CR | Chapter 3.1

From the break of dawn, Kim Donghwa’s body was shivering. He carefully checked on Wi Woori, who was still sound asleep, before slowly getting up. The memory of the awkward situation from the night before furrowed his brow. What was there to get hard about in that moment? It was just a natural bodily reaction to having his first wet dream about Wi Woori, but the problem was that it had touched Wi Woori.f6ba4d6e2c89160459b1

He almost got thoroughly teased. It was such a relief that Wi Woori wasn’t in his right mind at that time.ec46227586fcd807a35e

Phew, Kim Donghwa let out a deep sigh, roughly tousling his hair as he left the room. His body shivered as if he had caught a cold. It felt like he had a fever, and his skin was all prickly, with every sense heightened to an acute sensitivity.711185113f72f84256e5

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He felt like something big would happen if he kept going like this. There were only two people in the house, and it would be better if at least one of them was fine. Kim Donghwa wanted that one to be himself.9467ef804d42dcef0adb

After taking a hot shower where steam billowed up, he dressed in clothes more carefully than usual. He made some porridge so Wi Woori could eat it as soon as he woke up, then knocked on Wi Woori’s door, who was likely still sleeping.c790a1609d2045f13632

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A groan came from inside. Even after sleeping all day yesterday, was he still not feeling well? When he opened the door, Wi Woori was still fast asleep.1b969276a755d65caa10

“I’m going to the hospital.”ac6249abf39c4afd603d

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“Huh… Are you sick too?”0449dc36efe37b06183a

“I caught it from you.”2f5269142720a0f7d021

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He answered a bit curtly on purpose, and Wi Woori’s eyes shot open. But that was only for a moment. His pretty face soon filled with guilt.37d88f4e69f934f3d200

“Take care and come back, the porridge later…”bd7eae24adc92ed51845

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“I made it for you to eat, come out and have it.”3862b8829836c8e9a85a

“Mmm…”3c15aaaf9fe5d7ff2b54

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Kim Donghwa watched as Wi Woori, who had barely answered, closed his eyes again before he shut the door.fc66143fa2d2ce121d7e

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He thought it was just a common cold, but maybe not. After checking his temperature and a few other symptoms, the doctor suggested Kim Donghwa take a simple genetic test.52ac0751c119de1c7e42

It was now a standard procedure to do a genetic test before diagnosing an illness, since many people showed symptoms like a cold before the manifestation of diseases. Thus, he casually agreed to the test, but…cb214b8353356c72a1ea

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For some reason, the doctor’s expression while looking at the test results was not good. Kim Donghwa felt a wave of tension coming over him. He licked his dry lips, waiting for the doctor’s next words. A flicker of anxiety passed through his clear, black eyes.4226bdbbeb0113341c05

“Hmm… Have you had any symptoms of alpha manifestation before?”9abd0ab3c89c67d7a38b

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Ah, he barely managed to suppress a sigh.cc2f2f1d8fec9f4b70fc

Kim Donghwa carefully recalled the symptoms of alpha manifestation he had once studied in detail. When Wi Woori manifested as an omega, he had been excited, thinking he might manifest too, and looked into it. Of course, he had seen no signs since then and had given up.be2afabda309d9948348

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There weren’t any notable symptoms he could think of, but one thing was clear: he had smelled a tart scent from Wi Woori in bed. He had thought it was just a fresh smell in the room, but was that Wi Woori’s pheromones?140651ef88890095fe59

Closing his eyes tightly, the doctor pushed the test results towards him.1b093dcd032ec87eacda

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In the section for traits, there were symbols for alpha, omega, and beta. Although he was familiar with the test sheet, one thing was different…c0fc505afe69a73d2828

“…Have I manifested?”d5ac3a360474ee2857ce

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“Yes, you’re an alpha. Judging by the density of your pheromones, you seem to be close to dominant. We’ll need to wait until the manifestation period is over for an accurate diagnosis, so let’s meet back here in a month. On your way out, pick up some suppressants and schedule your next appointment.”8f1ca4f1a72f6467d4be

He was an alpha.c6feebe892069b2dc459

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Feeling a sense of defeat was only natural. Even though the doctor had told him to leave as if dismissing him, he seemed to understand Kim Donghwa’s dilemma and added several pieces of advice.c97d0aa17bc9bcf43c9b

