Lake

@a Choi Minki Rowoon was content when Minki relaxed in his hold and found it easier to keep his eyes closed with Minki’s comforting weight settled on top of him. He felt an inexplicable peacefulness and didn’t want the feeling to end. Rowoon moved his hand to rub soothing circles against Minki’s back when his face rubbed against his chest, falling asleep a few moments later.

()Maybe time skip to waking up?

@β Kim Rowoon Minki was about to protest when he felt Rowoon clasp his hand behind his back. He tried to close his eyes to focus on sleeping. Tried being the operative word. He did his best to ignore Rowoon scent, the pheromones. Even if he was really was starting to like Rowoon's scent. He rubs his face against Rowoon's chest a habit of his when he tries to get comfortable.

@a Choi Minki Rowoon couldn't help but smile when he felt Minki's finger poke against his cheek. "I'm fine. Stay here." Rowoon said clasping his hands behind Minki's back and closing his eyes. Rowoon didn't exactly want to explain why he couldn't sleep because he would likely wake up aroused again, having had enough heat talk for the next several of them. He just wanted to enjoy Minki's presence and if he could do that pretending to snore for a little while he would.

@β Kim Rowoon "Silly Rowoon." Minki giggles before looking up to see Rowoon look away. He pokes his cheek. "Are you okay? Why can't you sleep? Are you sick?" The alpha props himself up to press his forehead to Rowoon's forehead. "You feel a bit warm but nothing too dangerous...let me get you some water. I put in a kitchen sink! I'll get some water."

@a Choi Minki "No it's okay, I'm just more whiny because I'm in heat, trust me, right now. I could find an issue with a paper bag given long enough." Rowoon smiled lazily and covered his mouth as he yawned. "I think the sleepy feeling is contagious. But I can't sleep now..." Rowoon turned his head away blushing slightly.

@β Kim Rowoon Minki tries not to blush too much as Rowoon compliments him and plays with his hair. "S-should we switch? I mean...if you want." Minki found laying like this he actually was pretty tired. "I think that massage helped or something. I feel kinda sleepy..."

@a Choi Minki "I think you're attractive, especially like this. Because this is the you that makes you happy, and happiness makes you more attractive." Rowoon looked down at Minki with a reassuring smile, pushing Minki's hair away from his face and hesitating to kiss his forehead, deciding against it and letting his hands settle once again around Minki's waist. "I think you got the better side of cuddling, I'm in heat but I got a blanket. But you got a nice warm pillow." Rowoon pouted playfully, before cracking a smile.

*had been out for a long run, simply enjoying the fresh air and scenery. Sometimes it became so overwhelming hanging around the city with the other wolves and he just needed some time to himself. Drawn to the sound of water lapping against the shore, Hoseok came to a stop, panting softly as he looked out across the lake. A sheen of sweat glistened on his flushed skin from exertion and there was nothing he craved more than a dip into the water to equilibriate. Stripping out of his clothes without a care in the world, he waded out into the lake, dunking down and slicking his blonde locks back out of his face* ah~

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@β Kim Rowoon "Attractive? Me?" Minki moves closer to Rowoon not fighting him as he puts his arms around Minki. He lays down on the bed with Rowoon. Minki put his head on his shoulder and laid on him. "You really think I'm attractive? Even like this?" Minki looks up at Rowoon hopeful about his answer.

@a Choi Minki "No I don't think so. It's embarrassing to admit, but when I first came here it was... a lot." Rowoon ears turned red at the tips feeling embarrassed to admit that he was attracted to Minki, knowing the other only viewed him as a friend. But he tried to be mature. "It's a nice scent, calming and attractive, like you." Rowoon covered his mouth with both hands out of embarrassment. "Okay cuddle me before I embarrass myself any further." Rowoon said holding out his arms and wrapping them around Minki's waist.

@β Kim Rowoon "But...your heat...I won't make it worse?" Minki liked the idea of getting cuddles but not at the expense of making things worse for Rowoon. He hoped he wasn't still blushing from Rowoon pushing his hair behind his shoulder. "I'm more worried for you." He looks around before pulling Rowoon closer to his bed. "I figure it might be a bit much that my scent is everywhere and the whole me wanting to cuddle." He didn't want to push things but he'd really wanted the cuddles. It didn't hurt that Rowoon was attractive either.

