they don't even deserve to be called as parents.

chenle was already healing, he was already coping up well with what he had to go through these past months, he's already happy living with his pure blooded alpha and being treated properly by his lover's family, he already having the time of his life.

why did they have to appear and destroy everything?

the woman that stood there had covered her mouth with her hand, tears welling up in her eyes upon seeing her son that she had hurt so much. ❝chenle—❞

a growl stopped her from calling out her son, blocking the omega from their sights as he jisung had his teeth gritted and eyes glaring right through their souls. for him, it didn't matter whether that is his lover's parents. they hurt him bad, they made him live in pain and the omega had to suffer most of his life. and when jisung finally entered his life, he vowed to protect the omega, give him everything he could ever want and need, especially love because that's what chenle's parents lacked at giving. they may have the money, the power, the reputation, but they forgot to give their own son the love and affection that every kid deserves to have from their own family.

❝look kid,❞ the man went in front of his wife that's being threatened by the young pure blooded. ❝we are here to talk to our son.❞

hearing that from his lover's father made him scoff, not even putting importance in respect because of how infuriated he is at that moment in seeing the omega's parents. ❝yeah, the last time you did that, we lost our own baby.❞

the mother then widened her eyes, peeking to the side just to see chenle scooting close to the young pure blooded as if he's asking for protection. guilt surged everywhere in her, remembering how harsh she was when she forced her son in coming with her. she didn't even get to catch a pregnant omega's scent because of how she was blinded and clouded with her emotions when she saw her son. she didn't even know that her son is mated to a pure blooded and seeing it now, she had never felt so regretful in her entire life.

❝c-chenle.. you were..❞ maybe if she would have paid more attention to her son instead of lashing out on him then she would have known.

jisung was clearly getting in their way, making the supposedly unbothered woman roll her eyes. this was supposed to be a friendly talk with the family apologizing for each other. this wasn't what she planned. heck, she even had no idea that her son went out drinking. ❝ji, how about we go inside and talk, hm?❞

❝no.❞ the pure blooded stood there with his arms folded, not wanting to move from his spot. ❝i am not letting them step foot near to squishy.❞

squishy? a groan was heard from the pure blooded's mother, burying her face down on the palm of her hands as she was taking in the embarrassment of her drunk son's choice of words. it's still going to be his in laws, he should have taken consideration of showing good character at least. but she couldn't blame her son, he is drunk which made her question, who allowed him to drink?

❝let's go—❞

when his mother made an attempt to gripping on his arm tight, he immediately swatting it away and stormed towards his lover's parents. ❝you two have so many things to apologize! you hurt squishy and i'm not going to let that slide!❞

the pure blooded's mother widened her eyes when she saw him raising a accusing finger at the woman. remembering the explanation she had heard from her son's friends, she knew how jisung dealt with the woman and it could possibly happen again if she doesn't stop him. ❝jisung park—❞

gasps were heard from the family as they had seen the sight of the drunk pure blooded accidentally hit his mother on the face.

he was actually meant to use violence towards his lover's parents but his mother just had to step in the way.

and it brought his back to his senses, taking a step back as he knew how bad it could get seeing his mother get mad.

letting out an audible laugh, ❝did you just hit me?❞ she spoke.

shaking his hands frantically as he took steps back, away from her, jisung took a large gulp of nervousness. ❝m-mom, i d-didn't mean t-to.❞

❝did you just hit me?❞ she questioned again. this time, looking at him straight in the eye with a sweet smile on her face.

❝i—❞ almost bumping the omega, he shrieked and hid behind him. chenle was startled when the younger took hold of his shoulder and bent down in hopes that he would be hidden well from his mother.

laughing, she started cracking her knuckles and approached the two. even the omega was frightened by how she released pheromones to scare her son. as much as he wanted to defend his drunk boyfriend, she wouldn't want to mess with mama park.

which is why, he took a step aside and gave the pure blooded's mother a clear view of her son shaking in fear.

a murderous chuckle then came out of the woman's mouth the moment she got in front of her son. it may not be seen but the omega standing close, but far enough to stay away from the fight, could imagine her hair floating up in the air with eyes shining in bright red as she took hold of her son's ear. ❝come here baby ji.❞

