Watching from afar

On Monday the school was in turmoil for the victory of the volleyball team in their first matches. The moment Milles stepped in the courtyard and sat in the fountain, he was surrounded by the other students who congratulated him by making invitations to parties. And of course, there was no lack of girls pass shameless songs praising the athlete's good performance.

It would be an ordinary uproar for the alpha, from which he would respond with his jokes and pranks. Yet he couldn't feel comfortable being so wrapped up in different smells. It was cloying.

In order not to arouse suspicion, he had worn the mask of the rising athlete giving attention to his colleagues.

― I'll vote for you to win the contest, Milles!

― Oops! I appreciate it, it would be of great help for the guys in my class try not to kill me.

― You and your sister should win, I doubt very much that anyone will try to compete with you.

― Come on, our team also has their handsome rep.

― Aaaah is true! He is so kind, he has a beautiful smile.

― That tall boy, right? He helped me carry my books one day.

― But isn't he dating Sadie?

― They stayed at Fabi's party, that's what they posted on Orkut.

― Yeah, Milles, looks like you're gonna lose your crown to your future brother-in-law.

The blond alpha listened to the conversation trying as much as possible not to show discomfort. He remembered the conversation he had had with his friend last night, where Gabriel counted on him actually being with Theodore.

When Gabriel said he stayed with Theodore, Milles expected them to continue the relationship. It was clear from the beginning of the year that they liked each other. He did think it was funny that your friend was interested in another guy, if that wasn't his case too. Milles was the only person who could understand Gabriel.

Besides,He the only one to blame for those students thinking that Gabriel and Sadie would have a thing. Well, it was Milles who launched the challenge that night. Would he have to take responsibility for that? Or he should leave it to Gabriel to deal with that situation?

― Sadie is not into that guy ― Pinned Thunder with his jealous frown. ― I already asked her, and she said it wasn't like that.

― You'd think she'd be a pain in the ass to say otherwise. It's natural for a woman to play hard to get.

― Natural my egg.

— The two of you ― Milles complained, interceding in the small discussion. ― This concerns my sister, so do not meddle. Instead, vote for me that I'm a poor man with his crown in danger of falling on someone else's head.

Managing to reverse the matter in the big wheel, Milles again sat in the fountain where he had found a gap for the Tabebuia already without flowers. Sitting on the lawn was Theodore as he always did, but beside him was the little man who had stolen the attention of that alpha that year. Hidden in his sweatshirt, seeming to sleep propped up on his own knees was Nicolas.

Oh, then he would have come... By the carriage ride he imagined that Nicolas would miss school just to get away from him. Considering your captain's personality, he seemed pretty incoherent.

Nicolas would never bow his head to Milles.

That's why the alpha smiled satisfied.

― The matter has arrived! What's up Gabriel!

― How many people... how are they?

Thunder hugged Gabriel's shoulders, opening a fake smile. The dark-haired alpha didn't seem to notice, just used his usual kindness to not be rude. Should Milles learn from him to pretend like that?

— Thanks to you we are getting votes to take the king from his throne. ― Thunder had looked at Milles, who had just raised his middle finger and made him laugh.

― Thanks to me? I did nothing...

― How not, yesterday's game was very intense. The second game then...

Gabriel scratches the back of the head being embarrassed by the legitimate happiness of the beta girl who commented on the departure.

― To be honest I was a mere sidekick yesterday. Our captain was the best...

― Without your withdrawals, he wouldn't have been all that. So don't fuck, take the crown.

The signal had rung, scattering the group of students around the fountain. Leaving only the two alphas, the blond realized that his friend did not seem to have noticed the signal playing.

― What is it, Biel?

Gabriel took a deep breath waving to someone. Following his gaze Milles realized that his friend was more interested in omega than himself. Staying behind waiting for his friend to wake up to life, Milles had eventually watched Nicolas as he was shot dead.

How strange. It was common for your captain to look like a zombie after matches, but his dark circles seemed bigger than usual. He stared at him with such rage that all Milles had done was smile.

