Do-hwa bowed his head and grasped his own hair. Meanwhile, Yuri shifted his gaze towards Min-jun. His expression was fierce, and Min-jun raised an eyebrow while shrugging his shoulders. However, as Do-hwa lifted his face again, the cold atmosphere between the two quickly dissipated.
“If this is my pheromone, isn’t it extremely intense right now? Shouldn’t I control it…?”
“Yes, that’s right. However, the first heat cycle has just ended.”
“What? Heat cycle?”
“Yes.”
For the past few days, it wasn’t a simple illness Do-hwa was suffering from, but a heat cycle… He felt an overwhelming sense of frustration growing within him.
“The first heat cycle of a recessive Omega is so intense that it’s often referred to as an aftermath that occurs once every thousand years. As a result, sleep increases, and there can be severe body aches or even paralysis. Furthermore, memory loss can occur, similar to patients Na Do-hwa.”
It was a moment where the memory loss from the momentary lie seamlessly aligned.
“So, right now, it’s more important to overcome the aftermath than controlling the pheromones. Heat cycles can also occur irregularly.”
“Can it happen again?”
“Omegas have an instinct to crave an Alpha’s affection. This instinct is not easily controlled during this period. The heat cycles consequently occur chaotically, tempting Alphas.”
Do-hwa’s frustration deepened. It seemed like there might be another situation where he would have to engage in intimacy with Min-jun. However, avoiding it was too painful. If he hadn’t mixed his flesh with Min-jun, he didn’t know how he would have endured the heat and pain.
Do-hwa was haunted by the awkward memory of becoming one with Min-jun, and the sensation of his sex stirring within him became vivid. His member swelled in the embedded state, and the recollection of fluids scattering inside him crossed his mind.
At that time, Do-hwa wasn’t even aware of himself; it felt like he was in a daze. Do-hwa had learned from Min-jun that knotting was an act Alphas performed to impregnate Omegas, causing a part of their genitals to swell. Moreover, this insane guy hadn’t even used a condom. While it might not have been a concern if Do-hwa were a Beta, now that he knew he had manifested as an Omega, it became an unsettling matter.
“Um… Professor, then is it possible for me to get pregnant if I become entangled with that Alpha?”
Yuri provided an answer in response to Do-hwa’s question.
“A recessive Omega won’t get pregnant unless they have a bond.”
“A bond?”
“Oh, don’t you know? It refers to the physical and mental connection between an Alpha and an Omega. It’s an act to accept a lifelong mate. That’s why most of them end up marrying the bonded partner.”
“Oh…”
Come to think of it, vague memories from sex education class surfaced. At that time, the teacher mentioned that Alphas and Omegas undergo significant physical changes when they bond. Therefore, it was advised to choose a spouse carefully, and the importance of developing a discerning eye when looking at people was emphasized.
“I’ve learned about it.”
For Do-hwa, who had just experienced manifestation, bonding seemed like a dreamlike story. Yuri continued speaking, wearing an awkward expression.
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“Yes… I suppose so.”
After Yuri’s response, Do-hwa instantly felt gloomy. Moreover, Min-jun’s gaze towards him was overtly palpable. Under the weight of that gaze, Do-hwa felt it might not be advisable to turn his head. His cheeks heated up, and he felt embarrassed, but there was also an inexplicable sense of fear emanating from an unknown source.
“Then…”
Min-jun spoke up.
“To help seonbae recover his memory faster, should we have sex more often?”
What kind of question is he asking? Do-hwa was startled. Yuri also seemed taken aback by Min-jun’s explicit question.
“Well…”
“I just want seonbae to recover from the aftermath and regain his memory as soon as possible. So, it’s just a question I’m throwing out there, just in case.”
Do-hwa felt utterly flabbergasted, as if his bones were shaking. From Min-jun’s perspective, it would be awkward if Do-hwa recovered his memory, so why was he saying such things? It felt like a headache was creeping in.
Please… Please say no, Professor… Do-hwa pleaded sincerely.
“To cut to the chase, yes.”
“No!”
Do-hwa was startled as he let out a scream. At the same time, the gazes of Min-jun and Yuri focused on him like arrows. Do-hwa’s face turned crimson as he was embarrassed, and he had to lower his head.
“For seonbae who have lost his memory, engaging in such acts with me might be burdensome.”
Do-hwa lifted his face at the sound of Min-jun’s subdued voice. Min-jun’s eyebrows were furrowed, and his face was filled with disappointment. It felt as if he had been rejected.
Amidst this, Yuri’s explanation continued.
“The ultimate purpose of sexual activity is not only reproduction but also healing. Therefore, the more exposed to pheromones during the aftermath, the faster the recovery. Since most pheromones are produced in the Alpha’s genitals, that’s why.”
Do-hwa’s body froze. It had been mentioned that the Alpha and Omega worlds were areas that Betas couldn’t understand with their common sense. While Betas valued reason, it turned out that Alphas and Omegas followed instincts. That the place where pheromones were concentrated happened to be there… Do-hwa unknowingly cast his gaze between Min-jun’s legs.
Throughout the night, he recalled the member he had held. The figure, which could only grow, vividly flickered in his mind. Now that he thought about it, it was only disgusting, so why did he feel that way? Do-hwa sighed and withdrew his gaze.
“But it’s a story when it’s so extreme that your life is in danger. Currently, even just being with an Alpha or lightly holding hands is enough for Do-hwa-ssi’s recovery.”
