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We are runnin' so fast
And we never look back
And whatever I lack, you make up
We make a really good team
And not everyone sees
We got this crazy chemistry
Between us
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Jungkook really loves rainy days. It’s the only time his head isn’t filled with overwhelming self doubt. Jungkook is a photographer at SNU. He loves his major but he is very hard on himself. He wants to be one of those photographers that is a headliner in an art museum. He works so hard barely getting sleep and forgetting to eat that his friends often worry about him. Without Jin and Namjoon he’d probably be a zombie and starving. He’s glad to have met them when he moved from Busan.

Jungkook met Namjoon at a gathering for the students from the college of arts. Namjoon is a music production major. He is the one to approach Jungkook when he noticed that Jungkook wasn’t trying to talk with other students. They became friends instantly. While they talk they are approached by Jin who is a fashion major. Jin is dressed to the nines and has an immediate warm aura. Jungkook later finds out that Namjoon and Jin had been dating for almost 2 years.

He appreciates the calm that comes with rainy days. There is one place he likes to go when the weather deters people from going out; a café. He loves the little cat café, but it is always busy on dry days. The café is very colorful, covered in pastel paint and bright furniture. Jungkook stands out like a sore thumb in his all black clothing. That’s not to say he doesn’t like those colors, he just doesn’t feel confident wearing them. Jungkook loves cats and he wasn't allowed one in his old apartment. There was also another reason he likes going there: A very pretty barista.

Jungkook loves pretty and interesting things. The barista is no exception. The barista is someone who had just started working there. He is very pretty. His skin is flawless and he has the cutest smile. As much as Jungkook wants to talk to him, he has never worked up the courage. Secretly, he always wishes that the pretty barista is there every time it rains, but he hasn't been there other than the first time he saw him. His alpha is very interested in the pretty barista, and had whined when Jungkook hadn’t approached him. And every time after that his alpha has grumbled about the barista being absent.

It is just after opening when he first arrives at the café. The smell of fresh coffee is very strong and it is warmer inside the café than outside. The weather has just begun changing recently, and the increase of rain brought more humidity and cooler temperatures. Jungkook looks over the menu and orders the same thing he always gets, a hot chai latte. It is something he had never tried before he started coming here. He likes trying new things and never minds trying new foods.

As he is waiting for his order he finds a table in the back corner of the café to sit at. After he sets down his camera bag he looks for cats that might want to play. Jungkook takes a seat on the floor near the table he chose when a light brown cat approaches. The cat rubs its head on his knee and meows at him begging to be pet. Jungkook pets the cat first at the top of its head then down its back. Jungkook repeats the action several times when the cat decides to settle into his lap. Jungkook took out his phone to take a picture of the now sleeping cat.

“I'm surprised he likes you.” A voice says in front of him.

Jungkook inhales sharply, started by the sudden voice. He looks up to find the barista he thinks is pretty standing in front of him, just far enough that Jungkook couldn't catch his scent. “He seems pretty friendly to me. He walked up to me first.” Jungkook replies.

The barista takes a few steps closer but is still too far away. “That's good. We have been trying to find a family for him but he hasn't been friendly enough to most people. I usually have to come in to care for him because he won't let anyone other than me.“

“What’s his name?” Jungkook askes, trying to relax more to make himself seem welcoming despite his nervousness.

“Caramel.” The barista replies, taking a few more steps closer to the pair seated on the floor.

The barista is finally close enough for Jungkook to catch his scent. He has a peppermint and chocolate smell. Jungkook took a deep breath. He didn’t even realize that he had closed his eyes until he opened them. Jungkook looked at the barista's face. His cheeks flushed red. “Sorry about that” he pauses, waiting for the omega to tell him his name.

“Jimin,” The barista says, cheeks slightly flushing.

“Sorry Jimin.” Jungkook says, his embarrassment increasing, “ I should probably go.”

Jungkook is about to get up when Jimin speaks again. “No!” He nearly shouts, “you haven’t had your drink and caramel likes you.”

“Um, okay.” Jungkook says as he settles back down.

Jimin walks away. He watches as Jimin talks to the tall dark haired barista that had taken his order. The way Jimin moves is fascinating to Jungkook. He seems to walk light on his feet as if he is floating rather than walking while doing things behind the counter. It was almost ethereal. Jungkook thought he was even more pretty up close. His bleach blonde hair and pink cheeks make him look so beautiful. Jungkook's alpha was begging him not to make a fool of himself again.

When Jimin comes back to the table with his drink, he has calmed down some. “Here's your drink,” Jimin pauses, silently asking for the alpha’s name.

“My name is Jungkook.” he replies.

“It’s nice to meet you Jungkook. I’ve got to get back to work. I hope to see you again.” Jimin smiles at him and walks away without allowing Jungkook to reply.

Jungkook is stunned by his smile. He watches Jimin walk all the way across the café again. He wishes he had asked for Jimin's number. The cat in his lap stirred and eventually left Jungkook's side. Jungkook sits at the table and drinks his latte. Some time passes before some people start coming into the café. Jungkook doesn't see Jimin again before he leaves.

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Jump starting your car 'cause this city's a bore
Buying e-cigarettes at the convenience store
Making new clichés on our own little tour
Let's ride
~
Jimin loves his job at the café. He works there Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. It is an easy job to do in some ways. He is in charge of taking care of all the cats that are up for adoption. It is a rewarding job because he spends most of his days just playing with them. Some of his other responsibilities are cleaning the kennels, filling food bowls and taking them for vet check ups. It is a job that requires a lot of love and dedication.

On occasion, he is responsible for helping with the guests. This happens mostly because of bad weather or being short staffed in between the semesters. Since Jimin began working here he has become friends with another worker named Taehyung. Tae is nice and is also an omega like him. They have had a bond since the first time they met. Tae is very different from Jimin. Taller and more muscled than him, Taehyung stands out. To match his appearance his personality is bold. Tae is never afraid to speak up against people who bully them for their status.

Taehyung is fiercely protective of Jimin. That's how they became friends. One day while Jimin was working he accidentally dropped a drink. Jimin had just started working there and was nervous. He started to apologize profusely to the customer promising to get him a new drink. The alpha, who was the customer, started to degrade Jimin. Jimin could barely get another word out when the alpha raised his hand to hit him. Jimin has closed his eyes and braced for impact. The hit never came. Taehyung had grabbed the guy's arm and started yelling at him. Jimin tried to stop Taehyung, promising him that he is fine but Taehyung wouldn't stop his verbal assault until the alpha had agreed to get out of the café. Jimin was embarrassed about the scene that was caused but forever grateful for the intervention. Ever since then if he ever has a problem with anyone at the shop or out in the city Taehyung is always there.

It is no surprise that Taehyung was the one working the opening shift today. They tend to be scheduled together as they are taking the same dance classes at SNU. Lately the weather has been just how Jimin likes it, rainy. Jimin has always thought the rain was a good reason to be lazy and be inside. His only exception to that is the café. The animals need him and it would be a shame for him to not come.

As Jimin walks in he heads back to the break room to change into his work clothes. After he is done he places his bag in a locker so he can start on his tasks. He goes around to let all the cats out of their kennels. As he is dishing out food, he hears Tae’s voice from the front of the shop. He hears a second deeper but more melodic voice reply. Jimin is interested but has work to do.

As he finishes cleaning all the blankets and padding from the kennels, Taehyung pokes his head in. Taehyung's patchouli and lemon scent is bright and comforting. “Hey, The guy who came into the café is really handsome. Plus, He managed to get Caramel to like him.” Taehyung sing-songs.
Caramel is his favorite cat at the café. Caramel is the least social of all the cats but has taken a liking to Jimin. The café tries to get the cats adopted as a partnership with a local shelter. When caramel came to them he had been very skinny and very hostile. He has come around after Jimin has taken extra time to help him feel comfortable. Even though Caramel likes Jimin he still hasn’t been able to find anyone to care for the cat permanently. He is the last cat that is left from the original group when Jimin started working there a year ago. Never liking anyone was just part of his personality. To say Jimin is shocked that Caramel likes a human was an understatement.

“I’ll go see after I finish up with the bedding.” Jimin says.

Taehyung nods and leaves back out to the café. After finishing the bedding in the last kennel he heads out into the main area of the café. It’s still quite early and raining so the shop is empty aside from one figure sitting on the floor. He can’t see the guy's face from where he is standing but he could tell he was quite tall. He also contrasted Jimin because he is wearing all black in contrast to Jimin’s usual pastels and bright colors.

“I'm surprised he likes you.” Jimin says, startling the man.

“He seems pretty friendly to me. He walked up to me first.” he replies.

“What’s his name?” The man asks.

“Caramel.” Jimin relies, taking a few steps closer to the man seated on the floor.

Jimin waits for the man to catch his scent. Jimin has a peppermint and chocolate smell. The man closes his eyes and he leans forward while inhaling . Jimin finally catches the man's scent when he moves. The man smells like fresh pine and snow. Jimin liked his scent is masculine and fresh at the same time. The man's scent gets stronger. The stranger opens his eyes, "Sorry about that..'' The man pauses leaving space for Jimin to give him his name.

“Jimin,” He says, cheeks aflame.

“Sorry Jimin.” The man says, obviously embarrassed, “ I should probably go.”

Jimin convinces him not to leave. He finds out the man's name was Jungkook. Somehow Jimin feels like the name fits him in the best way possible. Jimin would love to stay and talk with him but he is working. He dismisses himself from talking with Jungkook explaining that he has to get back to work. He doesn’t see Jungkook again for the rest of his shift.

Jimin is glad his shift at the café is over. Caramel has been grumpy since Jungkook left and was very uninterested in the couple that tried to adopt him. It is frustrating for Jimin and he is desperate to find the right family for the cat. During his break he tells Tae about Jungkook. That was probably a bad idea because Tae had teased him for the rest of the shift. Tae seems delighted that Jimin was showing interest in the alpha. Jimin supposes it’s the first time in years that he was genuinely interested in an alpha. Jimin has told Tae about his failed relationship and the way he has become weary around Alphas who say they like them.

Tae is coming home with him after their shift. There is some sort of party that is being held by a friend of a friend of Taehyung's. It is a party for the dropping of an album by a rapper from their university. He has heard one of the songs from the rapper and thought it was good so he decided to attend. The Friend that Taehyung has in common with the rapper is Hoseok but everyone calls him Hobi. He is also a dance major like Tae and himself.

They have decided to get ready at Jimin's apartment because he lives off campus and it’d be easier to get ready without a bunch of people milling about. Jimin also wants to get help with picking out an outfit. On the walk from the café to Jimin's apartment Tae is texting someone and barely paying attention to where he is walking. Several times Jimin has to stop him from walking into a street light. All of a sudden Tae gasps and then laughs. Jimin gives him a strange look. “You’ll never guess what I just found out!” Tae sing-songs while grinning from ear to ear.

“What?” Jimin asks, concerned for his friend's mental health.

“Jungkook is going to be at the party! Apparently he knows Yoongi, the rapper, and is coming to the party.” Tae nearly shouts.

Jimin is a lot more interested than he is willing to admit. “That's cool.” Jimin says, trying to play it cool.

“I know you’re actually excited because your face is red.” Tae laughs.

Jimin reaches up to his face and feels the warmth on his cheeks making them flush darker. “Whatever!” Jimin says and speed walks away.

It doesn’t take much in the way of effort for Tae to catch up. Tae speaks with all laughter gone from his voice, “I’m really sorry to be teasing, but I’m really happy that you seem interested! Plus I think there is a chance for you to show off tonight.”

“What do you mean Tae?” Jimin asks.

“The party is being held at a huge dance club that’s being rented out for the party!” Tae says excitedly.

Jimin felt the excitement bubbling up inside him. He loved dancing and was comfortable with the attention it drew toward him. “This is going to be so much fun!” Jimin says as they arrive at his apartment.

Tae and Jimin have a couple hours before they need to get ready for the party. They decide to kill time by eating lunch and watching television. At around 6pm they decide to begin getting ready. They head into Jimin's room to look in the closet. He honestly wants to look his best, but he doesn’t want to seem like he's trying too hard. Jimin starts to regret letting Tae pick his clothes when Tae holds up a hot pink thong. Jimin immediately started protesting. “Jimin, trust me you're not going to want to wear briefs with the shorts I picked out. “Tae says.

Jimin takes a look at the shorts that are on the bed. They are short shorts and it has ripped denim where there should be a finished leg opening. He loves these shorts and thinks it is one of his best items. Jimin concedes and takes the outfit that is revealing yet comfortable. The outfit consists of the shorts, a black mesh t-shirt, and a black velvet choker. Jimin showers and washes his hair with an unscented shampoo and body wash. After he showers he dries and styles his hair slightly away from his face.

While he is waiting Tae to finish showering he wonders what Jungkook is really like. He was quite shy this morning and it strikes him as odd in comparison to his physical appearance. Jimin is a combination of nervous and excited to see him at the party. He hopes that he was able to catch the alphas attention but he also is nervous that he could be just like his ex and not be genuinely interested.

After Tae is dressed and hair is styled he helps Jimin put on some light makeup. When Tae is done Jimin finally voices his concern. “I Think you should give it a chance and not worry too much about it. Tonight is just for fun so treat it that way” Tae says.

“You’re right. I should just have fun tonight.” Jimin replies with a new found determination.

They decide that it is time to head over to the party. They hail a cab and go to the club. The club's name was Red. It was a relatively new club. The venue was large and there were people milling around already. There is quite a substantial line outside. Jimin groans when he sees it but Tae seems less worried. Tae grabs Jimin's arm and walks right up to the bouncer. After they give their names and show their ID’s they are let into the club.

Apparently Tae knows where he is going because they make a beeline up a staircase and straight to the VIP Section. Another bouncer took their name and they were given VIP wristbands. The wristbands granted them unlimited drinks and access to VIP areas of the club. There are a lot of people inside. The dance floor seemed packed from their bird's eye view. There was a separate dance floor that is part of the VIP section and for that Jimin was grateful. While the VIP Section is filled with people it isn't over crowded. Jimin loves the décor in the club. Everything is a deep red and black. It has a nice blend of modern and contemporary furniture.

Taehyung pulls Jimin to an area where there are a few people sitting around a roped off table. There is a bouncer that is standing in the way but is told that they are allowed to come in. There are four people around the table but he only recognizes Hobi. Tae spoke first “Hey everyone this is Jimin, “ gesturing toward him, “Jimin this is Yoongi, Namjoon, Jin, and you know Hobi.”

Greetings are exchanged by the group. Jimin congratulates Yoongi on his album release. They spend some time talking when suddenly Jimin smells pine trees and snow. Jimin looks up as Yoongi tells the bouncer to let Jungkook in. Jungkook looks extremely handsome wearing a tight fitting black t-shirt, a nice set of chains, and a pair of pants that compliment his muscular legs. Overall Jimin is shocked by his appearance. Earlier that day he would've never guessed the man has that many tattoos. Even though he was attractive earlier he finds him insanely attractive now.

As Jungkook walks over he realizes the only chair available is next to himself. Jimin thinks Tae might have something to do with this. Jimin confirms this by looking over at Tae and finds him smiling giving a subtle thumbs up. Jimin rolls his eyes. Jungkook greets everyone then turns to Jimin. He looks shocked to see him. “Jimin?” he asks.

“Hey Jungkook.” He replies with a smile.

"What are you doing here?" Jungkook asks.

"Taehyung, the one with the dark wavy hair, is friends with Hobi who is friends with Yoongi." Jimin explains.

"I see." Jungkook says as he takes a seat next to Jimin.

All of a sudden Tae asks Jimin if he wants to dance. He gets up but can feel the alpha's eyes on him. He must have not been able to see Jimin's outfit before he stood to go dance because Jungkook's scent gets deeper with an edge of spiciness, a sign of clear interest. Jimin finds himself smirking. He and Tae make their way to the dance floor. The music changes to something with a lot of bass and a fast rhythm. These kinds of songs are his favorites. The ones where he doesn’t have to think about his steps and is free to move with the rhythm of the song.

~

Jungkook wasn’t expected to see Jimin at the party. He is glad he did decide to come after all. The omega is even more stunning when he is out. They haven't had a chance to really talk with each other since he arrived. After he arrives Taehyung pulls Jimin off to the dance floor. Jungkook can’t keep his eyes off of him. He looks like a dream dancing with Taehyung. He must be staring pretty hard because he gets hit by Namjoon. Apparently Namjoon is trying to get his attention. "Sorry hyung" he apologizes.

"It's okay kook-ah. If you want to go dance with him you can. You've been eyeing him all evening." Namjoon smirks at him.

"He's the barista at the café I started going to. The one I told you that I thought was pretty." Jungkook explains.

"Makes sense. You should go dance. He seemed pretty interested when you first arrived." Jin chimes in.

Then he is being pushed out of his seat and toward the dance floor. He weaves his way across the crowd and to the dance floor. Taehyung sees him coming and says something to Jimin. Taehyung then steps away into the crowd of moving bodies. Jimin turns around and looks at Jungkook. He approaches Jimin and leans down to speak into his ear so he could hear him over the noise of the club. "Do you want to dance with me?" Jungkook asks.

Jimin nods and reaches out to grab Jungkook's arms and put his hand on his waist. While Jungkook isn't a dance major he loves to dance. He wants to impress Jimin. Jungkook feels intoxicated by Jimin's scent. There was still a little space between them but Jungkook decided that he wanted Jimin closer. He pulled Jimin closer, their fronts pressed together. Pressed this close together Jungkook can smell the syrupy sweetness of Jimin’s attraction even with the mixing of everyone else's scents. Jungkook is sure his own scent has taken on a spicy edge to it. Jimin then turns so his ass is pressed to Jungkook's crotch. Jungkook makes a sound somewhat between a growl and a strangled groan. They dance together for the next couple of songs.

~

The DJ then switches the music to move on to slow dancing music. Jimin turns back around in Jungkook's hold and wraps his arms around Jungkook's neck. Jimin's cheeks are slightly flushed and he knows his scent was strong with arousal. He finds Jungkook very attractive and he’s a good dancer. Jungkook's scent is also really strong, the spiciness making his mouth water. "You look really good Jimin," Jungkook says into his ear.

Jungkook’s breath against his neck makes him shiver. "Thanks. I have to say I didn't expect the tattoos." Jimin says.

Jimin takes his arm and touches that tattoo at the base of Jungkook's neck. He feels the muscles in Jungkook's neck flex as he swallows. He then runs his finger up the side of his neck to the tattoo behind his ear. "They look good on you." Jimin compliments.

While Jimin is touching Jungkook tattoos, Jungkook's grip on him gets tighter. Jimin continues tracing the tattoos with the tips of his fingers until he reaches the collar of Jungkook's shirt. Jimin takes his finger and runs it under the edge of the collar from one shoulder to another. "You wanna know something?" Jimin says into Jungkook's ear.

"What?" Jungkook sounds breathless.

"I want to get a tattoo. From here," Jimin says, taking Jungkook's hand and running it from his right hip, across the small of his back, then down his thigh just under his left butt cheek, "to here."

"What kind of tattoo do you want there?" Jungkook asks the hand on Jimin’s ass lightly squeezing.

Jimin hums in the back of his throat at the pressure of Jungkook's hand. "A dragon. Something that'll wrap around and is intricately designed." Jimin says.

"I could give you a tattoo." Jungkook replies, moving his hand back to the omega’s lower back.

"What?" Jimin says shocked.

"Yeah. I just finished my tattoo apprenticeship and now have a spot at a local shop." Jungkook says.

"That's cool. I'll let you tattoo me under one condition." Jimin says.

"What?" Jungkook asks, sounding eager.

"You come home with me tonight." Jimin pulls away to look at Jungkook's face.

"Huh?"

"Not to have sex with me but to keep me company." Jimin explains after Jungkook’s confusion.

"But I could be a killer." Jungkook teases.

"Are you going to kill me?" Jimin asks in the same teasing tone.

"No I'm not but you should be more careful." Jungkook states.

"I usually am but it really is just you." Jimin admits.

"Oh?" Jungkook sounds interested, a teasing lilt to his voice.

"You're different." Jimin says.

"I am?"

Jimin nods affirmatively. "I find you attractive and interesting. You’re also a good dancer." Jimin confirms with a wink.

"I like you, too pretty boy." Jungkook says, and Jimin blushes crimson.

They go find their friends who tease them about their display on the dance floor.

“Omg! You guys were gonna go at it on the dance floor!” Tae yells over the music.

Jimin throws a balled up napkin at him. “Shut up!” Jimin says, lightly punching Tae in the arm.

Jungkook doesn't comment and just drapes his arm along the back of Jimin's seat. This time Yoongi just raises his eyebrow and a few people laugh. Jimin ignores this and starts drinking his drink. They have a couple more drinks and hang out with their friends for a few more hours. Around 1 am Taehyung appears and tells Jimin he's going home with Yoongi and Hobi. Pretty soon they're the last ones there. "Let's get out of here." Jimin says to Jungkook.

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We try staying up late
But we both are light weights
Yeah we get off our face, too easy
And we take jokes way too far
And sometimes living's too hard
We're like two halves of one heart
We are, we are, we are
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Jimin is more drunk than he thought. When they arrive at Jimin's apartment the room isn’t exactly spinning but he feels like he’s walking on a boat. Jimin and Jungkook stumble through Jimin's apartment door into the cozy space. Jimin fumbles around trying to find the light switch to illuminate the space. The room is filled with the soft lamp light. Jungkook is already sitting on the couch. Jimin climbs onto the other end of the couch and stares at Jungkook. They look at each other for a couple seconds before Jimin speaks. “You wanna watch tv?”

