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An Adjustment

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"You know, we don't have to go out every night," I commented as Katsuki led me back into the apartment after a whopping three-hour adventure downtown. Part of me understood why the Alpha was dragging me around almost every day. Ever since he came back into my life and we made up, Katsuki has been going above and beyond in terms of everything 'relationship-y'. 

Things were fragile between us, awkward to sat the least, but we managed to let our budding romance lead in our endeavors to spark a natural bond between us. It wasn't something that would happen overnight, and there some something charming about Katsuki's efforts.

"I fucking know that. It doesn't mean I'm going to stop taking your ass out, though." Katsuki hadn't mentioned what happened between him and his parents that made him leave early, but I wasn't about to ask and risk upsetting him. I couldn't stop my lips from pulling up into a crooked smile as the Alpha kicked off his shoes and made himself comfortable in my home. I liked having him here, and it was only a matter of time before he left again to move into his college dorm. I was happy for him, yes, but I was also being selfish once again. I didn't want him gone again. Though 'gone' was really just a ten-minute drive down the road. 

"I'm just saying. I'm loving getting to spend time with you, but I'm getting a little tired. We've been going out every day for the past four days now. Why don't we just watch a movie tonight?" We had already spent the afternoon window shopping and getting lunch at a local restaurant. My feet were sore from walking and cuddling with my mate on the sofa was beginning to sound much better than going out for ice cream like the Alpha had originally planned. 

"Are you not enjoying our dates?" The Alpha asked and a pinch of guilt stabbed at my chest. Katsuki had been putting a lot of effort into these dates and I didn't want him to feel bad as much as I didn't want to seem ungrateful. Before I could fully turn around, Katsuki had his arms locked around my waist. My mate wore a vicious smirk as he held me captive against his chest. "I'm kidding. If you need a break we can stay in," he replied, smoothly. My heart thumped pitifully upon witnessing the teasing tone the Alpha took. He wasn't mad, and I needed to learn to adjust. I was still stuck in the mindset that every word would spark a fight with my mate. Back when our relationship was unhealthy, that would have been an accurate feeling, but now things were different. 

"I love going out with you," I hummed. My face found it's way, pressed softly against my Alpha's neck where it fit so perfectly. Some days I wondered how I never noticed just how perfectly we seemed to fit together. We were slowly growing more comfortable with each other physically, stealing kissed and lingering caresses when we could without starting anything neither one of us seemed really ready for. 

"Good, because I'm not going to stop taking you out. Your feet will just have to toughen up some, or else I will just carry you," Katsuki smirked while lifting me up. I barely had time to gasp as the Alpha hoisted me up and set me down on the kitchen counter, stepping between my thighs while his hands gently kneaded my waist. A soft laugh burst from my lips and I could see the twinkle in my mate's eyes, practically dancing with happiness. Katsuki never said anything about it, but I could tell that he loved seeing me happy. The Alpha loved listening to my laugh. There had been times in the past where I felt that laughing was impossible and the sound refused to leave my throat, but recently I couldn't seem to hold them back. "A break from going out so much would be nice though. It will give me some time to pack up my things."

That was another thing that I needed to adjust to. Katsuki was leaving in two days to move into his dorm. I had been prepared with ample time, and part of me thought that I wouldn't be this attached to the Alpha yet. I thought that maybe I would still have parts of me that wanted to be alone and could easily let my mate leave. I felt selfish. I had robbed him of his childhood and was now plotting ways to rob him of a normal college experience. It wouldn't be that long. A year-long program was nothing that I couldn't handle. Yet, each time I thought about him leaving my home, I got sad. 

"I still have my shit all over the place," Katsuki continued while rubbing my sides. I had planned on sucking it up. I couldn't be that selfish all over again. Katsuki and I were finally working things out together. Out of all the things, a separation was probably the last thing we needed to be going through again. 

"Kacchan," I mumbled while my Alpha's hands skimmed my sides. Those lovely flutters sparked through my skin with each brush of his fingers. I could tell Katsuki was caught off guard by my sudden sullen tone. His hand froze and his back straightened as he looked me offer, studying me for anything that could possibly be upsetting me. Katsuki was protective. That was another thing I had to adjust to once more. The Alpha always had a protective streak inside him. Even as a child, the blond would willingly throw himself in harm's way to rescue those he cares about. "I was thinking about something. You know, your university isn't that far away from my apartment." 

I wasn't sure why I had to be so nervous, but then again, asking someone to move in with me was a big step. Even more so when that 'someone' was my mate. Katsuki's gaze softened just a fraction and his warm palm cupped my jaw, tilting my head up from his bowed position. Our lips brushed together briefly, just enough to have my heart thumping harshly as it always did. "If you're going to ask me to move in, I suggest you do it now so I can let my university know to cancel my housing contract," Katsuki replied with a small smirk gracing his lips. 

"What?" The dumb question breathed past my lips and the Alpha chuckled. The found rasped through his throat in a way that sent shivers down my spine. I sometimes forgot that he wasn't a child anymore. His voice had deepened a few octaves. It was now a low baritone that always had the Omega inside me preening for attention. It was another adjustment on my part.  

"I was beginning to wonder if you were going to make me bring it up myself, freckles. I can practically feel the sadness on you each time I bring up college. We may not be on perfect terms yet, but I know my mate pretty well." His fingers brushed my cheek as he pressed another kiss to my lips, leaving my head spinning as his scent spiked in the room. "I didn't want to invite myself in, but I don't love the idea of leaving you alone any longer. I know we are still adjusting to life as mates, and we have a lot to work through, but I think that finally, we are doing well together. I don't want that to go away. If you'll have me, I will happily move in with you," Katsuki finished with slightly furrowed brows. 

I knew he was nervous about asking this of me, but little did he know that I was prepared for him to fight me off for asking, rather than welcoming my offer. I broke out in a huge smile while throwing my arms around his neck to embrace my mate. Katsuki grunted softly at the impact but wound his arms around my waist easily. The soft chuckle he let out had me grinning happily and hooking my legs around his hip. The Alpha growled and stepped away from the counter, slipping his hands down under my thighs to hold me up as he carried me off. 

"Please stay," I managed to speak as he easily moved through my apartment. My face buried its way against his shoulder as he gripped the underside of my thighs in a way that had my stomach coiling. It had been a while since I felt the heat of desire flowing through me. Katsuki and I had been careful not to push things too far. Every kiss we shared was brief and tender since the day he returned. The makeout session the bloomed between us that first night had been brought on in the heat of the moment, and I didn't regret a thing. Now, I knew it wasn't the best time to be feeling those things, but my body still warmed from my Alpha's strong grip. 

My back landed on a mattress and my vision was blocked by Katsuki's body hovering over mine. His eyes were dark with emotions I haven't seen before. Sure, the two of us had engaged in sex before; only then it had been in a rush to experience something my damaged mind though I was never going to have again. However, here I was with my mate, completely alive, healthy, and happy for once in my young life. 

There were some things that didn't need to be said, and Katsuki seemed to know what I had been feeling over the past few days in regards to him moving out. I didn't want him to leave, and I didn't need to say it out loud for him to hear me clearly. I wondered where the sudden understanding and chemistry had come from. After so long of hate and pain, we suddenly had a connection that I couldn't explain. My Alpha was absolutely wonderful now, and that was an adjustment.