After the Beautiful Omega Was Targeted by His Straight Roommate - Chapter 40

The air fell silent.

Looking at the scene before him, Qi Yuxiao’s breathing grew heavy, and his mind experienced a brief moment of chaos.

First, his brain subconsciously assessed the situation: Tao Ran was clearly having a reaction on his bed.

This was a person of the same gender.

However, the expected repulsion, disgust, or homophobic feelings did not arrive. Qi Yuxiao suddenly realized that he felt no aversion toward this at all.

His gaze remained fixed on that small protrusion. A dry itch suddenly flared in his throat; he swallowed with difficulty as his stomach churned and contracted, sending out a signal of hunger.

That small bulge looked delicate, like a tiny, lovely flower bud.

Qi Yuxiao’s habitually cold gaze gradually warmed, and his thoughts began to wander uncontrollably. Would the little thing wrapped inside the “bud” be like Tao Ran—fair, tender, and cute?

Once this thought spread, it was like a wild horse losing its reins, charging ferociously through his mind and completely stripping away his reason.

Faced with this unfamiliar reaction from his body, Tao Ran was lost and confused, unable to understand what was happening. He only felt an unbearable, restless heat; he could almost hear the sound of blood rushing through his veins.

Hot.

It was so hot.

Tao Ran’s watery eyes were filled with bewilderment and lack of understanding. He had already moved out of Qi Yuxiao’s embrace, so why was he still so hot?

The surging heat continued to accumulate within his body, eventually turning into sweat that seeped through his skin. The familiar sensation only made Tao Ran more confused.

His glands were burning, and his whole body was parched. Was his heat cycle coming? But according to his previous predictions, it was not yet time. Furthermore, his previous heat cycles only involved a simple fever and a strengthening of his pheromones; he had never had a reaction like this.

It was so foreign.

Tao Ran felt a surge of panic and fear. What exactly was wrong with him? Yet, he also instinctively felt that this situation was deeply shameful. With his fair cheeks flushed a scalding red, he buried his face against the wall in a self-deceiving attempt to hide.

Suddenly, he fell into an embrace from behind once more. A muscular arm rested across his waist, and a broad, hot palm pressed against his soft lower abdomen again, leaving a searing mark. That heat touching his skin seemed to soothe the restless factors within him, spreading a sense of hearty comfort through his limbs and bones.

Tao Ran’s body shook slightly. His eyes were wet and red, and the roots of his lashes were damp, trembling fragrantly with his body. A gust of hot breath brushed against his nearly “overripe” earlobe, and a low, raspy male voice sounded deeply in his ear.

“Do not be afraid.”

The deep, powerful voice traveled through his ear and settled in his heart, spreading a sense of security. Tao Ran felt as if he were soaked in water, surrounded by confusion, wandering aimlessly until Qi Yuxiao’s voice appeared to calm his frantic mind.

He did not notice that the palm originally just resting on his abdomen had suddenly moved.

Tao Ran let out a muffled groan, and the frequency of his shoulders’ trembling intensified abruptly. He bit his lip hard.

Although he could not see it, the sensation in his palm…

The secret inside the “bud” was exactly as he had imagined. Qi Yuxiao’s voice held a low, amused quality.

“…”

Tao Ran’s red, full lips parted slightly, and an uncontrollable, animal-like whimper escaped.

This doesn’t seem right, Tao Ran thought dizzily.

This is too intimate… Reason told him he should refuse, but instinct caused him to sink into it quickly, leaving him with no power to resist. With the other man’s burning breath constantly spraying against his delicate ear and the side of his neck, Tao Ran gradually lost focus. His head fell back weightlessly, resting in the hollow of Qi Yuxiao’s collarbone.

Even though it was morning, the light inside the bed curtains was dim and hazy, making it impossible to see Qi Yuxiao’s expression behind him.

Among flower buds bought from a shop, some varieties find it difficult to bloom completely. Some people are eager to see the petals in full bloom, but after performing simple hydroponics and waiting patiently for many days, they do not get the expected result. At this time, many people complain and feel confused.

But in reality, to make a flower bud bloom, other actions are required. For example, before hydroponics, one might use their hands to gently clean the surface or use their palm to lightly tap the tip of the flower, providing some external stimulation and intervention. Then, wait quietly.

The delicate, dripping bud will eventually bloom shyly. A dense floral fragrance then wafts out.

Tao Ran collapsed into Qi Yuxiao’s arms, drenched in fragrant sweat. Qi Yuxiao’s high nose bridge nuzzled against the skin of his neck. Those habitually dark and calm eyes now held flickers of a faint, eerie fire, as if burning lava were surging in their depths.

“Now you are truly sweating.” With his nose touching a bit of dampness, Qi Yuxiao closed his eyes and buried his face in the crook of Tao Ran’s neck, inhaling deeply. His cold, almost inhumanly handsome face showed a rare trace of indulgence and dependency. His voice was mixed with obvious pleasure. “It smells even better.”

It was already 10:00 AM. The sun was high, and although the two had been awake since their roommates left for class, they had not yet gotten out of bed. They embraced on the bed in relative silence. The air was humid and warm, filled with the scent of chamomile, so rich that the surroundings felt viscous, yet it made one’s mood pleasant.

