Pete's POV

I was heading for my college in a blue Mercedes. I made sure to put some makeup on my neck so i could hide that "mating" mark. I will not accept Vegas as my mate. Never. It wasn't mutual so I don't count it as a 'mark for lifetime.' Moreover, I didn't mark him anyway, it was only him who did it.

I arrived at my college and was just about to park my park when a motorbike suddenly stopped next to me.

"Hey! Can't you see!?" I shouted.

He gradually took off his red and black helmet as if he is an action movie hero.

"Vegas?" My heart suddenly started thumping.

"Hey there honey," Did he just wink at me like that?

"Fuck Off!"

"Pete, I want to talk to you,"

"But I don't want to!"

"Please Pete, let me explain everything first,"

"Which language am I speaking? Don't you understand? I. DON'T. WANT. TO. TALK. TO. YOU. Should I say it in Spanish!?"

"Give me one chance Pete,"

"I have a lecture in 10 minutes, sorry I don't have time," I quickly parked my car and started to walk towards my class. Suddenly, I felt a strong grip on my wrist.

"Pete don't be stubborn, listen to me please," His eyes were literally begging.

I sighed. I took out a pen and a postate note from my beg and wrote the address of my favourite cafe. "Here, meet me at this address at 13:00,"

"Thanks, I'll always wait for you sweetie,"

My face twisted in disgust.

"Don't call me with those name or I won't show my face to you again," I warned

"Bye...sweetheart," He quickly wore his helmet and drove away before I could say anything.

I hate this man so much!

I remembered my purpose here and walked towards my lecture class. We have lectures once a month since we mostly work in Sayatthaya hospital, one of the best hospitals in Thailand which partners with my college. I will soon graduate in less than a year and I am really grateful for that. Today, it was Dr. R.K Ayutthaya's lecture. He is a very diligent lecturer, always demanding people to arrive on time or he will increase the quantity of our assignment. He is always energetic despite being in his mid 50s.

"Good Morning sir," I greeted him. As always he is already here, five minutes before the lecture starts.

"Oh Pete! Good Morning, please take your seat,"

I sat at my usual seat, next to Arm.

"Hey Pete! How are you?" Arm greeted kindly.

I felt a heavy object wrapped around my neck, and of course it was Pol's humongous arm.

"Shia Pol! Your hand is so heavy, remove it now my neck will dislocate soon," I grumbled.

"Long time no see huh. Where have you been? Hmm let me guess, Vegas!" My cheeks were red.

"Hey come on Pol! Don't tease him much," Arm to the rescue.

"What do you mean?" I questioned.

"Porsche told us everything. About you and... Jess and Vegas too. So... You guys are mate now? I am sorry for what happened to my friend," Arm confessed. I am astonished.

"Hey Arm Pol, don't pity me. Don't worry this mating stuff between Alpha and Omega... It's nothing,. It only happens in movies," I laughed it off.

"Pete don't joke around. You realise that you are a dominant omega, the rarest of human kind. According to my knowledge there are only around ten thousand dominant omegas around the world, especially male dominant omegas, they are the rarest of all. And about Vegas, Porsche said he is a dominant Alpha, second rarest subgender and you should be the last one as a doctor to say things like that. You should know how the peripheral nervous system and response of reproductive system changes after mating, especially between alpha and Omega," Arm was right, but I still want to deny everything that had happened.

"But the scientists are still carrying out research around this. This means there is still uncertainty around how mating between an alpha and omega affect their cognition and emotions," I protested.

"Pete, I do understand your situation, but nothing can be changed now. You are already marked. I know that it's hard to accept all this things, but atleast don't deny it," It was Pol this time.

"You don't understand my situation. You are not in my shoes!" I accidentally shouted out loud which made the centre of attention in the lecture theatre.

"Is everything alright Dr. Pongsakorn?" Yes Dr. Ayutthaya calls his students Doctor despite the fact that we haven't graduated yet. This is because he says "You become a doctor as soon as you enter medical college, keeping the word 'doctor' in your mind will allow you to persevere and thrive through this difficult course."

"Yes sir... Everything is alright." I answered with a forced smile. No. Nothing is right. Everything is so wrong. Even my friends does not understand me.

"Pete... Relax i-"

"Let's not talk about it anymore... Please guys,"

"Fine but you can't keep avoiding it,"

"Hmm... Thanks,"

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Author's POV

Vegas was in the major family's house today. He finished the meeting with the weapon investors and now having a drink with Kinn and Porsche in their personal mini bar.

