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"Mr Graham! Are you with us today?" Mr Price raps on the desk in front of Will. Will lifts his head cracking his eyes open. He had a long sleepless night, yet again. He hears his classmates murmur comments. Will ignores him as he straightened in his seat trying to give Price his full attention.
"Sorry, Mr Price." Will mumbles as he rubs his eyes.
"Okay. Now that everyone is here and fully accounted for, let us begin."
Price is the biology teacher at the exclusive Baltimore Academy.He also pulls double duty as the health teacher. So here he is teaching bored teenagers, that are probably more experienced with sex then he was at that age, about the birds and the bees.
"Now we come to the part of the curriculum where you are paired up to take care of an egg. There will be same sex couples as well as traditional couples. Mostly there will be alpha and omega couples. Betas will be with betas." Price looks around listening to titters of nervous laughs and groans as well.
"You will have your baby or egg for a week. They have been marked with code that is unique to each, so no switching! You will not automatically fail if you crack your egg but points will be deducted. If you break your egg or try to switch it out it is an automatic failure!" Price looks around the room giving all students his most serious look.
"You will need to work out a schedule with your partner. The egg can not be unattended. If need be, a babysitters can be used."
"Can we name the egg and give it clothes?" Asks an overly anxious omega girl.
Price resists the urge to roll his eyes. As a beta, he never has fully understood the omega mentality about this project. They all seem to be waiting avidly for this part of the curriculum. All but Will Graham that is, since he is the only male omega, his mind set is very different. He almost seems indifferent to the natural omega inclinations. This should be interesting he muses.
"Yes you may and if it floats your boat, have at it dressing it up. Now I have paired you up this time."
An outburst of whines and rude comments are heard. Price waits till the onslaught has stopped before continuing. "I find my pairings tend to work better than when students choose. My mind's made up so just deal folks. When I call your name come get your baby, talk with your partner and make arrangements. Now before I go on. A piece of advice, alphas treat and protect your omega with respect. Omegas communicate with the alphas. Do not do all the work. Betas take this seriously you are graded just as strictly as the other couples." Price begins to call the couple's names.
Will wishes he could sink into the floor. All the alphas are thoroughbreds or at least think they are at this school. It was tough being new at any school but Will's family struggles. If Will didn't have a scholarship, he would be at an omega public school. This school is very conservative but the public omega schools were still in the dark ages. At least here, he is prepared for college not for servitude to an alpha. At least here, they don't expect him to wear feminine clothing because he is an omega. Will can wear slacks and a regular male shirt. He just has to wear the omega sweater color which is a deep cranberry. The alphas and betas wear navy blue.
He is also very aware, he was given his scholarship not just for his grades but that his being a rare omega made the school look progressive. Will receives attention that ranges from indifference to coddled to hostile. He admits he likes indifference best.
"Hannibal Lecter and Will Graham!"
Will groans as he walks up to the front with Hannibal fucking Lecter, the most alpha of all the alphas. Will holds out his hand to receive their egg, Hannibal has gathered all his books so he can move to sit beside Will. They move back to the large desk Will is sitting at alone. Will keeps his blue eyes cast down. He doesn't see the micro smile the alpha has.
Will doesn't understand why he feels so apprehensive. The alpha has always acted indifferent toward him. Almost bordering on ignoring actually. Will figures it's just omega nerves. He'll be fine. He will just take charge of the egg when they aren't in school. Hannibal can have it during the day, no need to socialize. There everything is settled in Will's mind.
Will gently puts the egg down then he shifts in his seat trying to be nonchalant. He is going have to look Hannibal's way to talk. He swallows as gather himself. Hannibal sits comfortable with his legs crossed. He looks at the omega sitting beside him.
The alpha has been keen to get to know the male omega better. He has found his wit and intelligence sharp when Will has spoken in class. He is also physically attractive as well. Will is strong yet soft and vulnerable. His soft brown curls and large doe eyes with thick lashes fascinating to look at. The alpha has had fleeting fantasy of the omega in stockings and dress. He feels he could talk Will into dressing in traditional omegan garb, just for him. The first thing he would do is get rid of that beta aftershave he uses to tamp down his sweet scent.
Hannibal is wondering if Will has a heat yet, when he releases the omega is talking to him. Will waves his hand in front of the alpha face.
"Oh apologies Will. What did you say?"
Will rolls his eyes and mumbles " For fuck' s sake..." the alpha ignores the rude behavior but visibly bristles.
The omega clears his throat. " I was saying I can take the egg after school if you want to take it during the day. Then we only have to meet up once a day and when we have to write the report."
Hannibal looks at the omega as his eyes flick from surface to surface. He is anxious for some reason. The alpha tilts his head and the slowly shakes it.
"Unacceptable, I am afraid. I have gym as well as you do. Also within the parameters of the assignment, you are not to do all the egg care. I am to provide and protect for you as well."
Will looks at him with a look of irritation. "What do you propose, alpha?" He sneers out.
"Well, omega, I think we should have lunch together. Then I can escort you to and from class as well as home. I can take charge of the egg during your gym time as you will during mine. During this weekend, we cannot spend time together Saturday and Sunday write the report."
Will sits back crossing his arms." Doesn't work for me. I don't need an escort between classes or to and from home. I can provide my own lunch. I also have a job I do on Saturday and Sunday I have to go to mass with my Dad. I agree to meeting up for gym class."
Hannibal smiles enjoying the verbal bartering and the fire in the omega' s eyes. Will is making a point to look him in the eye and stand his ground, marvelous. " I won't escort you from class to class but insist on to and from school. I can drive us. I know you sometimes are harassed as you walk to school. I am not done." Hannibal puts his hand on the omega' s pink lips to stop him from his attempt to interrupt. Will glares at the alpha as he pulls his head back.
"I insist on lunch because you do not bring your lunch and almost never buy one. Saturday I can take the egg while you work, as well as Sunday, when you to mass.Then I can meet up with you later."
Will squirms in his seat, he feels his resolve unraveling but he is not going to give the alpha the satisfaction of knowing that. "Fine..but I don't want to sit with your entourage so they can pick me apart. Saturday and Sunday sounds fine. I really don't need you to escort me home though." He says looking at the alpha' s tie.
"I will not budge on driving you to and from school. I would feel terrible if something happened to you and the egg."
"Fine..whatever." the omega throws his hands up in exasperation.
"Good. That is settled. What do you want to call the egg?"
Will looks barks out a laugh and coughs when everyone looks their way. "Ummm..egg. sounds good." He says raising a shoulder. He can't believe this guy. He better not ask him to make clothes.
"No..that won't do...Do you care if it is male or female?"
"No. I do not but if you ask me to make clothes for it, I will punch you in the face."
"Then what will you do?" asks the amused alpha
" I will run like hell. We omega are good at running."
Hannibal starts to shake and then laugh. He is laughing so hard that Price is looking at them. Will tries to shush him but starts to laugh himself. They both keep grinning after they calm down.
"I won't ask for clothes. If I do want them, I will make them."
"Okay deal." Will is truly stunning when he smiles, Hannibal decides.
"Meet me out front when school ends and I'll drive you home."
"You don't have.."
"The assignment starts today. If you'll take Abigail there, I have gym next."
Will looks confused for a brief moment then smiles and nods his head as he scoops up their offspring.The alpha watches the omega walk down the hall. He notices he is not the only one.