Horizon | ATEEZ - Omegaverse

Chapter Twenty Six

A few days later, San is briskly running through Chrysalis after he woke up that morning. His heart races from how fast he's moving, but also at the thought of seeing Seonghwa's beautiful face once again. Seonghwa is the light of his life that burns so bright, the fire within his soul that ignites emotions he wasn't sure he would ever be able to find in his life.

San always wanted a mate, but the responsibilities of his rather poor pack made it seem impossible. With Seonghwa, San is able to see a fulfilling future, but the complications rise once again with the whole 'rules situation' and Seonghwa already being promised to another alpha of Chrysalis. He shakes his head, getting distracted from his array of thoughts and slides open the door.

They're going on a hike through the mountains this morning, or, that's what Gyungho announced to them yesterday evening.

"Eun-" Areum starts, turning towards the slid open door, but is surprised to see a strange alpha standing in the doorway, "Who are you?"

San's eyes widen in embarrassment and he immediately begins bowing deeply to the floor, apologizing, "I'm so sorry, miss. I didn't mean to intrude, I must've gotten the wrong room," He explains frantically, trying to be as formal as he can be.

Areum giggles and waves her hand in the air, "No, no, it's not a big deal. I was waiting for someone, actually... Are you looking for Seonghwa?" She asks, tilting her head, knowing there can't be anyone else the alpha man was looking for on this wing. It's only her room and Seonghwa's room.

San nods, finally standing up from his knees, his eyes brightening up from hearing Seonghwa's name, "Yes, I was coming to get him for the hike today~"

Areum studies the alpha's face, noticing his reaction to mentioning her brother's name and she hums to herself, "What's your name?"

"Choi San."

Areum taps her finger on her arm, knowing she's heard that name before. She thought she had heard her mother mentioning something about him before, "From Eclipse?"

"Yes, Miss Areum," San bows again instinctually.

Areum giggles again, finding it amusing how the alpha -- San -- keeps referring to her so formally, "Just Areum is fine. Go get my sleepyhead of a brother and have a great time today," she smiles brightly, but there's some sadness behind it, as she wishes she could be going on this trip with them.

San's heart sinks just a bit at seeing her face, knowing that the Park's daughter has been ill for some time now. Will she even be able to attend the festival...? San himself had only heard about the festival a few days ago, but he overheard Eunji saying how she didn't want to dance in it without Areum. Not that San was purposefully listening to Eunji's conversations, he was just walking by.

San exits Areum's room and goes to the room next door. How could he have gotten them mixed up? It's not like this is his first time to Seonghwa's room. He scolds himself and slides open the door to Seonghwa's room, putting his cheerful face on quickly, "Good morning Seonghwa--"

San swears that his heart stopped in that moment, his eyes flashing a deep crimson at the small glimpse of Seonghwa's bareback his eyes catch. His wolf purrs deeply at the sight of his fated mate in such a state, impure thoughts ravaging his mind at the doing of his wolf.

Seonghwa whips around, tugging his robe tight with clearly rosier cheeks than normal, "What are you doing?" He asks, his voice flustered. He sees the red fading in San's eyes and his own wolf wants to give into him. Seonghwa looks at the ground, hiding, knowing his eyes will have a golden tint shining in them.