People’s second genders typically begin to present anywhere between 18 and 21 years old, also including the variation of early or late bloomers. Symptoms begin to arise, and it can take up to a month for someone to fully present, sometimes they don’t even notice it.

You’re a very late bloomer, now 24 years old and still not presented. Around the base Simon has been catching scents of a newly presenting omega, and only recently did he realize it was you. Everyone, especially every alpha on base could tell that you were beginning to present your second gender, except for you of course. You were convinced that you were just sick.

You and Simon were busy in training, and you were obviously out of it. You were spacing out regularly and sweating profusely, not to mention your scent. It was getting stronger and stronger by the day, and by now every alpha in the room wanted to tear into you and claim you.

Except Simon of course.

Simon was the closest friend you had. Yes, he is an alpha, but he isn’t exactly a normal one. He presented very early, at 13 years old. He’s very apathetic towards his instincts and his nature. He isn’t pushy or aggressive like any other alpha, he’s just quiet, introverted, and a little socially awkward. Simon passed his instinct control tests with flying colors, not even being phased by omega pheromones. Other alphas called him defective, but he didn’t care.

He doesn’t really care about being an alpha, about the competition or omegas. He hasn’t even had sex before and he doesn’t plan to anytime soon. But seeing you in an oblivious form of discomfort and distress upsets him. He’s concerned because you’re his friend, and he doesn’t like the way other alphas are looking at you.

Simon knocks on the door to your barracks before slowly opening the door. He sees you inside, sat at your desk and filling out paperwork. You look outright miserable.

Simon walks up behind you, gently putting his hand on your shoulder. He ignores the way you subconsciously bare your neck to him. Simon clears his throat, “Are you alright?” He questions softly. Simon is usually bad at social cues, but this time he can pick up that you’re confused and hurting.