❝a-ah— it hurts! mom!❞ jisung cried out, whining at how her mother was pinching his ear with no mercy. he could have sworn in might come off.

this made him sob even more in thought of not hearing chenle's beautiful laugh anymore.

as they were at a far distance that can still be seen and both the son's cries and the mother's scoldings being muffled but heard, chenle removed his eyes away from them and diverted his attention to his parents that stood there not knowing what to do. the pure blooded's mother looked scary. well, she is scary. neither of the kids know what she had done to them when they were still discussing inside the unit while the two were away.

bringing his arm up, the omega hugged it as he still doesn't feel safe being left around with his parents that had once hurt him, made him suffer, and even had cost a life that was still forming inside him.

but no matter how scared he is, he still managed to speak out to them. ❝w-what are you d-doing here?❞

his soft voice was enough for the mother and son to stop fighting, making them pause from their stance and dart their eyes on the omega that's distancing himself from his parents. clicking her tongue, the mother then loosened his pinch on his son's ear as she could see him looking serious. she knew he'd be ready to step foot in their so-called moment if something happens to his mate.

the parents looked guilty, as they should be, as they had their eyes on their son that showed how much he had suffered. it was till then that he started to bite his bottom lip so sobs won't come out from his mouth, but he couldn't stop the tears from falling down from his eyes.

❝i d-don't want t-to see you.❞ he gathered the courage to say that.

it's still his parents and even with how much they had put him into, he still craved for their love. but if they are just appearing in his life just to ruin everything again, might as well forget about them.

he took another step away from them when they started to go to him. ❝get away from me!❞

the omega's mother halted in her tracks but that didn't stop the father from walking towards him. jisung growled and tried to make him stop from getting closer to his omega but his mother just had to stop him from rushing towards them. he was squirming from her arms, continued on growling at the man who's now an inch close to his lover. chenle breathed heavily with his eyes widened, wanting to get away from them but was taken aback by a strong hold that's wrapped around his body.

and the next thing he knew, he was already engulfed in a tight hug by his father.

❝you idiot!❞ chenle flinched at the man's voice echoing down the silent hallways, startling not just him but everyone who's there. he made an attempt to get away from him but only ended up the man tightening his hug. ❝who told you that enrolling yourself at an alpha institution was a great idea, huh, chenle!?❞

who told him that? he made sure that he wouldn't be caught by them. he sniffled while making an effort in pushing himself away from his father but always failed as the man still had a larger built. ❝l-let me go!❞

❝i badly wanted to take you back but i held myself from doing it, knowing you'd hate me more.❞ the man mumbled, burying his face down on his son's shoulder. ❝instead, i just kept an eye on you. i sent out a driver to take you from that old apartment of yours. i even told him to put more suppressants inside your bags so you'd survive.❞

his father's confession caused for chenle to freeze from his spot, dropping his hands that were once busy pushing the man away. ❝y-you found me?❞

he actually thought they never bothered to search for him.

the man then whispered, ❝i kept this from your mom knowing that she would immediately take you back.❞ he then told him. ❝but when she got to meet you, i knew she would use force. chenle, why did you even think of running away!?❞

❝why are you asking me that?❞ sobbing in his father's shoulder, the omega felt bad for soaking the suit the man is wearing right now with his tears. ❝i d-don't l-like being controlled b-by you.❞

❝we could have just talked it out—❞

talk it out? he internally scoffed.

finally putting all the strength he had, he pushed the man away and they could already see how much of a crying mess he already is. his eyes were puffed red, lips bruised from biting down the sobs, and cheeks flushed. ❝and do you think i haven't tried that!? i already tried talking it out with you, and what did i get? i was ignored. all of my reasons as to why i should live my life my own way was ignored by the both of you. you two still continued to rule over me!❞ he snapped, raising his voice at both his parents. it might be cracking at times as he's crying but that didn't matter at all. ❝i may be your son but that doesn't mean you guys get to own my life.❞

the mother saw how broken he already is, making ber regret how she had taken him harshly during that day. ❝chenle, we're sorry—❞

❝sorry?❞ a broken laughed was heard from the omega. ❝what can your sorry do? bring back the baby i lost when you dragged me, slapped me, and shouted at me?❞

they were surprised to know that their son was pregnant but they didn't hear that from chenle, it was the pure blooded's mother that explained to them everything. mama park may not be in the place to say it but it was the only way to stop them from going against their son that ran away because of how they treated him. making them understand the struggles their son had went through. also, both the pure blooded's parents may have or may have not used violence at least once to snap them back to their senses on what a good parent should be.

