Chapter 43
The growth of Bonds
It was barely past eight in the morning when Hitoshi stumbled back through the Bakugou’s threshold. It had been a long night shift, but the immediate inhale of familiar scents did wonders to ease his fried brain; his alpha recognized most as pack at this point. Mitsuki’s and Katsuki’s were always the first to greet him in a wave of pheromones; strong and powerful. Then Masaru’s and Izuku’s would intermingle as he walked further into the house; gentle and calming. It was heaven for the alpha, pure happiness and comfort mashed together in a scent stew.
Nyan’s chatter from the top of the stairs was a welcoming sound as the alpha stumbled up the stairs. The cat was no longer a tiny kitten anymore, rather a rotunda of fur and wiggles. He no longer fits in just one hand; though that may be because he only allowed omegas to hold him. Nyan’s fur was now thick and long as his bushy tail tapped gently as he sat at the top of the stairs. Those eyes practically glowing in the early morning light, showcasing slow blinks at the alpha approached.
Hitoshi smiled, scratching his fur baby between the ears as he passed before continuing to his boyfriend’s bedroom. Nyan meowed behind him, occasionally brushing against the alpha’s leg with a gentle wrap of his tail closer to the knee until he opened the door.
“Common.” Hitoshi tried to coax the cat into the bedroom, but Nyan just stared at him for a moment before walking back towards the stairs with a tail held high in the air. It was obvious that the cat would rather wait for Masaru to get up and feed him than stay with him. “Whatever.”
Hitoshi sighed as he closed the door with a gentle click, his shoulders dropping as two scents filled his nose and ensnared his brain. This was something that would make any exhausting shift bleed away into joy; ginger AND pine melded together from hours of close proximity.
The alpha smiled at the sight of his two favorite people- spooning!- in bed. Katsuki had completely encased the omega as they slept; Izuku barely visible besides the tuft of green curls under the blonde alpha’s chin.
Hitoshi wanted to join them so badly, his instincts urging him forward as quietly as possible. With a quick lift of the blanket he had scooted his way into the bed and got as close to the pair as he could without disturbing them.
Now that Hitoshi was settled beside the two he could finally see Izuku better. He focused on those thick eyelashes as they fluttered against freckles and noticed how those pink plush lips were slightly parted in sleep. Every morning Hitoshi would stare at the omega, mesmerized by his beauty. He was a siren that seemed to lull the alpha in with just intake of breath.
Dark eyes flickered up at the sense of being watched and was rewarded with a pair of sleep heavy red watching him. Hitoshi smiled as his boyfriend yawned, his bicep flexing slightly as he stretched. The blonde hummed, a familiar welcome sound that Hitoshi had grown fawned over the past few weeks.
”My shift was good.” He whispered, answering the blonde's non verbal question. “Very boring to be honest, nothing substantial happened.”
Katsuki nodded a little, though he lifted a brow after a moment. Hitoshi smiled again and answered. “No update on the case that I know of.”
The blonde frowned, his arm tightening around the omega a bit more.
Hitoshi nodded, knowing how hard the slow progress in Izuku’s case has been for everyone involved. “We have to be patient, babe, or we could scare Overhaul off before we are even close enough to get him.”
Red eyes drooped slightly, the alpha’s mouth falling into a deeper frown.
Hitoshi nodded in understanding. He released some of his scent in hopes to sooth the other alpha. “I know. But he is safe with us, so let's do this the right way so Izuku doesn’t have to suffer further."
Katsuki closed his eyes, his nose burrowing into green locks. Hitoshi watched with a soft smile, a rumble deep in his chest beginning to take root as he watched the gentle behavior.
“Kacchan?”
The two alphas attention dropped to the smaller man as his voice cracked from sleep. Izuku was stretching as much as he could under Katsuki’s arm, his face scrunching for a moment before relaxing. It was adorable.
Katsuki hummed in answer, loosening his grip and pulling away so the omega had room to roll onto his back.
“Toshi?” Izuku whispered, voice thick with sleep as he turned his head to the purple haired alpha. His eyes were hooded, blinking tiredly.
