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“Alpha…nngh…mmm…more…”

“Shhh baby...I got you…” 

“Feels…feels…so good…please…”

"I know love…you gotta keep it down now…”

“Try…trying…nngh…but…oh alpha…”

Seokjin smiled as he wrapped his hand around Jungkook’s neck, pushing his head up so that he could capture his soft lips in a kiss that had the omega clinging to him. Swallowing Jungkook’s moans as his cock rammed inside the omega's slicked hole. They needed to stay quiet. They needed to not be found out because they weren’t really supposed to be having sex. 

Why? Because they were at their best friend's wedding and had to be in the ceremony space in exactly 30 minutes since they were the best men for their respective best friends. 

“You feel so good…fuck!!!” Seokjin growled as he pulled Jungkook’s leg even higher, the same leg that was hitched around his waist, giving him more access to the omega who shoved his face in the alpha’s neck as he reached his breaking point. “Alpha…alpha…alpha…” he kept moaning as he came, untouched, his little cock spurting cum on his and Seokjin’s stomach, trembling in the aftermath as Seokjin groaned at the way his walls clenched around his length. 

“My pretty baby…” Seokjin gritted as he captured the omega’s lips in a deep kiss, thrusting hard making his knot breach Jungkook’s hole pushing Jungkook into another orgasm. His tight walls getting tighter, making Seokjin’s knot pop. Filling the omega up and locking them in place. Leaving both clinging to each other. Panting with little kisses being placed everywhere they could. Till Jungkook panicked because, “The wedding…oh no we’ll be late!” 

Seokjin laughed, hooking his hands under Jungkook’s knees, picking him up and walking to the bed, smirking as Jungkook moaned when the knot was jostled. “We’ll be okay.” he said as he laid down with Jungkook above him. Both taking a moment to breathe. Maybe Jimin had a point when he said, “You two are not sharing a room.” but then no one really wanted to deal with a whiny Jungkook either so they’d let the couple share a room. 

For most part today they had behaved. Waking up at the crack of dawn to help with the remaining preparations. Running around finding this and that as requested but that had led to them not being in each other's vicinity for over two hours and that just wasn’t normal. Jungkook and Seokjin not being together for over 20 minutes was not considered normal so being away for two hours was just criminal. 

Hence the minute they were told to get dressed they’d ended up stuck to each other in more ways than one leading to their position now. “You’re the best you know.” Seokjin said as his hands skimmed lower to cup Jungkook’s ass. “Hmm…you are too…my best alpha…my best friend.” Jungkook said giggling when Seokjin spanked him lightly. 

Believe it or not he wasn’t being cheesy. That was in fact the truth for Seokjin and Jungkook were not together . They were together but not together . 

Confused? Well so is everyone. 

But what did that mean? That’s for later. 

Right now Seokjin groaned as he moved with Jungkook to stand so that he could take the omega to the washroom where they stood - still joined - under the shower, using shampoo to wash each other’s hair and to soap each other where they could in their current position. 

“You’re so strong alpha.” Jungkook teased as Seokjin scowled at him. “Don’t test me. You need to be able to walk for the wedding.” Seokjin warned with a little growl in his voice making Jungkook laugh out loud, his Elmo laugh that had Seokjin laughing too. By the time they were rinsing Seokjin’s knot deflated making it possible for him to pull out but that got a whine from Jungkook who didn’t like the fact that Seokjin’s cum was dripping out of him. 

“Plenty of where that came from baby. It’s okay.” Seokjin said getting on his knees and washing Jungkook’s hole and leg’s. Jungkook would return the favor but Seokjin refused instead, cleaning himself quickly as the pair waddled out. Thankfully they both had shorter hair so drying that wasn’t a hassle and being naturally breathtaking in looks meant they needed no makeup, just skin care. 

So soon the dashing pair wore their matching suits and stepped out of their room. Sharing a sweet kiss before going to the respective groom's prep room - in opposite directions - where they both were greeted with raised brows because there was no way everyone didn’t know what just happened. 

“You reek!” Namjoon groused as Seokjin adjusted his tie. “Reek?? I don’t reek!” Seokjin said offended. “Well you do reek of omega. Couldn’t you two control yourself for one morning?” Yoongi groused, handing Seokjin his boutonniere. “You know the answer to that question, Yoongi-chi.” Seokjin said as Taehyung smirked. “Well thank goodness you two smell rather nice together.” he added as Seokjin gave him finger guns before the trio walked out.

“Weddings are places where you meet eligible alpha’s. You know it’s like networking for your dating life. Tell me how will you meet anyone if you smell so strongly of Jin hyung?” Hoseok whined as his nose wrinkled whilst Jungkook set his hair. “But I don't want another alpha.” Jungkook said happily, turning to look at Jimin who seemed to be the most calm on the outside. “Hyung you okay?” Jungkook asked, registering the distress in the alpha’s scent. 

"I'm a...I'm getting married to thee Kim Namjoon after years of begging and groveling...It feels surreal.” Jimin said as Jungkook rushed to hug Jimin. “Oh hush. It’s not like Namjoonie hyung didn’t want to marry you. He was just….um…shy.” Hoseok, who was at this moment tying his shoelaces said. "I know but…my God Jungkookah you really do smell of Jin hyung!” Jimin said, suddenly making Jungkook giggle. “Of course I do! But c’mon let's go! It’s wedding time!” Jungkook said excitedly as he pulled Jimin towards the door. 

No one was exaggerating. Jungkook did indeed smell like Seokjin and Seokjin too smelled like him most times. And truly they did smell wonderful together. While it was already known if you would be an alpha or omega at birth there was no scent till you didn’t present which was at 18 for both subgenders when they had their first rut or heat. 

