Crave

34 - no space to breathe

The nurse from earlier came back with a tray of vaccines and syringes. Zaire kept his gaze down as he played with his hands. Woo could smell distress on the younger man's scent. The nurse drew the first vaccine into the syringe and when she took a step towards Zaire, the omega flinched.

"Mr. Park." The nurse called for the alpha who understood.

Woo held Zaire's trembling hand and pulled him to sit on his thigh. As the nurse took another step forward, the omega immediately hid his face in the man's chest. Woo rubbed small circles in Zaire's back as the nurse pulled up the sleeve of his tense arm.

"Please relax your arm." The nurse said softly and Zaire did as he was told.

The omega let out a whimper as the needle pricked his skin. The nurse placed a bandage on the skin and began to draw the second vaccine. Zaire felt Woo's arm wrap around his hip, holding him protectively. The omega peeked up to see Woo looking down at him but his gaze was not harsh. The alpha looked away and Zaire stared at the wolf. Woo's face was blank yet so handsome, with a sharp jawline slightly tense.

Zaire closed his eyes as the nurse injected the second vaccine into his arm. After the vaccines were given, Zaire remained in the wolf's embrace as she prepared a needle to draw his blood. The omega gulped nervously as he saw six empty vials on the tray. Woo made Zaire sit on his other thigh and felt the smaller man wrap his arm around his neck. The omega didn't notice his touch on Woo, too afraid to watch the needle.

"Could you hold out your other arm?" The woman asked and Zaire gulped.

"Zaire." The alpha's deep voice called out his name and the younger man looked up. A pair of onyx-colored eyes stared back and he felt Woo's large hand hold his wrist. The older man made Zaire hold out his arm and nodded at the nurse who came forward.

"Don't move." The alpha ordered calmly while holding Zaire's gaze. A low whimper left the omega's pink lips again and he tried to look down at the needle about to enter his skin. Woo grabbed the omega's chin and made him look up. "Eyes on me."

Zaire hissed and closed his eyes as the sharp needle poked the vein of his inner elbow. The pain dulled as he felt Woo's warm thumb caress his jaw. The omega laid his head on Woo's broad chest as the nurse filled the small vials with his blood. Another band-aid was placed on his skin after the needle was taken out. The omega's arms ached as the alpha pulled down the sleeves of his sweater.

"Our cardiology department is five doors down to the left, please return to this room after." The nurse left the room and Zaire stood up slowly.

The alpha stood up and felt a small hand grip his bicep. Woo didn't pull away and led the omega out of the room. When they reached the cardiology department, a male technician led them into a quiet room. This technician was an alpha, which made Zaire hug Woo's arm tighter. The omega stared at the technician cautiously as the man told him to lie down. Woo held Zaire's hand and made him lie down on the hospital bed. He tried to step back but Zaire clutched his hand. The technician made Woo sit on the stool next to the bed, his firm hand still clutching a small one.

"I'm going to lift his sweater to place some stickers." The technician said but before he could move forward, Woo shook his head.

"He's uncomfortable with other alphas, I'll do it."

"Of course, Mr. Park." The short man kept a professional smile on his face and guided him on what to do.

Zaire remained still as Woo pulled up his sweatshirt and undershirt. The older man placed electrodes on different parts of his chest with the technician guiding him. A few more were placed on his arms and legs and Zaire peeked at Woo who didn't seem upset at how he was acting. The omega didn't want to be scared but he couldn't help it. Every minute in the hospital was giving him anxiety. Leads were attached to the electrodes and they began the EKG.