EPISODE 2
Nicholas
Okay, okay. Calm down.
Nicholas
You’re just… in another world. A world with scary hot people who keep sniffing you like you’re fresh laundry.
Nicholas
…Totally fine. I’ll just keep a low profile. No one will notice me.
Xander
(steps closer, shadow looming) I noticed you.
Nicholas
…Sir, with all due respect, WHY do you sound like a villain about to deliver a monologue??
Xander
(smirks) You’re trembling. Don’t be afraid. Omegas are meant to be protected.
Nicholas
Protected??! From WHAT?? Your jawline?? Your cologne budget??
{???}
(snickers) He’s feisty. That’ll be fun.
Nicholas
(points dramatically) Fun?? FUN?? Do I look like a theme park to you?!
Nicholas
(💭)Okay, new plan. If they want an Omega, I’ll just… pretend I’m not one. Easy.
Nicholas
(clears throat, lowering voice awkwardly)
Nicholas
Uh, actually… I’m an Alpha. The Alpha-est Alpha that ever Alpha’d. Yep. Grr. Bow before my dominance.
Xander
(raises eyebrow) …You?
Nicholas
Yes, me. Totally Alpha. Can fight. Can growl. Can… open pickle jars without crying.
Xander
(leans down, whispering)
Xander
Then why are you flushing and giving off Omega pheromones strong enough to drown this entire hall?😏
Nicholas
THAT’S NOT ME, IT’S THE AIR CONDITIONING!!
{???}
(sniffs) Vanilla… and cinnamon now.
Nicholas
STOP narrating my scent like I’m on a bakery menu!!
Xander
(chuckles) You amuse me. I’ll take you.
Nicholas
Wait—no. Don’t answer that. I don’t want to know
Nicholas
(💭)Okay. Think. How do characters survive in these novels?
Step 1: Don’t get eaten. Step 2: Find plot armor. Step 3: …Profit?
Nicholas
(pointing at Stranger A) Yes! This guy! He’s my mate! Surprise! Plot twist! Bye!
Xander
…What did you just say?
Nicholas
Uhm. Just kidding? Heh… team bonding exercise??
Xander
You’re bold. I like that.
Nicholas
(screams inside) Nooo!! I don’t want to be “bold,” I want to be alive!
{???}
Survival Route progress: 2%. Mission: Evade the Alpha Lord
Nicholas
EVADING IS IMPOSSIBLE, HE’S BUILT LIKE A DOORFRAME!!
Xander
(tilts head) What’s your name?
Nicholas
…(internally screaming) Do I lie?? Do I use a fake name?? If I say “John Cena” will he buy it??
Xander
(softly, almost dangerous) If you don’t tell me… I’ll just call you mine.
Nicholas
(dies a little inside) …HELP
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