Chapter 96 - Confrontation 3

Minwoo doesn't know where he is but there is a river along the road. He didn't drive far enough so this must be Han river, on the less popular end. As he has to stop due to his shaky hands, Minwoo maneuvers left and parks.

Shit. Shit. Shit.

There are tears falling down his cheeks. He is crying. What the hell is wrong with him? Turning his head up to stop the annoying warm liquid from falling, Minwoo chuckles at the absurd situation.

'What the fuck is wrong with you?' He whispers to himself as he wipes them off.

God dammit! It won't stop!! Knocking his head on the steering wheel a few times, he decides to distract his body by breathing heavily. It is working, his mouth is dry, his heart slows down, his mind feels really light, he can even hear buzzing in his ears… but the tears don't stop.

'Jesus.' Minwoo cannot take it anymore and bursts out laughing. This is pathetic. He must be looking like a fool crying in his car like a heartbroken man. Maybe he should turn the radio on to add the dramatic effect.

Doing just that, Minwoo finally allows himself to bawl.

Just how desperate is he to be acting like this??

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Waiting outside the omega dorm, Minwoo lays his back against the wall, playing with the dirt. It is mid-December; the air is chilly, so he has his hands in his pocket as he waits for his omega to go out of his room.

He had the talk with the other two members of Wonho's pack today. Chansol surprised him by apologizing instead, something about not realizing Minwoo's scent on Wonho earlier, but he didn't expect anything more from the younger alpha either. After all, his mind is never in the right place.

As for Mengyao, he thought the bubbly looking Chinese would be more forgiving but instead, he got an okay. With a condition that he should make peace with Junjie. Which he is yet to do.

For now, he is satisfied knowing that most of Wonho's pack is okay with him. Though not enough for him to hang out with them, he is fine with them not having problem with Wonho being with him without making a scene.

So now, he wants to celebrate. Because he feels accomplished and is really proud of himself.

And of Wonho for keeping his promise of telling them and not running away anymore. There are times when Wonho will seem unhappy about having to meet him, but he will at least make an effort, for about ten minutes before wanting to return to his little cocoon.

Sensing his omega coming near him, Minwoo grins to himself. Wonho stops trying to hide his scent too, which the alpha appreciates as he really adores that soft scent.

'Where are we going?' Wonho wears a long brown coat with his usual turtleneck sweater underneath, looking beautiful, just like a model. He also has his round glasses hanging above his small nose, adding to his cuteness. Offering his hand to hold, Minwoo scoffs as Wonho rejects the gesture and pushes him away. Typical.

'Ramen.'

'Owh?'

'The ahjumma's stall near the north exit.'

'Heol.' Wonho drags his word and Minwoo smirks at that. 'I told you, I won't make you ramen till you gain weight.'

'I gained a kilo.'

'No, you don't.'

'It's a kilo if you round it off.' Look at this thing trying to outsmart him.

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After about half an hour walking in the campus, with Wonho holding on to Minwoo's shirt once in a while - especially when they are going through a darker road - they finally reach the stall covered in a tent. There are only a few customers, so they are able to secure a seat for themselves. Rubbing his hands together as he sits down, Minwoo calls the owner.

'What do you want?' He asks Wonho first.

'Cola.'

'I'll have soju. And two spicy ramen.' Minwoo adds to the order. Of course he would have loved for Wonho to drink soju with him as it is one way they can bond together, not to mention how it will keep them warm in this chill, but he also knows how Wonho is afraid of losing his consciousness. He always wants to be in a state where he can make the right choice, in case he needs to run away again. And Minwoo agreed - he too, was drugged because he was not in his right mind. But a bottle off soju won't hurt him. He has a high alcohol-tolerance.

Each of their drinks is placed on the table and Wonho quickly pours his into the glass and is ready to drink. But before he could, Minwoo holds it in place, confusing the omega. 'Ahjumma, can we have a straw?'

The lady comes back with one, but not before she gives Minwoo a one-through. Like he is weird or something.

'What? You're afraid I'll put the germs on the glass in my mouth?' Wonho remarks sarcastically, receiving a pout from the alpha. He knows he has been too strict on taking care of the former's health but he cannot help it. Wonho looks unhealthy to him with his pale complex and his tiny frame. Ignoring the small eyes looking back at him, Minwoo takes the menu out and pretends to read through it. And Wonho brings out his phone to scroll through. 'Look at this. So cute'

'We won't have a cat.'

'Tsk.' Minwoo rolls his eyes at that reaction. They talked about Wonho wanting a cat at the apartment as a condition for him to consider staying there, but that is not possible. Both of them are in a course that requires them to spend their whole day at school. Maybe not now, but next year, and their last year, they may not even get to sleep on their own bed. It is a stupid request, which he knows Wonho is aware of. The man just wants to use it to act cute around him, pouting and all.

Pulling out his own phone, Minwoo shows it to the man opposite him, 'My sister have two. Look at this fatty.'

'Waaa…' He can see the sparkle in Wonho's eyes as he promptly takes the phone out of Minwoo's hand and swipes around. Minwoo has been collecting those kinds of pictures, and made a folder in his phone, just to show it to his mate. He loves to see that sweet smile on his face.

Especially when he sips on his cola. He looks so sweet.

Resting his chin on his palms, Minwoo takes a mental picture of the scene. 'You're staring again.'

'Have anybody told you how pretty you look drinking through a straw?'