contains; rugby captain! cheol, cheerleader! reader, theyโre both business majors but itโs barely mentioned, cameo of other svt members, mentions of shownu from monstax, reader has trust issues, cheol is a yearner here, everyone ships them together & are playing wingman/woman, beach โepisodeโ but i swear it works well for the plot, cheolโs a good/subtle flirt, reader opens up just a little but is still very much guarded
mature/trigger warnings; N/A in this chapter
petnames; his (Captain, Cheol), hers (Sunshine, Baby)
a/n; wasn't really planning on having this released as a duology but oh well- ik i said i was supposed to upload this in march, but guess who got too caught up in work (again, rip) hope yall still enjoy this fic tho ๐ฅน i genuinely think this was by far one of my fav cheol fic iโve released, second to RoL
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Cheerleading was something you never understood.
Sure, your parents signed you up for classes when you were a kid, but you dropped it some time in middle school. Something about being the stereotypical cheerleader that sleeps around with the players or dating the captain was something that didnโt appeal to you.
You thought youโd never get back into it.
That is until your friends pushed you into signing up for tryouts for your universityโs cheering team. They tried a lot to get you to fill in your name โ โGive it a shot!โ, โYou canโt go through the next three years without doing something.โ, โEven if you donโt make it, itโs still a story to tell!โ
And so, you picked up the pen and filled out your name on the form.
The memory of the tryout was a blur. The burn in your arms from holding a position too long, the nervous shake in your voice as you shout out the cheer โ you swore youโd be cut immediately.
So imagine the shock you felt when in your student inbox sat an acceptance email.
Dear Kim ___,
Congratulations!
We at Cheonghwa Universityโs cheer team, The Hwa-roes, are excited to inform you of your acceptance into the team.
Please reply to this email within 3 working days to let us know if you will be joining us on the quads to hype up the players and crowd!
Warm regards,
The Hwa-roes.
(Word play on Heroes)
You read the email at least three times โ waiting for the words to morph into a rejection email, for someone to tell you it was sent by mistake.
Yet, here you were โ pom-poms in hand and sneakers laced tight, standing with the other newcomers in the basketball stadium in a uniform that was low-key a little too short for your liking. As the seniors began the introduction, announcing a little freshies night would be done that weekend, you realised thatโฆ maybe this wasnโt a joke anymore.
You were in.
The late afternoon sun stretches across the quad, the grass looking more vibrant; even a little golden. The sound of a whistle being blown pierced through the field, followed by the heavy thud and grunts of The Hwa-rriors, Cheonghwaโs rugby team, as their bodies collide with one another during their on-going practice.
Enter Choi Seungcheol, Captain of The Hwa-rriors.
Seungcheol is the type of man where one look at him out on the field, youโd know he was meant to play. Knew that he was meant to be captain with how he barked orders whenever someone slacked.
He practically lived for the game. The sweat, the grind, the competition โ nothing could ever divide his attention from the field.
Or at least, nothing used to.
His gaze had managed to stray from his team to the corner of the field where The Hwa-roes were practicing their cheer routine. Half the team were forming a base while some of the male cheerleaders were balancing the girls mid-air, laughter filling the air in a way that was infectious โ causing a small smile to tug at his own lips.
Then, his eyes land on a particular cheerleader.
Unlike the stereotypical looks most female cheerleaders would have โ long hair thatโs pulled into a ponytail, probably one of the two main colours of the university as a bow stuck at the top; this cheerleader had a bob that almost went past her shoulders.
Seungcheol feltโฆ something in his stomach, but it wasnโt from the mediocre cafeteria food for sure.
It was weird.
The Hwa-roes and Hwa-rriors had always co-existed during practices, yet since two weeks ago, he finds himself watching the bobbed-hair cheerleader.
โCaptain, ball!โ
He came back to his senses a little too late โ the rugby ball smacked against his head, bouncing off onto the grass.
Groans echoed from his team.
โSeungcheol, I swear to God,โ Jeonghan huffs, flicking sweat out of his hair. โIf youโre going to keep staring at the cheer squad, at least donโt ogle to the point youโre physically here, but mentally there.โ
โI wasnโt staring,โ Seungcheol defended, muttering a curse as he picked up the ball.
Joshua snorts, leaning an elbow against Jeonghan. โSure. Your eyes probably have a mind of their own and decided to wander off.โ
His jaw tightened at the jest, but he knew they were right.
He barks at the team to get back to practice, trying to regain his focus in the process. Yet, when he hears the cheer captain announcing they take five, his head snapped back towards them just for a minute too long before he starts the countdown.
On your side of the field, youโve learned to treat the rugby teamโs shouts and grunts as background noise for your practice. In a way, it helped the cheer team in finding the tempo.
However, several cheerleaders, including the seniors would point out that their captain was staring โ specifically at you. From what youโve heard, Choi Seungcheol was practically Cheonghwaโs pride and glory.
He was tall, broad โ even his presence was commanding, the kind that made people pause mid-step whenever he walked by. When your head of cheer announced a five minute break, you glanced over to the rugby team and watched as he barreled into a tackle. The sound of impact was enough to make even the cheer team wince.
Still, he didn't flinch.
You shake your head, reminding yourself of the reputations rugby players had โ loud, cocky, out of your league. You may be a cheerleader, but you were a new cheerleader. You were one voice in a choir at the sidelines.
You werenโt someone special.
โMingyu.โ
โ โSup, hyung?โ
Seungcheol hesitated, mainly because Mingyu gave him a knowing grin. God, he was never going to hear the end of this. He inclines his head subtly towards the cheer team, โThe girl at the top of the pyramid. Layered bob. You know who she is?โ
The giant followed his line of sight, his grin widening almost instantly. โOhh, I see.โ
โSee what?โ
โOur captainโs taken a fancy to one of the cheerleaders,โ Mingyu teased. โI thought Joshua was just imagining things, but apparently not. Guess I owe him ten bucks.โ
โYou lot are impossible,โ the elder groans, running a hand down his sweaty face. โJust answer the question, Gyu. Unless youโd want to run five laps.โ
Mingyu laughs, clearly having a blast poking at his captain. โSheโs one of the newcomers they recruited. Kim _.โ He observes Seungcheolโs face for any sort of reaction, his canines showing off when he sees the tips of his ears turn red. โI think sheโs in her first year, final sem. Heard from one of the cheer guys that Haesoo told them she wanted her in after she left the audition. Kinda obvious why.โ
Seungcheol nods, repeating the name in his head.
Kim ___.
Pretty name for a pretty girl.
โSo,โ Mingyu leaned in with a wicked grin, โPlanning to shoot your shot?โ
Seungcheol scoffed, โGet back to practice, Gyu.โ
The campus library was almost empty that evening. The scratch of the metal nib against your tablet screen paired with the soft hum of the air conditioning was almost perfect until someone slots themselves into the empty seat across from you.
โHey there, Miss Cheerleader.โ
The voice was unfamiliar to you yet the owner greets you with such familiarity it feltโฆ odd.
Looking up, youโre greeted by none other than Choi Seungcheol himself. Captain of The Hwa-rriors, heartthrob of the campus. He hangs his backpack over the chair heโs seated in with a big puppy grin on display.
He looked far too alive for the library. Out of place. Sweat clung to his temple, dark hair pushed back and messy like heโd run his hand through it dozens of times before this.
You blinked at him, โShouldnโt you be out on the field, Captain?โ
Seungcheol shrugs, โPractice ended. What about you? Was expecting you out on the field cheering and doing flips.โ
โThursdays, Fridays and weekends are our off-days.โ
โOff-days, huh?โ He leans closer, propping his arms on the table. โDidnโt think you guys would have that kind of schedule.โ
You raised a brow, deciding to tease him a little. โWe donโt run on triple A batteries, Captain. We like to preserve our energy unlike you jocks that canโt go a day without needing to run into a wall of muscles.โ
Something about your tone made his heart flutter. He hadnโt expected you to tease back and the fact that you did intrigues him. โDidnโt mean to interrupt your little focus bubble,โ he continues. โJustโฆ didnโt expect to see you elsewhere other thanโฆ yโknow, flying through the air.โ
โAre you assuming cheerleaders are bimbos, Captain Choi?โ
HIs eyes widened, scrambling to defend himself and forgets his surroundings momentarily. โNo!โ
The librarian shoots him a look and Seungcheol smiles sheepishly before bowing his head apologetically. Turning back to you, he lowers his voice. โNo, I would never have that ideology. Itโs justโฆ I expected you to be more of a social butterfly like the others.โ
โWell, cheerleaders can be academically driven too,โ you said dryly.
He lets out a quiet laugh, โNoted. Guess I only ever see you on the sidelines cheering us on.โ
โWell, thatโs the whole point of the cheer team, Captain.โ
โYeah.โ
You set your stylus down, deciding to give him your time. โSo, what brings you here, Seungcheol?โ
God, his name sounds so right when it comes from your lips.
โTrying to look academic to swoon some girls?โ
โMaybe,โ he teases. You watch as he then turns to the shelf behind him and grabs a random book, โOr maybe I came to get some study materials for my subject.โ Glancing at the book he had just plucked off the shelf, he regrets it instantly.
โThe Trade Policy of the European Unionโ by Gstรถhl and De Biรจvre.
You let out a small laugh and it made the tip of Seungcheolโs ears go beet red. โI understand youโre a Business Major, Captain. But try something lessโฆ heavyโฆ next time. That one will put you to sleep before the first chapter.โ
That pearly white grin returns, โGot it, Sunshine.โ
You blinked, โWhat?โ
He froze, realising what heโs just said. โOhโ Sorry. Itโs justโฆโ He awkwardly gestures towards the window. โTheโฆ The light isโฆ It makes you look bright.โ
Get a grip, Choi Seungcheol. Youโre Captain of the football team. Why are you fumbling over your words?
God, you look like such aโ
You canโt help the quiet laugh that slipped past your lips, caught between being thrown off guard and amusement. โDidnโt realise you were terrible at giving compliments, Captain.โ
He gives you a sheepish smile, scratching the back of his neck. โYeah, wellโฆ Guess a pretty girl like you has me fumbling over my rehearsed lines.โ
โUhmโฆ Thanks..?โ You turn your focus back to your study material.
โAnytime, Sunshine.โ
Thereโs a faint pink in your cheeks when you look up again. โYou gonna start calling me that now, Seungcheol?โ
He shrugs, grinning again. โOnly if it annoys the hell outta you.โ
โCareful now,โ you warned, a teasing smile tugging at your lips. โIt just might.โ
โThen Iโm not stopping.โ
โHey, Yejin?โ One of the seniors called out to the Head of Cheer.
โ โSup?โ
โSkyโs looking a little gloomyโฆ Should we call in a rain check?โ
The Head of Cheer waves her hand dismissively with a smile, โOh, yโknow the sky is always gloomy. Weโre nearing the middle of fall season so the sun is just a little shy.โ
โBut what if it rains? We canโt risk the team falling sick or getting injuries. The big game is coming up and we canโt really form a new routine if we do have casualties.โ
Yejin seems to consider the words before announcing to the cheer squad that theyโll do one final routine and call in a rain check. The others, you included, agreed but not before casting a glance up to the sky where the graying clouds start to gather. You hear Seungcheolโs voice behind you, barking out orders and telling his team to keep an eye out for the weather.
It was clear the gloomy weather had both teams on high alert.
But it was soon pushed to the side when the rugby team was halfway through scrimmage drills, and the cheer squad ran through several formations that needed more focus in perfecting. This routine had somehow become a source of to you โ how everything falls into a steady rhythm.
5 minutes later, any trace of sunlight was gone.
Then came the first drops, turning the once green field into a polka dotted pattern. Both teams glanced at each other, as though they were telepathically asking โ โAre you retreating? Because if you do, I do.โ
They didnโt have much time to ponder as within the seconds, the slight drizzle turned heavy. Yโknow, the kind of downpour that soaks you in less than a minute.
Chaos broke out when a gust of strong wind swept across the fields. Laughter, squeals and shouts rang through the field as everyone sprinted towards the auditorium to take cover. In contrast to the humid rain outside, the auditorium had its air conditioning running and the coldness sent shivers down your spine and damp uniform.
You wring out your skirt and tried your best to laugh with the others, but the cold was starting to get to you. Your hands were freezing, the fabric of your top was sticking to your skin and no matter how much you rubbed at your arms, the goosebumps wouldnโt go away.
You hear Seungcheol talking to the Head of Cheer, โDid everyone from the cheer team make it in?โ
โYea, I counted three times. Yours?โ
โAll counted for. Make sure neither of you cheerleaders get sick, yea? Weโd be lost without yโall cheering us on.โ
Yejin snorts, โYea?โ She nods towards his team that were raking their hands through their damp hair, teasing them about resembling golden retrievers trying to dry themselves off. โBetter make sure neither of them get the flu either. Not only will Coach kill you, we wonโt have a team to cheer for.โ
Mingyu chuckled behind Seungcheol, โWell, Iโm sure Cheol hyung can cover for all of us.โ
โCareful, Gyu. I might just drag you with me.โ
The trio laughed, knowing the threat wasnโt serious nor that deep.
His gaze soon landed on your shivering figure.
You stood a little further from the others, staying quiet while your teammates whined about their ruined hair and soggy sneakers. One of the newcomers complained about how the soaked fabric of the uniform was starting to stick uncomfortably against their skin. You smiled when one of them teased you for shivering like you were just dumped into the middle of a snow pile, but the smile was tired.
Mingyu noticed Seungcheol was staring somewhere and following his line of sight, he smirked. โStaring at the pretty cheerleader again, Captain?โ
Yejinโs eyes followed and she too joined in on the teasing. โFancy our little ___, Cheol?โ
โShut up,โ he rolled his eyes, โBoth of you.โ
The Head of Cheer grins, leaning in, โWell, you didnโt hear this from me, but so far sheโs still single. But, unfortunately jocks donโt seem to be her type.โ
โWhy not?โ
Yejin shrugs, wringing the edges of her skirt. โWell, nobody really knows, but my two cents is that it has something to do with jocks being players with better stamina. You know how the rumours are with you guys โ always flirting, never really committing. Probably forgetting a girlโs name once the next game rolls around.โ
Mingyu frowns, placing a hand over his chest. โOuch, that hurt.โ
โUm, dramatic much?โ Yejin snorts. โShe probably doesnโt want to end up as another cautionary tale in the locker room or yโknowโฆ The entire campus of why you should steer away from jocks.โ
โHey, we canโt be that bad.โ
She raises a brow, โFor some of yโall? Maybe. But the reputation the media paints? Kind of hard to shake it off when a few of them fit the bill. Loud, cocky, always surrounded by cheerleaders or girls.โ
She turns to one of the senior cheerleaders, โKinda allergic to communication.โ
Seungcheol moved to his duffel before his brain could catch up, grabbing his varsity jacket โ the black one with his name stitched in gold thread. โYou say that like weโre a species, Yejin.โ
She all but grins, watching with Mingyu as he crosses the room, โWell, if the boot fits, Cheol.โ
You sat on a bleacher that was close to the heater, rubbing your arms to try and chase the chill away. While you adored the sleeveless design of the cheer uniform, sometimes you wished the sleeves were a little longer to make it less chilly. Not that itโd help in your current situation.
The rest of your squad huddled nearby, helping each other to brush out their damp hair or to undo the ponytail itโs been put in.
A shadow looms over you and looking up, you see him.
โSunshine.โ
โCaptain.โ
He held out his varsity jacket, voice low and steady, โHere.โ
You blinked, caught off guard by his gesture. โWhat?โ
Seungcheol chuckles, โIโm offering you my jacket, sunshine. Youโre freezing.โ
โIโm okay, Seungcheol. Iโll live.โ
He raised a brow, โ_, even I can see that youโre clearly shaking from the cold.โ
Heโs not wrong. The heater wasnโt doing much to warm you up and you could practically feel the cold seep into your bones. Before you could reject him a second time, he had already draped his jacket over your shoulders. The warmth hit in an instant โ the jacket soft, heavy and carried a faint scent that was him. Behind him, you hear several โooohsโ and โawwsโ from the others.
โFeel better?โ He asks quietly, knuckles making contact with the side of your neck as he brushes your hair to the side.
You swallowed, โA lil..โ
He smiles, taking a seat next to you but with enough distance so he doesnโt crowd into your personal space. โWonโt you need it?โ You asked. The Captain simply shakes his head, โNope. Iโll live without it.โ
You snort, โConfident, arenโt you?โ
โWell, thatโs because I need you on the sidelines,โ he teased. โIf you catch a cold, whose chants am I supposed to listen to? I might start missing passes and pissing the whole team off.โ
You rolled your eyes, though a soft smile tugged at your lips. โSo now your entire performance depends solely on me?โ
โKinda, yea.โ
You huff, tugging at the jacket to wrap it tighter around you. It was definitely one or two sizes larger, engulfing your body in warmth โ though some of it wasnโt actually from the piece of clothing. Seungcheol tucks a strand of hair behind your ear, catching you off guard and heโd half expect you to pull away โ but you didnโt.
He gives you a small smile, lips parting to say something until one of his teammates yelled from across the room. โYo, Seungcheol! If youโre done flirting, Coach said to hit the showers so we donโt get sick!โ
A chorus of laughter erupted in the auditorium โ some of the boys whistled while the cheerleaders had teasing smiles on their lips. The noise mixed with the distant patter of the rain outside, making the whole situation feel a little lighter.
You caught the way a faint flush crept up Seungcheolโs neck before he sighs, turning to give you a sheepish smile. โWell, guess thatโs my cue to leave.โ
You nodded. โDonโt catch a cold, Captain. Otherwise you wonโt hear my cheers.โ
He grins at your tease, lingering by your side just a second longer before walking across the room to his teammates.
Your thumbs brush against the fabric of the jacket, trying your best to ignore the stupid flutter in your chest.
๐ฃ Hwa-roes Squad ๐คธ๐ผโโ๏ธ
HoC Yejin: hey there Hwa-roes, Head of Cheer here with some news !!
HoC Yejin: our Cheer Coach & the Hwa-rriorsโ Coach organised a little squad bonding this weekend for us to well, bond with each other. deets are as follows:
Date: XX October - XX October 20XX, Saturday - Sunday
Time: 8AM Sat - 3PM Sun
Venue: Busan Coastal Beach
Planned activities include
Balance Exercises
Grill Night !!
Bonding Bonfire
Tug of War
And moreโฆ ๐ซฆ
HoC Yejin: attendance is compulsory unless thereโs a valid reason for absence. see yall this weekend !!
The morning air at Cheonghwaโs main parking lot was a little chilly, but definitely noisier than most weekends. The clattering of luggage wheels against the gravel pavement, thumping of duffel bags being loaded onto the busโ luggage compartments. Some were already on the bus to try and catch a quick nap, others were discussing what food they bought for the Grill Night.
The cheer squad, all wearing their navy warm up jackets, were gathered near the front of the bus as Yejin conducts her usual headcount that reminds the rugby team of a military headcount. Just a few feet behind them were the rugby team loading the rest of the luggages onto the bus.
You arrived a minute later, tote bag hanging off a shoulder with a cup of iced coffee in one hand, a pretty pink luggage in the other. โMorning, Yejin,โ you greet with a smile. She checks your name on the clipboard, โMorning, honey,โ she greets back, peeking behind you and shoots you a teasing smile.
โLooks like fanboy there is already staring.โ
Turning your head to follow her gaze, you make eye contact with Seungcheol. He gives you a small smile, and while you were unsure of how you felt โ the corner of your lips lifted to return the smile.
โCheer squad, anyone missing right now?โ Yejin calls out.
โMinjoo went to grab snacks from the vending machine with Jeonghan!โ Someone from the rugby team calls out. Coach Song, the rugby teamโs coach, glances at his watch. โBetter hope those snacks will last the two hour bus-ride.โ
On the bus, you managed to find a seat near the middle and slid in, tucking your tote under your legs. Halfway through pulling out your earphones, a familiar voice came from the aisle.
โHey sunshine, mind if I sit here?โ
Seungcheol stands there, a paper bag in one hand while the other holds his water bottle. โOhโ Uh, no,โ you said, realising you were staring.
โThanks.โ He slides in, shoulder brushing against your for just a brief second.
You took a sip of your coffee and watched as the campus rolled past when the bus departed. The early sunlight flickers through the windows and you finally take out your earphones, glancing at the paper bag in his lap. He notices and reaches in, pulling out a KitKat bar and offering it to you. โI got a bunch of snacks for the trip. Some healthy, some unhealthy.โ
You took the chocolate, chuckling, โIโm not sure I should be having a KitKat for breakfast, Seungcheol.โ
He grins, fishing out a sandwich box with the words โEgg Mayoโ written on its packaging. โWell, lucky for you, I also got some sandwiches.โ
Two thoughts popped in your mind.
First โ Wow, this man is well prepared.
Second โ Why is that lowkey hot?
Successfully getting your earphones out and plugging them into your phone, the captain leans closer. โWhatโre you planning to listen to, Sunshine?โ
โIโm not entirely sure,โ you mutter, โAny suggestions, Captain?"
โHmm, why don't you give Love Again by Dutch Melrose a try?โ
You offered him the left piece of the earbud, โWanna join?โ
He blinked, surprised at your offer. But who was he to pass up on, what he deems, the opportunity of a lifetime. โDonโt mind if I do.โ
Mingyu, sitting two rows behind, catches the little interaction and elbows Wonwoo whoโs sat next to him. โWould you look at that,โ he teases. โCaptainโs whipped as hell.โ
It was roughly 10AM when the squads arrived at the beachside โ the air filled with the scent of seawater and coconut (add a bit of sunscreen into the mix). Several of the boys from the rugby team were helping the cheer girls move their stuff into the beach cabins, some snack stealing going on because Dokyeom claimed while they didn't need to do drills,they certainly were too early for dinner.
Everyone was brainstorming on activities to pass the time until the designated beach activities. That is until โ โGuys, I found water guns!โ
โWhere the hell did you even get these?โ Yejin asked. Wonwoo snorts, โHey, I warned you not to let him wander off when heโs bored.โ
The tall giant shoots his signature grin, โFound these and a few more in the duffel bags Coach packed. Letโs have a water gun battle to see whoโs the better squad. Winning team gets bragging rights for the rest of the season!โ
Thatโs all it took.
In just minutes, the rugby boys and cheer team split up into โteamsโ.
You crouched behind one of the benches, peeking over the seat as you pumped your water gun in a random direction, somehow successfully hitting Chan who yelped โ โNoona, I didnโt even do anything to you!โ
You canโt help but giggle, shouting out an apology while Seungcheol barked out orders like this entire game was a championship match instead of a simple water battle โ typical.
You squeal when cold water splashes onto your arm. โHey! Whoever that was, you better count your days!โ
โWould be a dream!โ
โJiwoo, sheโs off limits!โ
You like this. The chaos that fills the air with laughter. Itโs simple and pure, just like how the movies portrait or romanticise college life for cheerleaders and the rugby team.
Rounding a tree for cover, you collided with someone else who had the same idea. You squeak and a strong arm caught you by your waist before you could fall on your butt. Looking up, there stood Seungcheol in all his glory.
His shirt was drenched and clinging to his chest, droplets of water ran down his neck and Gods, if you didnโt have some form of self control, youโd probably jump him.
He looked just as surprised as you were โ but it only lasted a second before that infuriating smug grin of his spread on his lips. โDidnโt think Iโd find you here, sunshine.โ
You huffed, trying to play it cool. Trying to act like your heart didnโt do that stupid flutter. โThis is a water gun battle, Captain. Youโre supposed to be fighting, not flirting.โ
Seungcheol chuckles, โWho says I canโt do both?โ
Before you can come up with a comeback, the captain lifted his water gun and fired at you at close range. The stream hit your shoulder, the water cold enough to make you gasp at the sensation.
โChoi Seungcheol!โ
He laughs, dodging the spray of water you fired in return. You chased after him across the beach, trying both your best to not trip over your steps, shouting half-formed threats in between laughter. The rest of the squad had fallen into a similar form of chaos โ Jihoon was wrestling Mingyu for some waterballoons, some of the cheer squad had formed a barricade with one of the picnic tables and Yejin was chasing after Joshua for a spare water gun.
You finally caught up to Seungcheol near one of the beach cabins, both of you panting, soaked, but still fiercely competitive.
โOkay, okay,โ he said between breaths, โYouโre a tough one, Sunshine.โ
He extends a hand towards you, โTruce?โ
You narrowed your eyes, suspicions high. โYouโre a Leo whoโs fiercely competitive. You donโt do truces.โ
He smirks, โMaybe I make an exception for a certain cheerleader whose smile reminds me of the rays of sun.โ
You hesitated, but decided to trust him. โFine. Truce.โ
He takes a step closer, lowering his water gun. โSee? We can work together afterall.โ
Just as you lowered your gun, you felt a stream of water his you right in the chest.
You blinked. โYouโ!โ
He was already laughing, running away with his hands raised in the air as you chased after him. โYou should know better than to trust the enemy who is also a competitive Leo, _!โ
โYou are so dead, Choi Seungcheol!โ
Whoever said the sunsets look even more gorgeous at the beach was right. The sky was a blend of soft pink, purple, and orange. Whatever team bonding or rivalry was done for the day and everyone settled into a new routine with the rhythmic rolls of the ocean waves in the background.
Several of the rugby boys moved the grills a little further from the campsite, but not too close to the tides so they could enjoy both sides without compromising too much.
Yejin claps her hands together, โAlright! Cheer squad on sides. Rugby boys on grilling.โ
โTry not to poison us with the grill,โ Minjoo teases.
โExcuse me,โ Mingyu scoffs. โWe know how to cook. In fact, weโre excellent cooks!โ
โSeungcheol had to search up how to cut an onion last time,โ Yejin snorted.
โHey!โ Seungcheol called out from the grill, raising the tongs at the cheerleader. โThat was one time!โ
Moments go by and youโve decided to hover nearby Seungcheolโs grilling station, watching his actions curiously. The sizzling sounded promising, but the smellโฆ not really. โI donโt think theyโre supposed to smell like that, Captain.โ
Seungcheol frowned, โItโs fine, sunshine. Theyโre on a grill.โ
He lifted a skewer and is rendered speechless when one side is visibly blackened. You tilted your head to the side, โDefineโฆ fine.โ
Mingyu picks up another skewer, waving it in front of the captain's face. โI think it's fighting back, hyung.โ
Seungcheol glares at him, โGo and see if the cheerleaders need help with the sides, Gyu.โ
The giant raises his hands in surrender, walking away with a shit eating grin that makes the captain want to punch it off his face. You stepped closer, "You're flipping them too late, Seungcheol.โ
โIt's not that bad.โ
You raised a brow, โWould you eat them when they look like that?โ
He huffed a laugh and stepped aside to make room for you. โAlright, ___. Show me how to not turn dinner intoโฆ charcoal.โ
You sprinkled some water onto the grill to lower the heat and spread out the skewers while the captain observed quietly, secretly impressed. โDidn't think you'd be the type to be good with grills, sunshine.โ
โWent on several camping trips with my family and had my dad teach me some tricks.โ
โSo you're an outdoors girl, eh?โ
โOnly if food isn't about to be burnt and I'm not shoved deep into a forest.โ
Seungcheol didn't think he'd be more attracted to you, but here he is โ whipped because his little cheerleader crush enjoys the great outdoors.
Food was finally ready by the time the sky darkened and stars started blinking in one by one. Everyone gathered around the grill and bench table with paper plates and plastic cups. โRemember to throw your trash in the bags, team!โ Minghao called out, โIf I see anyone littering, you will get an ass whooping!โ
Jihoon takes a seat next to you on one of the driftwood logs. โSoโฆ ___, right?โ
You turn to him, โDepends on who's asking.โ
โThe Flanker.โ
You shift and he chuckles, โDon't worry, I'm not here with ill intentions. Just curious about the girl that's got the captain so down bad.โ
You snort, โOh, please. You say that like it's something serious.โ
He chuckles, taking a sip from his red plastic cup before replying. โWell, I did grow up with him so it's safe to say that I know when something's up. Cheol isโฆ I guess you can say he's not the type to fall for people. If I remember correctly, he's had two ex-girlfriends but he didn't really like them as much as they did to him.โ
โWhy did he get together with them, then?โ
Jihoon's lips twitch into a smirk. โCurious, arent'cha?โ
You narrowed your eyes and he shrugged. โHe likes them enough to be with them, but relationships aren't exactly a priority to him. During his first year, when we just enrolled, it was studies and the girl was more of a party animal which did kinda turn him off.โ
You raised a brow. โI thought you jocks like going to parties. Alcohol, hook-ups, weedโโ
โOkay, maybe some of them do. But, Seungcheol is more likeโฆ He's there to keep an eye on us, y'know? Gotta make sure his boys don't end up too deep in trouble.โ
You hum in understanding. Maybe not all jocks are hormonal party animals, you thought.
โIn second year, when he got accepted into the rugby team, his priorities became study and rugby. It was a little hard for him to balance those two while maintaining a relationship so, yeah.โ
โAnd you think that this time it'll be different because I'm a cheerleader?โ
Jihoon snorts. โPlease, if you're thinking of that stereotypical jock and cheerleader trope, you can abandon it. I think it'll be different because you check out at most eighty percent of whatever his ideal type is.โ
โAnd that is?โ
โPassionte about what you love. Independent. You talk back or challenge him in a sense, and trust me when I say that shit turns him the fuck on.โ
โExcuse me?โ
He smirks, โYou'll find out sooner or later. That is if you give him the chance. Kink aside, you also prioritise your studies.โ
A beat of silence before he nudges your arm, โBut, you didnโt hear it from me. Anyways, I gotta bounce because I can feel Cheol staring daggers at me. I'm not saying all these things to persuade you into accepting him as a boyfriend if he does decide to tell you. Think of it as me vouching for some kind of long-term investment that will benefit you both.โ
โNice business talk, Jihoon.โ
โHey, I'm a Finance major. Gotta know how to talk business.โ
Both teams gathered around a bonfire after dinner. Joshua strummed the chords of the guitar while Dokyeom sang a random line from one of Mariah Carey's songs. You and Yejin passed around some marshmallows while someone yelled out, โAlright, time for a game of Truth or Dare!โ
โI got a good one!โ One of the cheerleaders announced. Pointing at Seungcheol, she asks him to pick. Being the Leo that he is, the captain chose Dare. The cheerleader grins, โSit next to someone you'd like to get to know better.โ
For a moment, he hesitated.
You felt his gaze on you even as your gaze was focused on the fire, watching the sparks rise and disappear. The silence was torturous to the group, but their gaze soon followed his and landed on you. Mingyu nudges him, โYou buffering, Captain?โ
Seungcheol cleared his throat, his neck turning a light shade of red. He moves to sit next to you and the teasing was immediate
โOHHโโ
Seungcheol glares at his team, โShut your mouths before I make you lot run laps tomorrow morning.โ
The cabin lights flickered on one-by-one as everyone retreated for the night.
In your cabin, Yejin is quick to start the conversation as soon as she kicks off her sandals and plops onto her bed. โSo, are we going to talk about it or pretend it didn't happen?โ
All eyes were on you.
You blinked, โTalk about..?โ
Another girl turned her head, mid-way putting on her face mask. โDon't play dumb, ___. Obviously about Choi Seungcheol.โ
The cabin erupts into a chorus of hums and giggles. You groaned, โCome on, girls. What's there to talk about?โ
โUm, have you forgotten the incident where he lent you his jacket when it rained a few weeks ago?โ
โHow he sat next to you for the dare?โ
โNot to mention the way he kept looking at you whenever you laughed. Like, constantly.โ
You rolled your eyes, braiding your hair for sleep while also hoping the somewhat dim lighting managed to hide the warmth creeping up your neck. โIt doesn't mean anything. He's just being nice.โ
Yejin snorts, clearly unconvinced. โRight, nice. Last I remembered, the only people who got this level of โnicenessโ were those girls he dated. And based on my observations, there's a difference when it comes to him being nice in general and down so bad I need this girl to be mine kind of nice.โ
You don't respond โ partially because you had no idea on how to respond to that. Even if you were to respond, what were you supposed to say? That for some odd reason, you kind of liked the way he hovered around you without it feeling like he was invading your personal space? That occasionally your heart would flutter at the thought of giving him a chance?
Noticing your lack of response, Yejin diverts the topic โ not wanting to pry even though she wanted to.
Eventually, the voices softened. Someone had fallen asleep mid-scroll, the dim light of their phone lighting up their face before blacking out. Another cheerleader muttered something in her sleep before rolling over, snoring softly. One by one, the girls in your cabin settled into sleep โ except you.
You lay on your back, staring at the ceiling with the sound of waves rhythmically crashing against the shore playing in the background. Your mind replays several instances of Seungcheol essentially pining after you. While you try to convince yourself that it meant nothing, you begin to doubt your thoughts too.
That doesn't really answer a lot though โ why you?
Out of all the cheerleaders, out of all the girls โ why specifically you?
You shifted carefully, careful to not wake either of the girls as you slipped out the cabin. Walking along the shoreline, you let the tide roll onto the cool sand and occasionally soak your feet. It was peaceful and the view was breathtaking, bringing you a sense of peace.
You stop when you feel someone behind you. Turning around, you're face-to-face with Seungcheol.
โCreeping up on me now, Captain?โ
He laughs softly, shaking his head. โI view it more as me making sure you don't get hurt out here, sunshine.โ
โBy walking at a very questionable distance behind me?โ
โTouche.โ
You let him come up to stand next to you, watching the silver painted ocean while the gentle breeze blows in your faces. โGuess I'm not the only one that canโt sleep tonight,โ he starts. โPenny for your thoughts?โ
For a second, you had an internal debate. Do you ask him about his feelings? Or should you justโฆ play dumb and act like nothing is going on?
The words slipped through your lips before you could stop them.
โDo you like me?โ
The captain blinks, clearly caught off guard. His lips part, then shuts; and opens again. For a second, you wonder if you had maybe read too much into it โ that maybe Yejin and Jihoon also read too much into his actions. But, he lets out a quiet huff. โShould've known Jihoon said something to you when he sat next to you.โ
โYejin said some things too,โ you added.
โOf course she did.โ
He tucks his hands into the pockets of his sweatpants, looking up at the stars. โThey're not wrong, though. I do like you. Like, like like you. As in, I want you to be my girlfriend kind of like.โ
You stare at him, taking in the way he looks right now. The moonlight softened his usual sharp features, stripping away any roughness that's usually seen on the field. Right now, he just looksโฆ gentle. Soft. Like he just belongs to the calmness of the night.
โButโฆ Why?โ
He looks at you,โDo I really need a reason to like you, sunshine?โ
โUmโฆ In this day and age, clearly. How can I be sure you aren't those jocks that tell cheerleaders they like them to get up their skirts?โ
He rubs the back of his neck, โYeahโฆ The media and how some of the boys act arenโt really helping my case, huh?โ Sighing, he turns to look at you โ really look at you. What caught your breath was the look in his eyes.
Genuine. Full of emotions.
โLook, I justโฆ I donโt want you to look at me and think Iโm like that,โ he starts. โHow jocks, athletes and captains are all the same. I get it, yโknow. A few bad apples sโall it takes to ruin the bunch, but I donโt want you thinking Iโm just another version.โ
โAnother version of what, Seungcheol?โ
โThat I donโt mean what I say. That I thrive off of attention, which while is true, doesnโt apply toโฆ romantic interests. I donโt want you thinking that Iโm doing all this just to get up your skirt and leave.โ
A breeze picked up and a shiver shot up your spine. The word slipped past your lips before you could stop yourself, โWhy?โ
He doesnโt answer right away, tearing his gaze away from you to look at the dark ocean. โI do things with intent, sunshine. Sure, you could look at what Iโm doing right now like Iโm trying to increase my chances of sleeping with you; but thatโs not my intention. Youโฆ You kind ofโฆ expect the worst from people, which I donโt blame you for. But I donโt want to be that.โ
You swallowed, โYou donโt know me that well.โ
โAnd I want to.โ
Silence followed โ the air charged with something and the ocean kept lapping at the shore.
โI donโt offer my trust to just anyone. Especially when that trust involves my feelings.โ
He waited for a โButโ that never came. It was evident to the rugby captain that chasing after this little cheerleader would be a challenge.
Luckily, heโs never one to back down.
After a while, he stood. โWe should get some sleep. Tomorrowโs probably going to be even hectic before we head back to campus.โ He offers you his hand, and you hesitated for several seconds before taking it.
โYeahโฆ Yeah, we should,โ you mumbled.
He gently helped you up and only let go when you were steady.
โGoodnight, sunshine.โ
โGoodnight, captain.โ
Several weeks have passed since that night by the beach.
There was no drastic change in the way Seungcheol interacts with you, but he has been acting moreโฆ thoughtful? Considerate? You werenโt even sure what word to use. Sure, your routine in Cheonghwa is pretty much the same โ itโs just that now youโre seen with a particular rugby captain more often.
How it started?
Well, letโs just say that Seungcheol has taken it upon himself to walk you home.
It started off unintentionally, or at least thatโs what you both have been telling yourselves.
Practice ran later than expected one evening. By the time you had finished stuffing your pompoms into your duffel and zipped up your hoodie to hide the cheer uniform, the field light flickered to life. You sigh, slinging the bag over your shoulder and begin to walk across the field towards the gates.
You were about halfway there when you heard quick footsteps catching up to you.
โIf youโre thinking of jumping meโโ
โWhoa there, sunshine.โ
Seungcheol had his hands raised in mock surrender, his own duffel hanging over his shoulder. โIโm not a threat.โ
โCount yourself lucky I didnโt have my pepper spray in hand, captain,โ you retort. โCouldโve blinded the star player before his Friday game.โ
He chuckles, โSorry, didnโt mean to scare you. Honest. I justโฆ Well, your studio is in the same direction as mine soโฆโ
The jock almost wants to kick himself at how bad heโs failing in trying to act and sound non-chalant.
โAre you offering to walk me home, Seungcheol?โ
โYes. Yes, I am.โ
From that night on, it became part of your routine if practice ran on longer than usual. Heโd catch up to you without a word, his pace adjusting to match yours almost immediately. After the first three times, Seungcheolโs even took it upon himself to carry your duffel bag for you โ letting it hang over his own shoulder. Youโve tried to protest several times, technically every time, but he just shrugs it off.
โI want to do this, sunshine. Let me, alright?โ
The walks with him were comforting, easy even. The conversations you both had never felt forced. It just came naturally โ heโd ask about your routines, youโd ask about his pre-game โritualsโ. Sometimes heโd even ask you about your classes, which subject made you nervous or which lecturer needed to be better at their job. Whenever you complained, heโd always make sure your feelings were valid.
When you talked about pressure and expectations, he shared some of his own experiences. How while he loved being captain, it was still a role he wasnโt expecting to receive.
โI always thought itโd be either Wonwoo or Jihoon to be honest,โ he chuckled. โTheyโre both moreโฆ strategic.โ
He goes on about how there were days he wishes he wasnโt captain โ that the weight of leadership was heavy, especially when everyone expects you to have all the answers when you were figuring things out too.
Whenever you reach the lobby of your studio, heโd always make sure you walked through those gates. He never insisted that he followed you up to your studio in case it was crossing a line.
โText me when youโre inside,โ he would say, every time.
And every single time, you would.
What you didnโt know was that heโd only leave the lobby if he got that text. On the days youโd forget or were too tired to, heโd linger around for about ten minutes before leaving.
seungcheol ๐: hey sunshine
seungcheol ๐: u up?
seungcheol ๐: kinda need hlp with some stuff
sunshine โ๏ธ: itโs 12am captain
sunshine โ๏ธ: what help could u possibly need?
seungcheol ๐: can i call u?
At first you thought he just needed to jog up his memory from previous classes โ ones heโs taken before but had forgotten, and since you were both in the same course, itโd only make sense for him to do so. It was just two students helping each other with their grades, until you remembered heโs made the Deanโs List the past two years.
โYou donโt actually need help, do you?โ You asked over the phone.
Seungcheol lets out a laugh, one thatโs warm and sheepish โ like heโs been caught red-handed. โOkay, you got me. I donโt really need help with my studies.โ
โThen why the calls?โ
A pause.
It wasnโt the awkward kind, but you can tell heโs choosing his words carefully.
Then, he sighs. โLook, sunshine. Iโฆ I really like hearing your voice. I think itโs cute and admirable that youโre trying to explain something that you havenโt learnt, but still did it because you wanted to help me. Andโฆ Well, I like you.โ
โYou know I donโt trust anyone with my feelings, captain,โ you reminded him. โEspecially jocks.โ
โI know,โ he mutters. โI know youโreโฆ scared of something, and I know myโฆ courting methods probably arenโt making it any better. But, that doesnโt mean I wonโt stop trying to earn your trust.โ
His words had your fingers tightening around your phone. He wasnโt begging nor was he making a promise thatโs too big to deliver.
He was just being honest.
Those calls stretched longer as time went on. Sometimes itโs about classes and exams; other times itโs just him indirectly getting to know you a little better. Heโd ask you about your favourite colour, your childhood memories โ sometimes heโd manage to get you to open up just enough where youโd say things you rarely said out loud.
Then, there were nights when exhaustion wins over you and youโd fall asleep mid-sentence.
Seungcheol never tried to wake you up.
He doesnโt hang up immediately either. He just listens to your steady, quiet breathing for a few minutes before he does hang up.
Like heโs making a silent promise to stay with you even when there are days where the world feels too heavy, where youโre too tired to speak.
One afternoon, right after practice, Yejin approaches you in the locker room. She leans against one of the mirrors, arms crossed when she says very matter-of-factly, โSeungcheolโs in love with you.โ
You scoffed, โHeโs not.โ
โ___, he carries your bag.โ
โSo? That doesnโt mean anything.โ
โI heard heโs been calling you at night, too.โ
โStudies.โ
Yejin raised a brow.
You pursed your lips together, realising how weak that argument was. โOkay, fine โ Iโll let you have that oneโฆโ
Another girl chimed in softly, โIโm gonna be honest, girl, he looks at you like youโre the only girl in the room. Anyone would kill to have that kind of attention from him.โ
Your words came out harsher than intended, โThatโs the problem.โ
The silence that followed was heavy. You swallowed the lump in your throat, โEveryone wants his attention. Everyone wants him. Sure, he says all these sweet words and pays attention to me now; but jocks are all the same. Theyโll get bored, โbusyโ, or maybe someone else will come along and then suddenly, youโre justโฆ an afterthought to them.โ
Yejin sighs, โSeungcheol isnโt like that, _.โ
โHow do you know for sure he isnโt like that?โ
Tense silence fell over the locker room once again.
Against your paranoia or overthinking self, part of you wants to believe what Yejin is saying about Seungcheol. Hell, you want to believe the captain is genuine, too โ especially with how his unspoken confession was seen everywhere.
In the way his knuckles brushed yours when he walked you home.
In the way he searches for you after winning every game with that stupid grin.
In the way his gaze softened whenever it met yours.
To the cheer and rugby squad, it was obvious that Choi Seungcheolโs feelings and intentions were pure even if you didnโt want to admit it.
And that terrifies you.
Seungcheol finds you sitting on one of the bleachers later that evening, lost in your own thoughts. He takes a seat next to you, maintaining a small; yet respectable distance between you both. The kind that tells you heโll give you space, but if you need a shoulder to cry on, heโs just within reach.
โYejin came to me to have a little chat,โ he said carefully.
He hears you suck in a sharp breath. Turning to look at you, he studies your face. โShe didnโt say anything bad about you, donโt worry. Just said that based on her observations or conversation from earlier, you have someโฆ trust issues.โ
He lets his words hang in the air for a moment.
โIโm not here to corner you, sunshine. Iโm not here to force answers out of you too. I justโฆ I want you to know that whatever it is youโre carrying, Iโm not offended nor am I afraid of it.โ
You let out a slow breath, though it trembled just a little. โItโs not you. Iโm justโฆ not good at trusting people without being reminded that there are consequences.โ
He nods. โPeople donโt build walls without reason.โ
He nudges you a little with his elbow, โIโm patient too, yโknow.โ
โWhy? Why are you doing this?โ
โAgain, my feelings or actions arenโt temporary, sunshine. I really mean it when I say I want to be a part of your life. Highs and lows. Pretty and ugly. All of it.โ
You desperately wanted to believe him, but the fear wonโt let you.
โIโm not going to forcefully tear down your walls. I justโฆ I want you to know that Iโm willing to stand by your side. If youโll have me.โ
You slowly turn to meet his gaze. The longing and devotion in them were loud. They were telling you that heโs already chosen you.
You shouldโve told him to leave. Tell him you wanted him to stop this pursuit quest heโs set his mind on.
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summary; With a subtle fire growing between two vastly different souls, are they doomed to surrender to a bond that binds them together? Or... are they exactly what each other need?
abo universe โข mafia au โข arranged marriage โข fluff, smut, angst โข hurt-comfort
contains; mafia boss! wonwoo, florist! reader, alpha! wonwoo, omega! reader, reader knows how to fight back/stand her ground even though sheโs submissive, right hand man! woozi, beta! svt members (cheol, woozi, gyu, vernon & chan), mentions of JxW, wonwoo is unhinge but not too unhinged, woozi encouraging/supporting wonwoo to be more unhinged, wonwoo wears glasses, very subtle โwhere is my wife!?โ trope, not really sure who fell first and who fell harder, unplanned pregnancy, the honeymoon scene is sweet AND nasty
mature/trigger warnings; dom! wonwoo, sub! reader, big dick! wonwoo, knotting, biting/marking kink, size kink, use of sex toys, g-spot stimulation, breeding kink, unprotected sex (wrap it before you do the nasty), mating press, implied sex marathon when reader is in heat, somewhat of an aftercare, reader is extremely horny when in heat, wonwoo doesnโt mind bcs heโs just as horny and has really high stamina, tummy bulge, creampies, squirting, that one business proposal scene, drugs (heat inducers, heat/rut suppressants), forced drugging, weapons (guns, knives, needles etc), abduction, violence (itโs a mafia au so, yea), mentions of miscarriage, etc
petnames; his (Nonu, Alpha), hers (Doll, Babydoll)
a/n; RAHH, new fic !! hope yall enjoy this because i sure as hell stressed over this fic way more than i shouldโve- was also sick as i tried to finish this out and get it out (by its very overdued deadline rip)
big thanks to rae ( @nerdycheol) and supi ( @supi-wupi) for beta reading and sharing their thoughts on it hehe ูฉ(หแห*)ู โก
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In this universe, there exists a city called Ashville.
A modern city thatโs under the rule of an infamous Mafia family thatโs been around for generations.
In this universe, each individual is born into one of three dynamics: Alpha, Beta, and Omega. These roles are usually found out before they become teenagers, typically around the ages ten to twelve. Not only do they dictate oneโs instincts, but it also determines their place in the social hierarchy.
Alphas stood at the very top of the hierarchy, their presence commanding and unyielding. Known as protectors and leaders, their strength and resolve made them pillars of stability and order. They exude an air of confidence, their pheromones carrying an unmistakable weight that both enthralls and intimidates. An Alphaโs instinct could be a double-edged sword โ their need for dominance paired with their sense of responsibility.
Betas occupy the middle grounds, acting as stabilizers so that the world doesnโt get thrown into a world of instinctual chaos. Neither driven by the dominating urges of an Alpha nor bound by the vulnerabilities of an Omega, they serve as the mediators. The voice of reason, if you will. Their neutrality is what makes them the glue that holds society together, but could also be the cause of its downfall if they were to commit treason.
Finally, the Omegas, whose roles are often misunderstood due to their vulnerabilities. Theyโre the heart of the societal order, their instincts centered on nurture, connection, and to a few, rebellion. They are similar to Alphas in terms of pheromones, but what set them apart would be that an unclaimed Omegaโs pheromones could attract unwanted attention from unclaimed Alphas, drawing them in like moths to a flame.
