We ate in comfortable silence, savoring each mouthful of the creamy risotto. The flavors were rich and comforting, the mushrooms adding a delicious earthiness to the dish, while the chicken was tender and flavorful.
As we ate, the tension of the day seed to lt away, replaced by a sense of warmth and contentnt. The stresses of work and the challenges we faced seed distant and insignificant, overshadowed by the simple pleasure of sharing a al together.
As we finished our al, I couldn't help but feel a sense of satisfaction. Cooking for Yura had been a pleasure, and seeing her enjoy the dish made it all the more rewarding.
"That was delicious, Jiyeon. You're an amazing cook," Yura said, smiling warmly at .
I felt a surge of pride at her words. "Thank you, I'm glad you liked it," I replied, my cheeks warming at the complint.
Yura reached across the table, taking my hand in hers. "You always know how to make feel special," she said softly, her eyes eting mine.
I felt my heart skip a beat at her words, a warm flush spreading across my cheeks. "I just want to take care of you," I replied, my voice barely above a whisper.
But then, the system screen appeared before my eyes.
[Your estrus period begins tomorrow. Please be careful.]
I froze, the words on the screen sending a jolt of panic through . I had completely forgotten that my first estrus as an alpha was imminent. It was a natural part of being an alpha, but I had never experienced it before.
Yura noticed my sudden change in deanor, her expression filled with concern. "Jiyeon, what's wrong?"
I hesitated, unsure of how to respond. I didn't want to worry her. After all, it was normal for them, an estrus period, but for , it was the first ti.
"It's nothing," I said, trying to keep my voice steady.
Yura studied my face for a mont, her brow furrowing in concern. "Are you sure?" she asked, her voice soft.
I nodded, forcing a smile. "Yeah, I'm sure. Don't worry about it," I replied, hoping to reassure her.
But Yura wasn't convinced. She could see right through , and I knew I couldn't keep this from her any longer.
"Your estrus period is starting tomorrow, isn't it?" she said with a smile.
"How do you know?" I asked, surprised.
"I've already told you that I know everything about you. If that's what's bothering you, don't worry, everything will be fine, and I won't bother you," she said with a smile.
It eased my mind sowhat, but I was still worried.
"By the way, I've already called your restaurant to let them know you won't be there for 4 days," Yura said.
"Oh, well, thank you. It seems like you've thought of everything," I said, scratching my head.
Yura's thoughtful gesture reassured , and I couldn't help but feel grateful for her understanding. Still, the thought of experiencing my first estrus was daunting. I had no idea what to expect, and the idea of being overco by my instincts was terrifying.
As we finished our al, Yura suggested we watch a movie together. It seed like the perfect way to take my mind off things, and I was grateful for the distraction. We settled on a romantic cody, and soon we were both laughing along with the characters on the screen.
As the movie ca to an end, I felt a sense of peace settle over . Spending ti with Yura had a way of calming my nerves, and for a mont, I forgot all about my worries.
Ti passed quickly, and soon it was ti to say goodnight to Yura and head to my room. After taking a quick shower, I lay down on my bed. But despite my exhaustion, sleep eluded . There was sothing missing, sothing that I couldn't quite put my finger on.
A few minutes later, I heard a knock on my door. When I opened it, I found Yura standing there, looking sheepish.
"Sorry to bother you, Jiyeon, but the air conditioning in my room isn't working, and it's the sa for the other rooms. I was wondering if you could make so space for ," she said, scratching her head nervously.
Her excuse seed strange, but since I was having trouble sleeping myself, I didn't mind the company.
"Sure, but I should remind you that starting tomorrow, I'll be in estrus, so I'm not sure if it's a good idea," I said, feeling a little apprehensive.
I was worried that I might lose control and end up hurting her. I definitely didn't want that to happen, especially now that our relationship had improved. But Yura didn't seem to listen to my concerns. Instead, she just climbed into bed beside .
"Don't worry, Jiyeon. I'll leave early in the morning, so there won't be any problems," she said, adjusting the covers. I caught a whiff of a faint strawberry scent, which made my cheeks flush.
"Alright," I replied, though I still felt uneasy.
Yura snuggled closer to , and despite my worries, I couldn't help but feel a sense of comfort in her presence. As we lay there in the darkness, I found myself relaxing, my eyelids growing heavy.
Just as I was on the verge of sleep, I felt Yura's hand slip into mine. Her touch was warm and comforting, and I couldn't help but feel a sense of gratitude for her presence.
"Goodnight, Jiyeon," she whispered, her voice barely audible.
"Goodnight, Yura," I replied, my heart pounding in my chest.
As sleep finally claid , I couldn't help but feel a sense of peace wash over , knowing that Yura was right there beside .
The next morning, when I woke up, Yura was already gone, just as she had promised. I stretched, feeling surprisingly well-rested despite the restless night. However, as I sat up in bed, I felt a strange sensation wash over , like a wave of heat spreading through my body.
I frowned, feeling a little disoriented. I had never experienced anything like this before, and I wasn't sure what to make of it.
Then, suddenly, the system screen appeared before my eyes.
[Your estrus period has begun. Please be careful.]
I froze, my heart pounding in my chest. This was it. My first estrus as an alpha. I knew I had to be careful, but I had no idea how to handle it.
"System, what should I do?" I asked, my voice trembling.
[During your estrus period, your instincts will be heightened. You may experience increased aggression and a stronger urge to mate. It's important to remain in control of your actions and to avoid situations that may trigger your instincts.]
I took a deep breath and tried to remain calm, but the sensation only seed to intensify. My instincts were screaming at to do sothing, but I had no idea what.
[It's important to remain calm and take steps to manage your instincts. First, take a deep breath and try to relax. Then, you should take a cold shower to help alleviate so of the symptoms.]
I nodded, grateful for the guidance. Taking a deep breath, I forced myself to calm down, then made my way to the bathroom. Turning on the cold water, I stepped into the shower and let the icy spray wash over .
The cold water helped to soothe my overheated skin, and I couldn't help but feel a sense of relief wash over . As I stood under the spray, I focused on my breathing, trying to push away the overwhelming urge to run.
"System, what else can I do to manage my instincts?" I asked, hoping for more guidance.
[In addition to taking a cold shower, you can also try using an inhibitor. Inhibitors are specially designed to help alphas manage their instincts during their estrus period.]
I nodded, making a ntal note to pick up an inhibitor as soon as possible. But for now, the cold shower would have to do.
As I stepped out of the shower, I felt a little more in control of my instincts. The buzzing sensation had dulled slightly, and I felt more like myself again.
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