“You’re scaring the already terrified child Dahlen. Calm down.” Dr. Yves sighed.
He knew Dahlen was still very much upset with the whole situation. The thought of one of his babies, although Dex was already 23, being in such a situation was devastating to him. Even after Lane convinced him to not press charges, Dr. Yves had to convince him to not get Kloh admitted to the hospital.
Dr. Yves patted the bed by Kloh’s knee. Kloh turned his attention to the doctor. His tense state eased up a bit in front of the calming aura.
“Okay Kloh, I won’t sugarcoat it. Something is wrong with you.” Dr. Yves seriously stated, a small frown replacing his smile.
“What?” Kloh bristled. He had already been reeling from Beau’s theories. He didn’t think he could handle any more shocking news.
“Well,” the doctor fixed his glasses and sat straighter, “while you were sedated we took some blood samples, sorry about that. And I’ve been going over the results. The results are very…. conflicting.”
“Okay. How?”
He pushed forward the small binder he had brought along with him. Kloh took it. Under his watchful eye, Kloh started to leaf through the binder. It was a bunch of lab results, comparisons between omega and alpha pheromone and hormone levels. Any other day he’d be able to understand what it was saying. After all, even though he wasn’t insanely smart, he was great at studying and understanding complex material. But at the moment his brain couldn’t register what he was reading.
“Your previous medical history shows that you are by all accounts an Omega. There’s even a notation that mentions the surgery to remove your uterus. You’ve had just barely average omega pheromone output every time you’ve been tested. But that’s where the issue lies.” Dr. Yves started to explain.
“How so?” Beau asked as he now leaned forward, fully interested in the conversation.
Dr. Yves spared him a glance before continuing.
“Had he had his uterus removed his hormone output would be extremely high because the uterus plays a part in hormone management. Without it his hormones should be high unless he was taking medications to keep it contained. And that specific medication didn’t show up on his blood panel.”
“But others did?” This time Dahlen spoke up.
Dr. Yves nodded. He watched Kloh who was silently absorbing the information.
“Yes. The drug that he was given showed as an aphrodisiac mixed with a heat inducer. There was also a medication that I couldn’t figure out. It seems like the mix of the two triggered the stagnant alpha pheromones and hormones in his body. I wanted to ask you about that, have you been taking any medication recently?” He asked Kloh.
Kloh barely nodded and replied in a small voice.
“It’s a hormone producer. At least that’s what my mother told me. It was to make up for my lack of pheromones. My prescription ran out last week. I haven’t had the chance to pick up a new one yet.”
Dr. Yves nodded then paused. He had a contemplating look on his face. To him, it made sense that two things that were made to increase hormone output would clash. But at the same time, it wouldn’t spontaneously create alpha pheromones where there are none.
“Also we’ve tested your pheromones and hormone levels and it registered as alpha. Extremely high on the alpha scale for that matter. I would be convinced you’re taking steroids if I hadn’t see your toxicology results.” Dr. Yves concluded.
He watched Kloh waiting for him to react. The child had been too quiet. He expected fierce arguments or confusion. But Kloh just sat still, a faraway look on his face. Several minutes of silence passed before he looked up. The three men were surprised when they saw the unshed tears in Kloh’s eyes. Dahlen’s heart softened a bit. He didn’t think the news would be so upsetting. From his experience most people wanted to be alphas. He didn’t even consider Kloh would be upset, mad and confused, yes, but not upset.
“So I’m not an omega?” Kloh asked softly.
Dr. Yves nodded, “By all accounts, you are definitely not an omega. I’m sorry.”
Kloh exhaled shakily. He could tell that the men in the room couldn’t understand why he was so upset by the news. Like Dr. Yves said, most people would be happy to be an alpha. But he wasn’t most people. He liked being an omega. He and Lee had planned out their lives. They were gonna live together forever. They would be there to help each other through the first heat because who cares for alphas. They would both graduate then find respectable and handsome alphas to marry, even though they really didn’t need to. He would have two kids, Lee would have three. They would try to match up their pregnancies so that their kids would be close in age. Then they would buy houses, right next to each other to raise their children. Once their children left home, they would grow old with their respective spouses together. They had it all planned out.
But now….. now he’d been told everything he knew about himself was wrong. His very being was wrong. His past, present and future were falling into shambles before his eyes. An alpha? He was alpha? He couldn’t be. He looked down at his hands
“Have you told anyone yet?” He asked after a moment.
“We’ll have to tell the school eventually if you want to keep studying there. We haven’t spoken to your mother yet due to Lee’s persistence. If you want I can speak with her.” Dr. Yves replied softly.