When Seokjin presented his scent was that of petrichor. Earthy, calming, warm. When Jungkook presented, he smelled like tiger lilies, mild, sweet, refreshing. Together they smelled like the most comforting scent in one. Something that made both of them and also those around them feel grounded, at peace. Sure the others complained but truly they loved it too.  

Coming back to the wedding it went off without a hitch. It was so so so beautiful that everyone was a mess by the time the vows were read. Namjoon and Jimin had gone the unconventional route and kept an afternoon reception because they were flying out for the honeymoon at night so right after the ceremony the party moved to the reception area and everyone had a blast there. 

“Um excuse me…are they mates?” Some alpha asked Hoseok pointing behind him. The party was almost done. Majority guest had left. When Hoseok turned around he let out an exasperated sigh before saying, “Um...It’s complicated.” seeing the way the light dimmed from the alpha’s eyes. Only Hoseok wasn’t sure who exactly he was eyeing. Because who he’d been focused on was Seokjin and Jungkook who were making out on the dance floor. 

“We’re gonna have to come up with a better excuse, you know.” Taehyung said as he reached out to massage the alpha’s shoulder. "I've run out of things to say truly.” Hoseok said giving Taheyung a kiss on his cheek before the two heard Yoongi barking orders at some poor server. He wasn’t the wedding planner but for how worked up he was you’d think he was, making both alpha’s sigh looking at their bossy omega before going towards him with a fond smile. 

“We should go home.” Jungkook said, nuzzling into Seokjin’s neck. “Hmm…soon. Let the happy couple leave.” Seokjin replied pulling Jungkook in tighter. Soon that’s exactly what they did. Bidding Namjoon and Jimin farewell before quickly taking their stuff from their room and then heading to their home after bidding their friends goodbye. It didn’t take long for them to change and get into their nest. Both exhausted and sleepy but Jungkook couldn’t sleep just like that. 

“Alpha…want…” he whined as Seokjin huffed a laugh. “Baby you’re tired.” he reminded the omega who pouted before saying, "I know. But I feel empty. Please.” he begged, showing Seokjin his big eyes and pouty lips making Seokjin move ahead just to nip his cheek before Seokjin pulled his pants off and stroked his half hard cock. “Um…let me…” Jungkook said, getting on his hands and knees, crawling to the alpha’s crotch. Taking over stroking the alpha’s dick before taking the bulbous head in his mouth and licking and sucking till it hit the back of his throat. 

“Baby…” Seokjin warned not wanting Jungkook to get too worked up. But the truth was that if Seokjin knew Jungkook’s body inside out Jungkook knew his as well so he sucked and swallowed his length till he deemed Seokjin’s cock hard enough before pulling back and smiling up at the alpha who reached ahead and patted his head. 

“How do you want me?” Seokjin asked. “On your back.” Jungkook said, waiting for Seokjin to get comfortable before he straddled the alpha and kissed him. Smiling when Seokjin hummed on tasting himself before he lined the alpha to his entrance and sunk all the way to the bottom. 

“Feeling full now?” Seokjin asked as he watched as Jungkook threw back his head. His own hands cupping the omega’s pecs, through his unbuttoned shirt, thumbs brushing his nipples making Jungkook hiss. “Hmm…yes.” Jungkook said before pulling at the blanket and laying with his head tucked under Seokjin’s neck, covering himself and the alpha, kissing the alpha on the lips and jaw before they both bid each other good night and fell asleep.

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“Explain please…so they’re not mates?” is the first question anyone who sees Seokjin and Jungkook’s interactions asks. It’s a valid question too because there isn’t a moment they’re apart. Jungkook practically lived in Seokjin’s lap. Their hands were always wandering over each other and seeing them kiss is just plain normal - for the five who are their friends - for everyone else it is just plain confusing. 

But to understand why Jungkook and Seokjin are the way they are one must understand their back story.

Seokjin met Jungkook when he was all of 7 and Jungkook was 2. They were neighbors in those cramped apartment buildings with paper thin walls. Neither came from well to do families. Seokjin’s parents usually ended the night with a shouting match that could rival fans at a football match. The building was designed so that the apartments had a shared corridor. Usually when his parents would begin their shouting Seokjin would go outside the apartment and sit there keeping himself busy with his toys or coloring books or homework. 

The thing about these buildings is that while no one is really ‘friends’ everyone truly knows everyone's business. So Seokjin was aware he had new neighbors. But he had never met said neighbors. They were relatively quiet.

Then one day, while he got comfortable outside his apartment the neighbors door opened and out wobbled a literal cherub on legs. Seokjin wasn’t sure if he was seeing things for a minute. With big eyes and puffy cheeks, with pouty lips and a button nose, the child walked right to him, also staring at Seokjin like he was seeing something from a fairy tale. 

Truly if you ask Jungkook he’d say it felt like that. Seokjin at that point hadn’t grown into his looks yet but he’d made Jungkook feel safe, safe enough that he’d wobbled all the way into Seokjin’s lap. Maybe it’s because instinctually he’d recognized Seokjin was an alpha. 

Seokjin too recognized Jungkook as an omega. They still didn’t know each other's name but Seokjin was struck by how bright Jungkook’s eyes were. Later in life he realized what he saw in Jungkook’s eyes was the unblemished innocence of a child who never had to be in the middle of warring parents. Never had to witness the venom his parents were spitting out. Something fundamentally changed in Seokjin that day. Little Seokjin unconsciously made a promise to himself that he’d not let Jungkook ever lose that innocence. 

Now if you’re wondering why Seokjin’s parents hated each other, well it’s the age old issues as with every Asian household. Namely that they shouldn’t have been together in the first place and then only stayed for their child’s sake. If Seokjin had 1 Won for every time both or one of his parents told him "I'd leave him/her if it weren’t for you.” He’d likely have enough to go on a trip to Jeju.

