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Now that Jimin thinks about it, he can’t exactly pinpoint the exact day since Jungkook has started coming home late. Maybe because it wasn't as frequent to make it obvious, or maybe because Jungkook did actually go to business meetings like he claimed to do so, or maybe because Jimin was too lost in the sensation of Jungkook’s lips on his lips, neck, skin to question his odd behaviors and moods.
Maybe it was fate or even biology that stripped Jimin right down to his core when he was with Jungkook, his Omega overtaking his mind and body to try its best to please their Alpha. Jimin never felt too anxious, so his wolf took it upon itself and successfully turned Jimin into a needy, whiny Omega that the Alpha can’t refuse and it worked perfectly fine, Jungkook coming home a little sooner to fuck Jimin like he deserves for sending him teasing texts and pictures while he was working and distracting him.
But Jungkook never complained, though he pretended to be pissed, he was more than happy to have a soft, pliant Omega urging him to come home soon. Jimin loved the Alpha’s reactions, the way he shivers with desperation to touch the Omega, the way his hands kept twitching until they were firmly kneading the Omega’s soft muscles, how he ripped off whatever Jimin had decided to wear that night, leaving pretty marks behind, which only ended up with him slipping further into subspace to even doubt Jungkook and ask about his whereabouts or disappearances. He'd be high on the Alpha's scent, getting distracted and aroused quickly.
Of course, he never thought it would turn out like this.
"Is this still a game for you?" Jimin couldn't stop the tears from falling anymore. How could his mate do this to him?
"W-Why, Jungkook? You didn't think it was important that you tell me—about this?" Jimin is sure he must looks pathetic right now, clutching their youngest pup in his arms, wearing Jungkook’s favorite nightgown with tears wetting his cheeks. It doesn’t make any sense... They had stopped their stupid games a long time ago, almost a year into their marriage after they found out that Jimin was with pups.
He’s never felt so unworthy than he does in this moment and it will only take a while for this feeling to slowly escalate into anger and hate.
Jungkook opens his mouth to answer just as their other two pups run towards their Appa. He lowers himself to his knees and plops down on the floor, opening his arms wide and engulfs them in a big hug with eyes crinkling at the corners and a bunny smile on his lips - despite the situation - to kiss their foreheads and ruffle their hair. The pups giggle, thick tension in the room barely affecting them and they both start talking at once, telling Jungkook about the past few days.
Three goddamn days.
Yoongi had always been the most suspicious out of the three Omegas, trusting his mind over his heart and he never let go of an opportunity to voice out his doubts. It just didn’t make sense that all of their Alphas were working late nights, often not coming come for days and giving excuses like business meeting and trips. Because after all, how long can a damn business trip be? Though mostly silent, Yoongi was the most observant and he generally looked out for the other two Omegas.
Jin would carefully divert the topic to something else, being the eldest of the three but the faraway look would stay in his eyes. He would pretend to be more positive about this since all of them were mated for years and it would be impossible to break the bond. They had to think about their pups too and if whatever Yoongi claimed turned out to be true... Their lives would literally shatter into pieces.
Jimin, being the most trusting Omega was so not having it and would brush it off, rolling his eyes at the absurdity and impossibility of the situation. This was reality and there was no way that their mates would be into some shady business. They would definitely tell them or even hint at something but no, not even a peep from any of them. So Jimin is usually cranky whenever the Omegas would meet and they would end up talking about the same goddamn topic.
Jimin knew that Jungkook wouldn’t hurt anyone for no reason at all. Even during their newly-wed days, Jungkook respected his space, treated him kindly and never raised his voice. As the days slowly passed, he came to know that his Alpha has a big, warm heart and honestly, he’s really just a big, curious, hyperactive pup that likes to wreak havoc for fun and torment his hyungs.
But there was this one phase, just a year after their pups were born. Jungkook started being cold and distant, and Jimin pretending that he didn’t care. He felt more like a trophy Omega, mated to his Alpha just for the sake of breeding his pups. Turns out, that it was Jungkook’s way of avoiding his feelings which Jimin ends up finding out when he finally breaks down crying and sobbing, claiming that he wants to leave because he hates staying alone in this big, cold house.
Jungkook freaks out and declares his undying love for his mate, hugging him tightly and wiping Jimin’s tears away. Jimin knows he’s generally submissive but his palm had itched to slap the Alpha - because the nerve of this stubborn pup - so he does just that and Jungkook blinks at him with wide eyes before burying his face into the Omega’s neck and mumbling a, ‘I deserved that, I’m sorry.’
They were perfectly fine after, until now.