Claimed Omegas would bear the bonding bite of their Alphas. But, in the event an Omega is without a mate, either by choice or tragic events; they are forced into prostitution. It is a sad reality and possible outcome to many. Hence, many Omegas forged paths of quiet defiance, proving that they too are strong without a mate.
Click.
"Can you, please, get a bit closer?" The photographer asks, practically begging at this point.
Wonwoo heaves out a sigh while your shoulders slump, tired from having spent the entire morning posing for your wedding portrait. While it was true that you were somewhat excited to have finally found your mate, letโs just say of all the possible occupations youโve come up with, a mafia boss was not on that list.
Hell, not even the Jeon Wonwoo was on your list.
The mob boss takes a step closer, placing both hands on your hips and the photographer beams at the sight. โYes, yes! Just like that!โ he exclaims, pulling out his camera as he continues to snap more portraits. Wonwoo feels your body tense up from the close proximity so he leans in close to your ear. โRelax, doll,โ he whispers, โYouโre tense and you look terrified. Nobody is going to believe that weโre โin loveโ if you keep this up.โ
Click.
โI-Iโm sorry,โ you squeaked, the grip you had on the bouquet of flowers tightening slightly, โ โM just nervousโฆโ
โOh, I know you are, doll.โ Wonwoo turns his head slightly, nuzzling his nose into your hair and you let out a quiet gasp, โI can smell it. Do I scare you that much, hmm? Having second thoughts because your mate is the infamous mob boss?โ He lets out a low chuckle when you shake your head profusely, clearly enjoying the effect he has on you. โKeep your eyes on the camera, darling. Once this is over, you can go right back home.โ
Click.
โShouldnโt we make preparations for the ceremony?โ you asked, โWhat about the cake? The venue? Theโโ
โDonโt stress your pretty head, doll,โ Wonwoo says, giving your hips a light squeeze, โIโve settled everything and your preferences have been taken into account, too. Iโll contact you for the cake tasting and venue checking.โ
โAnd, itโs a wrap!โ the photographer announces with a wide smile, โThank you so much Mr and Mrs Jeon! I promise you wonโt be disappointed with the results!โ
You werenโt sure if the photographer was always thisโฆ enthusiastic with his clients. Or if he was holding himself back from pissing himself. โIโd be terrified too if the Jeons were my clientโฆโ
Not one soul didnโt know who the Jeons were. What started off as a small group of delinquents had eventually grown into one of the largest mobs to run Ashville. The man who started it all, Jeon Wonsoong, was a man who could send even the Devil running with its tail between its legs. While most mobsters were practically built on wealth, the Jeonsโ were quite the opposite.
Jeon Wonsoong had built the mob of the Jeon family from scratch โ from the literal blood, sweat and tears of his companions and oftentimes, those who had crossed him. The Jeons had their respect earned, not given on a silver platter. Many have mocked Wonsoong when he began building a name for the family โ claiming that he was too ambitious, that heโd be better off as an underling.
They were the very same people heโs overthrown.
Just a mention of the Jeon family name was enough to drain anyoneโs face of their colour.
Decades later, enter Jeon Wonwoo, the one and only beloved grandson of Jeon Wonsoong. Wonwoo already had the responsibilities of being the next mob boss ever since his motherโs pregnancy was announced. Wonwoo grew up watching how the โfamily businessโ worked, seeing his father fire bullets through heads after heads of rivals or anyone and anything that could be a threat to the family.
The poor boy was terrified at first but by the time his teenage years rolled around, heโs pretty much grown numb to the fear and squeamish feeling of seeing piles of bloodied dead bodies.
Heโs watched the drug dealings, the smuggling โ the most atrocious crimes or businesses known to man would be committed by the Jeonsโ, yet they would refuse to inflict any form of harm onto women and/or children for pleasure.
Wonwoo remembered bringing it up to his father when he was 16.
โYour grandpa is a family man, son. Heโd never harm a child for the wrongdoings their parents have done โ thatโs why he takes them into the family and raises them to be his men.โ
โWhat about crimes against women?โ
โCrimes against women is unfortunately something that cannot be stopped, regardless whether or not the perpetrators are in a mob,โ Wonsoong replies as he enters the room, one hand linked with his grandmotherโs while the other held onto his walking stick, โWe may be mob bosses, crime lords โ whatever it is they call us, Wonwoo, but, causing harm to women and children for pleasure is a monstrosity I will not allow this organisation to ever commit. Your grandmother was assaulted for choosing me over some rich bastard โ your uncles and I broke their arms, castrated them before making them kneel in front of her family to beg for forgiveness.โ
โHis heart is in the right place,โ Wonwooโs grandmother added on, โWhile being a mob boss or part of a mob gang is less than ideal for anyone, at least your grandfather shows some levels of decency as a human being.โ
โSoโฆ in the scenario one of our members has assaulted, or caused harm to women or children in any way, what happens to them? Do they get their bones broken and then castrated?โ
โThat was back in the good old days, my dear grandson,โ Wonsoong chuckled, โNow, they are battered and bruised, fingers cut, and castrated โ before being shot thrice.โ
Sure, itโs terrifying to have the entire nationโs economy in the palm of a mafia family.
Yeah, the occasional stumbling upon a body being dumped in certain areas could be traumatising. Hell, it even caused mass panic.
But, citizens soon learnt one saying, โDonโt cause the Jeons trouble, and trouble wonโt find youโ. A fancy way of saying, โIf you donโt want to be the next corpse, donโt fuck with the Jeonsโ.
Because all the bodies found were individuals who have crossed them.
You stare at the wedding venue, brows furrowed as you take in the sight. You knew the Jeons had a taste for dark aesthetic, but you werenโt expecting the wedding decorations to be all black.
You werenโt exactly a superstitious person, but you did believe in the superstition that the colour black brings misfortune.
โAre the decorations up to your expectations, Mr Jeon?โ the receptionist nervously asks, โWeโve followed the reference pictures and instructions youโve given us.โ
โUmmโฆ Could I โโ your breath catches in your throat when both men turn their attention to you. Wonwoo raises an eyebrow, โNot to your liking, doll?โ
โNo! No! The decorations are beautiful and the venue itself is grand,โ you began, โButโฆ Could we add a little bit of colour?โ
The alpha crosses his arms, โColour? You want to add colour?โ He gestures to the venue, โYou do realise that everything here is decorated with intention, right? Black represents strength, power, control. Itโs to show dominance โโ
You cut him off, โThis is my wedding, too. Donโt I get a say in this?โ
Wonwooโs gaze hardens at your interruption, clearly not used to anyone defying him; much less an Omega thatโs his soon-to-be wife. He narrows his eyes, a way to get you to back down without being too dominating so as to not scare off the beta of a receptionist; but you stood your ground. The air thickens, charged with tension.
โA little colour wonโt hurt this black theme you have going on, Mr Jeon,โ you state, crossing your own arms and taking a step forward, โYou can have all the power and control you want, but I also deserve a say in how this day looks because itโs also my day.โ
The silence hangs between you both, the weight of your words settling in. The receptionist watches with a bated breath and for a moment, you wonder if youโve pushed too far. But then Wonwoo shifts, uncrossing his arms and turns to the receptionist, โAccommodate whatever requests the missus has.โ
The receptionist visibly relaxes, nodding quickly as he whips out his tablet and moves to stand beside you as you walk around the venue, listing out the changes you wanted done.
โI love the black roses bouquet youโve lined up down the aisle, but please add in some red roses. Switch out the black ribbons on the vases for white ones; you can barely see anything!โ
Approaching the tables, you pick up one of the black napkins thatโs been folded into a rose. You turn to the receptionist, โI want all the black napkins gone. Replace them with a burgundy red.โ The receptionist jots down every detail, his fingers moving swiftly across the tablet screen as you continue to inspect the venue. Wonwoo watches you silently, impressed as you move with purpose and an air of confidence โ something he rarely sees in an Omega.
You stare at the chairs that are draped in black fabric. โAre we welcoming death? I get the whole idea of this wedding to let it be known that youโre a mob boss, but at least have something that shows you have taste.โ
Wonwoo raises an eyebrow at your bluntness before the corners of his mouth twitch into a small smirk. Thereโs a glimmer of amusement in his eyes, but his gaze still holds a steady weight, almost as though heโs studying you.
โTasteโฆโ he echoes, his voice low, as if contemplating your word. โThis is a wedding, doll, not some fashion show.โ
You gently graze your fingertips over the black fabric, โExactly, a wedding. I get that this wholeโฆ dark and mysterious aesthetic is your thing, Mr Jeon, but at least have a bit of sophistication.โ
You turn to face him fully, โIโm not asking for colourful flowers or for them to be placed everywhere or even pink ribbons. Just a little bit of refinement so it doesnโt look like a funeral.โ
Wonwooโs eyes narrow slightly, and he watches you for a long moment, his expression unreadable. He takes a step forward, his hands shoved into his pockets as he peers at the receptionist's tablet. โYouโre changing everything, arenโt you?โ
You meet his gaze, letting out a shaky breath as you try to maintain your confidence, โNot everything. Just enough for it toโฆ look more like a wedding.โ
The air remains thick, but thereโs no hostility; just a slow understanding thatโs beginning to form. After a few seconds, the Alpha lets out a quiet breath and gives a slight nod. โAlright, doll. I trust your judgement.โ
He turns and walks out of the venue, saying he has a business call he needs to answer. The receptionist turns his attention back to you, โWhat would you like to be done with the chairs, umโฆ Mrs Jeon..?โ
You give the receptionist a small smile, โYou can call me Miss Park. Iโm not yet married to him to be called Mrs Jeon.โ
The receptionist chuckles nervously, โNot exactly a chance I would want to take, ummโฆ Missus.โ
โHmm, Iโll accept that term. Back to the chairs โ letโs switch the black fabric for a red fabric, similar to the napkins. Have a black sash tied into a bow at the back, is that doable?โ
The receptionist nods excitedly, tapping away at the tablet as he realises his commission for this wedding may be enough to seal him a quick vacation. โYes, of course it is, Missus! Would that be all?โ
You take one last look at the venue, glancing up at the chandeliers, โJust soften the lighting and weโre all settled.โ
That was approximately six months ago, which means itโs been six months since your marriage to Jeon Wonwoo became official.
Park ___. That's your name, thatโs who you are.
A small corner shop florist that was everyoneโs go-to for event planning or last minute flowers. Everyone knew you by your flower shop. They knew you by your smile. They knew you as "the flower lady who always got your back!โ.
Never in a million years would you think that youโd now be known as Jeon Wonwooโs wife. Jeon Wonwooโs Omega. Jeon Wonwooโs mate.
To be frank, you hated the fact that all your years of hard work were being overlooked now that you were married or bound to Ashvilleโs most nefarious and powerful mob boss.
Your name, once synonymous with ambition and independence, was now whispered in hushed tones, attached only to his. Your achievements, your sacrifices, all the blood and sweat you had poured into carving your own path no longer mattered. To them, you were nothing more than an Omega claimed by an Alpha who took whatever he wanted.
The weight of your newโฆ identity settles on your shoulders in tons. You imagined several shackles were locked around your limbs, cold and unyielding. It didnโt matter that you had built a name for yourself. Now, you were just his.
And the entire city knew it.
You hated the look people would give you โ some with fear, some with pity. Others had a look of cruel amusement, as though they were watching a wild animal realising its cage had no door. That the cage was its new home.
It made your blood boil. You werenโt some weak, whimpering Omega who would roll over and get all submissive at the mere scent of their Alpha. You fought to stand where you were. But damn it all, thanks to the stupid bind fate had planned.
Wonwoo sat beside you in the limousine, both of you having just left a dinner event that was hosted by one of Wonwooโs allies that was meant to celebrate his wedding. Not both of your weddings, just his. The entire night, you had been paraded around as though you were nothing more than an extension of him โ his Omega, his possession, his wife. No one toasted to you, no one acknowledged you beyond hushed whispers and fleeting glances.
You clenched your fists, fingers curling into the fabric of your dress.
โYouโre upset,โ Wonwoo states, his voice smooth and calculating, the corners of his mouth lifting in a faint, amused smirk. โWhatโs bothering you, doll?โ
โDonโt,โ your tone came sharper than expected, so you took a deep breath to calm your nerves. Your voice was less hostile when you spoke again, โDonโt call me that, please.โ
Wonwooโs smirk didnโt falter, but there was something in his eyes โ amusement mixed with the faintest hint of challenge. He tilts his head, studying you as if you were some artifact or priceless painting thatโs been put up for display. โDonโt call you what?โ he asked, his voice now softer, but the command in his words canโt be missed.
You swallowed thickly, trying to mask the storm inside you as you held your ground. โDonโt call me doll,โ you repeated, this time with more conviction. There was a slight tremble in your voice, betraying the raw emotion you were trying to suppress. โIโฆ Iโm not a doll, or some object. Iโm a person.โ
Wonwooโs remains unreadable, though the intensity of his gaze and his posture didnโt change. But, there was a subtle shift, a quiet acknowledgment in his eyes. โI see my Omega bites back,โ he chuckles, his tone teasing but there was a hint of respect behind it. โI must say, itโs quiteโฆ refreshingโฆ Or, entertaining, for lack of a better word.โ
You frown, โEntertaining?โ
His eyes scanned your face, but there was no mockery in his gaze. Instead, there was something more akin to admiration, though when it comes to Jeon Wonwoo, deciphering any of his words or looks was like trying to get pigs to fly. โWell, itโs not every day you see an Omega go head-to-head with an Alpha. Especially if the Omega is now under the Jeon Family.โ
โI can play that pretty little housewife youโre picturing,โ you mumble, releasing your clenched fists in favour of crossing your arms, looking out the window, โJust donโt expect me to be all pliant and submissive twenty-four seven.โ
Another deep chuckle leaves his lips. Something about his words, about how he says you were the first Omega to not heel to traditions makes you feel oddly proud. It was clear he still had his guard up, but at least in this moment, you could tell heโs trying not to push your boundaries or you too far.
โRelax, babydoll.โ
Hmmโฆ Perhaps you could accept that pet name. Itโs much better than being called โdollโ.
His voice is less teasing but there was still that underlying sharpness. โYouโre still you, despite what society says. That defiance you have there? Thereโs power in that. Not many dare to challenge the expectations placed on them. Especially Omegas.โ
His words sunk in, not as an insult, but as an observation; a praise. It was one that left you feeling both uncertain yet strangely affirmed. Itโs the first time in a while that someone, aside from your parents, recognised your rebellion, your defiance as something more than just a nuisance. Let alone an alpha like Jeon Wonwoo.
He reaches out a hand, finding purchase on your thigh. You tense at his touch, the heat of his hand sending a jolt of electricity through your body. But, you donโt pull away, feeling the warmth of his fingers through the fabric of your dress.
โI see that fire youโve got in you, ___,โ he continues, his fingers slowly tracing the curve of your thigh, โAnd itโs not just for show, too.โ
Your tone came out sharper than you intended when you replied, โYou think you can control that?โ
A sly smirk tugs at his lips, โControl? Itโd be fun to break you, sure, butโฆ I quite like the idea of having a feisty Omega by my side. Believe me, babydoll, I know what itโs like to prove yourself to be seen and acknowledged. I had to do the same to prove it to my father and grandfather. You didnโt think I was handed this position just like that, did you?โ
"I donโt doubt you had to fight for it," you say quietly. "But Iโm not here for a power struggle. Not with you, not with anyone."
He shifts slightly, giving your thigh a firm squeeze. โLook, babydoll, I donโt expect you to bend over my desk or lap whenever I tell you to. But, I do expect you to listen to me when it comes to your safety or if youโre ever caught in the crossfire of my dealings. Is that understood?โ
You meet his gaze, feeling a shiver run down your spine. The grip he had on your thigh had goosebumps rising, but the touch wasnโt just possessive; it was also protective. A silent reminder.
โI know youโre more than capable of handling yourself, babydoll. But being capable doesnโt mean you have to face every danger alone, and in my world, in my life, itโs not kind to the unprepared despite their capabilities to be able to stand up for themselves.โ
You bite back the words you want to say, about how you werenโt some fragile porcelain doll. That you didnโt need him to look after you like youโre some helpless Omega โ
โIโm not asking you to give up the control you have over your life. I can see as clear as day that youโve been able to manage just fine without an Alpha.โ
Oh.
โWhat Iโm asking from you is to trust me when it matters. I know this marriage is out of convenience, for the sake of the mating bond, but youโre not someone Iโm willing to let slip through the cracks either. Not without a fight.โ
His words pulled your defenses down just a little, but you still held on tight to the edges of your resolve. Perhaps it was because of the many judgemental and snide comments youโve received from others, especially Alphas, in the past that made you want to argue with him. The way he speaks, so calm and measured, you were itching to fight back.
But, something in his eyes stops you. There was no sign of mockery, no superiority โ just a raw honesty youโd never thought youโd see in an Alpha. Much less the one that practically rules over the entire city.
โI didnโt ask for any of thisโฆโ You voiced out, sounding quieter than youโd intended. โI didnโt ask for you to be my mate. I didnโt ask for you to try and protect me.โ
While he doesnโt flinch at your words, thereโs a shift in his posture, a subtle tense in his shoulders that tells you he isnโt completely unaffected by your words.
โI know, babydoll,โ his tone now tinged with something that feels like understanding, โBut, believe me when I say that I am not asking for your submission. Iโm asking for your trust. If I wanted to control you, I wouldโve made that clear six months ago.โ
โCanโt believe those bastards had to wait six months to do this stupid partyโฆโ you mumbled, cheeks heating up as you realised you sound like a girl throwing a little tantrum.
Wonwoo chuckles, โWell, our schedules have been overlapping. I think they expected us to go on a honeymoon for a while.โ
โTch, as if Iโd ever want to be on the same bed as you.โ
โMoving back to the topic earlier, Iโm not asking for a leash, babydoll,โ his voice is low, almost soothing. โIโm asking you to let me stand by your side when the world gets too heavy. Because it will. And when that happens... I donโt want you to face it alone. All I ask for is your trust and to let me understand you.โ
Youโre unsure of what to say next, the weight of his gaze making it difficult to think clearly. Youโve spent almost your entire life resisting the idea of relying on anyone, but here he is, asking for something as simple as your trust.
The sincerity in his words linger, and for the first time, you wonder if youโve misjudged the Alpha. Maybe he wasnโt like the others that were trying to force their way into an Omegaโs life. Maybe he wasnโt looking to bend or break an Omega so theyโd be solely dependent on their Alpha.
Maybe he too was looking for something different. Something that goes beyond fated bonds and forced relationships.
You look at him, and for the first time, you allow yourself to wonder if thereโs a part of you that could trust him.
He pulls his hand away from your thigh, fingers lingering for just a second longer than necessary, as if reluctant to break the contact.
โBut, thereโs clearly something bothering you, babydoll. Cโmon, out with it.โ
You hesitate, lips parting, but no words come out. Youโre not sure where to start or if you even want to start. Part of you still wants to keep everything bottled up, to keep your walls firmly in place. But then thereโs him, sitting beside you with that quiet patience, the intensity in his gaze softened just enough to make you believe he might actually care about what youโre about to say.
You shift slightly in your seat, arms tightening around yourself. โThatโฆ That Juyeon guy at the dinnerโฆโ
Wonwoo's expression darkens almost instantly, the warmth in his gaze snuffed out like a candle. His jaw tightens, and though he remains still, you can feel the way his entire body tenses at the mention of another Alphaโs name.
โAnd, what about him, babydoll?โ His voice is calm, a little too calm. Itโs the kind that you know he wonโt like your answer.
You swallow hard, โHeโฆ The way he spoke to meโฆโ
You sigh, โLook, I know itโs inevitable that people will start addressing by โtitleโ instead of my name. Wonwooโs Omega. Wonwooโs wife. But, I donโt like it being said in a condescending tone. The way he called or referred to me as Wonwooโs little Omega felt as though I was just another weapon or gun youโve added to your already large collection.โ
You shift a little, the frustration simmering beneath your skin as you try to put your feelings into words. โI donโt want to be reduced to that. To just another thing you own. Itโs already hard enough that I had to not cuss him out for trying to feel me up the entire timeโฆโ
Wonwoo stills.
For a moment, thereโs nothing but silence. Heavy. Suffocating.
The air between you crackles with something dangerous. His expression doesnโt change, doesnโt twist in anger or morph into something openly furious, but the sheer stillness of him is enough to make the hairs on your arms stand on end.
โSay that again, babydollโ he orders, and though itโs barely above a whisper, itโs the sharpest youโve ever heard his voice. โWhat did you just say?โ
For a moment, you wonder if youโve screwed up by making such an accusation or statement about his associate. But, you pushed on, โJuyeonโฆ He kept brushing up against me on the table. Placing his hand on my knee, my thigh. Heโd touch my back too when he had the chance.โ
Wonwoo doesnโt speak. Doesnโt move.
But then, he slowly exhales through his nose, running his tongue along the inside of his cheek as if trying to keep his composure.
โI see.โ
Two simple words. And yet, something about the way he says them sends a cold shiver down your spine.
โWonwooโโ
โMingyu,โ he calls out to the driver.
โYeah, boss?โ
โTell Jihoon to pass a message to Juyeon. Iโd like to have dinner with him tomorrow night. Just the two of us.โ
โYou got it, boss.โ
โWonwoo!โ
โI told you Iโd stand by you when it matters,โ Wonwoo repeats his earlier statement, his voice softer now, but no less intense. โAnd this matters.โ
You swallow, finding it harder to resist the pull of his words than you care to admit. The stubborn part of you wants to fight him, wants to tell him you donโt need his help, but you canโt deny how much relief it brings to know he wonโt just stand idly as you get disrespected.
For the first time, you allow yourself to believe that he might actually be a good guy.
โYouโฆ run a clothing line?โ
Wonwoo looks up from his desk, his eyes on you as you stand by one of the many shelves heโs lined up on the walls. In your hands was a photo frame with a photo of him and a blonde man standing side-by-side in front of a building.
โIs that very surprising, babydoll?โ he asks, pushing his glasses up the bridge of his nose. โJust because my family runs the mafioso doesnโt mean I have to just run that business.โ
Behind the pair was a store with the sign J&W. Wonwoo said itโs a combination of their initials, a collaboration of some sorts. When you asked why he canโt just open one under his own name, his reply was simply, โYou really think people would dare to set foot into a shop thatโs under my name?โ
โThis manโฆ Is he a business partner? Shareholder?โ A shadow looms over you and tilting your head backwards, it sits comfortably against his broad shoulder. Wonwoo hums, โYou could say that. Heโsโฆ I consider Jeonghan a friend and if you know me well or long enough, I donโt offer my trust easily.โ
โIโm guessing that trust also applies to the hiring process of your bodyguards?โ
Youโve counted a maximum ofโฆ six bodyguards during your stay at his mansion. Well, excluding his right-hand man, Jihoon, that makes five. โSomeโฆ unfortunate incidents happened when I was younger that started my trust issues.โ
His voice drops just a little, one hand coming up to rest on your waist. You donโt miss the way his jaw clenches briefly before relaxing, as though catching himself before slipping too deep into memory.
โJihoon and I have known each other since childhood. Family relations all that so itโs natural I came to trust him.โ
โThe others?โ
โTheyโve earned their place and my trust.โ
You look down at the frame before tilting your head back up, raising it a little, โAnd Jeonghan?โ
Wonwoo takes the item from your hand, as if examining it before handing it back to you. โAh, Jeonghanโฆโ A quiet chuckle slips past his lips, โLetโs say heโs a different storyโฆ I actually met him through Seungcheol, one of the bodyguards. Youโve probably seen him around โ buff, kind of gray-ish hair.โ
โThe one thatโs always butting heads with Mingyu?โ
A flicker of surprise crosses his features, โSo youโve been paying attention.โ Amusement laces his tone, clearly not expecting you to do so. You narrowed your eyes, โWell, if I werenโt aware of my surroundings, I wouldnโt have been able to survive this long until you showed up, can I?โ
He gives your waist a firm squeeze, pressing a kiss to your temple, an action that catches you off guard. โI suppose you have a point, babydoll,โ he concedes, voice low. โAnd I suppose itโs hard to ignore the two when theyโre at each otherโs throat.โ
You roll your eyes. โWell, theyโre not exactly subtleโฆ Or quiet. It is interesting to see Mingyu surrender or lower his head, thoughโฆโ
Wonwoo chuckles, taking the frame off your hands and setting it back on the shelf. โTheyโre both betas, but Seungcheol does have more of aโฆ I guess more dominant nature. Weโd suspected him of being an Alpha initially, but tests proved otherwise.โ He adjusts the frame slightly before turning his attention back to you. โStill, that doesnโt stop him from acting like one.โ
โAnd Mingyu justโฆ lets him?โ
The Alpha shrugs his shoulders. โMingyu respects strength. He may not always like it, but he knows when to back down.โ
You hum in thought. โAnd Jeonghan? Where does he fit into all of this?โ
โHe and Seungcheol go way back if Iโm not mistaken. I donโt know the full details, but from what Iโve gathered and from what theyโve told me respectively, they used to work together before Seungcheol decided to have a change in career paths.โ
Another squeeze to your waist, โJeonghanโฆ plays by his own rules. Always has.โ
You frown slightly, clearly confused by his words. โWhat do you mean?โ
โHeโs a businessman,โ Wonwoo says simply, though thereโs something guarded in the way he says it. โAnd like all businessmen, he knows how to get what he wants.โ
That doesnโt quite answer your question, but you know better than to push too hard.
โIs he dangerous?โ
Wonwooโs lips curl at the question, but itโs anything but a smile. โHeโs charming, Iโll give him that.. And that makes him the most dangerous of all.โ
A shiver runs down your spine. You donโt know if itโs from his tone or the way his fingers finally slide away from your skin.
The air in the mansion feltโฆ different.
You couldnโt exactly put a finger on it, but it just felt as though there was a shift to your surroundings. Your heart was racing despite it being a calm and quiet day, Wonwoo was out discussing a fashion deal and majority of the staff in his mansion were given specific orders to not bother you unless needed.
Your heart was racing faster than usual, your senses were heightened in a way that made your skin feel alive โ and not in a good way. It was in a way that made your head dizzy. It was subtle at first, a warmth curling in your lower belly, an uncomfortable tingle spreading across your limbs that makes your skin far too sensitive to the air around you.
You ignored it at first โ or at least, you tried to.
The mansion was eerily quiet. The grand halls, lined with cold marble and towering windows. Despite housing the most dangerous mafioso and his bodyguards, it felt safe. But, it could be because of Wonwooโs presence and his pheromones.
Now, each step you took felt heavier, every breath felt sharper, and the very air felt charged with something oppressive.
You knew this feeling. You had been trained to recognise it.
But it was too soon. Far too soon.
Youโve kept track of your heat since it was revealed that you were an Omega. Youโve made sure to take your suppressants on time to prevent any mishaps, never missing a single dose. Yet, despite your careful planning and disciplineโฆ
Could it be Wonwooโs pheromones?
It had to be โ your cycle wasnโt due for another week, give or take.
You pressed a sweaty palm against the nearest wall, a sudden wave of dizziness washing over you. It started as a slow burn in your veins, a heat that swirled in your stomach and spread outwards.
It was definitely your heat. You could feel it creeping up, threatening to consume you if you didnโt act fast.
โMissus..?โ
Mingyu.
โMissus, you donโt look so well,โ the Beta points out, taking a step forward.
It was times like these that you were grateful for Wonwoo insisting that his staff were Betas. Before you came into the picture, it was to ensure no crossfires ever happened between him and an Alpha staff. Two or more Alphas under the same roof with some kind of โpower imbalanceโ could lead to a hostile environment, and Wonwoo prefers peace and quietโฆ despite the field of work heโs in.
After you came into the picture, Wonwoo would answer that he didnโt want any unclaimed or stray Alphas pouncing on his Omega.
Mingyu sniffs the air and his ears perk up as he catches a whiff of sweetness in the air. It was sweet like candy and he instantly knew what was going on. Thankfully, his training somewhat prepared him for scenarios like this, albeit it was catered more towards Alphas.
โMissus, do you have any suppressants?โ Mingyu, taking a cautious step forward so as not to agitate you. You shook your head, letting out a small sniffle, โI ran out of themโฆ I-I was planning to get them some time this week because it isnโt due for anotherโโ
โOkay, well, I could text Boss to pick some up for you once heโs done with his meeting,โ the giant suggests, reaching out a hand to steady you when he notices the slight wobble in your stance. โIn the meantime, you shouldnโt be out and about, Missusโฆ Letโs get youโโ
โWhatโs going on here?โ Jihoon, Wonwooโs right-hand, interrupts Mingyuโs sentence. The tall beta freezes, his hand hovering near your arm but not quite touching. His jaw clenched, glancing over his shoulder, meeting Jihoonโs sharp, assessing gaze.
Unlike Mingyu, who was all warmth and concern, Jihoon carried an air of cold efficiency, his presence cutting through the charged atmosphere like a blade. The right-hand manโs eyes flicker to you, his nostrils flaring slightly as he picks up onย
Jihoonโs eyes flicker to you, nostrils flaring slightly as he picks up on what Mingyu already had. His brows furrow, and a barely-there sigh escapes his lips. โShit,โ he muttered, noticing the way you swayed slightly against the wall, trying to regain your balance.
Mingyu lowered his hand, deciding that it was best to keep a respectful distance from you. โMissus is having a bit of aโฆ situation,โ he said, his tone careful. โSheโs early and ran out of her suppressants. I was gonna text Bossโโ
โCall him.โ The right-hand manโs voice carried an authority that was impossible to ignore. While his eyes softened just a touch as your discomfort, they still held that calculative gaze.
The tall giant was hesitant, his thumb hovering over the screen of his phone. Every one of Wonwooโs staff knew that calling him while heโs in any sort of meeting was serious. Texting was discreet, something that could be swept under the rug or dealt with later. But a call meant urgency. It meant that Wonwoo would have to drop everything, no matter what he was doing, to deal with the situation.
But a look from Jihoon has Mingyu cursing under his breath, tapping the call button and pressing the phone to his ear.
โMissus,โ Jihooโs tone while still authoritative, was softer than before. His gaze flickered to your hands that were trembling at your sides and against the wall. โGive me your hand.โ
Youโre momentarily confused, blinking up at him then lowering your gaze to his outstretched hand. His voice carried a quiet but insistent command, and despite the overwhelming wave of hormones washing over you, you obediently did so.
โYouโll be okay,โ Jihoon murmured, though it seems he was reminding you rather than comforting you. โAll the staff here are Betas, Iโm sure Boss told you that. Your heat wonโt affect us so thereโs no need to fear us jumping on you.โ
His gaze returns to Mingyu whoโs speaking on the phone. โWonโt be long before Boss gets back. Iโll take you back to your room.โ You nod your head, though you werenโt sure if it was in response to his reassurance or because you knew that your legs couldnโt walk without someone guiding you.
The walk through the halls felt like an endless blur, the air thick with both the scent of your heat and the tension of the situation. Your heart pounded in your ears, your breaths coming in short, uneven pants. The mansion, usually cold, felt suffocating now.
You barely registered when Jihoon pushed open a door, guiding you inside the room. You entered without a second thought, freezing when the scent hit you.
This wasnโt your room.
Your body recognised it before your mind did โ the faint traces of musk, crisp cologne, and something that was deeply ingrained in your instincts. Your entire being tenses as you realised exactly where Jihoon had brought you.
Wonwooโs room.
You let out a whimper, the lingering remnants of the Alphaโs pheromones made your entire body tense. He wasnโt even here yet, and you were already drowning in him. You stared at the king-sized bed, your body wanting to sink into it, to bury yourself in the softness of the sheets that still held the imprint of his presence. But, the rational part of your mind knew better.
Your sluggish thoughts tried to fight through the dizzying fog, โJihoon, this- this isn'tโโ
โI know, Missus,โ he interrupts cooly, โBut, I'm going to assume this is your first heat that's induced by an Alphaโs pheromones. It'd be best to get used to Bossโ pheromones โ not just for your heat, but for your well-being too.โ
โWell-being?โ
With surprising gentleness, he guides you to the edge of Wonwooโs massive bed, lowering you to sit onto the cool sheets. It was a stark contrast to your fevered skin. Your mind screamed for you to leave, to fight the Beta and make a run for it to your room โ but your body betrays you as it reacts to the lingering scent of Wonwooโs pheromones.ย
Before you can do anything, you instinctively crawl onto the bed, your fingers clutching at the sheets beneath you as youโre pulled towards the only source of comfort in your current suffocating haze. You somewhat collapsed onto the mattress, burying your face into it and inhaling deeply, a pathetic whimper slipping past your lips as your thighs clench with need.
Your fingers curled into the fabric, your entire body as the Alphaโs scent wrapped around you like a vice.
You shouldnโt be here. You shouldnโt be reacting like this.
You should be fighting this, clawing your way out of this haze and demanding to be taken back to your own room where you can suffer through this alone. But your instincts donโt care for logic. Instead, youโre in Wonwooโs room, trembling and desperate, drowning in a need so raw it leaves you gasping.
You hated how easy it was to succumb.
And then it happens.
A shift in the air.
A choked noise left your lips as his scent filled the room completely, no longer just a lingering trace but a full, undeniable presence.
You sit up immediately, turning your head back to the door behind you before you can even think. It was an instinct, your body responding to an unspoken command before your mind can even have time to process anything.
โNonuโฆโ
Wonwoo definitely broke several speed limits on his way back to base.
The second he saw Mingyuโs name flash across his phone screen โ not a text, but a phone call โ he knew something was wrong. He brought the device to his ear, nothing more than a clipped โSpeakโ. Once Mingyu announced โMissus is earlyโ, he ended the call and left the meeting without a word.
He didnโt care who was speaking. Didnโt care about the confused stares or hushed murmurs as he strode out the boardroom.
The only thing that mattered to him was getting back to you.
He stopped by a pharmacy, picking up several bottles of heat suppressants and a few cooling patches before speeding the rest on his way home.
Wonwoo storms through the halls of the base, his coat thrown onto the couch, his tie loosened and his jaw set tight.
Everyone knew they had to stay the hell out of his way.
His staff, the Betas, moved to the sides, pressing their back against the walls as he passed. Nobody dared to meet his gaze, not even Seungcheol โ especially when the Alphaโs scent was laced with irritation โ thick and suffocating in the air.
Grabbing a bottle of suppressants and a packet of heat patches from the plastic bag, he tosses the bag to a nearby staff. โChan, store the suppressants in the missusโ bathroom cabinet. Cooling patches go in the mini fridge for her skincare.โ
Chan nodded quickly, following the instructions.
Approaching his room, Jihoon steps aside from the door and slips past him without so much as a glance back. There was nothing that needed to be said. The right-hand man had done his job. Now, it was Wonwooโs turn.
He entered the room and his expression was unreadable as he took in the scene before him. His nose twitched as your pheromones had practically covered every corner of his room. Sensing his presence, he watches as you sit up on your knees, head turning back and making eye contact with him.
โNonuโฆโ
He hears your breath hitch as he draws closer, his footsteps slow and deliberate.
โYou really are a handfulโฆโ His voice was smooth, almost lazy. But, there was something else beneath it, something dark. It caused a shiver to run through you. Whether from arousal or fear, youโre not sure.
He steps closer, footsteps slow and deliberate. With each step he takes, a spike of awareness shot throughout your body. Your body reacts instinctively to his presence, knees pressing together in an attempt to soothe the ache inside your stomach. But, you knew it wouldnโt work.
Nothing did.
Not the cool sheets, not the distance that grew shorter and shorter.
By the time Wonwoo reaches the edge of the bed, your entire frame is trembling. He tilts his head to the side and exhales slowly, running a hand through his hair.
โNonuโฆโ
Fuck. Your voice sounded so wrecked that the Alphaโs breath stuttered for just a second.
It sounded so needy, trembling with something raw that managed to slip through the cracks of Wonwooโs self-restraint. His fingers twitched at his side before crossing his arms in front of his chest, the black button up straining slightly against his forearms and chest.
Your mind grew foggy as his scent grew thicker, wrapping around you completely. Before your mind could even process it, your body moved on its own โ crawling to the edge of the bed to be closer to where he stood.
Wonwoo didnโt understand why Jihoon would bring you to his room (he does, he just doesnโt want to acknowledge it). You should be locked in your room, alone and away from him. Yet, here you were โ right in the center of his personal space, clinging to the sheets like they were the only thing anchoring you to your senses.
The worst part of it all?
You looked like you belonged there.
He reaches out, cupping your cheek and tilting your head up. A small, needy whimper slips from your lips before you even realise. He orders you to stay still and you do, opening your mouth and sticking out your tongue. Wonwoo presses the pill to your tongue and the bitter taste barely registers past the haze in your mind.
โSwallow.โ
You obey instantly, throat bobbing as you swallow the suppressant without protest. You opened your mouth again, showing him that you had done exactly as he ordered.
Wonwooโs jaw tightened.
The fact that you took the suppressant without much fight should have relieved him, but it didnโt.
Because your lips trembled.
Because your pupils remain dilated.
You close your mouth, another whimper slipping free as you nuzzle your cheek into the palm of his hand that cupped your cheek. Both of you knew the heat wonโt subside immediately, that it would take up to hours for the suppressant to actually kick in.
After a few moments, Wonwoo pulls his hand away and lets out a slow, measured breath.
โGood girl.โ
Two words.
Just two simple words.
And yet, your entire body shudders.
His eyes darkened for a brief second before he stood to his full height, pulling his hand away as he took a step back. You whine at the loss of his hand against your kin, blinking up at him and Wonwoo swallows hard.
โDonโt.โ His voice came out tighter than he intended, โDonโt look at me like that, babydoll.โ
Like he was the only thing you needed.
Like he was the only one that could save you.
โNonu, please,โ you whined, โMake the pain go away.โ
Wonwoonโs self-control snapped and before he could even think, he was on you. One hand came up to cup the back of your neck, fingers threading through your hair as he tilted your head up.
And then he kissed you.
Hard.
It wasnโt soft and gentle.
It was desperate โ a clash of heat and hunger, of pent-up frustration.
You gasped into his mouth, fingers fisting into his shirt and his grip tightened. Wonwoo presses his lips harder against yours as he swallows every whimper, every soft plea. Your heat was drowning him, making him forget every single rule he had set for himself.
He knew this was reckless. Knew that this could have dire consequences.
But when you moaned against his lips, the noise soft and needy, every ounce of logic flew out the window. His tongue slid against yours, deepening the kiss as if he was attempting to steal the breath from your lungs. His hands moved, sliding down your thighs and gripping them just enough to make you gasp again.
Wonwoo thinks he could still salvage what little control he had as he presses you deeper into the mattress โ at least until he hears you whisper his name. The sound was soft, pleading โ ruined, even. And he realises that it was already too late.
Heโs gone.
โIโll only help you this one time,โ Wonwooโs voice was low, dangerously low. He sounded controlled, but the way his hand gripped your thighs; the way his gaze dropped to your lips betrayed the inner turmoil he was facing. โUnderstood?โ
You nodded immediately and he narrowed his eyes. But there was no mistaking the way your body arched towards him like it already knew what it wanted. His hands slid up your sides and under your shirt โ his rough, calloused hands running against your smooth skin.
Just this once, he told himself.
Just tonight.
Just until the suppressants kicked in.
โNonu!โ
Fuck. The way you cried out so prettily for him had him curl his fingers deeper inside you. He was supposed to be in control, not let his instincts take over. But, damn it, the way you begged his name in that desperate, pleading tone had him losing focus.
Truth be told, Wonwoo always had a distaste for the heat and rut cycles. They were messy, primal; a reminder of how little control he had when it came to instincts like this. His body screamed for release, for dominance, but discomfort clawed at his mind.
But, God, the way you reacted to him. Every touch, every whine of his name, it ignited something he couldnโt deny.
Your back is pressed against his chest, the fabrics clinging to your skin damp with sweat and fever, but you couldnโt bring yourself to care. All you could feel was how good his fingers were working inside you โ skillful and relentless.
The fabrics between you only intensified the ache. Your night shorts were thrown somewhere into the corner of his room, the shirt somewhat bunched around your hips while Wonwoo, still fully dressed, sat behind you with his back against the headboard. His chest felt warm against your back, the steady breaths he let out betraying the tension vibrating through his body.
You keened, one arm thrown back to hold the back of his neck in an attempt to ground yourself. โNonuโฆโ You whimpered, voice cracked and ruined. โN-Need more. Please, Iโโ
โI know,โ he growls against the side of your neck, voice strained. His lips brushed your skin, not quite a kiss, but the warmth made your entire body shudder. โI know, babydoll. Your poor pussy needs more, right? Your heat has you all hot and aching, doesn't it?โ
His free hand rests on your waist, anchoring you against him as his fingers curled again โ this time slower, as though heโs searching for something. โSheโs begging, babydoll. Dripping and sucking my fingers in like she knows who she belongs to.โ
A sharp gasp leaves your lips and Wonwoo feels your body tremble. Your legs try to snap shut and he whispers into your ear, โThat the spot?โ
You nodded, back arching as his fingertips continue to bully your g-spot. You could feel him pulsing hard through his pants, pressed flush against your ass. Every clothes rut of his hips against you has you crying out โ needy, frustrated.
Your thighs are trembling violently now, the tension coiling deep in your gut and it was ready to break. Wonwoo continues to stimulate that spongy spot, his fingers working to open you up with expert precision. โYouโre close, arenโt you, babydoll?โ
You could only nod, not trusting your words as your mouth parts to let out a high pitched moan as your body surged towards the edge. He presses his fingers until theyโre knuckle deep inside you, curling up right against that spot as his thumb circles over your swollen clit.
โCโmon,โ he rasps into your ear, โCum for me.โ
Your body obeyed before your mind could catch up.
White hot pleasure crashes over you like a tidal wave. Your vision blurs and your entire body seizes as you cried out, body jerking against the Alpha behind you as a gush of wetness spilled over his hand and soaking the sheets beneath you.
Wonwoo doesnโt move. Instead he holds you tighter, hands still resting between your legs but his thumb circles your clit in a manner that was meant to ground you. You're gasping and shaking in his arms, hands trying to push at his wrists, desperate but weak. You arenโt sure if it was overstimulation or if you wanted him to give you more.
His voice was low, full of something far too tender for the way his heart was racing โ for the way heโd always acted. โGood girl. Did so well for me.โ
Wonwoo looks down at you only to be met by you looking up at him, eyes glassy and lips parted in a silent plea. You were flushed and panting in his lap, slick coating his fingers.
Despite his distaste for these cycles, he knew heโd do it again.
He hated how much he realised he loved this, how he could pull those sounds from you.
But, he loved how he was the only one who could pull those noises from you.
Loved how you trusted him through it.
Wonwoo carefully pulls out his fingers, ready to move you back to your room โ then you whimper out his name like it was a prayer meant just for him.
โBabydoll,โ he growls lowly, voice rough and filled with warning. โDonโt look at me like that.โ
Yet you did.
Maybe it was the scent of your heat. Maybe it was the way you clung to him, silently begging him. Maybe it was the way that nickname you called him rolled off your tongue like he was your God.
Heโs quick to have you pressed against the mattress, hips flushed against yours as he finally gives in to the carnal pull. You hear him fumbling with his belt and the sound of his zipper coming undone. The sudden shift in the situation knocks the air straight from your lungs.
One moment heโs cradling you in his arms, the next youโre sprawled beneath him; his hands on either side of your head to not just keep himself up, but to keep you right where he wants you.
Where you need to be.
You gasp out his title โ not his name or that cute lil nickname you just gave him, but his title. Your eyes fluttered shut as your fingers claw into the bedding, silently begging for him to just fill you up.
And he does.
In one thrust, he buries himself to the hilt and savours the way you cry out to him, body arching as your pussy clamps down on him.
He leans over you, chest pressed against yours, lips brushing over the shell of your ear. โFeel that, babydoll? Thatโs me shaping your pussy so that it only knows how to take my dick.โ He pulls his hips back, just until only his tip remains inside before slamming forward, making sure you feel him in your womb. โWanted me to fuck you? Well, Iโm gonna give it to you.โ
A needy sob escapes your lips as he sets a punishing pace; and he chuckles lowly, hot breath against your neck. His lips part and he bites down on your neck, hard, claiming the spot with a bruising mark. You gasp, the sting sending a jolt of pleasure through your core, causing your pussy to squeeze him tighter.
Wonwoo growls, hips stuttering for just a moment before he thrusts even deeper, harder โ making sure your walls remember every vein, every inch.
โMy sweet Omega,โ he grunts against your skin, voice rough and possessive. His tongue darts out to soothe the bite. You mewl, feeling the imprint of his teeth as though he was trying to brand you as his.
Your hands scramble for purchase, settling on his back and your nails dragged down his back as he fucks you through every tremble, every whimper.
โYou like that, dontcha babydoll?โ he sits up, knees digging into the mattress as his hands grip your hips so tightly you were sure itโd start to bruise. All you could do was nod, tears gathering in the corner of your eyes.
โCโmon, babydoll,โ he coos condescendingly, one hand sliding up your body to wrap itself loosely around your throat. He didnโt apply any pressure, just letting it sit there as a reminder of his control, his claim.
And it was like a switch flipped.
A sharp gasp escapes your lips, back arching off the mattress as more slick drips out of your pussy, creating a white ring of cream around the base of the Alphaโs cock.
You didnโt mean to react the way you did, and Wonwoo felt it.
The way your walls clenched around him tighter, the sudden wetness coating where your hips met.
โOh?โ his tone was dark with approval, โYou like that?โ
โS-So good, Alpha,โ you choked out, mind growing hazy from your heat and the pleasure, โLove.. Love it so much! Feels sโgood!โ
His thrusts grew rougher as something primal took over. He removes his hand from your throat, sliding it down your body to rub tight circles over your clit. Your back arches as a sharp cry tears from your throat, body trembling uncontrollably. Slick gushes out from your pussy as you squirt again, drenching his shirt and milking his cock.
โFuck, thatโs it,โ he growled, hips stuttering at the milking compression of your cunt. โShit, Iโm close, babydoll. And you're gonna let me fill you, isnโt that right?โ
You nodded through the haze, words slurred by pleasure, โA-Alpha!โ
That was all it took. With one final thrust, Wonwoo buries himself to the hilt as his cock twitches inside you as he cums deep inside you.ย
The room was thick with the scent of your heat and sex, but all Wonwoo could hear was the sound of your soft, uneven breaths โ body still trembling from the aftershocks of pleasure, barely conscious of anything except for the way he filled you to the brim.
He stayed buried inside you for a moment longer, reluctant to leave the warmth of your creamed pussy. But when he hears your soft whimper, noticing the way your body twitching from oversensitivity, heโs snapped back to reality.
Wonwoo groans as he carefully pulls out, a groan escaping his lips at the sight of his cum spilling out from you โ coating the insides of your thighs and dripping onto the sheets beneath you. You whimper at the emptiness, at the sudden cold air on your overheated skin.
He doesnโt say anything, only tucking himself back into his pants and stands up.
For a moment, you thought heโd leave you in his room โ maybe even go as far as to sleep in one of the guest rooms.
But then, you hear the faint rustling of the plastic bag before the mattress dips beside you.
Wonwoo leans over, gently brushing away the sweat-damp strands of hair from your forehead. You can barely keep your eyes open, the heat and aftermath pulling you under.
Then, coolness.
A soothing, mental chill spreads over your fevered skin as he places a cooling patch on your forehead. You let out a shaky breath, weakly reaching out for him.
Wonwoo takes them in his.
โShh,โ he murmurs, his voice no longer holding that sharp or commanding tone. Instead, it sounds softer. โIโve got you babydoll.โ
His other hand adjusts the sheets around your body, tugging the blanket up to your waist after retrieving your night shorts from the floor. He made sure your legs werenโt tangled, made sure you were comfortable.
You blinked up at him sleepily, cheeks still flushed a shade of red and lashes slightly damp. โPlease stay, Nonuโฆโ
He freezes.
For a moment, the only sound was his breath, still a little uneven. You could tell he was torn between his old habit of keeping you at armโs length and giving into his instincts.