What makes it worse is that it was love. The Kim’s union was a love marriage. They met in university and fell in love right away. Neither of their parents supported the marriage so they ran away and fell for the old adage of “Love will conquer all.” Well love conquered nothing. After Seokjin was born there were expenses the young couple and their meager incomes didn’t cover. Their parents washed their hands off them telling them to “Live with the consequences of your actions.”

The Kim’s soon realized that love didn’t pay rent or buy food or pay for child care or pay the electricity. Love didn’t protect you from the cold or keep you safe from storms. You needed money for that. Something they always ran short off. Living paycheck to paycheck tensions soon grew and love dissolved into thin air.

Resulting in Seokjin being averse to the notion of love and mating.

Seokjin’s thoughts were interrupted by a poke to his cheek. The little cherub apparently liked touching his face, something that Seokjin didn’t let anyone do before. “Hi. I'm Seokjin.” he said not knowing if the kid would understand but that got him a very pretty gap toothed smile and a “Gukkie.” as a response. “Hi…Gukkie.” Seokjin said, also smiling at the child but then they both heard a disgruntled, “Gukkie! Come here!” which made the child burrow into Seokjin’s chest while Seokjin looked up to see another cherubic boy staring at him, with his hands on his hips. “Who are you?” Seokjin asked, making the other boy peer at him, his eyes turning to slits. “Who are you?” he asked Seokjin instead. “Jin.” they both heard from the little omega who was only holding on tighter to Seokjin by the minute. 

“Seokjin. I live here.” Seokjin said as he pointed to his apartment door. The other boy turned to look at the door, his brows raising at the noise coming from inside. "I'm Jimin. That’s Jungkook. We live here.” Jimin said, pointing at the door beside Seokjin’s apartment. These were his new neighbors. Seokjin recognized Jimin as an alpha. “Um…you want to come inside?” Jimin asked. Seokjin was about to say no but then Jungkook pulled back looking at the alpha with big pleading eyes, Seokjin couldn’t say no.

Seokjin learnt that Jungkook was Jimin’s cousin. He also learnt that Jungkook was an orphan whose parents had passed away about a year ago. “Accident.” Jimin said watching as Jungkook played with Seokjin’s toy cars. “He knows?” Seokjin wondered. “Hmm…appa told us they’re in heaven with dada.” Jimin said.

Turns out Jimin was being raised by his widowed father who had also taken in Jungkook. Soon Seokjin learnt Jimin’s appa or Mr. Park for formalities was a nurse who usually worked the night shift. It would be scandalous that he left a 4 year old and a 2 year old by themselves but honestly what other option did he have? They were the only family they all had. 

“He’s really fond of you!” Mr. Park said, watching Jungkook happily waddell up to Seokjin with his arms outstretched. Seokjin picked him up without a second thought. Earlier in the morning Mr. Park had to do a double take when he discovered the three kids fast asleep on the living room floor.

Soon this became the norm. Seokjin would spend almost every night in the Park’s apartment. His parents honestly did not care. When they figured out that Seokjin was next door it actually made matters worse not for Seokjin but between the Kim’s because now they had no reason to force themselves to stop fighting all night if they wanted and they did. Mr. Park on the other hand was grateful for having someone older than Jimin and Jungkook to be with them.

Overall the arrangement worked wonders for Jungkook, Seokjin and Jimin. The trio were inseparable. But the bond between Seokjin and Jungkook far outweighed Jimin’s connection with either which caused a bit of a complex to develop on Jimin’s end but then he met Taehyung and things changed for even better. 

Kim Taehyung, another alpha, was essentially Jimin’s platonic soulmate. Being with Taehyung made Jimin understand what Seokjin and Jungkook had. Though it wasn’t platonic, yes they were kids but that was indeed very obvious. But then what was it? Was it love? 

It was. But not romantic. Seokjin did love Jungkook as did Jungkook love him. But it was just them being very very very good friends. They were truly inseparable. As they grew up they’d do their homework together. In the cooler months they’d get blankets and wrap it around each other as they’d read books or watch something on the TV. Seokjin would even cook for the boys with both being his sous chefs. 

As he got older Jungkook asked more questions like, “Hyungie…why so loud?” while referring to a crashing sound that came from Seokjin’s apartment. But Seokjin would only hold the omega tighter, his heart breaking at the truth that his parents' marriage had deteriorated beyond repair and was now turning violent, instead distracting Jungkook with something nonsensical. 

Seokjin knew right from the time he was young that he would have no prospects if he stayed where he was. “Someday I'm going to go far away from all this!” he told Jungkook once when another shouting match had led to Seokjin’s dad throwing something at his mother. In hindsight that should have been an indication of what was to come. “Will you take me too?” Jungkook had asked making Seokjin smile at him while cupping his cheek. "I promise we’ll go far away! I'll take you far away!” Seokjin had said. 

Just as he promised, Seokjin presented at 18 and immediately left and joined the military. 

"I'm going to figure stuff out. See to it that you keep him safe!” He’d told Jimin while an inconsolable Jungkook clung on to him. But he let go because he knew Seokjin was doing this for them, for him. 

Military was good for Seokjin. He was an overachiever and after he was done his mandatory service he came back with a full scholarship for university. Jungkook was overjoyed. All of 15 he even baked his first cake just for Seokjin. Sure it was a bit burned and had less sugar still Seokjin enjoyed every bite. 

But then tragedy struck. Seokjin hadn’t run so fast even while doing drills. All he remembers is Jimin telling him to come home. When he got there the police were taking away his father in handcuffs and an ambulance took away his mother. 

Turns out the Kim’s shouting match had turned exceptionally violent and now Mrs. Kim was clinging to her life. “Jungkookie, where's Jungkookie?” Seokjin asked, frantically, worried if Jungkook had seen anything. Almost folding in relief when Jimin said, “He’s with Tae. I had him pick Gukkie up from school.” 

