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Felix stands in the hallway of his new school as he Facetimes his older sister.

“Can’t I just remain homeschooled like our last house?” Felix asks, tears in his eyes.

“Felix, I can’t be your only friend,” Oliva sighs and has sorrow in her eyes. “I’m in college now. This town is supposed to be a fresh start for all of us. It’s where mom and dad first met and fell in love.”

“But mom isn’t even alive anymore and dad is…” Felix trails off.

“He’s a shell of his former self, I know,” Oliva nods in agreement. “But he has a great job offer here and finally seems happy again. Maybe he’ll run into some old friends or meet a new omega.”

Felix, an omega himself, whines at the prospect of someone replacing his mother. It’s only been three years, it’s still too soon to think about.

“Come on, don’t be sad,” Oliva whispers. “Look, I need to get ready for my next lecture, and you need to get to class. I know you’re shy and timid because of what happened with your tutor, but he’s in jail now and he can’t hurt you anymore. Try to make friends.”

Felix can feel his hands start to shake at the idea of his tutor and feels distressed. He whines again and Oliva winces as if regretting bringing him up in the first place.

“I thought I sensed an omega in distress,” an alpha says as he pokes his head out of the classroom. Felix’s breath hitches. The alpha smells like pine and mahogany wood. It calms Felix instantly.

The alpha has shoulder-length black hair with slender, yet broad, shoulders and a slim frame. He’s a few inches taller than Felix. Felix wipes his fallen tears and sniffles.

“Sorry, I’m new and a bit scared to enter,” Felix admits.

Hyunjin’s eyes soften and he smiles.

“It’s alright, I’m Hyunjin Hwang,” the alpha introduces himself. “I can stand with you if you’d like, just until you feel okay entering the classroom.”

Felix nods.

“Um, there’s an alpha here, Liv,” Felix tells his sister. “He said he’ll walk me into class.”

“That’s good, make friends,” Oliva smiles. “Love you, little bro.”

She hangs up first and Felix sniffles again as he puts his phone away.

“My name is Felix Lee,” the omega introduces himself. “I’m new to town and haven’t been in a public school ever before so I’m a bit timid.”

“That’s quite alright,” Hyunjin slowly approaches. He has a bracelet on and takes it off, handing it to Felix. It’s rainbow-colored. “You can wear my bracelet for the day if you want. I’m a dominant alpha, so my pheromones are pretty strong, they should help calm you.”

“They already are,” Felix admits with a blush on his cheeks. He takes the bracelet and slips it on his wrist. “Thank you, alpha.”

Now, it’s Hyunjin’s turn to have his breath hitch.

“You’re awfully cute, Felix,” the alpha responds. “You shouldn’t go around blushing around me or I might flirt.”

Felix blushes harder, face turning a nice pretty pink.

“You are a naughty alpha,” Felix falls in line with the teasing; not sure where his timid nature has gone. Hyunjin grins wider at this comment, chancing to approach closer to the omega.

“If you think that’s naughty, you have a lot more to experience, little one,” Hyunjin taps Felix on the nose and winks. “Come on then, let’s get in the classroom. Our teacher is about to announce a group project.”

Felix nods, falling in line with the alpha.

“Mr. Hwang, how often have I told you not to just waltz out of class without permission?” Their teacher, Mr. Roberts, huffs.

“Sorry Mr. Roberts, but I told you I sensed an omega in distress,” Hyunjin points to Felix. “He was upset in the hallway and I calmed him down. This is Felix, the new transfer student.”

“Ah, Mr. Lee, you have arrived,” Mr. Roberts, an alpha, extends his hand and Felix is too nervous to shake it so the omega hides behind Hyunjin; clutching the alpha’s shirt for security. Mr. Roberts awkwardly laughs and coughs into his hand before putting it back to his side. “Well, then, Mr. Hwang, you can show him to an empty seat.”

Hyunjin nods, placing a hand in the small of Felix’s back to escort him to the back of the class where a group of students are already seated and staring. Felix feels himself start to vibrate from nervousness, so he starts sniffing the bracelet Hyunjin gave him to calm down.

“As I was saying, for the group project, I want groups of five,” Mr. Roberts states.

Hyunjin raises his hand.

“But Mr. Roberts, my friends and I make up 7,” Hyunjin pouts. “We can’t just split up the group like that, and poor Felix is new and nervous. He needs me to keep calm, so that makes 8 of us. Even if we do four and four, we’ll only work on the project together anyway.”

Mr. Roberts sighs like Hyunjin interrupting him with outrageous demands is normal.

“Mr. Hwang, only because your mother donated the funds for the new gym, I will allow you eight to work together,” the teacher agrees. “But you eight must do two full projects. So, that’s a total of a 20-page paper and a 30-minute presentation of either one large topic or two separate topics involving history. Either history of this town, a popular war, or the creation of a nation.”

“Easy,” Hyunjin responds. The alpha winks at Felix.

“Now, everyone get into your groups to discuss, and send one representative from each group up to get your syllabus,” the teacher announces.

Chairs move and squeak as loud voices fill the classroom. Hyunjin gets up, pulling Felix’s desk so it’s added to the circle of desks where six other people are already sitting.

Felix grows nervous again as he sees so many strange alphas staring at him. He reaches out for Hyunjin’s hand on instinct. The alpha seems shocked by this before grinning, happily falling in line and giving Felix comfort.

“So, everyone, this is Felix,” Hyunjin introduces like they didn’t just meet in the hallway five minutes ago. “Felix, beside me is Changbin, he’s an alpha. We call him Binnie. Beside him is Jeongin, an alpha, but we call him, I.N. Let’s see, beside I.N. is Jisung, an omega like you, and we call him Jisung or Ji for short. Beside Jisung is Seungmin, an alpha, and Minho, also an alpha, but we call him Lee Know. Last, we have Chris but he goes by Chan now.”

“Hello,” Felix speaks out.

“Woah, your voice is a lot deeper than your face made it seem,” Jisung admits with a grin. “It’s nice to meet you. You don’t have to be nervous around us, we don’t bite.”

“Well, Jinnie did have that foot fetish once and he bit a little bit,” Lee Know teases. Hyunjin flushes red.

“Shut up, Lee Know, damn,” Hyunjin whispers harshly. Felix giggles behind his hand.

“There we go, a laugh,” Jisung grins. “It’s okay to loosen up a bit. It’ll be nice to have another omega in the mix.”

“Sorry, I don’t do well around strangers, especially alphas,” Felix admits. “Bad experience with an alpha I trusted.”

“Ah,” Jisung says with understanding. “I’ve been there before.”

The omega moves his shirt to expose his shoulder and sees the beginnings of a forced mating bite that was probably stopped.

“Then you know what happened to me,” Felix says in response. Jisung nods and Hyunjin frowns.

“Well, you won’t have to worry about us doing that,” Hyunjin promises. “Right, Ji?”

“Yeah, Jinnie is the one that saved me,” Jisung grins. “That alpha almost died once Hyunjin got done with him.”

“Ji is my stepbrother,” Hyunjin points out. “I came home and let’s just say, I went into a blind rage.”

“That’s putting it mildly,” Jisung snorts. “I even felt bad for the guy.”

“Then if it happens to me again, I guess now I have Hyunjin to protect me, yes?” Felix asks the alpha. Hyunjin looks ready to propose.

“You got it, I’m yours for life,” Hyunjin vows.

Changbin laughs.

“At least buy the guy dinner first before you start making lifelong commitments,” Seungmin teases. Hyunjin pouts and Felix grins.

“So, Felix, did your family just move here?” I.N. asks.

“Yeah, my mom died a few years ago and so my dad wanted a fresh start,” Felix admits. “He and my mom grew up here.”

“Oh, is your dad Gregory Lee?” Changbin asks.

“How did you know?” Felix asks.

“You look just like him and my dad has a picture of all of his friends from high school, your dad is in the photo,” Changbin explains.

“Really? My parents never talk about their life here,” Felix admits. “I’d love to come over sometime and see any photos you may have.”

“Of course, my house is open to you any time,” Changbin responds with a grin. Hyunjin emits a low, warning, growl. Changbin bows his head. It’s clear as day that Hyunjin is staking his claim on the omega.

“Jisung and I can go with you,” Hyunjin offers. “You shouldn’t go to a strange alpha’s house all alone.”

“Right,” Felix looks from Hyunjin to Changbin and back to Hyunjin. “But I thought you said your friends won’t hurt me.”

“They won’t, but at the end of the day, he’s still an alpha,” Hyunjin points out. Felix would like to remind Hyunjin that he, too, is an alpha but doesn’t. The message is clear. Hyunjin has put claims to Felix and all other alphas are dangerous and off limits.

Felix wants to protest but a part of him feels like the alpha will truly protect Felix from whatever.

“Mr. Hwang, your paper,” Mr. Roberts huffs. Hyunjin rolls his eyes, getting up to grab 8 copies of the syllabus. He returns to the table and passes them out.

“So, this is due in 8 weeks,” I.N. comments after looking over the paper in front of him. “We like to procrastinate so, we should get started today. Thoughts on the topic.”

“We could do the history of the town,” Jisung suggests. “Minnie’s grandmother works at the historical society. What better first-hand source can we get other than her? Maybe we can interview her and use that as our presentation.”

“Oh, like a documentary? And for the paper it can be a rough translation of the documentary,” Felix suggests. He always gets excited when talking about history.

“That’s a great idea, Felix,” Lee Know tells the omega. “You’re pretty brilliant, aren’t you?” Lee Know winks and Felix feels himself growing embarrassed again. Hyunjin emits the same low, warning, growl he gave Changbin.

“So, Felix, are you single?” Hyunjin asks.

Felix startles at the sudden question.

“Because, if you are, I would like to openly ask you to hang out with me,” Hyunjin stares down the rest of the alphas at the table. “We do not have to call it a date, just hanging out.”

Felix is surprised by the bold claim, but he likes that Hyunjin isn’t calling it a date. He’s leaving room for the omega to feel comfortable hanging out as friends. Truthfully, Felix wants to say no, only because he’s a timid little omega. Felix hasn’t hung out with friends in a very long time. On the other hand, Felix honestly feels like he can trust Hyunjin. There’s just something about the alpha that feels like home to the omega; comforting.

“Jin, do you find that appropriate to do right now?” Chan asks. “You’re putting him on the spot and you’ve only just met.”

“Well, I have to stake my claim somehow,” Hyunjin huffs. “There are too many alphas at this table with too many winks and some suggestive undertones have already been tossed into the air.”

“Still…” Chan frowns before looking at Felix. “Please, feel free to not answer him.”

“No, it’s fine,” Felix looks at Hyunjin. “I am single and I don’t mind going out with you. I like your scent. I only ask we don’t go somewhere too crowded but also nowhere isolated and maybe if Jisung could come with us for the first time we hang out?”  

Hyunjin nods.

“How about twilight bowling?” Hyunjin asks. “After 10 pm, the bowling alley clears out and everything is dark so the balls glow in the dark. It’s actually pretty cool, especially if you wear neon. Jisung can come as well.”

“Yeah, it’ll be fun,” Jisung grins. “Soda is also half price after 10, along with food. They call it happy hour from 10 pm to midnight. The alley closes at 1 am.” Felix nods, grinning.

“Well, damn,” Lee Know huffs. “Felix, if you and Jinnie don’t hit it off, I’m available to hang out as well.”

Hyunjin glares and Lee Know ignores him.

“I’ll remember that,” Felix laughs while biting on his bottom lip. “What is everyone’s next class? Also, ages?”  

“I have physical education, unfortunately, and we are all 17,” Hyunjin explains.

“Same age as me then,” Felix grins. “I also have physical education next. Are you planning on going to college around here?”

“My goal is to get far away from here,” Hyunjin responds. “My mom has a trust for me, so I’ll probably cash that in, and travel the world.”

“That would be nice, I haven’t even thought about college yet,” Felix admits. “Traveling seems a lot more enjoyable than being saddled with more homework, exams, and peer pressure.”

“Sounds like you want to come with me,” Hyunjin grins. Felix blushes.

“I would never insinuate such a thing, but I wouldn’t mind getting away from it all,” Felix tells the alpha.

“Wow, Felix asked all of us a question and somehow the rest of us turned invisible,” I.N. whispers.

“I’m sorry,” Felix blushes. “Hyunjin and I just got to talking is all and…gah, Hyunjin say something.”

“I want to occupy your time, I see nothing wrong with what is occurring,” Hyunjin shrugs.

“Selfish,” Jisung tuts. “This is like the time you wouldn’t let me play with your doll.”

“Your hands were always sticky and it was my favorite doll,” Hyunjin defends himself.

Felix laughs.

“Why were your hands sticky?” Felix asks.

“I was five,” Jisung pouts. “Everything was sticky at five.”

“How did your parents meet?” Felix asks. The bell rings and Felix startles as he sees people jump up as if the classroom were on fire. “Ah, maybe we can talk tonight.”

“Yes, did you drive?” Jisung asks as he stands and starts packing.

“No, I don’t know how so I got an Uber,” Felix admits. Hyunjin frowns.

“Well, don’t worry, I’ll take you home,” Hyunjin tells Felix. “Innie, what time are we meeting up and where?”

“The Historical Society and let’s say around 7 pm?” I.N. suggests. “The building closes at 11, so, that gives us enough time to go home, do homework, eat, and then get started on this research.”

“Sounds good,” Hyunjin agrees.

“I may be a little late, boxing practice doesn’t end until 6:45,” Changbin states.

“We will just get started without you and fill you in,” Seungmin states.

“Alright, then, Felix, are you ready to go?” Hyunjin asks. Felix nods and the two walk out together. “The gym is in a separate building, so we need to walk fast.”

Hyunjin informs the omega. Felix tries his best to speed walk in order to keep with Hyunjin but the omega isn’t in the best shape and gets tired. Hyunjin slows down his walking.

“We can be a few minutes late,” Hyunjin offers. “Sorry, was that too fast for you?”

“I’m a homebody,” Felix explains. “I spend my time inside the house building computers or playing video games. I can’t remember the last time I’ve touched a gym.”

Hyunjin laughs with his eyes.

“With a tiny body like yours? I can’t tell,” Hyunjin comments. Felix blushes.

“I don’t eat much,” Felix explains.

“Not hungry or some other reason?” Hyunjin frowns.

“I get full fast, so tiny stomach, is what my sister says,” Felix explains, and Hyunjin nods.

“You build computers, huh? That’s a bit badass, way to go,” Hyunjin changes topic and Felix puffs his chest out in pride, happy about being complimented. “And we are here.”

“Sorry Coach Moore,” Hyunjin walks in with Felix. “Felix is a new student and I wanted to make sure he knew how to get here.”

“That’s alright Hwang, the alphas are changing now,” Coach Moore points to the locker rooms. “Mr. Lee, I presume? You’ll change with the omegas and betas.”

Felix nods, sitting by himself on the bleachers, waiting anxiously for Hyunjin to return. The alpha comes out soon, but behind him are a slew of alphas and Felix grows nervous again.

“Alright, the rest go change,” Coach Moore points. Felix gets up, the last of the group to head into the locker room. He looks over his shoulder and Hyunjin is giving him a thumbs up. Felix gives a small smile before heading to change.

As soon as he enters, he hears arguing.

“Brandon, get the fuck out,” someone shouts.

Felix pauses and sees an alpha. He’s way too tall to be a normal high school student, with large shoulders and a wide frame. He looks like a mountain. The alpha makes eye contact with Felix and crowds Felix against a set of lockers.

“Please, getaway,” Felix asks with a whisper. He trembles, fear coating his eyes. “I want Hyunjin. Where’s Hyunjin?”

“Well, aren’t you cute,” the alpha rubs Felix’s cheeks and Felix starts to cry. “Don’t cry, I’ll be gentle.”

“Someone get Hyunjin,” an omega shouts. They approach Brandon, pulling on him from behind.

“Not now, Crystal,” Brandon huffs. “This omega is much more my speed.”

Felix smells Hyunjin before he sees him. The alpha charges at Brandon, punching him in the ribs. Brandon crumbles to the floor, holding his side in pain as Hyunjin rears back and kicks him in the side.

“What the fuck do you think you’re doing, Brandon?” Hyunjin shouts. “You know damn well you are not allowed around the omegas alone and to harass them like this? Let them fucking change in peace.”

Brandon looks ready to piss himself as he stares up at Hyunjin. Hyunjin must be something you don’t play with around here.

“Sorry, Hyunjin,” Brandon whispers as he stands.

“Don’t fucking apologize to me,” Hyunjin points to Felix. “Apologize to Felix. He’s shaking he’s so scared right now. He’s fucking terrified.”

“I’m sorry, Felix, I was only joking, I’m sorry,” Brandon flees from the locker room and Coach Moore stands outside the door.

“Hwang, what’s going on in there?” Coach Moore asks.

“Brandon was harassing the omegas again,” Hyunjin shouts. “I took care of it. I’m coming out now.”

“Make it quick,” Coach Moore huffs before walking off.

“Jeez, I do his job for him and he sounds annoyed with me,” Hyunjin rolls his eyes. He looks at Felix. “Are you okay? You’re shaking.”

Felix shakes his head ‘no.’ Too many memories flooding his mind all at once.

“Do I have permission to hug you?” Hyunjin asks and Felix nods, yes. Hyunjin hugs the omega, and Felix inhales his scent; already calming down. Hyunjin rubs his back. “Everyone, can I release some pheromones?” Hyunjin asks the locker room.

Several omegas say yes, so Hyunjin releases a small amount to comfort Felix.

“Thank you,” Felix whispers, walking out of his hold. “I’m better now.”

“Alright, I’ll let the omegas get changed in private,” Hyunjin tries to walk out but Felix stops him.

“Can’t you stay while I change?” Felix asks.

“Ah, it’s not appropriate,” Hyunjin explains. “There are other people here.”

Felix looks anxious again.

“We don’t mind,” Crystal speaks up, she’s a fellow omega. “Right, does anyone have any problems with Hyunjin staying?”

A chorus of ‘no’s gets heard and so, Hyunjin stays. He walks with Felix to his assigned locker and patiently waits on the bench while Felix strips to his briefs and changes. The omega has a tiny little body with toned abs. Hyunjin closes his eyes and thinks about worms, and dirt, and naked old ladies to calm himself down.

“I’m ready,” Felix says in a tiny voice. Hyunjin blinks out his haze and follows Felix back to where everyone is already located. Brandon is missing, so he must be with the nurse.

“Alright, so, today we’ll run three laps around the track then come back for dodgeball,” Coach Moore explains. Felix pales.  

“I don’t know if I can even run,” Felix admits as he stands along with Hyunjin.

“That’s alright, I’ll walk with you,” Hyunjin tells the omega. “We can do a light jog as well.”

Felix nods and follows everyone outside. Most students start by running, while a few simply walk. Felix tries his hand at jogging, and Hyunjin goes nice and slow beside him so it’s not terrible.

“Tell me more about you,” Felix says to the alpha. “That Brandon guy seemed afraid of you.”

“Ever since Jisung was attacked by a supposed friend of his, I’ve gotten real protective over omegas,” Hyunjin explains. “I might be an alpha, but I’m not ruled by my alpha. No alpha should force themselves onto an omega just because an omega looks, or smells, nice. It’s disgusting behavior. So, I’ve got a bit of a reputation for being a hardass when it comes to protecting omegas.”

“So, people are afraid of you because you like doing the right thing?” Felix struggles to understand the downside to all of this.

“Well, I don’t know when to stop,” Hyunjin admits with a blush on his cheeks. “I have anger issues. Always have. So, when I get riled up, I black out and just go extreme. But I’ve never hurt anyone innocent.”

“I see,” Felix is starting to get tired. “My dad is a beta, and my sister is a beta as well. My mom was an alpha but she was mild-natured. I’m passive by nature. It’s why I’m so scared and timid. I hate it. Also, my mom wouldn’t let me do anything growing up, so I’m sheltered.”

“Well, if you want to learn how to fight, we have a boxing club here,” Hyunjin offers. “Binnie is in it. You should go to his practice one day.”

“And you’ll come as well, right?” Felix asks. He’s realizing that he’s starting to put his insecurities onto Hyunjin. The alpha has shown that he can provide safety and Felix’s omega is clinging to the notion that with Hyunjin, everything will be okay.

Hyunjin eyes the omega for a brief moment before smiling.

“Whenever you need me, I’ll be there,” Hyunjin offers. Hyunjin grins, happy with the response.

They continue jogging in silence and end up finishing in the middle of all the students.

Class isn’t so bad after all.

xXx

In the third period, Felix is all alone. Many students try to talk to him but the omega is so nervous he ends up not talking at all; just sniffing Hyunjin’s bracelet to calm himself.

Lunch is chaotic. Felix gets so overwhelmed by all the people in one place, that he sits outside to calm down. Hyunjin finds him, easily, asking for Felix’s number so the alpha can better keep track of the omega. While, Felix remains rooted outside, I.N., Changbin, and Seungmin join him and Hyunjin goes back inside the café to get Felix some food.

Since it’s buffet style, the alpha gets a little bit of everything for the omega to try.

Felix eats in the comfort of his newly made friends, only finishing his miso soup and eating half of his noodles and green beans before getting full. Hyunjin frowns the entire time, completely worried Felix doesn’t get enough nutrients, and tells the omega to drink more water to expand his stomach size.

After lunch are two more periods; both spent with I.N. so at least Felix isn’t a complete wreck.

The end of his first day is finally here and I.N. walks Felix to Hyunjin’s car. It’s a Land Rover. Jisung is already in the front seat with the AC blasting and music blaring. Hyunjin opens the back door for Felix to climb in.

“Alright, just tell me your address so I can put it in GPS,” Hyunjin tells the omega.

“Oh, um, my dad won’t be home until late and my sister is away at school so um…” Felix doesn’t know how to ask if he can intrude on the alpha and omega so he just keeps saying umm.

“Do you want to come over?” Jisung asks.

“Am I allowed?” Felix sighs in relief. He’s glad Jisung offered first.

“Of course, we can take you home after the library,” Jisung offers. “Jin will be making dinner because on Monday’s our chef is off work.”

“You guys have a chef?” Felix whispers, almost to himself.

“Yeah, even though we don’t need her because Jin is an awesome cook,” Jisung brags.

“Really?” Felix perks up. “Could you teach me some recipes?”

“I would love to,” Hyunjin seems to have a blush creeping up the back of his neck and Felix grins. “Are you good at anything in particular?”

“Hmm, no,” Felix laughs. “I’m a nightmare. But I can bake, though.”

“Oh really? I love sweets,” Hyunjin tells the omega.

“Since when?” Jisung snorts.

“Since I found out Felix bakes,” Hyunjin side eyes his brother. Jisung laughs and Felix feels his cheeks heating up.

“You keep making me blush,” Felix accuses.

“I see absolutely nothing wrong with that,” Hyunjin decides. “How was your first day? I know it must be weird starting at the end of September like this. But it’s a great time to be here. Our town goes all out for Halloween.”

“It was good when I was with you and I.N., but I was too nervous on my own,” Felix admits. “I love Halloween so I’m excited to dress up.”

“Do you have a costume in mind?” Jisung asks. “I think I want to go as a nurse this year.”

“That would be cute,” Felix agrees. “I’ll do that as well. We can be omega nurses.”

“It was cute when Jisung thought of it, but now I’m picturing something entirely different,” Hyunjin seems to be in a daze.

“You are such a naughty alpha,” Felix hisses.

“I do not disagree with those claims,” Hyunjin nods. “If I say anything that pushes your comfort, though, just let me know. It’s all in good fun.”

“I get that,” Felix tells the alpha. “I’m not offended. It’s not like…like what happened.”

“What did happen, if you don’t mind us asking?” Hyunjin asks. Jisung nods.

“My mom is the one that wanted me homeschooled, she said I was different and that it was to protect me,” Felix explains. “So, I was always homeschooled. My only friend, outside of family, was my tutor so we got close. One day last year, he said I smelled good—too good. He just attacked.”

“That fucker,” Jisung frowns.

“Tell me about it,” Felix sighs. “I told him, no. But he got aggressive and I got scared. So, I froze. He managed to get me naked and my sister came home. She hit him on the head with her high-heeled shoes and called the cops. He admitted to his crime so I didn’t have to have a trial. I’m just glad my sister came home. Even now, I feel like it was my fault he got so far because I froze.”

“Don’t do that,” Hyunjin tells the omega. “Take on the blame for other people’s actions. You said no, that’s all you’re obligated to do. Even if you can’t say no unless you say yes, no consent means no consent. He made his choices. Besides, if you fought back, he could have decided you were prey and killed you by accident.”

“I never thought of it like that before,” Felix tells him. “Thank you, Hyunjin.”

“We are here,” Hyunjin gets out first and opens the door for Felix. “Can I hug you again?”

“Yes,” Felix nods. Hyunjin hugs the omega, rubbing his back.

“It’s fine that you froze, it probably saved your life,” Hyunjin tells him. “The same thing I told Jisung. Fight if you can, but survive above all else. You can get over trauma, but you can’t get over death.”

Felix nods, crying on Hyunjin’s chest in the driveway of his huge house. Felix looks up, gasping.

“You’re rich!” Felix accuses. Hyunjin laughs, escorting Felix into the house. “I’m afraid to touch anything.”

“Eh, don’t worry so much,” Jisung shrugs as he takes off his shoes. “Take off the shoes, though, or else the maid will freak. She goes crazy about these floors.”

Felix listens, not trying to get scolded. He takes off his shoes and his socks. He hears cooing and looks up. It’s coming from Hyunjin.

“Your feet are tiny!” Hyunjin points out. “They look like baby feet.”

Felix pouts.

“Everything about me is tiny,” Felix reminds the alpha.

“Yes, I noticed your baby hands as well, trust me, I cooed in my head,” the alpha grins. “Now, you and Ji go have fun. I’ll get started on dinner. Any allergies?”

“No, thank you for asking,” Felix tells the alpha. “Can I get some water, though? You told me to drink more water.”

“Yes, you need more water,” Hyunjin rushes to the fridge and grabs a bottle of Fiji water, handing it to Felix.

“Fancy,” Felix whistles. “Thank you.”

The omega starts drinking as he follows Jisung up the stairs and to a massive bedroom. It’s the size of Felix’s and Oliva’s room put together and then some.

“Your room is amazing,” Felix sits on the edge of a King bed that has purple and gold sheets. The whole room is decked out in purple and gold. There’s a silver light fixture with a ceiling fan. A dresser, a massive wall television with several different gaming stations. There’s a huge desk with a laptop and desk monitor.

Not to mention the many posters on the wall, the floor rug, the lamp in the corner, the guitar, and so much more. Felix could get lost in this room and be completely at home.

“Thanks, Felix,” Jisung grins. “Jinnie helped me decorate.”

“Maybe he can do mine,” Felix comments. “My room is plain. I have ideas but no clue on how to execute them.”

“Jinnie is good with that stuff, he paints, so he has an artist’s mind,” Jisung brags on his brother.

“Your brother seems perfect,” Felix sighs. “How is he single?”

“He’s picky,” Jisung admits. “He had to grow up fast because our parents are always gone. He feels like bringing an omega around me and then it not working out will only cause problems.”

“Ah, so he’s single because he’s too perfect? Got it,” Felix grins. Jisung laughs.

“Trust me, he has his faults,” Jisung snorts. “The guy is messy. He keeps his car clean but his room? I’d advise you to not touch anything.”

Felix laughs as well, grabbing his bookbag and bringing out his Math book. The two work silently on their homework until Hyunjin gets them for dinner.

Sitting at the table, Felix doesn’t eat much. The food is good, but he gets full quick.

“Please wait ten minutes and eat some more,” Hyunjin frowns. “You don’t eat enough calories. At this rate, you’re in a calorie deficit and you’re too small for that. No wonder you get tired easily.”

“Oh? Is my low energy due to the lack of calories?” Felix frowns, not having known that. “I always assumed it was because of my constant anxiety.”

“That is taxing as well,” Hyunjin agrees. “However, calories and nutrients add natural energy to your body. At this rate, your body will start to burn muscle since you don’t have any fat.”

“No wonder I get stiff a lot,” Felix huffs. “I wish I knew. My mom was good about this stuff. My dad…well, he just checked out mentally since the car accident.”

“Well, I can make lunch for you,” Hyunjin offers. “And dinner for when he’s going to be late.”

Felix clutches his fork and nods.

“Why are you so nice to me?” Felix asks. Jisung excuses himself from the table, with his food in hand.

“I feel a connection with you,” Hyunjin admits. “I could sense you were in distress this morning, even though I didn’t know who it was, I just felt it. I feel the need to protect you as well. It makes no sense, and I’m usually not one to follow my alpha instincts but I just feel this way.”

“I feel like I can rely on you,” Felix tells the alpha. “I’m terrified of alphas but when I’m around you, I know it’ll be okay. That doesn’t make any sense, right?”

Hyunjin reaches out and squeezes Felix’s hand.

“Maybe it doesn’t need to make sense,” Hyunjin decides and Felix agrees.

The two grin at each other while Hyunjin eats. Felix does attempt more food a little bit later and takes some pretzels with him as they head to the Historical Society.

Arriving, all but Changbin are already there. Hyunjin escorts the two omegas to the back where there’s a large oak table with ten chairs. Books and papers are scattered everywhere.

“So, we have a ton of books on the history of the town,” Seungmin tells them. “We’ve decided that all eight of us will come up with five questions each to ask my grandmother for the documentary.”

“Sounds good,” Felix scans over the books and frowns. He wants something more juicy. Getting up, he searches for an old book. The older the book, the more information it must contain. He senses Hyunjin behind him.

“I hope I didn’t scare you, just wanted to make sure you were okay,” Hyunjin explains.

“I’m fine but I don’t hate the company,” Felix tells him. Hyunjin nods, taking this as permission to stay close.

“Looking for something specific?” Hyunjin questions.

“Mhm, something old and ratty,” Felix explains. “Should contain the juiciest information.”

“Smart thinking,” Hyunjin helps the omega look.

Right here

Felix hears a faint voice whisper. Frowning, he looks in the direction of the voice and sees the book he was looking for. It’s brown, with torn leather covering. Looks ready to fall apart. Felix grabs it, noticing a pentacle on the cover. He brings it to the table.

“Look, guys,” Felix places the book in the center of the table. The door opens and Changbin enters.

“I’m here, everyone, I’m here,” Changbin announces.

All of a sudden it starts pouring down raining, loud thundering booming and shaking the building. The lights flicker as lightning flashes.

“Fuck, the sky was just clear,” Changbin tells them.

“Changbin, bringer of rain,” I.N. teases. “Sorry, I’m in my Spartacus phase.”

Felix laughs, and Hyunjin glares at I.N. for making Felix laugh.

“What is that?” Changbin points to the book.

“I found it, let’s open it up,” Felix suggests.

Felix prides himself in not living with regrets, but if he knew then what he knows now, he never would have opened that book.

Opening the book up, the building shakes from thunder, the lights go out, from lightning, a bright light shines throughout the room and all eight teens blackout.

He didn’t know it then, but opening this book was just the beginning of their destiny.

Chapter Text

Everyone wakes up groaning. The lights are back on and the storm seems to be over with.

“What the fuck happened?” Lee Know asks. “Felix, what the hell was that book?”

“Don’t blame Felix,” Hyunjin defends the omega.

“I’m not blaming him,” Lee Know glares, the best he can with a headache, anyway. “I’m only asking what book he picked up because the moment he opened it, we were all hit by a blast of light.”

“I don’t know, to be honest,” Felix inches closer to Hyunjin without thinking. Hyunjin rubs Felix’s leg and the omega sighs, feeling less anxious by the comforting touch. “It looked old and…” Felix stops talking, hesitating. 

“And what? It’s okay, Lix,” Hyunjin drops the nickname with ease and Felix bites on his bottom lip.

“Well, I thought I heard it calling out to me,” Felix admits.

“Speaking of calling…” I.N. looks at his phone. “My dad has blown my phone up, it’s almost 11 pm.”

“Fuck? We blacked out for almost four hours?” Changbin looks at his phone. He pales. “I have to go you all. My parents are threatening to kick my ass.”

“Same,” I.N. winces.

Felix looks at his phone and sees 20 missed calls from his father alone; and another 15 from his sister.

The omega calls his father.

“Hey Dad,” Felix says immediately.

“Don’t hey me,” the man sounds like he’s been crying. “You weren’t home. You didn’t pick up your phone. I thought…I thought something…I…”

“I’m okay, Dad, I’m sorry,” Felix admits. “I met friends and we’re working on a history project. I guess we fell asleep during the storm because we lost power. I…I’m sorry. I’m on the way home now.”

“Alright, and you’re safe?” The man asks.

“Yes, promise Dad,” Felix responds. “Love you.”

“Love you, too, son.” The man hangs up first and Felix sighs as he looks at Hyunjin.

“Can you take me home, please? I think my dad is crying,” Felix asks.

“Yeah, of course,” Hyunjin agrees. “Let’s go, Jisung.”

The three head out to Hyunjin’s car.

“Ji, let Felix ride up front so he can give me directions,” Hyunjin states.

Jisung looks at the alpha like he wants to say ‘What the fuck is GPS for’ but is refraining.

“Sure, I’ll probably fall asleep anyway,” Jisung gets in the back as Hyunjin opens the door for Felix to get in.

“Alright, now put your address in my GPS,” Hyunjin tells the omega. Jisung glares from the backseat before forcing himself to close his eyes. His brother is trying to woo Felix, it’s a first for Hyunjin so, jisung will let it go.

Besides, Hyunjin seems happy, which is good considering his last relationship ended in a fucking disaster.

Felix puts the address in the GPS as they ride to the omega’s house. Arriving, Hyunjin walks Felix to the front door. It opens before Felix can even get his key out, Mr. Lee ushering Felix into the house.

“Dad, this is Hyunjin,” Felix introduces. “I was with him, his brother, and some others. We have a group project to do. We were at the Historical Society and this freak storm blew in.”

“Yeah, it came out of nowhere,” Hyunjin admits. “I’m sorry for getting him home so late. I guess we all just fell asleep. We’re all a bit in trouble at the mo’.”

“I see,” Mr. Lee looks anxious. “Felix, if you’ll stay out late, you need to call me. Text me or something. I need proof of life, this town is…it’s not the safest.”

“We have a low crime rate, though,” Hyunjin frowns. “I grew up here and so did my mom.”

“Your mother, huh? What’s her surname?” Mr. Lee asks.

“Uh it’s Hwang, why?” Hyunjin asks.

Mr. Lee’s eyes widen and he grabs Felix by the shoulders. Felix flinches.

“Who were you with tonight? I need last names.” The man demands to know.

“Um, Dad, you’re scaring me,” Felix responds.

“Hwang, Seo, Yang, Bang, Lee but Minho’s mom’s name is Wang, then there’s um…Seungmin’s mom isn’t a Kim. Oh, shoot. I think she’s a Lin,” Hyunjin responds.

“No…no…it can’t be…” Mr. Lee covers his mouth as his eyes widen and he looks ready to cry. “Your mother was right. I should have kept you homeschooled. It’s too late now.”

“Dad, I don’t understand,” Felix tears up.

“It’s nothing for you to worry about,” Mr. Lee pats the top of Felix’s head. “You must be tired, why don’t you go on ahead and get in bed? Let your friend here get home as well.”

Mr. Lee walks off towards the kitchen and Felix looks at Hyunjin, sniffling.

“That was weird, right?” Felix whispers.

“Hell yeah,” Hyunjin agrees. “Are you going to be okay?”

“Yeah,” Felix twists the bracelet around. “I know you said I could only keep the bracelet for a day but it’s helped me to keep calm. Can I keep it? I feel so anxious right now. I’m trying hard not to have an anxiety attack.”

“That’s okay, little one,” Hyunjin taps Felix on the nose. “You can have it. When the scent wears off, I’ll give you a new one.”

Felix sighs in relief.

“Thank you,” Felix tells the alpha. “Can I push my luck and ask for a hug?”

Hyunjin grins.

“Mhm,” he responds. Hyunjin opens his arms and Felix sinks in the warmth coming from the alpha. Felix inhales his scent, purring. He pauses, pulling back with wide eyes. Hyunjin’s eyes widen before narrowing; dangerous and filled with hunger.

“I don’t know where that came from,” Felix blushes.

“Don’t go around purring for me,” Hyunjin warns. “Now, get some sleep. I’ll be by in the morning to take you to school. No more Ubers.”

“Are you sure it’s okay?” Felix asks.

“Mhm, wouldn’t have offered,” Hyunjin states. “Besides, our houses are close. It’s fine.”

Felix nods, biting his lip again. The omega also wants a kiss.

“Can I um…can I kiss you on the cheek?” Felix asks. Hyunjin’s eyes widen.

“Sure,” Hyunjin agrees. He leans his head down and Felix stands on his tip toes to kiss the alpha’s cheek. Hyunjin grins. “Did you have to stand on your tip toes?”

Felix pouts, hitting the alpha on the arm as he laughs.

“I’m little,” Felix reminds the alpha.

“You’re so cute,” Hyunjin replies. “Now, I don’t want to leave.”

“You need to get Jisung home,” Felix reminds the alpha. “And I can hear my dad pacing.”

“Ah, then have sweet dreams, my cute little omega,” Hyunjin winks and Felix lets the alpha go. He has no idea why he feels this pull towards Hyunjin but he wants to see where it will go.

“Felix, is he gone?” Mr. Lee approaches the omega.

“Just left, Dad,” Felix responds.

“Good, then listen to me well,” Mr. Lee warns. He has a glass of Bourbon in his hand. “Stay the hell away from that alpha. Nothing good will come from hanging with a Hwang.”

With that, the man disappears upstairs and Felix stares in disbelief at his retreating form. The omega has no idea what his father means, but he’ll find out. Besides, unless Hyunjin proves himself to be untrustworthy, there’s nothing that will keep the omega away from that alpha. Felix refuses.

xXx

Felix feels bold this morning so he puts on a little bit of makeup from his sisters' collection that she left behind. He also chances wearing leggings for the first time and blushes something awful as he sees his butt stick out in them.

Seeing Hyunjin say he’s in the driveway, Felix has no time left to change his mind. He heads out to the SUV, getting in the front seat again.

“Hello, Hyunjin and Jisung,” Felix greets. “Jisung, why are you in the back?”

“Because Hyunjin made…” Jisung sees Hyunjin glare. “Because I’m starting to like sitting in the back.”

“If you’re sure?” Felix turns back around to face the front. He sees Hyunjin staring. “What?”

“You look fucking good,” Hyunjin says. “Like…damn. It’s going to be a long day for me.”

Felix giggles, as he plays with Hyunjin’s bracelet.

“Thank you and um, the scent is gone,” Felix shows Hyunjin the bracelet. “I think because I slept in it last night so it got my pheromones all over it.”

“Then let’s switch,” Hyunjin takes off his black bracelet and puts on the rainbow bracelet. Felix puts on the black bracelet and grins. Hyunjin sniffs his new rainbow bracelet and groans. “It smells just like you.”

“I love being the third wheel,” Jisung comments from the back seat.

“You are not a third wheel,” Felix laughs. “How did you two sleep?”

“Someone slept better than others,” Jisung snorts. Hyunjin turns red and glares at his brother.

“We both slept fine and you?” Hyunjin blinks rapidly.

“Good, I had a weird dream about Hyunjin…never mind,” Felix blushes. Hyunjin stares at Felix. “Please, pay attention to the road. My mom died in a car accident.”

Hyunjin focuses back on the road.

“Is that why you don’t drive?” Hyunjin asks.

“Yeah, I get too anxious thinking someone will hit me and I just can’t do it,” Felix admits. “I hate my anxiety. I get anxious about everything. Large crowds, scents, sounds. It’s crippling.”

“It’s just a matter of conditioning,” Hyunjin explains. “Your natural instinct is to respond with anxiety to things that make you feel uncomfortable. If we can help you gain confidence, you might be able to control your anxiety a bit more.”

“Two years of therapy summed up in a single sentence,” Felix jokes. Hyunjin grins.

“How do you feel after last night?” Hyunjin asks. “That bright light hit all of us and we blacked out.”

“I feel normal still but at the same time I feel like there’s an abundance of energy inside me,” Felix admits.

“Yeah, same,” Jisung agrees. “That’s exactly how I feel.”

“Same with me,” Hyunjin agrees. “I wonder if the others feel this way as well?”

“Oh, Jin, don’t forget Felix’s lunch,” Jisung interrupts the alpha’s thoughts.

“Yes, yes, Ji, hand it to him, please?” Hyunjin asks. Jisung nods, handing Felix the lunchbox.

Felix opens it, gasping.

There’s little sausages, that Hyunjin has cut to look like octopus’. He has a thermos of tofu soup. There’s some kimchi, rich, seaweed, and what looks like chicken with a sweet and sour sauce.

“Hyunjin, this looks incredible,” Felix tears up. “Thank you. I can’t thank you enough.”

“It’s no trouble, and I made extra for myself and Jisung,” Hyunjin shrugs as his ears turn red. “Since you don’t eat a lot at once if you nibble all day then by the end of the day you should have finished it all and that’ll be calories.”

“Thank you,” Felix leans over and kisses Hyunjin on his cheek. The alpha swerves and Felix laughs. “Noted, don’t do that again while Hyunjin is driving.”

“Noooo,” Hyunjin whines. “Don’t put me in timeout. I like kisses, I’ll be more prepared next time. Try again, one more kiss.”

Felix laughs, leaning over and giving Hyunjin one more quick kiss and Hyunjin blushes the same red as Felix.

“Fuck, just don’t mind me. Third-wheeling over here,” Jisung says from the back seat. Felix bursts out laughing.

“Would you like a kiss as well?” Felix asks with humor in his eyes.

“Um, hell no,” Jisung snorts. “My brother will turn demon fast if that happens.”

“I resent that,” Hyunjin sniffs but doesn’t dare deny the claims.

It’s a fun ride to school.

xXx

“Alright class,” Mr. Roberts gets the class back under control. “I have a migraine so, today you will get in your groups and work on your project for the entire class. Quiet voices. I’m turning off the lights.”

Mr. Roberts turns off the lights and sits at his desk with a shirt over his eyes and headphones on.

“Sweet, freebie today,” Lee Know grins. “Now, let’s talk about last night, huh?”

“Before or after my dad put his foot up my ass?” Changbin asks.

“Before,” Lee Know snorts. “That bright light hit us and we blacked out. Freaky, right?”

“Yeah, we talked in the car on the way over and all three of us feel like we have this abundance of energy,” Jisung comments. “How about you all?”

“Same,” I.N. agrees. “I feel jittery, almost.”

“Yup, me as well,” Changbin nods.

“Thought it was only me,” Chan grins.

“Did anybody grab that book?” Felix asks.

“Hell no, I think we all freaked and left it on the table,” Lee Know responds.

“We did, and we left a mess,” Seungmin replies. “My grandmother has been complaining to me, via text, all morning. She says she’s leaving the mess for us to clean up after school.”

“I’m afraid to even go back,” I.N. groans. “What if we open that book and something else happens? I mean, the moment Felix grabbed it, a freak storm occurred. Then the moment we opened it, we got hit by some light that made us blackout.”

“I do love a good recap,” Hyunjin teases. I.N. presents the alpha with his middle finger.

“You’re such an asshole,” I.N. responds.

“Hey, no he’s not,” Felix frowns. “Hyunjin is so sweet.” Hyunjin grins.

“Hear that, I’m so sweet,” Hyunjin shows a dimple and winks at I.N.

“He’s sweet to you because you’re hot,” I.N. retorts. “If you look like me, then he’s an asshole.”

“I can hardly help it if you’re funny looking,” Felix pouts.

Hyunjin bursts out laughing along with Jisung and Changbin. Lee Know grins and Chan tries to hide his laughter. I.N. gasps.

“This is all your fault,” the alpha puts the blame on Hyunjin. “He spends a few hours with you and he’s tainted already.”

“I resent that but I also accept that,” Hyunjin decides.

“Felix, I meant to say earlier, but you look very lovely today,” Seungmin comments.

“Thank you,” Felix grows shy. He’s never been good with compliments. “I woke up this morning feeling a bit bold.”

“Trying to get all dolled up for a certain alpha?” Jisung teases. Felix flushes red, sliding down in his seat.

“So, what if I am?” Felix challenges. “Nothing wrong with a bit of flirting.”

“Don’t need to put in the effort,” Jisung snorts. “My silly brother is gone for you.”

“I am right here,” Hyunjin responds with a hiss. Jisung winks at his brother.

“And yet, you do not deny the claims,” Lee Know laughs.

“Why should I?” Hyunjin shrugs. “I am gone for Felix. I’m going to woo that omega.”

Felix blushes something terrible and places his head on the desk to cool off.

“Don’t look at me, I’m too shy to lift my head up,” Felix whispers. Hyunjin laughs patting Felix on the back.

“Back to the book,” Seungmin gets them back on track. “When we go back today, what if something else weird happens?”

“Then let’s get the book and go to the greenhouse,” Chan suggests.

“Greenhouse?” Felix lifts his head up to ask.

“When we were eight, I.N. and Seungmin had a green thumb phase because of our natural science class,” Lee Know explains. “So, our parents got together and built us a huge greenhouse. Naturally, the phase ended when that class ended so now we just go to like hang out.”

“Ah, I see, it must be nice to have all grown up together,” Felix comments.

“Well, our parents all hung out together,” Changbin states. “Minus Jisung’s dad, so, with our parents growing up together and all getting pregnant at the same time, we were bound to grow up together as well. It’s been like having a bunch of brothers.”

“Agreed, I love these guys,” Hyunjin nods. “But like with every relationship, nothing is absolutely perfect. We fight like any other sibling and friend group.”

“Yeah, like the time Hyunjin caught Lee Know and Jisung jerking each other off,” I.N. laughs. “He put Lee Know in a headlock and put pepper in his briefs. Poor Lee Know’s balls were on fire.”

Hyunjin sniffs, checking his nails.

“Yeah, fuck you for that, asshole,” Lee Know glares. “Changbin and Jisung made out and he got nothing.”

“Kissing is one thing, you wanted to fuck my brother, and I got aggressive,” Hyunjin shrugs.

“Like I’m the only one with a hardon for Jisung?” Lee Know scoffs.

“Oh, really?” Hyunjin glares at the other alphas at the table.

“Can you stop cockblocking me?” Jisung hits his brother on the leg. “Do you want me to cockblock you with Felix?”

Hyunjin pales just thinking about it and Felix places his head back on the table; blush is back.

The rest of the period is filled with laughter and teasing. They don’t get any work done.

xXx

Gym was a breeze because Hyunjin was with him. Now, it’s third period all over again. The teacher has stepped out for a moment, leaving Felix alone with a bunch of rowdy students.

“Hey, new kid,” an alpha approaches Felix and the omega grows nervous as the alpha towers over him. Felix plays with Hyunjin’s bracelet trying to keep himself calm. “I’m talking to you, what are you stupid? You didn’t say anything yesterday, either. That’s a bit rude, no?”

No, Felix isn’t stupid. He’s just overwhelmed and anxious, so he can’t talk right now. Felix starts to shake from the growing tension as students in the class laugh. Their laughter seems to spur this alpha on as he looks around and smirks.

“Can you not talk or something? Are you dumb? You should be honored I’m even trying to talk to you in the first place,” the alpha knocks Felix’s paper onto the ground and a lot of students laugh. Felix tears up as the teacher enters.

“Paul, sit down,” their teacher huffs. “Now, where were we?”

Paul sits down, writing ‘stupid’ on a piece of paper, and throws it at the side of Felix’s head. Felix sees what he wrote and starts to cry. Paul is so mean. Grabbing his stuff, Felix leaves the classroom, ignoring the laughs of the students.

He sits on the ground, hugging his knees, and calls Hyunjin. It goes to Voicemail. He calls again. Voicemail. He cries harder, trying to regulate his breathing.

His phone rings.

“Hey, I stepped out in the hallway, what’s wrong?” Hyunjin asks upon Felix picking up.

“I can’t breathe,” Felix tells the alpha. He’s struggling to inhale and exhale; too overwhelmed and embarrassed to think properly.

“I’m on my way.” Hyunjin hangs up first and not even a minute later the alpha is sliding in front of Felix, getting on his knees so he’s at eye level. He places his hands on the sides of Felix’s head and makes the omega focus on him. “You’re overwhelmed, so your brain is telling your body it can’t breathe. Close your eyes.”

Felix listens, closing his eyes and focusing on Hyunjin’s scent and calming voice.

“You can breathe just fine,” Hyunjin says in a calming voice. “In and out. Nice and easy. You can breathe. You have oxygen. You’re doing such a good job.”

Felix bathes in the praise, wanting more. He takes it nice and slow, little breaths in a steady pattern. Opening his eyes, Hyunjin is grinning; looking proud that Felix came out of his episode. The omega should feel embarrassed but for some reason, he’s not. He’s not embarrassed because it’s Hyunjin here with him.

“Thank you,” Felix whispers. “My dad always freaks out when I have an anxiety attack and it just makes my attack worse. My sister would leave college and come get me if she knew I was having them again. I just…I just needed you.”

“Hey, you do not have to explain yourself to me,” Hyunjin tells him. “I will always be there when you need me if I can. No explanations needed.”

Felix nods, twisting the bracelet.

“What brought this episode on?” Hyunjin stands up, extending his hand to help Felix do the same.

The omega is unsure if he should tell Hyunjin or not. The omega does not want to cause any problems but at the same time, he feels like he can fully trust Hyunjin to handle the situation.

“I was getting bullied,” Felix whispers in shame. “The teacher stepped out, so an alpha approached me. He was bigger than me, so I felt overwhelmed and couldn’t talk. He called me stupid. The entire class laughed and after the teacher came back, he threw paper at my head with the word ‘stupid’ written on it. I was so embarrassed and overwhelmed I just fled.”

Hyunjin’s brown eyes turn a darker shade; almost black. Felix doesn’t have to be the smartest omega in the world to tell the alpha is pissed.

“Who?” Hyunjin simply asks. He rubs his nose.

“I don’t want you to do something and then it’s worse for me tomorrow,” Felix whispers. “I also don’t want you to get into trouble.”

“Who?” Hyunjin commands this time. Felix huffs, going to the classroom and opening it up. He points to Paul, the kid laughing in the back of the class.

“It was Paul,” Felix snitches. Paul sees Hyunjin and the laughter dies on his tongue. Hyunjin sneers, walking in the room and dragging Paul out of his seat, by his throat.

“Hyunjin, what is the meaning of this?” Mr. Pemblebrook crosses the classroom.

“If you know what’s good for you, stay put,” Hyunjin warns the teacher. “This is between me and Paul. I’m going to teach him what happens to bullies.”

Mr. Pemblebrook remains rooted, too scared to do anything because everyone knows Hyunjin’s mom has this school by the financial balls.

Hyunjin drags a struggling Paul out of the classroom by his throat, slamming him against the wall. The alpha punches Paul in the ribs, still choking the alpha.

“I heard you like calling people stupid, hmm?” Hyunjin punches him again.

“I’m sorry, I was only teasing him,” Paul replies with tears in his eyes.

“You repeatedly called him stupid, the entire class laughed, and you threw paper at his head,” Hyunjin recaps. “How the fuck is that teasing?”

Hyunjin drops Paul to the ground and kicks him. Paul gets into a fetal position.

“I won’t do it again, I’m sorry,” Paul tells the alpha.

“Apologize to Felix, not me,” Hyunjin points to the omega. “He had an anxiety attack because of you.”

“I’m sorry Felix, that was mean of me,” Paul apologizes. He tries to stand up, wincing as he holds his shoulder.

“Now, come on Felix,” Hyunjin walks Felix into the classroom. Paul limps in behind them. Several students gasp. “I heard this classroom thinks it’s funny when a new student gets picked on.”

Everyone avoids eye contact.

“I fucking hate bullies, if I see that shit happen again, you’ll pray for the treatment Paul got,” Hyunjin warns. “I don’t give a fuck if you’re an omega, beta, or alpha. That bullying shit isn’t going to fly around me. You fuckers just laughed while he was getting called stupid. What the hell is wrong with you?”

A few omegas whine from the loud tone of Hyunjin’s voice.

“That wasn’t a rhetorical question,” Hyunjin reiterates.

“We’re sorry,” an omega student apologizes.

“Don’t say sorry to me.” Hyunjin points to Felix. “Say sorry to Felix.”

“We’re sorry, Felix,” a few students mumble. Hyunjin nods his approval.

“I really would hate to have to come back to this classroom,” Hyunjin warns. Felix gives Hyunjin a hug, not wanting to let go. The alpha kisses the top of Felix’s head. “First and final warning, this is my official omega. Fucking with him is fucking with me.”

Despite it being an embarrassing situation, Felix feels empowered for the first time in his life. Hyunjin made them apologize. He handled the situation with ease. The omega fears if things keep going like this, he’ll use Hyunjin as a crutch—depending on the alpha for everything. What makes the omega even more uneasy is the fact that Felix can tell, Hyunjin won’t even mind a bit.

xXx

Getting in the car, Felix sees Jisung get in the back seat as the alpha opens the door for Felix to get in.

“Ji, why aren’t you upfront? You’re Hyunjin’s brother,” Felix asks with a frown.

Jisung would like to say it’s because Hyunjin has demanded the omega sit in the back from now on.

“Eh, I like it back here,” Jisung lies. The omega likes the front with the air condition.

“Hyunjin, you aren’t making Jisung sit in the back, are you?” Felix boldly asks. “I can sit in the back, it’s no problem.”

Bless you, Felix, Jisung wants to say.

“I like you up front,” Hyunjin responds; completely ignoring Felix’s question. Felix sighs and huffs a laugh.

“Jin, I heard you almost dislocated Paul’s shoulder today, what the fuck?” Jisung chastises.

“Almost, being the key word in that,” Hyunjin retorts. Jisung glares at the back of his head. “He was able to limp away.”

Felix snorts and Jisung shakes his head in disapproval.

“You should have seen him, Jisung,” Felix praises. “He came right away because I needed him and he handled the entire situation with ease. He even made all the kids in class apologize. I was so impressed. I’m so thankful for him.”

“My brother has anger issues and could have killed that kid,” Jisung glares at Felix also.

“He stopped,” Felix defends Hyunjin. “He knew what he was doing.”

“I hope you maintain this same ridiculous logic when my brother loses control one day and kills someone,” Jisung huffs.

“Then I’ll help him hide the body, won’t I?” Felix challenges back. “No one has ever defended me before. I feel safe around Hyunjin. I’m not going to ask him to stop.”

“So, because you’re fucked up, you want my brother to put himself at risk?” Jisung asks.

“Too far,” Felix whispers. He starts to cry and Hyunjin pulls over.

“Everybody out,” Hyunjin demands.

All three teens are now standing on the side of the road. Jisung swallows, looking down at the ground. He knows he’s about to get scolded.

“That was so mean,” Felix tells Jisung. “I thought we were friends.”

