The Claimed Omega

'Who? Thi- What? How?' He stutters at the sudden reveal. This is not what he expected to come from that sweet mouth. He was thinking something along the line of helping the older with his journal, which Wonho planned to reject due to his own hectic schedule. Not this.

'Well I mentioned about you when I met him a few months ago, and he kinda searched about your works. He was impressed.' 

Wonho cannot believe his ears. Mr. Pisano, impressed by his works? But how did he even know about his works? Wonho never did anything. He is still a student! 'What do you mean work? I don't have any result to show…'

'He mentioned something about you winning some rookie architecture competition? Your submission is still displayed on the page you know.' Wonho drops his jaws, feeling overwhelmed. That was when he was in middle school and high school. That was a very long time ago. That was when he was still a beta. 'And he happened to know one of your professors. Apparently Prof. Lee gave you a great recommendation.'

Wonho looks at the papers in his hand. Some of them are in English, and though his English isn't the best, he knows this is the company's brochure. Which means…

'You said he wants to train me? As in, lecture?'

Joseph only laughs at him, thinking his innocence is cute.

'No, silly.' He leans his body in, his face full of encouragement, 'Wonho, he's offering you an apprenticeship. A job. That is, if you're still available.'

'A job? I-,' This is too sudden. He is speechless. He never even sent a resume or anything. 'I-uh. It's great but… why me?'

'You know there's not many omega architects out there. Not in Korea, not anywhere. You're special Wonho, and it's hard for you to survive out there. Mr. Pisano knows it very well, he went through it. He wants to help.'

'... in Korea…?'

'In France.'

Wonho swallows hard. That is very far.

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The strong smell of coffee awoken the alpha who habitually turns to his side for a kiss. Feeling no warmth, Minwoo opens his eyes and groans. It is already morning. 

Wait, it is already morning! Fuck, he didn't hear the alarm!

Swinging his body back to his left, Minwoo grabs the brown alarm clock and narrows his eyes, trying to focus on the numbers. It is still 5:30 am. Lying back down, he stares at the ceiling, already too tired to get up. 

These past few months he can do nothing on weekdays. Waking up early in the morning, he would go to the hospital for training until late at night, come back home too tired, sleep and repeat the whole process. Sometimes when he is drained out of energy, he will end up sleeping at the dorm, no energy and focus to drive back but he will make sure to return home whenever he can. The same goes to his mate - Wonho too has been busy with his final year project and would spend some nights at the studio. And with him still trying to find a job, Minwoo barely gets to spend any time with him. Which is all the more reason why he tries to come back to the apartment - so they can at least sleep and have breakfast together.

Minwoo tries to close his eyes but the fresh coffee is too tempting. Usually, he will be the one to prepare the coffee and breakfast since he needs to be at the hospital early. Only about half an hour after he wakes up and done cooking would Wonho open his eyes so they can have breakfast together. And judging from the clinking sound, he is sure Wonho is making something right now. This is rare.

Getting up, he washes his face and heads towards the counter. 

'Hey.' He stares at the omega who is making sunny-side up and simple sausage, one of the few dishes Minwoo taught him to do. Not that it is hard to make, Minwoo just likes it to be perfect. Getting beside the man, he kisses the back of the male's head and takes his mug before heading back to his seat. 'You're up early.'

'Bad hangover.' Minwoo smiles at that. Wonho is the type who cannot get drunk, but he will still have a bad hangover. Just two glasses and he will start vomiting before he then sleeps. 

'That's a complicated food for a hangover.' He comments.

'I dunno how to make soup. We're out of cereal.' He laughs at that. They don't have any instant food here, Minwoo doesn't like it. But even so, scrambled eggs is easier than sunny side. He is about to comment before Wonho puts the food on his plate, placing it in front of Minwoo, and then, takes out another bowl filled with scrambled eggs. 

He simpers; Wonho made this for him. Waiting for his mate to sit beside him, Minwoo slurps on the coffee, stretching his body. This is not enough recharge. 

'Wonie,' He stands up while looking at the omega beside him. He keeps his stare until Wonho has enough and glowers at him. 'The hell you want?'

'Urgh.' Wonho scowls at the sudden tight hug from the giant who is shaking him, vibrating his throbbing brain. God, he feels like puking right now. 'Yah, stupid! Stop!'

Laughing at the reaction, Minwoo places another kiss and sits back to continue his breakfast, enjoying the pissed face beside him. Although they are both really busy with their studies, he never felt happier with their relationship. He thought having to handle Wonho's trauma, especially during this time of stress would soon affect him negatively but his omega is strong. Although Wonho makes some doubtful decisions, he always stand by it instead of running away when things get tough. Which is really inspirational. It makes Minwoo motivated to chase his own dream of becoming a surgeon.

'What's wrong?' He asks as he cleans the dishes. Wonho has been staring at him weirdly, as if concerned about something. The few moments of silence made him brush it off and continues with what he was doing.

'Minwoo, are you coming back tonight?' He turns to face his mate, tilting his head a little 'I don't know.' Usually he would be able to come home on Fridays but the hospital has been very busy this month so he might be held up. 

'Owh. Tomorrow's good too.' Wonho puts down his mug, 'I need to talk.'