Mrs. Kim didn’t make it after a week in the ER. Mr. Kim was sent to jail. Seokjin was devastated. But Jungkook was there with him as was Jimin and Taehyung. Seokjin doesn’t remember crying for the first three months. Then one random night he found it impossible to stop crying. But Jungkook was there, pulling the alpha's face into his chest and letting him cry his heart out. 

However there were other issues. For now Seokjin was living at the Park’s apartment since his place wasn’t cleared by the police. But as soon as it was his landlord asked him to empty the apartment. Mr. Park was open to having Seokjin continue living with the little family but Seokjin couldn’t do that. 

He was an adult who had to take care of himself so he moved into his university dorms. His roommates were a mated pair, Yoongi and Hoseok, who were really nice to him. Soon they too got integrated into the little family and understood the special connection between Jungkook and Seokjin. 

Yoongi, the omega of the couple, took a special liking to Jungkook. It hurt him that the young omega didn’t have anyone to look up to so he’d taken over telling Jungkook what he’d have to expect once he presented. Usually you presented within your 18th year. In Seokjin’s case he presented on his birthday itself having a rut that he actually spent at a rut facility while Jungkook was forced to stay away for his safety.

Jungkook never asked Seokjin for the specifics. He wasn't ever brave enough. Over the years it had become a group effort to protect Jungkook innocence. No Jungkook wasn’t dumb, far from it actually, but Seokjin never wanted him to be affected by the darkness in the world. Thus the topics that would obviously upset him were not really discussed unless and until absolutely required. 

“You know that’s not the healthiest way to live right?” Yoongi - always the voice of reason - had asked Seokjin when he got to know the pair better. "I know but honestly look at him. He’s happy, healthy. He’s growing up well.” Seokjin said, smiling as he watched Jungkook laugh with his head thrown back at some joke Hoseok cracked. Seokjin had a point. Jungkook’s happiness is what mattered and Yoongi knew Seokjin was ready to split the world in half if it meant preserving that smile and innocence in Jungkook’s heart.

It’s easy to presume that Seokjin was always the one giving but that's not the case. While the alpha made sure Jungkook was protected, the omega made sure Seokjin was protected too. He was after all Seokjin’s best friend so he’d always be there to listen to Seokjin rant about stuff that had him upset. He’d constantly join in Seokjin’s pranks and shenanigans. He’d always be Seokjin’s partner in crime. He was Seokjin’s support just like Seokjin was his.

“Seokjinah...I think it’s time for me to retire. I want to move back to Busan. With Jungkookah turning 18 next month he’ll have access to the money his parents left for him to help with university & housing. What do you think about that?” Mr. Park asked Seokjin one day, surprising the alpha. 

But when he saw Mr. Park’s face he could see the lines and wrinkles formed due to stress making it impossible for him to ask Mr. Park to reconsider. Mr. Park had worked hard for Jimin and Jungkook, even managing to pay for Jimin’s education - in Japan - because that’s where Jimin and Taehyung went after graduating high school. Both gifted in the arts, they'd been offered a partial scholarship to a Japanese university.

Mr. Park earned his retirement, so he did just that. After Jungkook’s birthday he packed up and left. He never asked but Seokjin promised him that Jungkook would be taken care of. The trust Mr. Park had on Seokjin was evident in the fact that he’d essentially made Seokjin joint on all of Jungkook’s bank accounts so that the omega didn’t blow through his money. 

Not like Jungkook would, always humble Jungkook never indulged in the excess. In fact there were times Seokjin had to force him to buy new shoes because the ones he was using were literally falling apart.

“So now what? Where’s Kookah going to stay?” Hoseok had asked Seokjin who was bothered by the same issue, when Mr. Park was making his final arrangements. “Why can’t I live with you?” Jungkook had asked when Seokjin bought up the topic the next day. “Do you want to?” Seokjin wondered. “Do you not want me to?” Jungkook had asked with a pout on his lips and brows furrowed. "I mean Jungkookie you’ll be going to university. Don’t you want to be at the dorms? Meet other alpha’s…your age?” Seokjin asked, getting a head tilt in response to that.

Seokjin saw the minute Jungkook understood the direction of his thoughts. “Is that what you want?” Jungkook asked very very very calmly. Seokjin truly had to loosen his tie. “Um...I want what you want.” he managed to say but Jungkook doubled down with, “And I want what you want so…what do you want?” Making Seokjin groan at that. 

True they were very close and best friends but best friends also have disagreements and Seokjin and Jungkook did sometimes argue. However they cared about each other too much to be hurtful and would usually take a moment to breathe before having civilized conversations. Seokjin did that now too as did Jungkook who concentrated on eating the kimbap Yoongi had sent for him.

"I would love for you to live with me Jungkookie but I don’t want to take away normal life experiences from you. I want you to live your life to the fullest. Grab all the opportunities that come your way. I don’t want you to ever have any regrets.” Seokjin said, making Jungkook pause. It made sense Seokjin would be concerned for him and as mentioned Seokjin’s happiness was also Jungkook’s goal in life so he agreed to move into his university dorm.

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“There’s nothing to worry about, you know. You’re a healthy omega who’s young. I do believe this delay is just hormonal.” the omega specialist told Seokjin, Jungkook and Yoongi who’d accompanied them. 

Why were they at the doctors? Because it’s been 6 months since Jungkook’s 18th birthday but he hasn’t presented yet.

“But it’s been 6 months.” Jungkook whispered as Seokjin squeezed his hands gently. “Sometimes some omega’s can take up to 2 years to present. I don’t know if it’s the change in food or all the chemicals nowadays but your generation of omega’s seems to have started the trend. But I can guarantee you will present!” The specialist had said before having Jungkook go with the nurse for a quick physical assessment.