Without uttering a word, he eases under the covers beside you, gently pulling you into his chest. His arms wrapped around you, strong and warm, as he nuzzles his face in your hair. โOf course, babydoll. Youโll sleep easier if Iโm here.โ
Wonwoo never stays. Once heโs made sure youโre in good hands, he'd leave.
But, tonight wasnโt like the others.
Tonight, he stayed โ not to keep his distance, but to keep you close.
Tonight, he stayed to protect you.
His.
You felt it thenโ the way he held you. Not like a favour, but like someone claiming whatโs his.
Weeks after that incident during your heat, you and Wonwoo went on with your lives as though nothing had happened. The mansion returned to its usual rhythm โ quiet mornings, the hum of the electric kettle.
Wonwoo buried himself in work, occasionally checking up on you as per his motherโs command, occasionally picking you up from your flower shop instead of leaving it to Mingyu. They wereโฆ small efforts into making the marriage look less of a business arrangement, but you appreciated it nonetheless.
You busied yourself with your own work, too. But, youโd still go grocery shopping and prepare meals for the people of the mansion (which frankly, was a task you overestimated because cooking for 6 people proved to be a difficult task). Theyโd thank you, of course โ you went through all the time and effort โ itโd be wrong for them not to appreciate it and clean up after themselves.
However, you were careful to not let yourself brush against the Alpha for too long. Nor would you let your thoughts drift back to the night where tangled limbs and breathless whispers once filled the space.
While you both went on with your lives, acting as though nothing had happened โ there was a subtle shift in the air.
Mingyu was the first to notice it.
Being one of the bulkier guards, he had been stationed at the mansion to keep an eye on things during your off days. It was a simple routine he took a liking to โ he gets to have a nice conversation with less scarier missus and it was considered low stake.
That morning started out no different than the others. You passed him in the hallway, offering a soft habitual โMorning, Gyuโ as you balanced a basket of laundry against your hip. He nodded in return, returning the smile and his eyes followed you until you turned a corner.
His nose twitched as he picked up the smell of somethingโฆ sweet. Like the first bloom of spring in the middle of winter.
It was far too faint for it to be a heat cycle, but it still lingered in the air.
Mingyu couldnโt shake the feeling that something was off. You looked the same, moved the same. But there was something different about your aura.
Wonwoo only noticed the sweetness of your pheromones once Mingyu brought it up.
Heโd pause a little longer when he passed you in the hallway, fingers twitching just a little when your scent clung to the couch after sitting on it for hours. His jaw would flex when you leaned over him to grab something from the kitchen shelf.
Yet, he didnโt say anything.
Neither did you.
You hear the door open just past midnight.
Muted voices. Heavy boots.
You catch a whiff of the faint, metallic tang of blood and turn your head towards the front door.
Wonwoo was the first to enter, as always. His expression is calm, unreadable. His coat hung open, dark with flecks of something you didnโt need to guess. Jihoon followed close behind, quieter than usual. His shirt was stained too, though heโd slug his jacket over his arm to conceal most of it.
He lookedโฆ calmer. The tiredness in his eyes were evident, but he didnโt have that frenzied look he always had. There was no smirk, no offhand remarks about which body part he sliced off, where he left it or if he convinced Wonwoo to break every bone of their rivals.
You stayed curled on the far end of the couch, a soft blanket on your lap with a book in hand. โHi, boys. Long night?โ You asked, tone casual but laced with something warmer
โHey, Missus,โ Jihoon responds, brief but polite. โKinda.. But, we got it under control.โ
He disappears down the hallway without another word, tugging off his bloodied gloves. Wonwoo follows a beat later, slinging his coat over one shoulder, a faint dark red smear on his jaw. โHave you had dinner, babydoll?โ His voice was oddly warm.
You nodded your head, โGyu made some aglio olio with steak. There should be some leftovers in the fridge for you.โ
Wonwoo nods in response. He continues to stand there, looking at you like he was still figuring out heโs supposed to get used to coming home to this โ to you.
You look back at him, and he notices the subtle way your nose wrinkled at the scent clinging to his nose, how your fingers twitched against the cover of the book youโre holding.
โIโll go shower,โ he mumbles, voice lowering. It almost sounded like an apology in disguise.
He walks up the stairs, halting momentarily to look back at you. That scent of yours still hangs in the air โ sweet, distracting. Wonwoo stands there for a few more seconds before disappearing in the halls of the house, leaving silence and a rising heat in your chest.
He reappears moments later, now in a loose shirt and pyjama pants โ looking more like a sleep-deprived graduate student than a man capable of unspeakable violence. He heads towards the kitchen and you follow him, feet quiet against the hardwood floor.
The house felt too big at that moment, the silence stretching between the walls like it was listening. The Alpha doesnโt say anything, just moving with the practiced ease of someone whoโd done this a hundred times โ opening the fridge and grabbing a bottle of chilled wine. It was like he belonged in the silence.
The overhead light pooled golden over him, catching in the soft fall of his hair, the sharp line of his jaw. The loose fabric of his shirt clung to the curve of his shoulder, just barely damp from the shower he just took, and you caught yourself staring โ longer than you should have.
โYouโre not gonna eat what Gyu made?โ you asked, breaking the silence between you both before it could swallow you whole.
Wonwoo didnโt look back at first, popping the cork with one clean motion and pouring himself a glass with a kind of ease that spoke about how often he did this โ like he was numbing or avoiding something.
โItโs cold now,โ he answers, voice quiet but not dismissive. The wine filled his glass with a smooth swirl of deep red.
Then, without a word, he reached for another glass.
Not for wine.
He filled it with water from the chilled filter on the fridge, the sound soft and steady in the stillness of the kitchen. He sets it down on the counter near you and you blinked. There was no eye contact nor explanation, but the gesture settled somewhere deep in your chest.
You take a step closer, fingers brushing against the cool glass as you pick it up. โThanks..โ You take a sip and set it back down, leaning against the counter with your arms folded loosely. โBut, just because the food is cold means itโs bad.โ
โIโm not hungry.โ
You watch him bring the glass to his lips, taking a slow sip before setting it down with a soft clink. His gaze lingered on the dark liquid, as though he was contemplating something.
โYou didnโt even look at the plate,โ your voice wasnโt accusatory, it was just gentle โ just there.
Wonwoo lets out a breath, not exactly a sigh. โDidnโt need to.โ
The silence that followed felt different โ it felt tighter.
Then, without thinking, you moved a little closer. Just enough to feel the warmth radiating off him. Just enough for your voice to come out quieter when you asked, โDo you ever let yourself take a break, Nonu?โ
Wonwooโs jaw tensed. He doesnโt look at you when he answers, โI take a break when I sleep.โ
โYou barely sleepโฆโ
You see a flicker in his eyes โ you touched something.
He knew it.
You knew it.
But he didnโt run from it, at least not this time.
โThen I guess I donโt stop,โ his reply was low, maybe a little bit more honest than he meant it to be.
You stood there for a beat, the glass cool in your hands โ the silence wrapping around you both like a blanket that was too heavy to shake off. Your eyes dropped to the way his fingers held the wine glass, knuckles still faintly pale from tension. The condensation on your own glass trickles down your fingers, as though it was trying to ground you in the moment.
โAre you hurt anywhere, Nonu?โ The question came out softer than you meant it to be โ it sounded warm and it lingered in the air. You didnโt look at him directly, just watching the condensation slide down the side of his glass.
โNo.โ
It was clipped. Cold. Dismissive.
The kind of answer that was meant to end the conversation before it could even start. You nod, swallowing the lump in your throat. Of course โ you werenโt supposed to ask. You werenโt supposed to care โ not like that. Not out loud.
He didnโt move at first. Just standing there, knuckles pale against the glass as his eyes locked on some distant point past the kitchen tiles. The silence stretched, heavy and humming, until he sniffs your sweetness in the air again. The sweet scent relaxed his posture, his shoulders dropping just a little and his grip around the glass loosened.
You watched him carefully, heart thudding in your chest and your voice caught before you even knew you were going to speak again.
โCanโฆ Can I sleep with you tonight, Nonu?โ
The words hang in the air, delicate and trembling.
It was too soft to take back. Too honest to ignore.
His fingers stilled around the glass, the sound of the fridge humming filled the silence that followed. You hadnโt meant to say it out loud, but it had. Your heart thudded in your chest, loud enough to drown out the quiet.
Wonwoo stares at you, his expression unreadable. His eyes seemed darker tonight, shadowed by something you couldnโt quite place a finger on. He looked tired โ not just physically-bone-deep tired, but it was like the world had taken a little more from him than he was willing to admit. Whatever he and Jihoon did out there, it still clung to him like smoke.
โTrouble sleeping lately, babydoll?โ His voice was surprisingly soft, low and quiet like he didnโt want to wake the others in the house.
You nodded, looking at the glass in your hand. โThe airโs beenโฆ weird lately. A-And, itโs hard to sleep without you lately.โ Your fingers tightened slightly around the glass, voice barely above a whisper โ shaky and raw, โI-I donโt know why but it isโฆ Especially when youโre gone.โ
He was still staring, and you couldnโt bring yourself to look up โ not when you knew his expression is all it takes to undo you.
Another beat of silence.
One second.
Two.
Then, you hear a quiet breath escape him. His glass clinks on the counter as he sets his drink down.
His voice was soft, โCome on, babydoll.โ
His response caught you off guard. When you looked up, he was already turning away, walking toward his room โ but his pace was slower than usual. As though he was waiting for you to catch up to him.
Your heart flutters, warmth flooding your chest even as your legs carry you forward. Wonwoo doesnโt say anything when you slipped into his room behind him, the bed dipping under your weight. The mattress sighs softly when you settle in beside him โ it wasnโt the first time you shared a bed, but it was the first time you asked to.
You lay on your side, back facing him as you clutched the edge of the blanket like it was the only thing anchoring you. Wonwoo doesnโt move for a while, but you could hear his breathing โ steady, though it was a little too measured to be natural. Awake. Thinking.
Maybe regretting this decision.
Your throat tightens, tears brimming in your eyes as you start to overthink.
But then, quietly, just barely there, you feel the blanket shift. The mattress dips again, and your back feels warmer as his body inches close. It doesnโt touch, though it was there.
There was a beat of silence, the tension in the air so thick that you could feel it pressing against your skin.
Then, slowly his arm slips around your waist. It was slow enough to almost break you. Your breath hitches, but you donโt stop him. You donโt move, letting yourself sink into him. His hand rests lightly on your stomach, not in a possessive manner; just there, offering you a grounding presence.
โI donโt sleep well because I worry of the danger youโre in by being my mate,โ he murmurs, voice almost buried against the back of your neck. โNot when I come back from that kind of work. Not unless I know youโre safe.โ
You close your eyes, something in your chest tightens at the vulnerability in his voice, a kind of raw honesty he rarely ever let slip.
โI am safe, Nonu,โ you whispered, โWith you.โ
He doesnโt say anything, but the way his arms wrapped themselves around your waist, the way his forehead lightly brushes against your shoulderโฆ It was enough.
You didnโt say another word. You didnโt need to.
Sleep came slowly that night, but this time โ when it did, it came easier.
And for the first time in what felt like weeks, neither of you woke up alone.
Wonwoo stayed late at the office one night. The quiet hum of the city through the floor-to-ceiling windows did little to distract him from the glow of his screen or the dull ache that was beginning to form behind his eyes.
Numbers blurred, reports repeated themselves โ he was going through the motions, more out of habit than necessity.
His phone buzzed. His mother.
โMother?โ
โWonwoo,โ her voice was soft, but there was a certain sharp edge to it. โYouโre working late again?โ
โI am,โ he said flatly, not annoyed โ just a little confused as to why his mother was calling him.
โGo home, Wonwoo. Be with your mate. She needs you.โ
The words stung more than it should have.
โShe has Mingyu and Chan looking after herโโ
โShe doesnโt need them, Wonwoo.โ Her voice firmer, โShe needs you. Her Alpha.โ
โWhatโs this about, Mother?โ
โItโs hard for me to explain this over the phone, Wonwoo. Justโฆ Just go home and be with ___, okay?โ
The line disconnects before he could respond. Staring at his phone, his thumb hovers over the redial button, demanding answers.
He never got the chance.
His phone rang again โ this time, Mingyuโs name flashes across the screen.
It was never a good sign when his men called him.
He picks it up on the first ring. โWhat?โ
โBossโ Wonwooโ fuck,โ Mingyuโs voice was shaking, breathless. โWhere are you? Missus is gone. The door was busted in, Chanโs unconscious near the stairs andโ fuckโ thereโs blood.โ
The words donโt register at first.
โSheโs gone.โ
Wonwoo froze in his seat, phone pressed to his ear โ Mingyu and Seungcheol shouting on the other end. Something about getting Chan medical help for a GSW to his abdomen. The office lights hummed quietly and everything around him feltโฆ wrong. Too still. Too normal.
It was soโฆ eerie.
Blood. Mingyu said there was blood.
โHow messy is the place? Howโs Chan?โ
He finally stands up from the desk, papers fluttering off his desk, forgotten. His grip tightens around the phone until his knuckles whitened.
โItโs bad, Boss. This place is trashed, fuck.โ Shuffling can be heard before Mingyu speaks up again, โChan said she fought. Oh fuck, one of the guyโs face is clawed off.โ
โGyu!โ Seungcheolโs voice rings through the background, โWe got a survivor! Tell Wonwoo to come back quickly!โ
Mingyu didnโt need to relay the message, already hearing Wonwoo starting up his car.
The Alphaโs jaw clenched so tightly that it started to ache. A sound clawed its way up his throat, something raw and ragged. But, he swallowed it down. โHow long ago?โ
โAbout an hour. Maybe less. Cheol and I went out to get some groceries and when we got back, we found the place like this.โ
โChan and Vernon?โ
โChanโs wound up pretty bad, but heโll be okay. Vernonโs helping Cheol prepare the bastard that survived.โ
Wonwoo exhales through his nose. He feels sick. His body wants to move, to run, to destroy something โ but his mind was spiraling, trapped in the memory of your last interaction. Cold, casual and detached. Like you were just a roommate. Like he hadnโt felt the way you cling to him during that heat. Like he hadnโt felt you snuggle up close to him when you both fell asleep in the same bed weeks after.
He shouldโve listened to his mother.
He shouldโve come home.
โMake sure that bastard lives until I get there,โ he ordered Mingyu, voice now low and lethal. โTell Jihoon to get his switchblade ready.โ
He ended the call and drove through the streets. The engine roars to life like it felt his fury, the sound tearing through the night as he shot out of the compound. Tires screamed against the pavement, and the city blurred past him โ buildings, lights, the occasional flash of red as he burned through the intersections without hesitation.
You were his.
And someone had taken you.
He was going to make sure heโd put an end to those bastards.
Your head pounded.
The room swayed as you blinked awake, wrists bound behind your back and there was a coppery tang in your mouth. A single overhead light buzzed above you, like a spotlight focusing on the main lead, and the rest of the space was swallowed in the shadows.
You shifted, testing the restraints. You could move, but itโd take some effort to break free from them. Then you hear it.
Footsteps.
You stilled, keeping your head low as several men stepped into the room. You didnโt recognise their scents. They werenโt of anyone familiar to you. They werenโt Wonwoo.
One of them circled you, stopping somewhere behind you. โSheโs smaller than I thoughtโฆโ
โYeah, but sheโs feisty,โ came another, his voice sharper. โDonโt let her face or size fool you. Bitch fucking bit me when we took her in. Had to knock her out to make things easier.โ
One knelt in front of you, just out of kicking distance but you held back. โYouโre awake.โ
โSuch amazing observation skills,โ you snorted, blinking the haze from your vision. โWhat gave it away? My eyes being open or the fact that Iโm glaring back at you?โ
It was a shame they didnโt laugh.
โIf youโre smart and behave, maybe weโll go easy on you.โ
You scoff, โPlease, if you were smart, youโd know you made a grave mistake the moment you busted my front door in.โ
The figure leans in slightly, expecting fear but all you offered was a tilt your head. โSo, whatโs the plan? Some kind of ransom? Revenge?โ
The masked man tilts his head, brows furrowed in confusion. โYouโre not exactly acting like a scared little Omega.โ
โYeah, funny thing about that โ I bark and bite. If you assholes think you canโโ
Smack.
A sharp slap landed across your cheek as you were mid-sentence. The sting flared, but you didnโt flinch. Instead, you take a deep breath and straighten your posture, licking the copper from the corner of your mouth. โOh, my badโฆโ your voice was low, โBut you really shouldโve known better than to think Iโd be the damsel in distress type.โ
There were at least three of them when they returned after leaving you alone for hours. They still wore those black face masks, as if that was supposed to scare you.
One carried a metal case and the other cracked his knuckles, another move that was meant to scare you. But what was scaring you the most was how terrible their intimidation tactics were. You sat upright the best you could, back straight against the wooden chair, chin lifted like you hadnโt been bound for hours. Like you werenโt aching in places you hadnโt known could ache.
They didnโt speak at first, only opening up the case. Silver tools gleamed under the low light.
You arched a brow. โWow. Dontcha think thatโs a little dramatic? What happened to just asking nicely?โ
One stepped forward and backhanded you, hard. Your head snapped to the side, cheek screaming from the impact, but you refused to give them the satisfaction of crying out in pain.
โTell us everything you know about the Jeon clan,โ demanded the man that opened the metal case. โSecurity. Other bases. Codes, if you know any.โ
You spit at his face.
They didnโt like that.
The first hit was to your stomach โ brutal and deep, knocking the breath from your lungs. Then another to your ribs, then your face again. You lost count after five, maybe six.
Still, you didnโt scream.
โDamn, this bitch can take hits.โ
Pain blurred the edges of your vision, but you clung to consciousness with everything you had. You thought of Wonwoo. Of how he looked at you when you didnโt think you were watching. Of how he subtly showed his affection thinking you wouldnโt notice.
You thought about how furious heโd be if he were to see you in the state you were in. Wonwooโs mother had previously mentioned their stand on crimes against women, how if their own had even a strand of hair plucked, the perpetrators would face dire consequences.
When they paused, panting like theyโd been doing real work, one leaned in and grabbed a fistful of your hair, tugging on it hard. โLast chance. Talk.โ
The smile you gave had one of them flinching. Not because of how badly beaten up you looked, but because it bordered on the line of a psychotic smile.
โThe Jeons donโt break, and neither do I. We fucking burn.โ
These bastards sure as hell loved leaving you alone. Though youโd consider it to be a mistake on their end.
Your body was wrecked โ ribs aching, lip split and bruises were already to form everywhere. But you were still breathing, still alive and that was enough.
You tilt your head back, blinking up at the ceiling through the haze of the pain. Blood dripped down your chin, but your hands were slick now โ whether it was from blood or sweat, you couldnโt tell. You twist your wrists again, angling against the metal cuff just the way Wonwoo had shown you during one of his late-night, paranoid self-defense lessons. โIf they bind you with steel, look for tension. Give it slack, then break it where itโs weakest. Everything has a weak point.โ
It hurt like hell, but you kept going. The metal bites deeper into your skin before it snapped.
You stifle a gasp as the cuff breaks loose with a sharp clink. Your left wrist was bleeding freely now, but you didnโt waste a second. You made your way to the door, and to your surprise, it was unlocked. Either they didnโt youโd try, or they thought you couldnโt.
You slid out silently, stating low. You hear footsteps and muffled voices somewhere down the hall. Realising you needed a weapon, you decided to find their weapons storage. Your head spun, but you pressed forward and duck into the first door you saw.
Luck mustโve been on your side because it led you exactly where you wanted.
Guns were lined up on the tables, the overhead lighting making it seem more ominous than it already was. Your fingers shook as you picked up a semi-automatic handgun โ sleek, back, loaded. Wonwooโs voice echoed again, โDonโt ever hesitate to shoot. That gives them a room to attack. You pull the trigger the moment they come into view.โ
You hear footsteps approaching and pressing your back up against the wall, breathing through your nose, waiting. You hold the gun close to your chest, and when the masked man steps inside, you don't hesitate.
Bang.
He dropped like a sack of potatoes, the sound of the shot echoes through the hallway.
There was no going back now.
Shouts echoed down the hall and you made a run for it. Turning a corner, you came face-to-face with two more men. They hadnโt expected you to be armed, by the time they noticed the gun in your hand and reached for theirs, you had already pulled the trigger.
You ran past their motionless bodies, trying to figure out where you were. The layout and interior โ you knew you were in some kind of warehouse. Then you smell it โ the night air, you were close to an exit.
You burst through a door, grunting in pain from the sheer force you had put on your shoulder to get the damn thing to open. Your knees almost gave out, the adrenaline making your hands shake.
You kept the gun raised, every shadow looked like another threat.
But you didnโt stop.
Not until you were safe. Not until you got back to Wonwoo.
But you werenโt able to get far.
The alley had opened into a dead-end loading yard and your heart dropped the second you saw the rusted fence, the padlocked gate.
A black van screeched to a halt behind you. You spun, gun raised โ but hands grabbed you from both sides before you could even aim. You bit, clawed and kicked, but there were too many. They slammed you face first down onto the ground, a heavy knee to your back following. Your cheek scraped against the pavement and the gun slipped out of your hand.
โHello, ___.โ
You froze, your blood went cold.
Juyeon.
You turned your head enough to see him step into view. His suit was stained, fingers missing from both hands โ four gone entirely with pink scars crusted where theyโd once been. He flexed what was left, grimacing slightly as if the sight offended him.
Wonwoo had done that. You knew it because Jihoon had told you โ how he encouraged your Alpha to cut off the fingers on his left hand so they were moreโฆ symmetrical.
โYou fucking bastard,โ you spat, โIโll have them dismember youโโ
His laugh cuts you off. โStill got some fight in you, I see,โ he mused. โThatโs what my men meant by youโre no ordinary Omega.โ He crouches down, eyes glinting with a dangerous edge. โBut youโre more useful to me if you shut the fuck up.โ
You snarled, bucking under the weight holding you down. One of his men shoved your head back down as Juyeon took out a syringe from his suit. The liquid was thick, glowing a faint blue under the alley lights.
โYou know what this is, little Omega?โ he asked conversationally, โThe labs call it Phase Nine. Itโs new. Not on the market nor the black market.โ
You went still.
โItโs a liquid heat inducer thatโs designed to have your primal instincts override your rationale. It could even break bonded cycles.โ
You thrashed, โDonโt you fucking touch me with that! I swear Iโllโโ
โHold her,โ Juyeon ordered.
โNo!โ You kicked wildly, but the hands clamped down harder.
โI said hold her!โ
You screamed when he jabbed the needle into your neck and depressed the plunger.
A cold, burning sensation spreads through your veins like ice catching on fire. Your limbs trembled violently and your lungs burned with every breath you take. You heard Juyeon chuckle as darkness begins to swallow your vision.
โTake a little nap,โ he whispers, โAnd when you wake up, your body wonโt resist anymore.โ
You wakeย to the sound of voices โ low, mocking laughter. Your head throbbed, and your body feltโฆ wrong. It felt as though weights were chained to your body and your head felt fuzzy. The heat inducers were still coursing through your veins, but you fought the haze, clinging to the remaining sharpness you had in the chaos of your mind.
You feel the fire burn from inside out, every nerve in your body screaming for release.
The door to the room opened and Juyeon stepped in, his fingers twitching where they were still missing. He wore that sharp, predatory grin on his face and how you wished you could slap it right off of his face. His presence was suffocating and the pheromones he was releasing stank up the room so bad you wanted to throw up.
You gritted your teeth and pushed yourself up from the cool, concrete floor. Your limbs felt like lead, but you couldnโt let him get close.
Only Wonwoo could touch you.
Not this disgusting bastard.
He notices the faint fight in your eyes and pauses, a cruel smile crept onto his face as he observes your struggle. โShit, you are a tough one to break. Lucky for me I got more of those inducers to break you.โ
He takes another step forward and your body tensed. โCโmere, Omega,โ Juyeon coaxes, his voice so syrupy that it twists your stomach the wrong way. โLet me help you with that heat of yours, yeah? Iโve got something far better than the inducer youโre desperately fighting. Something real.โ
You growl, throwing your body into him. Your actions startled him โ he hadnโt expected you to fight, not with the drugs clouding your senses. But you didnโt need to be at your best. You needed to make him understand that you were more than just an Omega.
You got a punch in, a brutal hook to his jaw and knocking him back. Juyeon staggered, but he didnโt fall. His men moved, one lunging towards you; but you managed to catch his wrist, twisting it behind his back with a vicious snap, making him grunt in pain.
Another went for your throat, but you kicked up, shoes hitting him in the stomach that had him doubling over, gasping for air. Itโs a shame you werenโt wearing your heels, wouldโve left a mark on the bastard.
You moved again, a blur of motion and rage. You werenโt thinking nor did you care, you only had one goal โ to survive.
Another man reached for your arm. You spun, elbowing him in the face then slamming your knee into his ribs. He staggers, gasping for breath. You were covered in sweat, heart pounding as your body rebels against the inducers.
One of Juyeonโs man was quick enough to grab you from behind, pinning your arms to your sides. โThatโs enough,โ Juyeon sneers, wiping the blood from his mouth. He grabs another syringe from the table, the liquid inside glowing a sickly blue. โYou want to fucking fight? Fine. Letโs see how long youโll last.โ
You hissed, struggling against the man holding you, but the inducers were still tearing through you. The heat was unbearable, your vision swimming in and out of focus. You were starting to lose control.
โFight all you want, sweetheart,โ his voice was mocking as he approached with the needle. โBut youโll break eventually.โ
Your hands were still unrestrained, and in that final moment of desperation, you grabbed an old pipe that lay on the ground. You swung it with all your might, hitting the nearest man across the skull. He collapsed with a sickening thud, and you barely had time to register the victory before Juyeon was on you again.
Your body was trembling, soaked in sweat as blood was smeared across your face and hands. The pipe clattered to the floor beside you, slick with someone elseโs blood. Juyeon stood across from you, staggering as his face twists into something monstrous. The second that syringe slipped from his grasp during your scuffle, it shattered across the cement.
โYou little bitch,โ he spat, pulling out a switchblade from his pockets. โYou think youโve won?โ
You didnโt answer, hands scrambling for the gun from one of his men on the floor. Your hands shook, but you raised the weapon anyway. Just like Wonwoo taught you.
Never hesitate when it comes to your life.
Juyeon takes a step forward and you pull the trigger.
Bang.
The scream that tore out of his throat was inhuman.
He dropped to his knees, clutching his crotch as the front of his pants soaked red. He writhed, gasping and cursing through clenched teeth. It wasnโt a clean shot, but you didn't want it to be.
Your hands were still trembling as you kept the gun trained on him. โNeverโฆ Never underestimate an Omega. Especially me.โ
The door slammed open behind you. Boots thundered in, guns drawn and you hear voices yelling commands.
You didnโt turn. You didnโt have to.
You already know who it was.
โClear the room!โ Seungcheolโs voice echoed like thunder. โGet the Missus to safety and lock up any survivors!โ
Vernon was quick to reach you, kneeling beside you as his hands tried to gently guide the gun down. โHey, Missusโฆโ he said quietly, โYouโre okay now. Weโve got you.โ
But you couldnโt bring yourself to lower the gun. It was as though you feared that if you did, Juyeon would get up.
Then you smelled him.
Wonwoo appears through the smoke of bodies, his eyes immediately locking on yours. The sight of you, his mate โ bloodied, shaking and bruised โ had him on his knees by your side in the blink of an eye. Sure, you were alive; but you were hurt.
He doesnโt say a word, only pulling you into his arms and holding you like you were the last thing in the world that mattered. You didnโt even realise how cold you were until Wonwoo wrapped his arms around you.
His warmth crashed into you like a wave, and what very little strength you had left was gone as your body collapsed into his. You could feel the way his body shuddered as he held you, his breath ragged against your hair, like he hadnโt been breathing until that moment. His hand held the back of your head, fingers tangling in your messy hair like if he let go โ youโd disappear.
โIโve got you, babydoll,โ he whispered, voice cracking. โIโve got you now.โ
You dropped the gun.
And finally, your body let go.
Wonwoo carefully knocks on the door, a way to announce his presence before sliding it open. His eyes meet yours and his shoulders slump when you give him a small smile. โHeyโฆโ was all you managed to say before his giant stature envelops you in a tight embrace. The Alpha nuzzles into the crook of your neck, a quiet whine leaving his lips as he takes in your scent. Itโs grounding, calming โ proof that youโre here, safe, and his.
You melt into his warm embrace, your hands instinctively finding their way to his broad back. His tense muscles slowly relax under your touch, his soft whines turning into soft hums of contentment.
โIโฆ I was so scared,โ Wonwoo admits, โScared I couldnโt find you, couldnโt reach you in timeโฆ I โโ
โNonu,โ you call out softly, one hand moving up to comb through his dark locks, โIโm here now, arenโt I?โ
He nods and pulls away, the crease in his brow not fully gone. โYeah, butโฆ I canโt help to think of the worst case scenario of what couldโve happened had we gotten there any laterโฆ ___, the doctors said you were practically battered. Thereโs even still traces of that heat inducer in your blood.โ
You shudder at the memory of having the liquid injected into you, Wonwoo tightening his hold on you. โThey didnโt touch you did they?โ
โWell, it depends on what you mean by touch..?โ It was more of a question than a statement, โThey didnโt put their dicks in me if thatโs what youโre wondering. I was drugged up and a little woozy, but I managed to fight them off until you guys showed up.โ
โSo, they did touch you,โ he sighs, pressing a gentle kiss to your template. โIโll deal with those bastards once I head back.โ
He cups your face in his large hands, his eyes scanning your face as if committing every detail to memory. โHow are you feeling, babydoll? Feeling any better?โ
You manage a faint smile at Wonwooโs concern, your fingers brushing gently over the back of his hand where it cradles your cheek. โIโm feeling better,โ you murmur, though the ache behind your ribs and the lingering exhaustion paints a different story. โJustโฆ Just need to pee real quickโฆโ
Wonwoo looks hesitant, but he nods, reluctantly removing his hand from your face.
You swing your legs over the side of the bed and push yourself up, determined to manage the short walk to the bathroom without assistance. But the moment you stand, a sudden jolt of pain rips through your lower abdomen. You let out a strangled gasp that makes Wonwoo instantly alert. Your knees give out before you can even call out to him.
You clutch your stomach as your body crumples to the cold tile floor.
โ___!โ Wonwoo is quick to drop to his knees beside you, arms wrapping around you before you hit the ground. โBabydoll, hey, whatโs the matter?โ
โIt hurts,โ you wheezed, eyes squeezed shut as another wave of pain twists through you. โNonu, itโฆ My stomach hurts.โ
He feels his heart shatter at the sight of you writhing in pain, his arms tightening around your waist as he gently tries to ease you onto his lap. โFuck, okay. Iโm calling the nurseโโ
โNo, donโt go,โ your breath was shallow, hand clutching the fabric of his shirt tightly. โStay. Please.โ
โShit, shitโฆ Iโm here, babydoll. Iโm not leaving.โ Wonwooโs voice is firm but trembling, his free hand fumbling for the call above him. He presses it repeatedly, urgency written all over his face. โNurses! Doctors! We need help in here!โ
He cradles you closer, rocking you slightly as if trying to soothe you through the pain. โYouโre gonna be okay,โ he murmurs over and over, lips brushing against your forehead. โIโve got you, babydoll.โ
Moments later, the door bursts open and nurses rush in. Wonwoo doesnโt let you go, not until they gently urge him aside to check your vitals and prepare to move you. Even then, his hand never leaves yours.
And when they wheel you away for tests, his gaze follows you โ haunted and fierce โ already blaming himself for letting you get off the bed in the first place.
โIโm terribly sorry, Mrs Jeonโฆ It seems you had a miscarriage.โ
The words hung in the air. The silence that followed felt suffocating, like a weight pressing down on your chest. Wonwooโs and your mother wrapped their arms around you in an instant, offering you comfort; but everything felt soโฆ distant. Their voices were muffled and the doctorโs face was blurred as the word โmiscarriageโ echoed in your mind.
Your hands instinctively moved to your stomach, as though you were trying to hold onto something that was no longer within reach.
Meanwhile, Wonwooโs tense body stood behind you as if he were a statue thatโs freshly carved from stone. His emotions were frozen in place and his silence was louder than anything else in the room.
Suddenly, the pieces began to fit in place.
Why his mother kept nagging him to return home instead of doing overtime in the office.
Why his father kept urging him to look into a bigger home.
Why his mother and mother-in-law kept visiting you while he was away.
Hell, that even explained why Jihoon was more tame.
You were pregnant.
Pregnant with his child.
Your mom and Wonwooโs mother tried to comfort you with soft reassurances murmured in your ear, but they couldnโt pierce through the thick glass thatโs been erected around you. Your momโs hand stroked your hair, a gesture that was meant to soothe you. But it only reminded you of the ache, of a loss so sudden that it felt as though a piece of you had been ripped away.
Wonwooโs shaky voice brought you back to reality, โHowโฆ How could this have happened? W-Whenโ How long has she been pregnant? She wasnโt displaying any symptoms or even showing!โ
The doctor shifts, looking at the clipboard in his hand. โMrs Jeon was aroundโฆ seven weeks into the pregnancy. Itโs not uncommon for the symptoms to be minimal, especially in the early stages. We suspect that what Mrs Jeon had experienced was a cryptic pregnancy, where the pregnancy goes undetected or unnoticed.โ
You feel the Alpha shift his gaze from the doctor to you. โSeven weeksโฆโ His voice was laced with confusion and guilt as he tries to recount every moment heโs spent with you, searching for signs he might have overlooked. He runs a hand down his face, resting it over his mouth as he mutters, โFuckโฆ No wonder your scent was sweeterโฆโ
โAs for what couldโve caused her miscarriageโฆ We can only assume that it was due to the recentโฆ uneventful incident that the Missus has experienced. The emotional, mental and physical distress coupled with the absence of an Alpha mustโve increased her stress levels to a point where it significantly affected her well-being.โ
The doctor lowers his head in condolences and exits the room. Both yours and Wonwooโs parents left soon after, deciding to give you both some privacy.
โNonuโฆโ you croaked, your voice barely above a whisper.
Your broken voice seemed to crack something within him and his rigid frame finally moved. Wonwoo sinks down to his knees in front of you, his hands hesitantly reaching for yours. He held them gently, and despite his warm touch, you could feel the tremble in them.
โBabydollโฆโ You finally forced yourself to look at him, and the sight added another weight to your already heavy heart. His jaw was clenched as his lips were parted slightly, his lips trembling slightly while his eyes glistened with unshed tears. Heโs quick to cup your face when you sniffle out his name again, wiping away the tears that began to spill from your eyes.
โNo, no, noโฆโ he murmurs, wiping away your tears. โDonโt cry, babydollโฆ This isnโt your fault, yeah?โ
His tender words only made the tears fall harder. The pain in your chest was unbearable, and the sound of his voice made it harder for you to hold yourself together. You shook your head, โN-Noโฆ Nonu, it was my fault. I-I shouldโve been more alert or at least aware as to why I was โโ
โHey, heyโฆโ He interrupts gently, โDonโt do this, babydoll, please. Donโt be so hard on yourself. You didnโt know, and even if you did, this is something out of your control.โ
His thumb continues to stroke your cheeks, wiping away the endless tears that streamed down. โB-Butโฆ I-I shouldโve.. hicโฆ told you that I wasnโt feelingโฆ hicโฆ like myself.. M-Maybe i-if youโd known, you couldโve โโ
Wonwoo presses a gentle kiss to your lips, leaning his forehead against yours once he pulls away. โBabydoll, please, donโt blame yourselfโฆ Iโฆ I shouldโve been a better husbandโฆ I shouldnโt have just left you all alone again after your heat. I shouldnโt have kept my distance from you thinking itโd be a good decisionโฆ I shouldโve been paying more attention to you, been home with you..โ
His confession made your heart ache further. You reached up, your hands trembling as they covered his. โNo, Nonuโฆ Please, donโt say thatโฆ You've been the perfect husband and โโ
โBabydoll, I wasnโt there to realise something was up. Our parents knew it before we did and โโ
โWe couldโฆ We could try again, right..?โ Your voice was shaky, filled with uncertainty and carried a weight as though speaking it out loud could shatter what little hope you were clinging to. Wonwooโs breath hitches, his eyes carrying the same raw, aching vulnerability you felt.
โOh, babydollโฆโ he whispers, his lips trembling as he pecks your lips, โOf course we can. We can try as many times as we want, but thatโs for when youโre ready โ when weโre ready. Right nowโฆ Letโsโฆ Iโฆ Let me make sure youโre okay.โ
You nodded, hands moving from covering his to clutch the fabric of his shirt; as if holding onto him would stop the pieces of your heart from falling apart any further. โWeโll try again,โ you echoed, voice trembling but filled with a quiet determination. โWhen weโre ready.โ
Wonwoo hums, tilting his head to the side so he could capture your lips in a tender kiss. His lips moved against yours gently. It was soft, unhurried, and full of unspoken promises. When he pulls away, his forehead rests against yours once again, and his hands move to cradle your face, thumbs brushing softly against your cheeks.
Snow muffled the world outside the cabin, layering the landscape in a blanket of silence and softness. The fire crackled lowly, casting shadows on the wooden walls and painting flickers of gold across the thick blanket tangled around your legs.
Itโs only been days since you left the hospital, body still aching quietly โ your ribs would hurt just a little when you breathed in too deeply, you could even feel the stiffness in your limbs when you moved too fast. But here, tucked away in the mountains with no one but Wonwoo, the pressure to be okay all the time faded just like the hush of falling snow.
Wonwoo sits beside you on the edge of the bed, his presence warm and steady. Heโd just come back from gathering more firewood, snow melting in his hair and a few flakes clinging stubbornly to his coat. You watched him shrug it off, mouth watering at the way his muscles ripple under the thick sweater as he crossed the room to tend to the fire.
God, he looks so good you just wanna pounce on him.
He returns to the bed, slipping under the covers with you like he belongs there โ like heโd always been there. One of his arms snakes around your waist, drawing you against his side with practiced ease, careful to not press too hard against you.
He smells like warm cedar, a touch of pine, and that deep, grounding Alpha musk that seeps into your senses like a balm. He exhaled softly, rubbing slow circles into your hip with his thumb.
โIs it too cold?โ
You shake your head, almost purring into him. โNot with you here.โ
Wonwooโs expression softens, pressing a kiss to your temple. โGood. I was worried itโd beโฆ well, something you wouldnโt like. The snow, the isolationโฆโ
โYou picked it for a reason,โ you whispered back, nuzzling into his chest. โItโs quiet up here. I like that.โ
He held you closer, his heart beating steadily beneath your cheek. โI needed us somewhere no one could reach. Just for a little while.โ
โBecause Iโm still healing?โ Your voice was smaller than you meant for it to be.
โNo.โ His answer was immediate. โBecause I need time with you. Alone. Not shared. Not interrupted. Justโฆ us.โ
You hum, closing your eyes and letting yourself be embraced by the most fearsome man of the city. In this moment, where the world was blanketed in snow, where nothing existed but the steady beat of Wonwooโs heart and the feel of his body against yours, you were safe.
โNonu?โย
Wonwoo looks down, still curling against his side beneath the blanket, hand pausing on your waist. โYeah, babydoll?โ
You hesitated, feeling your pulse thudding against your ribs. You feel the warmth of his body pressed against yours and the subtle way his scent thickened the longer you laid together in the quiet cabin. Maybe it was the isolation, or the cold outside โ or maybe itโs just him.
The sense of safety he gives.
You swallowed, โWhatโฆ What do you think about knotting me?โ
Wonwoo stills, his hand splaying wider on your waist as a means to ground you in place, as though youโd float off if he didnโt. He leans down slowly, brushing his nose against your cheek. โAre you asking me if I thought about it?โ his voice is now laced with some darker, thicker. โOr if I want to?โ
Your face burned, and you tried to look away, but his hand caught your chin, gently coaxing you to meet his eyes. His gaze flickers down to your lips, then lower, and back. โYou know Iโve thought about it, babydoll. Especially that time during your heat, but I had to stop because we were still getting used to each other.โ
โWhat about now?โ
His voice drops, โYouโre still healing. Not now, okay?โ
You let out a shaky breath, โI feel okay, Nonu. Better. Andโฆ I want it. I want youโ
His hand tightened slightly at your hip, not enough to hurt, but just enough to let you feel the echo of what he was holding back.
โYou sure, babydoll?โ he asks quietly, โBecause once I do that, thereโs no going back to pretending I donโt need you. Iโm going to be all over you, yโknow?โ
You reach for your Alpha, fingers curling into his sweater, voice barely steady. โThen let it.โ
For a moment, Wonwoo just stares at you. And then the alpha in him stirred โ quiet and hungry โ as he shifts to hover above you, mouth grazing yours. โMy feisty Omega canโt help but to be all soft for me now, hmm?โ his voice was rough with barely checked restraint and it was enough to have you dripping. His breath ghosts over your lips, his nose brushing yours as his eyes darken. โAlways biting back, but the second I touch you like thisโฆโ
His hand slides down your thigh, his touch possessive and curls it under your knee, spreading you open just a little more before pulling down the pyjama pants you were wearing.
โ...you melt.โ
Your breath catches, fingers curling into his sweater as heat coils low in your belly. Wonwoo wasnโt just teasing, he was marveling.
โOh, babydoll,โ he continues, enjoying the way your thighs tremble when his cold fingers trail up the skin of your bare thighs. โIโm going to bury myself in you and let my knot swell so deep that youโll forget where I end and where you begin.โ
โYouโll take good care of me, right, Alpha?โ
Wonwoo groans softly, pressing his forehead to yours. โIโll take good care of you, my sweet Omega.โ
He kisses you slowly, soft at first โ the deeper, hungrier, like the dam had cracked and he could finally taste what heโd been starving for. His palms slid down your sides, memorising every curve, every shiver. He doesn't rush, deciding to not strip you out of the sweater you were wearing to keep you warm.
Pulling away just enough, Wonwoo slides off his glasses and settles them aside on the nightstand. His eyes, dark and intense, were focused entirely on you. The familiar weight of his gaze sent a shiver up your spine. It was as though without the barrier of his glasses, he could see straight through you.
โYouโre so beautiful, babydoll,โ he murmured, breath brushing against your lips before he kissed you again, deeper, like he couldnโt stop himself. He groaned against your mouth, the soft drag of his lips against yours. His fingers traced the line of your jaw., down your neck and over the curves of your body, like he was committing the shape of your body to memory.
You let out a shaky whimper, hands trembling as you reached for him, tugging him closer. His entire being invades your senses, filling the space between your bodies as his kiss grew more intense, more desperate. You canโt help but respond to his hunger with your own, pulling him closer against your body.
You barely registered the way Wonwoo moved, only the warmth of his body that left yours for a moment. You hear the quiet click of the drawer opening beside the bed. Your voice wavered between surprise and something breathless, eyes widening just a little as your Alpha pulls out a slee black toy from it. It gleamed in the firelight, deceptively elegant. It wasnโt flashy, obviously neither you nor Wonwoo liked flashy. It was plain black, smooth, curved, and obviously meant for one purpose.
"You brought a vibrator on our honeymoon?"
Wonwoo shrugged, โMore like Jihoon and Mingyu told me to. Theyโreโฆ invasive to say the least.โ
โHow did they even know weโd be doing this?โ
Wonwoo gives you a dry, amused look, like youโd just asked why the sun rises. โTheyโre nosy and overconfident. Honestly, since that night of your heat and when youโd ask to sleep with me, Mingyu said he can smell some kind of budding romance.โ
You stared back, โThatโsโฆ Thatโs not a real thing, right?โ
He shrugs again, โGod knows. Jihoon just enables him. I have a feeling they packed it themselves when I wasnโt looking.โ
A pause.
โYou donโt check your luggages?โ
โThey probably hid it under my clothes.โ
You snort, โIโm surprised it even made pass customs.โ
Wonwoo chuckles, โWouldnโt be the weirdest thing theyโve smuggled through airport security.โ
You raise an eyebrow, โDo I even want to know?โ
He tilts his head like heโs genuinely considering it. โProbably not.โ
You stare at the vibrator in his hand, โSoโฆ What use is this to us and did you at least sanitise it?โ
Wonwoo sits back on his heels, the firelight casting him in gold and shadow as he pushes the sleeves of his sweater up to his forearms. โOf course I sanitised it, babydoll. As for what use, Iโm sure you have that figured out.โ
You let him part your legs slowly, his eyes instantly dropping to your wet cunt. He caresses your thighs, coaxing them wider and when his scent changed, thickening with quiet arousal, your body responded like it knew what was coming.
โIโd consider my knot to be big,โ he said, voice low and even. โItโs gonna take more than just my fingers to open you up.โ
He doesnโt wait for a response. He eases two fingers into your cunt, tongue darting out to wet his lips when your breath gets stuck somewhere between your ribs and your throat. The drag of his knuckles felt cruel, like he wanted you to know exactly how heโd take you apart.
When he pushes in a third finger, you whimper. The stretch burns at first, before it fades into a more consuming ache. Your hips buck instinctively, his hand on your waist kept you pinned down like you were nothing more than a body to be used.
โFuck,โ he murmurs, shifting closer so his lips brushes against your jaw, โYou keep clenching like that and Iโm going to think you like being stretched out like this.โ
His fingers curled again, and you choked on a cry.
โAtta girl,โ he praised, smiling against your skin.
The air was heavy with the smell of sweat, arousal, and something more dangerous. You were trembling underneath him, not just from pleasure but from the oppressive weight of his presence, the way he looked at you like youโre something fragile yet canโt help but want to break you at the same time.
Every curl of Wonwooโs fingers leaves you breathless, the coil in your lower belly growing tighter. โYouโre dripping, babydoll,โ he says flatly, drawing his hand back just enough to spread your wet folds with two of his fingers before plunging them back inside. โYouโre making a mess and I barely touched you.โ
With one final curl of his fingers, your back arches involuntarily as his fingertips press hard against your g-spot over and over. โCโmon, babydoll,โ he murmurs, voice filled with arousal. โCum for me.โ
Your body obeys, a loud cry of his name tearing through your throat as your body seizes, pussy walls fluttering around his fingers. Your nails dig into his arm, thighs trembling around his wrist, and all you can do is ride it out as he coaxes every last tremble from your body. He doesnโt stop until youโre twitching, breathing hard, and sweat sticking to your skin.
Only then does he ease them out, slowly. He lifts his slick covered fingers to his lips, tongue flicking out to taste you as he keeps his eyes on your ruined expression with a dark glint.
โYou taste sweeter than I thought,โ he mumbles. Leaning down, he presses a gentle kiss on your lips before spreading your thighs again. โGimme one more and Iโll knot you, yeah?โ
He turns on the vibrator, the black toy humming to life. You watch with wide eyes as he brings the toy to your slick, pulsing entrance. The moment the curved tip presses inside you, your hips jerked. It zeroed in on that spongy spot deep inside you, making your vision blur and your thighs tremble.
One hand keeps your hips still while the other begins to move the toy inside you. Your breath stutters, back arching as the toy presses up and in, vibrating relentlessly against your gspot. Your legs twitch, thighs trembling as you try to squirm away from the intense pleasure, but Wonwoo wonโt let you.
He keeps you in place, spread open while he grinds the toy mercilessly against your gspot, your pulsing walls clenching and unclenching around it rhythmically. Slick, wet sounds fill the room, echoing between your moans and the relentless hum of the vibrator. Your knuckles turned white as your hands clutch the sheets, the coil in your lower belly tightening up again.
โNonu!โ
โGonna cum again?โ he asks, voice low and taunting. He pushes the toy deeper and your vision goes black around the edges. A broken sob claws its way out of your throat as the pressure becomes unbearable. โCโmon, babydoll. Show me how greedy this pussy is. I want you soaked for my knot. Wanna feel you gush all over me.โ
He twists the vibrator just right, thumb rubbing tight circles on your clit and your body convulses around the toy. A loud cry rips from your throat, sharp and raw as your pussy squirts, hips arching off the bed โ drenching his wrists, the toy and the sheets beneath you.