"Pete is a very determined person Vegas," Porsche sighed.

"Hmm... That's why I need your help since you guys are best friends,"

Porsche has already punched Vegas two times on the face for marking his friend without the mutual agreement. If it weren't for Kinn, who stopped his dear husband before he could kill his cousin.

"Pongsakorns must be fuming right now," Kinn took a sip from him wine glass.

"Well what's done is done, I will marry Pete," Vegas looked at Porsche, hoping that he would help him to get Pete.

"I can't help you with this. He is my best friend, I am pretty sure he hates you right now and you must have seen his anger before. He is very fierce, can smoothly take you down in no time," Porsche threatened.

"I... Like him Porsche. Yes! I love him. I didn't realised it until I saw him hanging out with Jess. It really made me realise about my possessiveness towards Pete. I was jealous of Jess. I... Really want Pete by my side, especially now that we are mate. Mates can't stay away from eachother for longer period, you know that. It might affect his health, so please help me get Pete. I promise I will always keep him safe. I will love him for the rest of my life." Wow, nobody thought a person like Vegas could confess his feelings like this. Porsche and Kinn opened their mouths in 'o' shape and glanced at eachother in shock. Vegas was red from what he just confessed.

'Pete has a power to control Vegas like a puppet' Kinn smirked. He was actually grateful that Vegas finally found the one who he is committed to, Though he had a doughts that Vegas might want to have Pete because of his rich background just like always. However, Kinn saw a sign of sincerity in Vegas' eyes, which is only displayed when he talk about Macau or his mother.

Porsche sighed. "Fine, I will help you persue Pete, but let me warn you," Porsche stood from his seat and held Vegas' color. "If you hurt Pete even a bit, you will end up six feet under the ground," Kinn quickly stood up to hold his husband who was determined to end Vegas' life.

"Baby, calm down,"

"I promise Porsche, I will protect Pete. I will always love him and him only," Porsche felt Vegas was truly genuine this time. He let go of his color and sighed.

"So... How can I help you," Porsche finally gave in.

"I requested Pete to meet me at a cafe in the afternoon," Vegas said.

"Great... Pete really likes food. You have to use this fact to get close to Pete, but let me tell you that food will also be your biggest enemy," Porsche warned.

Vegas smiled at that fact. He has noticed how Pete is always seen eating some kind of food whenever they meet. At first he thought where all the food goes since he is so small. Kinn saw his brother smile every once and then as Porsche told Vegas how to win Pete's heart. Vegas nodded at every sentence of Porsche.

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Vegas arrived thirty minutes before the time suggested by Pete. The cafe was quite simple but comfortable. The interior was coloured ocean blue, and several delicate paintings were hanging on the wall throughout the cafe, mostly nature related like leaves or tree branches. Each table was spaced out evenly in a circular angle. There was a small coffee table made with marble glass in the middle and a soft cushioned chair surrounding it, almost giving you the feeling of home.

Pete arrived at the cafe at the exact 13:00. He saw Vegas sitting on a table in the corner, checking something in his phone. Suddenly a sweet cupcake scent which seems familiar in Vegas' nostril roamed around the cafe. Everyone looked at the beautiful omega at the entrance. He was wearing a casual white shirt with a blue jumper on top and of course the black trousers since it's their typical dress code. He also had his lab coat handing on one hand as he lost his locker keys somewhere after taking out his lab coat from it. His blue bag is hanging from one shoulder.

"Hi," Pete said with a blank face. He sat down on the opposite chair from Vegas.

Vegas lifted his head up enthusiasticly with a soft smile. Though he recognised his mate's scent from long ago, he didn't dare to stare at Pete since he would seem like a pervert, which he definitely is.
He will deal with all the people later who dared to look at his mate with those lustful eyes.

"Pete, I thought you wouldn't come,"

"I only lie when it is necessary,"

Vegas just smirked at the response.

"Anyway, did you ordered anything? I am extremely hungry," Pete asked.

"I've been waiting for you to arrive so we can eat together,"

"Great, let me order something before we talk about anything," Pete called the waitress, who was a beautiful beta transwoman.

"Hey Isela, Can you get me the usuals please!" Pete said enthusiastically.

"Of course nong! And what about you handsome," the woman now turned to Vegas. She seemed so excited when seeing a charming face of the alpha on front of her. Pete grimaced at the words of the woman.

