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He’s jealous.
It hit Shen Wenlang three days into the silent treatment. Well his boyfriend’s version of silent treatment. Sheng Shaoyou had a temper but he couldn’t help but still take care of him. There was food and reminders to take care of himself on the adorable bread bunny stationary. Shen Wenlang leaned back in his chair with a smirk spreading on his lips.
“What’s the look for?” Xia Yao huffed in amusement from across the table in the study room they had reserved.
“Did you finally realize you're in trouble?” Peng Ze snorted, also amused.
“Aren’t you always in trouble?” Shen Wenlang shot his two best friends a look.
“Yes, but that’s how we like it. You like being your alpha’s good boy so it’s really funny to see you in the pup house.” Xuan Dayu gave back, reaching for his coffee that his mate brought him earlier. Wang Zhishui was chaos incarnate and he had the pleasure of already sinking his mating bite into that pale skin.
Shen Wenlang flushed at having been called out for how he actually does enjoy how well that he fits with his alpha. “I’m not in the pup house. I sleep happily in his arms.” Shen Wenlang stuck his tongue out like the brat he is. “You get to enjoy the carpet in the guest room when you upset A-Shui.”
“You…”
“Gotta go. Boyfriend Curfew.” Shen Wenlang snickered, quickly gathering his stuff. His friends booed and Xuan Dayu rolled up some scrap papers to toss it at him. He checked his watch while on his way to his car to see if he had enough time to go to his alpha’s favorite bakery before heading to their apartment.
Sheng Shaoyou knew the moment that his omega boyfriend stepped into the apartment. The waft of fresh irises blended with his own. There was a heavy sweet note that told him that Shen Wenlang was happy. Why did that annoy him so? Why did he have to be…not jealous? Sheng Shaoyou had come home to their apartment after his class because he wasn’t about to sit in the study room while his boyfriend let that cheeky alpha flirt with him. He’d meant to go study in his room but he found comfort in his familiar spot in their living room.
“I’m home, A-You!” Shen Wenlang called out, hoping to find his alpha in his cozy spot in the living room working on his homework. He lifted the cute takeout box that looked like a little cottage up. “I brought home something delicious for us to try.” When Sheng Shaoyou didn’t respond, he let out a huff of annoyance. Then decided to change his tactic.
Sheng Shaoyou decided to keep up his silent treatment only because he could smell Xia Yao’s lingering scent above the treat in the box. He’d gotten lost in his coursework when he heard the door to their bedroom open. A waft of their shampoo and fresh irises filled the air. He almost looked up and decided against it, because he knew he would fold seeing him like that. Shen Wenlang was beautiful and fresh out of the shower, all flushed was one of his favorites.
“What? Can’t you see me? Or am I really invisible? Your personal ghostie boyfriend?” Shen Wenlang teased, stretching out his arms childishly before resting them on his hips. When Sheng Shaoyou remained stoic he narrowed his gaze. Not wanting to give in to the stubborn alpha, Shen Wenlang dug out his little cup of tiramisu. Then sauntered over to sit beside his boyfriend. It didn’t take long for him to feel the eyes of Sheng Shaoyou on him and the change in his scent to one of curiosity and want. Shen Wenlang knew he wasn’t exactly playing fair. He was in his shortest basketball shorts that showed off his legs paired with Sheng Shaoyou’s hoodie.
“It can’t really be that good.” Sheng Shaoyou finally caved as his omega boyfriend happily moaned around the small bites of cake.
“Oh he does speak! Who knew?!” Shen Wenlang laughed, scooping up a sliver of a bite so that he could offer it to his boyfriend. “Want a taste?”
“No and you know why I wasn’t talking to you.” Sheng Shaoyou wrinkled his nose at the strong smell of coffee and chocolate. He never understood why the omega loved it so much.
“Hmnph.” Shen Wenlang hummed, taking the offered bite for himself before setting the treat and spoon on the coffee table. He felt the alpha watching him as he moved Sheng Shaoyou’s papers and book forward then promptly climbed over in his lap. A bright smile on his face as Sheng Shaoyou tried to act like he was bothered. Shen Wenlang toothily grinned as he cupped Sheng Shaoyou’s face, making the alpha meet his gaze. “You’re allowed to be jealous, but know you don’t have to be. Xia Yao is just a childhood friend. He’s a flirt and has been mated since he was fourteen.”
That had Sheng Shaoyou blinking in confusion and Shen Wenlang laughing.
“Yep, that little demon birb was already getting so many mating requests from family members with eligible omegas. One of them was his mate’s younger sister. She was so persistent that he made her brother help him evade his parents, forcing him to mate her by biting Zong-ge. Should have been there. Him going oh so you want us to be family? You want us to be family, alright!” Then he grabbed Zong-ge’s arm and bit down so hard he caused a partial bonding bite.” Shen Wenlang explained making Sheng Shaoyou’s eyes go wide when Shen Wenlang had lifted his arm to playfully show him.
“So…”
“Fast forward to now and that birb is still as mischievous as ever trying his best to always bait Zong-ge. A true brat through and through.” Shen Wenlang informed him then leaned in to rest his forehead against Sheng Shaoyou’s. “I love you and when we are ready to mate for life, you’ll be the one I chose.”
Sheng Shaoyou had kept his hands respectfully on the omega’s hips, wrapped them around his boyfriend’s waist pulling him flush to him. A fond smile on his lips that made his heart beat faster. He knew he’d been stubborn lately but he was glad that Shen Wenlang was willing to talk with him instead of brushing his behavior off as alpha posturing.
“I love you too and I am sorry for not talking to you. I should have told you sooner that it bothers me how handsy your friend is.”
“You missed the bullseye of a headwhack I served that had Zong-ge and ZhenZhen laughing their asses off the other night when we went for drinks.” Shen Wenlang pressed a soft kiss to his alpha’s nose then glanced down to see what his boyfriend had been working on, “Oi! That’s supposed to be turned in tomorrow, baobei! No…n-no… distractions!” He started to get his now handsy boyfriend to let him off his lap.
“Nope, you distracted me on purpose. Accept the consequences of your actions!” Sheng Shaoyou laughed as he tickled and started peppering Shen Wenlang’s face with kisses.