“Sure.” Jungkook replies.

Jimin turns on the television and turns the channels until they land on a channel that is playing batman. They aren’t really paying any attention to the television though. Jimin finds himself becoming shy under the intense gaze of Jungkook. He wants to keep his promise of not sleeping with Jungkook tonight but his body is begging him to touch the other boy. Jungkook's interest in him is very obvious, his scent drawing Jimin closer. Jimin watches Jungkook’s chest rise as he takes a deeper breath, breathing in Jimin's sweetened scent. On the exhale he can hear a poorly concealed low growl.

Jimin’s body reacts before his brain does. He finds himself in Jungkook’s space in an instant. Up close he can smell the spiciness seeping into Jungkook’s scent even better. Jimin straddles Jungkook’s lap and sticks his nose into Jungkook’s scent gland. It is like a second wave of drunkenness for Jimin. Jimin let out a low whine, taking deeper breaths of Jungkook’s heady scent. Suddenly he feels Jungkook’s hands on his waist and he is being pushed back. After he is sitting on the couch again, Jungkook speaks with a shaky voice. “Jimin, we’ve got to stop now.” Jungkook said his voice low and raspy.

Jimin, feeling bratty, whined and pouted. “Why?” he asked sassily.

“You’re the one who said we weren’t having sex tonight and I haven't taken you out properly.” Jungkook said, slightly smirking.

Jimin knows that he’ll probably appreciate it in the morning but at the moment his brain is only filled with Jungkook’s scent. All Jimin wanted was to be as close to him as possible. “I just-,” Jimin says, adding extra pouting, “I wanna kiss you.”

“How about this? Why don't we go to sleep and if you still want to kiss me in the morning we will talk about that then?” Jungkook asks.

Jimin pouts but concedes. He flops back on the couch not wanting to get up. Jungkook must have sensed his hesitation and stood from the couch. Jungkook scoops the omega into his arms and starts toward what was obviously Jimin's room.

~

Jungkook thinks that Jimin is the right combination of cute and insanely attractive. When he finally makes it into the omegas room he can tell that Jimin is a very neat person much like himself. Jimin's nest is in the center of the bed. It’s a beautiful array of yellows and oranges like the early stages of a sunset. The center of the nest is filled with a white blanket and pillow. Jungkook settles the omega onto the middle of the nest, careful not to disturb any of the other nesting materials. As he is leaving the room Jimin calls his name. He turns to look at Jimin. “Stay please?”

“Uhh, I don’t know.” Jungkook hesitates.

“Just to sleep. Please?” Jimin begs, a whine seeping into his voice.

Jungkook is still hesitating at the door when Jimin starts moving around the blankets and pillows to make space for Jungkook. The omega looks at him with pleading eyes that Jungkook just can’t deny. Jungkook carefully crawls into the open space Jimin has created for him to lie down in. Jimin was still sitting up and staring at him. Jungkook patted the spot next to him. Jimin lies next to him. “Let’s get some sleep. ”Jungkook says.

Jungkook closes his eyes. He feels Jimin curl into his side. He brings his hand up to smooth over the omegas' hair. Jimin starts purring softly. Jungkook finds it cute. His own low rumbling purr joined in and they fell asleep.

Jungkook was the first one to wake to the harsh sun through the window. He groans and throws his arm over his eyes. He can tell that Jimin is still sleeping because of the light snores coming from him. Just as Jungkook is about to fall asleep again he can feel Jimin moving by his side. The omega has a leg and an arm over Jungkook’s torso. Jimin turns his head further into Jungkook’s chest. Jungkook has to suppress a laugh when Jimin is suddenly wide awake. Jimin starts to stutter over his words. “W-what are you doing in my bed?” Jimin asks, turning red.

“You invited me to sleep here.” Jungkook replies nonchalantly.

“I what?” Jimin squeaks out, clearly embarrassed.

“You asked me to sleep in your bed.” Jungkook says plainly.

“Oh. we didn’t…” Jimin hesitantly asks.

“No. Although you seemed very keen last night.” Jungkook teases.

“Oh god” Jimin says, flopping down onto the bed.

“Don’t worry you didn’t say anything too bad” Jungkook says, Jimin groans in response.

“Jimin, I promise it wasn’t too bad.” Jungkook says sincerely.

“What did I say?” Jimin asks.

“When I told you we weren't going to have sex you asked me why. I told you that it was because you said we weren’t. I also said it because we weren’t sober. You asked if I'd just kiss you instead but I told you that we’d talk about it in the morning. Then I was going to just leave you in bed but you asked me to stay.” Jungkook tells him.

Jungkook sits up and watches as Jimin turns away from him and makes a high whining noise. He is also mumbling to himself. Jungkook can tell he is very embarrassed about his behavior the night before. Jungkook decides he has to alleviate Jimin’s embarrassment before he self-destructs or something. “Jimin, I wouldn’t be here if I didn't want to be. Also, I don't want the first time I kiss you to be something you don't remember because you were drunk.” Jungkook says.

Jimin finally decides to look at him. Jungkook is relieved that he decided to look at him. Jungkook smiles at the omega trying to express his genuineness. Jungkook sticks his arms out to him silently offering a hug. Jimin crosses the small space and hugs Jungkook. Jungkook could tell Jimin is still upset with the slight metallic tinge to his usually sweet scent. He doesn’t want Jimin to be embarrassed. Jimin is still tense in his hold but he is not trying to get away so that was a good thing for Jungkook. Jungkook pulls Jimin fully into his lap, rubbing his back in smooth strokes. Several minutes later Jimin finally calms down enough to talk to Jungkook. “I’m so embarrassed.” Jimin says.

“Don’t be.” Jungkook reassures.

“I am though, because I must have seemed so desperate to you.” Jimin says.

“Trust me I wanted you too but I have my reasons why I couldn’t let that happen after we have been drinking.” Jungkook explains.

“I’m sorry” Jimin says, his face flushing slightly.

“Seriously Jimin it’s fine”

“So... about me getting to kiss you…” Jimin asks, barely any trace of embarrassment left.

Jungkook couldn’t suppress his laugh. “Maybe after we eat and brush our teeth.”

Jimin groans and flops over again. “How about I take you out to eat?” Jungkook offers.

“Sure.”

After they agree on Jungkook treating Jimin to breakfast, they decide to go to breakfast at 10. Jungkook returns to his apartment to shower and feed his cat, then he gets his bike and drives to Jimin’s apartment.

~

After Jungkook leaves he goes on a hunt for his phone. He has to call Taehyung and tell him about his upcoming date with Jungkook. I mean can he really call it a date. He doesn’t remember much about last night but waking up with the Alpha in his bed was a shock. Jimin finally finds his phone wedged in between the couch cushion and the arm of the couch. Jimin rushes around to find his phone charger and plugged his phone in. When it has enough charge to turn on he calls Taehyung. The phone barely rings twice before Taehyung is yelling through the phone.

[Taehyung: PARK Jimin WHY HAVEN'T YOU BEEN ANSWERING MY CALLS?]

[Jimin: Sorry I lost my phone. I just charged it and called you right away.]

[Taehyung: So did you sleep with Jungkook last night?]

[Jimin: No…]

[Taehyung WHAT? WHY NOT!]

[Jimin: He didn’t want to because I was too drunk. I remember taking him home with me, but I didn’t remember asking him to sleep with me last night. Then I woke up this morning and he was in my bed. He told me everything that I said and now I'm embarrassed. He's taking me to breakfast in about an hour though.]

Halfway through his rant he hears Taehyung start laughing. He doesn't really think it is that funny but he knows that Taehyung will find it hilarious. After Tae stops laughing he speaks.

[Taehyung: So.. did you even kiss yet?]

[Jimin: Also no.]

[Taehyung: Is he old school or something? You guys didn't even kiss and you slept in the same bed. Maybe he’s a prude or a virgin.]

[Jimin: OMG TAE! He wants to take me out. It's fine… I asked to kiss him this morning but he wants to go to breakfast. So maybe after that we will… I'm not in a rush but I am curious.]

[Taehyung: Fine I'll leave it alone for now but I want you to tell me what you’re going to wear.]

[Jimin: I don’t know but I need to pick something soon. I still have to shower and do my hair.]

[Taehyung: How about the light purple pullover sweater and the black jeans. With the white converse. It’s casual enough for breakfast but not too dressed down.]

[Jimin: That’s a good idea.]

[Taehyung: Yeah that’s because I am a genius.]

[Jimin: Sure Tae…]

[Taehyung: I am!]

[Jimin: Uh-huh. I've got to go get ready.]

[Taehyung: HEY!]

[Jimin: Bye!]

Jimin hangs up on Taehyung. Suddenly it feels like he has to rush. He only has 45 minutes left to get ready to go. He pulls out the outfit that Taehyung picked out for him to wear. He quickly irons the Jeans and sweater. Then, Jimin hurries through his shower and makes sure he uses a soap that doesn't mask his scent. He washes and conditions his hair in record time. After his shower, he dries his hair and styles it as quickly as he can. He brushes his teeth and flosses as thoroughly as he can in a short period of time.

When Jimin makes it back to his room he barely has ten minutes left to get ready. He pulls on his clothes and checks the charge of his phone. It's nearly fully charged. He rushes around to make sure he has everything. In the process he nearly forgets to wear socks. He finds a pair of matching socks as the doorbell rings. He opens the door and the breath is knocked out of him at the sight of Jungkook. He is standing at Jimin’s door in dark jeans, a black t-shirt and a leather jacket. He looks impossibly good.

“Um.. hi.” Jimin says, after staring at him for a second.

“These are for you.” Jungkook says, offering Jimin a bouquet of lilacs and forget-me-nots with pine sprigs mixed in with them.

The bouquet is not only beautiful, it smells like Jungkook in a way. The pine is similar to his scent but it makes Jimin happy nonetheless. “They’re so pretty.” Jimin says, giving the bouquet a sniff.

“Let me put them in a vase before we leave.” Jimin says, inviting him inside.

Jungkook lingers in the entry way as he waits for Jimin to return after putting the flowers in water. Jimin reappears seconds later.

“Let's go.” Jimin says, slipping on his white high-top converse.

When they get outside Jimin spots a motorcycle in front of the building. Jungkook walks up to the bike and Jimin feels his excitement building at the prospect of riding a motorcycle.

“OMG you have a motorcycle!” Jimin nearly screams with excitement.

“Have you ridden before?” Jungkook asks.

“No, but I really want to.” Jimin replies, “Where are we going?”

“This American diner I found. It has good food and it's usually quiet so we can actually talk.”

Jungkook lifts the seat of the motorcycle to get out two helmets. Jimin watches as Jungkook puts his own helmet on first and then helps Jimin with his. Jungkook gets on the bike first and offers a hand to Jimin. He helps lift Jimin onto the motorcycle like he weighs nothing. Jimin wraps his arms around Jungkook's middle as he pulls out onto the street. It takes no time for them to arrive at the restaurant. It is in a somewhat secluded area and there is minimal foot traffic.

Jungkook parks the bike and they go into the restaurant. Jimin thinks the diner is nice. It has very few people inside and is decorated with pictures of other American diners. It is a nice change from the more common places to eat in Seoul. They get seated in a booth in the rear of the restaurant. When the waitress comes they order breakfast. Jungkook gets eggs, bacon, and toast. Jimin orders French toast.

While they eat they get to know each other. Jimin asks Jungkook about his tattoos and about how university was going for him. They talk about their love for the cooler rainy weather even if that means that Jungkook is riding his motorcycle less than the summer months. Jungkook tells Jimin about his cat bubbles. He talks about his grandmother and his loft. Jimin talks about Taehyung and the dance studio where he takes extra classes. Jimin talks about his university classes and his excitement for the new semester. Jimin talks about working at the café and how he wishes he could adopt Caramel. Jungkook talks about his jobs at the tattoo parlor and the print shop. Soon all the food is gone.

Afterwards, Jungkook takes Jimin to one of his favorite places to take photos. It is an indoor garden that has a variety of exotic plants and some that are native to Korea. When they arrived Jimin finally notices the small bag strapped to the back of the motorcycle. It turns out to be a camera bag. While they chat and walk around the garden, Jungkook would occasionally snap pictures of the plants. While Jimin is reading an information card for one of the more exotic plants he hears the camera shutter sound. He looks up and Jungkook has the camera aimed at him. It's not the first time that Jimin has had pictures candidly taken of him but never by anyone he is interested in. Jimin knows he is blushing because the shutter sound went off again. “You’re so pretty Jimin.” Jungkook compliments, “I had to take a picture.”

Jimin knows of course that he was pretty. He didn’t want to sound conceited but he has been told that before. Oftentimes he has trouble seeing it himself. But, When Jungkook says it, it sounds a lot more genuine than when other people comment on his looks. He doesn’t really know how to respond. “Thanks.” he says shyly.

Jungkook steps up closer to Jimin and offers his hand. Jimin takes it and they head on to the last room of the garden. It is a room that is filled with ferns. It was humid and warm in the room. There are no other people in the small stuffy area. There is a bench in the center of the space. Jimin decides to sit down and watch Jungkook take pictures. Jimin enjoys doing that because Jungkook is meticulous about the way that he sets up each shot he takes. All of Jungkook's photos appear to have intent.

When Jungkook is done he comes to sit next to Jimin. He put his arm on the back of the bench behind Jimin. They look at each other without speaking in the quiet serenity of the garden. Jimin can see that there is something on Jungkook's mind. Just as he is about to speak, Jungkook speaks first. “I really want to kiss you right now.”

“Then do it.” Jimin says, leaning into Jungkook’s space.

Jungkook closes the distance between them. Jungkook’s hand gently cups Jimin's face. Jimin’s eyes slip shut as the first gentle kiss is pressed to his lips. Then, the second kiss lingers a little longer. Then Jungkook is kissing him deeply. Jimin’s breath feels like it is being stolen from him as the kiss heats up. There is passion building as he kisses Jungkook that has never happened when he kissed anyone else. It seems like time is going in slow motion and fast forward all at one. They are engrossed in the kiss for several minutes. It feels like it is too soon when they break apart for air. Jungkook leaned his forehead against Jimin’s. They are content at that moment. Then Jungkook's phone rings.

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You don't have to say I love you to say I love you
Forget all the shooting stars and all the silver moons
We've been making shades of purple out of red and blue
Sickeningly sweet like honey, don't need money
All I need is you
All I need is you, you
~
Jungkook groans when the phone rings. He had a feeling the call would make him have to leave the omega. Jungkook looks at his phone screen to see the Hospital his grandma is at calling him. A sudden nervousness takes over Jungkook. His grandma was very sick and he doesn’t have any other family. He needed her to pass the illness but the doctors aren’t hopeful. Jungkook takes a deep breath before he answers his phone. “Hello?” he says.

“Is this Jeon Jungkook?” A woman’s voice asks.

“Yes.” Jungkook says.

“This is Seoul Hospital. Were calling about your grandmother.” She says.

“Is everything alright?” Jungkook asks nervously.

“She is stable but she has requested you come to the hospital to see her right away.” The Woman assures Jungkook.

“Oh okay, Let her know I’ll be on my way soon.” Jungkook lets out a sigh of relief.

“Thank you. Goodbye.” The worker says.

Jungkook hangs up and looks at Jimin. Jimin’s face showed his confusion but he didn’t speak. Jungkook wanted to explain what was going on so he compromised. “I have to go see my grandma at the hospital.”

“Is she okay?” Jimin asks worry in his voice.

“She could be better but she has been in the hospital for a while.” Jungkook explains, shaking his head softly.

“Oh, you should go then. I can take a taxi back home.” Jimin offers.

“No, I’m going to take you home first.” Jungkook says.

They both gather the few items they bought with them and head out to where the bike was parked in the lot. They didn't speak much on the ride back to Jimin’s apartment. Jungkook felt bad about cutting short the time with the omega but it was necessary in order to be able to take care of his grandmother. As they pulled up to Jimin’s block, Jungkook knew he didn’t want to leave. He hadn't even exchanged numbers with the omega. The last 24 hours had been a whirlwind. He had known the Omega for less than a full day yet he was attached to him.

At Jimin’s apartment he parked the motorcycle in front of his building and cut the engine. Jungkook dismounts the bike and helps Jimin down. He walks with Jimin up to his door. “Sorry that we had to cut our time together short. I- ” Jungkook apologizes.

Jimin puts his hand over Jungkook’s mouth. “It’s fine really. I know that you have to go. This is important to you.” Jimin interrupts and removes his hand from Jungkook's mouth.

“Can I come over after the hospital or is that too soon?”

“You can come over. Call me when you’re on the way and I’ll make you dinner.” Jimin offers.

“I don't have your number yet.” Jungkook points out.

“Right. Here's XX-XXXX-XXXX” Jimin says as Jungkook types the number into his phone.

Jungkook sends a quick text with his name on it. “Well I’ve got to go now.” Jungkook says, a little sadness in his voice.

Jimin raised up on to the balls of his feet and wrapped Jungkook up in a hug. Jungkook was happy that Jimin gave him a hug as it gave him the reassurance he needed. Reluctantly he let go of Jimin and gave him a peck on the cheek. After bidding Jimin a final goodbye Jungkook got on his bike and headed to the hospital.

When he arrived he checked in at the front desk. The lady who called was there to greet him. “Hello, Jungkook.”

“Hello, Mrs.kim. How are you?” Jungkook replies politely. He really likes Mrs.
kim.

“I’ve told you a million times to call me Jiho boy. You make me feel old.” Jiho scolds lightly, “I am fine. Your grandmother keeps asking for you. You should go see her quickly.” She pats him on the shoulder as she goes back to work.

Jungkook takes a calming breath before he gets on the elevator. He takes it to the 11th floor. He was nervous to see his grandmother. She rarely requested his presence because he visits frequently. He was just here 3 days ago. Jungkook finally reached room 1115 and knocked on the door before entering. There was a nurse in the room when he entered and he bowed in greeting. The nurse left the room and then Jungkook sat down next to his grandmother.

Jungkook was very young when he started to live with his grandmother. He was just a year old when his parents died. He never got to know them but his grandmother made sure he got to know them through pictures and home videos. In some ways he missed his parents. However, Jungkook’s childhood hadn’t been a sad one. His grandmother showered him in a lot of love and affection. He never wanted for anything in his whole life. His grandmother was a successful writer and they never had to worry about their next meal or not having a place to stay.

As Jungkook got older his grandmother became an important influence on his views on subgender. His grandmother being an omega wanted to make sure that he understood the plights of being an omega. How people treated them and how not to be that type of alpha. He Loves his grandma with his whole heart and would do anything for her. So when he turned 17 he began to see the effects of age on his grandmother. She began to be sick more often and he became worried. She stopped writing and stayed home in bed more often.

When it was time to attend university he knew he wanted to go to school in Seoul but he couldn’t leave his grandmother behind. At first she was insistent that she would be fine alone in Busan but he didn’t want to leave her there at all. It took months of convincing his grandmother to move to Seoul before she decided to go. Jungkook made sure to take care of her the best he could while in school and working. At the end of summer Jungkook came home after class to find her in the worst state. He took her to the hospital and they found out that she had cancer. At that time she only had 6 months to live without treatment.

She decided that she Didn’t want treatment because she was old already and would rather her quality of life be the same. It was hard for Jungkook to feel like he couldn’t do anything. He was mad for the first couple days but then he realized it was her life and it was her choice. His grandmother was then moved to a long-term care facility at a different hospital. It's already been 3 months and Jungkook gets sad every time he realizes how much time has passed. And today was no exception.

Instead of focusing on the sad feeling in his heart he just smiles at his grandmother. “Halmeoni, sorry it took so long for me to get here.”

“It's fine Kook-ah. I know you're a very busy boy.” His grandmother says.

“I am very busy but not for you. You know I'd drop everything to come and see you.” Jungkook tells her earnestly.

“I know you would.” She smiles at him.

“Why did you call for me so urgently? Is there something wrong?” Jungkook questioned

“No, my boy I missed you and I needed to ask you a question.”

“What is Halmeoni?” Jungkook asked seriously.

“It’s not that serious kook-ah. Are you seeing anyone?” She asked.

Jungkook’s face lights up in a blush “Halmeoni! Why are you asking that!”

“When you came in I could smell another scent on you.” His grandmother laughed softly.

Jungkook scratched his neck sheepishly. “I’m not really seeing him. I'm just getting to know him but I really do like him a lot. We just met yesterday. It was like when I saw him for the first time I knew that he was special.”

“I can tell that you mean that. What’s his name?”

“Jimin”

“Where did you meet him?” she asks.

“I met him at this cat café where he works. I saw him one other time and then I got to talk to him for the first time yesterday.”

“How did you feel the first time you saw him?” She asks.

“He was absolutely beautiful. The first time I saw him it was like there was a spotlight on him. He moved through the café like he was floating. I remember feeling like my heart stopped. I felt that way when he smiled at me the first time we actually got to talk.”

“Wow. and How does your wolf feel about him?” His grandma asks.