Starting with ‘avoid omegas for now,’ the list of instructions seemed endless. Then he handed over a pamphlet.a3b66794dd21d8154b8e

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“Read this on your way.”9af7108a9d22ddada7dc

Rather than feeling relieved by understanding the cause of his symptoms, it felt like he had a heavy burden placed on his heart. After receiving the prescribed suppressants, learning how to take them, and scheduling his next appointment, he was advised that he needed someone to look after him because his pheromones and physical condition were not yet stable. However, all Kim Donghwa could think about was Wi Woori.87e3ca421999cd3b5428

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How on earth did he manifest?03a4c6039a76004d1b8b

Stepping outside, Kim Donghwa unconsciously reached for a cigarette and then picked up his phone. Unlike others who would call their parents first, the name he looked for was different.0f55747106453f799919

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Kim Chanyoungc9e1967e1caa28ce4efb

In moments of desperation, it’s only natural to seek out an old friend. However, the fact that the person he was reaching out to was Kim Chanyoung instead of Wi Woori, who would usually be the one, only proved how much he was already worrying about him.502c2c3e0c980881a6b4

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Ah, he’s going to hate this…312d17a185a2d26b60ec

Tsk, barely suppressing the involuntary click of his tongue, Kim Donghwa felt suffocated by the fact that he would have to confess eventually. He decided to tell him as late as possible, fearing that Kim Chanyoung would feel hurt for not being told sooner.f2c1a10f81862b47ab3e

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But then again, revealing his alpha manifestation unasked would only invite Wi Woori’s contemptuous gaze, which he didn’t want.f54b641421355e8188ed

What should I do… As he was pondering, a voice came through asking, “Why?” Kim Donghwa took a deep drag of his cigarette. He hadn’t smoked properly in a while, so the taste of the old cigarette was bound to be bad, yet he felt as if it opened his lungs, taking several more drags without responding.337136c9fb15e12bd87b

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Why, you bastard!446c711606c78cd15a62

The sudden curse made Kim Donghwa respond sharply, “What?”02f7635d3e8ba47092a4

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“Sorry, I thought I called the wrong person.”fc2c670aba175337ee28

Kim Chanyoung’s attitude, cursing without thinking he’d be heard, was absurd.3eb4e5ac54b21875ec04

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“What are you doing? I have something to tell you.”52a33c5f13ae2036570a

“Will you tell me over the phone?”e7be39f7e748fd553e75

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“No, come out. It’s serious.”5f2ca92d3a687d75435c

“Where’s your husband, and you’re looking for me? Did you fight with Wi Woori?”f77cc6db3f7515a038cf

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“Ah, what husband?”b7604a8d125272c6652d

Kim Donghwa’s face contorted. He didn’t like Kim Chanyoung’s mocking tone, knowing full well the situation. After giving him a mandate to meet at a specific café at a certain time, he exhaled a long sigh masked by cigarette smoke.c36c0170a2a816595bfb

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If it was about manifestation, then the sudden erection from yesterday made sense. Alphas were said to get hard uncontrollably due to pheromones.cdc40fff3eaac0ea13ff

“Ah, ah…”c7ffdd0cdb3492f7e441

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In the end, he couldn’t finish his cigarette and was tearing at his hair.e888baceed812a7376df

“Fuck, I should’ve never let Wi Woori into my house if I knew this would happen.” A pathetic sigh kept escaping him.c935019d7559191ab0af

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Sitting in the café, Kim Donghwa tried to calm himself with deep breaths. He smoothed his chest several times and carefully read through the pamphlet the doctor had given him as a precaution. At the top was listed the pre-symptoms of the rut cycle, followed by detailed advice on how to behave during the initial manifestation phase.3b6db21a1418acf4b84c

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Among the numerous clauses, the one that stood out was ‘Avoid encounters with omegas’…a2f3046a4d74cf616987

“What am I supposed to do when there’s an omega at home.”72320154ac6b851e1cb4

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Kim Donghwa buried his face in his hands, sighing.79964064081d95fa1929

The pamphlet warned that encountering an omega’s pheromones during the early manifestation phase could trigger a rapid onset of the rut cycle, leading to loss of reason, but more than that, Wi Woori was the problem.4861099a1fd96e873851

