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Normally Tuesdays where his favorites. They really were. But not if Valentine's day was falling onto one of his favorite Tuesdays. Kicking the blanket off his legs the omega sat up, hair being a wild mess on his head. Pushing it back yawning he stood up, walking barefoot out of the room. Haechan must be still asleep. Even when he had breakfast duty. His roommate was a mysterium. Stumbling with tired limbs into the kitchen Taeyong looked into the fridge, grabbing some things he would need for pancakes.
Haechan was addicted to pancakes. And with the smell, he would get him out of bed. Mixing everything he tasted the dough, nodding satisfied. The omega only needed to make two of them before his roommate stormed into the kitchen.
Haechan's hair was a mess. It looked like a bird had built its nest in it. The baggy loose shirt slipped down on the right side, showing off his pale skin and collarbones. The pants fitting his tighs perfectly.
“How can someone being barely up for five minutes look that gorgeous? Even with the drool still clinging to your chin?”
“I’m fabulous and handsome. I know that. Don’t change the topic. I smell pancakes! Give me!”, Haechan mumbled yawning, curled his toes.
“Yes, you do. And it was your task to make breakfast Haechan, not mine. You will wash the dishes after.”
“Noo! Please!”
Whining the other omega hugged him, rubbing his nose up and down his neck. Shaking his head Taeyong took his shoulders, pushed him away.
“You agreed to the rules we set up before we moved into this dorm together. Now get your breakfast.”
Giggling happily Haechan nodded, took the plate and some chocolate syrup. Munching it happily he watched Taeyong continuing to cook more, sipped his coffee silent. Haechan pulled the shirt up that had slipped down his shoulder. Resting his cheek against his hand.
“Are you at home this evening?”, Haechan asked smirking, raising his eyebrows.
“Not aware of that I'm gone. Why should I be away? It is a normal Tuesday. Lessons, practice and then heading back home for some dinner and a hot shower.”
Taeyong loved his routine. Hated it when someone was destroying it. He would hate that person who would dare to disturb it. And valentine's day wasn’t his favorite. All the mighty drama about nothing. Alphas were asking omegas out, get rejected or accepted. Nothing more.
“Oh come on! It’s the day of love! I am sure that your locker is filled with cards and sweets. All the poor Alpha hearts that you are going to break until the end of the day. The gorgeous ice prince is back in town.”
“Nonsense. Stop talking so much bullshit. I am not a prince, I am not ice cold. I’m just not good with strangers and rather by myself. Expect you guys. What about you? Did your crush asked you out yet?”
The brown-haired omega pouted sad, shaking his head slowly. Haechan had for five months a huge crush on the Alpha captain of the soccer team, Lee Mark. He couldn’t blame him. Mark was a gorgeous alpha. Athletic, friendly and hot as hell. Many omegas stood in line to try their luck of dating him. His roommate and childhood friend was sulking, always trying to get the attention of the alpha somehow but failed every time.
“Maybe you will be gifted with some sweets as well today? And if not we both can eat mine. Build a nest, watch a cliché romantic movie and make popcorn.”
“Whatever, let’s get ready. Classes will start soon.”
Following the younger omega, Taeyong sighed but nodded. With the dirty dishes in the sink, Taeyong headed into his bedroom to get changed as well. With black slim ripped jeans and an oversized sweater over his shirt, he grabbed his bag. Slipping into his shoes the omega tilted his head up, watching Haechan rushing around.
“Stop straightening your clothes Haechan. You look hot as fuck. I told you that the jeans are showing your butt and tighs for the good. Combined with the oversized white knit pullover you look so cute! If Mark doesn’t give you his whole attention, he isn’t worth you. You are breathtaking, no doubts. Okay?”
Haechan had looked at the older omega, biting his lips insecure. When his shoulders were grabbed he looked into the eyes of the other, swallowing.
“But there are way much attractive and cute omegas in our university than I am. Perhaps I am not good enough for Mark of worth his attention. Perhaps that is why he never gave me a small look or even a smile. What if I am not a good omega for his alpha?”
