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After six legged penthalon, everyone thoght it would be appropriate to get to know one another. And whats better than starting with why you are here right? It should not be that shocking right?

"Yeah and thats why I am in this........... Hell hole"Daeho ended his story with a comment on the place."So true Daeho how can they let a pregnant omega of all people in ths shithole" Jung bae replied to his comment. " You are right Jungbae..." Gihun sighed defeated.

He knew the people who runs these games(especially the front man who keeps haunting his dreams) were cruel. But this cruelty to such a young omega girl like Junhee was atrocious. Not to mention the said girl was a reccesive type too...

Inho only hummed and nodded in agreement. He now knew why the Black Square Mask hid player 222's file from him.'Dammit'. He had to get Junhee out of here. Not only did she remind him of himself when he played this game pregnant but also the fact that she had a name sounding similar to Junho which made his chest ache.

He misses his brother so much and now seeing him in Junhee and bit in Daeho did NOT help it at all. Should he get Daeho out of here too?

"So Young-il" Jung bae called out to Inho. " yes Jung bae" he replied. He did not particularly like him but he had to keep up his Young-il act. 'Sacrifices must be made 'he thought to himself . "Why did you decide to join the games huh? " Jung bae questioned him.

"Ahh " Inho with a lack of humor chuckled to himself.
"My partner was a gambling addict" Inho started. Gihun's jaw clenched which did not go unnoticed by Inho. He had made sure to mix in a little bit of Gihun's life history into his own 'sad backstory'.

"He left me with a genourous amount of debt to deal with while he left korea with another omega whom he cheated on me with......asshole" he mutterd the last word with fake bitterness. He needed a convincing story. Now that they know---

"Wait – hold on are you implying that you are an omega Young-il "Jung bae asked with genuine confusion etched on his face. Inho looked confused and looked at their reactions.

Jung bae was thoroughly confused. Daeho was shocked. Gihun looked surprised but not really. Junhee was surprised at first but then quickly her face lit up with a lot of joy and smiled.

" Yeah I am an omega whats wrong- oh... " he realised why the reaction was in such a way. Well..... This was not the first time he was mistaken for an alpha or a beta. Though most people assumed he was an alpha. It made sense in their perspective he did beat up a young alpha and beta.

"I understand your confusion and shock." Inho replied to their reactions. "I have been mistaken for an alpha more times I can count." Inho finished.

"Wow I was not not at all expecting you to be an omega..... Wow this is this weird....." Jung bae replied. "I thinks its awesome sir. Its great to see people breaking norms although I do wish you would seen as for who you truly are" Daeho replied. "Hmm are you implying I should play into the norms huh?"Inho teased the young alpha who tried to explain himself.

"I... I am glad to have you in our group. Not that I mind any of you but having someone in the group with the same second gender as mine feels nice.." Junhee voiced her thoughts while trying not to appear as rude.Inho smiled.

"Its alright Junhee. Seeking comfort in this environment with your situation is ok."Inho said softly like a mother would to thier child. Daeho nodded in agreement."yeah Junhee Mr. Young-il is right".

"Although its a bit surprising to know you are an omega Young-il haha right Gihun?" Jungbae asked his best friend who has been oddly quiet. Gihun was still looking at Inho who felt a bit weirded out.

'Whys he staring at me like that for??' Inho thought to himself. "Uhh Gihun-" Gihun cut Jung bae off. "I already had a hunch besides you being an omega will not change much because you know how to protect yourself. " Gihun began.
"Also..."he looked at Inho before continuing."If anything you will be protecting us rather than the other way around." He replied as a matter of fact.

Inho looked at him a bit shocked and felt heat creaping upto to his face. No snap out of it. He is your enemy for god's sake. "But dont worry Young-il "Gihun
continued."Huh?" Inho questioned him.

"Because while you protect others I will protect you"

And just like that The Almighty Seong Gihun broke down his walls like nothing. It was not a statement but a fucking promise. He swear he will break his neck when he gets the chance.

Junhee, who noticed how red he was getting saw the opportunity and went with it."It must be nice having someone believe in you about your strength while simultaneously promising that he will protect you "

"Sounds straight out of an action  romance movie."Daeho commented.

"Kim Junhee. Kang Daeho."Inho said in a tone that Junho will call 'His strict mom voice'. "Kids apologize to your mother alright"Jung bae commented. Yup. Inho decided that Jung bae will be gone.

"Then tell father not to flirt with him when we are around"Junhee complained. Inho turned redder if possible. Gihun just smirkes to himself."Sorry kids. I will keep our business within the walls of our room." Gihun replied. Inho looked at him shocked.

Gihu didn't know he could bring the frontman to a state like this. Yeah,he knew that Inho is the frontman. Junho told him. The young alpha begged Gihun not to kill his brother. Gihu althogh reluctant agreed.But now seeing the same man who haunted his dreams,blushing like a teenager was adorable.

He will probably confront him later about the whole thing and knowing his background on why he entered the games gave him hope that he might be able to convince Inho to stop the games. For now he will pretend to being naive like he was and find a way to confront him without the others knowledge. And maybe being his mate would not be that bad.......

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Gihun was conflicted for the lack of better word. Knowing that Inho was the frontman made it a bit hard. He wasn't sure how to feel about this. The main reason he joined the games was to bring it down. But hearing from Junho to not hurt his brother....... The desperation in his voice....... God was this going to be hard.

He got startled when he felt someone tapped his shoulder. He looked back and saw Inho -now named Young-il. Behind him was Junhee clutching his sleeves like a child would do to a mother.

"Junhee wants to go to the washroom ". Inho said with a tone underlaced with concern."It's not safe for her to go alone." Inho smiled a bit sheepishly. "Well....."Junhee cut him off."I want him to accompany me " she said with a tone that grouped no argument.

Gihun looked at Inho who just shrugged. "Hey I can come with you." The three looked in the direction of the voice. Player 149 better known as player 007 mother said.

Inho looked back at Junhee. "Can you stay outside the washroom?" She looked at with puppy eyes. "Uhhhhh..." Inho wasn't sure how to reply to that. "I am sure they won't mind you being outside the women's washroom. You are not entering after all." Geumja told him as she came down from her bed.

Inho thought for a moment. "I mean she's not wrong " came Daeho's voice from behind who had been woken up by the noice. "Daeho go back to sleep." Inho said in a strict mom tone. "Alright alright sorry mom" he said tiredly and went back to sleep.

Geumja chuckled. "You treat these two as your own kids its quite adorable." She went on."You would make such a good mother dear".

Gihun looked at Inho whose eyes softened. But you could still see sadness in them.You would make such a good mother. The words echoed in his head and he subconsciously touched his abdomen.

"I still have to go to the washroom "Junhee commented making Inho snap out of his thoughts."Yeah right let's go. You need rest for tomorrow 's game." Inho said and went towards the door with Geumja and Junhee following behind.

They knocked on the door a triangle guard opened the small door. "We need to use the restroom please "Inho asked them. Not that he neede to but right now he was a player like every one else.

The triangle guard looked behind him and saw the old lady and the pregnant girl. The small door was slammed shut."Hey open the door--" Geumja began before being cut off by the door being opened. "Make it quick " the guard told the three. The three walked out while Inho gave the guard a look.

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Standing outside the women's restroom felt oddly weird. He wasn't really sure why Junhee wanted him out of all people. Then he remembered her words

I..... I am glad you are an omega. Not that I mind any of you but to have someone with the same secondary gender like me feels nice

Ever since they found out he was an omega Junhee was kind of sticking to him specifically. Even when they were having dinner. Even whey played the mingle game. The girl had become attached to him because of him being omega.

