. They looked like they wanted to collect years than their document qualifications. These were the boys that stole something from some kid he was insanely attracted to. These bozos tried to look dangerous as if they are cruising through some type midlife crisis. Jayden had to speak to Zac (a mountain lion shifter) to avoiding starting anything.

Leam waited outside with a speed dial to the engineering enforcers to stand back he can handle this, he and Noah entered the arts department. A scent his been waiting for popped up and just the scent made his wolf howl in victory.

"Jayden."

The head of the arts department called out ending his hunt to responsibility. His distraction has already cost his juniors enough.

"Tul. We have a couple of things to discuss regarding the Art department assaulting my faculty. I am fairly certain you do not want retaliation, right?"

"Good day to you too. Please. Common in."

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GAB'S P. O. V

He sensed the alpha he ran away from after he saved him a couple of days ago or at least a week ago.

Besides he needed a roof over his head to mop, freely and be depressed. Hells shit. It felt like he was alone, like he did when he was being pushed around and called names years back. Years back when he was beat down in the orphanage, which resulted to hopelessness with a hint of why the fuck bother. His whole life, his being has been all about nurture than violence but still, it never stopped his heart from being empty. He hates that feeling, those dreadful memories of trying to survive. Thinking made him get lost in the stars he could get nothing done. Gab dread the fact he quit one of his jobs because they were planning an employee Valentine's Day party.

The restaurant job paid exceptionally well but not even his wolf was satisfied. He went on a couple of dates. Date one, he got sick. Date two, he got sick. Date three, he cried because he was on a useless date and still sick. He does not know what is going on with him as of lately, it was as if he did not own his own body anymore. Ridiculous, right? Impossible.

Then the alpha who saved him from being on the streets again walks in his faculty's doors and he hides not making a sound. He could hear the anxious pumps of his heartbeat, it felt like his universe made sense perhaps he was his fated mate. Come find me. Take away the dark void and replace it with your hands, heart, and your love. Find me. His wolf enticed not caring that there is a chance he might not be ready.

"Jayden."

His saviour has a name. Jayden. He had to go back to class but the butterflies were at war urging him to go to the bathroom or hunt down his alpha to perform his duties.

Gabriel <<Toby. I am coming to eat lunch with you and to clarify you paying. :) :(>>

Toby <<Fine ¦|. My friends will be joining us.>>

Gabriel <<Cool. I haven't gotten around to making friends here. Bye.>>

Toby <<Take care.>>