"Kim Hongjoong" Wooyoung stated. "Exactly the alpha I was looking for." Wooyoung came rushing down the stairs, taking two steps at a time to catch up with the alpha in their apartment building.

Hongjoong had an early start to his day working from home on a couple designs. But now he needed to head into EDENARY for his first shift at the clothing store. Although he genuinely liked Wooyoung from the short time he had known him. But that didn't mean he had time to spare standing around chatting all day – and from what he knew about Wooyoung the omega enjoyed talking.

"I wasn't aware I was being looked for," Hongjoong answered. The alpha chuckled lightly and hooked his fingers into his belt loops. However he didn't pause his walking. He had continued on leaving the omega to catch up with him. When the omega got close enough Hongjoong could sense the dissatisfied scent from the younger.

"We need to talk," Wooyoung insisted. He walked in time with the male – keeping up fairly well dodging the trash thrown about on the floor of the steps.

"About anything in particular?" Hongjoong asked side glancing in Wooyoung's direction.

"About Park Seonghwa" Wooyoung stated bluntly.

Hongjoong would be honest; he knew Wooyoung was the type to be bold and forward. At first glance he had assumed the omega was rather timid and submissive, especially when standing next to San. However he had quickly learnt with their time spent at the park Wooyoung was not one to pussy foot around topics. He got straight to business. He really shouldn't be surprised that Wooyoung would approach him if he had a problem with the alpha, however what he could have a problem with was beyond him.

"Who?" Hongjoong asked with a raised eyebrow. Of course he knew who Wooyoung was talk about. Hell, they had talked about him the last time they were together. But that doesn't mean he didn't want to fuck with Wooyoung a little

"Don't play stupid with me Hongjoong" Wooyoung stated with an eye roll. "Park Seonghwa. He's your neighbour. He's the tall little cutie with blonde fluffy hair. We've literally talked about him with you before! You know who Park Seonghwa is!"

Hongjoong chuckled a little; amused that he had gotten to the omega. With a sideways glance he slowed his pace but continued with his walk. "Yes I know who Park Seonghwa is' ' he reached around Wooyoung's shoulder, wrapping his arm around him. "What specifically about Seonghwa do you wish to discuss?"

"Oh no" Wooyoung brushed the alpha's arm away. "You seem to think I want to have a conversation. No, no. I will be doing the talking and you are simply going to listen." The omega was struggling to maintain a serious face.

The alpha couldn't resist laughing at the. This omega really thought he was a scary little thing didn't he? Who did he honestly think he was cornering Hongjoong in college only to give him a lecture?

"Is Seonghwa aware that you're out here defending his honour?" Hongjoong asked.

"He is not," Wooyoung stated firmly. "And he's not going to find out about it, understand?"

Hongjoong barked out a deep but quick laugh again. "Okay anyways" he coached the omega forward into the conversation. "You were telling me about Seonghwa. Is something wrong?"

"No," Wooyoung answered. "Of course not. I wouldn't let anything be wrong. But that is exactly why I am coming to talk to you. I wont allow you to hurt my Seonghwa hyung."

"What are you talking about?" Hongjoong stopped his walking now that the two had made their way outside. Standing in the busy streets the bright sun was beating down on him. "I barely know Seonghwa, how can I possibly hurt him?"

"Seonghwa has had a difficult past with alphas. And that is all I am going to say on the topic because it isn't my story to tell. However I am going to warn you." Wooyoung had stopped walking and turned to face Hongjoong fully. "I don't know what form of relationship the two of you are establishing."

"Great to hear" Hongjoong stated with a raised eyebrow "cause I don't know what relationship you're talking about either." now the omega had really lost him. The only relationship he had grown with Seonghwa was one of the occasional chatting on the balcony and an agreement for the pups to hang around Seonghwa more often. It was mostly out of convenience and politeness than anything else.

"A friendship. Whatever you want to call it" Wooyoung waved the comment away. "That is besides the point. Seonghwa is my hyung. And I will not allow anything to happen to him or the pups. And since Seonghwa is my hyung that means it's my job to make sure he is safe," Wooyoung stated. "You are clearly getting involved in Seonghwa's life. I know that you walked him and the pup's home. And whatever, it's a nice friendship. Hell, I strongly believe that Seonghwa could do with more friends. However, you need to be smart. It's not just Seonghwa. It's the pups too. That means you can't do stupid things like smoking around them."

"You know about me smoking?" Hongjoong questioned.

Wooyoung snorted slightly, "I was at the park with you hyung when you were going to light a cigarette. I know you smoke. Plus I can smell it on you, even now. I'd have to be an idiot to not realize."

"Oh" Hongjoong mumbled softly. He turned his nose in towards the collar of his shirt. He supposed the smoke was rather strong. "I don't smoke in front of my own pups. I would never expose Sumin and Minjae to that as well."

The omega raised his hand to silence the alpha. "Look, I don't care about what horrible habits you have. I can't change that. And giving you a lecture certainly won't either. But I am warning you that you need to keep that behaviour in check around Sumin and Minjae. Because those pups are starting to trust you Hongjoong – and so are the pups. So do not take that trust and break it. You understand? So pick a side of yourself and stick with it. If you are going to be that asshole of a neighbour that focuses on himself and his smoking habits – then so be it. Distance yourself from Seonghwa and the pups. Don't you dare disturb their otherwise calm and sensible lifestyle?

"However, if you are going to continue this sweet side of yours. Then keep it up. If that means giving the pups piggyback rides or buying them ice cream or whatever else it is that alpha's do for pups – just stick to it. Don't get their hopes up only to ditch them when you are tired of things."

"I don't know what kind of alpha you think I am but I would never just abandon or turn my back on anyone like that. I like hope that my own eomma had raised me better than that" Hongjoong answered back in a stern voice. He didn't like the accusations this omega was making against him one bit.

"That's just it," Wooyoung replied. "I don't know what type of alpha you are. Not really. The only pieces of your personality I know are what I had learnt from tabloids. And trust me those articles paint you in a very poor light."

