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Jeno had finished all the formalities of the guardian, signing the papers and all the documents. The staff showed them the dorm room, Jeno absolutely loved it, it was spacious and had personal bathroom, AC, small fridge, and many more things. Jeno was even more excited than jisung.

Chenle gifted Jisung an iPad Pro on clearing the entrance exam. Jeno was totally against it. But he knew that he couldn't do anything, Chenle was trying to woo Jisung and he was not holding back.

Jisung was ready to move into his new room at school but, he was scared. Chenle reassured him that everything would be fine and there were no restrictions on omegas. Chenle also made it clear that Jisung could visit him in his dorm room anytime he wanted. If omega ever felt uncomfortable, all he had to do was call his alpha or look for him.

Chenle also reassured Jeno, he could visit Jisung anytime, since he was younger's family.

Jeno was also relieved to know that younger would live without worrying about food or anything.

" Thank you, Chenle! I'll never forget what did for us. I owe you a lot!" Jeno hugged younger alpha.

Jaemin and Renjun fumed behind the hugging boys. Renjun gestured Chenle that he'd gouge his eyes out and rip his arms. While Jaemin glared at him.

Renjun walked up to them and placed a hand on Jeno's shoulder. " you don't owe us anything, we would have done it anyway." He pried Jeno off Chenle and pulled him towards himself.

" Hyung, one more thing..." Chenle began, " our parents are visiting us next week, I was wondering if you would allow Jisung to come because I want to introduce him to them."

" isn't it too early for that? What if you change your mind, Jisung's not the one you want."

" Hyuuunngg, I'm not a player! I will be with him forever!"

Jeno looked at Renjun then back at Chenle. " Uh... I-I I'll think about it." He stammered.

Chenle smiled, " Thank you! I'll never give you or Jisung a single reason to complain."

" We'll see..." Jeno mumbled.

After shifting youngest omega's stuff in the dorm both brothers decided to go home, they bid everyone goodbye and headed out first.

" Jisung-ah, we need to buy a gift for Chenle, he's helped us a lot. He looks like a night maintenance but I am sure we'll find something."

"Yea."

They walked quietly looking a buzzing streets, "Hyungie, did you hear back from any of the jobs you applied for?"

Jeno sighed, " I did get a call from one of the place but they gave it to someone else."

" Why would they do that?"

" She was pretty, I guess..."

" Don't say that! You're pretty too!"

" Yeah, yeah..."

" Hey, look!" Jeno blurted.

"Where?" Jisung asked.

Jeno pointed at a small street food stall, " They need a helper. I'll go check it!"

" let's go."

They ran towards the stall,  " Good evening, sir. I saw that you're looking for a helper! Is that post still available?"

" Yes, son!"

" What do I need to do in order to qualify?"

The man laughed loudly, " Oh boy, you just need to help with the utensils, like washing them, organising them. And cleaning the tables, throwing away the left overs, just like like that..."

" what are the timings?" Jeno questioned,

" eight to twelve, night."

" I can do that!" Jeno said immediately, eyes pleading, filled with hope.

" you're very brave, son. So many people have quit in the past, it gets chaotic at night. You think you can handle?"

" I have no choice."

" I'll pay you twenty thousand won for an hour."

" That will do, sir! Thank you. When do I start?"

" Day after tomorrow?"

" Okay! I'll be here right on time!"

Jeno quickly changed his outfit once he reached home.  Since, his new job  began late in the evening, he'd look for another job to do in the day time.

Next day

" Baby, I'm going to the dispensary. I've cooked breakfast. Please, eat it on time."

" Okay. When will you come back?"

" I'm not sure, it will take time, how long? Can't say for sure..."

" Okay, take something to eat with you..."

" I have taken an apple and water bottle. Eat. Your. Breakfast. On. Time!"

Jeno left apartment around seven in the morning, the dispensary was quite far, it took him an hour to reach by foot.

It was run under government scheme, all omegas below poverty line could get medical benefits in such dispensaries along with free medicines including suppressants.

They needed to apply for the card so that they could avail all the benefits, but getting the card was a huge task itself, it took Jeno almost a year to get one.

They system was so slow, everything was done offline, a single form took several days to months to get approval. It was troublesome.

Jeno could see almost hundreds of omegas out side the dispensary already.

He sighed. It would probably take hours to reach the registeration window.   Everyone stood in a line, Jeno also stood in the back.

The sun was shining brightly, no sign of wind or clouds in the view. He checked the time on his NOKIA. It was eight- twenty one.

He observed other people, some were of his age while other were older than him. Males and females mixed. Little chattering sounds filled his ears.

The line moved slowly, it was so painful. The heat was not helping either. The water Jeno brought along was boiling hot, but he gulped it. It would take him a whole day like this.

Jeno was behind almost fifty people when the shutters of the window closed were closed by the staff, stating that it was the lunch time.  Many people whined and groaned. However, hey had not option but to wait. Some say on the same spot on the floor, in lines. Jeno was also tired now, he too sat down.

He called Jisung,

" Hyungie..."

" Have you had your breakfast?" Was the first question Jeno asked.

" Yes, hyung."

" okay, good. There is kimchi in the fridge, make some rice with it okay? Eat it however you want, you can stir fry-"

" Yeah, yeah I'll do it." Jisung cut him off, "Have you got the suppressants?"

" Not yet, still in the line waiting for the registration." Jeno replied

"Oh my god! Hyung have you eaten something?" Jisung's voice was filled with concern.

" Yes, I have had an apple. What are you doing?" Jeno asked

" Oh, I was just folding the clothes, then maybe clean the room. After that, I'll have lunch."

" Hmm, the room is clean enough, just have lunch after folding the clothes. I'll call you later, okay?"

" Okay, hyung. Tell me if you need something, I'll cook the dinner tonight."

" Okay." Jeno's stomach growled when heard about food.

Jeno took out the apple from his tote and took a large bite of it, all the standing had drained the energy out of him and he was getting hungry.

Around six in the evening, Jeno finally made it to the Registeration window.

The person filled Jeno's form with hand and took about twenty minutes to complete all the formalities.

They sent him inside the dispensary where he had to wait for one and a half hour since night staff replaced the morning staff.

Around seven-thirty, Jeno had finally received all his medicines and suppressants.

Jiaung called him may times throughout the day, he was concerned about Jeno's health since he hadn't had food since morning.

Elder reached home by eight-fifty.

" I'm so tired and hungry," Jeno whined as he handed his tote to Jisung.

" Hyung, I have prepared dinner. Let's eat. You can change your clothes if you want to first. I'll plate the food." Jeno agreed.

" Ahh..." Jeno moaned as his back touched the mattress. 

" It feels so good to lay down." He whispered. Jisung wrapped his arm around older.

" Sleep, you've worked so hard, today. I'm so proud of you." Jeno smiled.

These little praises were what kept both brothers motivated to work hard. They absolutely loved to hear these words, it made them feel good.

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