School

@α Wu Yifan "Yifan..." Kyungsoo said slowly, feeling how the foreign syllables felt on his lips, and he nodded. The omega noticed the alpha's small smile, finding it rather pleasant, despite the circumstances. The hustled and bustle of the even was dying down a bit, parents taking children home, only a handful of people left in the big, echo-y gym.

The little alpha made a face as his hair was messed up, and shook his head, clutching at Yifan's large hand and peering up at him, "Let's take Teacher Do!" he begged, bouncing up and down a bit. Kyungsoo blinked with surprise and chuckled, starting to make a half-assed excuse when the boy insisted. And kept on insisting. Kyungsoo gave a wavery smile and shrugged his shoulders, holding his hands up, "Alright, squirt, I'd love to come," he smiled at the way the child cheered.

@ω Do Kyungsoo "Yifan," he answered, smiling ever so slightly. It was a shy smile as if he was a child caught doing something bad. He wasn't a father and the looks he got from those that believed that as well weren't exactly nice, but this was something he wanted and it was in his hands. He didn't even have to grab at the opportunity. It was just given to him so simply. Yifan knew it was wrong, but he didn't want the wrong move to put the omega off.

Even after complimenting the omega, Yifan could tell that he still was uncomfortable. He couldn't place his finger on why. He felt just as antsy as he was when they were at the library so it couldn't be anything to do with the presence of the children. It was just him. "Maybe it would be a good idea if I take a look around." Yifan decided, unsure of what else to say. He didn't like how uneasy the atmosphere was. Turning to the boy, he put a hand on his head, messing up his hair even further. "We'll go out and get something to eat after this. To celebrate."

@α Wu Yifan The stranger was actually... well.... not rude. And it definitely surprised Kyungsoo, that he blinked rapidly. He cleared his throat again, worrying the hem of his shirt between his fingers, "Yes, um, nice to meet you too..." he frowned softly before blurting out, "I'm sorry, but it's really bugging me that I don't know your name yet, um, what was it?" Kyungsoo swept his caution for alphas under the rug for the moment to allow his curiosity to take the front of the stage.

Catching the movement down low, Kyungsoo's smile changed completely into a warm one at the sight of the child, and he reached down to ruffle his hair affectionately. He glanced up, hearing the alpha's compliment, and he let out a skeptical chortle, "Um, thanks... though, I like to believe they have their way with me, instead," Kyungsoo's smile softened at the thought, and he shrugged his lithe shoulders.

@ω Do Kyungsoo The young alpha looked so pleased that Yifan was mistaken for his father that he didn't have the heart to correct the teacher. He had given thought to having kids in the past, but feeling that now isn't the time, Yifan has remained nothing except single. No mate. No children. This, however, happened to be a moment where he could pretend that he did. Or at least, chose not to correct the teacher altogether.

"It's nice to meet you." Yifan said kindly, resisting the urge to question why the omega was so uncomfortable around him. When his wolf reminded him of what happened the last time he asked, Yifan inwardly cringed. Now was not the time to do that. From behind he felt someone wrap around his leg and saw that it was the boy, smiling at him. He didn't seem too disappointed that Yifan didn't correct the omega - or Mr. Do, Yifan's mind supplied - either. In fact, he seemed pleased. "You seem to have a way with kids. That's sweet." He complimented in an attempt to make things more comfortable. His wolf disagreed. It felt it was creepy. Good thing Yifan didn't particularly care at the moment.

( no big deal. that happens to me, too, sometimes )

@α Wu Yifan [apologies, my muse has flown to australia]

Kyungsoo felt like he was standing there staring at the not so strange stranger for an eternity, his mouth bobbing open and closed like a fish out of water. He then realized that this was reality, and he was very much in fact, still at work, and that he shouldn't be making a fool out of himself. Clearing his throat, the omega smoothed the back of his hair and glanced around before facing the, albeit very tall, alpha.