“Nonsense. Don’t let your confidence being pulled down by that. You are the cutest omega I have ever seen. And if I should be honest, I’m a little bit jealous of your tight. They are a bit thicker than mine. And your wide hips are wet dreams of every alpha.”
“But you have a nicer butt than I do.”
“Still. Your tighs are so hot.”
“Tell that Mark.”
Laughing heartily Taeyong grabbed their jackets and they left their dorm of the omega faculty. Greeting the other omegas they met on their way out they caught the bus just on time. Taeyong had gotten a scholarship of one of the talent scouts back in high school, major in sport while Haechan was more interested in dance and music.
Stepping out of the bus at their station they walked the last few meters and greeted their two omega friends Jaemin and Ten, that were in front of the university building, waiting for them excited. One alpha had his arm hanging possessive around Ten's waist, holding him against his body. The alpha Johnny was in a higher semester, boyfriend of Ten. And he was the only alpha in their small group. After a group hug, they headed inside to attend their first lectures. Johnny was in the mechanical engineering course while Ten had the same major as Haechan. Dancing and music.
“Johnny, Jaemin and I had made a bet how many sweets you got this year. So you will only open your locker before we head over to the canteen!”
“What? Ten! I need to get my books out of it. Professor Choi is always mad if we do not have them with us.”
“Just say you forgot it at home and look into the book of the person next to you."
Putting his head back groaning Taeyong nodded defeated, let Haechan pull him through the corridor. Ten was giving his boyfriend a light kiss before he rushed after them. Separating their ways to their different lecture halls Taeyong waved the other two before he headed inside. Luckily the grey-haired omega had got a seat beside Taeil, an alpha of the baseball team as well who gladly let him look into his book as well. When professor Choi stepped into the hall everyone's mouth closed and listened.
When they all had a break at noon before their last lecture Taeyong finally was allowed by Ten and Jaemin to open his locker. Standing in front of it he felt the curious eyes of every human being that was in the corridor as well. Putting in the code Taeyong jumped back in surprise when a huge wave of chocolate packages and cards were hitting the ground. Just right to his feet. A soundless sigh left the omegas mouth before he crouched down and started to gather the cards first. Haechan kneeled by his side, doing the same with the sweets and put them into another bag Taeyong had taken with him. Just in case. It was a good
Putting the cards into his bag he acted as nothing happened, put his bag inside the locker and looked at the many faces that were on him. Raising an eyebrow annoyed. The Alphas and Betas were tilting their heads away in embarrassment.
“Why don’t we go to the canteen and get something to eat? I’m starving. And I can’t stand the starring. I won't read the cards anyway.”
“But you need to count how much you got! Just like this, we can see who won the bet!”
"What is the bet about?"
"A piece of the popular chocolate patisserie Empathy!"
“Seriously? You guys are soo...but can we do it after lunch? Please? I am starving.”
“Fine!”
The group was heading over to the canteen to get their lunches. Sitting at their usual table they were eating, chattering about their lectures. Haechan glanced sometimes over to the table of the soccer team. Spotted his huge crush in the center. Mark was surrounded by his teammates that were also his best friends.
No way he would go over there. Even when he had made some chocolate for the alpha. If he would be rejected everyone would know it and he didn’t want that. He would be the topic everyone would gossip about. Ten leaned over to the younger omega, following his sight.
“Where are you looking at?”
“Nowhere.”, Haechan said pouting, looking at him.
“No? But why did I see you glancing over to the soccer team table? Are you maybe starring at the good looking soccer captain? What was his name? Markie?”
“Shut up!”
The young omega hissed, pushed Ten away and continued to eat. Grumbling sentences Ten should be happy about not to hear. Taeyong rubbed his back soothingly.
Taeyong looked at the soccer team, noticed another omega girl was making her way over there. God and the Omega girl was damn nervous. She was blushing hard and talked with one of the alphas at the table. The soccer team had gone quiet, whispering things to each other while Mark held eye contact with the omega girl. She was cute but not his type. Everyone could tell that. The girl was taller than Mark and alphas didn't like to date someone taller than themselves. Dumb alpha instincts. Why do Alphas feel challenged if his partner would be taller? It didn't change anything.
