A Hot and Sexy Alpha for Arthur (UsUk)

Chpt 15: Arthur Goes into Preheat

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Also, Trigger Warning in this Chapter because like, office abuse? Idk, Arthur's boss is a jerk that doesn't care about Arthur's health and works him to the bone because he's a (sexist? classificationist?) piece of shit.

A Hot and Sexy Alpha for Arthur Chpt 15: Arthur Goes into Preheat

Alfred was glad they'd decided to stay away from other customers as the alpha began smelling the familiar scent of slick coming from a very dazed looking Arthur. Maybe this store wasn't the best idea. "Arthur, sweetheart, are you okay?"

Arthur was still in his daze as he began kissing at Alfred's neck.

Alfred quickly took Arthur over to the one room family restroom, knowing the room was less for families, as those rarely came to this sort of place, but more panicked omegas. Alfred knew that it was because of this that the workers wouldn't question a regular like him going in with a new omega in his arms. The bathroom was scent and sound proof, so that helped as well.

Alfred locked the door and sat Arthur down on the couch inside the bathroom, which the omega whined heavily at. Alfred sat next to Arthur and tried to snap him out of whatever fantasy world he was currently living in before his smile fell even more at the realization that Arthur was going into preheat. Coming to this store had really been a bad idea on his part.

Arthur looked up at Alfred and huffed a bit, "Can you please hold me again?" He mumbled only halfway out of his own little world. "It's safer in your arms." He added and curled up a bit.

Alfred nodded and wrapped Arthur up in his arms while simultaneously pulling the omega into his lap. Alfred released a calming scent for Arthur now that he'd realized words weren't going to get him very far.

Arthur relaxed and nuzzled into Alfred's neck, slowly pulling himself out of his daydream. "I'm sorry about that, alpha. I didn't mean to get lost in space." He said softly and nuzzled closer.

Alfred nuzzled Arthur back. "Don't worry about it, sweetheart. It was my fault for thinking it was okay to bring you into an alpha department store. I feel so bad for jump-starting your preheat so early into our date." Alfred stumbled over his words as he suddenly realized how that sounded. "Not that I was planning to later or even knew you were going to go into heat soon or anything like that!" he quickly corrected, slightly flustered.

Arthur looked puzzled for a moment before gasping and covering his face. "Oh my gosh, I'm so sorry! I-I didn't even really think about the fact that it was so close or I would have mentioned something when you asked if this store was okay!" He explained, already beating himself up about it as he backed up to the opposite corner of the couch. "I'll just call a cab and we can both go home. I'm sorry for ruining your day." Arthur whimpered as he brought his knees up to his chest, feeling awful.

Alfred continued to release a calming scent for the omega as he gently and slowly moved closer to Arthur. "Shh, sweetheart. It's okay. It's only your preheat, not your actual heat. This is neither of our faults, only both of our responsibilities to take care of. You told me no matter what happened this was already better than most any other date you've been on, right? So don't let a little thing like this ruin your day. Both our dinner and movie are in private rooms and all the rest of our plans can be rewritten. Okay?"

Arthur blushed and nodded softly, slowly curling up in Alfred's arms again. "I have suppressants in my bag if you'd like me to take those, alpha?" He asked and bit his lip while looking up at Alfred. "You know, so we don't have to change more of the plan because of me."

"Suppressants will be helpful to get you out of here and let you focus on dinner and our movie later... But besides that, I don't want you to use them. We'll pick something up from the food court and then go back home. You already expressed a want to not do too much shopping and we can always come back on our next date."

Arthur blinked, "Next date? I haven't bought one and as far as I'm aware the contest was only one?" He mumbled the last half mostly to himself to ground himself, this was probably something Alfred said on all his dates through the website to all his clients, that was all. Just something to make the omega feel more loved and cared for. Shaking off the thought Arthur went looking through his purse for the scent suppressant, trying not to think about Alfred saying he didn't want him to use them later in the day.

"Do you have the patches to cover your scent glans, the pills, or a mix of both? And sorry about that next date comment. It was wishful thinking. You haven't bought another date and the contest was just for one, but I like the idea of seeing you again like this in a more proper way. I'll probably work something out with the company and let you know."

(Trigger Warning I was talking about earlier now in effect)

Arthur shook his head, "No it's okay! I'll set one up after this date, alpha. As I said, this really has been the best date I've ever been on, even with the hiccups." Arthur continued digging through his purse before pulling out the suppressant patches and pills. Arthur had in the process accidentally pulled out some patches and pills meant for covering up signs of heat, which he quickly tried to hide once he realized what they were. "What do you prefer I use Alfred?" the omega asked, hoping Alfred hadn't noticed.

Alfred stopped Arthur's hand as the omega tried to hide the heat suppressant pills and patches, looking concerned. "Arthur... Please tell me you only use those for emergencies. You don't... That bastard didn't ever make you." Alfred paused as he tried to swallow the lump in his throat, "Work through parts of your heat or come back early... Did he?" Alfred looked devastated at the idea.

Arthur looked down, upset at himself for upsetting Alfred, even if his bosses actions weren't rationally his fault. "It's alright, really. I've only ever had to work through a few. And coming back a day or two earlier isn't all that bad. It's not like unmated alpha's get a week off randomly so its really rather unfair anyway." He said softly, trying to convince Alfred it wasn't all that bad, "Please don't be so distraught. I promise it's just him trying to find more ways to make me out to be weaker, more way to make me out to be more of a joke... That's why I can't let him be right." Arthur finished, trying and ultimately failing to sound strong and determined.

Alfred was shocked at Arthur confirming his suspicions. Alfred couldn't help how upset Arthur's words made him, but at the same time was more heartbroken than he was angry. Heartbroken at the idea of Arthur silently suffering through his work on those crucial days of his heat when he should be relaxing and readjusting to his surroundings. Alfred could hardly believe there was something so horrible going on in the company right below his nose.

To Be Continued...

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