Jimin never gave it much thought about the sources of his mate’s income because he has been to Jungkook’s office a thousands of times with reasons as simple as a prepared lunch or just because the pups missed their Appa. He turned a blind eye to the imported cars, to their expensive clothing brands, to the jewelry gifts from Jungkook, to the restaurants they dined in because he was too busy feeling ecstatic about spending time with his mate and pups.
So questions like - ‘Where did all this money come from?’ were the last thing on his mind. Surely, only owning a company wouldn't get them this much. There must be some other reason that lets Jungkook treat Jimin like a Queen. That is, even in the materialistic aspects. The Alpha already treats his Omega like royalty. Jimin didn’t know that it was Jungkook's way of asking forgiveness for hiding a secret this big from him. Jimin feels sick now for loving all the attention and pampering he received.
Jungkook patiently listens to the pups’ loud talking, paying attention to both of them and even asking question here and there, laughing. Jimin just wants to forget now. He wants to forget whatever he heard in the phone call, he wants to forget Jungkook’s loud voice ringing in his ear because his mate had accidentally swiped the wrong way to cut his phone call. He wants to forget his own break down. He wants to pretend that he didn’t destroy their bedroom, that he didn’t cry himself to sleep, shaking in terror at the thought of Jungkook never coming back to him and their pups. He had to scent their pups frequently to compensate for their Appa’s scent but it wasn’t quite enough and there were more than one instances when three pairs of tearful doe eyes looked at him with a quivering pout and sniffling noses.
Jungmin shifts in his hold, waking up with a slight fuss. Jimin rubs the pup’s small back gently and bouncing him in his arms as he hums along to a tune that always soothes the pups. He presses his lips to the pup’s temple and runs a hand through his soft black hair.
"Shh... Eomma's right here. Go to sleep," He relaxes in Jimin’s hold, nuzzling his face into the Omega’s neck. There is still time for him to sleep, he might be tired later after all. His sweet baby scent surrounds Jimin and he makes up his mind. If not for his safety, he should at least act for their pups. He can feel Jungkook's gaze burning into his back.
"How can you touch them with those hands of yours?" Jimin didn’t know that he could sound that cold until now. He hears Jungkook’s sharp intake of breath and can feel the unease stirring within both of their wolves. Jungkook can not touch their pups moments after he probably killed someone.
"Mijun, Jiyeon, come here." The pups turn to look at Jimin with wide eyes and Jimin tries to not break down and give in. Seokjin and Yoongi had told him to be strong when he had called them, shaken from listening to Jungkook on the phone. He didn’t know what to do and he had to talk to someone before he turned insane from all these questions firing in his mind. He felt horrible for brushing off Yoongi all this time, not even giving his words a second thought. Yoongi didn’t even doubt him but released a pained sigh, apologized when an eerie silence settled in all their three lines, neither of them speaking.
‘It won't feel right, Jimin... But please, be strong. We need to take a break to understand what’s going on and figure everything out.’
‘And, it’s not like we’re leaving forever. We’ll just... be away. I still can’t believe Joonie didn’t tell me. But I’m not dumb,’ Jin had chuckled humorlessly. ‘I can smell different scents on him.’
Jimin doesn’t glance at Jungkook when he walks towards the three of them to pull the pups away when they don’t budge. He gently pries off Mijun's grip on Jungkook with one hand as he tries to balance the sleepy pup in his arms. But the pup goes back to clutch at his Appa when Jimin starts to pull Jiyeon free. The pups only huddle closer to Jungkook because they’re not done telling him about what all he missed.
"Appa..." Mijun wriggles himself into Jungkook's hold and he pouts at Jimin whose eyes are fixed on his mate’s vice like grip on their two pups. Jimin’s eyes sting in frustration, feeling helpless with Jungmin still asleep in his arms and unable to do anything. He just wants to let the pup sleep a little bit more.
"P-Please... Come here. Listen to me," Jimin sniff, blinking through his watery vision. His feels like he’s committing a crime, taking their pups away from their father but them have to leave. Now.
"No, wait... Jiyeon-ah," Jungkook trails off, voice getting caught.
"Eomma..." Jimin feels a tug on his nightgown and he looks down to see Jiyeon wrapping his arms around his legs. Jungkook still has an arm around Mijun who tries to grab onto Jimin’s gown as well, little arms stretched forward.
"Let him go, Jungkook." Jungkook meets his eyes and they look so scared but then he sets his jaw and the Alpha’s eyes glint with determination.
"No." Jungkook pulls Mijun closer and his lips press into a thin line.
"Let go of my pup, Jungkook." His eyes flash with warning and Jimin pushes Jiyeon behind his body. If Jungkook lashes out, he doesn’t want his pups to get hurt.
