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They go out to eat more three times. Once to a traditional Korean restaurant, once to a coffee shop and once to a cute small Italian place. Felix loved every single one, he likes spending time with Hyunjin, he’s kind and funny under all that mafia seriousness, and he’s such a gentleman! The omega’s heart missing a beat every time the other showed up at his door with a new bouquet of flowers.
He’s learning to read Hyunjin. He can see that he clearly enjoys the time they spend together, smiling and more relaxed at each encounter, and that makes him feel squirmy and happy, but he also feels shivery and breathless when he does something that makes the alpha’s eyes go dark and molten. Felix feels comfortable with him, it’s as if he knows deep down that there isn’t anywhere else that he could be safer than by the man’s side. When they go out, sometimes Hyunjin will offer his arm and others he will place a hand on the small of his back to guide him, it always leaves him feeling jittery and warm.
However, he doesn’t know where they stand, the alpha never called their outings as dates, but he never said that they aren’t too. Is it just him showing gratitude? His way of saying thank you for saving his life? No, that can’t be, Felix isn’t imagining the look on the other’s eyes sometimes, like he would devour him whole, it can’t be just him that feels the attraction between them.
“Lix.”
There’s a gentle nudge against his side and he’s brought back to the present just as the flash goes off another time. He looks up to his friend Jeongin, who’s shooting with him, to find his foxy features in a subtle expression of worry.
“Are you ok? You seem a little spacey.”
The blonde blinks and flushes in embarrassment at being caught zoning out during his work.
“Sorry, I’m fine.”
“Ok, everyone we’ll take a break and be back in fifteen minutes.”
Their director calls, Jeongin raises from where they’re sitting on the floor and offers a hand that Felix accepts gratefully. They walk to the refreshments table, where the omega drains a bottle of water. Most people think that being a model is easy, but in reality, it’s draining to have to pose for hours on end, change outfits and do your hair and make up over and over again.
Someone clears they throat beside them and they turn to see Chan holding an enormous fruit basket, the alpha raises a single eyebrow at Felix.
“Is there something you want to tell me?”
The omega gapes at him, not knowing what this mean. The man places the basket carefully on the table and hands a small, white card to him, his name’s written on one side and on the other: Don’t forget to eat, stay healthy. Hyunjin.
He looks from the card to the basket repeatedly, he wasn’t expecting this. The other didn’t give him anything after the necklace – other than the flowers –, the one that Felix has to take out before every shooting, only to put it back before going home.
“Wow, are you being courted?”
His head turns so fast that dark spots blink on his vision for a second.
“What?”
He screeches at Jeongin, the other omega points to the fruit basket.
“Food usually is one of the first gifts in a courtship.”
Felix knows that, they are taught about it in class in high school, it’s just that his brain just stopped for a moment. He wants to preen and purr at the idea that the alpha is courting him, that he wants him back as much as the omega wants him, but he isn’t sure, not if the other thinks that he owes Felix anything.
“I’m not sure.”
He murmurs staring at the words on the card and running his fingers absentmindedly through them.
“You’re not sure?”
“It’s… complicated.”
“Do you want me to take it away?”
Chan offers gently.
“No!”
He grabs the basket and opens the packaging carefully, marveling at all the fruits and pastries inside, he notes that most of it are the ones he mentioned that he likes and that makes warmth bloom in his chest. He takes a strawberry and cream pastry out and he brings it to his mouth but is stopped by Chan.
“How do you know it isn’t poisoned?”
As crazy as it seems, that’s not an absurd assumption, things like that have happened before, but the idea that Hyunjin would ever make something that could harm him is ridiculous. The blonde frowns at the alpha.
“Hyunjin would never hurt me!”
Chan studies him for a moment before releasing his arm and Felix finally sinks his teeth on the fluffy, sweet cream, he can’t stop the moan that comes out, eyes fluttering closed for a moment.
“This is so good.”
He motions for Jeongin and Chan.
“Please, take something.”
