At the Vanderbilt Mansion,

Charlie is hanging out in Serena's bedroom while watching Serena organized her things for school and she's looking so serious doing it.

"This is the reason why you're always the top 1!" Charlie teased, her eyes sparkling with affection.

"Well, you're a close second, my love. With a little more effort, I think you can even top me..." Serena replied, her tone gentle and encouraging.

Charlie's cheeks flushed at Serena's words, it's the first time Serena called her with such endearment.

"Hey, are you not feeling well? Why are you so red?" Serena asked.

"I-I'm fine.... and Serena..." she stammered, trying to regain her composure.

"Hmmm?" Serena prompted, turning her attention to Charlie with curiosity.

"As an alpha, you know I'm the top, right?" Charlie said, her voice laced with a hint of playfulness.

Confusion flickered across Serena's features, her brow furrowing in puzzlement.

"What?" she asked, clearly not understanding Charlie's sudden shift in conversation.

Before Serena could react, Charlie swiftly pulled her down onto the bed, pinning her beneath her with a mischievous smirk.

"W-what are you doing?" Serena exclaimed, her cheeks flushing pink as she registered the intimate position they found themselves in.

Though it wasn't the first time they had shared such close moments, Charlie's assertiveness caught Serena off guard, especially outside of her susceptible period. 

"Showing you who the top is..." Charlie smirked.

Charlie's touch sent shivers down Serena's spine as she traced delicate patterns along her lips and down her neck, her movements feather-light against the soft fabric of Serena's nightdress.

Serena's breath hitched in , a gasp escaping her lips at the tantalizing sensation of Charlie's fingertips dancing across her skin. Each touch sent a wave of tingles through her body, igniting a fire of desire deep within her.

"You know I miss you, right?" Charlie whispered, her voice barely above a whisper, filled with longing and affection.

"U-um." Serena nodded, her voice barely a whisper as she met Charlie's gaze, her eyes shimmering with unspoken emotions.

"Is it okay if I uhmmm... you know...." Charlie trailed off, her cheeks flushing pink with embarrassment.

Serena couldn't help but chuckle at Charlie's bashfulness, her fingers gently tucking a stray lock of hair behind Charlie's ear.

"My alpha is always so shy..." she teased, her voice laced with affection.

Charlie's blush deepened at Serena's teasing, her cheeks tinged with a rosy hue as she mentally scolded herself for her hesitance.

Summoning her courage, Charlie spoke up, her voice firm yet tinged with vulnerability.

"Let's make out!" she declared, though her gaze still shyly avoided Serena's.

Serena couldn't contain her laughter at Charlie's adorable display, her heart swelling with love for her girlfriend's endearing awkwardness.

"Okay, okay... but you have to control yourself, okay? Don't mark me yet..." Serena replied, her smile warm and indulgent as she gazed at Charlie with affection.

Charlie's smile widened at Serena's words, a silent promise of restraint as she nodded in agreement, her heart overflowing with love for the woman before her.

"Can you remove your suppressant patch too? I miss the smell of your pheromones...." Charlie's voice was soft, laced with longing as she made her request.

"Wouldn't that make you more aggressive?" Serena's concern was evident in her tone as she contemplated Charlie's suggestion.

"Well, I did control myself last time you were in heat... I think I can take it... My susceptible period has already passed anyway..." Charlie said reassuring Serena.

"Okay, I trust you." Serena's smile was warm and trusting as she reached up to remove the suppressant patch from her neck, allowing her natural scent to fill the air.

Charlie's senses were immediately flooded with the intoxicating aroma of Serena's Strawberry and Champagne pheromones, a heady combination that sent her heart racing.

"Hmmhh... you smell so inviting, my love..." Charlie's voice was a low whisper as she leaned in closer, her breath hot against Serena's skin as she gently nipped at Serena's earlobe.

"Mhhhmmm..." Serena's response was a soft, contented moan, her body instinctively leaning into Charlie's touch.

Charlie's smile widened as she watched Serena's blissful expression, her eyes closed in pleasure.

With tender care, Charlie pressed a series of kisses along Serena's neck and jaw, trailing down to her collarbone, each touch filled with love and adoration as she explored every inch of Serena's body with desire.

As Charlie's hands moved to slip beneath Serena's nightdress, Serena's thoughts raced with uncertainty, a sudden realization washing over her like a wave crashing against the shore. With a gentle touch, Serena's hands found Charlie's, halting their movement.

