The Claimed Omega

'I'm Seo Wonho, third year architectural student. I'll be in your care.' Wonho bows lightly to the crowd following his new colleagues who are also here as interns. There were a total of ten people including two omegas when he first came into the waiting room. No doubt he was excited to know that but when they were introducing themselves to each other, he found out that the other two are interning as HR staffs which caused Wonho to feel even nervous. Because he had his hope high only for it to be destroyed.

On the bright side, the two architectural students also with him are betas, and one of them is a woman which can also be considered rare. They both seem very friendly too, so he figures there is nothing much to worry about.

'So you guys can have a seat first while we set up the meeting room for your briefing. Like Ms. Lee explained, your assigned seat is next to your mentor so you can go and introduce yourself for the time being. I'll call you when we're ready. Mr. Seo,' the staff calls out to him and walks a few steps before stopping right beside the bookshelves. There is a group of four desks placed facing each other,se 'Yours is here right beside Mr. Hu.'

Wonho nods and takes his seat, looking around to see the others busy on their computer. There is no one around him so he cannot really talk to anyone just randomly. Well, he can just walk to the next table… But, will that be considered rude? Because he will be interrupting their work. But, if he doesn't do anything and just wait here without greeting the other, wouldn't that be even more rude??

Looking around to see the other two interns introducing themselves to their mentors, Wonho cannot help but feel a bit lonely. And nervous. And a bit isolated. Of course, this is just his anxiety acting up, but Wonho starts to feel as if he was purposely positioned at the very end of the room, where there are no people around. Because they do not approve of him trying to be an architect. But that is a ridiculous thought, Wonho has to reminds himself. Convincing himself that he has to make an extra effort today which is his first day, he forces himself to get up and walk towards the closest person – an alpha currently at the photocopy machine. 'N-nice to meet you. I'm the new intern. Seo Wonho.'

'Aah, yeah. I heard there's gonna be an omega intern. Kinda looking forward to that.' The middle-aged man gives him a bright smile and offers his hand which Wonho takes. When the word 'omega' reached his ears, Wonho swears his heart almost dropped. Because, why would they let other people know about him being an omega unless it is to talk about him specifically? But the following welcoming words and wide smile gives him hope. Smiling sincerely, relieved, he shakes the hand that is offered. 'I-'

'Seo Wonho? You're gonna be under me, right?' The sudden call of his name catches him off-guard and Wonho turns his head to look at the stranger who just appeared. He doesn't recognize the man, but then again, he doesn't know anybody here just yet. Quickly looking for a name only to see the ID card tuck in the pocket, he gives up on that and just bowed. 'Mr. Hu? Seo Wonho.'

'Cool. Junghoon, by the way. There's two Hus here, senior Hu is Mr. Hu.' The beta in his 30s gestures towards a group of people currently in the middle of a meeting, with one standing in front of a board. Wonho cannot help but feel at awe with the view, already imagining himself presenting his idea of his own in the future. Being a part of such an amazing firm like this is truly like a dream come true for him.

'The one wearing the glasses, facing us. Project Manager. I'm an architect.' The voice breaks Wonho from his thoughts. Now confused of what he should do, Wonho just stands there, nodding while looking around at his other two new friends. The other interns are still talking to their mentors in their seats so he should do the same, but they are currently standing in the middle of the pathway. Should he continue talking here?

Owh, Junghoon is walking back. Should he follow? Because he was in the middle of a conversation with the other man-

'Come on now.' The decision is made for him and Wonho hurriedly turn to get back to his seat. He stopped halfway, and glances back towards the alpha. 'I-'

'Later. Junghoon's a busy guy.' The man waves him to go away and like an obedient child, Wonho does as he is told. The older man is now already seating at his own desk, right beside Wonho's and he is now putting on his glasses to read something from a file.

'So, third year student?' Junghoon asks while he flips over the document in his hand.

'Yes.' Wonho continues to nod, really nervous. He thought the senior will be more polite since this is their first meeting, but the man in front of him seems really laid back, and disinterested. And busy, based on the volume of papers on his table and stuck randomly. God, now he is glad he took Minwoo's advice on the suppressant because this man will probably not appreciate the sudden leave. Maybe.

'Know how to use CAD? Cus I have a few stuffs need fixing.'

'Yes.' Again, he nods. Though he is not familiar with the professional software, he did experience using a freely available version of a similar software, so he knows how to use it, if only a little. A few command functions may be different but he is confident he will learn how to use it in no time.

Already excited for his first task, the young intern flips open the laptop in front of him and switches it on. Only to be met with the lock screen. He doesn't know the password. Maybe it is written in one of the documents they gave him? Quickly bringing his bag up to find the necessary piece of paper, Wonho is surprised by the laughter coming from his right. From Junghoon.

'Wow you're an eager guy.' Junghoon pats his shoulder twice, 'Relax bud, I won't get you to work just yet. We'll have to show you around first.'

Wonho smiles, relieved that the senior assigned to look after him turns out to be so cool. To be honest, he was a bit overwhelmed by Junghoon just now, thinking that he was assigned to a strict mentor just to mess with him but he was wrong. They did not treat him unfairly. What a stupid thought to have.

Now he is excited again.