Resting his head against his hand Taeyong watched the table closer. The young alpha shook his head with a soft smile, hands staying on the table.
Rejections were not uncommon on campus, especially during Valentine's day. So it was no surprise that the girl left the canteen with silent tears on her cheek.
“Maybe you can give him the chocolate after practice? I know that Mark is walking back home by himself.”
“And being rejected as well? What if he has already a date? He is one of the popular Alpha students. I would be surprised if he doesn't have a date.”
Haechan whimpered with a sad expression, slurping his milkshake. When Taeyong wanted to bring something up, someone coughed behind him. Looking at his friends at the table he noticed their grins and rubbed his temple. Here he goes again. Probably another Alpha trying to ask him out. Turning around the omega was faced by a tall very handsome alpha. One of the higher semesters. Putting on a light smile he raised his eyebrows.
“What can I do for you?”
“Hey, Taeyong. I’d like to know if you are free this evening?”
“Umm...”, raising an eyebrow the omega crossed his legs. “I have practice later and Haechan and I planned something. So I guess not sadly.”
“Even if I ask you to be my valentine for today?”
Ten breathed in sharply, hitting Johnny's leg in excitement. Curious he watched the grey hair omega think for a while before he shook his head slowly.
“It would be an honor but I can’t. I’m sure other omegas would love to be your valentine today Kai. But I do not want to ditch Haechan. I promised him that we would do something this evening.”
“That’s fine. But would you maybe take this instead?”
Taeyong looked at him and the small box, wrapped in red paper. He couldn’t reject something like this if he just ditched him, right? Nodding the omega took the package with a small smile, put it inside his bag. The alpha smiled happily before he turned around and went back to his friends. Happy that the omega at least took the small gift.
Taeyong gave the Alpha an apologetic smile before he turned back to his meal, ignoring the looks of his friends. After five minutes he dropped his fork, staring at them intensely.
“What!?”
“Oh, Nothing. But you just rejected the biggest crush in this school. You knew who this alpha was right? Please don’t tell me you don’t!”
“Of course I do. Everyone knows him Ten. His name is Kim Jongin. Alpha and the captain of the football team. Since the football team won the final game a year ago, everyone knows them. Every single player there is. But why are you making such a drama about it?” Shoulder shrugging Taeyong sipped his milkshake, looking at his tray. Well, he had one apple was left.
“The hottest guy at school asked you out and you ditched him. Unbelievable. No offense honey, I love you more than anything.”, Ten said to his boyfriend who had joined them a few minutes ago, shushing him with a kiss. Growling lightly Johnny took his face, taking a real kiss and continued to eat after.
“I don’t even know him. So where is the point of saying yes anyway? I don’t have time for that.”
Hugging Taeyong bit into guys Apple, eyes scanning the cafeteria. Couples were sitting together, others threw glances to their crush. God, why was everyone so gone on Valentine’s Day? This was so dumb.
“Oh, did you guys hear that we are getting an exchange coach from LA?”
Grinning Ten looked into the round, peeling his orange. Shaking their heads Ten rolled his eyes not understanding how they were not able to catch up the newest gossip.
“Ok, here’s the tea. It is said that he is in the final year of college and will be the new coach of the baseball team. I don’t know his name, but the principal got one of the champion players. He is in college but so good that he is playing already in the national team. He just stays for six months due to a small injury but I heard he has some good looks.”
“And?”
Haechan asked confused, lips playing with the drinking straw, creating small bubbles in his milkshake. Looking with his big brown orbs at Ten he leaned forward.
“You guys are so unbelievable. No surprise you don’t get the news besides Taeyong who knew this already. Anyway, Haechan, remember that I can’t attend practice today. You need to excuse me by coach Kim. Johnny planned something.”
Giggling the omega climbed into the lap of his boyfriend, kissing his nose when he wrapped his arms around his waist. Haechan, Taeyong, and Jaemin let out some gross noises when it looked like they wanted to make out with each other right there.
Grabbing their bags they put away the trays and headed over to the schoolyard, sitting under a tree in the warm sun. They all leaned against the tree, sunbathing. Just when the it was time for their last lectures they got up and went into their lectures.