Wonwoo groans, eyes dark as they lock on the way your body submits to him so beautifully. โFuck, babydollโ he breathes, tossing the wet vibrator aside. โYouโre ready to take me now. Gonna stretch you around my knot just how youโre meant to.โ
He doesnโt even bother to wipe his hand, sliding them under your thighs and guiding them around his waist, lowering himself over you. You can feel the heat of his cock, flushed and heavy, grinding his length against your slick folds. โGonna knot you so good, babydoll. Fill you so full that everyone who smells you knows youโre taken.โ
You lick your lips at the weight of his knot thatโs already swelling at the base. You lock your legs around his waist, heels digging into the curve of his back pulling him closer.
That was all the permission he needed.
Wonwoo lines himself up, holding back a growl as the blunt head of his cock bumps against your clit. His jaw clenches, holding back a guttural growl as he pushes in, inch by inch. Your eyes flutter shut as he stretches you, your slick walls sucking him in greedily.
โFuck, youโre tight,โ he grits out, kissing your jaw. โSo fucking wet. Pussy feels so warm that I could die happy right now.โ
You whimper, back arching as he bottoms out, his knot pressing against your entrance. He rolls his hips experimentally, letting you feel every vein of his cock, the way his cock drags against your soaked, swollen walls.
His head dips to press his mouth against the curve of your jaw, your throat. โTaking me so well. Fuck, you feel so good.โ
His hands tighten on your thighs, pushing them up so your knees are pressed against your chest, angling your hips just right so he can sink even deeper. His leaking cockhead bullies your sweet spot, making you cry out with each thrust.
โFeel how deep I am, babydoll?โ He slides a hand between your bodies, pressing down on your lower belly. You moan at the pressure, nails scratching down his clothed back and Wonwoo starts to roughly thrust into your sloppy cunt. The drag of his cock against your walls sends aftershocks through your twitching body.
Wonwoo groans loudly, biting down on your shoulder โ not hard enough to break the skin nor the sweater you wore, but enough to have your wet walls squeeze around him. โShit, babydoll. Your pussy tightens up when I bite you. You like that, huh? Like it when I mark you up?โ
You canโt answer. Youโre shaking and gasping, all thoughts wiped out by the way his leaking cockhead grinds into your cervix with every thrust, body starting to bounce from the sheer force.
He presses down on your belly again, palm flat and firm. The pressure makes you clench reflexively, his eyes focus on the way your pretty cunt is stuffed snugly around his dick โ entranced with the way your puffy lips coat his thick cock with your sweet cream.
โNonu,โ you whine out, feeling a jolt of electricity run up your spine when his abdomen rubs against your clit. โPlease! Want your knot!โ
Wonwoo growls, forcing his knot past your rim with one brutal thrust and stretching your pussy wide. You cry out in pleasure and pain, nails digging into the fabric of the sweater that he thinks youโd shred it into pieces. You feel it pop past your entrance and lock inside you, your vision going white.
He pulls out halfway only to slam back in, so addicted to how tight and wet you are around him. He loves how your gummy walls are taking his knot, how the lewd sounds of skin slapping and the wet squelching of your pussy fills the cabin. Wonwooโs thumb finds your clit again, rubbing it hard and fast; grunting in approval when he feels your arousal drip out your stuffed cunt.
โN-Nonu, โM gonna cum!โ you moan, head thrown back against the pillows as he fucks you harder into the mattress.
โI know, babydoll,โ he murmurs, โCan feel your pussy milking my cock.โ
Your walls flutter wildly against him. His knot throbs, snug and swollen inside you, ready to fill you up. โCum for me, my Omega,โ he groans into your neck, planting wet kisses as he chases his own climax. โMake a mess on my cock.โ
Your orgasm slams into you, white, hot and all-consuming. Your entire body convulses underneath him, pussy creaming his dick. Wonwoo curses under his breath, hips jerking as your pulsing walls trigger his own release.
โTake it,โ he pants, burying his face in the crook of your neck as he spills his cum deep inside. Ropes and ropes of hot cum flood your womb, and you mewl as your mind wanders back to the first time he filled you up.
Your Alpha stays buried inside you, knot locked tight as he releases your legs, hanging them over his forearms. One hand has a possessive grip on your hip while the other rubs your overstimulated clit in slow, teasing circles with just enough pressure to make you jolt.
He grinds his hips against you, knot fully lodged inside you. Itโs said that Alphas cum more than they usually do when knotting their bonded mates, and sure enough, Wonwoo was indeed filling your pussy with load after load of his hot cum. Not that you were complaining though. You happily take every drop he gives you with a blissful smile.
The fire had burned down to glowing embers, casting the room in a dim amber. Youโre still lying beneath Wonwoo, still stretched wide around his knot, both of you soaked in sweat and slick. You could still feel him twitching inside you, some of his cum slipping past the tight sleeve of your cunt around him.ย
He releases his hold on your legs so he can bury his face into your neck, pressing soft kisses to the skin, teeth nipping over your scent gland. His voice was soft when he praised you, โMy babydoll did such a good job at taking my knot.โ
His hands slide under your sweater, caressing your body in gentle touches. You both stay like that until his knot deflates. But, your body hasnโt had enough yet. Your hips shifted without thinking, instinctive, needy.
Wonwoo chuckles when he feels it, pulling back to look at you โ his eyes dilated and darker than before. โYou still want another round, babydoll?โ
You bit your lip, squirming just a little as your walls flutter helplessly around his girth. โWell, youโre still hard, Nonu~โ
His grin is wolfish, but thereโs a glint of fondness in his eyes that makes your heart flutter. He hums, rolling his hips just enough for you to feel the slow drag of his length still nestled inside you. โThatโs โcause your greedy little pussy wonโt let go of me.โ
He leans down again, pressing a kiss just below your jaw, tongue darting out to taste the salt of your skin. โKeep squeezing me like that and Iโll knot you again, babydoll.โ
You purr, bucking your hips up to meet his.
Wonwoo hisses, shifting his weight and hooking his forearms beneath your knees. In one swift motion he folds you in half, sinking his cock deeper into your pussy. He kisses you hard, tongue sliding against yours as he pounds your soaked cunt, thick cockhead repeatedly knocking against your cervix so hard it knocks the breath right out of your lungs too. You gasp into his mouth, body starting to tremble from the stimulation.
โFuck,โ he moans, โPussy still so fucking tight. Look so fucking hot full of my cock.โ
You cry out when you feel his knot start to swell inside you again. You can only moan and cry as he keeps hammering his cock into your sensitive hole. โBet youโd take every load I give you, huh? Stuff you so full youโll be dripping for days.โ
Your head lolls back against the pillows, lips parting in a breathless moan. You feel everything โ the stretch of his knot forcing you wider, locking you in place, the way his cock drags along your swollen walls.
โNonuโโ you whimpered, tears slipping from the corners of your eyes. โFull! Too fullโโ
โBut you canโt help but to want me to fill you again,โ he groans, gripping your hips with a bruising grip. He shifts the angle of his thrusts, feeling him in your guts as his thick cock pummels into you relentlessly. Wonwoo groans when he feels your pussy constrict around him again. โOhh, fuck, babydoll. You gonna cum again? Gonna squirt all over my cock like the needy little Omega that you are?โ
You canโt answer, the only sounds leaving your lips are your filthy moans. You wail every time he drives his dick in and out of you, grinding his thick knot right against that spongy spot inside you until you reach another climax.
Your whole body seizes as you cum hard, the air being punched out from your lungs. You gush around your Alpha, liquid splashing between your thighs โ soaking his sweater and the sheets beneath you. Wonwoo is mesmerised by the sight of you squirting all over his cock, how your eyes screwed shut while your sweet cries filled the room.
โFucking hell, babydoll,โ he growls, throwing his head back as he feels his own climax approaching. โSqueezing my cock so fucking good.โ
The milking compression of your walls around him, clenching and unclenching around his knot, like your body was begging for him to creampie you was what drove him right to the edge. With a loud roar of your name, his whole body goes tense. His fat cock twitches and throbs inside you, flooding your already wrecked cunt with spurts of his hot cum. His knot swells further, making sure to keep your soaked pussy filled to the brim.
You cry out, nails digging into his forearms as you feel droplets of his cum drip down your thighs. Wonwoo groans when he feels your walls flutter around his length, grinding his hips slowly to try and push his cum deeper.
When he releases your legs from the mating press he had you in, you let out a moan of relief. Your muscles are barely able to hold up after being held up in that position for so long. Your thighs fall limp on the bed, trembling, and slick with sweat and a mixture of your bodily fluids.
Wonwoo doesnโt move, his cock still buried inside you as he continues to release more ropes of thick cum, coating your walls. He places his palm flat against your belly again, right over the small swell of where his cum is filling you โ where his knot is. Then he presses down on it.
You gasp, your entire body jerking.
Your cunt tightens reflexively, milking his cock for more of his cum, and he groans at the squeeze. You whimper, eyes glassy, and droplets of tears cling to your lashes.
Your body goes limp beneath him as Wonwoo hovers above you, back hunched as he tries to come down from the delicious high he had just experienced. Heโs still sheathed inside, cock still pulsing, his cum sloshing inside your pussy that he can already feel it dripping down your thighs.
But, fuck, the way you were tightly holding onto him โ his pretty Omega all wet and stretched and stuffed to the brim, it had his instincts just snarling beneath the surface.
โShit, babydoll,โ he murmurs, voice thick with pride and affection, โKnotted you twice and youโre still squeezing me like you want a third.โ
You let out a shaky chuckle, looping your arms around his neck. โI might,โ you whisper, giving him a dazed smile.
Wonwoo shakes his head, โYouโre insatiable.โ
When he leans down to pepper kisses to your throat, you whimper out his name. โShh, I got you, babydoll. Letโs wait til my knot deflates before we do anything else.โ
You hum, clinging to him as your legs weakly wrap themselves around his waist, body still trembling from pleasure and emotions.
And as the snow continues to fall outside, blanketing the surrounding world in white, you and Wonwoo stay tangled together in the heat of the cabin, arms holding each other like youโd never let each other go.
summary; when the grumpy ceo hires a pa that can keep up with his rhythm in life, heโs left wondering if he should maintain the professional boundary thatโs been tempting him to cross.
modern! au โข office! au โข colleagues to lovers โข fluff, angst, smut
pairing; lee chan x fem!reader | wc; 12.1k | rating; 18+ explicit nsfw
contains; CEO! Chan, PA! reader, age gap (chan is in his 30s, reader in her 20s), occasionally switches POV between reader & Chan, brief appearance of Seungkwan, light angst, he fell first and doesnโt stop falling, kissing, big bro! Wonwoo, Jun gets married in this fic, Chan has a mega hidden soft spot for reader, reader does resign from her role, Chan is a yearner and he earns it, reader reciprocates Chanโs feelings but there arenโt as many hints about her feelings towards him compared to Chanโs feelings about reader
mature/trigger warnings; semi-public sex (in his office and ungodly hours), soft dom! chan, sub! reader, fingering, unprotected sex (wrap it before you tap it), brief asphyxiation, emotional vulnerability/intimacy during and after sex, multiple reader orgasms, creampie, brief cockwarming (he keeps it in her after sex for a few minutes), groping/breast play, squirting, some form of workplace bullying, misogyny (ppl say reader slept her way up)
petnames; Chan (Channie) // Hers (Baby, Babygirl)
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RE: EMPLOYMENT OFFER โ PERSONAL ASSISTANT
Dear Ms Jeon ___,
We at DINO & CO EVENTS. are pleased to formally offer you the role of Personal Assistant, effective July 25th 20XX.
The offer comes as a result of your outstanding performance, professionalism, and dedication during your internship with us. We believe that upon this confirmation, you will continue to be a valuable asset to the company.
This offer is subject to your acceptance and the signing of the attached employment contract. Please review it carefully, and kindly revert a signed copy if you agree to the terms by July 18th 20XX.
We are excited to have you join our team in a full-time capacity and look forward to supporting your continued growth and success at DINO & CO EVENTS.
Should you have any questions or require further clarification, do not hesitate to reach out to us.
Warm regards,
Boo Seungkwan
PA to Lee Chan (Surprisingly the brain behind the Dino madness)
๐+82 12 345 6789 | ๐ง[email protected]
DINO & CO. Events
๐www.dinoncoevents.com
We make the magic happen, and the party roar โจ
โTruthfully, I have no idea why youโve accepted this role,โ Seungkwan snorts as he walks you through a tour of the office. โChanโsโฆ Heโs a sucker for details and he absolutely hates it when clients want to change shit last minute.โ
You shrugged, โCanโt be worse than your groupmates bailing on you on the day of presentation without a heads-up or script.โ
Seungkwan pauses mid-step, shooting you a look, โOh, ____, itโs so much worse.โ
You laugh, unsure if heโs joking or being painfully honest โ but knowing him, itโs probably both.
The office still feels familiar to you. Same desks. Same chaotic bulletin board full of post-its, printouts and marker notes. Whatever stress or pain from their last event still lingers in the air. To best describe the feeling, itโs like slipping into an old hoodie of yours โ wrinkled and a little worn out, but still gives you comfort.
Hell, the exact same pink hoodie was what kept you together during your internship when you had to bring work home to chase deadlines that were delayed.
โStill canโt believe Iโm back hereโฆโ you murmur, mostly to yourself, but your senior hears it.
โBelieve me, no one can.โ He pushes open the glass door to the planning department. โWhen Hansol told Chan they were bringing back one of our interns to fill my role, he was one second away from going โAre you fucking kidding me?โ until he said it was you.โ
Your brows lifted in surprise, โHe remembered me?โ
Seungkwan hums, leading you toward your soon-to-be desk. โDuh. Youโre the only intern who actually made it through a full event cycle without quitting or crying. That fashion expo a few months back? Heโs still impressed you did the entire run-through on my behalf while I was dying from food poisoning.โ
You cringe at the memory, โPlease donโt remind me. Chan didnโt even look up from his iPad!โ
โ___,โ he deadpans. โThatโs how you know he liked you. If he didnโt, heโd start grilling you as to why the post-event report didnโt get sent to his inbox the very same day.โ
You take a slow breath and glance around. Thereโs paperwork everywhere, whiteboard covered with crossed-out datelines with scribbled dates, tired staff tapping away on their laptops. Chaos lives within this company, but somehow, you feel weirdly comfortable.
โSoโฆ I heard you handed in your notice.โ
Seungkwan turns to you.
You shifted, โWhy and how long?โ
He gives you a solemn smile. โAn old friend of mine, Dokyeom, reached out and offered me a short gig as an emcee for one of his events. Letโs just sayโฆ that gig sorta ignited my long snuffed out love for being an entertainer or yโknow, a menace with a mic.โ
You snort, โSo youโre leaving this chaos to cause more chaos on stage?โ
โPrecisely,โ he grins. โNever realised how much I missed it until I was back up there. The lights, the crowdโฆ Itโs like I remembered who I was before selling my soul for a more secure future, only to be met with near impossible deadlines and vendor tantrums.โ
You lean against the edge of a desk, โSounds like a midlife crisis, but for thirty-somethongs.โ
Seungkwan places a hand over his chest with mock offense. โExcuse you, Iโm not that old.โ
โSeungkwan, no offense but youโre older than Chan. Like, thirty-five? Thirty-six?โ
โChanโs thirty-three, Iโm thirty-four. And youโre..?โ
โTwenty-four.โ
He blinks, โJesusโฆ And itโs called a quarter-life awakening, thank you very much.โ
โHow much โtil youโre out of here?โ
โTwo weeks. Probably enough time to brain-dump everything into that pretty head of yours and hopefully youโll survive your first proper event with the boss-man without any seniors or supervisors watching over you.โ
Your head snapped towards him. โWhat?โ
He waves at you, โOh, relax. Youโve dealt with worse. Remember that influencer bride who decided to change her whole wedding theme the night before?โ
You cringe. โLavender to gold. And she wanted peacocks, Seungkwan. Live peacocks and a literal Labubu bouquet.โ
Seungkwan shudders. โTraumatic. But also why youโre chosen. You wereโฆ calm in the face of absolute nonsense, and youโre absolutely competent. Chan loves that.โ
You drum your fingers against the wooden surface, โSo this is you passing the torch?โ
He grins, โMore like throwing it in your lap and saying โGood luckโ. But I trust and believe that youโll do great!โ
He pauses before adding, quieter this time. โChanโs got a hard shell, and he has this air of aloof to him, but donโt let it get to you. Iโve been with Chan since his early days of starting this company and once you crack that shell, heโsโฆ actually nice to be around. Just keep doing what youโre good at and heโll come around.โ
โOr..?โ
โOr heโll grumble about it in a Google Doc no one reads.โ
You let out a laugh and Seungkwan smiles. โYouโre likeโฆ a strange ray of sunshine in this office, ___. Iโd say you have what it takes to deal with Chan.โ
โTwo weeksโฆโ you echo.
โLetโs make โem count!โ
You still remember Chanโs words on your first day.
โKeep things professional. I donโt do small talk or distractions.โ
He didnโt even look up from his screen when he said it. He just kept typing away on his monitor as the blue lights painted sharp edges on his face. His tone was cold and that alone shouldโve been your cue to back off.
Most people did.
But, you werenโt most people.
The air in which Chan carries himself intimidates you in a way that also intrigues you. Because to you, something about the way he said distractions sounded personal. Like he was talking to himself more than he was talking to you.
Now, 3 months in, you were practically the companyโs golden child. During a chaotic gala lunch in ShangHai, it was revealed that one of their backdrops came broken. You managed to find a replacement and had it installed in three hours.
A beachside wedding that was in the middle of a monsoon season and shouldโve never been accepted but did anyway because the bride was an old clientโs niece? You handled it โ messy hair and preventing things from blowing away, and all.
You were no longer just the intern who stayed.
You were the one handling things.
The team trusts you now, some even looking to you before they approach Chan. Of course, there were someโฆ sexist comments being thrown around. Several of the male employees felt inferior as to having a female colleague surpass them.
You heard it one afternoon thanks to a poorly timed entry into the pantry.
โBet she slept her way into that positionโฆ Chan wouldnโt hire her otherwise.โ
You gave him a look, firing back with calm, cutting, โCareful, Mr Park. With words like those, I might start thinking youโre projecting.โ
The room went quiet. You grabbed yourself a cup of freshly made tea before continuing, โIs that what you tell people or yourself when a woman outpaces you?โ
The smirk from his face vanishes before he can even cover it. You didnโt yell nor curse, but the unimpressed look says it all.
You left without a second glance. You didnโt need to defend your work.
It spoke for itself.
Three successful back-to-back events, zero client complaints, and a CEO who โ notoriously known for being impossible to please โ has stopped double-checking your timelines and started directing client negotiations to you.
But that doesnโt stop moments like these from happening. The whispers in the hallways, the lingering looks you get when you step out of Chanโs office with his feedback in hand.
Sure, you were young; but you were competent, and you didnโt flirt to get what you wanted. For some people, that was threatening enough.
To you, though? It meant that you were doing your job a little too well for people to be comfortable.
Later that same day, Chan noticed the tension. He doesnโt directly ask about it โ heโs not the kind to get involved in gossip, but he noticed the change in your demeanor when he called you in to review the venue list for next quarter.
โYouโre quiet today, ___.โ
You donโt look up from your notebook, โJust tired.โ
He studied your body language โ how your shoulders were tense, the grip you had on your pen a little tighter than necessary.
Then, without looking up from his screen, โIf anyoneโs making the work environment uncomfortable for you, you let me know.โ
His tone was sharp and low. โI do not tolerate people turning the office into their little high school gossip ring.โ
You blinked. Sure, his eyes were glued on his screen, but there was no performative softness in his words. No CEO-to-subordinate pretense.
That was when you came to notice the subtle way Chan stood up for people. He doesnโt do it loud or obvious, but you could feel it.
Next were the unspoken acknowledgements and/or encouragements.
Every morning thereโd be a cup of coffee at your desk. Not just any coffee, it was your exact order โ vanilla latte with a pump of honey, less sugar. There was no note, no explanation. Just a coffee drink, exactly the way you like it.
A shoulder tap during a venue inspection when youโre two steps away from saying something youโd regret to a passive-aggressive florist who insists that purple wrapping goes well with a purple bouquet.
The most shocking of all? He let you pitch to a client without him present. Trusted you 100% with the whole thing.
You too came to learn to read the man.
The way he taps his pen when heโs anxious about a particularly large scale event. The way his brows furrow together when heโs trying to re-do a brief. The way he calls out to you in that sharp, but gentle tone, for when he needs you before he says something that could lose a client.
You both fall into a rhythm. Sure, it was tense, but it feltโฆ strangely familiar.
Today as youโre wrapping up the final preparations for another high-profile conference, Chan steps into the room quietly, scanning the layout with those critical dark brown orbs, hidden behind a pair of silver frames that perch perfectly on his nosebridge.
He doesnโt say anything at first, just walks while making those tiny mental notes youโve come to anticipate. Then, he nudges a vase just a little over to the right on one of the tables. โYou missed a spot.โ
You snort, โOh no. The world is ending.โ
He shoots you a look, unimpressed. But then, you notice the corner of his mouth twitching ever so faintly that you couldโve missed it. It was the closest thing to a smile youโve seen from him.
And you realise โ Lee Chan does do small talk. Heโs just selective on who he has it with.
You arenโt exactly as naive as people make you out to be. You know exactly what people think when they see you side by side with Chan.
A young woman working closely with a man like him? With all sorts of access and the kind of influence that could change industry trends if he wanted to?
Thereโs only two stories people choose to believe. Either youโre sleeping with him, or youโre in love with him.
The truth is far less romantic, and way far off what they spread.
Truth is you Chan. And he understands you.
And apparently, that is harder to believe than anything else.
A year into your employment, Chan has come to learn 2 things:
Youโre terrifyingly good at your job.
People hate that you are.
He never intended to play favourites, Hell, he never wanted to rely on anyone the way he does with you.
But to Chan, competence is rare.
Trust? Even rarer.
So when someone consistently shows up before he even asks, thinks at least five steps ahead and has countless backup plans? It becomes impossible not to notice.
You donโt panic during a crisis, at least not outwardly. And in the silence of after office hours, when the company lights dim and the air stills; when he thinks heโs the only one left in the building โ he hears your pen scratching across your notebook just outside his office door.
He doesnโt tell you he appreciates the things you do for the company.
He doesnโt tell you most of the gratitude heโs felt towards you.
Yet whatever he does say, someone always finds a way to twist it.
The rumours began quietly, like they always do. A whisper. A laugh. A snide remark disguised as a joke.
โBossโ favourite.โ
โCan you believe her reports get fast-tracked? I have to do at least 5 revisions on mine!โ
โCโmon, sheโs got to be sleeping with him. Why else would he let her get that close?โ
The first time Chan heard these rumours were outside the restroom. Two junior executives decided to not only assume you were sleeping with him, but that if youโd let them, theyโd and he quotes, โWould hit that ass in front of the entire office in a heartbeatโ. The way their faces paled when he stepped out wouldโve been funny had it not been so pathetic.
Chan doesnโt care about perception, he used to, but not anymore. But he knows you do.
He sees it in the way you sit straighter during briefings. How you wear your earbuds more often at your desk. How your lunch breaks got shorter, you enter the pantry less frequently โ opting to create your own little snack stash in your drawer.
He can feel your anger, your exhaustion. But more than that, he knows youโre hurt.
Because it wasnโt fair.
You didnโt ask for this dynamic nor did you ever try to manipulate it. If anything, youโve respected Chanโs words of keeping things professional. Blurred lines donโt interest him, and it surely didnโt interest you too. What you were both interested in was work โ keeping the business afloat.
Chan still remembers the first time you said no to him.
โWith all due respect, Chan,โ you said, gesturing to a vendor proposal. โThis is a bad move and you know it. Youโre making this decision out of frustration instead of logic.โ
Youโve earned his trust not through loyalty, but through truth.
Thatโs what made them talk.
Because they canโt understand why he listens to you; why he lets you lead when he wouldnโt let those in senior positions to. They donโt know why or how youโve become the person he trusts the most since Seungkwan.
โDo you hear them?โ
You both were working late for an upcoming last minute event โ Hong Jisoo, Health Minister and an old friend of Chanโs reached out in hopes of being able to plan his daughterโs 10th birthday. Despite it being last minute, Chan valued the years heโs spent with the minister and agreed without much hesitation.
Your question was unrelated, but he knew what you were referring to.
โI donโt acknowledge baseless rumours born out of jealousy.โ
You sigh, โThatโs easy for you to say.โ
Chan wanted to argue but he stopped. Not because he didnโt think it was worth his time, but because you were right.
The armour he wears had taken years to build, same goes for the immunity of his title. Plus, you were the one theyโre talking about. You were the one theyโre isolating.
โIt goes against the principles Iโve built this company on.โ
There wasnโt any softness nor sympathy in his tone, just truthfulness. He sets down his pen, โI do not tolerate workplace bullying or harassment of any sorts, ___. However, Iโm worried that my words or involvement will reinforce the narrative.โ
He expects you to snap at him, to tell him that by doing nothing, heโs essentially indirectly enabling their behaviour.
But you donโt. You just resumed your Pinterest scrolling to put together a moodboard for the childโs birthday.
And for the first time in Chanโs entire life, the silence terrified him more than yelling ever could.
The next morning, you find a box on your desk.ย
There were no ribbons, no card โ just a sleek, matte black rectangular box that hints at its expensive content. It was as if it had been placed there with intention (it was). When you opened it, it revealed several pens โ each one engraved with your initials in Serif font.
You know who left them there. Nobody else would reach the office this early besides the CEO himself. You donโt thank him, he doesnโt expect you to. But when you place the pen down during a meeting with the minister to discuss the details of his daughterโs birthday party, you feel Chanโs eyes lingering on the stationery longer than necessary.
Chan had a difficult time falling asleep that night. He doesnโt know why but the thought of you being isolated on purpose because of his trust in you angered him beyond his belief.
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chan ๐ฆฆ: you guys still up?
horanghae ๐ฏ: ๐๐๐
horanghae ๐ฏ: ohohohohoho
horanghae ๐ฏ: chan seeking advice?
chan ๐ฆฆ: what makes you think im seeking advice?
minghao ๐ธ: call it a feeling we have
minghao ๐ธ: so
minghao ๐ธ: whats up
chan ๐ฆฆ: the PA
horanghae ๐ฏ: CALLED IT
horanghae ๐ฏ: YALL OWE ME 100 BUCKS EACH
chan ๐ฆฆ: wtf
moonjun ๐บ: we all made a bet that youโd inevitably fall in love with your PA
chan ๐ฆฆ: what
chan ๐ฆฆ: why????
chan ๐ฆฆ: sheโs just my PA????
horanghae ๐ฏ: thatโs what they all say
horanghae ๐ฏ: and thatโs how they all start
minghao ๐ธ: minus that
minghao ๐ธ: ngl chan
minghao ๐ธ: itโs surprising to us that youโre letting her this close to you
minghao ๐ธ: given your closed off nature
moonjun ๐บ: we know itโs something to do with her competence
moonjun ๐บ: and how rare it is for you to find someone just as
moonjun ๐บ: or if not more competent than Seungkwan
chan ๐ฆฆ: wow
chan ๐ฆฆ: you make it sound like Kwanโs the golden standard
horanghae ๐ฏ: my dear Chan
horanghae ๐ฏ: you literally trust Seungkwan with your lifeย
minghao ๐ธ: and your schedule
moonjun ๐บ: and your coffee order
chan ๐ฆฆ: well yea
chan ๐ฆฆ: he knows how to deal with bs
minghao ๐ธ: uh huh
minghao ๐ธ: sure
moonjun ๐บ: so
moonjun ๐บ: what happened??
chan ๐ฆฆ: idk
chan ๐ฆฆ: like ppl are talking down on her
chan ๐ฆฆ: downplaying her competency
chan ๐ฆฆ: and it just angers me that theyโre saying this bcs sheโs a woman
minghao ๐ธ: that shit is so petty for a bunch of ppl that are years
minghao ๐ธ: or even decades older than her lol
moonjun ๐บ: heโs oddly giving off protective but wonโt show it energy lol
horanghae ๐ฏ: HE LIKES HERRRRR
chan ๐ฆฆ: i did not say that
minghao ๐ธ: didnโt deny it though
moonjun ๐บ: you are doomed my boy
chan ๐ฆฆ: i hate you all
His friends had a point though. Chan was oddly protective over you โ not because youโve become too important to lose, but you were also too dangerous to keep you so close without any risks.
He thinks about it. About multiple scenarios.
If he were anyone else, he wouldโve blurred the line by now.
If you were anyone else, maybe you wouldโve let him. You wouldโve let him cross that line and dive into a mess that is confident to have dozens of consequences.
Yet a year of working with you had made him realise that you donโt mistake attention or praise for affection nor care. Now, heโs laying in his bed, wondering how long youโll stay. How much longer of this misogyny youโll take.
And whether one day, someone else โ someone who wonโt keep you at an armโs length or admire you from afar; will see you the way he does.
He also wonders if heโll hate himself for letting you slip through his fingers.
You think about it from time to time.
About your relationship with Chan.
Of course, you werenโt foolish enough to want to tempt fate, because you know curiosity will kill the cat. Or that it never asks for permission and always opts to just barge into your life without notice.
You knew that if Chan were any other older male with no self-control, he definitely wouldโve blurred that line by now. If you were anyone else, you probably wouldโve let him. You wouldโve leaned into that magnetic pull. Given into that unspoken intrigue he carries behind his measure words and steady gaze.
However, you werenโt anyone else. And he wasnโt just anyone.
Then again, people love drama. They love gossip. Of course theyโd whisper behind your back, nitpicking every detail of your work relationship, twisting your competence into something ugly.
The Bossโ Favourite.
Itโs comical how people can turn such simple moments into something scandalous. If you were handing him a document, you were โflirtingโ. Staying late to finalise event timelines? โAngling for a raise through other meansโ. Never mind that the reason you were so trusted by the Boss himself was because you were good at your job.
โWoo?โ
Wonwoo looks up from his laptop, fingers stopping mid-hover and mid-type. He takes just one glance at you before asking, โWhatโs bothering you at work?โ
Your brows furrow, โWhat makes you think itโs about work?โ
Your brother raises an eyebrow. โ___, Iโm a trained and licensed therapist.โ When he sees your unamused look, he gives you a small chuckle. โLook, Iโve been noticing howโฆ you donโt seem as preppy or cheerful as compared to when you first started or the first day of your internship.โ
โTalk to me.โ
You cross your arms, shrugging. โI dunno, Woo. Itโs justโฆ exhausting, yโknow? The whispers, the side eyesโฆ Theyโre all treating me like Iโm some kind of office seductress just because Iโm competent and that Chan trusts me.โ
Wonwoo leans back in his chair, a rare softness in his eyes. โIโm gonna be honest, babysis. The industry youโre in is unfortunately a predominantly male industry. Iโm not saying it to dismiss or invalidate your feelings, but you need to remember that a manโs ego is easily challenged, especially those whose ego is already frail.โ
โThat doesnโt justify their actions though?โ
โIโm not trying to. All Iโm saying is, people love to spin stories because itโs easier for them to believe a drama than accepting the simplest of professionalism. I know youโre capable of many things, ___. Donโt let their projection of insecurities and assumptions get to you. You know youโre good, so just keep doing it. Youโre stronger than their gossip.โ
You give him a small yet grateful smile, โThanks, Wonwoo. I needed to hear that.โ
He smirks, โHey, anytime. And remember, if they get too loud, youโve got a licensed therapist on call at your convenience.โ
You laugh, chest already feeling lighter. โGood to know.โ
And so, youโve stopped wasting your time on people who want to misunderstand you. You stopped trying to correct the narrative.
Instead, you let your work speak for itself.
Maybe thatโs why you continued to stay. Why despite everything โ the gossip, the age gap, the weight of Chanโs position against yours; you still chose to stay. Because while the โwhat ifsโ seemed tempting, you also know that whatever it is you both had built, it was built on something far more secure than temptation.
โ___, youโll be traveling with me to Shanghai for a wedding event deal.โ
The way he said it was so matter-of-fact, like you both had been traveling together for work a thousands time before โ but you hadnโt. Heโs only ever asked you to accompany him to dealings within Korea, not out.
Your pen, the exact one heโs given you last year, stalled against your notebook. โIs this an old-time client?โ
You glanced up from your desk when you asked the question, meeting his gaze where he stood in the doorway of his office. He had one hand braced against the frame, as though he wasnโt leaving until he got your confirmation of joining him. โNo, itโs an old friend of mine. He doesnโt trust anyone else to do his wedding apparently.โ
His tone was professional, yet his eyesโฆ There was something about his eyes that made your stomach feelโฆ strangely unsettled.
โWhen?โ you asked.
โNext week,โ he answers. โItโll be a five day trip. Iโll send the itinerary to your inbox.โ
It was past 8pm when the hum of the office began to sound like white noise.
The rain outside hadnโt let up either. It had started sometime after 4pm. A soft patter that was barely noticeable but by 6pm, the sound had shifted into a relentless downpour โ each droplet smacking against the glass like it was trying to break in.
You glance up from your screen, shoulders stiff from hours of sitting. The clock on the wall said it was 8:30 at night and the rivulets of water race each other down outside the window. Everyone had left the moment the clock hit 6 โ you stayed because you needed to finalise the the wedding pitch for the Shanghai client (who youโve learnt was named Wen Junhui).
The low hum of the AC fills the now empty office space. You stop typing, rubbing at your wrist and flexing your fingers after hours of work. A mug of tea sits on your table, forgotten for at least two hours. You think of reheating it or making a new cup, but you hesitate on whether or not to walk to the pantry.
โYouโre still here?โ
You turn, startled.
Chan leans against the frame of his office door. He had one hand shoved into the pocket of his slacks, the other carrying his own mug. His tie was loosened, the knot hanging lower than usual and his sleeves were rolled up to his elbows. His hair in slightly mussed, probably from running his hands through it multiple times.
You nod, giving him a small smile. โJustโฆ finalising the documents.โ
His eyes scan your desk, then flick back to yours. โAnd here I thought I was the last one in the building.โ Stepping closer, he adds, โYou donโt need to be precise with this one. Itโs Junhui and Iโve known him since we were teens; heโll probably do lots of changes just to fuck with me.โ
You let out a small laugh. โThose kinds of friends, huh?โ
The building gives a low groan in the wind and somewhere outside, thunder rolls. You wanted to leave after Chanโs comment regarding the pitch, but the storm outside is enough reason to delay. Your boss sets his mug down on the corner of your desk, โPerhaps my workaholic tendencies have rubbed off on you.โ
Then, he chuckles. โNot sure if thatโs good or bad.โ
You open your mouth to respond, but the words die when the overhead lights flicker.
Once. Twice,
Then everything goes black.
The hum of the air conditioning comes to a halt, the silence growing louder. The only light now comes from the city outside and the light from your laptop screen. โUmmโฆโ
Chan glances up at the lights, then back at you. โBackup generator should kick in soon.โ
And it does, though not as effective in lighting up the entire room. A sharp crack of the thunder rattles out the windows, followed by a gust of wind that seems to push the rain harder against the glass. Your boss moves towards the windows, peering out at the blur of lights in the storm. โSeems like the whole block is out.โ
Then he looks back to you, โYou should be home, ___. Not here working your early twenties to the bone.โ
You arched a brow at him, โYouโre telling me that I shouldnโt be working myself to an early grave?โ
He mirrors your expression. โFiestyโฆโ
He walks back to your desk, pulling a chair and sits down. You study his expression, noticing how it looks different in the shadows โ sharper, more unreadable, yet a hint of softness. He was always this no-bullshit boss who is always razor-sharp in meetings with low patience towards inefficiency. But, being stuck with him in the office building as the storm continues outside, he feels less like the CEO everyone whispers and more like โ
You stop the thoughts before they could fully form.
โYouโve been here for a year,โ he says after a moment, his voice lower. โI know youโve heard things.โ
You blinked. โThings?โ
โRumours. Whispers,โ he continues. โWhy youโre in this position. Why youโre always trusted with tasks that shouldโve been handed to one of the senior execs.โ
Your fingers twitch slightly on the desk. โIโveโฆ Iโve learnt to ignore them.โ
He leans back, the shadows shifting across his face. โYou shouldnโt have to.โ
You open your mouth to respond but another crack of thunder makes you flinch slightly. Itโs not fear; but the sudden, deep rumble that vibrates through the floor. โYou donโt like storms?โ Chan asks, watching you closely. You shake your head, โKinda, but itโs more ofโฆ itโs too loud.โ
The silence between you stretches, but it doesnโt feel hostile โ instead it feelsโฆ soothing. Picking up his mug, he takes a sip before finally speaking again. โPeople talk because they think I donโt notice or that I donโt care about my employees. I do, butโฆ I donโt know how to show it without making things worse for you.โ
You blink, caught off guard. You try to process where this was coming from because up til now, youโd only ever seen this man in sharp suits and sharper suits.
Outside, the wind howls as the rain batters against the windows. โI suppose weโre stuck here until the storm passes,โ you say.
โI suppose so.โ
You arenโt sure how much time passes after that. It feels strange โ not the kind that leaves you twitching in discomfort, but the kind that felt domestic. Terrifyingly domestic. You find yourself listening to the rhythmic patter of the rain, the occasional low rumble of the thunder mixing with the subtle sounds of your boss shifting in his chair across from you.
"You've been here for a year now.โ
You glance up, โAlmost. Two more weeks.โ
He arches a brow, โReally? It feels longer.โ
โIs that a good thing?โ
The corner of his mouth lifts faintly. โDepends.โ
You huff out a quiet laugh, but you catch the undercurrent in his tone. The conversation drifts after that โ they were smaller things at first. He asks you about the demands of past clients, you tell him about the endless back-and-forth you had with one client regarding colour palettes. Next thing you know, Chan admits that he hates attending networking dinners (even though it helps out a ton). You find yourself talking about your first week at the company, during your internship, how you had somewhat gaslit yourself into thinking youโd accidentally addressed him by the wrong name in email.
He laughs at that, the sound low and genuine. And just for a moment, you forget the storm entirely.
Another flash of lightning.
This one was bright enough that it bleaches the room white for half a second before youโre plunged back into darkness. The thunder followed almost immediately and was loud enough to vibrate the glass. You let out a shaky breath, glancing out the window. โThat wasโฆ closeโฆโ
Chan follows your gaze, โIf it gets worse, we can wait it out in one of the conference rooms downstairs. No windows.โ
You nod in understanding, but neither of you make a move.
The rain keeps falling relentlessly, and it is at this moment, in the dim light that you realise the world outside is muted and blurred, the office feels like its own small universe. A small universe where you and Chan are cut off from everything else.
The morning of the wedding arrived and you were already at the venue before most of the staff to do a final check on the details. You went through the seating charts, floral arrangements, and the pacing of the ceremony rehearsals. Junhui had practically spared zero expense โ the ballroom looked like it was plucked straight out of Cinderella's ball. The ceiling was glittered with crystal chandeliers and silver-trimmed tables draped in ivory linen.
Then again, who wouldnโt splurge on their wedding if they had the chance to. And according to Chan, Junhui gets off of spending money on his fiancee, now soon-to-be wife.
Itโs a weird kink, but hey, who are you to yuck someone elseโs yum?
Chan had been there since early too, though unlike you, there was no sign of fatigue on his face. Even in the dim lights of the ballroom, his presence is unmistakable โ you canโt miss it even if you tried. He stands near the stage, giving quiet instructions to the sound team and judging by the looks on their faces, itโs the kind that shouldnโt be repeated; and shouldnโt be done wrong.
When he finally turns to you, you caught a glimpse of something โ something softer than his usual stoic CEO composure. That something felt just like the memory of the night in the office weeks ago, when the storm had made the air hum and his voice dropped into that rare, unguarded tone.
But, you shook off the thought and returned to your clipboard.
By mid-afternoon, you were back in the bridal suite, double checking the emergency kit youโve prepared: safety pins, double-sided tape, a small sewing kit, oil control film, breath mints. You can hear the brideโs laughter echoing from the adjoining room as her bridesmaids teased her, and you were so focused on sorting through the kit when you heard the door open.
You turned and was face-to-face with Chan. Your brows furrowed, โChan? You shouldnโt be in the bridal suite.โ
โI know,โ he replies, voice even and low. โBut they need you for the family seating plan. One of the uncles decided he doesnโt like where heโs sitting.โ
You sigh, standing up as you mutter, โOf course he didnโt.โ
Chan scans your face briefly. Then, โYouโve been running around since morning, ___. Have you eaten?โ
You wanted to brush it off, tell him that youโd grab something later, but his eyes drifted to the small tray on the table where a cup of tea and pastries sat untouched. They were sent up for the bridal party. Not waiting for your answer, he picks up the tea and offers it to you.
You hesitated, but took it, fingers brushing against his for the briefest of seconds. Not even the warmth of the cup could explain the quick, uneven beat of your heart.
โThanksโฆโ you murmured, taking just a sip in a poor attempt to calm yourself.
He doesnโt step back immediately. Not into that professional distance that you were used to. Instead, his eyes lingered and studied you the same way he had done during that stormy blackout night. You remembered the way the shadows moved over his face, how his voice softened when heโd spoken about the thoughts heโd usually lock away.
You wondered if he was thinking about it too.
The moment ended when one of the bridesmaids peeked in, asking you for help with a clasp on her dress. You set the tea down and followed her out, not even noticing the way Chanโs eyes followed you until you disappeared into the hallway that seemed endless.
The reception hall was in full swing once vows were exchanged. The evening air is filled with clinking glasses and laughter.
Chan lingered at the side of the dance floor, a champagne flute in hand as he watched Junhui dance with his new wife, their expressions radiant as they spin in each other's arms. Around them, guests swayed, couples leaning into each other as though they had all the time in the world.
Once the newlyweds were done with their first dance, they approached him.
โYouโve really outdone yourself with this wedding reception, Chan,โ Junhui says with a big grin, pulling the younger one into a tight embrace. โEverything is perfect. More than we couldโve imagined.โ
โThatโs what I always aim for,โ Chan says with a polite smile. โCongratulations again, hyung. You both lookโโ
He pauses. Then, just for a brief second, his eyes softened. โHappy. You both look happy.โ
Thereโs a mischievous glint in Junhuiโs eyes as he glances at his wife who shares the same look. โWe most definitely are. And you need to join in the celebration. Donโt tell me youโre just going to stand here all night and watch everyone else dance โ they might think youโre a cardboard cutout.โ
Before Chan could form an answer, the bride chimes in. โItโs your event too, Chan. Why donโt you just dance to one song? For us?โ
His brows raise for a fraction of a second.
Chan doesnโt dance, well he kinda does, but not at these events. Not where eyes could linger and assumptions could multiply by dozens. He almost refuses until he sees the way theyโre looking at him, expectant and warm.
Then, his gaze shifts to you before his thoughts could finish.
You looked up when he approached you, brows lifting slightly in surprise. Before you could ask if there was an issue with either the tech or if one of the cousins had an allergic reaction to the food due to a failed allergen disclaimer โ โI need a partner. They want me on the dance floor.โ
Confusion is evident on your face as your lips parted, โAndโฆ Youโre asking me?โ
He shrugs, โIโm close with Junhui, but not with any of the other guests to pull them away from their evening.โ A beat passes, then he adds, โI also preferred it to be you.โ
You swallow hard before slipping your hand into his when he extends it, letting him lead you onto the dance floor. The crowd parts just enough to let you both through, a new melody spilling from the strings. Chan positions you with ease, one hand settling on your wait while the other guides you fingers into place.
โJust follow my lead,โ he whispers into your low, voice low yet oddly warm.
Slowly, your body moves with the rhythm, your steps syncing with his.
As for Chan, he canโt stop thinking about the warmth of your hand in his, how your other hand felt against his shoulder. โYou do realise this isnโt part of my job scope,โ you murmured, a teasing edge to your tone. You catch the faintest curve of his lips, โConsider it hazard pay.โ
You raised a brow, โAnd hazardous for who exactly?โ
His thumb shifted against your waist. โWell, itโs a risk either way.โ
He felt you stiffen slightly, but you didnโt pull back. And neither did he.
โYouโve done well today, ___.โ The admission surprises even himself โ they werenโt something he gave freely. He watches the way your eyes flicker up to his, the surprise evident when your soft voice answers. โThanks.โ
The music slowed into something quieter, more intimate. His hand shifts, his thumb brushing deliberately along the side of your rib. He felt the subtle shiver and held your gaze when you looked up. Just for a moment, he forgot about the crowd, the job, and the distance he was supposed to keep.
When the song ends, he releases your hand slowly, thumb grazing your knuckles before releasing you as the guests applauded.
โYou did well.โ
You gave him a small smile, โGuess itโs part of my job scope now.โ
He chuckles softly, then nods his head towards the edge of the room. โCome. We still need to make sure nobody digests something they shouldnโt.โ
And just like that, he turns away โ but not before making sure you caught up to him, the lingering touch of his hand on your waist carrying on throughout the night.
Chan had just wrapped up a meeting in one of the smaller meeting rooms when he overheard the sound of hushed voices coming from Conference Room 3. He wasnโt the type to eavesdrop but when he caught your name being whispered amongst the attendees inside, he couldn't help but to slow his steps and stop just outside the door.
โ...I heard sheโs leaving.โ His voice was low, but Chan had managed to catch it.
The air seemed to shift around him.
Leaving? You?
โReally?โ
โYeah. Marketing division in a different firm. Heard theyโre offering her a good package.โ
โWhy would she though?โ Another asked. โSheโs got it made here. Everyone knows sheโs the bossโs favourite.โ
One chuckled, though it wasnโt entirely cruel. โThatโs the thing. You know how people talk about that label. Plus, sheโs practically his shadow half the time.โ
โHonestly,โ a third voice chimes in. โI canโt say Iโm surprised. The hours and work here are brutal. What surprises me is the fact that she didnโt leave sooner.โ
Chan stood outside the door, the words threading like fine, invisible wired straight into his chest.
Bossโs favourite.
Itโs a phrase thatโs been going around the moment he hired you full-time. Heโs heard it whispered in the hallways, caught in awkward silences when either of you entered a room; even in the knowing glances his own board members would give him. In his own words, he thought youโd learned to tune it out. Now he was wondering if maybe heโd just convinced himself that you had.
Rationally, it was ridiculous for him to feel betrayed(?) by the news, or rather whispers of you leaving. After all, people came and went all the time โ the industry culture is precisely why thereโs such a high turnover rate. Hell, heโs had many assistants before you, Seungkwan being one of them โ some were competent, some less so. And yet, the thought of you leaving scraped something raw in him, something he rarely acknowledges.
He walks away before anyone could notice him. By the time he reaches his office, he shuts the door behind him as the calm facade starts to crack. The phrase of you leaving the company replayed in his head like a broken record. You hadnโt said anything to him. There was no hint, no complaint, no dissatisfaction โ nothing that suggests you were looking to work elsewhere.
Granted, you werenโt obligated to tell him. But his mind constantly wanders back to that night of the blackout, how he told himself that there was something different about the air between you, yet it wasnโt enough for him to act on. Of course, there was your stance of professional boundaries and Chan respected it โ maybe because he thought youโd be fine with it.
Maybe because he didnโt trust himself to cross it.
He sits at his desk, his eyes drifting to the mug youโd left there this morning. It sits next to the files heโd requested โ its handle pointing to the left. Youโd set it down that way so he could pick it up without adjusting. That small act of consideration, one that he didnโt even realise you gave โtil now, hit him harder than expected.
Was this a habit youโd train yourself into because it was your job? Or was it something else?
Did you really want to leave because of the rumours?
If it was, he canโt blame you either. Heโs seen the way the whispers seemed to follow you. They were subtle but persistent โ the glances from other departments, the quick way conversations ended when you walked into the room.
