ALPHA UNIVERSE #4: GORGEOUS

CHAPTER 39

Renjun was fine when he entered the school. He managed to keep track of his studies and focus on the lessons, but when their architectural majors started, all he could remember was the draft of a house he made.

Fate only let them taste a single month of happiness as an official couple and brought them down again.

So what if Lei-An isn't around when Jihye isn't beside him? It's a relief, yes. One drama finished, but then another started.

All he wanted was to be happy—to make Jihye happy. He wanted to give her the whole world, but how can he when the world they're staying in isn't fond of them?

How can he secure their relationship when thick walls seem happy to barricade them?

He wanted to make Jihye happy, yes. But he wanted to do it himself, not someone else.

Someone he knew could also do it all.

Days passed when he never got to approach her. He was just there, somewhere, looking after her from afar.

He will pass buildings just to see her; he doesn't know if he'll be relieved that she's not alone or mad that it isn't him.

He follows them sometimes, at a distance where he can still see that she's safe.

When she finally enters the dormitory and the older dominant drives away, Renjun will stay a lot longer.

One, was to ensure that nothing bad would happen, and two, he also hoped for her to come out so they could talk.

The Saturday sun rose, and Renjun knew that the Pep has a practice schedule.

He could just thank the heavens that he got groupings to do, which they will work on at the university.

The dominant's eyes are rather busy, his neck craning everywhere, making it too obvious that he's looking for someone.

"Renjun, you could text your girl and stop being a flamingo."

"Text who?", the male snapped back at his group mates and continued sketching.

"Yang Jihye. It's obvious; you're looking over the gym."

"I just want to know if they're on break yet."

"Right, are you two fine though? We never saw you both together this past week, and she seemed close with the basketball captain."

"Some say she smells like him too; I thought you're already bonded, the other added, causing Renjun to stop working.

A small, bitter smile curled on his lips, and he let out a forced chuckle, signaling them to just continue working.

"They're just close. He's the one who tended her in the hospital."

"Oh, that crazy bitch, Wong Lei-An? Damn bro, I can't believe that I found her pretty before. If only I knew."

"Stop rambling and let's finish this", Renjun said, dropping the topic with a sigh.

Is it over?

Renjun mentally hit himself and tried to keep his mind positive.

A little bit longer, baby; I'll get you back.

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"Here"

Jihye flinched and turned to the side, seeing Renjun and a sandwich on his hand.

"I bought three and got full from two. This is the last one, and I thought you'd look for this", he continued, holding her hand and placing the sandwich on her palm. "That's your favorite."

"You shouldn't have."

"I must have. I'm still your boyfriend, Jihye."

The omega looked away after hearing the word, though the male didn't say anything opposing her action.

"I know things are hard for the both of us right now, but I want you to remember that my door is always open for you", he softly said. "I'll wait for you to come home."

"We just have a ten-minute break. I must go back there", Jihye said while obviously avoiding his eyes.

Still, the dominant just nodded and placed a soft kiss on her forehead, gently ruffling her hair like he used to.

"Don't forget to rest, okay? And you're already doing great, love; don't stress out too much."

"Mhm, you too", she nodded and flashed a small smile. "Thank you for this."

Renjun didn't get the chance to reply, as she had already walked away, just following her with a longing gaze and itching hands.

I miss you, he threw his head back, stopping the raising tears from flowing.

Everything will be okay, baby, I promise. Until then, don't let go. Please.