“We are,” Jisung tells the omega. “I just worry about my brother, is all. He has a wicked temper. He gets it from his mom. She’s a nightmare. I’m worried my brother will allow his temper to get him in trouble that our family’s money can’t get him out of. He’s all I have.”

“I don’t want Hyunjin to get in trouble, either,” Felix tells Jisung. “I told him as much today before I told him who was bullying me. But Hyunjin is old enough to make his own decisions. He knows when to stop and if he loses control, I would hope you would be a good brother and stand by his side. I know I will.”

Jisung swallows and hugs the omega.

“You’re right, Lix,” Jisung pulls away. “I’m terribly sorry for saying you’re fucked up. That was mean of me, huh? I didn’t mean it. I just worry about Hyunjin.”

“Thank you for apologizing,” Felix grins.

“Alright, Felix, get back in the car,” Hyunjin commands. “I want to talk with Jisung.”

“Okay,” Felix agrees. The omega gets back in the car and Hyunjin pushes Jisung against the SUV. Jisung winces.

“I get this is sudden and new for you but what the ever-loving fuck?” Hyunjin whispers harshly. “You know I hate anyone bullying anyone around me. I would snap someone’s neck for being mean to you and you’re being mean to Felix? Whatever shit you need to work out, do it fast. I’m not playing with you.”

“I’m sorry, okay?” Jisung whispers. He hates when Hyunjin’s temper is directed at him. “I didn’t mean to make him cry. Don’t be mad at me.”

Jisung starts to cry and Hyunjin sighs, running a hand through his hair.

“Come here, I’m not mad,” Hyunjin promises. He hugs his brother and rubs Jisung’s back. “You and me are for life. You’re my brother and best friend. I like Felix. I want to get to know him more. I want to ask him on a date. That will not change the fact that you are my brother and that you come first. I’ll always protect you as well.”

Jisung nods, not realizing a part of him was just jealous that Hyunjin’s attention was being taken from him and placed on to another omega.

“I didn’t realize I was jealous,” Jisung admits.

“That’s alright, just be nicer,” Hyunjin says. He pats Jisung on the top of his head and both brothers get back in the SUV. 

“Sorry again, Felix,” Jisung tells the omega. “Hyunjin helped me realize I was being a bit jealous that his attention is on you.”

“Oh?” Felix turns around in his seat to look at the omega. “But Hyunjin is just being nice to me because I’m new. You don’t need to worry.”

Jisung snorts, grinning.

“Wow, have I not been obvious enough?” Hyunjin asks Felix.

“Huh? What do you mean?” Felix questions.

“I’m trying to get in your pants,” Hyunjin deadpans. Felix blushes a bright red, whacking Hyunjin repeatedly on the arm. “I mean, I want to get to know you and date you as well. The whole shebang. Did you not see me trying to keep my boner at bay in the locker room?”

Felix’s face feels hot to the touch.

“I had no idea,” the omega admits.

“Damn, either I’m not obvious enough or you’re oblivious,” Hyunjin snorts.

“Both,” Felix decides. He clears his throat. “I’m a virgin, so it’s going to be pretty damn hard to get in my pants. On top of that, I have an alpha trauma.”

“Hey, I’m all about the long haul, baby,” Hyunjin grins. “We’ll make sure you’re nice and healed, mentally, but once you are. I’ll be right there swooping in for the kill.”

Jisung bursts out laughing and Felix resists a grin of his own.

“I guess I wouldn’t mind that,” Felix says quietly. Hyunjin grins, winking at Jisung in the rearview mirror.

“Yup, third wheel is a nice place to be,” Jisung comments to himself. Felix blushes the entire rest of the ride to the Historical Society.

Arriving, Jisung goes in the building first while Hyunjin keeps Felix back to talk.

“I know I was pretty aggressive today at school, are you okay? Did I trigger you?” Hyunjin asks.

Felix blushes, seeing the sincerity in Hyunjin’s face.

”I’m fine,” Felix promises. “It was oddly nice feeling protected. You claimed me as your omega and made the whole class apologize. I felt empowered and like my omega was being protected by its alpha.”

Hyunjin has to refrain from proposing.

”Good,” Hyunjin grins. “Then I’ll keep protecting you.”

Felix grins in response, liking the sound of the promise.

xXx

“There’s the big man,” Lee Know immediately teases Hyunjin the moment the three enter the society. “Heard you fucked up Paul’s shoulder.”

“He limped away from it,” Hyunjin sniffs. “Besides, I stopped before I did any permanent damage.”

“I’m almost afraid to ask what he did,” I.N. winces in anticipation.

“He bullied Felix and the entire class laughed,” Hyunjin explains.

“I think it was the fact that I ran out of the class crying and had an anxiety attack, is what set Hyunjin off,” Felix defends. “If that helps any.”

“It does, I would beat now him if Hyunjin didn’t,” Changbin responds.

“Would you have? Hmm, interesting,” Hyunjin responds in a calculative tone.

“Don’t give me the death stare,” Changbin warns. “You know I have a hardon for Jisung.”

Hyunjin glares harder and Changbin pales. Jisung blushes.

“Do you? Since when?” Jisung flirts.

“I’m interested also,” Hyunjin huffs.

“Oh, boo, didn’t you lay claim on me?” Felix helps out his fellow omega. “Let Jisung have some fun as well. Reign in that alpha, mister.” Felix wags his finger and Hyunjin turns into putty.

“Give me a kiss and I’ll behave,” Hyunjin says.

“Yes, Jin, shoot your shot,” Chan encourages.

Felix rolls his eyes, standing on his tip-toes to kiss the alpha on the cheek. He pulls away, blushing.

“I shall behave, Changbin enjoy,” Hyunjin responds with a dopey grin.

“Men are so embarrassingly easy,” Seungmin sighs. “Can everyone please focus on helping me clean this mess up? My grandmother yelled at me in two different languages during lunch. English and pissed the fuck off.”

The teens laugh as they nod and clean up their mess; leaving the book for last. Everyone eyes it, all hesitating to open it.

“Let me,” Felix offers. He grabs it and nothing happens. Sighing in relief, he chances opening it again. The first page is blank at first but once Felix touches it, words start to appear. The print is in cursive.

“What the fuck?” Jisung gasps.

“What does it say, I can’t see,” I.N. complains.

“It says, Felix Lee, Oliva Lee, Hyunjin Hwang, Jeongin Yang, Changbin Seo, Seungmin Kim, Christopher Bang, and Minho Lee, welcome back to where it all began. I’ve been waiting for you,” Felix reads.

“Throw that shit in the trash,” Lee Know suggests. “If this is some sort of prank, that shit is not funny.”

“My name wasn’t listed,” Jisung pouts.

“You’re not cursed like we are, be fucking happy,” I.N. replies.

“It’s because you’re not one of us,” Hyunjin realizes. “A descendent. Your dad married my mom but he didn’t grow up around here.”

“The book is changing,” Seungmin points out. “Oliva Lee has been erased and replaced with Jisung Han.”

“Well, fuck me,” Lee Know looks afraid and Felix closes the book. His hands start to shake so Hyunjin wraps his arms around the omega from behind.

“Let’s not discuss this here,” Seungmin offers. “I’ll keep this at my house and on Saturday we will meet at the Greenhouse and delve more into what this means. In the meantime, no one mentions this in public.”

“Agreed.”

Everyone remains rooted, however, all too frozen, and scared, to even move. Felix has no idea what any of this means but he knows as long as Hyunjin is beside him, then he can get through whatever is coming their way.

Chapter Text

It’s morning, and Felix is raiding his sister’s closet. Hearing Hyunjin compliment him yesterday makes the omega feel a bit bolder today. He puts on a black V-neck shirt that shows his lower tummy, along with her black and red checkered buttoned up. He leaves the buttons undone. He pairs it with a pair of her ripped blue jeans, choosing to leave his brown hair down.

He grabs his bag and waits on the porch for Hyunjin’s SUV to pull up. Felix grins when he sees it. Jisung is already sitting in the back seat. Hyunjin gets out, giving Felix a slight hug before asking the omega to turn in a circle.

“Damn, fuck.” Hyunjin palms himself before opening the door for him.

“Thank you, Hyunjinnie,” Felix tests the nickname out. “I slept in the bracelet again.”

Felix takes off the bracelet and Hyunjin laughs as he replaces the black bracelet with the rainbow one, handing it to Felix.

“Here you go, little one,” Hyunjin responds. “Jisung has your lunch in the backseat and you look good today. I can see your stomach, which is a bit on the distracting side.”

“I was feeling bold because you told me I looked good yesterday,” Felix admits.

“Well, fuck.” Hyunjin eyes the omega and looks Felix up and down. “Whew, you are very attractive. I didn’t know I had a type before, but apparently, I do. Who the fuck knew?”

Felix blushes.

“You look nice as well,” Felix comments. The omega clears his throat. “Good morning Jisung, how was your night?”

“Ah, you remembered I exist?” Jisung grins to show he’s joking. “It was quiet, which means it was good, thank you for asking.”

“Hey, I always knew you existed but when you have a hot brother like Hyunjin, it’s a bit distracting,” Felix pouts.

Hyunjin clears his throat.

“So, you think I’m hot?” Hyunjin asks with a cheeky grin.

“Are you fishing for a compliment, Mr. Hwang?” Felix responds with a cheeky grin of his own.

“Mhm, I like to be told I’m pretty.” Hyunjin flutters his lashes and Felix bursts out laughing.

“You’re too manly to be pretty, Hyunjin,” Felix responds. “You scream alpha.”

“I’m all alpha, baby,” Hyunjin palms his cock and Felix turns bright red again.

”Did you wake up that way or are you just happy to see me?” Felix flirts.

”Stay over at my place and you’ll find out,” Hyunjin winks.

“Wow, I love this song!” Felix turns up the radio and remains silent for the rest of the ride. Hyunjin laughs with his eyes as he sees Felix blushing from head to toe.

Jisung remains rooted in the backseat, wondering if he somehow turned invisible or if the two fuckers up front have just simply forgotten he exists.

xXx

“Binnie, I need you to take me home, please. After school, and start picking me up in the mornings,” Jisung demands first thing as they enter class.

“Did I miss something?” Changbin asks, a yogurt tube hanging out of his mouth. “Are you and Jin fighting?”

“No, but he and Felix were practically dry-humping in the car this morning,” Jisung exaggerates. “I hate third wheeling and I’ve been demoted to the back seat.”

“We were not dry humping,” Felix blushes. “And aha, so you did force Jisung to the backseat.” Felix eyes the alpha and Hyunjin sniffs, checking his nails.

“Binnie? Yes, or no?” Jisung ignores Felix altogether.

“I mean, it’s not an issue,” Changbin shrugs. “I’ll even let you sit up front.”

“Ah, all is right with the world again,” Jisung grins.

“Oh, boo, I don’t want you to have to leave the car,” Felix frowns. “I’ll sit in the back, it’s not a big deal.”

“I’m not complaining,” Jisung frowns. “Hyunjin likes you sitting up front and I’ve never seen my brother try to woo an omega before. It’s cute. I’m fine with Binnie, honestly.”

“The same Binnie who wants to fuck you?” Hyunjin glares at Changbin.

“I’m just trying to eat my yogurt,” Changbin whispers in tiny.

“We’re not meeting up tonight, right?” I.N. asks as he enters the classroom. “I have a date.”

“Oh, with whom?” Seungmin asks.

“No idea,” I.N. laughs. “She’s an omega in my math class. I have her saved in my phone as Big Tits. She asked me to take her out tonight.”

“That’s so fucking offensive, holy fuck,” Jisung glares at the alpha. “Hyunjin, whoop his ass.”

“Please, don’t,” I.N. begs. “I’m trying to get laid tonight and I can’t with a black eye.”

“She might feel sorry for you and give it up faster,” Lee Know offers.

“You all are idiots,” Chan sighs. “I.N. ask her for her name and change her name ID in your phone. You’ll have kids one day and imagine your daughter being in a boy’s phone as Big Tits.”

“I’ll kill him,” I.N. responds in a serious tone.

“Exactly, treat women with the same respect,” Chan responds.

I.N. pouts, getting out his phone to text her.

“Can we talk about that book updating to include my name?” Jisung whines. “I had a nightmare about that shit.”

“It was freaky as hell, Minnie, did anything happen with it at your house?” Lee Know asks.

“Well, no, but I did open it and it’s a grimoire,” Seungmin admits. “There was nothing but spells in that book. On the second page, there was a quote that I think we are all meant to say out loud but I didn’t have the nerve to.”

“The hell?” I.N. frowns. “This is getting way above my pay grade. A spell book that knew who we all were. Are we sure this isn’t a prank?”

“I wouldn’t be this freaked out if it was merely a prank, none of us would be,” Changbin responds.

“So, we have to decide if we want to pursue this or just ignore it,” Hyunjin retorts.

“I’m fine with whatever you decide, Hyunjin,” Felix tells the alpha. Hyunjin seems to make sound decisions. He’s also proved that he is reliable in protecting Felix. So, yes. If the alpha wants to pursue this, then Felix is okay with it as well.

“I mean, I don’t see why not,” Hyunjin admits. “If anything, we can use this as a hands-on experience for town lore and do our project on it. That the town used to be overrun with people who thought witches existed. The book can be part of our paper or video.”

“Yeah, yeah, okay, when you put it like that,” Changbin grins. “I’m down as well.”

“I’m still nervous, you guys,” Jisung admits. “It erased Oliva’s name and put my name. We saw that live time. This isn’t something to play around with. What if it’s something demonic?”

“I’m with both Jisung and Hyunjin,” Seungmin admits. “I’m torn. I’ll go with the majority, but the fear and hesitation are present.”

“I’m okay if everyone else is,” Lee Know nods his head. “I’m terrified also, but I’m interested. It feels like it’s something we were destined to do.”

“I get what you mean and I agree,” Chan states. “So, on Saturday, are we in agreement? We’ll read the scripture out loud and let whatever happens, happen?”

“Alright class, settle down,” Mr. Roberts enters the classroom. “We weren’t productive yesterday but I thank you all for giving me quiet time while I had a migraine. Today we’ll be going over World War…”

Felix tunes out, playing with Hyunjin’s bracelet while thinking about Saturday and wondering how everything is going to go down. He’s worried and nervous but at the same time, he’s at peace knowing he won’t be alone. The omega also thinks about what I.N. said and how I.N. is going on a date. Felix has never been on one before. Worrying his bottom lip, Felix turns behind him to whisper to Hyunjin.

“Can we go out tonight also?” Felix asks.

Hyunjin’s eyes widen and he nods. Felix grins, happy. He turns back around in his seat and feels a foot reach the back of his feet. Looking down, he sees Hyunjin connecting their feet together. It’s incredibly cute. Felix sniffs Hyunjin’s bracelet to calm himself down; grinning the entire class.

xXx

Felix started noticing it in the second period, but by the third period, it was obvious. Everyone is avoiding him. Felix would feel sad but he has no doubts it’s because they heard what happened to Paul and don’t want the same wrath to fall upon them.

The omega finds the solitude welcoming. At least now he’s not overwhelmed.

The rest of the day goes by without any drama and the omega is thankful. As promised, Changbin takes Jisung home, leaving just Felix and Hyunjin alone in the car.

“Are you hungry?” Hyunjin asks.

“No, but can you show me the city in your eyes?” Felix asks. “Like, your favorite spots?”

Hyunjin grins, nodding.

“I sure can,” Hyunjin agrees. “Do you like the beach? There’s a little private cove I love going to.”

“Yes, I would love to go, is it isolated?” Felix asks.

“Ah, it is, do you want me to call Jisung?” Hyunjin asks.

“A part of me says yes,” Felix admits. “But I want to trust you. If…if I feel scared, we’ll leave, right?”

Hyunjin nods.

“Of course, and I won’t stand too close so you don’t feel threatened,” Hyunjin promises.

“Thank you, Jinnie,” Felix replies. “I want to know more about you. People at school seem terrified of you but you've been so sweet to me."

"Ah, I do have a bit of temper," Hyunjin admits. "I try my best to keep it at bay, but I get it honestly from my mom. She's a tyrant with a wicked temper and I'm a carbon copy of her. It's not an excuse but at this point, there's no denying it. I try to only let my dominance show when something unjust is happening."

"Like with Paul?" Felix asks.

"Exactly," Hyunjin nods. "I saw that he hurt you emotionally and I just went into this blind rage."

"But you didn't hurt me," Felix reminds the alpha.

"No, I've never hurt an omega before," Hyunjin admits. "Are you sure you weren't scared?"

"My tutor attacked me sexually, but he wasn't aggressive," Felix admits. "Aggression isn't a trigger of mine, so I promise, I was fine. Like I mentioned, it was sort of surreal, seeing you make everyone apologize to me like it was nothing. I felt like puffing my chest out or bragging a bit. That's never happened to me before."

Hyunjin resists the urge to kiss the life out of this omega.

"Good, I don't ever want to be a person you grow scared of," Hyunjin replies. "I want to keep getting to know you. I want to be the person you go to for everything. I know we just met, is that weird?"

Felix tries to ponder the question. It is fast, and far too soon, for this kind of talk but at the same time Felix feels the exact same way.

"No, the possession you have over me is instinct," Felix replies. "My omega likes it and so do I."

Felix blushes and Hyunjin grins.

"Good, then I'll keep it going," Hyunjin promises.

Felix hums his approval.

"So, can you tell me more about you?" Felix asks. "What’s your favorite song?”

“I’m not sure I have a favorite,” Hyunjin replies. “I like a variety of music; crossing a multitude of genres. I don’t really like new music so I listen a lot to the songs from when I was younger and when my parents were younger. What about your favorite color?”

“Blue, which reminds me, Jisung said you were good at decorating,” Felix begins. “I would love it if you could come shopping with me sometime and help me decorate my room. It’s so plain. I would love a blue and gold-themed room. Or maybe blue and silver. I’m not sure yet.”

“Just let me know when and I’ll be there.” Hyunjin agrees with zero hesitation.

“Hmm, let’s see, favorite food?” Felix grins.

“Lasagna, easy.” Hyunjin laughs at his own response. “I can eat an entire tray of it by myself. No Texas toast or salad on the side. Just the lasagna. The cheesier the better.”

“Can you teach me how to make it then?” Felix asks. “I would love to cook it for you one day.”

Hyunjin’s breath hitches.

“Keep being sweet like this to me, little one, and I’ll take advantage,” Hyunjin warns.

“It’s not taking advantage if I’m offering, now, is it?” Felix puts it back onto the alpha. “Admittedly, can today be considered a date? I’ve never been on a date before.”

Hyunjin is silent for a while and Felix grows nervous.

“Sorry for my silence.” The alpha apologizes after about five minutes. “I had to will my cock to behave and couldn’t do that while talking to you.”

Felix bursts out laughing, face nice and red.

“The answer is, yes, I would love to consider this the first of many dates,” Hyunjin agrees. “And we are here.”

They pull into a sandy gravel parking lot that overlooks a massive sand dome. Hyunjin helps Felix walk down the sandy pathway and leads the omega to a set of large boulder rocks by the water. There is no one around. The omega can smell the salt from the ocean and enjoys hearing the splashing of waves against the rocks and sand.

“If you scuba dive under those rocks, there’s a little cave,” Hyunjin grins as he takes off his shoes and socks. Felix follows suit. “I found it after Binnie and Lee Know dared me to dive in the water one day about four years ago.”

“Hyunjin, that’s so dangerous,” Felix chastises.

“Trust me, I know that now,” Hyunjin winces. “Rip-tide came in and the current damn near slammed me against the rocks. Had that happened, I would have probably died.”

“Stupid alpha,” Felix sniffs just thinking about it.

“But I am a smart swimmer,” Hyunjin brags. “I swam diagonal from the current and escaped. Changbin cried for two hours he was so worried. But, it’s how we found this place. It’s peaceful, yes?”

“It is, why doesn’t anyone come out this way?” Felix asks. He takes a seat on the sand and Hyunjin moves a few spaces distance before sitting as well.

“Rumor has it, a girl was murdered here 18 or maybe 19 years ago,” Hyunjin replies. “It’s just a rumor so, no way of knowing if it’s true but the locals say her family cursed this exact spot because that’s where she died.”

“That’s heavy, should we be here then?” Felix pales.

“I don’t see why not?” Hyunjin shrugs. “I like to think if someone did die here then I’m honoring them by being here and providing them company.”

“If you’re sure…” Felix still feels hesitant. The omega feels comfortable being here with Hyunjin as they make small talk and enjoy the view. The omega chances to scoot closer. Hyunjin freezes, not wanting to make any sudden movements and scare the omega away.

“Tell me more about you,” Hyunjin commands. “You need to distract me from how good you look exposing your stomach like that. I want to know everything about you so it can take my mind off of mauling you with my lips.”

So, they talk. About likes, dislikes, favorite memories, and even some sad memories. They laugh and tease until the once bright sun seems to lower, turning a gorgeous orange hue. By the time they are ready to leave, Felix is directly beside Hyunjin, their thighs touching, and the omega feels at ease.

“Do you have time for dinner?” Hyunjin asks now that they are back in the car.

“I should probably get home but on Friday maybe I can spend the night?” Felix asks. “Jisung is a Han, not a Hwang. We can have him meet my dad and say I’m staying over with him, which is technically not a lie.”

“And, whose bed would you be sleeping in?” Hyunjin asks with no shame in his tone.

“Hmm, I don’t know yet,” Felix smirks as he looks at the alpha. “I like to sleep naked and cuddle.”

“Well, fuck me, yeah, sounds good, me too,” Hyunjin responds with a grin. Felix laughs, smiling.

“I’m teasing you, but I’ll probably sleep in Jisung’s room to start,” Felix responds. "Then if I feel bold enough, I'll creep in your bed. If that's okay."

“It’s cruel teasing me like that,” Hyunjin pouts. “I got my all excited already. But okay, we shall go at your pace. Oh, will you be okay around my dad? Well, Ji’s dad? He’s a pretty large alpha.”

Felix pales.

“I hope so, but we shall play it by ear.”

The rest of the ride to Felix’s house is quiet, but a welcomed silence.

xXx

It’s Friday now and Felix feels anxious. Surprisingly, his father agreed to let Felix sleep over Jisung’s house after Jisung met the man yesterday. So, the omega has no idea why he feels so anxious but he does. Maybe because it’s been a year exactly since the tutor incident.

Felix’s phone rings and it’s Hyunjin.

“Hey Hyunjin, I’m sorry, I’m not ready, can you come up?” Felix unlocks the front door and within a second, Hyunjin enters.

“Oh?” Hyunjin eyes Felix up and down. The omega only now realizes he’s in nothing but briefs. “Sorry, the blood is flowing South, give me a second.”

“I’m sorry, I forgot I was naked,” Felix blushes. A part of him likes the attention, though. Hyunjin looks hungry right now. Actually, that’s a good idea. “Hyunjin, can I wear your shirt today?”

“Like the shirt on my body?” Hyunjin asks for clarification as he already starts to take it off to hand to Felix.

“Today marks the one-year anniversary of when I was attacked,” Felix informs the alpha. “I’m feeling extremely anxious right now. I think wearing your shirt will help calm my omega.”

Hyunjin’s eyes soften.

“Of course, my shirt is all yours but I’ll need a new one.” Hyunjin seems to realize there is a massive size difference between the two parties. “Uh, maybe one of your dad’s then.”

Felix grins, nodding as he pulls on the shirt and heads upstairs. Hyunjin remains at the bottom.

“Are you not coming up?” Felix asks.

“I’m a dominant alpha and I’m feeling a little horny from seeing you naked,” Hyunjin admits. “I don’t want my pheromones to be all over the house and your dad starts asking questions.”

“My dad is a beta, he can’t smell you,” Felix reminds the alpha. “And I made you horny?” Felix grins, feeling cheeky.

“Baby, you always make me horny,” Hyunjin snorts but follows the omega up the stairs now that he’s reminded that Mr. Lee is a beta. Felix stops at his father’s bedroom and pulls out a black plain tee for the alpha to wear.

As Hyunjin dresses, they walk to Felix’s room.

“Where can I stand so I don’t make you uncomfortable?” Hyunjin asks.

“Oh, um, you can sit in my gaming chair by the desk,” Felix points to the far end of the room. Hyunjin nods, sitting in the gaming chair and keeping his hands in his lap. Since Hyunjin’s shirt is white, Felix throws on a pair of blue jeans.

“All done?” Hyunjin asks. He grabs Felix’s backpack and Felix nods. Hyunjin sees Felix’s over night duffle bag on the bed and grabs that as well.

The two head to the car and begin their journey to school.

“I was wondering how progressive this town is?” Felix asks.

“Hmm, meaning what?” Hyunjin asks.

“I used to get my nails done all the time but my dad said it might not be a good idea around here,” Felix responds.

“Oh? I mean, some may judge you but fuck 'em,” Hyunjin replies. “I’ll go with you if you want. We can get matching designs. Something for Halloween.”

“I would like that,” Felix feels anxious again and sniffs Hyunjin’s shirt. He sighs in relief.

“Why are you feeling anxious, may I ask?” Hyunjin asks.

“I’m not sure,” Felix admits. “I think it’s deeply rooted in what happened to me. I trusted him, Hyunjin. I’ve known him for 8 years and he never once gave any signs of being a predator. I was at his mom’s 50^th birthday party. I knew his girlfriend. When asked why he attacked me, he said I simply smelled good and he couldn’t control it.”

Hyunjin extends his hand and Felix grabs it, welcoming the comfort it brings.

“Well, I don’t know if this helps but he can’t hurt you with me around,” Hyunjin offers. “Besides, he’s locked away.”

“Logically, it does add comfort,” Felix admits. “But my anxiety isn’t rooted in logic, unfortunately. Your shirt is helping. Your scent calms me in ways that doesn’t make sense but it does.”

“What do you think would help you recover from what you experienced?” Hyunjin questions.

Felix reflects on the question.

“I think my deeply rooted issue is that he was bigger than me, and I felt overpowered,” Felix responds. “Maybe tonight we can try to have you hover on top of me and see if I panic. I just felt so helpless back then.”

“Are you sure you want to try this?” Hyunjin asks with caution.

“No, but I think it’ll be good for me to get used to an alpha towering over me,” Felix says. “I don’t want to keep feeling helpless.”

“Then, okay. Tonight we will try it and see.”

xXx

They are now at Hyunjin’s house and Mr. Lee calls.

“Hey Dad, I just got to Jisung’s house,” Felix places the phone on speaker.

“Hello, Mr. Lee, it’s Jisung,” the omega walks over to Felix to say into the phone.

“Okay, I just wanted to make sure you were alright,” Mr. Lee checks in on his son. “I know what today is. I told your sister not to call and get you all worked up. But I still worry.”

“Thanks, Dad,” Felix grins. “I’m doing much better than I was this morning. Jisung has comfort food and movies, and he said he’ll do my nails. We’re going to have a girl’s night.”

“Good, good,” Mr. Lee seems to be at ease. “I’ll keep my phone on all night so call me if you need me, okay?”

“Yes, sir, love you.”

Felix hangs up first and grins. Hyunjin sits on the bed looking at the two omegas with a grin on his face.

“You two are some naughty omegas,” Hyunjin tuts. "Lying to people's parents. Tut, tut." 

“As if you mind,” Felix snorts. “Can we try the thing now?”

“What thing?” Jisung asks.

“Hyunjin is going to help me get over my trauma,” Felix explains. “Or try to at least. My issues with alphas are that most of them are larger than me. I want Hyunjin to hover over top of me so I can see when I start to panic or if I start to panic.”

“Good idea, you should lay on the bed then,” Jisung suggests.

Felix nods, getting on the bed so his head is comfortably placed on the pillows.

“Alright, I’m going to hover on top of you now, alright?” Hyunjin warns. Felix nods, feeling anxious already.

“Try to inhale his shirt,” Jisung offers. Felix nods, closing his eyes and sniffing Hyunjin’s shirt. The alpha is on top of Felix, just hovering but Felix feels closed in and can feel his heart rate increasing. He sniffs Hyunjin’s shirt again, palms sweating.

“I’ll get closer,” Hyunjin warns. He slowly leans down so that their noses are touching. Felix imagines his tutor again. Void eyes and rough hands stripping him naked. His breathing becomes unsteady. “It’s just me, Felix. It’s just Hyunjin.”

“Hyunjin?” Felix tries to focus his eyes.

Jisung grabs Felix’s hand and releases pheromones. Hyunjin releases some of his own and Felix feels like he’s home; he’s safe. These are Hyunjin’s pheromones. Hyunjin, who won’t hurt him. Hyunjin, who promised to protect him. Hyunjin.

The alpha gets closer and their lips touch. Felix leans up into the kiss and Hyunjin deepens it, slowly grinding his hips until Jisung is whacking the alpha on the back.

“He asked you to test out his trauma, not cop a feel,” Jisung glares at Hyunjin. “Stupid, horny, alpha.”

Felix blushes, glad Jisung stopped them.

Hyunjin looks torn, like he wants to kiss Felix again and he equally wants to put Jisung in a headlock for interrupting.

“So, how did you feel?” Jisung asks Felix, ignoring his brother.

“I was scared at first,” Felix admits. “I kept seeing my tutor’s face. But then Hyunjin released his pheromones and it reminded me of home; of comfort. I told myself that Hyunjin won’t hurt me because he promised to always protect me and I was able to calm down. But I don’t think it’ll work on just every alpha. I trust Hyunjin.”

“Ah, maybe some other time we can try with Minnie,” Jisung offers. “He’s an alpha but he’s as timid and docile as they come.”

“That’s a good idea, Jisung.” Felix grins at his fellow omega before turning to face Hyunjin, who is now beside him. “Thank you for that, Hyunjin. I felt so safe with you. I think over time, I may be able to get over what happened to me. Not every alpha is bad.”

“Mhm, I’m glad I could help,” Hyunjin grins.

There’s a knock on the door.

“Enter,” Hyunjin yells. The door opens and in walks a huge alpha. He’s massive in height and size. Felix can feel his heart rate increasing and he grabs Hyunjin’s arm. “Felix, this is my stepdad, Markus Han. Dad, this is Felix.”

“Nice to meet you, Felix,” Markus extends his hand and Felix starts to shake.

“Dad, can you keep your distance?” Hyunjin asks. “Felix doesn’t do well around alphas and you are abnormally large.”

“Ah, I see,” Markus scratches the back of his head and looks like a wounded puppy. Felix laughs, feeling silly.

“Um, Hello, Mr. Han,” Felix crawls to the edge of the bed and extends his hand. Mr. Han perks up, grinning and eagerly shaking Felix’s hand before letting go.

“Hehe, he shook my hand,” Mr. Han brags to his sons. Felix grins, chancing to get out of bed and inch closer to the man. The omega sniffs and Mr. Han remains rooted, not wanting to move suddenly and spook the cautious omega. Felix feels like a cat right now.

“You smell like vanilla,” Felix accuses.

“Mhm.” Mr. Han winks at the omega. “It’s how I wooed the missus.”

Felix grins inching a little bit closer. Nothing bad is happening. The world isn’t ending. He’s safe.

“What did you do? Spray her with pheromones?” Felix teases.

“Something like that,” Mr. Han smirks. “She has a bit of a sweet tooth, you see?”

“Really? So, do I.” Felix points to himself.

“Okay, I’m getting jealous,” Hyunjin huffs. “Don’t you have a wife, old man? Leave my omega alone.”

“Oh, boo, stop hogging the omega,” Mr. Han pouts. There’s no way this big man is a scary alpha. He’s like a total puppy.

“I refuse; go do old people stuff and stop making my omega giggle,” Hyunjin warns. Mr. Han frowns, looking at Jisung for help.

“Make him let me stay,” Mr. Han stomps his foot.

“Sorry Dad, Hyunjin is whipped.” Jisung makes a whipping noise and Felix blushes, going back to the bed and sitting on the edge.

“I’m getting flustered,” Felix fans himself.

“See! Leave, stop making my omega flustered,” Hyunjin sneers. Mr. Han pouts again as he leaves. Hyunjin huffs and Felix laughs as he rolls onto his back. “I thought you were afraid of alphas? Don’t go around letting them make you flustered.”

Felix grins, he is absolutely gone for Hyunjin.

“You were making me flustered by staking your claim, not your dad,” Felix explains.

“Oh?” Hyunjin’s ears turn red. “Can I kiss you again?”

“Over my dead body,” Jisung sits in between the two. “Felix is impressionable and you’re horny. That kiss is going to end up with somebody naked.”

Felix sees the moment he’s lost Hyunjin’s attention. The alpha’s eyes gloss over.

“Heyyyy,” Felix whines. “I’m not impressionable.”

“Oh really?” Jisung challenges. “I dare you to straddle Hyunjin’s lap and not kiss him. He gets to touch you, too.”

“Easy,” Felix accepts the challenge.

He climbs on Hyunjin’s lap and the startled alpha places his hands on Felix’s hips. The alpha should feel a certain way about being used as a challenge but fuck it. He now has a cute little omega on his lap, so who’s really winning in this situation? Hyunjin, that’s who.

“See, Ji?” Felix taunts. As he taunts, he moves his hips, and Hyunjin hisses, digging his nails into Felix’s sides before moving them to grope his ass. Felix shivers as Hyunjin palms him. Felix looks down at the alpha and Hyunjin leans up to scent the omega.

“Can I kiss you?” Hyunjin whispers.

“Yes,” Felix nods dumbly. Hyunjin kisses the omega on the lips and Felix moans into the kiss. Hyunjin’s lips are soft and Felix wants to suck on them.

“I rest my case,” Jisung sniffs. Felix pulls away, feeling dazed.

“What just happened?” Felix asks, confused. He wants Hyunjin’s lips again but Jisung is also saying something.

“Alpha trauma, my ass,” Jisung scoffs. “You seem completely fine with my brother.”

“Because he’s Hyunjin,” Felix replies with ease. “He’s an alpha but he smells like home. I don’t feel afraid around him.”

“Fuck, that’s actually adorable,” Jisung groans. “Come on then, I want to paint your nails and dye your hair for you. Oh, and we should watch horror movies.”

Jisung guides Felix to his room and Hyunjin remains rooted on his bed with a massive hardon; missing Felix’s warmth.

xXx

Felix wakes up in the middle of the night and stumbles his way to Hyunjin’s room. The alpha is shirtless, snoring lightly, as he sleeps on his stomach.

“Jinnie, can I sleep here?” Felix whispers, shaking the alpha.

Hyunjin blinks open an eye, lifting up the sheets. Felix slides in, keeping a distance between the two of them. Hyunjin falls right back asleep so Felix tries to sleep as well.

Roughly an hour later, Hyunjin has gotten too close and is half on top of Felix. The omega begins to feel boxed in and panics. Hyunjin jumps up, looking alert.

“Huh, what’s wrong?” Hyunjin asks, hair sticking up. There’s a hand mark on his cheek and he has to blink rapidly to stay focused.

“Sorry, you got too close and I panicked,” Felix apologizes. “Should I just go back to Jisung’s room?”

“No, no, I want you here,” Hyunjin gets out of bed and goes to his closet, coming back with a body pillow. He puts it between the two of them. “There, now I shouldn’t get too close.”

“I’m sorry,” Felix whispers. He feels so ashamed. “I was fine earlier. I don’t understand.”

“Babe, like I told you, we take this at your speed,” Hyunjin explains. “Don’t apologize. You’re vulnerable in your sleep. There’s a difference. You’re still in bed and you’re doing well. Don’t be so hard on yourself.”

Hyunjin trails off as his eyes close and he’s asleep again. Felix snorts, falling back to sleep as well.

When the omega wakes up again, it’s morning and now it’s his turn to be all over Hyunjin; body pillow having been tossed onto the floor.

“Morning,” Hyunjin says with a gruff voice.

“Morning,” Felix replies. Hyunjin startles.

“Fuck, your voice sounds like a demon,” Hyunjin laughs. “It’s so deep. Holy Hell.”

Felix grins, covering his face with his hands. Jisung enters the room, blinking his sleep away.

“Felix, are you okay?” Jisung asks as he climbs into the bed. Felix cuddles him.

“Yes, I got scared a little bit last night but I was fine other than that,” Felix tells him.

“Hmm, good.” Jisung yawns and snuggles closer to the omega. “We should get showered and eat before heading to the greenhouse.”

“Oh, yes, today we become witches,” Felix laughs.

“Mhm, or demons, you know 50/50 and all that,” Jisung teases. Felix giggles, tickling the omega.

“Stop hogging my omega,” Hyunjin groans. “Get out.”

“No, you always cockblock me. Payback is a bitch,” Jisung sneers.

“I cockblock you when?” Hyunjin grows angry just thinking about it. “Who the hell are you trying to have sex with?”

Jisung blanches, fleeing the room.

“I’m putting my foot up his ass, it’s the inevitable,” Hyunjin decides.

“Don’t be mean,” Felix defends his fellow omega. “You and I will have sex one day and we won’t want Jisung interfering.”

Hyunjin groans, placing his arm over his eyes.

“Don’t mention sex while in my bed, please? You smell like me, it’s driving me crazy,” Hyunjin whispers.

Felix laughs, getting out of bed. He leans over the bed and kisses Hyunjin on the cheek before running out of the room to join Jisung in the shower.

If Hyunjin takes extra long in the shower to rub one out? Well, no one is going to know.

xXx

I.N. yawns as all 7 wait for Seungmin to arrive. The alpha rushes into the greenhouse with the book in hand.

“Sorry, guys,” Seungmin apologizes. “My nana is in town on my dad’s side and she wouldn’t let me leave the house until I finished all my food.”

“I have a joke in there somewhere but I’m too tired to say it,” I.N. groans. “I’m sleepy. Can we do this ritual fast so I can go back to sleep?”

“If you stop jerking off so much, you will have more energy,” Lee Know teases.

“Haha, bite me,” I.N. gives the alpha his middle finger.

“Speaking of jerking off, how did it go with the date? You never said yesterday,” Changbin asks.

“That’s because there was no date,” I.N. groans. “When I asked her for her name, she blocked me. Apparently, I was supposed to know the name of the girl I was taking out. Upon my explaining she invited me and not the other way around, she got all her friends to ice me out in class as well.”

“Should have just stuck to big tits, then, huh?” Felix teases.

“Being a good guy sucks ass, Chan gives the shittiest advice,” I.N. complains.

“This is why you don’t take relationship advice from someone who is single,” Changbin pats I.N. on the back.

“Fuck all of you,” Chan frowns. “I can get anyone that I want.”

“Oh, yeah? Because when you tried to fuck me I remember turning you down,” Jisung snorts. Chan pales and mimes ‘shut up.’

“I’m sorry, who tried to fuck my brother?” Hyunjin asks.

“Changbin did, Jisung misspoke,” Chan puts the blame on his friend.

“Oi, protest,” Changbin exclaims. “I mean, yeah, I have, but this is about you and not me.”

“Whew, Jisung, you little slut, you get around, don’t you?” Felix teases.

“Haha, I have a healthy appetite. Or I would if I didn’t have such a controlling brother,” Jisung groans. “Can’t an omega get fingered in peace?”

Felix blushes, looking at Hyunjin’s fingers. Hyunjin sees where the omega is looking and winks.

“Jisung, I’ll deal with you later, and as for you Felix, my fingers are available whenever you need them,” Hyunjin winks again.

“The hypocrisy in that statement pisses me off,” Jisung complains. “Felix can get fingered but I can’t?”

“Ah, I see your point,” Hyunjin simply states. “The answer is yes. Do as I say and not as I do.”

Jisung wishes he could land a punch on Hyunjin and have it make a dent in the elder's face.

“We are getting a bit off topic,” Seungmin politely gets them all back on track. “Can we hurry up and do this? I’m terrified my nana followed me here. She was wiping my mouth as I headed out the door.”

“Did she wipe your ass too?” Lee Know teases.

“Please, don’t give her any ideas,” Seungmin shivers in horror. He crosses over some dead weeds and lays the book on the creaky old table that’s covered in dust. A spider runs from across the floor. “Alright, here goes nothing.”

Seungmin opens the book and turns to page two.

Everyone stands together, saying these words in unison while holding hands:

“In shadows deep where whispers grow,

A spark ignites, and a secret flows.

Beneath the moon’s enchanting glow,

Awaken now, let the magic show.

Gather round, our hearts so bold,

With dreams of spells and tales untold.

In unity, let our hearts weave,

A strong coven, together we believe.

With herbs and stones, our powers rise,

In nature’s breath, our spirit flies.

As we circle around, hand in hand,

Together we are united as we stand.

We chant these words, letting spirits soar,

Unlocking the gifts, that have been held before.

Embracing the coven bond, we are set free,

To become one united coven, living in harmony.”

They all spot talking and another bright light shines from the book. It hits all of them and for the second time in their lives; they black out.

Chapter Text

“Oh fuck, we blacked out again?” I.N. groans first. He checks his phone and sees it’s only been 2 hours this time. “At least it wasn’t four hours again.”

“Also, no storm,” Changbin comments. “Progress.”

“Anybody feel anything?” Felix asks.

“No, but that poem mentioned the moon or night or some shit,” Lee Know holds his head. “I think it’ll kick in tonight.”

“If it does around my dad, he’ll freak,” Felix pales. “Jinnie, can I stay with you again?”

“Like you even have to ask, babe,” Hyunjin responds.

“I think we should all stay together, for safety,” Seungmin offers. “We can have a sleepover.”

“Okay, who’s house?” Chan asks.

“Can it be Hyunjin’s? I already know his scent and trust him, it’ll be easier for me that way,” Felix asks.

“Of course, Felix, we wouldn’t want you to feel uncomfortable,” Chan responds. “Jin, are you fine with that?”

“Yup, I’ll tell my parents to fuck off for the night,” Hyunjin offers. “Babe, that means you and Ji need to get permission from your dad again,” Hyunjin says to Felix.

“Damn, okay, then,” Felix responds and looks at Jisung. “Are you free to come over now?”

“Yup, we’ll have Seungmin drive us,” Jisung offers. “He looks like a beta.”

“I resent that,” Seungmin frowns. “I have ruts like any other alpha.”

“Don’t say rut when you’re about to drive my baby around,” Hyunjin glares. “Also, if you lot are going to be staying at my house, I better not see any of you ending up in Jisung’s bed.”

“Oh, boo, then Felix can’t sleep in your bed,” Jisung challenges.

“No, don’t put me in timeout,” Felix pouts. “I love sleeping while being swarmed in Jinnie’s scent. It’s the best feeling ever.”

“Fuck, now I’m hard,” Hyunjin whispers.

“Jeez, Felix is going to be knocked up in no time with the way Hyunjin’s libido is operating,” Lee Know teases. "One kiss is going to turn into triplets."

“Don’t tease me because now I’m picturing him knocked up with my pups,” Hyunjin groans. Felix flushes red.

“How did having a kiss turn into me getting pregnant?” Felix hisses.

“Well, that’s how it all starts,” Jisung snorts. “First they say, it’s just a kiss. Then they say, let me just stick the tip in. Next thing you know, you’re being knotted and what the fuck am I talking about?”

“Um, Hyunjin’s aura seems to be darker,” I.N. points out. “For the sake of my life, Jisung isn’t referencing me. I’ve never even touched him inappropriately. It has to be either Changbin or Lee Know.”

“Wow, you are a damn snitch!” Changbin whispers harshly.

“And we found the guilty party,” I.N. grins.

“Binnie, come talk to me outside,” Hyunjin grins but the grin doesn’t meet his eyes.

“I would like to decline,” Changbin replies. "For obvious reasons."

“Now, Mr. Seo,” Hyunjin’s voice drops an octave.

“Damn, he said the last name, you are fucked,” Jisung whispers.

“Shut up, this is all your fault,” Felix points out. “Hyunjinnie, baby, I’m feeling anxious. Can I have a hug?”

Hyunjin blinks out of his anger-induced haze and nods, immediately comforting Felix. Felix looks around Hyunjin’s torso and mimes ‘go, go, go’ to Changbin, who flees.

“Damn, Hyunjin is whipped,” Chan realizes.

“This is the second time someone has said that to me,” Hyunjin huffs. “I don’t care if you say I’m whipped or not. Felix is perfect. I can’t wait until I make him my omega.”

“Well, your omega distracted you so Binnie could flee,” I.N. checks his nails.

“Dammit! That alpha is dead,” Hyunjin growls.

“Jinnie, what did I say this morning? Hmm? We will have sex one day, yes? Let Jisung have his fun. At least it’s with someone you can trust,” Felix states.

Hyunjin flushes red, groaning.

“When will this hypothetical sex happen? Asking for a friend?” Hyunjin jokes. Felix grins.

“You have to behave and play your cards right, alpha,” Felix winks. “Oh, Jisung we really should get going. Seungmin, do you mind driving us?”

“Not at all,” Seungmin closes the book. “We’ll meet at Hyunjin’s house tonight, right everyone? To ride this out.”

“Yup, and we’re sleeping in the guest rooms; not Jisung’s room,” Lee Know reiterates so he’s not on Hyunjin’s hit list.

“Damn right,” Hyunjin sniffs.

“Play nice, Jinnie,” Felix pouts. “I’ll be in your bed. Let Binnie sleep with Jisung.”

“The words ‘fuck no’ are on the tip of my tongue,” Hyunjin responds.

“If you play nice, I’ll wear your shirt to bed tonight, nothing underneath,” Felix blushes by just saying this out loud. His face feels hot.

“Fuck, okay, okay, they can run a fucking train on him for all I care,” Hyunjin pleads. “I just need to see that in person.”

“Wow, fuck you!” Jisung glares at his brother. “You’ll pimp me out to see Felix naked?”

“Is that a serious question, because the answer is yes,” Hyunjin responds.

“No takebacks,” Lee Know quickly shouts. Jisung whacks the alpha repeatedly on his arm.

“Alright, on that note, let’s go because I’m now embarrassed,” Felix flees the greenhouse first; waiting at Seungmin’s car.

It’s a long drive home.

xXx

“Dad, Jisung is here,” Felix finds his dad on the couch.

“Hey boys, did you have fun?” Mr. Lee stands up. “Let me see your nails, very cute son.”

“Thanks, Dad,” Felix blushes. “He also dyed my hair blonde.”

“Mhm, it suites you,” Mr. Lee agrees.

“Thank you and I was hoping I could spend another night,” Felix states. Mr. Lee seems hesitant.

“Do you want to talk to my dad again?” Jisung asks.

“No, no, it’s fine,” Mr. Lee promises. “He sent me a photo of you two asleep last night so I’m okay. It’s just…I want you two to stay away from those Hwang’s.”

“But why?” Felix asks.

“Your mom, she was best friends with Marcela Hwang until Marcela turned on her,” Mr. Lee states. “I can’t get into it. I promised your mom I would never repeat what happened that night 20 years ago. But Marcela…we all saw a side to her we never wanted to see again.”

Jisung looks down at the ground.

“Dad, Hyunjin isn’t Marcela,” Felix defends. “You know me. I want to get to know someone and judge them for their character. Not for who their parents are. You should try to give Hyunjin a chance.”

“You don’t get it, the prophecy says….” Mr. Lee stops talking, fear in his eyes. “You should get another change of clothes. Have fun, son. Don’t mind me. I’m just a silly old man.”

Felix wants to press the issue but doesn’t. He and Jisung trail up the stairs and Felix packs some night clothes, and clothes for tomorrow before coming back down.

“Alright dad, I love you,” Felix tells the man.

“Love you more, son.”

Felix sighs again as he and Jisung get in the car.

“I’m sorry that he spoke ill of your mom,” Felix whispers.

“What happened?” Seungmin asks.

“My dad doesn’t like Hyunjin or his mom,” Felix admits.

“It’s not your fault, Felix,” Jisung shrugs. “He seems tortured. Is he going to be okay?”

“Yeah, I’ll make sure to give him extra cuddles tomorrow,” Felix grins. His phone rings and it’s his sister. “Hey Liv, how are you?”

“I’m good, little bro, how are you?” Oliva asks.

“Good, I’ve made friends,” Felix brags. “I’m actually in the car with them now.”

“Ah, I see, well, take care of yourself and call me when you’re free,” Oliva responds. “I love you.”

“Love you, too.”

Felix grins as he puts up his phone, excited about what’s going to happen tonight and wondering if the poem really activated their powers or not.

xXx

“Alright, it’s dark now, so it should happen at any moment,” Lee Know comments as they are all sitting in the hot tub out back. There’s a slight breeze in the air.

“And I’m getting sleepy, what time is it?” Felix yawns.

“Almost ten,” Jisung looks at his phone.

Felix climbs out of the tub.

“Jinnie, can we go to bed now?” Felix asks, yawning again.

Hyunjin is absolutely not tired at all but there’s no way in hell is he going to pass up on Felix getting into bed in nothing but a shirt on.

“Yeah, I’m so fatigued,” Hyunjin lies.

“If by fatigued, you mean horny,” I.N. teases. Hyunjin gives the fellow alpha his middle finger.

“Let’s go, baby,” Hyunjin escorts Felix to his bedroom. Felix picks out a shirt from Hyunjin’s dresser and heads to the bathroom for his nightly grooming. Hyunjin waits with bated breath on the bed for the omega to get done.

Finally done, Felix walks out of the bathroom with a white shirt that clings to his wet torso. Hyunjin can make out abs, hard nipples, a cute little prick, and toned thighs.

Fuck, it was worth going to bed early, Hyunjin decides.

“Is this okay?” Felix asks, looking and feeling unsure.

“Hell yes,” Hyunjin nods and pats the bed. “Get comfy and I’ll take a shower.”

Hyunjin jerks off twice in the shower before brushing his teeth and putting on a pair of pajama pants, leaving his shirt off.

Felix is under the covers but has chosen to leave the body pillow on the floor. Hyunjin swallows as he eases into the bed.

“What if we end up cuddling again?” Hyunjin whispers.

“Let’s try it now, so I won’t freak out in the middle of the night,” Felix suggests. Hyunjin nods, feeling his breathing getting heavier and heavier. The alpha scoots closer to the omega, carefully placing his arm over the omega’s torso. He doesn’t dare touch what he shouldn’t. This is all about the alpha earning Felix’s trust. He’s not going to fuck this up.

“How does this feel?” Hyunjin asks.

“Okay, because I can smell you,” Felix admits. Hyunjin nods.

“Then, lay your head on my shoulder,” Hyunjin lives to torment himself. Felix does as he is told and inhales Hyunjin’s scent. He purrs and Hyunjin pops a boner. “I’m sorry that I’m hard.”

Felix giggles.

“It’s okay, your body reacted to me purring,” Felix tells the alpha. “I trust you.”

“Thank you,” Hyunjin whispers. "Can I kiss you?"

Felix nods and Hyunjin connects their lips. The alpha resists things getting heated despite the massive hardon growing between his legs. Felix emits a mini moan and Hyunjin grunts his approval as he nibbles on the omega's bottom lip. Felix wraps his arms around Hyunjin’s torso and the alpha pulls away. Staring at each other, Hyunjin starts to play with the omega’s hair until he realizes Felix is already asleep. With nothing else to do, the alpha closes his eyes as well. He’s asleep before he knows what hits him.

xXx

It happens at 3 o clock at night; the witching hour. Eight sets of screams are heard throughout the house as power gets flooded into their systems. The pain lasts for only a few seconds before dissipating as if nothing even happened.

Everyone gathers in Hyunjin’s room and Felix frowns up his nose.

“Jinnie, I’m sorry but can they leave? Their scents are messing up your scent, and this is like my safe place,” Felix whispers so only Hyunjin can hear.

“You got it, babe.” Hyunjin rubs under Felix’s chin before addressing the others. “Let’s head to the living room, everyone. And Felix needs to put clothes on, so, please get out.”

Nodding, everyone trails out and Felix gives Hyunjin a kiss on the cheek as his thanks. The omega puts on a pair of Hyunjin’s too big sweatpants and the two meet up with the others downstairs. Everyone looks nervous and scared.

“Should we try a spell?” Seungmin asks. He has the book in his hand.

“That could be fun,” Lee Know grins. Seungmin opens the book and the first page has now been updated.

“Oh, wow, the first page updated,” Felix comments out loud. “It says, Felix Lee; the healer. Jisung Han, the animal whisperer. Hyunjin Hwang, the Fire Wizard. Minho Lee, the manipulator of shadows. Seungmin Kim, the seer. Christopher Bang, a time manipulator. Changbin Seo, the illusionist. Jeongin Yang, the betrayer of friends.”

“Oh, come the fuck on,” I.N. glares at the book. “Everyone gets these cool ass powers and I become Judas of the group? I’m too stupid to betray anyone. Fucking, give me something else, you son of a bitch.”

I.N. hits the book and it deletes I.N.’s name.

“Oh, fuck, is I.N. going to die now?” Jisung sounds hysterical.

“Jeongin Yang, the bringer of curses,” Felix reads out loud. “The book updated. It must have heard you.”

“That’s fucking scary,” I.N. has tears in his eyes. “Why would it say I would betray my friends? And now instead of betraying you guys, I fucking create curses? This fucking sucks. Justice for the Maknae.”

“What’s a Maknae?” Felix whispers to Hyunjin.

“Means youngest,” Hyunjin whispers back.

“Oh, but isn’t Lee Know the youngest? His birthday is in October,” Felix points out.

“Just let him have this,” Hyunjin whispers back. “He’s obviously freaking out right now.”

“I need a hug,” I.N. whispers. Changbin and Chan immediately hug I.N., who sniffles.

“I’m a healer, sweet,” Felix grins. “I mean it sucks for you, I.N., but I should be able to heal any of the curses you create. Cheer up. And Jinnie, you can create fire. How cool is that?”

“Mhm, let me try, ‘flame on,’” Hyunjin says. Everyone laughs, including I.N., who’s still crying. “Um, fireball?” Hyunjin tries to concentrate on fire and all of a sudden his hand feels warm and flames shoot from his palms. He freaks and shakes his hand.

“Fuck, it worked,” Felix gasps. “Are you burned?” Felix grabs Hyunjin’s hand and focuses on healing it. Bright light shoots from Felix’s palms.

“My hand tingles,” Hyunjin grins. “Are you healing me, baby? Gah, you’re so sweet.” Hyunjin’s hand is completely fine. Felix grins and gets a kiss on his cheek for his efforts.

“We’re witches now? This is real! I’m in shock. I…fuck, I can talk to animals. I hate animals, I.N. switch with me,” Jisung complains.

“We better not talk so loud around this book,” Lee Know points out. “Jisung complained and it immediately erased Oliva’s name and put Jisung’s. I.N. complained and it gave him a different mission or power. I think this book is alive in a way.”

“Or it can change fate,” Felix points out. “My dad mentioned something about a prophecy before he stopped talking. Hey, book. Do you know anything about a prophecy?”

The book starts flipping pages as if a gust of wind is blowing directly onto it. It lands on a page near the back.

“During the full moon, when two are united as one, the earth will rumble and a curse is born,” Seungmin reads.

“Um, does this book come with a fucking decipher?” Lee Know squints.

“So, during the full moon is easy enough to interpret,” Chan says. “But the two as one?”