@a Choi Minki "No worries with me." Rowoon said pushing Minki's hair behind his shoulder when he leaned closer, offering a playful grin. "We can cuddle, why not?" Rowoon had momentarily forgotten about his heat as his body relaxed with Minki's presence, sensing things wouldn't go further than simple contact. "But if it's uncomfortable for you then we can just stay like this."

@β Kim Rowoon Minki leans closer nudging Rowoon with his shoulder. "It's fine. Don't worry about it. If you worry than I'll worry." Minki stayed close to him. "It's okay. Jello is good for cuddles. ...which we can't do." Immediately he regrets saying anything on that subject. He'd love that but knew that given it was best he had to stop.

@a Choi Minki Rowoon was surprised when Minki mentioned it was his first massage. But understood when he followed up with not usually allowing people to touch him in this way. "I hope it's relaxing you a bit, I can stop if it's annoying." Rowoon said, feeling embarrassed. "It's pretty simple just squeeze your hands together over a body part, rolling slowly, like this." Rowoon mimicked the motion he spoke about, exaggerating a bit, so Minki could see it clearly. "I glad it's helpful I can't really do much else. My body is like jello when I'm in heat. Like I just want to lie down." Rowoon sighed dramatically before smiling.

@β Kim Rowoon Minki blinks trying to think of the last time before realizing there was no last time. "This is my first one. I usually don't let people touch me like this." He had no special reason for not having one before now. That was just how it was. He felt touched hearing that he'd stay with him. "If I knew how to do this then I'd try to help you out. You always help me so much. I never understand why but...I'm really grateful that you do help me."

@a Choi Minki “Oh, that sounds delicious I’ll have to try it. I’m not fond of very sweet things though, and sodas tend to be loaded with sugar.” Rowoon took hold of Minki’s other hand and began massaging it. “If your arms are tense like this your shoulders are probably worse. When is the last time you had a massage anyway? I’m always walking around the beta house grabbing at my shoulders and whining until someone offers me a massage.”Rowoon laughed at his own cheekiness before nodding in understanding when Minki mentioned his aversion toward large crowds. “I’ll stay with you when you’re feeling lonely, and even when you’re not feeling lonely.”

@β Kim Rowoon "Fruity flavored dark soda. Especially if its cherry~" Minki smiles happily. He enjoyed it a lot despite know he should drink water. He got tired of water all the time though. "You don't. I...I get lonely...but I can't handle it around all those people." He gnaws on his bottom lip admitting the truth wondering if Rowoon understands why he offered to build him a place now.

@a Choi Minki “What type of soda do you like? Fruity flavors or dark soda like cola?” Rowoon was curious about how different their taste preferences could be since Minki mentioned his dislike for coffee. “Yes, though I won’t stay too often, don’t want to inconvenience you.” Rowoon said rubbing over Minki’s knuckles gently and kneading his forearm. Rowoon wanted to help Minki feel better but it also calmed down his heat to have a dominant touch even if he was the one touching the dominant.

@β Kim Rowoon "I don't even like the smell. I can make it though. I learned how living with my family." Minki smiles as Rowoon agrees with his thinking on the flooring. He was surprised at the mention of staying in the beta house or here. "You'd want to stay here with me?" He didn't stop Rowoon from taking his hand he did look down to watch what he was doing. The alpha would tilt his head on occasion and sneak a look up at Rowoon to see what he was doing.

@a Choi Minki "Most people use caffeine as an energizer, do you not like the taste of coffee?" Rowoon had met a few people that disliked the taste of coffee though he actually enjoyed it quite a lot. He nodded in agreement when Minki mentioned getting hardwood floor in the kitchen area instead of carpet. "Hardwood flooring is easier to clean, for all the cooking spills, it'll be good." Rowoon was surprised when Minki offered to help him build his own shelter. "I don't want. I don't like to be alone, I rather stay at the beta house. Or here with you." Rowoon reached out to take Minki's hand beginning to massage it, holding onto his hand and rolling his wrist a few times.

@β Kim Rowoon "But you said you were tired. I had a few bottles of soda so I'm good for a few hours or so." When Rowoon made the motion Minki paused. He'd never had one before so he didn't know if he'd even like that. He perks up at the mention of the flooring. "I'm thinking half carpet and half hardwood! Cause carpet and kitchen don't sound like a good mix." Which was true. Minki was afraid that he might burn the place down. "You know I was thinking that once I finish this one I could maybe help you make one out by the beta house...if you want..." Minki really just wanted a roommate but this seemed to make more sense.

