Sitting in the empty gym parking lot, Eric had sent the world’s lamest text: “We never finished talking about the budget. Can I come by and get the check?”

He figured it was safe enough. If Julian wanted to talk, he would say yes. If he didn’t, he could make some excuse. Three minutes later, the longest three minutes of his life, his phone buzzed. Julian had sent him an address; nothing more, nothing less. Eric didn’t waste any time analyzing the situation. He started up the truck and drove.

The Omega lived in a cozy little condo on the beach, built in the 90s, judging by the style. The developer in him couldn’t resist sizing up the place when Julian let him in.

The living area was long and narrow, with a sitting area on one side divided from the kitchen space by a bar countertop. The far wall was all windows and a sliding glass door, revealing an elevated wooden deck overlooking the dark beach. The decor was not the typical ocean-themed-everything he had come to expect in the town, but matched Julian’s personality: tasteful, reserved, and understated. Clean lines, with lots of deep navy blue and gold accents. “Nice place,” Eric said.

The Omega seemed a little flustered; he didn’t hold eye contact, but glanced at him and away before he spoke. “Thanks. You want a beer?”

“Please,” Eric said, wishing he could see what Julian was thinking.

At the Omega’s invitation, he took a seat on the soft couch. After rattling around in the kitchen, Julian joined him and handed over a frosted bottle. Impulsively, he clinked the beer against the Omega’s before taking a swallow. It was a good dark brew, slightly bitter, just the way he liked it. He didn’t know what to say, but silence never bothered him.

Apparently, it bothered Julian. The Omega fidgeted next to him, picking at the label of his beer, shaking his foot, stealing glances at Eric. The Alpha suddenly wondered if he was in Heat. Modern medicine had made it so that Omegas who took Suppressants didn’t go crazy, but they still got hornier during that part of their cycle. Maybe that would explain Eric’s sudden reaction to him, too.

“Look,” Julian said finally, breaking the silence. “About what happened earlier…” He glanced down at his lap, then over at Eric. “What was that?”

“I’m still wondering myself,” the Alpha admitted. “It was nice, though.”

He felt like an idiot for saying something so cheesy, but Julian’s cheeks flushed pink, and he smiled slightly. “It was nice,” he said shyly. The Omega hesitated, then glanced over at Eric. “You know, it’s too bad I hate you,” he said, his teasing tone making light of his words, “because you’re a damn good kisser.”

“Yeah? That is too bad, since you’re pretty amazing yourself,” Eric answered, trying to ignore the spark of desire that was slowly fanning into flame. When their eyes met, an electric charge raced through him, his Alpha instinct urging him to act. Logically, he knew this was a terrible idea. But something beyond logic was driving him on, too deep and necessary to be refused.

Slowly, like a hunter trying not to startle a wild creature, Eric reached out and tucked a lock of Julian’s dark hair behind his ear. Julian didn’t pull away, but his eyes never left Eric’s. The Alpha could see his pupils growing larger, hear his breath catch slightly. He couldn’t resist taking the chance.

The Alpha leaned forward, capturing Julian’s lips in a kiss. He had thought the impossible heat of their first kiss was just a fluke, but this one was just as hot, just as delicious. Their tongues tangled, and he savored the sweet taste of Julian’s mouth. The Omega’s hand slid up Eric’s thigh, and even through his jeans, the gentle press of his palm felt amazing. Then, just as suddenly as it began, Julian paused. The Omega leaned back, looking at him with an expression Eric didn’t know how to interpret.

“Do you want to stop?” the Alpha asked quietly. He wanted Julian desperately, but he needed the Omega to feel comfortable with the situation before they went any further.

“No,” Julian said. “But I just need to know… what is this?”

“Do we have to name it?” Eric asked, tracing the pad of his thumb lightly over Julian’s cheekbone. He was having a hell of a time stringing coherent words together, considering it felt like half the blood in his body had raced to his cock. But he forced himself to take a deep breath and look the Omega in the eye.

“If we’re going to be honest, I think we both know we’d be terrible for each other in the long term. But I want you, Julian. God, I want you so bad.” Julian’s eyes widened, but Eric continued: “You’re smart and you’re funny and you’re determined and you’re sexy as hell. So even if we can’t have a future, I’ll feel lucky to have any time with you. But only if its what you want, too.”

