Jake had already told Nathaniel about his last relationship, which culminated in his expulsion from the McKenzie family. Although he thought that was an event worthy of a novel, Nathaniel didn't cared that much, since now Jake was with him.
Only now things were different.
The person Jake used to love was a beautiful person like an angel cherub. Theodore was a very handsome boy, to the point of the joker feeling jealous — which was not so difficult. If you were in Jake's shoes, you would surely fall in love with someone so beautiful.
Unconsciously Nathaniel took the mask out of his pocket and put it back on.
— Oh, your boy is already big. I remember seeing a picture that Milles showed me.
— Haha, yes, time flies.
— What about your boyfriend? Not around?
— Oh, actually he was with Milles.
Nathaniel stopped listening to the conversation and just looked at his hand full of scars. An discomfort grew in his chest, and before Jake could notice through the bite, the omega stuck his hands into his trouser pocket and looked around trying to calm down.
And soon after, a dark-haired alpha appeared gasping.
— Theo! Did something happen? I looked everywhere for you when I felt that there was something wrong.
— I'm fine, Biel. Some alphas came to torment me, but this guy helped me.
The looks went to Nathaniel, who just nodded.
— I did nothing too much. I only helped the child who seemed lost.
— Thank you so much! Really! — The alpha tahnked Nathaniel, who soon frowned when he saw Jake — Ah, it's you.
— It's also good to see you again, kid — Smile Jake, completely ignoring the Gabriel's displeasure in seeing him — I thought you were going to join the volleyball team.
— I have to work, there is not much time left for this.
Those three seemed to be involved in a harmonious atmosphere, although the newly arrived alpha showed clear discontent. If Nathaniel remembered the whole story well, Theodore got with another guy when Jake left.
Would it be him?
Wow, it was a cute alpha too.
Nathaniel made a grimace. What the hell was that world that had only beautiful people?
To the omega's surprise, it did not take long for more people to approach. He recognized the captain of the Akaguia, the blond-haired alpha, but his lack of interest in those matters made Nathaniel turn his face to the other side and try to find a way out of there.
But before he could get out, Jake held him by the shoulder.
— Thank you for helping little Theo, Nath.
Jake's thanks came like a nail. But what would a nail be next to all the pain that omega has faced in his life?
— I already said that I did not do anything too much.
— Oh, but those guys seemed to know you — Theodore commented — They ran out in such a hurry...
— Don't need to pay so much attention to it...
— I found you, you bastard! — The intimidating voice of Matheus made Jake shudder with fear — Do you think you can leave the court when you want and when you understand?
— Haha... What's up my friend. I just came to find Nath...
Matheus opened a threatening smile by squeezing Jake's shoulder.
— The Joker doesn't need a babysitter, you moron. Get back to the fucking court before the coach eats your ass.
— Yes, sir.
Jake turned to Nathaniel looking like a puppy that fell from car. The omega sighed no longer surprised to imagine that the alpha would have run out of the court. It seems he had lied about the match being over.
— Nath is—
— We talk later, relax. I'm already back to the stands.
Jake smiled and then turned to the other blond and stroked his shoulder.
— It was good to see you, little ant.
— The same goes for me.
After Jake left, Matheus looked at Theodore from top to bottom.
— Are you his friend?
— Ah? Oh, yes. We go to the same school.
Matheus assessed silently, then turned to Nathaniel whispering in his ear.
— I still think you're better, brother.
That nickname, for some reason, annoyed Nathaniel.
— Get out.
— Yes, sir! Don't came too late, or he'll run off again.
As soon as Nathaniel was the only one left behind, he realized it was a nuisance.
— Since your alpha is here, you should be safer. So I'm going.
— Thank you, once again, for helping my son — Theodore smiled angelically, and then turned to Kauã, who had already jumped into his father's lap — Thank him too.
The little boy turned his blue eyes to Nathaniel and smiled angelically.
— Thank you, sir!
What a lovely child. Nathaniel felt his cheeks blush at the same time. He was lucky to be wearing a mask.
— It was no big deal. So, goodbye.
Turning his back, Nathaniel felt the weight of the looks. The newly built confidence was gone with only an angelic smile.
Nathaniel would never be as beautiful as Theodore.
Because the scars all over his body would never go away.
To be beautiful, imperfections could not exist.
Nathaniel was no longer fit.
Bending his shoulders, the joker returned to its intense and frightening atmosphere that kept people away from him.
When he returned to the bleachers, no one noticed his change. After all, he was always quiet and mysterious, so it wouldn't make a difference now that he was slightly disappointed with himself.
The match ended a few minutes later, and the court was empty. Some people left the bleachers to follow outside, however, Nathaniel remained seated when Rapoxia's team appeared shortly afterwards.
He only woke up from the reverie when Jake kissed his cheek over the mask.
— Haha, you were thinking about me, huh?
Nathaniel blinked a few times watching the alpha in front of him.
— In a way — He replied, without crossing his arms — And you had said that the game was over.
— Hahaha, nobody needed me, so the game wouldn't have ended for me? — Jake smiled squatting in front of the omega — I only ran because I did not see you near the girls.
— Just went to the bathroom and saw that lost child. I helped that boy and you came. It wasn't a big deal — Nathaniel summed up, but then he hesitated before asking — Is he... your ex? The one you talked about it.
— Oh, yeah, it's him. And Gabriel is his alpha, they met after I left.
— He is beautiful...
Jake paralyzed on the spot.
— No, no, no!!! Hey, look here — Jake held Nathaniel's chin — I'm prettier than him, okay? I am more spontaneous, less grumpy, more fun and hottest.
Frowning, Nathaniel sighed.
— What are you talking about?
— I'm saying that I am the most beautiful alpha you have in the whole world! — Answered the alpha with such confidence — Never look at another alpha, I am the most fucking better.
— Alpha? I was talking about your ex.
Jake blinked a few times.
— Weren't we talking about Gabriel?
— Who?
Jake covered his mouth and suddenly blushed. Nathaniel then realized that it was a small bout of jealousy from his alpha. A small smile appeared in the corner of his lips, although Jake would not see because of the mask.
— Ha, this is cute.
— Don't tease me, Nath.
— I didn't do anything big, but I don't care if you keep bragging.
— That's embarrassing — Whispered Jake covering his face with his hands — Forget what I said.
Nathaniel leaned his elbows over his knees and leaned down near the alpha.
— Make me forget.
— Nath... that's evil.
— I didn't do anything too much, I just said it was cute — Whispered the omega poking at the alpha's forehead — Show me your face, Jake.
Gradually the alpha raised his face again, showing his red cheeks. Nathaniel smiled slightly under the mask and stroked his alpha's face.
Is it okay if he was selfish and greedy in stealing the attention of that alpha, to the point of never letting him smile for another omega?
Nathaniel felt insecure. He was not as handsome as Theodore, but still did not want to give up that alpha anymore.
Lowering the mask, Nathaniel leaned to kiss Jake. It was a kiss that caught the other by surprise, but was not rejected. Jake returned the kiss with such happiness, that he did not realize the greed his partner had on him.
Or maybe he noticed and chose to accept it.
Anyway, that was a new feeling that Nathaniel couldn't handle.