He hated it.
He hated how his position made things harder for you instead of easier.
Chan leaned back in his chair, thinking back to that night of the blackout once again. The storm battering the city, how you flinched at the bright flash of lightningโฆ how you sat across him, voice soft and unguarded. That night, you had looked at him like he wasnโt just your boss. It was like you were looking at him like he was someone you wanted to understand.
Now he wondered if that night had been the turning point, but instead of turning toward something โ it was turning away.
Sometimes he wonders how things would change had he told you he understood how you felt, how it wasnโt just you who carried that weight.
Was this his fault? It canโt be โ heโs always made sure heโs kept his distance. Made sure that the professionalism is always maintained, but could that also play a role in your departure? That heโd made you feel invisible in the one place you shouldnโt have? Or could the rumours about favoritism finally reach a breaking point that it pushed you away?
He exhaled slowly, though it did little to ease the knot in his chest. Being faced with the possibility of your departure had finally made him confront the tsunami of emotions heโs kept bottled up. This was no longer about his ego, power or the fact that youโve worked with him for more than a year โ itโs how youโve seamlessly integrated yourself into his life.
How you managed to fit into his rhythm of life, how you knew the answer to his questions before he even asked.
Chan wasnโt the type to beg someone to stay. Not in business, not in anything. If a client wanted out, heโd sign the papers and move on. In the past, when a romantic partner wanted to see other people, heโd just agree and go back to work.
But this wasnโt business, yet it wasnโt a romantic affair either.
If you left, replacing you wouldnโt be as easy as pie. Not because there wouldnโt be competent candidates, but because they wouldnโt โ couldnโt โ be you.
The thing about Chan is that heโs always been good at keeping his business and personal life apart. But this? He doesnโt even know where to begin โ this wasnโt personal nor professional. It was justโฆ you. And the possibility of losing you unsettles him more than heโd like to admit.
By the end of the day, when the office filed out and the Friday sky fades into the heavy blue of the evening, Chan finds himself walking toward your desk.
Of course, you were still sitting behind your desk, still working even though everyone else had probably gone off for a Friday night party. He stood a few feet away, watching the soft glow of your desk lit up your face, your brow drawn in quiet concentration. He studies a moment too long before you notice him.
โChan?โ You set down your pen, โIs something wrong?โ
His throat was tight when he swallowed, โCome to my office, ___. Iโd like to have a chat with you.โ
His words came out sharper than he intended, and you stiffened. Still, you nodded and rose to your feet, following him into his office. When the door shut behind you, your steps continued until you stopped right at his desk.
โI overheard a conversation the executives had,โ he starts, searching your face. โIโฆ They said you were resigning. That you were accepting an offer elsewhere.โ
The silence that followed after was heavy. You turned away at first, eyes drifting to the bookshelves. He lets out a shaky breath, โSo itโs true.โ
โIโฆ I canโt keep acting unbothered by the whispers forever.โ
Your jaw tightened, โIโฆ They think Iโm here because of you. That Iโveโโ You stop yourself from finishing that sentence. โYouโve heard what they say. You know what they say.โ
Chan feels his chest constrict. โI know. But that doesnโt make it true. Youโโ
โDoesnโt it?โ Your voice raised just slightly, gaze snapping back to him. โBecause what if theyโre right? What if I am using you? To advance my career? That Iโm just infatuated by the power you have thatโโ
You take a moment to steady your breath. โIf what they say is true, if thatโs the case โ then what does that make me? What does that make us?โ
Your words struck him hard, chipping at every brick heโs put up around himself. He steps closer until the distance between you both was only able to accommodate at most, a thin piece of paper. โDonโt say that, ___,โ his voice is low, rough even. โDonโt degrade or reduce yourself like that. Not after everything that youโve done and proven. Youโve carried this company through hellish peak periods, handled clients that couldโve broken others. Your competence is why I hired you, not because ofโโ
โThatโs not the point!โ Chan is stunned. Not because you raised your voice at him, but because your voice was trembling. โThe point is the power imbalance in between us, Chanโฆ Youโre my boss. Older. You have the power to make or break me.โ
โI know.โ
The words left his lips and with a weight thatโs been sitting on his chest for months.
โDid you think I havenโt thought about it? That I donโt know what it looks like? Iโve been keeping my distance and holding back because I didnโt want to ruin your future, ___. You have so much potential that the mere thought that I could risk itโฆ I don;t want you to be seen as less than what you are because of me.โ
Your breath caught in your throat, but he wasnโt finished. He raised a hand, then stopped, letting it hover over your cheek. โThe age differenceโฆ Because of the age difference, Iโm supposed to know better, to protect you from things like this. But, the truth is, ___โฆโ
His voice faltered for a second, then came the raw truth:
โTruth is I love you.โ
You blinked, momentarily caught off guard.
โThis whole time, Iโve loved you quietly and from a distance. I thought it was the only way to keep you safe but now that Iโm hearing you leaving, itโs like Iโve already lost you without even getting the chance to show you.โ
The confession hung between you both, thick and undeniable. His lips parted, but no words came. Chan searches your eyes, waiting for your rejection. Instead, you whispered, โI never saw you as just a CEO.โ
You notice the way he tenses. โFrom the start, youโve always been someone who inspired me. Someone who makes me want to be better. You make me feel seen when no one else does. Itโs not about titlesย or power, Chanโฆ Itโs about you.โ
Chan lets out a shaky exhale, his hand finally resting on your cheek. His thumb brushes the curve of your jaw in a tentative manner. The feel of your skin against his palm was enough to undo him. Slowly, he slides the hand to the back of your neck, pulling you a fraction closer and his lips stop just above yours. He searches your eyes for permission, waiting for you to give him consent so he could finally taste you.
And when you lean in, the brush of your mouth feather-light against his โ he doesnโt hesitate to snake his arm around your waist to ground you both as the kiss deepens, slow and searching as he pours out every bit of emotion.
The kiss wasnโt rushed nor reckless. It was the kind of kiss that lingered, that promised more. When he pulls back, he rests his forehead against yours, both of you trying to steady your breaths.
โThis changes everything,โ he whispered, thumb stroking the skin of your neck.
You smiled faintly, lips swollen from his kiss. โGood..โ
Something flickered in Chanโs eyes. His hands slide from your jaw to your waist, gripping it firmly like he was trying to convince himself that this was reality.
Before you can catch your breath, he spun you around and guided you towards his desk. In the next instant, he had you bent over the polished mahogany surface, his body pressing flush to your back. Papers scatter from the sudden movement, a few sliding onto the floor, but he doesnโt care.
All his focus was on you.
His hands are rough with urgency, running up your sides, squeezing your sides, then sliding higher to palm your breasts through your blouse. A low, strained groan rumbles from his chest, the sound of a man finally giving into his desires. His fingers fumble with the buttons of your blouse, undoing them impatiently until the last is free.
He doesnโt bother to remove your bra. Instead, he pushes the cups over breast so his hands can greedily squeeze them. His thumbs brush over your nipples until they harden under his touch, your arousal already starting to dampen your black panties.
โJust a little bit of teasing and your nipples are already hard?โ he teases, breath hot and ragged. โFuck, baby. Itโs like youโre begging me to ruin you.โ
He flips up your skirt, palm spreading across the curve of your ass. He gives it a squeeze before a loud smack echoes in his office, the stinging causing you to gasp. Chan chuckles at your reaction, pressing his growing hardness against you. He grinds slowly, one hand gripping your hip while the other slowly drags itself between your thighs. โYouโre so hot when youโre bent over my desk like this. Looking like you belong here.โ
The air is thick, the faint ticking of a nearby clock and the hum of city life just beyond the office windows โ and the sharp sound of your breath as Chan presses two fingers against your clothed pussy. He hisses under his breath, tracing the outline of your slit through the fabric. โFuck, babygirl. Youโre soaked for me already.โ
He teases your clit through the fabric, each teasing rub pulling another helpless moan from your throat. He tightens the grip he has on your hips, leaning over your back to press the full weight of his chest. His lips brush against the shell of your ear, his voice seductive, โSometimes I think about what itโd be like to have you like this.โ
His fingers trace slow, deliberate circles over this thin fabric between your thighs, not quite exactly giving you the friction you crave. He relishes every noise you let out, every twitch of muscle while nuzzling into your neck with a low hum of satisfaction. Grinding his hips against your ass, Chan swore he almost cummed in his pants at the sensation. โFeel that, baby? Thatโs what you do to me every day.โ
Slipping his fingers beneath your panties, he drags them through your slick folds with deliberate slowness. You let out a moan of relief and Chan happily swallows the sound with a kiss.
โI could fuck you right now,โ he growls out. โRip off these fucking panties, shove my dick inside this pretty little cuntโฆ And youโd let me, wouldnโt you?โ
He tugs your panties down just enough to expose your drooling cunt, spreading you open. The cool air against your click folds sends a shiver up your spine, but the heat from his touch returns instantly. Two calloused fingers slide through your wetness, coating themselves before pressing lightly at your entrance. He moves them in teasing circles until youโre whimpering and pushing back against him.
โImpatient girl,โ he chuckles. โIโd like to take my time with you, but tonight is not the time for that.โ
He eases a finger inside, groaning at the way you clench around the digit. He pumps it slowly, letting you get used to the intrusion before slipping in a second. โGod, youโre tight.โ The heel of his palm grinds against your clit as his fingers start to work deeper and faster into you. Chanโs dick strains harder against his slacks as the wet sound of your pussy mixes with your soft moans.
โGonna stretch you out good on my fingers before I fuck you, babygirl,โ he murmurs, curling his fingers and pressing them against your g-spot. He thrusts his fingers deeper, faster; the feel of his palm grinding over your clit has your thighs shaking with the effort needed to hold yourself up. Your nails scrape helplessly over the mahogany desk, leaving faint marks over the polished wood as the band of arousal grows tighter and tighter.
โC-Channieโโ you gasp, voice breaking as your body arches against him.
โSuch a good girl for me,โ he rasps against your ear, lips brushing the sensitive skin. โSo wet and tight for me, yea? Letting me stretch this cunt out with my fingers so I can fit my dick inside you.โ
He curls them just right, constantly rubbing against that spot that makes stars burst behind your eyes. Youโre just about to cum when he pulls his fingers away from your pussy, leaving you clenching desperately around nothing.
You cry out in frustration, but before you can protest, you hear the sound of his belt being unbuckled. โI know, babygirl,โ he coos, adjusting your stance as he rubs his leaking red tip against your pussy lips. โPoor baby was close to cumming, wasnโt she? Donโt worry. Youโll get to cum as much as you want on my cock.โ
He slides the heavy head of his cock against your slick folds, savouring the way your arousal coats the tip. Then, in one harsh thrust, he pushes his cock in, filling you to the hilt. Chan lets you adjust to the stretch, committing the moan you let out to memory while his hands held you close to him. Like heโs terrified youโll slip away at any second.
โShitโโ his voice cracks, โYou feel so much better than I imagined.โ
Chan doesnโt waste another second, pulling all the way out only to fuck his cock back into your clenching pussy roughly. The motion is enough to make the desk creak beneath you โ papers crumpling, pens rolling off the edge; but Chan couldnโt give a shit. Heโs too lost in the way your pussy is dripping all over his dick, too consumed by the moans that spill from your throat.ย
He fucks into you rougher, one hand sliding up against your back to press you harder against the wood. โYou like this? You like being bent over and fucked like a good slut by your boss, baby?โ
โYes, Channie!โ You cry out as your eyes roll to the back of your head. โFeels so good! F-Fuck!โ
The office is filled with the lewd sound of skin against skin, blending with your moans. Chanโs tempo is brutal, fueled by longing and the need to make you his. His hands leave your hips to lace with yours against the desk. โI love you,โ he moans into your ear, โI love you so much, ___.โ
Your voice breaks, โI love you too, Channie. Love you so, so much..!โ
Chan slows the pace of his thrusts, instead he shoves his dick deeper inside you and grinds, making your whole body shudder as his cockhead rubs against the spongy spot deep inside your pussy. He keeps you pinned in place, like heโs afraid the world will steal you away if he loosens his hold on you for even a millisecond.
His lips find the side of your neck, planting kisses between ragged breaths. โDo you feel me?โ he murmurs, โHow deep my cock is inside your little pussy?โ
You tilt your head back, letting it fall onto his shoulder. Fuck, heโs so big and deep that you briefly wonder if one creampie from him is all itโll take to get you pregnant. Your pussy flutters at the thought. โSo deep, Channie,โ you whimper, trying to fuck yourself back onto his fat dick. His hips stutter for a moment, grinding deeper into your sweet pussy. His hands let yours go to hold you steady by the hips while the other comes up to cup your face. Tilting your head toward him so he can see your expression, his cock pulses at the sight โ your cheeks were flushed, lips parted and eyes hazy with pleasure.
โSo beautiful,โ he murmurs, brushing his thumb along your lower lip. He makes a mental note to praise you more because he feels your gummy walls clenching at his statement. โDo you want more, babygirl?โ
You nod, whimpering when his hips roll forward just a little. โAlways want more if itโs you.โ
Chan groans, leaning down to capture your lips in a deep, slow kiss. Pulling away, he slides a hand up to wrap itself around the column of your throat. He doesnโt squeeze with the intent to hurt, just applying enough pressure for you to feel it โ enough to make your breath catch.
His hips snap forward with a renewed force, the lewd squelching of your dripping pussy swallowing his cock bouncing off the walls of his office. โSay Iโm yours, please.โ
โM-Mine..!โ
Chan chokes you just a fraction tighter, watching you with hooded, desperate eyes. The combination of the pressure on your throat and his rough thrusts rips your climax right out of you โ back arching, pussy walls convulsing while you cum with a strangled cry. โThatโs it,โ he grunts, already growing obsessed at the way you clench and gush around his cock. โCum for me, baby. Milk my cock just like that.โ
But even as your body quivers in the aftershocks of your climax, Chan doesnโt stop driving his cock into your soaked heat. The table creaks beneath you as your nails rake helplessly over the polished wood, each thrust of his hips punctuated by his low moans. He releases your throat, holding your jaw so he can tilt your face back for a hungry kiss, all teeth and tongue as he claims your mouth just like how his dick is claiming your cunt.
โYou think Iโm done just because you came first?โ he chuckles, โNot a chance.โ
He pounds his fat dick into your pussy harder, deeper as he chases his climax. Each thrust sharper and stretches you further, but your walls flutter around him like you want more. Your moans break into gasps and whimpers, feeling that familiar tension building up once again in your abdomen.
He asks if it was too much to handle, yet his hips donโt slow. There was a note of tenderness in his tone, but something in you said it was twisted in a sense that he gets off of overstimulating you.
You tried to respond, tried to find the words, but when he angles his hips to start slamming against your g-spot, your body betrays you. You clench hard around him and he chuckles darkly, tightening the grip he had on your hip. โPussy sucking me in like it doesnโt wanna let go. Is that what you want, baby? Want me to keep this cunt stuffed?โ
You whimper his name, nails dragging over the smooth surface. Your legs tremble with the effort of holding your entire body up, but Chan moves the hand that was holding your jaw down to your stomach. Pressing down, you feel the bulge of his cock sliding inside you.
โFeel that?โ he rasps, rutting his cock harder, faster โ the desk rocking beneath you. โThis is where Iโm gonna cum, baby. Gonna cream this pretty cunt of yours even when youโre begging for me to stop.โ
The stimulation burns through you, body convulsing as another orgasm crashes through you. Your cry was raw and guttural, and Chan loses himself completely in the way you tighten and gush around him. โYes, thatโs it,โ he groans, thrusts turning ragged. โThatโs my good girl. Cum on my cock again, baby. Make a mess for me.โ
He presses his forehead to the back of your shoulder, his breath coming in harsh, uneven pants.
โFuck. Youโre squeezing me so tight. Feels like Iโm in fucking heaven. Shitโโ
He slams into you to the hilt, and you feel it โ the way his cock pulses before hot, heavy spurts of his cum flood your womb. He lets out a low growl as he grinds himself deep, filling you full of his spunk until it leaks back out around the base of his length. You hear him curse again, the hand on your belly pressing down a little harder so you can feel the weight of his cum being fucked deeper into you.
โGood girl,โ he murmurs, voice wrecked and desperate. โBeen wanting you for so long. Youโre mine now, yea? And โM all yours โ fuck.โ
Chan stays buried deep inside you, his chest pressed against your back. His lips press shaky kisses to your shoulder, your neck, your hair โ like heโs trying to coax you through your orgasm. But he doesnโt make an effort to pull out though. Instead, he adjusts his hold and lowers himself into the chair behind him and drags you along; his cock still buried inside your swollen, stimulated pussy.
His hips shift just enough to make you feel the stretch of his dick โ his hot, sticky cum sloshing inside you. โGonna have you cockwarm me like this for a while, okay?โ he murmurs against your ear, a faint smile stretching on his lips when you nod. One large comes to cup your breast, kneading it lazily while his thumb flicks at your nipple. The other drifts to your thigh, caressing it with a tenderness that makes you involuntarily clench around his half-hard dick.
โMy baby did so well for me,โ he praises, nipping at the curve of your neck when you whimper at his touch. He loves how you arch into his touch, how your walls squeeze his cock despite your body aching from overstimulation.
His hand squeezes your tits harder, hips rising to grind his cock just a little deeper. Your hands fly to grab at his wrist when his fingers find your swollen clit, rubbing it in slow, deliberate circles.ย
โChannieโฆโ you whine, unsure if you were pleading for him to stop, or for more.
โI know, baby,โ he coos, teeth scraping over your earlobe as he presses harder against the sensitive nub. โI know youโre sore. But, you can give me one more, right?โ
Your whole body jerks when he flicks your clit just right. You try to wriggle free, but his arms tighten its hold on you, keeping you pinned in his lap, cock still pulsing you as your pussy walls clench and unclench around him rhythmically.
โYouโre squeezing me again,โ he groans, grinding his hips up more as his fingers circle your clit faster. โDo you love it when I play with this needy pussy while itโs stuffed with my cum? Didnโt think my innocent looking PA likes to be used as a fucktoy by her boss.โ
You let out a strangle moan, hands tightening around his wrist but made no effort to push it away. โT-Too much!โ
His fingers pressed harder, circling faster on your clit until the coil inside you snaps. Chan groans in approval as you convulse in his lap, clear liquid gushing out of you as you squirt over his hand, some landing on his table where several documents were laid out.
He doesnโt care about it now, though.
He could just get you to print a few more copies.
โFuck yeah, baby.โ His hand doesnโt stop until youโre shaking from overstimulation. โSquirting all over me, soaking me like youโre my little office whore.โ
Chan finally removes his hand from your clit, but he still keeps his cock buried inside you. You collapse back against him, body still buzzing with pleasure from the pleasure of release. He loosens the hold he has on you, pressing a kiss to the top of your head. โYou did so good for me baby.โ
You whimper, feeling his hands start to roam your body. โJust let me hold you,โ he murmurs, giving your breasts a teasing squeeze. Once his dick softens inside you, he slowly eases out, not missing the way you wince from the oversensitivity. He carefully tilts you forward, reassuring you that heโs got you while grabbing a folded handkerchief from his desk drawer. He carefully wipes the mess from your thighs, muttering soft apologies when you flinch at every touch.
Once heโs satisfied, he pulls back up your panties and gives your now clothed cunt a few soft pats before pulling you back into his lap. Tucking you sideways against his chest, he grabs his suit jacket and drapes it over your front like a blanket.
โHow do you feel?โ Chan whispers, one hand rubbing soothing circles along your back, the othe cradling the back of your head. โA lilโ soreโฆโ you managed to murmur, voice weak and drowsy. You shift a little closer, fingers curling into his shirt to anchor yourself.
โStay the night at my place,โ he says quietly. โHell, maybe even every night if that means I get to hold you like this every night.โ
His thumb strokes your cheek, titling your face up slightly so he can get a better look at you. Your cheeks are flushed, lips swollen and eyes starting to lose focus. His expression is softer, stripped of any dominance โ only tenderness.
You laugh weakly, the sound muffled against his chest, and he chuckles with you, pressing a kiss to your forehead once more.
For the longest time, the office is only silent except for your breathing evening out against him. In the steady weight of his arms, youโre reminded that youโre safe, cared for,
Wanted.
Stepping into the building felt different this time. Sure โ the lobby hadnโt changed, the soft clicks of heels still echoed, the polite hush of voices that made you straighten your back; but you had. You no longer carried a clipboard in your hand, no more schedule running through your head, and no stack of contracts tucked neatly under your arm.
Instead, youโre just on your day off and walking back into a place that had once consumed every hour of your life.
Your stomach did somersaults when the doors slid open to the executive floor. Again, nothing had changed.
Glass walls reflected the sterile overhead lights, several employees scattering about to chase for deadlines, and the faint scent of coffee lingered in the air. Heads turned at the sight of you โ recognition flickering across faces, before turning into curiosity.
You could hear it.
She doesnโt work here anymore. Why is she back?
Your heels clicked against the carpet as you walked down the familiar corridor, towards that one door that stood out at the end. Pushing the door open, you greeted Jungwon, the new PA Chan hired before knocking.
โCome in.โ
Pushing it open, you see him sitting behind his desk โ sleeves rolled up, jacket draped over his chair. His glasses slipped slightly down his nose, and he almost scolds whoever entered his office and not immediately telling him their reason until he looked up.
The second his eyes landed on you, his posture relaxed.
โYou.โ His voice dropped, quieter but a small smile accompanied it. โWhat are you doing here on your day off, baby?โ
โCanโt a girl visit her boyfrien?โ you teased, shutting the door behind you.
He raises an eyebrow. โVisiting, huh? That awfully sounds like youโre trying to distract me.โ
You stride over to his desk and the second youโre within reach, he tugs you into his lap. โHowโs your new job treating you?โ
โFewer all-nighters. Less drama,โ you admitted.
He chuckles, โYet you still came back here.โ
You tilt your head, like he just asked you the most ridiculous question. โOf course Iโd come back! Youโre here.โ
Chanโs hands slid up the sides of your waist, his touch causing goosebumps to rise. โYou shouldnโt make a habit of visiting me at work, yโknow,โ he murmurs into the crook of your neck, his breath warm against your skin. โI might forget Iโm supposed to be professional.โ
You giggle, glancing up at him. โMaybe thatโs the point.โ
He grins, the air between you shifting, heavy with everything neither of you could do in his office at the moment.
Yet his hands remained where they were, yours resting on his chest. He leans down to press his lips against yours, soft and unhurried. When he pulls back, his eyes hold yours and soften in a way that no one else can ever see. โLater.โ
You smile, wrapping your arms around his neck. โLater,โ you echoed.
summary; you find yourself caught between Mingyu's bright smile and Wonwoo's knowing stare, it's an entangled mess. but what if there's enough room to love for three?
modern! au โข university! au โข fluff, angst, smut
pairing; jeon wonwoo x fem!reader x kim mingyu | wc; 16.1k | rating; 18+ explicit nsfw
contains; part-time model! reader, part-time model! mingyu, streamer! wonwoo, art major! mingyu, criminal psychology major! reader, psychology major! wonwoo, hoshi is readerโs cousin, woozi being woozi, friendship breakups, false rumours being spread abt reader, reader accidentally walking in on wonwooโs stream, brief appearances of other svt members, takes place in the same au as ROL
mature/trigger warnings; poly relationship, dom! wonwoo, switch! mingyu, sub! reader, spitroasting, fingering, begging, oral (f&m receiving), womb stimulation (i think thatโs the term), choking, unprotected sex (wrap it before you tap it), multiple orgasms, creampies, praising, mentions of alcohol, some form of anxiety/panic attack, gaslighting/manipulation tactics
a/n; thatโs right yall, itโs a wongyu fic ๐ remember the wongyu couple i teased and mentioned about in rol, well, here it is !! not beta read, we die like soldiers ๐ซก
this is my first time writing a threesome so i had to REALLY read through some other threesome fics & doujins for inspo/references. if any similarities are found, it is not my intent to copy or plagiarise them ๐๐ป
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โExcuse me?โ
You turned, instinctively taking a step back while your friends quieted beside you. A woman โ tall, confident โ stood just outside the cafรฉ entrance. A leather-bound portfolio tucked beneath one arm, her sunglasses pushed up into her hair.
โIโm sorry, cupcake, I donโt mean to interrupt,โ she said, her smile warm but calculated, โbut have you ever considered modeling?โ
Your friends exchanged surprised glances, and you blinked at her, unsure if she was serious or if you were about to have your organs harvested and sold on the black market.
The womanโs gaze swept over you again, this time more admiring than analytical. โI have an eye for these things, cupcake, and you have it. You have a presence, a posture, even the way you carry that outfit. Itโs simple, yet very editorial.โ She gestures lightly at your clothes, causing you to glance down at the outfit youโd thrown together.
โThat skirt with that jacket? Effortless. You know what youโre doing, even if you donโt realise it yet.โ
You felt your cheeks warm, fingers curling slightly around your cup of iced coffee.
โIโm a talent scout,โ she adds, flipping her portfolio and pulling out a sleek business card, offering it to you. โIf youโre open to it, give me a call. Iโd love to talk more.โ
โSoonyoungโโ
โPlease, ___!โ Your cousin pleads with you for the nth time that week, hands clasped dramatically in front of his chest. โYouโre overwhelmed with studies and your modelling gig. You need a manager and I can totally do it!โ
You raise your head and shoot him a skeptical look from over your laptop. โSince when do you know anything about being a manager?โ
โI Googled it,โ he says, expression dead serious. โAnd Iโve watched likeโฆ dozens of documentaries. Plus, I already help you with blocking out your schedule half the time anyway. Remember that shoot you had last week? Who reminded you to bring backup heels?โ
You sigh, knowing Soonyoung was right. He was there when that talent scout spotted you outside the cade; and your life had shifted in ways youโve never imagined. Castigns, fittings, shoots, and runway prepsโฆ It was a lot to balance on top of your academics.
โJust imagine, cuz,โ he continues, hands in the air like heโs pitching to a boardroom. โYou walk on the runway all calm and collected while I deal with scheduling nightmares and last-minute fittings. You wonโt even have to look at an email unless itโs good news!โ
โNo offense, Soonyoung, but I put more trust in Jeonghan. At least heโs close with Joshua, and Shua knows Jihoon.โ
Soonyoung gasps, dramatically placing a hand over his chest like youโd just told him the tiger in his living room wasnโt his son, and instead a taxidermy. โExcuse me!? Both of us quite literally grew up with Jihoon! I even performed with him!โ
You raised a brow, โYou mean that HxW stage you both put together during the uni fest?โ
โYes! You know how rare it is to perform with the Lee Jihoon?โ
โYou and Jidae screamed into the mic, and Jihoon looked like heโs one second away from whooping your ass for your Horanghae agenda.โ
โHe still stayed, though. That is what you call art.โ
You stare. โYou almost flicked his forehead and I saw your life flash before your eyes.โ
He huffs. โArt is messy, ___. But Jihoon and I? We had chemistry, you canโt deny that. He called me โnot terribleโ after so that definitely means something.โ
โHeard Soonyoung appointed himself as your manager.โ
You glanced up from your notes, blinking as Jihoon slid into the seat across from you like he hadnโt just dropped the biggest statement like it was small talk. Youโre tucked away into your usual corner of the library โ headphones halfway in, highlighter stopping mid-way from making contact with your notes.
โHe what?โ You asked, sliding off your headphones and letting them rest around your shoulders, padded cups pressing lightly against your collarbones.
Jihoon shrugs, resting his arms on the table. โHeโs been sending me business emails using an address that ends in horanghae101.โ
You groaned, dragging a hand down your face. โIโm gonna fucking kill him.โ
He cracked the smallest hint of a smile. โHeโs oddly persistent. But surprisingly organised.โ
โThatโs what makes it worse,โ you muttered, before narrowing your eyes. โWait. Why do you know that..?โ
โBecause the signature he used was Executive Brand Director & Emotional Support to ___.โ
You slowly shake your head, โNoโฆ Youโre lying.โ
Jihoon simply turned his tablet around, and there it was โ screenshot and all.
โHoly fucking shit,โ you whispered.
โBut,โ he said, tone shifting just a little. โHis chaos aside, I actually came to talk to you about something else. A little more serious, if you will.โ
You raise a brow, straightening in your seat as he pushes the tablet toward you. โBecause you set me as your reference in the forms when you signed under Semicolon, and before Soonyoung self-appointed himself as your manager, I was the one getting most of your gig offers.โ
โThereโs this Dior campaign. Coupleโs concept and minimalist luxury. Itโs an editorial-style shoot with subtle intimacy. They saw your Vanguard test shots and flagged you immediately.โ
You blinked, โMe..?โ
โYou.โ
Tilting your head to the side, your brows knit together, โIโm just doing modeling as a part-time thing, thoughโฆ Or freelance, as some of them call it. Why me? Why not those full-timers?โ
Jihoon gestures to you, โBecause youโreโฆ you. I donโt know how to say it, but best way I can put it is you donโt try too hard, yโknow? Youโre natural. Authentic. Something all these big brands are desperately chasing for ever since authenticity became โtrendyโ. They want someone who doesnโt look like theyโre trying to be iconic, but somehow is.โ
You stared at him. Jihoon doesnโt usually hand out compliments, thatโs something you learnt in the many years youโve spent growing up with him and Soonyoung. But, when he does, though not straightforward, they carry weight. Subtle and rare โ paired with his own natural talent and how heโs already made a name for himself as a producer โ it means something.
Jihoon never says things just to be nice โ never sugar coating or entertaining the idea of false praises.
And everyone in the entertainment industry knows it.
So if he thinks youโre a right fit, itโs not just flattery.
โ...And the other half of this coupleโs concept?โ
He non-chalantly replies, โMingyu.โ
Your jaw drops. โMingyu? As in Kim Mingyu? Pledisโ talented art major?โ
โGiant. Heartthrob and walking cologne commercial?โ Jihoon adds on before nodding, โThe very same one. Letโs just say that Dior is looking for chemistry, some kind of beauty and the brain vibe.โ
You raised an eyebrow, โBrains? Mingyu? I once saw this man run into a glass door.โ
The young producer snorts back a laugh, clearing his throat while he pulls up the pitch deck for the shoot and showing it to you. โHey, it could be the other way around. Point is, they think you and that giant could balance each other. Visually and energy-wise.โ
You take a look at the pitch โ mock-ups of the set, mood boards, wardrobe swatches.
Everything looked impossibly real.
โYou interested?โ
You glanced back at Jihoon, mind still processing the news. โCan Soonyoung come if I say yes?โ
Jihoon laughs, reaching out to show you a separate screen. โHeโs already trying to print name cards.โ
The soft hum of the engine shifts as the plane starts to descend. Through the oval window, the clouds are scattered like pulled cotton, revealing a quilt of lights stitched into the city below. You lean your head against the frame, the glass cool against your skin.
โSoonyoung,โ your voice was barely louder than the thrum beneath your seat, but you know heโs listening. โDo you think people assume Iโm not that good of a person because Iโm in this wholeโฆ modeling thing?โ
You donโt look at him, but you feel the slight shift in his posture. You can tell heโs frowning just from his voice, โIs this because of the fall out you had with Haemin and the rest?โ
You nod faintly, still watching the night view of the city from the plane.
โShe said Iโve changed,โ you reply. โThat ever since I signed with the agency and gone freelance, Iโve beenโฆ different. Distant. That all I talk about besides my studies were castings or editorials.โ
You pause, โShe said I donโt like myself anymore.โ
Soonyoung is quiet, but you can tell the new information upsets him. He knew about the fall-out you had with your friend group, but he never knew the exact reason until now. His jaw tightens โ he always hates it when people put you down or your self-doubt gets the best of you.
You had potential.
He knows and sees it.
โIf she canโt be happy that youโre making a name for yourself,โ he starts, voice low but firm, โand sheโs saying all these things to make her look like a better personโฆ is she really a friend?โ
The edge in his voice takes you by surprise..
โThe same goes for the rest of them,โ he adds. โThey were so quick to side with Haemin without even hearing you out. Thatโs not what friends do, ___. You know that.โ
You turn your head towards him slowly. You know heโs not angry, just tired of watching you carry guilt that was never yours to begin with.
โI donโtโฆ I donโt think they meant to hurt meโฆโ you murmur quietly.
Your cousin shakes his head, โNo, but they did. And yea, maybe they didnโt mean to. But they chose to listen to just one side of the story. It was easier for them to pick a side than sitting in the middle, trying to understand the whole picture. That tells you what kind of person they are, ___.โ
The plane dips again, wheels lowering beneath the roar of wind and drag. The seatbelt sign dings softly above as it lights up.
You slump into the chair a little, โIt justโฆ It just sucks,โ you whisper. โTo feel like Iโm losing people just because Iโm doing what I love or doing good in something I wasnโt expecting to.โ
Soonyoung gives your knee a reassuring squeeze, his voice softer now. โYou didnโt lose them, okay? They let go of you. Thereโs a difference.โ
You donโt say anything. The runway lights rise to meet the plane, and the wheels touch down with a jolt โ screeching, then slowing as gravity catches up. Soonyoung doesnโt take his eyes off you, not even as the cabin fills with sounds of buckles clicking, phones buzzing back to life and the polite announcements in two languages.
โYouโre not a bad person, ___,โ he says simply. โYouโre just growing. And itโs okay if not everyone keeps up.โ
DIOR: LโInstant ร Deux
You barely have time to take in the studio before the director drags Soonyoung to the side to discuss the details of the shoot while a stylist guides you past racks of garments and light fixtures that hum softly. Heels click over concrete โ the set smells like linen, coffee and something that you assume to be either jasmine or orange blossom.
It smells like thereโs a small promise floating in the air.
โHi, Kwon ___, right?โ a staff member asks with a smile. Sheโs dressed in head-to-toe black, with a headset slung around her neck with a tiny Dior pin glinting on her collar.
โThatโs me,โ you respond with an equally warming smile.
โYouโre early for call time,โ she chuckles, flipping through the printed shoot-sheet in hand. โBut, thatโs a good thing! Gives us a little breathing room before we get started.โ
โYeah, our family has this whole โarrive earlier than statedโ in our blood,โ you joked, fingers brushing your coat lapels while you try not to look as jittery as you feel. You glance over at the set โ and it was breathtaking as hell.
Like the inside of a Parisian style apartment thatโs been plucked from a property magazine. Ivory curtains billow in the breeze of a hidden fan, and thereโs a table on the side that's been set for two, the candle just waiting to be lit.
Everything is so carefully curated, yet somehow thereโs a romantic feel in its stillness.
โSo, welcome to LโInstant ร Deux, officially.โ She gives you a brief wink before continuing, โThe theme is modern intimacy. Not the โfire that burns the brightest also goes out the fastestโ kind. Think quiet moments between two people in love. The synergy and chemistry is just there. NO words are exchanged, but one look and you know exactly what the other needs.โ
โDior made it very clear that they want connection. Eye contact. A kind of vibe that makes people believe youโve known each other for years.โ
You hum in understanding, already understanding the picture sheโs painting out.
โAfter this short briefing, theyโll start styling you for the first set. Itโll be a morning shot so youโll be dressed in soft neutrals and satin, like you just woke up in love in the penthouse. Then weโll transition to more tailored looks in the afternoon.โ
โAny night shoots that need to be done?โ
She raises an eyebrow, as though asking if you had any plans later that night. โOh, I donโt have anything going on. Just curious if you guys planned some kind of โnight in the romantic cityโ kind of shoot.โ
She thinks about it, โWe didnโtโฆ But, I like the sound of that. Let me ask the director and Mingyuโs manager if theyโre up for the idea!โ She then glances at her watch, โOh, and yes, Mingyuโs already here. Heโs being fitted right now, so youโll see him on set soon enough.โ
Your breath catches just slightly, but you try to play it cool. โHeโs taller in person,โ the staff casually adds as she walks away, grinning. โAnd hella charming. Youโll need a lot of luck surviving that.โ
You laugh softly to yourself, staring down at the subtle embroidery on the hem of a dress thatโs been draped over the rack.
โLots of luck indeedโฆโ
โTalent on set!โ
Youโre ushered out of wardrobe as the soft thud of the shutter click is tested in the background. Your bare feet sink into the plush carpet of the set โ a cozy, soft-sunlight bedroom scene complete with cream sheets, books scattered around, and a half-drunk (or at least it looked like someone drank it) glass of water sat on the nightstand.
Everything looked lived in.
Intimate.
Like a Sunday morning you never want to end.
Then you hear a low laugh.
You turn, and sitting on the edge of the bed was Kim Mingyu. The photographer probably said something funny with how he threw his head back. One hand loosely resting on his thigh, the other pushing his hair back in a way thatโs so effortlessly charming that you arenโt sure if it was muscle memory or instinct.
As if sensing you, he looks up. And when his gaze meets yours, he stands.
โHey, took you long enough,โ he teases, walking over with a slow yet confident stride that only someone like him could do. โI was starting to think they paired me with a ghost and that this was an early Halloween shoot.โ
You managed a smile, extending your hand. โWouldโve made your job easier, though.โ
He chuckles, taking your hand in his to give it a shake. His palm feels warm, his grip firm โ but not overbearing, or as though he was trying to size you up.
โMingyu.โ
โ___.โ
He repeats your name, like heโs trying it on for size. But the way each syllable rolls off his tongue feels almost too intimate for a first meeting, like he wants to memorise it.
โAlright, letโs get into position!โ the photographer calls.
Youโre guided towards the bed, the director explaining the scene as she walks with you. โItโs a gentle start. You just woke up, morning light, lazy touches, soft smilesโฆ Like itโs the kind of love that has you falling even more, understood?โ
You and the giant settle in under the covers, shoulders brushing as the makeup artist gives Mingyuโs look some final touch ups. He leans over to you and whispers, โIs this weird? Lying in bed together before we even had coffee?โ
You laugh, the sound surprising even you with how natural it felt. โMaybe a little.โ
His canines show as he grins, eye crinkling, โWell, guess weโll just have to make it look like weโve done this a hundred times.โ
โAnd itโs a wrap!โ the director calls out, voice tinged with exhaustion but pride. โThank you everyone!โ
You let out a quiet breath, somewhere between relief and exhaustion. Your cheeks still carry traces of highlighter, your body humming from hours of adjusting, holding and smiling.
โHere.โ Mingyu holds out a bottle of water, already uncapped, like he somehow knew you wouldnโt have the energy to do it yourself.
โThanksโฆโ
Mingyu rolls his shoulders with a sigh, โThink my back is permanently imprinted with the Dior headboard.โ
โI think your collarbone probably has its own Instagram account by now,โ you joke.
He snorts, โPlease, Iโve seen someone use mingyusleftasscheek as their username.โ
You laugh again, but softer this time. It lingers in the air โ comfortable and familiar.
โHeard from your cousin, well, manager; that this is your first big gig,โ he starts, โYou did really well today.โ
โThanks,โ you reply, voice a little softer now. โSo were you.โ
He leans a little closer, like heโs about to whisper a secret. โIโm not gonna lie, I thought itโd be awkward. Like forced smiles, hands in weird placesโฆโ
You hum in agreement and he continues, โBut with you, it didnโt feel that way.โ
Your heart stutters, but not in a bad way. You look back towards the set where hours ago, you had to pretend to wake up in bed beside him, to fall in love in the busy streets and champagne toasts.
โSame,โ you admit, eyes returning to him. โDidnโt feel too fake.โ
โGuys,โ one of the staff calls out, โWrap up dinner, letโs go! Director said itโs on him!โ
You and Mingyu chuckle. He stands first, brushing his hands on his jeans. โGuess thatโs our cue.โ
You stand after him seconds later, pulling at the sleeves of the sweater Dior insisted you bring back as a souvenir. Part of you already misses the quiet bubble youโd been sitting in with him. He slings his jacket over one shoulder, eyes flicking to you with casual ease but it doesnโt hide the spark beneath it, โYou coming?โ
You nod, walking beside him as you both walk towards the rest of the crew.
gyu ๐ถ: heyyyy
gyu ๐ถ: hereโs my personal number ;))
gyu ๐ถ: i got yours from your manager
gyu ๐ถ: hope youโre cool with it !!
gyu ๐ถ: this is easier for less business talk
gyu ๐ถ: and i kinda wanna talk to you more aside from gigs whatnot
gyu ๐ถ: as in i wanna know you more as a person
gyu ๐ถ: like genuinely
Itโs strange when you think back to that first shoot you had with Mingyu.
You still remember how he looked like he was trying to memorise everything about you in one blink. How neither of you really knew each other, yet somehow managed to make it look like youโve shared Sunday mornings for years.
That was a year ago.
Now?
Now, itโs nothing to see his name lighting up on your phone late one night because he found a ridiculous meme. Or for you to text him if he could be a subject for your practical.
The campaign ended, but a friendship began in its place.
So now, youโre here โ pressed into the corner booth of an 80s themed diner with Mingyu sitting beside you, shoulders brushing yours every time he shifts his weight. Sitting across from you were two of his closest friends โ Seungcheol and Vernon.
โSeungcheolโs hyung is the oldest of us, natural leader. Heโs taken so if youโre thinking of hitting him up, may as well abandon ship. Heโs crazy loyal for his pup.โ
You raise a brow, โPup? You call your girl โpupโ?โ
The blonde man shrugs with a grin, โItโs a nickname I gave her since we were kids. Kinda stuck and never left.โ
You nod, โWith that kind of context, lowkey cute.โ
โVernon, or Hansol, is the youngest. Heโs either about to say something philosophicalโฆ or the most cursed shit youโve ever heard. There is no in-between when it comes to this man.โ
Seungcheol takes a sip of his milkshake, โSo this is the Dior Princess, huh? Mingyu talked about you a lot.โ
After the campaign had gone viral, the internet was quick to dub the two of you Diorโs Prince and Princess. The nickname stuck and it didnโt help that the behind-the-scenes footage captured stolen glances and quiet laughter that fans clung to like gospel.
From the photos plastered on billboards, magazines; to fanedits that circled the web, it was clear that the chemistry between you two was almost impossible to ignore.
You glanced at Mingyu who takes a bite out of his fries like itโs suddenly the most fascinating heโe ever seen and tasted.
โHe did, huh?โ
Vernon snorts, โNot in a weird way. Mostly in an admirable way since he kept repeating how natural it felt. Which reminds me of the time he fell asleep mid-study and woke up reciting a skincare ad.โ
Mingyu groans, โPlease, stop reminding me of that.โ
Halfway through eating your mac-n-cheese, Vernon pops another question, โIs Wonwoo not coming?โ
Seungcheol shakes his head. โMidterms are coming up. Heโs probably in the library going through his notes.โ
The giant next to you snorts, โNo joke. I called him earlier to ask if heโs coming. Bro picked up just to say, โIโm busy with midtermsโ and hung up.โ
โWait,โ you pause, glancing up when Seungcheol mentioned Wonwooโs midterm prep like heโs mapping out a whole war strategy on the fire nation. โIs Wonwoo a psych major?โ
A look of surprise crosses their face, โYeah, he is. Why?โ
You shrug casually, โAh, then that means heโs prepping for the same midterm I have next week.โ
Vernon leans forward, his curiosity piqued. โYouโre in psych?โ
You smiled, โCriminal psych to be specific.โ
Mingyuโs head almost snapped with how quick he turned it, โWait, seriously?"
โI know itโs not exactly a major people expect for someone who spends half their time in front of a camera, butโโ
โOh no, no, no,โ Vernon intervenes, โItโs hella cool, actually. Fits you too.โ
You blink, tilting your head to the side, โFits me?โ
โYea. You observe, ask questions at the right time. You listen more than you talk that it makes people think youโre just nodding along.โ
Thereโs a brief moment of silence.
โWell, Vernon, remind me to psychoanalyze you later. Strictly for academic purposes, of course.โ
Vernon grins. โCanโt wait to be a case study or thesis paper.โ
Seungcheol groans, โDonโt give her ideas of us being test subjects, please.โ
โToo late!โ
The campus library is unusually crowded for a weekday afternoon, almost every table claimed by open laptops, notes, and the quiet hum of caffeine-fueled panic. Finals week always brought the worst out of everyone.
You hold your drink in one hand, your laptop tucked under your arm as you scan the library for an empty table. A small corner table clears up for you, the students packing up their things and you quickly slip into it, relieved to finally be off your feet.
Then you see him.
Head down, headphones on, walking with that unreadable expression he always had, making it almost impossible to tell whether heโs in a good mood, a bad mood, or just deep in thought. He had a thick folder tucked under an arm, dressed plainly with his glasses perched on his nose bridge.
Jeon Wonwoo.
You donโt move โ not because you donโt want to, but because you canโt.
You half expected him to recognise you or notice you โ either because you shared some classes or because Mingyu had introduced you a few days ago when you were visiting their apartment.
But it never came.
He walks right past your table like you donโt exist.
No sneaking glances, no hesitation whether or not he should greet you.
Nothing.
And then you hear them.
Seated just a little further behind you was your old friend group โ laughing and whispering. You canโt hear what they say, but the assumption has begun to build. Maybe Wonwoo did see you, but heโs been told to ignore you. Your fingers tighten around your cup and you glance down at your notes, trying to refocus; but your mindโs already spiraling.
They definitely said something. Maybe it wasnโt straight to the point, but it could be subtle โ just enough to plant a seed of doubt.
โDonโt bother with her, sheโs not who she makes herself out to be.โ
โSheโll make you look bad.โ
โShe always plays the victim. Like she wasnโt the one who started everything.โ
You exhale through your nose, trying to shake out the bad memories before then forcing yourself to flip through your midterm review.
โIf Wonwoo believed whatever he heard, thatโs on him,โ you tell yourself.
But still.
Part of you was disappointed because you thought that maybe heโd known theyโd be lying. Heโs a psych major after all.
Then again, it was Wonwooโs decision to believe what he wants.
You sat on the floor of Mingyuโs room, your knees pulled to your chest while he leaned against his bed, watching you with quiet concern. He passes you a bottle of water, โWhatโs bothering you, princess?โ
You peeped at him, โPrincess?โ
He grins, his canines showing whenever he does. โYeah. Thatโs what Iโm calling you from now on, Princess.โ
You give him a look, and he just chuckles, nudging the bottle closer to you. โCome one, youโve been dubbed Diorโs Princess ever since that shoot with me.โ Your lips curved slightly, but the weight in your chest didnโt lift completely and he noticed; his voice softening again, โSo, whatโs actually bothering you?โ
โWonwooโฆโ you murmured, fingers twisting the cap of the bottle. Mingyuโs expression flickered, but he didn't say anything. โHeโฆ I guess he was kinda nice when we first met..? But latelyโฆ Heโs been distantโฆ Sometimes he just walks by me like I wasnโt even there.โ
You hesitated, then added quietly, โIโฆ I think maybe heโs heard some gossip or rumours about and because of that, heโs not acknowledging meโฆโ
Mingyuโs jaw clenches and for a brief second, he looks away. When he turns back, his eyes are a little darker โ not of anger, but thereโs definitely conflict in them. โWonwoo isnโt the kind of guy to believe rumours blindly,โ he finally says, voice low. โHeโs careful, guarded. But not unfair. Plus, heโs a psych major; you of all people know psych majors donโt take words at face value.โ
You stared at him.
He gives a small smile. โPlus, you said it yourself last time. If you want to know whatโs going on, youโre gonna have to ask or talk to the person.โ
You chewed your lip, still unsure. Mingyu continues, โWonwoo is always rational. Sure, he malds over his games, but he wonโt let some rumours cloud his judgment of a person.โ
He leans in just slightly, a teasing grin on his lips that doesnโt quite reach his eyes. โUnless youโd rather stay here with me instead.โ
You blinked and he laughed, โIโm kidding, Princess. Well, kind of.โ
โYouโre impossible, Gyuโฆโ you mutter, half-exasperated, half-flustered.
โHey, Iโm honest.โ
And that was true.
