Alpha Culinary Love

Yura\'s eyes fluttered open, glassy with the overwhelming sensations coursing through her body. Her cheeks were flushed, and there was a sheen of sweat on her brow. She looked up at Jiyeon with a mix of desperation and confusion, her lips parting as if she wanted to say something, but the words wouldn\'t come.

"Hey, stay with me," Jiyeon coaxed, her thumb brushing gently over Yura\'s cheek. "I need you to focus for just a minute, okay? You\'ve got to take the inhibitor, or this is going to get a lot worse."

Yura nodded weakly, though it was clear she was struggling to keep her thoughts together. The heat in her body was building rapidly, making it hard to concentrate on anything other than the primal need thrumming through her veins.

Jiyeon reached over to the nightstand, where they kept the inhibitors just in case something like this happened. She grabbed the small bottle, quickly unscrewing the cap and shaking out a single pill into her hand. Then she grabbed the glass of water that sat next to it, her movements quick but careful.

"Here," Jiyeon said, holding the pill and the glass out to Yura. "Take this, and you\'ll start feeling better soon."

Yura\'s hands were shaking as she reached out, her fingers fumbling with the pill. She almost dropped it, but Jiyeon caught it just in time, steadying her hand with a soft chuckle.

"Easy there," Jiyeon teased lightly, trying to keep the mood light despite the tension in the room. "It\'s not going to help much if you drop it."

Yura managed a weak smile, though it quickly turned into a wince as another wave of heat washed over her. She took the pill from Jiyeon\'s hand, popping it into her mouth and swallowing it down with a gulp of water. The cool liquid was a welcome relief against the fire burning inside her, but it wasn\'t nearly enough to quench the flames.

Jiyeon watched Yura closely, her eyes filled with concern as she waited for the inhibitor to start working. She knew it wouldn\'t take effect immediately, but she hoped it would at least take the edge off soon. The sight of Yura in so much discomfort was almost too much to bear.

"You\'re doing great," Jiyeon whispered, brushing a strand of hair out of Yura\'s face. "Just hang in there a little longer."

Yura let out a shaky breath, her body slowly relaxing as the inhibitor began to take effect. The intensity of her scent started to fade, the overwhelming sweetness of strawberries gradually giving way to something softer, more manageable. Jiyeon could feel the tension easing out of Yura\'s muscles, though she still held her close, not wanting to let go just yet.

"Thank you," Yura murmured, her voice barely above a whisper. She looked up at Jiyeon with a mix of gratitude and exhaustion, her eyelids heavy as she fought to stay awake.

"Don\'t mention it," Jiyeon replied softly, pressing a gentle kiss to Yura\'s forehead. "You\'re safe now. Just rest."

Yura nodded weakly, her eyes closing as she let out a small sigh. The heat in her body was still there, but it was more manageable now, the inhibitor doing its job to keep the worst of the estrus at bay. She knew she would have to endure this for several more days, but at least she wouldn\'t be completely overwhelmed by it.

Jiyeon stayed by Yura\'s side, watching over her as she drifted off into a light sleep. The scent of strawberries lingered in the air, but it was no longer as overpowering as before. Instead, it mingled with the soothing vanilla of Jiyeon\'s pheromones, creating a comforting atmosphere in the room.

As the minutes ticked by, Jiyeon\'s own body began to relax, the tension in her muscles easing as she realized that Yura was going to be okay. She hadn\'t realized just how tightly wound she had been until now, but the sight of Yura finally resting peacefully allowed her to take a deep breath and let go of some of that stress.

Jiyeon leaned back against the headboard, keeping Yura\'s hand in hers as she watched the rise and fall of her chest. The room was quiet, save for the soft sound of Yura\'s breathing, and Jiyeon felt a sense of calm wash over her.

She knew that the next few days would be difficult. Estrus was never easy, and it was even harder when it came on so suddenly like this. But Jiyeon was determined to be there for Yura, to help her through it no matter what. They had been through so much together, and this was just one more challenge they would face as a team.

Hours passed, and the night slowly gave way to morning. The first rays of sunlight filtered through the curtains, casting a warm glow over the room. Yura stirred slightly, her eyelids fluttering as she slowly woke from her restless sleep.

"Morning, sleepyhead," Jiyeon murmured, her voice soft as she brushed her fingers through Yura\'s hair.

Yura let out a small groan, burying her face in the pillow as she tried to escape the light. "Too early," she mumbled, her voice muffled by the fabric.

Jiyeon chuckled, giving Yura\'s shoulder a gentle squeeze. "You need to eat something. You\'ll feel better if you get some food in you."

Yura groaned again, but she knew Jiyeon was right. Her body was still exhausted from the night before, and she could feel the lingering effects of the estrus, though it was much less intense now. The thought of food was unappealing, but she knew she needed to keep her strength up if she was going to get through the next few days.

"Fine," Yura grumbled, finally sitting up with a reluctant sigh. "But you\'re making it."

"Of course," Jiyeon said with a grin. "Anything for my grumpy omega."

Yura shot Jiyeon a half-hearted glare, but there was no real heat behind it. "I\'m not grumpy," she muttered, though the corner of her mouth twitched up in a small smile.

"Sure, sure," Jiyeon teased as she got out of bed, stretching her arms above her head. "Just sit tight, and I\'ll whip up something quick."

Yura watched as Jiyeon disappeared into the kitchen, her heart swelling with affection for the alpha who had been by her side through everything. Even though she was still tired and uncomfortable, there was a sense of warmth and security that filled her, knowing that she wasn\'t facing this alone.

As she waited, Yura couldn\'t help but let her mind wander. The inhibitor had done its job, but she knew she would have to take another dose later in the day to keep the estrus under control. It was going to be a long week, but with Jiyeon by her side, she felt like she could handle anything.

A few minutes later, Jiyeon returned with a plate of toast and scrambled eggs, along with a cup of tea. "Here you go," she said, placing the tray on the bed beside Yura. "I know it\'s not much, but you need something in your stomach."

Yura took the plate with a small smile, her stomach growling at the sight of the food. "Thanks, Jiyeon," she said softly, taking a bite of the toast.

Jiyeon sat down next to her, watching her eat with a satisfied smile. "You\'re welcome. And don\'t worry, I\'ll take care of everything today. You just focus on resting."

Yura nodded, feeling a wave of gratitude wash over her. She was still exhausted, and the thought of trying to do anything productive was daunting. But with Jiyeon here, she knew she could let go and just focus on taking care of herself.

"Jiyeon," Yura said after a moment, her voice soft. "I\'m sorry if I was difficult last night. I know it wasn\'t easy for you."

Jiyeon reached over, taking Yura\'s hand in hers and giving it a gentle squeeze. "Don\'t apologize. I know how hard it is for you, and I\'m just glad I could be here to help. We\'re in this together, okay?"

Yura nodded, her heart swelling with love for Jiyeon. "Okay," she whispered, squeezing Jiyeon\'s hand in return. "Thank you."

Jiyeon smiled, leaning in to press a soft kiss to Yura\'s forehead. "Anytime. Now finish your breakfast, and then we\'ll figure out how to get through the rest of this week."

Yura smiled, feeling a sense of peace settle over her. It was going to be a long week.