The four of them sat quietly around the table—Seo-jun, Do-hyun, Joon-ho, and Tae-hyun. No one spoke for a moment, the silence stretching.
Finally, Do-hyun broke it with a playful grin."Let's order something."
Seo-jun nodded quickly. "Yes."He raised his hand and called the waiter over.
When the waiter came, he looked uneasy, his eyes darting nervously between them. Seo-jun noticed immediately, frowning slightly.
Joon-ho leaned back in his chair and said firmly, "You may go. I'll come and order at the counter."
The waiter almost sighed in relief, bowing before walking away quickly. Seo-jun was left confused, watching.
Tae-hyun gave a long sigh and spoke."You know… Do-hyun and I are both Dominant Alphas. That's why people feel uncomfortable around us."
Seo-jun glanced around the restaurant. He realized Tae-hyun was right—the couples sitting nearby looked stiff and uneasy, whispering to each other.
A moment later, Joon-ho returned to the table and sat down. He looked directly at Do-hyun."So, Do-hyun… are you planning something?"
Do-hyun smirked and leaned back casually."I'm planning to date your son."
"What?!" Tae-hyun's voice rose in shock.
Joon-ho turned sharply toward Seo-jun, his eyes narrowing. He let out a small sigh, as if holding back words.
Seo-jun's face turned red. What should I say now? he thought, his heart pounding.
Do-hyun only smiled wider. He leaned closer, his lips brushing against Seo-jun's ear as he whispered,"Yeah, Seo-jun."
Seo-jun shoved him away, flustered. "Stop this!"
Both Tae-hyun and Joon-ho turned to look at them, tension sparking in the air.
Suddenly, Do-hyun's phone rang. He glanced at the screen, then answered."…Okay. I'll be there. Alright."
He hung up and stood quickly, grabbing Seo-jun's wrist."We've got work. We're leaving."
Tae-hyun sighed. "Okay."
Joon-ho gave Seo-jun a softer look. "Take care."
Seo-jun nodded faintly. "Okay."
Then, without another word, Do-hyun pulled him along as they left the restaurant.
Inside the car, the atmosphere felt heavier than before. Seo-jun shifted uneasily in his seat, glancing at Do-hyun."Where… where are we going?" he asked.
"To my apartment," Do-hyun replied smoothly, eyes on the road.
Seo-jun blinked. "What about the work? The phone call—"
Do-hyun smirked, cutting him off. "Work? Oh, that? It was nothing. Just a fake call."
Seo-jun's jaw dropped. "A… fake call? Are you kidding me?"
"Not really." Do-hyun chuckled. "I thought we were stuck with Father for too long, so I made an excuse to take you away."
Seo-jun stared at him, caught between irritation and disbelief. "…Ahh." He sighed, slumping back into his seat.
The car rolled smoothly down the road. But soon, Seo-jun felt something shift in his body. His chest tightened, and his breathing grew shallow. He frowned, his thoughts racing.Wait… my pheromones feel off. Did I forget my supplements? No… I took them. So why…
A sudden wave of heat crawled under his skin. His pulse raced.
"H-hey, Do-hyun," Seo-jun muttered, trying to steady his voice. "Can you stop here?"
Do-hyun glanced at him, brows furrowing. "Why? What happened?"
Seo-jun pressed his hands tightly against his knees, panic rising. No… he'll find out. I can't let him know I'm a Dominant Omega.
But the heat grew worse, his body betraying him.
"Seo-jun?" Do-hyun's voice sharpened with concern. He immediately slowed the car, pulling over near his apartment building.
The moment he stopped, Do-hyun reached over, grabbing Seo-jun's arm. His touch was firm but careful."Are you alright? What's going on? You look pale—"
Then, his nose caught it. The faint, undeniable scent filling the car. Do-hyun's eyes widened slightly."…Your pheromones."
Seo-jun froze, his body trembling, unable to hide it anymore.
Without hesitation, Do-hyun pushed open the car door, came around, and pulled Seo-jun out gently but urgently. Wrapping an arm around him, he guided him quickly under the shadow of the apartment building, holding him close.
"Hang on," Do-hyun whispered, his voice low and protective. "I've got you."
"Let me go… I just—I need the bathroom," Seo-jun muttered breathlessly, his face flushed, body trembling as the heat kept crawling up his skin.
Do-hyun narrowed his eyes, mind racing. Aren't you supposed to be a beta? Then why are you… acting like an omega in heat?
He didn't waste another second. Supporting Seo-jun by the arm, he half-carried him toward the bathroom. Once inside, Do-hyun turned the shower on, letting the cold water spray down.
"Take off your clothes. You need to cool down."
Seo-jun, barely thinking, staggered under the water fully clothed. His shirt clung to his skin, turning transparent, outlining the sharp lines of his body.
Do-hyun froze. Heat flickered in his own chest. His throat went dry, his thoughts a mess.What the hell… why am I losing control just from seeing him like this?
Seo-jun leaned against the tiles, panting, his wet clothes outlining every curve of his body. His scent, sweet and overwhelming, filled the air despite the water.
Do-hyun's pulse quickened. His eyes darkened as he stepped closer, almost against his own will.
Seo-jun's gaze flicked up, panicked. "Wait—please… just leave. Get out…"
But Do-hyun didn't move. Instead, he closed the distance in one swift step, pressing his lips against Seo-jun's.
It wasn't gentle. It was hungry, desperate.
Seo-jun's eyes widened as Do-hyun's hand slid into his damp hair, pulling him deeper into the kiss. Their breaths tangled, the water pouring down around them.
For a moment, Seo-jun almost melted—but then his instincts screamed. He pushed hard against Do-hyun's chest, breaking the kiss, gasping.
"Stop! Don't—"
Do-hyun's eyes burned with something raw, something he was trying to control. "I'll help you," he said hoarsely, voice low against Seo-jun's lips.
Before Seo-jun could react, Do-hyun pinned him against the cold wall, his mouth crashing back onto his, kissing him deeper, harder, as if he couldn't hold back anymore.