@a Choi Minki "You definitely have to rest or you'll be too sore and tired to finish everything. Why don't you take a break now since I'm here. We can hang out. I'll return your arm massage favor." Rowoon said smiling and making kneading motions with his hands. When Minki got close to him Rowoon couldn't help the way his belly tightened in arousal, of course Minki smelled good, he was an alpha and Rowoon was in heat. Rowoon pushed away the feelings and continued speaking. "What type of floors did you go with?"

@β Kim Rowoon Minki frowns taking Rowoon's hand tugging him inside. "You can rest here. I put up soundproofing stuff. So you can't hear stuff outside!" Minki giggles excited with himself. "Oh! And I put a real roof on it! Floors come tomorrow for sure...but it might work to nap while I look up some more videos online of how to do stuff." He tried to not breath in too deep of Rowoon's scent. He didn't want to pounce on him. He didn't like being around people during his first REAL heat. Minki slowly let go of his hand heading for the door. He needed space before he did anything stupid.

@a Choi Minki "I'm glad you're listening to us and not those other people. It really suits you. You might look even more handsome with long hair than short hair." Rowoon teased taking a seat with a sigh. It felt nice to be in fresh air after being surrounded by different scents, most unpleasant to him and his wolf. He smiled tiredly when Minki asked how he had been. "I'm tired because of my heat, and even more tired because everyone is keeping me awake with their incessant mating. You don't mind if I hang out here for a while. Not too long, I have to get back before sunset, in case some rogue alpha tries to forcefully mate me." Rowoon sighed and laid down. "How have you been? I see you've been busy with renovations, they look nice.

@β Kim Rowoon Minki heard a noise turning. He gives a shy smile as Rowoon praises him. "Its how I prefer my hair...others tell me to make its short. Talking with you and Baek hyung helped me get the courage to get extensions. Just till it grows long again." He stands there shyly waiting to see what Rowoon needed secretly hoping that the beta was there to see him. "H-how are you? ...the whole....THING going on...I've been trying to stay here but...its hard with all the scents. ...my first real heat, rut thing around people..."

@a Choi Minki Rowoon knocked on the door of Minki's place, hearing someone inside but not wanting to intrude without warning. He opened the door slightly and poked his head in seeing the back of a woman with long hair. Rowoon smiled happy that Minki had found a mate after his pessimism about it happening. But when the person turned to the side, Rowoon recognized it was Minki and stepped inside carefully. "It looks so different, amazingly different. You too. Heh, you look amazingly different with long hair. It's pretty."

@β Kim Rowoon Minki chuckles doing his best to hold Rowoon there. He'd never held someone like this before so there was no way of knowing if Rowoon was heavy or not. He kept walking with a shy smile.

Minki had spent some time working on the shelter. He only took time out of his day to put in his hair extensions. He kept them in as he fixed up the house. He looked on proudly at the kitchen he finished installing it. He was trying his best to distract himself from the hear noises.

[] Its perfect. Like this?

@a Choi Minki "Yes, just that. If you want to do something more you can give me an arm massage, holding that fishing rod made my arms ache." Rowoon climbed on Minki's back and rested his hands on the alpha's shoulders. "This is comfortable I could just fall asleep, but you'd probably drop me. I'm heavy." Rowoon laughed.

Rowoon didn't see Minki for a little while afterward. Though he often looked around for the other man in the common areas of the pack ground, they didn't seem to cross paths. Rowoon didn't want to intrude on Minki's personal space, but after the third night filled with the moans and noises of heat keeping him awake he decided to get out. Walking out toward the shelter Minki had built before.

[]is this okay? maybe Minki could be wearing his extensions when Rowoon arrives

@β Kim Rowoon "I don't think he asked. It wasn't bad enough to do damage. Just enough to annoy him. That's why I tried to apologize but he was too upset still..." Minki frowns then looks at Rowoon. "Carry you? Just that?" He kneels down to let him get on his back. The alpha figured that this was the best way to carry him back there.

(Should we have the time that they have a next or so apart that Minki puts in his hair extensions?)