Love the Soul Amid You

Story

In the boxing ring, Lux punched his opponent with a well placed body shot. 

"The winner is…Lux!" the referee declared when the knocked down opponent couldn't rise within 10 seconds.

"Lux! Lux!" Loud cheers filled the stadium as Lux secured the championship in the welterweight class of the boxing league.

With a high spirit, Lux waved at the audience, knowing that his best friend Nuri was watching him in support and cheered for him as usual. 

After discussion with his coach and cleaning up, Lux texted Nuri so they could meet each other. It was the custom for alphas to stay away from omegas right after physical exertions, lest they were affected by the omegas' pheromone. Even though suppressants have largely avoided the problems, old habits died hard. Nuri always said it was best as he could chat with Lux's fans right after fights.

Nowadays omega boxers were common, but Lux was popular because of his glorious record. Nuri started a fan club for him with his first win, and was still the chairman of the club.

"Congratulations! You're the best fighter! " Nuri said. "I have booked a table in the Grill for celebration."

Lux wrapped his best friend up in his arms. Nuri was small enough that he could rest his head against Lux's chest. As a rule abiding alpha, Nuri always used his suppressants. However, Lux imagined that he could taste Nuri's faint scent of tea flowers. He was tempted to kiss Nuri's hair, but he didn't want to startle him.

"I have some good news to share with you over our meal," Lux said when he released him.

Nuri's wrists were so slender that Lux could hold them with one hand. He was so small and delicate that Lux secretly thought of himself as a knight to Nuri as his prince.

Lux felt protective of Nuri the first time they met as children. When their friendship deepened, his feeling grew into love. 

His heart raced when Nuri looked up at him with a smile. Tonight he would confess his feelings to him. 

The Grill was a festive restaurant that boasted of delicious burgers and monstrous serving of fries. Lux ordered his usual double layered beef burger with bacon, eggs, tomato and cheese and French fries with meat sauce, with a chocolate milkshake. Meanwhile, Nuri chose a chicken burger, strawberry milkshake and honey butter fries.

They talked about their lives over the meal and shared their fries. Nuri was a photographer and shared amusing stories about his job. He also showed Lux the photos he took of the match, which showed Lux in a very flattering light. 

When they finished the food, Nuri asked, "What news do you want to share with me?"

"I have got a sponsorship," Lux said to ease Nuri into the coming conversation. 

Nuri lit up at the news. "It's great! You really deserve it."

"I have another good news, but it depends on your answer."

"Me?" Nuri was so adorable looking confused that Lux wanted to kiss him.

"Do you want to be my boyfriend?" Lux asked. "If you say yes, you'll make me a very happy man."

Nuri froze like a deer caught in headlights. Then he said, "It… I don't really expect it."

"You're the person who knows me best, and I'm not exactly subtle."

"I don't want to assume too much. You're so good. Everyone loves you. I… I don't really look like an alpha." Nuri blushed furiously.

When they were new in school, some bullies picked Nuri as a target, because he was small and sickly. They soon learned why it was a bad idea to hurt Lux's friend. However, if people were talking shit about Nuri now… Lux's blood boiled at the insults Nuri suffered behind his back. 

"Who said these to you?" He asked gently to hide his anger.

"No one in particular. Thanks for caring about me, but I can defend myself," Nuri said before putting his delicate hands on Lux's muscular arms. "I know I'm being silly and insecure."

"Some people said I'm not much of an omega neither."

"They're wrong! Don't listen to them. You're so strong and gentle, always knowing what you want and doing the right thing. You're also so handsome and…" Nuri's voice quieted down and his blush deepened. "You know I love you too."

"I still want to hear it," Lux said, his heart about to burst at Nuri's words.

Nuri looked up at him through his long eyelashes. "So is it a date?"

"We'll have more date too. I love you and I only want you to be my alpha."

"As you wish," Nuri said softly. His smile was so bright that Lux reached over to kiss him.