- Convenience Store

@α Wong Yukhei Jihoon shrugged, he isn't quite sure what's happening anymore as he slowly reaches out and takes the much larger hands of the alpha, allowing himself to be pulled up with a small smile. The omega inside him is happy with the attention but he himself isn't quite sure how to feel about this. "Thank you..." he ends up muttering afterward, using his shaky hands to dust himself off, making sure to dust his hind end too since he was pushed around and fell as well. "Why did you stop them?.. You could've minded your business and walked away." the omega whispered. It's hard to believe that alphas can be nice and it's really ing with his mentality right now as he looks down as his hands, all scraped up from getting pushed around by the childish bully betas.

@ω Lee Jihoon Yukhei was still standing there, looking down at the smaller boy as he shook against the cold brick wall of the alley. The other's voice was barely audible because of the low volume and the shaking, so Yukhei's previously raised eyebrow, furrowed in confusion instead. Was he still scared because of those betas?
He was about to ask if he was alright when the other spoke up again, making the alpha even more confused "Beat you up too?" For a second there was silence before Yukhei let out a short laugh and shook his head at the smaller "You think I protected you from those betas with a superiority complex just so I could beat you up instead?" With one more shake of his head, he reached one of his big hands down towards the omega "Come on, can you get up?" He asked, his expression completely changing from the aggressive one he had before into a more relaxed one, offering the boy a smile.

@α Wong Yukhei Shaking with the overwhelming scents and pheromones that was released from a whole fight that happened before his eyes, Jihoon slowly peered up at the approaching alpha. If he had the strength, he would've gotten up and walked away but with how badly he's shaking, he can barely get up. "T-Thank you.." he murmurs softly, cursing at himself silently in his head for how weak he is. Now that he has said what was needed, he hoped the alpha would leave him alone. Maybe then, the fresh breeze that's been coming in from the end of the street would clear out the scents and help him relax a little bit. He wasn't sure how long it'll take for his strength to come back but he was thankful that he didn't have any plans after this. "Y-You can go now, you know. Unless you want to beat me up too?"

@ω Lee Jihoon For the next couple of moments, Yukhei's attention is fully focused on the betas, the omega's attempt at speaking not even registering in his mind. As soon as the first beta hits the floor there is one next to him to help him up, and the alpha turns in search of the third one, who he notices, just barely, running out of the alleyway leaving the other two as they are.
Glancing back at the other two, he watches them trying to leave and considers pulling them back but honestly, he was never here for the fight and he had established his dominance quite well, although that had not been his intention at first, it was certainly good for his ego. With that in mind, he let them go, a small smirk pulling at his lip as he glanced over at where the omega had been to check on him.
"Now you..." He started noticing the smaller guy now sitting on the floor of the alley. His eyebrow raises a little as he approaches him, their eyes meeting as the omega looks up "Can I get a thank you yet, or was my help unnecessary?" He continued, corners of his lips still up in a smirk as he crossed his arms over his chest. A little bit cocky he had to admit, but after the other had promptly neglected his help he did feel the slight need to show off.

@α Wong Yukhei When the punch lands on the alpha's cheek, the omega flinches and the beta smirks. He's quite proud of himself for that one, Jihoon thinks before looking over at the alpha. He's worried now. The alpha seems to be even more pissed now at this point and the omega can't help but worry. Would the alpha turn around and direct the same energy towards him? It wouldn't surprise Jihoon if he did since it won't be first time and certainly not the last either.
"I-" Jihoon attempts to cut in, wanting to break the fight up but its too late already. But the time the omega has figured out what needs to be said, the offensing beta was already on the floor with this pal on the side, groaning loudly. The third beta was nowhere to be seen either.
All the energy and pheromones in this suddenly too small of an alleyway crashes onto the omega, causing his knees to give in and he crashes to the floor, trembling a bit. There was fear, excitement, and... arousal? That can't be.
With a shaky sigh, Jihoon picks his head up and looks the alpha in the eye, unsure of what to do now that the second beta is holding the first up, trying to drag him away from the seething being who one-handedly threw down the beta without breaking a sweat.

@ω Lee Jihoon The small omega's gestures as he attempts once more to escape go completely unnoticed by the alpha, whose attention is now fully focused on the beta he's gripping in his fists. The other still looks at him in defiance, while the two on the sides seem to be at a disagreement with one of them looking like he wants to fleed, and the other one wanting to follow the leads of the beta he assumes takes on the 'leader' role between the three.
Eyes still strong and confident, looking threateningly into the orbs of the beta in his grasp, Yukhei does not back down and only spares a quick glance at the second beta who looks back at him in an attempt at mirroring his intensity. The third man's voice gets his attention next, but he doesn't let down his guard "Is this how you guys play around?" He questions looking over at him with a scoff "You might want to find another hobby, otherwise I will feel responsible for making sure you don't bother anyone ever again" As he finished he looks right back at the first one again, to make sure the message is loud and clear to all of them.
Through the corner of his eye, he checks on the omega, to make sure the other was still there and out of danger for now. The quick distraction was enough for the beta's fist to come into contact with his cheek harshly, making him growl out towards the other in distaste. He could feel a burning sensation on his cheek and he knew it would bruise lately, but it was surely not enough to have him back away, if anything, it fired him up. Yukhei had been here to stand up for the smaller guy as he would for any other threatened beta or omega, but these guys picked a fight, and with the wrong alpha at that.
Grip tightening in the other's shirt, Yukhei swiftly turns him around and slams him against the nearest wall, contrary to the one the omega was leaning against. He let go of his hold on the other's collar, only to strike him in the face in the same way the other had done before, his knee coming up to collide into the other's stomach with enough strength to leave him rolling on the floor gasping for air for some long moments. Maybe three on one would be too much to take on, but the scaredy-cat beta and the follower might be easier to fight while their leader lays flat on the floor.