”I’m home.” Hitoshi answered. He scooted closer, nose brushing against the omega’s shoulder. The smile he earned erased any lingering worry from the alpha’s body. Hitoshi burrowed down into the sheets, nose tucking into the omega’s neck with a happy sigh.
Lean arms wrapped around Hitoshi and fingers carded through the alpha’s hair. “Glad you are safe.” Izuku whispered, a purr answering the alpha’s rumble in turn. The omega kissed the top of the alpha’s head as he pulled Hitoshi even closer.
Hitoshi smiled when he felt his boyfriend kiss his cheek and then nosed him until the two were kissing. It was lazy and slow, the two alpha’s enjoying the movement along with their three scent combining. They pressed closer together, the blonde’s hand pulling Hitoshi by the nap gently.
Izuku’s purr grew louder as he laid between them, his fingers scratching lightly between purple strands.
Hitoshi didn’t want to pull away, but he did when he felt a different pair of lips kiss his cheek. He blinked in surprise as he looked at the omega. Izuku's cheeks were bright red under the two alpha’s gaze, though he had a soft smile pulled at his mouth.
“Can I have another?” Hitoshi asked, voice soft and ernest. He didn’t want to pressure the omega, but he for certain wanted more of the smaller man.
Izuku paused but ultimately nodded as he leaned in and kissed the alpha on the chin. It was fast, nothing more than a peck but the alpha enjoyed it nonetheless. Then there was a second, this one at the edge of Hitoshi’s lips.
“C-can I have one?” Izuku whispered as he pulled away, eyes avoiding both the alphas.
Katsuki and Hitoshi were quick to answer. “Yes.” “Of course.”
They leaned in, slow and gentle as they left their own kiss on opposite cheeks. Izuku hummed happily, his scent growing more potent. “Kacchan?”
The blonde huffed. “If eyebags here gets to kiss you, so do I.” The alpha grumbled, though his voice tinged with uncertainty.
Izuku giggled lightly, nodding his head as if the alpha had spoken the wisest words. “One more?”
Katsuki rolled his eyes, but didn’t waste a moment before pressing three quick kisses along the omega’s jaw. Green eyes glanced at Hitoshi and that was enough for him to press one long and soft kiss to the corner of Izuku’s mouth in return.
Izuku's smile was small but content as he whispered a “Thank you”. The omega pulled Hitoshi closer, silently urging the alpha to settle down. “Sleep.” He mumbled as he yawned.
The alpha nodded, his nose refinding its spot against the omega’s neck once more before settling in. Izuku’s pine surrounded his senses in a gentle wave, filling his lungs and soothing his mind until he was fast asleep.
Masaru hummed happily as he opened a can of cat food. It was an easy morning, once calm and quiet before Nyan started to cry loudly at his feet. Nyan was impatient once he heard the familiar clank of a can opening. The cat’s tail curled around the omega’s shin as he walked in fast circles between his legs, his paws stomping on the hard floor.
“Hush, Nyan.” The brunette tutted. He smiled as the cat quieted, but it was only for a moment before the screaming started again, this time as if he was dying.
”That cat is a menace.” Mitsuki muttered. The alpha was leaning against the counter beside the omega with a cup of coffee in her hand. She watched the two with a small smirk. “How you haven’t resulted in a spray bottle is beyond me, Saru.”
The omega shook his head, his mouth forming a deeper pout than what the comment called for. “Because I won’t water board an animal for my own comfort. Nyan doesn’t know any better.” He said, placing the plate of cat food on the ground. Masaru's smile was bright as he watched Nyan devour the food, his hand gently petting the animal as it ate.
“And that is why you will go to heaven and I to hell.” Mitsuki sighed with a gentle smile. Her mate was too pure of a soul compared to her corrupted nature.
Brown eyes looked up at her with a determined glint. “Then I will have to bribe your way in then, won’t I?”
The alpha smiled in answer, shaking her head. Never mind then, her mate was just as corrupt as her. Yet, whether that was from her influencing him over the years was still to be determined.
“We will need a rendezvous point then.” Mistuki hummed, stepping close to the brunette to pull him into a tight hug. “No way in hell I’m waiting by the front door. I’m not that desperate.”
Masaru hummed in understanding, pretending her words were important. “How big do you think the vents are? I could smuggle you in when Izuku arrives.”
