Chapter 81 - Dreadful Curiousity 4

'No. I can guarantee that much. It is bloody, but you didn't have any stains on your private parts.'

Minwoo cringes in disgust hearing the statement with no emotion whatsoever but what was he expecting, the man really lacks empathy. It is already bad enough for Wonho to endure that ordeal… bloody? Minwoo frowns deeply, anger again, already replacing his momentary sadness. 'Did they catch the two?'

'No. They stopped the investigation.'

What the fuck? Let go? Stopped the investigation?? WHAT THE ACTUAL FUCK??

Minwoo feels himself hyperventilating in anger. Is this how the police system works here? They freaking identified the attackers!! 'Seo Wonho signed an agreement to not pursue them any longer.'

What in the world? Why would he do that?? He is obviously greatly affected by that incident, why won't he want justice? Vengeance? That really doesn't make any sense!! Moreover, when they are making a big deal about it after a year, even going as far as accusing him of having a hand on what happened… Why did they stop the investigation if they are going to act like this? What are they thinking?? What is Wonho thinking? Why??

Wait. So they said Minwoo claimed Wonho, which doesn't make sense to start with. Maybe something about it is written in the documents that can put an end on all of this. 'Who marked him?'

'They couldn't identify him. The sample is lost during first aid.'

Fucking convenient. Now, how the hell is he going to prove his innocence?

Deciding he heard enough, he casually thanks the other and walks back inside to gather his stuff. He needs to get away from campus, from this place. He needs an escape to clear his mind.

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After another session with his doctor, Wonho pulls his hood up and walks towards the bus stop, getting on as soon as it arrived. As usual, the bus is almost empty. Getting a seat near the window, he closes his eyes and stuffs his ears with his earphones.

Somehow, just knowing who his mate is makes recovering much easier than he expected. All this while, he was afraid of the outside, of course due to fear of stumbling upon his attackers, but more than that, he was afraid of meeting his mate who could be anybody. He was afraid that the alpha he is bounded to would turn out to be a violent alpha who refuses to let their bond break, and he would be forced to be with his mate. He was afraid that the alpha would want to claim him physically. Which was why he was always anxious. Because it could be anyone. And he wouldn't recognize them until it is too late.

But now, he knows who to avoid. He has the power to refuse the man. He knows he has the upper hand because as far as he is concerned, his mate is still liable to prosecution. If Minwoo wants to do something to him, he will throw the noble into prison. Owh, he will.

Getting off the bus, Wonho walks ever so slowly towards his dormitory. Everything seems peaceful… He no longer feels the need to rush indoors whenever he is alone. Sure, he still has nightmares, and problems with alphas in general, but it is better. He feels much better. He doesn't need the pills as much as he did.

Wonho jumps slightly. He senses someone familiar nearby.

Kim Minwoo.

Quickly turning around to face the alpha, he warns, 'Stay right there or you're dead.'

'Wonho. Let's talk.'

'Fuck talking. You're not coming near me.' He frowns at the scoff and the arrogant smirk from the alpha. Still so egoistic.

'What? Fuck talking you said? When the hell did you ever 'talk'? All you ever did was avoiding me.'

Wonho can feel his face twitch at the insult. Does the man think he is in the position to talk bad about him right now? And why in the world would he expect Wonho to just sit and listen to his excuse after all he did to him? No sane person will agree to that. 'Well you don't have the right to get my attention in the first place.'

'Don't you dare.' He hisses at another step, calculating how fast the noble can get to him if he was to turn and just dash back to safety. It is not looking good.

'Hurh…' Minwoo finally sighs and gives up. After spending more than a week somewhere in the mountains, his head is finally clear enough to think of a way to prove himself. All he needs is a witness and he will be in the clear. And the witness needs to be the omega in front of him. Because he is the only one that matters. He wants Wonho to acknowledge him.

'Fine. Is here alright?'

'The further the better.'

'If you try to get away, I'll chase you. You know I can catch you.' He threatens the male; he can see the slight fear in the latter which he is quick to hide. Though it bothers him how much his simple words scares the man, he is determined to get his point across as quickly as possible, so he pays no mind.

'I didn't do it.' Before Wonho can say anything, he cuts, 'I can prove it to you.'

'I don't want any proof. Just stay away from me.'

'Why?'

'Because it doesn't matter! Okay? Don't appear in front on me again and we're good! Easy!'

'I don't wanna do that!' Before he knew it, he feels a vibration on his grip. He is now holding Wonho's wrists, locking them as he pulls the man closer. Both the males are frozen, shocked by the sudden change in position, and too stunned to move. Minwoo holds his breath at the proximity, finding himself mesmerized at the omega's beautiful face once again, the face he is so desperate to see for the last few weeks. Too entranced, he releases one of his hands as Wonho finally struggles to break away from him, almost punching him had it not been for his quick reflex to push the incoming hand away.

'FINE! I'LL DO IT!' He shouts, hoping to calm the distressed man down, 'I'll do a DNA test. I wasn't not there. I didn't do it.'

'Let me go or I'll break your face!!' Wonho pulls on his firm grip on the other hand in vain.

'I SAID I'LL DO IT!'

'AND I TOLD YOU THAT IT DOESN'T MATTER! JUST LEAVE ME ALONE!'

'IT MATTERS TO ME!' He shoves Wonho's hand away, releasing it at once. Instantaneously, Wonho holds the wrist with his left hand, rubbing it, as if it would bruise if he doesn't. Maybe it would, Minwoo didn't really care to hold in his strength.

'It matters to me. Wonho. I told you I didn't do it.'

Wonho furrows his eyebrows, refusing to look at the noble who is in anguish. Catching his breath, trying to relax, Minwoo stares at the other, gripping his hand hard, trying not to touch. 'I didn't do it. I would never do that to you. Never.'

'Or we could just not meet again and continue with our lives. Forget we ever met.'

'Wonho…' Minwoo lets out a desperate breath. Why won't the man try to understand him? What he is trying to do? Why can't he just agree to it? 'I don't want to! I want to be with you! I li- I like you! I told you that!'

'And I told you I don't want to see you again.'

'Let's see if you still think that during your next heat.' Minwoo doesn't know where that came from but he can see the horror in Wonho's wide eyes. He too, shocked himself saying that and he bet the other never thought about the whole situation that far. He fucked up. He needs to leave for now.

He will come back with the result and show it later.

For now, he needs to disappear because Wonho is turning white, and he is starting to hyperventilate. He just sent the omega back into his nightmare.

Fuck.