Felix already knows what this means. If his dad says stay away from the Hwang’s and mentioned Felix then the two as one would have to be Felix and Hyunjin having sex. So, Hyunjin taking Felix’s virginity will lead to a curse?

Felix bites on his bottom lip.

“Hyunjin, can I talk to you?” Felix drags Hyunjin to the alpha’s bedroom. “That prophecy is about us. We will probably have sex for the first time during a full moon. If we do, it will bring about a curse. Am I horrible for not caring? I like you. I don’t want to give you up because of some bullshit prophecy.”

Hyunjin’s eyes are wide before they soften.

“That’s a given, babe,” Hyunjin rubs Felix’s cheek. “Let’s not tell the others, hmm? Whatever curse happens, we will deal with it together, okay?”

Felix nods, sighing.

“Can we go back to bed? This is very overwhelming for me,” Felix admits.

“Do you not want to try a spell?” Hyunjin frowns.

“Not really, my body feels heavy,” Felix admits. “I just feel anxious about all of this. How is this real? How is this really happening? And what did our parents do all those years ago? My dad hinted your mom was involved in something 20 years ago. A girl died 20 years ago. Did our parents cover it up? There’s just…too many questions, Jinnie. I’m overwhelmed. I’m sorry.”

“Don’t say sorry to me, I’m trying not to think about any of it so I don’t freak as well,” Hyunjin admits. “Come on, let’s get back in bed.”

Felix nods, taking off his pants and getting in bed. Hyunjin joins, wrapping his arm around Felix’s waist.

“Why are you so protective of Jisung, while actively trying to pursue me?” Felix asks. Hyunjin pretends to be asleep and Felix laughs, hitting him on the shoulder.

“I’m a glorified hypocrite,” Hyunjin shrugs.

“But you won’t think bad of me if we have sex, right? Or when we have sex,” Felix responds.

Hyunjin has to hum to keep from picturing them fucking.

“Not at all, I guess it’s different because he’s my little brother,” Hyunjin shrugs. “My mom and dad are busy at work a lot, so I’ve raised Jisung. I just keep picturing him as my five-year-old brother who would follow me around. Not as a 17-year-old omega, who is sexually active.”

“Ah, so it’s not because you think he’s like a slut or something,” Felix wants to ensure.

“No, of course, not,” Hyunjin frowns. “But also, I want him to have some self-respect about him. You know? Like even I don’t just have sex. I’ve only ever had sex in a relationship. I want him to value his body more. Our horny friends will fuck anything.”

“I get it now,” Felix kisses Hyunjin on the cheek. “You’re so sweet.”

Hyunjin grins.

“Can I get a real kiss?” Hyunjin presses his luck. Felix nods. Hyunjin swoops in before the omega can change his mind.

Felix initiates the touching of their lips. Gently pressing his smaller lips onto Hyunjin’s larger ones. Hyunjin keeps his eyes open and gauges Felix’s response in order to see if there’s any hesitation. Seeing Felix is okay, the alpha opens his lips wider and inserts his tongue into the omega’s mouth.

Felix startles before falling in line with the new addition. Hyunjin works his tongue around Felix’s, bringing their lips back together. The alpha feels warm and slowly climbs on top of Felix to deepen the kiss. Felix starts okay. The omega wraps his legs around the alpha's waist. He grips Hyunjin’s bare back and moves his hips.

It’s when Hyunjin touches Felix’s chest the omega begins to panic. Felix starts crying, hitting Hyunjin on the shoulder.

“No, no, get away, get away,” Felix’s eyes are closed.

“Baby, it’s just me, it’s Hyunjin,” Hyunjin pets Felix’s hair. The omega opens his eyes, with fresh tears. “Hey, I’m sorry. I took it too far without permission.”

“It’s not your fault,” Felix whispers. “I trust you. I do. Don’t get mad. Please, don’t be mad at me.”

“Why would I be mad?” Hyunjin frowns.

“It’s just…I felt closed in for a second, and helpless,” Felix sniffs. Jisung enters the room.

“I heard shouting, are you okay?” Jisung sits on the edge of the bed and rubs Felix’s leg.

“Yeah, I just felt closed in and helpless for a moment and I freaked out,” Felix admits.

“Hmm, then why don’t you try being on top next time,” Jisung suggests. “Take the power back so it’s not Hyunjin towering over you.”

“I’ll try that, thank you,” Felix informs. Jisung gives a thumbs-up before leaving the room. “Do you want to try that?”

Hyunjin would love nothing more than to have Felix on top of him.

“Only if you want to,” Hyunjin puts this back in Felix’s hands. The omega has all the power here. Felix nods, straddling Hyunjin’s waist before remembering he has on no bottoms. The omega flushes red.

“Am I making you uncomfortable?” Felix asks. “I forgot I was naked under this shirt.”

Hyunjin groans, closing his eyes because he forgot as well but now that he knows Felix is straddling him naked; well, Mini Hyunjin is stirring to life.

“I should be asking you that,” Hyunjin snorts. “I’m sure you can feel how excited I am.”

“I don’t mind,” Felix admits. “I like knowing that you want me.” The omega blushes something awful, trying to hide his face behind his hands.

“Don’t hide from me,” Hyunjin grins. He removes Felix’s hands and the omega leans down. They start to kiss again. Felix notices a change right away. He doesn’t feel closed in or overwhelmed. He doesn’t feel overpowered. He’s on top and can get away, fast, if he needs to.

The omega allows himself to get lost in Hyunjin. The alpha moans behind the kiss.

“Can I touch you above clothes?” Hyunjin asks permission this time. Felix nods and Hyunjin immediately goes for Felix’s ass. The softness feels amazing under the alpha’s hands and he squeezes Felix’s cheeks before groping them. Hyunjin is so ridiculously hard, it’s insane.

He feels a wet spot on his thighs and pulls away from the omega’s mouth to see what’s going on. Felix is slicking, and he’s slicking all over Hyunjin. The alpha wipes a bit from his thigh and plops it in his mouth. He moans and has to resist from flipping Felix onto his back and taking the omega right here and now. 

“Okay, um, can you get off?” Hyunjin asks. Felix nods, sliding off. “I have to go jerk off in the bathroom now. You slicked all over me and I’m a second away from pressing my luck and fucking you into the mattress.”

“Wait!” Felix holds the alpha by his wrist.

For a second, Hyunjin allows his delusional mind to think Felix wants sex after all.

“Can I watch?” Felix asks.

It’s not sex, but Hyunjin will fucking take it.

“Will you be joining me or just watching?” The alpha sits back on his bed.

“Just watching, is that okay?” Felix asks, knowing damn well Hyunjin isn’t going to say no.

“Mhm, can you sit across from me and show me something?” Hyunjin asks. Fuck it, he’s going to go for it. He wants to see the goods.

“Oh, do you want to see my butt?” Felix doesn’t mind showing the alpha.

“Fuck, yes, please,” Hyunjin gets his dick free and Felix gasps at the size. It seems fairly large, with no veins. It’s already hard in Hyunjin’s hand. Felix turns around, on all fours, as he lifts up his shirt. Hyunjin was NOT expecting this at all but he’s thriving on it.

The alpha wants to press his luck and touch but doesn’t.

“Are you uncomfortable?” Hyunjin asks as he jerks his hardon up and down.

“Nope, even though I have no idea how my butt can help you jerk off,” Felix responds.

You poor naïve omega, Hyunjin thinks.

“It’s sexy, that’s why. I wish I could see your hole, but I’m okay like this, too.” Hyunjin rubs tighter, using his precum to coat his cock. Felix wiggles his hips and reaches behind him to spread his cheeks.

“Like this?” Felix asks.

Hyunjin’s breath hitches and he damn near cums.

“Yeah, just like that,” the alpha moans. He flicks his wrist faster. “You have a pretty little hole. It looks tight and with no hair. It’s pink. Fuck, I want nothing more than to be inside that.”

Felix blushes removing his hands to hide his face. Hyunjin laughs, jerking faster until he has to rush to the bathroom to cum in the toilet.

“Fuck, I feel amazing,” Hyunjin finally gets done with the bathroom and lays back down. Felix climbs under the blanket, yawning. “Are you tired?”

“Mhm,” Felix snuggles to lie on Hyunjin’s chest.

“Are you okay with what we did tonight? You don’t need anything?” Hyunjin wants to double-check.

“It was fun, I like seeing you fall apart because of me,” Felix admits. “And I’m fine, tonight was a good first step for me. I’m okay.”

Hyunjin rubs Felix’s arms as the omega falls asleep, and the alpha soon joins him.

xXx

A few weeks fly by and time gets away from all of them faster than they would have liked. Class projects, homework assignments, trying to figure out their powers; it’s been very taxing.

It’s now Friday again and they are at a school assembly.

“Jinnie, there’s a lot of people here,” Felix clings to Hyunjin’s hand as they walk into the auditorium.

“I know babe but ease up with the claws,” Hyunjin winces. “Remind me to cut your nails tonight.”

Felix stops clinging so hard.

“Sorry, I didn’t realize I dug in that deep,” Felix frowns. He heals Hyunjin’s arm.

“Aww, did you heal me, baby?” Hyunjin coos, kissing the top of Felix’s head.

“You sap,” Felix comments because now he’s embarrassed.

“Look, Lee Know saved us a spot on the first row, that way you won’t feel boxed in,” Hyunjin grins. He drags the two of them to the empty spots to sit.

The gym teacher is in the middle of the floor trying to set up a table.

“Hwang,” the man says. “Come help me, please?”

Hyunjin groans, getting up. He turns to look at Felix.

“Binnie has the most muscles, so, go to Changbin if you feel uncomfortable while I’m helping coach,” Hyunjin instructs.

“Oh, boo, I’m being babysat,” Felix pouts. He glares at Changbin like it’s Changbin’s fault.

“Don’t glare at me, this is a lot of pressure,” Changbin complains. “If you get upset, my balls are on the chopping block. Not yours.”

“Do you even have balls?” Felix squints his eyes to ask.

I.N. and Lee Know burst out laughing.

“Not fair, I can’t even retaliate because you’ll snitch to Hyunjin,” Changbin fake cries on Jisung’s shoulder.

“Glad you’re self-aware,” Felix sniffs with a grin. All of a sudden there’s now a body sitting next to Felix. He’s an alpha with long brown hair that stops at his mid-back. He has large brown eyes and wide shoulders. Felix scoots closer to Changbin.

“Well, aren’t you cute?” The alpha touches Felix’s thigh. Felix crosses his legs and removes the hand.

“Don’t touch me,” Felix whispers; feeling his hands shake.

“Hey, man, back off, yeah?” Changbin gets involved, which means now all of their friends are looking, and glaring, as well.

“I’m not looking for trouble, today is my first day and when I saw this gorgeous omega, I couldn’t contain myself,” the alpha rubs Felix’s cheek and emits some of his pheromones.

“I have a boyfriend and I told you to stop touching me,” Felix feels himself getting upset. This alpha is disrespecting him in front of so many people. Felix moves and sits on Changbin’s lap. “My boyfriend will seriously fuck you up.”

The alpha snorts, rolling his eyes.

“He doesn’t seem like much to me, a bit short,” the alpha laughs.

“Binnie is not my boyfriend, Hyunjin is, you dumb fuck,” Felix responds with a sneer. He’s only feeling bold because there are so many people nearby to protect him. 

“I’m so offended right now, I’m not short,” Changbin frowns.

“Can I at least introduce myself?” The alpha asks. He touches Felix’s leg again and Felix feels violated. “Fine, but if your little boyfriend is going to beat me up, I want it to matter.”

The fucker kisses Felix before the omega can even blink.

“I said don’t fucking touch me,” Felix shouts. He stands up and slaps the alpha across the face. Felix pants, causing a commotion which causes all eyes on him. He grows scared at the attention and feels overwhelmed. "Hyunjin..."

Hyunjin hears the shouting and turns around to see Felix freaking out, an alpha holding his cheek, and a livid Jisung smacking a strange alpha over and over again as Lee Know tries to hold him back.

Hyunjin approaches and Jisung grins.

“You’re fucked now, buddy,” Jisung gloats. “Hyunjin is here.”

“What the fuck happened?” Hyunjin asks as teachers approach.

“He wouldn’t stop touching me, Jinnie,” Felix snitches with tears in his eyes. “He kissed me.”

“On the lips!” Jisung adds to really rile Hyunjin up.

“And he called me short!” Changbin wants in on this. “Revenge for the Binnie.”

Hyunjin wants to point out that Changbin is short but refrains. He’s too busy focused on the Felix crying part all because an alpha had the audacity to molest him. Hyunjin sees red.

“So, you like kissing and touching people without consent?” Hyunjin grabs the alpha by the throat. “You’re going to love playing with me.”

Hyunjin switches from the throat and grabs the alpha by his hair, dragging him with brute strength out of the auditorium as the alpha struggles in the grasp. The teachers avoid eye contact, pretending as if they don’t see anything, because if they don't see it, then they won’t have to comment. The students whisper but no one dares get in the way of an angry Hwang.

Hyunjin throws the alpha against the lockers, leading him to banging the back of his head on one. Felix and the others rush after Hyunjin to see him on top of the strange alpha, beating him over and over again. The alpha can’t even fight back and Hyunjin’s fists are covered in blood.

“Stop, Hyunjin, stop before you kill him!” Jisung shouts, crying. He was afraid this day would come. “Felix, do something.”

Felix startles, jumping into action.

“Jinnie, I need you,” Felix shouts. He wraps his arms around Hyunjin’s waist. “You said you wouldn’t hurt me, so, stop before you hurt me.”

Hyunjin pauses, wanting to kill the fucker under his fists. He’s torn. He wants to keep going and shrug Felix off, but he wants to make sure Felix is okay.

“Jin, Felix called you his boyfriend,” Changbin throws out a hail marry.

“Gah, shut up, Changbin,” Felix hisses.

“Oh, good idea,” I.N. grins. “It’s true, Jinnie. Felix was like ‘Oh my big, strong, alpha, is named Hyunjin and he’ll fuck you up.’ He was totally bragging about his man.”

Hyunjin stops altogether, turning around to face the blushing omega. The alpha had no idea the two of them were boyfriends but fuck, yes. He’ll take it.

“I’m your boyfriend?” Hyunjin grins, anger forgotten. “I’m so happy, baby.”

Hyunjin kisses the omega and Felix grins into the kiss as he hugs the alpha.

“Thank you for defending me and thank you for stopping,” Felix tells the alpha. “You were going to kill that guy.”

“He deserved it,” Hyunjin huffs.

“Jeez, being a dominant alpha is so exhausting,” Jisung complains. “My omega is distraught right now. I need to calm down. I’m so overwhelmed.”

“Is that why you got so angry, because of your dom traits?” Felix asks.

“Yeah, unfortunately,” Hyunjin nods. “Get it from my mom. She has the same temper as I do. Because we are dominants, it’s like our anger is double that of a regular alpha.”

“How can we help you to control it?” Felix asks.

“Seems like calling Felix his boyfriend worked,” Lee Know teases.

“I’ll also accept kisses,” Hyunjin grins.

“Wait a minute,” Changbin interrupts. He goes to the alpha bleeding, and slowly dying, on the floor. He kicks him. “And I’m not short, asshole! I’m height challenged.”

I.N. laughs the hardest.

“Can we leave before we get arrested for attempted murder?” Seungmin asks.

“Please, I’m Hyunjin Hwang, bitch, I wish a mother fucker would,” Hyunjin stares at the foreign alpha and snorts. “Clean yourself up, you look pathetic. Oh, and drop out if you want to live.”

Felix grabs Hyunjin’s hand as the two walk out of school with the rest of their friends. The omega waits until the car before healing Hyunjin’s fists.

Meanwhile, the struggling alpha reaches into his pocket for his phone. He makes a call.

“Takoda, how did it go?” The voice answers the call immediately.

“I heard him say he has the same temper as his mother,” Takoda winces. “If she’s anything like him, then she’s the one responsible all those years ago. I’m certain of it.”

“You don’t sound good, are you okay?” The person asks, sounding worried.

“No, he almost killed me in front of the entire school and no one batted an eye,” Takoda admits. “I’m not coming back. I’m sorry I doubted you all. I’m ready to fall in line with the plan. But I have one adjustment to make. There’s an omega named Felix, he’s mine. You hear me? This happened to me because of him so, now it’s personal.”

“They are on the way then.”

Takoda hangs up first, smirking. He’ll get his revenge. He promises.

Chapter Text

It’s just Hyunjin and Felix in the car as they drive to a diner for lunch. The others decided to all go their separate ways before meeting up again tomorrow at the Greenhouse to finally practice some spells.

“Are you scared now?” Hyunjin asks, thus breaking the silence in the car.

“Huh? Of what?” Felix asks, unsure if he missed part of the conversation or not.

“It’s just, I don’t know what your overall trigger is,” Hyunjin admits. “I was very aggressive today. You saw me beat him damn near unconscious. I just wanted to see if I accidentally triggered you. The last thing I ever want to do is make you afraid of me. I know you mentioned before that aggression wasn't your trigger but I didn't even stop to think if I was scaring you. I just saw red because he molested you.”

Felix’s eyes soften.

“You were fine, Hyunjin, I wasn’t triggered,” Felix informs the alpha. "If anything, I'm grateful for your presence. I knew you were around and felt bold enough to tell him not to touch me. I felt empowered."

“I'm glad I can help," Hyunjin grins. "Can you tell me in detail what happened that day?” Hyunjin chances asking. “From start to finish, please? I want to know what that tutor did so I can know never to do that. I don’t ever want you to see him in me.”

Felix swallows, his hand shaking.

“I haven’t even been able to tell my therapist what happened in detail,” Felix whispers. The omega is scared to recall those memories. Hyunjin grabs his hand, kissing it, as he releases calming pheromones. The omega basks in them.

“Just remember that he can’t hurt you,” Hyunjin explains. “Don’t give power to that man, any longer. Who’s more powerful than me, hmm?”

Felix can’t help but grin at Hyunjin’s cocky attitude. He’s also right, in a way. Who could possibly beat Hyunjin? Well, besides his mom.

“The day started off normal,” Felix starts. He pauses to take a few deep breaths. “I got up to make me some coffee.”

“You made coffee?” Hyunjin snorts and Felix flushes.

“Okay, I got up to make sugar with a little bit of caffeine,” Felix pouts with a grin. He’s grateful Hyunjin can try to make light of the situation to ease the heavy tension. “I didn’t get much sleep that night so, I was a bit tired and bloated.”

“You’re doing a good job, already,” Hyunjin praises. Felix squeezes Hyunjin’s hand.

“You know that feeling of a shadow behind you, or like a presence?” Felix asks.

“Yup,” Hyunjin nods.

“That’s what I felt when I was at the coffee machine,” the omega admits. “I turned around and he was just standing there. His eyes are normally green but right then they seemed dark and void.”

“Like, his alpha took over?” Hyunjin frowns.

“Exactly,” Felix agrees. “So, I immediately tried to put distance between us and he grabbed me by my shoulders and pressed me against the wall. I asked him if he was in rut and he just responded that I smelled too good. He licked my neck and I pushed his chest. I promise, I did. I pushed as hard as I could, I scratched his arms, I bit his hand, and I even kicked him.”

“Take a deep breath, you’re okay,” Hyunjin tells the omega as he senses Felix getting worked up and overwhelmed.

Felix listens, eyes wet with tears. He nods, taking deep breaths.

“When nothing I was doing was working, I started begging him to let me go,” Felix continues. “I told him to stop. He was unresponsive.”

“Did he use his alpha voice?” Hyunjin asks, Felix cries as he admits that no alpha voice was used.

“I froze all on my own because I got scared,” Felix tells the truth. “I just froze and pathetically cried as he stripped me naked. He was touching all over me when Liv came home with Dad. She immediately took off her heels and went to town on him. Dad even got a few punches in, if I’m honest.”

“That must have been horrifying,” Hyunjin tells the omega.

“I was all alone with him,” Felix sniffles. “I was all alone with him and he did that to me. He overpowered me and hurt me. I had no one around to help. That was when I had my first anxiety attack. Now, whenever I’m in a too crowded place I get anxious. I think someone will knock me over, hurt me, or something. When I’m isolated, I feel like I’ll be attacked again and there’ll be no one to help me.”

Hyunjin gets the root cause of the anxiety now.

“Babe, I’m no psychologist but based on what you’re saying, I think I can help,” Hyunjin tells the omega. “It sounds like you get anxious because you’re afraid of being vulnerable. You’re afraid that you’ll get overpowered again and won’t be able to save yourself. Lee Know has been taking martial arts since his toddler days. He can train you in self-defense. Teach you how to fight off an alpha, three times your size.”

Felix’s eyes widen with hope.

“Really? He can do that?” Felix wants to make sure he’s hearing this right.

“Of course,” Hyunjin nods. “I think with time, once you feel confident that no one can fuck with you, your anxiety will lessen.”

Felix leans across the seat and kisses the corner of Hyunjin’s mouth.

“Thank you, alpha,” Felix grins. Hyunjin is just so effin perfect.

“Hey, I’m your boyfriend now, kiss me properly,” Hyunjin says in a cheeky tone. Felix grins, tilting the alpha’s head so the alpha can still see the road but at the same time, has better access to Felix’s lips. Felix gives him a proper kiss, opening his mouth and inserting his tongue inside of the alpha’s.

Hyunjin hums his approval, closing his eyes to get into the kiss. A car honks, he swerves, and Felix pulls away while glaring.

“I’m sorry,” Hyunjin laughs. “I’ll pay attention to the road now.”

There’s a call coming through on Hyunjin’s console from his mother, so he answers.

“Hey Mom, I’m on the way to a diner, what’s up?” Hyunjin asks.

“I saw on my tracker app that you weren’t at school anymore, what happened?” She asks.

“Some fucking piece of shit alpha dared to molest Felix in front of me, so, I roughed him up and left,” Hyunjin tells her.

“Is Felix okay?” She sounds concerned.

“I’m okay now, Mrs. Hwang,” Felix tells her. “Thank you for asking. Have you had lunch yet?”

“I have not, would you two care to join me?” She inquires. “We can meet up for sushi.”

“Sounds good mom, on the way, I know what place you like,” Hyunjin tells her and hangs up.

“Jinnie, can we invite my dad also?” Felix asks.

“Eh, are you sure that’s a good idea?” Hyunjin wants to know. “Your dad doesn’t like me much.”

“You’re my boyfriend now, so, he won’t have a choice,” Felix huffs. The omega gets out his phone and makes the call, placing it on speaker. “Hey, Dad, can you do lunch?”

“Shouldn’t you be at school? What happened?” Mr. Lee sounds worried.

“An alpha touched and kissed me without permission,” Felix admits. “Hyunjin protected me and we left. We’re on the way to lunch with his mom.”

Silence.

“We’re…Hyunjin and I are in a relationship now, Dad. I know you don’t like the Hwang’s but this is my decision,” Felix tells him.

Silence.

“I already lost mom, and now Liv is away at school,” Felix brings up his past traumas. “I’m finally getting over what my tutor did to me. Please, just…just support me.”

“Okay,” Mr. Lee barely whispers. “What’s the address?”

Hyunjin provides the name of the restaurant and Felix hangs up. The omega feels tired now.

“That was draining,” Felix groans.

“You did so well,” Hyunjin encourages. “Now, let’s face the music.”

xXx

Lunch is fine until Mr. Lee shows up. He startles seeing Marcela before sitting down beside Felix.

“Marcela,” Mr. Lee greets. Felix can’t decipher what kind of tone the man is using.

“Greg bear, it’s been too long,” Marcela greets in return. She’s smiling.

“Eww, my mom is smiling,” Hyunjin whispers to Felix.

“Greg Bear? The fuck?” Felix whispers back.

“We can both hear you,” Mr. Lee clears his throat and Felix pales. “I see your son took your last name. No surprise there. Even amongst alphas, you’ve always been headstrong like that.”

“It’s been almost 19 years and the first thing you want to do is judge me because I gave my son my last name?” Marcela scoffs.

“Your temper doesn’t phase me, Meme, it never has,” Mr. Lee tells her.

“If you’re so unimpressed by me then why did you even return?” Marcela glares.

Mr. Lee swallows, a dark look in his eyes.

“Aimee is dead,” Mr. Lee whispers. “It’s been three years and I can’t do it anymore. Felix will be turning 18 next year.”

“Greg…” Marcela’s eyes soften.

“I don’t think Felix and I are needed,” Hyunjin stands and Felix stands with him. “Everyone is entitled to their secrets. You two catch up.”

“Felix, wait,” Mr. Lee stands as well. “Are you okay, son? You said an alpha kissed you?”

“I was scared at first but then I remembered Hyunjin wouldn’t let that slide and I felt proud in a way,” Felix admits. “I didn’t even have an anxiety attack.”

Mr. Lee nods, giving his son a hug.

The man goes back to his seat, staring down Marcela in a way that means the two must have a history. Hyunjin has never seen any man be able to meet her gaze like that, minus Jisung’s father.

“Alright, baby, let’s get you fed,” Hyunjin tells Felix.

“Can we have chicken? I want something fried and unhealthy,” Felix decides.

“Mhm,” Hyunjin agrees. “You wait until you’ve nabbed me to bring out the unhealthy eating habits, huh?” The alpha teases.

“I’m supposed to gain happy relationship weight, Jinnie, keep up,” Felix teases in turn.

“Is that so?” Hyunjin hugs the omega from behind as they reach the car. “I guess I shall gain it with you then. Hmm? So, we both can be rolling around the parking lot.”

Felix laughs as he gets in the vehicle.

“I was able to tell you something I’ve never been able to share before,” Felix realizes. “I wonder what else I can do.”

“Babe, the world is at your fingertips now, you can do anything,” Hyunjin promises. “Actually, I have the ingredients at home. Let me cook some chicken for you.”

“Are you trying to wine and dine me, Mr. Hwang?” Felix flutters his lashes. “I’ll have you know, it’ll take more than food to get into my pants.”

“Are you sure about that?” Hyunjin teases. “I haven’t even wined and dined you yet and I’ve already seen the goods.”

Felix flushes red, hitting Hyunjin on his thigh as the alpha claims he’s only teasing. Felix pants, exhausted from hitting Hyunjin repeatedly.

“Fine, then, I also want to see the goods,” Felix decides. Hyunjin quirks a brow.

“If you want to see me naked just say when, babe, I’m yours.” Hyunjin keeps his eyes focused on the road but based on the complete silence coming from the other side of the car, he can tell the omega is too flustered to speak. Hyunjin laughs, completely amused.

It’s a quiet ride home but none of them seem to mind.

xXx

Seeing Hyunjin in an apron does things to Felix’s libido that he didn’t know existed. The omega is horny. Hyunjin has his hair in a little ponytail with briefs on and an apron. That’s it. Oh, and he’s wearing black glasses that just really does it for the omega.

“Babe, you’re quiet, are you oka…” Hyunjin trails off and sniffs; spatula in hand as the chicken fries in the oil. The alpha sniffs the air and Felix flushes red. “Are you releasing pheromones? Are you turned on right now?” Hyunjin asks.

“Gah, stupid alpha, hush,” Felix covers his mouth with his hands and this only serves to turn Hyunjin on. The alpha licks the omega’s palms.

“What did I do to turn you on?” Hyunjin asks with a grin. “Let me know so that I can replicate it.”

“Absolutely, not,” Felix protests.

“Come on, babe, tell me,” Hyunjin commands. Felix caves, loving it when Hyunjin gives him a command.

“It’s you in this apron with glasses,” Felix admits in shame. “Also, the fact that you’re cooking for me.”

“Oh? So, you like seeing me provide, hmm?” Hyunjin asks as he kisses the omega. Felix didn’t think about it like this but yes, he likes seeing Hyunjin provide. “Can I touch?”

Felix blushes, not sure how he should respond. Hyunjin is his boyfriend now and Felix wants to continue feeling empowered in the things he wants, so, the omega nods. Hyunjin’s breath hitches like he wasn’t sure Felix would say yes.

”Where can I touch?” Hyunjin asks and it seems like he’s panting. Felix’s face feels hot to the touch, so he knows he’s bright red right now. 

“Can you touch my um…prick?” Felix whispers; shy. 

“Fuck, yes I can,” Hyunjin easily agrees. Placing down the spatula, Hyunjin slowly approaches the omega. He runs the tips of his fingers up Felix’s thighs before stopping at the rim of Felix’s pants. The omega stifles a moan at the heated touch, feeling overwhelmed by Hyunjin’s heated gaze.

”Wait, I’m sorry,” Felix whispers with tears. “I want you to touch me but I’m feeling overwhelmed and anxious. Im sorry.”

Hyunjin stops immediately.

”We go at your pace,” the alpha reminds Felix. “But give me a kiss.” 

Felix blushes, leaning forward for a kiss and Hyunjin tries to deepen it.

“The chicken, Jinnie,” Felix reminds the alpha; mainly because he’s embarrassed. Hyunjin grins, kissing Felix one more time before putting his focus back on the food. “What do you think was up with our parents?”

“They were both so suspicious, weren’t they?” Hyunjin agrees. “Greg Bear? That shit through me for a loop.”

“Fucking same,” Felix laughs as he agrees. “Not even my mom called him that.”

“He called her Meme, I’ve never known my mom to allow anyone to call her by a nickname,” Hyunjin admits. “Speaking of names, is Aimee your mom?”

“She is, yes, Aimee Lee,” Felix informs the alpha.

“What did your dad mean about your 18^th, is something happening?” Hyunjin asks.

“Not that I’m aware of, no,” Felix admits. “I assumed he meant because I’ll be in college and he’ll be all alone. Honestly, I don’t know why he decided to come back after all this time. My parents have never said a word about this place and now we’re just living here.”

“And we found a witch's book, that can’t be a coincidence,” Hyunjin snorts. “Our parents were all friends and now we’re all together as friends as well. I can’t help but think something is going to happen as a result. All of our parents are super hush-hush about their senior year.”

“Well, maybe we can find somebody who isn’t afraid to talk a little bit,” Felix suggests. “Every teen novel I read, there’s always a town gossip.”

“You like to read teen novels?” Hyunjin grins in a way that means he wants to tease Felix.

“Jinnie, don’t tease me,” Felix stomps his foot.

“I like it when you stomp your tiny foot,” Hyunjin coos. Felix pouts, hitting Hyunjin on the shoulder. “I also like it when you pout. Give me a kiss.” Hyunjin initiates the kiss all on his own before going back to the stove. “It’s almost ready, get some plates.”

Felix goes to the cabinet for two plates and hears the front door open. It’s Jisung, who’s sniffing the air.

“Mmm, I came at the right time,” Jisung grins. “Food for me as well? Or do you only have room for one omega?”

“Haha, there’s always room for you, Ji,” Hyunjin rolls his eyes.

“Oh, Jinnie, can we have waffles with the chicken?” Felix asks. “And Ji, stop being jealous. You and Hyunjin are brothers. You’ve seen him naked. That’s already more than what I’ve seen.”

“Eww, I don’t want to see him naked,” Jisung frowns.

“Boo, your brother is hot,” Felix states it like a fact. “I can’t wait to see the goods.”

“My brother is also still in the room and seems very keen on showing you his dick right now,” Jisung snorts.

Felix flushes red. Jisung laughs. Hyunjin winks as he takes the chicken out of the hot oil.

“Alright, while the chicken cools let me make my baby some waffles,” Hyunjin gets all the ingredients together and Felix starts picking at a piece of chicken. It’s nice and salty like he likes.

“Let me know when it’s ready,” Felix grabs Jisung’s arm. “We’re going to gossip in peace.”

The omega steals the other omega and they sit on the stairs so they can talk.

“Did you have to take the chicken as well?” Jisung asks and Felix blushes.

“Yes, for reasons,” the omega sniffs as he nibbles on the chicken. “Spill. I want to know what’s going on with you and Changbin, and Lee Know, and whomever else you smell like right now.”

Now, it’s Jisung’s turn to turn red.

“Lee Know and I are just friends,” Jisung defends himself. “He likes to spray me with pheromones to make Changbin jealous. Lee Know and I have fooled around but it’s all been in good fun. I like Changbin as more than a friend and I know he likes me as well but we’re both unsure how Hyunjin will respond.”

“Don’t let your brother stop you,” Felix frowns.

“You’ve met Hyunjin,” Jisung deadpans.

“Okay, point taken,” Felix winces. “Have you two had sex yet?”

“Once, but I don’t know, Felix, it was sort of weird afterwards because we had to pretend that we’re not together and I saw him with another omega two weeks ago,” Jisung sighs. “Which, makes sense for optics but also we haven’t said we’re exclusive. He thinks I’m sleeping around and I haven’t corrected him so, now I’m afraid he’s taking this as meaning he can sleep around.”

“Jeez, this sounds very confusing,” Felix frowns.

“It sounds like my brother needs my foot up his ass,” Hyunjin shouts from the kitchen. “Yes, I heard everything.”

Jisung and Felix both pale.

“Jinnie, it’s not good to eavesdrop,” Felix scolds as he heads back to the kitchen. “Mmm, waffles.”

“Way to defend me,” Jisung scoffs. “I thought we had an omega solidarity thing going but you immediately got distracted by waffles.”

“I’m awfully sorry, Ji,” Felix has a waffle on a plate already.

“You don’t look sorry one bit,” Jisung accuses.

“Guilty, I’m not,” Felix admits. “Thank you for my waffle, Jinnie.”

“I want a kiss as payment,” Hyunjin demands.

“Kiss, kiss,” Felix kisses the alpha before plating his chicken and drowning it all in syrup. He hums, happy.

“I don’t care if you and Changbin date,” Hyunjin finally tells Jisung. “Just be careful not to let it end badly. We’re all friends, yeah? And I would hate to have to kill him for breaking your heart.”

“Would you really hate it though?” Felix inquires and gets tickled for his trouble. Felix pants, grinning. “Sheesh, you know I’m a hungry omega and you’re preventing me from my food.”

“Yes, yes, what a bad alpha I am,” Hyunjin rolls his eyes. There’s a fond smile on his face, however, and he leans down to steal another kiss. He gets a piece of chicken crumb for his efforts. “Mm, chicken is good.”

“That’s what you get for kissing me while I’m eating,” Felix says in a cheeky tone. Hyunjin winks. Felix grins, continuing to eat as Hyunjin gets his own plate.

“Oh, shoot, I should have fed you,” Hyunjin pouts. Felix blushes, stopping his eating.

“You can now,” Felix opens his mouth and Hyunjin turns flustered as he cuts a piece of his waffle and feeds it to the omega. Felix chews, turning shy. “Is feeding me something you want to do?”

“I wouldn’t hate it,” Hyunjin settles on saying.

“Okay, then from now on I’ll wait for you to feed me first before I eat,” Felix decides.

“Fuck off,” Jisung grumbles. “I’m still here and I’m salty because I’m single and you two cute fuckers are feeding each other and stealing kisses. Meanwhile, Changbin is probably balls deep in some other omega.”

“Do you want me to rough him up?” Hyunjin offers as he continues to feed Felix. He likes knowing his omega is getting satisfied by his hands.

“No, maybe a little, wait, no,” Jisung groans. “I should probably talk to him now that I have permission to date him. That statement alone sort of pisses me off, though.”

“Hmm, you pissed yourself?” Hyunjin had already started tuning Jisung out, focusing on his cute little omega before him.

“Your brother is having a crisis, focus, Hyunjinnie,” Felix demands.

“At least Felix cares,” Jisung glares at Hyunjin. “Talk about new omega, who’s this? You’re acting brand new.”

“Hmm?” Hyunjin blinks back into focus. He tuned out again.

“I said I want to get gangbanged by all of our friends,” Jisung yells.

“I’ll fucking kill them all,” Hyunjin warns.

“So, you paid attention to that?” Jisung picks up his plate and huffs. “I’m eating this in my room. Fucker.”

“He took my food and called me a fucker?” Hyunjin glares at Jisung’s back as Felix giggles.

“Feed me more, Hyunjinnie,” Felix opens his mouth. Hyunjin goes back to feeding Felix. He’ll save kicking Jisung’s ass for later.

xXx

Felix is taking a shower when Hyunjin enters the bathroom. The alpha remains rooted at the door.

“Do I have permission to shower with you?” Hyunjin asks. “No inappropriate touching, or kissing. I just want to see if it triggers you to have me in close quarters when there’s no immediate escape.”

It’s actually a good idea to test it out.

“Okay.” The omega decides to agree because he does trust Hyunjin to keep his word and keep it clean. Hyunjin strips naked faster than Felix can blink. One moment the alpha is at the door and the next second, he’s in the shower.

True to his word, Hyunjin showers properly. He keeps his distance and while he’s rinsing off the soap, Felix moves out the way to wash for the second time. The omega likes doing three rounds of soap and water.

“Alright, I’m done, little one,” Hyunjin taps Felix on the nose, and the omega finally allows himself to get an eye full of the alpha.

“Wait,” Felix hasn’t seen all the goods yet. Hyunjin remains frozen, not wanting to scare Felix off. Felix inches closer, feeling his palms start to sweat. He touches Hyunjin’s chest, feeling the alpha shiver under the touch. Hyunjin’s breathing is heavy and Felix looks down to see a very hard Mini Hyunjin.

“Enjoying the view?” Hyunjin grins.

“I am,” the omega responds. He walks behind the alpha, seeing him tense up. It’s an alpha’s natural instinct to tense up when there’s someone behind them. Felix looks at Hyunjin’s strong back muscles, running his hands across them. He stops at the alpha’s ass. It’s way too plump to be an alpha’s butt. Felix smacks his left cheek; groping it.

Hyunjin growls, crowding Felix against the shower wall.

“I’m so sorry,” Hyunjin immediately flings himself back as Felix blinks; startled by the alpha’s action.

“No, I’m sorry,” Felix tells him. “An alpha is sensitive when someone is behind them and I grabbed your ass. Your alpha reacted. I shouldn’t have done so without permission.”

“Felix, I didn’t mean to crowd you against the wall, I’m sorry,” Hyunjin apologizes again. “I won’t ever do that again.”

“Jinnie, you didn’t hurt me, I’m fine,” Felix tells him. “I was just startled more than anything. Look, no anxiety attack. You didn't even put your hands on me.”

Hyunjin nods, still looking anxious.

“Can I hug you?” The alpha asks and Felix nods. Hyunjin hugs Felix close, their dicks touching. Hyunjin pulls away first, clearing his throat. “You finish your shower and I’ll brush my teeth. Are you sure you’re okay? I didn’t hurt you?”

“You didn’t hurt me at all,” Felix promises. “Do you forgive me for touching you like that without permission?”

“You don’t need permission,” Hyunjin snorts. “But no one has touched my ass before. I just reacted. Next time, maybe, warn me first, okay? I don’t ever want to react like that again around you.”

Felix grins, agreeing. Hyunjin gets out and Felix finishes up before joining him in bed in nothing but another one of his shirts.

Before they can fall asleep, Jisung is shuffling into the room in his onesie pajamas.

“I want to sleep here tonight,” Jisung pouts.

“Okay,” Felix agrees for Hyunjin. Felix scoots over so he’s practically on top of Hyunjin as Jisung squeezes in.

“I’m sorry in advance,” Hyunjin warns.

“Hmm, for what?” Felix asks.

“You’re naked and on top of me, I’m popping a boner,” Hyunjin warns. Felix laughs so hard; that he ends up falling asleep with tears in his eyes. It was a great night.

xXx

“Dearly beloved, we’re gathered here today…” I.N. is cut off by Lee Know putting him in a headlock.

“What are you a priest?” Lee Know lets I.N. go. “Now, that everyone is finally here, let’s finally do some fucking spells.”

“I had a whole speech planned and you fucked it up!” I.N. glares.

“Mate, that wasn’t a speech,” Lee Know huffs. “That’s what priests say when they’re beginning a wedding. Do we look like we’re getting married to you?”

“I swear to God, if you’ve accidentally married us off to Lee Know, I’m fighting,” Chan warns.

“That sounded highly fucking offensive,” Lee Know glares at Chan. “What’s wrong with marrying me? I’m a fucking catch.”

“If you were a fish and I caught you, I’d chop your head off to put you out of your misery,” Jisung comments. “No one should be that ugly.”

“Cute coming from the guy who begged me to stick my co…” Lee Know cuts himself off when he makes eye contact with a livid Hyunjin. “I recant my previous statement.”

“Damn right, you do,” Jisung sniffs.

“Actually, I’m interested in hearing this play out,” Changbin glares at Jisung.

“Oh, don’t come for me,” Jisung glares right back. “Who the fuck is Crystal?”

“She’s a girl from one of my classes,” Changbin responds with no hesitation.

“And how many times did you fuck her?” Jisung glares harder.

“None, I’ve literally never fucked her,” Changbin grows angry at the accusation. “Why are you even asking about Crystal?”

“She told Cindy, who told Mary, who told Robert, who told Pete, who told his second cousin, who told Bobby, who told me that the two of you have fucked several times,” Jisung defends.

“I got confused after Robert,” Felix pouts. “Who’s cousin was involved?”

“That shit makes no sense,” Changbin frowns. “Why would I fuck someone else when I have you? However, you apparently have been all over Lee Know.”

“I…” Jisung stops talking.

“Before this escalates and Hyunjin gets mad, can we get back on track?” Lee Know asks.

“Ah, yes, I’m ready to curse people,” I.N. grins.

“You were devastated before, what changed your tune?” Chan questions.

“Well, people at school keep pissing me off, don’t they? Payback is a bitch!” I.N. laughs. “That big tits girl is the first one on my list. I’m cursing the fuck out of her.”

“Just because you can, doesn’t mean you should,” Felix tells the alpha.

“Nope, logic can’t save her now,” I.N. decides.

“This is why you were made Judas,” Felix teases. “The book knew you would abuse your gift.”

“I have zero responses to that statement,” I.N. agrees and shrugs. “It’s absolutely true. The book fucked up.”

“What spell should we try first?” Seungmin asks.

“Hmm, what about a spell to grow taller?” Felix asks. “We can try it on Changbin, and not because he’s the shortest of us all or anything.”

“I would say fight me but you’re with Hyunjin,” Changbin grumbles. Felix grins, kissing Hyunjin on the cheek.

“Glad you know your place,” Hyunjin grins.

“Did anybody bring spell supplies?” Lee Know asks.

“Yes, me,” Seungmin opens up his bag. “Hmm, we need a green candle, a piece of paper, a pen, and a small plant.”

“Well, you have a white candle, a piece of paper, a pen, and a dead plant that’s on the ground,” I.N. points out.

“Fuck it, let’s try it,” Changbin agrees.

“Okay, so we light the candle, and Changbin, you will write down what you want to happen,” Seungmin reads the directions. “Then, we place the paper under the plant and we chant.”

Changbin does his part and they add the paper under the dead plant. They all hold hands, chanting:

From roots to sky, I rise and grow,

With strength and grace, my spirit will show.

Tall as the trees, strong as the sun,

I embrace my height, I am not done.

A bright light glows over Changbin and the greenhouse shakes. Hyunjin holds Felix in his arms until everything stops rumbling. Changbin lets out a nasty howl, growling as if he’s in pain. He squeezes his sides and like magic, the alpha grows 2 inches. It’s barely noticeable but it’s there.

“I asked for 7 inches,” Changbin frowns.

“Not even the laws of magic can pull that off,” I.N. teases.

“Fucker,” Changbin grumbles.

“You all, we did it!” Felix says in excitement. “Our first spell and we pulled it off without a hitch. We’re witches, everyone. We are well and true witches.”

“I feel like we should do another one, just to make sure it works,” Jisung suggests in excitement.

“Aw fuck, I’m short again,” Changbin complains.

“Ha, so you admit that you’re short?” Felix grins. Felix can tell the words ‘fuck off’ are on the tip of Changbin’s tongue but the alpha refuses to say them for obvious reasons.

“Just wait until Hyunjin isn’t around,” Changbin whispers.

“I’m always around, don’t fuck with me,” Hyunjin tells his friend.

“What spell should we try next?” I.N. asks.

“Oh, a love spell,” Felix grins. “Like in those teen novels.”

Hyunjin grins at his boyfriend, a fond expression on his face.

“Boo, that’s boring,” I.N. dismisses. Felix pouts.

“That’s mean, don’t shoot down my idea so fast,” Felix huffs.

“If my baby wants to do a love spell, we’re doing a fucking love spell,” Hyunjin grins in a way that means he’s going to fuck shit up if he doesn’t get his way.

“This is not fair,” I.N. complains. “No one can protest against you because you can collectively whoop our asses all at the same time.”

“I probably can stand a chance,” Lee Know raises his hand to say. “If anything, I’m faster than Jinnie.”

“It’s true, he is,” Hyunjin shrugs.

“Oh great, so Lee Know can escape while we die?” I.N. glares and Lee Know shrugs.

“I want to do the love spell against I.N. because he was a brat,” Felix glares at the alpha. I.N. glares back.

“Fine with me, let me find a spell,” Seungmin agrees.

“Don’t go around agreeing to that shit!” I.N. hisses.

“Too late, found it,” Seungmin responds. “Oh, we just need a candle. This one says a pink candle. Some salt. Hmm, Felix write on a piece of paper who you want I.N. to fall in love with. Then burn it in the fire.”

Felix giggles writing down a name and placing it in the fire.

“Now, let us all chant together,” Seungmin states.

“Love come to I.N., as it be on this note.”

“Wow, that was anticlimactic as fuck,” Jisung complains.

“You guys, I have to go,” I.N. suddenly says.

“Huh? Where?” Jisung asks.

“Mrs. Manson, I have to ask her to fuck me,” I.N. states. “She’s so gorgeous. I love the way her wrinkles seem to multiply and the fact that she has no teeth. Fuck. I’m hard.”

Lee Know laughs louder than anyone as he gets his phone out and records I.N.

“Eww, she’s like 100,” Jisung gags.

“Mmm, and so damn fine,” I.N. moans. “Fuck, I bet her pussy juices are nothing but dust. I can’t wait to slurp them and…what the fuck am I saying? Oh, my god, I was picturing it. Felix, you are dead!”

Felix laughs loudly as he hides behind Hyunjin, knowing damn well I.N. can’t hurt him with Hyunjin around.

“I think the love spell is my new favorite,” Jisung laughs. “We should do this to I.N. once a week.”

“Bullshit!” I.N. glares. “Fuck. Just wait until I learn how to curse people.”

“Touch my baby and die,” Hyunjin grins as a warning. I.N. pales.

“You’re so mean, Hyunjin,” I.N. complains. “Let me retaliate once.

“Do you want to get fucked up?” Hyunjin asks in a serious tone.

I.N. pouts, going to Chan and Changbin for comfort.

“It’s not fair,” I.N. complains. “Not fair, I tell ya.”

“Trust me, I’m ready to knock Felix down some steps myself,” Changbin agrees. “He called me short.”

“You are fucking short!” I.N. yells. “I’m the one in a crisis here. I pictured her naked and now it’s embedded in my fucking mind.”

“Alright, that’s it!” Changbin tackles I.N. to the ground. “I’m not short. I’m height-challenged. You tall bastard. I can’t hit Felix but I can hit you. Come here, let me hit you some more.”

“Ah, I remember when Hyunjin would defend me like that,” Jisung pouts.

“Sucks being replaced, huh?” Lee Know says bitterly.

“Is that a dig at me?” Changbin stops hitting I.N. to glare at Lee Know.

“I think Changbin, I.N., and Jisung need some alone time,” Felix whispers.

“Oh, no, you’ve kicked over the hornet's nest and now you want to dip?” Changbin glares.

“Yes,” Felix nods. “Hyunjin, can we go on a date? I want to go to Karaoke.”

“Whatever you want, I shall provide,” Hyunjin grins. He rubs under Felix’s chin and the omega purrs. “Jisung, are you going to be okay?”

“Yup, I was only teasing you,” Jisung promises.

“Alright, my baby and I are gone,” Hyunjin escorts Felix away and the omega looks over his shoulder to stick his tongue out. I.N. gives Felix his middle finger and Felix laughs all the way to the car. “Did you have fun today?”

“I did,” Felix agrees. “I can’t believe we’re witches. Do you know what this means? We need to officially become a coven. It can only be done under a full moon.”

“Aw, isn’t a full moon D-day?” Hyunjin asks.

“There’s a full moon in two weeks Hyunjin, nice try,” Felix snorts. "We're not fucking in two weeks." Hyunjin grins.

“I had to shoot my shot, but I’m down with us becoming a coven,” Hyunjin agrees. “What does that mean for us?”

“I’m not sure, but maybe if we can find the town gossip and get some information on our parents, we can finally start to figure out what it is they are hiding and why my dad is so hell-bent on us not being together.”

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Feeling cold, Felix blinks awake and can tell it’s the middle of the night. He’s freezing.

“Brr, Jinnie, I’m cold,” Felix whispers. He taps on the alpha's shoulder. 

Hyunjin snores in response before rolling over on top of Felix. Despite being warmer now, the omega is also now unable to move at all. The alpha has Felix pinned to the bed and Felix pushes Hyunjin’s shoulder; usually, that wakes the alpha up enough to roll the other way. But Hyunjin doesn’t move. Felix pushes again before his breathing becomes erratic.

Felix closes his eyes and tries to focus on Hyunjin’s scent and Jisung’s scent since the omega is sharing the bed with them again after fighting with Changbin.

It’s not working. Felix begins to cry as he pictures being held against the wall against his will.

You can do this, it’s just Hyunjin. Get your shit together, Felix. The omega keeps trying to tell himself this mantra but his brain won’t listen.

Felix squeezes Hyunjin’s arm, before banging on it, repeatedly. Hyunjin jumps awake, which wakes up Jisung.

“Oh, God, Felix? Did I hurt you?” Hyunjin is checking Felix all over. “Breathe, Felix. You can breathe, it’s alright.”

Felix nods, still crying.

“I know it’s alright,” Felix tells the alpha through his tears. “I hate this, Jinnie. I hate it. You rolled on top of me and I panicked. Why do I panic? It’s you. I trust you. I don’t want to be like this. I hate being broken.”

Hyunjin drags Felix onto his lap and rubs the omega’s back.

“You’re not broken, don’t say that,” Hyunjin tells him. “Ji, you’ve gotten over what happened to you. How did you do it? Any advice for Lix?”

Felix blinks through his tears as he turns his head to face a worried Jisung.

“Well, I told myself I’ll just never put myself in such a vulnerable position again,” Jisung admits. “I have a tracker app on my phone, I always tell Hyunjin where I’m going and with whom, and now I surround myself with alphas I can trust 100%. My friends, I’ve known all my life. We can’t control other people and it may happen again, but I’m smarter now than I was before. Also, you can hurt me once but you can’t hurt me twice.”

Felix blinks. He likes that.

“You can hurt me once but not twice,” Felix repeats. “That’s right. And I’ll start taking classes from Lee Know, and I have Hyunjin now.”

“That’s right, Hyunjin is your boyfriend and he’s protective as fuck,” Jisung points out. “You may have been a victim once, but you won’t be a victim twice. Any fucker who comes too close, you fight. Bite, scratch, kick his balls, do whatever you have to do. Got it? Hyunjin won’t let you get hurt if he can help it.”

“Damn right,” Hyunjin sniffs.

“So, just listen and trust Hyunjin, okay? You’re okay, Felix,” Jisung promises.

It’s like a switch flips in the omega as he looks at Hyunjin. Jisung is right. Felix just needs to listen and trust Hyunjin, in all things, and everything will be okay.

“Okay,” Felix whispers in response.

"I have no idea why I rolled on top of you, I'm awfully sorry," Hyunjin apologizes.

"It's not your fault," Felix replies. "Maybe it's because I was cold. Well, I’m still cold.”

“You poor baby,” Hyunjin pouts. “I’m sorry, my mom gets hot at night so we have to keep it cold.”

“Yes, now I see what happened," Felix snaps his fingers. "I said I was cold and I think your alpha heard me so you rolled on top of me in your sleep to keep me warm,” Felix explains.

“Ah, so, that’s what happened,” Hyunjin now understands. “Fuck, that’s actually cute as fuck.”

“Yeah, it is, you two adorable shits need to go back to sleep before we wake Mom up,” Jisung reminds them. Hyunjin pales just thinking about it.

Felix gets back in his spot, in bed, and Hyunjin wraps the omega up in his arms. Naturally, Felix is the first to fall asleep.

xXx

They are in gym class and their coach has lined everyone up.

“Alright, Albert and Hyunjin, to the front,” the coach commands.

Hyunjin kisses Felix before walking to stand beside their coach.

“The men will be playing a game of basketball, Hyunjin will pick a team and so will Albert,” the coach explains. “After two games, it’ll be the girls’ turn.”

Felix pales. He’s not the most athletic, but that’s not going to get him out of playing, so, he comes up with an excuse.

“Coach?” Felix raises his hand. “Can I sit this out? If someone bumps me by accident, it’ll only make Hyunjin mad.”

“It’s true,” Hyunjin shrugs. The alpha knows his unhealthy omega is just looking for an out so he doesn't have to do cardio. Hyunjin doesn't mind playing along but he will demand kisses later. “Touch him and I’m fighting. I don’t care if it’s an accident.”

“See,” Felix points at Hyunjin, who winks. Felix fights a blush. 

“Ah, yeah, I can see how that will be a problem,” their coach sighs. “Fine, Felix won’t participate on the count of personal reasons. Any complaints?”

“We’re not that dumb,” a student laughs and Hyunjin smirks, winking at Felix again.

“Alright, Albert you pick first,” the coach states.

The alphas go back and forth picking team members.

 “Also, since we don’t have enough jersey’s it’ll be shirts versus skins,” the coach explains.

“Um, can my team be skins?” Hyunjin asks. “I want my baby to see my body.”

Felix blushes, covering his face as the girls surrounding him coo while playfully hitting him.

“Ah, fuck, you drive me crazy, Hwang,” the coach admits. “Fine.”

“Wait, then I can switch teams?” An alpha asks. He’s a bit on the heavier side. “Nobody wants to see all of this naked.”

Felix would tell the alpha to embrace his body but doesn’t want Hyunjin to get jealous, so the omega wisely says nothing.

“Alright, switch with Yolan,” the coach decides. The two switch and Hyunjin immediately takes his shirt off, running up to Felix to hand it to him.

“Hold this for me, baby, okay?” Hyunjin asks, more like commands. Felix nods, inhaling Hyunjin’s scent. The alpha smirks, stealing a kiss. “I’ll let you touch my pecs in the locker room.”

Teen girls squeal around Felix.

“Gah, go play already!” Felix hisses. Hyunjin laughs, running back to the court so they can get lined up and start playing.

“Felix, right?” A beta girl sits next to Felix.

“Yes, and you’re Ashlee?” Felix wants to make sure he’s gotten it right.

“I am,” she grins. “You and Hyunjin are uber cute together. How did you do it? He’s always so frosty to everyone else.”

“We just clicked from the first time we met,” Felix is honest. “It’s hard to explain it. I feel connected to him, and he’s been like a rock to me since the sudden move here. I know he gets a bad rep, but he’s a sweet guy.”