It felt strange to be so vulnerable, to lay out his feelings like that, but if they were going to do this he wanted Julian to know how he really felt. The Omega was silent for a few moments, looking down, clearly considering what the Alpha had said. Then, as if he’d made a decision, he looked up and met Eric’s gaze.

He flashed the Alpha a mischievous smile that sent desire racing through Eric like a tidal wave. “Forget the future,” Julian announced. “I’ve worried about it my whole damn life and I’m sick of it. Give me now, Eric. I want this,” he murmured, brushing a kiss along the Alpha’s jaw. “I want you.”

It was all the Alpha needed.

Eric pulled Julian onto his lap in one fluid motion. The Omega threw a leg over his thighs, straddling him, his mouth finding Eric’s in a desperate kiss. Julian’s hands tangled in his hair, his lips hot and hungry on the Alpha’s.

His hands found the Omega’s waist and slid down, kneading the firm curve of his ass. Julian arched back into his touch, then pressed forward, grinding his cock teasingly against Eric’s. He groaned against the Omega’s mouth at the friction. Even through his confining jeans, it felt delicious.

The Omega’s scent was growing more intense, more intoxicating. Eric knew it meant Julian was getting wet, his body ready to take Eric’s cock. He trailed his mouth down the side of Julian’s neck, feeling the Omega’s pulse fluttering under his lips. His heart was pounding, matching Eric’s own. Julian’s breath caught in his throat, his eyes half-lidded with lust he stared down at Eric. “Please,” he whispered.

“Please what?” Eric murmured, savoring the lost, hungry look in the Omega’s eyes. He wanted to hear Julian say it.

The Omega leaned down, his soft lips brushing against the Alpha’s ear. “Fuck me, Eric,” he whispered.

The words shot through him like an electric current. He wrapped his arms around Julian’s waist and pushed himself to standing, lifting the Omega up with him. God, he was a tiny little thing. His vulnerability stirred Eric’s Alpha instinct, making him crave possession. He carefully set Julian down and reached down for his own jeans.

He couldn’t help but groan at the sensation of relief when he unzipped them and let them fall to the floor. His cock sprang free, fully erect and out of that damn denim prison. The cool air felt nice, but not as nice as the sudden hot wet tightness of the Omega’s mouth.

Eric hissed in surprise as Julian suddenly dropped to his knees in front of him, sucking the length of the Alpha’s cock in between his silky lips. His fingers tangled instinctively in Julian’s dark hair, but the Omega didn’t need any guidance. He ran his tongue up the flat of Eric’s cock, tearing a groan from Eric. It took everything he had to be patient, to hold himself still while the Omega sucked and teased his length.

It was too good, too soon: much more of this and he would spill into Julian’s talented mouth. And he wanted something else instead. “If you want me to fuck you, you have to stop that,” he managed. The Omega pulled back, letting Eric’s cock slip out of his mouth, and grinned up at him. There was a mischievous light in those beautiful green eyes. “If I have to,” he said, his tone teasing. It drove him crazy, this new playful side of Julian.

He held out a hand, pulling the Omega gently to his feet. He couldn’t resist kissing him again, the softness of his lips addictive. “Let me get a condom,” he murmured.

“I have some too,” Julian said, his cheeks flushing a brilliant pink.

Eric shook his head. “No. We’ll use mine.” Julian frowned for half a second, just the flash of an expression, but he nodded.

The Alpha hurried over to the table where he’d left his work bag, his erect cock bobbing with every step. He found the string of silver packets and pulled it out, turning back to Julian. His eyes widened.

The Omega had taken the time to slip out of his clothing. Only a pair of tight boxer-briefs remained. Julian smiled as he hooked his fingers under the waistband and slid them to the floor in one fluid motion.

Eric’s Alpha instincts roared to life at the sight of Julian’s beautiful body, bared and ready for him. He yanked off his own t-shirt, savoring the lingering glance the Omega gave him. “Get on the couch,” he ordered Julian, his need making him gruff.

Julian started to sit, but Eric shook his head. “Face the back. On your knees, and spread your thighs.”

The Omega bit his lower lip and obeyed, his hands braced on the back of the couch, watching the Alpha over his shoulder. Eric quickly opened the condom and rolled it down over his cock, dropping the empty packet to the ground. He knelt on the couch between Julian’s spread thighs, pushing the Omega gently so that his chest rested against the back of the couch. Eric trailed his fingers down Julian’s bare back, around the curve of one butt cheek, before reaching between his thighs.