Kloh immediately shook his head.
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“Is that all?” Kloh suddenly asked, looking towards Dahlen and Beau.
Beau paused and looked at his father. He knew that his father had planned a whole speech in order to scold Kloh and scare him away from Dex. But looking at the incredibly sad Kloh, he knew his father wouldn’t be able to yell at him. Dahlen sighed. All the words he had prepared were long gone. To scold him on top of everything, he was terrified that he might break the poor kid. Lane would be incredibly pissed at him if he did that. And Lane was terrifying when he was angry, how he contained all the anger in such a small body was beyond Dahlen.
“Lane has already applied for a temporary medical leave for you. You can stay here till then.” Dahlen finally said.
“Can I see Lee?” And Dex.
But he knew better than to add that last part.
Dahlen paused. There’s no way he’d be able to keep Lee from seeing his best friend. At least not without losing a piece of his sanity. He looked over at Beau then back at Kloh.
“As long as Beau is with him.”
“I’m not a babysitter.” Beau spoke up, annoyed at the sudden condition.
“You are now.” Dahlen eyed him for a moment, cutting him a quick look.
Beau deflated and crossed his arms across his chest, mumbling to himself. Kloh nodded in agreement. He was grateful that he hadn’t received a straight denial. This was good enough. He looked at Dahlen with gratitude. He didn’t think he’d be able to handle not being able to see Lee after all this as well.
“Get some sleep. Dinner is at 8.” Dahlen muttered, avoiding Kloh’s grateful look.
With that he turned and left. Dr. Yves said his goodbyes as well. After getting Kloh to promise to come to his office later he left. Then it was only Beau and Kloh left in the room. Beau cleared his throat dramatically and stood, stretching.
“I guess I’ll see you later.” He said and picked up his laptop.
“Okay.” Kloh watched him head to the doors.
As he was leaving, Beau popped his head back in and threw something on the bed. It was Kloh’s phone. He then turned and left. Kloh fell over onto his side. The tears that he’d been holding back finally flowing freely. What a shitty way to start the school year, he thought as he fell asleep.
~~~
“KLOH!”
One moment he was standing in the doorway leading to the dining room. In the next, he was holding a 180lb, 5 foot 7 man in his arms and staggering backwards into the hallway. Lee nearly knocked him over. He somehow managed to catch himself before he fell over. Lee had wrapped his legs around Kloh’s waist, his arms firmly around Kloh’s neck. Kloh held onto the man’s thigh, holding him up as best he could. Unfortunately this wasn’t the first time Lee had jumped on him like this. Beau hissed at his brother. Then rolled his eyes at the dramatic kid. One would think they hadn’t seen each other in years with the way Lee was latching onto Kloh. In the corner of his eye, he could see Dex hovering in the doorway. He caught Dex’s eye and nudged his head toward the two then made a gagging motion. Dex rolled his eyes and turned to go into the kitchen.
Meanwhile, Lee was crying dramatically in Kloh’s arms. He continuously babbled, not making any sense. Kloh tucked an arm under Lee’s butt and used the other to pat his back.
“Why are you crying? I’m the one who was drugged.” Kloh couldn’t help but laugh.
“Because it’s upsetting.” Lee cried.
“What a dramatic baby. I’m worried for your future spouse.” Kloh continued to laugh, the upset feeling in his chest lightening.
Lee always could cheer him up. He held onto the crying man for a bit longer before convincing him to get down. After Lee had finished his theatrics he grabbed Kloh’s face, turning it left and right. Being stared at and examined so obviously made Kloh laugh again.
“I heard you were an alpha.” Lee accused.
Kloh froze then actually smiled at the accusatory tone.
“I heard the same.” He replied with a chuckle.
Lee eyed him a bit longer before nodding to himself.
“Don’t think you can weasel your way out of living with me. You made promises. Omega or not, the plan must go on.” He concluded.
Kloh’s breath caught in his chest and for a second he almost burst into tears. He managed to push down the emotions welling up in him. He nodded wordlessly. Of course he’d keep his promises. Lee nodded again, apparently satisfied with the response. He let go of Kloh’s face and took his hand pulling him into the dining room.
“Come on, Pa cooked for us today. It’s gonna be delicious.”
“Do I not qualify for a greeting?” Beau grumbled as he was completely ignored by his baby brother.
“Hi Beau.” Lee yelled back to him, without even sparing him a glance.