"Your pup? They're ours, Jimin." There's anger slowly seeping into Jungkook’s face and Jimin doesn't think he deserves to be angry.
"Y-You promised, Jungkook...” Jimin knows the power he has on his mate so he tries something very low. “You promised to give me whatever I wanted. I want my pup."
Jungkook gives Jimin a look of disbelief, as if he could never imagine his mate to utter these words. There’s an expression of defeat on Jungkook's face and he closes his eyes. Jimin is about to speak again but Jungkook loosens his arms from around Mijun.
"You can't ask for things like that, Jimin. You can't take away what's mine as well. We made them together." Jungkook's voice shakes and he shifts onto his haunches from his position from the floor, ready to stand. Jimin’s heart twists in his chest from his mate’s words.
The pups huddle behind Jimin, extremely silent.
It’s now or never.
"Come on, we should go..." Jimin reaches around for the pups, slowly directing them towards the couch. They listen this time and Jimin can hear Jungkook standing up behind them. He’s silent, quietly watching and moving closer to help him in carrying Jungmin.
The omega flinches, scared that Jungkook might take his pup away. “No, don’t!” Jungkook flinches as well, arms freezing in the air as he swallows loudly.
“Jimin, let me hold him, please... I missed them so much.” There’s a bitter retort right at the tip of Jimin’s tongue but he needs to wake up Jungmin anyway and also change out of this stupid gown so he passes the pup to Jungkook who takes him gently with a bunny smile and crescent eyes.
“Stay here, okay? I’ll be right back.” The pups nod, sitting on the couch, already busy talking to each other. Jimin turns and quickly walks to their room to change into some normal clothing. There’s not much time left and he has to get things ready before Jungkook loses control. He shuts their bedroom door and strips the silk off his frame, he quickly scans the room and he finds the Alpha’s white t-shirt and quickly pulls it over his head just as the door opens and Jungkook walks in. The t-shirt is soaked in Jungkook’s scent and Jimin’s head spins for a second and a part of him is satisfied that he can pathetically sniff the cotton when he’s away.
“Jimin... Why is the room like this? What happened?” Jimin ignores the younger and pulls a pair of ripped jeans from his wardrobe, slipping them on quickly before his mate gets his hands on him but luckily the sleeping pup keeps his mate from doing so.
“So many questions, Alpha...” Jimin spits out, pulling at his packed suitcase. “I’m the one who should be asking. Don’t you think so?” And out of nowhere, there are tears escaping his eyes. Jungkook stays frozen beside the bed and Jimin’s in the living room by the time Jungkook comes back. Jimin sniffs the sleepy pup in the Alpha’s arms and gently wakes him up. The pup blinks up at sleepily, confused.
"Sorry, Jungmin-ah.. It's time for the trip. You can sleep later, okay?" He nods off once, twice and Jimin softly bumps his nose against the pup’s forehead and he jolts awake. Jimin flashes the pup a big smile, his cuteness melting his heart.
“Jimin! What are you talking about... What- What trip?” The word comes out of Jungkook's mouth in a rush as his scent gets tinted with worry and fear. Jimin glares at him when the pup jolts in his arms.
"Mmm... 'kay, Eomma." Jungmin wriggles in Jungkook’s hold and the said wolf kisses his cheek before setting him down, who shuffling closer to his brothers that are gathered around the bag, poking and prodding it, excitement making their words jumbled. Just looking at them being all giddy for a fake trip makes Jimin’s throat painfully tight.
"I c-can't stay in the house of- of a-" Jimin tries speaking but his nose tingles, eyes burning again. He can't believe that this is happening to him but he knows that if he’ll stay, he’ll just let Jungkook have his way with him and Jimin's heart will go weak for the Alpha again but this time he can’t do it. He needs some space to think about himself and what he wants to do about them.
"No, no! I'm s-so sorry for lying to you. Please... I- I- Don't do this, Jimin- no," Jimin looks at his Alpha and sees the way his wet eyes dart frantically between his own.
"You shouldn't have lied at all, Jungkook. I feel so stupid right now." He wipes his eyes roughly, shaking his head in disbelief. Was he not important to him at all?
"Please... I can't live without you or our pups. Listen to me, let me explain. Please. I'll beg forever but please don't leave."
"I’m not stay here, Jungkook-" Jungkook growls, low and threatening and Jimin’s heart thuds in his chest, his Omega quivering in fear and distress over angering their Alpha.