"Should I stop?" Charlie's voice was soft, filled with understanding as she looked into Serena's eyes, seeking reassurance.

Serena met Charlie's gaze, her heart pounding in her chest as she wrestled with her emotions. Taking a moment to gather her thoughts, Serena gently guided Charlie's head towards her own, closing the distance between them with a tender kiss on the lips.

"Do you want to see my body?" Serena whispered to Charlie's ears.

Serena's whispered question hung in the air, laden with a mix of anticipation and vulnerability, as she awaited Charlie's response.

"C-Can I?" Charlie's voice quivered with nervousness, her face flushed with a deep shade of red as she met Serena's gaze.

Serena's eyes held a warmth and understanding, her expression gentle and reassuring as she reached out to caress Charlie's cheek.

"If you want to, my love," Serena replied softly, her tone filled with tenderness and affection.

Charlie's heart raced with a mixture of excitement and restraint as she considered Serena's question. She actually really wanted to but at the same time, she wanted to wait, to savor every moment until she could mark Serena as her own, imprinting their bond in a way that would be forever etched upon their bodies.

"I would love that, Serena... But I want to wait," Charlie said, her voice filled with sincerity and longing.

"I want to see everything when I mark you, to share that moment with you completely." Charlie said sincerely while looking straight at Serena's eyes.

Serena smiled, her eyes reflecting understanding and love as she gently brushed a stray strand of hair from Charlie's face.

"Okay, let's do that... We'll wait until the time feels right for both of us," she reassured, her voice a soothing melody that washed over Charlie.

With Serena's understanding and support, Charlie felt a sense of peace settle over her. Though the anticipation of their intimate moment lingered, she knew that their connection was deeper than physical desires—it was rooted in trust, patience, and an unbreakable bond that would withstand any trial.

Charlie lay beside Serena, while Serena used Charlie's arm as her pillow and lean her head on Charlie's chest.

"Charlie..." Serena gently calls Charlie.

"Hmm?" 

"I love you." Serena said.

Charlie smiled.

"I love you too, Serena..." Charlie replied.

Outside Hastings Academy,

It's around six o' clock, Alice and Lisa had gone home already while Charlie is waiting for Serena outside the school. Serena is having a meeting with her business teacher Ms. Malori Chen at the nearby cafe.

Charlie bought her favorite strawberry milktea, and on her way to the cafe where Serena is, she accidentally hear some alpha guys talking, she actually didn't want to listen until she heard one of them mention Serena's name.

"Serena is so ing beautiful, she looks so hot, don't you think?" one of the alphas remarked, his tone dripping with crude desire.

"Yeah, right? She looks so cold but innocent at the same time! It turns me on!" another chimed in, eliciting a chorus of lewd chuckles from his companions.

"Stop dreaming about her, she only goes for S-Class alphas," another joined in, their words laden with arrogance.

The group's conversation turned even more distasteful as they continued to speculate about Serena's relationships and her status as an omega.

"Don't think she's so innocent! She's an omega after all, who knows what she's doing with her alpha when she's in heat!" one of them added, his voice tinged with suggestive insinuation.

Charlie, unnoticed by the group, stood nearby, her ears inadvertently catching their conversation. Her grip on her milk tea tightened as she listened, her patience wearing thin with each disrespectful word uttered about Serena.

"Hey, idiots!" Charlie's voice sliced through the air like a blade, startling the group of alphas from their conversation.

They turned to face her, surprise etched on their faces as they realized they had an audience.

"Whoa, calm down, senior. We're just having some harmless fun," one of them attempted to brush off her rebuke.

But Charlie's anger flared, her gaze hardening as she locked eyes with each of them in turn.

"Harmless fun? How dare you speak of Serena that way? You don't even deserve to utter her name," Charlie's voice dripped with disdain, her words heavy with indignation.

"Hey, isn't she Senior Charlie? The S-Class alpha who Serena used to date?" one of the alphas piped up, trying to divert attention.

"Is that so?" another muttered, exchanging knowing glances with his companions.

"Well, Serena is already your ex-girlfriend, so why do you still care about how we talk about her? It's not like she cares about you anyway... For all we know, she's with that Cato guy making some babies!" another alpha jeered, his words laced with malice.

And that was the final straw for Charlie.

With a surge of anger, she lashed out, delivering a swift, powerful kick to the alpha who had spoken the vile words.

Charlie knew she could overpower them. She's an S-Class alpha after all and the original Charlie is black belter at Judo, facing off against a few inexperienced alphas was child's play.

The three alphas