Beau scoffed and followed them in. Lane was already seated inside at one end of the table. He smiled when he saw Lee excitedly pulling in a smiling Kloh, followed by a disgruntled Beau. Clearly Kloh was already used to Lee’s eccentric personality. He quietly listened as Lee animatedly explained how his father only cooked when the whole family was together and how lucky Kloh was to stumble upon what he called ‘a God quality’ meal. Beau made his way over to the left of his dad and dropped into the chair. He then looked over at his dad unhappily.
“They’ve only been apart for a couple of hours and he has so much to say. He hasn’t seen me in a week and I could barely get a hi.” He complained.
Lane laughed and patted his only alpha child on the head. Lee was currently giving Kloh a completely unnecessary tour of the dining room. Pointing out places where he’d drawn on the wall as a child and where he once broke his arm while trying to fly. Lane smiled softly as he watched them. He enjoyed seeing his baby so carefree and happy.
“Come sit. You’re practically bouncing off the walls. And greet your brother before he dies from a lack of attention.” He grinned as he beckoned Lee over.
Lee sighed dramatically and pulled Kloh over, sitting him in the chair closest to Lane, across from Beau. He sat down next to Kloh. He finally calmed down and looked over at Beau.
“Hi Beau. How are you? Are you still shooting people? When are you gonna teach me to use a gun? I’m sure I’ll be great at it. Anyway it was nice catching up with you.” He said in one breath with a fake smile then turned back to Kloh and started whispering to him.
Beau stared at him, mouth slightly open. Lane covered his mouth as he held in a laugh. He really did miss having them over.
“When did he stop loving me as much. I remember he used to cry whenever I had to leave for school.” Beau grumbled, annoyed.
Lane patted his hand. Beau scoffed and continued to complain under his breath. Lane allowed a small smile to escape.
“Dinner is served.” Dahlen announced as came into the living room pushing a serving cart.
Everyone’s attention turned towards him as a mouthwatering scent filled the room. On the cart was an assortment of foods. Kloh could make out fried rice, tilapia, plantains, salad and a bunch of dishes he couldn’t remember the names of as his hunger reared up. It’d been almost a full day since he ate. He was, by all accounts, starving.
Beau had gotten up to help Dahlen place the dishes onto the table. His stomach grumbled loudly. Lee laughed loudly at the noise. Embarrassed, Kloh ducked his head down at patted his belly shyly. Thankfully no one called him out. Instead they focused on moving all the dishes to the table. Once everything was settled, Dahlen sat at the other end of the table, across from his husband.
“Where’s Dex?” Lane asked him as he looked towards the kitchen.
“Dex? Oh he got a call from a professor. Something about a thesis. He took the call upstairs and said to start without him.” Dahlen explained.
“Don’t have to tell me twice.” Beau grinned and reached out to pick up the fried rice.
“Fine. Don’t put too much make sure to leave some for him.” Lane told them, mainly sending his words to Beau and Lee.
“Yes sir.” The two brothers replied in unison before they started to fill their plates with food.
Kloh’s plate filled quickly with the assistance of Lee. He didn’t wait and fully digged in. He hummed happily as his hunger was slowly satiated. Lee had finally engaged in a real conversation with Beau and the two were taking happily about paintballing of all things. Lane and Dahlen would occasionally interject into the conversation causing the room to get loud. Kloh smiled. He enjoyed the homey feeling that Lee’s family gave off. They were close and clearly liked each other. He enjoyed the fuzzy feeling of comfort that they had. He envied it.
“Dex, hurry before the food is all gone.” Dahlen yelled toward the hallway when he heard footsteps coming towards the dining area.
“Yeah yeah I’m coming.” Dex yelled back in that same deep melodic voice Kloh had heard just yesterday.
He smelled Dex before he saw him. The sweet, citrusy scent entered the room before the man himself did. Suddenly the food in his mouth had no taste. It had gone bland. All he could taste, all he could smell was that scent. Kloh happened to be facing the entrance when Dex walked into the room.
The world tilted. Kloh knew Dex was handsome, beautiful even. He could remember being caught up in it. But at the time he was under the influence and his vision was hazy. But now he could clearly see the beauty in front of him. He froze and his breath caught in his chest. He could’ve swore Dex was glowing, like an angel. He was almost ethereal. The light was hitting him in all the right places. His bulky frame was more lean than he remembered. A red shirt followed loosely on his body. He had slim hips and his jeans clung to him like a second skin. He was tall, just as Kloh remembered. And his face…. His face was even more perfect than Kloh had recalled. Everything around him tuned out. He could no longer hear Lee and Beau’s passionate argument about mint chocolate. Dahlen and Lane’s laughing voices were gone. All he could see was Dex. And that was completely fine. Then Dex’s face turned towards him and in the moment they made eye contact he saw fireworks go off.
