House of Alphas Chapter 40: Partner in Crime (Patreon)

You woke up naturally on your own. You weren't sure if it was anxiety or if your body had received enough rest. Whatever it was you didn't think you could go back to sleep. Even after tossing and turning for a few minutes, you didn't find your dreams again. So you decided to leave your nest.

It was much darker in the cave now. Your tent cast in darkness due to the campfire being further in the middle of the big circle of the camp. Gojo was the only one up, busy opening the rocks for Hakari. He was focused on the task at hand until you walked up next to him, his gaze shifting to you as he inhaled your scent as if it smelt of something dreamy.

“Hey babe.” he grinned at you while you got down on his blanket.

“My alpha, why are you working alone?” you questioned grabbing for a rock.

“Ah, we decided to take turns sleeping so we won't be too tired to travel.”

“Yeah…ngh-” you grunt, the damn thing was being difficult, you couldn't get it to open. “-but why- fuck-are you out here by yourself, shouldn't there be more people to keep watch? Gah, I can’t open this one.” you huff handing the rock to your alpha as he tried.

“Pfft- those smart bastards-ngh- actually have a perimeter spell set up that alerts them when someone is coming. That's-what the Tengen is up with this rock- how they knew about us. So technically I could sleep too but-to hell with this I'm going to ask Toji to open it.”

“No no! Don't wake him up, he needs to sleep. Just put it to the side.”

“Or I can…” Gojo tossed the rock into the air slapped his hand like it was a pistol and with one eye closed blasted the rock open.

You let out a gasp as the thing popped and a glowing pearl dropped from it.

“Oh!” you catch the pearl and show it off. “A Pooka!” Sometimes crystal rocks can yield pookas, an orb used to enchant your gear and of course sell for good money. A one-in-a-hundred drop rate. You could feel the energy buzz in your hand like- AN ELECTRIC TOOTHBRUSH- you definitely don't know any other objects that vibrate…

“Aw, sick! Those go for good crystals.”

“Yeah! But…” You popped your lips, “Too bad it’s Hakari’s.”

“Naw we should keep it, he won’t know.”

You looked at him with wide eyes, whispering, “He’s going to know!”

“How would he know?”

“I-I don't know I just feel like he's going to.”

“Nobodies gonna know!” he plucked the pearl from your hand - “heads up!” -and tossed it at the inventory worm who caught and swallowed it in one go.

“Gojo!”

“Shhh~ you got guilt written all over your face.” he chuckled squeezing your cheeks playfully. “First rule about lying is you gotta tell yourself it never happened. This moment never happened.” The alpha then got into character as if he were talking to Hakari, scrunching up his eyebrows to add to the act. “Pooka? What Pooka? I had never seen a pooka in my life, have you darling?” he turned to you with fluttering white lashes.

You released an exaggerated gasp, “My mind has been so mushy opening all these rocks! All I've found are crystals!“

“Yes! Crystals and more crystals!”

“I don't even know what a pooka is honestly!”

“Exactly! Is it another form of crystal?”

The two of you chuckle picking up the next rock to break open.

“Gojo Satoru… such a naughty alpha.” How did you allow him to rope you into this? Perhaps you should have felt bad but maybe a part of you was annoyed with Hakari’s smug expression. This felt like a good getback on its own. A secret moment between you and Gojo.

An elbow poked you as you looked up to Gojo, “I guess that makes you, Ra- Raaaallly my mate in crime now…” he laughed awkwardly.

“Pfft what was that accent haha~ well Yeah, I guess it does, our names will go down in history.” You giggle leaning against his arm comfortably. A blanket of silence fell over the two of you as you worked.

You didn't realize Gojo was internally punching himself for almost calling you Raven.

“Heeeeey~.” The alpha drawled.

“Hm?” You hum waiting for him to speak. Was he about to ask for his massage? Probably. You could already feel your body warm up at the idea.

“Do you like it when Toji calls you princess? Like do you like to be called that? I noticed that it makes you all flustered and cute.”

“What?” You snort reeling back as you look at him, but you notice his expression is quite serious. Well-not that serious but more serious than a Gojo Satoru should be. “You guys have been really weird with my name lately...” You raised a brow, now that you think about it they haven't really been calling you Raven… mainly your betas. Were you overthinking this or…you feel your stomach sink… do they... “…Why?”

“I-well… yeah… we know that the main beta at the house names you guys…I was just wondering if you had a name before the house that you wanted to use. Like I just want you to know you can go by whatever you want now that you are with us.”

“Oh… huh I never… thought about that…” What a particularly off question. One that you didn't come across in the game. No one asked Dove if she was comfortable with her name, you wondered why your alphas’ seemed to be emphasizing it lately.

“Okay you got me! I just want to know what to call you to get you the wettest you know. I want to make that pussy squirt on command!”

“Oi!” you gasp hitting Gojo in the arm as he chuckled. That would explain his motivation. Dang alpha thinks with his lower head. For a second you thought they were on to you.

“Come on~ if there was any name you'd want us to call you what would it be?” Gojo held a playful tone as he spoke, “If it were up to me I'd want everyone to call me the strongest! If you called me that I would be up and ready to go! That's my kink name!”

