Chapter 8 - Blindness

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Aoi

 

 

Sex had nothing to do with one's visual acuity.

 

You'll know what to do right away, simply by following your instincts.

 

I want to bite him, I want to sink my teeth into Yuto's neck... Ravage him like a beast and make him my pair...

 

That desire stemmed from Aoi's most primitive Alpha instincts.

 

Truth be told, he would have wanted to hold Yuto gently and tenderly. If possible, he wished for them to engage in tender and gentle lovemaking, not driven solely by instinct, but after thoroughly confirming each other's feelings—a serene and gentle intimacy.

 

However, Omega pheromones proved to be more powerful than he had expected.

 

And even more so when they belonged to the person he had always yearned for.

 

Aoi's rationality had vanished as he devoured Yuto, wanting to possess him with all his heart. He shot his load inside Yuto's hot cavity over and over again, forgetting his own convictions as he drowned deeper and deeper in the pleasure of the flesh.

 

Though he had forced him into some rough intercourse, Aoi found Yuto's unreserved vulnerability and untamed state utterly adorable and unbearably precious. Whenever Yuto whispered inside Aoi's ear, "I love you," "Feels good," "More," and so on, Aoi's arousal would rise to new heights.

 

"Alphas and omegas are drawn to each other, and becoming a pair is the natural order of things"... Those were the words of the female tutor who had taught ethics to the young Aoi.

 

The two would be naturally attracted to each other through their pheromones and would recognize each other as their one and only. When vowing to be mates, the Alpha would sink his fangs into the Omega's neck. That's how the bond is formed. Then the Alpha's body would only respond to the pheromones of his Omega pair, and would no longer be interested in other Omegas. That's how the world works, or so he was taught.

 

Yet, at the same time, his older brother Ren ingrained in him the belief that such romanticism was unnecessary within the confines of the Kunihiro household.

 

Aoi had almost no memories of his parents, and the only blood relative he had was his older brother Ren. Five years his senior, Ren was like a parent to him. He taught Aoi how to study, bathed with him, and took care of him. Whenever Aoi couldn't sleep, Ren would crawl into his bed and gently stroke his head.

 

He loved his brother. However, as Aoi's own will and thoughts became clearer, he found it increasingly difficult to empathize with Ren's perspective. While he could understand his brother's principles, his heart could no longer follow along.

 

"You don't need a pair. You don't have to bind yourself to just one person. You are a member of the Kunishiro family, you should have as many Omegas as you want to produce offspring."

 

That was Ren's stubborn belief.

 

That he shouldn't get a pair.

 

Aoi realized that his brother's words had eaten into his own heart more than he had expected.

 

No matter how much he lost his reason, Aoi never set his fangs on Yuto's neck until the very end. He just couldn't bring himself to bite him.

 

One reason was the restraint imposed by his brother's words, but more than that, Aoi didn't know Yuto's true thoughts. Though Yuto had repeatedly told him that he loved him, Aoi wondered if those words were but fleeting echoes, unleashed by the tempestuous tide of their carnal desires... That thought had prevented him from asserting his own feelings.

 

He wanted to know Yuto's true feelings.

 

If it were possible, he would have liked to hear those words of love from Yuto's usual, spirited, and radiant self.

 

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When he first met Yuto, he felt something strange.

 

The fact that he could become Aoi's servant meant that he was a Beta... but Yuto's presence was different from that of the Betas Aoi had encountered before.

 

He began to think that this boy might be an Omega when his brother started frequently approaching him about choosing a partner. He also suspected that his brother might have sent Yuto to force him into a relationship while pretending he was just there to take care of him.

 

But Yuto never tried to seduce him; instead, he carefully held Aoi's hand, guiding him with utmost care. Ultimately, he had to concede that Yuto truly wasn't his brother's pawn.

 

Compared to his previous servants, Yuto was very clumsy. But he tried to substitute for Aoi's eyes with more care and attention than anyone else before. Although he was young and had a small frame, Yuto worked harder than others.

 

Yuto would take delight in sharing with Aoi about the weather's mood, the blossoming flowers' vibrant hues, the colors of the dishes used during meals, the color of the clothes and tablecloths, and the tantalizing colors of their food, tea, and fruits. Each detail was carefully relayed as if Yuto sought to impart to Aoi the kaleidoscope of the outside world, painting a vivid picture before their very eyes. Even the attire of the gym instructor was not overlooked, as if Yuto aimed to immerse Aoi in the breathtaking tapestry of colors that surrounded them.

 

Although it would be confusing if there were too much information being conveyed, but Yuto's way of speaking was so light and delightful that Aoi came to enjoy listening to his voice. He felt as if the beautiful landscapes that had been buried in his memories from the time when he still hadn't lost his sight were being resurrected through Yuto's words.

 

The moments he shared with Yuto were very pleasant.

 

Being with Yuto, who was bright, energetic, and a little airheaded, made Aoi feel like he could finally be his true self.

 

Yuto's fragrance was also pleasant to Aoi.

 

It was like the refreshing and sweet fragrance of small wildflowers blooming in the open fields.

 

He had also noticed that the scent was sometimes stronger than usual. At such times, Yuto's body temperature would rise, and he would seem to be somewhat absent-minded. Aoi guessed that this might be a sign of him being in heat...

 

Although Aoi had been introduced to many omegas before due to his brother's arrangements, his heart had always remained unresponsive. The alluring scent emitted by those omegas, meant to captivate alphas, failed to evoke any sense of attraction within Aoi.

 

But Yuto's scent captivated him like never before. It was his first experience of this kind.

 

Normally, Yuto's scent was gentle and comforting to Aoi. However, during his mating season, Yuto's scent would shake Aoi's reason to no small extent.