"You're not going anywhere, Jimin. I won't let you." His nostrils flare, anger and pain burning in his ebony eyes. Tears stream down the Omega’s cheeks at an alarming rate and he grabs the Alpha’s wrist and pulls him into their kitchen. If they were really going to fight, they would do it away from the pups.
"I'm not asking for your fucking permission, Jungkook. I said that I’m leaving." The words feel bitter on his tongue. And before Jungkook can go haywire, he adds a ‘Please, Alpha.’
“What? No! Do you even fucking understand what you’re saying, Jimin?” Jungkook all but roars, eyes flashing red and Jimin curls in on himself, closing his eyes. He’s never seen this side of Jungkook and his heart breaks, spilling in his chest, dripping red.
“Don’t- Don’t raise your v-voice, I- I-“ Jimin stutters, knees shivering from talking back to Alpha and going against his wolf. Jungkook’s eyes fill with pain and he clutches his hair, turning around to swipe a hand across the granite top island and crashing the cutlery to the ground. And there goes Jungkook’s dinner.
Jimin jumps, heart in his throat at his mate’s display, sobbing loudly. Jungkook turns around, eyes wild and pleading.
“I’m sorry. I’m sorry, I’m so fucking sorry... Don’t talk about leaving, please.” There are tears filling in his eyes too but Jimin is just so scared of Jungkook right now that the words he wants to utter are lodged like rocks in his throat.
“I c-can’t... I’m scared. So scared of you, Alpha. P-Please—STOP!” Jimin screams when Jungkook comes closer, all his worst nightmares coming out to play with him. “Don’t- Don’t touch me please... I’ll just- Oh god, I'll j-just leave.”
Jungkook shakes his head furiously, eyes widening. “No, no. Please. I’m sorry, I’m sorry. I’ll do anything you want, Jimin. Tell me what to do- What should I do for you to forgive me?”
He stares at Jungkook, desperately searching for the Alpha that he knows since the last three years but he only finds torn, broken pieces of him and Jimin wonders how he missed the crazed, dark glint in his eyes. He mourns for his lost Alpha, heart aching so bad, Jimin’s sure he’s going to pass out. Jimin lets his mate step closer this time until the Alpha’s sweet breath is hitting his face and he closes his eyes. He savors these last few moments while he still can, pretending that this is still his sweet, caring Alpha.
“Tell me... Are Namjoon hyung and Hobi hyung in this too?” The downfall of their household was painful enough. They didn’t need two more.
“Yes.”
Jimin lets go of his breath, shoulders slumping in defeat and he’s tired. So, so tired from all the sleepless nights of worrying about his mate, only to wait for Jungkook coming home mid-nights and taking him with a desperation that wasn’t there before. He secretly waited, craved for that part though. Jimin had loved it then, the way the Alpha seemed as if he couldn’t survive without the Omega. Well, all the Alpha’s adrenaline went into claiming Jimin like it was his last time and Jimin now realizes that any of those nights could have been his last night with Jungkook.
Jimin shivers, cold and fear seeping into his spine at that thought. He has to - needs to - make Jungkook stop this mafia business.
“Why, Alpha? Is it for the money? I don’t want it! You were not like this, Jungkook. I don’t care if we’re poor just please don’t get into--” Jimin drops to the ground, crying openly and he just realizes that the house is full of their distressed scents. It's so suffocating that he can't breathe. He feels Jungkook's arms come around his back, hugging his frame and he finds himself shoving them away with a sudden flare of anger.
"Don't touch me!" Jimin whirls around with a snarl to face his mate, clenching his fists to stop himself from doing something that he knows he'll regret later. Jungkook flinches at that and the pups let out low whines, startled. Jimin press a hand to his mouth, horrified by his actions and wanting to disappear. He can't scare his pups. He glares at Jungkook, stifling sobs.
"You.,. You destroyed our perfect life, Jungkook. D-Do you know how I- I felt when I heard gunshots during our call? I could hear you yelling at them to s-shoot." The terror that flooded through him then, makes the Omega shudder now. Jungkook rubs a palm over his face, closing his eyes.
"Listen, Jimin... I'm really sorry. D-Don't leave... I'll... I’ll tell you everything. Please, I was going to tell you," There’s panic evident in Jungkook’s voice, anger now gone but Jimin doesn’t pay it any mind.
“You promised not to become a monster, Jungkook.” Jimin feels hollow the moment those words leave his mouth, with the truth finally out. And look what Jungkook had become now.
"Is this- Is this it? Are you, are you telling me that w-we're- over?" Jungkook whispers the last word.
"No," Jimin swallow hard at the sob that wants to get out. "I don't know... what to think of this. I need time." Away from you.