❝and even if you truly are s-sorry,❞ chenle first caught his breath, wiping the tears that are still welling up from his eyes. ❝i c-can't just forgive you that easily. i suffered for so long being wrapped around your finger, doing what you guys wanted me to do without even hearing out what i want to do. and now, you just appear right in front of me saying that you're sorry?❞

noticing how her son was having a hard time breathing as he cried, the mother now gathered the guts to walk right in front of him and slowly make him cry on to her shoulder, hushing him down while rubbing circles behind his back.

❝i-it's not that e-easy..❞ and because he was gushed with his emotions, it also made him hug his mother back despite of all the things she had done. despite of being the reason why he had lost the life that's forming inside him. ❝it w-won't be that easy.❞

the man stood there as he watched his wife engulfing their son in a warm embrace, whispering comforting words to him and even patting his back softly to tone down his cries. everything then came flashing back inside his head, the way how they mistreated him, and he wanted to hurt himself for having his eyes opened to a new light all too late when they had already caused too much damage to the omega.

and it even took them another family to make them realize their mistakes.

❝we are not rushing you.❞ he then spoke as he could now see that their son is wiping his tears but still let out quiet sobs. ❝we won't force you to forgive us immediately, we just want to show you that we will start to change.❞ the man told him. ❝we will make it up for all the times that we have treated you wrong—❞

❝if you think that's going to convince me in going back with you then you're wrong.❞ chenle then cuts his own father in the middle of explaining himself.

just as he just wiped his tears, his eyes produced more.

❝i'm already contented being with jisung. i feel safe when i'm with him, i feel the happiest whenever we are together. you can't take me away from him.❞ he said with his fists clenched.

the man's eyes went over to the visible bite mark shown just a little below his son's neck and it made him shut his eyes tight. this was a lot to take in and it might take a while to process everything but for now he had to focus in gaining their son's trust back. ❝we're not stupid to break mates apart, chenle.❞ his words now caught the omega's attention. ❝all we ask from you is to accept us back in to your life. we want to prove to you that we are changing and we won't be the same as before.❞

chenle opened his mouth and was about to say something but was cut off by hearing his mother's cry as she cupped his face. ❝chenle, i'm s-sorry. i'm sorry f-for treating you l-like that. f-for h-hurting you and for shouting at you.❞ the son can't believe that he still had a soft spot for seeing his mother cry like that, having him to pull the woman back in a tight embrace. ❝i t-took a l-life from you and i w-won't be able to f-forgive myself for that. i was j-just surprised to see you after for s-so long that i d-didn't know what h-has gotten to me t-to treat you like that.❞

❝mom, stop crying.❞ chenle groaned while burying his head down on to his mother's shoulder, also feeling the need to cry again.

❝l-le, if y-you want to h-hurt me back it's alright.❞ she then said, crying even harder than before as she felt genuinely guilty for what she had ruined in her son's life. ❝i deserve it— ah!❞

the son was also surprised as he felt both him and his mom being lifted up from the ground. ❝what the fuck, dad!? what are you doing!?❞

the man only held both the important people in his life while showing a small smile curved in his lips. ❝it has been a while since we last had a group hug, why not?❞

❝you—❞ with quivering lips, chenle had his throat itching and sobs in the verge of coming out from his mouth. seeing how his parents was clinging to him then made him lose control of how he felt at that moment and also can't help but cry along with his mother while having his father hugging the both of them real tight.

he actually thought he wouldn't miss them but actually, there is one thing he missed. this, this is what he missed the most.

watching the sight with brows furrowed, jisung darted his eyes to the side and held back a snort when he saw his own mother crying. he wanted to make fun of her but he didn't want to die early in her hands. instead, he used this chance to ask him a question that got him curious since a while ago.