“He feels restless when I'm away from him. I didn’t think my wolf would form that kind of bond. It’s kind of weird. I don’t want to tell any of my friends how it is for me because in the past they've never mentioned having that reaction with someone they’ve just met. I want to see him all the time. But I don’t know how he feels about it so I’m trying not to be too pushy. I’m going back to his house after I leave here. I don’t know if I'm being pushy or doing the right thing by trying to be around him a lot.” Jungkook expresses his feelings and worries about Jimin.

“Jungkook, have i ever told you about true mates before?”

“No, I don't think so.”

“Let me tell you the Story of how the moon goddess has given us the blessing of true mates.”

~ The story of the first true mates~

A long time ago there were 6 tribes of shifters. They all had their own trades. The first tribe that lived by the ocean was responsible for fishing and oil. The Second tribe that lived in the forest were responsible for lumber. The third tribe that resided in the mountain were responsible for metals. The fourth tribe that lived in the hills region were responsible for herbs and medicine. The fifth tribe that lived in the flat lands was responsible for agriculture. The 6th tribe was responsible for textiles. For the first millennium the tribes lived together in harmony. Together they built a successful society. Each tribe was responsible for their own people. So they appointed their own leaders. The leaders made sure their tribe had food, homes and education. In order to keep harmony between the tribes they met once a year to ensure tribal cooperation and trade agreements.

This peace was kept until the turn of the millennium as the son of Daehyun ,leader of the ocean tribe, doubted the gods' power. On the day of the appointment of new leaders all the tribes gathered for a big celebration. The celebration lasted for 2 days and was held so that the new leaders could choose their mates. The first day of the celebration was a somber one as it was the day they went to the temples to thank the gods and the goddesses for giving them the blessing of being leaders. Daehyun’s son Haneul was not interested at all in going to the temples.

“Father, Why do we have to go to the temples?” Haneul asked for nearly the hundredth time leading up to the festival.

Daehyun was fed up with his son's childishness. He sighed and explained again, “You must go to the temples to get blessings for the tribes. If you don’t there will be nothing but misfortune for this tribe. It’s imperative that you make the right choices for the tribes and ask them to guide you.”

However, he didn’t know that his words were not important to him. Over at the mountain tribe the new leader, Sungmin, was preparing for the celebration. He was spending the last days giving new clothes to the members of the tribe. Sungmin also made sure everyone was able to get to the area where the celebration was taking place. His father, Insu, watched from a distance proud of the man that his son has become. He was glad that he was becoming the new leader. Insu decided to go to the local temple and pray for his son.

*Note: Each town has its own temple but the temples for the celebration are in places that aren't owned by any tribes.*

The tribe's priest wasn’t surprised to find Insu at the temple as it was where he was found, often seeking the wisdom of the gods. Insu came with one specific purpose on this day. He wanted to ask the moon goddess for the perfect mate for his son. He laid his offering of a gold pendant that he’d made at the the foot of the moon goddesses statue. He began to pray, “ Mood goddess please hear my prayer. I am asking you to bless my son with a mate that will live and cherish him. Please give him the wisdom to know who he should choose.”

As he was done praying there was a sudden breeze in the temple that made the windchimes on just the moon goddesses' statue clang together. Insu was stunned into complete silence as the priest spoke, “I believe that the moon goddess has heard your prayer.” The heavy weight in his heart lessened.

Insu rejoined his son in the town center as he helped people get on the wagons that were taking people to the celebration. He helped his son finish helping people, then they themselves headed off toward the celebrations area.

Over in the ocean tribe, Haneul and Daehyun are headed to the celebration. Daehyun tries to make sure his son is going to do the right thing but is met with silence and Daehyun gives up. Upon their arrival in the celebration town, they are assured up to the quarters for leaders and future leaders. They change their clothes into their temple clothes and go to gather at the temple's courtyard. However, Haneul can't be found. The main temple’s priest demands they start as soon as the sun has gone down. All the leaders and their sons make their way into the temple to pay their respects. Daehyun waits for his son but his son never arrives.

Later, after respects were paid it was time to have dinner. Haneul shows up suddenly appearing near his father. Daehyun, exasperated with his son's behavior, scolds him. “Where have you been? You didn’t show up to the temple and you have embarrassed me. You’ll bring a curse upon our tribe!”

“There is no such thing as curses father. Our tribe will be just fine.” Haneul says dismissing his father worries.

This was the night that they were to choose their mate. Haneul’s fathers only hope is that he chose someone who could help him see that he should be more responsible. The feast was nothing less than spectacular. The food was of the best quality and drinks were poured for all the people of the tribes. After the food it was time for the traditional dances. Each tribe would have their eligible omegas dance for the new leaders. Both Haneul and Sungmin watched the dancers critically trying to see if any of the omegas piqued their interest.

The last tribe who danced was the textiles tribe. Their clothes were immaculate and showed the pride of their tribe. However it wasn’t just the clothes that had gotten both Haneul and Sungmin’s attention. There was one dancer who seemed to glow in the space. Not only was he beautiful but he was also one of the only male omegas at the celebration. He danced with lightness and grace. Both Haneul and Sungmin decided that that was the omega that they were going to pursue.

After the dances were over They were allowed to go and mingle with the rest of the people. Haneul made a beeline for pretty omega. Sungmin decided to check on the people from his tribe first. The elders and children were glad to see him. Sungmin's friends and other people badgered him about picking a mate. He brushed them off and told them that his time will come and he will pick a mate tonight as he's supposed to. After making sure that the tribe is alright he moves around to find the dancer from before.

He finds the dancer talking to Haneul. However the dancer looks uncomfortable with Haneul's hand on his shoulder. Sungmin made his way over to them. He grabs Haneuls wrist off the dancer's shoulder. Sungmin wasn’t one for conflict but he knew he must speak up. “Haneul you're making him uncomfortable. Keep your hands to yourself.”

Sungmin turns to the dancer. He bowed and introduced himself to the dancer. “Hello, I am Sungmin from the mountain tribe. What's your name?” Sungmin asks.

“My n-name is Saem.” the dance replied.

Sungmin Smiled at him. “I like your name.”

Saem smiled at Sungmin and he felt his heart stop. Saem was even more breathtaking when he smiled.

Haneul became angry. He pushed Sungmin away from Saem. “I’ve already staked my claim on him. You can’t come over here and try to take him away from me.”

“Has he said yes to being your mate yet?”

“No,” Haneul shouted, “I'll make him be mine.”

“You should let him choose on his own. He must make a decision without you trying to force him.”

“I’ll do as I please.”

“Ask him who he has chosen then.”

Haneul turns to Saem. Saem looks like he wants to run away. Haneul walks up to him and asks, “Who do you choose between me and Sungmin?”

“U-um.” he stuttered.

“Choose!” Haneul shouts.

“Stop yelling at him.” Sungmin says to Haneul.

Haneul starts toward Sungmin like he was going to fight him. Saem speaks. “I choose S-sungmin.”

It was as if time itself had frozen. A cold wind blew through the feast’s area blowing out all the candles. Then in the space between Saem, Haneul, and Sungmin a glowing figure appeared. The figure was a woman who was wearing white flowing clothes. The silence in the space was overwhelming. As soon as Sungmin figured out that she was the moon goddess he kneeled before her. “Welcome moon goddess.” he said making eye contact with the floor before him.

Although Sungmin couldn’t see around him he knew that everyone else around him had kneeled. Finally the goddess speaks. “Sungmin stand my child. Saem you too.”

Both Saem and Sungmin stood. “Saem, do you really wish to mate with Sungmin?” The moon goddess asked

“Yes. He showed me kindness when I felt uncomfortable. He hadn't asked for anything in return. And for this I am grateful.” Saem answered earnestly.

“And you Sungmin?”

“Yes. Although I find him beautiful beyond words when I saw him my wolf spoke to me. I would’ve asked him to be my mate but left the final decision up to him.”

“Then I’ll bless your union and declare you true mates. As true mates you'll never have to struggle with your bond. You'll never have struggles having children. You will stand as an example of the blessing the pantheon can bestow upon people who are genuine and pure at heart. I will also grant your tribe and their children to have true mates for all future generations.” The moon goddess says to Them.

“Thank you.” They replied and bowed to her.

“However, on this day Haneul and his tribe will not experience true mates. They will be able to mate and have families but not without significant difficulties. This curse will last for two generations to atone for Hanuel’s actions.” The mood goddess says and disappears.

Saem and Sungmin became mates the next night and Haneul had a hard time finding a mate.

~end of story~

“Do you know why I told you this story?” Jungkook’s grandmother asked.

“You think Jimin and I could be true mates?” Jungkook guesses.

“Perhaps, but I want you to bring him here to see me. I would like to meet him.” His grandma says.

“I’ll ask him halmeoni.” He promises.

“Now get out of here and go to him. Next time you come here, bring him with you.” She tells him.

“See you later halmeoni.” Jungkook says getting up and kissing her on the cheek before he leaves.

Jungkook lets Jimin know he's on his way. Jungkook ponders over his grandma's words as he makes his way back to Jimin's apartment.

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Eat a pill stay and chill, you don't need to go
I'm about to bring emo back if you leave my home
I'd panic at the disco and you'd rather watch a TV show
Then I'll squeeze your booty real hard like I'm kneading dough
Pizza boy, I'm speeding for ya
We can get married tonight if you really wanna
Me in a cheap suit like a sleazy lawyer
And if you break this lil' heart, it'd be an honor
~

Jimin closed the door as Jungkook left his apartment. He could tell that the alpha was nervous about going to see his grandmother. He invited Jungkook back to his house but he wondered if it was too soon. This is the first time they've been separated in 24 hours and he already wants him back. Jimin wonders why his omega is having such a strong reaction to someone who is basically a stranger. He wanted to call Tae but he wondered if he’s bothering him. Despite his doubts he calls Taehyung. Taehyung picked up the call on the first ring.

Taehyung: Hey Jiminie.

Jimin: Hey baby bear.

Taehyung: What's wrong? You look sad. Did Jungkook hurt you?

Jimin: Tae calm down. Jungkook didn’t hurt me. I just…

Taehyung: You like him a lot don’t you?

Jimin: Yeah.

Taehyung: Then what’s the problem?

Jimin: I think I like him too much, Tae. He’s Just left and I want him to be back already. I didn’t even want him to leave but I knew he needed to go. Impulsively I asked him to come back. He agreed that he would come back but I feel like it was too much. Or that I pressured him.

Taehyung: Minnie slow down. I know you're nervous but there must be another reason you’re feeling this way.

Jimin: My wolf's been quite active since I've met him. It’s making me feel on edge.

Taehyung: Jimin, you should listen to your wolf because your wolf is more in tune with your feelings than you are. Make sure that if you feel uncomfortable about something, talk to Jungkook about it. He could feel the same way.

Jimin: I will. I just don’t want to be hurt. I don’t even know why I trust him when we’ve just met.

Taehyung: Maybe you’re true mates.

Jimin: Nah, that was stories they told us as children to make us behave.

Taehyung: No, I think it's true.

Jimin: I don’t know Tae. It seems less than likely. I’m probably just clingy.

Taehyung: Jiminie you’re going to be fine. It's clear you both like each other or he wouldn’t say that he was going to come back.

Jimin: Yeah.

Taehyung: How was your date though?

Jimin: It was very good. We went…

Jimin launched into the tale of their first date. He told Tae everything about where they went and did. Even watching Jungkook take pictures of the plants in the garden. He talks about the way that Jungkook looks on his bike and how much fun he had on the motorcycle. He even reveals to Tae that they kissed. That was followed up with screams and questions from Tae. After another hour on the phone, Tae has to run some errands. They bid each other goodbye and Jimin is left to his own thoughts.

Jimin goes to his bedroom to clean up the tornado of clothes he left behind this morning while he tries to make it neat. He really does hope that Jungkook does come back. As he moved clothes to put them away. He jostles one of the blankets and remnants of Jungkook's scent wafts into the air. Jimin smiles to himself as he finishes up and moves on to tidying the rest of the apartment. After cleaning Jimin walks over to the record player and puts on a Troye Sivan vinyl. Jimin loves vinyl's but also loves current music. He found out that some artists make vinyl's of their albums and he ran to the store and bought a bunch of vinyl's.

Jimin hummed along to the music as the opening notes of Wild by Troye Sivan came on. Jimin walks over to the kitchen to begin preparing dinner. He grabbed all the ingredients for Budae jjigae and placed them on the counter. He danced around the kitchen and grabbed a pot cutting board and knives. He hears his phone chime and checks the notification. It was Jungkook telling him that he was on the way to his house. Jimin was excited but he also wondered what his mood was going to be like. He doesn’t know much about Jungkook’s grandmother but he knew that she must be very sick for Jungkook to drop everything to go to see her.

He took a moment to stop cooking and make sure that the apartment was welcoming and comfortable. He rushed about lighting candles and making sure the couch had enough cushions before returning to his task of cooking dinner. Twenty minutes later the doorbell rings startling Jimin. He turned down the heat and rushed to the door. He paused before the door and took a deep breath before opening the door. Jungkook stood before him wearing a different outfit than before. He had dressed down in joggers and a hoodie and he still looked amazing. Jungkook also looked tired Like he’d been exercising.

“Hey.” Jimin said

“Hey.” Jungkook replied, smiling tiredly.

Jimin grabbed his hand and pulled him inside the apartment. Jimin made him sit on the couch. “Dinner is nearly ready. Just relax for now.” Jimin said.

Jungkook nodded and closed his eyes, leaning his head back on the couch. Jimin watched him for a second before heading into the kitchen to finish up the stew. He dished the stew into two separate bowls and took them to the living room. Jungkook didn’t do as much as stir when jimin entered the room. Jimin walked over to Jungkook and sat next to him on the couch. Jimin looked at him in his sleeping state and he looked younger, less worn. Jungkook was still as handsome but less like he's carrying the whole world on his shoulders. He sat there only for a second longer because he didn’t want the food to get cold. Jimin gently carded his fingers through Jungkook's dark locks. Jimin repeats the action several times while calling his name. Jungkook’s eyes slowly blink open and Jimin smiles slightly. “Food’s ready.” Jimin says, slipping off the couch to sit in front of the coffee table.

Jungkook follows suit and they begin to eat. The silence isn’t uncomfortable but Jimin decides to break it anyway. “You’re really tired. You could’ve gone home.” Jimin says.

“Oh. I didn’t realize how tired I was until I got here. Sorry for falling asleep.” Jungkook says, voice still rough from sleep.

“It’s completely fine. I was a little worried that you’d be too tired to get here safely.” Jimin explains.

“Sometimes I get really tired after seeing my grandma. It can be a little draining. I love her to the moon and back so I always make time.” Jungkook says.

“Tell me about your grandma. If that's not an uncomfortable subject.” Jimin asks.

“My grandma is lovely. She raised me after my parents died. I don’t remember them but she raised me since I was a baby. She used to be a writer. She has always been the warmest person in the whole entire world. She taught me what would make me a good alpha and how to take care of my family. She got cancer my first year of uni and she declined treatment. I convinced her to come to Seoul with me. She lives in a long term care hospital.” Jungkook says in between bites of food.

Jimin listens to him describe his grandmother with such reverence and it made Jimin want to meet her. It also made him sad for the parents that Jungkook never got to have. Jimin thinks that his parents would be proud of him. “Wow, she sounds amazing. I'm sure your parents would be proud of the man you've become. Although We haven’t known each other very long, you seem like a genuinely good person.”

“That means a lot to me Jimin. I try to be good enough all the time.” Jungkook says sincerely.

Jimin decided that the subject was too serious and changed it to a more light hearted one. As soon as he spoke again he could tell Jungkook was glad for the subject's change, his scent clearing up of the rainy smell it had acquired. “Enough of that. What's your favorite color?” Jimin asks.

“Orange.” Jungkook replies instantly

“Really?” Jimin asks incredulously.

Yeah not the nasty bright color. More like the color of the sun as it sets over the horizon. Or the burnt orange of the sun rising after rainy nights.” Jungkook explains with a small laugh.

“Oh. Thank goodness I thought you were talking like bright and kinda ugly orange.” Jimin giggles.

“Eww no. That’s kind of insulting. That would mean I don't have an eye for beauty.” Jungkook scoffs, trying to sound offended but failing because he laughed.

“Oh yeah, what do you know about beauty?” Jimin taunts.

“I know a lot about beauty. Like that golden hour is the best hour to take pictures of landscapes. And you. You’re beautiful. That's why I came back to the cafe yesterday.” Jungkook says.

Jimin blushed from his neck to the tips of his ears. He hadn’t expected the compliment. People usually said he was cute or hot but never beautiful. “You think I'm beautiful?” Jimin asks quietly.

“Yeah. I mean you have to have been told that a million times already.” Jungkook says.

“No, people call me cute or hot but never beautiful.” Jimin replies.

“Really I'm surprised. I meant it when I said you're beautiful. You should let me take pictures of you someday.” Jungkook says earnestly.

“Thank you. You want to take pictures of me? I don’t know. What if I'm a bad model?” Jimin says nervously.

“I’m sure you’ll do fine. Plus how is it that much more different than getting on stage to dance?” Jungkook asks.

“I know dancing like the back of my hand but I don’t know anything about being a model. Plus what do you even want to do with the pictures?” Jimin explains.

“I would keep them to myself. A lot of my pictures that I take for uni are different because they are of stuff like landscapes and plants. But I’d keep those pictures for me. You’re so pretty. If you're not really comfortable with me taking your pictures we don’t have to at all.” Jungkook says.

“Why do you just want to keep them?” Jimin asks, “Usually people like to post them online.”

“When you come to my apartment it’ll make more sense. But I keep the pictures and print them and they are part of my apartment. I have all types of pictures. Pictures of my friends, my family, and animals. Sorry it’s hard to explain.” Jungkook tries to explain.

“Oh that sounds interesting. Kind of like a collage of your life then.” Jimin concludes.

“Yeah that’s a better way of explaining it.” Jungkook says smiling.

Jimin would never get tired of seeing Jungkook smile. The way he smiles with full genuineness reminds him of a bunny. It’s cute. After clearing the dishes from dinner they decide to watch a movie. One they’re settled back on the couch Jimin feels like they're sitting too far apart but doesn’t want to seem desperate to be close to him. Instead he steals glances at Jungkook during the first half of the movie. Jimin is not even paying attention to the movie at all. Eventually one time he looks over at Jungkook he’s already looking at Jimin.

For a couple minutes they just stare at each other. Jimin tries to keep his expression neutral so Jungkook won’t know how much he wants to be close to him. Jungkook looked like he was trying to figure out something. Jungkook’s gaze held an intensity that made Jimin squirm not out of uncomfortability but the need to be closer to him. Eventually Jungkook must have figured out why Jimin was staring at him. Jimin's cheeks felt like they were on fire when Jungkook opened his arms inviting Jimin into his space. Jimin was slightly embarrassed but was glad that he didn't have to say anything.

Jimin shuffles across the couch into the arms of Jungkook. He sits kind of stiffly beside Jungkook, unable to relax right away. Jungkook wrapped his arm around Jimin and returned to watching the movie. Jimin began to relax and lean into Jungkook Incrementally. Eventually Jimin finds himself sitting with his knees to his chest and his head resting on Jungkook’s shoulder. For the rest of the movie Jimin finds himself drifting in and out of consciousness. During one of the times Jimin was awake he found a blanket on him that wasn’t there previously. He smiled to himself and closed his eyes, cuddling deeper into Jungkook's body. A little while later he was gently shaken awake. “Jimin.” Jungkook calls softly.

Jimin whines and ignores the gentle calling of his name. A couple seconds pass and then his name is called again. Jimin reluctantly cracks his eyes open and sits up. “What time is it?” He asks.

“It's Just after 11.” Jungkook answers.

Jimin leans back on Jungkook. It's silent for a few minutes as Jungkook cards his fingers through Jimin's hair. He knows that Jungkook is going to have to leave soon. It makes him kind of sad but he knows that they have to get back to their lives. He has dance class tomorrow and then the new semester starts on Monday. The last 48 hours had been a whirlwind and Jimin was really fond of Jungkook. He hoped that Jungkook liked him even half as much as he liked Jungkook. “Jimin?” Jungkook says.

“Hmm?” Jimin replies sleepily.

“I have to go home now.” Jungkook says.

“Okay.” Jimin says, trying to keep the put of his face.

Jimin moved away from Jungkook so he could get up from the couch. Jungkook goes to the bathroom and he can hear water running. Jungkook reappears a few moments later with his face and the ends of his hair damp. “I need to wake up before I get on my bike so I can drive safely.” Jungkook explains.

“Makes sense. You're not too tired are you?” Jimin asks, secretly hoping he was so he’d stay another night.

“No, I'll be safe enough to get home.” Jungkook says.

For a second they just look at each other. Jimin makes no effort to get off the couch. Jungkook comes over to the couch where Jimin is sitting cross legged in the middle and crouches down in front of him. “I had a really good time with you this weekend Jimin. I really do want to stay,” Jungkook says, grabbing Jimin's hand, “I hope I’ll see you more often between us working, and school. I’ll take you on dates too.”

“You mean it? You’ll come see me on campus too?” Jimin asks.

“Yes of course I didn’t know whether you wanted me to or not.” Jungkook says.

“I don’t want to be a secret.” Jimin says.