"It will hurt, Jimin... The bond - it going to hurt so bad. I can't- I can't let you go through that—I’ll leave the house. I’ll stay outside, somewhere, anywhere but please stay home-" Jungkook’s words fall on deaf ears as Jimin mentally calculates the amount of time they can spend apart before their bond pushes one of them over the edge and it’s usually the Alpha that loses their mind first.
"No. I don't care. It will hurt less than staying here—I can’t. Just—It’s too much..." He needs help- He needs some support to leave his Alpha. The shrill ringing of his phone is loud as Jimin hurries towards the sound it and snatch it off the table in the living room.
"Oh, H-Hyung..." He breathes into the phone, hoping his crying won't turn into hiccups.
"Jimin, did... did Jungkook come back?" Yoongi’s voice is rougher than usual and he can hear pups in the background. That makes him wonder about the Jung and the Kim family. They don’t seem to be any better than their own.
"Yeah... But, I need to get out, hyung. I c-can't..." Jimin’s voice breaks but Yoongi ignores it and he hears Jin in the background saying something.
"Jimin, we're outside your house. Jin hyung got his car too. We're going to the beach house just like we planned." Jimin sighs in relief but he remembers something.
"Wait, but what about Hobi hyung?" He walk back towards the pups and grabs the suitcase, dragging it towards the front door.
"Like hell I’ll still stay-" Jungkook yanks Jimin’s wrist suddenly and the phone clatters to the ground. He gasps but Jungkook's lips press against his, hard. He stands shocked for a few seconds, Jungkook’s touch electrifying as a result of not touching him for so long. His Alpha scent seeps into Jimin’s senses and he almost moans out at the feeling of the Alpha’s big frame engulfing his small one, hot hands gripping his waist tightly. He can feel his knees go weak, body reacting and preparing itself to be presented to the Alpha. He suddenly remembers that he shouldn't let Jungkook touch him and pushes against his chest with all his might. Though Jungkook hardly budges, he pulls back but still holds the Omega close.
"Let go, Jungkook!" Every action of his goes against the Omega’s instincts to stay closer to the alpha. But somehow, it's impossible to make his wolf understand that he lied.
How many more lies are there?
"I love you." Jungkook presses those words hot against the blonde’s ear. Tears prickle his eyes again and he doesn’t want to feel this devastated ever again. He needs to leave, to finally be able to breathe.
"Please, leave me." He manages to mumble, freeing his arms out of Jungkook’s hold.
"Don't you love me?" Jungkook's voice is fragile. Delicate, like it will shatter any second.
"If I didn't, I wouldn't still be wearing your wedding ring, Jungkook." He lets Jimin go this time but grips the Omega’s hips in a bruising grip to whisper. “I’m going to come for you. Enjoy this while you still can, Omega.” Heat shoots down his spine but he brushes it off. He doesn't waste any time, quickly gathering their bag and ushering the pups out of the door.
"Appa's not coming?" Mijun asks, hugging Jimin’s leg. He helps the pups down the few stairs carefully and he spots Yoongi’s car right outside the iron gates.
"N-No, he's-" Jimin’s voice catches in his throat when he see Jungkook in the doorway, eyes red and glittery - looking small and tired in the huge entrance of the house. His strong, broad shoulders are now slumped and he looks like he'll collapse any moment. Jimin feels a pang of guilt when he remembers the Alpha’s destroyed dinner. He must be so hungry. Jimin blinks quickly before more tears fall, pushing away all thoughts that will make him want to stay. Jungkook steps out and the pups notice it and they run towards him again.
No, not again. It will be so hard to get them back.
"Appa, come!"
"Appa! Appa!"
"Trip, Appa!"
Jungkook kneels down only to bury his face into his hands and Jimin can see his shoulders shake. Jimin take a step towards them, to try and distract the pups when Jungkook lifts his head again. He looks wrecked and Jimin has never seen him cry like this.
"I- I'll come, okay? Just, not now. You're all big boys so make sure- that Eomma and you three sleep and eat well. Please, wait for me- I promise to come soon." There are tears dripping down his face but he wipes them away quickly with his sleeve, flashing a blinding smile for the pups that must be so much more painful. He gets kisses and hugs from the confused, teary pups who don’t understand why their parents are so distressed. Their scents are thick with sadness and it won't be long before they start crying as well. Jimin’s not sure how he’ll look after them all by himself. They're so attached to Jungkook, often ending up in their bed at night cuddling with them.
And it fucking hurts that his Alpha's in pain and that they have to leave him like this. But Jimin’s now actually scared of Jungkook after seeing a new side of him and a lie that dark, was bound to tear them apart. Mates or not.
At least, for a while.