So here had he run off to. Mew was watching as Gulf walked out of a clinic and followed him back. He had been looking for him for weeks now! He had searched high and low in town and when he didn't find him, he felt so pained. His alpha was whining all the time and wanting his pair. He wanted it too. They were one.

He didn't give up hope, he had asked Tong for help. He knew he had connections everywhere and he would definitely find him. 2 weeks did it take him. Two long weeks! But he was overjoyed now when Tong had finally called him and told him he had found him he just stumbled almost to get to where he was. He wanted to see him again and wanted to apologize, apologize for his behavior that day. He felt guilty now that he was a few weeks further and he now understood how the boy must have felt. Tong had informed him about his name, age, school and where he lived. He had followed him for a week to get all the information Mew wanted and now Mew was here to find him himself. He loved the name, Gulf. It made him feel warm inside and his alpha whine in happiness. He was a little young compared to his own 29 years but that didn't matter. He was here to make him his. He didn't care that he was an alpha or a beta. He just wanted to be with him. He was very confused when Gulf had told him he wasn't an omega and he must have just assumed he was an omega because his smell was that good. But one thing that he found strange. Betas didn't have a scent and he of course could be an alpha but he had never, ever smelled an alpha as sweet as him. He would find out soon...

***

Gulf was sitting on his couch, unmoving. He was still in shock. He had just been on the phone with his doctor and he had informed him about a few things Gulf had not understood at the appointment. He was supposedly 3 weeks pregnant and of course these were the early stages of a pregnancy but he told him the symptoms were normal and would fade in a few weeks. He would get an ultrasound in a few weeks and would know if everything was alright. For now, he would need to take supplements and not take his suppressants anymore because he wouldn't be needing them as he wouldn't get his heat anymore. Well, that was something, he had only had one! He didn't know what to think. What was he going to do with a baby! He was still not sure about anything and he wasn't even ready to embrace his omega side! He couldn't just announce he was an omega and oh. Pregnant!

Oh, what would he family think? How was he going to finish school...? His body turned cold just thinking about all this stuff. How was he going to raise a kid? He was too confused to make any decisions now. He needed to find someone who could help him, someone he could trust with this. He couldn't tell anyone. He just needed to keep pretending. It's not like he hadn't done that his whole life already.

He shifted a little and pushed his shirt up looking at a very flat tummy. And in there was growing a little human? He still couldn't believe it, he caressed the skin and tried to imagen it being big and swollen. The thought didn't scare him as much as he thought and he smiled. Well he would see what would happen. He still had time to reconsider and he just needed to push through for now. He would make a decision at the next appointment.

He was trying to get even with his omega side first. He had let the emotions in that he shared with his omega and it felt good. It felt good to be himself and to know there was something that was right. He had never felt right and everything was falling into place now. He wasn't ready to tell anyone though. He was scared of what would happen if people knew. What would become of him? And now that he was pregnant it was even harder for him but it also made him feel closer to his omega side. His omega was content and happy. It was happy to grow a little human and Gulf was just letting it be. He didn't want to ignore his second gender anymore. It had exhausted him too much the last years and that one night with mew had shown him that being an omega wasn't any different than any other gender. He was still the same person and he still was Gulf. He could show the world that omegas weren't weak, but he just needed a little more time for that...

He was feeling much better now that he had gotten meds for his morning sickness and he could sigh in relief and get back to focusing on his studies and his part-time job. He would just ignore that he was currently growing a human inside of him and focus on his work. He needed to stay sane now or he would collapse under all the worries he had. He was happier though. He knew the suppressants made him moody and not a very nice person so now that he didn't have to take them, he was feeling better. Mild noticed too... and he kept on pressuring who made him like this and he would tease him about his soft character. He could still beat him up though and Mild knew so he kept the teasing light. He just let Mild think he had a lover or something and that was why he was less moody. But he just was happy to be himself. His view on omegas was changing and he tried to see the world in a different light instead of the obvious stereotypical way.

Gulf was cleaning his place up before Mild would show up. They were going to work on an assignment together because Mild was way too distracted to do it on his own, so he had offered to help. He also wanted to tell him about being an omega, he needed someone to know and he trusted Mild enough to keep that secret. He was a little nervous though, he wasn't sure how he would react to it. As he fluffed up the pillows of the couch his doorbell rung. Finally he was here.

He walked to the door and opened it, he was greeted by an always smiling Mild. "you're here, come on in." Gulf said and let Mild walk in. He leads him to his dinner table to set up his stuff.

"What a cute apartment! Never knew you lived in this area." Mild said and looked around before dropping his bag pack on the table. He walked around for a bit before seating himself. Gulf had gotten them something to drink in the meantime. Gulf got his papers and notes he needed to start and sat down next to Mild. Luckily he had been feeling better now because just a few hours ago he had been feeling nauseous again and he didn't want to worry Mild and have to lie about his "condition" again. Gulf explained what they had to do and started working. Mild was really smart if he had to be and while they were working and typing away on their laptop Gulf was fidgeting in his chair. He didn't know how to tell Mild. When was the right time?

"You know we should do this more often! I get way more done working with you." Mild said and sighed as he finished his assignment. Gulf smiled

"if you just threw away those games than you wouldn't need me."

"Awh. Don't be so mean. I try to work but these games call my name every time!" Mild pouted and tapped his pen on his paper. Gulf looked over and swallowed, now was the time to tell.

He cleared his throat to get Mild's attention.

"uhm. I actually wanted to tell you something. Also, a reason why I invited you." Gulf started softly. Mild looked at him and waited till he continued. Gulf looked down at his papers trying to decide where to start.