He almost gasped at how wet the Omega was. Julian hissed as Eric’s fingertips brushed the tight pucker, silky with slick. He pushed his hips back against Eric’s touch. “Please,” he whimpered.

It was all Eric could do not to shove his cock into Julian, but he forced himself to wait. Slowly he slid a single finger into the Omega, savoring the shudder of pleasure it brought from Julian. He could feel him tighten and then relax.

“That’s it,” Eric murmured. He put his free hand on Julian’s shoulder, and he leaned forward as he added a second finger. His own cock pressed against the Omega’s pert asscheek as he slipped his fingers in and out, and he nuzzled Julian’s neck, savoring his sweet scent, intensified with his arousal. The Omega’s breath hissed as Eric stretched him gently, preparing him to take his Alpha cock.

After a few more agonizing moments, Julian was starting to push back against his hand, grinding against him. “More,” he gasped. “I need it, Eric. I need you.”

That was all he needed to hear. He gently slid his fingers out and grasped the base of his cock, guiding it to press against Julian’s tight hole. The Omega inhaled sharply as Eric eased into him, and he bit back a groan. Julian was tight and wet and so, so hot. He gritted his teeth as he sheathed himself fully, knowing from the tension in the Omega’s body that he had to be patient, to wait.

He didn’t have to wait for long. Julian arched back against him, that perfect ass grinding against him, teasing him. He gripped the Omega’s shoulders for leverage as he eased himself out before sliding in, the delicious friction tearing a groan from his lips. In and out, he fell into a rhythm, delighting in the feel of the Omega arching to meet each stroke.

Eric leaned down to nuzzle his ear. “I’ve wanted to do this from the moment I saw you,” he murmured. “You were so mad at me and your eyes were so bright with anger and seeing you all worked up was so damn sexy.”

Julian laughed, interrupted with a gasp as Eric drove in deep. “Fuck. I wish you had. I couldn’t stop thinking about you,” he said, his voice uneven and breathy. “I hated you and I wanted you, and I hated myself for wanting you, but I couldn’t stop.” He turned, arching up toward the Alpha for another kiss. Their tongues swirled and teased, echoing the slap of their bodies.

This position was hot, but Eric wanted to see more of Julian, wanted to watch his face as he thrust into him. He broke the kiss and eased himself out, ignoring the Omega’s whimper of protest. When he laid down on his back on the couch, Julian smiled, seeing what he wanted. He threw his leg over Eric, straddling him.

The Omega put his hands on his chest as he slowly lowered himself down onto Eric’s cock, making him groan. “Fuck yes,” he managed. Julian began to ride him, slowly at first but gaining speed. Pleasure shot through him, enhanced by the sight of the Omega’s lithe body arching and bucking on his cock. Julian’s eyes were half-lidded, his lips parted, lust written in every line of his beautiful face. Eric reached up and grasped Julian’s cock, making him gasp. He began to pump it in rhythm with Julian’s undulating strokes, savoring the softness of his skin, the hardness of the shaft.

His strokes became more erratic, faster. Their eyes met, and Eric could see the hunger, the need in his beautiful eyes. He tightened his grip, adding a twist to each stroke. “Come for me, Julian” he whispered.

Julian was panting, impaling himself on Eric’s cock and thrusting hard into his fingers. He cried out, and cum shot from the tip of his cock, spilling over the Alpha’s chest in hot spurts.

The Omega shuddered and bucked, his ass clamping down hard on Eric’s cock. The Alpha tried to hold on, but it was too good, too much. He grabbed the Omega’s ass, spreading him wide, and fucked into him, driving closer and closer to that edge.

It overtook him too soon, and he snarled as he came, feeling the pleasure rip through him. He gripped Julian as he thrust wildly, savoring each pulse, until at last, they both fell still.

The Omega was laying on his chest, and he could feel Julian’s heartbeat, the soft breathing. Slowly, he arched up so that he was sitting upright. Eric wasn’t sure what he would look like: happy? Upset? Regretful? Still, he looked up to meet the Omega’s gaze.

Julian, usually so contained and put together, was a complete mess: his slightly curly dark hair was standing on end, his mouth was reddened from their kisses, and his chest was gleaming with sweat and cum. But he smiled, looking like a satiated angel.

Eric had never seen anything so beautiful.

Fuck, he was in so much trouble.