Jeongin jumps at the opportunity and takes a chocolate éclair for himself as Chan settles on an apple. Felix grabs his phone and takes a picture of himself eating the pastry.
To Hyunjin: Thank you for the basket, it’s delicious!
He attaches the photo with the message and sends it, it’s less than a minute before he receives a reply.
From Hyunjin: I’m glad you like it. Please enjoy.
He sends an emoji back, feeling giddy, his omega purring at being provided by their alpha. Not their alpha, Felix remembers himself, not until he can confirm that the gift means what he thinks it mean, he promises that he’ll ask the alpha on their next outing.
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He doesn’t ask the alpha on their next outing or the one after that. He’s just afraid, afraid that if he asks this will all end, he doesn’t want to lose Hyunjin and it never seems like the right time.
The alpha shows up at his door with another bouquet, this time it’s white peonies. They’re not going out tonight, they’re going to cook pasta and watch a movie at his apartment. He beams as he accepts the flowers, on the other hand the alpha’s holding an umbrella and the bag where he knows it’s the wine he said he would bring.
Hyunjin’s used to his apartment by now, he toes his shoes off by the door and pads to the kitchen where he washes his hands and rolls the sleeves of his shirt up. Felix can’t tear his eyes away from the sight of his forearms for a good ten seconds before he shakes himself out of it and places the flowers in a vase, he had to buy more vases because Hyunjin has given him a new bouquet before the old ones wither, now he places the peonies on the counter and moves the sunflowers to the dining table, there’s another one of pink tulips in his bedroom and one with red roses in the living room.
Hyunjin already got all the ingredients on the counter when he comes back.
“I’ll make the pasta and you make the sauce, how does that sound?”
The alpha looks at him expectantly as he waits for his answer. The blonde thinks it’s charming that he always makes sure that he’s okay with something or always asks his opinion before doing it.
“It’s ok for me.”
Felix start cutting the tomatoes, bell peppers, garlic and basil before putting everything on a tray and into the oven, when he turns back the alpha’s kneading the dough.
“Can I help?”
The taller man looks at him from over his shoulder and moves a little to the side.
“Sprinkle a little bit of flour here for me, please.”
Felix does as he’s asked but he can’t help himself and sprinkle flour in Hyunjin’s direction, white powder falling on his shirt, neck and face. The man looks at him in complete shock for a moment before he surges forward.
“You little devil.”
His hands find the omega’s waist and he tickles him, his big hands don’t leave the chance for the smaller man to escape, his loud laughter echoing through the kitchen as he tries to dodge the other’s fingers without success.
“Sorry, I’m sorry!”
He shrieks between giggles and Hyunjin finally lets him go, the omega sags against the counter, he’s afraid that his legs will give out and he’ll fall to the floor. But it’s all worth for that big smile on the alpha’s face and the glimmer of happiness in his eyes.
When he’s sure that his legs will support him, he checks on the vegetables in the oven, he takes the tray out, dumps everything into the mixer and turns it on until everything has turned into a homogenic sauce, he pours the sauce in a pan and takes it to the fire, pouring salt and pepper. The water for the pasta is almost boiling but the alpha seems to be done with the dough anyway. He tastes the sauce and for him it’s good, he scoops a bit more for the other to prove.
“What do you think?”
Before he can turn around Hyunjin crowds him against the stove, his whole front pressed against Felix’s back, hands holding his hips securely. The omega thinks he’s going to combust, heat spreading through his whole body. The alpha leans down to sip at the spoon the smaller man offered, his chest vibrates against Felix’s back and his voice is almost a purr when he says against his ear.
“Perfect.”
And just as he came he’s gone, if it wasn’t for the warmth he still feels against his back, Felix would think that he imagined it, he’s glad that he didn’t take his scent blockers off after his shoot today or Hyunjin would be able to smell how aroused he feels, he squirms at the feeling of slick on his underwear and rushes to set the table in the living room.
He distracts himself there until his breathing is back to normal and he’s sure that he won’t jump the alpha, Hyunjin brings their plates to the table before going back for the wine he put in the refrigerator, Felix moves to go to his chair but stops when he looks at the other, a smile curling his lips at the sight.
