Gigi said no

And okay, Zayn has to blame himself for that part because in his desperate - and he means desperate in a way that he was tugging at his hair and nibbling on his bottom lip until it bled - need to find a suitable omega to get him through the 5-7 day rut, he had just rung Gigi and basically growled like a caged animal for her to be the omega that Zayn spends his rut with. And of course, being an omega with pride and with her rights - and because it was Gigi - she had said no, in a way that basically screamed 'suffer on your own'.

Which Zayn would do, if he was an omega because unlike Omegas and their heats - where an omega can use replacements to an Alphas cock or knot to help them through the difficult and needy period - an Alpha without an omega - or dare Zayn day it, a beta - to get them through their heat is dangerous, not only to the alpha and his or hers health but to their surroundings.

Leaving this to the very - very - last minute is somewhat idiotic, and for someone as smart as Zayn it's beyond stupid for him to forget the date of his rut, nevermind have nothing planned. He needs to secure his home, stock up on foods, make sure that everything is safe and nested so when he fucks an omega, they aren't getting cut in two by the sharp edges of Zayns dinning room table.

He may be deranged - or slowly but surely becoming so - but that doesn't mean he wants the omega injured anymore other than Zayns cock and teeth.

"What are you doing here?"Harry pointedly glares at the alpha that stalks into the bookstore, clutching a pink box in his hands and wearing a small, forgiving smile on his face that makes the curly haired omega roll his eyes. Zayn had ran out and bought the best if the best cupcakes that money could buy, knowing what type that Harry preferred and even having two of them specially made to the omegas standards.

"I'm here to apologise for Gigi. Cupcakes?"Zayn smiles, opening the box whenever he's close enough to the counter for Harry to see what's inside. The omegas eyes widen, always having a soft spot for the delicious treat, finding his hand going to grab a hold of one but then snapping out of it, shaking his head with a grumble.

"No."Harry shakes his head of curls, stepping away from behind the counter and rounding it to go and out back some books. The alpha groans, setting the pink box back onto the bookstore counter and turning to watch the curly haired omega walk around the bookstore. The store was empty, with Harry closing the store for a lunch break meaning that Zayn was able to freely speak without the worry of others listening.

"No?"

"You're not here to apologise, you're here to ask for something."Harry glares over his shoulder at his Alpha friend, pushing that stupid little silver trolley filled with books that needed to be put back into its correct place. For an Alpha and an a Omega to be friends, it was a pretty uncommon thing in the world, mostly because it is said that Omegas are unable to stop the skews from bending over and take the first knot that is offered and alphas are never one to deny the chance of a mate.

Alphas and Omegas that have already been mated - or in Harry and Zayns case, for the Omega to be already mates to another Alpha - it was a lot rarer for them to be friends without the alpha of the omega to get possessive or the omega of the alpha to get jealous. It was probably the reason why Gigi disliked Harry so much, after accusing the omega of stealing Zayn, but fortunately enough, Liam saw no harm in his best friend and omega being friends.

"How could you tell?"Zayn dares to ask.

"You brought me cupcakes."Harry points out, moving books out of the way to only be met with Zayns face on the otherside of the bookshelf. He makes a face at his friend, shoving a book in the gap so that he no longer has to look at the kicked puppy expression that his normally stone dead friend is supporting on his gorgeous face.

"I always buy you cupcakes."Zayn deadpans, confused as a book is shoved into the bookshelf and blocking out his face. Harry has a peculiar scent, it's not entirely Harry but it isn't all Liam either, there's a bit of both, enough to tell alphas that he belongs to an alpha but it's not as if he's restricted to doing things like most omegas are when mated."And that's to apologise for Gigi-"

"You're here because of Gigi, aren't you?"Harry's voice indicates his raised eyebrow which Zayn is only able to see once he has rounded the bookcase to follow the curly haired omega.

"Yes, I mean, no. Not really but at the same time I am?"Zayn rambles, watching Harry stack books onto shelves and pick others up from the coffee tables that were left by customers that no longer wanted to purchase them or were reading them in the bookstore. Not that Harry minded, although it was a bookstore and not a library, he didn't want to kick them out and be rude.

"What is it now? That she's telling me to fuck off and leave 'her man' alone? Because honest to god, that blonde bimbo needs a good slap if she thinks I'm going to get all up in your groove."

"Hey!"