"you know, uhm... we have been friends for years now and I hope I can trust you enough to tell you this." Gulf said and looked up at Mild. Mild smiled "of course you can trust me!" he said and patted Gulfs shoulder reassuringly.

"well... thing is, I-I'm actually not an.... alpha..." Gulf mumbled the last part. He waited for Mild's reaction as he tried not to look at him. They were silent for a few seconds before Mild laughed softly. "well. That's not shocking. You are to kind and loving to be an alpha."

Gulfs eyes widened. He already thought he wasn't an alpha?!

"you knew? Why didn't you say anything?"

"it's not my business who people want to be. I'm not one to judge people's choices." he said and smiled at Gulf.

Gulf just wanted to hug him. He was way too good for this world. He felt the tension and his nerves leave his body and he laughed lightly. He could breathe again.

"I'm so lucky to have you around. I-I had my reason to not tell anyone. Uhm. I'm an omega..." Gulf continued.

"and? Is that a bad thing? I think omegas are the strongest gender there is." Mild said and scooted closer to Gulf and put his hand on his shoulder.

"you're still the same person that I befriended and it's not like you suddenly became someone else. You can still do all the things you usually did."

Gulf looked up at Mild. He just told him a huge secret and he accepted him just like that. He smiled as tears gathered in his eyes.

"I'm so relieved you feel like that. I-I had never wanted to come out as an omega because I felt like they were weak and couldn't do anything in this kind of society."

"well then it's your turn to change that stereotype." he breathed out and hugged Mild. He tried to hold back his tears of relief. He could finally trust one person with his secret. He felt a little bit of his troubles ep away as he hugged Mild.

"it's okay, you can trust me I won't tell anyone until you're ready yourself" Mild said as they pulled back. Gulf took a deep breath and sighed. "thanks..." he said and laughed. It felt good to finally have someone he could be real with. Mild smiled at him and patted his back before they finished up their stuff. They talked some more as Gulf cleaned the table and before they knew it Mild had to leave. Gulf walked with him to the entrance and hugged him one last time before Mild said his goodbyes and left. He closed the door behind him and walked back to the kitchen. He fell down on the couch and sighed deep. He felt better now that he had told someone and it was one step in the right direction.

As he was deep in thought the doorbell rang again. Gulf pulled himself up and walked to the door. It was probably Mild who forgot something again. If his head wasn't screwed on, he would forget that too.

'"yes, yes, forgot something ag---" Gulf said as he pulled the door open. He stopped midsentence when he smelled it. Sandalwood. The one standing in front of him wasn't Mild who had forgotten something. He wished.

His knees trembled as he came eye in eye with Mew. The man that occupied his every dream. He was in shock and they looked at each other without a word being said.

When Gulf regained his senses, he quickly tried to close the door. Tried. Before he could close it, it was pushed open and Gulf stumbled back against the wall. Mew pushed the door open and walked in.

"pleasure seeing you again." Mew said and smiled as he was overjoyed to see him again finally. He just wanted to take him in his arms and kiss him tenderly but he knew he could scare him again. This entrance had Gulf shaking already. He stood before Gulf as they silently watched each other.

Gulf was overwhelmed by that smell. His omega was clawing his way out wanting his touch. But he was nailed to the floor. He had never thought he would find him here. Someone must have told him.

"I finally found you." Mew said and sighed as he smiled. He smelled that same cinnamon apple scent and he knew he would never let him go again. His scent was like a drug to him and while he smelled it there was another smell that he couldn't quite put his finger on. Gulf smelled even better than the first time they met. He stepped forwards and took Gulfs hand in his. He almost groaned at the sparks that ran up his body. Gulf was still looking at him and tried to get his body to react. He felt the sparks travel through his body and he just wanted to leap into Mew's arms. He had never thought he had missed his touch this much. He had dreamed about this and now he was standing in front of him. He had tried to forget about him but now that he was here, he wanted him. How could he not? He was his pair. They were destined to be together but it was all too soon. This was all happening so fast. With one worry lifted off his shoulder the other was now here.

"Men. How, we can't. I-I'm not right for you..." Gulf whispered and he felt his heart soar when he said that. He didn't want to say it, his omega whined and protested against his words.

"don't say that, please, let's start over! I want you; I've been looking for you everywhere and now that I finally found you, I'm not letting you go. I want to get to know you, I want to date you properly." Mew said and Gulf could see the pain in his eyes and his heartbeat quickened.

"I don't care if you're an alpha, beta or omega. I just want you. I'm sorry for the things I did to you, we shouldn't have done that and I'm deeply sorry." Mew continued and he pulled Gulf closer to him and wrapped his arms around his back. He scented him as he knew it would sooth Gulf.

Gulf was speechless. Did he want him? He wanted to date him?

A deep blush crawled up his face and he leaned into mew's touch. How could he not? It felt right to be in his arms and he closed his eyes.

"I'm sorry too, I shouldn't have hit you... it's not only your fault. I-I panicked. I shouldn't have left you like that." Gulf mumbled into Mew's shoulder and all his decisions about not wanting Mew flew out of the window. Now that he was wrapped in his arms, he wanted him even more. How could he deny these feelings?

"Please, let's start over. I want to go on a date with you and get to know you more... please?" Mew said with hope in his eyes as he pulled back a bit from the comfortable hug and looked at Gulf.

Was he ready to accept Mew? He had still so many secrets but he didn't want to hurt himself again. Was he ready to open his heart to love? Love for his fated pair?