After the last was over Taeyong and Haechan walked over to the sports yard of the school. Greeting the others when they stepped into th malee Omega locker room. Sitting on the bench they changed into their practice clothes.
“So, see you after practice?”
Taeyong took his baseball glove out of his locker, playing with it around. Sadly Haechan wasn’t accepted in the baseball team when he took part in the casting. To slim, to fragile, to Omega. Taeyong was the only Omega accepted, thankful to his skills of throwing the ball and his scholarship. Being the Pitcher was an honor for him and he worked hard to hold this position. Haechan decided to try himself as a cheerleader and was taken with smiles and opened arms. Taeyong expected Haechan to be the next captain of the cheerleader team. Everyone did.
Obviously because of his good looking and flexibility skills.
“Meeting at the gate?”, the younger asked with a smile, lacing his shoes.
Nodding Taeyong waved at him before he left the male omega fitting room. Heading over to the huge baseball field. Greeting the teammates with a high five he listened to their coach. It was no secret that their coach would leave because of his age.
The baseball team was put together out of 9 members. Six Alphas, three Betas, and one Omega. Surprisingly for everyone. Omegas normally went for cheerleading or arts but not baseball or soccer. But Taeyong wanted to be in this team and practiced hard to get here. He got a fucking scholarship in highschool that most did not approve or were fond of. Fighting a few weeks of rejection and bullying attempts by the teammates who didn’t want an omega in their team Taeyong get along with them just fine. After a while.
The alphas didn’t want to accept the fact that omega was being the Pitcher but noticed his talent and a few practicing matches. Luckily they treated him equal now and didn’t try anything on him. They were a team. And Taeyong loved it. Even when he had to fight for that a few weeks.
Jogging a few lanes they started with stretching before they would work on their individual skills, making a small match practise together in the end. Taking the bucket with balls he went with the catcher, Alpha called Taeil to their positions. It was a win-win situation. Taeil was the best in the team to hit the balls with his bat. And he did the most homeruns with his long fast legs. Waiting till he was with his bat in position Taeyong grabbed the first ball.
“What are you doing Friday Tae?”, Taeil asked while he put on his gloves.
“Friday evening? Nothing till now. Why?”
“A few friends of mine wanted to check out this new club in town. Do you want to join? I know you love to party from time to time. You can also bring your roommate with you, he’s one of the cute cheerleaders right?”
“Haechan? Yeah. I can ask him later and write to you?”
“Sure.”
After a small nod of the alpha, he threw his first ball.
They practiced for two hours until their coach called it a day. Gathering their things Taeyong headed into the locker room, changing fast to see a bit of Haechans practice. The cheerleaders often practiced longer than needed on the field which pulled the other students closer when they were finished.
With his bag over his shoulder, the omega put his baseball cap on and rushed over to the practice field, sitting down on the grandstand, watching the cheerleaders.
And damn did Haechan kill it. His dancing skills were capturing. How he knew how to move his body and damn he was doing a split that made him shiver. When the music stopped he smiled bright, hearing whistling from the soccer team that was just finished with practice. Waiting up there for Haechan to finish he grabbed his phone, answered some messages and stood up when his name was called.
Walking down the grandstand he bumped with his elbow against Haechan's shoulder.
“You killed it. How can you be so cute and adorable during the day and tempting and hot during practice? I bet you could seduce every alpha by your facials if you just want too.”, he said amazed, hand buried in his pockets.
“Don’t know. And I don’t want to seduce every alpha, I just want one to recognize me but that will never happen. Even if I would dance right in front of him, give him a lap dance he wouldn’t see me. But let’s get home, I’m hungry and want to take a hot, long, shower..”
“Wait.”
Taeyong held Haechans elbow when he wanted to leave, pointing with his head towards a group of alphas. Confused Haechan looked at them, wished that he didn’t. Mark and the other soccer players were leaving the locker rooms.
“You still have something for him right?”
“I do but- no. Taeyong don’t you dare! I can't-”
“Come. You will never know if he accepts it or not.”
Grinning Taeyong took his hand and forced him to walk behind him. Waiting a bit before Mark and his friends took separate ways he nodded the last time. The younger omega was shaking his head furiously, looking at him with pleading eyes.
