The Badass Alpha's Omega

Chapter 7: The Misunderstanding

Iko’s POV

“I’m home.” I heard my mom say and was surprised that she was here early.

“Welcome mom.” I smiled and reached to take the bag she had in her hand.

It seemed heavy.

“I bought food. The office and staff is laid back here. What about yours? You look fine.” She spared me a glance before following her usual routine.

She would wash her hands and then head back to her room to shower before doing anything else.

“It was good.” I said and suddenly was reminded of Kori.

“Oh, that’s great! I will want to hear it in detail. Will be soon back; meanwhile, why don’t you make us some hot chocolate drinks? I want one.” She pouted and I laughed.

“Sure mom!” I shouted back at her and watched her disappear.

Shifting to this place seemed like a good idea. Regardless, I couldn’t shake away the feeling that Mendo will find me. If that happens, it will be too bad.

***

“Wow, I am so proud of you, Iko. You were able to talk openly with your friends.” She was crying now.

It stabbed my heart to realize she was equally tensed about me as much as I was suffering. Maybe, I mistook her bearings as carelessness. But I am glad that she forced this decision of shifting on me when I was reluctant.

We shared a good time together; later was shocked to see her doze off at the couch while watching TV. I shook her and told her to go back to her bed. She smiled at me and kissed my forehead before telling me to retire to bed early.

She seemed stress free. It was something good. Despite that I was thinking about Kori now and then. Even if the Alpha was bad boy, he was different. Then there was a strong feeling between us. I wonder if he felt it too.

I needed fresh air. So, I grabbed my jacket and went out to take a walk nearby. Even if it was a harmonious place, I was hesitant to walk farther away. Deep down I remembered what Utsukushi-Chan told me early this day.

She lived nearby…

I was tempted to try my luck and see if I can stumble into her. Maybe I can ask her more about Kori…

‘That will be selfish, Iko’.

My heart pointed out and I sighed exasperated. Yes, right! So, I better should get going. Once at home, I decided to get a job. It was something I have always wanted to do but was impossible before. Now, it seems safe. Plus, I needed to be independent some day so why not grab this opportunity?

With shaking fingers, I searched for a job nearby and was delighted to see when many vacancies opened on my tab. I skimmed through some of them and decided to take the easiest one. It will be a first-hand experience so I don’t want to be yelled at or make a fool of myself. If that happens, my confidence will tumble down. So, I applied at cafés, coffee outlets and bakery shops. I was good at baking.

Once done, I was exhausted and fell asleep.

***

“Hey, Airashi-Kun!” I turned around to see Utsukushi-Chan waving at me.

I blushed and waved back reluctantly. Then my eyes settled on the gloomy figure which observed me carefully; trotting behind her.

“Oh, good morning Hansuma-Kun.” I greeted him as soon as they halted in front of me.

He intensely gazed at me; shaking me to the core before turning his face away without any word.

“Forget him. Shall we go?” Utsukushi-Chan said and I agreed immediately.

She kept telling me about her experience with different teachers of our school. We laughed at them and shocked to learn that she was equally bad as Kori. Not comparable to him still…

“And please stop calling me formally. I feel we are going to see each other more so let’s call each other with first names; if you are okay with that.” She asked and I noticed Hansuma-Kun glare at her head.

“Um… It will be more than fine if you call me Iko but I am not sure if calling you by your first name is a good idea?” She noticed my gaze and laughed.

“Don’t worry about him. I will handle him. You can call me Pinki. Utsukushi-Chan coming from you makes me feel older.” She explained and I frowned.

“How come? Others have called you that.” I pointed and she giggled.

“They aren’t adorable like you, Iko. You are so cute having that child-like innocent face that I feel wronged.” Pinki said and I turned beet-red.

“Whahh! Uh! I… I…” I didn’t know what to say.

A girl complimented me? She called me cute, it was a compliment right? But she called me child-like innocent face; shouldn’t they like ‘manly’ things so is it still a compliment?

I lacked appropriate response at this moment and thankfully Pinki knew what to do.

She just punched my side, grabbing me by my arm. I swear I forgot to breathe. Her being so close was… suffocating…

It soon changed when we heard a growl somewhere near. I frowned because the source was unknown. Pinki looked amused. She whispered something to Kori whose eyes bulged out. He scoffed and left early.

Pinki laughed loudly.

“I think you pissed him off.” I remarked and she waved her hand in air.

“Let him be. He has always been that way; nothing new.” She explained and we carried on the conversation as we reached the school.

It felt good. I had friends waiting at school, friends walking to school; it never felt so amazing. My friends rushed to me but stopped when they saw me with Pinki.

“O-oh! I will leave you now. Eat lunch with me, okay? Bye.” Pinki pushed me away and I smiled before waving back at her.

“You know her?” Sapoto asked and I chuckled; nervously shaking my head.

“She is cool though. We live nearby so we arranged this.” I explained while greeting my other friends.