When he’d left the doctor turned to Seokjin and Yoongi with a somber look. "I didn’t lie. A recent study of omega’s born after 1995 highlighted how omega’s have been affected due to environmental, nutritional and other factors. Again I didn’t lie when I said he will present but what the study also noted is that late presenting omega’s tend to be depressed. It’s of course not his fault but with him being in university where hormones are literally raging it’s easy for doubt and shame to creep in so I'd ask you to keep an eye on him. Try and keep him happy as much as possible.” The doctor finished before the nurse and Jungkook walked in.

To say Seokjin was worried was an understatement. Thankfully he still had his scent blocking patchs on that he had to wear for work so he didn’t end up scaring Jungkook with his concern. Still Jungkook knew. “Is something wrong with me?” he’d asked Seokjin later in the day when Seokjin was about to drop him back to his dorm. “Absolutely not. You’re my perfect omega.” Seokjin said holding Jungkook very tight. “You haven’t taken off your scent blockers yet. You never keep them on for this long. Are you lying to me?” Jungkook asked, looking up at the alpha who was so important to him.

Seokjin sighed, he was never good at keeping secrets from Jungkook. “Will you move in with me?” he asked as Jungkook tilted his head confused. “For real? Leave the dorms and live with you?” Jungkook asked, sadness and confusion forgotten entirely. He was so excited he was vibrating. Seokjin laughed at that, holding Jungkook’s face in his hands before placing a kiss on his forehead. 

“Yes. For real. Your semester is done in a month and then you can move out of here.” Seokjin said before adding, "I mean you’re an adult now Jungkookie. You have access to your money. Would you like your own…” But Jungkook was already shaking his head from side to side so violently that Seokjin thought he’d kink his neck so he held the omega’s face in his hands again. “Stop. Okay. One month and you’ll be with me.” he said, his heart growing in size as he saw the happy smile on Jungkook’s face.

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Jungkook had always had a sensitive nose. Which is why right now he was standing by the kitchen while sniffing in the air. “You okay? Got a cold?” Hoseok asked. It’s been three months since Jungkook moved into Seokjin’s place that’s across from Yoongi and Hoseok. 

They lived in an apartment building that was a marked upgrade from where Jungkook and Seokjin had come from. Seokjin could afford it with his job as marketing associate with a private security firm that worked with the military. “Not a cold hyung but do you smell bubblegum? Or something very fruity?” Jungkook asked while peering at Seokjin who was by the stove with Yoongi.

The four usually dined at one or the other’s place. Today they were at Yoongi and Hoseok’s place. “Hmm...I don’t know Jungkookah. My nose is still blocked thanks to that cold!” Hoseok grumbled before he walked away since he wanted to sneeze.

This bubblegum smell had been bugging Jungkook. It’s been a month since Seokjin no longer had to wear scent blockers at work so he did come home with other scents clinging to him but this bubblegum one had been the most prominent. 

“Why are you pouting?” Yoongi asked Jungkook as he was doing the dishes later on. “Alpha smells funny.” Jungkook said absently making Yoongi pause. “Alpha??” He whispered to himself before looking at Jungkook and asking, “Alpha who Kookah?” very gently. “Alpha my alpha…” Jungkook whined before huffing at the other omega and concentrating on the dishes. 

Yoongi stepped away quietly before cornering Seokjin. “What are your intentions with Jungkook?” he asked the alpha who’s jaw fell slack in shock. “What?” was all Seokjin managed but Yoongi smacked him in the chest, hard , before asking again, “What are your intentions with Jungkook?” Seokjin scratched his neck before saying, “To see to it that he’s happy and safe and protected always. But why?” 

Yoongi took a breath before saying, "I think Kookah’s going to present soon. And I think his omega has chosen you. You need to talk to him.” Poor Seokjin was equal parts confused and terrified. “Talk to him about what?” he asked as Yoongi scowled at him. "I don’t know…birds and the bees!” he said as Seokjin made a face. 

“Listen hyung. You need to talk to him about what happens when he does have his heat. Particularly if he has another alpha in mind…” Yoongi had to pause after that because of the sharp rise of something unpleasant in Seokjin’s scent. “Calm down will you. I mean if we’re not prepared then it can be dangerous…you know this. Also go home now and shower. I'll send him back in about 20 minutes.” Seokjin almost walked away before asking, “Why shower?” But Hoseok was the one who answered him with, “Because you smell like bubblegum.”

“What happened?” Jungkook wondered as he saw Seokjin pacing in the kitchen with a glass of water in his hand. “Um, we need to talk.” Seokjin said. “Oh.” Jungkook said biting his lip but Seokjin ran ahead pulling it away before saying, “It’s nothing bad I promise.” 

They ended up on the couch with Jungkook on the alpha’s lap. “Jungkookie, when you do present do you have an alpha in mind?” Seokjin asked, just like that. However Jungkook whispered, “What if it never happens?” Seokjin reached out to hold the omega’s nape, massaging lightly, feeling Jungkook relax. “It will happen. I just know it. But when it does, do you have a particular alpha in mind?” Seokjin said, his gut feeling funny. On registering his words Jungkook pulled back looking at him highly offended. 

Seokjin immediately got defensive, “You’re a very beautiful omega. It would not at all be shocking if you had a particular alpha in mind!” he said only for Jungkook to scowl at him. "I do and he’s the biggest idiot I know.” Jungkook said almost getting off Seokjin’s lap but the alpha clamped his hands on Jungkook’s waist keeping him put, making the omega whimper.  

“You want…you want me?” Seokjin asked, both shy and surprised. "I only have you. You’re the only person who understands me. Only one who makes me feel safe.” Jungkook said, nodding his head. “But Jungkookie we...I…” But Jungkook interrupted Seokjin with, "I don’t want to mate with you. I don’t want to mate with anyone. I just want a partner who I can spend my heats with. It’s not about love. It’s about trust. And I trust you.”