You sighed and stood, nerves coiling in your stomach. โOkay. Iโll go talk to him.โ
The Dior Prince doesnโt follow you, but you could feel the way his gaze lingered until you disappeared out his door.
You paced outside Wonwooโs room longer than you should have, your nerves going haywire.
The door was cracked open just enough for you to hear the low murmur of his voice.
โ...no, chat, Iโm not going to get Princess back on stream just so you can be down bad for her. One, Coups would behead me and two, heโll either ban you or put you in time out.โ
You blinked.
Chat?
You pushed the door open just a little, just to peek a bit more โ and sure enough, there he was. Seated comfortably in his gaming chair, headset on, the glow of the LED strip lights casting his room in a red hue. His voice sounded deeper; he sounded more focused, sarcastic, teasing.
It takes a minute for you to register.
Wonwoo was streaming.
Live.
You carefully stepped inside just as he leaned back slightly and stretched. You then noticed how massive his audience was when you saw the chaos flooding his vertical monitor. Then, his viewers noticed you in the frame.
uriboobear: no fucking way
uriboobear: THE DIOR PRINCESS????
woozi_factory: gurl wtf are you doing there
woozi_factory: are you banging him and the color blind model
horanghae_kwon: wts
horanghae_kwon: i feel so betrayed rn
iamadino: what the fuck
iamadino: dior princess sighting
iamadino: #holyfuckingairball
iamadino: SOMEONE CLIP QUICK
๐ cheolcoups clipped your stream! โ Dior Princess Sighting [View Clip]
hannieangel: thanks coups
cheolcoups: np
Wonwoo froze, then very slowly turned to look over his shoulder.
Sure enough, you stood next to his door looking like an absolute deer-in-headlights. Your voice was soft, but the mic picked it up, โHiโฆโ
His chat exploded.
junmoonhui: BROOO I THOUGHT IT WAS AI
junmoonhui: UR TELLING ME SHEโS REAL
junmoonhui: AND IN HIS ROOM?????
the1&only8: okay damn
the1&only8: do yall live together or banging
hannieangel: and the way he turned lmfaoooo
hannieangel: also drop the game bro
hannieangel: drop dead gorgeous just walked in like a cutscene
The streamer blinked, then quickly muted his mic and lifted his headset off. โEverything okay?โ he asked, voice softer than the one his chat had been watching seconds ago. You nodded, awkwardly stepping in further. โI-Iโm sorry. I didnโt know you were a streamer and going live. I wanted to talk to you about something but Iโ I can come back anotherโโ
Wonwoo stood up immediately. โNo. Itโs okay, we can talk.โ
And his chat went feral.
horanghae_kwon: holy shit
horanghae_kwon: bro stood up so fast
iamadino: that ainโt a friend stand up yall
iamadino: thatโs a mfcking lover stand up
the1&only8: and they way he looked at her????
the1&only8: jun hold my hair im abt to throw up
junmoonhui: you have a mullet hao
the1&only8: sybau n play along
Wonwoo reached over and without hesitation โ ended his stream. No sign-off. No raid.
Just black screen.
Silence followed after for a few seconds.
โYou didnโt need toโโ
โIf you came here, ___, it means you came to talk to me about something.โ He turns to look at you fully, โAnd Iโm assuming itโs something important with how much youโre shaking.โ
You awkwardly sat on the edge of his bed, fingers fidgeting in your lap. Wonwoo dropped his headset on the desk and pulled his gaming chair closer โ close enough to talk, but far enough for the space to feel cautious.
โWhy have you been treating me like I donโt exist?โ
He doesnโt respond right away, but you notice the way his fingers flexed against the arm of the chair.
You take a breath, โI mean, I know we donโt know each other that well, but since weโre friends with Mingyu, I thought weโd at leastโฆ yโknowโฆ be somewhat friends tooโฆ But, you always justโฆ treat me like Iโm air andโโ
โWhoa, easy there, ___,โ he cuts in, โWhy donโt you breathe in for me first?โ
You blink, cough off guard by the interruption. His voice isnโt cold. If anything, it was calm and steady, like heโs trying to anchor you. You do as told and he scoots a little closer, โGood girl.โ
โNow out.โ
He waits, eyes not leaving yours. โAgain.โ
You follow, heart still pounding in your chest, but the air starts to flow a little easier.
Wonwoo sighs, rubbing the back of his neck. โLook, I didnโt mean to make you feel like youโre transparent. Itโs clear Iโm not great at this wholeโฆ social thing.โ He glances over your shoulder, then back at you. โBut, I do see you, ___. Itโs hard to not notice you when youโre in my class while also being plastered all over magazines and editorials.โ
His voice drops just a little, almost too soft to catch. โThatโs the problem.โ
You blinked. โWhat?โ
โMingyu,โ he starts, leaning back with his hands loosely capped between his knees as he exhales. โThereโs no easy way to sugar coat this so Iโll just come right out with it. Gyu and Iโฆ weโve always shared the girls weโre โseeingโ or at least somewhat into. It could be some model chick heโs met, some girl we met at a bar or clubโฆ It was easy because things were always just physical between us. Nothing that stuck. No jealousy or complications.โ
โWhat does that have anything to do with me? With why youโreโโ
โIt has everything to do with you, ___.โ Wonwoo sighs, โGyuโs been talking about you like youโre more than just another girl. Like heโs not just wanting to get up your skirt and make it a one time thing, yโknow?โ
You swallowed, โAnd you think that means Iโm off-limits? Even if itโs a simple friendship?โ
Wonwoo shrugged, โThings between Gyu and Iโฆ At least in a scenario like this where he looks at you like he means it, like itโs not just fun โ like heโd actually stay. If he wants to be serious with you, I figured I need to respect it. Thatโs all.โ
โButโโ
โIโm sorry if my behaviour or actions made it seem like Iโm ignoring you on purpose, ___. But, I promise I didnโt mean for it to come out like that. I didnโt want to be in Gyuโs way of finally having an actual connection or relationship with someone. And since he wasnโt exactly subtle about his feelings with you, I shouldnโt be pretending to not notice it. Soโฆ I kept my distance.โ
The quiet settled again.
You didnโt know what to say after that.
And neither did he.
The silence that settled between you wasnโt cold, but not exactly comfortable either. It was just there.
Until you asked, โWould you trust me if people told you rumours or gossip about me?โ
โCโmon, ___,โ he chuckles, โThis is me weโre talking about. You really think Iโll believe the words of a stranger over a personโs actual personality?โ
Heโs got you there.
Then, he moved.
He leaned in, almost cautiously, like he didnโt know what he was doing either. And then, in a very uncharacteristic gentle manner, press a kiss to your forehead.
You both froze and the moment lingered; warm skin against skin, his breath brushing your hairline, and something unspoken seeping into the silence. When he finally pulled back, his expression was unreadable. You probably mirrored it.
โWhatโฆ What was that..?โ you asked softly.
He didnโt answer right away. As though he was still processing his actions.
โJust a habit of mine,โ he replied.
Liar.
But you didnโt press, and neither of you said anything more about it.
When you stood to leave, your chest felt just a little tighter. Like something had settled into place, but neither of you had the words for it yet.
And when the door clicked shut behind you once you left, Wonwoo still stood thereโฆ. Thumb brushing across his lower lip.
Wondering why it felt right.
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๐ฌ anon: anybody else noticed the Dior Princess on Wonwooโs stream? Are the banging eo or like, itโs a three-way thing between him & the roommate?
anon1: nah like i wanna know too
anon1: also did yall see the way he looked at her?
anon2: bffr he looked so in love
anon3: frrrrr
anon3: like damn, i wished someone looked at me like that too
anon2: if she banging them both
anon2: she hit the jackpot frfr
anon4: nah anon2
anon4: if sheโs dating them both
anon4: thatโs the jackpot
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Hey boys and girls + non-binary peeps! To celebrate the start of the new fall semester, NUโEST has announced that everyone is invited to their upcoming frat party!
๐ Venue: NUโEST Frat House (right behind North Quad)
๐ Date & Time: This Friday, 8PM till late
๐ชฉ Theme: 70s Disco
๐ป Live DJ sets, drink specials, real food & surprise performances. Come for the drinks, stay for the vibes. You might leave with a few numbers or with someone. wink-wonk.
๐ฎ This party is an open invite, all students are welcomed! (Queer friendly, no cover, no drama!)
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The party was loud.
Lights dim and pulsing, music vibrating through the floor and through your ribs; clusters of people scattered across the living room and onto the balcony. Voices rose and fell like waves of static in your ears, laughter echoed โ and somewhere in the house, someone was already tipsy enough to dance on a coffee table (yes, it was Soonyoung).
These kinds of parties were never your cup of tea. Contrary to popular belief, you were a homebody โ you preferred the comfort and quietness of your studio compared to the thrum of bass-heavy music and bodies pressed up against each other in a sweaty, alcohol-fueled haze.
But Jihoon had insisted that it would be a โlow-pressureโ thing, that heโd stick by your side the entire night (until Joshua or Jisoo swooped in and took him off to discuss something about an upcoming Open Mic). Soonyoung had also texted you five separate times the second the announcement rolled out.
tiger couz ๐ฏ: pleaseee
tiger couz ๐ฏ: just come hang with us
tiger couz ๐ฏ: itโll be fun!
tiger couz ๐ฏ: just drinks n dancing
tiger couz ๐ฏ: no drama, promise
You didnโt have much of a choice since they both self-invited themselves into your place hours before the party, and your cousin practically shoved you into a pink glittery mini dress with flared sleeves and matching headband.
They meant well. They always have, even when you were kids. Which is what you love about the two dorks even though there were times youโd want to strangle them for their dumb ideas.
The hours were closing in to 10PM, and so far you were fine.
Until you saw him.
Wonwoo.
Heโs leaning against the balcony railing, drink in hand, dressed in all black, expression unreadableโฆ then his eyes found yours. And just from his gaze alone, your stomach dropped because you knew something was wrong.
He pushed off the railing and strode towards you, each step purposeful. His mouth was set in a firm line, eyes locked on yours. โCan I talk to you?โ
Your heart rate picked up, but you nodded.
Wonwoo leads you to an empty guest room, door slightly ajar behind you โ the room was still dim, still loud; but it was removed just enough that his words could be heard.
โI ran into someone earlier,โ he starts, voice low, almost careful โ but still tight. โHer name was Haemin. Said she used to be a friend of yours.โ
Your breath caught and you stared at him, frozen.
โSheโฆ She said you arenโt who you make yourself out to be. That you ruined someoneโs reputation, twisted the story to turn everyone against her andโโ
โDo you believe them?โ
โI didnโt want to,โ he said. โI still donโt. But the way she said in such a confident manner, how you seemed on edge whenever someone said theyโve heard things about youโฆ It made me wonderโฆโ
He trailed off.
Your throat closed. โYouโฆ You think Iโm playing the victim?โ
His expression cracked just a fraction. โI donโt want to believe that, ___. But, I need you to help me understand all thisโโ
โYou think I havenโt tried that, Wonwoo?โ you snapped, voice rising before it cracked. โYou have no idea what it felt like. To lose everyone. To have your name turned into a warning. To try and clear my name, but nobody would listen. And now, youโre asking me if I was the villain because of some hearsay?โ
You hate how youโre being interrogated like you were in the wrong. Youโve tried to prove those rumours wrong, but nobody was willing to listen. Whenever you tried to explain, all you got were dismissive;
โItโs true, thoughโฆ Youโre a modelโฆโ
โYouโre a psych major. Whoโs to say youโre not psyching us?โ
He blinked.
Then it hit you โ the tears threatening behind your eyes, the voices blurring and the walls of the room slowly tilting.
It was all too much.
โI need to go,โ you whispered, already turning.
โWaitโโ
But you were already walking.
You pushed through the crowd, heart hammering and no seeing faces, just shapes and shadows. You werenโt sure if you were angry, scared or just done with the feeling of always having to defend yourself. You barely made it past the hallway when a hand caught your wrist, their grip firm but gentle.
โHey.โ
Mingyu.
You turned.
He looked worried, conflicted even. โYou okay?โ he asked gently, โDid Wonwoo say something to you?โ
You blink fast to clear your vision, โGyu, not nowโโ
You want to brush it off, to escape, but then the giant puppy steps closer. โI saw him kiss your forehead the other night.โ
You froze.
Mingyuโs hand dropped slowly from your wrist, like heโd just realised how much you were shaking. He continued, his voice steady despite the conflicted undertone. โWonwooโฆ Look, Iโve known him for years and he doesnโt do that. Ever. Not with anyone. Not unless it means something.โ
You swallowed thickly, โMingyu, now isnโtโโ
He shakes his head, โNo, please, ___, just hear me out. Iโve known him for years and I know that was far from casual. Andโฆ And I see the way he looks at you. Even if heโs too scared to admit it, I know he felt something.โ
Your eyes were wide when you looked up at him.
โAnd I did too.โ
Your breath caught in your throat.
โIโm not saying this to make things harder, but I need you to know that I like you. I have for a while now. A-And I canโt keep pretending that I donโt have these feelings for you. If Wonwoo is too much of a pussy to face his feelings, Iโm not.โ
The words hit harder than they should have. Your thoughts start to spin like theyโd all slammed into each other at once โ maybe because the room felt too small. Maybe because you were already on the edge.
You blinked rapidly, the sting behind your eyes too much to swallow.
The party around you was getting too loud. Too bright.
Soonyoung and Jihoon were nowhere in sight.
Wonwooโs confrontation.
Mingyuโs confession.
โIโฆ I canโt,โ you choked out. โI need to goโฆโ
You stepped back and before Mingyu could say another word, you slipped past him; away from the noise, from the crowd โ away from both of them.
The shared apartment was strangely silent, save for the soft hum for the air conditioners and the occasional clink of the ice melting in the glass beside him.
Heโs sat at his desk, not streaming, editing, gaming and not even trying to be productive. His fingers hovered over the keyboard without purpose, his monitor dimming on its own as if recognising the stillness.
He wasnโt sure when these feelings had started.
It wasnโt at the party, that much he was sure of.
How could he when you looked like that under the strobing lights? The way your voice cracked when you asked if he thought that you were the villain. Not even when the sting of guilt clung to him as he watched you walk away.
No, it had to be way before that.
Maybe it was the first time you challenged him in class โ voice soft, but your mind was most definitely sharp; sometimes making or asking statements that would make even the professor pause.
Maybe it was the time you fell asleep on the couch without realising it, laptop open, playlist still playing with one of your reports halfway done.
Or maybe it was the night you brought hot tea to Mingyu after he got sick after finals and casually handed him a cup too, telling him, โDonโt think I donโt know you were doing that sub-a-thon thing.โ
Wonwoo closed his eyes, drawing in a slow breath as he let his head fall against the headrest. He hadnโt realised heโd already started falling until it hurt to watch her walk away. This wasnโt your average crush thatโs all fire and flash; it crept in quietly. Almost gentle.
This crush of his was something thatโs always been there and it wasnโt until the weight of what if sat heavier than anything than theyโd both said.
And maybe thatโs why it sat like a stone on his chest.
Wonwoo isnโt someone who did feelings out loud. He doesnโt wear them on his sleeves, and doesn't spill them into crowded rooms.
He lets out a slow breath, finally moving his eyes away from the dark monitor, his gaze landing on his bed where he had pressed a kiss to your forehead weeks ago. You werenโt there, but the echo of your presence lingered in the air.
In the space he hadnโt realised heโs carved out.
Maybe he had been falling for you for a while โ he just didnโt know how to land without breaking.
Wonwooโs door swung open, though he didnโt turn around to look at the person who had the audacity to barge into his personal space.
He didnโt need to.
โWhat do you need, Mingyu?โ He sighed.
Mingyuโs voice was flat, cutting โ it was out of his character unless heโs pissed. โYou talked to her. At the party.โ
โSo?โ
โYou asked her about her past, didnโt you?โ He scoffs before continuing, โI thought you were better than this, hyung. You of all people know that you shouldnโt judge a person based on rumours or gossip. So, why the fuck were youโโ
Wonwoo stood from his chair, the calm gone from his expression as he turned to look at the model. โKim Mingyu, donโt come in here and like youโre some kind of moral compass.โ
โDonโt fucking lecture me about crossing lines when you confessed to her and basically outed my feelings in the same breath.โ
Mingyu frowns, โI didnโt out anything.โ
โReally? You told her I kissed her like it meant something.โ
โIt did and you know it. You donโt just show affection or care like that to anyone, Woo.โ
Silence.
โYou used what I did, what I wasnโt ready to talk about; you still outed me. You donโt think thatโll push her further away?โ
Mingyu blinked, the accusation finally sinking in โ and it sank deeper than he expected. โIโm not trying to use it against you. I didnโt even mean to out you in a way thatโโ
โBut you still did,โ Wonwooโs voice was quieter now. โMaybe not on purpose, but it still happened.โ
The model looked away.
โYou said yourself, Gyu,โ the streamer muttered, โThat kind of affection from me is rare.โ
Mingyuโs voice softened, โBecause I know how hard it is for you to show it, hyung.โ
After a beat, he speaks again. โMaybe thatโs why she ranโฆ Because if it really meant something to you, to her โ then you questioning her is basically saying it means nothing.โ
Wonwoo closed his eyes, shoulder tense. And for the first time, his voice cracked just a bit. โThe look she gave meโฆ When I asked her about her past, when I asked her if the rumours were trueโฆ She looked at me like she was bracing herself for the world to fall apart again.โ
Neither of them spoke after that.
They didnโt have to. Didnโt need to.
Because for once, they both understood one thing:
They were both falling.
And so was she.
DA BOIS ๐ป
cheol: so uh
cheol: anybody gonna tell me wtf is going on with woo n gyu
cheol: cuz why the hell do yall look like youโre one wrong breath away
cheol: from tearing out each otherโs throat
alien-non: girl problems
tallgyu: how the fuck do you know that
cheol: if youโre this pissy then itโs true
cheol: jihoon mentioned his friendโs been shutting herself in for days with no contact
cheol: that your girl?
gameboi: that should be her
gameboi: and hansolโs right
gameboi: itโs a girl problem
cheol: so basically
cheol: us joking abt you two liking the same girl has manifested into an actual thing
cheol: holy fuck
alien-non: have you talked to her?
gameboi: sheโs ghosting everyone
tallgyu: i asked her cousin
tallgyu: said itโs smtg normal for her n sheโll come find us if she wants to talk
cheol: so youโre giving her space rn
gameboi: yea
alien-non: cool
alien-non: good luck tho
cheol: and prayers
cheol: yall defo gonna need it
Timeโs passed by in a haze for you.
You hadnโt answered any messages.
Not Soonyoungโs, โYou doing alright?โ
Not Jihoonโs, โYou alive bitch?โ
You didnโt eat much, either โ your appetite probably on a wanted post somewhere downtown.
You wanted to cry, but the tears never came. It just stayed stuck behind your eyes, heaving and aching. You had put your phone on DND before throwing it onto the coffee table, now itโs probably buried underneath the mass amounts of junk food and books.
Your studio was silent and you were about to resume whatever pity party that was going on until the lock clicked.
You froze, a blanket draped over your legs while you sat on the couch, wearing the same hoodie youโd cry into four nights ago. Familiar footsteps fill your studio โ soft and confident that it announces who your visitors were.
โCouz, you still alive in here?โ
You donโt move.
Seconds later, Jihoonโs head poked into the living room, followed by Soonyoung who was carrying a large takeout bag.
You cringed at how hoarse your voice sounded when you whispered, โYou used the spare key.โ
Jihoon shrugs, โYou gave it to us.โ
โIn case of emergencies.โ
Soonyoung snorts, โAnd you ghosting everyone, probably not eating properly for days isnโt an emergency? You went off the grid, ___.โ
Jihoon sat next to you, โWe got worried. Last time you went off the grid, you actually went mia for like, three months?โ
โIโm fine,โ you tried to assure them, but your voice cracked on the last word. Soonyoung sets the takeout bag on your kitchen counter. โYea, sure. And Iโm Jihoonโs assistant producer.โ
The breath you huffed out mightโve been a laugh had it not felt like someone has a tight grip on your throat.
Jihoon doesnโt say anything โ if anything, heโs just like Wonwoo, but just a little more expressive than the tall streamer. He rests an arm on the back of the couch and looks at you to make sure you werenโt going to lie to him.
โWeโve known you for years, ___,โ he starts quietly. โTalk to us.โ
โI messed everything up,โ you murmured.
โNo,โ the blonde next to you was quick to interject, โYouโre just a human with feelings.
Soonyoung walks up with a bottle of water in hand. โYou always carry shit thatโs not even your fault. You think the people who care about you wonโt do anything about it, but weโve always got your back.โ
You took the bottle with shaking hands, pressing it to your lips as you downed at least half of it to distract yourself from the way your throat tightened as youโre reminded about how your cousin and childhood friend always got your back.
โEven if you shut down or disappear for a bit, weโre still going to show up.โ
โYou donโt need to explain everything right now,โ Soonyoung adds. โJust let us stay the night and keep you company. Youโre not alone, yea? You have us!โ
For the first time in days, you felt relieved.
You nodded.
Without uttering another word, Jihoon reached over and tucked you into his side while Soonyoung reached for your remote, selecting a random movie like tonight was any other movie night.
Soonyoung cooked you a bowl of ramen, laying out the fried chicken and kimbap he had brought over onto the coffee table; even promising he wonโt judge if you cried into it again.
Jihoon sat next to the furniture, poking through your neglected phone to clear the notifications thatโs been piling up from the days you hadnโt touched it.
You slurped a bite in silence before speaking.
โHe confessed.โ
Soonyoung blinked, pausing his movements of taking a piece of kimbap. โJihoon?โ
Jihoon smacks his shoulder, โNo, you idiot.โ
โMingyu,โ you clarified, staring down at the bowl of ramen soup in your hands. โHeโฆ He came up to me at the party and said he liked me.โ
Soonyoungโs jaw dropped, the kimbap half-chewed in his mouth and Jihoon had to shut it for him.
โHe saidโฆ He said he saw Wonwoo kiss my forehead that night. Said he knew it meant something because Wonwoo doesnโt justโฆ do things like that. Not with anyone andโฆ Mingyu said there has to be something going on between us.โ
Jihoonโs brows lifted just a little, โWhat did you say?โ
โIโฆ I didnโt say anything. I just left.โ
Soonyoung winced, โYikes. Mustโve hit him hard.โ
You shrugged as Jihoon took the bowl of soup away from you. โI dunnoโฆ Wonwooโฆ Wonwoo came to talk to me before Mingyu confessed. Heโฆโ Your voice dropped, โHe asked if the rumours were trueโฆโ
โThe one Haemin started?โ Jihoon asked slowly.
You nodded again. โIโฆ Someone from that group mustโve talked to him and it definitely messed with his head. He wasnโt likeโฆ I donโt know, extremely mad about it, justโฆ He just looked like he didnโt know who he was looking at anymore. Was he looking at the real me or a front I put up?โ
Soonyoung reaches out a hand to hold yours, giving it a gentle squeeze. โHe didnโt believe them, right?โ
โI think part of him didnโt want to believe it. Orโฆ he was scared that it could be true. That I was a manipulator, a โโ
โYou arenโt.โ Jihoonโs voice was stern. โThat bitch twisted things. Thatโs a manipulator, ___. You? Youโve always been honest. Haemin is always bitter when people are doing better than her so sheโll always find ways to tear them down. Thatโs her game.โ
โShe always shuts you down whenever you mention a new gig, telling you to stop rubbing it in everyoneโs faces. I didnโt want to say anything back then because she was your friend, but it always pisses me off.โ
You notice the way his jaw clenched, fingers curling into a fist on his lap. โYou were proud. You shouldโve been โ it was one hell of an achievement for you. And this bitch made you feel like you were bragging just for existing.โ
โYea, like, I know how much you value those around you, and thatโs a good trait of yours. But Haemin is always putting you down because she thinks sheโs better than you. You were excited about something good happening in your life, thatโs human โ not annoying. She just couldnโt stand not being the center of attention.โ
A silence settled for a moment. It was heavy, but not hopeless.
Jihoonโs gaze softened when he looked over. โYouโve been second-guessing yourself all this while because of her. And now sheโs got him second-guessing you, too.โ
โItโs not your problem if she doesn't like people seeing you shine,โ Soonyoung adds. โThatโs hers.โ
You didnโt really plan what else to do once you got here โ in front of Wonwoo and Mingyuโs shared apartment.
Sure, you planned to finally talk to them, but you hadnโt planned the rest. Your heart hammered against your chest like it was trying to crawl out. Your hands were covered by your sleeves, fingers twisting the fabric in a nervous rhythm as a grounding method.
Where the hell do you even begin?
Do you apologise for dropping off the grid? Acknowledge Mingyuโs confession?
Or do you explain yourself to Wonwoo?
The silence stretched in the doorway and you swore it was somehow louder than last weekโs party.
You stared at the doorbell like it might explode if you touched it.
Just press it. Say something. Breathe.
Ding-Dong.
Silence.
One second. Two. Threeโ
Nope nope nope.
You went into full-blown panic.
You canโt do this.
You look like you havenโt slept in a week. You hadnโt even planned what to say.
What if they hated you? What if Wonwoo regretted ever holding any affection towards you? What if Mingyu had changed his mind? What ifโ
Your feet moved before your brain could reason otherwise. You spun on your heel, fully intent on getting the hell out of there before the door could open. Maybe they could pretend it was a mistake. Wrong floor. Wrong unit. A ghost.
You were probably two steps away from the door whenโ
โWere you seriously going to ding-dong-ditch us?โ
You turned around slowly, cheeks flushed when you found them both at the doorway.
Mingyu had one hand on the doorframe, eyebrows raised in disbelief. Wonwoo leaned casually against the other side, arms folded and his lips pressed in a faint line.
You gave the weakest shrug known to mankind. โIโฆ I was testing the doorbell..?โ
Mingyu blinks. โYouโre unbelievable.โ
โYou disappeared for a week,โ Wonwoo adds, his voice low but not angry. โAnd your comeback strategy was ding-dong-run? Really, Princess?โ
The pet name caused your breath to hitch.
โIโฆ I panickedโฆโ you muttered.
Mingyu snorts, โClearly.โ
He steps aside, โCome on in before you sprint back to whatever blanket cave Jihoon said youโve been rotting in the past week.โ
You step closer, chewing on your bottom lip. โAreโฆ you mad?โ
โMad?โ Wonwoo responded in a way that youโve just asked the most ridiculous question. โWe were worried, ___. Thatโs not the same thing.โ
The living room felt warmer than the last time you were here. Not in temperature, but it felt like the air carried more weight to it. You sat on the couch, legs pressed together, hands locked in your lap. The fabric of your sleeves are twisted between your fingers, Mingyu sat across you on the floor, back resting against the coffee table.
Wonwoo sat next to you on the couch. Thereโs some distance between you, but it was to test the waters whether youโd allow him back into your personal space; his elbows resting on his knees.
The silence was thick, but it wasnโt hostile.
Justโฆ there.
You shifted again, pulling your sleeves over your knuckles.
โSoโฆ Where do you wanna start?โ
You tried to speak. Failed. Tried Again.
โIโฆ Iโฆโ
Wonwoo scoots closer, one hand reaching out to give your thigh a gentle squeeze. โItโs okay, Princess. Take your time.โ
Mingyu nods, giving you a faint, reassuring smile. โWeโre not gonna poof into thin air, yโknow?โ
You nodded.
You took a breath.
Then another.
And finally:
โHaemin tried to break up a couple back in Pre-U.โ
Mingyu blinked. โI beg your pardon?โ
โBack in Pre-U, there was this guy called Hyungwon and she kept flirting with him despite knowing that he was taken. And when I told her that was a low move, even for her, she got pissed. Said I had no right to judge her when Iโd done the same, if not worse. Which I hadnโt.โ
Your voice trembled as you continued, โSo she twisted the story. Said I was the one trying to break them up. That I told her I could have anyone I wanted because I was a model and guys would drop their girlfriends for me.โ
Mingyuโs jaw dropped slightly, stunned into silence while his brows creased like he couldnโt decide whether to be shocked or furious. You barely notice the moment when Wonwoo shifts, only realising how close heโd gotten when his fingers gently curled around your wrist and tugged you closer.
You donโt resist.
The streamer maneuvered to sit across his lap like it was the most natural thing in the world. His arms steadily wrapped around your body, grounding you as your pulse pounded in your ears. You donโt know if it was the warmth of his body or the way they listened to you explain your story. Regardless, your chest felt lighter and you continued.
โShe used the fact that people were starting to pay attention to me, and everyone believed her because she said it with a smile. Nobody bothered to ask for my side. They just stopped texting. Stopped talking. They whispered every time I walked into the room.โ
The words linger in the air, but your chest feltโฆ lighter. Like youโd finally let something out thatโs been weighing you down for years.
Mingyu hasnโt moved, his eyes locked on your form while trying to decipher every emotion on your face; like he was trying to figure out if he could somehow carry the hurt for you. Wonwooโs arms stayed wrapped around you, it wasnโt tight but it was steady.
Mingyu finally spoke, his voice hoarse and eyebrows pulled together. โNobody shouldโve made you feel like that. Least of all people who were supposed to be your friends.โ
โI justโฆ I thought if I just stayed quiet long enough, maybeโฆ maybe itโd all go away.โ
โYou donโt need to stay quiet anymore.โ Wonwooโs voice was low as he tilted your chin so youโd look at him. โYouโve been carrying all this by yourself. I didnโt make it any better by questioning you.โ
Your breath hitches when your eyes meet. โItโs okay, Wonuโฆ You were just trying to understandโฆโ
He raises a hand to brush a strand of hair behind your ear.
โFuck,โ Mingyu muttered, catching your attention. โI-Iโm sorry, Princess. Iโฆ I canโt believe I confessed to you when you clearly werenโt in the headspace. I-I justโโ
Wonwooโs arms loosened slightly, not pulling away but to make room so you could adjust yourself. You turned to Mingyu, โItโs okay, Gyu. Youโฆ You donโt have to take it back.โ
He looks surprised by your words.
You swallowed, โIโฆ I donโt know. Itโs justโฆ Iโm scaredโฆ I feel something for both of you. Thatโฆ Thatโs terrifying to me becauseโโ
โYou think it isnโt for us?โ Mingyu cuts in.
Wonwoo shoots the model a look and heโs quick to shut up, muttering a quiet apology. โItโs justโฆ This is way too fucking insane, even more me. Literally two dudes sitting in the same room with a girl theyโve both fallen in love with and figuring things out.โ
Wonwooโs voice was low and careful when he added, โWe also donโt expect you to choose.โ
โI donโt want to lose either of you,โ you whispered, looking up at Wonwoo before your gaze drifts to Mingyu.
โWell,โ Wonwoo says with a shrug that was way too casual. โPolygamy is a thing.โ
You and Mingyu blink, caught completely off guard by his words. โWhat?โ
The elderโs gaze doesnโt waver, mouth twitching at the corners like he knew exactly what he was doing. โIโm just saying. Iโm into her. Youโre into her. Clearly sheโs overwhelmed by the idea of choosing when the idea of losing either of us will wreck her. โ
Mingyu stared at him, โHyung, youโre not serโโ
โI am. You know I donโt joke about the things I want, Gyu.โ He tilts his head, resting his chin lightly on your shoulder with you still nestled on his lap. โLike I said, polygamy exists. When done right โ with proper communication, consent, and nobody being left in the dark; itโs possible.โ
The room was filled with tension, but it wasnโt demanding. You looked between them both, โIs thisโฆ Is this something you two want?โ
โIโd rather share than walk away, ___.โ Wonwoo presses a gentle kiss to the column of your throat, sucking in a sharp breath when you let out a whimper.
Mingyu lets out a breath. โSame hereโฆโ
You swallowed, โAndโฆ And if you asked me what I want..?โ
The streamer hums while the model leaned forward, both asking in unison, โWhat do you want, Princess?โ
Your answer was quiet.
โI want you bothโฆโ
tiger couz ๐ฏ: yo
tiger couz ๐ฏ: new job offer alert
tiger couz ๐ฏ: ok technically not a job offer
prettay couz ๐: wassup
tiger couz ๐ฏ: rmb that Dior couple campaign from a year ago?
tiger couz ๐ฏ: the one you did with Gyu?
prettay couz ๐: yea
prettay couz ๐: what abt it?
tiger couz ๐ฏ: they wanna do some kind of appreciation dinner for everyone involved
prettay couz ๐: a dinner?
prettay couz ๐: why a year after it tho?
prettay couz ๐: seems kinda
prettay couz ๐: idk, off-timing?
tiger couz ๐ฏ: the success rlly impressed them
tiger couz ๐ฏ: and their investors
tiger couz ๐ฏ: hence dinner
tiger couz ๐ฏ: weโll talk deets once jihoon gets back from that Open Mic
โGood girl,โ Wonwoo praises, his voice a calm purr as he takes your phone out of your trembling hand. โGood job in replying to your cousin properly while Gyu eats your pretty pussy.โ
Youโre seated on his lap, back pressed tight against chest, his clothed cock hard beneath you. HIs free arm is wrapped around your waist, keeping you steady while Mingyu keeps his tongue buried in your soaked cunt. His large hands kept your thighs spread while groaning like heโs starving and youโre the only thing heโs allowed to eat.
Your head lolls back onto Wonwooโs shoulder, lips parted in a loud moan as Mingyu sucks your clit harshly. Your thighs twitch in response, hips bucking forward, but Wonwoo holds you still. โW-Wait..! Hngh!โ
โShh,โ he murmurs, pressing a kiss to your temple. โYouโre so sensitive here, Princess. Has nobody ever eaten you out?โ
You shake your head, voice barely audible over the wet sounds between your legs. โN-No.. Hngh!โ
The streamer chuckles low against your ear, hands sliding underneath your sweater to teasingly pinch your nipples. โPoor thing,โ he murmurs. โItโs okay. Mingyuโs good at eating pussy. Heโll take care of you.โ
Mingyu lets out a growl, hands digging into your thighs as he tongue fucks you deeper, nose bumping against your clit. The lewd sounds of him eating you out fill the room, wet and messy; mixed with your whimpers and the quiet rasp of Wonwooโs breath against your ear.
You feel more arousal drip out your pussy when he tugs on your nipples. โHear that, Princess? Thatโs the sound of a pretty pussy being eaten well.โ Then, he gives your clit a spank, causing you to yelp and arch in surprise, the sudden sting sparking through the heat bubbling in your core.
โBetter cum soon, ___. Gyuโs not stopping until heโs had enough, and Iโm not letting you go until you soak his face.โ
Wonwoo turns your face towards his, fingers tilting your chin up. โYouโre doing so good for us,โ he murmurs, eyes dark and hooded. โLet me kiss you, Princess.โ
You can barely manage a nod before his lips are on yours โ hot, slowโฆ His tongue slides against yours, stealing your breath as he swallows every needy noise you make. The kiss quickly deepens, getting messier and dizzying.
Mingyu groans between your legs, the sight of you moaning into Wonwooโs mouth has his cock throbbing in his jeans. He flattens his tongue against your clit and drags it in tight circles, causing you to break from the kiss and your hips twitching.
โG-Gyu! Hngh!โ
โThatโs it, pretty girl. Cum all over his face.โ
Your body obeys, thighs closing in around Mingyuโs head as your orgasm crashes into you. A loud cry rips from your throat, swallowed by Wonwooโs lips as he kisses you through your climax.
Mingyu continues to lap at your pussy, even when your bodyโs still trembling from the aftershocks. If anything, he gets hungrier โ like he could die in between your thighs and still beg for more. His tongue stays locked on your clit, sucking on the sensitive bundle of nerves that makes you jolt โ sliding two fingers into your soaked cunt, curling right against your g-spot.
โG-Gyu,โ you whimper, trying to squirm away from the relentless pressure.
But, you canโt move.
Wonwoo wraps an arm around you like a cage, while the other slides up. His fingers brush along your throat before tightening with just enough pressure that makes your breath catch.
โStay still,โ Wonwoo orders, his breath warm against your cheek. โLet him play with your pretty pussy a bit longer.โ
You gasp, eyes fluttering open to meet his. Thatโs when you see it.
Thereโs a glint of amusement in his eyes as his lips curled into a wicked grin at your reaction. He notices the way your thighs clamp tighter, how your head tilts back.
โOh?โ Fuck, he sounds so hot. โYou like that, Princess?โ
Your cheeks burn, but you donโt deny it. Youโve always known Wonwoo was the dominant type โ maybe itโs the way he carries himself, but what you didnโt know was that heโs kinky too.
And God help you, youโre so into it.
Mingyu groans against your pussy, clearly enjoying both your reactions. He scissors his fingers inside you, bullying your g-spot in a way that has your back arching and breath stuttering. His tongue flicks over your clit in tight, rhythmic strokes, matching the pace of his fingers thrusting into you.
โWo-Wonu,โ you gasp, voice breaking. โIโฆ Iโm gonna..!โ
Wonwoo tightens the grip he has on your throat, angling your face to look up at him again. โYea? Gonna cum over his tongue while Gyu eats your sweet cunt? Go on then. Show him just how good heโs making you feel.โ
And your body obeys.
Your walls clenched violently around Mingyuโs fingers while your entire body tenses. Letting out a loud cry, liquid gushes out from your pussy, spraying over his face and chin.
That doesnโt stop him, though.
Heโs absolutely pussydrunk. His tongue greedily laps through your release like itโs the only thing heโd drink up. His fingers donโt falter either, working you through every tremor and drawing out your high until your legs shake and your moans turn into helpless whimpers.
Wonwoo leans down, kissing the corner of your mouth, hand still snug around your throat. โSuch a good girlโฆ Now, the real fun begins.โ
Very gently, he guides you off his lap. Youโre still trying to catch your breath but you let him maneuver you onto all fours, the cold air hitting your pussy and you could feel how sticky your thighs were โ soaked from squirting thanks to Mingyuโs tongue.
You donโt have enough time to balance yourself because you feel the cushions dip in front of you, Wonwoo having one hand wrapped around the base of his long cock. It was thick and the tip was flushed red, already leaking pre-cum from watching you get pleasured by Mingyu earlier.
โOpen up for me,โ he instructs, tapping the tip against your lips.
You do as youโre told and he slides in slowly, head thrown back as he lets out a low groan at the way your warm mouth wraps around him. โFuck, yeah,โ he breaths, tangling one hand in your hair and starts to guide you lower. โLet me see how much of this dick you can take.โ
Your lips stretch around his girth, eyes fluttering shut as the weight of his dick lays on your tongue. He starts to shallowly thrust, letting you adjust before going deeper.
โShit, Princess,โ he groans, hips rolling forward as he watches your cheeks hollow around him. โLook so fucking hot with mouth full of my cock, pussy still drippingโฆ Sโlike you were made for this.โ
Behind you, Mingyu trails kisses along your spine, his hands roaming your body, thumbs digging into the softness of your flesh. You feel him line his cock up against your soaked folds, tip nudging at your entrance.
โSquirted all over my face and you're still this wet for me?" he teases, dragging the leaking cockhead through folds, giving your sensitive clit a few taps. โThink you can fit my whole cock in, Princess?โ
You whine around Wonwooโs cock and the elder just smirks, โOh, donโt whine like that. We know you can take it. Youโre our good girl, arenโt you?โ
Mingyu slowly pushes in, grunting at how your walls clenches and unclenches rhythmically around his length. Your thighs quiver, mouth still full of Wonwooโs cock, and your eyes tear up as you try to breathe through it.
โFuuuuck,โ the model behind you groans, bottoming out inside your heat. โSo fucking tight.โ
The streamer above you lets out a dark laugh, shallowly thrusting into your mouth again. โYeah? Never had a cock as big as Gyuโs inside your little pussy, Princess?โ
No, you havenโt.
The burn of the stretch has your toes curling, but it fades into pleasure once Mingyu starts thrusting. The pace he sets is deep and hard, making your hips rock back into him instinctively to feel more of the pleasure. Your mouth goes slack around Wonwooโs cock for a moment and he notices.
He moves his free hand to cup your face, โYou alright, Kitten?โ
โS-Shit,โ Mingyu stutters. โShe just got tighter.โ
You managed a muffled moan, nodding as your tongue presses against the underside of his cock.
Then, he begins to move in sync with Mingyu โ thrusting forward just as the model pulls back. You can tell theyโve done this multiple times, not just from the stories they tell, but how they match each otherโs pacing.
โGreedy Kitten,โ Wonwoo mutters, his eyes glued to your face. โTaking two cocks at once. What would the media say when they find out, hm? That their pretty little Dior Princess is nothing but a cock hungry whore.โ
You choke on a moan, the pleasure coiling in your belly hot and fast.
Mingyu tightens his grip on your hips, snapping his against yours in a rougher pace. โShit, sheโs trembling. Gonna cum again, Princess?โ
You sob around Wonwooโs cock, tears sliding down your cheeks as you try to hold yourself up between them. Every thrust rocks your body forward โ Wonwoo fucking your throat slow and deep, Mingyu rutting into your soaked pussy like he never wants to pull out.
Mingyuโs calloused hand slides around your waist, fingers slipping between your thighs and finding your swollen clit. Your entire body jolts like a live wire when he starts to rub it in tight circles.
โMmh!โ your voice is muffled around Wonwooโs cock, hips bucking back against Mingyuโs. โFuck, youโre twitching,โ he pants, still rutting into your soaked cunt while his fingers work your clit relentlessly.
Wonwoo grunts, fisting your hair gently so he could pull back just enough to let you breathe, eyes focused on the flushed, glassy-eyed face. โGo on, Princess,โ he coaxes, voice thick with arousal. โCum for us. Let us see just how much you love it when we wreck you.โ
Your body seizes as youโre pushed to the edge, the orgasm crashing into you harder than the previous ones. Your cries are muffled by Wonwooโs cock, spit glistening on your lips as your vision blur and your cunt clenches violently around Mingyuโs cock.
Mingyuโs hips stutter as the way you clamp down around him, more slick gushing down your thighs. โHoly fuckโ Shit, youโre milking me so good, Kitten.โ The lewd squelching of his dick pistoning in and out of your dripping pussy echoes through the room. His fingers never leave your clit โ if anything, he presses against it harder and rubs faster.
Wonwooโs pace quickens too, hips snapping into your mouth with more urgency. You hollow your cheeks, moaning around his thick length, the vibrations pushing him closer to his own climax. He tightens the grip he has on your hair, โJust like that. Sweet mouth of yours is gonna make me cum down this pretty throat soon.โ
A few more thrusts and the streamers spills his hot cum down your throat with a strained groan. His release floods over your tongue, thick and hot; and you try your best to swallow it all. โGod damn,โ he pants, pulling back slowly to watch the way a string of cum and saliva cling to your lips. โThatโs the best fucking head I ever got.โ
Before you could respond, Mingyu slams his cock deep into your pussy with a loud roar of your name, hot spurts of cum filling your needy hole to the brim and leaking out around where heโs still buried. Your fourth orgasm tears through you without warning, cunt twitching around his cock as he starts to grind into you.
Mingyu presses his forehead against your shoulder, his breaths coming out in heavy pants. โFuckโฆ Youโve got the best pussy ever, Princess.โ
Your bodyโs still trembling, barely recovering from the last orgasm when Wonwoo gently shifts your limp form. He slides his hand beneath you to lift and reposition your body with ease. โYou did so well, Princess,โ he coos, laying you on your back before spreading your legs. His gaze drops to your pussy โ dripping with Mingyuโs cum and clenching like you want more.ย
You do.
He kneels between your thighs, cock glistening with your spit as he slowly gets hard again.
โWill you let me fuck you, Princess?โ he asks. Your breath hitches at his question. After wrecking you just moments ago, heโs still asking you if he has your consent to continue. The tenderness beneath his dominance catches you off guard, and God, youโd be lying if it didnโt make your heart stutter and just a tad bit hornier.
โPlease, Wonuโฆโ
He lets out a guttural moan, rubbing his cockhead against your slick folds, letting it catch on your swollen clit before nudging it down your entrance. The tease alone has you moaning, body trembling with anticipation of being stretched and filled by him.
โMy Princess is so polite,โ he chuckles, pressing the tip in slowly. โAsking me to fill her needy pussy so sweetly.โ
He pushes in slowly, letting you feel every inch of his cock while he loses himself in the way your walls flutter around him. โFuck youโre still so wet,โ he chuckles. You mewl, back arching as he sinks deeper into your sensitive cunt until he fully bottoms out. Some of Mingyuโs cum drips out of your stuffed pussy, staining the couch cushions below.
โMessy little thing.โ
Your legs weakly, but instinctively wrap themselves around his waist the moment he starts thrusting, mouth falling open in a breathless moan. โWonuโฆ Feel sโfullโฆโ
He groans, hands tightening the grip they had on your hip. โAnd youโฆ Feel. So. Fucking. Perfect.โ
Each word is punctuated with a hard thrust.
โCanโt wait to creampie this messy cunt, Princess.โ
He speeds up, the sound of your sopping pussy growing louder, wetter, filthier with every thrust. You cling to him, grabbing at his shoulders as you feel your orgasm creep up on you again. Your body is overstimulated, but you canโt bring yourself to care โ not when two hot men are stuffing you full.
Wonwoo doesnโt warn you that heโs cumming. Instead, he leans into your neck and buries himself to the hilt before warm, thick spurts of cum flood your pussy once again. He stays buried inside you for a few seconds, wanting to keep every drop of his release stuffed inside you. Your walls flutter weakly around his length, body trembling and brain clouded in an overstimulated heat.
But heโs not done.
He pulls away from your neck and straightens his back. You feel his hands roam your body, like heโs trying to ground you โ until he presses his palm firmly on your lower belly, right where you feel the thick fullness of him pressing against your womb.
โW-Wonuโ!โ you gasp, body jolting as the pressure sends a sharp wave of pleasure straight to your core. Your pussy clamps down around his cock, like you were trying to milk more of his delicious cum.
The streamer grins wolfishly, like he knew exactly what he was doing.
โDoes it feel good when I do that?โ he purrs, rubbing slow circles on the soft swell of your lower belly before pushing down just enough to feel his cock pressing back up into you. โCan you feel me here, Princess?โ
You nod frantically, tears pricking the corners of your eyes as your body feels like youโre on cloud nine, hazy with pleasure and overstimulation.
Beside you, Mingyu groans โ one hand wrapped tight around his cock, fisting it hard as Wonwoo toys with your fucked-out body. His eyes are glued to the way your belly bulges from both his and the elderโs cum, how you whimper whenever he presses down.
โShit,โ he breathes, stroking himself faster. โThatโs so fucking hot.โ
Wonwoo looks over to the model, still stimulating you from your belly, his grin never fading. โYou just gonna stand there and jerk off? Put that mouth of hers to work, Gyu.โ
Youโre still dazed but you listen to Wonwoo, turning your head and parting your lips, tongue flicking out as Mingyu steps closer; cock flushed and slick in his hand. He groans when you take him in your mouth, tongue swirling around the tip before sliding down further. Meanwhile, Wonwoo doesnโt stop pressing down on your belly, marvelling in the way your body twitches as you choke around the modelโs dick.
The sight was sinful as hell.
Pussy stuffed and dripping, your mouth doing its best to give Mingyu a blowjob and the very act of your submission setting every one of his nerves on fire.
โOh shit,โ Wonwoo curses, leaning down to press a kiss to your temple. โAtta girl. Our Kitten is so messy, but still so eager. โ
Your eyes are watery, cheeks flushed as your throat works around his cock, the tip hitting the back of your throat with each roll of his hips. One hand is tangled in your hair, setting a rhythm while grunts of approval and pleasure fall from his lips, eyes fixed on the way your swollen lips are wrapped around him.
Wonwooโs cock is nestled perfectly against your g-spot, your pussy full and warm with both menโs cum. His hand continues to apply a steady pressure over your womb, already growing addicted to the way his cock pushes up just slightly inside you every time he pushes down.