It felt...... Weird to be cherished for being an omega. Even though he was a dominant variant his father looked down upon him. His mother although supportive was also scared for him. Male omegas were not that much respected in society. Then to know a young girl relys on him made him feel uneasy.

Maybe he should fake her death to safely remove him from the games.... Maybe Daeho..... And maybe Geumja and her son Yong-sik....... And fine maybe Jung bae as well.....

His train of thoughts were cut short when suddenly Geumja barged out of the restroom. "Dear....." Geumja quickly went to his side and grabbed his shoulder. "What's wrong?" He asked worried. The was fear etched on her face.

"Junhee needs you please come." She held his shoulders tightly. "But--" " No no nobody will think of you as a perv nobody will know right? " She looked back at the guard. They nodded.

Seeing the approval she immediately grabbed his arm and dragged him into the last stall. Junhee reeked of disterss. "Junhee....." He called out softly. The girl was crying and clutched her belly tightly.

"I am scared" the girl looked small within the stalls of the room. Her pheromones spreading quickly. He immediately hugged her giving out his pheromones to calm her down. He now understood why Geumja asked his help. She had reached her menopause and could no longer give out pheromones to calm her down.

"You needed space,didn't you?" He asked the girl. Junhee weakly nodded. Inho patted her back. "Shh.." He coaxed her like a child. "We will get out of here ok?" He hugged her a bit more firmly but kept her condition in his mind.

After a while her soft crying turned into sniffles. He pulled back and brushed a few strands out of her forehead. "I don't want to die here.." She spoke up. "I want to leave. If I had known this was going to be a death game  I would have not come." She sniffled out her worries.

Inho and Geumja just sat silently and lisented to her. "But I have to pay off my debt. This baby is going to grow without a father. I need to...." Junhee gasped out of breath. Gemja took her hand and placed it on her chest and looked at Inho.

Getting the hint, "breathe Junhee try to focus on your breathing." He said softly. " Try to match your breathing to her alright. "Junhee took deep breathes and tried to match Geumja 's breathing.

After a while, she calmed down and blushed out in embarrassment."I am sorry yoy had to come in here because of me". She apologised. Inho shook his head."Its alright Junhee needing comfort is not a bad thing." Inho would have killed the recruiter, if it were not the fact that he was dead.

He should really thank Gihun for that. He thought to himself.

"Let's get you cleaned up alright." He slowly made the girl stand up. They helped her wash her face and led her to the dorm.

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By the time they came back Daeho was just switching with Gihun. "Mom!Junhee you are back."Daehi exclaimed with joy. "Ah hi to you to grandma" Daeho bowed slightly in respect.

Inho looked at him confused. Wait  when he told him to go to sleep earlier as well....

"Daeho you do realize you are calling me mom right?" Inho asked the young alpha. Daeho paused and then reality hit him like a truck. He had called Young-il mom twice within tonight.

He blushed in embarrassment. "I am so so sorry. It's just...." He paused looking down. "You remind me a lot of my late mom...." He said with a voice tinged with sadness. He looked down. Hmm The shoes looked very interesting tonight.

Gihun just stood there watching the entire thing unfold. Jung bae was still sleeping. He slowly went towards the bunk near Jung bae and layed down. But still kept his ear into the conversation.

Junhee nodded in agreement. "Yeah after my parents found out that I was pregnant they threw me out the house." She said nonchalantly. Then turned to Inhi and asked in a softer voice. "You wouldn't mind being our mother figure temporarily, would you?" She asked her voice tinged with a little hope.

Inho looked at them both. He had to say no. He was the frontman for god's sake he could not be a mother to two kids right now who were nothing but race horses to him. Nothing but trash.

Are you sure, Hwang Inho? A voice in his head replied. How long are you going to pretend that Gihun was not right all along? How long are you going to keep pretending that they are just racehorses? How long are you going to pretend that  seeing these kids did not bring me me out? Huh? How long---------

His thoughts were cut off when he felt a hand on his shoulder. It was player 149. "These kids need abit of motherly touch. I already have a son to take care of." She said.

You would be a good mother dear .

Her words ringed in his head. He sighed. Well maybe just for a while he could pretend to be Young-il. The man he was before the games. The comfort they needed. "Fine maybe just for a while--" he got cut off with Daeho jumping on him.Inho though startled by the sudden attack, hugged him back.

"Not fair---- wait no I already got my hug anyway. Yeah its fair"Junhee started a bit annoyed but quickly changed her mind. Crossed her arms and nodded.

And thats how he found himself taking the shift tonight. Daeho lied on his lap while Junhee sleeped while leaning on his shoulder. He ran his hand through, Daeho's hair while softly patting Junhee's back.

It reminded him of his brother.Junho. From what he knew Captain Park was making sure that Junho won't find the island. His little brother. His little mischief. He always stood up for him. He would lay in his lap when he could and Inho would run his hands through his hair. He would always say 

" I am going to be a police officer like you, hyung" "Of course you will maybe I will be your senior by that time"

He missed him so damn much. He knew what he was doinh when he decided to become the frontman. Iil-nam was targeting his family. Even though it meant leaving them making them believe that he was dead was better than putting them in danger.

He didn't know how much longer he can keep up this cold facade. He built these walls only for it to be easily crushed down. Damn. He didn't think that infiltrating the games would lead to this.

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Gihun looked at Inho's back. He didn't fall asleep yet. He needed to confront him. As soon as possible. He just hope tha Junho would find the island soon. But he could see the little crack in Inho's armour.

"He was a skilled police officer. Yet his hands trembled, when he shot me. He is still savable Mr. Seong."

Junho's word ringed in his ears.Dont worry Inho. He thought to himself.

Like I promised. I will protect you. Even if it means going against his own morals..........

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deugulgge deuggulgge..........

The song rang through the ears of the players. Waiting for the song to end. Players kept looking around the platform trying to look for a room in which they would settle in once the children's music ended.

Gihun really can't believe they turn these silly children's game into basically homocidal...... Game? Experiment? He couldn't tell no more..

He looked over at Inho and wondered he organized these games didn't he? Did he suggest these specific game or something? Before in the six-legged penthalon it was a game based on teamwork. Is this how he planned on breaking him? By making him get attached to them? So that he can kill them later on? No.... Inho loves these kids more than he does He wont be that cruel...

So far no one in their group has died......... Yet. But they will manage it somehow. He thinks.......

Suddenly the platform came to a halt knocking him out of his thoughts.

                             FOUR PLAYERS

The female voice rang out. "You all go I will find a room " Inho said. "No Young-il ---" before he could finish Inho had already ran off. Gihun cursed to himself. He followed the others quickly rushing  into the room and closed it behind him. Then they heard the doors clicking shut. 

Gihun took a deep breath. "Will he be okay?" Junhee spoke up although her voice was barely above a whisper. "Mom-- I mean " Daeho coughed. "Mr.Young-il will be fine. We should..... Believe in him.." 

Although he was trying to comfort Junhee he didn't sound quite sure of himself.

He was suddenly got startled by the gun shot noise. He held onto Junhee scared.

Gihun without thinking twice hugged them both. The elder held them closer to his chest. The two returned the hug both resting their heads on both his shoulders.He could feel the distress seeping off them. He run his fingers through their hair just like how Inho did earlier.