Seokjin felt the weight of the world lift from his shoulder. But then something was niggling under his skin. “What do you mean by it’s not about love ?” he asked. Jungkook blinked at him smiling softly before saying, “Love is given so much importance alpha. But love is the first thing that flies out the window when people get together. I'd much rather be with someone who I trust. I'd rather be with my best friend. I'd rather be with you. Now I don’t mean that as a bad thing but I genuinely haven’t ever been interested in anyone. Even when other alpha’s asked me out in high school and university I didn't care for it.” Jungkook said while rubbing his nose in the alpha’s neck. 

The alpha whose world had narrowed down only to focus on the omega in his lap when Jungkook referred to him as alpha . This was the first time. But then…“Other alpha’s asked you out?” Seokjin growled, making Jungkook squirm with a shy smile. “Umm hmm…but I always said no.” he said nuzzling into Seokjin’s neck, taking a deep breath of his scent soon falling asleep.

❦❦❦

“Jin hyung where are you?” Seokjin heard over the phone another month later. “Hoba I'm just leaving. What’s wrong?” he asked registering the alpha’s distressed tone. “It’s Jungkookah. You need to come here. He’s having his heat!” Hoseok said and just like that Seokjin left everything behind and ran.

“How!? He had no symptoms!” Seokjin said as he met Hoseok who was waiting for him on the ground level of the building. “Actually he’s been exceptionally cuddly with you and irritable and he’s also been making his nest with all your stuff. You just live in a world where for you all of that is normal. Also what triggered his heat is this!” Hoseok said, showing Seokjin his phone where Seokjin recognized his own profile open on Hoseok’s Instagram. 

“What exactly are you trying to show me?” Seokjin asked as both alpha’s got into the elevator. “Jungkookah’s been bothered by you smelling like bubblegum since he’s moved in with you. He knows it's another omega. Then he saw this picture and now he thinks you have another omega.” Hoseok said as Seokjin concentrated on the picture. It was taken less than two hours ago after an impromptu celebration at his company for winning a new security contract. In the picture he was standing with one arm around an omega while he poked at the omega’s dimple with his finger. 

He could see why the picture could be confusing but…“That’s Namjoon! He’s just a friend!” Seokjin said but soon began coughing when they reached their floor. “You tell him that!” Hoseok said as he covered his mouth and pushed the alpha out, closing the elevator door.

Tiger lilies, he smelled like tiger lilies. It made sense Jungkook would smell like his birth flower but why was his scent so strong and so highly distressed? “Oh good you’re here! Breathe with your mouth!” Seokjin heard as his head felt fuzzy. He followed the instructions till he was finally able to focus on Yoongi. "I'm so stupid I asked you to check with Jungkook if he had an alpha in mind and forgot to check with you if you had an omega. Now Jungkook’s highly distressed. Oh this is such a mess!” Yoongi said, looking distressed himself. 

“Yoongiah...I do not have an omega! This is all…where is he!?” Seokjin growled attempting to walk into his own apartment but Yoongi blocked his way. “You need to be calm Jin hyung. If he senses any anger he’ll send himself into shock. His fever is rising sharply. He needs to be knotted.” Yoongi said as Seokjin took 30 seconds to breathe from his mouth and then nodded his head making Yoongi confident enough to leave him alone.

Seokjin found Jungkook in his nest that was an assortment of almost everything that was supposed to be in Seokjin’s laundry basket mixed in with Jungkook’s stuff. He was wearing no pants and Seokjin’s hoodie, his face partially buried into it, rocking back and forth in the fetal position. It was obvious that he’d been crying. 

“Baby…” Seokjin called out as he loosened his tie and took off his shirt. That got him big glossy eyes peeking out of the hoodie and a sniffle. “Aish my baby…why are you crying?” Seokjin asked, hovering out of the nest. “Alpha baaaddd.” Seokjin heard but then his wolf whined when Jungkook trembled. “Baby please may I come into your nest? Let’s talk please.” he begged as Jungkook curled in even more. “Who’s he?” he heard from the omega who looked at him with blue rimmed eyes. Seokjin knew who he was.

“Kim Namjoon. My coworker…ex soldier as well, yes he’s an omega but there's nothing going on I promise!” Seokjin said in one breath as Jungkook tried to sit up but it seemed like he was too overwhelmed by everything. Like he had no control over his body. “Baby please. Let alpha help you.” Seokjin pleaded, finally getting a distressed chirp and Jungkook raising his arms while nodding his head, making Seokjin rush to gather the precious omega into his arms. 

“My baby is finally presenting. Congratulations my darling.” Seokjin said, laying over the omega, his weight pressing into Jungkook’s body, smiling as he felt the notes of distress melt away. “Alpha, I'm scared.” he heard Jungkook say. "I know. But I'm here.” Seokjin said, placing his forehead over Jungkook’s before kissing it. “He’s pretty.” Jungkook whispered, making Seokjin smile. “But not as pretty as you.” he said looking into the omega’s eyes who looked back at him with so much want that Seokjin couldn’t hold back anymore. Moving ahead and capturing the omega’s lips in a kiss that had Jungkook moaning into the alpha’s mouth. 

Seokjin was meticulous about tasting Jungkook. He tasted sweet, indulgent. Seokjin sucked on his tongue making Jungkook positively vibrate before he broke the kiss to paint Jungkook’s neck with marks. Sucking at his scent gland making Jungkook keen at the sensation. “Alpha, I'm wet for you.” Jungkook whispered making Seokjin almost lose his composure right there. 