It occurred to him just where they were, and it confused Kyungsoo a bit. He hadn't exactly met all of his student's parents, and he didn't even know this man's name, so he could very well be one of the wolf children's father. But he looked so young. Putting on his polite, small smile, he opened up with, "I'm sorry, I didn't know you were one of my student's father, um..." he trailed off, not knowing the alpha's name, "I'm sure you heard in my speech, but, uh, I'm Mr. Do, the uh... kindergarten teacher..." Kyungsoo was proud of himself for not freaking out as he usually would have. Perhaps it was being surrounded by children that kept him calm.

@ω Do Kyungsoo He was a bit happier than he was willing to let on. Simply, it was cute. The kids tugged at his heartstrings even without knowing. They were so much different than the adults Yifan had gotten used to. So much more innocent and excited that it made Yifan feel a desire for children more than he does usually. Alphas naturally wish for children but now with so many around him, made that feeling increase. But that requires a mate of which Yifan doesn't have. One that he hasn't really allowed himself to want before.

"I'll be back." Yifan promised. He could tell that the boy was worried that he wouldn't return, but he would. It would be hard not to. He had to take the boy home since this is what he assured his parents, not that the child knew that. "You told me to take a look around, so I will." He was attempting to not seem so eager to look at creations crafted by five and six year olds but they were so proud of their work, it was hard not to give into the happy feel.

Yifan just started to walk away when he felt someone from behind. The bump didn't actually jostle him too much. It was more a sense of surprise and worry that he had bumped into a child. However, the feeling against his back wasn't quite that of a child or an average adult. Turning around, he saw that he was mostly wrong. It was the omega from the library.

"Yeah, me." He said dumbly before he could think of something else. Yifan felt off guard again. It wasn't a nice feeling.

@α Wu Yifan Having made his way halfway through the room, Kyungsoo excused himself from a family and headed towards the refreshments table. His throat was getting a bit dry from all the talking, such was something that happened when he was a teacher. Besides the children, he was most definitely the smallest person in the room, but the omega didn't mind, he'd grown to get used to it.

Reaching the table, Kyungsoo poured himself a cup of water, sipping it slowly. The liquid was cooling to his throat, and he was soon refreshed. He was just tossing the paper cup into the trash when one of his wolf students ran up to him, tugging on his sleeve. Smiling, Kyungsoo allowed the little boy to tug him towards his table, where he would introduce his family.

Bowing to them, Kyungsoo introduced himself, his smile never faltering. The boy's family was very kind, and very proud of their son. Kyungsoo chatted with them for a bit before he said he had other students to tend to. He was backing up, when he jostled into someone, "Oh, I'm sorry," Kyungsoo turned, looking down out of reflex, most of the people he dealt with were under three feet tall, and was met with long legs. Following them up, Kyungsoo stared with surprise, "You," he said stupidly, pointing at the alpha he'd met at the library. To think they'd meet again, and at his workplace, out of all places.

@ω Do Kyungsoo Although Yifan came only to see one particular student, the boy wanted him to look at his friends' projects. That was something Yifan had a bit harder of a time to wrap his head around. He was good with kids he knew, the few kids that he knew. But the way the little alpha was looking up at him, he couldn't bring himself to say no. So he would just wander around a little while and then come back.

Only once he made a move to do what the kid asked him to, his wrist was being tugged back because he hadn't gotten the full presentation of his art. Yifan smiled a bit shyly at the parents next to him that probably assumed he had made a move to leave. For the next couple of minutes, he listened to the boy speak about his project proudly, occasionally introducing Yifan as his older brother to the people who walked by.

The project overall was cute. He could still smell the fresh packaging from the supplies used for the project. Yifan and the rest of the pack weren't allowed to see the project all week while it was being worked on. As if to keep up a tough appearance Yifan waited until the young alpha was preoccupied to slip his phone out of his pocket and take a picture of the finished product. The moment the shutter snapped, a fresh pair of eyes were on him and he knew he was caught. As head alpha, when it comes to certain kids, he has a soft spot.