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“Ah,” he sighed again just as someone plopped down in the seat opposite him.77f660c3f38b86b6ff36

“You’re here.”40df20a7c1fdcfb90c43

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Greeting him lightly, Kim Chanyoung fanned his face, which was flushed from the heat. Despite it being early March, the sun was unusually hot.eb46ac7645a4854f44bb

“What, wait. You’ve manifested?”d8be2bbffd8936efe0ab

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Had he seen the diagnostic papers and pamphlets scattered on the table? Kim Chanyoung looked between them and Kim Donghwa with wide eyes. Kim Donghwa just nodded in response.cb71907c1c5744ced5ca

When everyone else was manifesting, he had shown no signs, so he thought he might live as a non-manifester. A sigh of despair escaped him once more.cbef00838233570a13fc

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“An alpha?”78e2c231e96b6fdc0d90

“Yeah…”0fb0aa478deb4251bd54

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“Wow, shouldn’t you not be living with Wi Woori then?”d3709736e48b240e249a

Kim Donghwa leaned back, feeling overwhelmed. He gulped down his coffee in frustration. It might be simple to just send Wi Woori back home, but he didn’t want that at all.bd3d012c4de59d3f4a23

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If he left him outside, all sorts of alphas would be eyeing him. Wi Woori had always attracted people, regardless of gender, even before his manifestation. Well, with that beautiful smile and friendly personality, who wouldn’t like him?00e5f7e00cfdb4b44197

Kim Donghwa swallowed a bitter taste, rubbing his mug. If someone asked why he was so concerned when they were just friends, he had his reasons. As he moved his Adam’s apple, Kim Chanyoung looked at him with concern while reading the pamphlet.afcbf0f691b129d21b0a

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“What are you going to do?”f225fe9b8117ba0b5e25

“I don’t know.”f356552dfba116024d8d

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“Does Wi Woori know you’ve manifested?”5595a6df7136d8e6e61c

“I called you first because I was so messed up.”18b6a9e9190a471f1695

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“Well, I guess I would’ve done the same.”4c98a5d021442fad2f6b

Kim Chanyoung leaned back, deeply empathizing with his worry. He glanced upward, clicking his tongue, showing that this was indeed a problem. They both sighed together. No matter how much they thought about it, no sharp solution came to mind.c890945857d4110671f3

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“We’re fucked.”86322594b384ecba6b84

With that short statement, Kim Chanyoung looked at him. He seemed to think the same, repeating “What are you going to do?” like a parrot.4394a5be01ac6597c2af

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Actually, there was an obvious solution. As he had thought before, sending Wi Woori away to another place. Explaining his manifestation and why they couldn’t live together in a way that wouldn’t hurt his feelings, then sending him off properly would solve this dilemma.b3f770c910f58cbb5502

But, he didn’t really want to send Wi Woori away.d3ad5905596fb8ba2e40

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The reason was simple.ee383276cd1d971b3662

“…Wi Woori still doesn’t know you like him?”3edb1d717b039aebc159

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Kim Donghwa exhaled a heavy breath and answered, “Yeah.” He slouched, carelessly biting on a straw, then threw a sullen look ahead.fe80bd87ef370516959a

He had liked Wi Woori for a very long time, which is why he didn’t want to send him away.4d69379bd036fa88d852

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He had liked Wi Woori for quite a while now. Probably since middle school. The moment he saw Wi Woori, bathed in warm sunlight, looking white and pretty, his heart had sunk.1e5bc9a95ca47d4d5e7b

Everything else seemed to lose color when he saw Wi Woori. It was like watching a butterfly flutter alone in a monochrome movie. Time might have been flowing normally, and the surrounding noise might have been the same, but when he looked at Wi Woori, all his actions seemed to be in slow motion.1f93f4e8aa52af5c5461

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All other sounds disappeared as well, as if he were trapped inside a large droplet of water. It felt like his breath was blocked, like his whole body was floating then heavily sinking. Even now, thinking back, the feeling was vivid, as if his heart might burst at any moment.ccc03c14c5a6dffb2e3d

But even so, even after having these feelings for so long, he couldn’t rashly confess his love to him.87736213234ca4278b8a

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Once, Wi Woori had casually told him he liked men, sparking a brief hope in him. But then Wi Woori added, “And there’s someone I like.”3f68983f37d055ffa40d