The alpha was bellowing a laugh now. “No way, that angel will have to smuggle Katsuki in.”
Masaru nodded as he pondered. “Perhaps Hitoshi will be available then.”
The two laughed as they swayed back and forth slowly. It was a peaceful moment, one that Mitsuki cherished deeply with every other that she got to have with her precious mate.
“What are you two blabbing about?”
The two turned as their son walked into the room, a smaller shadow behind him as Izuku followed.
“Nothing brat.” Mistuki snarked, her grip tightened around her mate one last time before pulling away. “We were just enjoying ourselves. You now, like a happy and loving couple.”
Katsuki scrunched his nose. “Gross.”
”Kacchan, be nice.” Izuku whispered, his hand tugging on the alpha’s shirt in protest to his remark. “I think it’s cute that your parents still love each other.”
“Izuku.” Mitsuki cooed, walking closer to the omega and pulling him into a loose hug. The omega welcomed the embrace happily, his scent tinted as he nuzzled the woman’s collar bone. “I knew I liked you more.”
Katsuki rolled his eyes, hands propped on his hips as he sighed deeply. “You can keep him. Then I can be rid of you and your obnoxious voice.”
“Katsuki, Mistuki,” Masaru whined. “Do we have to do this so early?”
“Deal!” Mitsuki nodded, smiling wide as she threaded her fingers through green strands. “Izuku will be our son now. You can leave now, brat. I have more reasons to dote on him.”
”Aunty.” Izuku whined, head shaking back and forth for a moment before pulling away. “You two are ridiculous.”
The female alpha noticed how the omega puffed out his cheeks, the action reminding her of when he had been a child playing with Katuski. She tutted her tongue with a frown. “None of that.” She said, patting the omega’s cheek lightly so it would deflate. “I will allow my brat to hang around you still. But he will sleep outside like the mutt he is.”
Katsuki grabbed the back of Izuku’s shirt, guiding the omega back until he was pressed against his chest. “Na, sleepovers for life. Right Zuku?” The blonde asked, leaning down so he was resting his chin on Izuku’s head.
The omega giggled and nodded his head. “Sure, Kacchan.”
It was Mitsuki’s turn to roll her eyes. “Good thing you're still cute, Katsuki. Or I would have to chase you away with a broom.”
”Wow.” The male alpha widened his eyes comically. “A compliment from you? What is the verdict then? Six months until you're in the ground?”
“Oi!” Mistuki snarled, though it barely reached the intensity it would have if she were truly offended. “Don’t snark at me. I’m a loving parent. Aren’t I, Saru?” The woman turned to look at her mate.
The man was watching the three with an exhausted smile. Nyan was now in his arms, tail swaying back and forth as he watched the group with a glare. “In your own way dear.”
Mitsuki smiled with pride. “See, take notes brat.”
Before the two alpha’s could continue their banter, Izuku was pulling away and walking toward the other omega. He scratched the cat’s head with a happy hum. “Is there still coffee?”
“Should be, we made a large pot today since Hitoshi arrived back later than normal.” Masaru said, eyes focused on the cat in his arms.
“Oh good. He only slept a couple hours last time.” Izuku said.
Katsuki was beside them a moment later, one finger moving on the Nyan’s neck. The cat moved itself until its neck was fully extended so the alpha would provide chin scratches.
”You need real food before that much caffeine, Zuku.” The blonde spoke. “Don’t need to fuck up your stomach.”
Izuku nodded, looking up at the alpha with a smile. “Can I help you cook? I promise I won’t burn the rice this time.”
Red eyes glanced at the omega, surveying him before nodding. “Fine, but I’m not giving you free rein. You have to earn that shit.”
“Izuku-Chan!” Yui greeted the other omega from her spot at the desk chair when he walked in. She had just arrived a few minutes ago and had everything laid out for their check up.
“Hi, Yui. It’s good to see you.” Izuku smiled, his demeanor much improved from the week before. “How have you been? Any updates with that alpha?”
The nurse shook her head though she couldn’t contain the smile that spread across her face. “There may be.” She hinted, her cheeks blushing.
Izuku giggled as he sat on the side of his bed. “Tell me!” He urged, the omega was practically buzzing with excitement.