It was a statement that sex wasn’t necessary. However, the irregularly occurring heat cycle made Do-hwa uneasy, and scenes of him entwined with Min-jun flashed through his mind like a panorama. Engaging in another embarrassing act with that guy was uncomfortable. So this time, Do-hwa asked a question.
“Then when will my aftermath end?”
“It’s difficult to give a clear explanation as it varies depending on the constitution.”
“But there must be an average period, right? Isn’t there?”
“It was expected to be around a month.”
His response was almost like informing Do-hwa about the time he could maintain fake amnesia. It was also the time he needed to stay by Min-jun’s side. He had initially planned to endure it for at most two weeks and then break away from Min-jun, but now he was in a dilemma. He wanted to lie and say that the aftermath had quickly improved, but after experiencing the heat cycle, he couldn’t endure it silently anymore. In conclusion, to recover quickly, he had to have sex… Do-hwa was perplexed by this dilemma.
“So it’s advisable to refrain from going out alone until the aftermath is over and pheromone control is possible.”
“I can’t even go out for a short while?”
“Well… there is a way to temporarily suppress pheromones.”
“What is it?”
Do-hwa had to go to school and also organize his place, still in a state where he hadn’t submitted his leave of absence.
“It’s probably better to just be cautious, seonbae.”
Min-jun added, as if blocking his way.
“Even if it’s a short outing, since seonbae pheromones are quite strong, you might run into trouble if there are Alphas around.”
He had occasionally come across incidents on TV where Omegas, experiencing heat cycles or situations where pheromone control was unavoidable, reported sexual assaults or became victims of homicide by Alphas. At that time, he had only considered them as stories from a different world. But now, thinking that it could happen to him, it terrified him.
“If you have errands, I’ll take care of them for you.”
Min-jun gently whispered, holding Do-hwa’s hand. It was an overwhelmingly burdensome touch. However, Do-hwa couldn’t summon the courage to pull away, so he had to endure it quietly. Yuri glanced at Min-jun, adjusted his tie, and then sighed softly, leaning back in his chair. It seemed like an attitude of ‘do as you wish.’
“Yes. It’s advisable to avoid crowded places until the aftermath is over and pheromone control becomes easier. So, try not to stress too much and take care of yourself. Your body needs to be healthy for the aftermath to pass and for pheromone control to happen sooner.”
Do-hwa nodded tearfully. On the other hand, Min-jun casually raised his eyebrows and turned to Yuri.
“Professor, does seonbae need to stay hospitalized continuously?”
“Considering the current state, there’s no need to continue. It’s better to maintain social distance. You should instead come to the hospital for tests every ten days.”
“Then, can I go through the discharge procedure right away?”
Do-hwa’s eyes widened at Min-jun’s sudden suggestion. Yuri, too, had a similar expression to Do-hwa’s before adjusting his glasses and responding.
“Yes. Please do so.”
It was a tone that seemed to accept the demand. So, Do-hwa felt a strange sensation. It could be a misconception, but it seemed like Min-jun was reading something in his eyes.
“Then let’s go back to our place, seonbae.”
“Uh…”
That’s right. Earlier, Cha Min-jun lied about living together with Do-hwa. Do-hwa felt suffocated with embarrassment. It was as if he were trapped in a gas chamber with no way out.
“Cha Min-jun, may I have a word with you?”
Yuri requested a conversation. Min-jun, who was about to get up from his chair, looked at Yuri’s face for a moment before sitting back down. Then he turned his head towards Do-hwa.
“Seonbae, can you go back to the room by yourself?”
“Of course.”
Although it was a large hospital, the route to this examination room wasn’t particularly complicated.
“Just in case, be careful around Alphas.”
In his mind, Do-hwa silently exclaimed, ‘The one I really need to be careful around is you’, as he stood up.
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“Ha… I can’t believe I’m discharged.”
Do-hwa felt a heavy heart after returning to his hospital room. If he were going back to his own place without any issues, it would be a welcome occurrence. However, that wasn’t the case, and it drove him insane.
“Why is this guy doing this for real…?”
Not knowing English made him feel stifled and on the verge of tears. If they were to live together, they would be stuck together 24/7, and the thought of pretending to have amnesia all the time drove him crazy. He was frustrated as he grabbed his hair with both hands and rolled on the bed.
“Cha Min-jun, you jerk!”
Do-hwa kicked and screamed. In the process, one slipper he had on hit the ceiling, collided with the wall, and, by a devilish coincidence, smacked Do-hwa’s forehead before rolling onto the floor. Do-hwa, now in tears, touched his forehead.
Is it inevitable… to be dragged by that crazy guy…? Do-hwa was too worried and frightened about what the future held. With tears streaming down his face, he absentmindedly looked out the window. The day had darkened, and the moon was hanging in the sky.
“Oh, right.”
Do-hwa, who had been in tears, suddenly snapped to attention. He wore a serious expression as he glanced at the clock. It was unnoticed and already approaching 7 p.m.
“I’ll be waiting…”
Do-hwa recalled the promise he had made for tonight. In his current state of pretending to have lost his memory, he couldn’t tell Min-jun about this fact. Moreover, once he was dragged to the house where they were supposed to live together, it seemed difficult to get out. So, this was the chance. In Min-jun’s absence, let’s seize this opportunity to leave the hospital.
😯 okay, but I mean… Hear me out. That will just cause him to be furious… 🫣 I can already see that you will be caught and “punished” 😳 But if you make it for more than a day escaped from him then you win the bet 😆.