The Claimed Omega

'Being in a bond with an omega don't make you hate other omegas, Minwoo-sshi. It makes you stop looking for a partner. You feel towards them how you feel towards mated omegas.'

'Nothing?'

'Yes, nothing. You hating them is a problem we need to fix.'

Minwoo puckers his lips, crossing his arms as he leans back against the chair and flops his head down to the side. He just got back from his long overdue visit to the therapist and since Wonho went somewhere with his friends, he decides to spend the rest of the day at the dorm.

This session really bothers him. He thought he was making progress because he could tolerate Wonho, too well, which was why he reckoned there is no need for him to return. When it was later revealed that he had claimed Wonho, his focus was no longer on himself; instead, he became obsessed with fixing their broken relationship. Then, as things progressed, completely ignoring his own problem and without further discussion with his doctor, Minwoo simply decided that his distaste towards the others are the result of the bond.

In fact, had it not been because of his almost hitting the omegas a few months ago and again just last week, Minwoo would never even considered making an appointment with a professional. He had been too caught up with bliss, thrilled that he is mated with Wonho and things are going smoothly.

As it turns out, he is really unaffected by the bond at all. Not physically nor emotionally.

…does this mean he actually likes Wonho?

Minwoo scoffs at his thought, amazed at himself. Just a few years back, being madly in love with a messed-up omega would never cross his mind. He was the hottest alpha who, due to the attention he is constantly receiving from the omegas, never felt the need to start a family. He only dreamt about being the best surgeon who owns a mansion and a yacht, travelling the world and sleeping with models until he gets old. It was not an impossible dream, he already has the family background to support it.

But how things changed.

Seo Wonho is really something. To think that during orientation night he actually fell in love at first sight...

…and how lucky he is that that scared omega was already his even then…

He is not even that beautiful.

Wait. No. Wonho's face is the best.

'Arghhhh…' Minwoo closes his eyes, chuckling to himself. He is doing it again. Dammit, now is not the time to go crazy over his lover. He is avoiding his problems again.

The therapist asked him to try and open up to other omegas, to slowly scrape off the unconscious thought that all omegas want something from him - a thought which apparently, has been engraved deep in his mind since the night of his attack.

The only problem with that suggestion is the fact that the only omegas he know are all mated - his omega, Seungyun, and Sangcheol's mate as well as his in-laws. All the others keeps showing interest in him which is obviously not good because they may get the wrong idea if he tries to talk to them. It would be great if Wonho is with him all the time since it will keep all the other omegas indifferent towards him, but the man has his own classes to attend.

He sighs. If only Wonho claimed him as well that night, it would make things much more easier. It is stressful for him as well, hiding his scents even while going out on dates. Because if he doesn't the will always be that one omega who will try to get his attention, in front of his own mate. At least, the few moments before they realize the man with him is bonded to him.

Just last week a cashier passed him her phone number on the receipt which Wonho noticed. Despite his effort to hide those receipts, some of them will always make its way to Wonho accidentally. And few months earlier, Wonho told him about the cheerleaders screaming his name during the basketball match. Although the omega's tone was cheery, he can sense the annoyance as the words left him. Lately, despite Wonho not saying a thing about it, Minwoo noticed the change in attitude. He knows the unwanted attention is affecting Wonho which in turn, irks him. If things keep going on like this, Minwoo may end up actually hitting someone, literally hitting someone; an omega most probably from his own frustration. In fact, he is scared that he may accidentally become violent with Wonho out of rage.

He is scared of his own temper.

Dropping his head on the desk, Minwoo again, releases a long breath.

He really wants to be bound to Wonho as well so his mind can rest.

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Minwoo clicks his tongue at the receipt with the phone number and throws it away, right in front of the omega behind the counter. Bringing the coffees he just bought to the arcade, Minwoo puts them on the seat beside him and inserts the coins in the arcade machine.

Today, he will challenge Junjie's high score for the Mario race. 'Go!!!'

'Yaaah!!' He screams, glaring at the beta seated next to Wonho. Junjie is purposely aiming for him, letting his other friends pass and throwing the bomb at him. Fucking Gu Junjie.

'You suck!' Wonho laughs, looking at their rankings. Minwoo is the fourth out of five, leaded by Junjie, followed by the omega and Chansol. Breathing heavily through his mouth, Minwoo throws the tissue in his pocket towards Junjie, interrupting his concentration, making his car sways out of track. 'Yah, Kim Minwoo! That's cheating!'

'There's no such rule.' He smirks, before a piece of paper hits his head, and another.

After a few more rounds, the group of friends finally decided to end their fun and head back to their own. Entering his car together are the older couple. The only reason why Minwoo joined their outing today is because they wanted to celebrate Sangcheol's graduation, and with the other alpha's car broken, they needed a ride. And since Junjie was bringing the other two with him, the only option was Minwoo. Not that he minded, on the contrary, he is glad he was invited. It gave him the opportunity to be closer to Wonho's pack.

'How much is it? The coffees.' The older alpha asks as they arrived at their destination. Wonho holds out his hand to take the receipt which Minwoo ignores.

'My treat.'

'No, come on. I said I'll pay today.' Sangcheol insists and again, Minwoo rejects the offer. He remembers the total but there is no way Wonho will let him say it without proof. Beside, it will be too weird to do it anyway, as if he is expecting to be paid. Managing to convince the couple to leave it as it is, he is alas left alone with Wonho.

'You have anything to do?' Wonho shakes his head. Nothing to do means spending their time together so Minwoo knows where to head to. He already bought everything to make dinner today, so they do not have to stop for groceries. Slowly driving, enjoying the song on the radio, Minwoo hums along. 

'You threw the receipt again?' Wonho questions, breaking the peace.