"He will be okay." Gihun said trying to comfort them. Jung bae looked out. "I dont see Young-il he probably got into a room" he said.

Gihun just chuckled to himself. Inho didn't need to be in a room. He knew the soldiers would spare his life. He probably ran off not into a room but rather to the sidelines somewhere he won't be seen.

Would he spare their lives? He seemed to have grown fond of the two. Junho had told him that when he played in these games before in 2015 he was about three weeks pregnant while his then wife and mate had acute liver cirrohsis. He wasn't exactly sure why Inho said another story to them. Did he know that a pregnant girl was participating?

Not only was Inho fond of them but they also seemed to have been grown quite attached to him. He knew this because when he woke up later (Jung bae was on watch ) they cuddled upto his sides. (He had to resist kissing Inho's forehead because he looked so adorable sleeping).

When the doors finally opened, they stepped out. Jung bae and Daeho called out to him. "Young-il?" "Young-il!??" Junhee also looked around. Gihun was a bit worried. What if the soldiers decided to--"Gihun!" A voice called out to him

He looked in that direction and immediately saw his Inho coming through.Wait his? His train of thought was cut of by Junhee and Daeho basically tackling him. 

"Hey hey take it easy you two especially you Junhee." Inho lightheartedly scolded the two."We were  so scared we thought you died" Daeho exclaimed.

"Yeah they were quite worried about your safety but of course papa Gihun got it under controll." Jung bae exclaimed and gave a slap to Gihun's back.

"We are not even together --"Inho was cut off "no no you two are our parents and Sir Jungbae is our uncle who babysits us on the weekends and Myuggii is the ex boyfriend you both hate" Daeho said.

"Kang Daeho---" " See you even behave like my mom" "Lets just hope we win the next voting so you can get married and adopt us as your kids" Junhee said and Daeho nodded his head supporting the idea.

Inho turned a little red and looked at Gihun to beat the allegations.

Gihun just chuckled. "Don't worrt kids I will make sure the wedding is as you planned,when we get out of here." He said holding their shoulders.

Inho looked at him with disbelief and just went towards the platform. "Wait up Young-il "Jung bae ran after him. He held his shoulders and asked him"Can I be your bestman at the wedding?" Inho shot him with a 'wtf why me?' look. 

Jung bae continued anyway. "I was already was his bestman at his previous wedding". Inho face scrunched a bit in jealousy."Sorry my bestman spot is reserved for someone else" Jung bae gasped dramatically "Who dare take my spot as your bestman? I shall fight him." Jung bae huffed out in triumph. Inho just shook his head.

Behind them the three saw the whole thing unfold. Gihun couldn't deny the jealousy he felt when Jung bae wrapped his hand around his Inho's  shoulder. "Don't worry dad he's all yours Sir Jung bae just wants to be his best man" Daeho said noticing the jealous look on his face.

Junhee just giggled. Gihun blushed red out of embarrassment. "Alright alright lets just go alright." Gihun said with a smile. The three laughed a bit before going towards the platform.When the song started again, Gihun's smile dropped. He realized something. Shit.He thought to himself before looking back at Inho.

He would have to confront him soon about him being the frontman....... This was going to be messy......

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After the X group won with just one vote(given by Gihun himself ),everyone just gathered together except for Young-il who had went to the washroom. Gihun had a hunch telling them the truth before confronting Inho directly was not at all a  good idea.But he went againsts the warning bells ringing in his head.

"Nope nope you are lying there's just no way he is the head of this operation. Nope I refuse to believe you Seong Gihun." Daeho said with a voice of disbelief and paced across a stair.

yep bad idea. Should have listened to my gut feeling from before.

Jung bae looked at him confused. "So that means there are people who is searching for the island? And one of happens to be Young-il-- I mean Inho's brother?" Jung bae asked him.

"It's a little complicated but you are right." Gihun replied. "But if he had a late wife who was pregnant why would he let me into the games?" Junbee questioned with a low voice. "There could be a chance that he didn't know???" Jung bae said although he sounded confused. "Also Daeho you have to calm down."

"Calm down? You are telling me to fucking calm down!!!" Daeho worded out. "Watch your language young man that is no way to talk to your elders." Gihun said sternely. "You DON'T get to talk alright." Daeho replied."Daeho hyung....... "Junhee called out.

Daeho took a deep breathe and calmed down. "Now what." Daeho began again. "You can't just expect us to just forget it are you? Why would you do it now anyway? Could you not have told us after you were done talking to him? Why did you have to dump it all on us now?" Daeho spoke up. Asking question after question.

Gihun remained quiet  for a while but then spoke up. "I know it's hard to grasp that he is the head of this hell hole, but we are not sure of his perspective yet." "Gihun's right if he is actually guilty  it will be quite difficult for him" Jung bae spoke up on Gihun's defence.

Daeho didn't look much comforted but nodded. "I think you should go to him now." Junhee spoke up after a while. Gihun nodded and went towards the rest room.

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Gihun entered the washroom. There was no one in there except for Inho who was washing his face. Gihun slowly walked upto him from behind. Inho noticed him. "Ah Gihun?" He looked confused. Gihun was looking like he was contemplating something like going through some sort of inner turmoil.

Inho looked confuse, rubbed his wet face with his sleeve and turned to look at him. "Gihun??" He called out to him. Then Gihun did something out of the blue. He came forward grabbed Inho by the waist and kept him near the sink. Inho raised his hand and presses it on Gihun's chest.

"Gihun...." Oh how much Gihun would like to hear him say that in a different tone? How much he would like his moments with Inho as Young-il be prolonged? He leaned in and hugged Inho. Inho hesitatingly wrapped his own arms around Gihun. They stood still like that. Wrapped in eachother's hold.

Gihun slightly raised his head and nuzzled towards Inho's scent gland and took in his scent. Inho trembled slightly and held his arms around Gihun's neck. Inho smelled like coffee. Not bitter but rather a bit sweet. It suits him. He thought to himself. Inho gasped slightly. "Gihun..." He called out again.

Gihun pulled away from his neck and looked into his eyes. Inho looked up at him with the most innocent eyes filled with a bit confusion. Ah. Its almost as if he did not organize these death games. As if he indirectly had not killed hundreds if not thousands.

Gihun put one of his hand on his jaw pulled his lips onto his. Inho's eyes widened but he slowly leaned into the kiss eyes closing. They lost themselves in their own little bubble. Gihun kissed him tenderly and Inho responded in his own way. One of  Inho's hand found itself in Gihun's not that much long hair and pulled him closer.

Eventually they pulled away panting. Gihun rested his forehead onto Inho's who closed his eyes lost in the moment. What now? This was not how he planned to confront him. Gihun pulled away from the hug and put his hands on either side of the sink.

Inho crossed his arms with a little red face and  looked at him with a bit shy look. The man did not fail to surprise him again.

Suddenly the air shifted. "We need to talk..." He paused. "Inho.." Gihun ended his sentence and  looked at Inho waiting for his reaction.

Inho's eyes widened with surprise. "Wh-what? Gihun-."He stuttered over his words. Gihun continued anyway."Your brother Junho... I had met him. He told me who you were and begged me not to... Hurt you."  Kill was the actual term but oh well....... that's least of his concern right now.

Inho looked at him with an unreadable expression. Gihun looked down and continued "I was reluctant to the idea.." Gihun chuckled to himself. "I told him he was asking for too much but I agreed ". He looked up at Inho " and I am glad he told me who you were because now I know you are not entirely as bad as I thought" "How are you so sure about that?" Inho spoke up after the initial quiet ness. Gihun smiled "I told the rest of the group."