Then he heard yelling. His senses tuned back in slightly and he could feel an arm around his chest and someone whispering into his ears. He hadn’t even realized he moved. He hadn’t realized he was still moving, struggling in the hold, eyes still trained on Dex. Dex in his gaze turned red then pale. The scent that had took over his sense deepened and he was in ecstasy.
But something was wrong. He could distantly feel it. It was the fear on Dex’s face that brought him back to earth. The heart breaking feeling that told him that that look was made towards him. Suddenly he could hear Dahlen’s voice in his ears.
“You need to relax, Kloh. Try to reign it in. You’re scaring him, okay?” The soothing tone filled his ears as he realized that Dahlen was the one restraining him.
Dex staggered back into the doorway. Lane and Lee were suddenly there holding him up. Dex was in pain? Was he hurt? A multitude of bad thoughts flowed through his mind and he took a step forward to go over to Dex. To comfort him. To make him feel better. That’s what he wanted to do. That’s what he needed to do. But when he tried to move he couldn’t. He struggled as he got more and more frustrated that wasn’t moving any closer to Dex and that Dex still looked in pain. The growling noise that he heard himself making the day before was back and louder than last time.
“Kloh, for fucks sake restrain your pheromones!” Dex yell got through to him and suddenly Kloh could see Beau holding him from the front, impeding his movement.
Dahlen’s voice continuously whispered soothing words into his ears. Slowly they started to register. Although his mind couldn’t catch up, his body listened to Dex. He no longer fought against the hold. Whatever he had been previously doing slowly let up and he saw some color returning to Dex’s face.
“Pull your pheromones back. They’re too strong right now and could hurt Dex.” Dahlen calmly instructed.
His body instinctually reacted once he came to the conclusion that it was because of him that Dex was hurting. He cursed himself as he pulled back his pheromones cutting off the release that he hadn’t even realized he was making. Slowly he could hear more voices as his sight got blurry and he got lightheaded. Then nothing as he passed out.
“What the fuck was that?” Beau cursed, still holding the now sagging body of Kloh.
He and Dahlen slowly eased the passed out person to the floor. Once they managed to lay Kloh down Dahlen went over to his husband and sons. He first grabbed Lane pulling him close and wrapped the man in his pheromones, annoyed by the fact that the room smelled like Kloh. Once his husband no longer smelled like another alpha, he placed a lingering kiss to Lane’s neck. Satisfied with the show of possession, he turned over to his two omega sons, one of whom was the most heavily impacted.
Lee was helping Dex to the ottoman placed against the wall by the entrance. Dex sat down heavily and took a deep breath. He was still pale but the color was gradually returning with each inhale. Lee kneeled by him rubbing his back and whispering reassurances. Dex nodded at his words passively as his sight lingered on Kloh. Beau sat on the floor by the passed out man. He was taking vitals. Kloh’s heartbeat was erratic but as time passed it finally slowed to a normal rate. Silence prevailed for several minutes. It was Beau who finally broke the silence.
“Dad, was that what I think it was?”
Lane nodded wordlessly, still wrapped up in Dahlen’s body and scent.
“Yeah I think it was.”
Dex groaned loudly and cursed. Taking a hard look at the passed out man, he proceeded to bury his face in his hands and whispered,
“You’ve got to be fucking kidding me.”
~~~
Author note:
Setting the plotline ☺️ gotta move quick quick
Little Theater
Lee: You poor drugged baby *pats Kloh’s head* there there
Dex: *pats Kloh’s head* there there
Lane: *pats Kloh’s head* there there
Dahlen: *whispers menacingly* touch my son again and I’ll break every bone in your body
Lee, Dex and Lane: (⊙ˍ⊙)
Dahlen: *clears throat* I mean…. there there
Kloh: (。_。)
Why a cliff hanger…
Thanks for the chapter ♥️♥️
So my theory is that kloh’s mother has something against alphas and she loves omegas so she forcefully made her son an omega with medications and he never actually had a uterus.
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Agreed!!
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Yes, actually, it seems weird that they all seem to think his mother will be shocked, until I realize they’re treating it like a medical anomaly.
Does Kloh and Dex is a mate?
Dang… What a cliffhanger 🙈
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I’m HOOKEEEDD
Reacting to Dex but not Lee, interesting 🧐. And also, HE WAS DRUGGED AT A PARTY where everyone thought he was an omega, but that’s not even why he’s crying – what a crappy day!
How can lee and kloh plan on having kids and even synchronizing their pregnancies if kloh supposedly is an omega with uterus removed?
Great story so far by the way. Thank you for this.