Jaehyun felt a new kind of excitement. Seeing Dojoon at the bar had changed things. The alpha wasn't just a smart senior who helped him with math. He was someone who laughed with his friends, someone who went out to relax. And Jaehyun wanted to see more of that side of him.
He started going to Nightshade more often, not every night, but enough that it didn't seem too planned. Sometimes he would go with Minji, and they would sit at a different table. But Jaehyun always made sure to say hi to Dojoon and his friends.
He paid attention to what Dojoon liked. He noticed the kind of drinks he ordered, the music he seemed to enjoy, and the way he interacted with Taewoo and Junho. Jaehyun wanted to find common ground, to show Dojoon they could connect on more than just academics.
One evening, Jaehyun went to the bar alone. He saw Dojoon sitting with his friends in their usual spot. He walked over with a confident smile.
"Hey, guys," Jaehyun said.
"Jaehyun! Come join us," Taewoo said, waving him over.
Jaehyun sat down next to Dojoon. He felt a little thrill at being so close to him in this more casual setting. Dojoon just nodded a greeting.
Tonight, Jaehyun had a different goal. He wanted to be more than just friendly. He wanted to… tempt Dojoon a little. He had chosen an outfit that showed off his figure a bit, and he made sure his scent was subtly present, a mix of something sweet and a little musky.
As they talked, Jaehyun would sometimes lean in a little closer to hear what Dojoon was saying, his arm brushing against Dojoon's. He would laugh at Dojoon's quiet jokes and meet his eyes with a soft gaze.
He also started to talk about things he knew Dojoon was interested in. When Taewoo mentioned photography, Jaehyun turned to Dojoon. "Oh, you like photography, right? What kind do you do?"
Dojoon's eyes lit up a little as he talked about his hobby. Jaehyun listened intently, asking questions and showing genuine interest. He could see that Dojoon was a little surprised by his interest.
Later, Jaehyun ordered a drink that he knew Dojoon liked. When it came, he said, "Sunbae, you mentioned this was good. Want to try some?" He held out his glass.
Dojoon hesitated for a moment, then took a small sip. "It is good," he said, looking at Jaehyun.
Their eyes met, and for a moment, the noisy bar seemed to fade away. There was a different kind of energy between them, something more than just friendly.
Jaehyun kept the conversation light and fun, but he also made sure to add little touches. A lingering look, a soft smile directed only at Dojoon, a hand briefly touching his arm when he made a point.
He could see that Dojoon was starting to react. Sometimes, he would hold Jaehyun's gaze a little longer than necessary. Other times, Jaehyun would catch him looking.
As the night went on, Jaehyun felt more confident. His subtle attempts at seduction seemed to be working. The aloof alpha was starting to pay attention to him in a different way.
Before he left, Jaehyun made sure to say goodbye to everyone. When he said goodbye to Dojoon, he leaned in a little closer and said softly, "I had a really nice time tonight, sunbae."
Dojoon's gaze was intense. "Me too, Shin Jaehyun-ssi."
Jaehyun smiled and walked away, his heart racing. He could feel that the game was changing. He was no longer just the omega who needed help with math. He was someone who had caught Kang Dojoon's eye.
The next time he saw Dojoon, would things be different? Jaehyun couldn't wait to find out.