Forced Into Your Life

3

"Hey Keith!" A voice shouts as the omega tucks a piece of hair behind his ear, turning with both hands behind his back; a smile on his face as he looks at the sun in the bright blue sky.

"Yes?"

"I love you..."

Seeing fingers snapped in front of my face, I flush in embarrassment as Pidge raises an eyebrow at me in confusion. "Did you hear a word I said, Keith? What exactly were you thinking about? Your precious and all great fiance?"

Scoffing, I roll my eyes; staring at the food on my plate. "Why would I think about him? He seems to be doing just fine on his own."

Not far away from us, betas and omega females clung to each of his arms as they proclaimed their affection for him; shoving their chests at him as he humbles accepts their offers to share their lunches. "But he's yours... shouldn't you be getting jealous and charging in head first, confessing your love for him?"

"I...-!"

"Lady Akira."

Trailing off at the sound of footsteps, the cafeteria goes silent as I freeze; feeling another presence behind me. A thick air of tension fills my senses as I turn to look at whoever interrupted my conversation. A letter is shoved into my face as I squeak in surprise; the boy in front of me bowed over as the tip of his ears flush pink. "I hope you gave it thought. It's been a month."

"James..." I whispered his name as I looked around the cafeteria, a hand on my chest as I breathe. "Shouldn't we talk about this in private?"

"I couldn't wait. It's been a month and I honestly believed you forgot about me. You said you needed time, the 4 weeks were surely enough?" He tilts his head in confusion as he looks into my eyes. "So... what do you say?"

"Stop bowing... you look like a fool." I hiss at him, grabbing him by his arm to sit him down next to me. "And seriously, you shouldn't have done that..."

"And why is that?"

"Oh because did you consider the fact that he might already have an alpha?" Pidge blurts, leaning on her hands as I make a death motion with my hands as she sticks her tongue at me. "What? He needed to know."

"An alpha? Who?"James questions, staring at my face as he scans it over; hands on my shoulders, gently shaking me. "Akira, we've been friends since childhood. I thought Krolia was warming up to me... who are you with?"

"Uh, Keith. Are you okay?" Lance's voice interrupts, bag swung over his shoulder as he stands there with a hand on his neck. "There seems to be a lot of commotion over here. Just checking up on you."

"I'm fine, Alejandro..." I look down as I grab James' hands on my shoulders, removing them. "James, I'm... sorry. I have to reject your feelings. I'm with Alejandro..."

"So you're the alpha that stole my Akira?! Who are you even?" He huffs, standing up so that he's in Lance's face. "What are your intentions with my omega anyways?!"

"Your omega? I wasn't aware that he was claimed by another. Forgive me, but he just rejected you. It'd be best to stay away from him from now on. I'm sure there are others you could be with, but he is with me. So you best back off." Lance politely respond, walking around James to take his seat. "Keith, sorry I didn't sit here before. Some betas invited me to sit with them and I honestly believed that they would make good friends. Turns out it was just horny girls."

"That's fine. Speak to whoever you want. It doesn't bother me." I mumble, poking at my food as he looks back at James who watches us in annoyance.

"I wasn't finished talking. Akira, I told you a month ago that I loved you. Those words will remain true until the day you either accept me or the day I die. I won't stop fighting for your heart. I'll talk to you once your bodyguard isn't around." He glares at Lance before smiling brightly at me. "I'll speak to you later, Kira..."

"So that's what you were thinking about? He confessed to you a month ago? You didn't think about telling your best friend, man. That's harsh, dude." Pidge takes a sip of her coca cola as he eats her potato chips.

"Did he offer you a hand in marriage?" Lance questions, leaning on a hand as I raise an eyebrow in confusion. "Well, did he?"

"No... he asked to court me. I asked him to give me time... which doesn't matter anymore." I whisper as I put down my fork, not feeling hungry anymore. "I'm to be married and mated by the end of the week by you..."

"Akira... you can be with him. I don't think it would be cheating, you would be with the one you love."

"I don't love him like that. He's like a little brother, always have been. Besides, he isn't of high status. He's a servant in my household." I stand up from my chair, grabbing my bag. "Now if you'll excuse-?"

"Where are you going?" A hand wraps around my wrist as I look directly into fierce blue orbs staring back at me. "I said I wanted to get to know you better, and I meant it. Knowing all your relationships for example. Are you pure?"

"What kind of a question is that to ask an omega?" I hiss, pulling my hand from his hand. "I'm tainted... but I'm pure."

"How does that work? It's either yes or no. Are you defiled? If so, by who? James?"

"I wasn't defiled... and even if I were, why is James your first assumption?" I roll my eyes as I sit back down. "I'll explain later if I feel up to it. Just... stop budding into my conversations with friends. I don't care if you're my alpha, I'm not in love with you and I'm most certainly not bonded with you yet."

"Understandable. Sorry..." He whispers, eyes downcast as I stand back up once again. "... Keith?"

"What ever could you possibly want now?" I growl, crossing my arms as he glares up at me; causing me to freeze from his now cold eyes.

"Don't forget I'm the one in charge, no matter what your wishes are. I may respect you, but you are still inferior in status. Have some manners." He speaks calmly as I nod slowly. "Good. You may leave now."