Hongjoong's eyes widened slightly and he stumbled over his words. "W-what are you talking about?" although Hongjoong might try to remain calm the spike in his scent would certainly give him away. The alpha knew damn well what articles the omega was likely speaking of. There were thousands from his time during high school. But Hongjoong had chosen to leave that life behind him when he graduated and moved on to university. He wanted to be a typical normal student.

Wooyoung rolled his eyes. "You really like to play stupid don't you? Is that an alpha thing? Or something personal to you?" the omega answered in a grumpy sounding voice. "I am certain you saw the articles posted in Koreaboo over the winter. I believe it covered notorious, slowly rising fashion designer Kim Hongjoong and his dispute with KQ Industries. You had been caught stealing designs or something? I knew I had recognized you somewhere when we first met. It just took me a while to place the name and face."

Clenching his teeth Hongjoong let out a deep growl. "I don't know what you're talking about." His hands moved stiffly to his side as he forced himself to remain in control. He couldn't allow his alpha temper to get the best of him.

"Seems I struck a nerve," Wooyoung started with a raised eyebrow. "What? You seriously thought no one was going to ever recognize you? You were all over the covers of South Korea's fashion magazines. Stealing designs from an actor?"

It was Hongjoong's turn to roll his eyes ''I didn't steal anything – certainly not the designs of some nobody actor. But either way I don't understand the relevance. To be honest I don't understand much of what's going on in this conversation."

"It's simple Hongjoong. When you are around or involved in Seonghwa, Sumin and Minjae, you will treat them all with the respect they deserve. You will behave as though Sumin and Minjae are your pups. Care for them the way you do Youngseok and Junyoung" Wooyoung answered with a low groan to his voice. "And if there is you will have to deal with me... and San. Sani is a triple black belt so you really don't want that."

Hongjoong couldn't resist chuckling a little. Reaching forward he patted the omega's stiff-arm as a form of reassurance. "Relax Wooyoung. I'm not going to do anything that harms Seonghwa or the pups. Trust me."

"Good. You better not" Wooyoung mumbled slightly.

"I'm far from perfect, I am well aware of my faults" Hongjoong stated. "But it's part of the reason I came here to Seoul, a new beginning for the pups and I. Family is my top priority."

Wooyoung faltered a little. The scent from the alpha had changed to one of soft sorrow and concerns. "I didn't mean to doubt you – or your care for your pups" Wooyoung tried to back track. "It's just, Seonghwa is my best friend. I can't stand by if anyone is going to hurt him." Wooyoung chuckled slightly to himself. "The funny thing is the other day I was just encouraging Seonghwa to get closer to you. But yet here I am now demanding you behave yourself." The omega sighed in defeat as he wiped his hand across his face.

Hongjoong sniffed the air slightly. His lungs were quickly filled with the deep scent of sour lemon. Hongjoong resisted the urge to jump forward. The omega was clearly preheated. That would explain his bad attitude towards the alpha and the reasoning behind his sudden shifts of mood. Five minutes ago Wooyoung looked like he could kill the alpha but now he was timidly shying away.

"You encouraged Seonghwa to get closer to me?" Hongjoong answered with a slightly forced smile. He didn't want to push the omega too greatly.

The omega shrugged "yeah. I think it'll be good for him and the pups to have an alpha around. And Seonghwa could always do well with some more friends. I try to be there as often as I can. But sometimes I just... can't. Like when his sink broke. I couldn't get there fast enough to help. None of us could. But you did."

"Don't compare yourself to me" Hongjoong stated softly. At some point within the shift of the conversation the two wolves had started walking again. "It only had to do with luck that I was around." Hongjoong reached out and rested a hand gently on Wooyoung's shoulder.

"I suppose so," Wooyoung shrugged slightly. "But either way I'm glad that there could possibly be another person around to care and watch out for Seonghwa. That's why I guess I came here. I'm supposed to warn you. But also make sure I wasn't making a mistake by encouraging my best friend to let you in."

"We can never guarantee we aren't making mistakes in everything we do" Hongjoong stated softly. "You can make a mistake just by crossing the street at the wrong time and a car comes speeding forward. I've made plenty of mistakes in my lifetime" Hongjoong spoke softly. He wasn't sure why he was opening up suddenly to a near complete stranger. Less than ten minutes ago the two wolves were ready to attack each other. But now they were walking calmly together like old friends.

"Teenage pregnancy?" Wooyoung asked curiously.

"I suppose that's a piece of it yes. Although I don't consider Junyoung or Youngseok a mistake. They're my greatest blessings" Hongjoong answered. He was never one to open up and admit his past failings or regrets. Yet here he was now being completely honest with the omega. Maybe there was just something about Wooyoung. Or perhaps it was because Hongjoong rarely spent any time around other omegas – keeping his social circled primarily alphas and omegas. The pheromones of an omega were possibly pulling tricks with his mind. But whatever the reason he found himself continuing his story. "My greatest mistake will always be leaving the pups eomma home alone that night. I should've been there to keep an eye on her. I failed my own family." Hongjoong gave a small sad shrug. "Well anyways those things are in the past. Just gotta keep moving forward."

"Sometimes that's all we can do," Wooyoung agreed. "Keep moving forward."

The alpha nodded slightly as a silence fell over the two wolves. It didn't last long as Hongjoong came to his desired location. "This is my stop. I'm starting work. So as much as I'd like to keep chatting I should get going."

" Oh. You work here?" Wooyoung let out a low laugh, with a smirk tugging at his lips. As though he knew something that Hongjoong did not.

"Yeah" Hongjoong shrugged. "I work here with a couple friends." He didn't need to tell Wooyoung he studios were on the top floor where he did his design work.

"I didn't take you as the type to have friends."

"Not everyone can have a million friends like you do" Hongjoong teased.

"How do you know I have lots of friends?" Wooyoung raised a curious eyebrow.

"You seem like the type" Hongjoong shrugged. "Plus San mentioned it the last time I texted him. You're always busy with friends."

"That damn alpha acts like I'm never home" Wooyoung shook his head a little and smiled. "Alright. I'll see you around the apartments and with the pups. We are technically neighbours too. Oh and – "

"I know" Hongjoong smiled softly. "Behave myself around Seonghwa and the pups. I got it. Don't worry."