❝when did you plan this?❞ the pure blooded questioned, patiently waiting for his mother to finish wiping her tears.

the way she wiped the liquid her eyes are producing was done with elegance that made jisung roll his eyes. lucky for him, the woman didn't catch him doing that. ❝i have been finding ways to contact them for the past months. and when i finally found them—❞

❝you and dad beat the shit out of them?❞ he made a guess, knowing that it was their way of solving problems. but he had at least a small tinge of hope that his mother would be able to control her violent side.

❝almost. i had to stop your dad from starting a fight.❞ she gave her son a glare when she heard a curse word from him.

jisung shrugged and placed both his hands inside his pocket. ❝and how did you manage to change them?❞

❝well, i saw this parenting book inside your unit.❞

she may have or may have not smacked that book on their heads.

with eyes widened and blushing cheeks, jisung turned to his mother with a gulp. that book was actually given by jaemin and it was— sighing at the memory, it was during the time when he was excited as hell knowing that his omega is pregnant. that's in the past now, they had to move on.

even if it still hurts and the wound is still there, they had to keep moving forward.

❝and oh,❞ rubbing her nape, the mother looked away with a sheepish smile that she didn't want for her son to see. ❝you're taking your father's business after you graduate, right?❞

that really isn't a problem to him. it's not just for the sake of his future but also for chenle as he already planned to be with the omega for the rest of his life. ❝yeah, why?❞

❝i mayhaps included business merging in our discussion.❞ she mumbled, hoping that her son didn't hear.

surprised to hear that, jisung was so ready to scold his mother for this. ❝you, what—❞

❝excuse me..❞

turning their heads in front, the pure blooded's mother faked a cry as the omega's mother saved her from getting nagged at her own son. but she held back the urge to give the woman a hug for being her life savior, still angry at her and her husband for treating chenle that way.

since everything was slowly getting back to the way were, but better, jisung now felt bad for getting to violent with his in laws. ❝h-hey, mrs. zhong.❞

❝i just want to apologize for the damage i have caused.❞ she lowered her head, not having the courage to face the pure blooded. ❝a-and for taking a life away.❞

jisung's eyes went first to his omega and saw him talking with his father, making smile. it all happened months ago, they were also slowly moving forward from it.

❝b-but,❞ now raising her head up, both the mother and son panicked after seeing her cry. ❝cheesesung, i want to thank you for taking care of my son and for not leaving his side after everything you two have been through.❞

❝no prob—❞ blinking his eyes, the young pure blooded paused from his place as he noticed something wrong with the way she called him. ❝i-i'm jisung.❞

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after a long night having dinner in his shared unit with his lover for the first time in a long while with his family, chenle finished his business inside the bathroom and couldn't help but chuckle everytime he remembers how his mother called the young pure blooded's name.

settling the towel on top of his head after changing to an oversized shirt and boxer shorts, the omega took hold of the door knob and twisted the bathroom door open, only to freeze at the sight of the taller male standing there with his arms folded across his bare chest.

❝ji, you scared me.❞ even though this had happened countless of times already, it still never fails to startle him. ❝why do you keep standing right in front of the door whenever i get inside the bathroom?❞

❝chenle, that very day still haunts me.❞ and speaking of that specific day, it took them a week to find another perfect door to be changed after jisung broke it down.

chuckling, chenle started shaking his head and pushed the pure blooded using his finger. upon reassuring that the shorter male got out of the bathroom safe and sound, the younger male strode towards their bed and threw his body down there. he went to where the omega's side usually is and inhaled the strawberry scent that always calms him down.

while he was doing that, chenle went to dry his hair while staring at himself by the body mirror. unlike himself before that looked stressed out and was losing weight because of always skipping meals and spends his time crying his heart out, he was starting to look healthy back again. it made him smile because this wouldn't have happened if it weren't for the pure blooded who's always there for him.

the smaller figure then placed the towel to a chair's backrest to dry it up and as he turned around to face the bed, he was surprised to see the pure blooded making grabby hands at him.