"Just a glass of water please,"

"The cakes here are very tasty, especially the red velvet cheesecake," Isela recommended.

"I am not into sweet things, just get me some plain water please,"

The woman left the couple alone to prepare the order. Vegas shifted his gaze towards Pete who was now pouting at him, round cheeks puffed up like a dough, while his rosy lifs curled upwards. Vegas felt his pants tighten at the sight.

"You are so beautiful, stop provoking me like that,"

"Stop lying! You are such a liar," Vegas winced at the sudden accusation.

"What have I done wrong now?" He questioned.

"You said you are not into sweet stuff, but my Pheromone literally smells like a cupcake!" Pete rolled his eyes.

"Why does it matter, you won't accept me as your mate anyway," Vegas teased, with a smirk.

"Yeah, why does it matter," Pete leaned his chin on his palm and murmured to himself, which was heard by Vegas and making him smile.

He is adorable. Vegas thought to himself.

"So... I called you here so we can talk about-"

After a long silence between the two, Vegas finally decided to open up, but was brutally disrupted by Pete.

"Let's talk after I fill up my tummy, I am revenous," A loud grumble was heard from Pete's stomach, which proved his words.

Isela arrived with a tray filled with a frapuchino with extra whipped cream on top and three dishes of pastries.

"Here is your order nong," the woman smiled widely and arranged the dishes and the drink on the table. She then placed a glass of water near Vegas and smiled widely at him.

She stood there for a while, staring at the two young people in front of her one by one with a constant smile still plastered on her face. Pete said a little 'bon appetit' to himself and devour the food in front of him, without caring about Vegas' eyes that were glued to him and the lady, who was staring at the couple with a heart full smile.

"Nong Pete! Won't you introduce this handsome man to me?" The lady finally said. Pete hated being disrupted when he is eating, he glared at Vegas than at the woman.

"I am Vegas, Pete's-"

"Friend," Vegas was rudely interrupted by Pete as to stop him from revealing their relationship. Vegas felt a surge of sadness rushing through his veins as he heard Pete call him just 'friend' though their relationship was much more than that.

The lady smiled at the couple and left the them alone.

Vegas saw how Pete was devouring the cake. In no time, the empty plates were left on the table.

"That felt good," Pete smiled cheerfully and rubbed his now full belly. Vegas was just observing Pete all this time and smiled at the cute omega's antique time to time. There was a cream mustache made on Pete's face due to the overflowing cream on his frapuchino.

"Cute" Vegas muttered.

"Huh?" Pete seemed to have what Vegas said but not very clearly. Without answering, Vegas stretched his hand and touched Pete's upper lip, he slowly dragged his thumb along the cream mustache. Pete was stunned at the sudden touch. His heart rate increased rapidly as if it will bounce out of his chest.

After wiping the cream off of Pete's face, he brought his thumb near his mouth, which was still covered in cream he wiped from Pete's upper lip. He slowly stuck out his tongue and licked it sensually, while his eyes were still glued Pete's. Pete gulped, heart still thumping like crazy. He wondered if his reaction was due to the fact that they are mates or he really feels something special towards Vegas. No. It's definitely because of the first reason, he will get over it eventually. Pete thought.

"Pete" Vegas held Pete's hand which was resting on the table. He gently kissed it. Pete was still processing the first bit, and he was stunned again by Vegas' action. His heart hate was uncontrollable. He could almost die from a heart attack if this continues.

" I never thought anyone could make me feel how I am feeling right now. Yes. I don't like sweet things, but you are exception Pete. You made me feel all kinds of things that I never thought I would ever be able to experience in my life. You lighted my life Pete. Not only mine, my mother and brother always seem smiling when they are around you. If you are by my side, I feel like I can achieve anything. I want to start a new journey of my life with you. I don't know when all this started, but... I am in love with you Pete. Please give me a chance Pete. Please"

---End Of Chapter 18---

Hey Guys!

I hope you enjoyed the chapter.

I often read VP Fan Fictions where Vegas always start with thinking that he doesn't deserve anyone's love or no one will love a person like him, so here I made him a bit self aware that he actually deserves to be loved and should prioritise his happiness and love life.

Please do comment with any feedback, and what are your predictions for the future plot? 🤔🤔

Also yay!! Build is back with a bang! I am so proud of my boy, I hope he is happy and succeeds in whatever he is up to, and never disappears again 😭😭.

Lastly please excuse any misspellings, typos and grammatical errors.

Thanks for reading!