"No offence."Harry flashes the alpha a dimpled smile that is full of all types of non-existing innocence. The alpha huffs a breath, feeling slightly offended at Harry's words but trying his best to not let it show. There's no need to be, he knows that Harry is only saying what he is to one; hurt Zayns pride and two; to be loyal to his alpha.

"She's not participating in my rut."Zayn admits coldly, watching how Harry immediately looks up from were he's reading the names of the authors on the books in the trolley. Zayn continues,"She says she wants no part in my rut and that I suffer on my own, well, she practically said that I should suffer on my own with the way that she said it."

"You've been together for a while, I thought you were both last this stage of childish mockery in your relationship."Harry near enough gasps, looking at his emotionally wounded friend. For an Alpha to be denied by an Omega to participate in their rut was downright insulting and wounding, Zayn was just glad that he didn't take the worlds way too seriously.

"This is where I need your help."

"Zayn, Honey, as much as I love you as my dear friend, Liam would kill you if you tried to use me for your rut."Harry tries to put it as gently as he can, resting his hand on Zayns forearm and giving him another dimple filled smile."And I would beat you until you bled with a bible."

"I've already had this conversation with Liam."Zayn shudders, not meeting Harry's eyes. He had gotten an earful from Liam the second Zayn asked if he could borrow Harry for 5-7 days, ranging from all sorts of insults that really, Zayn deserved because joking or not, he shouldn't have asked his best friend for the lend of their omega.

"So what is it that you need?"The curly haired omega asks in curiosity, tiling his head to the side and up so he can look up at his friend.

"An omega."Zayn says as flatly as possible."I need you, because you're the worlds social butterfly, to persuade a certain omega to participate in my rut. Please."He almost begs, looking into Harry's green eyes with hope that he'll get the hint on who Zayn is asking for.

Zayn knows this is a bold and a beyond stupid mood, but he's an Alpha in need for an Omega and there's only one other omega that comes into his mind that would fit the bill on helping him through his rut. He's just hoping - and praying to whatever God there is - that they'll agree after persuading and being buttered up by a willing Zayn.

Honestly, Zayn is willing to just pay an omega to spend the 5-7 days with him, and he would do so of it wasn't for his damn pride and the fact that he doesn't want to be exposed to any STI's that could be withering the Omega.

"Who's the omega?"Harry raises his eyebrow, looking at his friend questionably. As far as he knew, Zayn hasn't had his eye on any other omega but Gigi, so this news is surprising to Harry, making him want to jump up and down and demand for Zayn to spill the beans."Do I know them? Male or female? Are they cute? Are they young?"

"It's Louis."Zayn blurts.

"What?"Stepping away in shock, Harry eyes the Alpha in front of him."Louis...As in staying at my mothers Omega House, Louis? Louis that was a patient of yours, Louis?"

"Yes, that Louis."The alpha answers almost coyly, looking at Harry who is practically glaring at him. It didn't surprise Zayn that Harry knew of Louis' real name and his location, Harry had detective skills that could put Sherlock Holmes to shame, and not to forget to mention that Harry was very close with his mother and probably found out of Louis' location through Anne.

"I am not allowing you to use that poor boy, nope, not going to happen. He's been through enough, he doesn't need to using him just because your bitch of a girlfriend, or whatever the hell she is to you, won't bend over for you."Harry snaps, throwing his arms up in the air in exaggeration as he starts to walk away.

"Harry!"Zayn growls whenever the omega walks away from him."I'm asking for your help and all you're doing is kicking me down."He later whines, following after the omega who is storming into the back room of the bookstore to make himself a cup of tea."Don't talk about Gigi like that,"He adds quickly.

"Not Louis, you're not using Louis."Harry says firmly, holding a tone of voice that only a protective mother omega could own. He had gone round to check on his Mum last night at the Omega house, and much to his surprise and pleasure, stumbled across Louis who was huddled in one of the rooms, drowning in a jacket that didn't belong to him and reading a book.

"Well I need someone,"Zayn decides to sigh, rolling his golden brown eyes as he follows the omega into the back room, watching how he pours the boiling water into two cups that sit on the counter.

"Right, fine. I'll help you."They grumble."How long till the start of your rut?"

"3 days."Zayn winces whenever Harry turns and glares at him, those emerald green eyes sharp in annoyance."I know! I know! But I forgot, I've been busy and fuck, I'm so stupid."

"You are,"The curly haired omega deadpans."You're fucked, end of story."

"Wow, thanks. Just when I thought you would shine some light on me,"Zayn rolls his eyes, reaching to grab at the second mug on the counter, only for his hand to be slapped away from Harry who is scowling at him.