“There’s flour on your face.”
“Whose fault is that?”
The alpha throws him a halfhearted glare as he brushes his fingers on his cheek.
“No, it’s not there.”
The omega moves closer, so he can brush the white powder away, he lets his hand linger a little more than necessary, his skin is smooth and soft against his palm, he wants to rub his cheek against his and leave his scent on the alpha. They’re really close now, he can feel Hyunjin’s warm breath against his skin, his petrichor scent gaining a more charged tone, as if lightning will strike, he looks up at the other’s dark eyes to see that same molten look, his gaze jumps between Felix’s eyes to his lips.
Lightning actually strikes outside making the omega jump and take a step back.
“Let’s eat!”
His voice is a little high pitched as he scrambles to his seat, Hyunjin blinks once, than twice before he moves smoothly to his chair, as if their interaction never happened and Felix wants to pout because, how could he look so unfazed by it when he feels like he’s going to go up in flames? Doesn’t the omega affect him as much as he affects Felix? He lets out a small sigh and takes a sip of his wine.
“Are you ok?”
He looks up to find the other studying him attentively and the words just tumble out of his mouth before he can even think.
“What are we?”
He can see as the alpha’s shoulders tense, he takes a gulp of his wine, eyes darting around the room before settling back on the omega.
“What do you mean?”
Felix lets out a frustrated noise.
“Is everything just you saying thank you? Do you think you owe me something? Because you don’t, I didn’t help you because I thought that would benefit me, I did it because I wanted to help.”
Hyunjin’s lips curve into a small smile, eyes softening.
“I know, you’re the kindest person in the world.”
The compliment makes the omega preen a little but he keeps silent as he waits for the other to explain himself.
“Is that what you think this is? Gratitude?”
“You never told me otherwise.”
“I see, I thought my intentions were clear. Everything I did was with a purpose, I was courting you and if you’ll allow me, I would like to keep doing it.”
Felix feels giddiness spread through him and a small giggle escapes his lips.
“I accept.”
Hyunjin gives him that small, soft smile that he adores and takes his hand, bringing it to his lips for a gentle kiss before looking down to his plate and starting to eat.
✧
They make small talk as they eat, telling each other about their day, nothing really changes between them, the only difference is that now Felix knows how the other feels too.
When they move to the couch the omega hovers uncertainly for a moment before the alpha opens his arms and he snuggles on his side happily, one of Hyunjin’s arms circle his waist as he runs his fingers gently through the blonde’s hair. Felix melts against him, he fits so perfectly against the taller man, it’s like he was always meant to be with him. Hyunjin press a kiss to the top of his head as the movie begins and Felix couldn’t be happier than he is right now. He doesn’t pay attention to what they’re supposed to be watching, he’s just enjoying the feeling of fingers on his hair and how comfortable he feels right now, as time passes his eyelids gets heavier and in no time, he’s asleep snuggled against the alpha.
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Hyunjin takes him shopping. Felix thought they would just go out for ice cream, but they end up in one of the main shopping districts in the city, not that he’s complaining, the more time he can stay with his fingers interlaced with Hyunjin’s the better.
This is a new development to their dynamic, the touching, and don’t get him started on the endearment names. It’s like their conversation the other day opened a dam and now the alpha can’t finish a sentence without calling him love, or darling, or sweetheart, or baby, or angel. The nicknames always leave him feeling giddy and loved.
Hyunjin pulls him into a store.
“Why are we here?”
The omega whisper as they walk inside. Yes, he’s used to wearing brand clothes but it’s for his photoshoots, it would most certainly cost half his salary if he bought anything here.
“I want you to choose you next courting gift.”
Felix melts a little at the gesture but he still whispers.
“It doesn’t have to be here.”
Hyunjin frowns.
“You don’t like this brand? We could go to another shop.”