The omega gave a nod "good. He's my hyung, like another parent to San, Yeosang and I. I just need to make sure."

"I understand" Hongjoong answered. He nodded towards the door to signal he needed to get going. But the alpha paused for a moment, glancing back at the younger. "Hey Woo?"

"Yeah hyung?" Wooyoung tilted his head curiously. The elder seemed so busy getting inside the shop. Why would he suddenly stop now to talk?

"You're heading back home right?" Hongjoong asked.

Wooyoung gave a little nod. "Yeah. I'm going to watch Minjae and Sumin this afternoon and evening. So I need to get everything ready."

"Okay, good" Hongjoong gave a firm nod. "Just don't hang out around the city alright?"

The omega's eyebrows furrowed, "is something wrong hyung?"

"You just smell extra sweet today" Hongjoong pointed out. "The coconut is heightened."

"Oh?" Wooyoung raised his wrist to his nose and gave a sniff.

"Do you need me to walk you back?" Hongjoong asked. There was the unspoken question. Was Wooyoung starting his heat? If he was it wasn't safe for him to be out alone.

"No" Wooyoung shook his head. "My heat isn't set to start for another couple weeks. I will be fine to make it on my own."

Hongjoong hesitated; he looked like he wanted to insist. But there wasn't much he could say if Wooyoung's heat wasn't scheduled to come yet. Plus he didn't know the omega or his scent well enough. Maybe Wooyoung was always extra sweet? He could just be over reacting. "If you're certain."

"I am hyung" Wooyoung smiled with a firm nod.

"Okay" Hongjoong flashed his own small smile. "See you around Wooyoung."

"See you" Wooyoung agreed before heading off down the road.

Again absentmindedly Wooyoung raised his wrist to his nose to take a sniff. He was maybe a little sweeter than normal. But it didn't seem overwhelming by any means. He likely wouldn't have noticed had Hongjoong not pointed it out. Carefully he started to count on his fingers. Had he counted it wrong? No. He was sure he wasn't set to start for another two weeks. Maybe he was early? Or maybe he was just over reacting.

Yeah, Wooyoung must be over reacting.

He continued moving towards the apartment, dodging several oncoming walkers. He was completely unaware of the occasional look being shot his way from alphas, or the way they were sniffing at the air with smirks.

His thoughts had drifted away from Hongjoong and the possibility of his heat. There was too much to be concerned about otherwise. He had an entire day planned out for him and the pups. It was the one-day of the year he knew he couldn't fail Seonghwa to be around.

Today was Seonghwa's wedding anniversary. At least, it should've been, had he and Woobin stayed together. Instead of celebrating with his mate, Seonghwa now spent this day alone. Yeosang, San and Wooyoung had tried the previous year to get Seonghwa out of bed, give him a day of happiness and adventures. But Seonghwa had wanted to do the very opposite.

Seonghwa smiled, every single day. He got out of bed, put on the best of clothes, and never let it be displayed that he was struggling. The one thing he wanted on his wedding anniversary was to mourn. Mourn for his loss of mate and the bond that was broken. It was the one-day of the year he wanted to finally release all of his pain.

His friends could give him that. Yeosang, San and Wooyoung agreed that for one day a year, they could give Seonghwa the chance to mourn. So they would take Sumin and Minjae for the entire day. This allowed Seonghwa to stay in bed all day, cry and scream depending on how his emotions felt in that moment. He could order junk food and drink as much as he wanted.

Wooyoung rounded the corner and entered the apartment building. He smiled at the thought of taking the pups out to eat tonight. There was a little family restaurant he wanted to give a try. He figured they might like it. Unfortunately Yeosang had gone to visit family for the weekend, which meant it was Wooyoung and San alone. But that was fine. More pup time for Wooyoung.

Entering the apartment he found San spread out on the couch relaxing. "Hey babe" Wooyoung announced, crossing over to him. He bent down and pressed his lips against San's in a soft quick kiss. "Ready for today?"

"Of course," San smiled. "I was thinking we could take them to a movie this afternoon, before we head to the restaurant."

"Oh" Wooyoung smirked. "You want to spoil them eh?"

"Of course," San chuckled. "How often do they get to watch a movie and eat all the popcorn and candy that they want?"

"Hmm" Wooyoung dramatically thought about it. "Not very often."

"Exactly," San nodded firmly. "We need to take every opportunity that we can."

Wooyoung was going to respond, but the sound of San's phone cut him off.

San grabbed it from the side table and frowned. "It's my appa."

"Your appa?" Wooyoung raised a curious eyebrow.

"Yeah" San sat up. "I better take this." He got up from the couch and moved out towards his balcony. It's not that he didn't want Wooyoung to hear his conversation with his father. He simply didn't want to ruin the omegas day as well. Sliding the door shut behind himself he answered.

"Hello appa" San stated through the phone. The elder male rarely called his only son. It had been many years since the two had last seen eye to eye with each other. As the elder alpha's only son he had dreamed of San one day becoming an alpha and following in his footsteps as the instructor at the family's taekwondo studio. Much to his appa's disappointment San had no intentions of following the path that was supposedly set out for him – aside from the alpha gender.

In high school San announced to his family that he was going to own and operate his own café or bistro. He had recently been hired as a barista at a local coffee shop – from there he learnt about where his passion lied. At the time his family had taken the chosen career path with stride. They hadn't suspected a young teen to be serious about an unattainable dream, not when something was easily going to be handed to him. However when San decided to apply for programs centred with food services at university, he felt the true wrath of his parents – especially appa.

From that point moving forward San began living a life completely dedicated and controlled by himself. He had swiftly moved out and began supporting himself financially. Although he struggled, he was determined to make it through – without the approval or assistance of his parents. On occasions he'd cross paths with his family – often at holidays or family gatherings. But typically this was only because San was insistent on seeing his sister, grandmother and grandfather.

However, try as he might, San couldn't recall the last time his appa had ever called him to initiate a conversation.

"San" the low husky voice of his appa sounded through the receiver. "I am pleasantly surprised that you answered."