Now, it would take more than an angry face for Milles to give up his newest ambition.

Embracing Gabriel's shoulder, he pulled him into the school independent of his grumbles.

― What was it, Milles?

― I know you want to stick to your guy, but I don't want to be a candle.

Gabriel frowns at his friend, moving away from the alpha to walk right next to him.

― I know... I'm going to spend halftime with Theodore, so you don't have to stay on a candle.

Receiving a nudge in his rib, Gabriel said goodbye to his friend and had entered his class. Milles had followed the runner to go to the third grade class, sighing heavily before entering. He needed to smile and wave, naturally as he always did.

Even though during the first classes his mind wandered remembering that shorty looking at him completely delivered with wet mouth of saliva, Milles needed to maintain his naturalness. Time and time again a role was played at his table, his friends wanted to play as they always did, or talk about some girl who would try her luck with the alpha.

Only that wasn't interesting anymore.

Not to sound discouraged, he used the playoffs as an excuse. Lucky for him, the boys were covered and accepted without arguing.

Ending that discussion, Milles could recall that moment in the locker room. His long fingers touched his mouth and it was still possible to feel Nicolas reciprocate his kiss.

A smile had escaped his lips. That captain was the most interesting person at that time.

Milles wanted to see Nicolas again.

If Gabriel were to spend the break with Theodore, would that mean Nicolas would be alone? He usually didn't get along with other people without hanging out with his best friend. In that case Gabriel would be doing you a favour in giving a gap.

The smile only increased along with the anxiety to reach the interval. The more he waited for time to pass, the greater was his slowness. Milles swung his impatient leg under his wallet, looking back and forth without the slightest interest in paying attention in class.

He had tried to scribble his notebook, tinker with his phone, sleep, but nothing could make the damn time pass. Real torture when he wanted to see that little bastard.

The moment the bell rang and the students left the classroom, Milles dismissed the invitations to have a group lunch. He had played the excuse of taking a nap since he was tired of the game. Once again his friends accepted the alpha's lame excuse without question.

Waiting for the classroom and the hallway to be empty, the alpha walked with his hands in the pocket of his dark social pants looking around trying not to be seen by acquaintances. He did not want to go to the courtyard, and through the window he could see Theodore talking to Nicolas in a secluded corner.

Damn it, where was Gabriel? He didn't say he would spend the break with Theodore?

Spying through the window, the alpha crossed his arms snorting annoyed that his attempt to board his captain had been pierced. Theodore raised his hand against Nicolas' forehead, stealing Milles' attention. The omega looked at his friend looking worried, leaving the alpha increasingly on alert.

― What are you doing in there?

Milles had looked at Gabriel, closing his eyebrows about to curse his friend.

― Didn't you tell me it was spending your break with Theodore?

— Ah... I came to look for the infirmary. ― Milles lifted his shoulders at once. ― Theodore said Nicolas didn't look well, so I was willing to see if there was anyone in the infirmary...

― Nico!

Theodore's muffled voice was heard by the two alphas who turned to the window. The blonde omega held his friend in a strange way, calling him and looking around in despair.

Immediately the two alphas ran for the exit to reach those two. Milles felt his heart break to the extent that he could see Nicolas's eyes closed and his complexion pale. That way he looked as fragile as a piece of paper that would be torn by any touch.

As soon as the two arrived, Milles was unable to say anything. He could only face the little man hiding in his sweaty cold sweatshirt. A shiver had passed through his body, turning the world into his lap too slow to comprehend.

― What happened? ― Asked Gabriel going next to the omega to help him hold Nicolas.

Milles touched Nicolas' face, feeling the heat on his skin. Wrinkling his forehead, he also helped the two to hold the little man, throwing his weight on his arms.

― We were talking and suddenly he fainted. We have to take him to...

Theodore did not finish his speech, because Milles took advantage of the discussion between the lovers to pick Nicolas up in his lap and run inside the school.