“All for me?” Seokjin teased as he made Jungkook sit up taking his lips in another kiss as the omega nodded his head. “But it’s starting to hurt again.” Jungkook whined touching his own stomach and Seokjin knew there was no time to waste. "I'll take care of you love. Can I take this off?” he asked, reaching for the edges of his own hoodie that Jungkook was wearing watching as the omega blushed, biting his lip but wiggling out of the hoodie. 

“So fucking pretty.” Seokjin said, amazed at how he saw Jungkook’s blush rise all the way from his chest. “You too alpha.” Jungkook said, pouting at Seokjin who hurriedly took off his own clothes - he only had his undershirt, pants and underwear to take off -  blushing a bit when he noticed the sharp spike in Jungkook’s scent. His blush intensified when he saw the omega outrageously check him out. His from head to knot because that’s where his eyes were glued. 

Seokjin’s knot that was long and thick and erect making pride evident in the omega’s scent because, “You’re all for me too.” he said, making Seokjin laugh as he laid over the omega kissing him, his hands roaming to the omega’s ass. Jungkook’s breath hitched when he felt the alpha’s fingers ghost his entrance followed by Seokjin plunging a finger in his hole that was so so so wet. “Alpha!” he moaned as Seokjin added another finger and another, curling the digits till he found that bundle of nerves that had Jungkook clenching around him. 

His first orgasm took both the alpha and omega by surprise. It wasn’t his fault. He wasn’t experienced. “Good omega.” Seokjin said as Jungkook’s cock spurted white strands on his stomach.

Seokjin then seemingly surprised the omega by slithering lower, licking the omega’s cum along the way before taking his cock in his mouth and sucking at it making Jungkook scream in pleasure that changed to a moan when Seokjin moved lower to lick at his entrance, sucking his sweet sweet slick. Broad, rough strokes of his tongue making the omega reach for the alpha’s shaggy hair, grasping at it tightly while rocking his hips, almost humping the alpha’s face. But Seokjin didn’t mind. Not stopping even when the omega came again and was crying and begging in overstimulation. They hadn’t even had sex yet.

But it was time. Jungkook’s fever was rising. Seokjin climbed over the omega kissing him. Smiling when Jungkook snaked his arms and legs around him. Taking a moment to breathe and calm his own heart. “Alpha what happened?” Jungkook asked, still lucid enough to register very small hints of shame in the alpha’s scent. 

“I…um...I have a secret.” Seokjin said, biting his lip. “Tell me.” Jungkook said holding the alpha’s face. "I've never…never been with an omega.” he said as Jungkook looked at him with his eyes really wide. “What? How? You’ve had ruts since you were 18!” Jungkook managed but Seokjin just shrugged saying, "I never wanted anyone else before.” Jungkook’s scent bloomed again. “But you want me?” he asked wiggling when Seokjin nodded his head but then Seokjin was pouting. 

“Why?” Jungkook asked, pecking his pout. “What if I'm not good enough?” Seokjin asked. Jungkook smiled at him at that, his scent almost overwhelming with pride, “Not possible. My alpha is the best alpha.” he said as Seokjin smiled too, pulling back and ordering “Omega present yourself.” Watching as Jungkook got on his hands and knees and presented Seokjin his hole. 

“My omega is the best omega too.” Seokjin said as Jungkook giggled. Holding on to Jungkook’s waist before he finally finally breached the omega’s heat. Both moaning at the feeling. “Perfect perfect omega.” Seokjin said as he bottomed out. Draping himself over Jungkook’s back and kissing the omega before he began thrusting.

It was day 5. Jungkook’s heat had just broken after a last round of knotting. Seokjin knew he was hooked on Jungkook. Literally. True he’d never spent a rut with another omega but now he would never be able to spend it with another omega because how does one move on from being buried in Jungkook’s ass? 

Seokjin really didn’t know how many knots it had been. He didn’t know if there was a single patch of skin on his or Jungkook’s body that wasn’t marked. All he knew was that he couldn’t stop and Jungkook didn’t want him to stop. They’d gone on and on and on to the extent where Yoongi had broken into the room and thrown a bucket of ice water over the pair to get them to stop for a bit so that they’d eat something. 

Then too, Jungkook had been stuck on Seokjin’s knot. Delirious and giggly. Happy oh so happy. His scent blooming with satisfaction that had Seokjin’s wolf puffing his chest and stomping with his tail up in the air.

“You had your heat?” the omega specialist asked the next week when Jungkook and Seokjin booked an emergency appointment because, “Doctor he wasn’t on birth control.” Seokjin said instead. “Do you want to be?” the specialist asked Jungkook who nodded his head in the positive. 

"I'm still in university! I don’t want pups now!” Jungkook exclaimed. “Well okay calm down you two! Who did you spend your heat with?” the specialist asked before looking at Seokjin and shaking her head, “Well that’s a dumb question isn’t it?” she said to herself before she wrote Jungkook a prescription. 

“Okay good news because of this being a delayed heat you’re not going to get pregnant. But starting from today you will have these pills for birth control. It won’t affect your heats it just prevents pregnancies.” the specialist had said. “Also will you be spending your heats with other alpha’s?”

He never did. It was always Seokjin but it wasn’t just heats. Jungkook very unabashedly told Seokjin that, "I love having sex with you.” Seokjin, who'd been going through the worst guilt because of the same reason, had not responded in words but in actions. 

Pulling the omega by his neck till their lips crashed before they crashed into their nest. Soon Jungkook’s legs were spread wide as Seokjin fucked into him with gusto. Smiling at the visible bulge in Jungkook’s abdomen every time he thrusted. "I love having sex with you too.” he said as Jungkook gurgled a laugh, pulling the alpha into a kiss that had both diving off the cliff of pleasure.