“I’ve never seen him be sweet outside of being with you and his brother, Jisung,” Ashlee admits. “It’s good to see that he’s good to you, though.”

“Oh, yeah, he definitely is,” Felix grins as he watches Hyunjin shoot a lay-up. “That’s my baby,” Felix cheers. Hyunjin makes eye contact and blows a kiss.

“He doesn’t hurt you, does he?” Ashlee asks as she watches the interaction.

“Ashlee, shut up!” An omega girl hisses at Ashlee.

“What? I’m only concerned because of his temper,” Ashlee defends herself. "Everyone at school knows Hwang is a brute of an alpha." 

"Does it look like he's scared of Hyunjin? God, you are unbelievable," a beta girl shakes her head as she comments. 

“It’s fine to ask,” Felix tells them both. “It’s important, if you think someone is in an abusive relationship to try and get them help. I’m not offended. The answer is, no. He’s so gentle and sweet to me, even his alpha cares for me when Jinnie is sleeping. I know he has a bit of a temper, but it’s never towards those he cares about. Let me be clear. Jinnie has never hurt me or inappropriately laid his hands on me." 

“I see, well that’s good, I guess,” Ashlee says. “I had the biggest crush on him but he never even looked my way.”

“Oh?” Felix has no idea what else to say.

“But then again, up until this school year, he was all about Brandy,” Ashlee says. She says it in a way that means she wants to rub it in that Hyunjin has had a girlfriend before Felix. "They would fuck everywhere." 

“He’s told me about his two exes,” Felix tells her. “If that is what you were hinting at. I know he was sexually involved with them both.”

“Did he tell you that he made Brandy get an abortion and that’s why she left town?” Ashlee gossips. "Hyunjin was apparently so distraught because she broke his heart. Maybe he's on the rebound."

Felix refuses to believe in gossip without hearing it from Hyunjin’s mouth. Also, fuck Ashlee for trying to bring Felix down a peg just because Hyunjin chose him and not her. Felix stands up, slapping Ashlee across the face.

“Fuck you,” Felix tells her. Hyunjin sees this and immediately approaches. He has fire in his eyes as he pushes Felix behind him to create a distance between the girl and Felix.

“What happened, Lix?” Hyunjin asks.

“She was gossiping about you,” Felix admits. “I shouldn’t have hit her but she was trying to make me feel bad because she’s jealous that you never paid attention to her.”

“It’s fine that you hit her, fuck her, I just want to make sure you’re okay,” Hyunjin tells Felix. Now that he knows Ashelee won't attack Felix, he finally turns his back to Ashlee and checks Felix’s face before resting their foreheads together.

“I’m fine, but I don’t want to be here anymore,” Felix whispers. "She really made me mad."

“Hwang, is the matter settled?” Coach asks.

“Yes, Felix and I are leaving, he’s not feeling well,” Hyunjin grabs Felix’s hand.

“He hit me, I want him suspended,” Ashlee cries.

“Don’t make me mad,” Hyunjin warns, and Ashlee swallows.

“Never mind,” Ashlee whispers. Hyunjin tuts, already annoyed now and walks Felix to the locker room.

“What did she say about me?” Hyunjin asks as the two of them start to change. “It must have been bad for you to hit her like that. I heard that slap across the gym.”

“She wanted to know if you were abusing me,” Felix admits. Hyunjin glares, temper flaring up. “Then she started talking about your exes. She mentioned someone named Brandy and how you made her get an abortion before making her leave town. She was taunting the fact that you were heartbroken and must be on the rebound.”

Hyunjin punches a locker. He makes a dent in the locker. The alpha sighs, running a hand through his sweaty hair.

“What do you think?” Hyunjin asks.

“I think I slapped her because it’s none of her business spreading rumors,” Felix responds.

“Thank you,” Hyunjin whispers. “I thought I loved Brandy. She wasn’t my first or anything, but I thought it was love. Turns out it was lust. And she did get pregnant, and she left town after getting an abortion. But she wasn’t pregnant with my baby because I always used a condom. She was cheating with some college guy with a dick the size of my arm.”

“That’s horrible, are you okay?” Felix stops changing to hug the alpha.

“I don’t even think about her,” Hyunjin says honestly. “My mom helped me realize that I never loved her, so, no harm done. I’m pretty sure she left town because my mom threatened to kill her for embarrassing me by cheating on me. Oh, and the college guy she was fucking; I did beat him unconscious. That made me feel a lot better.”

Felix laughs, squeezing Hyunjin tight before letting go.

“My silly alpha,” Felix grins as he leans up for a quick kiss. “Even if you did get her pregnant, I wouldn’t have minded. You’re such a good alpha to me, yeah? I’ll always believe what you tell me. I'm loyal.”

Hyunjin has never met someone so honest and loyal as Felix. He’s just too precious for words.

“You’re an angel, you know that?” Hyunjin determines.

“Silly, I’m human,” Felix giggles. “And I’m all changed. Let’s skip and go to your house, please? I would like a nap.”

“I’m fine with it,” Hyunjin shrugs. “My dad is working from home today, though.”

“That’s okay, I’m not afraid of him anymore,” Felix promises.

“Good, look at you making progress,” Hyunjin grins. He kisses the omega before the two head out of the locker room, and right out of class.

Hyunjin makes a mental note to have a little chat with Ashlee about spreading rumors.

xXx

“Guys, seriously, I want to learn how to work my curse ability,” I.N. complains.

“You should be more concerned with this group project that's due that we haven’t started,” Seungmin comments.

“Then let’s do the project on curses, so we can kill two birds with one stone,” I.N. suggests with hopeful eyes.

“You are an idiot,” Lee Know smacks I.N. on the back of the head.

"How so?" I.N. pouts. "I have this great opportunity to fuck people over and I can't even utilize it because I don't know how. So, help me, dammit." 

“No, I.N. is right, actually,” Felix defends. “We need to all learn everything we can about our powers so that we don’t end up using them in public or hurting someone innocent by accident.”

“See, Felix understands my pain.” I.N. gives Felix a hug, only to be peeled away from the omega by a jealous Hyunjin. 

“Felix can heal people, you want to curse them intentionally because you’re a dick,” Lee Know responds.

“That’s neither here nor there,” I.N. sniffs.

“But it’s still good for him to practice so, he can perfect it,” Felix continues to defend. “What if he gets mad and accidentally curses one of us? I’ve been practicing my healing every night. Jinnie loves going too hard at the gym, and when he’s done, I get to heal him. I’m really good now.”

"Yeah, he is," Hyunjin agrees. "I pop a boner every time." 

Felix hisses and starts whacking a laughing Hyunjin, over and over again. 

“Fuck, that sounds good,” Changbin groans. “I went too hard on leg day last night and pulled my groin muscle. Can you heal me?”

Changbin points to the inner part of his right thigh.

“You want my boyfriend to touch your dick?” Hyunjin growls. “Where the hell are you gesturing to right now?”

“It’s not my dick, but just close to it,” Changbin pouts. “Don’t be mean, Jinnie, I’m in a lot of pain right now.”

“Fuck your pain, my boyfriend isn’t touching your dick,” Hyunjin responds.

“I’m coming in, hot,” Felix warns. He places his hands on Changbin’s thigh and heals him.

“Yes, I feel loads better, thank you, Felix,” Changbin grins.

“Why the hell did you do that?” Hyunjin rounds in on Felix. The alpha raises his voice. “I told you not to touch his dick and you went and did it anyway.”

Felix startles. He’s seen Hyunjin get mad before, and even raise his voice. But never at the omega. He’s disappointed. Felix has made Hyunjin angry.

The omega cries.

“That was so mean," Felix accuses. "Don’t yell at me.” Felix runs to the car and locks the door as he cries.

“Ah, shit.” Hyunjin runs a hand through his hair.

“You are such a dick,” Jisung says what everyone else is thinking but doesn’t have the nerve to say. “I get that you’re used to Felix listening to you, but he is his own person. He’s not a dog, Jin. You can’t control him. Besides, he touched Changbin’s thigh, not his dick. You were being extra. You should go and apologize.”

“Yeah, yeah, I’m going,” Hyunjin sighs. Hyunjin approaches the car and tries to open it but it won’t budge. He knocks on the window. “Felix, can I come in? Can we talk?”

Felix shakes his head ‘no.’

“I have a key you know,” Hyunjin reminds the omega.

“But you won’t use it,” Felix says in return.

Fuck, he’s right. Hyunjin sighs, and rests his head on the car window.

Felix facetimes his sister. She picks up immediately, face going from smiling to concerned.

“Lixie Pooh? What’s wrong?” She asks.

“Hyunjin yelled at me,” Felix snitches. "He hurt my feelings." 

“Do you want me to come home?” Olivia asks.

Felix nods, still crying. His feelings are hurt, okay? He needs his sister.

“I’m on my way then, have dad come pick you up and take you home, okay?” Olivia demands. "I'll meet you at the house." Felix nods. He hangs up and calls his dad.

“Hey, son,” Mr. Lee answers. “Are you on the way home from school?”

“No, can you please pick me up?” Felix sniffles. “I don’t want to talk about it.”

“Okay, okay, yeah, send me a ping of your location okay? Are you safe?” Mr. Lee asks. "Did Hyunjin hurt you?"

“Yes, I’m safe and Hyunjin would never hurt me, my feelings are just hurt is all.” Felix hangs up and sends his dad a ping. He waits in silence for five minutes until he calms down enough to think rationally. Now, that his father is on the way over, Felix feels silly and he can’t face Hyunjin. The omega overreacted, he's now realizing.

“Are you done snitching on me?” Hyunjin asks. Felix tears up again, unlocking the door. Hyunjin opens it, sighing. “Your dad won’t let me near you anymore. You do know that, right? Because, I made you cry.”

“I’m sorry,” Felix whispers.

“Why are you sorry?” Hyunjin questions. The alpha sounds tired. 

“I overreacted, and then I panicked so I called my dad to pick me up,” Felix admits. "My feelings were hurt because you've never yelled at me before." 

“Don’t say sorry,” Hyunjin tells the omega. “I raised my voice at you and gave you a command like you’re a dog. You aren’t a dog, Felix, you’re my boyfriend. I fucked up. I shouldn’t have treated you like that. I just didn’t like seeing you touch Changbin and I’m so used to you listening to me that I took advantage and got mad when you did the opposite. I was wrong. So, please, never apologize for my anger. I should not have allowed my jealousy to come out like that. It was wrong of me.”

“Jinnie,” Felix sniffles. He doesn't like that Hyunjin said the omega went against his wishes. Felix doesn't want to go against Hyunjin and then Hyunjin may not want Felix around anymore. Felix begins to worry, and he pokes his head out of the car and raises his arms. Hyunjin laughs and picks him up, rubbing his back. “Don’t be mad at me, please. I won’t go against your wishes again, I promise.”

Hyunjin frowns.

“Felix, you are entitled to your own opinions,” Hyunjin tells him. "Don't think like that, okay?"

Felix hears Hyunjin but he’s not listening anymore. The omega’s brain is too preoccupied. What if Hyunjin deems Felix as broken and he leaves him? Felix doesn’t want to be abandoned again. He finally has friends, and he’s never alone anymore. He was always alone. It’s how it got hurt in the first place.

Mr. Lee pulls up, and panic sets in. Hyunjin was right. His father will put a ban on the omega from seeing Hyunjin.

“Felix, come on,” Mr. Lee gets out of his car. Felix clings tighter.

“No, Hyunjin, I’m sorry, I won’t disobey again,” Felix pleads. “I want to stay. I’m sorry.”

“Felix, you did nothing wrong,” Hyunjin explains with worry. “Your dad is here to take you home. You called him because you wanted him to comfort you. It’s okay. I’ll call you tonight. I promise.”

“No, no, if I go, I’ll be all alone again,” Felix hugs tighter as his father pulls on his back. Felix emits a strong sound of distress that makes Hyunjin’s alpha go crazy. The omega is distraught from now. “Liv is gone. Mom is gone. Dad is never home. Please, please, I’ll be good. I’ll be better.”

“Son, Felix, let go, come on,” Mr. Lee wrangles Felix and puts him over his shoulder. Felix struggles to get back to Hyunjin.

“I’m sorry, Mr. Lee, I don’t know what’s wrong with him,” Hyunjin admits. “I raised my voice when I shouldn’t have and now he’s like this. I don’t get it. I didn't mean to hurt his feelings.”

“I can honestly say this isn’t your fault,” Mr. Lee sighs. “I’ll call him an emergency appointment with his therapist.”

Mr. Lee gets Felix in the car and pulls off.

“Jin, are you okay?” Jisung asks. The others pretend like they aren’t listening in, and watching, the scene go down.

“No, I’m going home,” Hyunjin runs a hand through his hair. “Can you get home on your own?”

“Yeah, don’t worry,” Jisung tells him and Hyunjin gets in his vehicle, and pulling off.

The alpha feels like shit. He didn’t mean to yell at Felix and certainly didn’t think Felix would react like this. Seeing the omega in distress like that was fucking awful. Especially, considering it was Hyunjin’s fault that Felix was like that in the first place.

It makes Hyunjin mad just thinking about it. How badly he fucked up. He gets home in a daze, walking into the house. He decides to call Felix’s phone, only it’s Mr. Lee who picks up.

“Hey, I was just checking on him,” Hyunjin states. “Does he not want to talk to me?”

“I gave him his anxiety pills so, he’s calming down,” Mr. Lee explains. “His sister is on the way home, so, uh, I apologize for whatever she may do to you tomorrow.”

Mr. Lee hangs up and Hyunjin punches a wall.

“What the fuck is your problem?” Mrs. Hwang appears in the living room and sees the dent in her wall. “What the fuck did my wall do to you?” She’s already angry. Hyunjin truly gets his temper from her.

“Fuck the wall, Mom, can’t you see I’m upset?” Hyunjin shouts at her. “I’m angry all the time because of you. Because of this stupid dominant alpha trait of mine. I fucking yelled at Felix and he’s distraught right now. His father had to drug him up. I’m so fucked up because of you.”

“So, you punch my fucking wall?” She hisses. “I don’t give a fuck how angry you are or if you want to blame me for the fucking plague. Don’t go punching my fucking wall. I love that wall.”

Hyunjin balls up his fist. She’s missing the point.

“Did you just ball your fist up at me?” She growls. “Don’t think because you’re strong, you can’t get your shit rocked. I will fuck you up in a heartbeat. I will always be the top alpha in this bitch.”

She reminds Hyunjin of this fact by releasing her pheromones and Hyunjin swallows, showing his neck in submission. It’s true. His mom would kill him if she had to.

Mr. Han approaches Mrs. Hwang from behind, wrapping his arms around her waist.

“A family full of hot heads and I’m a pacifist,” Mr. Han grins. He kisses his wife’s cheek before approaching Hyunjin. “Alright, son, tell me what happened.”

“I fucked up, Dad,” Hyunjin whispers. “I told Felix not to do something and he did it. I’m so used to him listening to me that I snapped at him. He cried and called his dad before calming down. Then…I don’t know, dad. He got it in his head that I was going to abandon him. He told me that he would be a better omega and that he was tired of being alone. He was in distress and I put him there.”

“Well, hold on,” Mr. Han interrupts. “You shouldn’t have raised your voice, that’s true, but it sounds like you triggered an unknown fear of his, and in his response, he panicked, thinking the worst. More than likely, due to his anxiety. Sounds like he’s been left alone a lot. You told me yourself that he was alone when he was attacked and I know he’s always over here when his dad works late.”

“He’s afraid of being left and being left alone,” Hyunjin realizes. “He probably thought that I was going to get mad at him for not listening and abandon him, leaving him all alone again. My poor omega. I would never.”

“I’m sure he knows that now, or he will when he calms down, okay?” Mr. Han grins and pats Hyunjin on the shoulder.

“And we don’t have to let our temper rule us,” Hyunjin’s mom tells him as she takes pictures of the wall; no doubt getting a quote on getting it fixed. “If you feel yourself snapping, take a 3-second pause and think over your words before saying them. That’s what I do when I’m in board meetings and ready to snap necks.”

“Thanks, Mom,” Hyunjin tells her. “And I’m sorry about your wall.”

“Damn right you are,” she sneers. Hyunjin sighs. She’s not going to let him live this down for a while.

“I’m headed to my room to sulk in peace.” Hyunjin leaves for his room, putting on some music and wondering how he’s going to fix things with Felix.

xXx

“Hey little bro,” Oliva walks into the room with purple-dyed hair and extensions going down to her butt. She has a nose ring.

“Liv? Your hair. I couldn’t tell it was that long,” Felix gasps.

“Yes, do you like?” She asks. Felix nods. “Then, we can make an appointment and get yours long as well.”

Felix grins.

“I’m sorry, I’m a bit mellow right now,” the omega admits.

“Dad told me he had to drug you,” Oliva responds. She grabs Felix’s hands, rubbing them. “Can you tell me what happened?”

“It was silly,” Felix hangs in his head in shame. “Changbin asked me to heal his thigh and Hyunjin said no because it was too close to Changbin’s dick. But I did it anyway because he seemed to be in a lot of pain. Hyunjin yelled at me, asking me why I did it anyway when he said no. So, I ran to the truck and called you, and Dad, without letting him apologize; which, he did.”

“Felix, what are you talking about?” Oliva frowns. “How did you heal your friend?”

“Well, there’s this book, Liv,” Felix explains. “It had your name in it. But Jisung told the book that you weren’t here and he was so, it erased your name and put his. All my friends, we are all children of our parents, who were friends. Something happened 20 years ago with them and now they won’t talk about it.”

“That’s…” Oliva starts and stops.

“I can prove it,” Felix explains. “Take your nose ring out.”

She listens, taking it out. Felix places his hands over her nose and light shines from his hands. Her nose ring closes up. Oliva gasps, feeling her nose.

“Felix…what was that?” Oliva asks.

“I can heal now, Liv,” Felix tells her. “I’m sorry about your nose ring, though.”

“Don’t worry, I can get it pierced again,” she dismisses. “So, you’re like what? A witch or do males get called warlocks?”

“I guess warlock but we’ve been calling ourselves witches,” Felix grins. “We want to start a coven, like officially.”

“Is that safe?” She asks.

“Probably? We don’t know anything at this point, just trying to figure it all out,” Felix admits. “Oh, but we did a love spell on I.N. and you should have seen it, Liv. I made him lust after our 100-year-old teacher. It was hilarious.”

Olivia grins, hugging her brother.

“Now, let us talk about Hyunjin,” she states.

“He didn’t mean it, Liv,” Felix defends. “He’s a dominant alpha. He gets mad, quickly. He immediately stopped himself after snapping but it’s not like he growled, or touched me. He just asked me what was wrong with me and why didn’t I listen. But his voice was elevated so, I cried because it hurt my feelings.”

“Still, he never should have done that to being with,” Olive stands firm on this.

“I know that,” Felix promises. “I’m not defending his actions, meaning he can do it again. I’m just trying to explain what took place. After I calmed down, and he apologized, I got scared. I worked myself up thinking Hyunjin was going to get tired of me always crying and would abandon me. I finally have friends, Liv. I’m happy. I love being Hyunjin’s boyfriend. I just…I just got scared and freaked.”

“I see, should I take a sabbatical?” Oliva asks. “I left home too soon, didn’t I? You still need me.”

“No, Liv, you need to live your life,” Felix tells her. “I’ll be okay, I promise. I just had a bad moment, is all. I think…I think I got scared of being all alone. Mom kept me alone a lot growing up, so I depended on my tutor for friendship and comfort. I was alone when he attacked me. Thinking about being alone again, is just a tiny bit scary.”

Oliva nods, tearing up.

“Then, I’m glad you’re not alone anymore and you have real friends,” Oliva responds. “Come on, you need to eat and then we’ll have ourselves a cuddle, yeah?”

Felix grins, nodding.

“That sounds perfect, Liv. Absolutely, perfect.”

xXx

Hyunjin is currently making lunch.

“Ji, what do you want for lunch?” Hyunjin asks.

“Oh? Are you up for it? I know Felix never called you last night,” Jisung winces as he talks.

“You need to eat lunch, Ji, so, what do you want?” Hyunjin avoids talking about Felix so he doesn’t make himself more depressed than he is now.

“Club sandwich is fine,” Jisung offers. “Toppings on the side.”

“Do you want the bread toasted?” Hyunjin offers.

“No, no, it’s fine,” Jisung tells him.

“What sides?” The alpha asks next.

“Applesauce and chips are fine with me, some fruit as well,” Jisung clears his throat.

The doorbell rings.

“Who the hell is it?” Hyunjin frowns. “Ji, stay back.” Hyunjin looks out the window. “Ah, I think Felix and his sister are here.”

Hyunjin opens the door and Oliva walks in first as if invited. She drags a sheepish Felix behind her.

“You must be Hyunjin, the alpha tool who yelled at my brother,” Oliva slaps Hyunjin across the face. Jisung and Felix gasp.

“Liv, no, no,” Felix yells at her. “You said you wouldn’t touch him.”

“No, I said I wouldn’t punch him, which, I didn’t, I slapped him,” Oliva shrugs.

Felix heals Hyunjin’s face.

“I’m sorry about her, she gets angry over me,” Felix explains.

“Don’t apologize for me, I’m not sorry,” Oliva sniffs. “Do you see my heels?”

“Uh, yes?” Hyunjin has no idea where this is going. Felix doesn’t seem mad at him so, he counts this as a win.

“They will fuck you up if you hurt him again,” Oliva warns.

“Bye, Liv. Bye, you have class.” Felix’s face seems red like he’s embarrassed and Hyunjin chuckles.

Oliva rolls his eyes, kissing Felix on the cheek.

“Bye, love you!” Oliva blows Felix a kiss and leaves.

Hyunjin and Felix stare at each other.

“Can we talk in private?” Hyunjin asks and Felix nods. The alpha takes Felix up to his bedroom, sitting on the bed. “I want to apologize again, for my rude tone.”

“I want to apologize for Olivia,” Felix responds. “Also, I want to explain my reaction. I cried because I was shocked you raised your voice at me. It hurt my feelings. I wasn’t scared, but just shocked. I then got it in my head that you would want to leave me because I’m always crying; because I’m broken.”

“You’re not broken, I’ve told you that,” Hyunjin frowns. “And I’m not leaving you. I like being with you. I truly do. I want to continue to get to know you. I need to work on my anger. It was wrong for me to snap.”

“Hey, we’re not perfect, Jin,” Felix grins. “You made a mistake this time, and I’ll fuck up in the future. It’s about honest communication and being sincere in our apologies. I hope we can look past what happened.”

“Yeah, of course, we can,” Hyunjin grabs Felix’s hand and squeezes it before kissing the back of it. “Your dad didn’t ban you from me?”

“No, he was more concerned that I had an episode, but he didn’t blame you,” Felix responds.

“Has that happened before?” Hyunjin asks.

“Um, once, yes, when Liv went away to school,” Felix explains.

“How can I help you if you have another one?” Hyunjin wants to know.

“Calming me down works,” Felix admits. “Cuddles, rubbing my back. Skin-on-skin contact. Talking to me as well.”

“I can do that, is there anything else you want to tell me?” Hyunjin asks. “Do you forgive me?”

“It was hardly anything to forgive,” Felix tells the alpha. “You barely snapped. You just raised your voice. I took it hard is all. There’s a lot I still need to work on, but yes, I forgive you.”

“Good, and I need to work on myself as well so we can grow together,” Hyunjin grins and Felix responds to the grin with one of his own. “Now, I’m making lunch so come on.”

The omega follows the alpha downstairs, glad they were able to talk.

“Hey, Felix,” Jisung greets. “I got to decide our lunch today. Jealous?” Jisung teases.

“Nope, because I get to have Hyunjin,” Felix grins. He wraps his arms around Hyunjin’s waist.

“Boo, you’re no fun,” Jisung teases. “Oh, but tonight we’re going to meet up at the greenhouse to figure out how to work all of our powers. Are you okay to attend?”

“Yup, I’m good to go and I can’t wait,” Felix grins.

The omega is so grateful for the friends in his life. Despite his flair-up, they still want him around. Felix will do anything to ensure he doesn’t let them go.

Chapter Text

Sitting in the car, Felix turns over his shoulder to talk to Jisung.

“Why are you sitting in the back again?” Felix asks.

Jisung looks at Hyunjin in the rearview mirror. The alpha glares in return.

“So, I can stretch out,” Jisung lies. Felix hums, accepting this as the truth.

“Are you and Changbin still fighting? I thought he was driving you now?” Felix asks. “What happened with you two and Lee Know?”

“Eh?” Jisung looks at Hyunjin again.

“Don’t worry about Hyunjin,” Felix taps Hyunjin’s thigh. “He’s going to be on his best behavior, no matter what you say. Right, Jin? If so, I have a surprise for you.”

Hyunjin perks up at this. His last surprise was seeing Felix dripping wet while wearing nothing but a clingy white shirt. Hyunjin likes surprises.

“I shall be a saint, talk away,” Hyunjin promises. He wants his surprise.

“Well, this all started like seven months ago,” Jisung begins to explain. “Changbin and I were doing homework at his house and then, I don’t know. One thing led to another and we fucked.”

Hyunjin’s eyebrow twitches but he remains silent. He really, really, wants his surprise.

“Then what happened?” Felix questions.

“We admitted we had feelings for each other but that with Hyunjin we probably shouldn’t date,” Jisung admits. “So, we were in this unofficial limbo type of situation. I heard rumors that he was sleeping around, and I even saw him flirt with others so I…I don’t know. I guess I wanted to teach him a lesson so, I fucked Lee Know.”

Felix looks at Hyunjin and sees the alpha turn red from anger. The alpha tightens his grip on the wheel as he pictures himself strangling Lee Know and Changbin with his own hands. 

“Deep breaths, Jin, it’s a great surprise, I promise,” Felix pats his leg. Hyunjin takes deep breaths, trying to focus on the road and not strangling his friends.

“After Lee Know and I fucked, I learned Changbin wasn’t having sex, I guess?” Jisung winces. “And I never told him about Lee Know but now he knows about Lee Know and he was under the assumption that he and I were in a discreet relationship this entire time but I had no idea and yeah.”

“So, you fucked up?” Felix blinks. Jisung groans. “You should just apologize and explain what happened. You two never communicated, it’s why this happened. You got jealous, acted out, fucked up, Lee Know took advantage, and now you still haven’t told Changbin what you want.”

“I don’t even know what I want,” Jisung pouts.

“Seems like you want Changbin,” Felix snorts. “Is Lee Know in love with you or something?”

“Hell no,” Jisung protests. “I offered and he wasn’t going to say no.”

“Ah, that probably makes this situation worse,” Felix admits. “I mean, even if Hyunjin and I weren’t officially dating, I wouldn't forgive him if he slept with I.N.. Just like if I slept with Lee Know, he would kill Lee Know, then not forgive me.”

“Damn right,” Hyunjin sniffs.

“Wow, your pep talk sucks ass,” Jisung glares.

“I’m sorry,” Felix giggles. “Just seduce him. Do something special, like a nice dinner and a fancy hotel. Maybe give him a massage and promise never to fuck up like that again. Have a real talk. Explain why you were jealous and what happened. Be honest. If he turns you down then let Hyunjin rough him up a bit and move on.”

“I will only break one bone,” Hyunjin promises.

Jisung laughs.

“My hero,” Jisung coos.

They pull up to the school.

“You did so well, Jinnie, stay in the car for me please?” Felix asks.

Hyunjin perks up again. Is this his surprise?

“Alright you two,” Jisung gets out of the car. He sticks his head back in. “Felix, thank you for your advice. If you two are going to be late then let me know now so, I can make an excuse.”

“We will see you for lunch,” Felix giggles.

Hyunjin really perks up now. He stares at Felix and practically bounces in his seat. What is going to happen? What is his surprise?

“I’ve never been to a fancy hotel before,” Felix whispers.

Hyunjin stares, unblinking.

“I’m hard just thinking about it,” Hyunjin immediately pulls out of the school parking lot. “Are we about to fuck? If so, I need to know ahead of time so I can get condoms.”

“No, Jinnie,” Felix giggles. “But my sister gave me advice last night and I want to try something with you. It’s a surprise.”

Hyunjin will take it. Felix mentioned advice and a hotel. Something sexy is about to go down and the alpha is all here for it.

Hyunjin drives them to a five-star hotel, using his family connections to get a room despite not being 18 yet. They get escorted to the Suite and Felix lays on the bed.

“My sister told me I should use my senses to remind myself of who you are when you’re on top of me,” Felix explains. “The way you look, smell, feel, taste, and even what your voice sounds like.”

Hyunjin feels himself growing hard already.

“What does that mean?” Hyunjin ponders out loud.

“It means, I want you to take our shirts off,” Felix whispers.

“God, yes,” Hyunjin groans. He strips them both of their shirts and remains standing. He doesn’t want to do anything without permission. Felix is in control here.

Felix responds to a shirtless Hyunjin by touching his chest. He squeezes Hyunjin’s arms and pecs before leaning up and licking each nipple. Hyunjin hisses, throbbing in his pants. If Felix keeps this up, he’s definitely getting fucked.

“You look nothing like my tutor,” Felix says more to himself than to Hyunjin. “You smell like mahogany and he didn’t. You have such a gorgeous, slender, body; unlike him. Your hair is long, and black. Your voice is soft and sensual. Can you pin my hands above my head?”

Hyunjin falters.

“Are you sure?” Hyunjin wants to make sure that this is what Felix wants.

“No, but yes,” Felix nods. He’s already nervous but he wants to try this. Hyunjin does as he is told, pinning Felix’s hands above his head as he towers over the omega on the bed. “Um, talk to me?”

“Okay, then who am I?” Hyunjin asks.

Felix blinks, his breathing slightly elevated.

“You’re Hyunjin Hwang,” Felix whispers.

“That’s right, and what do I smell like?” Hyunjin questions.

“Mahagony, I love that smell, it reminds me of home,” Felix admits.

“Does it?” Hyunjin coos. “What else do you love?”

“I love working on computers,” Felix perks up. “I love playing video games. I love getting to heal you after you work out. I love it when you feed me. I love my sister, Oliva, and I love my dad.”

“And I’m on top of you right now, pinning you down,” Hyunjin reminds the omega. “Look at how fine you’re doing. Baby, I’m so proud of you.”

Felix tears up. Hyunjin is proud. Felix did good.

Felix grabs Hyunjin’s back and drags the alpha down so that they can kiss. Hyunjin moans, moving his hips.

“I don’t want to cum in my pants,” Felix whispers.

Hyunjin pulls away, looking at Felix with wide eyes.

“What do I have permission to do?” Hyunjin asks.

“Anything but fuck me,” Felix promises. “I’m clean down there.”

FUCK YES! Hyunjin shouts in his head. This is the best surprise ever. Felix mentioned being clean, which means the alpha has permission to lick.

You do not need to tell Hyunjin twice. He gets them both naked faster than one person can blink.

Hyunjin doesn’t know where to start first. He wants to taste everything. Slick. He’s definitely starting with slick.

Getting on his knees, the alpha puts Felix’s legs over his shoulders and spreads Felix’s cheeks apart to lick over his hole. The omega moans, grabbing Hyunjin’s hair as he wiggles his hips. The omega instantly produces slick, right onto Hyunjin’s tongue.

The alpha smacks his lips together and moans. He goes back to the omega’s slick. He slurps Felix’s hole and wiggles his tongue inside. Felix moans; voice deep and filled with need. Felix moves his hips faster, grabbing Hyunjin, the bed, his own nipples, and anything else he can reach.

Hyunjin lifts up, using Felix’s slick to jerk both of their cocks off together. The alpha grabs them both in one hand, jerking up and down.

“Oh, Jinnie, I feel so good,” Felix moans.

Hyunjin does too, which is the problem. He doesn’t want this to end so soon. The alpha has no idea if he’s going to get this chance any time soon so he wants to do a little bit of everything while he has permission.

The alpha lifts off of their cocks, putting Felix’s legs over his shoulders again. The alpha slides between Felix’s thighs and works his hips. He leans down, jerking the omega and Felix scratches the fuck out of Hyunjin’s back as he cums.

Hyunjin pumps his hips faster, cum, and slick, making everything slippery and feel fucking amazing. His cock slips, slipping into Felix’s hole. Hyunjin pauses, closing his eyes.

“Jinnie, no,” Felix whispers.

“I know, baby, I know,” Hyunjin responds. He slides the tip out and goes back to fucking Felix’s thighs. The alpha will admit, though, that being inside Felix feels like heaven. When they have sex for the first time, the alpha already knows he’s not going to last.

“Mmm, feels good,” Felix moans.

Hyunjin agrees.

“Yeah, baby, you feel amazing,” Hyunjin praises. His hips become erratic as he cums all over Felix’s stomach. His cock twitches before deflating. “Fuck. Yes. Best surprise, ever.”

Felix giggles, opening his arms for the alpha to slide into them.

“How did you feel?” The alpha questions.

“Great, what my sister suggested helped,” the omega admits. “Relying on my senses helped keep my anxiety at bay.”

“Good, I’m so proud of you.” Hyunjin kisses his omega and Felix snuggles up in the alpha’s arms for another 20 minutes before the two shower and put their clothes back on. “Alright, we should be back in time for the 3rd period, and then we will have lunch.”

“Mhm, and then we’ll meet the others at the greenhouse, right?” Felix wants to make sure.

“Yup.” Hyunjin rubs under Felix’s chin before kissing the omega once more. The two head back to Hyunjin’s car, ready to get the rest of the day over with.

xXx

"This is fucked up," Changbin complains as he gestures to the chair Hyunjin is sitting on. 

"What is?" Hyunjin asks. "And make it quick because my attention span is waning." 

Felix yawns as he sits on Hyunjin’s lap in the folding chair that they got for the greenhouse. Hyunjin runs a hand underneath Felix's shirt and plays with the omega's tummy. 

“I’m just saying, Jin,” Changbin complains. “Why would you only bring 1 chair? There are 6 of us who would like to sit as well.”

“Then bring your own chair,” Hyunjin shrugs. “I brought this because my baby is out of shape and doesn’t like standing for too long.”

“Way to call me out,” Felix turns around and glares playfully.

“What? Those were your words,” Hyunjin grins. He kisses Felix’s cheek and the omega folds, grinning. “That reminds me, Lee Know, when you start training Felix tomorrow, go easy on him. My baby complains walking up the stairs.”

“Then I’ll help build up his endurance first,” Lee Know suggests. "It'll be hard work but the results will be worth it." 

“Gross sounds annoying, I don't like hard work,” Felix complains. “How about boxing? That sounds less tiring.”

“I run 3 miles every training session,” Changbin comments. "I'd love to train you."

“Fuck off, I’m upset,” Felix pouts.

“Not that this isn’t fun, but can we please start training me on how to work my curse ability?” I.N. asks. "I called this meeting, make it about me, already, damn." 

“Ugh, for fucks sake,” Felix gets off of Hyunjin’s lap and opens the book. “You're so needy. Book, can you please teach us how to operate the curse ability? Before I get mad and ask Hyunjin to slap the shit out I.N.”

The book starts flipping pages on its’ own and Felix sits back on Hyunjin’s lap as I.N. pales upon seeing Hyunjin smirk and ball up a fist. 

The book finally stops and I.N. eagerly bounces up to the book; Hyunjin forgotten.

“Oh, this is a page of popular curses,” I.N. grins. “I guess I can only do a recognized curse and not make one up. That sucks, but oh well. Oh, no wait, I think I can make up a curse with the other of my coven.”

“Which one will you try first?” Seungmin asks.

“I want to try the pain curse but fuck, there are a lot of ingredients involved,” I.N. frowns.

“You shouldn’t need ingredients, right? Your words should be enough to invoke the curse,” Felix comments. "Just do a verbal curse."

“How will I know it works?” I.N. frowns.

“Fuck it, I’ll take one for the team,” Chan sighs. “Give me a pimple or something.”

“Um, okay, hold on,” I.N. reads the book. “So, let’s try this one. By shadows deep and moonlight pale, I weave this curse, I set my sail. Let Chan feel the weight of his wrong, and have a taste of a pimple while singing a song.”

“Who the fuck came up with that horrid rhyme?” Jisung asks.

“If you like pina coladas,” Chan starts to sing as a pimple forms on his cheek. “And getting caught in the rain. If you’re not into yoga, if you have half a brain.” Another pimple forms.

“Sweet, I did it,” I.N. grins. “Also, Chan can fucking sing.”

“He can,” Felix agrees. “Now, how do you make the curse stop?”

“Um, I revoke the curse on Chan,” I.N. says.

Chan suddenly stops singing and the pimples disappear.

“That’s fucking awesome,” I.N. gasps. “This book fucked up. My teachers are going to be so confused. Fuck, my mom made me take out the trash in the rain. Oh, this is going to be fun.”

“I fear for mankind,” Felix whispers. “Ji, have you had a chance to test yours out?”

“Eh, sort of,” Jisung admits. “I told a lizard to fuck off the other day and it ran away so, I’m not sure if it understood me or what.”

“Hmm, and there’s no shadows right now for Lee Know’s to try out,” Felix sighs. “Seungmin, have you got any visions?”

“I get them when I sleep,” Seungmin nods. “Pointless stuff like upcoming tests and the news. Oh, I did see the lottery last night.”

Seven eyes glare at him.

“How the fuck are those things pointless?” Changbin slaps Seungmin on the back of the head.

“Fuck, we could win the lottery and you’ve been holding out?” Jisung glares.

“Fuck you, you’re rich already,” I.N. huffs. “We all could have had test answers and you’ve been holding out. You know I’m failing math. You are a son of a bitch.”

“I’m so jealous,” Felix whispers in tiny.

Seungmin blushes.

“Don’t be mad, I’ll share my dreams from now on,” Seungmin promises.

“Start with the lottery numbers,” Changbin grabs his phone. “I’ll tell my mom to play.”

“Geez, that feels like cheating but fine,” Seungmin provides the numbers reluctantly.

“Chan, you have a fun one, have you stopped time yet?” Felix asks, excitedly.

“No, I’ve been too afraid,” Chan admits. “I didn’t want to freeze time and then everyone gets stuck.”

“Well, it says time manipulator, so, maybe you can go back in time or forward,” Seungmin offers.

“Also, sounds terrifying because what if I get stuck?” Chan asks. “Or change something I shouldn’t, like the butterfly effect.”

“Ah, I see your hesitation,” Felix winces. “Just try to freeze that bug.”

Chan eyes the bug that is currently waddling for its’ life.

“Um, freeze,” Chan says. Nothing happens. If anything, the bug seems to be waddling away faster now. “Jin, how did you do your fire?”

“Hmm, I just imagined fire and boom. Flames appeared.” The alpha responds. Hyunjin proceeds to create a fireball in the palm of his hand. 

“Okay, I’ll try that.” Chan closes his eyes and imagines the bug being frozen in time. “Freeze,” Chan commands. The bug is frozen, unable to move. “Now, go forward in time by two minutes,” Chan commands. The bug disappears and reappears about a foot away.

“FUCK!” Jisung squeals. He runs up to Chan hitting him on his arm. “That’s so fucking cool.”

“Hey, my power is cool also,” Changbin grows jealous. “See?” He gives Jisung an illusion.

The omega bursts out laughing.

“What? What is it?” Felix pouts.

“Changbin made me see him as 6 feet tall,” Jisung slaps his thigh as he laughs.

“Do me, do me!” Felix raises his hand. Changbin smirks.

“Alright, here you go,” Changbin states. Felix looks around, pouting.

“I don’t see anything funny,” Felix huffs.

“Turn around,” Changbin states. Felix turns around and sees Hyunjin, the omega bursts out laughing. His sides hurt from laughing.

“He made Jinny 2 feet tall and round,” Felix laughs harder. “He’s like a little dough ball.”

“Hilarious, Binnie talk to me outside,” Hyunjin grins with his eyes and not his mouth. Changbin pales.

“It was a joke!” Changbin protests. Felix tries to stop laughing only to start laughing again. Changbin gets escorted outside.

“That was so funny,” Felix pants as he sits back in his chair. He looks at the ground. “Oh, Lee Know, I have a shadow now.”

“Hmm?” Lee Know observes. He sticks his hand out towards the shadow. He pictures himself controlling the shadow, making it his own. He mentally tells the shadow to touch its’ chest. Felix touches his chest as well. “Oh? So, whatever the shadow does you do?”

“You’re a real-life Shikamaru,” Felix grins. “This is so cool. Make me do something else before Hyunjin gets back.”

“Okay, then how about this…” Lee Know directs Felix’s hand and extends it. The omega smacks Jisung in the face.

“Oh, my goodness, Ji, I’m sorry,” Felix gasps.

“Lee Know, you fucker!” Jisung glares, holding his nose. Hyunjin arrives back with a sheepish Changbin.

“Why is my brother holding his nose?” Hyunjin asks.

“I hit him by accident,” Felix pouts.

“Lee Know made him do it by controlling Felix’s shadow,” Jisung snitches.

Hyunjin sighs.

“Is this because of the drama with you three?” Hyunjin groans. He makes Felix stand up so the omega can sit on his lap again.

“It’s not my fault, Jin, and yet somehow I’m the villain,” Lee Know complains like a schoolchild trying to avoid being scolded. 

“I heard the whole story and it’s Jisung who fucked up,” Hyunjin agrees.

“Jinnie, you are my brother, you’re supposed to defend me,” Jisung frowns. "Even if I do fuck up."

“But you did, in fact, fuck up,” Hyunjin points out. “Lee Know was an asshole for taking advantage, and Changbin wasn’t man enough to stand up to me, so, all of this shit happened. But you were the one to proposition Lee Know for sex. You fucked up. Lee Know didn't proposition you.”

“Wait, how come Lee Know got propositioned and not me?” I.N. asks. “My cock is bigger than his.”

“Well, if that’s the case, my cock is bigger than everyone here,” Chan snorts. "If anyone should have been propositioned, it should have been me." 

“Did you two forget you’re talking about having sex with Hyunjin’s brother?” Seungmin whispers. Chan and I.N. pale.

“Kidding, Jin, don’t look so angry,” Chan responds with a laugh.

“Changbin, do you forgive Jisung?” Felix asks, trying to distract Hyunjin from whooping some ass. “He’s learned his lesson. He won’t do it again.”

“Damn right I won’t, Lee Know wasn’t even good,” Jisung grumbles.

Lee Know controls Felix’s shadow again and punches Jisung in the jaw.

“You fucker!” Jisung glares.

“Stop insulting me in order to make yourself look good with Changbin,” Lee Know glares in return. “I’ve never had anyone complain about having sex with me. You came 4 times to my 1. Either you’re lying and enjoyed it, or you’re a real slut.”

“Okay.” Hyunjin moves Felix off his lap stands up as he puts his hair in a ponytail. “I was being calm because Felix made me promise to behave. Calling my brother a slut is crossing the fucking line.”

“Jinnie, no, no,” Felix grabs Hyunjin from behind. “Use our words, not our fists.”

“I wasn’t going to punch him, just choke him a little bit,” Hyunjin admits.

“Hyunjin, what did your mom tell you? Count to three, first,” Felix tells the alpha.

Hyunjin glares at the fellow alpha before counting to three. He’s still pissed.

“Nope, I’m choking him,” Hyunjin moves fast; wrapping his hand around Lee Know’s throat.

“Oh, jeez. Stop it, Hyunjin,” Felix hits Hyunjin on the back. “He is your friend. Let Jisung fight his own battles sometimes. Let go, Hyunjin. We don’t attack friends.”

Hyunjin lets go, and Lee Know gasps. Felix walks around to face Hyunjin, glaring at him while wagging his finger disapprovingly. 

“Don’t glare at me, he called Jisung a slut,” Hyunjin responds.

“And that was wrong,” Felix acknowledges. “But he is your friend. If you go around attacking your friends, you won’t have any more friends at all. I know you have a temper, but reign it in when it comes to your friends. I don’t want you to end up all alone. You don’t have to resort to violence. Jisung is a big boy, he can tell Lee Know to go fuck himself without you trying to beat someone up.”

“Fine, I’ll do better,” Hyunjin promises. “Sorry for laying hands on you Lee Know.”

“No, I’m sorry for calling Jisung a slut,” Lee Know responds. “I didn’t mean it. We cool?”

“Yeah man, of course,” Hyunjin hugs the alpha before pulling away.

“Bless the lord for Felix,” I.N. whispers.

“Ah, that rule applies to everyone but I.N., though,” Felix tells Hyunjin. “He teases me too much.” I.N. pales.

“Why is it always me?” I.N. fake cries. Hyunjin smirks.

“Noted,” Hyunjin winks at I.N., who hides behind Seungmin.

“Well, we all tried out our powers separately, do we want to try performing a spell?” Seungmin offers.

“I say let’s wait until we perform the coven ritual,” Felix states. “We should, honestly, meet up at the Historical Society now and start on our group project.”

“Ah, fuck, I keep forgetting it exists,” I.N. groans. “Can we at least order some pizza? I’m fucking starving.”

“Baby, what do you want to eat?” Hyunjin asks Felix.

“Whatever you want, Jin, I’ll just eat off your plate,” Felix responds.

“Hmm, okay, then I’ll get some sushi delivered and potstickers,” Hyunjin suggests. “Felix needs healthy calories, not greasy food. Does anyone want something? Just text me.”

“Why do you have to monitor Felix’s eating habits, he’s tiny as is,” Lee Know questions.

“Because Felix doesn’t eat stable meals,” Hyunjin explains. “He gets full quick, so, he tends to eat a lot of junk food and sweets. That’s not a balanced diet. It’s almost 5 in the afternoon and he still hasn’t pooped today. His digestive system is all fucked up.”

“Jinnie! How can you just talk about my bowel movements like that in front of others?” Felix flushes red.

“What, it’s a normal thing,” Hyunjin frowns.

“Gah, so embarrassing,” Felix complains.

“Well, at least it makes sense now,” Lee Know nods. “That reminds me. Before we go, Felix, I need to ask some personal questions before our session tomorrow.”

Lee Know and Felix walk off to the side, with Hyunjin following.

“Okay, so what kind of questions do you need to ask me?” Felix asks.

“You were attacked once before, yes?” Lee Know asks. Felix grows nervous and seeks Hyunjin’s pheromones for comfort.

“Yes, by my tutor,” Felix admits.

“Okay, tell me about him in detail please,” Lee Know states.

“Why?” Felix frowns.

“When we train, I want to make sure I teach you moves on how to take down an alpha that reminds you of your tutor, so, you won’t feel scared if you were to ever see him again,” Lee Know explains. Felix tears up.

“That’s so sweet, okay, um yeah.” Felix takes a few deep breaths to collect himself. “He was about 5’9 to 6’0. I’m not really sure. His shoulders were probably as wide as Changbin’s but his body was solid muscle like Chan and Hyunjin. He had short brown hair and green eyes. When he pinned me against the wall, he grabbed my shoulders and towered over me.”

“Good, this is good information,” Lee Know nods. “Did he use his alpha voice to make you submit?” Lee Know questions.

“No, I froze on my own because I was scared,” Felix admits.

“There’s nothing wrong with that,” Lee Know pats Felix on the shoulder. “What I’m going to teach you is how to take that fear back. Giving you control over yourself, so, no alpha can hurt you. Once I deem you ready, I’ll provide you with some brass knuckles to carry around. One punch in the jugular and any alpha is rendered to his knees.”

Felix sniffs, hugging Lee Know, who pats him on the back.

“Thank you, Lee Know,” Felix whispers and they join the others again.

“Alright, before I order, sushi orders anyone?” Hyunjin says to his friends.

“Fuck, you are so posh,” I.N. complains. “Who eats sushi casually? Ugh, make mine two potstickers, please? I also want some fried rice and stir fry if they have it.”

“Didn’t I say text me?” Hyunjin quirks a brow. I.N. pouts, getting out his phone to text what he’s just said. “Let’s go, Felix. Jisung, are you riding with me or Changbin?”

Changbin is still frowning.

“Uh, you.” Jisung runs to the car to avoid awkward conversations.

“I’ll ride with Changbin,” Felix offers. “It gives us a chance to talk. I want to know what he knows about our parent's past.”

“And you can’t do that around me because?” Hyunjin questions.

“Are you worried about me and Changbin?” Felix frowns. “Because, eww, Jinnie. He's so not my type.”

“Fucking offended!” Changbin complains. Hyunjin grins.

“I have no idea why I was worried,” Hyunjin laughs. He gives Felix a kiss.

“Yes, front seat.” Jisung opens the door to the front seat and gets in, wiggling, happy as can be. Felix walks to Changbin’s car and gets in the front.

“So…why did you want to ride with me?” Changbin asks.

“I am curious about our parents,” Felix admits. “Do you know what happened senior year to separate them?”

“So, what I do know is this,” Changbin starts. “Your dad, my dad, Seungmin’s mom, Chan’s dad, Lee Know’s mom, I.N.’s mom, and Hyunjin’s mom all used to be best friends. Your mom and my mom would casually hang out with them but they weren’t a part of the friend group. Not even my parents will say what happened senior year to split them all apart but my dad did tell me that a fire happened.”

“That’s more than what my dad has said,” Felix sighs. “Thanks for that. I’ll dig more into that fire. But for now, will you please forgive Jisung? I know he was wrong. If I were you, I’d be reluctant to forgive him as well but he’s awfully sorry.”

“That’s not the issue,” Changbin admits.

“Then what is?” Felix questions.

“It’s the fact that Lee Know doesn’t even like Jisung,” Changbin looks sad. “But Jisung had a crush on Lee Know our freshman year. Lee Know turned him down. If Jisung fucked someone random, I wouldn’t have cared because yes, I have flirted with other people. I gave him the wrong impression, it was my bad. You know? But he went after his first crush. If Lee Know said he had feelings for Ji in return, he would have dropped me.”

“Oh, you feel like he’s settling?” Felix understands now. Changbin nods.

“There’s an added level of hurt to his actions that I can’t overlook,” Changbin admits.

“You’re a good guy, Binnie,” Felix grabs Changbin’s hand. “Tell this to Jisung. Don’t let a misunderstanding make things worse. When Hyunjin yelled at me, he immediately told me why he yelled and we talked about it and got over it. We communicated. That’s all you can do.”

“You’re right, thanks Lix,” Changbin kisses the back of Felix’s hand. Felix’s phone rings.

“Hey Jinnie, yes?” Felix answers.

“I got this weird feeling that Changbin is getting fresh with my omega,” Hyunjin responds.

“Oh? He kissed the back of my hand. Wow, you are good,” Felix laughs.

“No, why would you tell him that?” Changbin whispers.

“Why not? It’s not like it meant anything,” Felix pouts.

“Hyunjin is a psychotic asshole, that’s why,” Changbin responds.

“Oh, boo, he is not,” Felix defends.

“No, Changbin is correct; I am a bit psychotic,” Hyunjin agrees. “So, you like kissing people’s omegas, hmm?”

“We were bonding, Jinnie, behave,” Felix tells the alpha.

“So, you like bonding and kissing people’s omegas, hmm?” Hyunjin corrects.

“Felix, I like you, so, please don’t take it to heart when I tell you to shut the fuck up now,” Changbin groans. Felix giggles, not taking offense one bit.

“Jinnie, I’ll give you another surprise if you behave,” Felix tells him.

Hyunjin pauses. His last two surprises have been incredible.

“Okay, I’ll be good, see you soon.” Hyunjin hangs up without any issues.

“You have to teach me your secret,” Changbin groans. Felix laughs.

“Nudity,” Felix grins.

“Ah, the weakness of many men,” Changbin nods.

“Can we stop by a lingerie store before the Historical Society?” Felix asks. “My surprise for Jinnie will be lace panties.”

“Fuck, buy a pair for Jisung as well,” Changbin makes a U-Turn. Hyunjin immediately calls back.

“We’re making a detour for your surprise, Jinnie,” Felix tells the alpha.

“Fuck. You know I like your surprises. Make it quick,” Hyunjin says before hanging up. Felix chuckles, completely amused by this alpha.

xXx

Everyone is now at the Historical Society to work on the project.

“Fuck, you two took forever,” Jisung grumbles. “Even the food got here first.”

“It took me a minute, I’m sorry,” Felix sits on Hyunjin’s lap. He opens his mouth and Hyunjin feeds him some eel sushi. “Mmm, so good.”

“Where did you go?” Hyunjin asks.

“Reach in my pants and find out,” Felix whispers so only Hyunjin can hear. The alpha perks up, reaching into Felix’s pants to feel his bare ass. Hyunjin frowns until he feels the string. The alpha whips his head to stare at the omega. Felix’s face flushes red.

“Are these?” Hyunjin whispers and Felix nods.

“Surprised?” Felix grins. Hyunjin kisses him and starts packing up the food.

“Felix and I are leaving,” Hyunjin explains. “I will email Seungmin our 10 questions. We’ve already completed them. Let us know tomorrow, in class, what we need to be responsible for.”

“Is everything okay?” Jisung frowns.

“Yes,” Felix’s cheeks are red. “Jisung, you should ride home with Changbin. There’s a gift in his car for you, from me.”

Felix winks at Changbin and gives Jisung a thumbs up. The confused omega says okay and Felix and Hyunjin hurry to Hyunjin’s house so the alpha can examine his surprise up close and in person.

Chapter Text

“Jinnie, Jinnie!” Felix chants Hyunjin’s name.

The alpha wakes up, alert, fearing he has accidentally rolled on top of Felix again in his sleep. Blinking, the alpha is on his side of the bed and Felix is sprawled out on the other side.

“Jinnie!” Felix says again. Hyunjin blinks at the omega, who is obviously asleep. The alpha squints his eyes and realizes Felix isn’t chanting the alpha’s name, he’s moaning.

Removing the covers, Felix’s prick is hard and standing firm as the omega wiggles his hips, bites his lip, and moans. Hyunjin has no idea if he should feel jealous or not. Is it technically cheating if the omega is picturing another version of Hyunjin touching him? The alpha is conflicted at the moment.

“Don’t stop, Jinnie,” Felix moans. “Yes, your tongue feels amazing. I’m not going to last.”

Hyunjin’s mouth drops open. This little omega is having one obscene dream right now. Hyunjin refuses to allow the omega to cum from anyone other than real-life Hyunjin. So, naturally, the alpha wakes up the omega.

“Huh?” Felix jumps awake, blinking. “No, Jinnie, why did you wake me up? It was getting to the good part.”

“Trust me, I know, I fucking heard you,” Hyunjin explains. Felix blushes. “Well, don’t leave me hanging. What was I doing in this dream of yours? Apparently, my tongue was involved.” Felix blushes harder.

“I was riding your face,” Felix admits.

“Mm, fuck, that sounds good,” Hyunjin leans back on the bed. He taps his lips. “Alright then, have at it. There’s no way in hell I’m letting some alternate version of myself make you cum.”

“Are you sure?” Felix whispers.

“Just bite the pillow to keep quiet,” Hyunjin tells the omega. “Don’t want to wake up the parentals.”

"Wait, I want a kiss first," Felix climbs on Hyunjin's lap. The omega launches a kiss onto the alpha and starts sucking on Hyunjin's bottom lip. "I love your lips. They are so soft and plump. I can't get enough."