 

I want you to be closer to me. I want to touch your skin, hold you, kiss you, and more...

 

Aoi felt guilty for harboring such desires under the influence of Yuto's enticing fragrance. He wanted to cherish Yuto but was afraid that if he let his guard down, he might do something terrible. Therefore, when Yuto seemed to be sick, Aoi would restrain himself more than usual and deliberately focus on trifles.

 

He didn't want Yuto to hate him. He didn't want him to be disappointed in him.

 

Furthermore, he wanted to be seen as an intelligent, gentlemanly man who was good enough to make up for his weakness of being blind. He wanted Yuto to recognize him as a worthy Alpha, a true member of the Kunishiro family. So Aoi worked harder than ever in both his studies and sports.

 

However, Aoi ultimately crossed the line.

 

What kind of face should he make the next time he meets Yuto?

 

And in the end, he welcomed the morning without having slept a wink.

 

He could tell that the sky had brightened from the sound of birds chirping outside his window.

 

"Good morning, Master Aoi."

 

"..."

 

As usual, after a light knock on the door, Yuto quietly entered Aoi's room. Aoi tensed up and held his breath while still in bed.

 

Yuto opened the curtains like he always did, and let the fresh morning breeze into the room. Along with the scent of the cool morning wind, Aoi's nostrils were tickled by the sweet smell emanating from Yuto's body. The moment when the first breeze of the day stimulated his sense of smell upon waking up was when he most strongly felt Yuto's scent.

 

"Master Aoi, please wake up. You have a preoperative examination today!"

 

His voice sounded somewhat strained as if he was desperately trying to cover up his agitation. Aoi sat up abruptly and scanned the room, searching for Yuto's presence.

 

"I'm right here. There you go, you can change into this. We'll go to the hospital right after mealtime."

 

"Yuto."

 

"If there are no issues, you will be admitted to the hospital the next day! I'll have to prepare a change of clothes for you."

 

"Yuto...!"

 

"Uh... Y-yes?"

 

Yuto's attitude seemed as if he was trying to pretend that nothing happened yesterday. Aoi sat on the edge of the bed and turned his face towards the window, where he sensed Yuto's presence.

 

"It's about yesterday... Even though-"

 

"A-aah! Um, I'm so sorry! Master Aoi, you don't have to worry about anything."

 

"Huh...?"

 

"A-Ah! Um, I'm sorry! I hid that I'm an omega... I noticed that Master Aoi knew about it all along... Thank you for keeping it a secret!"

 

"Yuto, listen to me..."

 

"I'm going to work harder than ever before! I'm sure you'll need a lot of help after getting your eye surgery, and I'll assist you with all I can!"

 

"Yuto, hey..."

 

"Ah! If my presence becomes unnecessary after you regain your sight, then..."

 

"That's enough... be quiet for a minute!"

 

"......"

 

Yuto spoke louder and faster than usual, perhaps trying to keep Aoi from saying anything he didn't want to hear. Aoi stood up, unable to bear it any longer, and unintentionally raised his voice at him for the first time. Yuto fell into a bewildered silence as he tried to weaken his presence as much as he could.

 

Aoi walked slowly toward the window where Yuto was standing. He was very familiar with the layout of his room.

 

"Yuto... Did you really mean what you said?"

 

"... Huh...?"

 

"You told me you liked me, didn't you?"

 

"T-that's..."

 

"Tell me the truth?"

 

"..."

 

A heavy silence lingered between them. The sensation of the floor against his bare feet felt unusually chilly. Aoi could hear Yuto swallowing, the sound of his unsteady breathing, as he was hesitating to speak. Unable to endure the unbearably heavy atmosphere, Aoi took one step toward Yuto, then another one.

 

"Yuto..."

 

"U-Um, I...!"

 

"Hm?"

 

"I... I'm sorry! It's been a while since I've been in heat, and I just... I lost control and couldn't think straight!"

 

"..."

 

"I had been suppressing it with medication for a long time. According to Mr. Seita, I was taking them recklessly, and they were no longer effective. But from now on, I'll make sure I can manage it properly!"

 

Yuto spoke quickly while blurting out those words.

 

So to say, the words of love that Yuto had spoken at that time were just influenced by his heat.

 

Aoi felt the strength drain from his entire body.

 

Her limbs grew cold.

 

Despite his heart pounding loudly, his body grew colder. Aoi managed to hold himself up despite feeling dizzy and asked Yuto in a hoarse voice.

 

"So... those words had no meaning, then?"

 

"Th-That's right."

 

"I see... I guess that's how it is."

 

"I'm sorry..."

 

As Yuto said that in a tiny, mosquito-like voice, a gentle spring breeze came rushing in through the window. Along with it came the sweet scent of Yuto, which tickled Aoi's senses, just as it always did, making his heart flutter.

 

Aoi was happy to have had sex with Yuto, even though it was only because he happened to be present while Yuto was in heat. Being told "I love you" made him feel as light as a feather. He felt an even deeper affection for Yuto as their bodies intertwined...

 

But Yuto felt nothing for me.

 

"Well... don't worry about it. I thought as much."

 

"..."

 

"I'll change right away, so hand me my clothes."

 

"Oh... yes."

 

"I don't want to have breakfast. I'm going to the hospital right away. Let Mr. Seita know."

 

"Understood. Is there anything else I can help you with?"

 

"You can go back now. I'll be fine on my own."

 

"Yes... If you'll excuse me"

 

Yuto's presence passed by silently, then Aoi felt the weight of the clothes handed to him.

 

Just being closer to Yuto made his heart flutter this much. But this was just one-sided love.

 

Aoi retreated and sat down on his bed, letting out a deep sigh.

 

"Can I continue acting as I have until now, I wonder...?"

 

Aoi's muttering echoed softly in the quiet room.

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