Inho's eyes widened more if possible. "Gihun what the hell??? You told the kids and Jung bae  BEFORE confronting me.?? Are you fucking insane---" he cut himself off when he saw the look on Gihun's face.he had proved him right. He sighed to himself. "But I would like to ask.." Inho looked up at Gihun. "If you already won these games and saw how cruel these were why didn't you walk away like you told me to? Why return when you have a younger brother to take care of?" Gihun asked him.

Inho stood silently for a while.Wait a minute. He looked at Gihun "Why is no one entering???" "I told the guards I know that you are the frontman and asked them to not let anyone and I mean anyone to interrupt us. Now answer my earlier question." Gihun prompted.

Inho looked down for a while. Silence streched between them for a while. "Well it happened a few days after my games ended.......

Inho was walking through the streets of Seoul aimlessly. Her funeral was yesterday. Junho had asked him where he was these six days. He didn't say anything. Apparently his wife didn't think he abandoned her. She knew that he had went to get money for her. Hanni... He thought painfully. She was so.... He couldn't describe it. Her laughter... Her smile  Her presence... Are all but a painful memory now......He still couldn't grasp the reality that she was gone but all of a sudden his vision went blank. 

He stirred up and realised he was sitting on a chair rather expensive."looks like you have finally woken up player 132" he heard a voice call out. He felt a bit dizzy but shook his head to find the   source of the voice. Sitting infront of him was an old man wearing a quiet expensive suit. He looked in front and saw a black table with a document, a pen to sign and a golden owl mask.

He looked at the man with a slight glare. "Who are you?" He said in a voice that would not take no for an answer. "Quite feisty perfect " The old man leaned forward. "I am Oh Ill-nam." The man began. "I am the one who started these games quiet a while ago....." Inho remained unfazed. "Why are you doing this?" Inho questioned the man. Ill-nam just chuckled and said with a nonchalant tone.

"I was bored"

'Bored? BORED?? The reason why this old man decided to begin these murder games was because he was fucking bored??'

"You're kidding right?" Inho asked him. "No ". There was a pause before Inho asked again "What do you want from me exactly huh? I won these stupid homocidal games of yours and now you can't fucking leave me alone or something??" He asked him with rage. He was done with the entire thing.

His wife....... Jeena........ Han....... All gone because of this stupid game. Jeena had sisters to look after and Han..... Although he was the murderer he was looking for the kid was good regardless. He  was manipulated into doing those murders or so was told by him....

Ill-nam ignored his questions, "We are offering you a job called the frontman...." Ill-nam looked at him."I don't need your stupid job—" " please listen to me first Inho.... "Inho looked at him with a murderous glare. Ill-nam continued "the frontman's job is to organize and oversee these games". He pointed towards the document. Inho picked it up and read through it.

"Usually the previous black square mask would be promoted but....." Ill-nam stood up. Inho watched him. He came around th table and stood to the right of Inho's chair. Inho stood up the documents still in his hand. "You are different you used your innocent boyish appearence which led to people think you are nothing but a weak little boy. I need someone as clever and powerful as you. So..." Ill-nam's words trailed off. "No" Inho finally replied. "No?" "No I don't want your messed up job. I already played these games before and you expect me to oversee and organize it? Dream on." He replied firmly, slammed the document down and walked towards the door.

"Junho is such a cute kid, isn't he?"

Inho stopped in his tracks and turned to look at him, his face turning rageful."What the actual fuck did you just say? "."Your brother is quite cute. such a shame his brother would choose lives of thousands over him." Ill-nam sighed with 'sadness'. "But it's alright...." Ill-nam slowly walked upto him.

"You motherfucking—" he was about to lunch at him when he felt a gun cocked to the side of his head. He stopped in his tracks. Ill-nam now stood infront of him. "So? What's it gonna be player 132? Either you become the frontman or....." Ill-nam leaned in towards his ear.

"Your brother becomes the centre of attention to me and the others"

Ill-nam pulled back and saw the look on his face. He was conflicted. He could very well walk away from the job but that would mean his brother would have to............

No he did NOT want to think about it. He slowly walked towards the black table and sat down on the chair. "If..." he looked back the man. "If I agree to do your job will you promise to not bother my brother no matter what?" Ill-nam smiled. "Of course frontman you are a good brother." Inho just signed the contract.

Inho finished his story. "Look Gihun... When I said I wished you would have a good life I meant it. I couldn't trade my brothers innocence. He was only 23 at the time Gihun. And besides......." Inho paused even if you stop this years games the vips will just fund for another game.... You can't stop this Gihun......... "Inho finished.

Gihun looked at him with an unreadable expression. Then he just grabbed his hand and led him out of the rest room."Gihun?....."He didn't say anything but just dragged him towards the dormitory.

Inho saw the others. Jung bae looked conflicted. Daeho had his head on Junhee's shoulder who was staring off into space. Jung bae noticed them. "Gihun! Inho!" Jung bae called out. They approached the others.

"Was it all a lie?" Daeho looked at Inho and asked. Inho's eyes softened he immediately hugged them both. "No my child no. I......" What was he supposed to say now? The only reason he infiltrated these games was to prevent Gihun from doing harm to the games.Daeho and Junhee held onto his shirt and just sobbed.

"Now what?" Jung bae asked Gihun. Gihun looked at the three. "Now....." He began.

" now we wait........ "

Chapter Text

Everything that happened within the last few weeks to Inho  were a blur and a dilemma. One thing he knew was the fact that he was hugging both Daeho and Junhee. The next, they are all running while Junhee tried to catch up. Then they are on a ship taken to safety. He is in court explaining on his own behalf about how he had to murdered thousands, how he was excused due to being sexualized (although he believed that Gihun had something to do with that ) and just three days ago Junhee gave birth. She had told him during the games how she believed that she will have a girl and was of course right. Mother's intuition he had stated. She named her daughter In-ilna. After him. Joining the names of the her mother figure and her protector she said.

And now sitting in Gihun's bed in his motel felt......odd. After thr games ended he Inho focused mainly on reconnecting with Junho and his mom. It was hard for her. Not because Inho was indirectly responsible for the deaths of thousands but because she couldn't be there. She was upset because her love for him was not enough. Inho tried to convince her that it was not his fault. Like that they spend a lot of times Inho was with Junho, their mom and (not to his surprise ) No-eul.

He smiled to himself thinking about his time with them. But his smile dropped. He knew he needed to talk to Gihun. He sat up from the bed and walked towards the door he was a couple feet away when Gihun walked in. "Ah I made dinner was about to call you" he said in a little joyful tone. 

These weeks have changed Gihun too. He went to America to meet his daughter. Apologized to her for choosing a game that broke him. Spent time with her. Spoiled her and returned with a gift for everyone. Including him. He was more happier and was slowly returning to the man he was before the games. Was he better? Not much but it was progress.

And right now? Inho was wearing a white loose shirt that Gihun had bought for him.

"Gihun we need to talk." Inho said with a serious tone. The joyfulness faded and was replaced with a serious but confused look. "About......?" He trailed off. Inho shook his head. "About whatever this is!? Whatever is between us!?" He said raising his voice a little.

Gihun looked at him as if he was questioning what Inho was talking about. "Inho-ya what are talking about? What is wrong–" at that moment something inside of Inho snapped. "What's wrong? What's wrong?" Inho breathed out with something along rage and something else stirring beneath the surface.

