Chapter 117 - New Lifestyle 3

Finally returning back to the studio with his drink and snacks, Wonho cracks his hands and sits back down to start his concept drawing. He looks over, noting how quiet it is with no one in sight. Everyone is already gone which is what he is counting on. Obviously he doesn't want to be stuck in a room with a strange alpha alone. Unless that alpha is his, of course. 

Not to mention, starting this late at night means he will get the whole place for himself to focus and do whatever he wants, including stretching his body as loud as he can. Which he loves to do.

And talking to his alpha while working.

Humming along the new ballad song he downloaded, the young student starts to draft a few ideas for the indoor garden, comparing them with his other interiors before erasing a few parts and drawing new ones. Now long after, his stomach starts to growl. Peeking very quickly towards the clock, he notes the hour and starts eating the chips.

Bzz. Bzz. Wonho smiles at the name of the caller – Dumb Himbo. He will need to change the name back to normal. Minwoo would have probably learnt his lesson. 

'Wonie~ What are you doing?' Minwoo's face greets him and Wonho puts the phone on the drafting table, placing it close to the center so he can see his alpha without having to turn his face so much. They do this so frequently he realizes how the position of Minwoo's will affect the quality of his work. Yes, weird, but it does. He focuses more when he can see the other's face right in the corner of his eyes. 

'Are you done with the design?' Minwoo asks. He can see the colours put on his paper from his angle, but not the overall design. 

'I'm doing the garden right now. Wanna see?' He is almost done with the project, opting to complete it months before submission so he can focus on his internship and other materials for job-hunting. They are already 3rd year students, starting next year, they will have to find a job. Wonho wants to settle his academic stuffs early because he knows his will take time.

'Show me!' Minwoo looks excited which delights the omega. Wonho then carries his phone over to show his work. He flips the pieces of paper he has and enthusiastically explains the image he had in his head. And as he answers his mate's curious questions, Wonho starts to jot down a few new things he thought. 

He loves this. The late nights in the studio, with only his mate as his companion. 

Though rare, having Minwoo showing interest in what he does, and his eagerness to learn, not to mention his amazing ideas makes his homework much more interesting. Rare, because most of the time, the alpha's questions are just dumb questions. 

In saying that, Wonho actually finds himself in love with architecture all over again. He never thought he would love architecture more than he already did. 'Are you done with the main hall?'

'Yeah.'

'Did you choose marble pillars?'

'No, Minwoo. The theme is futuristic.' See? Dumb question. Wonho turns the camera towards himself, making a weird face to his alpha. They had a debate on the pillars last Saturday. Wonho wanted a rectangular, cement pillar but Minwoo kept trying to convince him that cylindrical marble ones are better. Minwoo really has some eccentric taste, he is glad the guy sticks with medical instead of trying his hands on architecture, or even interior design. 

'Aww.' Again, Wonho rolls his eyes. 

'Why are you calling? Are you free?' He looks at the time again. 

On the other end, Minwoo has been going to clinical rotations while Wonho is busy with his designs. In the beginning, he didn't think the man would be this busy because Minwoo would be able to get home early but lately, he has been very busy. Especially in the new department which Wonho already forgot the name the moment it was mentioned.

At this hour the medic student would be around the hospital, learning or writing reports, which is also one of the reason why Wonho choose to do his work now - nobody will be home. On weekdays, most of their interaction will be during their dinner, and whenever possible, breakfasts. Calls in between are always short, but at least they can talk. 

It has been more than ten minutes yet Minwoo is still there. Very unusual. 

'Yeah. They asked us to wait here for a while. Something came up.' Wonho nods, continuing with his work. He hears his alpha hums and smiles to himself.

'You ate?' He asks, just because. The man is busy, his eating schedule is all over the place. Wonho looks behind his mate to try to figure out where the man is. His best guess is the student lounge based on how many people are there.

'A bit.' Wonho grins, thinking of some way to tease the man. Suddenly shows his mate the bread he bought, he takes a bit. As he expected, Minwoo laughs at his mischief. Having his daily dose of teasing, the omega returns phone back in front of him and continues scribbling his work. 

On the other side, Minwoo does the same; positioning his own phone somewhere on the table and reading his notes. Once in a while, they tell each other what they are doing or something they found interesting but most of the time, they mind their own business. And yet, both do not want to hang up.

Although not talking, just seeing and hearing the other's movement is enough. 

Wonho lifts his head to the screen when he hears a muffled voice coming from the other side followed by dissatisfied 'aww' by a few. Minwoo says something to someone but his head is turned away so he couldn't be heard clearly either. Waiting until his partner returns his attention, the omega tilts his head as a sign he is curious. 

'We're done for today…'

'Really?'

'Yeah. I guess something important came up. They told us to come around 10 tomorrow…' Again, Wonho looks at the clock. It is almost eleven. 'You're going back now? '

'Hrmm… I think Imma go back home tonight. Been a while…' Minwoo stretches his body and rests his head on his palm.

'Wonie-yah… you're staying there tonight?' Minwoo wants to confirm. Since he starts so late, Wonho will usually stay at the studio, or return to his room after he is done for the day.

'Uh-uh…' he drags his words, suddenly having second thoughts.