“You’re not. I don't want to be overwhelming for you. I like you a lot already.” Jungkook admits.

“I like you too.” Jimin says blushing.

“I know that I won’t see you for a couple days. Is there anything I can do for you before I go?” Jungkook asks.

Jimin looked away nervously. He wanted to be scented or given Jungkook's hoodie. Jimin found it kind of embarrassing to ask because the last alpha he liked didn’t like scenting or being cuddled up.

“Can I have your hoodie?” Jimin asks shyly, “I just want to have something with your scent on it.”

Jungkook paused for a second. “Sure. Anything Else?”

“Scent me please?” Jimin asks.

“Okay.” Jungkook says.

Jungkook fully sits on the ground in front of Jimin. He pulled Jimin from the couch and into his lap. Jimin felt shy being in this position with Jungkook. He knew his cheeks were extremely red. Jungkook must have sensed something was wrong. “What's wrong Jiminie?” Jungkook asked.

Jimin knew he was redder than a second ago and being called Jiminie. “N-nothing I am just a l-little nervous. I’ve never been scented by someone I like.” Jimin admitted.

“What?” Jungkook asked Incredulously.

“The guy I liked last wasn’t into it. Or rather wasn’t into me because I didn’t want to have sex with him right away.” Jimin explained.

“That’s awful. You know I'm not only interested in you for sex right? Also I do want to scent you.” Jungkook says earnestly.

“I know. I just sometimes feel insecure.” Jimin explains.

“Jimin, I want to make you comfortable. I’ll do anything to make you comfortable and make sure you trust me.” Jungkook says, “Do you still want me to scent you?”

“Yes please.” Jimin says.

Jungkook gently brushes his nose against Jimin's scent gland. Jimin felt a shiver wrack his way through his body. Jungkook then rubbed his cheek against Jimin's neck pressure light when the first wave of Jungkook's scent washed over Jimin. Jimin's breath quickened slightly. “Is this okay?” Jungkook asked gently.

“Y-yes.” Jimin says, trying to keep his voice steady.

Jungkook moved to the other side of Jimin’s neck this time pressing his lips into the side of his neck. Jimin could have passed out from the pure pleasure coursing through his body with the next wave of Jungkook's scent. Jungkook switched back to rubbing his cheeks on Jimin's neck. As Jungkook’s scent increased in intensity, Jimin felt like he was holding on by a thread. The pleasure he felt wasn’t fully sexual but it was intense. Jimin could feel Jungkook’s scent in his bones. It soothed an ache in his heart that he wasn’t even aware was there.

Simultaneously being scented by Jungkook was like being high. Jimin felt like he couldn't think. He felt like he was floating and that there was only him and Jungkook. By the time Jimin's scent was completely covered by Jungkook's, he definitely didn’t want the alpha to leave. When Jungkook had scented Jimin thoroughly he knew it was time for Jungkook to leave. Jimin squeaked Indignantly when Jungkook picked Jimin up under his arms as he stood. Jungkook placed Jimin on the floor and then took off his hoodie. Jimin watched as he rubbed his cheek over the fabric of the hoodie, refreshing the scent on the fabric before handing it to Jimin.

Jungkook walks over to the entryway to put on his shoes. Jimin really doesn't want him to leave but he must. Jungkook heads over to the door Jimin following close behind. Jungkook lingers at the door for a minute. He opened his arms for Jimin. Jimin hugs him like he might never see him again the two days before seeing him feeling almost like an eternity. Jungkook presses a kiss into the crown of Jimin's head. Jimin eventually lets go of Jungkook. Jungkook leans down to press a kiss to Jimin's cheek. He paused and silently asked permission to kiss Jimin. Jimin nods. Jungkook kissed him once lightly. Then again deeper and more passionately. “Goodnight Jiminie.” Jungkook says brushing Jimin's hair out of his face.

“Goodnight Jungkook.”

Jimin watched as Jungkook walked away. He locked the door and went to bed. That night he dreamed of the alpha who touched him like he was the most precious thing in the world.

Chapter Text

Take me back to the basics and the simple life
Tell me all of the things that make you feel at ease
Your touch, my comfort, and my lullaby
Holdin' on tight and sleepin' at night
Holdin' on tight and sleepin' at night
“Ease - Troye Sivan”
~

Jimin woke up feeling well rested early Sunday morning. He honestly felt good enough not to want to get out of bed. However, he couldn't afford to be late for his dance class. This class was not part of his regular school curriculum; it was something he wanted to take on as an extra way to learn ballet. Taehyung also was enrolled in this class. They’d decided that they wanted to be the best dancers at the uni. So they spent their free time taking extra classes and were paying for them with their wages from their jobs at the café.

There was something about dancing that made Jimin the happiest he could ever be. It was so easy to forget everything that was going on in his life. In the moments when he is on stage it’s like breathing after holding his breath. Jimin adores the feeling of dressing up and being able to show off his talents. He felt powerful as he moved across the stage. It was freeing.

There was a small part of him that wishes his parents were more supportive of his dream. When he first came to Seoul Jimin invited his parents to his first show. They came to see him dance. After the show he went to meet them. Instead of praising him, his parents told him that he was not good enough to ever join the Seoul ballet. While his parents were there he pretended he was fine. Even while they were telling him at dinner to find another career path. That night when he got home he cried for hours. The tears almost scalded his skin. He was angry and resentful.

His parents never came again. That year he didn’t go home for Christmas and spent it all alone in his apartment. Jimin received a call a few days later from his parents. They told him that he needed to change his major or he was going to be cut off. While Jimin was sad, he found that he wasn’t surprised at the threat. To them being a dancer wasn’t respectable. That day he told them that he was going to pursue his dreams. Now nearly two years later he hasn’t spoken to them at all. That’s why dancing was important to him. It was what he chose over his parents' satisfaction. Dancing gave him that sense of purpose that people look for their whole lives.

Rolling out of bed, Jimin runs to the bathroom to freshen up since he's going to have to shower after. He rushed through his morning routine having spent a little too long lying round this morning. Then, he got dressed in his dance clothes and put Jungkook's hoodie on. He was Glad he was able to tell Jungkook that he wanted his hoodie yesterday. He was nervous because Jungkook isn’t even his boyfriend but he was also very into him. It was clear to Jimin that they were past the point of being just friends last night. Jungkook outright telling him that he liked him was reassuring.

Jimin’s past and only relationship experience was with an alpha named Dong-gun. He met Dong-gun shortly after his parents disowned him. He was lonely and spent most of his time at the dance studio. Dong-gun was a music tech student in the performing arts department. They met when Jimin was using the practice space after school. Jimin had been using the space to forget his worries. When he had finished the routine he was practicing he heard clapping in the background.

After that time Dong-gun was always around after school. He liked to meet when it was only them and Jimin thought he just liked him. A couple months into them hanging out they'd kiss sometimes but Jimin always backed out when Dong-gun tried to take things further. He wasn’t ready but Dong-gun began pressuring him. Jimin kept denying him and Dong-gun was careful to never leave his scent on Jimin. One week later he was walking on campus and he saw Dong-gun with another boy. Someone who he hadn’t seen before. Later the same day Dong-gun came to see him and acted as if everything was normal. Jimin confronted him about it. It had ended in a yelling match about how Jimin was a useless omega because he won’t have sex with Dong-gun. Jimin kicked him out and never spoke to him again. He even blocked him on all social media platforms.

Jimin found comfort in feeling like he wasn’t a secret. Knowing the Jungkook willingly let Jimin wear his scent was comforting. He hoped that he'd continue to feel like he was not being hidden. He wanted to completely trust Jungkook but he couldn't right now. However, he didn't think that Jungkook would ever hurt him intentionally. Being given the hoodie was a step in the right direction.

Jimin grabbed his duffel bag and keys and headed out the door. Jimin was glad that his apartment was in a central area of the city. Everything was either a short walk or a bus ride away. The weather was quite chilly this morning. He opted to take the bus rather than walk. While he was waiting at the bus stop he found himself sniffing the fabric of the hoodie. He was glad he was alone because he probably looked crazy. Less than five minutes later the bus came. The bus is moderately full. Jimin finds a seat near the rear exit door. The ride to the studio was short and the warmth of the studio was welcoming.

In the studio that was assigned for the class Tae was talking to Yeona, Moon-soo, and Nari. Jimin took off his outside shoes and joined them at the barre. He greeted them all. Jimin usually wears his sweatshirt until they are done with warm ups. As they were stretching, Yeona looked at him strangely. “What?” Jimin asked.

“You smell like an alpha Jimin but they don't want to ask.” Taehyung says rolling his eyes.

Yeona smacked Tae’s arm. Tae laughed somewhat loudly gathering the attention of the other dancers in the room. “Tae omg I was trying to be respectful. I can’t help but be curious.” Yeona explained.

“I'm curious too!” Moon-soo says.

“Well I already know.” Tae brags, sticking out his tongue.

“No fair.” they whined at the same time.

“It’s the scent of the alpha I’m seeing.” Jimin says.

“C’mon you have to tell us more.” Nari says.

“I’ll tell you after class we should go to lunch. Madame Dubois will be here soon.”

They all had agreed to go to lunch together after class. Madame Dubois walked in punctually at 8 am. She was never late and expected everyone to be finished warming up. They were currently preparing for the advanced ballet performance of the nutcracker. Jimin was Cavalier and the sugar plum fairy was Nar1. Lately in classes they've been working on the Pas de deux for their performance. Today was no different. Madame Dubois was stricter than usual because of the impending Show in just four weeks' time. She kept time on the floor with her cane. Often making Jimin and Nari adjust their positions with the same cane. As usual Jimin excelled. During the break Jimin, Nari, Tae, Yeona and Moon-soo decided to get lunch at a ramen shop that was near the studio.

The second half of class was held working on some other parts of the show that were not up to Madame Dubois’ standard. The worked hard to get everything right but Jimin could feel himself grow tired. The class was finally dismissed for lunch at 12pm. They don't need to be back to the studio until 2pm so they head over to the locker rooms to change. Jimin always brings a second set of dance clothes on Saturdays because he sweats a ton. For now he took a quick shower and Joined the rest of his friends in the lobby of the studio. They walked the block and a half to the ramen shop.
They all order and then sit together in a booth at the back of the restaurant. While they were waiting for the food they began to grill Jimin with questions about the mysterious hoodie and the mysterious alpha.

“When did you guys meet?” Moon-soo asks.

“Is he your boyfriend?” Yeona asks.

“Why do you smell so strongly like him? Nari asks.

“Woah slow down. I’ll tell you everything.” Jimin says, laughing at his friend's eagerness.

Jimin launches into the tale of Jimin and Jungkook's meeting and weekend. There were even things Tae had yet to find out about. After explaining everything that had happened over the weekend all of Jimin's friends were silent. They all had Semi-stunned looks on their faces. The food arrived and Yeona was the first to speak. “Maybe you're true mates?”

“True mates?” Moon-soo asks.

“The moon goddess blesses very few people with having a life partner that is Just for them.” Nari explains.

“I told Jimin this already and he told me that it was just a story.” Tae tells the group.

“What?” Yeona explains.

“I suggested it and he told me it was fake.”

“Jimin people still worship the moon goddess today. Maybe you should read more about it. My parents took me to the temple to see the fates every week growing up and I prayed to find a true mate like the stories I was told.” Nari says.

“I’ll see but I know nothing about the fates.” says Jimin.

“When you decide maybe you should come to the temple with me. I always go after dance class on Sundays.” Nari offers.

“I’ll think about it.” Jimin says.

They finish up their meals and head back to the dance studio. After their afternoon portion of the classes, Jimin stayed begging for costume fitting. After all the things were finished he ran some errands and did his laundry. Trying to prepare himself for the first day of the new semester.

~

After Jungkook went home Saturday he went straight to bed knowing that he had to get up early in the morning to go to work. Jungkook works at a print shop. He likes the job plus it allows him to print his pictures for free. Jungkook didn’t really need to work but he preferred it to doing nothing all the time. He likes his two co-workers. One coworker was an old man named Chan-woo, the other was a little older than him and his name was Chul. Jungkook liked working with them because they were easy to get along with.

Jungkook's morning was always the same. He gets up early to go for a run. Running was his favorite way to destress and stay fit. Then he showers and eats breakfast. Then he brushes his teeth for the second time already and makes his way to the print shop. Jungkooks mood was very good even as the cold air nipped at his skin. He opted for taking the car instead of the bike remembering the chill from last night after he gave Jimin his sweatshirt. He smiled at the memory but then it became agitation as he remembered what Jimin told him about the last guy he was with. Jungkook couldn’t believe that someone wouldn’t want to scent an omega that wanted to wear their scent.

Jungkook knew not everyone viewed scenting as a thing of trust. Some Alphas use it as a form of possessiveness which Jungkook was entirely against. When Jimin asked Jungkook to scent him, he felt honored that he trusted him so soon. It also made him wonder if Jimin felt as intensely as he did about him. Part of him didn’t want to entertain the thought that Jimin could be his true mate. Jungkook feels like he likes Jimin a whole lot more than Jimin likes him and for that reason he was hesitant. Yes, Jimin had wanted to wear his scent and be scented but that doesn't mean that they felt the same way. He’d honestly rather be this Jimin than work and that was odd.

The drive to work seemed long and short at the same time. Jungkook breathed a sigh of relief when he made it on time. He parked his car in the employee lot and went in the back of the store. He went to the staff room and found Chul and Chan-woo. They are having coffee before the shop opens at 9. “Hi kook-ah.” Chan-woo said smiling at him.

“Hi ajeossi. How are you? Hi hyung.” Jungkook asked.

“I'm good kook-ah. How are you?” Chan-woo asks.

“I’m good.” Jungkook answers.

“I can tell.” Chan-woo says, his eyes assessing Jungkook.

“What does that mean?” Jungkook asked defensively.

He didn’t like the way he felt like he was being assessed. It felt exposing in some way. “You just look happy kook-ah.” Chan-woo says, “Calm down, I'm not going to pry.”

“Oh.” Jungkook says, slightly embarrassed.

“Don’t worry about it kook-ah. We are here to listen if you want to talk about it” Chul offered.

Jungkook considered this for a moment. He grabbed some coffee and sat at the small table that the other two were sitting at. “I met an omega that I’m really into on Friday.”

Jungkook launched into the story of meeting Jimin and the weekend. His friends occasionally jumped in with questions and comments. When he finished he felt a weight lift off his shoulders having spoken most of his inner thoughts about the omega. Chan-woo smiled at Jungkook. “He must be very special to you.” He said.

“Yes he is. The only thing that scares me is how fast I started to care for him.” Jungkook admitted.

“Don’t be, boy. My mate and I met in a whirlwind weekend. I fell in love with her right away. I thought I was being duped but we went to the temple and the priest told us about true mates. It made sense. We got mated a year later and I’ve never been happier. We’ve been mated for 30 years now.” Chan-woo says.

Chul, who had been quiet all this time finally spoke. “Don’t worry Kook you’ll figure it out. Hopefully you’re as lucky as my appa.”

Chan-woo patted his sons back. You'll find someone too Chul.”

“Thanks guys. I feel better talking about it to someone.” Jungkook admits.

“No problem kook.” Chan-woo says.

The clock strikes nine and it's time to start the day at the shop. Chul and Chun-woo manned ther front of the store while Jungkook got started on printing orders. He loved this part of the job. Most of the time he found himself printing orders for families. To him it was amazing to see what people found important. There were people's pictures of their pups' first birthdays and first days of school. Pictures of weddings. There were always pictures of elderly omegas and their grandchildren. Those made Jungkook the happiest because they remind him of his grandmother and his own childhood pictures.

Jungkook also wanted to be on the other end of the camera too. Taking pictures of his mate and his pups. He imagined Jimin round with his pup. The idea of Jimin like that made Jungkook's chest feel with a longing in his chest and his alpha to whine. The thoughts were interrupted with the opening of the door to the printing area. Chul walked in with a new roll of film for him to process. Chul was a man of few words. He looked at Jungkook assessing him. Jungkook squirmed under the intense scrutiny. “You really like that omega you met? I can tell you were just thinking about him. You have one of those stupid smiles on your face” Chul teases.

Jungkook just scowls while taking the film from Chul. Chul continues to chuckle on his way out of the room. Jungkook just chucked a balled up post-it in his general direction. Jungkook went over to the machine in the corner of the room that had the film processing machine. He filled the tanks with water and started warming up the machine. He grabbed the film and took it to the dark room. Jungkook loved the dark room. He loved the quiet calmness that it provided. The near darkness comforting. The only sound in the room was the light buzzing from the special photo-sensitive lights.

Jungkook took the four rolls of film from their package and removed them from the casing. He loaded them onto the canister that goes into the machine. After they were loaded, the canister was shut tightly. Emerging from the dark room always made Jungkook squint. He walked over to the machine and attached the canister. The next thirty minutes were spent tidying up the room, packaging and labeling the finished orders. When the machine beeped he headed back to the dark room to print the pictures. The remainder of the day was spent finishing this order as there were a lot of photos.

At 4pm he was finally done with work for the day. As he was heading out of the building Jungkook's phone rang in his pocket. He checked the caller id and it was Jin.

Jungkook: Hi Jin-hyung.

Jin: Kook are you done with work yet?

Jungkook: Yes?

Jin: You want to go eat?

Jungkook: Sure.

Jin: Let’s get Korean bbq. I’m bringing Namjoon.

Jungkook: Sure Hyung. Ok hyung.

Jin: See you there bun.

Jin hung up before Jungkook could even respond to Jin. He sighed he wanted to go home but he also was hungry. There was a benefit to going to dinner with Jin. Jin always pays for dinner. He never let Jungkook pay his portion even though Jungkook offers every time. After he gets into the car he sets the music for the drive to the restaurant. Junkook listens to a lot of American music. He specifically likes listening to Sabrina Claudio right now. Her music always had the right vibe. The drive was kind of long and the traffic wasn’t moving very well. Jungkook didn’t mind that the traffic was a bit thick because it gave him time to think.

He thought about the impending start of the next semester. Jungkook thought about his grandmother. He often worried how much time he really has left with her. Finally his thoughts settled on Jimin. The blonde omega was something special. Jimin was not only good looking but smart and kind. He had shown compassion when Jungkook talked about his grandma. It made Jungkook want to be around him even more than before. Jungkook wondered what Jimin was up to. He wanted to talk to Jimin but also wanted to give him space after spending two full days with him. The last thing he wanted to be was overwhelming so he decided to just see Jimin like he promised tomorrow at the university.

Jungkook finally arrived at the restaurant. They almost always ate here when Jin wanted Korean bbq. Jungkook walks up the desk and asks where Jin’s table was. The hostess led him to the area that had private rooms and saw Jin’s shoes outside the room. He thanked the hostess and slipped off his shoes before he entered the room. Jin was animatedly talking about something to Namjoon while he just sat and listened. “Hi hyungs.” Jungkook said, announcing his presence and bowing slightly.

“Hi baby bun!” Jin half shouted excitedly.

Jungkook sat down across from the couple. “Hyung I'm too old to be called.” Jungkook says, cheeks turning slightly red.

“You'll never be too old for that. Anyway I missed you.” Jin said.

“Hyung, it's been two days.” Jungkook laughed.

“Apparently that doesn’t matter because he was talking about you before you came in.” Namjoon said.

“I wasn’t only talking about him.” Jin states pouting.

Namjoon brushed his knuckles against Jin’s cheek. It made Jin’s pout turn into a smile. Jungkook finds himself smiling. Namjoon and Jin are so in love and Jungkook could see it from the outside. Jin, while older than Namjoon, was very energetic and demanding of attention everywhere he went. Namjoon however, was quiet and charming and very smart. Somehow the two made a great couple. Jin clearly loved Namjoon with his whole heart. Namjoon looked at Jin like he hung the stars in the sky. Jungkook used to be extremely jealous but now he’s just happy for them.

The waiter came and bought the meat for them to grill. Jungkook was having a good time, mostly listening to Jin talk about the party from Friday and Yoongi’s mixtape. Suddenly Jungkook was actively listening to what Jin was saying when he brought up Jimin. “Jimin’s outfit was to die for. His outfit was the best next to mine in the friend group.” Jin said.

“Yeah he did look good.” Jungkook replies, finally contributing to the conversation.

“I knew it!” Jin said, leaning his elbows on the table.

“What?” Jungkook says, mouth full.

“I saw you dance with him. You usually don't but then you went home with him. I was even more shocked. Did you sleep with him?” Jin rushes out.

“No we didn’t sleep together. I just spent the night.” Jungkook says.

“What?” Jin says.

“I’m not surprised.” Namjoon says.

“Thanks hyung.” Jungkook says, smiling at namjoon.

Jin just looks at Namjoon. “You have to know that Jungkook is not that guy. They also were both drunk so it wouldn’t have been a good idea.” Namjoon says, in jungkook's defense.

“Fine, did you even kiss him or anything?” Jin concedes.

“Yes hyung. We even went on a date. I actually like him.” Jungkook says, rolling his eyes.

He received a pop on the forehead from Namjoon for being rude to Jin. It was something that namjoon didn’t allow. “Sorry hyung.” Jungkook apologized.

“It's fine bun. I just wanted to know.” Jin says.

“I’ll tell you all about it.” Jungkook says.