You laughed as did Gojo but you missed the seriousness that twinkled behind blue eyes.

You hummed, looking for the answer to such a question. If you could choose a name for them to call you…you could give him your name. You could just say it's a pretty name and roll with it. It would be your chosen name.

But…

“Raven…” you speak softly. Raven… That's what you said instead. Because your mind thought- what if you tried to go by a different name and someone found it suspicious? You didn't want to bring any more suspicion to yourself than you already have. “…but…I do… like when you guys call me princess and little bird or sweetheart, baby you know sugary nickname…”

“You like that better huh…?”

You shrug, “I guess so. It sounds… cute I guess...” you actually don't know the answer to that. Or maybe-just maybe- you didn't like being called another person’s name. You've answered to it this whole time but it truly never resonated with your soul. Because that person wasn't you, you weren't Raven.

“Alright!” Gojo claps his hands, he noticed you have gone too deep in your head and decides to take action swiftly, “Commander it is!”

“Commander?” you laugh as your alpha nods enthusiastically.

“Ya like right!”

“Tengen no!”

“Sexy commander?”

“N-no c-commander!” you snort on your words while still giggling. You couldn't even imagine him saying that to you while doing the dirty. You just might die from laughter.

“Ai~.”

Your eyes widen as your mouth clamped shut. You did not just hear-

“Hakari~! Harder! Harder!”

Holy Tengen- “…Are they seriously?” Shock evident in your voice.

Gojo raised a naughty brow at you. “Whaaat? You don't think you were that loud with Nanami?”

“Oh- I- I could not have been that loud!” The sounds of the coupling were quite noisy, making your ears hot.

“Yeah, you are right… you were louder.”

“No, I won't believe it!”

Gojo’s voice went high-pitched as he panted lewdly, “Kento! Kento oh~Please- please Kento!”

“No!” You gasped in horror. Was that word for word? No way! He tells lies! Liiiies!

“Yup just like that!” Gojo teased. “Oh and let’s not forget-”

You slap your hands upon your ears, “La la la cant hear you~.” tuning him out wasn't enough, because then he started doing exaggerated porn star movements, so you shut your eyes and shook your head, “No no no~!” you knew he was right and he heard you, but you didn't want the very idea right in your face! You felt Gojo shaking you trying to pry your hands off your ears but you were relentless - and to be honest he wasn't really trying. After a moment he stopped and you peeked your eyes open, but you found that it was no longer just you and Gojo but also Hakari and Kirara.

“Oh-” you slap your hands down as the alpha smiles at your sudden realization.

“I see a lot of playing going on but no working, are you sure you will finish by morning?~.” He mused while he uncapped his flask. He took a swig of it without breaking eye contact, while Kirara lit a pipe. The two were wearing barely any clothes, hair in a mess, and marks all over their bodies- and they stunk of sex, do they have no shame!

“Pfft, we will.” Gojo pouted while snatching one of the crates closer.

“Yeah, you don't need to come out and supervise we aren't slugs.”

“Ah~,” He sighed after taking a big sip, the smell of Grata wafting to you. “Fiesty fiesty. Where'd ya find such an omega?”

“Wouldn’t you like to know?” Gojo glared with aggressive movements, rock snapping loudly.

You could tell the big difference in how they act with their jealousy around omegas and alphas. Their jealousy for alphas seems to be ten times worse, but you suppose for good reason.

Kirara seemed to bristle with jealousy, it mingled with the sex smell.

“Relax~ I got my omega right here.” he patted their mate on the knee, calming them down with touch, “I only ask because it's not often you see an omega fight the way they do. The fire in Kirara is what attracted me to them, without them I would have been in the belly of a dragon or six feet deep in the dirt. It's not often you find omegas that can bark and bite. You all should treasure her. Keep her safe.”

What da fuq

You blinked in surprise at the compliment given to you. He not only eased you but also his mate who seemed to blush softly from his words.

“Well duh~ it's why we chose her.” Gojo looked toward you with a handsome smile, “She’s perfect in every way. Sassy, sweet, moody, and nasty of course.”

“Ai~!” you squeak at his words- it started so nice!

“Hehe and super shy.”

Hakari nodded, “I'm happy for you guys.” he spoke honestly, “I've never seen you work together like that. Especially with Sukuna. I think she's gonna make some good alphas out of you.“ Leaning forward the alpha offered Gojo his flask. “Congrats on your prime omega.”

Gojo’s demeanor changed, knowing now that Hakari doesn’t want you for himself but is rather cheering you on… in his own weird way. “Yea…” He was talking to the other alpha but he was still looking at you, “… can’t wait to make her my mate.”

“Maybe some of my luck ran off on ya.” Hakari slinks an arm over his mate, glancing into their orbs with a respectful smile. “I know I got lucky with my mate, luckiest alpha alive.”

“You’re just trying to sugar me up.” Kirara rolled their eyes but their cheeks dusted pink.

You too felt the embarrassing but lovely heat from Gojo’s gaze. Trying to not focus on the burning desire you shyly played with your hair, “Are-are you sure you should be drinking Satoru?”

