The Claimed Omega

Minwoo doesn't know how he get from being the ultimate playboy to the alpha overly obsessed over his omega in less than a year. Less, because he had been obsessed with Wonho the moment he laid his eyes over the pale stranger at the lake that orientation night. And that night, he completely forgot about other omegas and betas. His whole world revolved around finding this man, trying to make himself known. Trying to become a part of his world.

Maybe it was because of his unconscious guilt of leaving him that night at the alley, or maybe he is just attracted to Wonho because of his charms. He doesn't care. Wonho is now in front of him, playing his video games and laughing his heart out. He would never imagine this to happen last week.

'Wonie, kimchi fried rice. Like you ordered.' 

'I said kimchi ramen.'

'And I made you fried rice. Eat.'

'Why you gotta hate on ramen?' Wonho mumbles as he walks towards the table counter, at his usual spot. Smiling to himself, Minwoo moves to the other side and sits beside him. 'I'll make you ramen if you put on more weight.'

Wonho scoffs at him, 'Everyone can make ramen. I don't need you.'

'You don't want to eat the one I make?' Minwoo teases, enjoying the small pout on the other. He knows Wonho love his cooking. It is always evident on his face whenever he eats. And Wonho always finishes his meals when with Minwoo. He seldom does so with his friends.

'Wonie, do you want to live here? Aishh!' Minwoo quickly grabs a tissue as the bits of rice flew all over the table straight from the omega's mouth. As their glass are also victims of flying rice, he has to grab another one to fill them with water and hands it to Wonho who is coughing.

'What do you mean?'

'We're mates. If you're not familiar with that term, it's the equivalent of marriage in beta world. We should live together.' Noticing the frown and the lack of hand movement, Minwoo knits his own. 'You don't want to…'

'We just made up. I haven't sort out my feelings yet. I still have a lot in my mind. And I'm messed up. It'll take more time for me.'

'We're bonded. It's only natural.'

'I didn't agree to the bond.' Wonho takes big gulps of the plain water before looking up at the alpha, 'That's just the fact. A fact that I'm trying to accept. I, still have a lot I want to achieve in life. I'm not ready to settle down.'

It takes a while for Minwoo to finally agree to that. He acknowledges the fact that the bond was forced onto Wonho, he admits it was his mistake, no matter the intention. He also realizes how Wonho is trying to pick up the pieces of his life and heal his wounds. He knows he is asking for a lot. 

'I still need to work on my feelings for you. I mean, even YOU have to admit the thing about being drugged and blacking out is hard to buy. I mean, come on. Right before? And even then, you just happen to be the only one not affected? Are you a super-alpha or something.'

Minwoo puts his bowl down, not pleased with what he just heard. 'You don't believe me.'

'I mean, I trust you but we both know that's the bond. I want to, believe you. I need time. It's not easy.' He feels a hand on his left and watches as Wonho caresses the back of his palm, to reassure him about his feeling. Though he hates it, he already promised himself to try and understand Wonho. So he will. 

'I, also have a lot of explaining to do… to the guys and…'

Owh god. His friends. Why can't their relationship only involve just the two of them? 'Why should they care?'

'Because they were there for me when you weren't. You might've helped stop the attack, but they helped me survive it.'

'Fine. But you don't ignore me like you did everytime we part ways.' It is difficult for him to let Wonho out of his sight because every time they get intimate, something bad would happen and Wonho would avoid him again. It happened twice; he isn't sure he can take the third. 

'And you need to apologize to Jun.'

'The bastard started it.'

'And you fucking deserve it.'

'The hell?'

'You remember how you left me that night?' Every fucking night since he regained his memory. How can he forget the horror displayed in front of him? 'That was how he found me. And you know what? He called the police. He didn't leave me.'

'Won-'

'-And if he was late for a few minutes, I could've died and you wouldn't even remember what you did to me. He dealt with the police and lawyers for me. He told my parents about what happened for me. He fucking help me stay in the university. So you deserve that beating because I would've done the same thing to you for him.'

Minwoo wants to argue that Junjie messed up by asking him to let go of the case, but he knows it will only backfire back at him. Pouting, feeling neglected by his own mate, Minwoo continues to eat his rice without any more questions. 'Sorry.'

'Tell that to him. You broke his nose and ribcage.'

'Yeah I did.' He almost grinned triumphantly before noticing the scary look Wonho is giving him. Fuck Gu Junjie. 

'If you keep putting him before me, I might break his face.' 

'And I'll break yours.' 

'Tsk.' Minwoo grits his teeth as he takes a piece of chicken and places it into Wonho's bowl. He hates the Chinese beta. 'But I get to be with you everyday.'

'I dunno…'

'Everyday.' Minwoo glares at the omega, daring him to challenge his request. 'Even weekends.'

'But I need my privacy…'

'Every-'

'Okay. Fine. It doesn't have to be long right?' Wonho rolls his eyes, wondering what kind of mess he just got himself into. 

'And finish your food.'

'Tsk.' Wonho gives the alpha a dirty look as he stuffs everything into his mouth. He notices the man smirking in satisfaction, which is enough for him to feel relieved. At least, they have come up with some sort of agreement over their status. No more confusion there.

Owh yeah. He forgot something important. Probably the most important. 'Minwoo?'

'Hrmm?'

'I want to go back to my parents.'

Minwoo seems surprised, but smiled at him nonetheless. 'I'll let you go. But call me everyday.'

'What are you talking about? You need to go with me.'

This was unexpected. After all the things about sorting out his feelings, Wonho wants Minwoo to meet his parents. They are already at that stage of their relationship? Fighting his urge to smile widely, Minwoo pretends to act cool and nods.

This is exciting. They will love him.