Jungkook finds himself talking about his weekend for the second time that day. He was net with much excitement from Jin. He was barraged with questions about the tiniest details. By the time they were done eating, Jungkook was tired of being asked questions. He was glad to be going home. Jungkook bid his goodbyes to his hyungs and left the restaurant. The drive was quicker this time because the rush hour traffic was gone.

By the time Jugnkook reached his apartment the tiredness of the day weighed down on him. Jungkook’s cat comes running around the corner and jungkook's mood lifts immediately. He was happy he had a cat so his loft was less lonely. When he first moved to seoul he was living in an apartment with his grandmother. When she ended up in the hospital his grandmother requested that he find a new place to live. It was hard to find a place that felt like home without his grandmother. ALmost a month after his grandmother was in the hospital he found the loft online while looking for somewhere to live. It was perfect.

The loft in many ways was very artsy with its exposed brick and metal staircases. All the appliances were stainless steel and all new floors and counters. It was perfect for jungkook. In the last two months he lived there, it took shape into the place it is now. It was familiar and still foreign. The cat was a gift that was a gift that his grandmother gave him when he was 15. He named the bate bubbles. She was very small when Jungkook got her but now she was fully grown and very talkative. After not seeing Jungkook for a couple days she had an awful lot to say. He just scooped her up and took her to his room. Jungkook hated leaving her here but that's why he hired someone to look after her everyday when he wasn't home.

When he arrived at his room he placed bubbles on the bed and went to the bathroom. He closed the door to stop bubbles from being able to get in and took a hot shower. He must have not slept enough the last few nights because he was barely able to keep his eyes open. He quickly finished his shower routine then brushed his teeth and pulled on a pair of sweats. Whe he left the bathroom he saw that bubbles hadn’t left and was sleeping on the bed. He gently climbed in and then fell asleep instantly.

~

Jimin woke up with a nervous excitement running through his body. The first day of the semester always made him feel like this. His schedule was always hectic between the classes at the dance school and his actual classes at the university. It was also one of the most important semesters of Jimin’s life. It was the semester where they were auditioning for companies. The way the program at the school works is after two years of classes you audition for companies and earn the rest of your major credits through the company. Jimin has two months of intensives before the auditions but he is confident.

His mornings at uni were no joke. He had an extremely early start to his day for his shift at the caf. It opens at five am and he works until 8 am. This means waking up at four am three days a week. He knew he was pushing his body to its limit but he wanted to prove to his family he didn’t need them. The scholarship money helped with his rent but he only needed to get a good company to make sure all the ends meet.

Getting up was hard but Jimin knew if he stayed in bed he would be late for work so he mustered up all the strength he needed to get out of bed. He hopped in the shower and brushed his teeth. He then checked his dance bag and backpack to make sure he had everything before rushing out the door. He arrived at the café panting and lightly sweating having to run the two block distance. He walked in and greeted the owner who helps with opening and went to the staff room to put away his things. He started on his tasks of caring for the animals. He loves all of them and wishes he could take all of them home.

Halfway through his shift he hears the customer bell ring for the first time. He hears talking for a second and then the sound of the bell again. His boss poked her head into the back where Jimin was dishing up the food for the cats. “Someone dropped this off for you. He was a very handsome boy” Aera, the owner, says.

Jimin blushed knowing it must have been jungkook but he was shocked. He hadn’t even checked his phone in the morning, having been rushing around too much. He took the bag from Aera. “Thanks.” he said.

Aera left and Jimin looked in the bag. There was a note, a scarf and some snacks. He read the note:
Hi Jimin,
I know you had work today so i bought you some snacks and a scarf because the weather is cold today. Have a good day. I’ll come see you just text me where you are and I'll come after my classes just like I promised. I get out of my classes at 12.
JK

Jimin took out the scarf. He could lightly smell Jungkook's scent on the scarf and he could tell that the scarf was not new. It made Jimin really happy. He put the scarf back in the bag and finished phishing out the food. Then Jimin begins washing all the kennels and putting the blankets in the washing machine. He then opens the door for the cats to get into the main café area after they eat. Jimin could tell there was a steady flow of traffic in and out of the café. He finished up the kennels for the cats and then his shift was over. He shot Jungkook a quick text telling him where he’d be after he got out of his classes.

Jimin had about an hour to get from the café to SNU and have something to eat before his first technique class, which was ballet. He could feel his muscles soreness from his other class yesterday and couldn't wait until Wednesday when he only had work and no classes. Jimin was grateful for the scarf because cold weather was making him shiver as he was waiting for the bus. It was like Jungkook could anticipate his needs. He ate some of the snacks while he was waiting, the food taking away the nagging hunger. He would need to get a proper meal once he got to the uni but it was enough to tide him over for now.

The bus came and he made it to campus in thirty minutes. He rushed over to the dining hall and grabbed a meal and scanned his ID so he could pay for the food. He grabbed a sandwich and a juice and headed over to the Performing arts building. Taehyung was already there waiting for Jimin in the lobby. “Sorry I'm a little late.” Jimin said.

“It’s fine, I know you were at work,” Tae said, looking at Jimin, “How was your shift?”

“It was good. Jugnkook bought me a scarf and snack to the café. I didn’t get to see him though. He’s coming by later though.” Jimin says, trying to keep his voice casual.

Jimin must have failed to hide his happiness at the surprise gift. Tae let out a squeal. “He must like you a lot. I wouldn’t get up that early just to bring you anything.”

“Tae you really wouldn’t bring me anything. Not even if I really need it?” Jimin asked teasingly.

“Nope! Not a single thing. I’m joking but I am surprised.” Tae says.

“I was too. Plus Aera made it more embarrassing. Hopefully she didn’t say anything weird to Jungkook.” Jimin says.

“Even if she did you'll be fine.” Tae says, “We have to go, class starts in ten.”

They head down the hall to the locker rooms to change. They made it to the studio just in time so that the instructors could lead the warmups for the day. Jimin was in the zone for the warm up. It quiets his mind and readies him for the day. His limbs were feeling less sore and looser after the hour of warm ups. Next the technique instructor came. Before they began to dance the teacher reminded them that this semester was the most important one of their lives and to give 110 percent of their effort. Jimin felt the adrenaline pump through him and excitement settle in his bones. During the class Jimin gave every fiber of his being to dance. After his first class it just seems like the others just flowed. Any residual nervousness was gone as he found his rhythm.

At 12:30 his last class was over. Jimin was one of the last people to file out of the studio sweaty and tired. Just like promised Jungkook was there. He was leaning against the wall opposite of the studio’s door. He was breathtakingly handsome, he was wearing a turtleneck, dark jeans, a black leather jacket. When he looked at Jimin he smiled. Jimin’s heart was nearly beating out of his chest. Jungkook really came to see him. “Hi Jimin.” Jungkook says, walking up to him.

“Hi.” Jimin barely squeaked out.

Jungkook brushed strands of Jimin's hair out of his face. Jimin took a startled step back. Jungkook froze and Jimin instantly felt bad. “I’m all sweaty, it's gross.” Jimin said.

Jungkook’s posture relaxed and he chuckled. “It's fine Jimin. You can go change if you want and I'll meet you in the lobby.” Jungkook offered.

“Thanks I’ll be quick.” Jimin says.

“Don’t rush. I've got plenty of time.” Jungkook says, kindly.

Jimin heads to the locker room and despite being told not to rush he rushes anyway. He changed into his regular clothes and locked his dance band in his locker. He took his dirty clothes and dropped them off at the laundry desk. He received a ticket to claim his clothes back the next morning. Then he headed down to the lobby. It was full of people and he didn't see Jungkook at first. He finally spotted him and walked over. This time Jungkook just opened his arms in invitation. Jimin eagerly took the hug. Jungkook rested his chin on the top of Jimin's head. The hug was warm and Jimin found himself increasingly happy. They seperated after a few moments.

“Are you done with classes for the day?” Jungkook askes.

“Yes.” Jimin answers.

“Do you want to come to my house?” Jungkook asks.

“Sure.” Jimin says, excited to see Jungkook's house.

Jungkook grabs Jimin's hand and they make their way across campus where Jungkook's bike was parked. Jimin was excited to ride the bike again. Jungkook took both of their bags and strapped them to the bike. Then Jungkook grabbed the helmets from the storage in the seat. Jungkook kissed Jimin softly before putting the helmet on him. Jungkook put his own helmet on before getting on the bike and offering Jimin a hand. Jimin climbs on the back of the bike. Jungkook revved the engine then they were off down the street.

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Kiss me on the mouth and set me free
Sing me like a choir
I can be the subject of your dreams
Your sickening desire
Don't you wanna see a man up close?
A phoenix in the fire

So kiss me on the mouth and set me free
But please, don't bite
“Bite- Troye Sivan”
~

To Jimin it felt like they were driving for ages. Where Jungkook lived seemed to be quite far from campus. Jimin was still new to riding on the back of Jungkook’s bike but he eventually was able to relax and not fear falling off the back end. They passed a lot of familiar places on the way to Jungkook's place. Before they reach his home, Jungkook stops at a convenience store. Jungkook helps Jimin off the bile and runs inside. The weather isn’t too cold so Jimin waits for Jungkook's return. A few minutes later Jungkook returns with two plastic bags that seem to be bursting at the seams. Jungkook straddles the bike and then helps Jimin onto the bike. He handed Jimin one of the bags before heading up the street at a slower speed. Less than a minute later they arrived at a building that looked quite run down on the outside. Jimin was apprehensive and thought the building looked uninhabitable from the outside. When the garage opened Jimin was surprised to see a car and a dirt bike in there.

The garage was lined with shelves and there were tools on pegs on the walls. There were some boxes on the shelves. It was clear that Jungkook fixes his own bike and car and Jimin found that extremely hot about Jungkook. Jungkook parked the bike in the open space in the garage and turned the bike off. Jimin was helped off the bike and he watched as Jungkook took off his helmet. Jungkook's hair wasn’t very long but it seemed to cascade out of the helmet. Jimin realized that Jungkook was more then just attractive he embodied sex appeal. But he was also very sweet and considerate which was very opposite of his appearance. He was intriguing and Jimin was very interested in him. All Jimin could do was watch Jungkook as he moved around the garage.

Now that Jimin was looking around the garage he noticed that there was a door to the left that he assumed led to the rest of the building. There was a coat rack and key rack mounted on the wall next to the door. Jungkook was standing there now putting his jacket on the peg. He waved Jimin over from where he was standing. He joined Jungkook by the door. Jungkook took the bag Jimin was holding away from him and placing it on the floor. Jimin had started taking off his jacket since he took off the helmet when he got off the bike. Jungkook grabbed Jimin’s hand stopping him. “Let Me” Jungkook said.

Jimin’s omega was drawing attention from Jungkook. The constant urging to be closer to Jungkook was sometimes overwhelming. Wanting to be engulfed in his scent and most importantly have the alpha touch him. Jimin's omega's constant horny monolog was going to be the death of him. Every time Jungkook so much as looked at him he was slammed with longing to have Jungkook near him, inside him. It was kind of embarrassing because he wanted to get to know him. It made him feel impulsive.

Back when Jimin had gotten to know Dong-gun he was in quite a bad place. Still a virgin still longing for a connection after getting disowned by his parents. He was so desperate for the connection that he had forged with Dong-gun that he wanted something real that didn’t involve sex. He wasn’t safeguarding his virginity he just wanted to be sure when he lost his virginity that's what he wanted. Knowing someone like Dong-gun was hard because he was very difficult to read and demanding of Jimin’s time. When Jimin was considering having sex with him that’s when he found out about the other omega. He was glad he hadn’t slept with the alpha. A few weeks later Tae had invited him out to a club. Jimin decided to have one drink before he headed to the dancefloor. He met an alpha who he found attractive and went home with him. They fucked and Jimin went home. The next morning he felt good about his decision but decided one night stands were not for him so he hasn’t slept with anyone since.

There was something about Jungkook though that made Jimin drawn to him. Jimin was afraid that this whole thing was going to culminate in Jungkook and him having sex and Jungkook deciding to leave after, but Jungkook touched him with gentle hands and showed up like promised and made Jimin happy despite his anxieties. It made Jimin believe that maybe there was a chance this could work out.

~

Jungkook was finishing up the last of Jimin's buttons on his coat when he recognized the sweater he was wearing underneath was Jungkook's own. He smiled to himself seeing the omega wearing his sweater made him and his alpha happy. After getting the button undone he noticed that Jimin was zoned out. “Jimin?” he asks.

Jimin didn’t reply. “Jiminie?” Jungkook calls again, gently touching his cheek. “You okay?”

Jimin looked at Jungkook. “Sorry! I was just thinking.” Jimin says, cheeks flushing pink.

“About what?” Jungkook asks.

“You and me.” Jimin answers honestly.

Jungkook took the jacket the rest of the way off of Jimin and hung it up before responding. “Do you want to tell me what you were thinking about?”

“Maybe later.” Jimin says.

“Okay, Let’s go inside.” Jungkook says, grabbing Jimin's hand and heading through the door.

On the lower level of the house there was nothing to see really. There was an area for them to take off their shoes and a staircase up to the loft area. He heard a small gasp from Jimin as they entered the living and kitchen space. The furniture was all blacks and natural brown. There were carpets and a grand piano in the space. Over to the right the kitchen was large with a kitchen bar and stainless steel appliances. Jimin dropped Jungkook's hand and ran over to where the grand piano was. “You know how to play?” Jimin asks.

Jungkook places the bags on the floor and watches Jimin run his fingers over the keys. “I do. Do you want to hear something?” Jungkook replies.

“Yes!” Jimin says excitedly.

Jungkook sat at the bench and looked down at the keys. His hair fell in his face so he decided to put his hair in a ponytail to get it out of his eyes. He hears a sharp inhale at his side and he looks at Jimin. Jimin's eyes are solely focused on Jungkook and his cheeks are pink. Jungkook could also smell the increased sweetness of his scent. He figured Jimin must like his hair like that and he smirked. “You ready?” Jungkook asks.

“Huh?” Jimin says.

“For me to play the piano?” Jungkook asks.

“Oh. yeah!” Jimin chuckles nervously.

Jungkook decides to ignore it for now. He began to play the dance of the sugar plum fairy. It was a favorite song of his from his childhood. He distantly remembers being taken to the ballet when his grandmother took time off of school in the winter. Seeing that it was mid November already he could feel the excitement he usually feels heading into the holiday season. The music seemed to flow from him while he reminisced about life with his grandmother. He missed having her at home. Jungkook rarely had anyone to play for, so he didn’t mind playing for the omega. As the song ended he looked at Jimin who was staring with a shocked expression. “Wow you're really good.” Jimin says in an almost whisper.

“Thank you. I haven't played for anyone in a while.” Jungkook says, rubbing the back of his neck in an embarrassed gesture.

There was a beat of silence before Jungkook spoke again. “Do you want a tour?” Jungkook asks.

“Yes. I'm curious about you.” Jimin says.

~

Jungkook stands from the piano and gestures for Jimin to follow him. The walk down a hallway that's on the right side of the loft. They stop at the first door in the hall and Jungkook leads Jimin inside. Jungkook flips on the light to an office and studio space. Three of the walls are lined with tall wooden bookcases filled with books. There were two leather armchairs and a carpet in the corner. The one empty wall had a tripod set up in front of it and there was a wall mounted backdrop holder on the wall. There was also a wooden desk with monitors and a printer on it. The room seemed cozy despite the exposed brick and polished concrete floors.

Jimin walks along the bookcases scanning the titles of the books. When he came across copies of his favorite romance novels and gasped. He turned to Jungkook who was still standing by the door. Jungkook's eyes were already on him. He shivered under Jungkook's intense gaze. “You own my favorite novel series!” Jimin says excitedly.

Jungkook walked over to where Jimin was standing in front of the shelves. He looked at the the books and turned to Jimin. “Yeah my grandma is the author of those.” Jungkook says casually.

“Really! That’s so cool. I love all of her books.” Jimin says.

They exit the room and move down the hallway where there is a large bathroom. Jimin loves the bathroom, everything about it is ideal. The Last room at the end of the hall was Jungkook’s bedroom. Jimin was stunned in Jungkook's bedroom. The wall that was looking out the building is entirely floor to ceiling windows. The view out the window was of an open grassy field. Jimin found himself wondering what it was going to look like at night. Was he able to see the stars?

The rest of the furniture in the room was much like the living room’s. All made of wood, metal and dark fabric. Jimin runs his hand along the top of the blanket on Jungkook's bed. The fabric was softer than he imagined, having expected the rough fabrics of a comforter. The room was very comfortable and Jimin felt at home surrounded by the scent of the alpha. “You like it?” Jungkook asks.

“Yeah, it’s very homey. I didn’t expect this from you.” Jimin replies, looking in his eyes to gauge his reaction.

Jungkook’s eyes remain firmly planted on Jimin's face. Not a since expression passes over his features. Jungkook takes a long step toward him, quickly closing the large gap between them. “What do you mean by that?” Jungkook asks.

“Um, I-” Jimin stutters.

Jungkook continues to close the gap between them. Jimin takes a step back when Jungkook advances into his space even more. “Tell me.” Jungkook says, voice so low that Jimin felt a shiver.

“I didn’t expect your home to feel less like a bachelor pad and more like a home.” Jimin admits, rushing out his answer in a single breath.

Jungkook continued to advance into Jimin’s space. Jimin took steps backwards until the back of his knees hit the bed. He fell flat on the bed. Jungkook crawled over Jimin on the bed. Jungkook leaned closer hesitating only a second to see if it was okay to kiss Jimin. One he felt it was okay to kiss him he kissed him gently first, peppering gentle kisses onto his lips. Jimin surprised Jungkook by pulling him down by his neck to deepen the kiss.

What started as something gentle turned into something that set Jungkook on fire. In this moment Jimin was entirely in control of Jungkook’s mind. All of his thoughts were focused on Jimin and how he felt under him. Jimin’s hands had tangled in Jungkook’s dark locks. One of Jungkook’s thighs was in between Jimin’s legs. Jungkook came up for air leaving both of them panting into each other's mouths. Jungkook pressed a kiss into Jimin’s neck just over his scent gland. The soft sound that Jimin made was sinful. Jungkook bit lightly into Jimin’s scent gland and he moaned louder this time and his grip on Jungkook’s hair got stronger. Jungkook continued to suck and bite on Jimin's scent gland, leaving a hickey over the spot.

Just as Jungkook was finishing the hickey Jimin rolled his hips up with a particularly loud moan. Jungkook shuddered when he felt Jimin’s hard length brush against his. Jungkook knew Jimin wasn’t ready to have sex with him yet but that didn’t mean they couldn't get off still. “Jimin?”

“Huh?” Jimin asks back.

“Do you want me to take care of you?” Jungkook asks, grinding his hips down against Jimin’s.

“Oh- I’m not ready to have sex with you.” Jimin states.

“That’s okay, but I could still get you off though.” Jungkook says.

“Okay.” Jimin says.

“Let me help you out of those pants.” Jungkook says lightly tugging on Jimin's pants.

Jungkook helped Jimin out of his [ants and left on the hoodie. Jungkook liked seeing the omega wearing his clothes. What Jungkook wasn’t expecting was Jimin to be wearing silk, sky blue panties. Jungkook felt his cock throb in the confines of his own jeans. Jungkook quickly pulled his own jeans off leaving his boxers on and rejoining Jimin on the bed. Jungkook was stunned by Jimin’s beauty and wanted to touch every inch of his skin but that could wait. Right now he wanted to take care of Jimin. Jungkook could smell his slick and it was almost intoxicating. Jungkook resumed his position on top of Jimin and kissed him again. Their kiss was just as passionate as before, maybe even more than before.

Jungkook ground down on Jimin causing him to moan loudly into his mouth. Jungkook set a pace that was not too fast and continued grinding down onto him. Jungkook slid a hand under the sweater and rubbed over Jimin’s nipple. Jimin arched further into Jungkook and Jimin’s hands were back to pulling his hair. Jungkook flipped them over so that Jimin was on top. Jimin paused and looked at Jungkook. Then Jimin rolled his hips and Jungkook could have sworn he was going to die. Jimin was really good at it and it was driving Jungkook crazy. The way Jimin moved above him was so sensual. Even now he moves with the gracefulness of a dancer. What once was a steady rhythm evolved into something that was going to make Jungkook cum really soon. It was the perfect mix of making him crazy and making him want to hold on to see if it can get any better. Jungkook nearly growled when Jimin sped up and changed the rhythm again. Jimin’s breathing was coming faster and he knew that Jimin was getting close. Jungkook flipped them again back on top and resumed the rhythm and pace they were going at. Jungkook felt Jimin shudder and felt a gush of slick wet his boxers. Jungkook came when he felt Jimin cum.

Jungkook rolled off Jimin and pulled him into his side. The omega cuddled as close as possible. Jungkook knew they needed to get up and clean up but for a second he just enjoyed the post orgasmic high.

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Pillow talk
My enemy, my ally
Prisoners
Then we're free, it's a thriller

I'm seeing the pain, seeing the pleasure
Nobody but you, 'body but me, 'body but us
Bodies together
I'd love to hold you close, tonight and always
I'd love to wake up next to you
“Pillow talk- Zayn”

~

Jimin drifted in and out of consciousness for a while. Every time he woke up he found himself closer to Jungkook. When he awoke the final time he had a leg thrown over Jungkook. The Alpha had one arm under Jimin's neck and the other rested in his stomach under his sweatshirt. It was warm and comfortable but Jimin wanted to clean up because the slick and cum had dried on his thighs and crotch. He begins to disentangle himself from Jungkook’s arms trying not to wake him up in the process. However, he was unsuccessful and Jungkook groaned and pulled him closer. “Mhm, where are you going?”