Yui gathered her stethoscope and pressure cuff, moving to the other omega’s side as she began her assessment. “We may have spent almost every night this week together- Hold still and breathe normally. You're making it hard to hear properly.”
Izuku froze like a statue, his cheeks aching from how large his smile was. He nibbled on his lip to keep his mouth from muttering his thoughts. Finally after agonizingly long seconds the nurse pulled away and began wrapping the cuff around his upper arm.
The woman hummed before speaking. “She also confessed to wanting to court me.”
This time Izuku jumped to his feet at the news. The ball of the cuff pulled from the nurse’s hand as the omega grabbed her and forced her into a hug. “Oh my god!!! That is amazing! Congratulations!” He cheered, jumping up and down.
Yui laughed, indulging the man for a moment. She felt her chest warm as the other omega kept congratulating her, his scent filling the room and surrounding her in his joy. She furrowed her brow, confused at the weird feel that was caused. Yui had felt similar things to this, but usually it was lower in her torso; and mostly when she saw blood. Despite how foreign it felt, she really liked the sensation it spread through her limbs.
”Thank you Izuku.” Yui said, her smile soft as the two pulled away and Izuku sat back down. “I really like her.”
Izuku’s lip wobbled as his eyes got glassy. “I hope that everything works out for you two.” He whispered, sniffling. “And I better be able to meet your new alpha when I am officially discharged.”
Yui paused in surprise, her throat tightening a little at the honesty. “You would still want me around after all this?” She asked.
Green waves shook as Izuku nodded with conviction. “Friends for life. You are the first omega that has become my friend. I don’t want to lose that. Not when we have become so close.”
The nurse swallowed the lump in her throat. “I would like that a lot.” She said, her smile turning genuine.
The two continued to talk, mostly about Yui’s new alpha. The check up took longer than usual, the nurse moving slower as the end of her exams came closer. Her eyes kept looking at the small bag on the desk, her omega whining everytime she would reach for it.
The nurse looked at Izuku, watching how the man talked with a smile on his face. His hands moved as he retold a story about one of the alphas that was taking care of him. Yui hadn’t been paying much attention as her body seemed to clam up. Her mind was focused on the next part as she stood in front of the desk with her back to Izuku. After a breath to settle the unexpected nerves, she finally unzipped the bag and pulled out the large syringe. The liquid inside glinted slightly as it swirled around from the jerky movements she made while setting it on the desk and grabbed an alcohol swab.
”We are almost done, Izuku.” Yui said when the omega paused in his ramblings. She looked at him, forcing a smile. “Your blood test came back with a low measurement of Iron and Magnesium.”
She moved closer to the other, “We can only administer it in the leg, is that okay?” Yui made sure not to ask if it was okay if she gave the shot, just if administering it in the leg was okay. Manipulation 101.
Izuku nodded. Yui frowned further at the blind trust the other omega had in her. They really had built a bond, a real one. One that Yui didn’t think she had ever been able to have before.
She knelt down next to her patient, pushing his basketball shorts up out of the way to wipe at a section of skin. “The dose has to be given slowly and in the muscle.” The nurse explained, clearing her throat as her voice cracked a bit.”
Izuku nodded in understanding as the nurse grabbed the syringe. “That’s okay. I’m used to pain… I’ll just look away. Don’t tell me when you're going to do it.”
Yui nodded, taking off the cap and waiting for the omega to turn away. She blew out a shaky breath as she stared at the tip of the needle. Why were her hands shaking? She moved before she could question herself further.
It was over quickly, the liquid completely drained and a small bandaid was now placed on Izuku’s leg. ”The perfect patient like always.” Yui said, though she couldn’t force herself to smile like she usually could.
Izuku nodded happily, hand pulling his shorts back down. “Only because you are the perfect nurse.”
Yui's laugh was dry. “That’s sweet. Well, I better be off. I have another house visit that I don’t want to be late for.”
Izuku nodded as he stood. He gave the nurse a big hug and Yui couldn't help but hold her friend tightly.
“I’ll see you next week.” Izuku said, his smile just as bright as always.
The nurse nodded. “Ya. See you soon.”
Word count: 3265
Don’t hate me for the cliff hanger…