Felix grinds his hips as he deepens the kiss and Hyunjin moans; having no idea where this freakiness is coming from. The alpha places his hands on Felix's waist before running the tips of his fingers along the edge of the back of Felix's briefs. Felix doesn't pull away, so Hyunjin sticks his hand down the omega's briefs and feels slick coat his fingers.

"Fuck," Hyunjin whispers into the kiss. "My face now, or else I'll be tempted to fuck you." 

Felix nods, climbing on Hyunjin’s mouth. He settles his ass square on Hyunjin’s lips. The alpha spreads Felix’s cheeks apart and the omega starts working his hips back and forth on the alpha’s tongue. Felix bites the pillow to muffle his moans as he feels the wet tongue coat over his hole before sticking inside of it.  

Slick pours from Felix’s hole, dripping down Hyunjin’s chin. Felix rides Hyunjin’s face harder, and faster. The omega starts bouncing up and down and Hyunjin has to hold the omega’s hips to keep him still. The alpha works his tongue faster and Felix’s thighs start to shake before he cums on Hyunjin’s headboard.

Panting, Felix climbs off.

“Can I cum on your back?” Hyunjin asks. Felix nods, getting on all fours.

Hyunjin presses on Felix’s back as he jerks his cock.

“Wait, wait, stop,” Felix starts to freak out. Hyunjin immediately stops.

“What’s wrong?” Hyunjin whispers.

“I don’t like being pressed down like that, I couldn’t see you,” Felix admits as he gets on his back. “You can cum, um, on my face instead.”

“Fuck, that’s even hotter, yes,” Hyunjin agrees with ease. It takes no time for the alpha to feel his own pleasure as he cums on Felix’s face. “Close your eyes.”

The omega listens as his face gets painted with cum. Hyunjin pants. The whole scene is obscene. The alpha gets off the bed and takes a photo before grabbing a tissue to wipe Felix’s face.

“Jinnie, I saw a flash,” Felix pouts. Hyunjin pales.

“I need it for future jerking material, babe, don’t take it away,” Hyunjin pleads. Felix huffs a laugh, nodding.

“Can we at least take a shower?” Felix asks.

“Eh, probably not, sorry,” Hyunjin kisses him. “It might wake mom up. She’s a bit of a light sleeper and if she wakes up, it’s going to be hell.”

Felix bites on his bottom lip. If Hyunjin had his own place, how cute would that be? Then it could be just Felix and Hyunjin, and maybe a dog, and they wouldn’t have to worry about their parents. Also, Felix would always have Hyunjin by his side; someone who won't leave the omega all alone. Felix can be himself with Hyunjin and it would be like a true family. 

“I know it’s expensive, but maybe we could get a house?” Felix dares to ask. “Something for just the two of us, and we could get a dog, and um, we could be as loud as we wanted without worrying about our parents.”

As loud as we want? Hyunjin’s brain stops working. Felix wants a house just for them so, they can be a little family and fuck as loud as they want, whenever they want. Hyunjin is so down it’s not even funny.

“Hey, I’m at your disposal,” Hyunjin agrees. “I just need to get approval from Mom in the morning and then we can start looking at houses. She needs to sign on a house with me since I’m not 18 yet.”

Felix clings to Hyunjin’s arm with hope in his eyes.

“You mean it?” Felix grins.

Hyunjin rubs under Felix’s chin.

“Damn right, I do,” Hyunjin grins; kissing the omega. “But you should be more concerned with the fact that we’ll need to get your dad’s approval.”

Felix pales.

“Well, it was a good idea while it lasted,” the omega pouts. Hyunjin laughs, kissing the omega again.

“Come on, then, don’t be so sad, he might say yes,” Hyunjin encourages. “Now, try to get more sleep. We have a busy day of training with Lee Know ahead of us. Okay?”

Felix nods, resting his chin on Hyunjin’s chest so he can breathe in the scent of the alpha. Within no time, the omega is already fast asleep.

xXx

Hyunjin wakes up first and decides to talk to his parents. Knocking on their door, he enters. His mom is on the couch, in her bedroom, painting her toes while his father is on the bed yawning as he flips through television channels.

“Yes?” Mrs. Hwang looks up and blinks at her son.

“Felix asked me if I could buy the two of us a house,” Hyunjin tells her. “I said, yes, naturally, but I need you to cosign for me.”

“Why the fuck would you want to move out?” Mrs. Hwang frowns.

“Sex.” Hyunjin blinks and Mrs. Hwang blinks. Mr. Han laughs.

“That’s my boy,” Mr. Han laughs. “Oh, let the boy have his fun. If the two don’t work out, it’s just another property gaining interest. We can flip it for a profit.”

“Ugh, fine, but your limit is a million dollars,” Mrs. Hwang warns. “And I get to approve of the house before you make the offer.”

“Yes, yes, love you,” Hyunjin grins.

“You also need to make sure the house has dual master suites,” she informs. “Because your father and I will visit and we need luxury.”

“Done deal, Mom,” Hyunjin grins and runs away to wake up Felix with the good news. “Baby, wake up.”

Hyunjin shakes his omega, who blinks awake slowly. There’s dried drool on his cheek.

“Hmm?” Felix blinks before grinning. “Good morning, alpha.”

Hyunjin coos in his head.

“Morning baby, I have good news,” the alpha informs the omega. “Mom approved of us getting a house and gave me a million-dollar budget.”

“A mill…Hyunjin, who needs that big of a house?” Felix hisses with a blush on his cheeks.

“Oh, babe, don’t fret,” Hyunjin pats Felix on the top of his head. “We need a dual master, for when my parents visit. We need a room for your sister, for when she visits. There’s all of our friends. We need a pool and a hot tub. Room for this dog we are apparently going to get. That adds up, besides, I’m used to big houses.”

“You’re so rich,” Felix groans.

“Mhm,” Hyunjin grins. “So, let’s get showered. Fed. Then talk to your dad before Lee Know’s training session.”

“How about we save Dad for last?” Felix bargains.

“Fine, we’ll go tonight, then,” Hyunjin relents.

Felix pales again, groaning into the pillow. Hyunjin taps Felix on his naked bottom. The omega reluctantly gets up, having no idea how this is all going to go down.

xXx

They arrive at an empty gym. Lee Know is wearing sweats with no shirt and is wheeling out a dummy that meets the descriptions of Felix’s tutor.

“Did I get the size right?” Lee Know asks and Felix feels nauseous just looking at the dummy. The omega nods.

“Too realistic, if you ask me,” Felix whispers.

“This is going to be good,” Lee Know promises. “You need to be able to be to fight off someone that can cause you trauma.” Felix nods again, he understands.

“Thank you in advance, I’ll be in your care,” Felix tells the alpha. Lee Know grins before moving his eyes to Hyunjin.

“Now, Hyunjin, I need you to behave,” Lee Know warns. “I’ll have to touch Felix and it’ll look intimate in your eyes but it’s not.”

“When you start off the conversation this way, I’m reluctant to behave,” Hyunjin warns.

“Jinnie, if you behave then I’ll give you another surprise,” Felix speaks up. Hyunjin perks up. Surprises are his new favorite thing on earth. What will it be this time?

“Okay, I’ll behave so I can get my good boy surprise,” Hyunjin promises.

“What is the surprise?” Lee Know whispers so only Felix can hear.

“I have no idea yet,” Felix whispers back. “I’m running out of ways to bribe him to behave himself.”

“Oh, you should let him watch you finger yourself,” Lee Know suggests. Felix frowns.

“Would he enjoy that?” Felix questions. Lee Know eyes the omega up and down.

“Hell yes,” Lee Know nods. “Any sane alpha would.”

Felix blushes, hitting Lee Know on the arm. Hyunjin growls before stopping himself.

“Sorry, it was a reflex, continue; I’m being a good boy,” Hyunjin blinks. Felix bursts out laughing.

“You’re so cute, Jinnie,” Felix coos. He kisses the alpha before joining Lee Know in the middle of the gym.

“Okay, so, Felix, you are out of shape, yes? Try punching my hand with all of your strength,” Lee Know stands in front of the omega as he holds out both hands.

“Don’t I need a glove or something?” Felix frowns.

“Eh? I doubt you can hurt me but I have some with me in case it does hurt,” Lee Know explains. “Come on, then. Punch.”

Felix draws his hand back and punches the alpha in the hand. Lee Know’s hand doesn’t even jerk back.

“Ah, I see,” Lee Know frowns. Felix tears up, looking at Hyunjin to make it better.

“I can punch him if you want, baby?” Hyunjin offers. Felix has a look in his eyes that says ‘yes’ he wants Hyunjin to do exactly that; so, Lee Know quickly steps in.

“It’s okay,” Lee Know pats Felix on the back. “You probably are the type to not use your full strength unless you’re angry.”

“But everything just makes me sad, not angry,” Felix admits.

Lee Know hums before an idea comes to him. He walks up to Hyunjin.

“Don’t kill me,” Lee Know whispers.

“Why would I kill you?” Hyunjin asks and then he’s being kissed. Lee Know full-on gropes the fellow alpha. Hyunjin has fire in his eyes, ready to fight a bitch, before seeing Felix stalk up to them and punch Lee Know in the jaw.

“Fuck, that hurt,” Lee Know’s jaw doesn’t look so aligned anymore.

“Oh my goodness, I’m so sorry,” Felix immediately heals the alpha. “I’m sorry.”

“No, don’t be, it’s what I wanted,” Lee Know wiggles his jaw now that he’s been healed. “I wanted to rile you up so that you can see you have power. That was one hell of a punch, Felix. You just need to channel that strength all the time.”

“It was impressive, babe,” Hyunjin praises. Felix preens at the attention, wanting more praise.

“Alright, so I’m going to stand behind you now, and teach you some basic defensive techniques,” Lee Know explains. “You said your tutor pinned you against the wall, yes?”

“Yes.” The omega whispers his agreement.

“Hmm, then let’s go to the wall,” Lee Know guides Felix to the wall of the gym. “How did he do it? Front or the back?”

“My back was to the wall,” Felix admits.

“Hyunjin, please contain yourself,” Lee Know warns. “I’m going to press Felix against the wall and he might freak out. If you don’t think you can contain yourself, please leave. I’m doing this to train Felix, not trigger or harm him.”

Hyunjin nods and decides to leave. The moment he sees Felix panic, he’ll step in on default. Lee Know is right. Felix needs to learn how to depend on himself and fight for himself.

“Okay, Felix, try to stay as calm as possible,” Lee Know tells the omega. “You may get triggered. Fight through it. If you feel the need to have an anxiety attack, kick me.”

Felix nods, already feeling anxious. He wishes Hyunjin stayed but understands why the alpha left.

Lee Know proceeds to push Felix against the wall, holding the omega by his shoulders.

“What did he tell you?” Lee Know asks.

Felix is having a hard time focusing, his breathing is already heavy. It’s just the two of them alone in the gym now. Felix stares at the dummy behind Lee Know, reminding the omega of his tutor.

“Focus, Felix,” Lee Know raises his voice. Felix starts to cry, looking at Lee Know.

“He said I smelled good,” Felix mumbles through tears.

Lee Know leans close, pressing Felix harder against the wall. He inhales Felix’s scent gland.

“You smell so good,” Lee Know moans and tightens his hold on the omega. Felix struggles in Lee Know’s hold, crying hard. “Okay, now is the part where I start teaching you. You are doing so well, so well. I want you to try to reach my thumb.”

Felix can’t focus right now.

“No…no, no, please, no,” Felix starts crying harder. He’s not kicking Lee Know yet so the alpha proceeds.

“Focus, Felix.” Lee Know gets in Felix’s eyesight and scents the omega. “Focus. Try to reach my thumb.”

Felix blinks through his tears, panting, and uses three fingers to reach Lee Know’s thumb.

“Now, bend it,” Lee Know tells him. Felix does as he is told. Lee Know’s hand comes off of Felix’s right wrist. “Now make a fist and punch me in the throat and then the bread basket. Fast, and hard. Well, not hard.”

Felix listens, punching both spots rapidly, which makes Lee Know gasp and let the omega go. Felix breaks free.

“Did you see how easy that was?” Lee Know grins. Felix gasps, tearing up for a completely different reason this time. “I’m so proud of you.”

“Did I hear someone praising my baby?” Hyunjin enters the gym, grinning. Felix runs up to the alpha, jumping in his arms without notice.

“I beat up Lee Know, Jin, you should have seen it,” Felix praises himself.

“Eh, I wouldn’t call that…” Lee Know stops in his tracks after seeing Hyunjin’s glare. “I mean, he totally did beat me up. I didn’t stand a chance.”

“See? See? He even agrees!” Felix grins harder. Hyunjin kisses him.

“Proud of you, babe, you did good.” Hyunjin winks at Lee Know. “Show me those moves, hmm?”

“Okay, watch this!” Felix goes to stand with his back against the wall. Hyunjin crowds the omega against the wall. Pinning Felix by his shoulders. Felix grabs Hyunjin’s thumb and then gently punches Hyunjin in the throat and bread basket.

“Impressive, baby, but what if I have your wrists pinned?” Hyunjin pins Felix’s hands above the omega’s head. “Now what?”

Felix kicks Hyunjin in the balls before punching him in the bread basket and throat.

“My baby is growing some balls, hmm?” Hyunjin kisses the omega. Felix blushes.

“Thank you, Lee Know,” Felix hugs the alpha. “Can we do more?”

“Actually, the rest of today will be spent getting you some muscles,” Lee Know explains. “We will start with ten pushups, ten pulls ups, 3-minute planks, and then hit the weights for an hour.”

Felix starts to cry.

“Jinnie, that sounds awful,” Felix tears up. “Don’t let him do this to me. I’m tiny. I’m weak.”

“My cute little boyfriend,” Hyunjin kisses the omega. “You need to develop some muscle, baby. I’ll do it with you. Okay? Drink some water first.”

“I want Gatorade,” Felix negotiates.

“You want sugar, drink the water,” Hyunjin deadpans. Felix sniffs, not happy about this development. He goes to their gym bag and grabs the water. It’s still cold, so he drinks the entire bottle in one sitting before burping.

“Alright, now I need to pee,” Felix exclaims.

“Bullshit, you’re trying to get out of exercising, let’s go, baby,” Hyunjin drops to the ground. “It’s going to be a rough couple of hours.”

Felix cries crocodile tears as he drops to the ground to torture his body with exercise. He’s a very unhappy omega.

xXx

Felix is forced to heal himself after the grueling two hours of working out. Hyunjin has to bribe Felix with lots of chocolate, and a trip to the Candy Store, in order for the omega to no longer be mad at the alpha.

“And I want a cupcake,” Felix sniffs some more.

“Okay, let’s stop by the bakery,” Hyunjin agrees with ease. The omega has not revoked Hyunjin’s surprise so the omega can’t be too mad. “You did so well today. I’m so proud of you.”

“Thank you, Jinnie, I felt good about myself,” Felix admits. Ah, so the omega is milking it for more sweets. Hyunjin should have known.

They arrive at the bakery and Felix starts drooling.

“We should get something for your dad, what does he like?” Hyunjin asks.

“Hmm, he likes brownies,” Felix tells the alpha.

“Mhm, does he, or do you?” Hyunjin asks knowingly. Felix blushes. Hyunjin shakes his head, a fond expression on his face.

“What can I get the lovely couple,” a woman greets the two of them.

“Ah, my omega is still looking but I will take one slice of each of your cakes,” Hyunjin orders. “Babe, what do you want?”

“It all looks good, Jinnie,” Felix whines.

“Alright, I’ll take one of everything,” Hyunjin sighs. Felix perks up. Hyunjin looks down at his omega. “I’m monitoring what you’re allowed to eat.”

Felix fake cries.

“I’m sorry but you two are so cute together,” the woman gushes as she rings everything up while another worker starts making the orders.

“Thank you, we’re getting a house together, like a family,” Felix squeals. “And we’ll get a dog.”

“Really now? Well, aren’t you a lucky omega?” She coos.

“I am, I’m so happy,” Felix clings to Hyunjin’s arm and the alpha wants to die from cuteness overload as he pays the woman.

“I think I’m the lucky one,” Hyunjin taps Felix on the nose. “Look at this cutie pie. Hmm? Best omega, ever.”

Felix preens at the attention, rubbing his cheek on Hyunjin’s arm as he purrs.

“Oh goodness, too cute,” the woman gushes. Hyunjin feels the exact same way.

Another ten minutes later the two are walking out of the bakery with five bags worth of desserts. Felix immediately goes for the brownie. Happily munching away in the front of Hyunjin’s car.

“You better not leave any brownie crumbs,” the alpha warns.

“I’ll be good,” Felix reaches into the glove compartment for a napkin, holding it under his mouth as he eats. Not even five bites later and the brownie is gone. The omega smacks his lips, reaching for the milk and drinking the entire thing in one go.

Felix burps, rubbing his stomach as he gets comfy in the seat.

Hyunjin looks over at his omega again, and the little guy is knocked out. The alpha huffs a laugh, deciding to drive to their friends’ houses, passing out the desserts, before taking Felix home; that way his omega can sleep longer.

“Babe, wake up,” Hyunjin whispers. Felix blinks awake, stretching.

“It’s getting dark already?” The omega frowns.

“I gave desserts to our friends so that you could sleep longer,” Hyunjin explains.

“You’re so sweet, thank you,” Felix kisses the alpha before getting out of the SUV, and grabbing the three remaining dessert bags. “Dad, hey.”

Felix enters the house first, Hyunjin behind him. Mr. Lee comes out of the kitchen, hugging his son.

“Oh? You’re here as well,” Mr. Lee blinks.

“Hello, Mr. Lee, Felix and I wanted to talk to you about something,” Hyunjin greets.

“It hasn’t been 6 weeks since you’ve started dating, so, this isn’t a pregnancy talk, right?” Mr. Lee looks afraid so he sits down.

“Dad, Jinnie and I aren’t having sex,” Felix blushes. Damn, now Hyunjin is blushing also. “But, I’m glad you are sitting.”

“Way to be ominous,” Hyunjin laughs. “Sir, I would like to buy a house. My mother has given me permission. Ideally, Felix would move in with me and we could even get a dog.”

“I’m lonely all the time, Dad,” Felix whispers. “Mom kept me isolated without explaining to me why. I was alone when my tutor attacked me. Mom died. Liv is away at school. You’re always working and when you are home, I seem like a reminder of everything that causes you pain. Also, I feel normal when I'm around Hyunjin and it's just the two of us.”

Mr. Lee looks down, a look of guilt on his face.

“I don’t want to lose my son so soon,” Mr. Lee whispers. “You’re all I have now.”

Felix tears up.

“4 nights then,” Mr. Lee clears his throat. “I’ll allow you to stay 4 nights but Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, you stay here. I won’t work late those days, I promise.”

Felix grins, nodding as he tackles his dad in a hug.

“Love you, Dad, I agree,” Felix kisses the man on the cheek. “Jinnie, we should sleep here tonight. Watch movies with my dad.”

“Sure, Lix, let me put the desserts on the table,” Hyunjin states. “Mr. Lee would like something?”

“Oh, let me follow you then.” Mr. Lee gets up following behind Hyunjin so he can pick out his favorite treats. Felix grins, looking on as his father and boyfriend get along. Felix couldn’t ask for anything more.

xXx

Hyunjin wakes up in the middle of the night when he feels eyes on him. He growls before adjusting his eyes to see it’s only Mr. Lee in the hallway.

Hyunjin gets out of bed and approaches the man.

“Is everything okay?” Hyunjin whispers. Mr. Lee closes his robe, hugging it across his torso.

“I like to check on him,” the elder admits. “He may not know this, but right after the attack happened, he had an anxiety attack in the middle of his sleep. It's a special kind where he is so anxious that he'll simply stop breathing. So, that's what he did that night. He stopped breathing. I thought he was dead when I went to check on him. Liv and I had to do CPR on him and he was fine, but ever since that night, like clockwork at 2 am, I have to check to see if he’s breathing.”

Hyunjin fights back tears. He hugs the elder.

“He’s breathing just fine,” Hyunjin admits. “I’m in tune with him. When he makes the slightest movements, I always wake up. I’ll be on the lookout for any anxiety attacks or if he stops breathing. So, you can get some rest, sir. Felix is doing a lot better.”

“Is he?” Mr. Lee asks with hope. Hyunjin nods.

“He truly is,” Hyunjin agrees. “Today, our friend, Lee Know, helped teach him defense tactics. He did a great job.”

Mr. Lee tears up again as he nods.

“I don’t hate you,” Mr. Lee whispers. “I don’t hate your mom, either. I loved her once. We just couldn’t be together, then the fire happened, and…sorry, I can’t talk about it. But Felix is right, you are not your mother. I’m glad I moved back here.”

“You hinted that you had to move back here because of Felix, what did you mean?” Hyunjin asks. “Is there something I should know, in order to protect him?”

“It’s rumored that when a Hwang and a Lee get together, a curse will be placed on the ones they love the most,” Mr. Lee huffs. “I got scared of the prophecy and broke up with your mother. But it’s just a simple rumor. Something about how the stars align, I’m not too sure about the details. Your mom never believed in fate, but I did so, I was too scared to go through with it.”

“What if…what if we know someone who can remove curses?” Hyunjin asks.

Mr. Lee narrows his eyes.

“Did you kids find the book?” Mr. Lee asks.

“Jinnie? Where’s my Jinnie?” Felix gets out of bed. Hyunjin can’t stop staring at Mr. Lee. So, do they know about the book? Did they ever complete the coven?

“I’m here, Lix,” Hyunjin calls out to his boyfriend. “Sorry, Mr. Lee, he gets antsy if he doesn’t smell my scent.”

“It’s fine, have a good night,” Mr. Lee wonders back to his bed and Hyunjin greets Felix at the doorway.

“Hey, baby, I was just talking with your dad, let’s go back to bed,” Hyunjin kisses the top of Felix’s head. The sleepy omega, slides under the sheets, falling fast asleep before Hyunjin can even properly hold the omega. There are way too many questions floating around Hyunjin’s head, but despite all of that, he still manages to fall back to sleep with ease.

xXx

They are in their first period and the teacher is running late so, Felix grabs his phone and searches Homes.com. He uses filters to help with his search. The max is a million dollars. They will need at least five bedrooms and five bathrooms. Jinnie said he wants a large house, so, it will have to be at least 4,000 sq. ft. Hyunjin owns two cars, so a two-car garage minimum is a must.

Felix thinks he found their house. It’s an all-brick home, new build, with an inground pool/hot tub in the backyard plus a deck. Dual master suites, one on the main level, and one on the second floor. A huge backyard for dogs to run and play. It has all hardwood floors and a massive kitchen for Hyunjin to cook in. Also, it has seven bedrooms and 6 and a half bathrooms. There’s a loft and a full basement that can be turned into a game room or theater room.

Felix shows Hyunjin.

“Our next house, Jinnie, and look, it’s $100,000 under budget,” Felix grins. Hyunjin looks at the photos.

“I like; imagine us hosting pool parties with our cute little dogs by our side,” Hyunjin grins. “I’m going to request the agent to call me. I can't wait to fuck you in that kitchen.”

Hyunjin starts tapping away while Felix blushes and Changbin looks over his shoulder.

“Are you moving, Jisung?” Changbin whispers.

“Huh? No, why do you ask?” Jisung questions.

“Hyunjin is requesting a showing of a new house from Felix's phone,” Changbin snitches. Jisung frowns.

“Jin, what the fuck?” Jisung asks.

“What?” Hyunjin frowns in return.

“Why are you looking at houses?” Jisung questions.

Felix pales.

“Jinnie, did you not tell Jisung?” Felix hisses.

“What? I mean, I told Mom and Dad, we told your dad, and we Facetimed Liv and…” Hyunjin pales as he slowly makes eye contact with a crying Jisung. FUCK. Hyunjin thinks.

“I hate you!” Jisung shouts and runs out of the classroom.

“Ah, fuck.” Hyunjin gets up and chases after Jisung. He hugs his brother from behind. “I’m sorry, Ji. I forgot to tell you. You haven’t slept at the house in days. It honestly slipped my mind. It wasn’t intentional.”

Jisung sniffs.

“Is it just you and Felix moving?” Jisung asks. “Have you already decided one omega is all you need?”

“Aw, Ji, don’t say that,” Hyunjin frowns. “You’ll always be my number 1 omega, yeah? Besides, Felix and I are only living together 4 days a week. That’s all his dad agreed to.”

“Then, I want to move in as well, I’m your brother, you can’t leave me,” Jisung stomps his foot.

“Of course, Ji, done deal, babe, now come back to class,” Hyunjin encourages. Jisung nods, grinning.

They enter class and Hyunjin sighs as he takes his seat.

“Did you tell him? He seems happy,” Felix points out. "I assumed he would have been salty about the two of us moving in together." 

“Yeah I told him, and I explained that he’s obviously moving in with us so, he’s all good,” Hyunjin states.

Felix grows quiet, trying to contain his disdain. Hyunjin notices.

“Why the look?” Hyunjin asks. Felix doesn’t respond. The omega’s feelings are hurt. He wanted a house for just himself and Hyunjin. Their own little family, not Jisung, Hyunjin, and Felix. Besides, Hyunjin said this was their house but he made a unilateral decision to invite Jisung to move in with them. It fucking sucks. And wasn't it Felix who asked for a house to begin with? What is with Jisung inviting himself all of a sudden?“Felix?”

Silence.

Hyunjin sighs, feeling tired down to his bones. He pleased one omega only to piss off the other. Hyunjin is only one person. What the hell is he supposed to do?

“Don’t ignore me, Felix,” Hyunjin warns.

“Can I be excused?” Felix raises his hand.

“Oh, uh, sure, Felix,” their teacher excuses the omega, and Felix runs to the hallway. Naturally, Hyunjin is right behind him.

“Alright, spill,” Hyunjin demands."What was with the silent treatment?"

“You said this was our house,” Felix sniffles. “I'm the one who asked you for a house for the two of us. That means you and it means me. But then you made this unilateral decision to have Jisung live with us full-time. You didn’t even ask my opinion. I know I’m not the breadwinner but I thought my opinion mattered. And…and selfishly, I wanted this to be our thing. You and me and no one else. I just want you to myself sometimes and now that’s not an option. My feelings are hurt. I never would have asked for a house for us if I knew you were inviting Jisung to tag along. I thought I was in a relationship with you, not Jisung.”

Hyunjin can’t win. He just cannot win.

“I’m sorry I invited Jisung without asking,” Hyunjin apologizes. The alpha never got his surprise and now with Felix crying, he probably won’t any time soon, either. It sucks being a good boy for nothing.

“Don’t apologize, it’ll make me feel worse,” Felix cries harder. "It makes me feel like I'm just being a brat. I can't help how I feel." 

Hyunjin sits on the floor, giving up on life. Jisung walks into the hallway, along with the rest of their friends.

“Why are you all out here?” Hyunjin groans. "Felix and I are talking in private." 

“We said it was a group project thing,” Seungmin shrugs. "We wanted to be nosy." 

“What’s going on?” Jisung asks with a frown. "Why are you crying, Felix? Because Hyunjin said I could move in?" 

Hyunjin looks at Felix, then at Jisung.

“I invited you to live with Felix and me without consulting Felix first,” Hyunjin admits. "The house was Felix's idea and I should have consulted him first." 

“So what? I’m your brother, what do you have against me?” Jisung glares at Felix. "I can move in if I want to." 

“I’m the one who asked Hyunjin to get a house in the first place, for the two of us,” Felix glares right back at Jisung. “Then, you go and fuck it up by inviting yourself to intrude on our couple time. Aren't you with Changbin now? Ask him for a house and stop riding Hyunjin's dick. It's like he can't breathe without you wanting to breathe at the same time.”

“Intrude? Did you fucking say intrude? Riding Hyunjin's dick? He’s my brother, I will always come first,” Jisung gets in Felix’s face. "If you can't handle that I'm first in his life then move the fuck on, princess." 

“Not anymore you're not, because I’m his boyfriend,” Felix responds. “I want to have private time with Hyunjin, without worrying about anyone or anything. Why can’t you grasp that? He’s your brother, not your lover. Not even Liv and I live together and she’s my everything. Stop sucking on his tits like a toddler and get a fucking life. You're pathetic.”

“Hyunjin, I would settle this before they start fighting,” Changbin warns. "They are saying some pretty mean things to each other." 

“Right, right,” Hyunjin nods. He's too stunned to even process this argument right now. Hyunjin is used to Jisung being bratty and jealous but this is his first time seeing Felix legitimately pissed. “Jisung, why don’t you come live with me on the 3 days that Felix isn’t staying over?”

“So, you’re choosing him over me?” Jisung looks hurt.

“I never said that,” Hyunjin points out.

“So, you’re choosing him over me then?” Felix glares at Hyunjin.

Fuck me.

“I never said that, either,” Hyunjin points out to Felix.

“Then make a choice, Hyunjin, who comes first? Me or Felix?” Jisung blatantly asks Hyunjin. “Because five minutes ago, you said I would always come first.”

Hyunjin feels like crying. This is such a mess. 

“Fine, choose Jisung, I don’t care anymore,” Felix whispers. “Lee Know can you take me home, please? Hyunjin, move in with Jisung then. I just wanted one thing for myself. One fucking thing and I can’t even have that. I don’t want to be here anymore. Lee Know, please? Just take me home so I don't have to see Jisung's stupid face anymore. God, he makes me so mad, and then Hyunjin is being a dummy and not even responding. Fuck it. Fuck all of it.”

“Felix, wait,” Hyunjin grabs Felix’s elbow. The alpha is panicking now because why does this sound like a breakup speech and the alpha hasn't even had a chance to fuck up yet in order to deserve being broken up with. “Why can’t we just compromise? I thought you liked Jisung. Where is this coming from? I'm confused as to how this is escalating so fast. Can't you talk with me?”

“Just let him go, Hyunjin,” Jisung says in the background; still upset and feelings hurt. “Just break up with him and let him go. He's so fucking annoying, throwing a tantrum like this.”

Break up? Felix hears the words. Felix just wanted time to cool off but break up? Will Hyunjin break up with Felix? Is Felix being too much? Will Hyunjin deem Felix a brat and abandon him? Leaving him all alone again? Felix is always alone. He was alone when he was attacked. He was alone when news of his mother's death reached him. He was alone when Liv left for college. All of his tragic moments have been because he was alone.

“Felix, breathe, breathe,” Hyunjin demands. “Someone grab his bag.”

Seungmin scrambles back into the classroom to grab his bag; throwing it to Hyunjin.

“Dammit, Felix, you aren’t breathing!” Hyunjin shouts. This is what Mr. Lee was warning Hyunjin about, but to see it in person. It's fucking terrifying. 

Felix hears the alpha but isn’t listening. He feels like he’s underwater or in a trance. Alone. Felix is always alone and he’ll die alone. Hyunjin will abandon the omega, and Felix will be all alone.

Pills get shoved in Felix’s mouth.

“I need liquid,” Hyunjin shouts. Changbin hands over a Gatorade and Hyunjin forces the omega to swallow. He hits Felix on the back but the omega still isn’t breathing. He’s frozen. “Baby, you’re turning blue. Breathe.”

“Jin, use your alpha voice,” Lee Know suggests. Hyunjin nods.

“Felix, I need you to fucking breathe,” Hyunjin uses his alpha voice, and that finally reaches the omega. Felix gasps, just now realizing he’s lacking oxygen. “Not so fast, you’ll choke. Slow down your breathing.”

Hyunjin takes deep breaths and Felix matches his pace until his breathing is under control. Hyunjin hugs Felix to his chest, sighing in relief.

“Don’t scare me like that again,” Hyunjin whispers with tears in his eyes. “You almost suffocated to death. What the hell, Felix?”

“Did I?” Felix blinks, he feels mellow. “That’s not good.”

“I’m taking him home,” Hyunjin picks up the omega and tosses Felix’s bag over his shoulder.

“Felix, I’m sorry,” Jisung whispers as he cries. “I didn’t mean to cause an attack.”

“Hmm?” Felix blinks at the crying omega. “I’m tired.” Felix doesn't even register that Jisung is speaking. 

Felix lays his head on Hyunjin’s shoulder and closes his eyes.

The alpha can’t help but be mad. He was completely helpless as Felix almost suffocated right in front of him.

“Hyunjin, wait,” Jisung calls out to the alpha. Hyunjin stops. “I’m sorry. I didn’t mean any of it. I was just jealous. I’m sorry.”

“Not now, Ji, I don't know what the hell got into the two of you but not right now,” Hyunjin tells his brother. “I'm not going to toss around fault because Felix was jealous as well. Things just got out of proportion and I’m not sure what triggered him. When he’s not so mellow, we’ll talk. Okay? I’m too exhausted to be mad right now.”

“Okay,” Jisung whispers in a small voice.

Hyunjin gets Felix settled in the car before getting in himself. Felix extends his hand and Hyunjin connects their fingers.

“You won’t leave me, right?” Felix asks. “Every time someone leaves me alone, something bad happens. So, don't break up with me and abandon me, okay?”

Hyunjin kisses the back of Felix’s hand.

“I’m not going anywhere, Lix,” Hyunjin promises. “You and I will move in together, okay? Just the two of us, and I won’t leave you.”

Felix hums, closing his eyes.

Hyunjin gets a better understanding of what triggered this episode. Jisung blurting out that Hyunjin should break up and leave Felix. The omega has abandonment issues, maybe or definitely feels like something bad will happen if he’s alone. He wants to move in with Hyunjin for the privacy, yes? But also so he can start a family that won’t abandon him.

Hyunjin now realizes he has a lot of work to do as an alpha. Disappointing Felix is the last thing he ever wants. So, when the omega feels better; he will sit Felix and Jisung both down and have a much-needed talk.

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It’s almost midnight and Felix is seated on the bed in Hyunjin’s room with a celery and peanut butter snack. Hyunjin said it was too late for anything heavy. The omega wanted chips.

Jisung enters the room and sits on the bed while Hyunjin stands in front of them both with his hands on his hips.

“What happened today, can’t happen again,” Hyunjin tells the two of them. “Jisung, you are my brother, and in some things, you will come first. Felix, you are my boyfriend, and lover, so in some things, you will come first. Both of you mean a lot to me. I do not get why the two of you cannot get along.”

“I know, I was just jealous because I wasn't told about this, I’m sorry,” Jisung admits. “I’ll accept the 3 days if that’s still an option.”

“I was mad, I'll admit but I don't get why you want to move in with us," Felix says to Jisung.

"Well, why wouldn't I? Hyunjin is my brother," Jisung frowns. "If Olivia moved in with her lover wouldn't you want to move in with them?"

"No, I would want them to have privacy and I would be happy they were settling down," Felix explains. Jisung opens and closes his mouth.

"Okay, but that's not how my relationship is with Hyunjin," Jisung explains. "He's like a father figure to me. We've been together since our parents met. He's the one who takes care of me. How you feel being abandoned, I feel being abandoned by him as well."

Felix sighs and Hyunjin looks at Felix with anxious eyes.

"We can table this for now and agree that we have differing opinions," Hyunjin suggests. "Felix, can you explain a bit more about your reaction today?"

Well, I didn't like it when Jisung suggested that you should break up with me,” Felix tells Hyunjin. “I also got it in my head that you would abandon me, Hyunjin. When my mom died, I got the news while I was home alone. When I was attacked by my tutor, I was home alone. When I had an anxiety attack from being sad because Liv left for college; I was home alone. I’m…I’m afraid of being abandoned. Now that I'm not so worked up, Jisung, I don’t mind you coming to visit or staying the 3 days, I’m not there, but sometimes, I really do wish it could be just Hyunjin and I all alone.”

“I get it better now, I don’t mind,” Jisung tells the omega. “I was just speaking from my ass. I like it when it's just Changbin and I as well. We just like our emotions flair up today.”

Felix grins.

“Thank you for apologizing, and I’m sorry also,” Felix tells the omega. "I said some mean things."

“Thank you, it was scary seeing you like that,” Jisung sniffs. “You just became unresponsive and stopped breathing.”

“I did?” Felix frowns. “I just remember my mind being overwhelmed and I couldn’t do anything but think about Hyunjin leaving me. I don’t remember that I stopped breathing. It felt like I was underwater.”

“You turned blue,” Hyunjin whispers with tears in his eyes. “I almost watched you suffocate yourself to death in front of me. Felix, that was terrifying.”

“Oh, gosh, Jinnie, I’m sorry,” Felix gets off the bed and hugs the alpha.

“But I need to get to the heart of your problem with Jisung staying with us,” Hyunjin sighs. Felix goes back to the bed. “You said you don’t want to be abandoned and that you don’t want to be alone, because bad stuff happens when you’re alone. However, if Jisung stays with us, that lessens the opportunities for you to be alone.”

Felix frowns, feeling antsy. Hyunjin makes a good point, but the omega can’t help but explain it any other way.

“I feel calm when it’s just you and me, alone, Hyunjin,” Felix admits. “I don’t feel anxious, or worried, or antsy, or like I’m disappointing someone. Sometimes, it’s nice to not feel like this. Even now, with Jisung here, I feel a bit anxious.”

“Ah, I see, so, it’s like you can be yourself around Hyunjin?” Jisung tries to understand.

“I don’t know,” Felix shrugs. “I don’t know how to put in words how I feel and even that makes me frustrated.”

“That’s okay, it’s none of my business for you to have to explain yourself,” Jisung relents. “I just want to make sure you don’t have an issue with me.”

“Not at all,” Felix promises. “I reacted poorly today.”

“I reacted poorly as well,” Jisung agrees. “We’re still friends, yes?”

“Mhm.” Felix hugs the omega and Jisung grins before leaving the room.

“Good, glad you two worked that out,” Hyunjin takes a seat beside Felix. The omega finishes his healthy snack and frowns. “Why are you frowning?”

“I still want chips,” Felix whispers.

“You had a brownie, a cake slice, a cupcake, and a muffin today,” Hyunjin points out. “I’m not letting you eat chips. The only vegetables you’ve had today were two tiny little broccoli pieces for dinner. You lied and told the chef you were allergic.”

Felix pouts.

“I don’t like my diet being monitored,” Felix complains.

“And I don’t want you to develop health issues from eating a shitty diet,” Hyunjin responds back. “Now, that I’ve been monitoring your diet, your skin is clearer and you’ve had a lot more energy.”

“Well, that’s true and my joints don’t hurt anymore,” Felix agrees. “Thank you for looking out for me.”

Hyunjin nods.

“Now, we need to have a serious discussion,” Hyunjin places his hands on his hips again. “You promised me, on Saturday, I would get a good boy surprise. I haven’t gotten my surprise and I’ve been a very good boy.”

Felix bursts out laughing, using his hand to muffle the sounds.

“Let me take a quick shower, go sit on the bed,” Felix runs to the bathroom and Hyunjin anxiously waits on the bed for his surprise. If Felix has to shower, that means something sexy is about to occur. Hyunjin likes their sexy times.

Twenty minutes later and Hyunjin is damn near asleep. Felix finally comes out of the shower and the alpha perks up, trying to blink the sleep out of his eyes. Felix is naked, which is a good start. The omega climbs on the bed and sits with his back to the pillows. He pulls up his knees, to his chest, and spreads his legs.

Hyunjin feels like he’s panting like a dog right now, unsure of where this is headed.

“This surprise came from Lee Know,” Felix blushes. “He said that you would enjoy seeing me finger myself.”

Bless that fucking alpha, Hyunjin thinks.

“Yes, yes, please?” Hyunjin begs.

“I’m not sure if I’m going to be able to do it right,” Felix warns. “My fingers are short but here I go.”

Felix inserts his pointer finger inside his hole. It’s a welcomed intrusion. The omega curls his finger up as he thrusts.

“Ah, uh,” Felix emits little moans and Hyunjin wants nothing more than to fuck the omega into the mattress.

“Baby, spread wider so I can see better,” Hyunjin commands as he gets his dick free. Felix listens and the alpha jerks nice and slow to match Felix’s pace.

Felix chances adding a second finger, biting on his fist to contain his moan. The omega wiggles his hips as he thrusts inside of him. Hyunjin emits a low whine, absolutely loving this display.

“Baby, please, can I finish for you?” Hyunjin asks. Felix nods, removing his fingers. The alpha hovers, kissing the omega as he inserts two fingers inside the omega. Felix bounces on Hyunjin’s fingers, clinging to the alpha’s arms as he cums.

Hyunjin pulls away, jerking fast and Felix opens his mouth. They have never discussed Felix swallowing his cum before, but fuck it. Hyunjin sticks the tip inside Felix’s warm mouth and cums on the omega’s tongue. Felix swallows before gagging and rushing to the bathroom to brush his teeth and wash his mouth out.

“Fucking offended,” Hyunjin hisses as he joins Felix in the bathroom.

“I thought it would be sweet, it was salty and yucky,” Felix frowns.

“It’s cum,” Hyunjin deadpans. “But thank you for doing that anyway.”

Felix grins, happy about being thanked.

“See? Isn’t this nice?” Felix asks Hyunjin. “The two of us being all domestic?”

Hyunjin rubs under Felix’s chin.

“Yup,” the alpha kisses the omega. “Now, there is something I forgot to tell you. Lee Know’s birthday is coming up so, we’re going to go to Aruba during our Fall Break to celebrate. Will your dad let you go? I’ll pay for your entire way.”

“Really? I don’t want to seem like the broke friend, though,” Felix pouts. “Maybe I can ask him for some money.”

“You can pay for the next trip, okay?” Hyunjin pats Felix on the head as they get into bed. “This one is on me. Besides, I like spoiling you.”

“Only if you’re sure…” Felix seems unsure himself.

“Mhm, and since we’ll be living together soon, we should talk about rut and heat schedules,” Hyunjin suggests. “My rut happens twice a year. My next rut should be around December or Jan.”

“I’ve never had a heat before,” Felix tells the alpha. “My dad says I’m a late bloomer, but my therapist and an officer on the scene both said they think I had a micro heat the day I was attacked. I guess being under constant stress has prevented my body from having another one.”

“Wait, is that when your tutor flipped on you? Because you were in heat?” Hyunjin frowns.

“I don’t know for sure, I just felt tired,” Felix emits. “I wasn’t like um…I wasn’t horny or anything, nor was I hot. I wasn’t even achy. I had no signs of a heat and Liv and my dad are betas so they wouldn’t know. There’s nothing concrete stating I had one.”

“Interesting…” Hyunjin hums. “What will happen when you go into heat? Am I helping you out? Getting you to a heat room?”

“Oh, would you be able to stay without fucking me?” Felix asks.

Hyunjin feels himself growing hard just thinking about fucking Felix during heat.

“Probably, but if you beg for it, it’ll make it hard for me to resist,” Hyunjin admits.

“Then, I give you permission now while I'm sober enough to consent,” Felix tells the alpha. “If I go into heat and I beg for it, I give you permission to fuck me.”

“Fuck yes, thank you,” Hyunjin kisses the omega. “Are you in heat now?”

Felix bursts out laughing, hitting the alpha on the thigh.

“Cheeky, go to bed.” Felix cuddles up to the alpha and closes his eyes. Hyunjin grins, as he looks down at the omega hugging him. He’s so over the heels for this crazy omega, it’s not even funny.

xXx

They are now at the Historical Society interviewing Seungmin’s grandmother for the documentary portion of their group project. Felix is up first.

“Hello, Mrs. Lin,” Felix greets. “My first question for you is, ‘How has the culture of the town changed from when you were a kid to now? Anything that you particularly like, dislike?’”

“Oh, great question, baby,” Hyunjin whispers. "You're amazing."

“Shut up, this is recording,” Seungmin hisses.

“I can praise my baby all I want,” Hyunjin hisses in return. "He's amazing."

“Oh, to be young again,” Mrs. Lin laughs. “The alpha is correct, however, and it is truly a great question. I am 78 now, so I grew up in the 50’s and 60’s. This town wasn’t kind to minorities, nor omegas. The poor Native Americans were harassed on a daily; to the point, that some even started ending up missing; especially, around October of every year. So, now that equality is a thing I’m in a much happier place about this town.”

“Wow, that must have been hard for tribes here, then, huh?” Felix questions.

“Oh, yes, indeed, they’ve hated us even until now,” Mrs. Lin nods. “I don’t blame them. What those alphas would do to their people, it was just plain wrong. I was 10 and even I knew that. The older I got, the more I became vocal about equal justice, and equal treatment. More people began to change their minds, laws were established, and now omegas, and minorities, can go anywhere in town and be safe.”

“I’ve noticed how peaceful it is,” Felix agrees.

“Mhm, I love it,” Mrs. Lin grins. “So, the changing of the mindsets is something I love. I don’t like how a lot of the smaller mom-and-pop shops are disappearing for large corporations and big-name chains. It’s ruining the small-town feel of this place.”

“Thank you for answering,” Felix grins. “Four more to go. Let’s see, my next question is, ‘Has anything tragic happened to this town lately? Like a flood or a fire?’”

“Damn, my baby has the best questions,” Hyunjin cheers on the omega. Felix flushes red.

“Jinnie!” Felix turns over his shoulder. Hyunjin blows the omega a kiss.

“I will kick you out if you interfere again,” Seungmin warns.

“I would love to see you try,” Hyunjin grins. Seungmin glares, turning back to filming the interview.

“You know, Felix,” Mrs. Lin ponders on the question. “This town has been blessed with peaceful weather all my life. I will say, that almost 20 years ago, there was a fire in an old factory building. I want to say someone perished but the life of me I cannot think of who. It should be at the public library in the archives. Other than that, we have great weather all year round. There may have been another fire when I was a child, actually.”

“Thank you, Mrs. Lin,” Felix grins. “For my third question, ‘What is your favorite memory of this town?’”

“I swear if you congratulate him again,” Seungmin warns. Hyunjin just laughs with his eyes.

“Well now, I used to love going to the dock with my grandpop,” Mrs. Lin admits. “He would buy me a grape soda pop, and a bag of chips, and we would go fishing. I miss those moments with him. We would talk about everything; mainly life.”

“Aww, that sounds so sweet,” Jisung coos.

“Must be nice to have been able to eat chips,” Felix whispers in tiny.

“I will let you have some after dinner if you eat your vegetables, damn,” Hyunjin groans. Felix grins.

“No takebacks,” Felix glares. Hyunjin shakes his head.

“Oh, man, I want that, I’m tired of being single,” I.N. complains.

“You lot love fucking up my film, don’t you?” Seungmin huffs.

“Language darling,” Mrs. Lin comments.

“Sorry, Nana,” Seungmin mumbles.

“Let me hurry up then so I can eat my chips before Jinnie changes his mind,” Felix grins. “Okay, the fourth question is, ‘Where would you like to see this town in the next 10 years? Any improvements?”

“Hmm, I would love to see more sidewalks,” Mrs. Lin states. “I would love to be able to just park anywhere and walk everywhere.”

“Oh, me, too,” Felix agrees. “Okay, last question ‘Does this town have any connections with the supernatural?”

“Fuck, great question,” I.N. gasps. Seungmin glares. “What? It is a great question.”

“That’s right, praise my baby more,” Hyunjin demands.

“Oh, my, what a question.” Mrs. Lin laughs. “The answer is yes. I remember my daughter, and her friends, would go around saying they were witches. It was hilarious and cute. Well, all up until the big fallout. For the life of me, I have no idea why they would fight over that damn stone. Anyway, the teens in this town like to believe they are witches sometimes. This town was built on a massive leyline, so it makes sense. Does that answer the question?”

All jaws are dropped.

“Yes, Mrs. Lin, thank you, it’s now I.N.’s turn and then we’ll be done for tonight,” Felix tells her as he gets up. He joins Hyunjin as the two walk off to talk in private.

“Well, that was a jaw-dropper,” Hyunjin huffs. “They broke up their friendship over a stone?”

“Jinnie, I’m more so stuck on the fact that our parents had a coven,” Felix tells the alpha.

“Oh, right, your dad mentioned if we found the book or not,” Hyunjin admits. “Sorry, a lot has been going on so I forgot to tell you.”

“So, does this mean we tell our parents we found it?” Felix asks. “If something about this book was bad enough to break up our parents, to the point they won’t even speak about what happened, then should we even get involved?”

“We can talk to my mom tonight if you want?” Hyunjin asks.

“I do want,” Felix whispers. He hugs the alpha. “I just found you, Jinnie. I can’t imagine not having you in my life. You’re the only thing keeping me sane. You’re the only reason I’m able to cope.”

Hyunjin frowns. He thought Felix was getting better but maybe Felix is just replacing his anxiety with his obsession with Hyunjin. If so, this isn’t good because it’s nothing more than a Band-Aid approach to getting better. The alpha decides to monitor things and see for certain, one way or the other.

“Alright, babe,” Hyunjin kisses the omega. “Your dad gave permission for you to spend the night but you have to spend the weekend at home.”

Felix looks upset.

“I know,” Felix whispers.

“Come on, why don’t we skip out early? Hmm?” Hyunjin nudges the omega to cheer him up. “We’ll talk to my mom and I’ll ask the chef to make fried chicken for dinner. You like fried chicken. The vegetable can be brussels sprouts you love and you can even get bacon added in them.”

Felix really perks up now. He gets bacon in his veggies and fried food?

“I am a happy omega,” Felix purrs. Hyunjin hugs the omega and kisses the top of the omega’s head. The two walk to where the others are.

“We’re leaving,” Hyunjin whispers to Jisung. The omega gives them a thumbs up and Hyunjin escorts Felix home.

xXx

The chef is busy cooking, so, Hyunjin traps his mother in her home office as she drinks straight from a wine bottle.

“Have some decorum woman,” Hyunjin judges.

“It’s either straight out of the bottle or knocking some heads around,” she warns.

“Ah, the bottle doesn’t seem so bad,” Hyunjin changes his tune. She nods, taking a long swig.

“What is it? Need more money?” The woman asks.

“Nope, all good,” Hyunjin tells her. “I put a request in for that house, to get a showing. You never said if you liked it.”

“Oh? It’s fine, I give my approval,” Mrs. Hwang responds. “Now, I know that’s not what you wanted.”

“Ah, no, I was wondering if you could tell Felix and me more about being a witch?” Hyunjin asks.

Mrs. Hwang laughs, drinking some more.

“Now, that’s a word I haven’t heard in ages,” Mrs. Hwang huffs. “Not sure where you heard it from, but I’ve been compelled not to talk about it. I’m trying to but …. See? Nothing comes out.”

“But Mr. Lee was able to tell me about the book you found,” Hyunjin frowns.

“Because he’s the only one who didn’t get compelled to…sorry, it appears I can’t say any more,” Mrs. Hwang glares. “Why the questions? What have you kids done?”

“Nothing, we’re working on a project on the town history and this came up,” Hyunjin tells her. “Even Mrs. Lin said so tonight. That her daughter, and her friends, used to call themselves witches. She mentioned you argued over a crystal or a stone. I can’t remember.”

“Drop it!” Mrs. Hwang hisses in a sneer and Hyunjin closes his mouth. “And don’t listen to that old hag any longer. She knows nothing about what occurred. No one does. Do you hear me? And it was a stone, not a crystal.”

“Yes ma’am,” Hyunjin says to her. Mrs. Hwang sighs.

“If you see the book, whatever you do, don’t open it,” Mrs. Hwang warns. “You don’t want to fuck up like we did. I'm sorry for my tone, but just never open that book.”

“Promise, Mom,” Hyunjin lies. The two head to Hyunjin’s room.

“Well, we’ve already fucked up,” Felix groans. “I’m afraid to tell your mom the truth now. She’s terrifying.”

“Facts,” Hyunjin laughs. “Lying about this is for our own safety at this point. If we find ourselves in trouble, we’ll talk to my dad and your dad.”

“Deal,” Felix agrees. Felix lays his head on Hyunjin’s thigh and the alpha plays in Felix’s hair. “Can Lee Know teach me again tomorrow?”

“You have his number, ask him,” Hyunjin responds; not sure why Felix is asking Hyunjin about Lee Know.

“But I need your approval,” Felix explains. Hyunjin pauses.

“Babe, you don’t need my approval to do something you want,” the alpha explains.

Felix frowns.

“But I feel anxious if I don’t know if you’re happy, so, having your approval helps,” Felix explains this to the alpha and Hyunjin frowns. The alpha may need to consult with an adult about Felix’s behavior.

“Okay, if it helps…” Hyunjin trails off. “I’m okay with it, then.”

Felix preens, rubbing his cheek against Hyunjin’s thigh because he’s happy.

Grabbing his phone, Felix calls Lee Know.

“Hello?” Lee Know answers.

“Hey, LeeLee,” Felix responds. “Tomorrow, can you train me after school? I already got permission.”

Lee Know makes a cooing noise. Hyunjin looks at the phone in disgust. How dare that alpha coo at Hyunjin’s omega?

“It’s fine with me,” Lee Know responds. “Jump in my car after school then. I’ll take you to your house and can train you there.”

“Okay, thank you.” Felix hangs up. Hyunjin wants to tell Felix he doesn’t want Felix to hang out with Lee Know alone, but the alpha just gave this big stink about Felix not needing permission. Gah, I’m an idiot, Hyunjin scolds himself. Hyunjin can’t even have Jisung tag along because the stupid omega fucked things up with Lee Know.

Hyunjin feels like crying.

“You look constipated,” Felix laughs as he gets off the bed. “Come on, I smell fried chicken. Dinner should be ready soon.”

Felix rushes down the stairs while Hyunjin silently cries to himself because now he can’t even complain like he wants to.

xXx

“You look angry, what’s up?” Jisung asks as he eats his lunch. Hyunjin made hibachi.

“Does Lee Know seem extra flirty today to you?” Hyunjin glares as Lee Know tries to feed Felix a strawberry. The omega refuses, saying he only likes peaches and plums.

“Not necessarily?” Jisung answers in a question form. “He’s just teasing Felix. What’s your problem?”

“Felix is going home with him tonight,” Hyunjin admits. “To train. I caused a big scene about telling Felix he doesn’t need my approval to do stuff and now I regret saying it.”

“Geez and you scolded me for being jealous,” Jisung snorts. “Lee Know doesn’t want your omega, Jin. He’s just being nice.”

Felix approaches, sitting directly on Hyunjin’s lap.

“Alpha, can you feed me a plum, please?” Felix opens his mouth and Hyunjin coos.

“Of course, babe, here you go,” Hyunjin takes a small piece and plops it in Felix’s mouth. Felix grins as he chews, kissing Hyunjin on the cheek.

“Mmm, good, thank you,” Felix wiggles. Felix turns to Lee Know and presents the alpha with his middle finger. “See? My alpha knows the fruit that I like.”

“Keep being a brat, it’s only going to be harder for you tonight,” Lee Know warns. Felix pales.

“I’m sorry, don’t be mean,” Felix pouts. “I’m a cute little omega, no?”

“Ugh, you already know you’re adorable as shit, leave me alone,” Lee Know complains and Felix grins.

“Hmm, okay, I take back my previous statement,” Jisung tells Hyunjin.

“What statement?” Felix asks.