"Everything Gihun. Everything. How can you just invite me into your house like this huh? After I took your peace? haunted your dreams? After you turned your back to your daughter to become a hero to stop the games I organized?" Inho paused to take a breath. His eyes were tearing up.

"Inho–". Gihun tried to continue after letting the words soak into his skin." No. I know what you are going to say. It wasn't my fault it was just the circumstances. Gihun I cost Cheol his sister. I cost Ali's family him. I cost you your SNU graduate friend who– who–. " Inho tried to calm down. His eyes were overflowing with tears. 

Gihun looked at him with wide eyes. He wasn't aware Inho felt this way. After the games ended he realized he didn't exactly met up or catch up with Inho. He didn't hope to have the omega to himself but to have a little time spent with was nice. But hearing Inho talk to him like this broke his hear. His heart ached. But the next thing Inho said tore his soul apart.

"Maybe Sangwoo deserved you more than me. No..... Not maybe he did"

Gihun looked at him as if he had insulted his daughter. He wouldn't  be surprised if Inho thought he deserved to die. (Although Gihun, Junho, Junhee, Daeho and Jung bae would be against that thought )His games and this year's games had an affect on him. 

Inho was still crying. But.....

"Inho.... Inho!!" He held his shoulders and tried tot snap him out of it. He was close to hyper ventilating. He took quick breathes that never looked enough. He shook his shoulders. The doctors had told him out of everyone Inho was most likely the one who was affected the most.

He surpresed his heats. Was assaulted despite his position. Was surpressing his emotions. He had a mental breakdown and had to go to a pyche ward for treatement. He was discharged a week before Junhee was due. The doctors warned everyone  to not make him feel any sort of emotions that could lead to emotional distress.

"Inho... Please snap out of it....."  Gihun shook his shoulders but nothing worked. And when he thought he had no other choice he came to one conclusion. He knew this was probably a stupid idea.  He kissed him. Hard. So hard that Inho snapped of it in a bit. His eyes widened. Gihun pulled away. Inho looked at him with pure confusion. Gihun just smiled wiped his tears and wrapped his arms around his waist and began.

"Listen to me Hwang Inho. You are the most twisted yet the one that has imapcted my life more than anyone. You became a part of my reason to live, to mean something. A hero always needs a reason to be a hero. A villain always has a reason to be a villain. People often react to pain differently. You were broken Inho and you turned thay pain into a weapon to protect those dear to you. I was broken and I turned that pain into a weapon to save people who didn't even know me amd yet I could only save under a hundred....." Gihun chuckled bitterly and continued. 

"My point is even if you owe Cheol his sister, Ali's family him its the fact that you are guilty and recognized how your actions affected them. Look at you now. You shower Cheol and Ali's kids with gifts. You gave Ali's wife and his kid a place to live and even pay their bills, the kids education. And about Sangwoo....." He paused to look at Inho. Inho had his eyes wide and was was taken a back. Instead of pushing Gihun away he rested his hands on his chest. Gihun continued.

"I saw Sangwoo as a friend. Always a friend. Even if he liked me. He never told me but I could tell by his mannerisms. I tried to be polite and waited for a confession but he took his feelings to his grave but even if he had told me  I would not have accepted him.... Also Inho you are now the bain of my existence. You are the only reason I am living now. I was planning on dieing while playing the hero you said I was. I found a purpose in you Inho. You mean everything and nothing to me. I want you Inho. I need your existence. It is the only thing that seves me a purpose." Inho looked at like he hung up the moon for him. "Gihun......." Inho trailed off his voice thick of emotion. Gihun pulled away and stepped back and dropped to one knee and pulled out a small white marble d box.

Inho gasped. He opened the box. Inside was a silver ring with a small diamond embedded on it. "Since I have already said enough I will just cut to the chase." Inho teared up again.

"Hwang Inho. Can I have the permission to call you my beloved husband for the rest for our remaining days? "

Inho said yes repeatedly. Gihun smiled and slipped the ring onto Inho's finger. As soon as Gihun stood up Inho tackled him in a hug. Gihun returned the embrace. Gihun had his hand wrapped around Inho's waist while his other hand drapped over his back. Inho hugged him his hands wrapping around Gihun's neck. They stayed in one another's arms for a while.

They pulled back. Gihun had his arms wrapped around Inho's waist. Inho put his hands on either side of Gihun's cheek and pulled him in. They kissed. Slow and passionately. Just bathing in eachother's presence. It was a silent promise to protect one another.

Then  the kiss got a  heated as Gihun bit Inho's tongue. Inho obidiently opened his mouth and Gihun drank him in like a man who had gotten water after trying to find for weeks. He tasted him. Searched every nook and corner. Inho moaned. Gihun just took it in. Gihun pulled Inho flush against him. Their tongues battled for  control which Inho gave up submitting to him. Inho's knees buckled. He would have fell if not because of Gihun's grip on his waist.

Eventually they pulled away and rested their foreheads together. They panted for air. Gihun's hand slipped into Inho's shirt. Inho put a hand over Gihun's and and stopped him."Not now.... I feel we are going a bit too fast. "Inho voiced out his opinion." You don't mind waiting till our wedding right? "Inho asked."

Gihun pulled out his hand from his shirt and rested it on his waist. "Of course baby O will wait for an enternity if you asked." Inho blushed lovingly at the nickname. Gihun's heart melted into a puddle. "So cute awww...." Gihun said genuinely.

Inho blushed furthur and pulled away.. "The dinner is probably getting cold." He said. His face still red and bolted out of the door.

Gihun chuckled at the omega's cuteness and walked towards the kitchen. He didn't know if they will ever recover from the games. But he knew on thing.

As long as they had one another they will be okay.........

Chapter Text

"Hyung can I get some soda while you are in the kitchen" Junho yelled out to Inho. "OK " Inho shouted back. He dried his hands off and opened the fridge to grab the drink.

Everyone had decided to visit the motel after a few  months. It's not exactly a motel anymore though. Gihun used the money to turn it into an apartment of some sort. Each room with a distinct bathroom and kitchen. He sold the weapons and turned his home made shooting area into a basement with its own kitchen.

Junho had already moved in along with Junhee and Daeho. And yes they finally adopted Junhee but not Daeho. His sisters wouldn't allow it so Daeho came up with the most logical tactic.Then they can adopt you all too. Inho declined. Daeho sulked until Inho said that he can still call Inho mom. His face lit up like Christmas lights.

He pulled out Junho's drink and closed the fridge's door. He then looked at the ring on his finger and blushed.Damn that idiotic hero. It's been a few weeks after the proposal. He didn't tell anyone. They weren't even in a relationship and yet instead of asking him to be his boyfriend the man directly went for the proposal.He truly is an idiot.

Yet he loved him. He was not expecting Gihun to reciprocate his feelings at all. But not only did he love him but also loved him knowing the fact that he was the literal frontman. Like what kind of idiot kisses someone before confronting them.

He traised his lips with his thumb and bit his bottom lip, his face reddening. He never thought he would sought after another alpha after his wife. His face fell a bit. He still feels like he was betraying her sometimes. Hanni........... I hope when we are reunited you won't be mad at me for reopening my heart to someone else. He loved Gihun he truly did. But he knew that Hanni would always have a special space in his heart.

I hope in every universe you will be my first choice Hanni........ And maybe in one universe my only choice.....

His thoughts were halted when he took in the smell of a peach garden. "What are you thinking of? "Gihun whispered into his ear. He wrapped his hands around Inho amd turned him around. Inho threaded his fingers through Gihun's hair which had reached his 2020 hair's length.