❝squishy, come here.❞ he called out, puffing his cheeks to look more extra cute.

but it only made chenle giggle as he walked over towards him. it was like watching a baby owning an adult's built body, which made him furrow his brows at the imagination he had.

❝are you still drunk?❞ he laid down right next to the pure blooded and let out a yelp when he was pulled close so suddenly.

❝i'm not.❞ jisung then propped himself up and it didn't take him seconds to hover over the omega who was taken aback by his action. he showed a smirk while leaning down and pause right on his exposed neck. he waited for seconds to pass by before giving him open mouth kisses on the older's neck, having his hands get under the large shirt his lover is wearing.

❝j-ji— hm..❞ chenle brought his hand up and covered mouth. he actually thought that something heated would happen but instead, he felt the younger start poking his sides. ❝jisung!❞

something did happen, that is jisung tickling chenle.

and while doing that, hearing his laugher echoing inside the room, the pure blooded let out a deep chuckle placing countless of kisses on his neck.

but it soon stopped, which also made chenle wonder. the tickles didn't hurt him at all, neither were the kisses making him uncomfortable. ❝hey?❞

the next minute, the omega's heart started to race in panic as he heard sniffles and quiet sobs coming from the younger who is still hovering over him. jisung then pulled away and it made the omega quickly lift his hands up to wipe his tears.

❝anything wrong?❞

❝y-you told me that you were mine,❞ he cried out, his eyes going over to the older's neck. ❝but why is s-squishy marked already?❞

it took chenle a while to understand what he meant, not holding back his laugh. ❝ji, why are you still drunk?❞ he continued to laugh while the younger was busy wiping his tears that he produced easily upon having the thought of his omega having someone else. ❝i'm claimed by you, silly.❞

looking clueless, jisung pointed a finger at himself. ❝me?❞

smaller male being trapped under him nodded his head with a hum, reassuring the younger that it was him who marked him. ❝yeah, you. i'm yours already.❞

hearing that made jisung smile widely, leaning down once more to kiss the mark he had made to claim the omega. ❝beautiful.❞ his kisses then trailed up to the omega's cheeks, the tip of his nose, until he settled a long on top of his forehead. ❝you're beautiful.❞

when the pure blooded pulled away, the two were now an inch from having their lips touched. the both of them stared at each other's eyes that sparkled with love and affection that they are showing and giving for each other.

with all these months that had passed, they never really shared a kiss together. jisung would always hold himself back from placing on his lips as he knew he wouldn't be able to hold back from tasting it more. he also took consideration of how uncomfortable the older might be if he does places a kiss on his lips. this is why he only settles ones on the cheeks and forehead. in intimate moments, he'd place some on his neck, especially on the mark, but the two never really had gone far.

because jisung is willing to wait for it.

which is why as they were moving closer with chenle closing his eyes and waiting for their lips to touch, the pure blooded leaned forward and placed a peck back on top of his forehead before flopping right next to him.

❝it's okay, i know you're not ready yet.❞ the younger then said as he wrapped his arms around the smaller's waist and pulled him closer that his bare chest touched his back.

to say that he's disappointed was an understatement. months had already gone by, what could go wrong with just a peck? sighing, chenle turned his body around to face the pure blooded.

and surprised him with a peck on the lips.

jisung was about to go to sleep but instead, he widened his eyes at the longing taste of his omega's lips. ❝squishy?❞

giving him a small smile, the shorter male snuggled close to the pure blooded and buried his head on to his chest. ❝baby steps.❞

baby steps, jisung repeated that inside his head and it snapped him back from his thoughts with a goofy grin plastered on his face. he then tightened his hold on the shorter's body and hid his face on top of his head, inhaling the shampoo he used which is also strawberry. at this point, jisung is going to guess that he's going to taste like strawberry if he keeps using products that smells like that.

speaking of products, he remembered that they had to pack their bags and bring the things they need because, ❝this summer, i'm thinking of going to the beach.❞ he told the older male that's probably still awake since he heard him hum in response. ❝i'm also planning to invite the others with us.❞

another hum was heard from chenle as a response, but jisung wanted words as answers.

❝are you up for it?❞

⚊ t b c ⚊

what is this i smell? ah, yes, the ending.