They were hesitant but didn’t say much; not before reminding me how dangerous it was to be around Kori. Seriously, I think they were making too much of a deal out of it. Yeah he is rude but not… dangerous.

However, I didn’t know it will change soon.

As we headed back to our class, my eyes spotted two figures standing afar. Curious, I slowed down and waited until one of them turned. It was odd but my heart wanted me to stay for some reason. I watched as one of them turned to face me dramatically slow. My heart was racing as if it knew something that I didn’t.

Despite that feel, I felt a sharp pain in my chest when I saw who they were. It was a girl, tall and beautiful like a doll; smiling with Kori!

The shocking part was when I spotted his small smile. It was too brief but caught by my breaking heart. It made no sense yet that sight of them together, their discreet meeting tasted bitter in my mouth and heart. Our eyes locked and I bit my lips before storming back in. I hated it.

But, why?

It was as if he was cheating on me; see? no reason, right?

There were rushed footsteps behind me and I frowned to see Kori slightly panting behind me. I gulped at the closeness. A tensed atmosphere gathered us. There were unsaid words between us. I forced to look away from him and wondered where to sit.

All seats were full; the empty ones were ‘reserved’ so I was again left to take the last spot.

“Hey, Airashi-Kun, take this chair.” Sapoto offered me one and I was overjoyed at his thoughtfulness.

“Thanks a lot, Zaposha-Kun.” The chair was pushed to a side all of a sudden; I stumbled with the impact.

What just happened?

My heart thudded against the rib-cage as the room fell in utter silence after the loud crash of the chair. I held my chest as I noticed Kori fuming. Unknowingly, I might have released my pheromones because I could sniff that calming peppermint scent.

Whose is it?

I thought it belonged to Junia. Or does it belong to Pinki? In that case why the shirt Junia brought smelled just the same? I was confused but glad. I might ask her later.

Kori glared hard at Sapoto who looked worried. His eyes fleeted to me and then back to Sapoto; hating whatever he was thinking of.

My Omega was restless. As if sensing the stress coming from an alpha, it wanted to embrace him; calm him down. But who was I kidding?

It will not only make me appear as attention seeker but will put wrong ideas in other’s eyes. So, I bared it. It was difficult and I feel my heart clenched yet I remained stilled; hoping someone to calm him down.

I knew people were giving me skeptical glances. Immediately, our professor entered but he too ignored the two of us as if we didn’t exist.

“Let’s start the class.” He said and I silently stood behind my desk not caring to pick up the damaged chair next to the wall.

Kori decided to finally move and he glared me as hard as he glared at Sapoto. Seriously, what was wrong with this guy? Now as I think maybe I had a bad luck following me. He wasn’t bothered by any other omega in the class; not even with the male ones so why me?

Why it has to be always me?

Maybe they are indirectly his friends? Since you are new here, he isn’t comfortable with my presence?

Nonetheless, I was hurt.

Tears were shining in my eyes as I pulled out my notebook and tried to pay attention in the class. Then again, Kori surprised me.

He offered me his chair without saying a word. For a second I wanted to throw it on his face but I was too afraid. So, I grabbed it thanking him under my breath. He kept staring at my face instead of the board in front and I struggled to breathe.

Instantly, the room was disturbed with a screeching sound. We turned to see Kori moving his desk around. My face and ears turned red when he brought his desk close to mine. He sat comfortably before glaring at the teacher who immediately started scolding students for not paying attention.

I was literally shaking now. Why me?

He came closer and handed me a chit. I grabbed it and instinctively read it. My breathing stopped momentarily and I felt my heart drop.

‘Are you in your heat?”

My mouth opened and closed… not knowing what to say or how to. As I recall it is yet to come but how can he ask me that? Is he looking out or is he planning on something?

It scares me.

‘Hmmm… you smell good. Come and warm my bed after convocation’.

Those words ringed in my ears and I shook like a leaf. For a minute I forgot everyone… Kori… Sapoto… class and teachers…. All I remembered was Mendo!

His dirty touch, intentions and filthy ways; it scared me to think he has found me. Unknowingly, I was going in panic attack; gripping on the note that tore under the force.

It was hurting me… more and more…

Immediately, a waft of peppermint scent invaded my nostrils; calming my nerves. I sighed; tears of relief falling down my cheeks. I noticed a hand rubbing circles on my palm. Shaken, I followed its direction and gasped to see Kori studying me.

“Your scent; it’s suffocating me. Keep it in check. Plus, you are going in heat. Will you be okay?” He asked and only now I realized he wasn’t Mendo.

He cannot be…

He doesn’t like touching me yet he was here comforting me. He isn’t as bad as they say. He is just misunderstood, I guess.

I smiled and saw his eyes widen for a fraction of second. He withdrew his hand and clicked his tongue in annoyance. Even though it was disrespectful, I ignored. I don’t know what made him think I was in heat but I appreciate his concern.