In high school, Sang Yu was a beta living freely and unnoticed in an ABO world. Then he unexpectedly presented as an omega at the birthday party of his crush, Zhou Chuxian.
He couldn't remember who took him to the hospital. He only remembered that because he presented so late, he became a low-grade B-rank omega. How low-grade? Most alpha pheromones had no effect on him.
Sang Yu said, "B-rank? I'm basically SSS-rank!"
His good fortune didn't last. At twenty-five, successful in his career, he received a medical checkup report from the hospital.
Sang Yu: "I'm so young, and my glands are... aging prematurely??"
Doctor: "A B-rank omega's glands have a very low level of awakening. During a heat, they need alpha pheromones to stimulate them. If an omega goes a long time without having a heat, premature aging is unavoidable."
Sang Yu: "Will I die?"
Doctor: "No."
Sang Yu: "Then let them age."
He was successful, confident, and excellent. Why should an alpha become a shackle holding him back? He wasn't interested.
But his parents wouldn't accept that. They frantically urged him to go on blind dates and find a man.
Sang Yu was familiar with the routine and got straight to the point. "I'm a B-rank omega. Most alpha pheromones have no effect on me, so I'm not much different from a beta. I also have no plans to have children."
He raised his head, certain he'd made his case, only to see the person he'd had a crush on for years sitting opposite him, listening quietly.
Wait, who?? His high school crush, Zhou Chuxian??
Just as he was about to run, Zhou Chuxian spoke even more concisely. "Zhou Chuxian, male, S-rank alpha, twenty-six, no plans to have children. Here's my detailed profile. If everything looks good, you can sign the agreement."
Sang Yu: "????"
He was certain Zhou Chuxian didn't remember him. Otherwise, he must be losing his mind!
Sang Yu thought this would be a marriage of convenience, with both parties treating each other with courtesy. So he carefully followed every rule in the agreement and didn't dare cross a single line.
Until one day, Zhou Chuxian found his medical report. Sang Yu watched as Zhou Chuxian tore off his scent-blocking patch for the first time in front of him. "Sang Yu, want to give it a try?"
Sang Yu: "Clause... clause six of the marriage agreement says we can't... can't release pheromones in front of each other without permission."
Zhou Chuxian, expression calm: "Clause ten says either party can add or remove clauses at any time, with mutual consent."
Sang Yu: "..."
A month after the wedding, he went to the hospital for a follow-up.
The doctor exclaimed, "Oh my, "
Sang Yu: "What is it? Premature aging??"
The doctor gave him a thumbs-up. "Your glands won their comeback match."
Sang Yu: "Huh??"
Well, would you look at that? Zhou Chuxian's pheromones... really did seem to work on him?? Did that mean he'd have heats from now on? Just thinking about it sounded like such a hassle...
He went home looking dejected. Following the doctor's orders, Zhou Chuxian tore off his scent-blocking patch again. A few minutes later, Sang Yu was blushing, his heart pounding.
"...Mr. Zhou, tone it down. Your pheromones are making my glands go out of control again."
Cold, taciturn, secretly flirtatious man x easily embarrassed, sunny guy (I'll add more details if I think of them)
<Preliminary blurb and setting, subject to change at any time. No idea when I'll start writing. Added to the upcoming list on January 16, 2025.>
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