"That isn't for you! It's for Louis, he's coming over for lunch."Harry is admitting, seeing the way that Zayns light up with a little bit of hope."Don't you dare think about it, Malik. I invited, okay I forced him stop looking at me like that, for a day out with me and Marcel. He's so lonely and I want him to be happy and comfortable around me and Marcel."

"Marcel?"

"My twin brother,"Glaring at Zayn, he continues."He was the best man at my wedding, you met him. And his Alpha, Niall."He reminds, watching how Zayn thinks and then snaps his fingers in realisation. The Harry look-a-like omega and his Alpha, the pair that had brought Louis into the hospital after finding him on the side of the motorway. Really, Zayn better be thanking those two  for introducing him to the omega that is Louis.

"Alright, I won't make any moves. I'll be on my best beh-"

"Harry? Are you here?"A voice echoes through the empty bookstore, followed by the chime of the store bell that was hung just over the main door to alert Harry whenever a new customer would walk in. Zayn can feel his skin rise with goosebumps at the familiar, soft voice of Louis, one that makes him unconsciously smile and turn his head towards the sound.

"Don't,"Harry holds up a threatening finger at the alpha in front of him, making Zayn look at him in alert at the tone of voice."Don't say a word, you're not here."

"But-"

"Harry?"Louis calls again, tugging at the jacket around his shoulders and stepping further into the bookstore as the door closes behind him. He has his backpack on his shoulders, it has kept the rest of his belongings back at the omega house, trusting Anne enough for them to be safe and not have them stolen by another omega in need for clothes or belongings to call their own.

"I'm in the backroom! Do you take milk and sugar with your Tea?"He shouts, glaring for Zayn to clear off."Shoo,"He hisses.

"Harry, this is imp-"

"Milk please."Louis chimes, waking closer towards where the back room is situated. The walk from the Omega House to the bookstore did Louis good, clearing his head from all of the confusing thoughts that Zayn has left over. The jacket - despite the fact that it was losing Zayns scent - has still not left the young omegas side, and Louis fears that he's getting more and more attached to the scent.

"Okay! Marcel will be round shortly, honestly, I'm blaming Niall for his lateness."Harry giggles, pouring the milk into Louis' cup of tea and doing the same with his own, plopping in a couple of sugar cubes in his own mug."Will you clear off?"He says to Zayn.

"Where? There's one exit and that means I'll have to pass Louis."

"Ugh-"

"Harry? Can I buy this book off of you? It's one of my favour-"Louis speaks, finding himself in the door frame of the backroom, looking up from where his eyes are grazing the cover of the book in his hands. His eyes fall upon Zayn before he sees Harry, the normally clean swept Alpha looking out of his sorts with his unshaven beard and the missing articles of clothing that the doctor normally wore."Doctor Malik. Hi."

"Hello Louis."Zayn has to stop himself from smiling, biting the inside of his cheeks."And it's Zayn. Call me Zayn outside of my job."

"Zayn,"Louis tests the word with a small smile, immediately blushing whenever he realises that his hand has curled into the material of the stolen jacket once again. He can't help himself."Um, what is he doing here?"Louis rips his gaze from Zayn, looking at his fellow Omega who stops his glaring at Zayn.

"I was wondering that myself, actually."Harry deadpans, placing a hand on Zayns arm and forcefully - as an Omega can - is pushing Zayn towards the door of the backroom. Louis tenses up as his arm brushes against Zayns, quickly moving out of the way for Harry to keep up with pushing Zayn out of the store."Goodbye, Zayn."

"Wait!"Zayn halts, digging his heels into the ground.

"No 'wait'. Leave!"

"I have to ask Louis something,"

"Me?"Louis is utterly confused, standing just a few feet away from the duo who seem to be having some sort of a secret argument that Louis kind of wants to be involved in. He has no idea what is going on, but the look on Harry's face is telling Zayn not shut his mouth and Zayn is just plain ignoring the omega.

"Will you -"Zayn cuts himself off, rolling the words in his mind repeatedly."- go on a date with me?"

I'm a little shit and I just couldn't be bothered to write anymore so I stopped so that I would be able to update with a fairly long enough chapter (;

Please tell me what you thought! It's a lot quicker update than before which I hope you are all happy with.

Do you think Louis is going to say yes to Zayns date, or will be figure out Zayns plan?

Who wants some Marcel in the next chapter?

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