"You do know that Junho is waiting for his drink right jagiya?" He pressed on the nickname. Inho blushed. "Yeah I am aware dear." Inho breathed against Gihun's lips. It was Gihun's turn to blush. It was game between the two. Inho pulled back and giggled  before he yelped out in surprise.. Gihun hoisted him onto the table.

"Gihun—" "shhh......" Gihun put a finger on his lips. He took the drink out of Inho's hands and placed it a bit away. "If Junho can wait for a bit while he is waiting for his drink he can wait just a little more...."

Before Inho could respond Gihun pulled him into a kiss. Inho melted right into it. The kiss was soft and tender like soft shower during the rain.Inho pulled him impossiblely closer by the hair. Gihun wrapped his hands around Inho's waist. They hummed softly into the kiss.

Gihun knew Junho was probably cursing at him not only because he was waiting for his drink but also he was 'dating 'his brother. Gihun knew it was stupid and naive of himself to fall for the man in a photo. A man he was literally hunting down for haunting his dreams. A man he swore to kill before ending the games. 

At first it was just sympathy for that man in the picture. A pregnant omega who decided to see and go through for what is arguably the most traumatic experience all just for their mate was fucking impressive. Not to mention he had emerged as a winner in that hell. Like damn.He (although hated him still) was thoroughly impressed.

So when he met him in the games he was always cautious. But also admired him. He didn't doubt him at all. His strength. His willingness. His morals. His entire existence.No. He did not doubt him. But what surprised him was his vulnerability that emerged throughout the games. Mainly through Junhee and Daeho.

When she approached them,told them that she was pregnant, he had just glanced at him. He could see the shock, surprise, doubt and anger. Thats when he realized that Inho didn't know all the players (or in his old words horses) that playes these games.

He saw the way his mask cracked the way the Frontman was slowly dieing. But what shocked him the most was that Inho was just a weapon a machine to them. Something they could use and toy with. And god did he hate that. But now he has no reason to worry. He has Inho in his arms and he is not letting him go anytime soon. Sorry Hanni....... He is mine now.

They pulled away. Inho bit his bottom lip. Gihun chuckled."If you keep biting your lip, I will keep devouring it dear fiancée "

".......... Fiancée?.........."

They flinched in shock and looked in the direction of the voice.Junho stood at the door to the kitchen. Along with Junhee...... And Daeho.

———

Inho put his face in his hands and hid himself in Gihun's shoulder. Gihun just chuckled at his cuteness and kissed the top of his head with absolute adoration flowing through his veins for the man in his lap.

"WHEN DID YOU EVEN PROPOSE?????" "THIS CALLS FOR A CELEBRATION " "STOP YELLING YOU TWO" Junho yelled over Daeho and Jung bae. He then turned to Gihun with his arms crossed. "When did you PROPOSE to my hyung?" "Dude that's what I had asked " "Not cool stealing other peoples thunder Junho that's just—" "SHUT UP ALL OF YOU" Junho yelled again thoroughly pissed.

Everyone stayed still shook to their core. Inho who was in Gihun's lap suddenly flinched and started breathing unevenly. Gihun held him close. "You are safe my love..." Gihun whispered to Inho. After Inho had calmed down he stood up. "Junho what was that?" He asked softly not understanding the reason for his brother's distress. Junho looked at Inho and then at Gihun and back to Inho and deadpanned "You are not marrying him ".

There was now absolute silence."Junho, you—you can't just decide that." Junhee blurted out after being the first person to come to their senses. "Yeah that's not your decision to make also aren't you happy that your hyung has found someone? " No-eul approached him and put her hands on his shoulder. Inho's face dawned with realisation on what was going on and he burst out laughing.

Everyone just looked at confused while Gihun looked at him with love and confused. "Sir Inho why are you laughing?...." Yong-sik asked. Inho forced himself to calmed down but he couldn't.

Eventually his laughter came down(much to Gihun's dismay) and his face softened. "He opened his arms"Come here Junho." He softly told him. And Junho crashed into his arms. He took a seat beside Gihun with Junho in his lap who kept glaring at Gihun. He motioned No-eul to sit next to him and she did.

"Alright so the reason why Junho's acting like this is because....." he looked at down at his brother smiling amused before continuing. "He's jealous." 

There was dead silence before everyone started laughing except Daeho. "You—you— were jealous Junho—oh god". Jung bae said not being able to control his laughter."Well its kinda cute Junho hyung" " kinda that's absolutely cute Junho" Gyeongsuk replied to Junhee's comment.

After the laughter died out Daeho spoke up his voice soft. "I understand you Junho." Junho broke his glaring at Gihun to look at Daeho."You do, don't you? "Daeho smiled softly.

"Ah right you have four elder sisters right dear" Geumja asked. "Daeho blushed slightly in embarrassment before nodding. "Yeah when I found out my sisters were engaged, dating or seeing someone I had grown super possessive and protective over them and jealous towards their partners".

Inho smiled softly."That's normal Daeho especially since you are an alpha." Daeho looked up "really?" He questioned. Inho nodded. "Do you have any omega sisters Daeho?" "Well..... My second eldest sister is an omega. The others are alphas." He replied. " I am assuming that you were most protective over her along with    others."   Everyone was intrigued to know where this was going. Daeho nodded. "You see Daeho when there are alphas or betas with omega siblings they tend to be very much protective over them. It's alot more common that you think." Inho said with a soft smile.

"It is driven by their natural instinct to protect an omega!" Junhee added with a snap of her fingers. "Yes you are correct,Junhee " "I hope I am not intruding...."Hyunju spoke up. Inho looked at her nodding at her to continue. "You were married before right? With the late Hwang Hanni right? I am assuming Junho was like this at that time as well?...." She questioned hoping she wasn't appering rude.

Inho's smiled sadly. "Yes he was like this then as well." All of a sudden he stood up from Inho's lap and went towards Daeho. He stood in infront of him. Daeho looked up at him and smiled awkwardly. "Stand up" Daeho followed the command like a trained puppy.Junho looked at for a second and just hugged him. Everyone except No-eul went awww.

Daeho awkwardly returned the hug. Junho was slightly shorter than Daeho but oh well. He eventually melted into the hug embracing him tightly. Junho pulled away and looked at him with a calculating expression. Daeho smiled. Runs in th family I suppose. Junho turned around towards No-eul " he looks like he gives the best cuddles can we take him in with  whatever we have in  between us. " 

And only one thought went through everyone 's head was What the actual fuck.

No-eul glared at Daeho for few seconds before her eyes softned. "Sure I like him." "What—" Daeho questioned. "Just kidding dude " Junho laughed. Daeho a bit red retorted back. "Well uncle you should not joke around like a little kid." Junho stoped laughing and looked at him with a grim smile. "You have three sec—" Daeho already ran off. Junho ran after him. "Get back here you piece of shit—". Daeho laughed running aroune in circles.

Everyone just sighed at the two idiots.

———

The rest of the night went with celebration. Inho got out of the shower with a towel around his waist looking through the closet for some night wear. He suddenly felt two hands around his bare waist. Inho took in a sharp breathe.

Gihun looked at him through the mirror in pure admiration and no lust. Inho was beautiful. No. Ethereal. Like an old and wise faerie who was still the most conventionally the most attractive.

