Married For Now-Chapter 30: MARRIED WITH BENEFITS

PFFT.

Sohee found Kim Heedo’s shocked face funny.

I can already hear what this kid is thinking.

"Hyung, you’re making me think that you have feelings for me."

Sohee burst out laughing because his suspicions were correct— Kim Heedo really said what he thought the kid would say.

Kim Heedo is really predictable.

"But when you act that way, I’m compelled to believe that you’re just making fun of me again," Kim Heedo said, frowning. "Hyung, do you enjoy pulling my leg?"

"Yep," Sohee said, grinning. "Your reactions are funny."

"Then I won’t react to Hyung’s teasing from now on," Kim Heedo said, clearing his throat. And then he sounded more serious when he spoke again. "Let’s focus on making the contract now. Since Hyung is older, I’ll let you state your terms first."

Pfft.

Fine.

I guess it’s time to get serious.

Sohee cleared his throat before speaking. "If Park Sohee falls in love with Kim Heedo, then this contract is immediately terminated."

"Hyung, I’m putting that in the contract for real."

"Sure."

"What’s next?"

"Park Sohee and Kim Heedo will always practice safe sex."

"I’ll always wear a condom and take contraceptives for us, Hyung," Kim Heedo said calmly. "There’s this pill called ’Plan Zero’ that Alphas use to avoid getting Omegas pregnant. If I take that regularly, you don’t have to be on birth control."

"Will you really be fine taking the contraceptives for us?"

"Omegas already take medicines and inhibitors that mess up with your heat cycle, so I can’t ask you to be on birth control, Hyung," Kim Heedo explained. "Plan Zero pills don’t have much side-effect on Alphas."

"Are you sure?"

"Yes, Hyung."

"Okay. Thanks," Sohee said, pausing for a moment before he dropped his last condition. "Finally, if Park Sohee isn’t satisfied with his first time with Kim Heedo, then Park Sohee has the right to ask for contract termination."

Kim Heedo paused for a moment, and then he raised his head to give Sohee a cold look. "Hyung, I can tell that you’re not joking this time. I’m genuinely hurt that you doubt my bedroom skills."

"Then prove me wrong."

"I accept the challenge," Kim Heedo said, a little too determined. And then he began typing on the keyboard furiously. "Anything else, Hyung?"

"That’s it for now. It’s your turn to state your terms, Kim Heedo."

"Park Sohee has to pay 1,000 won to Kim Heedo every time he says phrases such as "it feels good," "you make me feel good," "you’re so good" and the likes in the middle of sex."

Okay, it was Sohee’s turn to blush and feel flustered. "Are you that confident in your bedroom skills?"

"It’s 2,000 won if Hyung curses because I made you feel good."

Ah, he’s confident.

Now Sohee couldn’t wait to "test" his husband’s claim.

I can feel how sex-deprived I am.

"If Park Sohee becomes clingy and demands Kim Heedo to act like his lover, then Kim Heedo has the right to request for the termination of the contract."

"Oh, so you’re open to discussions?"

"Because my third condition is pretty complicated," Kim Heedo said, and then he stopped typing before raising his head. "Hyung, are you willing to be with me during my rut?"

"If you’re willing to stay with me during my heat, then of course, I’ll do the same for you."

"I thought so. But you have to know that I’m dangerous when I’m in a rut, Hyung."

"Like most Alphas."

"Dominant Alphas are more aggressive than most Alphas," Kim Heedo explained. "But, to be honest, I haven’t had a rut yet where I lost control."

"Oh. Do you take rut suppressants?"

Sohee was confused.

Kim Heedo sleeps around, so why does he take rut suppressants? Plus, I’ve heard taking rut suppressants is bad for Alphas.

It seemed like Kim Heedo noticed the confusion in Sohee’s eyes.

Hence, the kid explained.

"I’ve always taken rut suppressants during my heat even if I have a partner. When I stopped sleeping around, I had to take a stronger dosage of suppressants. And that kind of had a bad side-effect, so my doctor advised me from taking them this year."

"Ah. So, you’re saying you can’t take suppressants for your rut this time?"

"Yes. That’s why if you think you can’t handle it, then it’s fine if you don’t help me during my rut."

"No, I’m not that irresponsible, Kim Heedo."

"I thought you’d say that, so I prepared my last condition," Kim Heedo said, and then he began typing again. "If Kim Heedo hurts Park Sohee during any type of sexual activities, especially when Kim Heedo is in a rut, then Park Sohee is free to terminate the contract and press charges."

Oh, he’s serious about it.

Sohee knew that being responsible like that was the bare minimum, but he couldn’t help but commend Kim Heedo.

Most Alphas don’t acknowledge it as sexual assault when they force Omegas to sleep with them. Because most Alphas feel entitled to Omegas’ bodies. And this damned society gives Alphas too much privilege.

