The Claimed Omega

'Why do I have to wear it too?' The omega rests his head on the table, already tired after the long day. Minwoo insists on him wearing it on his ring finger, but honestly Wonho doesn't see why he should. Minwoo is the one who needs marking, not him. He has the bond.

'It's not a couple ring if I'm the only one who wears it.'

'It's not a couple ring. Period.' Wonho refutes, turning his head to look at the taller man who is now searching for something on the internet. He can see the alpha giving him a side-eye, probably annoyed at how much he resists on wearing the ring, but it is not his fault it doesn't fit. 'People only need to know you're taken. I have your scent.'

'Betas can't sense the bond.'

'Yah, I'm not that attractive to get some random beta's attention. Also, betas flirt. And I'm not that friendly to entertain that. You should know.'

The alpha smirks at that statement. Now that he thinks about it, it is true. He needed months before Wonho actually gave him any attention, and that, also happened because he insisted on being around the omega. He is 100% sure Wonho will not allow anyone else to do the same. So yes, despite how attractive Wonho is, which he doesn't realize, he doesn't need the ring.

But then again, where is the fun in that?

'Not taking risks. I don't want another Gu Junjie.'

'Yah-'

'Or we do couple things like wear couple shirt. I actually have other stuffs-' Minwoo is about to get up from the sofa before Wonho stops him. The latter already knows here the alpha is heading – to the closet to get his suitcase where he stores all the cringy things he bought. Yes, Wonho already know about it because he accidentally opened it when it fell down while he was making space for his stuffs in the closet. The guy didn't bother to zip the bag before placing it on the top shelf.

Honestly, so dumb.

'Urgh fine' Wonho reluctantly agrees. He sees the younger male now sitting beside him at the kitchen counter and automatically gives his left hand for him to do whatever he is planning to do. And as he expected, Minwoo takes it and puts his little finger right beside his ring one.

The sleepy omega sighs for the umpteenth time looking at Minwoo trying to figure out his finger size by comparing it to his own. He already tried a lot of things - looking at it visually, using a thread, he even went out of his way to calculate the circumference. Honestly, they can just go to some random shop together and ask for his ring size. Or try a few that fits.

But Wonho decides to let the alpha continue what he is doing for a while longer. So, he can mention this silly episode whenever Minwoo tries to act smart with him.

Sometimes he wonders why this guy is even in a university taking medicine. Constantly being around him, the thought of having his mate as his doctor scares him.

'Yah, yah.' Wonho stops the man, slightly disappointed that the cute, frustrated pout is now gone. He should have taken a picture. 'Let's just go to the shop together.'

Minwoo looks at him, the look of sudden realization evident on his handsome face.

Owh well, he just needs to remember to take the picture next time. Because knowing Minwoo, there will always be next time.

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Wonho stares at the perfectly fitted piece of metal on his finger – a sign of his commitment to his partner. He laughs through his nose.

He always imagined how he would be the one who opens the box to ask for his partner's hand in marriage. After giving it a long thought, Wonho knows that he is not the romantic type so he planned to just be cool about it and put it in his pocket instead so he can bring it out and put it on his partner's finger when the mood is right.

Guess, despite all the chaos, things partially happened as he planned. There was no proposal, and he ended up with a ring anyway.

The young student brings out the piece of paper he got from his professor – the application for the summer internship. He doesn't know why he suddenly thought about it, but seeing the ring on his finger made him want to consider accepting the offer.

He had a thought that, if things are meant to be, maybe it will happen despite how badly it started, or how far things strayed along the way. He just has to try his best to make sure not to lose track of the end goal.

Not that, his end goal was ever to end up with a certain Kim Minwoo. But, that is another story.

'What're you doing?' The hoarse voice calls out to him and Wonho turn around to see the giant with his messy bed hair walking slowly towards the sofa where he is seated. Making room for the man, the omega glances at the clock. It is 4 a.m., why is Minwoo up?

'Internship?' Wonho nods, telling the man that he made up his mind. He is expecting the man to ask questions but hearing no answer, he turns his head to see Minwoo already asleep, his heavy head hanging. 'Pabo, you should've stayed in bed.'

Getting up to secure the important piece of paper safely in his bag, the architectural student places his hand on his mate's legs but before he shakes it lightly to wake the man, Wonho stops. They might as well just sleep on the couch rather than move to the bed. Agreeing with himself, he grabs the blanket and his favourite pillow. Then he positions himself right beside the sleeping alpha.

'Unhh, why're you so big.' He mutters to himself, realizing he can't sleep facing the ceiling or he will fall. Already tired and sleepy, Wonho groggily gets up and pulls the back pillows before throwing them on the floor. He then pushes the unconscious alpha towards the very back of the couch.

'Argh.' Wonho complains again because his pillow cannot fit on the couch. Frowning deeply, not wanting to give up the idea of sleeping outside the bedroom, he pulls Minwoo's right hand and places his head on it.

There. Perfect.

'I guess you miss my hand pillow.'

'Shut up.' Wonho punches the alpha lightly. He knows that much movement would wake Minwoo up. He is too tired to play along right now so he will give this one to his mate.

'Good night, pabo.'