“No, that’s not it.” When the other keep staring at him expectantly, he continues. “It’s just that’s expensive, you don’t need to spend your money on me like this.”
The alpha looks at him for a moment longer and then a slow smile curves his plush lips.
“I don’t think you understand, baby. I would buy this whole city for you, you just have to say the word.”
Felix can’t contain his snort.
“No, you wouldn’t.”
“Oh?”
Hyunjin takes his phone out of his pocket with his free hand, finds a contact on his list and brings it to his ear.
“No! Stop, please.” The blonde lunges at the cellphone and takes it out of the other’s hand before finishing the call. “You’re insane.”
The alpha smirks at him, that’s a side of him that Felix doesn’t see much, the teasing one, he thinks that he’s coming out of his shell little by little and he loves every new facet he meets.
“Hello, what can I help you with?”
Hyunjin’s arm circle his waist, pulling him against his side, lips pressing against his temple adoringly. Felix looks up to see an attendant standing beside them; she has big, dark eyes; long black hair and a round face, a polite smile curling her lips as she stares at them.
“We’re here for him to choose his courting gift.”
Her face lights up at the alpha’s words.
“Oh, that’s so sweet!”
Her doe eyes turn to the omega.
“Do you have anything on mind? Jewelry? Clothes?”
“Hum… Not really.”
“I can show you our omega section if you would like?”
Felix nods and they follow the girl through the store. Everything is shiny and sophisticated but as they enter the omega section, everything turns softer and somehow sexier, the omega watches as she shows them a diamond necklace, a leather jacket, a full suit incrusted in rhinestones, shiny dress shoes and a few more items, but none of them feel right. Hyunjin’s studying his every reaction, thumb running up and down slowly along his waist, he doesn’t say anything, just waiting for him to choose whatever he wants.
Felix can feel, as the attendant gets a little frantic as time passes and he doesn’t choose anything, he looks around, eyes landing on baby blue fabric, it’s his favorite color, it makes him feel soft and safe, he points at it.
“Can I see that?”
The attendant turns to see what he’s pointing at before rushing to retrieve it. She comes back with a sweater and when she hands it to the omega, it’s the softest thing he has ever felt, he wants to rub his face on it and let out a purr. He brings the sweater up to press it against his cheek. Oh, he likes it. He really likes it.
When he looks back up, he finds the alpha staring at him with a gentle smile and a satisfied expression.
“Do you like it?”
“Yes!”
The omega beams back at him, the taller man bends to press a kiss against his forehead, hands holding his hips gently.
“We will take it.”
He tells the girl without taking his eyes of Felix.
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Felix thought Hyunjin wasn’t serious when he told him that he wanted to have a sparring session with him, but here he is, entering what can only be described as a mansion. He gapes as the iron gates open for them.
“Does he really live here?”
He asks Changbin as the alpha drives them up the path to the house, even if it’s been four months since they met, Felix has never been to the alpha’s house, he suspects that he was trying to make him comfortable, keeping their encounters in public places or at the omega’s apartment, where it was familiar and he would feel safe, but now he’s finally here and he knew that the alpha is rich but it feels a little too much.
Changbin gives him a smile through the rearview mirror.
“Yeah, beside the bodyguards and keepers, but the house is his. We have other accommodations.”
“There’s a fountain, Changbin. Who has a fountain at their house?”
The alpha can’t contain his laugh as he stops at the front doors.
“Hyunjin has.”
Said alpha is descending the steps when they stop and he opens Felix’s door for him, offering his hand as the omega gets out of the car.
“You have a fountain in your house.”
Hyunjin’s head tilts to the side, brows furrowing.
“Yes?”
“That’s ridiculously pompous.”
That makes the alpha let out a startled laugh, his entire face softening, eyes curling into half moons before he bends to press a gentle kiss against the omega’s forehead.
“You’re adorable.”
Felix pouts, but he can’t keep the act when the other is looking at him with such open adoration. It makes his insides all mushy and warm. The hand on his waist trail slowly to his hip before moving to intertwine their fingers together.
“Come, I’ll show you around.”