"I'm surprised you called," San replied, "although it's not necessarily pleasant for me. What did you want?" The alpha leaned against the railing of the balcony and watched as the sun began to set slowly in the distance.

"I thought I would call and see how that little chosen career of yours was going" the males voice was laced with distaste and judgment. It was also obvious to not be the only reason behind why he phoned. But San figured he'd eventually get it out of the elder male.

"You mean my goals in opening my own restaurant?" San started with a slight eye roll. His appa would never be able to accept what San did for a living – and he certainly wouldn't call it by its actual name. When the elder remained silent San decided to simply cut his losses and get whatever it was his appa wanted out of the way. "Yes, my career path is strong and it's continuing to grow. I've been working regularly at a local shop developing my skills. Wooyoung has been taking on a couple more classes so that he can best design our menu when the time is right. And Yeosang is working towards a master's degree in business."

"Ah yes" appa answered with a thoughtful sound. "Your omega and beta."

San furrowed his eyebrows. Where was his appa going with this?

"It's a shame you unfortunately didn't continue your education isn't it?" his appa spoke. "We had raised you to be the strongest and the greatest above anyone else. But unfortunately it seems that others are simply better in certain aspects. Had you continued schooling you wouldn't need to rely on your omega and omega."

"Yeosang is not my beta, '' San insisted. "And regardless, sub gender doesn't matter. Just because I'm an alpha doesn't mean I can't still rely on others. Plus Wooyoung is much more than my omega. He's my mate. I'm supposed to be able to go to my mate for assistance."

"Perhaps if you had more training and experience you would need those two to continue schooling" his appa suggested. "Or maybe this was never the correct path for you. You've had your fun for a few years. But you still don't have that supposed coffee shop of yours opened that you wanted so badly. Now could be the time to settle down with a mate and obtain a strong successful occupation."

The alpha struggled to take a deep breath in hopes of calming himself. It took a lot for anyone to annoy him, but his father simply had the perfect knack to it. "I already have a mate, which I just told you. His name is Wooyoung" San stated the obvious "and I do have a successful occupation."

"Come now San," his appa answered with a warning tone. "You can still be instant and serious regarding that omega of yours. He's not exactly a stable mate for you. A little cafe chef isn't exactly a consistent profession that'll be easily maintainable. There is no guarantee that he can steadily support you."

"It's a good thing I don't need him to support me" San replied with ease. "I can and do provide for myself. Wooyoung is my alpha for much more than simply financial stability – there is this thing called love."

"You could find love anywhere San" appa argued lightly. "I have many friends that have lovely omega daughters. They'd be able to give you pups and a future at having a family."

"Wooyoung and I can and will have pups when the timing is right '' San answered back with clenched teeth. The discussion of omegas had continuously been a difficult one for San and his appa to have. It was because of this that alpha's typically preferred a female omega to male one. Not only were male omegas rare, but also they are not often respected. Males, with a reproductive system, it's frowned upon, it's seen as unnatural. Male omegas are the lowest in society. Nobody wants to mate a male omega.

"You know how difficult a male omega pregnancy can be, there's no guarantee that the pup will make it" appa replied with force. "Your eomma and I are both alphas, and we got two strong alpha pups. Your grandparents are all alphas as well. But if you have your heart set on mating an omega I am certain I could find you a wonderful female omega."

San chuckled a little as he heard his father continue the argument. It was never one thing for the alpha. It would never simply be because San was dating an omega. It was because San was dating a male . "I get it now" San turned slightly where he stood and glanced through the glass door at Wooyoung. "It isn't that I'm dating an omega. You'd be fine with that. So long as it was a female. You don't like the idea of your alpha son putting his dick up another man's ass."

"Must you be so vulgar San?" his appa mumbled in an unimpressed voice. "I simply believe it'll be a better dynamic for yourself should you take on the role of the man in a relationship. You are the one who should have the power and control."

"Oh trust me appa, I have plenty of power and control in my relationship. Even when I put my dick up and ass. Just because there's two men in my relationship doesn't mean I am any less of a man" San's voice was low and dangerous. He was starting to question why he ever considered answering the phone in the first place. He should've sent it to voicemail. "Now, is there a particular reason why you phoned me? Or was it simply to bash on my chosen career path and my prospective mate?"

"When was the last time you spoke with your grandfather?" The elder man's voice softened slightly as he began to speak of his own father.

"We had a video chat a few days ago" San frowned slightly. Why would his father call about his grandfather? Was something wrong? When San had last spoken to the elder everything seemed to be going well.

"And did he mention anything about Chuseok?" there was a clear dislike to the idea in the man's voice.

San's eyebrows stayed furrowed. "No he didn't. I had assumed you would be celebrating with each other just as you always do. I will be in Seoul with Wooyoung or go visit his family. You know, where I'm accepted fully."

The elderly man huffed a deep sigh through the phone. "I was afraid you would say that San. Your grandfather is the reason why I'm calling. He informed me that since your sister is coming home for the holidays he would like you to come as well."

"Oh" San perked up at that with interest. "Yeah" he nodded eagerly. This was certainly an unexpected change. The last time he was home for the holidays was shortly after meeting Wooyoung. When he had taken Wooyoung home to celebrate and meet his family, naturally his parents hadn't responded well. San was breaking a Choi family tradition held for generations – keep the bloodline pure with alpha genes.

"I'll have to speak with Wooyoung and check with what the Jung family was planning," San further explained. "But I am certain we can make it work. We will be there."

"Oh San" his appa sighed. "You misunderstood what I am asking of you."

"What?" San frowned in confusion.

"We are inviting you to come to Chuseok," his appa repeated.

"Yeah," San nodded slowly. "Me and Wooyoung."

"No," the elder alpha said firmly. "Just you."

"So" San's scent spiked even though the elder couldn't smell him. "Wooyoung isn't invited?"

"Only alphas are going to be there" the other's voice was firm. "You know of our traditions."

"Wooyoung is my mate," San hissed.

"Wooyoung is an omega," his appa argued.