@α Wu Yifan As the parents began trickling in, Kyungsoo stood up straighter, smoothing down his soft cardigan and brushing his hair out of his face. Smiling warmly, he greeted them, pointing them in the right direction of their waiting child. Things were going great. It gave the omega a good chance to see who the children had invited. Already he'd met parents, siblings, aunts and uncles, even the occasional grandparent. It warmed Kyungsoo's heart to see people who cared about his students.

Some of the more involved parents he'd met before, and he happily answered their questions, having pleasant conversations. Checking his watch, Kyungsoo saw that it was time to officially start. Going to the front of the room, he drew a small whistle from his pocket and blew on it three times. The children, having heard this, turned towards him attentively, going quiet. Kyungsoo used this technique in class to get everyone's attention.

"Welcome, everyone. I'm sure you've met with your designated artist already," Kyungsoo began with a warm, chipper voice, and a smile to match, "Please, feel free to look around, have fun. There is a table with cookies and lemonade in the back. If you have any questions, I'm here to answer them. I'm the kindergarten teacher, Mr. Do," he gave a little bow as the parents clapped. There was so much going on, so many different smells in the confined space, that the omega didn't notice anything out of the ordinary. Slowly, he made his rounds through the room, stopping to chat along the way. He loved his job.

@ω Do Kyungsoo Yifan doesn't like children - well, most children. A few young wolves within his pack hold a certain place in Yifan's heart that other snot-nosed kids won't ever be able to achieve. Which is why, although a bit reluctantly, Yifan agreed to go to some show and tell thing for his pack's youngest member. His parents were unavailable to attend, which left Yifan as the alpha with the pleasure of going himself.

Not wanting to be too early, Yifan found other things to occupy himself beforehand. They were all meaningless things just to kill the time so he didn't seem like an overeager parent because he isn't overeager to go to a show for kids in kindergarten. And he isn't a parent no matter how cute and innocent they are. His wolf, however, has always loved children. So after only fifteen minutes of wandering in and out of convenience stores, Yifan still arrives at the event five minutes earlier.

A mother or two glanced his way as he walked inside. If the student he was visiting was actually his, he would be quite young to be a parent, but too old to be an older sibling. Almost in a shy manner, Yifan looked down to check what he was wearing. It felt appropriate. A plain white shirt, jeans, and a black jacket on top. His shoes were a bit old, though clean. He felt presentable for something he didn't think was a formal event.

Rubbing the back of his neck, he didn't actually look for the kid he came for, but sniffed him out. Following the scent's trail until he saw him. The child, obviously not expecting anyone to come for him, caught his eye and grinned ear to ear. Nobody had approached Yifan. It seemed all the real mothers and fathers had whoever in charge currently occupied when he made his way over to the kid's display. Yifan began to think it was a good thing he came a little early.

@α Wu Yifan There was always a certain rush Kyungsoo felt whenever something he taught latched onto a student and they took it to heart. Just the sight of the children's chubby cheeks as they smiled filled the omega with love, and he felt lighter, more alive. He could forget about all the misfortune in his life and just focus on the children, the ones that really mattered. Kyungsoo cared about them and only them, he didn't even care about himself.

Being in the middle of the city, the school consisted of mostly, the majority, human children. That didn't matter to Kyungsoo. Children were children, he believed, and were all the same, no matter what species. He loved them all, and strove to do everything he could to teach them the ways of life. Of course, the children who were wolves knew what he was, and took a quicker liking to him than the human children.

Today was a special day. The children had been working on art all month, and tonight, they could invite their family and friends to showcase their artwork. It was an idea Kyungsoo came up with that would give the children self confidence and pride for their own accomplishments. Patiently, like a mother hen with her wings spread, the omega herded the class of five to six year olds into the gymnasium, where their artwork was displayed on tables all around the large room, "Alright artists, I want you to stand by your tables and wait for your family and friends to arrive~" Kyungsoo announced, smiling. He watched as the children obeyed, skipping excitedly to their spots, giggling all the way.