@α Wong Yukhei Highly stressed out and hypersensitive to smell, Jihoon could tell that the betas are hesitating now, especially when the fist that's gripping his shirt is slowly loosening. Guess just a stern tone from an alpha is enough. It's most certainly enough to make him want to just cower in the corner but he fights against the instinct and stands taller, trying to jerk away from the fist but the grip is still a little bit too strong for the omega. Maybe he'll just need to stand around and watch. It might just go a little better now with the hesitation.
The three betas glance over at each other then over at the alpha and the small man. Jihoon can tell that they're calculating their steps and to see if this is a fight worth fighting. But it seems like they're not exactly reaching an agreement. The first two is still very much on the aggressive side, ready to spring into action while the last one that's holding onto Jihoon seems to decide it's not worth it. His hands drop and slowly start backing up into a defensive mode, leaving Jihoon standing against the wall with wide eyes.
"Chill out dude. We're only playing around," the surrendered beta jokes. He's clearly the type to flee when the situation seems slightly tipped in a bad way for him but the other two still seem quite unsure, stubborn it seems like.
Without a warning, the first one, closest to the alpha growls and sneers, throwing an unexpected fist out towards the alpha. Jihoon stiffens in fear and suddenly, it's like time slowed down. He watches as the fist flies out while the second beta smirks. They're all watching the fight now.

@ω Oh Sehun Yukhei came into the shop with absolutely no intention to pick a fight, his initial plan being for him to get in, walk straight to the drinks aisle to get his favorite watermelon flavored juice, pay, and walk back out to flavor it slowly. It certainly did not include the unusually tall omega that reached for the same last pack of that same juice he specifically went out to get. Had it been any other day with any other item he'd probably have let the other just take it, but this was a limited edition that was only in stock for a very specific period of the year and that he had missed dearly. Of course, the fact that it was only available for a limited amount of time meant that whenever it was in stock it would sell out rather fast, and this was the last package of juice he was grasping in his fingers and yet, he was no closer to getting that package as the other boy's grip on it was as strong as his own.
Offering the other a very fake smile Yukhei gave the package a quick tug "I'm sorry but I went for that juice first, I'm sure you can find something else to drink" He said eyes locked on the others'. Maybe it was rude of him to be acting like this, childish even, but he really wanted this watermelon juice. He hadn't it in a long time and he had gone out of the house just to get it.

@ω Lee Jihoon His eyes spared the omega a quick glance before staring right back at the betas, still, he didn't miss the way the other had looked at him probably surprised that it was an alpha standing up for him, and wondering whether he should actually trust him. He'd worry about that later though.
Yukhei let out a scoff, his head unconsciously shaking once more at the beta's reply "I could tell you the same thing. The guy literally asked you to let him go, so why don't you mind your own business and let him leave?" He asked raising his eyebrow at the 'bad guy' a smug smirk on his face. Sure he was taller than the omega, but he was definitely not taller than him, not that height would directly help in a fight, but it was good for some intimidation.
Through the corner of his eye, he notices the omega trying to escape but before he can even fully look at him he was stopped by one of the other guys, and Yukhei's jaw tenses. He'd seen betas like this, and even more alphas like this, but he sure as well was not going to turn a blind eye.
"Let him go..." He warns again, his tone stronger and more confident this time as he glares at the guy who has his hands on the smaller boy's shirt. The other two are staring at him, while the third one seems to be ignoring him, keeping his threatening eyes on the omega. Yukhei notices the omega glancing at him and he could easily see the hesitance and something he'd assume is fear in his orbs. He was about to stare back at the beta when the other's words caught him by surprise, his eyes widening a little and eyebrows raising in slight shock.
"Excuse me?" The words left his lips as the omega's sentence was still trying to sink into his brain. Here he was, in all his good intentions trying to defend him against a group of not-so-pleased betas, and who knows what they'd do to him, but instead the other takes the betas side? He personally thinks a 'thank you' would fit the narrative better. "Is this some roleplay type of or are you actually a masochist?" He ended up saying glancing back at the betas, two of them looking as surprised as he felt while the other one simply turned to give the alpha a smirk.
Not being one to simply turn away, and definitely not enjoying the expression on that beta's face, Yukhei takes a step forward, his big hand taking a strong hold of the collar of the middle guy's shirt. He was rather annoyed at the omega's reply. He knew not all alpha's were trustworthy, especially if you are an omega, but he really was just trying to help, and getting his actions dismissed like that kind of pissed him off a little. Ignoring the omega for now, he decides to focus on the betas first, he'd deal with him after the betas' were gone.
"Don't make me repeat myself" He said, his already deep voice lowering half an octave.

@ω Yin Ely he was covered in sweat when he awoke, body shuddering from a cold that wasn't surrounding him. slowly sitting up on wobbly arms, he swung his legs off the edge of the bed and planted his feet to the ground, carefully standing up. he felt like he couldn't breathe, and he needed oxygen badly; so, without a waste of time, ten picked up his drawing pouch and sketchbook before padding away, exiting the dorm with minimal sounds produced.

the mansion was silent at night. ten easily reached the front door and left the complex, making his way to the streets. the moon shone brightly, stars twinkling southwards like multiple orbs of curiosity.

ten found his way to a nearby convenience store and bought a bowl of instant noodle for himself, paying it with the cash taemin had given him for situations like this. ten set the bowl down before seating himself on a stool, the instant noodles now simmering in hot water with the lid covering it to trap the hot air. ten flipped through his sketchbook as he waited for the noodles to soften, running the pads of his fingers over the pages.