San took several deep breaths through his nose. His hand clenched tightly around the phone, as though it was some lame attempt to crush it. His appa had called to invite him for the first time in years to join a family event, only to purposefully exclude his mate? They weren't friends or even boyfriends. They were mated. Alpha and omega. That meant something. And his family should be willing to recognize that.

"No," San stated firmly.

"No?"

"No," San repeated. "No, I will not be attending. I will call grandfather later this week to apologize to him."

"San" his appa dismissed. "Think this through maturely."

"I am," San answered, shrugging slightly. "I am a mature, adult alpha that recognizes he must stand by his mate's side. If you do not support Wooyoung, then you do not support me."

"He's just an omega!"

"He is my omega," San hissed. "I will not be at Chuseok. I will explain to haraboji. Goodbye appa." With that San ended the call.

With a few deep breaths, calming his scent the rest of the way. He didn't want Wooyoung to think anything was wrong. Although the reality of it was that regardless of how San smelt when walking back inside his mate was bound to know something was wrong. Not only was Wooyoung his mate and could physically feel when he was in distress, but with the relationship San shared with his appa, it was easy to recognize any conversation they had would be negative. Doing what he could to look presentable, San straightened his shirt and patted down his hair, hoping he wouldn't look as overwhelmed as he felt. With a deep sigh he slid back into the apartment.

"Your appa didn't talk for long," Wooyoung started with a curious look. He too had been on the receiving end of several phone calls from San's parents over the years and knew it was never good. Setting down the large bowls of rice with scrambled eggs he took a seat of his own.

"No," San answered. Reaching out he took a bowl and began fiddling with his chopsticks. He felt the need to occupy himself as he moved forward with his explanation. "He got straight to the point for once."

"What was it he wanted?" Wooyoung asked, grabbing his own meal and taking a large bite. He had safely assumed that she only wanted to gossip.

"He asked me for a favour," San answered softly. "Well more like he demanded one."

Wooyoung's ears perked with interest at that statement. "He wanted a favour?" That was surprising to hear. The alphas family rarely contacted them, and especially not for any favours.

"Yeah," San nodded. "I suppose it wasn't really a favour for himself. But more like he needs it on behalf of my grandfather."

"Your grandfather?" This statement had made Wooyoung's scent spike in concern. "Is something wrong?"

"Well" San fiddled more with the food "actually noona is returning home for the holidays. My grandparents wanted the family to come together to celebrate."

"Oh" Wooyoung smiled in excitement, his scent becoming brighter. "That sounds like a great idea San! I think it'll be nice to see your family again. Especially your noona. It has been a while since we last saw each other."

"I told my appa no '' San stated.

"What." Wooyoung frowned. "Why would you do that? Don't you want to see your family again? I know your parents are bitches, but I thought you'd like to see noona and your grandparents again. They aren't as disrespectful as your parents are."

"They didn't invite you, '' San stated firmly, pushing the rice around his plate. "In fact they made a point of not inviting you. It was very clear that you are not welcome to attend."

"Oh" Wooyoung hesitated; he could sense the shift of his scent. The excitement is gone and replaced with sadness. "They didn't want me to come?"

"They don't want omegas to come," San sighed. "Especially not male omegas."

With a small sigh Wooyoung lifted his legs and tucked them beneath him. Seated cross-legged, he rested his elbows on his knees. "Is this something you want to do? Would you like to go alone?"

"Honestly?" San shrugged a little. "No. I have no interest in going without you. It's a holiday. One that I should be spending with my family."

"Then why aren't you?" Wooyoung frowned. "You just said you won't be going?"

"I will be spending it with my family," San smiled softly. "You are my family."

"Oh Sani" Wooyoung stood from his seat and moved around the table. He sat himself down in San's lap, wrapping his arms around the others' necks. "But Sani..."

"But what?" San asked, leaning forward slightly. His arms held tightly to Wooyoung.

"He is your family. You can't turn your back on your family," Wooyoung stated. That was something Wooyoung had always loved about the alpha. He was dedicated and loyal to a fault. When San loved someone his love ran so deep he'd rather harm himself than lose the person. And that meant he'd stick with Wooyoung no matter what.

"That doesn't make you any less of my family," San insisted. "Oh Woo. Don't tell me you're thinking about it again?"

"I can't help it, '' Wooyoung stated. He turned away from the alpha and glanced out the dark window. "If you hadn't chosen me you would've achieved so much by now. Other wolves would have offered you more than I ever can. And your family would still support you."

San huffed a deep sigh "Woo. We've talked about this. You need to stop thinking that way about yourself. You are not less of yourself because you are a male omega. Being an omega is not a curse or a negative factor. It is something you should be proud of. Embrace it."

"That is easy for you to say" Wooyoung straightened his back as he entered defensive mode. His voice was beginning to increase in volume. "You don't know what it feels like to constantly question yourself as a wolf. Nor do you continuously feel inadequate because of your sub gender. A male omega is far from spectacular or special. That much is made clear to everyone. We are an abomination. A male that can have a baby. We are less than omegas. We are hated simply for existing.

"Female omegas. Those are the ideals. Everybody wants one of them. They are soft and delicate. You even could've had a female alpha if you wanted. Your family would've loved that. They wanted you to have an alpha. And certainly a female one.

"You could've had all that. You had that for yourself. And you tossed it aside. You walked away from that future. I don't... I don't understand how you could give all that up."

"Give all that up?" San huffed. "I didn't give up on a single thing, Wooyoung. If anything I gained far more than I had. So what if I've had that supposed ideal life in the past? Yeah I could've had an alpha and appease my parents. But in the end that wasn't the lifestyle I wanted. I lived it and it wasn't for me. I wasn't meant to be the mate of an alpha.

"You cannot continue to assume that you know my wants and needs. You seem to be under the belief that I base and judge my relationships on scent and sex and children! When in fact I don't. I don't give a shit about specific scents that are supposedly more attractive or the way that sex can be heightened with an alpha. And I certainly don't care about my parents' opinions on omegas. I only care about what I think and feel.

"And just for the record Wooyoung, but in regards to scent and sexual activities you will always be superior. When you're happy, you always smell like the beach, warm coconut milk. You might not have this supposed prominent scent like roses or sandalwood, but the scent you do have is far more rare and special. And sexually? Trust me, I don't need an alpha to be sexually satisfied. I am constantly sexually satisfied in ways I have never been with another wolf when I am with you."