The quiet atmosphere was suddenly broken by a soft sob. The person in his arms was sniffing very quietly. Qi Yuxiao opened his eyes and suddenly realized—Tao Ran was crying.

The heart that was used to strategizing and controlling everything suddenly felt a surge of panic, and his lost logic finally returned in full. Qi Yuxiao’s expression froze, and he lifted himself up slightly to look at Tao Ran.

Tao Ran’s body was trembling faintly, and his breathing was short and chaotic. He was biting his lower lip hard, his cheeks still flushed with two patches of crimson. His eyes were completely wet, unable to hold back the crystalline tears that fell one after another, staining a dark patch on the light grey bedsheet. His eyelashes were also soaked with tears, like the wings of a small bird drenched by rain, fluttering hard but unable to fly.

He had been bullied too severely.

How pitiful.

Qi Yuxiao’s heart stirred. He sat up cross-legged on the bed and reached out to lift Tao Ran’s body into his arms.

But the overwhelming sense of shame still swirled in Tao Ran’s mind. He wanted to resist, but all the strength in his body had been taken away just moments ago, and the other man’s movements and strength were too dominant. He could only let himself be held limply in his arms. Still too ashamed to show his face, Tao Ran could only bury it in the crook of Qi Yuxiao’s neck. Soon, a large area of the skin on Qi Yuxiao’s neck was also soaked with tears.

Qi Yuxiao wrapped one arm around Tao Ran’s slender back, his chin resting on top of his head as he comforted him softly. “This is a very normal phenomenon. There is no need to be sad or embarrassed.”

“…”

Tao Ran continued to cry softly and sadly, seemingly unable to recover yet. Qi Yuxiao could only hold him closer with both hands, gently patting his back. After a long time, the weak sobbing slowly stopped.

Tao Ran finally lifted his head from Qi Yuxiao’s neck. His eyes were red-rimmed from crying, his pupils were shimmering with water, and the tip of his nose was also flushed. He seemed to have finally processed Qi Yuxiao’s words, catching a glimmer of hope. “…R-really?”

Because he was an Omega, his biology teachers in his previous world generally only taught him about the physical differences between Alphas and Omegas, the influence of pheromones between the two genders, and the importance and privacy of the glands for Omegas. Naturally, there were also detailed explanations regarding the unique heat cycles of Omegas.

An Omega experiencing a heat cycle would produce a large amount of “heat,” pheromone concentration would rise sharply, and it would be accompanied by various physical reactions. During this period, an Omega’s emotions would also be exceptionally sensitive and low, with every pore on their body strongly signaling a need for an Alpha’s pheromones. From adolescence to young adulthood, the intensity of an Omega’s heat cycle would rise level by level, and physical reactions would increase, reaching a peak before slowly declining with age.

Tao Ran had experienced his first heat cycle at around sixteen; the heat and the strengthening pheromones were exactly as the teacher had described. However, throughout his experience with heat cycles, he only had the symptom of his body becoming soft and limp. At that time, perhaps because Tao Ran was young and did not understand many things, the teacher did not give too many examples. Tao Ran still did not know which “various” physical reactions were actually involved.

Qi Yuxiao looked at his ignorant expression and did not answer directly, instead asking in a low voice, “Have you had this before?”

Tao Ran’s tear-stained lashes fluttered a few times as he shook his head slightly while biting his lip.

Qi Yuxiao curled a finger and gently wiped a tear from Tao Ran’s cheek. “Then it is very normal. This is something every boy goes through.”

Every boy? Tao Ran’s eyes widened slightly. He recalled every detail of his past in terror and asked softly, “Then why did I not have it before?”

Qi Yuxiao: “Everyone experiences it at a different time. You are just a bit later than others.”

Tao Ran’s heart settled slightly. Qi Yuxiao said this was normal and that everyone here would experience it. The reason he was later than others was likely because he had transmigrated here later. Tao Ran felt that this must be a change caused by his body being affected by the magnetic field of this new world.

This was a very good sign. It was proof that he was gradually becoming a “normal” person. After a while longer, he would be able to fully integrate into this society.

However, Tao Ran’s relief did not last long before another wave of confusion arose. This kind of experience felt quite private and secret. Why did Qi Yuxiao act so naturally, helping him with his own hands as soon as he discovered it?

Is this normal? Do all straight men act like this? Tao Ran fell into complete confusion once again. He wanted to ask the AI assistant, but he was at a loss for words, unable to clearly describe or define this behavior.

Just as his mood had mostly stabilized, Tao Ran suddenly thought that if this was “normal,” his mind became chaotic again. If this was normal, would Qi Yuxiao help others too? His movements in helping him seemed very practiced.

So Tao Ran looked at Qi Yuxiao again, his cheeks heating up once more. “Have you helped others like this before?”

Hearing this, Qi Yuxiao froze for a moment. An expression of brief disbelief crossed his face, as if asking how there could be such an absurd question.

But he still answered, “No.”

“This is the first time I have helped someone.” Qi Yuxiao lowered his eyes, his gaze dark yet soft. The arm around Tao Ran’s body tightened slightly. Tao Ran was embedded in his embrace without a single gap.

“Doing this, sleeping with someone, and liking a fragrance this much—it is all a first time. And it is all with you.”

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