“Okay, fuck it,” Hyunjin decides to just be honest. “I’m coming with you tonight while you train. I’ll be jealous with it being just you and Lee Know alone.”

“Okay.” Felix shrugs and opens his mouth for another piece of his plum.

“That’s fine with you?” Hyunjin frowns. He thought Felix would give some speech about trust or friendship or something.

“Why wouldn’t it be fine?” Felix giggles. “Feed me more, please? Or I can feed myself but you’re hogging the plums.” Felix tries to reach for the plums so Hyunjin hands over the container and the omega manages half a plum before deeming himself full.

“Jeez, I’m such a hypocrite,” Hyunjin realizes.

“Glad you’re self-aware,” Jisung sniffs. “Not so fun being jealous, hmm?” Hyunjin responds by glaring. The alpha gets ready to smack his brother when I.N. interrupts.

“So, our parents were witches, huh?” I.N. whispers. “This is a huge development. Doesn’t it feel like history is repeating itself, then?”

“It does, which is why Changbin and I are going to the library after school to investigate the archives,” Seungmin explains. “We can use the group project as an excuse if anyone asks.”

“Ah, baby, should we tell them?” Hyunjin asks Felix.

“Huh?” The omega is genuinely confused.

“About the prophecy?” Hyunjin whispers.

“You said that bit out loud, so, now you have to tell us,” Changbin points out.

“Fuck it, we’ll need I.N.’s help anyway so,” Hyunjin pauses and sighs. “Remember how the book mentioned a prophecy? Felix and I found out it has to do with our families. If a Hwang and a Lee fuck, it’ll release a curse on someone we love.”

“Well, shit.” Lee Know raises his brows, in surprise.

“So, you two horny freaks were just going to chance it?” Jisung hisses.

“Well, at first we thought it would be a random curse; like on the town or something,” Felix defends. “We’ve only recently discovered the curse is a lot closer to home than we’d anticipated.”

“But we have I.N., and he’s the master of curses now,” Hyunjin praises. “Whoever gets cursed, I.N. can just uncurse.”

“Hopefully,” Felix adds in.

“Why can’t you two just not be together?” Changbin asks.

“Why don’t you just go fuck yourself?” Felix sneers. Changbin raises his eyebrows in surprise.

“Our parents made that choice,” Hyunjin pats Felix on the head. “We’ve decided to ignore fate and not go that route.”

“Besides, we have faith in Innie,” Felix praises. “And I’m not saying that because he’s our only hope. I mean it. I think he can revoke any curse. Hyunjin and I are going to try and get more information out of our parents. If not, then we’ll just ask the book.”

“If things go south, are you two willing to separate?” Lee Know asks.

“I’m not, no,” Felix admits. “I know it’s selfish, you guys. I get it. But I don’t want to have to give up my happiness because the stars aligned wrong. I’ve never been truly happy. I’ve always felt like a hostage. My mom never let me do anything because she said it wasn’t safe. I’ve spent my entire life afraid. I’m sorry.”

“Don’t be sorry, I was just asking,” Lee Know frowns. “I didn’t know it was that bad for you growing up.”

Truth is, neither did Hyunjin. The alpha looks over at his boyfriend and is now understanding a lot more than before. The alpha can’t help but wonder if Felix has some unresolved issues with his dead mother. If so, maybe his sister can help the omega bring some of those issues to light.

“Alright, so, I.N., will you help us?” Hyunjin tries to get them all back on track.

“Of course,” I.N. agrees. “Just don’t blame me if it doesn’t work.”

“We won’t.” Hyunjin and Felix say in unison. Felix grins.

“Ah, I feel relieved now that we aren’t keeping that a secret,” Felix sighs.

“Speaking of secrets,” Changbin wraps his arms around Hyunjin’s shoulders. “Felix convinced you to buy him a house and you two aren’t even having sex yet. What’s his secret?”

Felix blushes, getting up to whack Changbin on the arm over and over again.

“It’s a house for us both!” Felix hisses.

“He mentioned sex,” Hyunjin admits in shame. “I kind of stopped listening after the words ‘being as loud as we want’ were spoken from his lips.”

“Gah, why did you answer him?” Felix’s face is entirely flushed red.

“Ah, I see, I see, so the idea of having nonstop sex is what convinced you?” Changbin smirks as he looks at Jisung. “See? If you want a house also, do like Felix. Use your omega charms to woo me.”

“Bitch please,” Jisung snorts. “With what money are you buying a house?”

“Uh, did you forget Seungmin can see the future? My mom won the lottery,” Changbin states.

“What the hell? You won the lottery and forgot to tell us?” I.N. complains.

“Shut up, you won as well,” Changbin gives the fellow alpha his middle finger. I.N. giggles.

“My mom made me promise not to tell,” I.N. admits. “We used a stand-in to claim the funds.”

“Same, my mom went through the same agency,” Changbin laughs.

“Are any of our other friends keeping secrets?” Lee Know asks. “Two have won the lottery, while the other two knew someone was going to get cursed if they fucked.”

“Well damn, when you say it like that it makes Hyunjinnie’s and I seem way worse,” Felix pouts. “Restate it so Changbin and I.N. seem worse.”

Lee Know blinks at Felix, silently refusing.

“Jinnie! Lee Know is being a brat,” Felix complains. "Smack him."

“Stop complaining to your alpha, you snitch,” Lee Know tickles the omega and Felix laughs; wiggling out of Lee Know’s hold. Lee Know grabs Felix from behind and subtly scents him. Hyunjin sees red. 

“Alright, I’m jealous, stop touching him,” Hyunjin puts a stop to their antics.

“Jeez, I need me a cute little omega of my own,” Lee Know pouts.

“My sister is a beta but she looks just like me,” Felix tells the alpha.

“Really? Because you’re gorgeous,” Lee Know states.

“I knew you wanted my omega,” Hyunjin growls.

“Does 2+2=10 in your mind? How did you jump to that conclusion?” Lee Know frowns.

Hyunjin tuts but narrows his eyes in warning. Lee Know never said he wasn’t interested in Felix, only deflected the accusations.

“Alright, this is fun but lunch is over,” Jisung stretches. “Let’s meet up Saturday at the Greenhouse to go over witch stuff, and then finish up the interviews with Mrs. Lin.”

xXx

“Alright, so today’s lesson is going to be about defending yourself when someone comes behind you,” Lee Know explains. Mr. Lee is sitting on the couch, intently watching as Felix learns self-defense. “Mr. Lee, could you help me with this?”

“Sure thing,” the elder stands up. Lee Know comes behind the man and covers his mouth with one hand while grabbing the elder’s waist with the other.

“So, if someone attacks from behind like this,” Lee Know makes sure Felix can see. “They will more than likely use something to cover your mouth. If it’s a cloth, do not breathe. I can’t stipulate that enough.”

“Okay, I can hold my breath for almost a minute,” Felix brags.

“That could possibly save your life, then,” Lee Know grins. Felix grins in return, looking at Hyunjin for more praise.

“Good job, baby,” Hyunjin rubs under Felix’s chin instead of kissing him out of respect for Mr. Lee. Felix preens, loving all the praise he’s getting.

“Alright, Lix, look at me,” Lee Know redirects the omega’s attention. “Someone who is keen on abducting you will be quick.” Lee Know wraps his leg around Mr. Lee’s and hauls the man over his shoulder. Mr. Lee’s eyes widen as he gets placed back down. “Do you see how quick, and easy, that was and your father is two times your size?”

Felix pales.

Lee Know lets Mr. Lee free and gestures for Felix to approach.

“Hyunjin, will you behave?” Lee Know immediately asks.

“If I get a good boy surprise,” Hyunjin responds.

“Hyunjinnie, are you misbehaving so you can get told to behave for a surprise?” Felix asks knowingly.

Hyunjin blinks before grinning.

“I’m afraid to ask,” Mr. Lee pales. Felix blushes. Hyunjin clears his throat.

“I shall behave without a good boy surprise,” Hyunjin relents now that Mr. Lee is eyeing him like a hawk.

Lee Know takes this at face value and gets behind Felix, putting him in the same position as Mr. Lee. Hyunjin regrets promising to behave because he wants to snap Lee Know’s neck for caressing Hyunjin’s omega like he is. The alpha thinks he’s slick.

“So, Felix, the moment you feel someone grab your mouth like this, I want you to elbow as hard as you can,” Lee Know directs. “Then twist your body, and get away while shouting. You may not have time to punch them.”

Felix tries out the moves, and after six times practicing the same scenario, the omega gets more comfortable with the movements and increases his speed.

“Good job, I think that’s good for today,” Lee Know states. “Let’s finish by doing 10 burpees, 20 pushups, 20 sit-ups, and 50 jumping jacks.”

Felix groans but gets to work, following along with Lee Know as the two complete their exercises.

“I’m exhausted,” Felix complains. “I need to heal myself.”

Felix proceeds to heal himself as Hyunjin’s eyes widen.

“Felix, wait…” Hyunjin tries to stop the omega but it’s too late.

“Well, I think you kids have some explaining to do,” Mr. Lee blinks as he eyes his son. Felix stops healing himself and hides behind Hyunjin.

Well, nothing else to do but to come clean.

Chapter Text

“We were going to tell the truth eventually,” Felix begins. The omega waits for Hyunjin to sit before he sits on Hyunjin’s lap, seeking comfort, in case his father is angry.

“And when was that?” Mr. Lee asks.

“When shit hit the fan,” Lee Know admits.

“Leelee!” Felix hisses.

Hyunjin has no idea when Felix has started calling Lee Know, Leelee but for some reason, this serves to piss the alpha off a bit.

“What? It’s true.” Lee Know defends his statement with a shrug.

“At least this one is honest,” Mr. Lee sighs and pinches the bridge of his nose. Hyunjin frowns at this as well. No way in hell is Hyunjin going to let Lee Know have better favor with his father-in-law. 

“Well, I was going to mention it the other night we talked, sir,” Hyunjin explains. “But Felix distracted our conversation by waking up.”

“Oh, is this when I couldn’t smell you anymore?” Felix asks. Hyunjin nods. “My bad.” Felix blushes.

“I see. How long has it been since you all opened the book?” Mr. Lee asks.

“The first day Felix started,” Hyunjin admits. "So, sometime in September."

“Well, fuck.” Mr. Lee stands up and heads to the kitchen. He comes out with a soda can. “I’m trying not to drink so much but I could use a glass of whiskey right now.”

“Me too,” Felix groans. Mr. Lee quirks a brow and heads to the kitchen, he brings out a bottle of whiskey and three glasses. Felix’s eyes widen.

“You two didn’t get this from me,” Mr. Lee warns as he pours three underaged kids a drink. “But you’ll need this.”

“We won’t snitch,” Hyunjin promises.

“Hell no, we won’t,” Lee Know grins and takes a sip of his drink.

“Have you completed the ritual yet?” Mr. Lee asks.

“No, the first full moon passed and we were all distracted,” Felix admits. “We’re waiting for the next cycle to hit.”

“Have the headaches started?” Mr. Lee asks. Felix takes a sip of his drink and blanches. He pours his glass into Hyunjin’s glass.

“No, none of us have had a headache,” Hyunjin tells the man.

“Let me explain what happened to us,” Mr. Lee sighs. “We were stupid kids back then. Carefree. We never took anything seriously. Marcela was the leader of our pack. Hands down, I was just along for the ride. We had been a couple since our first year.”

“Did you love her?” Felix asks.

“I think a part of me still does,” Mr. Lee scratches his chin. Hyunjin takes a long sip of his drink. He’s not sure if he should be hearing this or not. “But love isn’t everything, as we learned. It happened around October of our senior year. We were down by the docks and found that book. We were beyond drunk at the time, so we thought it would be funny but then we got our powers.”

Felix really wishes his father would stop taking dramatic pauses like this.

“We explored our powers and had an incredible time, as you can imagine,” Mr. Lee grins as he recalls what occurred. “The more we used our powers, the more we became addicted. We tried to stop but would get massive headaches, and something kept calling to us. Pulling us back in. We were slaves to the book. However, something happened in October of the year we turned 17. On Halloween, the book foretold of the prophecy. We didn’t know what it meant at the time, so we went to a local shop where there was a fortune teller; a sweet Native American woman. She gave us insight into what it meant. The fortune teller had a daughter, who said she would help us break the curse but I didn’t trust it.”

“Oh man,” Felix looks at Hyunjin. “Hopefully Innie will come through for us.”

“Mhm,” Hyunjin agrees.

“In mid-November, I broke up with Marcela,” Mr. Lee continues. “She threw a fit. She blamed Yakai, the seer’s daughter, claiming Yakai was filling my head with nonsense. Yakai left town, afraid that Marcela was going to kill her. Nothing is more terrifying than having Marcela’s rage directed at you.”

“Trust me, I know,” Hyunjin snorts.

“Yes, I’m sure you do,” Mr. Lee grins. “Well, with Yakai out of the picture, we all tried to pretend like there wasn’t tension. Abby, um, I think she’s a Lee now, actually, anyway, Abby came to us at our hideout at the beach. She had found a stone. It would grant your wish, in moderation. The book directed her to finding it.”

“Fuck, that sounds amazing,” Felix grins.

“Someone died, every time you used it,” Mr. Lee continues. “We didn’t realize the correlation until it was too late. I lost an aunt, Marcela lost her dog, Abby lost a father, and when we did a joint wish; well, there was a fire. By the beach. We honestly don’t know who died, if anyone did die but after the fire happened, we asked the book what was going on and it told us the price for a wish is a life. It repeated the phrase mors, which means Death in Latin.”

“Oh my God,” Felix tears up.

“We fought, blamed each other, and it was a mess,” Mr. Lee huffs. “We wanted to forget what we did. So, Mike, uh, he’s Mr. Seo now, well, he could put spells on people, to make them do or not do what he says. He gathered everyone up and compelled them to never be allowed to talk about what happened senior year. He compelled us to forget a lot of the details about what happened back then. Things are all muffled now, even for me." 

“Why didn’t it work on you?” Hyunjin asks.

“I begged Mike not to,” Mr. Lee admits. “I told him that one of us should hold this burden and take the hit if we were ever questioned by the police.”

“Dad…” Felix says sadly.

“Your mother knew the truth and she was by my side the entire time,” Mr. Lee admits.

“Why do you not like my family then?” Hyunjin asks.

“Ah, when I told Marcela that I moved on, and was moving away, she went into a blind rage,” Mr. Lee admits. “She beat my wife so bad, I barely recognized her. I figured that temper ran in the family and was afraid for my son, who has anxiety."

Hyunjin winces.

“That sounds like mom, I’m sorry on her behalf,” Hyunjin apologizes.

“What’s done is done,” Mr. Lee waives Hyunjin off. “She had blacked out. She didn’t even realize what she was doing until she finally got some sense about her. I’ve forgiven her now, after she and I talked last week. The fight just seemed to have come out of nowhere. To this day, I'm still not sure I 100% understand what made Meme so aggressive.”

“Sounds like mom,” Hyunjin nods. “Oh, speaking of my mother. Fall Break starts Monday, so, we’re all leaving for Aruba for Lee Know’s birthday. Felix has permission to come, yes? I’m paying his entire way.”

“Ah, you don’t have to do that, I’m not broke,” Mr. Lee states.

“I know, I know, but I like providing for Felix,” Hyunjin admits with a blush. "He once told me that he likes seeing me provide." Felix blushes. 

“Alright, kids will be kids, I guess,” Mr. Lee hums. “Then, I want to at least help furnish the house.”

“Good luck, my mom won’t even let me furnish the house,” Hyunjin pouts.

“I’ll talk to Meme,” Mr. Lee winks.

“Dad, she’s married now, don’t you break up a happy home,” Felix warns. Mr. Lee laughs.

“I might be lonely but I’m not desperate,” Mr. Lee grins. “Marcela has always been more woman than I could handle.”

“Will you start dating again?” Lee Know asks.

“I’m open to it,” Mr. Lee responds. “Now, you kids go enjoy yourselves. Felix, I know I said you had to spend the night but go be with your boyfriend. I’ll be fine. Truthfully, talking about the past has brought up some memories and I would rather save some face and cry in peace.”

“Are you sure, Dad?” Felix asks. “I cry all the time. I’m good with tears.”

Mr. Lee nods, and the look on his face says he’s trying not to cry right now. So, Felix stands along with Hyunjin and Lee Know.

“Love you, Dad,” Felix kisses him on the cheek and the three leave with heavy hearts and minds. The truth of what occurred gives them all a lot to think about.

xXx

Felix and Jisung are going shopping for Halloween outfits while Hyunjin ‘hovers’ in the background.

“So, are we still going as nurses?” Jisung asks.

“I want to but now that I see this cheerleading outfit, I think I want that,” Felix admits. The omega isn’t sure of his size so he picks up one outfit to try on. Heading to a worker, he gets a room opened up for him only to have Hyunjin walking into the dressing room as well.

Felix blinks at the alpha.

“What?” Hyunjin asks while blinking at Felix in return.

“You know why I’m staring at you,” Felix huffs as he takes his shirt off. “I can get changed alone you know? You just want to watch me change so you can touch me.”

Hyunjin grins wider, not refuting the claims.

“Hyunjinnie!” Felix whines as he realizes he’s going to have to take his briefs off in order to get this skirt on.

“Lixiah!” Hyunjin whines in return. “Come on, babe. We both know I’m not leaving so, put on the skirt. I want to see the goods.”

“I have to take my briefs off, at least close your eyes,” Felix negotiates.

“We both know I’m not going to do that, so strip 'em,” Hyunjin commands. Felix glares, taking off his briefs and putting them in Hyunjin’s hands. “The least you can do is hold them for me, and Jisung is just outside the door; probably feeling all abandoned and lonely.”

“All the more reason to make this faster,” Hyunjin agrees. Felix rolls his eyes, playfully, as tries to get the skirt on. It’s a bit snug, so it doesn’t fit over his ass.

“It’s too small, Jinnie,” Felix complains.

“Nonsense, your ass is getting bigger,” Hyunjin praises. “Let me help you out.”

The alpha pulls the skirt so it fits nicely on Felix’s waist. The omega feels a draft, so, he looks in the mirror and sees the alpha lifting the skirt up in order to rub Felix’s ass.

“My skirt is already on, do you think rubbing my ass is going to help me somehow?” Felix questions.

“I’m so turned on, Lix, let me play with it,” Hyunjin begs.

Felix laughs, turning so he can face the mirror fully.

“Behave and you’ll get a good boy surprise,” Felix promises.

Hyunjin blinks, looking torn.

“Is my surprise going to be better than me rutting against you while in this skirt?” Hyunjin weighs his options. Felix reaches back to kick the alpha.

“I’ll let you stick the tip in for 60 seconds,” Felix promises.

Hyunjin perks all the way up. This is the best surprise to date.

"I'm still turned on though," Hyunjin pouts. Felix should not find this man as adorable as he does. 

"If I jerk you, will you truly behave?" Felix asks. Hyunjin nods so fast he damn near gives himself whiplash. Felix huffs a sigh, reaching into Hyunjin's pants to grab his warm bulge. Hyunjin hisses, already stifling a moan. 

There's a knock on the door. 

"No, no, keep going," Hyunjin encourages. Felix laughs and removes his hand from Hyunjin's pants. 

"Remember, you'll get your good boy surprise, so behave," Felix reminds the alpha. 

“Okay, let me help you get dressed then,” Hyunjin behaves. Felix laughs. Getting Hyunjin to behave himself is far too easy.

There’s another knock on the door.

“Lix? Can I come in and try on mine?” Jisung asks. "Is this the right dressing room?"

“Yes, Jiji, come in,” Felix opens the door and Jisung enters. He sees a naked Felix and sees Hyunjin with a boner.

“I don’t want to know,” Jisung shakes his head.

“He was helping me change, I promise,” Felix laughs. “Do you want me to help you put that on?”

“Mhm, yes, please,” Jisung hands Felix the clothes, and Hyunjin steps out of the dressing room; keeping Felix’s briefs in his hand. “So, Changbin and Seungmin are at the library right now. Want to join them after we’re done?”

“Ah, we have to view the house first, then yes, let’s do it,” Felix agrees. “You’re coming with me, right? You need to pick out your room.”

“Of course, I want to go,” Jisung says in excitement as Felix helps him dress. “Are you sure it’s fine if I move in as well?”

“Mhm, what my dad said resonated with me,” Felix admits. “They were friends their whole life and let one incident ruin all of that. I don’t want that with us. Besides, if Hyunjin and I mate, you and I will be like true twins.”

“I agree,” Jisung bumps shoulders with Felix. “Now, how do I look?” Jisung spins around in a circle.

“Like a hot little nurse slut,” Felix claps. “Changbin is going to shit himself. I’d fuck.”

“You’re fucking whom?” Hyunjin knocks on the door. Felix bursts out laughing.

“Stop listening so hard!” Felix shouts back.

“Not until you tell me who you are fucking!” Hyunjin shouts back.

Felix opens the door.

“I was teasing your brother saying I would fuck him because he looked good in his costume,” Felix laughs. “But of course, you’re the only one who will ever have the pleasure of being inside me.”

Felix sees the moment he’s lost Hyunjin.

“Jeez, my brother is a hopeless case,” Jisung groans. “Come on, Felix, let’s have this alpha pay for our costumes.”

Felix follows behind Jisung as Hyunjin keeps eyeing Felix as if barely breathing.

“Breathe, Jinnie,” Felix tells the alpha. “We will have sex, just not yet. Patience.”

Hyunjin blinks, nodding, but Felix can tell the alpha is merely picturing being inside Felix and is no longer actively listening.

“Will that be all?” A cashier asks them.

“Um, wait, I think I want something else,” Felix runs to the back of the store where he saw a lingerie outfit. He places that on the counter as well. Hyunjin pays without even paying attention to what he buys.

“Naughty, omega,” Jisung laughs.

Hyunjin blinks out of his daze due to hearing the word naughty. The alpha immediately begins looking at the bags of outfits.

“Felix? What is this?” Hyunjin asks. Felix blushes from head to toe.

“It’s for me, stop perving,” Jisung snatches the bag and winks at Felix. “Come on, Hyunjin, we’re hungry omegas. We still have to see the house, and then we have to go bother my boyfriend while he does research on a Saturday.”

“You sure are needy,” Hyunjin glares. Jisung blows the alpha a kiss in return.

Getting in the car, Hyunjin keeps eyeing Felix.

“You’re not wearing any briefs right now,” Hyunjin points out. “You’re just sitting on my seat, free-balling it, huh?”

“Some alpha took my briefs, like a creep,” Felix responds.

“Some alpha?” Hyunjin blinks.

“The creep part didn’t bother you?” Jisung snorts.

“Fine, my alpha,” Felix changes his response.

“That’s better,” Hyunjin sniffs. “If you want them back, give me a lap dance tonight while wearing that cheerleading outfit.”

“You only get one good boy surprise,” Felix tells the alpha.

“But I’m making the suggestion, so, it’s not a surprise,” Hyunjin explains.

“If I’m going to embarrass myself, I want something out of it,” Felix tells the alpha. “And no, I don’t want your dick.”

“Ah, damn,” Hyunjin clears his throat and Felix snorts. The omega thinks about it. Hyunjin is buying Felix a house after all.

“Okay, I’ll do the dance but no to the skirt,” Felix negotiates.

“I’ll take it,” Hyunjin grins. “Do you need anything for Aruba?”

“No, I’m all good,” Felix tells him. “Thank you, though. I’m excited.”

They pull up to the house and Felix is in awe at how gorgeous it is up close. Felix grabs Jisung’s hand and the two omegas wait for Hyunjin to open up the house with the key he got from his agent.

The foyer is immaculate with high-rise ceilings, a chandelier, and the whole nine yards. Felix and Jisung check out the downstairs master first while Hyunjin examines the kitchen.

“Are you taking this master or the one upstairs?” Jisung asks.

“Probably upstairs for safety,” Felix admits. “Like if Jinnie isn’t here, I might be scared to be downstairs alone.”

“But aren’t you getting dogs?” Jisung questions. “And you’ll have an alarm system.”

“That’s true, then we should probably do the downstairs room,” Felix agrees. It’s a massive room. Definitely big enough for a King Bed and a full-size couch. The bathroom has two walk-in closets, a vanity section, a separate jacuzzi tub, and a full spa shower.

“I think there’ll be enough room in this bathroom to get a sauna added,” Hyunjin comes from behind them. He wraps his arms around Felix’s waist while resting his chin on the omega’s head.

“Did you like the kitchen set up?” Felix asks.

“Yup, it even has a butler’s pantry,” Hyunjin tells the omega. “The dining room is a decent size. Should fit all of our friends.”

“Are we allowed to have a Home Warming Party?” Felix questions.

“I don’t see why not,” Hyunjin shrugs as they check out the backyard. It’s a wide-open space with a tall white fence. There’s a built-in pool as well. “Hmm, we’re going to either have to build something around that pool or remember to cover it when it rains.”

“Why don’t we just cover it?” Felix suggests. “Building something to make it indoors is going to cost so much money and then that means strangers in our house.”

“Ah, I see your concern,” Hyunjin squeezes the omega. “We’ll cover it and hire a pool boy. Maybe an omega or beta. Someone as tiny as you, so, you don’t feel nervous.”

“And someone straight!” Felix glares at the alpha. “I read young adult novels. You bring in a pool boy and the next thing I know I come home to you fucking him saying it didn’t mean anything.”

Hyunjin blinks before laughing.

“Are you jealous?” Hyunjin grins. “I never get to see you jealous. It’s always me jealous. This is a great day. Ji, baby, record this moment.”

“Silly alpha!” Felix hisses, pouting. “Ji, don’t you dare film me,” Felix warns.

Jisung merely laughs as he heads to the basement.

“Leave me out of your foreplay,” the omega states. The basement is finished. Tan carpet with large black recliner movie theater chairs and a large screen television mounted on the wall.

“A movie theater, Jinnie how cool?” Felix claps. “We can get a popcorn machine and have a little toppings bar,” the omega suggests. “Maybe even an Icee bar as well.”

“I would never leave,” Jisung groans.

“Then, don’t,” Felix suggests with hesitation. Hyunjin looks at Felix, along with Jisung. “I know I’m the one who caused such an uproar but I don’t even know why I did in the first place. I think…I think it’s because my mom never let me have friends, or date, or do anything. So, with Hyunjin, I’m being just a tad bit selfish. I just want him to myself. I’m awfully sorry.”

“Don’t be,” Jisung hugs Felix. “I’m glad you were able to explain it a bit better. I honestly don’t mind the 3 day rule, because I’ll be spending more time over at Changbin’s now that we’re dating. But some nights I might sleep here even if it’s one of your nights.”

“Okay, I don’t mind,” Felix grins.

“Glad you two sorted that out,” Hyunjin sighs in relief. “Lix, why didn’t you tell me your childhood was that bad?”

“I never thought of it as bad, though,” Felix tells the alpha. “It’s all I knew so to me I had a normal, and great, childhood. But now that I’m experiencing more things, I’ve realized my mom really crippled me in a way.”

“Do you know why?” Hyunjin asks.

“No, but Olivia would know,” Felix explains. “Mom told Liv everything.”

“Are you going to invite her to the housewarming?” Jisung asks as they head upstairs to check out the rest of the house.

“Yup, hopefully, she can get away from school to come see the house,” Felix responds.

“What kind of dogs will you two get?” Jisung questions as they see two rooms.

“German Shepherd is my dream dog,” Felix tells Jisung.

“I will find us a seller then,” Hyunjin states.

“Oh! Found my room,” Jisung exclaims.

“Okay, and the second master up here will belong to Mrs. Hwang and Mr. Han,” Felix says. “My dad said he doesn’t need a room but I’m sure Liv will snag a room when she comes to visit.”

“Alright, now that we’ve seen the house, can we eat?” Jisung asks. “I’m fucking starving.”

“Sure, Lixie, baby, what do you want?” Hyunjin questions.

“I’m not all that hungry, so let Ji decide,” Felix shrugs.

The three head to the car.

“Um, I’ll do Burger King,” Jisung answers. “Then we can get Binnie some food too.”

“Don’t forget Seungmin,” Felix reminds the omega.

“Alright, and the house? Yeah or Ney?” Hyunjin looks at Felix.

“You have my vote,” Felix grins. “We can get a grill for the deck and I’ll make the potato salad.”

“Can you make potato salad?” Hyunjin eyes the omega.

“I’ll find a cute recipe,” Felix grins. “It’ll be editable at least, trust me. I’ve seen you cook enough and I can even boil water now.”

Hyunjin pales.

“Could you not before? Literally, the stove does all the work,” Hyunjin responds.

“Don’t judge me,” Felix pouts. Hyunjin fears for his safety but deep down knows damn well he’ll eat that potato salad anyway.

“Alright, so, I’ll put in a bid for the place,” Hyunjin tries to distract himself from possible toxic food. He pulls up to the Burger King. “We’re doing drive-thru, so what does everyone want?”

“10 piece nuggets with BBQ sauce, a Large Vanilla shake, and some of those delicious apple slices,” Jisung states.

“Baby?” Hyunjin asks.

“Um, I’ll do a cheeseburger kids meal with Sprite,” Felix responds.

Hyunjin blinks. Felix pouts.

“Fine, I’ll do a Whopper Jr. with a sprite,” Felix sighs.

“That’s better,” Hyunjin huffs. “Or you can do the vegan whooper.”

“Oh, yes, let me try that, please, but with cheese and heavy pickles,” Felix states. “I would also like ranch for my fries.”

“Alright,” Hyunjin pulls up to the window. “I’ll take a 10-piece nugget with BBQ sauce, apple slices, and a Large Vanilla shake.”

“Do you want that as a meal, then?” The speaker asks.

“Fine, whatever,” Hyunjin dismisses. “Next, I want an Impossible Whopper meal add cheese, extra pickles, with fries, and a Sprite to drink.”

“Will that be all?”

“No, I’ll also take a regular whooper with cheese meal, make it Large, with a Cola and then a Double Whooper with Cheese meal, make it large, with a cola. Add on two of the nestle pies. Oh, and add on 4 things of ranch.”

“Your total is $52.48, first window please.”

“Baby, get my wallet from the glove compartment, please?” Hyunjin points.

Felix reaches, grabbing it, and handing it over.

“Thank you for my lunch, Jinnie, I want to pay for dinner,” Felix tells the alpha.

“No problem, babe,” Hyunjin rubs under Felix’s chin as he gets out some cash and hands it to the lady reaching her hand out the window.

The alpha ends up having to wait 10 minutes for his food and drives to the Library, only realizing he forgot to get Seungmin something to eat, so he turns around and stops by a local sub shop to get him a sandwich.

Now, they are finally at the library, again, and spot the two teens.

“Hey, what are you three doing here?” Changbin grins as he stands up to hug Jisung.

“The omegas were hungry, and Jisung wanted to see you, so, we thought we would get you two some food,” Hyunjin explains.

“I’m getting a sandwich because you forgot about me, right?” Seungmin asks knowingly as he takes his free food.

“Love you!” Hyunjin coos. Seungmin rolls his eyes as he opens up his food.

“Thank you for the food, anyway,” Seungmin huffs.

“Yeah, Jin, thanks, man,” Changbin says as well as he grabs his Double Whopper with cheese.

Hyunjin hands Felix his pie slice and a fork and Felix eats that first, already feeling full. The omega would claim he’s full but knows Hyunjin will berate him so he nibbles on his whopper and eats half of his fries.

“I’m full, Jinnie,” Felix whispers.

“You got full off the pie, didn’t you?” Hyunjin asks knowingly. Felix nods. “Alright, give me your fries and try to eat half of your whopper.”

Felix nods, handing over his fries and managing to eat half of his whopper.

“Good job, baby,” Hyunjin takes the whopper and eats it himself. “Hmm, the fake shit isn’t that bad.”

“You don’t eat a lot, do you?” Changbin asks.

“No, never have,” Felix tells the alpha.

“Unlike some omega I know,” Changbin teases. Jisung has already finished his nuggets, and apples, and has proceeded to dig in on Changbin’s food. Cheeks full, the omega glares.

“Did you two find anything?” Felix questions.

“We found a lot, actually,” Seungmin speaks out. “Let’s see, going back 100 years, there has been a fire in this town roughly every 20 years.”

“So, with every new generation of teenagers,” Hyunjin realizes.

“We caught on to that as well,” Seungmin nods.

“It gets weirder,” Changbin continues. “Look at this photo.”

The three get shown a torn black and white photo of 7 people.

“Wait, are these?” Felix pales. The Lee genes are strong. “That looks like my dad.”

“Yeah, they look like all of our parents,” Changbin snorts. “No names are listed but these seven were witnesses to the first fire 100 years ago.”

“This book has been fucking with our families for 100 years?” Hyunjin grows angry just thinking about it.

“Books like this don’t just appear,” Seungmin responds. “Our ancestors had to have made a promise, a bet or started a curse on all of us. There’s no other explanation. Look at Felix. If his mother hadn’t passed away, his father never would have brought him back here so we could all be united.”

“Fuck, you’re right,” Felix feels sick. “Did this book kill my mom?”

“Oh, baby, don’t think like that,” Hyunjin hugs Felix and drags the omega onto his lap.

“I mean, it’s shitty to think about but Felix might be right,” Changbin states. “Something wanted all of us to be united again. It’s happened over and over again as history clearly has shown us. And somehow someone has died in a fire because of us. The question is, how will it happen with us?”

“That’s a scary thought,” Jisung shivers.

“Can we find out more about my mom?” Felix asks.

“Yeah, Lix, we’ll do a deep dive into her accident,” Jisung promises. Felix nods, resting his head on Hyunjin’s shoulder.

“Jinnie, can we go on a date tonight? I want to get my mind off of this,” Felix asks.

“Sure babe, want to try the twilight bowling?” Hyunjin suggests and Felix nods. “Do you need your hair and nails done before the trip?”

“Oh, that sounds good,” Felix looks at his chipped nails. “Jiji, you too?”

“Hmm, yeah, I’m down,” Jisung nods.

“I’ll pay,” Changbin hands over his bank card to Jisung. “That’s for you and Felix.”

“Oh, that’s right, your man won the lottery,” Felix grins. “Minnie, can you dream some winning lottery tickets for me, please?”

“I will try, Felix,” Seungmin grins. “Text me the details about your mom and I’ll get on the research.”

“Thank you, Seungmin,” Felix grins. “I would blow you a kiss but my boyfriend is the jealous type.”

“Damn right, I am,” Hyunjin agrees.

“Wait, I just thought of something,” Felix states. “If the book killed my mom to get me back in town, then will it fuck will Olivia to get her back as well? I know it considered Jisung a substitute, but for how long?”

“Ah, you make a good point,” Changbin responds. “She knows about the book, yes?”

“Yes, I told her everything,” Felix nods.

“Then, maybe warn her if you can,” Changbin suggests. “I think we all should have listened to Lee Know and thrown the book in the trash or burned it when we had a chance. Now, all we can do is hope for the best.”

“Well, let’s try not to think of the end of days so soon, yeah?” Hyunjin states.

The elder gets up and Felix and Jisung follow behind him to the car. He takes them to the nearest salon as he proceeds to sleep in the car while they get groomed. Felix comes out with hot pink nails and blond hair down to his butt.

“Holy fuck,” Hyunjin eyes the omega up and down. “Hmm, you look good. Can I pull on it?”

Hyunjin pulls anyway.

“Jinnie, don’t pull my tracks out,” Felix glares.

“Okay, okay,” Hyunjin laughs. “The nails are hot. What color are your tiny toes?”

“Same color,” Felix responds.

“Whew, I shall examine you head to toe tonight,” Hyunjin promises. “I want my good boy surprise as well.”

Felix blushes.

“Fine, and praise Jisung as well, he looks cute,” Felix chastises. Hyunjin eyes his brother. Jisung has curly hair and black nails. “Aww, you look adorable. I love it. Send me a photo.”  

Jisung blushes.

“Thanks, Jin,” Jisung whispers in response. “I will.”

“Are you going back to your man?” Hyunjin asks his brother.

“Yes, please,” Jisung chirps.

Hyunjin takes Jisung back to the library and drives Felix to his house.

“Oh, good my parents are gone,” Hyunjin notes as he sits on his bed. “I would like a surprise now or the dance.”

Felix blushes.

“The dance then,” Felix whispers. “Let me get sorted. Leave the room, please?”

“Sure, sure, I’ll be right outside the door,” Hyunjin promises.

Felix feels his cheeks turning red as he strips naked and puts on a pair of thongs. He opens the door to let Hyunjin back in.

“Play some music, please?” Felix asks.

Hyunjin’s drooling, not even paying attention. The alpha reaches for his phone while in a daze and plays the first slow song that’s on his playlist.

Felix has no idea how to seductively dance so he moves his hips in circles while straddling Hyunjin’s lap.

“Oh, Jinnie, I’m awfully embarrassed,” Felix covers his face.

“Don’t cover up, I’m so hard right now,” Hyunjin says. He removes Felix’s hands and the omega bites on his lip before turning his butt to Hyunjin.

“Fine then, at least let me look away from you,” Felix negotiates. He moves his hips to the music and trips so now he’s sitting on Hyunjin’s lap. Hyunjin thinks this is part of the dance so he places his hands on Felix’s hips. The omega rolls with it, grinding on Hyunjin’s hard member as the elder pants in his ear.

“Don’t stop, baby,” Hyunjin whispers. Felix nods, grinding harder and faster. He can feel Hyunjin twitch under him and the elder works his hips to match Felix’s pace. “Whew, get up please?”

Felix stands up and the elder rushes to the bathroom to finish himself off in the toilet. Flushing and washing his hands, the alpha returns with a dopey grin on his face.

“I did good?” Felix grins. Hyunjin nods, kissing his omega.

“You did great, can I do something for you?” Hyunjin asks.

“Hmm, no, I’m too embarrassed to do anything,” Felix blushes.

“Then, I want to do something special and I want to teach you how to make my favorite meal,” Hyunjin suggests.

Felix perks up.

“You’re going to teach me to make lasagna?” Felix gasps.

“Mhm, I haven’t even shown Jisung this recipe before, so you know you mean a lot to me,” Hyunjin explains. Felix tears up, so completely happy to hear this.

“Then let me get dressed and I’ll meet you downstairs,” Felix tells the alpha.

Hyunjin nods, going downstairs to wait for his omega.

Meanwhile, back at the library.

“Oh, no,” Seungmin whispers as he looks at the computer screen.

“What?” Changbin and Jisung rush to the computer. There’s an article about a car accident on the computer. “What am I looking at?”

“Felix’s mom, but do you see the license plate of the car that hit her?” Seungmin points out.

“Uh, it says liber mors,” Jisung squints. “What the fuck does that mean?”

“It’s roughly Latin for death book,” Seungmin states. “The same thing is written on the back of the book we found.”

“So, someone did want Felix and Olivia back in town?” Jisung asks. “By how did they know killing her would make Mr. Lee return?”

“That’s what we need to find out,” Seungmin states.

“The question now is, who’s going to tell Felix?”

No one is able to answer.

Chapter Text

From Saturday afternoon to Monday morning, a lot has happened. Before the plane left, Hyunjin closed on the house and received the keys to his new house. Hyunjin read buying a new house took months but with the right amount of money, the process was a lot more seamless than it could have been. With Mrs. Hwang's help, the movers will set up the place while the teens are in Aruba.

Hyunjin argued with his mother about decorating their Master bedroom, but his complaints fell on deaf ears. So, now Hyunjin is on a plane to Aruba and is grumpy, while Felix is just excited to be in first class.

“Babe, you need to eat,” Hyunjin leans over to tell Felix. There’s a tray of food in front of the omega. Hyunjin was too busy brooding to realize his omega hadn't properly fed himself. 

“Jinnie, you know I love you but absolutely, no,” Felix frowns at the alpha. “I don’t know what this is, and the fact that it says Pasta and Meat makes my stomach curl. What kind of meat? Why not say Beef or Chicken? Why the mystery?”

Hyunjin freezes and blinks. The alpha doesn’t think the omega understands what he’s just said.

“Say that again?” Hyunjin asks but more like commands.

“I said, I’m not eating mystery meat,” Felix makes an angry face.

“He means the part where you said you love him,” I.N. whispers. He’s sitting in front of them so he’s heard everything.

“Would you stop eavesdropping?” Jisung rolls his eyes, as he, too, has heard everything and is actively waiting for Felix’s response. “Also, shut up so I can hear Felix’s response.”

Felix blushes something terrible, face turning red.

“No, don’t blush now, say it again,” Hyunjin demands. “You what me?” If Felix keeps blushing like this he's going to turn mute. 

“Jinnie!” Felix covers his face with his hands. The omega places his forehead against the seat in front of him and refuses to talk anymore. Hyunjin laughs.

“Alright, everyone, stop eavesdropping,” Hyunjin commands. “My baby is flustered and when he gets overwhelmed, he stops talking.”

Felix sniffs, glad Hyunjin knows his quirks by now. It still doesn’t help the situation. Hyunjin rubs Felix’s back, leaning in close so he can get a peak at the embarrassed omega.

“Don’t be shy, it’s just us,” Hyunjin coos. “Say it one more time. Please? I want to make sure I heard it right.”

Hyunjin heard correctly, he’s just being an asshole. He wants Felix to say it again.

“I said I love you,” Felix mumbles; he still won’t open his eyes but progress. Hyunjin grins from ear to ear.

“Well, don’t you want to hear my response?” Hyunjin teases. Felix nods. “Will you at least look at me?” Felix shakes his head ‘no.’ “Alright, then, I guess I can be kind and say it back. I love you, as well, little one.” Hyunjin taps Felix on his nose and the omega opens an eye.

“Really? You aren’t just teasing me or saying it so I won’t cry?” Felix inquires.

“There we go, I can see your face again,” Hyunjin grins. Felix feels embarrassed again so he hides his face again. “No, I love seeing your pretty face. Come on babe. Let me see it again.”

“I refuse,” Felix whispers.

“Well, at least tell me why you love me,” Hyunjin pouts.

“And say it louder, I can’t hear shit over here!” Jisung shouts. "We're on a plane."

“Would you behave?” Changbin hisses. “We can’t hear over your loud ass shouting.”

“You lot are so embarrassing,” Chan groans.

“Please, do grow up,” Seungmin agrees. “Also, Felix is refusing to show his face because he’s shy.”

“Dammit, Minnie, stop eavesdropping,” Lee Know complains. “Everyone put your headphones on so Felix can have some privacy. Nosey bastards.”

"Jeez, what stick is up your ass?" I.N. asks. 

“He’s only upset because he just found out his crush is taken, taken,” Chan laughs.

“Shut up, Chan, damn,” Lee Know twists Chan’s nipple.

“Jokes on you, I like it rough,” Chan winks. Lee Know gags.

“Wait, who’s your crush?” Jisung asks. 

“I’m not telling.” Lee Know puts on his headphones and closes his eyes. Jisung frowns after hearing this, looking from Felix to Lee Know and back to Felix. His frown deepens. Hyunjin stares at the side of Lee Know's head, glaring a hole in it. He has a funny suspicion the person he’s in love with, just so happens to be a cute little omega named Felix.

“Are they still listening?” Felix peaks open an eye to ask.

“Nope, headphones,” Hyunjin admits.

“How could I not fall in love with you?” Felix asks. “You take such good care of me, despite my quirks. You’re gentle, kind, funny, hot, sexy, and you feed me so well. I would be stupid to not fall in love. Besides, you’re the first thing I’ve ever had that I can truly call my own and your scent reminds me of home. I know it’s only been 7 weeks but I know what I feel.”

Gah, I would propose if I thought I could get away with it, Hyunjin thinks to himself.

“Well, I love how sincere you are, and honest,” Hyunjin admits. “I love how what I see is what I get with you. I love your quirks, how funny you are, how cute you are, and how smart you are. You try so hard every day and you’re progressing so much from something so traumatic. I’m so proud of you. And at the end of the day, I genuinely feel that no one can take care of you like I can. From your cute little nose to your tiny little toes, I’m so gone for you.”

Felix reaches out a hand and Hyunjin grabs it, kissing the back of Felix’s hand.

“I’m still not eating this though,” Felix points to his food. Hyunjin laughs, nodding.

“Alright, babe, at least drink another soda; fill up on some carbon,” Hyunjin negotiates. Hyunjin flags down their flight attendant and she brings Felix a vegan meal and a ginger ale. It’s spaghetti.

“At least I know what I’m eating this time,” the omega admits as he nibbles on his food. He eats the crackers first and the celery sticks before the spaghetti. Hyunjin grows proud when Felix manages the entire thing.

Yawning, Felix leans his head on Hyunjin’s shoulder and within no time at all, the omega is fast asleep.

xXx

They are staying at a private villa with beach access and Felix falls in love with Aruba. The moment he reaches the house, he places his bags in the master suite before stripping to his briefs and running outside with a very livid Hyunjin behind him, holding his swim trunks.

“You are a little shit!” Hyunjin hisses as he wrangles the swimsuit onto Felix. The omega giggles, happily obliging the alpha. “Fuck. You just took off and are half-naked at that. Put my shirt on.”

Hyunjin takes off his shirt and forces it on Felix.

“No, now people can see your abs,” Felix pouts.

“Should have thought of that before you came out here showing yours,” Hyunjin glares. Felix pouts harder, walking into the water.

“At least join me,” Felix negotiates.

“Hell no,” Hyunjin responds. “The water has fish and fish poop. I’m not getting in fish poop.”

“You literally swam at the cove by the beach at our house,” Felix calls bullshit. “You almost died on the rocks.”

“There are no fish out that way, haven’t been for about 40 years,” Hyunjin states. Felix frowns.

“That’s not normal, Jin,” Felix tells the alpha.

“Don’t look at me, I wasn’t born when the fish disappeared,” Hyunjin defends. “There was an oil spill or a fire or something and it just fucked up the ecosystem. Nothing has been able to grow there for years. Not even algae.”

“And you got in that toxic ass water?” Felix pales. “Did you grow a third eye?”

“Whew, the sass on you,” Hyunjin throws Felix over shoulder and slaps the omega’s ass. Felix laughs, kicking his feet as he gets placed back on the ground.

The others come out of the house with proper beach supplies and Hyunjin is thankful for them as he gets an oversized beach towel to put on the sand. Sitting down, Felix plops right on the alpha’s lap, getting handed some sunblock that he hands to Hyunjin.

“Can you rub me please?” Felix asks politely. Hyunjin coos inside of his head, kissing the side of Felix’s temple.

“And what would you like for me to rub?” Hyunjin asks suggestively. Felix snorts.

“My back, you pervy alpha,” Felix laughs. “Just do my back and arms, please. I'll let you rub more tonight.”

“Fine, fine, I’ll behave,” Hyunjin rubs Felix down while the omega takes care of his front. Nice and protected, Felix proceeds to do the same to Hyunjin. The alpha lays back on the towel and Felix rests his head on Hyunjin’s thigh. Inhaling, Felix gets a strong wave of the alpha’s scent.

“Do you think they can see me?” Felix asks.

“Did you turn invisible and we don’t know about it?” Hyunjin teases. “Yes, babe, we can all see you.”

“Haha, jerk,” Felix twists the alpha’s nipples. “I was talking about giving you head but since you teased me, never mind. I don't want to anymore.”

Hyunjin has never apologized so fast in his entire life.

“Baby, I’m sorry,” Hyunjin leans down and kisses the back of Felix’s neck. “I was only teasing. Don’t pay me any mind and do what you were going to do before I decided to be a prick. Hmm? Please? You’re totally invisible. You’re practically the invisible man.”

Felix bursts out laughing.

“You’re only apologizing because you want head,” Felix challenges.

Hyunjin blinks.

“Was I supposed to deny those claims or?” Hyunjin trails off and Felix twists his nipple again. Giggling, Felix lays back down on Hyunjin’s thigh before pulling his cock out of his sweats. Felix sniffs.

“You haven’t washed your dick in a while, huh?” Felix asks.

“We were both on the plane all day and you know it,” Hyunjin pouts. “Come on, you know my dick is clean.”

“You’ve peed today, though,” Felix responds as he sniffs again. “Smells a little like peepee, too.”

Hyunjin feels like he’s dying. Felix is literally inches away from sucking his cock and the only thing stopping the omega is the fact that Hyunjin has peed today. Never has his bladder failed him like this before.

“For fucks sake,” I.N. walks over with a bottle of soap. “I bought it out here to take an outdoor shower that’s behind the house. Who knew I would need it so Hyunjin could get his dick wet.”

“Bless you, Innie, bless you,” Hyunjin says in earnest as he snatches the soap and coats his dick with it. “Fuck, now I need water.”

Changbin throws a bottle at Hyunjin’s head.

“I caught that, but if it hit my baby, I would’ve swung,” Hyunjin warns and Changbin pales as he tries to hide behind a laughing Jisung.

“Wait, can everybody really see me?” Felix lifts up and sees all of their friends staring at them. “At least try not to make it so obvious, damn.”

“We already got stopped from listening in on you two say you love each other, now we can’t even watch?” I.N. huffs. “This friendship is turning very one-sided.”

“Say that again, and listen to yourself speak,” Hyunjin deadpans. “Now stop distracting my baby. I want him to suck my dick and he won’t with a fucking audience.”

“Wow.” Felix glares at Hyunjin and Hyunjin makes a ‘what did I do face’ as he aggressively rinses off his dick.

“Fresh, clean, dick,” Hyunjin brags. “Now, would you please wrap your cute little lips around it?”

Felix rolls his eyes. Hyunjin should not be this cute. It’s annoying.

“The vibe is gone now,” Felix huffs. “Mmm, I want a funnel cake.”

Hyunjin is sitting with a hard dick and feels like crying. He can hardly force Felix to suck him off if the omega doesn’t feel like it.

“What would it take to get you in the mood again?” Hyunjin asks. “Asking for me.”

“For starters, our friends to stop eavesdropping,” Felix snorts. Several eyes pretend to be occupied with their phones.

“Alright, shirt off,” Hyunjin takes his shirt off of Felix and tosses it over Felix’s head. “There, now no one but me can see you. Please, baby? Please? I’ll be the most well-behaved alpha on earth. I love you so much, yeah?”

“That’s a damn lie,” Changbin comments from a distance.

“Shut up, I’m trying to discreetly watch,” Chan hisses.

“If anyone stops Felix from proceeding, I’ll fucking drown you,” Hyunjin warns.

All eyes actively avoid the couple and Felix laughs. The omega takes pity on the alpha.

“Hmm, alright, only because you said you love me,” Felix states.

“I do love you,” Hyunjin grins. Felix grins right back, grabbing the base and wrapping his lips around the tip.

“Tastes like soap,” Felix complains. Hyunjin wants to glare but he wants his dick sucked more so he does nothing. The omega finally places the entire thing in his mouth and Hyunjin emits an obscene moan. A little girl stops with a ball in her hand, pointing at the alpha.

“Mommy, why is he making funny noises,” the girl asks. The mother glares at an unbothered Hyunjin as she yanks her daughter along.

“You should be ashamed of yourself,” the woman sneers at the alpha.

“I’m really not,” Hyunjin admits and places his hand on top of Felix’s head. “You’re doing great, baby, keep going.”

Felix preens at the praise, working his head and up down as he bobs. He jerks the base and sucks on the tip. Hyunjin moves his hips to slightly thrust inside the omega’s mouth.

“Fuck, yes,” Hyunjin leans his head back and moans.

“My jaw hurts,” Felix complains.

“Baby, please, I’m almost there,” Hyunjin begs. Felix huffs, going back to Hyunjin’s cock. Hyunjin closes his eyes, moaning as he delays his orgasm to enjoy the feeling of Felix’s warm mouth.

“Seriously, Jinnie, my jaw hurts,” Felix pouts. The omega glares so the alpha already knows there will be no more head from this omega. Honestly, it’s Hyunjin’s fault for taking so long. He got greedy and wanted to enjoy it more.

“Alright, thank you for what you did,” Hyunjin tucks himself back in and stands up. “I’ll just finish in the house. Lee Know, watch over him for me. Okay?”

“You got it.” Lee Know walks over to where Felix is sitting the moment Hyunjin is gone. Jisung crawls over as well.

“You should really try to do better,” Jisung advises.

“What do you mean?” Felix asks.

“Hyunjin bought you a house because you asked for it,” Jisung comments. “The least you can do is suck him off until he’s done, yeah? It’s not like he’s getting sex from you.”

Felix frowns.

“My jaw was hurting and I’m not ready for sex,” Felix defends himself.

“And Hyunjin will just have to wait,” Lee Know glares at Jisung. “Felix isn’t you, Jisung. Also, Hyunjin doesn’t have sex outside of relationships. He knows how to be patient and wait. A relationship is more than spreading your legs for someone.”

Jisung rolls his eyes.

“That’s not what you said when we fucked,” Jisung glares.

“You’re the one who asked me to fuck,” Lee Know recalls for the omega. “I just agreed. Why would I turn down easy sex?”

Jisung slaps the alpha and stands up, going to sit beside Changbin again.

“Are you okay?” Felix asks.

“I’m fine, he’s being a brat,” Lee Know huffs.

The omega can’t help but think on Jisung’s words, however. How long will Hyunjin tolerate Felix? That’s the question. The omega is just now making progress and it’s largely due in part to Hyunjin. He has no idea what he’d do if Hyunjin decides to abandon him. But on the other hand, the omega just can’t have sex just because he’s afraid of Hyunjin leaving him.

“Would you care to join us?” Felix looks up, startled out of his thoughts. He sees three large alphas with a volleyball in their hands. “My name is Nicolas. We want to play two on two and are a man short.”

Felix blindly reaches for Lee Know’s hand. Lee Know helps the omega stand up and places Felix behind him. I.N. and Chan began to walk over as well.

“Um, no thank you,” Felix clings to Lee Know’s back as he responds.

“Aw, no need to be shy, we don’t bite,” Nicolas grins. He subtly releases pheromones and Felix clings tighter to Lee Know’s shirt. With thoughts of Jisung in his mind, and now three strange alphas appearing, Felix becomes overwhelmed and stops talking.

“He said no thank you, so, I suggest you keep moving,” Lee Know answers for Felix. Seungmin appears, rubbing Felix’s back.

“I’ll get Hyunjin,” Seungmin whispers; running off towards the house.

“Well, Nick, I think the omega is being a bit rude and is ignoring you,” a second alpha laughs as he suggests to Nicolas.

"I agree, it is a bit rude, huh?" Nick nods.

Felix wants to protest and explain he’s just overwhelmed but can’t.

“He doesn’t have to answer to you,” Changbin speaks for Felix now that he’s walked up as well. Jisung is right behind him, frowning in a way that Felix can't decipher. “He turned you down, so walk off.”

“What if we don’t want to simply ‘walk off?’” Nicolas suggests. “I don’t like being ignored or feeling disrespected.”

“You’re starting shit for no reason,” Lee Know responds. “Keep walking and find another omega to harass. This is my final warning.”

“Oh, his final warning boys,” a third alpha laughs.

