The Other One | Hannigram |

Chapter 6

 
One would think meeting the love of your life would go auspiciously, yet Hannibal couldn’t necessarily define how it went. When Jack’s office doors open, the familiar omega aroma waft into the room. His maroon eyes landed on the omega wendigo and Hannibal saw his mate. He felt euphoric being in the presence of the one he was destined with. Hannibal hoped everything would turn out fine. 
 
Before knowing Will was his omega, Jack and Alana informed him about the special consultant. Jack mentioned that Will wasn’t the social type while Alana clarified his pure empathy. Hannibal was truly intrigued to know this Will Graham. Who knew Will would be the omega he was destined to be with? 
 
Cerulean eyes. Dark ringlets. Fair white skin. Before him was the beautiful creature he dreamt. 
 
Hannibal easily sensed the uneasiness emanating from his mate right when their eyes landed on each other. Hannibal wanted to ease Will, yet he believed it might have been inappropriate timing. Hannibal was confused as to why Will didn’t seem to realize they were mates. 
 
Wendigos would know right on the spot. While time passed, Hannibal could feel Will become comfortable and then put up his barriers once more. It was like Will was resisting. Hannibal hoped their alone time in the car would have been different, but it didn’t go any better. 
 
Granted, Will was busy with the case he was on. Right after the omega used his imagination, Hannibal could tell Will was soothed by his alpha scent. Coming back to the BAU didn’t turn up any better. Jack had told him to simply keep an eye on Will when they headed to the crime scene. 
 
While Will headed off to the lab, Hannibal went to Jack, who was back from court, to talk to him. Hannibal kept it brief — stating that Will seemed perfectly fine and that he wouldn’t mind continuing to see Will if he needed a session. Jack thanked him and he exited the BAU, feeling not so great. 
 
Had he been expecting too much? He had been told his whole life that once two mates saw each other they were aware they were destined to be together. Hannibal knew Will was his mate, was Will not aware of this? Hannibal wondered, but there were no answers for him. 
 
Hannibal was sitting at his desk in his office, eyeballing the phone. It was about a minute when he picked up the phone and dialed. 
 
It took one ring. “Hello?” 
 
“Alana?” Hannibal called out, knowing it was his dear friend on the other line. 
 
“Hannibal, it’s good to hear from you,” Alana chattered. She was quiet for a moment before continuing. “I heard you were going to meet Will today. How was it?”
 
Hannibal knew Alana wouldn’t see his sour look. “You did warn me that he wasn’t fond of therapy.” 
 
 Alana winced. “Yes, Will, isn’t a fan of therapy. He would rather have no one probe at his mind.”
 
Hannibal would have liked to have shared his desire to court Will, yet he couldn’t share the whole mate thing behind it all. It’s not like he couldn’t share with Alana about his feelings and yearning to get to know Will. 
 
“He’s an intriguing man. I can only hope we’d see each other for more than one session.” Hannibal could tell Alana was registering his words through the other line while there was silence.  
 
“What?” Alana asked astonishingly.
 
Hannibal grinned. “Yes, Alana. Will Graham enthralls me. Hopefully our next encounter is more favorable than this time.” 
 
“Enthralls you? Hannibal are you referring to him as a patient or…” Alana stopped, expecting Hannibal to respond straight away. When Hannibal didn’t reply, Alana continued, “romantically?” 
 
Hannibal would have enjoyed seeing the look on her face. For all he knew, she was brainstorming ways to get Will and he together. “I was meaning to invite Margot and you over at my place.”
 
Alana chuckled at a thought that came over her mind. “You could always extend the offer to Will too, you know?” 
 
Typical, Hannibal thought while the idea of inviting the omega to dinner wouldn’t be a bad idea. How would he respond though? Hannibal had a feeling that it was highly likely that whether the omega was busy, he would come up with an excuse. Hannibal could imagine an uncomfortable Will dining at his table. 
 
Why though? 
 
“Jack says today was his first day, it was probably a lot for him to take in, Alana.” Nothing would have stopped him from sending an invite to anyone he liked, but Will was different. Will was his mate. 
 
Alana hummed unhappily. “I suppose you’re right about that. Maybe another time would work better.” For a moment there was silence, until Alana came back. “Margot is working late, but I would be delighted to head over.”
 
Hannibal was happy to hear Alana’s response. “Excellent! How long has it been since we’ve cooked together?” 
 
“It’s been some time,” Alana answered. “It would be fun to join your kitchen again though. It’s fun watching you be theatrical.” 
 
“Well, I’ll be here to entertain. Have a safe drive.” Hannibal waited for her to bid him goodbye and hang up. Hannibal placed his phone down and checked his planner just to be certain there were no other appointments. 
 
Right after, Hannibal grabbed his coat and his car keys before exiting his lavish office.