✧
The house is ridiculously big, but all the decoration is minimalist and elegant, it almost looks like a catalogue house, not like Felix’s apartment that’s filled with knickknacks that he collected along the years.
He absolutely adores the garden. It’s huge, with stone paths and sakura trees all around it, there’s an enormous wisteria tree in the middle of it with a swing that could easily accommodate two people, the omega can see himself swinging there with the alpha. Felix can tell that it’s well cared and loved, Hyunjin looks completely at peace between the flowers and soft colors.
“This garden belonged to my mother, she loved it dearly. After she passed my father couldn’t stand the sight of it, so he barely came here, I took it upon myself to care for the flowers she loved so much.”
The blonde squeezes his hand reassuringly.
“It’s beautiful, I’m sure she would be proud of how well you take care of it.”
Hyunjin buries his nose in his hair, taking a deep breath before pressing a kiss to his temple.
“It reminds me of you, it’s your smell. Flowers and sunlight, just like a spring day.”
The omega feels his cheeks heating up, he ducks his head to hide his burning face but the alpha grabs his chin gently, lifting his face until their eyes meet, he leans forward and Felix’s breath catches on his throat, eyes blown wide as he waits for the other’s lips to meet his, but he’s met with the gentle press of lips against his cheek, trailing slowly along his nose to his other cheek, in the back of his head he knows that he’s mapping his freckles with his lips, the alpha’s hands come up to cradle his face gently, his scent and proximity making Felix’s head spin. He never felt so safe and cared for. His eyes had unconsciously fallen closed but he opens them again when he feels the lips press against his forehead.
“Just like sunlight.”
Hyunjin murmurs against his skin and he thinks that he’s going to explode.
✧
There’s a whole gym at the house, Hyunjin leads him to the back where there are mats on the floor, Felix shoots the alpha a questioning glance at the sight.
“The bodyguards usually use this place to train and my father trained me here too.”
Felix pulls his hair into a small ponytail and bends to stretch, fingers touching his toes, he can’t contain his smirk when he hears Hyunjin murmur as he ties his own hair.
“Fuck.”
But the alpha starts stretching too, dark eyes never leaving the blonde. Felix can feel as the atmosphere start to change, the air gaining a charged feeling as they start to circle each other. He sends a kick to the other’s side to see his reaction, but the alpha easily averts his foot, he dodges a jab to his face, the smirk on the alpha’s lips sending a shiver down his spine, he goes to the man’s feet next but he sidesteps and kicks at Felix’s ribs, which he blocks. They keep circling each other, throwing punches and kicks but no one really hitting the target, until the omega lets out a frustrated sigh and releases a little of his scent, the alpha stops for a moment, pupils dilating and nostrils flaring, but it’s enough for the blonde to give a jab to his ribs. Hyunjin groans, holding his side, however his lips are curled into a smile.
“That’s a dirty move, babe.”
“Then stop going easy on me.”
Felix demands. Hyunjin’s smile turns wolfish and he growls.
“Oh, I won’t go easy on you.”
The double meaning in his words makes warmth flood in his lower abdomen, the idea of the alpha putting his hands on him distracting enough for the taller man to grab his shoulders and kick his feet from under him. He feels weightless for a moment before his back meets the mat, Hyunjin’s hand behind his head protecting it from knocking on the ground. Felix blinks up at him, their labored breaths meeting in the short distance between their faces, he follows as a drop of sweat rolls slowly down the other’s temple, the alpha stares at him, gaze jumping between his eyes and lips, the smell of arousal quickly permeating the air.
Hyunjin’s head lowers slowly, giving the omega all the time in the world if he wants to deny this, but he doesn’t he wants the alpha more than he wants his next breath. When their lips meet, it’s careful and sweet, just a press of their mouths that sends electricity running through his veins. The taller man pulls away, he studies Felix’s features for a moment before surging forward and crashing their lips again, this time it’s not sweet, it’s hot and hard, his hands find the alpha’s dark hair, fingers entangling into the long strands and pulling the other impossibly closer. Hyunjin slots himself between his legs, hard body pressing against the omega’s and Felix can’t stop the moan that leave his lips, one of the alpha’s big hands cradle the side of his face as the other holds his waist in a possessive way that makes the blonde melt into his hold. Gosh, he wants this man so much.