Wooyoung quickly grabbed onto the alpha. Taking hold of San's face between his hands, Woo pulled the alpha in for a strong forceful kiss.

San released a low groan. For a moment it seemed as though he might pull away from the kiss. But eventually he began to melt into it. His own hands snaked around Wooyoung's hips and tugged him closer. Their mouths moved in sync against each other.

Wooyoung moved his tongue along the lower part of San's lip. Gently he caught it between his teeth and gave it a light tug. This had earned another groan from the alpha. However, as quickly as he began, he ended it. "We should get cuddles on the couch before we need to get the pups."

"What about breakfast?" San questioned.

"It's fine, '' Wooyoung insisted. "We will be eating with the pups soon anyways. So have you been texting with Hongjoong hyung lately?"

"Yeah, I've been chatting with him a little, '' San answered. "We've actually been getting to know each other pretty well. It's nice to have another alpha to talk with. Not that I don't appreciate having you and Yeosang and Seonghwa hyung!"

Wooyoung waved the concern away with a smile. He knew how important it was for him to have Seonghwa around, so naturally it was understandable that San would need somebody like Hongjoong. "How did the doctor's appointment for Youngseok go?" Wooyoung asked. "Seonghwa had mentioned it in passing, but I figured you might know more."

San released a low groan. Leaning his head back, he rested it against the back of the couch. "The doctor believes that Hongjoong's pups are missing the exposure to an omega. Which I don't understand because I was raised by two alphas. It was never a problem for me. But anyways the doctor suggested that Youngseok and Junyoung spend more time with an omega."

"Spend time with an omega?" Wooyoung questioned.

"Yeah," San shrugged. "And apparently hyung doesn't have many omega friends. So I'm not sure what he's going to do."

"He could ask Seonghwa hyung," Wooyoung suggested – although he already knew the answer. "I know that hyung would be more than willing to help Hongjoong. He would love spending time with the pups."

San sighed. "You know Seonghwa would never do that, Wooyoung."

"Actually I think he will, '' Wooyoung insisted. "Hyung seems to be drawn to Hongjoong in a way I haven't seen in years."

"You think so?" San questioned.

"I know so," Wooyoung nodded. "I'm willing to bet on it actually."

"You sound certain" San raised an eyebrow.

"I am," Wooyoung smirked. "I bet Seonghwa will help Hongjoong with Youngseok and Junyoung."

"I bet Hongjoong will send Youngseok and Junyoung to school instead" San challenged. "Loser has to cook dinner for a week."

Wooyoung smiled lightly, as though he knew something the alpha wouldn't understand. "I was talking with Seonghwa hyung last night. He wouldn't shut up about Hongjoong. And about the two pups."

"Seriously?" San raised an eyebrow.

"Yup" Wooyoung giggled. "And for the record, you're wrong. Seonghwa already agreed to help Hongjoong out with the pups. In fact, he offered."

"You knew?" San gasped. "Then why would you ask me if I had talked with Hongjoong? Why would you make the bet?"

"I just wanted to find an excuse to be right about something," Wooyoung shrugged.

"You're a brat," San huffed.

Woo giggled softly as he snuggled deeper. He tucked his head under San's chin. Turning his face inwards he got a deep sniff of the blended aroma.

San dipped his head down and nuzzled against his hair. "You smell really sweet today" San mumbled slightly. He twisted his nose slightly.

Wooyoung furrowed his eyebrows. "Hongjoong hyung said the same thing."

"Hongjoong?" San frowned. "When did you see hyung?"

"This morning" Wooyoung stated. "I got up early to chat with him. We walked to his workplace together. Wait till you see what he works at!"

"Why did you want to chat with Hongjoong?" San wondered.

"He's been getting closer with Seonghwa hyung lately" Wooyoung shrugged slightly. "I needed to ensure that he understood hyung had people he cared about. And that Hongjoong can't be half assed in his behaviour. He needs to be dedicated to that nice side of himself. If he's going to treat Seonghwa and the pups well, he needs to do it the whole time. Not just occasionally."

San chuckled lightly. "So you got up early just to tell him off?"

"Pretty much yeah" Wooyoung nodded softly and returned to nuzzling San. His nose lightly glided across San's neck. Searching for the elder's scent gland. Giving a low purr, Wooyoung took a sniff. The young omegas' own pheromones had increased. Releasing a heightened scent of coconut.

San's nose twitched slightly at the scent. It had a nice clean scent. However, it was certainly stronger than the omega's usual aroma. San clued in when he felt Wooyoung glide his lips lightly across San's neck. "Woo" San spoke gently. "I think your heat is coming soon."

The omega groaned slightly. "Hongjoong said the same thing," Wooyoung explained. "But there's no way. I still have another two weeks until it's set to start."

San wrapped his arms around the younger – tugging him closer. "I think it might be starting earlier." Setting his fingertips lightly under Woo's chin, he pulled him into a kiss.

Wooyoung launched forward with a response. His mouth pressed against San's firmly, deepening the already hot kiss. The omega had never been one to build up to sexual activity. He always preferred to get it over with sooner rather than later, as he saw it only as a necessity and not an enjoyment. Holding San's chin allowed Wooyoung to pull the elder's face closer to his. He ran his tongue against his bottom lip asking for entrance – but San denied him.

"Tease" Wooyoung grumbled, trying to part his locked lips. Just as Wooyoung was determined to enter, San was determined to keep him out. In fact he did want to tease him.

His hands travelled down his back towards San's ass – and did he have a nice ass. Slowly, he firmly grasped his butt and gave it a tight squeeze. However, he still didn't receive the response he had hoped for. . He was expecting him to gasp in shock, giving him the chance to slide his tongue in. But the other's mouth remained closed.

"You gotta do better than that, Woo" San smirked. Now it was clear that he really was teasing him. His hair fell in soft strands across his forehead.

"Oh, so it's Woo now?" The younger boy couldn't resist the laugh. Wooyoung pulled away a little to see San's face. "You think I can do better?"

