The Claimed Omega

The alpha hastily chases behind, quickening his steps as he sees the Wonho in front of the elevator with the phone near his ear. He seems to be calling a taxi. 'You're crazy? Your wave's starting!' Wonho only gives him a cold stare before pressing the button a few times in hope that it will arrive faster.

'Wonho-' the elevator door opens and Wonho gets inside without a word. Not wanting to let him go, Minwoo pulls the man out again, blocking the entrance before noticing how violently Wonho is trying to free his hand. As he lets go, Wonho recoils back and starts to move to get back inside. Unfortunately for him, the elevator is long gone.

'You sure you wanna go out there?'

The paler man completely ignores him and starts to press the button quickly again. Minwoo notices the bruises on the wrist from last night that still hasn't faded and shudders.

Wonho will literally be in physical danger outside. Rutting alphas can be dangerous when faced with competitions and Wonho's scent is strong enough he gathered a few, even when he is protected by thick walls. The man couldn't even fight off one of them let alone a few. He might get killed. It scares Minwoo just thinking about it. 

Both of them hear footsteps and go silent. As it gets closer, they can sense it is another alpha. Minwoo instinctively looks over at Wonho and notices the tightened jaw and widened eyes but the man refuses to budge from his position. 'Let's go back inside.'

'Go back yourself.'

The female alpha stops beside them, waiting for the elevator. Minwoo tensed up in her presence and starts to amplify his own, trying to cover Wonho's heat. All the while, Wonho keeps his eyes on the floor. He notices how the woman keeps looking at both of them but she doesn't say a word. Thankfully the elevator comes, and she gets inside.

But to Minwoo's shock, Wonho follows suit after drawing a large breath.

Without any thoughts, Minwoo joins them and places himself in between the two. He notices Wonho looking at him weird but Minwoo tries to focus on his own job before finally realizing that the lady is already mated. No wonder she shows no interest in Wonho. Once they reach their destination, the alpha female gets out and before the omega could step out, Minwoo presses the 6th button and blocks the entrance.

'Let's go back.'

'No.'

Minwoo sighs. They already arrived but indeed, Wonho refuses to exit the small space. Reentering the elevator, Minwoo tries to talk the man out. 'Wonho, you know what'll happen if you go out.'

'Nothing new. I'll get to taste other alphas.'

'That's not…' Minwoo curses himself. He said that to Wonho. Him and his big mouth. 'That's not what I meant.'

'Then maybe you should've shut up.'

'I'm sorry! Okay? I know I've been a jerk but to be fair, you weren't that good to me either. You confuse me! We are kissing and the next, you slapped me. Then you find me during your heat and you told me it's only because I smell familiar. How do you expect me to take that? I'm crazy about you! I almost bit you! I almost made you mine! Did you even realize that?'

Minwoo looks back up to the man and sees him putting his palm on his lower right neck, obviously scared to learn about it. Exhaling deeply, 'I'm scared too you know. You made me lose my mind a few times. I could never control myself. I never lost control. It's not even your peak.'

He pauses, staring straight at the omega, 'What if I hurt you tomorrow? During your peak? I never forget the condoms. What if you get pregnant? We were fighting until yesterday, do you really want to carry my pups? I like you but I'm not ready to be a parent with someone who only wants me out of convenience.' 

There is a long silence that Minwoo dreads. He already voiced his thoughts, but he isn't ready to hear what the other think about the whole situation.

What is with this guy? They didn't even have many interactions but Minwoo just cannot stop thinking about the little things that they shared together. Wonho doesn't speak much either but he always feels like jumping when he does. Seo Wonho scares him. 'Aren't you gonna say anything?'

'I'm…okay with you.'

'Okay? How am I gonna take 'okay?''

'Just… I hate your mouth. I don't hate you.'

Minwoo stands up straight and holds Wonho's shoulders. 'Is that good?'

'I hate alphas. You're okay.' Resting his head on Wonho's shoulders, Minwoo chuckles. He can accept that. 'Am I the same level as the Chinese guy?'

'Don't push it.'

'Okay.' He pouts and turns around to face the door. 

'Sometimes you speak in language I don't understand. Stop it. I can't understand it no matter how loud you scream at me.'

'Sorry.' He must've spoken in Dutch sometimes when he is stressed. It cannot be helped; it is basically his native language, frankly speaking. He still keeps his silly grin, lifting his hand to press on the open button but before he could do so, the door opens and a few people including some alphas enters. They had been in there for a while. Feeling a bit challenged, Minwoo holds on to Wonho's hand tightly. 'Let's go back.'

'Uhm.' Is the reply as he pushes the button.

Once inside the security of his house, Minwoo searches for another forgotten plastic bag. He takes out the black choker-like protector and shows it to the omega. Wonho only stares at it, not sure how to react. 'It's a neck protector.' He notices the distaste expression but puts it on the other anyway. Wonho doesn't seem to like it. 'I won't be able to do it even if I lose my mind. Please? You owe me a peace of mind.'

Wonho doesn't say anything, but he stops trying to take it off. Not that he can do anything about it anyway. The device cannot be taken off during heat. He did, however, make a cringed face before pulling on the fabric of his pants. 'Minwoo…'

'Ermm?' The alpha looks at him, just seated at the sofa. He pats the space beside him, signaling the other to join him but that is the last thing Wonho wants to do right now. He wants new pair of boxers and pants to change into. 'Come here. We'll take care of you later.'

'It feels disgusting.' Minwoo just smiles and pats on his lap instead. And somehow, the omega doesn't want to argue any further. Lying on his side, he stares at the television before feeling a movement from the other.

'I just remembered I bought a book on omegas for you. It looks like it's for kids though.' Laughing a little, 'well, you're basically a baby omega.'

'Shut up.'

'Since I know you won't open it yourself, I'll just have to read them to you.'

'I can read by myself.'

'Yeah. As if. So, first chapter. What's an omega?...'