“See, we would fuck off but there’s no omega on this beach as cute as this omega,” Nicolas says in response. “So, let him come out and play, and then we’ll send him back.”

Lee Know throws the first punch. He bashes Nicolas in the face, breaking his nose with ease before getting punched in return. Felix gasps, covering his mouth as Hyunjin approaches the scene.

“You called for help huh?” The second alpha sneers.

“What the fuck is going on?” Hyunjin releases his dominant pheromones and the three alphas grow nervous. “What the hell were you three trying to do with my omega?”

“They thought I was being rude because I stopped talking,” Felix cries. “I was just overwhelmed, I’m sorry.” Felix cries harder and Hyunjin sees red. The guy holding his nose is Hyunjin’s target, and he grabs the alpha by the throat before dragging him to the water. He places the guy face down, holding him by the back of his neck.

His friends approach, trying to stop Hyunjin.

“Take one more step and I’ll snap his fucking neck!” Hyunjin warns. They freeze.

“Please? We’re sorry, we’re leaving now,” the second alpha promises. “You can watch us leave. We won’t retaliate. Please, he’s turning blue.”

Hyunjin lets Nicolas up, who gasps for oxygen with tears in his eyes. His friends help him stand before rushing off of the beach. Hyunjin tuts. Now, he’s upset.

Felix is still crying, so, Hyunjin walks the omega into the house, getting the omega to their room.

“Calm down before you choke,” Hyunjin tells the omega. Felix takes slow, deep, breaths and slows down his breathing. “Good job, baby, you’re doing so good.”

“I’m sorry,” Felix whispers. Hyunjin hugs the omega.

“Don’t apologize,” Hyunjin responds. “You’ve done nothing wrong.”

“We’re here for Lee Know’s birthday and I mucked it up,” Felix sniffs. “I didn’t mean to cause drama. I promise. I was just sitting there and they approached. I turned them down and then they kept pressuring me to go with them. I got overwhelmed.”

“Hey, you’re fine,” Hyunjin tells the omega. “You did such a good job. Seungmin told me you turned them down and didn’t shake or have an anxiety attack. Baby, I’m so proud of your progress. They were in the wrong. Lee Know is still going to have an amazing birthday. You’ve ruined nothing.”

“Promise?” Felix asks and Hyunjin is so gone for this omega it’s sad. The alpha nods, kissing the omega. “And…and you aren’t disappointed that my jaw started hurting?”

Hyunjin frowns.

“Shit, I’ve been pressuring you too much, haven’t I? I’m so sorry,” Hyunjin responds.

“No, it’s not you…it’s just…Jisung said something and I…well, I just want to make sure you aren’t mad,” Felix whispers. “Or like, disappointed.”

Hyunjin closes his eyes briefly.

“My brother is seriously going to get my foot up his ass,” Hyunjin promises. “What did Jisung say, exactly?”

“I don’t want to get him in trouble,” Felix huffs. “We were getting along again, so, I’m not trying to do something to have him mad or jealous of me.”

“Felix, I promise, it’ll be fine, just tell me what he said so we can clear the air,” Hyunjin changes the way that he talks so Felix can feel comfortable approaching the alpha with the truth.

“Fine,” Felix relents. “He said that you’re buying me a house, so, I should try harder. He said I’m not having sex with you and I can’t even finish you off. I just…I tried to defend myself. My jaw was starting to hurt, it was a bad angle. Also, I’ve never had sex before and it’s only been 7 weeks. I’m still getting over an alpha trauma. I can’t…I can’t help it.”

“Thank you for telling me,” Hyunjin is seriously pissed at Jisung. “I’m ready for sex whenever you are. I’m not pressuring you into having sex. Also, if your jaw hurts then it hurts. I’m a big boy and my hand works just fine. I’d never pressure you into doing anything. Besides, I’m with you for you and not for sex. A relationship is more than just sex. I want us to be each other’s everything; best friend, confidant, everything.”

Felix grins, climbing in the alpha’s lap. He feels so much better.

“Thank you, Jinnie,” Felix rests his cheek on the alpha’s shoulder. “I’m glad I was honest and we were able to talk. I know we’re doing things fast. It’s only been 7 weeks and we’re moving in together, but I feel comfortable with you. I’m happy with you. It’s just…it makes no sense but from the moment I met you, I just knew I could trust you.”

“Mhm, same, baby,” Hyunjin admits. “I feel connected with you as well. I think all 8 of us are connected. That’s a part of my fear, actually, that something may happen to bring Olivia back into town. Jisung replaced her for now, but if history is repeating itself then for one reason or another she’ll be needed to complete whatever it is that's happening.”

“I hope not, she’s happy at school,” Felix feels sad.

“Well, let’s not think about that for now, hmm?” Hyunjin kisses Felix’s forehead. “Let’s go join the others.”

Meanwhile, Lee Know is in the living room with Jisung and Changbin while the others remain outside to play in the water before dinner.

“You are turning into an asshole,” Lee Know sighs.

“Don’t talk to my boyfriend like that,” Changbin warns.

“He basically told Felix to put out because Hyunjin bought him a house,” Lee Know looks at Changbin. “He belittled Felix for saying he wasn’t ready.”

“I never belittled him,” Jisung defends.

“Bullshit you didn’t,” Lee Know growls.

“Don’t growl at him because you’re upset that Felix and Hyunjin love each other,” Changbin defends Jisung.

“God, can’t you stop looking at Jisung through rose-colored glasses?” Lee Know rolls his eyes. “Maybe if you spent more time with him he wouldn’t be running around thinking he needs to be fucked in order to be loved.”

Jisung stands up and tries to slap Lee Know, but Lee Know blocks the slap.

“Asshole!” Jisung screams.

“Yes, yes, I’m the asshole,” Lee Know rolls his eyes. “What the fuck is your problem with Felix? Why did you try to pressure him to have sex when he’s stated he’s not ready? You seem like a jealous asshole right now.”

“My brother does everything for him,” Jisung complains. “Felix is crippling Hyunjin. Now, my brother can’t even breathe without worrying about Felix. That omega is so problematic. He’s either scared, nervous, anxious, or having an anxiety attack. He cries at everything or simply stops talking. Just look at what happened today. We were all having fun until he drew attention from those pervy alphas and Hyunjin had to fight once again. It’s just…it’s so annoying.”

Felix stands in the living room with tears in his eyes and Hyunjin glares at Jisung, trying to control his anger at his brother.

“I’m sorry you feel that way, Jisung,” Felix whispers. The omega wants to run away crying but doesn’t. He doesn’t want to give any more fuel to the flame. He doesn’t want to prove Jisung right. “Lee Know, I am hungry, do you know what you want for dinner?”

“Huh?” Lee Know looks from Jisung to Felix and clears his throat. “Oh, uh, not yet. Any suggestions on what you feel like?”

“No, but let’s look for restaurants nearby, okay?” Felix tries to talk through his tears and is glad no one is calling him out on it. "It's your birthday, so you have to pick a nice place."

“Sure, let’s sit on the deck outside,” Lee Know offers with a kind smile. Felix smiles back, nodding as the two walk outside.

Hyunjin places his hair in a ponytail.

“Changbin, leave us,” Hyunjin merely states as he looks at Jisung.

“I’m not going to do that, you look upset,” Changbin responds.

“I didn’t fucking ask,” Hyunjin replies. “I can’t hit my brother but I can absolutely rock your shit. So, take a walk."

“It’s okay, Binnie,” Jisung tells his boyfriend and Changbin excuses himself to outside.

Jisung feels small as Hyunjin glares down at him.

“I fucking warned you to get your jealousy out of your fucking system,” Hyunjin rounds in on Jisung. The omega flinches at the harsh tone. He starts crying. “Don’t pull that crying bullshit around me, it's not going to work this time. Do you think an apology is going to fix what you fucking said?”

“It just came out, Lee Know was being a bully and…” Jisung gets cut off when Hyunjin punches a hole in the wall.

“Fuck Lee Know!” Hyunjin shouts. “This is about you and Felix. Not Lee Know, not Changbin, or anyone else. Can you imagine growing up not having any friends besides your mother, sister, father, and tutor; only to one day have your mother die, your sister moves out, and your tutor molests you? Not everyone can bounce back from tragedy like you. Not everyone can simply get over feeling abandoned, lonely, and scared. He needs a friend, and help, not a jealous little shit like you.”

“I didn’t think of it like that,” Jisung sniffs. “He’s just always getting attention, and everyone coddles him and…”

“And you’re spoiled,” Hyunjin says for Jisung. “You’ve been the only omega your whole life. We’ve spoiled you with our attention and affection and Felix is the new baby in the house needing extra love and you can’t handle it. It sucks, Jisung, it does. But get the fuck over it. I’m in love with Felix. I’m not going to abandon him to make you feel special.”

“I don’t want you to,” Jisung cries. “Or…maybe I do. You’re my brother. You didn’t even buy me a house. Lee Know was my first crush and even he never had feelings for me but does Felix. It’s so easy for Felix. People find him cute and want to protect him. I can’t compete with that.”

“It’s not a competition, fuck.” Hyunjin has to stop talking so he can calm down. “Sorry for yelling. But it’s not a competition. Felix just wants a friend. He wants me as a boyfriend. He wants to not be abandoned or alone. He wants to stop having anxiety attacks. He wants to stop being so anxious all the time. He hates how he is at the moment. He hates it, Ji. He feels crippled. He feels broken. You are not helping.”

Now, Jisung feels like shit.

“I’ll properly apologize,” Jisung whispers. He heads to the deck and Felix has stopped crying but looks cautious. “I’m sorry. I’m properly sorry. It’s not an excuse but I was jealous because it’s so easy for people to like you. Hyunjin took to you immediately, Lee Know, and the others. Hell, even on the street, strange alphas find you attractive. I had to realize that I’m your friend and not your competition. I’m so sorry.”

Felix nods.

“You said you wouldn’t be mean to me again but you were,” Felix accuses. “How do I know you won’t be mean again?”

Jisung hugs Felix and Felix hugs him back with ease.

“We’re brothers, yes? Brothers fight,” Jisung tells the omega. “I said something stupid because I was jealous. I may get jealous again and I’ll apologize again. I care about you. I want what’s best for you and I need to work on myself and my own self-image. Do you forgive me?”

Felix grins, nodding.

“Yes, of course, I do,” Felix agrees easily. He makes eye contact with Hyunjin. “Hyunjinnie, Jisung apologized.”

“I saw that, babe,” Hyunjin grins. “Now, come over here because you’re sitting too close to Lee Know and it’s pissing me off for some reason.”

Lee Know rolls his eyes, showing Hyunjin his middle finger.

“Oh, Jinnie, Leelee, and I found a restaurant where you take your shoes off!” Felix exclaims. “We booked a table for eight. It’s super fancy, in the water, and everything. We need to shower and get dressed.”

“Eh? I don’t want to eat in fish poop,” Hyunjin frowns.

“Come on alpha, you promised you would be on your best behavior if I gave you head,” Felix pouts.

“I lied so I could get head,” Hyunjin huffs. “I refuse to be on my best behavior. I want a good boy surprise.”

“I still owe you the 60-second surprise, so, put your feet in the fish poop water and you’ll get it tonight,” Felix negotiates.

Hyunjin perks up, grinning.

“I shall swim in feces if it’s what you want,” Hyunjin says with conviction.

“I’m almost afraid to ask,” Lee Know shakes his head. Felix blushes, forgetting they have an audience.

“Jeez, my brother is actually tamed,” Jisung grins. “Never thought I’d see the day.”

“Am I allowed back up here now?” Changbin pouts.

“Yes, yes, everything is resolved,” Hyunjin agrees. I.N. bounces up, dripping wet.

“I got that Nicolas guy's name and face, shall I curse him?” I.N. asks. “I don’t like the way he was talking about Felix.”

“Oh, good idea, Innie,” Hyunjin agrees. “What are you thinking?”

“Hmm, I can do explosive shits. Get him to shit himself,” I.N. suggests. “I just need 2 of you all to help me with the spell.”

Felix bursts out laughing at the thought.

“We’re down!” Changbin agrees for himself and Jisung. Felix shakes his head at his friends.

“Thanks, I.N., I appreciate the solidarity,” Felix grins.

“No problem,” I.N. winks. Felix and Hyunjin head inside to shower so they can all make their reservation for tonight.

Just before Felix gets in the shower, he sees a call from Liv.

“Hey Liv, how are you?” Felix asks, placing the phone on speaker.

“I’m…anyway, is your new house all set up?” Olivia asks. Felix frowns, something is wrong. He can tell she’s been crying.

“Yeah, it is,” Hyunjin answers. “What’s going on?”

“Can you send me the address?” Olivia questions. “I just need a place to stay for a while. I’ll explain when you get back in town.”

“It’s not a problem, I’ll text you my mom’s number and she’ll let you in,” Hyunjin responds.

“Thanks, Hyunjin,” Olivia says to him.

“Liv, are you okay?” Felix asks.

“Remember when you told me that the book you and your friends opened had my name in it originally?” Olivia asks. “I think…I think it did something to get me back in town.”

Felix’s breath hitches.

“What happened?” Hyunjin asks. “Are you safe? Do you need us to come meet you?”

“No, no, I’m safe, it’s just…” she starts crying and Felix’s heart breaks. “There was an illegal party thrown in an abandoned building. A student got hurt badly. I was in my dorm the entire time, I didn’t even go, but somehow they found my student ID at the building and I got expelled. The disciplinary committee refused to even investigate.”

“Oh my God, Liv,” Felix starts crying. “I’m sorry. I'm sorry this happened.”

“It’s not your fault, Lixie,” Olivia sniffles. “I’m just going to bum off you and Hyunjin for a while. I can’t face Dad yet. It’s okay, yes?”

“Of course, Liv, our house is your house,” Hyunjin offers an olive branch. “Do you want to come to Aruba with us? I can buy you a plane ticket.”

“No, I’ll just stay here and lick my wounds,” Olivia responds. “Thank you Hyunjin, and I love you, Felix.”

“Love you more, Liv,” Felix sniffs. Olivia hangs up and Hyunjin texts her before texting his mom about what’s going on also, so she can let Olivia in. “Fuck.”

“Are you okay?” Hyunjin asks.

“No, but there’s nothing I can do about it,” Felix wipes his face. “Come on, we’re going to have fun for Lee Know’s birthday and once we get back in town. Well, we’ll kick that book’s ass for messing with my sister.”

Hyunjin grins, kissing the omega.

“If it’s one thing I do well, it’s kick ass.” Hyunjin winks and escorts Felix into the shower. They will get some answers. That much Hyunjin can promise.

Chapter Text

Hyunjin blinks as Felix sits on the bed to take off his shoes.

“I was good at dinner,” the alpha says to the omega. Felix blinks in return. “I was a very good boy, despite having my toes drenched in fish poop.”

Felix laughs, the smile reaching his eyes.

“Yes, you only complained once every five minutes, I was very impressed,” Felix nods.

“So, can I please get my good boy surprise?” Hyunjin asks.

“I thought we were going to the beach for sparklers,” Felix frowns.

“Yes, but can’t we do that after my good boy surprise?” Hyunjin negotiates.

Felix grins, a coy smirk placed on his face.

“Hmm, I don’t know, Jinnie,” Felix teases. “Didn’t you say you wouldn’t pressure me for sex?”

“But it’s not sex, it’s a good boy surprise,” Hyunjin defends. “Please? Please, please, please, please…”

“Okay, okay,” Felix caves. Hyunjin grins, clapping his hands. “Let me shower first.”

“I’ll join you and we can do this in the shower,” Hyunjin offers.

“You just don’t want to give me time to change my mind,” Felix says knowingly.

“Love you,” Hyunjin coos. “Now, let’s go before someone interrupts us.”

“Jeez, okay, okay,” Felix takes off his shirt and heads to the bathroom. Upon reaching the bathroom, he turns around and sees Hyunjin is already naked. “That’s fucking impressive. Did you burn your clothes off or what?”

“I’m feeling eager, I also twisted something trying to get my clothes off fast and now my knee hurts,” Hyunjin admits. Felix laughs again, stripping naked as he gets into the shower.

“That’s what you get,” Felix chastises. Turning on the water, the omega already feels Hyunjin’s hand on his ass.

“Permission?” Hyunjin asks. Felix nods and Hyunjin inserts a finger. “Should I do the countdown or you?”

Felix looks over his shoulder and glares.

“You know damn well I’m doing the countdown,” Felix responds. “If I leave it up to you, that 60 seconds will turn into five minutes.”

Hyunjin laughs; not at all willing to deny the claims made against him.

“You know I’m not good at math, babe,” Hyunjin responds with a laugh.

“Bullshit, you have all A’s, including Math,” Felix responds and has to hold himself upright because his knees feel like buckling with the weight of Hyunjin against his back. “Also, you know I don’t like having my back to you.”

“Alright, then turn around,” Hyunjin commands. Felix listens and the alpha picks up the omega. Felix wraps his legs around Hyunjin’s waist as the alpha uses one hand to hold Felix up and the other hand to resume fingering the omega loose.

“You’re strong as fuck,” Felix realizes.

“Just now realizing how amazing your alpha is? Hmm?” Hyunjin teases. Felix’s back arches and his eyes widen. “Ah, I’ve seemed to have hit your prostate.”

Felix nods as he digs his nails into Hyunjin’s back. The alpha growls, kissing the omega and pressing the omega’s back against the wall as the water pours down on top of them both. Felix cums with a startled cry.

“Permission?” Hyunjin pleads, breathing sounding airy and horny. Felix nods and Hyunjin kisses the omega again, the kiss turning desperate as the alpha guides his own cock inside of Felix. “How much?”

Felix flinches as the tip breaches the rim.

“That’s enough,” Felix tells the alpha. Truthfully, this is a good way for Felix to gauge if he’s ready to go all the way or not. It hurts, that’s a given, and it also feels weird. The bigger problem is, that Felix is starting to feel anxious; boxed in. He wants to push Hyunjin away but also wants to bring him closer. It’s a conflicting experience.

Hyunjin does pause though, not thrusting or moving at all. He’s panting as he hides his face in Felix’s neck.

“Okay, 60 seconds,” Felix tells the alpha. Hyunjin nods, slipping out and jerking himself until he cums down the water drain.

“Fuck, thank you, baby,” Hyunjin says. “That was the best good boy surprise to date. I can’t wait for the next one.”

“You know, I am now convinced you act up so you can get more surprises,” Felix says knowingly. Hyunjin kisses the omega as his form of response. The two actually shower before getting dressed and heading to the beach. Everyone is already set up on the sand, a little bonfire going.

Jisung hands the two of them sparklers, helping each light them before dragging them to the edge of the water.

“What kind of music do you want?” Jisung asks. “Changbin has his Bluetooth speaker.”

“Oh, um, I’m not sure but I think Jinnie and I will just sit and watch for now,” Felix responds. Jisung nods and Felix waits for Hyunjin to sit down before sitting on his lap. The omega leans in Hyunjin’s hold, grinning as he twirls his sparkler around, watching the light illuminate in the darkness.

“You didn’t want to dance?” Hyunjin asks.

“Maybe later,” Felix responds. The omega hits his sparkler with Hyunjin’s, laughing as they make a crackling noise. All 6 teens are standing in front of the couple, dancing with their sparklers as a pop song plays in the background. I.N. splashes water on Chan, who lifts up I.N., throwing him into the ocean. I.N. laughs, pretending to be a sea monster as he tackles Jisung.

“This is nice, huh?” Hyunjin whispers.

Felix nods, watching his sparkler fizzle to the studs. Lee Know is now being buried in the sand, as he complains about not being able to see sand crabs and that there better not be sand flies on him either. Changbin ignores him, dumping more sand on the alpha.

“I wish this peace could last,” Felix admits. “I have a feeling that nothing is as it seems at the moment and I can’t shake this feeling.”

“Well, Seungmin gets visions, if it’s something bad I would hope he would warn us,” Hyunjin offers.

“Hmm, that’s true but my main concern is that Olivia is now back,” Felix whispers. “I never should have picked up that book and now Olivia’s life might be ruined.”

“One of us would have picked up that book no matter what,” Hyunjin states. “It’s not your fault. Besides, I’ll talk to my mom and dad. We’ll get Liv hooked up with a nice job while she’s here until she figures out her next steps.”

“You’re so sweet,” Felix rubs Hyunjin’s arms and the alpha nuzzles the back of Felix’s neck.

“I get another good boy surprise?” Hyunjin asks.

“I can’t knee you in the balls like this, but don’t tempt me,” Felix warns.

“My omega is so sassy tonight,” Hyunjin laughs. He kisses the side of Felix’s cheek and Felix giggles in response.

“Do you think Jisung will get over his jealousy?” Felix asks as he watches Jisung hop onto Changbin’s back. Lee Know is now throwing sand at them as they try to run away from him.

“In due time, yes,” Hyunjin nods.

“I think until he can truly get over his jealousy, I’m going to keep my distance,” Felix decides. “We’re friends but I don’t want to have to keep forgiving him. It’s not fair to me.”

Hyunjin’s quiet for a while.

“I’m proud of you,” the alpha settles on saying. “Jisung is my brother and I love him but you’re right. You should never let anyone mistreat you. Especially not someone who you call a friend.”

Felix sighs in relief.

“Thank you for that,” Felix snuggles deeper into the alpha’s hold. “Does that logic extend to you?”

Hyunjin knows Felix is referencing the alpha’s tendencies to lose his shit to his overtly aggressive nature.

“Especially, me.” Hyunjin agrees without a single ounce of hesitation.

“Well, I’ll allow you one freebie,” Felix decides. “I’ll forgive you one time if you let your dominant alpha lose control. But only once, okay?”

Hyunjin is silent for a while as he tries to absorb what Felix has just said.

“I will try my best to not let that happen,” Hyunjin says in response. “But thank you, baby.”

“Has your mom ever lost control with your dad?” Felix asks.

“My birth father? No, he dipped when she got knocked up,” Hyunjin responds. “Jisung’s dad? Once that I know of. I thought he would laugh it off, but he hit her right back. They came to physical blows. My mom backed down first and apologized. To my knowledge, it’s never gotten to that level since.”

“Well, I can’t throw blows so don’t let it get to that,” Felix tells the alpha. “You can’t do that to me.”

“I won’t Lix, I promise,” Hyunjin tells the omega. “If I ever hit you, you have permission to kill me.”

“Don’t worry, Liv will do it for me,” Felix laughs.

“I believe it,” Hyunjin laughs as well. “She’ll beat me to death with her high heel shoes.”

“Damn right; death by stiletto.”

Hyunjin laughs again, holding Felix tight as they watch their 6 friends run towards the two of them to jump on them.

“No, we just showered!” Felix laughs as he and Hyunjin jump up to run away. “Get away, get away!”

“Come get this lovin'!” I.N. shouts.

“I’m faster than you,” Lee Know taunts. He catches up to them with ease, tackling both of them with his wet, and sandy, body.

All eight laugh, simply enjoying being in the moment.

xXx

Felix is both happy to be back and nervous. He promised his father three days at home and that starts tonight but Felix wants to at least hang out in his new house before then.

Reaching the front door, Hyunjin picks Felix up bridal style before entering the new home.

“Welcome home, honey,” Hyunjin says in a teasing manner.

“Oh, darling, you’re such a sweet talker,” Felix teases right back. “Your meal is waiting on the table, and a nice bath will be had afterward.” Both giggle as Hyunjin places Felix back on the floor.

“Oh, but I’d rather have you as my meal.” Hyunjin kisses the omega and Felix blushes, leaning into the kiss. There’s shuffling and Felix turns around to see a crying Liv standing behind him. She looks small and Felix hates.

“I didn’t want to interrupt but…” she sniffles.

“Aww, Liv.” Felix runs and hugs his sister as she clings to him and cries.

“It was so embarrassing, Lix,” Olivia cries. “They just escorted me off campus like a common criminal. They wouldn’t even let me pack up all my stuff. They said they would mail it. They had some of my things in trash bags. It was awful. Everyone was staring at me, pointing, and laughing. I wasn’t even there. My so-called friends didn’t even stand up for me.”

“That’s awful!” Felix rubs Olivia’s back. “Hyunjin can control flames. Do you want us to set your school on fire? Just say the word. Oh, I.N. can do curses. We just need the name and face of someone and bam. They have the shits or pimples on their ass.”

Olivia giggles, wiping her face with her hands.

“You’d do that for me? Arson and a curse, huh?” Olivia laughs.

“Oh, you bet,” Felix nods. “And Jisung can talk to animals. We can tell him to talk to a bunch of roaches and it’ll infest the dorms. Whatever you want or need. That school doesn’t deserve you. Fuck them.”

Olivia sniffs some more, her tears slowly coming to an end.

“That’s right, fuck them,” Olivia agrees. She makes eye contact with Hyunjin, who is awkwardly standing behind Felix. “Hello again, Hyunjin. I love your home.”

“Thanks, Olivia,” Hyunjin grins. “It was all Felix, he’s the one who suggested we get our own oasis and even picked out the place.”

“Well done, little bro,” Olivia grins. “So, when can I meet everyone and this book? If this book is fucking with my life, I think I deserve to see it in person.”

“We can all meet up tomorrow if you’d like?” Hyunjin suggests. "At Changbin's Halloween party." Olivia nods. “And I’ll talk to my parents about getting you set up with a job if you want. Just until you feel comfortable talking to your dad about what’s occurred.”

“Actually, I’d prefer that, thank you,” Olivia sighs in relief. “I can tell him I dropped out to work full time. I’d rather he be disappointed in me than blame himself somehow.”

“Aww, Liv,” Felix hugs his sister again.

“Alright, I’ll let you two enjoy your honeymoon,” Oliva says. She winks at her brother before giving him a kiss on the cheek. “I have a key so I won’t make noise coming home.”

Olivia leaves and Hyunjin guides Felix to the couch. The omega climbs on the alpha’s lap, resting his head on Hyunjin’s shoulder as the alpha wraps his arms around the omega’s torso.

“Are you hungry?” Hyunjin asks his omega.

“I am, but I want to see the house first,” Felix gets up and stretches. “Maybe take a shower. Oh, I need to start bringing my clothes over here. Or I can just wear something of yours.”

“I love seeing you in my clothes and I equally love seeing your clothes mixed with mine.” Hyunjin hugs the omega from behind as they start to explore the house filled with Mrs. Hwang’s décor.

The kitchen is decorated with rustic modern designs and Felix falls in love.

“The wood countertops are so cute, Jinnie,” Felix coos. He gets out his phone and takes a lot of photos to show his father. “Can you imagine us cooking here together? Eating at the table like a family?”

Hyunjin grins, happy to see how happy Felix is. The alpha is so whipped it’s a bit ridiculous at this point. Felix randomly says he wants a house and Hyunjin delivers. At this point, Felix can ask for anything and Hyunjin will always deliver.

“Oh, Jinnie, she decorated our room like a love shack,” Felix laughs. Hyunjin pales as he enters the downstairs master bedroom. He closes his eyes and growls. King-size bed in the middle of the room with rose petals laid out all over the bedspread and floor. Shag rug in front of the bed and horrid blackout curtains. 

There’s a massive dresser in the corner with a container of sex toys on top of it. Hyunjin has no idea where his mom got a disco ball and lava lap from but he’s fucking trashing both items.

“This has to be her idea of a prank,” Hyunjin stares in horror. “I’m fucking trashing everything.”

Hyunjin immediately gets out his mobile and rings up his mother. She answers by laughing. He knew it. He hangs up and is so tempted to block her.

“That means shopping?” Felix perks up.

“Yes, let’s go now, we’ll eat first then go shopping,” Hyunjin decides. “I’m fucking terrified to see what she did to the bathroom so we’ll get all new bathroom décor as well.”

Felix takes photos of the room and giggles as he gets in the car.

“The lava lamp was a nice touch,” Felix whispers. “I’m sure she had a black light somewhere as well.”

“God, I hope not,” Hyunjin shivers. “Where do you want to eat?”

“Hmm, we’re in a coastal town, so why not seafood?” Felix suggests. “I could go for some fried fish right about now.”

So, that’s where Hyunjin takes them. Felix orders the fried fish and Hyunjin gets a burger. As their food arrives, Felix stares at his plate and Hyunjin frowns, nudging the omega.

“What’s wrong?” The alpha asks.

“My fish has a face on it,” Felix whispers. He looks upset and Hyunjin bursts out laughing. “Don’t laugh at me, it has an eye, Jinnie. An eye. What am I supposed to do with this? I thought fried fish meant like the body part. Not the head!”

Hyunjin laughs harder, face turning red as he flags down the wait staff.

“I’m sorry but my husband wasn’t aware this fish was so…um…fishlike, can he get the chicken tenders with fries?” Hyunjin asks.

“Oh, boo, don’t say it like that; I’ll look like a baby,” Felix complains.

“I apologize our food was not to your standards,” the waiter takes up the plate. “Would you like our house-made ranch with your chicken?”

Felix sniffs, nodding. The waiter leaves with the plate and Felix pouts.

“Don’t pout babe, at least you’ll eat the chicken,” Hyunjin states. “Want a bite of my burger?”

Felix nods again, opening his mouth to get fed. He takes a small bite, humming at how good it tastes.

“Jeez, they’re probably in the back laughing at me,” Felix huffs.

“I’m sure they’re thanking God for their blessing and eating it instead,” Hyunjin pats Felix on the top of his head. “Do you want another bite?”

“Yes, but then I’ll get full, so, no,” Felix huffs. “Tomorrow is Halloween, so, Changbin is throwing a party, right?”

“Mhm, it’ll just be us and some of his parent’s friends,” Hyunjin agrees. Felix drinks some of his water and huffs.

“Will you behave?” Felix asks.

Silence.

“Jinnie?” Felix pokes the alpha on the thigh.

Silence.

“Not even for a good boy surprise?” Felix teases.

“What’s the surprise?” Hyunjin weighs his options. Felix already looks good as is. Hyunjin can only imagine what Felix will look like dressed up like a doll baby for his cheerleading costume.

“I’ll drip my slick on you and give you a massage with it,” Felix suggests with flushed cheeks.

Felix sees the moment he’s lost Hyunjin. The alpha merely blinks, all the blood rushing south.

“Did I lose you?” Felix laughs.

“Fuck, that sounds hot as shit,” Hyunjin groans. The alpha palms himself, squeezing his eyes shut tight. “I…fuck. I can’t promise I’m going to be good but I want that surprise.”

Felix is shocked. Hyunjin has never turned down a good boy surprise before.

“What do you mean?” The omega wants the alpha to use his words.

“I already know you’ll look good,” Hyunjin explains. “If someone flirts, or touches you inappropriately, or, hell, makes you uncomfortable, then I’m going to be on edge. Good boy surprise or not, I’m fighting.”

“Aww, you love me,” Felix coos and kisses his alpha. The waiter comes out with chicken strips and fries.

“Here you go, sir, and we promise these do not look like chicken,” the waiter grins as Felix cries internally.

“I knew they were laughing at me,” Felix complains into his chicken. Hyunjin hides a laugh himself. “Hmm, at least these taste good.”

“Really? Then, let me have a bite,” the alpha demands. He opens his mouth and Felix feeds him a strip. Chomping happily, Hyunjin grins. “It is good.”

The two continue to eat. Felix gets full after a strip and a half and Hyunjin has to eat the rest of the omega’s food after finishing his own.

The two head to the home décor store next.

Felix is busy looking at different beddings when he realizes he’s lost Hyunjin. He gets his mobile to call the alpha when another alpha approaches.

“Hello, do you need any help?” The man asks. He’s too close to the omega, so, Felix takes a step back and the man takes a step closer. “Are you here alone?”

“No, I’m with my husband and he’s a dominant alpha,” Felix brags. The current alpha looks at Felix’s hands.

“Hmm, I don’t see a ring,” the man responds.

“He doesn’t fucking need one, he’s drenched in my pheromones,” Hyunjin says as he approaches the alpha from behind. The alpha pales as he covers his nose; Hyunjin is releasing pheromones.

“I just wanted to make sure he was okay,” the current alpha states. He reaches into his pocket for a badge, revealing it. “I’m a cop. This store has seen two omega abductions in the past 3 months; both times someone saw an omega, who was alone, approaching the two victims. So, I had to probe.”

Hyunjin stops releasing pheromones and grabs Felix’s hand.

“Thanks for warning us then,” Hyunjin says to the cop. The cop nods. “Come on, Lix. We’ll go to another store, then. This one isn’t safe.”

“Okay,” Felix agrees and follows behind the alpha.

“I’m proud of you,” Hyunjin tells the omega as they get in the car.

“Oh? What did I do?” Felix questions.

“You weren’t nervous with that cop,” Hyunjin grins. Felix blushes again.

“I…I knew you were in the store,” Felix admits. “And Lee Know has been teaching me how to take care of myself in case an alpha gets aggressive. I felt…I didn’t feel like a vulnerable victim.”

Hyunjin kisses the back of Felix’s hand.

“That’s amazing progress, baby,” Hyunjin says and Felix can see the pride in the alpha’s face. Felix, for the first time in a while, truly feels good about himself.

xXx

The bedroom and bathroom are now re-decorated. The same theme as Hyunjin’s current bedroom and Felix is in love. It’s all so modern and posh. The alpha even found Felix an oversized teddy bear for the corner of the room and told the omega he can nest anywhere in the room when he feels comfortable.

Felix is now lying down on the bed, wishing he could spend the night but knowing he can’t. He doesn’t want his father to think the omega is abandoning him. Besides, Changbin should be bringing Jisung over soon and Felix would rather not deal with any drama.

“I guess it’s that time,” Felix sighs.

Hyunjin sits on the bed beside the omega.

“Our room smells like us now,” Hyunjin comments. He trails a pattern on Felix’s thigh.

“Mhm, and we can get puppies soon, yes?” Felix grins at the prospect.

“If that’s what you want,” Hyunjin agrees like the sap he is. “You want a breeder right?”

“Yes, only because I want puppies and siblings,” Felix states. “Both boys so we won’t have to neuter or spay anyone.”

“I’ll start looking around then,” Hyunjin hums.

“Thank you, alpha,” Felix says as he kisses the alpha. Hyunjin leans into the kiss, slowly climbing on top of the omega.

Felix hums, allowing the alpha to deepen the kiss as the omega wraps his arms around his neck. Hyunjin grinds their hips together, slowly reaching a hand inside of Felix’s pants. The more the alpha touches the omega, the more the omega feels hot. He wants this, Felix realizes. He wants Hyunjin in every way possible.

“Hyunjin, wait, stop,” Felix pushes on the alpha’s shoulders. Hyunjin ceases immediately, lifting up and staring down at the omega in concern. “We were getting a bit too heated is all and I need to get home.”

“Right, right, I should take you home,” Hyunjin shifts in his pants and Felix bites on his bottom lip.

“I would like for us to, umm,” Felix tries to think of a way to say he’s ready for sex. But at the end of the day, the omega is also worried he’ll be bad at it or mess it up somehow. He feels anxious just thinking about it. What if Hyunjin is displeased and wants nothing to do with the omega?

“Hey, you’ve stopped talking,” Hyunjin frowns. “Calm down, re-organize your thoughts, and try again, baby.” Felix takes a few deep breaths and Hyunjin grins. “There you go, it’s okay. Talk to me.”

“I um, I want us to have sex,” Felix tells the alpha. Hyunjin freezes. “Are you even breathing?”

“I’m not sure,” Hyunjin admits. The alpha looks up at Felix and then down at Felix’s lap.

“Not right now,” Felix giggles. Hyunjin brings his eyes back up to Felix’s eyes, still not blinking and barely breathing.

“Okay, when do you want to?” Hyunjin asks, still marveling at the fact that Felix feels ready to go all the way. Hyunjin thought he would have to wait a year to get in Felix’s pants.

“I’m not sure, I would rather not plan it,” Felix admits. “If we plan it, I’ll overwhelm myself by overthinking it.”

“Okay, so you want it to happen naturally?” Hyunjin asks for clarification and Felix nods. “Okay, okay, yeah. Whatever you want and if we’re in the middle of it and you change your mind just stop me. I’ll always stop.”

Felix grins, leaning up for a quick kiss.

“Alright, to my house then, yes?” Felix gets off the bed and Hyunjin wraps his arms around the omega from behind.

“Even if you don’t want to have sex, you have me, Felix,” Hyunjin tells the omega. “I’m your alpha.”

“Thank you, Jinnie, but this is my choice, I mean it,” Felix tells the alpha. “Besides, I’m horny.”

Felix grows embarrassed by admitting this so he runs out of the room, leaving a flustered Hyunjin in his wake.

xXx

Felix comes down the stairs with Olivia behind him and Hyunjin damn near punches a hole in the wall. He’s upset.

“Jinnie, don’t pout,” Felix frowns. “I look good.”

“I fucking know you look good,” Hyunjin glares. “Fucking hell, Lix. You look beautiful. Liv, what the fuck did you do to my boyfriend? He looks like your sister, not your brother.”

Olivia grins, twirling the end of her hair around her fingertip.

“I gave him a gothic, smokey eye type of look and he fucking rocks this outfit,” Liv grins. She twirls Felix around. “Look, he’s even wearing red thongs.”

“LIV!” Felix flushes red, putting his skirt down.

Hyunjin sits on the floor hugging his knees.

“Now I’m not getting my good boy surprise, because I’m not going to be a good boy, this fucking sucks,” Hyunjin complains. “This is a setup. A complete setup!”

Felix laughs, helping the alpha stand.

“You look good as well, Jinnie,” Felix compliments. The alpha is dressed like a quarterback and Felix sort of wants to lick the alpha’s neck. “The jersey is working for you. If Liv wasn’t here, I’d suck you off.”

Hyunjin perks up, glaring at Olivia over top of the omega’s head.

“Don’t glare at me,” Liv huffs. “I don’t care if my brother sucks you or not. I’ll give him pointers.”

“Oh my gosh,” Felix flushes red again as he grabs his purse. “Come on, Hyunjinnie. Liv and I are ready for the party. I have to be home by 10.”

“Fine, fine,” Hyunjin lets Felix walk in front of him so he can eye the omega’s ass from behind. Olivia snorts as she follows them both out to the car.

The drive is short and upon arriving at the house, they are one of the last to arrive. There are a lot more people than Changbin has originally led Hyunjin to believe and the alpha feels on edge already.

“Alright, Liv and Lix, the two of you do not leave my eyesight,” Hyunjin tells them both.

“One, I’m not an omega, and two, I’m older than you, and three, I’m not fucking you,” Olivia glares.

“I’m pretty sure I didn’t stutter,” Hyunjin blinks at her.

“Lixie! Your alpha is being mean,” Olivia complains to her brother. “How dare he try to tame me just because you’re his boyfriend.”

“Welcome to my life,” Felix snorts; he has zero sympathy for her.

“Wow,” I.N. whistles as he greets them at the front door. “I know Hyunjin will kill me but I’m so tempted to steal a kiss, a grope, or something.”

“Keep those temptations to yourself,” Hyunjin deadpans. "I'm feeling aggressive tonight."

“Well, fuck me,” Chan and Lee Know approach the front door from the kitchen.

Hyunjin already feels irritated so he walks with Olivia and Felix to outside where no one is at the moment.

“Hey, we saw you come outside and…fuck,” Changbin stops talking as he stares at Felix. “Wow, you uh, you look good, Felix.”

“Thank you,” Felix finally states. Hyunjin growls and Changbin avoids eye contact.

“You must be Olivia,” Seungmin introduces himself. “I’m Seungmin. It’s nice to finally see you. You and Felix both look incredibly lovely tonight.”

“Aw, he’s sweet, I want to keep him,” Olivia coos.

“I can be sweet as well,” Chan states. “You look like a rose.”

Olivia snorts.

“What the fuck does a rose look like? They’re red and round, don’t compare me to a rose,” Olivia scoffs. She’s teasing but Chan doesn’t know that. The alpha pales and Felix bursts out laughing.

“She’s teasing you,” Felix states. Olivia grins, sending Chan a wink.

“I’m in love,” Chan sighs. “But seriously, Felix you look fucking incredible. If I didn’t know you were with Hyunjin, I’d be trying to pick you up right now.”

“Same,” I.N. agrees.

Jisung rolls his eyes.

“What was that?” Olivia asks Jisung.

“What was what?” Jisung questions her.

“You looked at my brother and rolled your eyes,” Olivia calls out the omega. “Do you have a fucking problem with my brother?”

Uh oh, Mama Bear is in protective mode, Felix realizes.

“Liv, it’s okay,” Felix tells her. “That’s Jisung, he’s Hyunjin’s brother, remember?”

“I don’t give a single fuck!” Olivia responds. “No one can go around rolling their eyes at you.”

“I didn’t roll my eyes at him, it was at the comment Chan made,” Jisung defends himself. Olivia huffs.

“I smell bullshit, just keep that attitude in check,” Olivia tuts. Felix grows embarrassed.

“Alright, let’s make the introductions shall we?” Hyunjin clears his throat. There’s a time and a place. The alpha does NOT want to get in between Jisung and Felix again. “Olivia, this is I.N., Chan, Changbin, Jisung, Lee Know, and Seungmin. You all, this is Olivia; Felix’s sister.”

“It’s good to have you here,” I.N. grins. “You’re hot and a bit scary. It’s like a female Hyunjin.”

“Yes, welcome,” Seungmin reaches into his pack and pulls out the book. “Hyunjin warned me you would be coming so I brought this.”

Seungmin opens up the book.

“Gross, this thing looks creepy as hell,” Olivia complains. “I can’t believe you picked this up, Felix. All those horror movies we’ve watched.”

“I know okay,” Felix pouts.

“It’s updating you guys…” I.N. points out. “It says ‘Welcome Olivia Lee. Would you like to officially replace Jisung as the 8^th member to complete the circle?’”

“You can’t just kick me out!” Jisung complains to the book.

“Oh, it’s updating again, it heard you, Ji,” Felix points out. “Now it says, ‘The 9-member circle will update to start a new cycle. Complete the coven on the next full moon or face the consequences.’”

“Shit.” I.N. stares at the book. “You guys I don’t consequences.”

“No one does,” Chan agrees.

“My dad mentioned migraines, I think this book tortures us if we don’t comply,” Felix states.

“Are we sure it’s not demonic?” Olivia asks. “Can’t we just trash the shit?”

“That’s what I said,” Lee Know groans.

“I think it’s too late for that,” Changbin tells the group.

“Well, fuck.” Olivia huffs as she looks at her brother. “Alright then, Lix. Whatever you do, I do with you. We’re in this shit together. Now, what awesome power do I get?”

“Uh, you should ask the book,” I.N. points to the book.

“Okay, I’ll bite,” Olivia shrugs. “Tell me what power do I get?”

“It’s updating Liv,” Felix states. “You are now the master of giving commands. Well, that’s true, you’re so bossy.”

Olivia presents her brother with her middle finger.

“We should warn you that it’ll hit in the middle of the night,” Lee Know tells her.

“Good to know,” Olivia sighs.

“Kids, come in here, let’s party!” Mr. Seo shouts before heading back inside. Everyone falls in line, heading back inside; Hyunjin holding on to both Olivia and Felix’s elbows as if they are his children.

There’s a fast song playing and Felix starts dancing with Olivia.

“You two stay put,” Hyunjin shouts to Felix. “I’ll get us drinks. Don’t drink from anyone but me.”

“Yes, alpha,” Felix agrees.

“Yes, alpha,” Olivia says as well but hers sounds condescending.

“Sarcastic, but I’ll accept that,” Hyunjin sniffs before moving through the crowd of people.

The moment Hyunjin is gone, alphas descend on the siblings.

“I thought he would never leave,” one groans. “My name is David. I work in Mr. Seo’s department. You are absolutely gorgeous.”

The man is talking to Felix.

“Oh, well thank you,” Felix tells him. “I’m also very underage.”

“Ah, I see,” David nods. “And you, lovely lady?”

“Nobody’s consolation prize,” Olivia scoffs.

“Right, I apologize,” David leaves just as Hyunjin returns with three drinks.

“What the fuck did he want?” Hyunjin glares at the back of David’s head.

“What else? To flirt with Felix,” Olivia snitches as she takes her drink. “This has no liquor in it.”

“No shit, we’re underage,” Hyunjin responds.

“Eww, I don’t want to be sober,” Olivia complains.

“I have some stuff at home, help yourself if you can find it,” Hyunjin tells her. “No telling where my psychotic mother hid it.”

“You’re on,” Olivia grins.

Another song plays that Felix enjoys so he turns his back to Hyunjin in order to dance on the alpha.

Hyunjin places their drinks on the ground so he can grip Felix’s hips, moving with the omega.

“You’re so fucking hot,” Hyunjin licks Felix’s ear. The omega shivers. Hyunjin moves his hands so they’re gripping Felix’s bare thighs. “All these filthy alphas are staring at you. I feel like killing them all. I probably could, too. At least a good number of them.”

Felix turns around, wrapping his arms around Hyunjin’s neck.

“I’m not going anywhere, Jinnie,” Felix leans up to kiss his alpha.

“Damn right you’re not,” Hyunjin squeezes the omega tight.

Felix’s purse starts vibrating so he reaches inside to find his phone. It’s his dad texting him.

“Hey, Jinnie, can you take me home?” Felix asks.

“Already?” Hyunjin frowns.

“My dad said he’s missing mom and almost drank tonight,” Felix admits. “He didn’t tell me to come home but he must be sad if he reached out.”

“Of course,” Hyunjin frowns. “Should we all stay the night, then?”

“No, I can’t let him know I’m home, I’m sorry,” Olivia states. “I’m not ready to admit what happened.”

“Hey, no worries, let’s get you home then, Lix,” Hyunjin escorts them outside.

“Wait, I want photos first,” Felix and Hyunjin take a bunch, adding in Olivia as well. “Alright, now I’m ready.”

Hyunjin takes the omega home in silence. Upon arriving, he walks Felix to the door while Olivia remains in the car, hiding.

“I had fun tonight, as short as it was,” Hyunjin tells the omega. “You truly are gorgeous. I wish you’d gain a hundred pounds to limit my competition. Hmm, maybe even a unibrow.”

Felix bursts out laughing.

“I absolutely refuse,” Felix grins. “You’re the one who needs to gain a hundred pounds. Maybe develop some bad breath or body order, too. Everywhere we go omegas gawk.”

“Oh, eww, what the hell, Felix?” Hyunjin laughs. “Alright, then I guess until we mate we’ll just be crazy jealous.”

Felix blushes.

“We haven’t even had sex and you want to mate?” Felix asks.

“Baby, I would have proposed the first day I met you if I thought you would say yes,” Hyunjin tells the omega.

Felix gives the alpha a kiss.

“Well, one day when you really mean it, I’ll say yes,” Felix tells the alpha. “But I need to have a heat first. You can’t mate me without it.”

Now, it’s Hyunjin’s turn to blush.

“I love you,” Hyunjin whispers like it’s the world’s biggest secret.

Felix blushes, kissing the alpha again.

“I love you, also,” Felix steps away from the alpha. “Now, text me when you get home.”

“Promise.”

Hyunjin sighs as he gets back in his vehicle. Olivia climbs from the backseat so she’s now in the front beside Hyunjin.

“You truly love him, right?” Olivia asks.

“I do,” Hyunjin agrees.

“My mom told me a story growing up,” Olivia begins. “It was a bedtime story, and she never used names so I always thought it was made up. I guess not.”

“What was it?” Hyunjin asks.

“Two teenagers fell in love but were cursed,” Olivia recalls. “They have sex on a full moon and enact a curse, but the curse does not fall on to them but their descendants; or children—it’s just someone they love more than themselves. Upon learning the truth, the teens can’t live with themselves so they erase their memories; altering them in order to protect themselves from the guilt.”

Hyunjin damn near crashes the car.

“The curse is two-fold,” Olivia recants. “One will be cursed with the beast as a twin, and the other cursed with the love of a stranger. Like a succubus, is how my mom described it; meaning, people fall in love with them easily and if they aren’t in love then under certain conditions, their pheromones can attract someone who otherwise wouldn’t be interested.”

Hyunjin does pull over. He’s quiet. The vehicle is quiet. Hyunjin’s pretty sure he can hear his heart beating.

“My mom has pills she would slip into Felix’s food,” Olivia admits. “Once a month. Nothing noticeable. She said they were omega vitamins that Felix hated so she had to keep it from him that she was doing it. She told me if she were to ever die to keep doing it, so, I have. I get the prescription filled from some online vendor that she recommended.”

“Oliva, what are you saying?” Hyunjin asks.

“I missed a month. I was busy applying for colleges, and I missed a month,” Olivia admits. “He was attacked by his tutor, who, until then, had no interest in Felix, or men for that nature.”

“We’re cursed? We’re the product of the curse?” Hyunjin asks. “My temper, and Felix…it’s like every alpha is attracted to him.”

“I didn’t know the story was true,” Olivia starts crying. “The pills. They delay omega’s heats. It’s why Felix hasn’t had one. My mom knew. She knew what Felix was and kept him hidden to protect him, but how is lying protecting? She should have told him, told me, told…she knew.”

“Oh, Liv…” Hyunjin is trying hard to wrap his head around this. His overtly aggressive nature, and the fact that he blacks out in rage. It’s because of his curse.

“Am I a monster for doing that to my brother?” Olivia asks the alpha. “I didn’t believe it was true but seeing that book. My brother can heal people…this…this is all real. It’s true. It’s…she should’ve me.”

“You’ve done a good job,” Hyunjin pats her leg. “But now that I know the truth. I have to tell Felix. It’s going to be up to him if he wants to keep delaying his heats or not.”

Olivia nods, wiping her face. Hyunjin pulls off again, heading back home with a heavy heart and an even heavier mind.

Chapter Text

Hyunjin picks Felix up, so they can go to school, and the alpha pauses as he looks at the omega. It takes everything inside of Hyunjin to drag Felix to the car instead of taking the omega to his bedroom, to strip the omega naked. Felix is wearing a crop top, waist beads, and cargo pants. He looks fucking good. Hyunjin curses the new trend found in omegas where they show off their tiny waists by wearing obscene-looking waist beads. Hyunjin feels like calling up Mr. Lee to snitch on the omega.

“I know damn well you didn’t look like this around your father,” Hyunjin blinks. Felix blushes, placing some hair behind his ear. He flutters his lashes at the alpha and Hyunjin damn near cums in his pants.

“I’m cute today, no?” Felix twirls and Hyunjin’s eyes fall to the omega’s ass automatically. The cargo pants make the omega’s butt look bigger than what it is and Hyunjin is having a hard time focusing on words.

“In my car,” Hyunjin demands. “And don’t think I’m letting you wear that in class. The fact that a bunch of creepy-ass alphas will be doing nothing but staring at you all day already puts me on edge.”

“Boo, I knew you were going to say that,” Felix groans. “That’s why I’ve brought one of your shirts.”

Felix reaches into his backpack and takes out a shirt that’s too large for him, throwing it on and crossing his legs. Hyunjin is so hard in his pants from Felix’s waist, but now that the omega is wearing his shirt; well, the alpha is about to burst.

“Look, I need to stop by our house for a second, okay?” Hyunjin tells the omega. Liv is at home and she and Hyunjin will tell Felix what she knows. “But in the meantime, I really need a favor from you. You can say no and I promise not to get mad but I’m so fucking keyed up right now and would really appreciate it if you would suck me off.”

Felix looks down at Hyunjin’s lap and bursts out laughing.

“Did I make you like this? Was it the waist beads or the shirt?” Felix giggles.

“Both, so, please? Again, if you don’t feel comfortable, you can say no,” Hyunjin begs. Felix hums, he doesn’t mind at all. In fact, the omega is fighting off a blush because he’s just so amazed at how turned on Hyunjin gets over him. It never ceases to amaze the omega.

“I don’t mind, Jinnie,” Felix responds. “Shall I take off my shirt and just leave on the waist beads?”

Hyunjin almost closes his eyes but knows how Felix gets when the alpha swerves, so, Hyunjin keeps his eyes on the road but he’s not at all paying attention. His mind is stuck on horny mode.

“Fuck, yes, I need to see that,” Hyunjin groans. Felix giggles, finding Hyunjin losing control and an absolute riot. The omega takes off Hyunjin’s shirt, plus his crop top, leaving only the waist beads and cargo pants.

“I should take a photo since I’m incredibly cute,” Felix says as he looks at himself in the mirror. Hyunjin wants to ask the omega to take the photo after he sucks the alpha off but Hyunjin patiently waits for his omega to get done feeling himself before getting to work.

Felix doesn’t tease the alpha, which Hyunjin is most definitely grateful for. He unzips Hyunjin’s jeans and just goes for the dick with zero hesitation. The alpha has no idea what’s gotten into the omega today but he’s all here for it.

Felix gets to work right away. He gets out of his seatbelt to lean across the console and swallows Hyunjin in one fell swoop. The alpha hisses, grabbing the back of Felix’s head as he tries, desperately, to keep the car in his lane. It’s hard for the alpha to focus, so, Hyunjin gets off the highway and decides to safely drive on the back roads to their house so he can drive at a slower speed.

Felix makes no notions on stopping. He sucks in his cheeks and bobs his head up and down as he makes the most obscene slurping noises that Hyunjin’s ever heard. The omega gags himself, turning red, before sucking harshly on the tip. Hyunjin pants, eyes going cross from pleasure. Felix has never sucked dick like this, ever. Hyunjin almost wants to accuse the omega of cheating.

The omega lifts up, a drool trail leaving from his bottom lip to Hyunjin’s tip. Felix grins at Hyunjin before jerking the bottom of his shaft and then bending back down in order to stick the tip back in his mouth. Felix hums, sending a vibration throughout Hyunjin’s body.

“Jinnie, my jaw,” Felix whispers; almost as if he’s embarrassed or ashamed.

“Okay, baby, can you just jerk me, then?” Hyunjin asks. “You did so well. Thank you for what you did.”

Felix preens, jerking Hyunjin until the alpha starts chubbing up even more in the omega’s hand. Felix reaches into the glove compartment to grab a tissue before using it to catch Hyunjin’s cum. The alpha pants, as he tightens his grip on the steering wheel—his legs tingling.

“Come here,” Hyunjin beckons. Felix leans over, receiving a deep kiss before Hyunjin is forced to pay attention to the road again. “Thank you, baby.”

“Mhm, was it good?” Felix grins as he tosses the tissue out the window.

“I can’t feel my legs,” Hyunjin snorts. Felix blushes, wiggling in his seat.

“Then um, can you return the favor when we get to our house?” Felix asks.

Hyunjin really does almost crash the car this time. Felix never asks for Hyunjin to touch him first, it’s always the alpha initiating the contact. Hyunjin refuses to pass this up so he pulls over to the side of the road.

“Back seat, now.” The alpha commands Felix and the omega laughs as he climbs in the back seat, biting on his fingers while looking up at Hyunjin with those innocent round eyes. “Fuck, I’m hard again.”

Felix giggles and even that serves to make Hyunjin want to lose control.

Felix wiggles out of his pants, showing the alpha he was wearing no underwear under his cargo pants.