So, it was a relief to know that Kim Heedo wasn’t like that.

He was raised by his parents well.

"Alright," Sohee said while nodding. "I agree with all your terms, Kim Heedo."

"And I also agree with your terms, Hyung."

"So, should we seal the deal with a handshake?"

"Ah, one more thing, Hyung."

"What is it?"

"How long are you going to call me by my full name?" Kim Heedo asked. "I might get distracted in the middle of doing it if you call me by my family name."

"Oh, you’re confident I’m going to scream your name?"

Kim Heedo just smiled confidently in response.

"I’m looking forward to your performance then, Heedo-ya," Sohee said, extending his hand to Kim Heedo. "Let’s enjoy the benefits of this marriage while we can."

Kim Heedo nodded, accepting Sohee’s handshake. "Let’s compare our schedule, Hyung."

***

WHEW.

Just after two days, Kim Heedo already received the result of their test.

Fortunately, both Hyung and I are clean and safe.

Heedo was about to call Park Sohee, but he was startled when his door suddenly burst open.

"Kim Heedo, you bastard!"

Right.

Heedo wasn’t living in his penthouse anymore.

He just moved to an apartment a bit close to the university (by car). And his friends knew his passcode.

Should I change it?

"Your package arrived at my place!" Yang Jaewon complained while marching towards him. "Are you sleeping around again?!"

Heedo covered his ears with his hands. "Yang Jaewon, you’re too loud."

Yang Jaewon dumped a small box on the kitchen island. "Dude, you ordered tons of condoms and lube. And you used my address again."

Ah, right.

Back when Heedo was sleeping around, he would often borrow Yang Jaewon’s address. His twin siblings would often visit his penthouse unannounced because it was near their school, so he didn’t want to risk getting caught by his younger siblings.

I forgot to put my new address when I ordered those stuff.

"Kim Heedo, I normally don’t care about your sex life, but you’re married now," Yang Jaewon said, crossing his arms over his chest. "Have you talked to Sohee Hyung? Did you get his permission to sleep with other people?"

Hmm.

While I don’t enjoy sharing my private life with my friends, I think I need Yang Jaewon to know the truth.

Yes, there was a reason why he needed Yang Jaewon to know.

I’ll just tell Sohee Hyung about Yang Jaewon later.

"Yang Jaewon, Sohee Hyung and I decided to be married with benefits."

"So, fuck buddies?"

"I tried to be eloquent, but yes."

Yang Jaewon knitted his eyebrows. "What if your stalker suddenly reappears? The fact that you’re married has already spread in our circle. They don’t know that you only have a contract marriage with Sohee Hyung, so if the news reached your stalker, then they’ll assume you’re sleeping with your husband."

Right.

That’s what I thought, too.

"That lunatic beat up all your past hook-ups," Yang Jaewoon reminded Heedo. "What if he targets Sohee Hyung this time? Wait, does Sohee Hyung know about your stalker?"

"I told Sohee Hyung about the stalker, and he said he doesn’t care," Heedo said, shrugging. "Yang Jaewon, I told you about my private affair with Sohee Hyung because I need your help."

"Alright. I’ll keep an eye and see if the stalker will appear again."

"I like that you’re quick-witted."

"That’s why I’m your best friend."

"Are you?"

"How can I not be your best friend when you keep bossing me around?" Yang Jaewon complained, and then he paused for a moment. "Hey, do you remember when you asked Mr. Shin Kang to investigate if Planet Entertainment is "lending" Kosmos to wealthy sponsors?"

"Yes, and Mr. Shin said Kosmos itself doesn’t have a sponsor. Apparently, the private events that Kosmos attended weren’t that kind of private gathering. Why are you asking?"

"My sister just heard a strange rumor from where she works. According to her, Planet Entertainment is rumored to be struggling financially. She hasn’t verified it yet, but it seems like a sketchy person is trying to buy Planet Entertainment. Apparently, that person is interested in Kosmos."

"But Lee Junsu makes so much money for that damned company."

Yang Jaewon shrugged. "I think you should hire a proper private investigator this time. Mr. Shin Kang is competent, but Planet Entertainment is a big company now. Maybe we should leave the investigation to people who specialize in digging up big companies’ dirt."

"I’ll do that," Heedo said, nodding. "Thanks for the heads-up, Jaewon-ah."

***

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Sohee seemed to be sick.

His body was hot, and he felt sluggish.

However, it didn’t seem like a normal fever.

"H-Hyung, your pheromones," Cho Euntak, his classmate, whispered awkwardly. "They’re coming out strong."

Oh.

Oh.

Sohee gasped softly when the realization hit him.

No way.

My heat came early...?

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