“Please don’t make me do this. It’s embarrassing! Please!” He said whining, trying to get off his friend's grip.
“Too late.”
Smirking Taeyong called the young alpha a few times. The alpha had stopped in his tracks, putting the headphones off and turned around confused. Raising an eyebrow when the two omegas were approaching him.
“Hi, Taeyong. What’s up?”
“Hello to you too. Do you have a sec? Or you in a rush?”
“Umm, sure. What is the matter?”
“My cute friend Haechan has something he wants to give you. Don’t you Haechan?”
Haechan blushed hard, biting his lips. Why did his friend have to embarrass him in front of his crush? Putting if his bag he rumored in it a bit before he pulled out a small package, wrapped in dark blue paper. Stretching his arms out the didn’t dare to look up, fearing the worst. The alpha looked at the package. Taking it carefully he observed it, sniffed at it curiously.
“It smells good. What is this?”
“Just some chocolate I made myself. If...if you don’t like them you can throw them away. But I hope the opposite.”
Haechan mumbled with a fast-beating heart, swallowed. Mark looked at him surprised, pushing the lightly wet hair back.
“If you made them yourself, why should I throw them away? But thank you, Haechan right?”
Nodding the young omega dares to tilt his head up slowly, died immediately inside. Mark was talking and looking at him. At him out of all people! Haechan remembered the rejected girl from earlier but he took his chocolate! So maybe that may something! And especially the cute smile he was giving him let him melt. Nodding, not trusting his mouth he gave him a smile in return.
“Well, thanks. But I need to get going, my parents wait for me. Have a nice Valentine's day you two.”
“Same!”
Taeyong called after the alpha, turning his head to his tomato like a friend. Chuckling when he hugged his arm screaming in the joy he ruffled his hair, telling him to take his bag.
“Let’s go home. We have a bit of chocolate to eat and to celebrate that Mark took your small gift.”
Haechan nodded grinning and jumped up before he pulled Taeyong to their dorm new record time. Getting there the younger went to shower while Taeyong heated up their leftovers from yesterday. Eating it in silence he put the bag with the candy he had gotten into the living room, spreading everything onto their coffee table.
“You can go!”
Putting the empty plate in Haechan's hand Taeyong got his chilling clothes and took a shower.
Felling fresh he dries his hair with a towel, spotting Haechan inspecting the different kinds of sweets his friend had gotten. Plopping down beside him he let the towel slip on his shoulders.
“They reek after the alphas who put them into your locker.”
“Does this surprise you?”
“No, not really. But there are so many expensive sweets! You really Okay with me eating them?”
“Don’t hold back. I can’t eat them all by myself. So what are we going to watch?”
“Inception?”
Grabbing a blanket they both made themselves comfortable in their huge couch, munching the sweets Taeyong had got from people of their school. When
the movie was over they laid down, stomach full of sweets.
“Haechan, wake up. The bed is way more comfortable to sleep in than our couch.”
“Lazy.”
“Come on.”
On wobbly legs, Taeyong managed to clean the mess up and laughed when Haechan had moved into his bed. Climbing under the blanket he put off the light, rubbing his eyes yawning.
“Do you think he will recognize me if we meet again on campus?”
“Huh.”
Humming the older looked at him, putting his arm around his shoulder, hugged him.
“If he likes sweets, he will. The important is the accepted your package and your chocolate is addicting. Now sleep.”
“Can’t. I’m too excited. He accepted my chocolate Tae! I was so insecure when he rejected that girl in the canteen. Thank you so much for forcing me to give it to him.”
“Pay for my coffee tomorrow on our way and we’re even. By the way, Taeil and some of his friends wanted to check out the new club. Asked me if we want to tag along. You in? We could ask Ten and Johnny as well. I want to party, the last time was weeks ago! Let’s go there.”
Chuckling Haechan nodded, head resting on the chest of the other. Starring into the darkened room the omega looked up surprised when the chest of the other was raising and sinking in a steady rhythm. Closing the eyes he felt his stomach tingle when he thought of Mark.