He canโt help but let out a low laugh as he watches your thighs tremble, your hips twitching involuntarily as he continues his ministrations. โLook at her, Gyu. Our Princess is so sensitive. Every time I press here, she squirms.โ
Mingyu groans, gaze flicking down to your lower belly. โSuch a perfect Princess for us,โ he pants, his thrusts growing a little rougher.
Your body jolts again when Wonwooโs fingers find your overstimulated clit with ease, rubbing it in quick, insistent circles while simultaneously pressing down on your lower belly. Your thighs kick out, hands clutching the cushion beneath you.
โGonna squirt for us again, Kitten?โ
You try to answer, but you canโt โ not when your mouth is full of Mingyuโs thick dick. Not that it matters anyway because Wonwoo applies more pressure to your lower belly, rubbing your clit faster.
Your orgasm hits you out of nowhere. You sob around Mingyuโs cock as a fresh gush of liquid soaks Wonwooโs thighs and the cushion beneath you. Your body convulses, mouth going slack as your cunt clenches uncontrollably around Wonwooโs still-hard length.
โF-Fuckโโ Wonwoo growls, hips jerking forward at the milking compression of your pussy. The fluttering spasms of your walls trigger his own orgasm, his cock twitching before pumping another load of hot semen into your already stuffed cunt. โTake it, Princess. Fucking taking my cum in your greedy pussy.โ
The sight of you squirting and being creamed by Wonwoo was enough to tip Mingyu right over the edge, too. With a low, choked moan, he pushes his cock into your throat one last time and spills his load into your mouth, groaning as the way your throat flexes around his length with every spurt of his release.
Moments later, Mingyu carefully pulls out from your mouth, hand slipping from your hair to cradle your jaw, wiping the mess from your lips with his thumb. โCanโt believe you all of that, Princessโฆโ
Wonwoo stays inside your pussy just a little longer, basking in the aftershocks before he too pulls out, eyes never leaving the sight of his cum leaking out from your fluttering, overstimulated hole.
The room is quiet now, save for the sound of heavy breathing and the occasional rustle of fabric as they both slowly calmed down from their highs.ย
Youโre still sprawled across the couch, body limp and trembling, the air of the room thick with the scent of sweat and sex. Shit, if you didnโt look sinful before this, you definitely do now โ cheeks flushed, lips swollen and thighs slick with cum.
Wonwoo moves first, arms wrapping around your torso to gently pull you into his chest. His hands gliding up your sides in soothing motions, peppering kisses across your face as you melt into him. โYou okay, Princess?โ he murmurs against your hair, โHope your body isnโt too sore.โ
You let out a broken laugh, โUmmโฆ I might be limping for a few days.โ
Mingyu chuckles, returning from the bathroom with a damp towel and kneels between your legs. His hands are careful as he starts to wipe between your thighs, murmuring soft apologies against the skin every time you twitch and flinch.
โYou made such a mess,โ he says affectionately. โAnd you look so pretty when you cum, too.โ
You hum in response, too hazy to think of a proper answer, but your fingers find his wrist and give it a gentle squeeze. Once heโs done, he tosses the cloth aside and settles beside you and Wonwoo on the couch. The streamer adjusts your sweater to cover your upper body, gently brushing away the sweat-matted hair of your forehead.
โDo you need anything? Water? Some sweets?โ
You shake your head, eyes fluttering shut as you let yourself melt further into his arms. Mingyu reaches a hand out and gives your thigh a squeeze, โYou were incredible, Kitten. Took everything we gave you.โ
โDidnโt know you could squirt like that, too,โ Wonwoo adds, smirking against your skin.
โShut upโฆโ you mumble, cheeks heating up.
They both laugh, low and warm.
Neither of you move for a long while, their soft touches making your heart swell despite the dull ache you feel.
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๐ฌ anon: anyone else noticing wonwoo n mingyu following the Dior Princess lately?
anon1: omg i thought i was the only one
anon1: itโs not even the creepy or friends kind yk
anon2: omg is my three-ship finally sailing????
anon3: bro wtf
anon3: theyโre dating the same girl???
anon3: not to yack their yum but like???
anon2: @anon3 bro itโs 20XX
anon2: poly relationships are a thing
anon4: real
anon4: and if it bothers you then idk
anon4: sounds more of a you problem than their problem tbh
Wonwoo wasnโt in a rush.
His next class was across the quad, warm sunlight filtering through the trees as students filed past. Heโd been in a good mood, mind trailing back to the way you smiled at him that morning โ wearing Mingyuโs hoodie, half-asleep and kissing his jaw like it was second nature.
โWow, speak of the devil,โ someone said behind him.
He stopped.
Turned.
There they were โ the same girls from the party weeks ago. The ones that had cornered him and smiled while spouting poison in his face. He recognised the one in the middle โ Haemin, and she was smiling far too bright for his liking.
โWe heard a rumour,โ she said, strolling up and standing next to him like they were friends. โYou and Mingyuโฆ dating her..?โ
He doesnโt answer.
Another girl giggled. โDidnโt think youโd fall into her trap. Guess she is good at what she does.โ
The third girl added, โI know they say psychology students try to fix people, but didnโt think youโd double down on the whole โdamaged girlโ fantasy.โ
โYou remember what we told you, right? Itโs just thatโฆ Well, we thought after what we told you, you mighโveโฆ yโknow, figured out sheโs what she seems. Sheโs a manipulator, Wonwoo. Weโd hate to see you and Mingyu get hurt over someone like her.โ
Still, he doesnโt say anything, but he watches them โ staring at them like he was waiting for them to finish their script.
Haemin leans in, โShe always finds her way into guysโ beds. She plays innocent but sheโs only ever good at spreading her legs. Sheโs a model, after all โ kinda comes with the package.โ
The silence that followed stretched like a taut wire. Wonwooโs expression didnโt twist, his eyes remained unreadable. Hell, he didnโt even look angry. He took a step forward, the slight shift in his posture made all three girls tense.
โYโknow,โ he began, voice low and calm. โI find it funny how loud people get when they think they got away with something, thinking the truth will never get out.โ
Haeminโs smiles faltered.
โYou may have gotten away with pinning things on ___, but did you really think the consequences of your actions in the past wouldnโt come back to bite you?โ
The other girls stiffened.
Wonwoo leans down, just enough to mutter, โWhat would happen if word got out you were the one that was trying to break up Hyungwon and girlfriend back then?โ
Her eyes widened.
โ___ was nice enough to not fight back, to let you paint her as the villain. You used her face and her reputation to twist the narrative. And when people believed you, you doubled down. Why? Perhaps itโs because that was easier than admitting you were bitter, petty and jealous.โ
โShe told you that?โ Haemin scoffs, crossing her arms as a means of defense. โGod, she has you wrapped around her finger worse than I thought.โ
Wonwoo shrugs, โI have no shame in admitting Iโm whipped for my Princess. You, on the other hand? Youโre so used to controlling the narrative that you forget some people donโt buy into this kind of gossip that should be left in high school.โ
His jaw tightened. โYou know what sets you and ___ apart? After all these years, not once has she tried to make anyone look bad. Not once has she spoken about you the way you speak about her, and that tells me a lot of who she is as a person.โ
They instinctively took a step back as he took another step forward. Wonwoo didnโt raise his voice, didnโt cause a scene, but the air around him was terrifying in a sense that the calmness made people feel unsafe.
โI honestly donโt give a shit about what you think of her, and I sure as hell donโt give a fuck how many people youโve fooled with the stories youโre spreading. But, I do care when someone insults her. Once again, sheโs my girlfriend and you donโt get to talk about her like that.โ
He looked at each of them in turn.
โAnd if I ever hear you speak of her name like that again, I promise you that you will regret it.โ
Haemin looked like she wanted to scoff. Wanted to claim back some control. But the way Wonwoo stared down at her, like his gaze alone could tear her apart, kept her silent. He took one final glance at them and walked away without another word.
When he steps out of the hallway and onto the stone paths, the cool air greets him first โ crisp and damp with the scent of earth and moss. Then, his phone buzzed with a message from you.
๐ princess ๐: i miss you :(
The glow from the TV flickers across the living room, casting shadows over bowls of half-eaten popcorn, a forgotten beer can and the three of you tangled on the couch. Youโre sat between the men, legs stretched across Mingyuโs thighs while your head rests against Wonwooโs shoulders, his fingers idly playing with your hair.
Mingyuโs feet were propped up on the coffee table, occasionally popping popcorn into your mouth while his free hand lazily rested on your shin. A horror movie was playing on the screen, courtesy of Mingyu, who was far too invested in it for someone who claims to hate jump scares.
However, thereโs been a question itching at the back of your mind all evening. Mingyu had casually mentioned seeing Wonwoo with them near the main campus earlier that day. At the time, you sort of just hummed and dismissed it, changing the subject; but now, hours later, it still bothered you.
You lifted your head slightly, voice soft. โWonu?โ
He didnโt take his eyes off the movie. โHm?โ
โGyu said he saw you talking to Haemin earlier.โ
The silence that follows cut sharper than the violins on the soundtrack.
Mingyu goes still next to you and Wonwoo shifts beneath you, pausing the movie with a quiet tap of the remote. He turns his head towards you, his expression calm and steady, but his eyes are focused on you.
โAre you mad?โ he asks, voice soft.
You sat a bit straighter, โIโmโฆ Iโm not mad, promise. I justโฆ I justโฆโ
He hooks two fingers underneath your chin, tilting your head up to look at him. โHey, heyโฆ Look at me, Princess. They came up to me on my way to class. Said they heard rumours that weโre in a poly relationship, tried to get underneath my skin.โ
Your lips stretched into a thin line, a sinking feeling in your stomach. โAndโฆ you entertained them?โ
He shrugs, โHonestly, I didnโt really care much about what they said. That is, until she said something that crossed the line.โ
โWhat did she say?โ
Wonwoo hesitated, his jaw flexing slightly. โShe said you always found your way into guysโ beds. That you were only ever good at spreading your legs because youโre a model.โ
Your stomach dropped, the blood in your face drained. โShe really said that?โ
Wonwoo nodded, โShe did. And I snapped.โ
You blinked.
โTold her that I knew what she did in Pre-U. Well, at least I pretended to look like I knew what happened. Also told her that if she ever talks about my girlfriend like that again, theyโll regret it.โ
The room was quiet again, but it wasnโt the heavy kind this time.
You exhaled, your breath a little shaken. Then you leaned into him, pressing a kiss to the underside of his jaw. โYou didnโt have to do thatโฆโ The streamer almost purrs at the feel of your lips against his skin, โIโm not about to let some petty bitches think they have the right to talk down on or to you. Nor am I gonna let them rewrite your worth just because theyโre bitter.โย
Mingyu leans over, pecking your cheek. โYouโre not alone anymore, ___. You have us, and weโll defend you through hell and back.โ
You chuckle softly, โYou two wanna protect me that badly, huh?โ
The model snorts, โObviously. Youโre our Princess.โ
Wonwoo ruffles your hair, laughing when you swat at his hand. โSo let us, yea? End of discussion.โ
The three of you relax once again โ Mingyu unpausing the movie and Wonwoo shifting close so youโd all be cuddled closer. Fake screams fill the room again, but Gods, your heart felt so safe.
summary; Youโve worked hard to escape the shadows of a painful past. But what happens when it resurfaces, threatening the image you tried to build โ and the bond youโd built with someone who wasnโt supposed to see the real you?
hybrid au โข university au โข modern au โข fluff, smut, angst
pairing; lee chan x fem! reader | wc; 14.2k | rating; 18+ explicit nsfw
contains; wolf hybrid! chan, human(?) reader, performance unit focused, wolf hybrid! hoshi, wolf hybrid! minghao, human! jun, jun has a wolf gf in this fic, possessive chan, performance unit performs in public, hoshi is kinda ooc (bro is a bit too calm/cool than usual + a bit mean), halloween party organised by SVT
mature/trigger warnings; anxiety/panic attack, mentions of cheating, mentions of bullying, trauma resurfacing, discussion of hybrid stigmas, discrimination/prejudice, the group has a fight at some point (but they do make up), mentions of hazing, dom! chan, sub! reader, scenting, unprotected sex (wrap it before you tap it), fingering, multiple orgasms, creampie, doggy-style, tail-play (?), praise kink from both parties
petnames; his (Channie, Wolfie), hers (Baby, Foxy, Pretty Fox)
a/n; hope yall enjoy this fluff and lighter themed fic after the semi dark themes in bty lmao ๐ฅด i'm really sorry that there was no teaser/trailer and that this fic was overdue โ work was hammering me and i was lowkey just tryna survive and catch up on sleep (sis was running on a min of 3-4 hrs of sleep rip)
also, ik this is like kinda in the theme of halloween, but i canโt wait five months to post this solely bcs itโs been in the backlogs for at least two years lmao (the idea manifested the same time as ROL)
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Your peers considered you to be a reserved person, quiet and usually kept to yourself. You were quite, for lack of a better word - picky, with your social circle. Not to mention, you were always on high alert with your surroundings, especially if you were in a new environment.
Walking through the hallway of Pledis Private High, your new high school had your anxiety peaking. You held your tears back as you timidly but hurriedly made your way to your classroom. You took a seat at the back of the class, close to the backdoor as you could just exit immediately without any trouble.
โBefore we start, we do have a new student who has joined us for the school year!โ the teacher announced, gesturing towards you. You felt your heart in your throat as all eyes fell on you while you stood up, feeling the room closing in on you. โCould you introduce yourself, dear?โ
You took a deep breath to calm yourself, โ___, my name is Choi ___.โ
When the lunch bell rang, you snuck out through the back door and towards the cafeteria. Sitting at an empty table near a corner, you quietly enjoyed your lunch until a trio approached you, peaking your anxiety as you looked up from your food to look at them.
Two boys - one blonde, one dark haired; and a girl with orange hair.
The girl reached out her hand, a vibrant smile on her face. โHi, ___, right?โ she reached out her hand, โIโm Yejin, Kang Yejin. The blonde haired is Junhui, while the dark haired boy is Chan.โ When you turned your focus to the boys, Junhui gave you a small smile while Chan gave you a nod.
โWeโre friends of Chan, but weโre a grade above.โ Junhui said, โChan mentioned youโre new to the school, heโs your deskmate.โ Your eyes darted to Chan who had a small blush on his face as he sheepishly rubbed his nape, โYou didnโt notice me taking a seat next to you earlierโฆ Andโฆ before I could try and talk to you, you were already out of the classroomโฆโ
โChanโs a little shy, but heโs a sweetheart,โ Yejin stated as she popped a grape into her mouth, โYouโre in safe hands with him around.โ
You spent the rest of your lunch break with the trio, quietly observing them. Youโve learnt that Junhui and Yejin are dating, Chan is a dancer and seemingly has a personality thatโs similar to yours - at least thatโs what youโve gotten from the 20 minutes of interaction with them. As the bell rang and you were about to head back to class with Chan, Yejin called out to you.
โOut of curiosity, what kind of hybrid are you?โ
Junhui nudged his girlfriend, shooting her a disapproving look. โWhat? You canโt tell me you arenโt curious!โ
โYejin, you just met her!โ he hissed, โYou shouldnโt be asking these questions!โ
Before the bickering could continue, you rushed out your answer, โHuman.โ As the trio shifted their focus onto you once again, you took a steadying breath and repeated yourself.
โIโm a human.โ
Three years since that day, youโve seamlessly integrated into the trio, now a quartet.
You even find yourself attending the same university as them. When Yejin and Junhui graduated, you vaguely remember Chan mentioning Junhui had gone back to ShenZhen for a year to see his family and did his Foundation Studies there while Yejin did hers in Attacca University.
Once you and Chan had graduated high school, you both enrolled into Attacca University for your Foundation Studies of your respective courses - you pursuing Language Studies while Chan pursued Sociology. You were glad to be enrolled into a university with the trio, at least there were familiar faces - easing your anxiety.
โ.....hear me? ___!โ
Snapping out of your trance-like state, you looked up to see Yejin and her boyfriend, Junhui, standing in front of you with worried looks.
Letting out a confused โhuh?โ, you watch how Yejinโs eyebrows furrowed. โI've been trying to get your attention for the past ten minutes, ___. Are you okay? Did something happen before we got here?โ
You shook your head, giving her an assuring smile as she sat next to you. Junhui quietly took a seat across from both of you, texting away on his phone as his girl continued to question you.ย
โAre you sure? Youโre not lying to me, are you?โ
โI promise, Iโm fine, Yejin.โ
While still unconvinced, she stops her questioning and redirects it towards her boyfriend. Junhui had flown back to Korea to resume his degree in Business; coincidentally ending up in the same course with Yejin. Chan had pointed out how the couple were attached to the hip and were so inseparable that even the universe decided to put them in the same university, in the same study course.
Though, you do admit โ Yejin and Junhui were essentially textbook couple goals.
โWhoโre you texting, Junnie?โ
โChan.โ he answered, โJust asking if heโs finished with his class and if heโll be joining us for lunch.โ
โIs he coming?โ you asked curiously, the couple looking at you as a knowing smile spread on their lips. A blush formed on your cheeks as you tried to avoid making eye contact, attempting to stutter out a response but failing. Within the years of friendship you had with the trio, you had somehow developed a small (read: massive) crush on Chan. Though you had managed to keep in under wraps from the majority of your peers, had they been as observant as Yejin, they wouldโve noticed the subtle signs.
In fact, it had been Yejin who got you to realise your feelings for the wolf hybrid. She noticed the faint blush that would dust your cheeks when Chan would get too close or help you with a task, how only Chan was allowed to refer to you by a certain nickname (which has led to you only responding to him when he calls you said nickname), the extra decorations on his pastries when youโd bake for them - she noticed it all. When she had initially brought up the topic, you heavily denied it.
โI donโt see Chan that way, I swear!โ you exclaimed, โItโs just- I just-โ
Yejin placed both hands on your shoulders, attempting to calm you down. โ___, dear, please take a deep breath. Iโm not saying itโs a fact, okay? Iโm justโฆ suggesting that you might, based on what Iโve noticed.โ
Junhui approached with a cardboard cup holder tray, passing you a drink as he sat next to you. โItโs okay if you donโt want to believe it. Maybe you havenโt fully processed everything yet, but from what Yejinโs told me, I think there may be a chance you fancy Chan.โ You whined, burying your face in your hands as your face burnt bright red from embarrassment.
โAt the end of the day, itโs your feelings and Iโm just making a hypothesis based on my observation.โ
โAnd if you set aside the wholeโฆ rut and aggression stigma, Chanโs a gentleman and always looks out for those he cares for. Youโre no exception, too.โ
Junhui gives you a teasing smile and before he could reply, Chan was standing at the end of the table with two other male students. โHi, gang!โ he greeted in an excited tone, gesturing to the two, โMeet Soonyoung and Minghao! Theyโre friends I made from the dance club, and weโre actually coursemates! Can you believe that?โ
You watch how Yejinโs nose twitched slightly at Soonyoung and Minghaoโs presence, โAre you both wolves?โ
โYejin!โ
โThey smell like wolves!โ
The table watches as Junhuiโs eyebrows scrunch together in confusion as he asks, โThey smell like wolves?โ Yejin later explained how each hybrid has a distinctive smell, making it easy to identify the different species of hybrids. โSoโฆ letโs say there are two different cat hybrids in the room,โ Junhui hypothesised, โOneโs a Siamese, the other is a Maine Coon, can you tell the difference?โ
โOkay, I donโt know about differentiating two breeds of the same animals,โ Yejin replied, โbut, if you put a human and a wolf, two wolves and a cat, or even just two humans in a room, any hybrid would be able to tell.โ
โNot all hybrids.โ Minghao chimed in, โWhile any hybrids can differentiate the smell of a human and a hybrid, only some can differentiate the smell of two hybrids of the same breed.โ
Chan felt the seat he was sitting on slightly shake. When he looked down, he noticed your leg bouncing โ something heโs come to realise was what youโd often do when youโre feeling anxious. Placing a hand on your thigh, he watches as you tensed up, your head turned towards him with a panicked look.
โYou okay, ___?โ he asks, the group focusing their attention onto you. โI-Iโm fine,โ you forced out, โJustโฆ Just feeling a little stuffed. Iโm gonna go and get some fresh air.โ
โIโll come with you.โ Yejin offered, getting up from her seat and you rushed out a quick โNo!โ, startling her.
โIโฆ I just want to be on my own for nowโฆ Iโllโฆ Iโll see you all at the end of the school day, okay?โ Slinging your bag over your shoulder, you got out of the cafeteria as quickly as you could, feeling even more uneasy when you could feel eyes following you.
โDid weโฆ did we scare herโฆ?โ Minghao asked, looking at Chan who shrugged. โI hope not,โ Yejin said, โI still remember the first time the three of us met and talked to her. Poor girl looked like she was about to cry.โ
โShe is a human, right?โ Soonyoung asked, turning to the female wolf. When Yejin nods, the blonde haired wolf asks again, โBut, she has an odd scentโฆ I donโt think Iโve met any humans that smell like that.โ
โWell, ___ hangs out with the three of us a lot. And since Chan and I are wolves, alongside the other students she could have to interact with throughout the day, maybe the scent got mixed up.โ
Soonyoung considers Yejinโs explanation for a moment before nodding his head, accepting it. However, thereโs a voice in his head thatโs nagging at him โ telling him the human who had just left isnโt who she presents herself to be.
Over the next few months, the boys had gotten closer thanks to their shared passion for dancing.
Junhuiโs dance style was more towards contempt, similar to Minghao but you could see some elements of b-boying, which when asked out of curiosity, he confirmed that he indeed has a background in b-boy. On the other hand, Soonyoung and Chan shared a similar dance style of hip-hop and urban.
Youโve never seen them perform, possibly because they are yet to perform as a group of four. Junhui and Minghao were the first to perform โ signing up for the Attaccaโs International Cultural Night, and their performance had blown everyone away. With the help of Jihoon, one of Junhuiโs classmates, the trio had successfully produced a song titled โMy Iโ. And after a week of brainstorming, the duo had managed to self-choreo a contemporary style dance for the song.
You remember witnessing the performance for the very first time.
A day prior to said Cultural Night, the duo had practically begged your group to attend the event and support their performance.
โSo, youโve been stealing my boyfriend for a performance and not even bothering to tell us until the very last minute?โ Yejin asked, arms crossed as sheโs sat on the couch of hers and Junhuiโs shared apartment. To outsiders, they might think sheโs mad but to the group, at least except Junhui and Minghao at the moment, sheโs just teasing.
โBaby, please, Iโm so sorry for hiding this from you,โ Junhui pleaded, kneeling in front of his girlfriend and looking up at her with puppy eyes. โWe wanted to tell you all a few days ago but Minghao had a test, I had a big presentation โ and it just slipped our mind!โ
You canโt help but giggle at the memory.
โThought of something funny?โ Chan asks, taking a seat next to you on the picnic mat Yejin and Soonyoung managed to secure that was provided by the event (it was also a front row seat to the stage, a better view to spectate the duo). A faint blush paints across your cheeks as you answered, โJust remembering how they told us theyโd be performing.โ
The wolf chuckles as he recalls the memory, โYea, Iโve never seen Junhui and Minghao hyung look that scared.โ
โHave you ever thought of performing on stage?โ
Chan looked taken aback by your question, as if he wasnโt expecting you to have any interest in his hobbies since not many people have asked him anything about his own life. โWellโฆ I had performed in the past โ middle school, before you joined Pledis. Every school event, Junhui hyung and I would always perform and everyone called us โThe Dance Brosโ back then. We kind of went on a hiatus of some sorts when Junhui hyung started high school and wanted to focus more on his studies.โ
โDid you continue performing?โ
โI may like the solo spotlight, but I still prefer having company if I were to go on stage. When hyung said he wanted to focus more on his studies, I decided to do the same.โ
โSome people donโt take Chan seriously with his studies because of his passion for dance.โ Yejin chimed in, โSometimes, they even tell him dancing doesnโt really secure him a future. But, our little wolf boy never let that stop him from occasionally picking up dance gigs.โ
โDance gigs?โ Soonyoung, who has been quiet all this while, finally speaks up upon hearing the revelation. You were equally curious, looking at Chan expectantly.
There was a sheepish smile on Chanโs face, โWellโฆ the gigs were just me as a backup dancer, itโs really not that big of a deal.โ
Soonyoung leaned in, causing Yejin to lean back a little as sheโs sat in between them, his curiosity piqued. โTell me more about these dance gigs.โ
โGuys!โ Chan exclaims as he runs up the stairs of Attaccaโs football field. โGuys!โ
Minghao wanted some peace and quiet; coincidentally, you also needed some peace after the morning you had. Your lecturer had decided to have some kind of Pre-Halloween celebration (it was the middle of September) and after an entire morning of loud noises, youโve had enough.
So, when Minghao suggested the group just relax and eat lunch at the bleachers of the football field, you gladly took his side.
As Chan ran up the bleachers, Junhui canโt help but chuckle. โHe gets any more excited and his tails and ears are gonna pop out.โ
โThatโs happened before?โ Minghao asks.
โAccording to him, not as often as it did in primary school,โ you replied, โHeโs managed to get in under control, but tell him exciting news or something extremely good happens, out poofs his ears and tail.โ
โShouldโve seen him when he found out you were accepted into Attacca,โ Yejin teases, nudging your sides, โI have never seen his tail wag soโฆ violently? Happily? Whatever the term is, his tail was wagging and he was happy.โ
โHappy is an understatement,โ Junhui adds, โHe was over the moon.โ
You blush, patting your cheeks in an effort to get rid of the redness as Chan reaches the row you were all sat in. โWhatโs up, Channie?โ
The wolf pants, โSeungcheol wants us to join the SVT Frat and we got a busking offer!โ
A moment of silence.
โIโm sorry, but could you repeat that?โ Minghao asks, โYou said it in one breath and so quick that I only heard Seungcheolโs name.โ
You guide Chan to take a seat on the row in front of the group, letting him catch his breath. You hand him your water bottle which he happily accepts, taking a large gulp and wiping his mouth. โSeungcheol wants us to join his frat,โ he says after catching his breath, his voice still slightly strained. He hands the water bottle back to you with a sheepish grin.
โSeungcheol? The president of the SVT Frat House?โ Minghao recalls.
Youโre not one to join a fraternity or sorority so your first question was, โWhat is that and what does SVT stand for?โ
Junhui shrugs, โI think you know what frat houses are. Think sorority sisters but for guys where depending on the guy in charge, theyโre either cool guys orโฆ drunkards and druggies. SVT is more on the cool guys spectrum, think big seasonal parties or smaller pool parties.โ
โAs for what they stand for, according to whatโs being said, itโs apparently Sigma Vitae Triumphalis. A Latin-inspired phrase for Sum of Life and Triumph.โ
Yejin raises an eyebrow, leaning back slightly in her seat. โSince when do they recruit mid-semester?โ
Chan shrugs, fiddling with the strap of his bag. โBeats me. But he said Jihoon recommended us and something about needing more members, how heโs been keeping tabs on us for the pastโฆ two months? Plus, you know how popular their parties are. It might not be the worst idea to check it out.โ
You give him a skeptical look. โAre you considering it?โ
He hesitates, keeping his gaze on you. โI mean, I donโt knowโฆ Itโs not every day we get offered into a frat house like SVT. Could be a good opportunity, right? Connections, parties, networkingโฆโ
โCorrection, you boys get offered into a frat house like SVT,โ Yejin snorts, โIโm not into the whole sorority sisters thing and ___ there has social anxiety. We avoid that shit like the plague.โ
โThereโฆ There wonโt be any kind of hazing, right? I heard that frats from NeoCity Universityโฆโ
โOh yeah, I know what youโre talking about,โ Soonyoung joins in, grimacing at the memory, โThe 20XX NEOCITIZEN Hazing Incident.โ
You wince at the mention of that incident. While you werenโt apart or knew anyone that were involved, you would consider yourself an empathetic person to some degree. The frat house that was involved werenโt disclosed, but a quick mention of the victims and what theyโve endured were quick to reveal it was the ANOM House.
Two humans suffered from alcohol poisoning, having digested a concoction that police suspected to have at least ten different types of alcohol; and a cat hybrid was forced into a โMountain Dew Baptismโ as his pledge.
The worst part was when investigators announced that the frat seniors had multiple chat rooms where they would upload photos of the newcomers blindfolded and completely nude.ย
A shiver goes down your spine as you recall the news, deciding to push it back down before unwanted images or your imaginations think of something similar happening to your friends.
Minghao was the one who tried to ease everyoneโs minds, โThey donโt do or condone hazing, at least thatโs what Iโve heard from Jihoon. Theyโre pretty selective of who they let in, usually depending on connections and like Chan said, recommendations and some tab keeping.โ
He goes on about how the boys in SVT were good people to some degree, saying how one guy named Jeonghan may look sweet and is like an Angel; but he sure as hell knew how to cheat when it comes to playing games. โWonwoo and Mingyu look like theyโre best friends, but theyโre practically dating each other and a girl from Wonwooโs class. Polygamy, if you may.โ
You turn back to Chan, whoโs surprisingly looking at you with puppy-like eyes, โWhy are you giving me that look? You should be giving it to the boys, not me.โ
โI dunnoโฆโ he mutters, โIt feels right.โ
You roll your eyes, cheeks flushing at the answer. โHow about we hear him out first? See if itโs the real deal and make sure they arenโt secretly trying to haze you guys.โ
โDeal.โ Chan grins, already looking more optimistic. โLetโs just hope theyโre not expecting us to pledge by chugging a gallon of milk or something.โ
The group laughs, Junhui shrugging, โI dunno manโฆ They had Jihoon drink that twenty ounce bottle of Coke Zero as his pledge.โ
โI mean, the man has a strange obsession with Coke Zero so itโs no problem for him,โ Minghao adds, โRemember that mini fridge he had in his room when we visited? I opened it and it was filled to the brim with Coke Zero.โ
You turn your head back to Chan, โHey, didnโt you also mention something about a busking gig?โ
โOh yeah! The gig!โ Chanโs wolf ears popped right out of his head, a large grin on his face. โWe got an offer for a busking gig!โ
Chan was nervous.
You could practically smell it on him.
The boys took close to three weeks to practice their routine, Soonyoung wanting everything to be levelled and in sync for a more smooth or perfect performance. Chan had come to you for comfort several times, his entire body worn out whenever Soonyoung wanted to repeat a certain move or when he made them repeat the entire choreography with little to no breaks in between.
โ___โฆโ Chan mumbled, plopping into your arms the moment you were within reach. He didnโt even care that his ears and tail were out on display. โIโm soโฆ tiredโฆโ
You chuckled, wrapping your arms around him and giving him some back rubs. His tail slowly wagged behind him, โMy body aches, ___โฆโ
โWell, thatโs a small price to pay for landing a big gig. You guys mustโve made quite the impression on the SVT Frat,โ you responded. โGetting recommended to the frat house president and a talent manager? Iโm so proud of you, Channie.โ
His tail wags faster. โThanksโฆโ he mumbles as he nuzzles into the crook of your neck, inhaling your scent; an action that causes you to shiver. โYouโllโฆ Youโll come watch, right..?โ
You run a hand through his hair, lightly scratching his scalp. A low, rumbling noise from his throat, concerning you just a little because you thought heโd wag his tail off with the speed it was at. โWouldnโt miss it for the world.โ
โYโknow, if you donโt calm your balls down,โ Yejin speaks up, holding up a fan to Junhuiโs face, โYouโre gonna end up drenching that outfit and it will not look good.โ
โHey, this is the first time weโre busking for a talent scout!โ Chan snaps, sending Yejin a glare only to immediately shrink back when the older wolf shoots him a sharp and unimpressed look. He looked down and muttered, โSorry.โ only for you to tilt it back up so you could pat down the last bit of setting powder along the sharp line of his jaw.
You notice the way his ears tint red โ whether from heat or embarrassment, you arenโt so sure. Junhui groans, tugging at the white choker around his neck. โSoonyoung, explain again why we look like emo Angels?โ
โItโs for the aesthetics, Jun,โ he replies, flashing peace signs at an imaginary camera that was behind the taller male. โYou wouldnโt understand.โ
Minghao scoffs, the fabric of his tunic swishing dramatically as he shifts his weight. โWe look like we walked out of an early 2010s Tumblr moodboard titled โSad Celestial Beings Who Listen to Fall Out Boy on Loopโ.โ
Chan snorts, clearing his throat when he realises it almost smeared the lipstick you were putting on him.
โHonestly,โ Yejin says, โHaoโs not wrong. All yโall are missing is a grayscale filter and an unnecessary Latin quote about lost souls.โ
Soonyoung pulls out his phone, a big smile on his lips, โGive me five minutes. I can totally make that happen.โ
โBut, seriously Yejin, how the hell are you not melting?โ Chan asks while you carefully pat at the sweat beading along his forehead with a tissue. โYouโre likeโฆ Jade from Victorious or something? Are you blessed with some kind of internal ice box?โ
Yejin rolls her eyes, โItโs called antiperspirant.โ
The younger wolf moves to argue back, but youโre quick to grab his jaw before he can do so. You hold up the eyeliner, narrowing your eyes at him, โDonโt move, Romeo, or I will stab you in the eye with this.โ
He freezes instantly, wide-eyed, as if youโd just threatened him with a loaded gun instead of a makeup product. He blinks before giving you a sheepish grin, โRightโฆ Statue modeโฆ Got it.โ
You shake your head with a soft laugh. โYouโre lucky Iโm patient,โ you mutter, carefully drawing on his eyeliner. โMore like Iโm lucky Iโm cute,โ he whispers, earning himself a small pinch to his sides once you were done with his eyeliner โ followed by a very undignified yelp.
โOnce youโre both done flirting, we got a busking performance to do,โ Soonyoung calls out, his voice dripping with exaggerated impatience. You donโt glance up as you cap the eyeliner with a decisive click, โWeโre multi-tasking, Soonyoung.โ
Chan sticks his tongue out at the blonde before turning to you with a grin thatโs half mischief, half gratitude. โThanks, makeup fairy,โ he says, voice low and teasing.
You snort, setting the eyeliner back into the makeup bag. โCall me that again Iโll make sure your eyeliner on both sides are even.โ
Heโs quick to shut up, hands flying to his face protectively in a dramatic manner, making you laugh harder than you mean to.
โAlright, alright,โ Yejin claps her hands, gesturing to the area thatโs been sectioned off just for the groupโs performance. โGo impress that talent scout with your dances, and maybe not scare some kids.โ
You sat right behind the speaker as the boys began to perform, the energy buzzing through the air. Beside you, Yejin carefully holds up Junhuiโs phone, recording a fancam of her boyfriend with the concentration of someone defusing a bomb.
โYouโre not helping Chan film his?โ she questions, glancing at you briefly.
You casually point toward Seungcheol whoโs standing not too far away, phone in hand and already filming Chanโs every move with the intensity of a proud father at his sonโs first school recital.
โDamn,โ Yejin chuckles, โChanโs already his favourite, huh?โ
โFrom what I heard from Channie, he gets teased a lot, but they still look out for him.โ
Yejin smiles softly, returning her focus to recording Junhui. โWell, the SVT frat is like that. Bite and bark at each other one second, then defend each other like their lives depend on it the next.โ
You hum in agreement, shifting slightly to make yourself more comfortable. โGuess thatโs just how wolves are, huh? Family firstโฆ even if they drive you insane half the time.โ
โI heard from Junhui that heโs not the only human,โ she adds, her fingers still steady on the recording. โThereโs these two boys, Jeonghan and Vernon, theyโre humans too. And the wolves are super protective over their human frat brothers.โ
Your ears perked up, โReally? I thought most humans and hybrids donโt mix well. Stigmas and whatnot.โ
โYeah, but if you give them a chance, youโll see itโs not that bad. Take me and Junhui for example.โ
You snort, โYou two are like, stupidly good together. He looks at you like youโre the only person on the planet.โ
Yejin rolls her eyes, her cheeks warming slightly. โYeah, well, sometimes he looks at me like heโs plotting to steal all my fries too.โ
You both laugh.
โBut, yeah, you could say weโre both proof that hybrids and humans can work out. Coexist in harmony. It may not be easy, but if both parties respect each other, Iโd say itโs definitely worth the ups and downs.โ
โSeungcheol said their fraternity isโฆ different. Like, once youโre in, youโre family. No questions asked.โ
โOh, speaking of Jeonghan and Vernon, I heard theyโre protective over their wolf brothers too!โ
Yejin raises an eyebrow, urging you to continue. โI heard from Chan that Vernon once decked a guy for saying his wolf friends arenโt welcome in the cafeteria during a rainy day because they โsmelled like wet dogsโ.โ
โJeonghan?โ
โApparently one of the students on our campus was involved with the NEOCITIZEN hazing incident. Jeonghan posted an exposรฉ document of it with receipts and everything. I guess you can say heโs more of aโฆโI will ruin your life with a smileโ type of guy.โ
Yejin lets out a low whistle, clearly impressed. "Humans with wolf instincts. Thatโs terrifying."
โYeap, but not as interesting as that.โ You lift up your phone, capturing a few shots โ not of the boysโ performance, but of Seungcheol mouthing every lyric, completely unaware. Yejin leans over slightly, whispering behind her hand, โAt this point, we should just get him a varsity jacket that says President.โ
You stifle a laugh. "He'd wear it. Proudly."
The busking performance wrapped up as the last notes of the song drifted into the warm evening air. The boys bowed dramatically, thanking the small crowd that had gathered, while you, Yejin and Seungcheol cheered from the sidelines like proud, mildly embarrassing parents.
It wasnโt long before someone suggested food and because all five men were made up of mostly bottomless pits disguised as people, everyone agreed.
โ___, you wanna take the aisle seat?โ Chan asks as everyone takes their seat at the corner booth of a cozy Italian restaurant. You blink, a confused look on your face. โWhy?โ
He shrugs with a small smile, โFigured you donโt like cramped spaces. Youโre always on the outer seat of class or at the back where thereโs more space.โ
His voice is light, but thereโs a warmth to his words that makes your heart flutter. You hadnโt expected him to notice that behaviour of yours. It may feel like a small gesture, but it was one that made you feel seen in ways you hadnโt felt nor expected.
Plates of pasta, pizza and baskets of bread covered almost every inch of space, the scent of garlic and tomato sauce filling the air.
Junhui was stealing bites from Yejinโs plate despite her swatting at him with a fork. Seungcheol was dramatically telling a story with hand gestures that nearly knocked over his glass of iced tea. Soonyoung and Minghao were locked in a serious debate over the best pasta sauce. And Chan was just happily demolishing a mountain of beef bolognese pasta as though he was trying to regain the energy heโd spent the past few weeks preparing for the performance.
You smile to yourself, twirling another spoonful of carbonara as you enjoy the warm chaos around you. The clicking of silverware, the laughter, and the occasional playful argument all blended together into a symphony of comfort.
This was like a dream come true.
For the first time, you were actually happy to be surrounded by others.
As the night winds down and everyone starts to slip into a comfortable haze only good food and company can bring, Chan leans forward. โHey,โ his voice was a little softer, like he didnโt want the others to hear. โDo you need a ride back?โ
His offer catches you by surprise, โO-Ohโฆ I was just gonna call a cab, actuallyโฆโ
Heโs quick to offer you a ride, โI-I can drive you back! Itโs on my way home, plus itโs getting late. Itโd be safer too.โ
A small, shy smile tugs at your lips. โAre you sure? If itโs a hassleโโ
Chan shakes his head so quickly it causes a few strands of his hair to fall into his eyes. โYouโre not,โ he says firmly, his voice a little softer. โReally, I want to do this. Let me drive you back, ___.โ
Your heart does that little flutter again, and you find yourself nodding before your brain can overthink it. โOkayโฆ Thanks, Chan.โ
He grins, cheeks a little pink as he finally remembers the fork in his hand and dives back into his bolognese with renewed enthusiasm, like just asking you had taken more energy than heโd thought.
The drive back to your apartment was peaceful, the streets mostly empty as the city settles into a quieter rhythm. Chan kept the conversation flowing almost non-stop, talking about everything from the production of the song with Jihoon to a funny story about how Dokyeom, another wolf in the fraternity, accidentally put salt instead of sugar into a batch of cookies.
You listened, amused at how the considerably shy wolf is yapping. You canโt help but notice howโฆ he was more animated than usual. His grip on the steering wheel was a little tighter than necessary, and he was tapping his fingers along the leather in a restless rhythm. Finally, as he launches into a ramble about how he should probably start learning how to cook properly, โI canโt just live on instant noodles forever, right? Even wolves need proper nutrition or whatever it is thatโโ
โChan.โ You interrupted him gently, โAre you okay? Youโreโฆ yapping a lot tonight.โ
โAm not!โ he blurts out immediately, voice cracking just a little.
You raise an unimpressed eyebrow, and he let out a helpless laugh, shrugging his shoulders a little. โOkay. Maybe I am,โ he admits, eyes still fixed on the road. His voice drops to something softer, returning to that shy Chan you know, โItโs justโฆ I kinda over-talk when Iโm nervous. I canโt really help it.โ
You turned fully towards him, curiosity piqued. โNervous?โ you repeated, โWhy are you nervous, Channie?โ
He almost chokes at the nickname, feeling the blood rush lower and he hoped to every god out there that you hadnโt noticed the way his thighs tensed, how he was about to have a half hard-on.
The car slowed as he pulled up to a red light, the glow casting a soft, almost intimate light over Chanโs face. He finally turns to look at you fully, his eyes struggling to make eye contact with you. With a deep breath, he answers, โBecause Iโve been trying to figure out how to tell you that I like you. Like, I like like you.โ
The light turns green, but neither of you move, suspended in that breathless second (thank God there were no cars behind, else youโd be faced with multiple angry drivers). Chan scrambled to keep talking, panicked by the silence. โAnd itโs okay if you donโt feel the same! I justโ I didnโt want to keep pretending that itโs justโฆ platonic for me. Because I really do see you more than a friend. Youโre an amazing person. Sweet. And you make the worst day feel like nothing, and I justโโ
You interrupt him by laughing quietly, โChan.โ You reach out to place a hand over his on the console, and he shuts up, eyes wide like youโd just physically stunned him. You smiled, heart thudding in your chest as you confessed your little crush on him, โI like you too.โ
The only sound in the car was Chanโs stunned inhale, then he blinked. Finally, the biggest, most radiant grin spreads across his face, pure joy lighting him up brother than the sun in the day.
โReally?โ he breathed.
โReally,โ you reassured, laughing a little and motioned to the green light. โNow maybe drive before any cars show up behind us and try not to crash from excitement.โ
Chan lets out a shaky laugh, nodding frantically as he drives the car forward again. Throughout the remainder of the drive, he canโt stop himself from sneaking glances at you, like he couldnโt believe that you reciprocate his feelings.
Pulling up in front of your apartment building, he shifts the gears into park but makes no move to unlock the doors just yet. Instead, he sits there for a second, drumming his fingers nervously on the steering wheel.
โWhatโs up, wolfie?โ you teased, an amused look on your face.
He hesitates for a moment, chewing on his bottom lip like he was holding back the words. Then, he finally blurts it out, โWould you, umโ would you wanna go on a real date with me tomorrow?โ
The way he rushed it out all at once had you giggling. โYouโฆ You deserve to be asked out properly and well, if I were to ask you to let me be your boyfriend, I would want it done right. I could come pick you and we couldโฆ Get coffee? Brunch? DInner? All of the above. Whatever it is that you want.โ
You laughed, warmth blooming in your chest at the sheer nervous hope in his voice. โIโd love that, Channie.โ
Chanโs body relaxes, but only slightly. โCool. Cool, cool, cool. Totally chill about this. Not freaking out or anything.โ
You gave his hand a reassuring squeeze, โText me when youโre here, okay? Iโll be ready by then.โ
Before you left the car, you leaned over the console and pressed a quick, gentle kiss to his cheek. The wolf froze, eyes wide and stunned โ but the slow, bright smile that followed was enough to make your cheeks burn too.
โNighty night, Chan,โ you said, slipping out of the car with a giggle and a wave.
He stays frozen for a second longer, fingers lightly brushing against the spot where you kissed him. He calls out to you after with a huge, beaming grin, โNight, ___! Sleep well and dream about me!โ
Attacca announced that for the week of Halloween, all classes would be suspended after 5pm, citing โseasonal engagement and student well-beingโ as the official reason on the letters and emails they sent out. But everyone knew what it really meant.
Halloween at Attacca wasn't just a holiday โ it was a tradition. A week-long carnival of curated (but mindful) chaos, underground dares, and elaborate, unsanctioned events that blurred the lines between myth and reality. The staff pretend to discourage it, the administration feigned ignorance. But every year, as the leaves of October fell, the campus came alive in a way no syllabus could prepare the freshmen or you for.
On Monday night, the lampposts flickered with orange lights that werenโt there before. The usual LEDs were replaced with vintage bulbs that cast long, warped shadows across the quad. At exactly 11:11pm, the fountain in the center of campus would dispense black water and dry ice smoke. Scattered across campus were boxes labeled, โOPEN ME IF YOU DAREโ.
Masks appeared in each on-campus dorm room on Wednesday. They were hand-carved, and the students suspected it to be the work of the uniโs drama teacher โ Baek Jongho. He always did have a flare for the dramatics.
The masks were antique-looking, each one came with different designs. Some had feathers, others had horns. A few were grotesquely beautiful, almostโฆ sentient. Whether or not they were meant to be worn, the masks certainly had students locking their doors afterwards. Even the usual campus troublemakers kept their heads down.
Then came Thursday, where the air shifted.
Literally.
Attaccaโs main hall smelled of old wood and spices โ you figured itโs a mix of clove and cinnamon. Students began preparing for the climax of the week: the Halloween Parties organised by each frat house. They all had different themes, itโs what made Attacca Halloween Parties so special.
BANGTAN was known for masquerade balls.
XLOV was known for their drag shows.
And, SVT? The wildest costume party youโll ever attend.
The scent of takeout lingers in the air โ fried chicken, tteokbokki, and kimchi fried rice. Youโre curled up on the couch, Chanโs hoodie sleeves pulled over your hands, idly scrolling your phone while Chan argues with Junhui about whether vampires or werewolves would win in a dance battle. You cuddle closer to your wolf, already feeling the cold autumn air โ that or because they had the air conditioner turned on.
Soonyoung lounges across the arm of the opposite sofa, legs dangling as he sips on his coca-cola. โBy the way, what are yโall wearing to the party tomorrow night?โ
You blink. โWhat party?โ
Yejin gasps like youโve just taken the last piece of fries from her. โThe Halloween party SVT is throwing! Yโknow, the one that got shut down by campus security because Mingyu set off the smoke machine too close to the fire alarm.โ
Minghao snorts, scooping up a spoonful of kimchi fried rice. โYeah, and that was before they could unveil the haunted basement.โ
โArenโt SVT parties invite only?โ you ask, setting your phone down. โI didnโt get an invitation soโโ
โ___, youโre Chanโs girlfriend,โ Junhui points out. โYouโre practically invited by just being his girl.โ
You glance at your boyfriend, who only shrugs with a sheepish smile. โI just assumed youโd come with me.โ
โRomantic,โ you deadpan.
Chan is quick to scoot closer, wrapping both arms around your waist while giving you those puppy eyes; hoping that itโll keep you from escaping the conversation. โCome on, baby~โ his voice low and coaxing, โJust this once? Please? Iโll make it worth it.โ
You raise a brow, โThat sounds vaguely threatening.โ
โI mean it,โ he insists. โTell you what, baby? You can pick any coupleโs costume. Literally anything. Iโll wear ears, if they arenโt wolf ears โ crown, body paint, a crop top โ name it; Iโm in.โ
You shift to get a better look at him, โSo if I asked you to wear a full-body suit?โ
โIf it gets you to come to the party, Iโll be a banana. Iโll be the peel if you want. Iโll even let Minghao film it!โ
โWow, you are whipped.โ
โHello?โ Chan leans his cheek against yours, โHave you seen my girl? Sheโs gorgeous and a fucking baddie! Iโd be damned if I werenโt whipped for her!โ
Soonyung narrows his eyes, โNot bad for a human. Usually itโs foxes that have these kinds of effects โ no matter on hybrids or humans.โ
His words caused you to shift, like it made you uncomfortable.
