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#1
It was in his economic lecture when Yoo Joonghyuk first noticed this weird urge to be patted on the head, it was small. So he ignored it and focused on Professor Namgung PowerPoint.
Then he started to get more such strange desires, and as time passed by they became hard to ignore. It's not like it hampered his daily life, they just felt unnatural to him.
"You should go to the doctor," Han Sooyoung said, typing away on her phone purposefully ignoring his presence.
"Yes, Joonghyuk ," Yoo Sangah agreed smiling slightly. When she said it too, it gave me a little more assurance to go.
That's how he ended up in a clinic, with a chatty doctor in front of him. He had given some tests for checking secondary gender after Joonghyuk explained his symptoms. The test result was here in less than an hour.
"Mr. Yoo, may I check it first?" The doctor asked. Joonghyuk nodded. The result was in a neat and sealed brown envelope. "You see, Mr. Yoo, due to nowadays stressful conditions secondary genders could appear late. However, it's not much big deal, certainly not abnormal. There are times when people stop expecting them, it depends upon your family history.." Joonghyuk didn't know from which angle he looked like wasn't able to keep his shit together because the doctor added. "There is no need to panic or overthink it. "
The doctor skimmed through the report, then he gave a very professional smile and declared. "Congratulations, you are a sub."
Yoo Joonghyuk still wasn't fazed by it, acceptance was something he was familiar with. Seeing the lack of response, the doctor took out a CD and a list of books and journals.
"Whatever I say won't be enough, you have to educate yourself. Here are some recommendations for daily activities, some parts are very private so it's better to watch and understand."
Joonghyuk took the CD, List, and brown envelope, then with a 'Thank you, sir' and paid the bill at reception and left. He shopped at the nearby books store. The books were very cheap considering they were for public welfare.
That night, he tucked Yoo Mia, his younger sister in bed and kissed her on the cheek and forehead.
"Good night," she whispered half asleep already. She had a PE exam today at school, it must be tiring.
Then went to the living room and watched the whole video and then read the thinnest journal. The secondary traits were genetic, so he worried that Yoo Mia will also develop one, when old enough. He didn't remember much about their parents, so he wasn't sure what to expect of Mia.
Whatever it is, he can handle it.
#2
That was six months ago.
Yoo Joonghyuk didn't have any form of contact with any Dom. He took suitable suppressants and continued with his regular life. He had a lot to worry about as he was the sole earner for his family, which included him and his sister, Yoo Mia. When he took his suppressant in college, not caring much, it became known that Yoo Joonghyuk was a sub. People do notice such trivial things.
They gossiped about Yoo Joonghyuk who was tall, handsome, and well-built, famous all over the campus - definitely should be a Dom, they assumed it. Some acted disappointed at such a natural thing. Bastards. Many Dom approached him and it pissed him off. All he had to do was show his trademark scary eyes, to shoo such eye sores away.
"Thanks for the meal, Joonghyuk," Lee Hyunsung said gratefully, eating from the tiffin box which Junghyeok prepared for his lunchmates.
"It's been a while since I ate home-cooked food," Huiwon adds, as they all live in a dormitory except him.
"Hey bastard, come here let me pat your head in appreciation," Han Sooyoung said, as she pretends to extend her hand towards him.
Joonghyuk sends her a death glare and she retreats her hand. Han Sooyoung was a Dom, not a very good one according to him. On the other end, Sangah was a good Dom but not his type. Hyunsung and Huiwon were already a pair.
It's not like he was looking for dating, but couldn't help but analyze the irritating person in front of him. Han Sooyoung wore a light purple hoody and jeans, and her cat-like eyes were focused on food. She looked so tiny and an eyesore.
"Don't zone out. Here let me feed you," Han Sooyoung was holding some meat in her chopsticks towards him, her face in an evil smile. " Come on," she insisted.
"Sooyoung, let's eat peacefully," Sangah whispered while giving her a very polite warning smile.
#3
Yoo Joonghyuk got out of the college building and marched towards the bus stand. He didn't have afternoon lectures. It was a cloudless sky and felt a little hot. He thought of buying ice creams for dessert for tonight.
Honk.
A very familiar car stopped in front of him, and the window rolled down. Han Sooyoung grinned from inside, " I can give you a ride. I have some work that way."
"I am perfectly capable of going home by myself. "
"I know that but for others' safety, I can give you a ride."
"I am a very civilized citizen."
Han Sooyoung opens her mouth, however, it seems she decided to swallow whatever sarcastic remark she had. "You sure?"
It sounded so unlike her, she was never persistent before. Yoo Joonghyuk stared at the empty seat, something in him felt like it was fine to go easy on himself and be with his friend.
Without him realizing he said, "I will come."
The drive was a quiet one. Han Sooyoung was focused on driving and some other thoughts. It was fine with him as he wasn't much of a chatter. There was the faded sound of horns and traffic outside, some song was playing at low volume. He looked at Han Sooyoung, he wanted to thank her for this ride, however, he looked outside and fell asleep.
"Hey, get up! Your home is here. Don't tell me I have to carry you up there!"
There goes his peace, he was woken up from his sleep, " I would like to see you try, you fool."
"Bastard."
#4
On the weekend during his grocery shopping, he spotted Han Sooyoung in a cafe talking with a guy. Small world. They were leaving a cafe. Sooyoung leaned up and said something to the guy in his ears to which he blushed.
"Yoo Joonghyuk?" Han Sooyoung blinked at him after spotting him, then grinned. "Grocery shopping?"
"Yes, I am halfway done." He didn't know why he added that and also why were his feet glued to this very spot.
"Hmm, I see," she said, glancing at the huge bag in his arms. She wanted to give a remark like our dear mother hen or why dressed all black and emo but she didn't. Suddenly it didn't feel right in front of her date like those teasings were private things, what is she even thinking? She grinned. "Oh, this is Min Jiwoo."
The introduction was done from both sides. Min Jiwoo was taller than Han Sooyoung, fashionably dressed, and was still blushing, was a sub for the trending choker he wore. It was obvious they were on a date, and not wanting to make things awkward, Joonghyuk took his leave first.
He felt disappointed for some reason, mostly his sub-self. He knew it was because he saw Han Suyeong and Min Jiwoo, a Dom and a Sub, together and happy. Joonghyuk had put a full stop to his none existent dating life, but couldn't help but wonder will it be good to date a Dom.