“The bathroom. I want to clean up.” Jimin says.

“Do you want to take a bath?” Jungkook asks.

“Sure.” Jimin replies.

“Alright up we go.”

Jungkook sits up and brings Jimin with him. Jimin's was then pulled into Jungkook's lap and Jungkook stood front he bed with Jimin in his arms. “Put me down, I’m too heavy.” Jimin complains, squirming in Jungkook’s grip.

“You’re not heavy, stop wiggling or you’ll be dropped.” Jungkook says.

Jimin stopped wiggling and let Jungkook carry him to the bathroom. He was placed on the bathroom counter while Jungkook prepared a bath. Jimin was excited to use the huge tub as his apartment only had a shower. Jimin watched the way the alpha moved about the bathroom. Jungkook walked over to a panel on the wall and pressed some buttons. Suddenly there was a mechanical whirring and the bathroom began to warm up. Then, Jungkook moved over to the tub and started running water, adjusting the temperature until the water was the right temperature. He then plugged the tub letting the water begin to pool in the bottom. He then moved over to a cabinet and pulled a towel and some bubble bath from the counter. He walked over to where Jimin was sitting and placed the towel on the counter. “Is the unscented bubble bath fine?” Jungkook asked

Jimin nodded and Jungkook poured a healthy amount of bubble bath into the warm water. Jungkook went back to the cabinet and pulled a robe out. It was green and looked really soft. It was placed along with the towel on the counter. The water was turned off and Jungkook turned to Jimin. “Alright here you go. I’ll go take a shower in the guest bathroom let me know if you need anything.” Jungkook says.

Jungkook was about to leave but Jimin wanted him to stay. “No, stay?” Jimin asks.

“You sure?” Jungkook asks.

Jimin loves that Jungkook always wanted to make sure he was fine with everything. “Yes I’m sure.” Jimin says.

Jimin took off the hoodie, shirt and his panties and got in the tub. The water was just on the right side of warm, gentle tendrils caressing the skin of his shoulders. Jimin waited for Jungkook to join him in the tub. The tub was large enough for them to sit facing each other in the water. Jimin finally got to see what Jungkook looked like. He was bound tightly with muscle and had defined pecs and abs. He was very much Jimin's type. But Jimin knew that already. He also knew his scent was sweetening as Jungkook fully lowered himself into the water. Jimin sat with his knees tucked under his chin while Jungkook sat with his legs outstretched.

For a while they didn’t speak, just enjoying the warm water. The silence however, was not awkward at all. The ends of Jimin’s hair were starting to dampen from the heat. He leaned back against the end of the tub and let his legs stretch out in front of him. “This is really nice. I haven't had a bath in ages.” Jimin states.

“Your apartment doesn’t have a tub?” Jungkook asks.

“Nope, Shower only.” Jimin replies, “Baths help my muscles relax since I dance so much. I usually have to let hot showers try to ease the ache in my body but it doesn’t help much with sore feet.”

“How many days a week do you dance?” Jungkook asks.

“Most weeks 5 but recently It’s been 7 because of an upcoming recital.” Jimin explains.

“You must be sore then?” Jungkook asks.

“Yeah my feet have been sore since yesterday. With the semester starting I’ll probably be even more sore until after the recital.”

Jungkook reaches under the water and grabs Jimin’s leg. His hands traveled down Jimin’s leg to his left foot and began massaging his foot. Jungkook’s fingers seem to find all the sore part of his feet and massage the tension away. Jimin found himself relaxing more into the water. Jungkook switched feet and gave the same tender treatment. When he was done with the second foot they rushed to wash themselves as the water was starting to run cold.

~

After the bath they returned to Jungkook's room. Jungkook went to the closet and grabbed some clothes for Jimin. He then returned to the closet to grab some clothes for himself. When he walked into the bedroom Jimin was lying on the bed still in his robe. Jungkook sat next to him at the end of the bed and saw that Jimin was sleeping again. He knew he was going to have to wake the omega up to put on some clothes so he wouldn’t get sick. He watched Jimin for a minute while he slept. Jimin slept with his mouth slightly open and soft snores. It was cute and reminded him of the way Jimin looked when he was scented in his apartment. Jungkook gently shakes Jimin’s shoulder. Jimin groans and rolls to the other side. Jungkook chuckles and shakes Jimin’s should again call his name. This time Jimin opened his eyes a bit. “Let’s get you dressed and then you can take a nap on the couch.” Jungkook said.

Jimin hummed an agreement and Jungkook helped him sit up on the bed. After wresting the half-sleep omega into a hoodie and some sweats, Jungkook carried him to the couch in the living room. After putting him down, he grabs a blanket and was about to walk away but Jimin mumbled something. Jungkook turns around and kneels next to the couch. “What did you say?” Jungkook asks.

“Scent me?” Jimin mumbles, eyes still closed.

Jungkook leans over Jimin and scents him gently across both cheeks and across his hair. By the time he was finished the omega was asleep again. Jungkook got up and went to the kitchen to make dinner. He stood for several minutes thinking about something that would be quick but nice to eat. After a few minutes he settles on making soondubu jjigae (soft tofu stew). He gathers all the ingredients needed and sets about cooking. Jungkook turns on some music in the kitchen and lowers the volume so as not to bother Jimin while he sleeps. Jungkook makes rice in the rice cooker, chops ingredients, and makes sure everything is ready before he starts the stew. Jungkook brings the broth to a boil in a traditional korean pot and when the broth was ready he added the ingredients in from what takes the longest to cook to what will cook in the shortest amount of time. He let the soup simmer while he cleaned up some of the mess he made in the kitchen and sang softly along to the r & b and pop mix from his playlist.

After he was finished with the dishes he went to check on Jimin. To his surprise
Jimin was awake but still lying down. “Hey sleepy head, the food should be ready soon.” Jungkook said.

“Good, it smells great that’s what woke me up.” Jimin says, with a yawn.
Jungkook pulls Jimin from the couch and into the kitchen. He picks Jimin up and deposits Jimin onto the kitchen counter. Jungkook walks away from him to stir the stew and turn up the music. A new song came on (Orion’s belt- Sabrina Claudio came on) and it was one of the songs that Jungkook loves because of the way the song made him feel. He walks back over to Jimin and stands between his legs. Jimin wraps his arms around Jungkook's neck. Jungkook kisses Jimin gently pulling him down to the floor. Jungkook wraps his arms around Jimin's waist and begins to sway in the kitchen gently kissing as the song keeps them trapped in its sensual beat.

This mess of emotions got his body questioning
Is this feeling alright?
He studying my freckles like the constellations
And he's looking for signs

I know that you're not used to this
Boy will you let me teach you
Your mind is asking for my love
And you just need to hear it
Try not to wander off too much
Don't let your feels control you
Keep you attentive with authentic kisses
Filled with amour

I'll show you
How it's supposed to feel
When we meet
At Orion's Belt
I'll show you
How it's supposed to feel

Running my fingers through your hair I'm feeling
That your thoughts have left this Earth
Is it worth it? Yes
Is it genuine? Can I love like this?
Let me give you some reasons

I know that you're not used to this
Boy will you let me teach you
Your mind is asking for my love
And you just need to hear it
Try not to wander off too much
Don't let your feels control you
Keep you attentive with authentic kisses
Filled with amour

I'll show you
How it's supposed to feel
When we meet
At Orion's Belt
I'll show you
How it's supposed to feel

When your hands running down my body
It's like a ticket to a cosmic sky
Let your body get used to this
Let your body get used to this
It don't matter where we are
Cause when we're touching we're caressing stars
Let your body get used to this
Let your body get used to this

I'll show you
How we're supposed to feel
When we meet
At Orion's Belt
I'll show you
How we're supposed to feel

At the end of the song Jungkook feels breathless but also confused. He knows that he likes Jimin a lot but there is something almost spiritual about the way he feels about him. He feels more than lust for the omega. He wants to take care of him. He wants to give him everything he wants but he doesn’t understand why. He longs for Jimin when he’s away and its only been a couple of days. Granted Jungkook has been watching Jimin from afar with frequent visits to the café hoping to catch glimpses of him. The next song starts playing from the same album but the moment has dissipated and he finally looks at Jimin's face. His cheeks are tinted light pink and Jungkook feels smitten with him all over again. He presses one last kiss onto Jimin’s lips and walks over to the stew to add an egg in.

~

Jimin stands rooted in his spot after Jungkook kissed him one last time. The intimacy the Jimin felt in that moment was more than the burning passion of their late afternoon activities. (lmao idk why i chose that). Jimin’s heart was racing in his chest. He wished that there were enough words to describe the ways in which he longs for Jungkook. When Jungkook was kissing him he kissed him so gently but with purpose. That moment combined with the music was almost unreal. It made Jimin’s omega want to come to the surface. However, Jimin could not allow that to happen yet. He needed to make sure this wasn’t some sort of temporary fascination with the first alpha that had shown him any type of care in a while. It felt genuine but there was a part of him that had to watch out for being hurt again.

Jimin leaned against the counter he was sitting on before and watched Jungkook move around the kitchen. He was dressed similarly to Jimin in a hoodie and sweatpants but it looked really good on him. Jungkook's clothes on Jimin were way too large but they were comfortable. Jungkook looked at ease in the kitchen moving seamlessly between tasks. In a matter of minutes the food was ready to eat. Jungkook loaded the bowls onto a tray and left for the living room, Jimin trailed after him. The tray was placed on the coffee table and Jungkook sat cross legged on the floor. Jimin sat next to him. The food smells great and he realized that he was very hungry and hadn’t eaten much today. A bowl of rice and a bowl of soup were placed in front of Jimin. After thanking Jungkook he dug in because he was starving. The first bite warmed Jimin from head to toe. “This is so good!” Jimin says excitedly.

“Thanks, I enjoy cooking and I learned a lot from my grandmother.” Jungkook says, smiling at Jimin.

Jungkook turns on the tv and they browse the movies. After a couple minutes of back and forth about whether to watch Spiderman or Iron man they settle on the first iron man movie. They ate and watched the movie in comfortable silence. About a quarter of the way through the movie Jimin finished his food and got up to sit on the couch. He tucks his knees up to his chest and wraps the blanket around himself. Jungkook was still eating as he went back to get seconds at some point. After Jungkook finishes eating he joins Jimin on the couch. Jungkook doesn’t sit nearly as close as Jimin wants him to be. Jimin tries to ignore the distance between them and refocus on the movie. He was nearly successful in watching the movie when he felt the couch move and Jungkook was pressed against his side. He felt himself relax a bit. Jungkook then wrapped an arm around Jimin’s shoulder. Jungkook’s scent became stronger but lacked the spicy scent of arousal but instead was calming. The remaining tension in Jimin’s body relaxed.

Soon the movie ended and it was getting late. Jimin didn’t want to go back to his apartment but he knew that he needed clothes and sleep and to do some of his homework. Jungkook helped him gather all of his clothes and things from around the apartment so they could go to Jimin’s apartment. Jungkook also gave Jimin some of the snacks they had picked up earlier to take with him to his apartment. When they arrived at the garage Jungkook helped Jimin into his coat and then they got into Jungkook's car. “Why are we taking the car?” Jimin asks.

“Didn’t think you wanted to ride the bike commando…” Jungkook trails off.

Jimin felt his face heat up with the remembrance he currently wasn’t wearing any underwear. It’s not like he’s embarrassed that he wasn’t wearing any he just forgot. “Ah, right.”

Jungkook turns on some music and the heater and they head off toward Jimin’s apartment.

~

Chapter Text

I know you've been goin' through some things, uh-huh
I know you don't even love the same, do you, do you?
I know you've been runnin' on empty, runnin' on empty
The way you move it's like you could use a vacation
Drink in your hand and the harder you dance
I swear right now it look like you on a vacation
Gotta get away, make it happen
Whatever happened just had to happen

On vacation, yeah
I know you've been, I know you've been

I know~ Big Sean
~

After Jimin was dropped off at his house he went inside and climbed into bed in Jungkook’s clothes that still smelt of him. He was a different type of tired tonight and it was nice to sink into the mattress and not feel his joints ache. He knew that tomorrow he would get to go see Jungkook at the tattoo parlor and that was cool. Jimin was excited to see what he’s like there. Jimin let the thoughts of the new day lull him to sleep.

When Jimin’s alarm chimed in the morning. Jimin was dreading getting up. He loved dancing but hated the early mornings. Especially Tuesdays because he had uni and dance school. He knew that he wouldn't get out of dance school until late but it was fine since Jungkook didn’t start working until 9pm. Jimin rolled over to grab his phone from the night stand and saw that he had several messages from Taehyung and Jungkook. He decided to respond to Taehyung first.

Taebear: Jiminie~ come to the café i'll give you free food

Jimin: Fine… I have time before school and I don't feel like making food. Why do you want me to come though

Taebear: I want to tell you about something…

Jimin: Are you okay?!?!?

Taebear: I’m fine… Just come please

Jimin: I’ll be coming in about 30 minutes
Taebear: See ya in a few

Jimin put the phone down and went to the bathroom. Jimin debated having a shower. The water in his apartment doesn't get nearly as hot as he wanted when he showers early in the day. But also he wanted to be as fresh as possible with the day of dancing ahead of him. Jimin turned on the shower and prayed the water would get hot. He let the water run for a minute and went back into his room to grab a towel. By the time he got back to the bathroom he was pleasantly surprised to see steam rising from the water. Jimin rushed through his shower routine because he knew the hot water wasn’t going to last.

When Jimin was done he dried his hair as quickly as he could. Dressing in a pair of his own sweatpants and Jungkook's hoodie that he was given the day before. Slipping on his converse and grabbing his bag he rushed out the door to get to the café. Jimin felt lucky that he lives close the café just a few blocks away because he has to get to the university as soon as possible to talk with a teacher.

The chill of the outside air made his cheeks sting but he was wearing Jungkook’s scarf and it kept most of the chill away from his body. He pushed through the door to find the café was empty. Taehyung was behind the counter putting pastries in the display case. “Tae! I’m here. Sorry it took so long. I needed a shower.” Jimin explains.

Today Jimin is taking a different class than the ones he shares with Taehyung. He's taking an intensive in contemporary dance and Tae was more into hip-hop. “It’s fine Jiminie.” Tae says.

“What did you want to talk about?” Jimin asks, taking a seat on one of the barstools at the counter.

Tae places a coffee and a bear claw on the counter in front of Jimin. “You remember Yoongi right?” Tae asks.

“Sort of. I didn’t talk to him much at his party on Friday.” Jimin says, taking a bite of his pastry and chasing it with the coffee.

“He came to see me yesterday…” Tae trails off.

“What's wrong?” Jimin asks, and completely stops eating.

“He asked me on a date…” Tae says slowly.

“That’s not bad right?” Jimin asks.

“No… but what if I’m not good enough for him?” Taehyung questions.

“Tae he asked you out because he likes you. You're wonderful, and smart, and funny. I think you should give Yoongi a chance.” Jimin says.

“I know but..” Tae starts.

“Just one date and if you don’t like it you don’t have to go out with him again” Jimin says.

“That’s true. But that’s not really the problem. I’ve liked Yoongi for a long time and now we’re going on a date and it doesn't feel real. I’m probably going to do something stupid and ruin the whole date.” Tae says, a slight whine in his voice.

“Tae I swear that you won’t mess up the date. You just have to be yourself and it’ll be fine.” Jimin reassures.

Tae was just about to start talking when the bell of the café rang. Jimin turns to see who is coming in the door and sees Yoongi and Jungkook coming in. Jimin is shocked to see him there. Jungkook walks up and presses a kiss into the side of Jimin's head. “Hey pretty” Jungkook says.

Jimin blushes and Taehyung makes fake gagging noises. “Y’all are gross but cute.” Tae says with a laugh.

Taehyung then turns his attention to Yoongi who has been silently watching from a distance. “Good morning hyung.” Tae says shyly.

“And we’re the gross ones?” Jimin mumbles.

He isn't expecting the balled up napkin to hit him in the face and laughs. He then turns his attention to Jungkook. “Why are you here? I wasn’t expecting to see you.” Jimin asks

Jungkook leans against the counter. “I am driving Yoongi hyung to campus but he wanted to stop to see Taehyung.” Jungkook shrugs.

Jimin glances over to where Tae and Yoongi are talking. Yoongi's face is not giving anything away but Taehyung's ears are so red. “They’re so cute.” Jimin says.

Just then Yoongi smiles and Taehyung's face turns red and he nods to whatever Yoongi says. Yoongi walks to where Jungkook and Jimin are. “You can go to the university I’m going to stay here for a bit” Yoongi says.

“Ok hyung” Jungkook replies.

Yoongi rejoins Tae near the register. More quiet words are exchanged and you can see the fondness in Yoongi’s eyes. Then Tae came over and said, “Minnie You can go to class now. Thanks for the advice.” Tae says before walking away again.

“Do you want a ride?” Jungkook asks.

“Yes please!” Jimin says, grateful he no longer needs to catch the bus.

“Let’s go then.” Jungkook says, gently pulling Jimin off the stool.

They wave goodbye to the other couple who are barely paying them any attention as they leave the cafe. Jungkooks car is parked a few blocks away. “Here let me carry your bag” Jungkook says, taking Jimin's backpack and dance bag from him.

“I can carry it.” Jimin protests.

“I know you can but I want to carry it for you.” Jungkook says, smiling at him.

Jungkook turns and walks in the direction of the car. Jimin hurries after him and they walk in a comfortable silence to Jungkook’s car. When they arrive at the car Jungkook unlocks the door and Jimin gets into the passenger seat. Jungkook puts Jimin’s bags on the back seat and then gets into the car. The car had a slight chill to it and Jimin shivered. The weather had been cooling rapidly in the last few weeks, leaving everything with the slight frost, especially in the morning. Jungkook started the car and cool air burst from the vents making Jimin shiver again. Music started playing from the radio and it reminds Jimin of the music they listened to in Jungkook's kitchen the day before.

While the car is warming up Jungkook reaches across the center console and grabs Jimin’s hand. “Your hands are so cold!” Jungkook softly exclaims.

Jungkook grabs Jimin's other hand and gently rubs his hands over Jimin's cold ones. Jungkook blows his warm breath over his fingers. Jimin shivers again. This time from the juxtaposing warm and cold sensations. Jimin is transfixed by Jungkook's hand tattoos. The swirling lines of black that wrap around his fingers has Jimin enraptured. Not only is Jimin a fan of his tattoos but Jungkook’s hand size as well. While Jimin’s hands are a little smaller, Jungkook’s hands are warm and rough. He has callouses on his hand that Jimin assumes are from working on his car and bike. His nails are neatly cut and clean.

Jimin loves that Jungkook is bigger than him. Not so much in height but in the way that he is broader and more muscled in comparison to Jimin’s lithe form. When Jungkook picked him up the day before he was shocked by how steady he was on his feet. His wolf was especially pleased by how Jungkook lifted him as though he weighed nothing. Jimin is snapped back to the moment by Jungkook calling his name. “Where did you go pretty boy?” Jungkook asks, still holding Jimin’s hands.

Not wanting to admit how enamored he is by Jungkook, he settles for the first thing he thinks of. “I was thinking about your hand tattoos.” Jimin says, a little voice in his mind scoffs at the chickened out answer.

The car is warmer than it was so jungkook lets go of Jimin's hand to show him the tattoos fully. With Jungkook’s hands palm down, Jimin could see that Jungkook’s tattoos are vines that travel up toward his wrist. They are bold lines with thorns. Jimin gently runs his fingers along the lines of the vines that disappear into a band that’s tattooed right above his wrist. The skin is smooth but it feels like little electrical currents travel up Jimin’s fingertips. A delicious tingling that makes Jimin want to touch Jungkook all over. “I really like your tattoos.” Jimin says, still running his fingers over the intricate patterns of lines.

“I’m glad you like them. Are you coming by the shop after you get out of class?” Jungkook asks.

“I am. You’re still going to draw something for me right?” Jimin asks.

“Of course I am.” Jungkook says glancing at the time. “We should go before your late for class though.”

After buckling seat belts, Jungkook pulls the car onto the road. The ride was filled with small talk about plans for the day. By the time they reached the university Jimin was warmed all the way through. Not only physically but in his soul too. Jungkook treats him right and he adores that Jungkook seems to treat him right.

Jungkook drives around campus to the dance building and parks the car. “I won’t be able to pick you up to go to the shop because my shift starts before you get out of class.” Jungkook says.

“That’s fine I planned on getting lunch then hedging over at around 3. Is that fine?” Jimin asks.

“Yeah it’s fine. Do you have enough clothes to keep warm?” Jungkook asks, looking at the sweatshirt with concern.

The sweater was warm, but waiting for the bus the chill would set in. He probably should have brought a jacket but when Jimin rushed out to see Taehyung in the morning he didn't consider what problems would arise. “Probably not but it shouldn’t be too bad.” Jimin admits.