“Naughty, omega,” Hyunjin tuts. "No wonder your ass was jiggling." He slides to his knees so he’s in between Felix and the seat.

“I had a dream last night,” Felix admits. “Woke up wanting your touch. I wanted to see you lose control over me.”

“Well, fuck me,” Hyunjin pauses. If Felix keeps having these sex dreams, the omega is going to get fucked for real.

Hyunjin tries to focus on the task at hand and licks Felix’s tip.

“Mmm, Jinnie,” Felix moans. The alpha now realizes Felix is the first and only person Hyunjin has ever given head to, so the alpha hopes he does a good job. He keeps going, sucking down the omega with ease. Felix wiggles his hip, and Hyunjin bobs up and down. “I’m not going to last.”

Hyunjin wants to tease the omega about cumming early but doesn’t because he’s not an idiot. So, he keeps going and when he feels Felix tighten up, he lets off, using his hand to catch the omega’s cum. Felix pants, eyes looking glossy and Hyunjin puffs his chest out in pride.

The two move back up front and Hyunjin wipes his hand with a tissue before the two start back on their journey to their house.

Upon arriving home, Olivia is sitting on the couch with a knowing look on her face.

“You both look guilty as fuck,” she comments. Felix blushes, turning shy.

“I have no idea what you mean,” Felix lies.

“You aren’t wearing a shirt and Hyunjin has a shit-eating grin on his face,” Olivia deadpans. Felix turns red as he hides behind Hyunjin. The alpha laughs. “Don’t turn shy on me. Your sister is no virgin. I’ve sucked my share of dick. No gag.”

“Interesting, real interesting,” Hyunjin comments and gets kicked in the butt in response. “Kidding babe. You are it for me, my husband.”

“Damn right I am,” Felix sniffs. “Why did you need to come home?”

“Ah, that would be because I need to talk to you,” Olivia states. “Sit beside me, little bro.”

Felix sits, looking cautious.

“Growing up, mom would tell me a bedtime story,” Olivia begins. “She always made it seem like it was a story, and she never used names so I always thought it was made up. I know better now.”

“What was it?” Felix asks. “The story. She never told me any.”

“Well, funny that you ask,” Olivia sighs. “She said that the story began when two teenagers fell in love but were cursed,” Olivia recalls. “They have sex on a full moon and enacted a curse, but the curse didn’t fall on to them but their descendants; or children—it’s just someone they love more than themselves. Upon learning the truth, the teens couldn’t live with themselves so they erased their memories; altering them in order to protect themselves from the guilt.”

“Wait…the story is about me and Jinnie’s parents?” Felix questions.

“The curse is two-fold,” Olivia continues as she nods. “One will be cursed with the beast as a twin, and the other cursed with the love of a stranger. Like a succubus, is how my mom described it; meaning, people fall in love with them easily and if they aren’t in love then under certain conditions, their pheromones can attract someone who otherwise wouldn’t be interested. But only in heightened situations.”

“Like when an omega goes into heat,” Felix swallows as he realizes. Olivia nods.

“There’s more,” Olivia pauses. “Mom had a set of pills she would put into your food once a month,” Olivia admits. “She would crush it up in your food. When I caught her doing it, she said they were omega vitamins that you refused to take if you knew you were taking them, and she made me promise to not say while continuing to give them to you if anything were to happen to her.”

“What the hell?” Felix gasps.

“I’ve been getting them filled from an online vendor she told me to go through,” Olivia continues. “But last year, I was overwhelmed with graduating, applying for colleges, and just…a lot was going on, so, I missed a month.”

“Around the same time that I was attacked by my tutor?” Felix realizes and Olivia nods.

“I’m sorry, Lixie,” Olivia whispers with tears. “I didn’t know any of this was real. How could I? I was just doing what mom told me, but I know now she’s been delaying your heats.”

“I…” Felix’s head is filled with too many thoughts at once; all trying to come to the forefront at the same time. He’s overwhelmed so he doesn’t say anything at all.

“Felix, take your time, breathe deeply, and try again,” Hyunjin says immediately; already knowing Felix’s quirks. Felix nods, closing his eyes and taking deep breaths. He tries to reorganize his thoughts again.

“The book mentioned the curse, but it never mentioned it was about Hyunjin and I,” Felix realizes. “We only asked the book if it knew of a curse; we never asked if were going to cause the curse. But it turns out we are the product of the curse.”

“I didn’t think about that, but I guess you’re right,” Hyunjin agrees.

“This is a lot of information to process,” Felix swallows. “Hyunjin and I are cursed, my mom knew and delayed my heats to protect me. I wish she would have told me but I wouldn’t have believed her.”

“Neither did I,” Olivia states.

“I want to stop delaying my heats then,” Felix decides. “And Hyunjin and I should be able to be together now without fear of repercussions.”

“Not that we were going to let that stop us,” Hyunjin laughs and Felix grins.

“Do you hate me?” Olivia asks.

“What? Liv, no, how could I?” Felix hugs his sister, and Olivia sniffs.

“Okay, I’m glad I got that off my chest,” Olivia stands up. “Mrs. Hwang got me an interview, so, I’m off but I love you, Felix.”

Olivia kisses the top of Felix’s head before heading out of the house. Hyunjin joins the omega on the couch and Felix remains rooted where he is.

“Thoughts?” Hyunjin asks.

“Too many and not enough,” Felix responds. “There’s nothing that can be done about the past, not unless Chan is going to send me back, so, I say, let’s try to move on.”

“I have no complaints with that,” Hyunjin shrugs. “Are you ready for school?”

Felix nods, putting on Hyunjin’s shirt and wondering where they all go from here.

xXx

Today’s first period is everyone prepping for their presentations that start tomorrow.

“Lix, hey, can I talk to you?” Jisung asks as soon as Felix and Hyunjin enter the class. Felix nods as he and Jisung head to the back of the class for privacy. “Is everything okay with your sister? I know she’s staying with you and Hyunjin.”

“Oh? Um, I guess,” Felix shrugs. “She’s afraid to tell my dad so your mom got her an interview for a job today. It’s a remote job, so I’m hoping she gets it because when Jinnie and I get our puppies, she can take care of them during the day.”

“I guess what I’m hinting at is the fact that you didn’t want me to move in but have no issues with Olivia,” Jisung comments. “My feelings are a bit hurt if I’m honest.”

“I never meant to hurt your feelings, Jisung,” Felix frowns. “But um, this isn’t about you. I, oh jeez, I don’t know how to say this without it sounding rude. But Olivia has nowhere else to go, and it’s our fault her life is a mess. We opened the book. We drug her into this. Can’t you see the difference?”

"I do, thank you," Jisung nods, turning and going back to his seat. Felix sighs, sitting on Hyunjin’s lap instead of his own chair.

“Is everything okay?” Hyunjin asks the omega on his lap. Felix shrugs.

“Jisung is being Jisung again, I don’t know,” Felix groans.

“I can hear you and I resent that statement,” Jisung huffs. "I only asked a question." 

“Do I need to put the two of you in timeout?” Hyunjin warns. "You will not stress me out like last time." 

“He literally started it,” Felix points the finger at Jisung. “He wants to know why my homeless sister gets to live with us full-time and not him.”

“I’m pretty sure he didn’t say it like that,” Changbin rolls his eyes. "Stop being a brat." 

“I’m pretty sure you weren’t around to hear the conversation so fuck off,” Felix responds.

“Want to say that again?” Changbin glares.

“Want to raise your voice at my boyfriend, again?” Hyunjin says to Changbin. “This is between Felix and Jisung. I don’t care if you’re fucking my brother or what, you don’t talk to Felix like that.”

“He told me to fuck off,” Changbin whispers harshly.

“Then fuck off but don’t raise your voice at him,” Hyunjin warns.

“God, I wish I could punch you one good time,” Changbin complains. “I.N., curse Hyunjin for me.”

“I would like to refrain from this conversation for the safety of my life,” I.N. places his head on the desk and pretends to be invisible.

“I thought you got over your jealousy?” Lee Know comments while looking at Jisung. “I’m sure Felix would rather his sister not be around all the time, but he’s just making the best out of a bad situation. Besides, you haven’t been around Mr. Lee. He’s trying to remain sober and get his life back after his wife died; I’m sure if he learned that his actions as a teen have indirectly led to his daughter getting kicked out of school, it might make him backslide.”

“I didn’t know all that,” Jisung mumbles. "But why is everyone mad at me? I asked a question and then I said 'Okay' that was it. I'm not making this into a big deal. Fuck, I just didn't know all of that." 

“Then, maybe before you speak, you should ask,” Lee Know tells Jisung. “You don’t spend a lot of time around Felix anymore and that sucks for you because he’s really great.”

“Lee Know sticking up for Felix, why am I not surprised,” Changbin snorts. “Jisung merely asked Felix why his sister was living at the house full time. He didn’t make any assumptions, he merely asked the question. Felix gave an answer and Jisung let it go. It was Felix being a fucking brat that turned this entire something bigger than it needs to be." 

Hyunjin wants to agree with Changbin about Lee Know sticking up for Felix is predictable, but Hyunjin also wants to punch Lee Know because why the fuck is he so obsessed with Hyunjin’s omega? Then again, didn't Changbin just call Felix a brat?

"What the hell did you just call Felix?" Hyunjin realizes what Changbin has said. 

“He called me a brat," Felix snitches. "Besides, Jisung said what he said and said his feelings were hurt and I responded it wasn’t about him but about Olivia,” Felix defends himself. “Which is a true statement. I also stated I didn’t know how to convey that in a way that didn’t sound rude. I never intended to be rude or a brat. I don’t know how to say what I think properly.”

“You’re right, I just took it wrong, but thank you for explaining,” Jisung tables the argument. "Fuck, let's just move on." 

"Don't call my boyfriend a brat, again," Hyunjin warns. Changbin ignores the alpha; still upset that his omega got gained up on. Hyunjin feels like fighting Changbin, especially since Felix just gave the alpha an amazing blowjob. 

“Why aren't you trying to fight Changbin for what he said?” Chan calls Hyunjin out.

“I’m still loopy from my blowjob earlier, and I want Felix to be able to stand up for himself,” Hyunjin admits.

“JINNIE!!” Felix whacks the alpha on the arm, repeatedly. Hyunjin laughs, hugging Felix from behind.

“I would love a blowjob,” I.N. sighs.

“Mr. Yang, I’m pretty sure your group project has nothing to do with blowjobs,” Mr. Roberts calls out the teen. “Please, stick to your topic.”

“Hey, you don’t know me, our project could very well contain the topic of blowjobs in town,” I.N. defends. “Besides, Hyunjin mentioned blowjobs first. Call him out, don’t pick on me.”

“We all know that’s not going to happen,” Chan laughs along with a few other students.

“Alright, back on track,” Mr. Roberts says to the class.

“Jeez, this school discriminates against everyone who is not Hyunjin Hwang or his precious omega, Felix,” I.N. complains. “Not that I have an issue with Felix. He’s adorable. I want me a Felix.”

“I’m incredibly cute, I agree,” Felix grins.

“Ignore him,” Hyunjin responds. “He woke up feeling himself.”

“How could I not?” Felix pouts. “Look at how cute I am.”

“You should see what he had on at first this morning,” Hyunjin groans. “A crop top with waist beads and no underwear.”

“Well, now, did you happen to take a photo?” I.N. asks. “I’m a visual learner.”

“You must want my foot up your ass,” Hyunjin replies.

“I’ll gladly take it up the ass for a photo,” I.N. negotiates.

“Well, if you’re taking stuff up the ass…” Chan clears his throat.

“You can go to hell,” I.N. deadpans.

“Are we actually going to prep for our presentation or what?” Seungmin asks with a huff. “Everyone has to talk and I’m worried about Felix getting shy.”

“Oh, yeah, me and public speaking aren’t a good mix,” Felix admits. “I’ll give it my best shot though.”

“Hey, if it helps, stand beside Hyunjin or slightly behind him,” Jisung offers. “Maybe wear his clothes so you can get his scent. That usually calms you.”

“Good idea, Ji, thank you,” Felix grins.

“Aw, you two should kiss and make up,” Chan claps his hands.

“Heavy on the kiss,” I.N. comments.

Felix laughs, getting up and leaning over to kiss the omega on the lips.

“Fuck, do it again,” I.N. pleads. “I wasn’t ready.”

“What the hell? Get back over here,” Hyunjin demands. He forces Felix back on his lap and rubs the omega’s lips with his shirt sleeve. “Fucking gross. I don’t want my brother’s lips on your lips when I kiss you.”

“Hyunjin, man, I love you, but stop fucking this up for the rest of us,” Chan glares at the alpha. “Jisung is related to you, not the rest of us. To us this is hot.”

“I’m with Hyunjin, that’s just gross,” Lee Know blanches. Jisung shows the alpha his middle finger. Hyunjin glares at Lee Know and wishes he could get away with setting the alpha on fire.

“Alright, the group project!” Seungmin gets them all back on focus. “The video is done and so is the paper. Since I did all the work, I want the shortest talking time.”

“Facts, he did do all the work,” Chan nods.

“Um, who was doing research at that dank-ass library with you?” Changbin scoffs.

“Agreed, I was also present,” Jisung chimes in. “I mean, I watched you and Binnie do all the work but I was still there.”

Seungmin squints.

“Fine, so, Hyunjin and I.N. do the most talking because they literally did nothing,” Seungmin offers. “Chan will go third. Felix will present the video since it’s the shortest talking amount. Jisung will go after him, then Changbin and finally me.”

“Did Lee Know turn invisible?” I.N. asks. “Make him do something.”

“This just goes to show you haven’t done anything to participate,” Felix laughs. “Lee Know did the voiceover for the video, so, he’s talking more than all of us.”

“Fuck, this was a setup,” I.N. groans.

“Oh, Jinnie, the housewarming, remember?” Felix taps Hyunjin on the arm.

“Right,” Hyunjin nods. “So, Felix and I will be hosting a housewarming this Saturday. You and your families are invited. We do have a pool so bring bathing suits. The menu will be hot dogs, hamburgers, grilled chicken, and a shit ton of sides.”

“I’m doing the potato salad,” Felix brags. “Jinnie gave me permission as long as Olivia supervises.”

“Do you um, usually need supervision to cook?” I.N. pales already.

Felix merely giggles, hiding his face in Hyunjin’s neck.

“If you die, I apologize in advance,” Hyunjin whispers.

“Jinnie!” Felix pouts and the alpha laughs, kissing the omega briefly.

“I’ll um, I may skip the sides,” I.N. replies.

“Boo, you have to at least try it,” Felix determines.

“If it helps, I’ll be eating it as well,” Hyunjin offers.

“Ah, so, we all go out together, I like the solidarity,” I.N. sniffs.

“Keep teasing me and no more good boy surprises,” Felix states.

Hyunjin pales.

“You are the best cook in the world,” Hyunjin gives mock praise and Lee Know laughs.

“I know Friday isn’t my night but I want to stay over to help organize,” Jisung states.

“That’s fine, you can help Liv,” Felix grins. “She has this whole décor thing she wants to do to the basement.”

“Ah, I should come over as well then,” Lee Know tells the omega. “I can help train you since we won’t have time this week.”

Felix pales.

“You just want me to tire myself out by working out,” Felix complains.

“My sessions have helped and you know it,” Lee Know argues.

“Bad Leelee,” Felix frowns. Hyunjin stares at Felix in disgust. “What? Why the look?”

“Since when do you call him, Leelee?” Hyunjin asks.

“Oh, hmm, I’m not sure, he just looks like a Leelee,” Felix shrugs.

“Stop being so cute, damn,” Hyunjin complains. “I’m serious about the unibrow. Grow one.”

Felix bursts out laughing and Hyunjin is so in love it hurts.

“Alright, start cleaning up,” Mr. Roberts announces to the class. It’s almost time for the bell to ring, so everyone packs up to get ready for second period.

xXx

Hyunjin and Felix are sitting on the bottom bleachers as Coach Moore gathers equipment to set up for dodgeball.

“Jenson, come fucking help me with this shit,” Coach Moore complains. Jenson gets up, gathering the heavy stuff to help out the coach.

Meanwhile, beside Felix, he can hear Ashlee start to whisper to some of her friends.

“Do you see Felix clinging to Hyunjin like that?” Ashlee whispers. “I heard he seduced Hyunjin with his pheromones and fucked him on the first day to win the alpha over.”

“Really?” Someone comments. “I didn’t think he was so scandalous to do something like that.”

“Oh, that’s not even the half of it,” Ashlee keeps lying. “Rumor has it, he pretends to be all weak and feeble around Hyunjin while he’s a bitch to everyone else. Completely two-faced. He’ll cry if you call him out on it or fake an anxiety attack.”

Felix’s hand starts to shake and he stands up. Hyunjin stands up as well, having no idea what’s going on but if Felix is fighting then he’s fighting.

“You are a lying, nasty, ugly, conniving, bitch,” Felix shouts at Ashlee in front of the whole class. Everyone freezes and Ashlee’s eyes widen. “I heard everything. I’m faking my anxiety? Do you want to know why I have anxiety? Because I was molested by my friend, and tutor, a year ago; you insensitive asshole. Do you think I like walking around scared that my friends will turn against me and hurt me? Do you think I want to be this way? I fucking hate it, but to sit here and spread lies…”

Felix tries not to cry but does.

“You’re so mean,” Felix whispers. “You’re mean and a liar. You’re just jealous that Hyunjin is with me and not you. He doesn’t want you. He doesn’t even know your name. He doesn’t even know you exist. Get over it. Besides, you and I are not even in the same league. I’m so much cuter than you are, you ugly wench.”

Felix sniffs some more and the tears keep coming down. Hyunjin rubs his back, picking the omega up and escorting him out of the gym.

“Um, alright, everyone go ahead and walk the track,” Coach Moore sighs.

“Wow, Ashlee, you are a cunt,” Jenson comments as he drops the balls that he was gathering for Coach.

“Shut up,” Ashlee comments in return. She looks to her friends for support but they are all keeping their distance as they walk ahead of her.

Coach Moore groans and heads out in the hallway to check on Hyunjin and Felix.

“I’ve sent the rest of them outside to give you two some privacy,” Coach Moore admits.

“Thanks, Coach,” Hyunjin replies. Coach leaves and Hyunjin continues to rub Felix’s back. “Baby, what did she say about you?”

“She said I used my pheromones and sex to seduce you,” Felix tells the alpha. “I didn’t mind that because it’s half true. But she said I was faking my anxiety for attention. After everything I’ve been through, I couldn’t let her say that about me.”

“I’m so proud of you for standing up for yourself,” Hyunjin brags. “You didn’t even need me. You handled her all on your own.”

Felix sniffs, grinning.

“Thank you, Jinnie,” Felix replies as he rests his cheek on Hyunjin’s shoulder. “Alright, I’m ready for the rest of class.”

“Okay.” Hyunjin stands them both up and they walk outside for the track. Crystal approaches them and Felix vaguely remembers her as the one who got Hyunjin on Felix’s first day when Brandon was in the locker room to peep on omegas.

“Hey Felix, I’m sorry Ashlee said all those mean things about you,” Crystal grins. “But you have our support.”

She gives Felix a thumbs-up before jogging off. Felix blushes, leaning in Hyunjin’s arm for support.

“Yo, little Felix,” Brandon jogs up to them. “You didn’t hear it from me, but you better change with the alphas today. That little vindictive girl might try to film you getting dressed.”

Felix remembers he’s not wearing underwear and pales as he nods. Brandon jogs on and Hyunjin sees red.

“Jinnie, no…” Felix tries but too late. Hyunjin storms up to a scared looking Ashlee.

“Whatever you’re planning on doing, don’t,” Hyunjin warns. “If anyone spreads any nude shots of my boyfriend, I will fucking kill you and get rid of the body. That’s not an empty threat, it’s a fucking promise.”

Hyunjin tuts, upset. He grabs Felix’s arm and goes to the coach.

“We’re changing first,” Hyunjin tells Coach Moore.

“You still have ten…” Coach Moore reads the room and stops talking. “Fine, whatever.”

Hyunjin nods, taking Felix to the locker room to change; but not until he looks over the locker room in detail to ensure there’s not hidden cameras.

“Alright, will you be okay for 3^rd period?” Hyunjin asks.

“Yes, my class is scared of you,” Felix laughs. “But if I call you then…”

“Then, I’ll pick up and be on my way to you,” Hyunjin promises with a kiss. Felix grins, puckering is lips up for more.

“Kiss, kiss,” Felix demands. Hyunjin laughs as he gives Felix several more kisses. Felix hums happily as the two wait for the bell to ring.

xXx

Third period starts off normal until the door opens and it’s a new student. Felix sniffs, and a wave of anxiety hits the omega. Felix can’t explain, nor understand why, but there’s something off about this kid.

“This is a new transfer student, Dakota,” their teacher announces.

Felix raises his hand.

“Yes, Felix?”

“I need to use the bathroom,” Felix states. He grabs his phone as he gets permission to leave. Felix gets in the hallway and calls Hyunjin. The alpha picks up on the second ring. “Jinnie, the new student…” Felix’s phone gets grabbed and thrown to the ground; stepped on.

“I don’t need you calling your alpha just yet,” Dakota grins. “Do you know who I am?”

Felix shakes his head, feeling overwhelmed as he gets backed into a set of lockers.

“Your alpha almost killed my cousin, Takoda,” Dakota states.

“That fucker touched me after I said stop and kissed me against my will,” Felix sneers. He’s still afraid but he knows Hyunjin is on the way and Lee Know has been teaching him how to not be a victim.

“God, that asshole, no wonder,” Dakota shakes his head. “No matter, I’ll deal with him. But you are going to have to come with me. You see, Hyunjin’s mother did something unforgivable and we need him as leverage but we can’t get to him without weakening him first.”

Dakota has a knife to Felix’s side in an instant. Hyunjin appears.

“Don’t Jinnie,” Felix warns. “He has a knife. He’ll stab me if you get closer.”

“Smart boy you have here,” Dakota smirks. Felix can already tell Hyunjin is fighting his alpha. Truthfully, Felix isn’t concerned about the knife because he can heal himself, but he’s worried Hyunjin will lose control and kill Dakota and there are cameras all around. “Now, Hyunjin, you’ll take this pill and come with me.”

Felix makes eye contact with Hyunjin.

“Jinnie, baby, are you still in control?” Felix asks. Hyunjin’s eyes flicker to the omega but his breathing isn’t right. Felix takes a deep breath, but his palms are starting to sweat and he’s becoming anxious. “Jinnie, I might have an anxiety attack, I need you to be in control.”

Hyunjin nods, closing his eyes and counting to five as a bottle of pills gets thrown to him.

Felix can see his alpha present again, and makes his move. He reaches down, bending Dakota’s thumb back and punching the alpha in the throat. It’s enough for the omega to escape. Hyunjin descends on Dakota in an instant, punching him over and over again until the alpha can’t move.

Felix runs and gets the principal, who asks if they want the cops called.

“Don’t bother,” Hyunjin states. “Unless you’re going to make this a bigger issue?” Hyunjin asks Dakota.

“We’ll settle this without law enforcement,” Dakota states. “Felix Lee will forever be off limits. Message received.”

Dakota leaves and even Felix can tell the man means to keep his promise.

“He’s cousins with that alpha who kissed me,” Felix snitches. Hyunjin sees red again and Felix has to rub his back as students start creeping into the hallways to hear what’s going on. “Can we be excused for the day?” Felix asks the principal, who nods.

“Let me grab my bag then,” Hyunjin wipes his face and grabs Felix’s hand. “Are you okay? Do you need to be healed?”

“I’m fine, did you see how well I did?” Felix grins and Hyunjin nods.

“I may hate that Lee Know is using this as an excuse to feel you up but his teachings are working,” Hyunjin says. “I’m proud of you, Lix. You truly did a great job. On top of that, you didn’t have an anxiety attack. You remained calm. Words can’t express how happy I am with this development.”

Felix clings to Hyunjin’s arm, grinning.

“It’s because you give me strength, Jinnie,” Felix admits.

Hyunjin doesn’t respond but when Felix looks at the alpha, he can see the teen trying to hold back tears. Felix clings to Hyunjin tighter. He has no idea what Mrs. Hwang did back in the day, but now Hyunjin is a target and scared or not…Felix won’t let his alpha go down alone.

Chapter Text

Felix sits on Hyunjin’s lap while they sit in the hot tub with virgin margaritas. The two are freshly showered and butt-ass naked as they soak away the worries of the day. The omega is supposed to be doing homework before going home but he’s feeling clingy so, he’s not doing anything. He’s had an emotional day, he deserves to do nothing.

“I wish you could stay the night,” Hyunjin sighs.

“I know, me too,” Felix turns around to straddle Hyunjin’s waist. “But tomorrow is Thursday, so I get to stay over for 4 whole nights. Just you and me, since, Liv will be gone tonight and tomorrow to hang out with her high school friends who just learned she got kicked out.”

“Mhm, and what will you and I be doing tomorrow night with this big house all to ourselves?” Hyunjin asks with a grin.

Felix rests his cheek on Hyunjin’s shoulder.

“I could give you the massage we talked about on Halloween,” Felix offers. He feels Hyunjin get excited underneath him. “Hello? Your boner is digging in my ass.”

Felix giggles and Hyunjin grabs Felix’s hips; grinding their hips together.

“Then, can you make me feel good?” Hyunjin asks.

“Yeah,” Felix agrees as he grinds his hips faster. Felix finds himself wanting more, craving more, so he stops. Hyunjin looks physically pained by this. “Sorry, I think we were headed somewhere a little bit too intense.”

Hyunjin wants to point out that was the point but refrains.

“Consent is sexy as hell, if I don’t have it then I don’t have it,” Hyunjin kisses the omega. “So, what do you want for dinner?”

Your cock, Felix wants to say but doesn’t. Actually, Felix thinks he understands what’s going on with him.

“Jinnie, my sister hasn’t given me my heat pills,” Felix tells the alpha. “I think I’ll be in heat soon.”

Hyunjin’s eyes widen.

“Is that why you’re so frisky today?” Hyunjin teases. “Not that I’m complaining. I got an amazing blowjob and I got to give you one in return.”

“I think so,” Felix nods. “Should we discuss my heat?”

“Can we discuss it without you sitting your naked ass on my lap?” Hyunjin pleads. “I’m all about consent but fuck, you are tempting the beast.”

Felix giggles, nodding, and moves to sit beside the alpha instead of on top of him.

“So, realistically, I would like to have sex before my heat,” Felix tells the alpha. All Hyunjin hears is sex and he’s all for it. “I don’t know when it’ll strike, what my symptoms may be, or if I’ll be in a lot of pain. You’ve had rut partners before, have you spent a heat with an omega?”

Hyunjin is having a hard time focusing on anything other than the word sex, so, he blinks and tries to get his brain to focus.

“A few times, yes,” Hyunjin admits. “When I was in a relationship.”

“Okay, so, how was it with them?” Felix asks. “I grew up home tutored and with nothing but an alpha and two betas. I don’t know anything about having a heat.”

Felix blinks and is so trusting. Hyunjin hums, trying to recall.

“Then, shouldn’t you ask Jisung?” Hyunjin questions. “He’s had plenty of heats. He was an early bloomer.”

Felix sighs.

“I don’t want to, it’s embarrassing,” Felix mumbles. “I’m 17. I should know my own body and I don’t. Besides, you’re my alpha. I’m supposed to come to you with this stuff.”

Hyunjin’s eyes soften and his heart lurches. He really needs to get this omega a damn ring already before someone tries to take him for the alpha. 

“Alright, then, if I recall…” Hyunjin tries to recall but when an omega is in heat in front of him, he sort of loses focus. “You might be sore, hot, horny, or a combination of it all. You might get aggressive, or be pliant. Everyone is different. Knots help you get out of your heat cycle faster but I’ve never knotted an omega during heat for obvious reasons.”

“Pregnancy?” Felix guesses and Hyunjin nods.

“For some reason, I can’t knot in a condom so…” Hyunjin shrugs.

Felix sighs.

“Well, I guess you should be safe to knot me then, yes?” Felix tells the alpha. “Think about it. Our parents are all the same age and so are we. For some reason, the cycle will make it so we are all born in the same year. I doubt we’ll get pregnant or else the book will have to make it so everyone either gets pregnant or knocks someone up.”

Hyunjin’s eyes widen.

“You had me at knot,” Hyunjin admits and Felix laughs.

“Now, to change subjects a bit,” Felix clears his throat. “What was up with that Dakota guy? Do you have any idea what he was talking about in regards to your mom?”

“It sucks that guy was such a dick and tried to hurt you to get to me because I’m absolutely certain he was right,” Hyunjin groans. “My mom is a nightmare now, so, I can only imagine what she was like back as a teen.”

“Let’s think about this then,” Felix suggests. “Dakota and Takoda both sound a bit Native American, yes?”

“Hold on, let me grab my phone.” Hyunjin reaches behind him and wipes his hands off on his towel before grabbing his phone. He searches the names. “Yup, Google says they are Sioux Tribal names.”

“Hmm, didn’t my dad say something about Native Americans?” Felix tries to recall.

“Ah, yes, before Aruba,” remembers. “He said back when they were teens they went to a psychic and she was a Native American.”

“That’s right and her daughter ran away because she was afraid of your mom,” Felix recalls. “Unless…she didn’t run away?”

“The fire you mean?” Hyunjin questions as he sees where Felix is going with this. “Maybe they think my mom set her on fire or killed her.”

“Didn’t all seven of them start the fire as a result of the stone they found?” Felix asks out loud.

“As far as I remember, yes,” Hyunjin nods and agrees. “I can’t remember the name of the girl who supposedly ran away but I’m sure we can track down the shop. Can’t be too many of those around here.”

“Minnie’s grandma did say the people in this town weren’t so nice to Native Americans and minorities,” Felix recalls.

“Are you suggesting my mom was a bully?” Hyunjin questions the omega.

“We both know she was,” Felix snorts. “She beat up my mom.”

“Eh, true, I can’t argue with those facts,” Hyunjin sighs. “I’m just glad I have you in my life. Despite all the bullshit, we’re cursed with because our parents decided to fuck and forget about it. You’re the only thing keeping me from turning into my mom.”

Felix climbs back into Hyunjin’s lap.

“What do you mean?” Felix questions.

“Take today for an example,” Hyunjin starts to explain. “I was on the verge of losing control. Just like my mom has done many times. I can’t even defend her. She probably has killed before. I know damn well I would have killed that fucker today if you didn’t calm me down.”

Felix grins, feeling giddy.

“How did I manage to do that? I was so caught up in the moment that I was just talking out of my ass pretty much,” Felix admits.

“You said you were about to have an anxiety attack,” Hyunjin responds. Felix opens his mouth as realization dawns on him. He recalls now. “I always want to be the person you can rely on. I was able to reign in my alpha thanks to that.”

Felix’s eyes soften and he wraps his arms around the back of Hyunjin’s neck.

“You really love me, huh?” Felix asks.

“Damn right, I do,” Hyunjin sniffs. Felix coos before attacking the alpha with his lips. The omega initiates the kiss as Hyunjin wraps his arms around the omega’s waist. The alpha squeezes Felix’s hips as he slowly trails his hands down to the cusp of the omega’s ass.

Hyunjin already knows that Felix will stop the alpha if he’s uncomfortable, so, Hyunjin reaches around and inserts a finger inside of the omega’s tight warmth. The water makes a sloshing sound and Felix arches his back at the intrusion; gasping. Hyunjin opens his mouth wide to match the omega’s before joining their lips together again.

Hyunjin knows he’s not in his rut period but he feels like he’s on fire. The alpha holds Felix tightly to his chest as he thrusts his finger in and out of the omega.

“Oh, Jinnie, it feels good,” Felix purrs. Hyunjin nibbles on Felix’s bottom lip before moving to the omega’s neck. The alpha sucks harshly while licking on Felix’s pressure point as he adds in a second finger.

Felix starts rocking his hips. Removing his fingers, Hyunjin’s throbbing cock slides up and down the omega’s wet crack as he feels Felix’s throbbing cock slide all over the alpha’s abs. Felix begins moving up and down to get more friction going but upon doing so, Hyunjin’s tip slips inside.

The alpha begins easing out of the omega when Felix sinks down instead. Hyunjin’s eyes widen, hands frozen upon Felix’s ass.

“Hyunjinnie, your heart is beating so fast,” Felix giggles.

“Of course it is,” Hyunjin hisses. “I don’t want to fuck this up. I’m so nervous right now.”

“You won’t mess it up, I want this,” Felix tells the alpha.

“Shouldn’t you be in a bed with like flowers or a candle or something?” Hyunjin asks.

“Nope, I’m happy with us just like this,” Felix grins. “You, me, in a hot tub. Spare of the moment. I want this. Now, move, please.”

Hyunjin would chastise the omega about being demanding but considering the alpha would like to get laid he wisely remains silent.

“I apologize now but I won’t last more than 10 minutes,” Hyunjin warns. Felix tries to laugh but the laugh dies on his tongue when Hyunjin thrusts. The omega feels like he sees blackness before seeing stars. His head feels light and Hyunjin thrusts again, somehow knowing where the omega’s prostate is already.

“Fuck!” Felix digs his nails into Hyunjin’s back as the alpha fucks a startled cum out of the omega. Felix shakes, leaning his head on Hyunjin’s shoulder as the alpha does what he wants to the omega’s body. Water is splashing all over the place and Hyunjin quickens his thrusts.

Felix tries to meet the alpha by bouncing up and down but he’s outpaced so Felix goes limp, merely enjoying the pleasure the alpha brings. Felix would be worried that Hyunjin isn’t enjoying it but the look of utter amazement and bliss on the alpha’s face leads the omega to believe that Hyunjin has no issues with Felix’s lack of experience.

“Fuck, you feel so good, baby, so good,” Hyunjin praises. He tries to slap Felix’s ass but it doesn’t do much under water. The omega snorts at the attempt, so, Hyunjin stands up, taking Felix with him. The alpha grins, slapping Felix’s ass and growling when he hears the omega moan.

“Don’t you dare drop me,” Felix warns and Hyunjin laughs as he kisses the omega silent.

Felix feels another orgasm brewing and he refuses to go down like that. He can’t cum twice without Hyunjin cumming at all. So, the omega tightens his hole and starts moving his hips back and forth. He does his best to get his ass bouncing as well and can feel Hyunjin’s hands start to shake.

“Oh, God, yes,” Hyunjin moans and is forced to sit on the edge of the hot tub. Hyunjin starts moaning loudly as he bounces Felix harshly up and down on his cock. Felix can feel the alpha throbbing something serious inside of him before the alpha begins whining. “I’m not going to last. Felix, Felix, Felix.”

Hyunjin chants Felix’s name before sliding out and cumming on Felix’s back. Hyunjin pants, Felix panting along with him. The omega can’t help but tear up as he kisses his alpha.

“Baby, happy tears, or did I fuck up?” Hyunjin asks. “I already warned you I was going to be quick, so, before you judge me…”

Felix bursts out laughing, kissing Hyunjin all over his face.

“Happy tears,” Felix promises. “No regrets. I’m glad we did this. I’m glad I waited for you.”

Hyunjin nods, tucking his face in Felix’s neck so he can inhale the omega’s scent.

“I can’t wait until I can bite you,” Hyunjin whispers. Felix tears up some more, launching another attack on the alpha.

The front door opens and a loud voice is heard.

“Jin, I’m home,” Jisung shouts. Hyunjin and Felix’s eyes widen as they get out of the hot tub. Jisung reaches the backyard. “Hey did you hear…oh, you’re naked.”

Jisung quickly closes his eyes and Hyunjin puts on a towel while Felix throws on his shorts.

“Okay, we’re dressed,” Felix tells the omega.

“Sorry, I didn’t know I was interrupting hot tub time,” Jisung winces. “Should I tell Binnie to swing back and get me?”

“No, of course, not,” Felix frowns. “You’re in time for dinner. Jinnie was going to cook for us.”

“Cool, and did you two enjoy the hot tub? I should get in myself,” Jisung comments.

“Gah, I wouldn’t if I were you,” Felix blushes. “I just lost my virginity in that thing. We need a deep cleaning.”

Jisung’s eyes widen and a wide grin crosses his face.

“Bedroom now, tell me everything!” Jisung demands as he kidnaps Felix into the master bedroom. Hyunjin shakes his head as he lazily puts on his clothes and heads inside to start on a quick dinner before taking Felix home. “Wait, tell me tomorrow. I’ll let you and Hyunjin have your moment.”

“Thanks, Ji,” Felix blushes. “I promise to divulge it all tomorrow.”

Jisung squeals before running upstairs, no doubt to inform Changbin of the development. Hyunjin knocks on the door and comes into the bedroom.

“Hey, baby,” Hyunjin greets the omega as he sits on the edge of the bed beside Felix. The alpha grabs Felix’s hand and kisses the back of it. “No regrets still? Thoughts?”

“I still tingle,” Felix admits. “It seemed like it was going to be this big thing and hurt but it felt great. I didn’t feel any pain at all and honestly, I can’t wait to do it again.”

Hyunjin grins.

“Good, I feel more overprotective of you now, if I’m being honest,” Hyunjin admits. “Like, my alpha thinks of you as its’ mate. I pity the fool that makes you cry now.”

Felix tears up, hugging the alpha and resting their foreheads together.

“I’m glad we did this,” Felix whispers. “This was perfect. I wanted it to happen naturally without any planning or thoughts. Just lost in the moment. You treated me so well. I’m sorry I turned into a dead fish back there but I didn’t know what to do.”

“Baby I didn’t even notice,” Hyunjin admits. “You were perfect. You felt incredible. I can’t believe you trusted me with this but thank you. And just so you know, that we’re having sex, I’ll want it on the daily.”

Felix laughs as he tackles the alpha to the bed, snuggling up in his arms.

“I love my silly, horny, alpha,” Felix shakes his head.

“Good because I love you more.”

xXx

“Alright, presentations start today,” Mr. Roberts announces as all students gather in the classroom. Several students murmur, all wondering who goes first. “Hyunjin, since your group is the largest and has the longest presentation time, you’ll go last tomorrow.”

“Sweet,” Hyunjin grins. “Then can we practice in the hallway today?”

“Go to the private room in the library instead,” Mr. Roberts hands Hyunjin a hall pass. “That way you lot won’t disturb anyone. Be back before class ends.”

“Even better, you got it, sir,” Hyunjin grins. He takes the pass and everyone gathers their items as they follow him to the library. Heading to the second floor, they enter the private room and close the door.

“I like taking advantage of Hyunjin’s privileges, ah,” I.N. sits down and grins. Hyunjin snorts.

“Well, now that we’re all stuck in this room together, Felix and I have a lot to discuss,” Hyunjin states. He sits down first and Felix sits on his lap.

“They fucked!” Jisung snitches with a grin. Changbin gently slaps the back of Jisung’s head.

“Did that seem like the type of thing you should be announcing?” Changbin asks. Jisung pouts. Felix blushes.

“What? I’m happy for them,” Jisung defends himself. “Now maybe Hyunjin won’t have wet dreams every night. I’m tired of hearing him moaning.”

“I’m sorry, repeat that, Jisung Han.” Hyunjin blinks as he stares at his brother, who pales.

I.N. laughs, loudly before Hyunjin’s glare turns to him instead.

“Oh, come on, that was funny,” I.N. pouts.

“Well, Jinnie isn’t the only one having them,” Felix defends his man with a blush on his cheeks.

“Well, well, well, the cute little virgin is naughty, hmm?” Chan teases.

“Not a virgin anymore,” Felix taunts back.

“Kitty has claws now and I’m intrigued,” Chan winks.

“You’re a creep,” Lee Know states. He punches Chan on the arm.

“Hey, don’t go beating me up just because…” Chan gets muffled when Lee Know uses Chan’s shadow to make Chan cover his own mouth.

“You’re so talkative today, shut up,” Lee Know huffs.

“Wait, does this mean it’s only Seungmin who is a virgin?” I.N. asks. Seungmin slides down in his chair.

“Way to call him out, Innie,” Jisung groans.

“What?” I.N. frowns. “I say let’s set him up.”

“Oh, good idea.” Felix claps his hands and grins. “Seungmin, what is your ideal type?”

“Well, I don’t know,” Seungmin mumbles. He’s turning shy. “Maybe someone a little shorter than me with round doe-like eyes and a small frame. Maybe shoulder-length brown hair but I don’t mind if it’s dyed or has extensions and umm…what else?”

“Keep describing my boyfriend and we’re fighting,” Hyunjin warns.

“I’m…I didn’t mean…well maybe…but um, only if he was a girl,” Seungmin huffs out of frustration.

“Oh, like my sister?” Felix perks up. “Ah, she would eat you for breakfast. I’m trying to hook her up with Lee Know but Lee Know doesn’t seem interested.”

“I wonder why,” Chan whispers. Lee Know kicks the alpha under the table.

“Hey, at least this gives us something to work with,” Felix says to Seungmin. The omega turns to look at Hyunjin. “Jinnie, we should try finding Seungmin a girlfriend.”

“Okay, I’ll put it on my To-Do list,” Hyunjin says sarcastically.

“Either you help me or no more sex,” Felix grins. Hyunjin pales. Felix laughs. “Oh, this is fun. Now, I don’t have to do good boy surprises anymore. I can just withhold sex and get you to comply.”

“Fuck.” Hyunjin feels sick just thinking about it. He loves his good boy surprises and he loves sex. Now, Felix holds all the power. Fuck!

Jisung laughs way too loud and Hyunjin sort of wants to punch someone to make himself feel better. Hyunjin is an alpha, dammit. Where has all his power gone in this relationship?

“I want to comment so bad but I’m already in time out,” I.N. huffs.

“Didn’t the two of you say you had news?” Lee Know gets them back on track.

“That’s right,” Felix responds. “So, remember how Hyunjin and I said that there was a prophecy about us fucking?”

“Meaning if the two of you fucked then someone close to you gets cursed?” Chan deadpans. “Alright, so which of us is cursed?”

“I don’t feel any different,” Jisung responds.

“That’s because we learned the prophecy wasn’t about us but about our parents,” Hyunjin states. “My mom and Felix’s dad fucked.”

“Oh God and you’re siblings?” I.N. gasps in horror. “Hyunjin, you fucked your brother. Wait, does that mean Felix is up for grabs?”

“I want to punch you so bad right now,” Hyunjin admits and I.N. pales again.

“No, jeez, you’re so stupid,” Felix rolls his eyes.

“It means their parents are the ones who created the curse,” Changbin understands.

“Thank you, Binnie,” Felix grins. “Yes, our parents fucked and as a result, the curse landed on their children. I.E. Hyunjinnie and myself.”

“What the fuck?” Jisung gasps.

“So, you two are cursed?” Lee Know frowns.

“Yup, we are the product of the curse, I guess is a better way of saying it,” Felix nods. “We would ask our parents for more information but they erased their memories. They didn’t want to live with the guilt. My mom knew the true story and she’s dead now so…”

“Well, hell,” Lee Know sighs.

“What are the curses?” Jisung questions.

“Mine is my aggression,” Hyunjin answers. “The reason I have such a hard time controlling my alpha is because my alpha acts like a separate entity, in a way. The curse called it a beast.”

“That sucks,” Seungmin states. “I thought it was because of your mom’s personality but I guess not.”

“Nope, just me being cursed,” Hyunjin groans.

“Then, Felix?” Seungmin asks.

“Ah, my baby is a succubus,” Hyunjin brags. Felix smacks him on the arm.

“I am not,” Felix pouts.

“His curse is to attract people, how is not a succubus?” Hyunjin asks the room.

“Ah, no wonder I dream about him at night,” Chan states.

“You said that bit out loud, mate, and Hyunjin isn’t laughing,” Jisung whispers. Chan pales.

“I was kidding…” Chan says in tiny. Hyunjin keeps glaring and Chan fake cries. “I’m sorry. I’ll keep my inner thoughts inside.”

“There’s more to the curse though,” Felix says. “When my emotions or pheromones are heightened then those who aren’t in love with me will be more likely to be drawn to me.”

“Okay, Hyunjin’s right, that’s a full-blown succubus, you damn temptress,” Changbin jokes.

Jisung’s lips part.

“No wonder I’ve been so jealous,” Jisung groans. “It’s really not even a fair competition. Felix has divine Goddess beauty on his side.”

“Ah, that’s okay Ji, you’re still my favorite,” Changbin kisses his boyfriend, and Jisung blushes.

“Wait, we have more!” Felix exclaims.

“Jeez, what the hell?” I.N. whispers.

“Yesterday I was attacked in the hallway at knifepoint,” Felix blurts out.

“What the fuck?” Lee Know looks livid. "Lead with that next time." 

“So, you all remember the asshole alpha who molested me in the gym?” Felix asks.

“The fucker who called me short?” Changbin glares.

“Binnie, you are short!” I.N. huffs. “Anyway, continue Felix.”

“Fight me, you tall bastard,” Changbin stands up.

“Fight after we tell you what happened,” Felix demands. “Now, that guy’s name was Takoda and his cousin came by the school yesterday, named Dakota, and held me at knifepoint in order for Hyunjin to lower his guard.”

“Yeah, they think my mom killed their relative back in the day and wanted to use Felix to get to me, in order to use me to get to my mom,” Hyunjin explains.

“That’s insane. What happened?” Jisung asks.

“Well, I did what LeeLee taught me,” Felix brags. “I bent his thumb, then punched him and ran free while Hyunjin pounced. I got the principal right away, who escorted him out of school. He told Jinnie I’m officially off-limits. I guess almost dying by Hyunjin’s hand was enough to scare the guy away.”

“This is insane,” I.N. gasps.

“I’m proud of you, Lix,” Lee Know tells the omega.

“It’s thanks to you,” Felix tells the alpha, and Lee Know blushes. Hyunjin rolls his eyes, already annoyed despite being grateful.

“Wait, so did your mom do it?” Changbin asks.

“I asked the same thing,” Felix nods.

“Your guess is as good as mine,” Hyunjin shrugs. “My mom has a nasty temper. I don’t doubt she could have done something but I’m sure as hell not going to ask her. She about killed me for even mentioning the word witch.”

“Facts, she warned us not to open the book and we lied and said we didn’t,” Felix admits. “Telling her the truth is the last option.”

“Do you have any idea who the possible victim could be?” Lee Know questions.

“We think it’s based on what my dad told us,” Felix nods. “About the woman who was a psychic and her daughter ran away. We think it could be the daughter, so, Hyunjin and I have plans on trying to track down this psychic.”

“I’ll come with if you want,” Lee Know offers.

“Eh, Felix and I got it handled,” Hyunjin glares at the alpha.

“Why do you keep thinking I want your omega?” Lee Know huffs.

“Because, you’ve never actually said that you don’t want my omega,” Hyunjin glares. “You just deflect the accusations.”

“You’re so immature,” Lee Know rolls his eyes.

“Hmm, Jin is right, that wasn’t a denial,” I.N. states. “Oh, I got it.” I.N. grabs a hold of Chan’s hand and Seungmin’s. “I curse Lee Know with the ability to only tell the truth when asked a question.”

Lee Know’s eyes widen and Hyunjin grins.

“Oh, yes, I.N. is now my favorite,” Hyunjin grins. “So…Lee Know? Are you in love with my omega?”

“Don’t answer that Lee Know,” Felix turns to glare at Hyunjin, who pouts. “No, no, Jinnie. You don’t get to force the truth out of someone like that. Everyone is entitled to their own secrets as long as those secrets don’t get anyone hurt. And I.N., I’m so disappointed in you for cursing your friend.”

I.N. frowns, looking to Hyunjin to make it all better. Hyunjin frowns as well, looking at Jisung to make it all better.

“Don’t look at me, it was your foot you put in your mouth,” Jisung snorts.

“Fine, I revoke the curse on Lee Know,” I.N. groans. “Well, that’s no fun.”

“Speaking of fun,” Seungmin tries to ease the tension. “I.N. cursed our teacher yesterday with uncontrollable farts. It was hilarious.”

Felix laughs along with the others.

“Now, that’s a good curse,” Felix grins. “You should do that to our gym coach. It would be so funny.”

“Oh, speaking of the gym, Felix, I heard you cussed someone out in gym,” Jisung looks at the omega. “What was that all about?”

“Word spreads so fast,” Felix whispers. “And I didn’t cuss her own. I scolded her because she was being mean and spreading lies.”

“He did such a good job, too, until he started crying,” Hyunjin brags. “But up until then, my baby told that bitch all about herself.”

“Good on ya, Lix,” Jisung grins. The omega leans across the table and gives Felix a high five.

“Are we actually going to work on our presentation tomorrow while we’re in here?” Seungmin asks.

“I like the wing-it approach,” I.N. leans back in his seat and yawns. “Does anybody else have any earth-shattering news or did Hyunjin and Felix hog it all?”

“I resent that,” Hyunjin huffs.

“Oh, Hyunjin and I are getting a puppy or two after school today,” Felix claps. “And it’ll just be us at home tonight so no one stop by, drop by, or call.”

Felix glares and Chan smirks.

“Ah, that means Hyunjin is getting laid tonight,” Chan winks at the alpha.

“As long as I don’t keep fucking it up, that’s my hope,” Hyunjin huffs.

“Where is Olivia?” Lee Know asks.

“With some friends from high school,” Felix states. “They just learned she got kicked out of her college so they’re going to do some underage drinking and bitch about ‘the man’,” Felix explains.

“Ah, and her older friends are as hot as she is, no?” Chan asks.

“Nice try, two are lesbians and the third is out of your league,” Felix snorts.

“He gets dick for the first time and turns into all sass,” Chan grumbles.

“Hey, my baby was sassy before he got this dick,” Hyunjin defends.

Felix blushes. He turns in Hyunjin’s lap to hide his face in Hyunjin’s shirt.

“Now, look. You made my baby all shy,” Hyunjin glares at Chan.

“Was that a yes or a no to the project?” Seungmin blinks.

“Too late, time is up,” Hyunjin stands as he looks at his watch. Seungmin sighs.

“We really spent our entire class time listening to Hyunjin and Felix brag about themselves,” Chan huffs.

“I’m sorry, who has a complaint?” Hyunjin asks.

“I.N. said it not me,” Chan snitches.

“Protest,” I.N. raises his hand. “In fact, we didn’t hear enough about Felix’s first time. I say you divulge more in detail. I’m a visual learner so be graphic.”

“Everyone should head to class, I.N. and I will remain here to talk,” Hyunjin smiles with his eyes.

Felix gets up first, patting I.N. on the back.

“Rest in peace, you told one too many jokes,” Felix whispers.

“I’ll remember you fondly,” Jisung joins in.

Changbin merely laughs.

“That’s what you get for cursing me, asshole,” Lee Know sneers.

“I have no words of wisdom,” Seungmin shakes his head.

Chan merely laughs.

I.N. tries to escape.

I.N. gets captured.

xXx

“I thought we were getting puppies,” Felix pouts as they pull up to a jewelry store instead.

“We are, but first I’m buying your ass a ring,” Hyunjin states. “I’m tired of everyone wanting my omega. Since you won’t gain 100lbs or grow a unibrow, I’m going to have to take drastic measures and put a ring on that damn finger.”

Felix tears up as he gets out of the SUV.

“Jinnie!” Felix hugs the alpha and leans up for a kiss. “And just so you know, even if I do gain 100lbs, I’m going to be fucking hot. Don’t fat shame me.”

“Babe, as long as you are healthy, I’ll love and support you at any size,” Hyunjin tells the omega. “But if you gained 100lbs, it would lessen the competition by a few and that’s all I care about.”

“So selfish,” Felix teases.

“You should not have given me that ass, I own it now,” Hyunjin warns and Felix blushes even more.

They head into the shop and get greeted right away.

“Hello, I am looking for a set of mating rings please,” Hyunjin states. Felix clings to the alpha’s arm, biting on his bottom lip, and blushes.

“Of course, sirs,” the woman announces. “My name is Octavia and let me show you our best collection.”

If by best collection she meant most expensive then she showed them the right items. Felix pales as each ring gets more costly than the last.

“Hmm, this dragon ring is cute,” Hyunjin points out. Felix looks at it. It is cute, but he ignored it after seeing so many 0s in the cost. “Baby, thoughts?”

“Of course I love it,” Felix explains. “But Jinnie, it’s so expensive.”

“So?” Hyunjin blinks.

Felix forgot his alpha is rich as fuck.

“You can also engrave it,” Octavia pimps to Hyunjin for more commission.

“Okay,” Felix relents because he’s weak to peer pressure.

“Let me get these sized for you,” Octavia grins; happy about the payday she is about to receive. “Would either of you two care for some water?”

“Yes please,” Hyunjin accepts. She grabs them two bottles of Figi before sizing their hands and grabbing some paper.

“What would like on the engraving?” Octavia asks.

“The moon fell in love with the sun,” Hyunjin tells her. Felix tears up again and leans his head on Hyunjin’s arm as he sips his water.

“Let me just draft up the paperwork and your rings will be ready to pick up tomorrow,” she states.

Hyunjin follows behind her, signing papers and paying for the rings. He gets his receipt and the two head back to the car.

Felix extends his hand and Hyunjin holds it. The omega is so glad he fell in love with this alpha; it’s ridiculous.

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“Alright everyone, Felix and I are leaving after our presentation,” Hyunjin reminds his friends.

“To fuck or track down that lady’s shop?” Chan asks.

“Hopefully, both,” Hyunjin admits and gets whacked on the arm by a tiny omega.

“Just remember that it’s Friday and I’ll be spending the night,” Jisung warns. “So, if you fuck just give me a heads up so I can put in my noise-cancellation headphones.”

“You’ll need them because my baby is a screamer,” Hyunjin coos. Felix’s face turns bright red and the alpha knows the omega is refraining from hissing.

“Hyunjin, your group is up now,” Mr. Roberts announces.

Felix pales; he was so busy being angry at Hyunjin that he forgot all about the fact that he has to present in a room full of people who are staring at him. It’s fucking terrifying.

“You got this, Lix, just remember if you get overwhelmed to lean into me so you don’t stop talking,” Hyunjin whispers.

Felix nods, already clinging to Hyunjin’s shirt. Lee Know approaches Mr. Roberts and whispers to the teacher.

“Felix won’t say a lot, not because he didn’t contribute but he has social anxiety,” Lee Know tells the man.

“Ah, understood,” Mr. Roberts nods.

I.N. is up first. He begins talking while Seungmin and Lee Know set up the video.

“The nature of our project is based on the town’s history through the eyes of someone who’s been around since the dawn of time,” I.N. starts.

“Insult my grandma again and see what happens,” Seungmin warns.

“Rawr, the puppy has a bark this morning,” I.N. grins as he sends Seungmin a wink. Several students laugh at their antics. “Now, back to what I was saying. We were creative in our process by doing thorough research on this town, we even slaved away at that horrid Historical Society that might be haunted.”

“Alright, I’m up next because I.N. is banned from talking,” Hyunjin hip checks I.N. out of the way.

“Justice for the Innie,” I.N. complains.

Hyunjin glares at I.N. before explaining the research process, how they came up with their questions, and how the work was divided.