"Hyung..." Inho warned. Gihun just chuckled putting his chin on Inho's bare shoulder. He whispered softly "I am waiting patiently for the day when I will worship you dear. Make all your worries disappear...... All your insecurities..... All the thoughts were you feel like you don't deserve to continue........" Inho's eyes teared up a bit. The sincerity behind those words. The way he felt Gihun's instinct to protect and shelter seeped through.It was too much.....

Gihun turned him around and kissed his forehead softly. And continued "Inho I love you..... I love you so much it hurts....." Gihun tried to compose himself. Inho took Gihun's face in his hands nodding at him to continue. Gihun couldn't take it anymore. He felt his sanity slip and come back over and over again.

"Inho I love you.... I do not even once regret chosing you over my principles..... Over my morals.... But I get these dreams were one moment they are supporting me for recovering and moving forward bu then they start shunning me for choosing you..... Ali...Saebyeok...Eomma... Sangwoo..... It's just too much......"

Gihun finally broke down. Inho smiled."This is what I wanted Hyung..... for you to finally seek to me for help instead of just helping me... "Gihun looked at him urging him to continue. "Now listen carefully alright?" Gihun nodded.

" Hyung I am well aware that I have indirectly traumatized  you ...  Broke you down....Made you go crazy.. Have nightmares that even you couldn't save yourself from.... And I don't know the extent but I can guess how much that shunning has affected you..." Inho tiptoed amd  placed a soft kiss on his forehead. And continued "I know these past months were harsh... We were arguing and reconciled not too long ago. But I can tell you no matter whatever problems you have whatever nightmares you can come to me hyung..... You can tell me...."

Gihun looked down."Hyung look at me... " Inho made him look at him. And Gihun saw it. He felt it. The way he wanted to desperately protect Inho. He saw the same type of determination in those eyes. To protect and shelter.

"Hyung we both have our own demons some similar some different.. But they still are there lurking.. It does not make us weak hyung it does not mean we are not fighting... You are trying to help me despite your inner demons let me help you too hyung please...." He begged Gihun.

Gihun didn't say anything. He just kissed him. Pouring all the the unsaid feelings. All the frustration. All the demons. The kiss  was rough yet tender. Gihun bit Inho's bottom lip. Inho obeyed without hesitation. They explored each others mouth. Tasting. Inho thread his fingers in Gihun's hair pulling him in. Gihun griped his hand on Inho's waist intending to leave a mark. Hi other held Inho's neck.

They pulled away a string of salive connecting their lips. "I promise I will come to you"Gihun finally promised. Inho smiled content with hearing that wiping off Gihun's tears." We are the only couple who  has a make out sessions in between serious talk with one being half naked." Gihun bit his lip at the last part. Inho pushed him away " Get lost pervert. "Inho said with a mock glare."and yes we are only couple " Inho turned away to take some clothes to put.

Gihun chuckled. And thought to himself.

A pervert? No darling. It's worshipping............

Chapter Text

Inho sat in his room. Waiting to be called to walk down the isle.

Few years had passed. Inho and Gihun decided it would be best if they waited a few years. Till little In-illna was old enough to be a flower girl. Till Gihun fixed his relationship with, his daughter dearest, Gayeong who is also the flower girl.

All because of that Inho had invited Eunji, her step-son and reluctantly her husband. (He hated the guy like what kind of a stepfather pays the actual dad to back off). So yeah, Inho was not at all a big fan of the guy.

But he still liked Gayeong's brother and he didn't want to explain to him why his dad wasn't invited to his sister's bio dad and his mom's ex husband's wedding. The kid was cute and really sweet. He reads books and recommended some to Inho. So Inho liked.

So much so, he almost made him his second bestman. But he made him Gihun's because Jungbae would have been deeply upset.

And he liked Jungbae even if he wouldn't say it out loud. Jungbae was the first person even before Gihun to accept him back. Even if he didn't knew why Inho even became the Frontman.

The wedding was a simple Christian wedding. Inho wasn't religious much but he loved his eomma and her happiness is all what matters to him. It was agreed upon the fact that his eomma, the everloving Park Mal-son, will walk Inho down the isle.

He had made her think he failed as a mother. He could atleast give her the honour of having the (rightful) chance of walking him down the isle. (In his last wedding it was the head priest of the Church back in Korea).

And yes they are having their marriage not in Korea but in a not really small but remote country Kalama. It was a country near to Japan and has slight Japanese influence. It was of course one of those countries that allowed  Lgbtq+ rights so it was perfect.

Inho stood up and walked up to the mirror.

His hair was styled the same way as he did when he was disguised as Young-il. He wore a simple white button up shirt with black pants. With a black coat.He was getting married again. To a man.

But not any man.

His sanity. His humanity. His trust. His hero who he could very well beat the shit out of.. His salvation. His alpha.HIS SEONG GIHUN.

He sighed. Did he deserve this? If he passed away peacefully, would his wife up in heaven hate him for being bethrowed to another? Would she—

His thoughts were cut off when the door opened revealing Junho, Junhee and their eomma.

"O. M. G. You look handsome Appa." Junhee squeled as she jumped towards him.She wore a simple white gown with an illusion typed cut on top which had small sleeves.

Inho blushed slightly at the complement. "Really?" He replied in a soft voice. Junhee nodded.

Junho also nodded in agreement. He was wearing a simple but elegent black tuxedo."You look really good hyung "

Mal-son shook her head. She was wearing a traditional hanbok with her hair in a bun like Geumja. She got along with Geumja very well. (They were boy moms anyway.)

"Alright, alright you two got to see him didn't you now go out there and get in positions." Mal-son said in a tone that grouped no argument. 

Junhee pouted. Junho just sighed and dragged Junhee out.

She turned to Inho after they left. "Inho...." Inho looked at her. He smiled softly. "Yes Eomma." Their were no words that needed to be uttered. They had talked.Cleared all misunderstandings.

There were no words that needed to be spoken. "Are you ready?" She asked him with a smile on her  face.

He smiled at her. "Yes, I am eomma. Lead the way."

Gihun looked at himself in the mirror. These past few years were passing with peace he thought he would never attain after his first games.

He was going to marry his insanity. His destruction. His salvation. His damsel in distress who could very well beat the shit out of if needed. His omega. HIS HWANG INHO.

He smiled to himself. Does he give a shit about Sangwoo who is probably cursing at him from hell? Nope. Not at all.

Although to be honest. He was nervous as hell. Like this is not his first wedding. No it was a glory. An honour to have to call Inho his husband (or wifey) for the rest of his days.

Geumja walked in with Yong-sik and Daeho. They were Gihun's first and second bestmen.

"Yes yes you look quite charming man." Yong-sik commented. Daeho rolled his eyes jokingly at his playful comment. But smiled as he looked at Gihun. "He's right you do look quite charming Papa."

Gihun was wearing a simple white button up shirt with black pants and a black coat to match. Just like Inho's. He had tied his long hair into a small ponitail.

"You ready Gihunaa?" Geumja asked. She will walk Gihun down the isle. She had put her hair into a bun and had a hanbok as well. Mal-son had told her to.

"We will be waiting at the isle."Daeho commented and walked out followed by Yong-sik. They wore the same simple black tuxedo as Junho as per the plan.

"Of course more than ever."

Everyone were in positions.

In the left side,Eunji and her husband were sitting in the second row. The first row was occupied by Daeho's sisters who waved at him. He waved back. No-eul sat with eldest sister and chatted away. Waving at Junho occasionally.

In the right side, Sangwoo's mother sat along with Ali's wife and children.Junhee sat with Sangwoo's mom. Even Jungbae's ex wife and child was there. Gyeongsuk and Hyun-ju sat and chatted with Jungbae's ex wife and child.

