Twilight ||| Oneus

~~5~~

They started with their normal chores, Leedo and Youngjo went hunting once more for smaller prey, their makeshift cooler they built had plenty of elk and deer meat but they were running low on squirrels and rabbits. Leedo managed to catch three rabbits and a couple of squirrels, and Youngjo managed to tag a few ducks in their traps they laid out.

Leedo was helping Youngjo skin the meat when they get back to their huts, but he couldn't help but become distracted. Every time he stopped he couldn't help his eyes from finding Keonhee. The Beta was no doubt beautiful, but around Youngjo and Leedo he was extremely anxious and never comfortable around either of the Alphas.

He watched the way the Beta tilled the soil for their garden, and expertly planted seeds into the soft soil before covering them back up. Keonhee was too distracted, until he looked up. Their eyes lock for a moment before Leedo looks away quickly, his cheeks burning hot in embarrassment.

"Are you okay? Your cheeks are a little red," Youngjo comments, Leedo quickly brushes it off.

"I'm fine," he murmurs, standing with the meat ready to roast for tonight's dinner, "Just a little too much sun."

Youngjo smirks, standing as well with his two plucked ducks and nodding, "You did good today, why don't we all go cool off in the ocean?"

"Good idea," Leedo smiles, placing the meat on the skewer to toast before placing it on the fire.

"Maybe," Youngjo smirks once more, looking over to see Keonhee finishing up his chores, "Maybe you can take Keonhee with you." Leedo blushes once more and Youngjo turns to call out to the Beta, "Keonhee! Let's take a break and go for a swim!"

"That would be lovely," the Beta chuckles, wiping his sweat covered forehead off with the bottom of his shirt, "It's very hot today."

"Let's all go to the beach and cool off a bit yeah?" Youngjo pats Leedo's back once he takes the two ducks from the Alpha, "I'll take care of these and get Hwanwoong, you both go ahead to the beach."

Leedo looks at Keonhee, noticing the Beta is once more nervous as he smiles shyly, walking up to him. He noticed though, Keonhee flinches back a little. Leedo frowns slightly before giving the Beta a soft smile, "Wanna race?"

Keonhee hesitated before smiling a small smile. Then, he did the unthinkable. He shoves Leedo, catching him off guard before running past him, "Last one there has to clean the dinner bones!!"

Leedo was caught off guard by the sudden playful manner, before smiling and racing after Keonhee. It was no doubt the Beta was faster, his long legs carried him a distance away from Leedo even with his head start. Eventually, they arrive at the beach, the sand was soft on their bare feet as they ran towards the open water.

Not far behind, Hwanwoong and Youngjo were walking on the sand holding hands with one another. The two males racing towards the water strip their clothes off as they run, and Leedo doesn't hesitate to jump right into the water. As soon as he dives in the water, he let out a sigh of relief as it washes over him and cools him off instantly. The waters were clear today, and you can see many fish swimming around him and occasionally one brushes against his legs.

And the underwater view was just as beautiful as the top view.

Leedo couldn't help but look over once more at Keonhee, noticing he was sitting at the shoreline where the waves crashed against him and the sandy beach. He was leaned back, the water soaking his legs and up to his hips while the warm sun cascades down onto his face and bare chest.

But just as Leedo began staring for too long, Keonhee's kind eyes flash open and lock with Leedo's once more. Immediately panicking, Leedo ducks under the surface of the water and hides. But as he done so, he caught sight of a beautiful shell nearly buried in the sand below the water. He quickly swims towards it, and managed to dig it up before heading back to the surface for air.

He caught a better look at the shell once he surfaced and it was breath taking. Perfectly formed with a swirled color of pink and burgundy on an off white marble base. No living creature was inside of it, so there was without a doubt in his mind he was going to keep the beautiful shell. But as he studied it, he looks over at Keonhee once more.

He's never really welcomed the Beta into their small pack, and he honestly did care for him. Keonhee just comes off as standoffish and uncomfortable when confronted by Leedo. Was it his voice? Was it his face? Is it because he's an Alpha? What was he intimidated by?

He walks towards the shore, feeling more weighted down by the water drenching his shorts as he approached the Beta, "Hey Keonhee," he calls.

Keonhee jumps slightly looking over at Leedo with wide eyes but then catches sight of the large shell in his hand. He smiles slightly, shrinking back only a little when Leedo was right in front of him, "Where did you find that?"

"Deep in the waters over there," Leedo smiles proudly, showing it off to the Beta, "Look at those colors."

"It's beautiful," Keonhee murmurs, admiring the shell with Leedo.

"I uhm, just found it and thought you would like it," Leedo scratches the back of his neck.

"It is beautiful. Thank you Leedo."

"You're welcome," the Alpha clears his throat, his face felt hot and he once more turns and runs back to the water to hide his embarrassment. Even though the water was cold, his face and neck still felt hot from the deep embarrassment he felt at that moment.

Smooth Leedo, smooth.

Written by JinJin0309