Jungkook doesn’t say anything else as they get out of the car and grab their things out of the car. Jungkook goes to the trunk of the car and rifles around in it for a minute before he produces a leather jacket. He hands the jacket to Jimin. “It'll be cold for a little but by the time you get out of class.” Jungkook says.

“No, it’s-” Jimin starts.

“Let me take care of you Jimin. I’m asking you to make an extra trip out of your way for me. The least i can do is make sure you’re warm.” Jungkook says.

Jimin takes the jacket then. Jungkook takes their things out of the car and they head onto campus. It seems like a matter of seconds before they arrive in the lobby of the dance building and are having to say their goodbyes.

~

Jungkook wasn’t ready to let the omega go to class just yet. He was pleasantly surprised to see Jimin at the cafe. He knew that Jimin didn't work there today. Jungkook had to admit that while he is worried about the cold, he wants Jimin to wear his jacket so that nobody at the shop would mess with him. It was a possessive move but he doesn’t want anyone trying to steal him away. Jimin is a very pretty boy and he tells him as much as he can, but he felt the need to stake his claim. Amidst the confusing feelings about wanting the omega as close as possible, he always knew that he wanted to court him properly.

It was now time to say see you later. Jungkook never likes to say goodbye personally. It feels too permanent. Jungkook places down their bags on the floor and opens his arms for Jimin. Jimin is just the perfect size to fit in his arms. His head resting in the crook of Jungkook's neck. The best part was Jimin’s chocolate and permanent scent peeking through the strong smell of Junkook's own pine scent. Their embrace is short-lived as Jimin has to get to class. Junkook hands Jimin his bags.

“Have a good class pretty boy.” Jungkook says, smirking when a blush colors Jimin’s cheeks.

Jungkook leans down and presses a gentle kiss to Jimin’s lips. Then Jimin bites his lower lip and Jungkook groans internally. Placing his hand on Jimin's chin he uses his thumb to coax Jimin's bottom lip from between his teeth. “Don’t bite your lips.” Jungkook says, leaning to speak into Jimin's ears. “It makes me want to bite them.”

The blush on Jimin’s cheeks spread to his ears. “But that will have to wait until later.” Jungkook says, backing off a bit to look at Jimin’s face.

The omegas eyes are closed and his breathing is labored. Jungkook felt lucky they had stepped off to the side where they weren’t in the direct views of other students. Jimin finally opens his eyes and there is wicked glint in them, similar to that night when Jimin had been all over him at the club. Jungkook immediately knows that Jimin is up to no good. “That better be a promise.” Jimin says.

Jungkook felt heat coalescing in his lower belly at the challenge. The arousal ran hot in Jungkook's veins. He loves a challenge and he knew he could make good on that promise. Jungkook kisses him again. It's more passionate than the simple and chaste kiss from before. Jungkook purposely teases Jimin by barely nibbling on his bottom lip. Jungkook pulls back and Jimin leans forward chasing after jungkook's lips. “I'll see you later, pretty boy.” Jungkook says and walks away.

Chapter Text

I'm not shy, I'll say it
I've been picturing you naked
I'm a little faded
You look like a fuckin' paintin'
Big doe eyes, amazin'
She's everything I've been prayin'
My heart palpitation
She looks like the type to break it
~Slumber party - Ashnikko~

~

After Jungkook's morning class he leaves campus and goes back to his loft. He has a few hours before his Job at the tattoo shop starts. He can’t wait for Jimin to come to his job after his dance classes. The omega has burrowed himself into Jungkook’s consciousness. When he thinks about Jimin he gets a warm feeling in his chest. The omega is very independent, but Jungkook feels protective and maybe even possessive over him. It scares Jungkook because he has never felt that way about anyone ever. Of course he’s had crushes on people but he just feels like it's deeper. The feeling of gravitating toward another person is almost overwhelming at times. Jungkook coils wax lyrical about touching the omega. The memory of the beautiful sounds he was able to draw from the omega yesterday has heat coalescing in Jungkook. His skin is soft and smooth. Jungkook can feel tingles down his arms when he touches him. Jungkook felt a sense of pride yesterday when the omega was leaning into his touch. To Jungkook it is hard to tell what Jimin feels toward him other than physical attraction. He would have to ask.

At home Jungkook pushes through a quick workout. He wants to keep some semblance of routine with all the things going on in his life. After a quick shower Jungkook gets dressed and goes to his office to grab his sketchbook before grabbing his bag and heading out to his car. He was going to take his bike, but he wants to see if Jimin will let him drive him to his evening dance class. Before he goes to work though he is going to his grandmother at the hospital. The drive is short but he finds himself feeling happy for the first time in a while to see his grandmother. When he arrives at her room she’s watching the little television they have mounted to the wall across from her bed. She smiles at home when he comes in. “Hello Jungkook.” She says happily.

She looks less pale than the last time Jungkook had been there and that makes Jungkook feel a little better about enjoying himself while his grandmother was holed up in the hospital. “Hello halmoni.” Jungkook says sitting in the chair that is next to her bed.

Jungkook’s grandma stares for a second before reaching toward him. He leans forward so she can touch his face. “You look very happy, my boy. Did you spend more time with the omega you told me about? What's his name? Jimin right.” She asks.

Jungkook couldn’t help but smile when the one person who has been occupying his thoughts was brought up. “I saw him this morning. I drove him to school. I also saw him last night.” he says.

“Happiness looks so good on you kook-ah. You haven’t looked this happy since we came to Seoul.” His grandma says.

“I wasn’t unhappy. I just felt like I didn’t fit in here. It’s not easy leaving behind my old friends and life in Busan. I am happy with my friends and university. Jimin is new in my life. I can tell he’s going to make me a very happy man.” Jungkook explains.

Jungkook’s grandma pets Jungkook's hair, making him feel like a pup again. “I’m so sorry Jungkook. It must be so hard doing all the things you do for me. I feel like it’s my fault you were having such a hard time” His grandmother says, her voice sounding like she’s going to cry.

“Halmoni, it's not your fault. I want to take care of you. It’s been a long time since hal-abeoji died. It’s just been you and me for a long time. I wouldn’t leave you alone for no reason. You’re the only family I’ve got.” Jungkook says, his own tears forming in his eyes.

The tears really started flowing when his grandmother started crying. So they cry until they can’t anymore. Jungkook hugs his grandma for a long time. He misses having her at home. “I want you to promise me something?” Jungkook’s grandmother asks.

“What halmoni?” Jungkook asks.

“I want you to live your life.” She says simply.

“What do you mean halmoni?” he asks, more confused than he’s been in a while.

“I want you to live your life like I'm not sick.” Jungkook opens his mouth to interrupt. “I know you’re going to say that it’s impossible. I want you to find a mate and be happy and live the best life you can.”

“But… What about you?” Jungkook asks.

“I’ll be okay here. They treat me well and UI promise to have them call you if I really need you. And make sure to bring the omega that stole my grandson's heart to see me soon.” She says poking Jungkook in his cheek.

It made him laugh how his grandma’s mood had changed from Serious to almost cheerful. “I’ll try halmoni.” Jungkook promises.

“That’s all I can ask of you kook-ah.” His grandmother says.

Jungkook has to excuse himself so he can go to work. He bids his grandmother a farewell with a promise to visit again but not too soon. Jungkook knows that he has very little time before he needs to be at the shop, but he needs to get something to eat. When he gets closer to his job he stops by a restaurant that sells a variety of foods and is also a convenience store. He thinks about Jimin coming to see him after class and considers he might be hungry. For himself he gets bibimbap. For Jimin though he spends a few minutes thinking about what to get him. He knows that Jimin has to dance again later so it can’t be too heavy and because he needs energy it can't be too light. So Jungkook decides to pick a variety of stuff for Jimin to snack on. After he leaves the store he heads to his job and greets his coworkers as he goes over to his usual station.

He unpacks his drawing supplies and starts working on the sketch for Jimin's tattoo. His first client comes at 12 and he finishes the tattoo the client wants to complete over two sessions. The client is nice enough but is really chatty. This at least saves Jungkook from having to do any of the talking. He doesn't mind when the clients want to tell him about some of the things going on in their lives. He hears about break ups, job promotions, births, and everything in-between. It makes the long sessions enjoyable. Some clients aren't a good time though. The ones who can't handle the pain and the ones that are rude or extremely awkward are the worst. Jungkook loves his job nonetheless.

*Note: for context the tattoo shop is made up of private rooms for the sake of the story. They have curtains instead of doors though.

He finishes with the client's tattoo at around 3 pm. After the client leaves Jungkook takes a moment to go back to sketching the tattoo for Jimin. The dragon is composed of strong dark lines and thinner lines for the details in the wings and face of the dragon. All of the scales large enough that it won't take ages but not rushed to be comically large. Just as he finishes the drawing the bell from the door rings. He can hear the shop's receptionist talking but can't make out the words. "Jungkook!" The receptionist calls out.

Jungkook straightens up the mess on his desk quickly and exits his room. Jungkook can't stop the smile that explodes across his face at the sight of Jimin standing in the shop. "Hey pretty boy." Jungkook calls out to Jimin.

Jimin jumps slightly. When he turns around his cheeks are flushed. Jungkook watches Jimin look at the receptionist before looking at Jungkook again. "Hi." Jimin says barely above a whisper.

Jungkook turns to the receptionist, "Aimee this is Jimin, my omega." He says.

Jungkook knows that it is kinda presumptuous to just introduce Jimin as his omega. He makes a mental note to talk with Jimin about that later. He knows Aimee is going to have an outburst so he braces himself. The squeal that Aimee let out makes Jimin's eyes widen almost comically. "OMG! I cannot believe it. He's so cute. You're good at keeping secrets Jungkook. I can't wait to tell the others. James! Come out here!" Aimee says talking nearly a mile a minute.

James comes stumbling out of his room. "Why are you yelling woman?" He says mildly irritated at the commotion.

Aimee starts telling James everything that's going on. Jungkook takes the opportunity to take the omegas bags from him. He walks into the entrance of his room and puts the bags right inside.

James finally looks over at Jimin and seems to get just as excited as Aimee. They are mates. James is an omega just like Jimin and Aimee is an alpha. They are perfect for each other. They met here when Aimee started working. They've been inseparable ever since. "He's so cute." James said.

"Alright, that's enough for today. We're going to my room." Jungkook says.

Jungkook grabs Jimin's hand as they head to Jungkook's room. "Don't do anything I wouldn't do." Aimee calls after them.

"Don't do anything Aimee would do" James says.

Jungkook laughs as he holds the curtain aside so Jimin could step into the space. The curtain closes behind them muting the sound of Aimee and James bickering and laughing together.

~

Jimin looks around Jungkook's room with awe. It's covered in framed drawings. He's able to identify that they are made by Jungkook because of the little signatures in the corners. Each drawing was beautiful in its own way. The range of drawings is wide from people to obscure swirling designs. By the time Jimin makes it to the table where Jungkook has his drawing things he sees the drawing of a dragon. It's exactly how he'd imagined it. Jimin turns to Jungkook who's leaning up against the wall next to the table watching him look around. "Is this for me?" He asks.

"Yeah I told you I'd draw you one to see how you felt about the design" he says.

" It's perfect. Just like I'd imagined the design to be." Jimin praises.

"That's good then. There are some lines I want to clean up but I can do that later," Jungkook says, moving next to Jimin. "I could also give you a temporary one so you can see if you like the placement and if you want to change anything."

"Really?" Jimin asks.

"Yeah, how much time do you have before you have to go to dance again?" Jungkook asks, knowing the process to do the temporary takes a while. The actual one would take several hours or even sessions.

"Like an hour before I have to leave to head there." Jimin replies.

"Ah, not enough time to do that now then. What time do you get out of dance?" Jungkook asks.

"Like 9-ish." Jimin says.

"Want to spend the night at my house?" Jungkook asks.

"But I have to work in the morning. I'm not sure that's going to work though." Jimin replies, trying not to sound disappointed.

"I can just drive you in the morning. And we can stop by your place so you can get whatever you need before you spend the night." Jungkook offers.

"If you're sure it won't be inconvenient." Jimin says, biting his bottom lip.

"I'm sure. Also I'm pretty sure I told you to stop biting your lips or I would." Jungkook says, crowding Jimin up against the tattooing chair.

"And I'm pretty sure I told you to prove it." Jimin tries to sass, his tone breathy.

Jungkook leans in closer. Jimin bites his lip again. Jungkook kisses him. The kiss is harsh but in the best way possible. Jungkook pulled back a little and Jimin unconsciously chased his lips. "More." Jimin demands.

Jungkook momentarily ignores his request and sits on the hair. He then pulls Jimin into his lap. Jimin is momentarily reminded there's just a curtain separating them from the lobby. Jimin just wants Jungkook to kiss him again. Jimin tugs on the front of Jungkook's shirt pulling him closer. "Bite me." Jimin says.

There is a brief moment where Jimin is embarrassed about being demanding. "Patience baby." Jungkook murmurs against his lips.

Jungkook kisses him again and it is softer this time but just as passion filled as the first one. Jimin is in heaven. He had been thinking about this all day. Finally having Jungkook's hands and mouth on him all he wanted was more. The feeling of Jungkook's tongue teasing his bottom lip had him even more excited. Opening for Jungkook was definitely the right move because Jungkook finally bit his bottom lip. Jimin moaned. Apparently loud enough that Jungkook pulled back again. "You got to be quiet baby." Jungkook says.

Jimin nods, his cheeks turning scarlet. "More please. I'll be… good? I'll be quiet."

"Can you be good?" Jungkook asks, pulling Jimin even closer to him.

Jimin nods. Jungkook nips at his bottom lip. Jimin can tell this is a test. Jimin inhales through his mouth and can take Jungkook's scent. He must have passed because Jungkook kissed him harder. Jimin was struggling a bit to keep quiet when it was so good. Jimin shifted his hips against Jungkook's. A low growl came from Jungkook. Jungkook grabs his hips to stop him from moving against him. "We can't do this here." Jungkook says.

Jimin's brain finally catches up to the situation and realizes they really do need to stop. "Okay" he says, voice barely above a whisper.

"I'll make it up to you tonight. You're such a good boy." Jungkook says, running his hands down Jimin's back.

They sit there for a few more minutes. Jimin resting his head on Jungkook's shoulder. Jimin's mind is going a mile a minute. A myriad of shame and lingering arousal. The praise he's received from Jungkook settles on him like a warm blanket. Jimin knows he has a praise kink but he's never been able to indulge in it. It came naturally and for that he is grateful.

Suddenly Jimin's stomach growls. He knew he should have gotten something from the café before he came to see Jungkook. Jungkook's light chuckle indicated he heard Jimin's stomach growl. "Alright up you get" Jungkook says, standing with Jimin in his arms before putting him down on the floor.

"There's a bathroom through that door over there." Jungkook says, pointing to a door in the corner.

Jimin is grateful that Jungkook is trying not to embarrass him. "I keep some clothes in there so.you can find something to change into." Jungkook says.

Jimin mumbles out a thank you and rushes into the bathroom. After cleaning himself up as much as he can he rummages through Jungkook's clothes. After he is dressed he goes into the main room to find Jungkook sitting in the chair next to the table. The room no longer smells like slick and their scents have faded. There's a bunch of food on the table. Jimin's stomach growls again. He walks over to the table. There is a variety of light foods on the table. “It’s for you. I knew you probably were not going to eat before you came here so when I picked up my lunch.” Jungkook explains, “You can take whatever you like.”

“Thank you. I’m starving” Jimin says, as he starts to pick a few things to eat.

Jungkook gathers the rest and places them back in the bag. Jimin unwraps the onigiri and takes a huge bite out of it. It was really good and Jimin found himself finishing the first one in three bites. Opening the second one he starts to eat it Just as quickly. “Slow down, please. I don’t want you to choke.” Jungkook says.

Jimin slows down a bit and continues to eat. Jungkook rewards him by petting over the back of his head and gently gripping the back of his neck. “How soon do you have to leave?” Jungkook asks.

After Jimin swallows he looks at the clock hanging in the room. “I have to be on the bus in 20 minutes.” He says, before he takes another bite.

The next twenty minutes pass comfortably with Jimin eating and Jungkook's gentle but reassuring touches and presence. After Jungkook helps Jimin bundle back up they walk toward the bus stop holding hands. “What time do you get out of dance tonight?” Jungkook asks.

“I get out at 9.” Jimin says.

“I’ll pick you up. Then we’re going to go home and have dinner and a bath. Then I'm going to give you the temporary tattoo just like I promised. How does that sound?” Jungkook asks.

“That sounds absolutely perfect.” Jimin says, as they arrive at the bus stop.

Jimin glances at the time table and then the time on his phone. The bus wasn’t going to arrive for another 5 minutes. Jimin turns to Jungkook, “The bus should be here in five minutes.” he says.

Jungkook hums his acknowledgement and pulls Jimin to his arms. Jimin leans against Jungkook as they wait for the bus. Jimin feels relaxed and kinda sleepy from eating. Jungkook lightly scented Jimin on the top of his head. Jimin sighs happily, loving being covered in Jungkook's scent. Jimin pushes back slightly from Jungkook to give him access to his neck. "Wanna smell like you." He says.

Jungkook didn't need anymore permission to scent Jimin heavily. Jimin sighs heavily when Jungkook's scent bursts across his skin. Jimin loves the way that his skin tingles wherever Jungkook runs his cheek and nose over his skin. Jimin feels overwhelmingly happy being scented as often as Jungkook has been scenting him. It makes him feel owned in a non possessive way. He really needed to talk more with Jungkook about why he wants to be scented so often. But for now he is basking in the attention. After Jungkook deemed Jimin scented enough they waited in comfortable silence for the bus to arrive. When the bus arrives Jimin boards quickly and heads off to dance class.

~

Jungkook heads back to the shop mentally bracing himself for the teasing that will happen from Aimee. Aimee is funny and kind but a literal pain in Jungkook's ass. He knew that he was going to get teased relentlessly about having the omega there. As he walks back in the shop he can see Aimee waiting for him. Instead of heading back to his room while he waits for his next client, he plops down on the couch in the waiting room. He and Aimee have a staring competition until one of them speaks first. Jungkook has a lot more patience than Aimee. They don't even last a full minute before Aimee starts talking. "So…" Aimee begins.

Jungkook just crosses his arms across his chest and raises an eyebrow waiting for Aimee to say something. "He's your omega? How long has he been?" Aimee asks.

Jungkook sighs. "Less than a week. But he's special. He probably doesn't even know he's got me wrapped around his fingers already. I'm down bad. He is mine." Jungkook says.

Aimee's laughter has died down and she is looking at Jungkook curiously. "You mean that don't you? I'm happy for you kook-ah. If he's that special to you, make sure you keep him." She advises.

Jungkook smiles softly. "I plan on it." Jungkook says.

Jungkook leaves to his room to prep for the next client who is getting a calf tattoo. He disinfects the chair and then puts plastic wrap on the bottom leg part of the chair. Then he prepares the ink. He also gets new sterile needles from his supply closet. Just as he finishes the door to the shop opens and Jungkook is called by Aimee to get his client.

The client preferred not to talk which was fine by Jungkook. Jungkook puts some music on and then gets to work. The piece takes about an hour and a half to finish. He talks to the client about after care and sends them on their way. He rushes through cleaning up and leaves the shop. He double checks to make sure he grabs the supplies for Jimin's temporary tattoo including the template he made from the sketch. He has about 3 hours before he needs to pick up Jimin and he wants to prepare a surprise. He's going to ask Jimin officially to be his boyfriend.

First, Jungkook stopped at the grocery store. He wanted to pick up some fresh ingredients for dinner and a bottle of wine. Jungkook rushes around the store and gets everything he came in the store for. Then he sees the candle aisle and decides to grab a few different sizes of white pillar candles. And then he went to the isle that sells soap. He looked for the most expensive and lightest scented bubble bath he could find. Jungkook has a plain bubble bath but he wanted something that would make the omega happiest.

After he leaves the store, Jungkook goes to a flower shop that is closer to his house. Inside he buys a dozen roses and a couple containers of rose petals.

He rushes home and does as much setting up as he can. He sets the dining table that he has with his nicest dishes. He places the roses in a vase in the center. Then in his bedroom, he changes the sheets and duvet cover. Jungkook looks around the room and tidies anything that is out of place. After that he sprinkles rose petals on the bed and around it.

In the bathroom, he leaves the bubble bath in there and the rose petal container on the counter. He went around the bathroom and made sure everything was clean. He even paid extra attention to the tub making sure it was pristine. Jungkook goes back to the kitchen and fills the ice bucket with ice and the bottle of wine. He also grabs two wine glasses and puts them on the counter in the bathroom.

When he is finished he closes his room door and checks the time. He has a half hour to get to Jimin. He quickly washes the rice and sets the rice cooker. Then he decides at the last minute to change out of his work clothes. He dresses comfortably knowing that Jimin would most likely be wearing Jungkook’s clothes that he borrowed from him. He rushes out to the car and heads out. Making sure to warm the inside of the car up. Jungkook breathes a sigh of relief as he arrives with 5 minutes to spare.

~

Jimin’s dance instructor claps her hands together sharply. “Alright everyone, that’s it for today. Everyone is doing great. Remember we don’t have any more rehearsals this week. Next week Monday we have fittings. Thursday and Friday after that are dress rehearsals.” She says. “Thank you for all your hard work. I'm so proud of you.”