He leaned in close to his ear and whispered, "I know you can". Just because San knew Wooyoung liked it fast and easy doesn't mean he gave it to him that way.

The little teasing crack set Wooyoung off like a flame. He grabbed San's face in his hands and pulled him close again. Their mouths locked together, fighting for dominance. They pushed and pulled against each other, but San still wouldn't part his lips.

San slowly moved his hands up the soft tan skin of Wooyoung's stomach, grazing his fingertips against the other boy's nipples. The elder knew just how sensitive this part of Wooyoung's body was. And he longed to tease him in any possible way.

Wooyoung slowly started to roll his hips against San. And with that he finally got the gasp he had so longingly fought for. The moment he felt the pressure of his crotch, San released a low groan. This gave Wooyoung just enough time to slip his tongue into his mouth.

Their tongues fought against each other and their crotches rubbed together in pleasure and bliss. That was the best way to describe the way San was feeling. It was pure bliss. It had been way too long since he had received any form of pleasure from another person. The last time he had even shared a bed with another man... Well, it was Wooyoung.

With each grind San did against Wooyoung, his members grew harder until a large tent had formed in his boxers. But just as he was feeling the heat of the moment, Wooyoung was too. San by pressing his own hardened crotch against the younger.

San gently, ever so teasingly moved his fingers away from Wooyoung's hips and down his stomach. Slowly, the elder reached the waistband of Wooyoung's boxers. He pushed just the tips of his fingers under the fabric and then stopped to look at Wooyoung to see if it was okay.

Wooyoung took a deep breath and nodded.

Slowly, San lowered his hand between Wooyoung's legs. His fingers brushed against his tip in a teasing way. His movements were light and soft, only ever touching him as gently as a butterfly would.

But no matter how soft he was or how teasing his touches, Wooyoung couldn't hold back his gentle moans or gasps.

San's palm took hold of Wooyoung's shaft and started to slowly move in an up and down motion, speeding up only slightly as he continued. His movements were large but controlled. He was being careful the first time around.

Wooyoung moved his hands down San's chest, trailing his fingers across his hip bones. He wanted San to feel the same kind of pleasure he was receiving. Slowly locking eyes with him, Wooyoung tugged the elder's boxers down and let his member fly free. A smirk tugging at his lips.

He took his mate's hard length in his hand and started to stroke him. He ran his fingers just over his tip, being ever so soft and teasing. But quickly the teasing left them both. San began to pick up speed, stroking Wooyoung's shaft faster.

Wooyoung let out a large gasp when San's palm moved across his sensitive skin. "San," he moaned softly.

"There we go," San whispered with a smirk.

As San focused on the younger omega, Wooyoung worked on pumping San's member, stroking and rubbing him quicker. His hand went in time with San's. What had once begun as a friendly fight for dominance became a mutual understanding of teamwork.

With a deep moan of desperation, Wooyoung locked eyes with San. He wanted to reach his climax.

San nodded in understanding. He began to guide his fingers across Wooyoung's tip. Gently, he swirled around the cum that had begun to leak. Earning another moan from the younger, San began picking up even more speed and pressure.

Wooyoung responded to San's actions with his own increase of speed. His hand moved along San's own shaft to match the rhythm. Wooyoung could feel his member begin to throb.

"Sani" Wooyoung moaned softly. His scent had spiked again as he came closer to his release.

San groaned in response. "I know, Woo," San answered. His movements had grown in strength as he felt his climax build up. "I'm there too."

Locking eyes, the two mates reached their breaking point. The pressure built up all the way and they were forced to release. Considered slowing down, with the intention of prolonging his orgasm. The room filled with a deep mix of pine and coconuts as the two climaxed simultaneously.

The elder of the two was panting softly. Wooyoung was still guiding his hand down San's shaft riding out the release as the white liquid continued pouring around his hand. "Sani" Wooyoung mumbled lightly as he leaned deeply into San's touch. "I think my heat has started."

"I know Woo," San stated. Holding Wooyoung close, he reached for his phone and started typing out a quick message.

"What are you doing?" Wooyoung questioned, leaning heavily against him.

"Sending Seonghwa a message," San answered. "We aren't going to be able to watch the pups today like we planned."

"What?" Wooyoung gasped. "San we can't cancel! This is the one-day a year that Seonghwa is allowed to release all the emotions he's been bottling up. We can't take today away from him."

"We don't have a choice Woo" San rationalized. "You're in heat. You can't go out like this and the pups can't be here. The pups come stay with us when Seonghwa is in heat!"

"I know that but San" Wooyoung sighed deeply. "You can go without me. I'll be fine on my own."

"You will not," San demanded. "I am your mate. And this is exactly where I am going to be. I will not let your omega be in distress because your alpha is not around today. Seonghwa will understand."

"Sani..."

"Seonghwa will understand," San promised.

Wooyoung nibbled on his bottom lip. Perhaps he would've fought the alpha on it some more, but he noticed the message had already been sent. "Okay" he caved.

The alpha smiled deeply. Rather than replying with simple words, Wooyoung leaned forward, capturing the alphas mouth with his. Holding the alpha against his own body Wooyoung pushed them down, so that they were lying on the couch with the omega on top.

San slowly moved his hands up Wooyoung's soft tan skin of his stomach, gazing his fingertips against the other boy's nipples. The elder knew just how sensitive this part of Wooyoung's body was. And he longed to tease him in any possible way.

San slowly started to roll his hips against Wooyoung. The moment he felt the pressure of his crotch against himself Wooyoung had released a low groan giving San just enough time to slip his tongue into his omega's mouth.

Their tongues fought against each other and their crotches rubbed together in pleasure and bliss once again to build them back up.

Wooyoung let out a large gasp when San's palm moved across his sensitive skin. "San," he moaned softly.

"There we go," San whispered with a smirk. Gone was the shy little boy that had been struggling to find himself and balance on his own two feet. And in his place came a fully-grown man filled with confidence.

As San focused on the younger, Wooyoung worked on pumping San's member, stroking and rubbing him quicker in order to prepare him to come again. His hand went in time with San's.

