[BL] Between an Alpha and Omega

H - Calm Night

AN: No edit so please let me know where I messed up. Thank you in advance~

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The trip to the hotel was uneventful though they definitely got looks from the clerk. While Jun Yibai and Chen Guiren were in casual clothes, Li Suren still had on his uniform.

Had it not been for the illustrious name on Chen Guiren's debit card, they might have not gotten in at all.

"I'm shocked we were not stopped by security."

Chen Guiren was quick to reassure him. "Most hotels know my face so it's fine."

"True but I'm pretty sure there are some legal issues..."

Whenever Jun Yibai tried to book a room himself, it was a hassle since it required ID and most people were wary of teens on their own. As someone who worked as well, he knew it was a valid concern but it was annoying at times.

This time, with nothing but a name on a card, they were let in with a complimentary bottle of wine. The fact they were underage was apparently not an issue.

"Do you usually get wine when you come in?" Jun Yibai couldn't help but ask as they rode the elevator up.

Chen Guiren froze, unsure if he should respond honestly. While wine wasn't his preference, he had drunk alcohol before. Most teens had at some point! If it wasn't a sip from their parent's stash, it was smuggled out of stores when no one was looking.

Li Suren had too, often being left to his lonesome at parties. He was expected to be able to hold his own but still show a convincing front if need be.

They waited, wanting to get a feel for their partner's thoughts on it. Jun Yibai, not paying the two any mind, checked out the bottle. It was a fancy one but Jun Yibai knew nothing beyond that.

"I've never had wine before." He continued as they exited the elevator. "Mind sharing with me?"

Li Suren and Chen Guiren beamed, happy to hear his words.

"Wine isn't as satisfying as whisky but it's light so it'll be a good start."

"This brand is famous for its sweet scent so it's pleasant to share with a partner."

Jun Yibai had expected a little more pushback but considering how stressed he was before, he couldn't help but grin at their casual words.

"So we're getting drunk on a school night?"

"We're already getting a bit wild, breaking rules, so why stop now?"

At that, Jun Yibai recalled why they were here at all.

He couldn't go home.

His father's meetings were sometimes very... rough. He'd gotten many bruises from the time he was young and attended with his dad. It wasn't something on purpose but a small body among a bunch of drunk adults. It was bound to occur.

As such, as he grew older, he felt less and less willing to attend. That and his father's friends were toxic when drunk. It was uncomfortable to be around them.

"You don't mind spending money like this?" Jun Yibai asked as he looked around. The place was definitely high-class. It was fine since the bill was split three ways but it felt wrong to ask people whom he'd only met up with again a few hours ago for a favor like this.

The anticipation of drinking made his guilt feel a little better.

"As I said, our parents want us to get freaky tonight so no one expects us home." Li Suren reassured him, leading the trio to their room. "If we didn't make a charge, they would probably try something."