Murmurs go around the room. They are in the home stretch before the shows begin. Only a week and a half before opening night for nutcracker. They will have three sets of shows on the weekends until the week before Christmas. Jimin is excited and hopes that Jungkook will want to come to the show. He hasn’t asked the alpha to come to the opening night yet. He gets complimentary tickets for the opening show and he usually doesn’t have anyone to invite. He would have to remember to ask Jungkook before opening night.

Jimin walks over to where his phone, towel, and water bottle are. He checks his phone to see a notification from Jungkook.

[Jungkook]: I’m outside in the lot.

[Jimin]: Okay let me just grab my things.

[Jungkook]: Take your time.

Jimin turned his screen off and turned to his friends who just gathered at the barre. Tae commented on Jimin’s blush first. “Your alpha must be here.” tae, teases bumping shoulders with Jimin.

Jimin rolls his eyes. “Uh huh, you’re saying this like you don’t smell like Yoongi.” Jimin laughs.

Tae's ears turn really red and he sticks his tongue out at Jimin. Taehyung and Jimin's friends start laughing and making fun of Tae. Jimin says goodbye to his friends who are trying to make plans for dinner and goes to change in the locker room. After he grabs his bag he heads out of the building. Just outside of the door he pauses looking for Jungkook's car. At first he doesn't see it. Just as Jimin was about to pull his phone out he hears a horn being blown. Jungkook's car was a few spaces down from the door but in the dark it was hard to find.

Jimin is excited to spend the night with the alpha. At least this time Jimin won't be wasted. He is also looking forward to the bubble bath because he is definitely sore from dance practice. Jimin throws his bags into the back seat and hops in the passenger side. Jungkook is smiling at him. Jungkook leans across the center console to give Jimin a chaste kiss. "How was dance class, baby?" Jungkook asks, after he pulls back.

"It was good. We don't have any more practices this week. Which is nice." Jimin says.

Jungkook hums an acknowledgement as he pulls into the road. They settle into a comfortable silence on the trip to Jungkook's loft. Jimin leans against the window and closes his eyes. Jimin must have fallen asleep because Jungkook shakes his shoulder, waking him. They are parked in Jungkook's garage. Jimin rubs his eyes as he adjusts to the brightness from the lights in the garage.

Jungkook comes around the car and opens the passenger door. Jimin undoes his seatbelt and swings his legs around so he can get out of the car. He feels much more tired than he usually does after dance class. He is just glad that he gets to spend the night with Jungkook.

~

Jungkook can see the tiredness weigh down on Jimin. He'd fallen asleep as soon as Jungkook began driving. When they got to the garage it seemed like Jimin was using all of his energy to get out of the car. When they finally make it upstairs Jungkook guides Jimin to the kitchen. Jungkook is glad he thought to prepare some of the food before they got home. Some of Jimin’s tiredness seems to dissipate when Jungkook turns on some music. The music was something Jimin must know because he’s singing along softly as Jungkook cooks the steaks. The steaks don't take long and Jungkook dishes the plates up. “Wait here.” He says, picking up the plates and moving them onto the dining table.

He comes back into the kitchen and Jimin is still sitting on the counter. Jungkook walks up to him and pulls him into his arms. “C’mon let’s eat.” Jungkook says, pecking the top of his head.

Jungkook gently pulled him toward the dining table. He hears a tiny gasp from Jimin as he sees how the table is set. The omega’s reaction shows Jungkook that he made the right choice by setting up the dinner the way that he did. He pulls out Jimin’s chair for him. The omega thanks him and Jungkook moves to his seat across the table. They started eating and Jungkook remembered the bottle of wine chilling in the fridge. Jungkook stands from the table and Jimin looks at him curiously. “I forgot something in the kitchen.” Jungkook explains.

Jungkook heads toward the kitchen, pressing a kiss to Jimin's head as he passes. In the kitchen Jungkook rummages around the drawers in the kitchen. He is looking for the Corkscrew Namjoon had bought him for a housewarming gift. Jungkook originally had scoffed at him because Jungkook doesn’t drink wine often or buys the cheap bottles with twist off lids. He finally finds it and then retrieves the wine from the fridge. He places the bottle on the counter and tries to figure out the corkscrew. After a minute or so of fidgeting with it he decides to call Namjoon to figure it out. The phone rings twice before Namjoon picks up. “Hyung. I need help.” Jungkook says, mild distress in his voice.

“What's wrong kook-ah?” Namjoon asks.

Some shuffling sounds from the other end of the line are heard. There's tv noise in the background and then silence. Jungkook immediately felt bad. Namjoon must have been at home with Seokjin. “Sorry for bothering you hyung. I didn’t know you were busy.” Jungkook apologizes.

“It’s fine Kook-ah, we're just watching a movie. What’s wrong? You must have called for something.” Namjoon says, using a placating tone.

“I don’t know how to use the corkscrew you bought me. I don’t want to leave Jimin waiting much longer.” Jungkook says with mild urgency.

Namjoon laughs lightly. “I told you you would need one. Here's how you use it,” Namjoon says, launching into step by step instructions of how to use the corkscrew.

When the cork pops free Jungkook is relieved. “Thanks, hyung. I owe you one.” He tells his hyung.

“No you don’t Kook-ah. I’ll let you get back to your date. I’ll see you later, okay.” Namjoon says, before hanging up.

Jungkook grabs the bottle off the counter and heads back into the other room. Jimin had eaten Quite a bit more of the food. “Sorry that took so long,” He says as he sits at the table again, “I was struggling a bit with the cork.”

“You could have asked me.” Jimin says.

“Nah, I just want you to relax. I want to take care of you.” Jungkook says.

Jimin blushes. He knows it's almost a confession. Jungkook pours them each a glass of wine. They finish dinner while talking about their days and other random things. After they finish Jungkook quickly cleans up the dishes and finds wine cork that was also gifted by Namjoon and puts the bottle back in the fridge. He goes to the living room and sees Jimin lounging on the couch tapping away on his phone. Jungkook walks around the couch and sits near Jimin's head. He pulls his head into his lap. “Are you ready to take a bath yet?” Jungkook asks, gently carding his hands through Jimin’s hair.

“Almost. Wanna lay down for a bit first.” Jimin says.

“Anything you want, " Jungkook says, leaning further into the couch.

He looks down at the omega. Where Jimin’s cheek is pressed to Jungkook’s thigh is warm. Jungkook thinks he can get used to this. Having Jimin in his space and his scent all over Jungkook’s things. “Jimin?” Jungkook says.

Jimin puts down his phone and rolls on his back looking up at Jungkook. Jungkook swears his heart skips a beat. He looks like an angel to Jungkook. “Will you be my boyfriend?” Jungkook asks.

Jimin sits up. “You mean it?” Jimin asks.

Moments like this makes Jungkook hate Jimin’s ex more than anything. “Yes, more than anything.” Jungkook says with all the sincerity he could muster.

“Yes!” Jimin says, looking at Jungkook with teary eyes.

Jungkook is startled by Jimin crying. He pulled the omega into his lap. “Why are you crying, baby?” Jungkook asks, running a soothing hand down Jimin’s back.

“I didn’t think you’d want me for real. I thought this would be all for fun for you.” Jimin says, “It’s not fair to you but I’m really insecure.”

“This is all because of your ex isn’t it?” Jungkook says, trying to keep the anger out of his voice and scent.

“Yeah.” Jimin says.

Jungkook uses his thumbs to wipe away the omega’s tears. “I will prove it to you that I mean it. Jimin, I want you around and I don’t want you to go anywhere for as long as you'll have me.”

Jungkook offers his pinky to Jimin. Jimin giggles and it makes Jungkook’s heart squeeze. They link pinkies and seal the promise. Jimin changes his position to be straddling Jungkook’s lap. Jimin basically wraps himself around Jungkook and tucks his face into Jungkook's neck. Jungkook goes back to gently rubbing Jimin’s back. Eventually Jimin says “I’m ready to take a bath now.”
“Okay.” Jungkook says.

Jungkook moves to stand and feels Jimin try to escape from his hold. Jungkook tightens his grip on him. “Nope, I’m going to carry you.” Jungkook says, before he stands from the couch.

They walk down the hall and stop outside the bathroom. He didn’t want to ruin the bedroom's surprise. “Close your eyes.” Jungkook tells Jimin.

They enter the bathroom and Jungkook places Jimin on the counter. He opens the second bottle of wine. Luckily this one is a twist off lid. He turns to the bathtub and makes the water warmer than he would prefer for himself. He knew that Jimin would be sore so he wanted to take care of him. He lit the candles that he placed around the bathroom. Then he dimmed the lights. Feeling blessed that he paid a contractor to rewire the bathroom for his tastes. He also turns the heat on. Jungkook takes this time to gently touch the omega every time he walks past him.

Then Jungkook adds the bubble bath as the tub is nearly full. He turns off the faucet when the tub is full. He turns on some music. He returns to the omega who has been waiting patiently. He places a gentle kiss on Jimin’s lips. “You can open your eyes.” Jungkook says.

~

Jimin opens his eyes and takes a look around the bathroom. There are candles lit all around the room, a steaming bubble bath, and wine. The alpha is still standing between his legs. Jimin beaches up to grab Jungkook’s face. Jimin presses a closed mouth kiss to his lips. “Thank you. For this and for dinner.”

Jungkook kisses him on his forehead. “I wanted to help you relax.” Jungkook says, “Let’s get in the bath before the water gets cold.”

Jungkook reaches for the hoodie that Jimin is wearing. “Can I?” He asks.

Jimin is never going to get tired of the way Jungkook always asks first. It’s such a basic thing but it means a lot to him. Jimin nods his assent and Jungkook slides his hands under the hoodie and pulls it over his head. Junkook pulls off Jimin’s socks before picking him up again and placing him on the floor. Jungkook runs his hands down Jimin’s side before going to the waistband of his pants. He pauses again waiting for Jimin to give him permission. Jimin nods again and Jungkook takes off his pants and underwear all at once leaving him fully naked.

Jimin tugs on Jungkook’s shirt. “Can I?” Jimin asks, his voice barely coming out as a whisper.

Jungkook nods and Jimin pulls Jungkook’s shirt up and the alpha ducks down slightly to help Jimin get the shirt off. “Take your pants off.” Jimin says.

Jungkook complies and takes his pants and underwear off all while Jimin watches. Jimin walks over to the tub and gets in the water. “C’mon Alpha.” Jimin says, sighing contently.

Jimin watches as Jungkook grabs two classes of wine. He hands them both to Jimin as he gets in the tub. Jimin hands one back as the alpha settles on the other side. They chat a bit about plans for Jimin's time off before the first show for the nutcracker. Jimin wants Jungkook to come to the show. “So, I have tickets for opening night. I would like it if you came to see the show.” Jimin says.

“Of course, When is it?” Jungkook asks, placing his empty wine glass on the shelf next to the tub.

“Next Saturday. It starts at 7. I have three other tickets that you can give to Namjoon hyung and Jin hyung. Don’t Give one to Yoongi hyung though.” Jimin says, handing Jungkook his glass.

“Why not?” Jungkook asks.

“I’m pretty sure that Tae will give him one.” Jimin says.

Jimin laughs when realization dawns on Jungkook. “Yeah, that makes sense.”

Jimin feels Jungkook grab his left foot and pull it into his lap. Just like when they took a bath before, Jungkook messages both of Jimin's legs and feet. They lapse into comfortable silence. Jimin rests his head on the back of the tub and closes his eyes. He makes several contented sounds as Jungkook's hands work over the more sore parts on the soles of his feet. "Jimin? We have to get out of the tub soon. Let me wash you." Jungkook says.

Jimin nods without opening his eyes. He feels the water move around him as Jungkook moves over so he can wash him. The cloth is soft against his skin. Jungkook is gentle as he washes Jimin's body. Jungkook sets a pattern first running the cloth over the body part then his fingers follow in its wake. By the time Jungkook got to Jimin's lower abdomen he had opened his eyes. He is getting hard and he knows Jungkook is about to find out if he doesn't already know. Jimin knows he must smell like melted chocolate as his arousal increases. Jungkook continues to wipe Jimin down. Suddenly, Jungkook’s wrist rubs against Jimin’s hard length. Jimin makes a strangled sound in the back of his throat. Jungkook pauses what he’s doing to look at Jimin, whose cheeks have become quite pink. “Turn around baby.” Jungkook says.

Jimin does and then he’s pulled into Jungkook’s lap. He can feel that Jungkook’s already had from where he’s pressed into his back. Jimin wiggles a little against him to rile him up. Jungkook groans and then growls softly. The sound travels straight to Jimin's dick making it twitch where it lays across his stomach. Jungkook then presses his nose to Jimin’s scent gland inhaling the syrupy sweet smell. A shiver runs through Jimin when Jungkook presses his lips to his neck. Jungkook then gently bites Jimin’s neck and then soothes over the spot with his tongue. The moan Jimin let out makes him glad Jungkook doesn’t have any neighbors. “See, this is why we couldn’t do this earlier,” Jungkook rasps into Jimin's ear, “So loud.”

Before Jimin could say anything, Jungkook bites him again. Harder this time. “Fuck!” Jimin nearly shouts.

The words are followed with a languid moan as Jungkook licks over the mark. Jungkook continues the cycle of biting and licking until there’s a huge dark hickey over Jimin’s scent gland. Jimin is shaking with arousal. “Let’s get out of the tub,” Jungkook says. He helps the omega out of the tub and floors after him. Jungkook grabs some towels and dries him off as quickly as possible before pulling him into the bedroom. Jungkook pulls Jimin into his arms holding him under his thighs. Jimin wraps his legs around Jungkook's waist. The alpha kisses Jimin reverently and filthily at the same time. Then Jungkook is sitting on the bed with Jimin in his lap. “You were so good for me earlier.” Jungkook says, “Let me make it up to you.”

Jimin preens from the praise. A low whine escapes his lips as he grinds against Jungkook.

~

Jungkook knows he's addicted to the way Jimin sounds and wants to bring more of that sound out from him. Jungkook runs his hands up Jimin’s thighs before lightly gripping the soft flesh. “What do you want me to do? Hmm?” Jungkook asks teasingly.

Jimin tries to grind against Jungkook but Jungkook's hands stop him from moving. Jungkook makes an admonishing noise. “Tsk. Use your words baby. I’ll give you whatever you want.” Jungkook says, a teasing edge to his voice.

“You said there's ways you can get me off. Want you to touch me. Please.” Jimin pleads.

“I got you.” Jungkook says.

Jungkook picks Jimin up again and stands before lightly tossing him on the bed. Jungkook crawls over him. Jungkook kisses Jimin thoroughly and it leaves Jimin breathless underneath him. “I wanna taste you. Is that okay?” Jungkook asks.

“Y-yes. Please.” Jimin says.

“Hmm. So polite and such a good boy.” Jungkook says.

Jungkook watches as Jimin flushes and his eyes get impossibly dark. Jungkook files that away as yet another thing He needs to talk to Jimin about. Jungkook starts kissing down Jimin's neck. When he reaches Jimin's collarbones he sucks a mark there. The omega under him moans. Jungkook continues to kiss his way down the omegas body leaving hickeys on Jimin’s smooth skin. By the time Jungkook reaches Jimin's hips he's shaking with arousal under him. Jungkook nudges the omegas legs apart.and lowers himself between the omegas legs. Jungkook lets his breath fan over Jimin's cock before licking a stripe from the base to the tip. The sound Jimin makes is angelic. Jungkook wraps his hand around Jimin’s length and angles it up so he can suck him. Jungkook gives a couple licks to the tip of his cock before taking half of Jimin's length in his throat.

When Jungkook pulls off Jimin whines high and needy. Jungkook swears he's going to cum just from Jimin's sounds alone. Jungkook pushes Jimin's thighs further apart so he can get to Jimin's hole. Slick is dripping from his hole and it is so inviting. Jungkook dives in immediately, eating Jimin out with gusto. Jimin clamps his thighs around Jungkook's head and moans even louder than before. The slick comes out faster now as Jungkook continues to lick and tongue Jimin’s hole. “Ah, Alpha please.” Jimin moans.

Jungkook redoubles his efforts. He reaches up to grab Jimin's dick to stroke him while he’s being eaten out. “I’m so close. More please.” Jimin practically begs.

With Jungkook's unoccupied hand he slips a finger beside his tongue. Jungkook curls his finger in a come here motion. He knew as soon as he hit Jimin’s prostate because the omega clenched hard on his finger and shouted. Jungkook repeated the action until Jimin was cumming over his fist. Jimin’s thighs released their vice grip on his head. Jungkook sat up and grabbed a tissue from the nightstand and whipped it off. Jimin smiles at him. “My turn.” Jimin says.

Jimin flips over onto his stomach. “Fuck my thighs Alpha.”

Jungkook has died and gone to heaven again. There was no way that Jungkook was going to pass up such a good time. Jimin's thighs were still slick. "You sure?" Jungkook asks.

"Yes. Use me." Jimin says, looking Jungkook in the eyes.

Jungkook's arousal increases with the omegas' trust and offering of his body to the Alpha. Jungkook crawls over the Jimin and lines his cock head up with the slickest part of Jimin's thighs. Jungkook makes a single thrust as deep as he can. The friction is divine. Jungkook drives his hips forward again seeking the sleek friction again. He kisses Jimin's shoulder and neck. Jungkook sets a pace that'll make him cum soon. "You feel so good, omega." Says Jungkook.

Jungkook increases the pace of his thrusts chasing the pleasure that was building. Below him Jimin was starting to smell like arousal again. Apparently he likes being used like this. "Fuck! I'm so close. Can I cum on you? You'll smell like me for days." Jungkook asks.

"Yes, wanna smell like you." Jimin says eagerly.

Jungkook pulls out from between Jimin's thighs and strokes himself hard and fast. He lets out a long groan as he cums across Jimin's back and ass. After he comes down from his orgasm he begins to massage his cum into Jimin's scent points until he couldn't smell any of the omegas scent left. Then he pulls Jimin off the bed so they can take a shower. Jungkook will never get tired of carrying the omega.

In the shower Jungkook washes them both quickly and does not engage in any funny business. (Idk why I said that like that). Jimin was starting to doze off by the time Jungkook was drying him and dressing him in a hoodie from his closet. Jungkook went to Jimin’s dance bag hoping to find some underwear and was lucky to find a pair of baby blue cotton briefs. He comes back to his bedroom to find Jimin exactly where he left him lying across the bed. He places the underwear to the side because it'll be in the way for the tattoo. He nudges Jimin. “Do you still want the temporary tattoo?” Jungkook asks.

Jimin opens his eyes, “Yes, can you get my phone from the couch? I don't want to move.” He says.

Jungkook nods and walks out the room. First he goes to his office and prints the stencil pieces with his stencil printer. Then he grabs his temporary tattoo pens. Jungkook wanders into the living room to look for Jimin’s phone. He finds it on the floor near the coffee table. The screen lights up and he sees a cute picture of Jimin in a yellow duck hat. When he makes it back to his bedroom Jimin is a little more awake. He hands over the phone and sets the supplies on the bed. Jungkook then moves Jimin around until he's in the best position for the stencil to be placed.

After he is pleaded with the positioning he lets the stencil sit on Jimin's skin for a few minutes so the ink will transfer. Jimin is scrolling through tik tok occasionally laughing at videos and then showing Jungkook. After the stencil sits he takes it off and then begins tracing the lines with the pens. The ink wouldn't be fully dark for a day or two but it will last for about 2 weeks. When the line work is done, he begins filling in the darker areas. Thirty minutes later the temporary tattoo is done. “Alright, I’m done.” Jungkook says, “You ready to see it?”

Jimin looks excited as he sits up so he can go look in the mirror. There is a full length mirror in the corner of the room. Jungkook watched him stand in front of the mirror and look at the tattoo. Just like Jimin had told him and a little extra. The tattoo started at his hip wrapped around to under his ass and the tail curls around the top third of his thigh. “Is it dry yet?” Jimin asks.

“No, but it should be in a few minutes. What do you think?” Jungkook asks as he walks up behind him in the mirror.

“It’s perfect. Better than I could have ever imagined.” Jimin says, and leans back against Jungkook’s chest.

“Let’s go brush our teeth and then it should be dry enough to sleep.” Jungkook says.

On the way to the bathroom Jungkook grabs the dirty towels and drops them in the hamper in the bathroom. They brush their teeth and Jimin washes his face and adds moisturizers. Jungkook moves around and cleans up the mess from the night. He returns the glasses to the kitchen and loads everything in the dishwasher. Then he cleans up the rose petals in the bedroom. When he is finished Jimin returns to the bedroom. “Here’s your underwear. I didn’t think you wanted to sleep without them.” Jungkook says.

Jimin puts on his underwear and then they get in bed. “Thank you for everything.” Jimin says.

“You don’t have to thank me. I wanted to make you feel special.” Jungkook says.

“You did.” Jimin says with a yawn.

“You should sleep. Goodnight Jimin.” Jungkook says and presses a kiss to the crown of Jimin's head.

“Goodnight Jungkook.” Jimin says as he cuddles into Jungkook's side.

Jungkook presses the light switch by the bed and they go to sleep.

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hi everyone I will be reworking this into a new Fic but the first chapter is going to be what is written so far