Chan waves it off dismissively, โHyung, enough of that. We donโt need to hear about you and your ex for the nth time.โ Returning his attention to you, he pleads once again. โBaby, please~ I really wanna go with you. Itโs more fun when youโre there and well, I wanna show off my girl.โ
Your stomach does that annoying little flutter thing it always does whenever your boyfriend goes from clown to Prince Charming in a matter of seconds. Yejin makes a gagging noise, acting as though she hadnโt planned a matching costume with Junhui too. โDisgustingly sweet. I love it. Say yes.โ
You sigh, giving Chan a dramatic side-eye. โFine. But if I go, weโre doing my costume idea and you cannot leave me to fend for myself. You know how I am with crowdsโฆโ
โDeal,โ he nuzzles his face into your neck almost immediately. โThank you, and I love you. Iโll be the hottestโฆ Mario or the shiniest disco ball youโve ever seen!โ
The bass from the frat house speakers is already making the floorboards vibrate, but none of that matters at the moment. Chan has you pressed up against the walls of his room, your hands flat against the wood as your boyfriend looms behind you, his warm breath brushing against the curve of your neck. His arms cages you in, one hand resting just above your head, the other firm on your him, thumb brushing the edge of the red satin.
โChan,โ you whisper, half-giggling, half-breathless, โWeโre gonna be lateโโ
โDonโt care,โ he mutters, nose trailing along your jaw. โThey can start the party without us.โ
His tail sways behind him, ears twitching every time you shift to press yourself back against him. You can feel the heat radiating off his body, his scent thick and lazy in the air โ musky, familiar, and distinctively him. It curls around your senses until youโre practically drowning in it.
โPretty baby smells so fucking good,โ he murmurs, nuzzling behind your ear, his voice low and raspy. โYou wore this just to drive me insane, donโt you?โ
You roll your eyes, though the way your heart hammers against your chest betrays you. โItโs just Red Riding Hood, Channieโฆ Itโs not lingerieโฆโ
The laugh he lets out were equal parts soft and dark. โCouldโve fooled me. Look at youโฆโ
His nose brushes the base of your neck, then his tongue darts out to slowly lick up, stopping right where scent gland pulses. You shudder. He doesnโt bite, itโs not like heโs marking you but itโs close enough. He switches between nipping at the skin of your neck and his licking it, letting his scent seep into your skin, into your clothes โ deep enough that every single hybrid in that will be in the frat house knows who you belong to.
โNeed to make sure everybody knows youโre mine,โ he says, lips ghosting your neck. โNo one touches, and no one looks too long. Got it?โ
You turn your head slightly, meeting his eyes. โIs that jealousy talking?โ
Chan grins, eyes glowing just a little with the thrill of it. โMaybe. Add a bit of possessiveness into the mix.โ
You turn around to face him, adjusting your red cape and smoothing down your skirt. โYouโre lucky I like it when wolves get territorial with their partners.โ
โYouโre lucky that you being in that costume is the hottest thing Iโve ever seen.โ
Youโd consider yourselfโฆ somewhat put together. After two years of therapy, youโd gotten better at managing your anxiety. You knew how to recognise the signs, how to slow your breathing, how to ground yourself before it spiraled.
However, nothing could prepare you for this.
Chan had only stepped away for a moment โ to get drinks, he said; kissing your cheek and telling you to stay put. You do as youโre told, staying close to the wall โ trying to stay away from the worst of the flashing lights and sticky drinks, fingers toying with the hem of your cloak. You scan the room, trying to soothe the buzzing in your chest. Maybe itโs the heat, or the lack of Chanโs presence, orโ
โ...___?โ
You know that voice. You remember that voice.
There, just a few feet away in a glittered vampire cape and hesitant expression, stood the one person you hadnโt seen since middle school โ the one person you prayed youโd never see again. Suddenly, you feel as though youโre thrusted back into your middle school years โ how that venomous voice of hers echoed in the back of your skull after countless nights of crying into your pillow, how you begged the universe to let you be anything else but your current self.
Lee Minjae.
She has the same face, justโฆ older. Softer, as though any cruelty she had back then had melted away. But the moment your eyes met hers, the room tipped sideways.
โHey,โ she said, her voice less venomous. โIโฆ I didnโt think Iโd see you here. Iโฆ I know this is weird, but canโฆ Can I just talk to you for a second?โ
She sounded so much calmer now. Gentler. But your body didnโt believe it.
Your heart slammed against your ribs.
The music fades out as the room dimmed, faces blurring at the edge of your vision as adrenaline takes over every nerve in your body. You feel a tingle go up your spine and panic curled in your lungs like smoke.
โ___?โ
As she approached you, you backed away instinctively โ flashbacks of that day playing right before your eyes.
Her laughing at you. The cruel words. The humiliation. The isolation.
โWhoa, careful there, baby.โ
Chan. His voice was sharp and anchoring as his hands closed over your shoulders firmly.
You flinched like youโd been burned. Your wide, glasses eyes turned up to meet his and you watched his expression drop instantly into full concern. โHey, baby, whatโs wrong?โ
You wanted to respond, but you couldnโt.
It was like a hand was wrapped around your throat, stopping you from speaking. Stopping you from breathing properly.
The room was getting too loud. There were too many people. Too many eyes.
You couldnโt ground yourself.
Chanโs scent was there, but it wasnโt enough.
Your breath came in short, shallow bursts.
Then, you feel the slip.
Your hood fell back.
And your fox ears โ golden-beige, velvet-soft, twitching anxiously; sprang up for all to see. A beat later, your tails unfurled from under your skirt, bristling like a storm.
There was a gasp from someone nearby. And then another.
โOh my Godโโ
โWhat the fuckโ Sheโs a hybrid?โ
โNot just a hybrid, a fox.โ
Dozens of eyes were on you.
Chanโs hold on you tightened, his body moving immediately to step in front of you so he could shield you.
But you were already running.
You stumbled out the back door, into the cold October night, lungs stinging and vision swimming. Your legs carried you blindly across the lawn, away from the music, away from the party โ away from everything.
You didnโt even feel the tears until the wind kissed your cheeks. It was all too much.
The flashbacks. The exposure. The eyes.
Everything youโd spent years learning to manage, to keep hidden โ gone in one night.
The autumn chill had transitioned into the beginning of winter, and most students had begun retreating indoors. The group lounges across the benches and stone planters, passing around warm drinks and lazily throwing acorns at each other while waiting for Chan to finish his lecture.
โShe hasnโt texted back today either?โ Junhui asks, voice lower than usual.
โShe left me on readโฆโ Yejin sighs, โAt least that means sheโs still using her phoneโฆโ
โCould be worse, yโknow..?โ Minghao adds quietly, โAt least we know sheโs not ghost ghosting us.โ
Chan hadnโt said much the past few weeks either. The grief in his silence was loud enough. As much as he wants to help you, as much as the group wants to help, they knew they had to give you the space you needed.
However, Soonyoung seemed to have a different view. He leaned back with scoff, barely hiding the disdain in his voice. โYouโre all acting like she didnโt lie to us for months. Hell, like she hadnโt lied to you three for years.โ
Yejin blinked, clearly taken back by the wolfโs tone. โExcuse me?โ
โShe hid what she was. What she is,โ Soonyoung said bluntly, voice harder than usual. โYou donโt think thatโs messed up? She calls you her friends, yet she hid the fact that sheโs a fox from you for years.โ
Minghaoโs brows furrowed. โShe didnโt owe anyone that information. Especially when she didnโt feel safe because of the discriโโ
โThis isnโt about what she owed, Hao,โ the older wolf snapped. โItโs about trust. And donโt act like Iโm the only one who felt something was off with her from the beginning.โ
Junhui frowned, โSoonyoung, come onโโ
โYouโre a human, hyung,โ he interrupts, arms crossed and jaw tensed. โYou wouldnโt know the difference between the scent of a human and a hybrid. I fucking knew it. Not only did she smell not-human, sheโs always deflecting questions. Jumpy. Always looking like someoneโs about to bite her head off.โ
Yejin stood abruptly, โSo now sheโs the villain because she didnโt fit your vibe?โ
โNo, sheโs the bad guy because she played us. Played Chan. Foxes will always be foxes, right? Theyโre tricky little things. They get close just enough to sink their teeth in.โ
Junhui attempts to calm his girlfriend down, urging her to sit down. โSoonyoung, you donโt believe that.โ
The blonde wolf shrugged like it was obvious. โShe got what she wanted. Attention. Someone to fawn over her, and now that everyone knows what she is, she runs? Doesnโt even bother to explain herself to Chan? Tell me thatโs not manipulative.โ
โYouโre projecting your own bias onto her,โ Minghao says sharply. โThatโs not fair.โ
Soonyoung laughs bitterly. โAm I? Or am I just saying what everyoneโs thinking and too polite to say out loud?โ
Silence fell over the group.
No one argued.
โExcuse me?โ
The group turned in unison at the unfamiliar voice.
Minjae stood a few feet away in a fitted coat and soft scarf, hands buried in her pockets. Her expression was uneasy, like she knew what kind of welcome she might get, but came anyway. โIโฆ I was wondering if any of you have seen ___?โ she said carefully. โI-I was told sheโs always seen with you and I havenโt been able to find her since the party.โ
Yejin stood back up. โWhat the hell do you want from her?โ
โI justโฆ I want, need, to apologise to her,โ Minjae replies. โItโsโฆ Itโs long overdue, but I really feel awful about it and Iโโ
Minghao cuts her off, โApologise for what?โ
She swallowed, โI was awful to her back in middle school.โ
โSoโฆ You bullied her?โ
Minjaeโs silence confirmed it. There was a heavy pause, like the air itself had frozen.
โI know it sounds cliche, but I didnโt know any better back then. I justโฆ She didnโt deserve what I did to her, and looking back, I realise that I shouldnโt have let discrimination or stigmas cloud my judgement of a personโs character or who they really are. ___ was really a sweet girl and Iโโ
โShe looked like she saw a monster,โ Yejin cuts in. โEven I couldnโt recognise her with how terrified she looked.โ
Minjae tried to speak again, this time more subdued. โLook, Iโm not here to make excuses for my actions. I really do want to make things right. If she wants me to leave her alone forever, I will. I justโฆ I want to at least tell her Iโm sorry for the hurt Iโve caused her.โ
Yejin chews on the inside of her cheek before exhaling sharply. โWeโll pass on the message and sheโll reach out if she does feel like talking. Until then? Stay away.โ
Minjae gives a small nod, slowly backing away.
As she walks off, Chan appears from the other end of the courtyard, catching only her retreating form. โ...Who was that?โ he asked, brows furrowed.
โNo one important,โ Yejin answered, turning to the younger wolf. โLetโs head inside. Iโm freezing my ass off out here.โ
You can hear your phone vibrating non-stop on the coffee table of your apartment. You didnโt need to check who it was โ you knew it was your friends (and boyfriend) texting and calling to check up on you.
Theyโve been trying to reach you for weeks.
Ever since the Halloween party.
Ever since your panic attack.
Ever since your secret was placed under the spotlight for everyone to gawk at.
Youโd made it home that night on autopilot, barely remembering the run, only the sting in your lungs and the cold on your cheeks. Then came the sickening ache in your chest when you realised what had happened.
What everyone had seen.
People started to whisper about you whenever you walked by, the looks they gave you were enough to have you quickening your pace and averting your gaze. Hell, you even pretended the world was something you could mute.
But your phone didnโt stop.
Chan calls the most. You hear it in the way the vibrations stretched longer because heโs always letting it ring until it goes to voicemail. Sometimes you pick up your phone just to watch his name light up on the screen.
Channie โค๏ธ is callingโฆ
You donโt answer.
You canโt.
Because deep down, no matter how many times Yejin tested โwe miss youโ and now matter how soft Minghaoโs voice had been the last time you answered a call, only to hang up halfway throughโ
You saw the look in Soonyoungโs eyes.
Youโd heard what he said. Not directly, but word travels fast when the gossip involves a fox hybrid who โtrickedโ her way into a circle of wolves.
โFoxes will always be foxes.โ
Youโre not even sure who repeated it to you. Maybe it was overheard, or whispered. Either way, it echoed, over and over, even now.
Thatโs why youโve stayed away from them.
Because maybe Soonyoung wasnโt the only one who thought that way. Maybe the others were just better at hiding it.
And maybeโฆ maybe even Chan was, too.
You curl tighter into the blanket wrapped around you, as if it could shield you from the thoughts clawing at your chest.
Itโs not that you donโt miss them. You do.
You miss him.
But your silence has become a wall now โ cold, thick, and possibly safe. If you break it, youโre not sure what youโll find on the other side.
A few days later, you find yourself standing in front of the SVT frat house, your heart lodged somewhere in your throat. The winter air bit at your skin, and your fingers fidgeted with the hem of your sleeve. It was the same house โ loud, warm, alive. But to you, it felt like standing on the edge of something you werenโt sure if you were still welcomed.
It took you 15 minutes of mental debate to finally raise your hand and knock on the door. The sound was softer than you thought โ hesitant, almost guilty. A few seconds passed, then the door swung open, revealing a very surprised Junhui. He blinked at you like he wasnโt sure you were real, mouth parting slightly in disbelief.
โ___?โ
You give him a small, anxious wave. He takes a step aside, giving you an assuring smile to welcome you in. โCome on in, Bambi.โ
You scrunch your nose, โBambi..?โ
He chuckles softly, โYour eyes are wide like his with how nervous you are, ___. Can I get you anything? A snack? Maybe a glass of water?โ
His hospitality is gentle, the kind that makes your heart ache a little because you didnโt realise how much you missed being treated like you mattered. He doesnโt ask why you ghosted them, doesnโt mention the night of the Halloween party. Instead, he just offers warmth, like a heater in the middle of winter.
โNo, thanks,โ you give him a small smile. โIโฆ I came to talk to Chan.โ
Junhui gestures towards the stairs, โHeโs upstairs with Soonyoung and Yeijn.โ You nod, taking a hesitant step forward as the heavy weight on your chest threatens to drag you back down.
Just as your foot hits the bottom step, he calls out softly behind you. โI know youโre a good person. Itโs unfortunate that stigmatisation is something we have to deal with in this society, but I want you to know that hybrid or not, I believe you arenโt what theyโve labelled you as.โ
You freeze mid-step, fingers curling slightly against the railing. His words settled over you like a second layer of comfort, barely enough to silence the storm inside you; but enough to keep you moving.
โThanks, Jun,โ you murmur, voice barely above a whisper.
When you reached the top of the stairs, you realised you had forgotten to ask Junhui which room the wolves were in. As youโre about to try your luck by knocking on the rooms one by one, you hear muted voices coming from one of them.
Approaching one of the doors that was slightly open ajar, the voices became clearer and you wished you hadnโt come by in the first place.
โSo what if sheโs a fox?โ Yejinโs voice was sharp, laced with the kind of anger that came from defending someone she cares about. โThat doesnโt suddenly erase everything sheโs done or the kind of person she is!โ
โShe lied, Yejin!โ Soonyoung shot back. โShe lied to all of us! You think that doesnโt matter? Sheโs exactly like how foxes are!โ
โShe didnโt lie, hyung,โ Chanโs voice came then, low and controlled, each word carrying weight. โSheโs protecting herself. Itโs not the same thing.โ
You stood frozen just outside the door, heart hammering against your ribs. It wasโฆ surreal, to say the least. Your name โ your identity, being dissected out in the open. As though you were no longer a person, just a debate.
โFoxes are deceitful! She literally lied to us, to you! Need I mention their unfaithfulness? Their tendencies to jump partners?โ Soonyoungโs voice was raw with something between bitterness and conviction.
โStop.โ
Chanโs voice was so cold it sent a shiver down your spine.
โHyung, as much as I love you, youโve gone too far. ___ may be a fox, but she is not someone for you to project your biased views onto. You donโt get to talk about her like sheโs some kind of warning label.โ
โLee Chan, are you fucking serious right now?โ the elder barked, anger bubbling over. โFoxes arenโt like us wolves! Weโre bound to one partner for all eternity while foxes can barelyโโ
โYou donโt know her! I do, and sheโs not like that!โ
โLee Chan!โ Soonyoung warned, voice rising in pitch.
โJust because you were cheated on by Jihye means ___ would do it to me!โ Chanโs voice cracked like a whip.
Yejin rises from the bed, โOkay, both of you, thatโs enoughโโ
But it was too late.
Soonyoungโs eyes blew wide with rage as he marched forward, grabbing Chan by the collar of his shirt with both hands. โDonโt you fucking bring that name up,โ he growls out, breath hot and trembling with fury.
โSoonyoung, let him goโโ
โThen stop questioning my girlโs loyalty,โ Chan bit back, unflinching despite the tension snapping between them like a live wire.
โBoys-โ Yejinโs voice came again, edged with panic.
But it was Minghaoโs voice that cut through everything.
โ___? What are you doing here?โ
All heads turned in an instant, towards the doorway where you stood frozen โ fox ears flicked upwards but flattened just as quick, wide-eyed and trembling, like a prey caught in the glow of a spotlight. The weight of every stare crushed your chest.
You didnโt wait to see Chanโs face.
Didnโt stay to hear the silence shift into something else.
Because you turned.
And you ran.
Down the stairs, past Junhuiโs startled call, out the door. The cold winter hit you once again, but it couldnโt numb the way your heart was racing nor the tears that blurred your vision. Your breath came in shallow bursts, the frantic sound of your footsteps drowned by the thunder in your ears.
You werenโt sure which hurt more.
The fear that Soonyoung could possibly be rightโฆ
Or the fact that Chan had to defend you like you were something shameful.
The cold didnโt leave your skin even after you slammed the apartment door shut behind you.
You leaned back against it, chest rising and falling in sharp, uneven breaths. Your hands were trembling โ whether from the sprint across campus, the leftover sting of Soonyoungโs words, or the echo of Chanโs voice calling you his girl, you werenโt sure.
You slipped off your shoes, barely kicking them aside before trudging towards the couch. The silence was a cruel contrast to the chaos still ringing in your head. Collapsing onto the couch without turning on the lights, you wrapped your arms around your knees. You hadnโt realised how tightly youโd been gripping your phone until it buzzed.
Flipping it over, the bright screen illuminates your tear-stained cheeks.
Three (3) missed calls from Yejin๐บ
Five (5) missed calls from Channieโค๏ธ
Then came the messages. So many messages.
You wiped at your face with the sleeve of your sweater, but the tears kept coming. You werenโt even sure what they were for anymore.
Maybe itโs the shame of being seen.
Or the guilt of running.
Or the fear that maybe Soonyoung was right.
Worst of all, the ache in your chest that came with the sound of Chanโs voice defending you. Because part of youโฆ Part of you didnโt think you deserved it.
hao๐บ: hey
hao๐บ: jun caught me up with what happened earlier
hao๐บ: i canโt justify soonyoungโs actions or words
hao๐บ: but i just want to say that heโs only looking out for chan
hao๐บ: and heโs been hurt by a fox hybrid in the past
hao๐บ: iโll only say that much bcs itโs not my story to tell
hao๐บ: but pls take care ok?
hao๐บ: if you could, at least text or call back Chan
Then, Chanโs name lights up your screen once again. His contact photo, the one Yejin took during the last summer festival, smiling at you like nothingโs changed.
But it has.
channieโค๏ธ: baby
channieโค๏ธ: please pickup the phone
channieโค๏ธ: or at least answer me
channieโค๏ธ: idk how much of the convo you heard
channieโค๏ธ: but pls talk to me
The cursor blinks in the message box.
You could, want to answer. But your fingers donโt move.
Because youโre still trying to figure out if hearing him defend you made things better or so much worse.
You were in the middle of stuffing your face with ice cream, ears flattened against your head and tail thumping sadly. The sound of your doorbell ringing jolts you out of your fog. Pausing the sitcom playing on your TV, you wiped your mouth with a tissue and cautiously padded over to the door. Peeking through the peephole, your breath catches in your throat because on the other side of your door stood Chan โ dishevelled, worry etched deep in his eyes.
You donโt answer. Maybe you werenโt ready.
Moments later, the doorbell rings again.
โBaby?โ His voice was soft, but urgent through the door. โBaby, I came to talk to youโฆ You werenโt answering my calls or texts, and Iโm justโฆ Iโฆ I just want us to talk, ___.โ
Still silence.
He sighs, words slipping under the door like a warm breeze.
โ___, I know youโre home and behind the door. I can smell you, yโknow.โ
A small squeak escapes you before the door creaks open slowly. Relief floods Chanโs face as he sees you standing there, timid and vulnerable. Without hesitation, he stepped inside, removing his shoes, and pulled you into a tight embrace. His hands settled on your waist as he nuzzled into the crook of your neck.
โOh, baby,โ he murmured, voice thick with emotion. โMy sweet baby fox, whyโd you hide from me?โ
That term had you freezing up momentarily, breath hitching as you pulled back just enough to meet his gaze. โIโฆ I lied to youโฆโ you confessed, voice shaky. โIโฆ I deceived youโฆ Soonyoung wasโโ
โFuck Soonyoung and his words,โ Chanโs tone was firm as his hands slid up from your waist to cup your face. His thumbs brushed over your cheeks, โ___, I know you have your own reasons for hiding the fact that youโre a fox. But that wonโt change the face that I love you. I know you love me too, baby.โ
โChanโโ
He presses a finger to your lips, โI think you know wolves only have one partner, donโt you? A partner theyโll spend the rest of their lives with โ their one true mate.โ Leaning in, his lips brushed against yours as he whispered, โAnd Iโve made up my mind on who my mate will be.โ
His words sent a shiver down your spine. โBut, Chanโโ
Chan captured your lips with his, as though heโs closing the gap between your doubts and his devotion. The kiss was slow, deep and claiming; each movement tender but charged with a quiet promise.
His hands tightened its grip on your waist, fingers digging into the fabric as he pressed closer โ his body heat grounding you in the moment. Your tail gave a hesitant twitch at first, flicking once in uncertainty before curling around his left thigh. It trembled just a little, but the way it clung almost possessively revealed betrayed the little faux shyness you had.
You didnโt mean for it to move, at least not consciously, but your body was responding to him โ craving his closeness.
You melt into him, heart pounding fiercely, breath hitching as his hands slid lower to pull you flush against him. There was a hunger beneath his touch, patient but it was unmistakably there while he eases you back gently toward the couch.
His strong hands caught you fully before you could fully settle onto the couch, his fingers tracing the curve of your body as he pressed you gently back against the soft cushions. You shivered slightly under his touch, but it wasnโt from the cold โ it was the anticipation.
โLook at me, ___,โ Chan whispered, his voice low and rough with need. He brushes a stray lock of hair from your face, admiring the way your ears twitched as his thumb lingers on your cheek. โYou donโt have to be scared, yea? Iโm here, foxy. Iโm all yours if youโll have me.โ
You meet his gaze, the honesty in his eyes making your chest ache. โIโm scared,โ you admitted softly. โAfterโฆ After everythingโฆ What about Soonyoung and the others..?โ
He shakes his head, pressing a kiss to your forehead. โForget about them and their opinions. They donโt get to decide who or what you are. Youโre you. Youโre my girl โ clever, strong, the only one I want.โ
His fingers trailed lower, sliding beneath the fabric of the oversized sweater you wore with a tenderness that was a complete opposite to the intensity burning behind his eyes. Your gasped softly as his touch found your bare skin, tracing slow and deliberate patterns along your thigh before finally easing inside your panties.
โTell me if itโs too much, okay? As much as I want to feel you, I also want you to feel safe.โ
You nodded, breathless. โI do. Always. With you.โ
He presses a kiss to your temple before sliding his hand down fully, two of his thick fingers sinking into your pussy with a groan he tries to bite back. โFuck, foxy,โ he whispers, dragging his fingers through your slick folds. โYouโre already so wet and I barely even touched you. Do you get turned on whenever I tell you youโre mine?โ
You whimpered โ quiet, needy โ and arched subtly into his hand. He curls his digits and your tail curls around his wrist like it was trying to hold him there.
His thumb brushes up to your clit, gentle at first โ drawing small, slow circles; all while his fingers start to move at a maddening rhythm โ curling deep and stroking your gummy walls just right. A startled moan leaves your lips at how quick he found your g-spot.
โThere she is,โ he purrs, voice dipping into a low tone. โThereโs my pretty little fox.โ
You shivered. Not from the cold, but from the way he said my. You take notice of the way his eyes darkened whenever he looks at you underneath him, like you were the only thing in the world that could calm the storm inside him โ even if you were the cause of said storm.
You clenched around his fingers involuntarily, your face flushed with heat.
โIโll never take you for granted, baby.โ His voice was soft, but his movements werenโt. His pace gradually picked up, still careful and loving, but they were no longer shy. โYouโre mine. No matter what they say.โ
You gasped as he shifted closer, his hand never stopping their ministration. His thumb rubbed your clit in tight circles now, each rub expertly timed with the thrust of his finger. Your hips bucked, breath stuttering with every pulse of pleasure.
โC-Channie!โ you cried out, โYouโre making me feel so good!โ
โShit, love the way you sound when I pleasure you, foxyโฆโ He sounds a bit more breathless now. It was a known fact that you both shared a praise kink โ you get off when he praises you and vice versa.
โThose sweet little noises you makeโฆ Only I get to hear them. You know that, right?
You nodded frantically, eyes already glossy.
โSay it,โ he urged, fingers pushing deeper into your squelching pussy. โSay that youโre mine.โ
โYours!โ you moaned, hips bucking up only for Chan to press it back down. โIโm yours! Chan, Iโmโฆ Oh-Oh God..!โ
โThatโs it,โ he coaxes, voice a little rougher. โThatโs my girl.โ
You cum at the praise, crying out as your body shakes underneath him. Your tail gave a sharp twitch before tightening again around his wrist, clinging as the waves of your orgasms crashed over you. Chanโs hand doesnโt stop, fingers slowing but not stopping, his thumb rolling your clit gentler as he murmurs praises against your skin.
โYouโre so beautifulโฆ So good for meโฆ My pretty foxโฆโ
Your tail quivered and wrapped tighter around his arm. Even when the aftershocks of your orgasm faded, he didn't pull away. He just holds you, his fingers still resting inside you, his other hand now moving to stroke the base of your tail, coaxing tiny shivers from your spent body.
โYouโre not alone, baby,โ he whispers into your hair. โYou never will be. I love you. Just as you are.โ
You meet his gaze, feeling your heart swell at his affection, and for the first time that day, or even in weeks โ you smiled.
Chanโs fingers never leave your tail as you lay there, still catching your breath. He slowly traces the soft fur, his touch featherlight but purposeful, pulling out every tiny twitch and flick from you.
โCanโt get enough of you, foxy.โ His hand curls around the plush tail, tugging just enough to make you whine. โSuch a pretty tailโฆ So softโฆ So beautifulโฆโ
You felt your cheeks flush, hips shifting instinctively toward his hand. The tail was yours, but at that moment, it felt like Chan owned it instead. His hands move to your waist, โCโmon, baby, turn over fโme.โ
You hesitated for a moment, heart hammering against your rib cage before obeying; rolling over onto your stomach before pushing yourself up onto your hands and knees. Chanโs eyes darkened as he took in the sight, exposed and vulnerable, your tail flicking nervously as he settled behind you. You hear the sounds of his pants being undone before he presses himself forward, warm and hard against your slick folds.
โReady, foxy?โ
You nodded and with a slow, steady motion, he pushed inside you, filling you completely. Your tail flicked wildly against his stomach as he started to thrust โ slow and deep, matching the pounding rhythm of your heart.
The room was quiet except for the sounds of skin meeting skin and breathless moans as Chan moved behind you at a steady pace. The soft glow of the lamp casts shadows on the wall, dancing across the bare curves of your back, and illuminating the possessive gleam in your boyfriendโs eyes.
Chan had a firm grip on your hips, guiding you back onto his cock with each slow, deep thrust that leaves you gasping and trembling. The stretch was overwhelming but in the best ways possible โ filling, grounding, possessive; and you couldnโt get enough โ neither can he.
His low groan rumbles from his chest, his head dipping to brush his lips down the nape of your neck as he presses a kiss to your damp skin. โYouโre doing so well for me, foxy,โ he praises, his voice rough and edged with pride. โPretty little pussy taking my dick so perfectly.โ
His fingers trail down your spine until they find the base of your tail and your breath hitches. He raises an eyebrow, gauging your reaction before dipping his head to kiss the back of your neck again, slower this time โ sending another shiver down your spine.
โYour tail is sensitive, isnโt it?โ he teases against your skin, voice full of dark amusement.
You squirmed weakly beneath him, cheeks burning. โC-Channie~โ
Suddenly, in a deliberate motion, Chan wraps his fingers around the base of your tail and gives it a firm tug. Your response was immediate โ a strangled cry rips from your throat as your body arched back into him instinctively, your walls fluttering violently around him.
The jolt of pleasure surging through your body was white-hot, sharp. You cum around his thick cock and you barely had time to recover when he gave you a particularly deep thrust, leaking cockhead hitting your g-spot continuously with perfect, practiced precision.
โC-Channie!โ you cried out, voice cracking as your vision blurred from the intensity.
Behind you, Chan lets out a dark chuckle, clearly pleased with your reaction. He leans forward, pressing his chest against your back, lips brushing the shell of your ear. โYou liked that, huh?โ he growled softly, a wicked grin on his lips as he gave another tug on your tail, eliciting another high-pitched moan from your throat. โYouโre so sensitive here, foxyโฆ So responsive.โ
Your fox ears flicked up in excitement before flattening shyly against your head, a clear sign of how overwhelmed and sensitive you were from the pleasure. His teeth grazed your clothed shoulder as he bit down lightly, anchoring you as he thrust into you harder this time, rougher โ making your arms tremble beneath you as you struggled to hold yourself up.
โSay it,โ he commanded. โSay youโre mine.โ
โIโ Iโm yours,โ you gasped, dizzy with need. โOnly yours, Channieโโ
โLouder.โ
His pace grew erratic and you knew Chan was close too. The thought of him filling you up with his cum has you tightening around him, and he keeps slamming his cock into your sopping cunt with the goal of making you gush all over him.
โIโm yours!โ You sobbed out, feeling another orgasm approaching. โPlease! Please, Channie, Iโโ
His hand leaves your tail to find your clit, two fingers rubbing it in tight little circles as he continues to drive his aching cock into your sensitive pussy. โCum for me, my pretty fox. Cream all over my cock with this sweet pussy of yours.โ
The way he praises you and how his tip grinds against the spongy spot inside you was all it takes to have your orgasm crash over you. With your tail still tingling from the earlier tugs and his name on your lips like a prayer, you came hard โ body trembling beneath him. Your moans echoed through the room as Chan fucks you through it, riding out your orgasm with a groan as he chases his own.
Your pussy clenches and unclenches rhythmically as Chan buries himself to the hilt, cock throbbing as he shoots his hot load inside your cunt. You mewl softly when you feel hot ropes of cum filling you up to the brim, some of it already dripping out your stuffed hole.
Chan stays close behind you, his hands gently sliding up your sides, wanting to ground your trembling frame. His touch was no longer urgent โ just warm and tender.
โAre you okay, baby?โ he asks, voice full of concern. He leans over, pressing a soft kiss between your shoulder blades. You nod faintly, still catching your breath as you rested on your forearms, muscles loose and spent. โY-yeahโฆ Iโm okay, Channieโฆโ
He shifts carefully, his dick still lodged inside you, keeping you plugged up. He slides an arm underneath your body to pull you up and cradle your body against his stomach. His hand comes to gently stroke the skin of your stomach.
โIโฆ I didnโt mean to overwhelm you,โ he murmured, nuzzling into your hair. โI justโฆ I love you, ___. All of you.โ
Your fingers found his, lacing them together.
โI know, Channie,โ you whispered back, exhausted but safe. โI love you too.โ
Chan smiles against your shoulder, holding you just a little tighter as the room settles into a peaceful hush โ nothing but your soft breaths and the quiet hum of affection.
The gossip of your revelation as a fox hybrid finally died down. But of course, there are still those that would test your loyalty.
The campus open study area buzzed with low chatter, and your focus was on the assignment that was handed out yesterday.
โWell, well, looks like I found the famous fox hybrid. I hear youโre not as fierce as they say.โ The words slid from Jaeminโs lips, coated with false charm as he stepped close, trying to read your reaction. Several students nearby paused, a few leaned in closer to whisper amongst themselves.
You felt the familiar prickle crawl up the back of your neck โ the attention alway came with a sharp edge, like waiting for someone to prod just hard enough to see if youโd fight back.
โMaybe you just need a friendโฆ or something more.โ
The words hung in the air like a trap disguised as flirtation.
Your eyes narrowed, seeing right through his attempt. A low, guttural growl escaped from deep in your throat, wild and warning. The room froze and Jaeminโs smirk vanished, replaced by a startled flush of unease. His brows shot up in genuine surprise, โWhoa, okay. Didnโt expect that.โ
You bared your teeth just enough and fixed him with a cold glare, โIโm not who they made me out to be.โ
The space quiets down as the male takes a hurried step back, swallowing hard. โRight. Noted.โ
You straightened, calming your breathing as the adrenaline faded. Everyone got the message โ you werenโt some heat-crazed fox for them to mock or flirt with just to see if youโd fold. It was clear that your loyalty wasnโt something anyone would ever question again.
The familiar buzz of SVTโs frat house buzzed through the air as you stepped inside, Chanโs hand firmly holding yours. Your heart hammered against your ribcage, every step feeling heavier than the last. You stayed close to him, hiding just a little behind his broad frame, the comfort of his presence keeping you together from falling apart at the anxiety clawing at your insides.
Chanโs eyes met yours, giving your hand a reassuring squeeze. โYou can do this, okay? I gotchu.โ
The room fell momentarily silent when the group noticed your arrival. Junhuiโs eyes grew wide, Minghaoโs lips parted in shock, Yejinโs expression softened; but Soonyoungโs eyes flickered with something unreadable. You take a shaky breath, summoning every ounce of courage.
โIโฆ Iโm sorry,โ you start, voice small and hesitant. โIโฆ I didnโt mean to ghost you all. Iโฆ Iโm sorry for not answering your calls or texts. I wasnโt ready.โ Your eyes darted nervously between their faces, cheeks flushed with embarrassment and regret. โI didnโt mean to worry or hurt any of you.โ
Junhui steps forward, his tone gentle but firm. โThereโs no need to apologise, ___, really. We get it, things have been complicated. But you donโt have to face it alone anymore.โ
Yejin nodded, a warm smile breaking through. โWe missed you.โ
The attention shifts to Soonyoung as he steps forward, his usual confident stance replaced by something more vulnerable. He ran a hand through his hair, avoiding direct eye contact at first. โ___,โ he greets.
You swallowed the lump in your throat, โSoonyoungโฆโ
โIโฆ I want to apologise, ___. For what I said and how I acted.โ
He finally meets your gaze, the emotions in his eyes sincere. โI let my past and my pain get the better of me. I know thatโs no excuse, butโฆ I understand now that it wasnโt fair to take it out on you. You didnโt deserve that, and you donโt deserve to be treated like an outsider.โ
He takes a deep breath, the tension in the room slowly melting away.
โChanโs really important to me, and when my suspicions were confirmedโฆ I thoughtโฆ I thought that maybe youโd hurt him the way I was hurt before. But youโre not that person, I see that now. Iโm sorry for doubting you, for being harsh.โ
You blinked, clearly taken aback by his apology and earnestness. The air between you shifted, heavy with relief. Taking a steadying breath, you managed a small smile. โThank you, Soonyoung. Thatโฆ That really means a lot.โ
The mood in the room shifted as the group rallied around you, eager to shake off the silence from the past few weeks. Junhui clapped his hands together with a bright grin. โAlright, enough heavy talk. Letโs celebrate having Bambi back!โ
Yejin turns to her boyfriend, โSince when have you started calling her Bambi?โ
He shrugs, โWith those wide eyes, the answer is pretty obvious.โ
Minghao pulls out a small box of cupcakes heโd bought, handing them around with a smile. โWelcome back party! Letโs go!โ
Laughter fills the room as snacks are passed and music starts to hum softly from the speakers. You feel a comforting warmth surge through you, not just from the food, but from the genuine smiles and open arms around you.
As the night deepens, the noise and chatter starts to overwhelm your senses again. Quietly, you slipped away, making your way to the safety of Chanโs room. You sink into his bed, breathing in the familiar scent of his cologne mixed with the woodiness of the room.
Your tail flicked lazily beneath the covers as your ears twitched at the muffled sounds from the party outside.
A few minutes passed before the door creaked open.
โBaby?โ Chanโs voice called out gently, and when he saw you all curled up on his bed, he exhaled like heโd been holding his breath the whole night. โThereโs my pretty fox.โ
He closed the door behind him, crossing the room in a few long strides. The bed dipped as he took a seat beside you, reaching out to brush a few strands of stray hair away from your face.
โYou okay?โ
You hum, โJustโฆ Just needed to take a breatherโฆโ
He smiles softly, slipping under the covers next to you. He wraps his arms around you, pulling you against his chest. You buried your face into the crook of his neck, fingers curling into the fabric of his shirt.
โI missed this,โ you whispered.
โMe too, baby,โ he murmured, pressing a soft kiss to the top of your head. โIโll hold you for as long as you need.โ
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summary; With a subtle fire growing between two vastly different souls, are they doomed to surrender to a bond that binds them together? Or... are they exactly what each other need?
contains; mafia boss! wonwoo, florist! reader, alpha! wonwoo, omega! reader, reader knows how to fight back/stand her ground even though sheโs submissive, right hand man! woozi, beta! svt members (cheol, woozi, gyu, vernon & chan), mentions of JxW, wonwoo is unhinge but not too unhinged, woozi encouraging/supporting wonwoo to be more unhinged, wonwoo wears glasses, very subtle โwhere is my wife!?โ trope, not really sure who fell first and who fell harder, unplanned pregnancy, the honeymoon scene is sweet AND nasty
mature/trigger warnings; dom! wonwoo, sub! reader, big dick! wonwoo, knotting, biting/marking kink, size kink, use of sex toys, g-spot stimulation, breeding kink, unprotected sex (wrap it before you do the nasty), mating press, implied sex marathon when reader is in heat, somewhat of an aftercare, reader is extremely horny when in heat, wonwoo doesnโt mind bcs heโs just as horny and has really high stamina, tummy bulge, creampies, squirting, that one business proposal scene, drugs (heat inducers, heat/rut suppressants), forced drugging, weapons (guns, knives, needles etc), abduction, violence (itโs a mafia au so, yea), mentions of miscarriage, etc
petnames; his (Nonu, Alpha), hers (Doll, Babydoll)
a/n; was lowkey stressing about this fic for a bit ngl but WOOHOO NEW FIC COMING SOON !!
read it now on my patreon, or you can wait til 30th April 2025 KST for it to be released here & ao3~
taglist is closed !! see you all in my next work !!
Your tone came out sharper than you intended when you replied, โYou think you can control that?โ
A sly smirk tugs at his lips, โControl? Itโd be fun to break you, sure, butโฆ I quite like the idea of having a feisty Omega by my side. Believe me, babydoll, I know what itโs like to prove yourself to be seen and acknowledged. I had to do the same to prove it to my father and grandfather. You didnโt think I was handed this position just like that, did you?โ
"I donโt doubt you had to fight for it," you say quietly. "But Iโm not here for a power struggle. Not with you, not with anyone."
He shifts slightly, giving your thigh a firm squeeze. โLook, babydoll, I donโt expect you to bend over my desk or lap whenever I tell you to. But, I do expect you to listen to me when it comes to your safety or if youโre ever caught in the crossfire of my dealings. Is that understood?โ
You meet his gaze, feeling a shiver run down your spine. The grip he had on your thigh had goosebumps rising, but the touch wasnโt just possessive; it was also protective. A silent reminder.
โI know youโre more than capable of handling yourself, babydoll. But being capable doesnโt mean you have to face every danger alone, and in my world, in my life, itโs not kind to the unprepared despite their capabilities to be able to stand up for themselves.โ
You bite back the words you want to say, about how you werenโt some fragile porcelain doll. That you didnโt need him to look after you like youโre some helpless Omega โ
โIโm not asking you to give up the control you have over your life. I can see as clear as day that youโve been able to manage just fine without an Alpha.โ
Oh.
โWhat Iโm asking from you is to trust me when it matters. I know this marriage is out of convenience, for the sake of the mating bond, but youโre not someone Iโm willing to let slip through the cracks either. Not without a fight.โ
His words pulled your defenses down just a little, but you still held on tight to the edges of your resolve. Perhaps it was because of the many judgemental and snide comments youโve received from others, especially Alphas, in the past that made you want to argue with him. The way he speaks, so calm and measured, you were itching to fight back.
But, something in his eyes stops you. There was no sign of mockery, no superiority โ just a raw honesty youโd never thought youโd see in an Alpha. Much less the one that practically rules over the entire city.
โI didnโt ask for any of thisโฆโ You voiced out, sounding quieter than youโd intended. โI didnโt ask for you to be my mate. I didnโt ask for you to try and protect me.โ
While he doesnโt flinch at your words, thereโs a shift in his posture, a subtle tense in his shoulders that tells you he isnโt completely unaffected by your words.
โI know, babydoll,โ his tone now tinged with something that feels like understanding, โBut, believe me when I say that I am not asking for your submission. Iโm asking for your trust. If I wanted to control you, I wouldโve made that clear six months ago.โ
โCanโt believe those bastards had to wait six months to do this stupid partyโฆโ you mumbled, cheeks heating up as you realised you sound like a girl throwing a little tantrum.
Wonwoo chuckles, โWell, our schedules have been overlapping. I think they expected us to go on a honeymoon for a while.โ
โTch, as if Iโd ever want to be on the same bed as you.โ
โMoving back to the topic earlier, Iโm not asking for a leash, babydoll,โ his voice is low, almost soothing. โIโm asking you to let me stand by your side when the world gets too heavy. Because it will. And when that happens... I donโt want you to face it alone. All I ask for is your trust and to let me understand you.โ
Youโre unsure of what to say next, the weight of his gaze making it difficult to think clearly. Youโve spent almost your entire life resisting the idea of relying on anyone, but here he is, asking for something as simple as your trust.
The sincerity in his words linger, and for the first time, you wonder if youโve misjudged the Alpha. Maybe he wasnโt like the others that were trying to force their way into an Omegaโs life. Maybe he wasnโt looking to bend or break an Omega so theyโd be solely dependent on their Alpha.
Maybe he too was looking for something different. Something that goes beyond fated bonds and forced relationships.
You look at him, and for the first time, you allow yourself to wonder if thereโs a part of you that could trust him.
modern! au โข university! au โข fluff, angst, smut
pairing; jeon wonwoo x fem!reader x kim mingyu | wc; 16.1k | rating; 18+ explicit nsfw
summary; With a subtle fire growing between two vastly different souls, are they doomed to surrender to a bond that binds them together? Or... are they exactly what each other need?
contains; part-time model! reader, part-time model! mingyu, streamer! wonwoo, art major! mingyu, criminal psychology major! reader, psychology major! wonwoo, hoshi is readerโs cousin, woozi being woozi, friendship breakups, false rumours being spread abt reader, reader accidentally walking in on wonwooโs stream, brief appearances of other svt members
mature/trigger warnings; poly relationship, dom! wonwoo, switch! mingyu, sub! reader, spitroasting, fingering, begging, oral (f&m receiving), womb stimulation (i think thatโs the term), choking, unprotected sex (wrap it before you tap it), multiple orgasms, creampies, praising, mentions of alcohol, some form of anxiety/panic attack, gaslighting/manipulation tactics, college party
a/n; this was released later than expected, itโs flu season for me & uhโฆ i got distracted by saja boys (re: jinu is now my new obsession)
read it now on my patreon, or you can wait til 12th July 2025 KST for it to be released here & ao3~
taglist closed !!
โHey.โ
Mingyu.
You turned.
He looked worried, conflicted even. โYou okay?โ he asked gently, โDid Wonwoo say something to you?โ
You blink fast to clear your vision, โGyu, not nowโโ
You want to brush it off, to escape, but then the giant puppy steps closer. โI saw him kiss your forehead the other night.โ
You froze.
Mingyuโs hand dropped slowly from your wrist, like heโd just realised how much you were shaking. He continued, his voice steady despite the conflicted undertone. โWonwooโฆ Look, Iโve known him for years and he doesnโt do that. Ever. Not with anyone. Not unless it means something.โ
You swallowed thickly, โMingyu, now isnโtโโ
He shakes his head, โNo, please, ___, just hear me out. Iโve known him for years and I know that was far from casual. Andโฆ And I see the way he looks at you. Even if heโs too scared to admit it, I know he felt something.โ
Your eyes were wide when you looked up at him.
โAnd I did too.โ
Your breath caught in your throat.
โIโm not saying this to make things harder, but I need you to know that I like you. I have for a while now. A-And I canโt keep pretending that I donโt have these feelings for you. If Wonwoo is too much of a pussy to face his feelings, Iโm not.โ
The words hit harder than they should have. Your thoughts start to spin like theyโd all slammed into each other at once โ maybe because the room felt too small. Maybe because you were already on the edge.
You blinked rapidly, the sting behind your eyes too much to swallow.
The party around you was getting too loud. Too bright.
Soonyoung and Jihoon were nowhere in sight.
Wonwooโs confrontation.
Mingyuโs confession.
โIโฆ I canโt,โ you choked out. โI need to goโฆโ
summary; Now with twins and a wonderful husband, your dreams of a perfect family was just that - perfect. That is... until your husband enters an early rut.
a/b/o universe โข mafia au โข arranged marriage โข fluff, smut
pairing; jeon wonwoo x fem! reader | wc; 5.1k (teaser is 288) | rating; 18+ explicit nsfw
contains; alpha! wonwoo, omega! reader, alpha! twins (yes, you read that right), mentions of JxW, wonwoo wears glasses, simp! wonwoo, paris fashion week, reader walks a runway, cute family moment, wonwoo refers to reader as โmy wifeโ, jeonghan being jeonghan and poking at wonwoo
mature/trigger warnings; dom! wonwoo, sub! reader, big dick! wonwoo, wonwoo being thrown into an early rut because his omega wore a dress he made for her, creampies, squirting, fingering, doggystyle, biting/marking kink, knotting, aftercare, mentions of rut suppressants
petnames; his (Nonu, Alpha), hers (Babydoll, My Sweet Omega)
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When you walked, the screen behind you displayed the designer and the room fell into stunned silence.ย
JWW โ Fait Pour Elle
They werenโt staring because you were beautiful, though you were.
They werenโt whispering because the dress was flawless, though it was.
They were whispering because he had made it.
Gasps echoed softly through the audience, heads turning, eyes locked. No one was looking at their phones. No one dared to blink.
โThe Jeon Wonwoo designed that?โ
โBut, he never made dresses. That was always Jeonghanโs thing, wasn't it?โ
โHavenโt you heard? Thatโs Jeon Wonwooโs wife.โ
โHis mate.โ
It spread quickly, The realisation. The awe. The understanding.
Jeon Wonwoo never designed gowns. He was known for his structured, clean menswear โ subtle, powerful, precise. Dresses were always Jeonghanโs territory, always fluid, expressive, romantic.
But, the dress you wore out on the runway was more than just a deviation from his norm.
It was a declaration.
Wonwoo knows the saying that a designerโs love for his work is evident in the final piece.
And tonight, not only did the world witness his love for his work, for his design โ they also witnessed his love for you.
Because the dress itself was a confession, that it was made only for you.
Each movement made the dress reveal something quiet and tender, the slight flare of the train that shimmered like moonlight trailing behind you; how the back dipped just low enough to feel like a secret only someone madly in love would dare to show. If one were to look close enough, the hand-stitched hem spelled out a single word over and over in tiny, almost imperceptible thread.
Yours.
You were wearing more than just a dress.
You wore his love.
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