All the males wore a black tuxedo with the females wearing a full white gown.

Only Mal-son, Geumja and Sangwoo's mother wore a traditional hanbok.

The men were arranged accordingly. On the left side stood Junho and Jungbae. And on the right stood Daeho and Yong-sik.

And the doors opened with Cheol, the flower boy, walked in wearing a full black suit along with Gayeong to his side. And began the ceremony by throwing red rose petals.

Behind them Geumja walked in with Gihun. Everyone cheered as he walked up the isle. He waved at Eunji who gave him a wave back laughing slightly.

They had been on better terms now. With him having a better relationship with Gayeong, Inho had adviced (which he was unsure of for a while) to reconnect with Eunji as well.

And so he did. They talked and fixed their problems. Got along as good friends. He had even offered a place as his maid of honour but she refused. Gihun doesn't know why. Her husband just turned his head away. Serves him right. He should realize it's only because of his son's relationship with his Inho is the entire reason he is even here.

Cheol sat next to Junhee and Gayeong sat next to Daeho's youngest older sister.

She slowly made him stand at the altar. Checked his outfit and fixed it. "There all good." She raised her hand for a fist bumb which he gave her with equal enthusiasm.

She walked down from the altar and went to her seat. Next to Sangwoo's mother.

And then In-illna and Nayeon walked in throwing white petals. 

And then Inho walked in with a bouquet of red and pink roses and Mal-son who walked him.

Everyone cheered again and Inho giggled adorably. Gihun just looked absolutely smitten with Inho. Jungbae who noticed elbowed Junho.

Junho looked back confused. Jungbae pointed to Gihun. He looked over and the first thing that went over his own head was of course.

Gihun just looked at Inho even at the age of 52 he still looked beautiful and handsome.

Mal-son got him onto the altar and took his bouquet from him and gave his hand to Gihun's.

"Take care of him, please." She pleaded. "Eomma......" Came Inho's voice. Gihun smiled. "Yes eomma I will take good care of him."

Mal-son smiled content and went back to sit with Gayeong.

"You do look handsome, my dear." Gihun commented lovingly and firmly held his hand.

Inho chuckled. "You do look quite alluring, hyung".

Gihun smiled like an idiot.

The priest came in and began.

"Today we are gathered here to attend this beautiful union of Seong Gihun and Hwang Inho. If anyone objects to this wedding speak now or forever hold your peace."

No one moved.

"Well we see no objection. We may continue..." And his words went on. Inho was just glad he didn't have to see Junhee, Junho and Daeho killing someone with Jungbae helping in burying the dead body.

"Now Seong Gihun may begin his vows...."

Gihun closed his eyes took in a deep breathe and looked into Inho's eyes.

"I hated you at first." Everyone was got caught of guard. Inho raises an eyebrow.

"I hated your stupid decision to leave you dears behind. I hated you for lying to me.  I hated you for making me mad.And I was almost convinced that you were nothing but an irredeemable monster"

Inho just chuckled. While others were surprise at most. The priest looked concerned.

"But you changed not for me but for your brother. A woman who you saw as a daughter and a sister. A man who you saw a scared child and were willing to change your entire beliefs for. It felt weird watching the person I loathed becoming something I wished I was years ago. You gave me strength and belief that sometimes monsters are'nt born they are created. And that gave me a little faith in you. I had thought to myself why would you how could you love someone like that......."

He slowly let go of his hand and placed it own Inho's cheek who was smiling holding back smalle tears.

"I then realized I loved you for who you were and still are..." He then whispered loud enough for only Inho to hear. "When you were Young-il you were being yourself. A person. A human. Not someone's dog or  anything but just you". He raised his voice loud enough for most people to hear.

"And I think that's what I liked the most. Despite having an ulterior motive you cared you changed. You refused to believe the world is nothing but rotten. But your thoughts changed. And I love you for it." He finished his words and kissed one of Inho's hand and went back to holding both his hands and looked at the priest nodding.

"We have now heard the vows of Seong Gihun. With all do respect I thought the alpha groom was going to object the wedding and was waiting for his turn for vows."

Everyone laughed while Gihun turned slightly red out of embarrassment. Once the laughter died down the priest began again.

"We may now hear the vows of Hwang Inho..."

Everyone's eyes were on Inho now. He looked at Gihun with love and slight mischief.

"My first imlression of you was the fact thag you were reckless. Stupid. Always looking for  good in people despite their horrible past and choices."

Eveyone was once again caught slightly of guard.

The priest just throught Aah I am witnessing real enimies to lovers wedding should have realised it sooner.

"I didn't knew that you were adorably stupid and I was wondering why? Why you chose to come back after everything? Why didn't you just go, never look back and have the kind of life I could never have but always wanted?" Inho paused slightly.

Gayeong shifted slightly. "Are you okay?" One of Daeho's sister asked. Gayeong just hummed in return. She knew what he was talking about. When they had officially met the first time and had time alone he had told her how mad be was that Gihun didn't get on the plane.

"You could have atleast went to see her first at least. It had always pissed me off and I still am mad at you for that. "Inho took in a deep breathe and looked glared at Gihun who smiled sheepishly. He continued.

"Your views of humanity and human nature. I was always wondering why were you like that? Risking your life trying to save the lifes of hundreds who were nothing but rotten to the core. I always thought that. But......." He paused for a second. "When I rejoined the games I saw there were people who deserved to live. And you were right I changed because of Junhee, Daeho, Jungbae and the others......... But despite my views a part of me had always hoped you were right. "Gihun was shocked.He never knew that Inho had thought like that.

Inho put both his hands on Gihun's cheeks and said "You saved me Gihun even when I was willing to give away any sense of myself. Thank you thank you so much." Gihun just looked surprised.

He let go and held Gihun's hands and nodded to the priest.

Everyone had small tears in their eyes. The priest wiped away small tears in his eyes and continued.

"We have now heard the vows of Hwang Inho. Let's proceed with the ring exchange ceremony. Kim Junhee and Lee Myuggii please come forth with the rings."

Myuggii and Junhee stood up. Myuggii went to Gihun's side and Junhee to Inho's. Myuggii picked up a small velvet box and opened it motioning to his assigned groom.Gihun slowly picked the ring.

He kissed Inho's hand and slide the ring on with everyone clapping and cheering.

When the cheers went down Junhee picked up a similar box opened it and motioned it to Inho.

Inho took the ring, kissed Gihun's hand, returning the earlier gesture and slide it on. Everyone clapped and cheered once again.

The priest cleared his throat and everyone calmed down.

"The ring exchange ceremony has concluded. Thank you ring bearers Kim Junhee and Lee Myuggii." The priest gave his condolence to then both. In-illna clapped with an energy that said that's my parents y'all.

"Now, Seong Gihun do you take Hwang Inho as your husband with the promise of protection, care and provide shelter when he asks and at all times?"

"Yes I promise and I do."

"Now, Hwang Inho do you take Seong Gihun as your husband with the promise of protection, care and provide shelter when he asks and at all times?"

"Yes I promise and I do."

"Very well the grooms may now kiss officially becoming husbands and maybe mates in the furture."

Gihun wrapped one hand around Inho's waist the other at the back of his neck and pulled him in. Inho kissed back with equal love and devotion. He wrapped his hands around Gihun's neck.

Everyone cheered even louder. 

They pulled away smiling and leaned their foreheads against one another.

The got it. Their happily ever after.

                                  THE END