Hakari let out a sharp laugh that rang throughout the cave-you're surprised he didn't wake anyone up-, “Ayee you still a lightweight Gojo?”

Now it was Gojo’s turn to be embarrassed, “I- I am not! I can handle my liquor!”

You wanted to disagree with him but who were you to down your alpha in front of another, you were trying to let him wiggle his way out of this one but apparently your face said otherwise.

Hakari pointed at you while shaking his head, “Look even she knows~!”

“Na uh, he can handle his liquor I was just saying that perhaps he shouldn't since we need to -” Oh dear Tengen Gojo just chugged the drink.

“Pah! See! No grata will beat me!” Gojo grinned.

Hakari grabbed his flask and shook it, a look of delight on his face, “Yeah! There we go! That’s how you party!” The alpha popped open another bottle and began to share with you all.

If Hakari was alive during your time you know for sure he'd be the frat boy in charge with the thirst trap tik toks and Instagram. Always getting in trouble and hyping others up to do the same. But funnily enough, you'd trust him because he's actually quite smart and has his weird way of caring. It was like looking at a Gojo mixed with a Sukuna.

Listening to Gojo and Hakari talk now sounded different than before. It was like they had a mini connection now. Their one upping each other was done in a more friendly ‘bro’ manner. You could tell Hakari actually respected Gojo.

He was speaking about his strengths and weaknesses.

You knew Gojo was nowhere near how strong he could be. He had yet to unlock the full power of his six eyes and his reverse curse technique that allowed him to heal himself. His limitless barrier can also be used to slow enemies down. When he uses his ultimate ability he becomes a true killing machine much like Hakari but with a white and blue glow around him. You had to say he was the strongest on the team next to Sukuna. Between the two you believed Gojo would win if he didn't act so cocky. Sukuna had more brains when it came to fighting, he lived in it- breathed in the battlefield, he knows how to find an opening and exploit it, Gojo just goes in balls to the wall with no true plan. Just the thought of ‘I’m the strongest’ That type of mentality will get him killed, and you hoped this loss helped him see that. Perhaps it was a good thing you were defeated, in its own weird way. Maybe they'd take their training seriously now.

You did your best to drink more of the Grata than Gojo, not to get drunk obviously- but you felt you could handle your liquor a lot better than your alpha. There was already a red hue on his face. You wouldn't be surprised if he were drunk off that first chug.

“I’m going to get stronger just you wait!” Gojo boasted drunkenly. Yup, he’s gone. “And then- I'm going to kick your ass- and your ass!”

Kirara snorted, ”Sure thing old man.”

“Old!” Gojo pouted as he looked at you, “Do I look old? Is it the hair? Should I use a spell to change it a different color? What’s your favorite color?! DO YOU THINK I’M PRETTY?!”

You sighed deeply as Hakari and Kirara laughed at the babbling alpha.

“Alright, it’s time to go to bed my alpha.”

“Wah~ I'm not tired~!”

“Listen to your woman Satoru.”

“Hm~…fine…” He didn't fight you as you slug his arm around your shoulder helping him up. “Goodnight~”

Before you could walk away from them Hakari shot up with a little, “Wait…”

“Yes?” You readjusted Gojo while he leaned into you.

“You guys find any Pookas yet? I usually get about five every run.”

FIVE EVERY RUN?!

“Pooka?” you furrowed your brows looking toward Gojo, “What’s a pooka?”

“Pfft~ hell if I know Nanami handles the finances.”

“Ah, Mei Mei handled all that… is it some type of crystal? Maybe it’s in the pile.”

Hakari sighed,” It’s a round pearl you'd know it when you see it.”

“Oh~ yeah we didn't find any.”

“Damn.” the alpha pouted a little as you began to take Gojo to his tent.

The two of you were quiet as you got inside his cozy den. Once inside you stared at Gojo for a hot second before the two of you started laughing, slapping hands on your mouths so the others wouldn't hear you.

“There ya go~ That’s how you lie~!” Gojo giggled.

“I learned from the best- could you believe he gets FIVE Pookas out of each run?” You help Gojo lie down but it wasn't as graceful as you were hoping.

The alpha toppled over -

“Woah-”

“Oop my bad~!”

The two of you laugh as he continues with the conversation, “He’s a lucky son of a pup…” Gojo sighed, his limbs heavy from alcohol.

“Yes, he is.” Your laughter slowly dwindled as you watched Gojo fall into a light sleep in a flash. Much like what happened to you earlier. He must have been really tired. “Goodnight alpha.” you lean forward to press a sweet kiss to his forehead, pulling away a weak hand grabbed you as Gojo groaned softly, eyes barely open.

“Stay~.” The alpha whined making you giggle a bit at how cute he looked.

“Okay okay~ I’ll stay.” You crawl back to him as he lets out a little happy chirp. Such a spoiled pup of an alpha.

Cuddling with him you laid face to each other. Gently you caressed his hair while he stared sleepily at you.

“…me…” He mumbled softly but you weren't sure what he said.

“Hm?”

His gaze hardens a bit, his words much clearer this time, “Kiss me…please.”

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