San moved his fingers between Wooyoung's legs, where the coconut scent slick was sliding slowly down his legs. Carefully he rubbed his fingers together to spread the slick around in preparation. He glanced at Wooyoung for a moment before moving his hand down under the younger one.

Wooyoung watched him carefully, "just take your time okay?" His heart was only just beginning and he didn't want to push himself too fast – even though he knew he needed the release.

San nodded in understanding. "I got you Woo. No need to worry. You can trust me" Reaching forward, San moved his fingers around Wooyoung's hole. He rubbed the slick against the skin, moving in circular motions. Watching Wooyoung carefully he ensured that he wasn't pushing the younger one too quickly. Having rubbed the slick around Wooyoung, San pulled back slightly, rubbing his hand across the omegas thigh again. He then used the slick to spread across his member, getting ready to enter.

"I'll make you feel so good, omega," San promised. He pressed his middle finger forward, his fingertip entering Wooyoung ever so slowly. The boy beneath him froze for a moment. Wooyoung had grabbed hold of San's hips and gave them a squeeze. San bit his lip as he carefully slid his finger a little deeper. The entire action had taken a slow process.

The alpha had never once pushed Wooyoung faster than he was comfortable with. By the time he had gotten his finger fully inside, his member was throbbing with excitement begging for Wooyoung to continue touching himself.

Wooyoung was tight around San's finger, signalling that it had been a while since Wooyoung had been stretched. San could only just imagine what it would feel like to have him encased in Wooyoung's warm and firm hole. He moved his finger slowly in and out.

That was enough to drive Wooyoung crazy. He couldn't hold back the moans. They quickly filled the air. Small passionate moans and pants of pleasure were released. He left like he might melt into the bed.

They worked together instead of against each other to make each other feel bliss. Wooyoung had taken hold of San's shaft again and began to stroke him. His fingers moving across the other man's tip.

San slid his finger deep into Wooyoung, earning a deep moan from the elder. Wooyoung was never quiet in bed. It was one of the many things San once loved about him. He twisted his finger around slightly – until he heard the sudden sharp intake of breath Wooyoung released.

"Found it," San purred. Now his full attention had gone to the singular spot that he knew would give his little mate the greatest pleasure. He moved his finger deeper and began to pick up the speed.

Wooyoung had tossed his head back as he became a squirming mess of want. He lifted his hips forward as his member throbbed. The pressure was too much, building up deep inside of him. San had only entered one finger, he knew once he had taken much more. But right now... this was enough to put him over the edge.

"San!" Wooyoung moaned as he reached above his head and grabbed tightly to the pillow, his fingers digging into the fabric. "I'm close."

"Come for me Wooyoung" San groaned out his own answer. He pressed his finger harder into the elder. His desire is driven by the desire to see Wooyoung become undone with pleasure. Moving faster he willed Wooyoung to release.

"Fuck!" Wooyoung cursed wiggling beneath San. His eyes closed tightly, hips bucking up and his member twitched as he released his orgasm.

San smirked "you came with only my single finger."

Wooyoung blushed and turned to hide his face in the overstuffed pillow. "Oh shut up," Wooyoung warned. "I'm in heat. I'm allowed to come as many times as I can without judgement." He gazed slightly at San and noted the alpha still had a hardened member between his legs.

"You didn't come" Wooyoung stated the obvious.

"It's alright," San answered softly. "I can take care of it. Or wait until you're ready for the next round. I know your heat is only just starting. I don't want to push you too hard or fast."

Wooyoung bit his lip. Truth is told he wanted to repay San for the overwhelming pleasure that he felt. He thought for a moment, nervous at what he would have thought at his suggestion. Before he softly said, "I never did finish my breakfast." Wooyoung pushed himself up into a seated position; resting his hand on Man's chest he gave it a gentle shove.

San's smirked, his hands rubbing into Wooyoung's hips. "You want to be a good omega and give me a blow job? You're that hungry for me omega?"

Wooyoung felt a deep blush creep up on his cheeks, but gave a firm nod nonetheless. The younger moved down between and looked at him once more for confirmation before he lowered his head and took San's shaft in his mouth.

San knew Wooyoung had known what he was doing with his hand. He was experienced, nimble and quick. They were confident and sure. However with his tongue San could feel his nerves and hesitation for a moment, he was slow, almost unsure about himself and his movements.

It took a couple minutes for Wooyoung to get into the groove of things and grow comfortable with the new feeling. His tongue finally started to find its pattern. It swirled and danced across his tip. Slowly he took the alpha deeper into his throat, his cheeks puffing out slightly.

San let out low pants as his fingers gripped onto Wooyoung's hair. He tugged his hair softly with each gasp of pleasure he released.

With each flick of his tongue, with each lick or suck Wooyoung took the elder deeper into his mouth. The younger could already feel him building up and getting closer to his release. His legs grew weaker and turned to jelly; if he were to try to stand he would surely fall. He could feel his member throbbing.

He truly couldn't hold it in any longer.

His back arched and he bucked his hips forward. The moans grew louder and came closer together. "Wooyoung! Fuck omega!" he cried out in pleasure. He was coming. He was going to be released. "I'm going to come" he gave Wooyoung a warning.

But rather than pulling back, Wooyoung grabbed onto San's hips and held him closer. He took the younger one deeper into his mouth.

San gasped, as his release flowed into Wooyoung's mouth. The younger slowly, taking his time, licked every inch of San's shaft clean. The greatest part of it all consisted of Wooyoung swallowing everything San had to offer.

Once Wooyoung had pulled away and licked his lips clean, San was laying back in the bed panting. The younger crawled up next to the other and laid his head gently on the alpha's chest. Carefully, San wrapped his arm around Wooyoung's slender waist, tugging him closer to his chest. If they got any closer they would surely melt into one person.

"Can you handle more?" Wooyoung questioned.

"You want to keep going?" San asked.

"Yes please" Wooyoung begged. "Everything still feels so hot. I need your knot alpha. Please can I have your knot?"

San smirked, his hands moving across Wooyoung's hips slowly. "Yeah my good little omega. I can give you my knot."