His spine bends, back leaving the mat when Hyunjin licks a long stripe along his neck, nibling at his scent gland, a long moan leaves the omega’s lips as pleasure spread through his body like lightning, hot and fast and all consuming, his hands find the hem of the other man’s shirt, pushing it up and finally meeting soft, warm skin. The contact only makes he want for more, he lets out a whine as he moves his hips against Hyunjin’s.
“Please.”
Contrary to what he wants and needs, the taller man pulls away to stare at him, he lets out a frustrated sound that sounds almost like a growl.
“I’m not fucking you for the first time in the gym floor.”
“I don’t care.”
He replies as he keeps pushing the alpha’s shirt up until the other relents and raises his arms, so Felix can take it out and throw it away. He’s met with miles of pale skin, marred with scars, most of them silver and long healed but he runs his fingers along the pink line on his side, the one that’s responsible for their meeting that day.
“I’m so glad that I found you that night, that I could save you and that now I have you in my life.”
Hyunjin bends down to hover over him, he brushes their noses together before kissing the tip of the omega’s nose gently.
“I would have found you, in every life, in every universe. I’ll always find you.”
Felix groans, hiding his burning face behind his hands.
“You can’t say things like that!”
The alpha laughs, he can feel it against his whole front.
“Why not?”
How can he explain to the other that it makes him feel all soft and mushy inside? That it makes him want to laugh and cry and scream all at the same time? That it makes he want to wrap himself around the other and never let go? So instead of answering he pulls the other back and crashes their lips together again. The dark haired man lowers his body back down, making the omega’s skin burn at every point of contact, Felix rubs their crotches together, pleasure surging up at the point of contact.
“Fuck, Hyunjin. Please. Please, I need you.”
“You’re going to be the death of me.”
The alpha groans, but he gets up with the omega wrapped around him and takes him to his bedroom.
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For the first time, Felix hates travelling. He had to spend the last week at Paris for the Fashion Week, don’t get him wrong, he loves his job very much, but it’s so hard to stay away from Hyunjin for so long. The alpha couldn’t go with him because he had his own job here and some important meetings that he couldn’t cancel. They talked on the phone every day, but Hyunjin’s scent had faded from the sweatshirt he had scented for him and the omega longs for his scent and his warmth.
He can tell that Chan’s throwing him exasperated but fond looks as they walk through the exit gate, the omega’s eyes however are scanning the crowd, looking for a tall, lean figure, dark hair and dark eyes that turn gentle only when looking at Felix. There are so many people here, he gets on the tip of his toes to try and see better, but he can’t find him, and then, finally his eyes meet the dark figure holding a white and pink bouquet of roses and daffodils, his heart stops for a second and then start pounding against his chest, his handbag slips from his fingers as he darts forward, running through the airport as the invisible line that connects them propels him forward. Hyunjin opens his arms for him, a loving smile curning his lips and eyes glinting with fondness, Felix crashes against him, arms circling the alpha’s neck and nose burying into his scent gland, the taller man circles his waist with his arms, pulling him impossibly closer and lifting him from the ground easily.
“Hi, sweetheart.”
He murmurs against his temple, nose buried into his blonde hair.
“Hello, Hyun.” He squeezes his arms even more, but the other doesn’t complain. “I missed you so much.”
“I missed you too.”
The omega pulls away a little to look at the taller, there’s so much love in is gaze that it makes a huge smile curve the omega’s lips.
“I’m home.”
Hyunjin’s lips curve into that fond, loving smile that’s reserved only for Felix.
“You’re my home.”
And with that he bends to press a gentle kiss to the other’s mouth.
He’s finally home.
・✧･ﾟ: *✧* :ﾟ･✧ ・