Bonding and Bite Marks

Sleepless Night

"What's wrong?" Lin rubbed his tired eyes and pushed himself up in his bed. It wasn't like Gene or Naru to come this late at night, but he knew it had to be one of them. The house staff had long since left, and their parents were staying at the lab. He was still trying to shake off the drowsiness as the teen climbed onto his bed, crawling up so he could sit beside him against the padded headboard. Lin looked at his new companion with soft brown eyes. He wasn't surprised to find it was the older twin. "Gene." Gene looked sheepish as he crossed his legs and turned his head. He was wearing a simple black top and tracksuit bottoms, as he usually did for bed.

"I couldn't sleep." His feet twitched as he huddled beside him for warmth. Lin was only wearing his tight boxers beneath the duvet, though it didn't bother him. He was used to the twins being in his personal space. He more or less raised them since their parents were always at the lab. He smiled and petted his head as Gene leaned closer, resting his shoulder against his bare arm. His hair almost tickled as he nuzzled. "It's hard without Noll..." Lin nodded his understanding. Naru had started his heats almost a year ago, so every month he slept in a separate room. The twins were used to being together, not in the same bed, but sharing the same space.

"You'll get used to it...Maybe it would be easier if we made it a little more permanent." They were getting to that age now. They were no longer children and with their hormones raging, a little space might do them both good. He'd already noticed that Naru's temper was getting shorter, and he was having more trouble controlling his powers. Gene was changing a little, too. He was sometimes quieter and more withdrawn, easy to stress. It would likely be difficult. They were identical twins and had been inseparable since birth, but with Naru being an omega, he really should have his own space.

"You mean sleep in separate rooms?" Gene clearly found the very thought of it offensive. Lin gave him a warm look as he turned his head. He often forgot how young they were. Being an alpha, Gene likely didn't grasp how delicate this time was for Naru and all the changes he was going through. Omegas generally started puberty a little earlier than alphas. Gene looked up at him with wide blue eyes, looking far more innocent than his brother had ever managed. Not that Noll's ever wanted to look like this. Lin couldn't imagine the stoic boy ever pulling such a face.

"It's not so unusual...You'll both want your own space as you get older." Gene pouted at the suggestion before an almost impish smile tugged his lips. Lin leaned back against the headboard as Gene got to his knees and crawled onto his thighs, straddling his hips like he was some sort of rodeo horse. He chuckled as innocent hands came to rest on his larger shoulders and he leaned a little closer. He rested his own hands on Gene's hips for support. It wasn't unusual for him to be affectionate. He'd often sit on his lap, despite his increasing age. Lin found it hard to believe he was fourteen now. He still seemed so young. So innocent.

"Then can I sleep in your room?" Gene asked, leaning into the hand that ruffled his hair.

"Then you'll be in my space! The idea is for you to have your own room so that you can-" Lin was cut off. His heart stuttered in shock. His dark eyes were almost owlish as he blinked in disbelief. He couldn't form a single coherent thought. The hand in Gene's hair frozen as he gripped his shoulders and pressed their lips together. His blue eyes were scrunched shut as he clumsily kissed his stunned lips. Lin finally snapped out of it, humming in objection and pushing him back with firm hands. They both gasped for breath. Lin wiped his mouth, trembling with shock and recoiling at what had just happened. "Gene! That-you can't-it's not..." He trailed off, unable to meet Gene's desperate gaze.

"Jo, please...Please..." Lin hushed him as he eased him back, though he didn't push him away. He coughed a little as he ordered his thoughts, trying to think of something that didn't sound like a reproach. Gene did as he was urged and scooted back, unease and insecurity rolling off him in waves. He remained on his knees, giving him a big eyed look that pleaded for acceptance. Lin sighed and massaged his temples. He's confused...Of course he is. His brother's in heat, he's feeling vulnerable, and he has no one else to turn to at a time like this.