It continued like that. They usually pounced on each other the minute they could. Jungkook wasn’t shy about getting down on his knees even in public. He’d sucked Seokjin off at many a bars and nightclubs. Seokjin had fucked him in many a private rooms. He’d found all the secluded spots in Seoul where he could fuck Jungkook in his car. 

There wasn’t a surface in the apartment where Jungkook hadn’t been spread out. It wasn’t just them jumping each other's bones. When they weren’t particularly passionate Jungkook would sink low on the alpha’s cock, warming him while the alpha went about working and Jungkook did his university work. 

Basically they had sex. A lot of it. While in heat or rut. While not in heat or rut. No romantic feelings attached whatsoever!

When the others got wind of this, including Jimin and Taehyung who’d finally come back everyone was equally appalled and somehow also not. “So you’re not in love with him?” Jimin asked his cousin. “Of course I love him silly!” Jungkook said, smiling away as he hummed a tune. 

“He’s not your mate?” Namjoon, who’d finally met everyone and had also become a part of the group, asked Seokjin. “Nope. My best friend.” Seokjin had said. 

“But what about mating? Finding an alpha?” Yoongi asked Jungkook. "I don’t need any other alpha.” Jungkook had said. 

“And when Jin hyung finds another omega?” Hoseok had pointed out but Jungkook just shrugged his shoulders. “He won’t. He doesn’t believe in mating.” That of course wasn’t news because everyone knew of Seokjin’s family history but still. 

“This is so weird!” Taehyung said as the five watched Jungkook and Seokjin make out in the kitchen. "I mean knowing them it is and it isn’t? Jimin ventured. “Yeah but...It’s unnatural.” Namjoon pointed out. 

“Well really who deems what's natural and not. I mean I know some things are really unnatural but this is just two best friends who have a…a lot of sex. With no feelings attached. So essentially friends with benefits.” Jimin pointed out. “Yeah but exclusive friends with benefits?” Namjoon stated. “It’s not hurting anyone. Especially those two. So why should we make an issue out of a non-issue?” Jimin queried and it was a valid point. No matter how weird it was to others.

❦❦❦

It’s been years since then. Seokjin and Jungkook moved to a bigger place. Jungkook graduated with a degree in early childhood education and worked with children with special needs. Seokjin had only seen success at his work holding a management position with a handsome salary. 

There were other changes too. Yoongi and Hoseok had both taken a special interest in Taehyung who very boldly had said he was interested in both the alpha and omega and soon was mated with the two. 

Jimin and Namjoon were another story. They usually bickered non stop with Jimin being utterly besotted with the omega who never gave him that kind of attention. In fact Jimin had been rejected a record 6 times. 

Finally when he was on the brink of giving up Seokjin had convinced Namjoon to give him a chance and on the seventh try they’d finally begun dating. Jimin had of course then gone above and beyond and within a year they were married.

All through this Seokjin and Jungkook remained the same. Maybe not the same because they were even more attached than before but it STILL wasn’t love. Jungkook really didn’t sit anywhere other than Seokjin’s lap. They had no shame about being affectionate in public. The sex between them was somehow more frequent and even more passionate. They were just happy. With one another. 

But again it wasn’t love.

“Baby you’re pretty quiet. What’s wrong?” Seokjin asked a little after Jungkook’s 26th birthday. He’d noticed how Jungkook had been uncharacteristically silent nowadays. He knew he wasn’t upset. His scent was normal but Seokjin was always attuned to Jungkook’s thoughts. 

Well most of the times.

“Nothing alpha. Just…nothing nothing.” Jungkook who was busy folding their laundry said. Seokjin peered at the omega making Jungkook yelp when he carried him bridal style and took him to the living room. Kissing the omega till he stopped squirming. 

“Try again. Without lying.” Seokjin said firmly as Jungkook groaned, biting his lip at the way Seokjin commanded him before shoving his face in the alpha’s neck. "I want something but I think it’s a bit too much.” Jungkook said, making Seokjin want to scratch his own head. 

Never had Jungkook wanted too much. Jungkook’s humble beginnings had always kept him grounded even when he had disposable income available. He really was among those who used things till their last life. Also Seokjin had always seen to it that Jungkook got whatever he wanted so what could this be?

“Let me be the judge of that. Tell me what it is.” Seokjin said, nosing the omega’s cheek and bending to suck at his neck. Going still when he heard, "I want a baby.”

Seokjin kept his face neutral and his scent too. He sat up to look into the omega’s face knowing that Jungkook would need a moment to say everything he needed before Seokjin could even begin understanding so he waited patiently as the omega’s scent began reflecting nervousness. 

Seokjin ran one of his hands up and down the omega’s back while smiling at the him encouragingly. Entangling their fingers that Jungkook started playing with as he said, "I know a baby is a big responsibility. I know it’s not a joke but having worked with kids and seeing how beautiful they are just makes me want to have one. My own pup. My own family. I wanted to talk to you before. I know this will bring about changes…I will find a donor, don't worry! But I need your honest opinion. You are my best friend. What do you think? Am I being dumb?” Jungkook asked, pouting at his and Seokjin’s hands.

Seokjin had been looking at Jungkook as he spoke. Watching as Jungkook’s eyes shone with happiness and want whilst talking about wanting a pup. It would indeed be Jungkook’s only direct family. Seokjin had seemingly forgotten that void that was ever present in Jungkook’s life. 

Truly what was the harm? If Jungkook wanted a child why would he not have one? It was normal nowadays for there to be single parent omegas. Sure in Jungkook’s case he wouldn’t be a single parent because well Seokjin would be with him but why a donor?

“Why a donor?” Seokjin asked just that as Jungkook looked at him a bit surprised. “If not a donor then who else?” Jungkook wondered. “Why not me?” Seokjin found himself asking. 

“How can I expect something like that from you? Alpha I know what we have is special but I also know it’s not common. Someday if an omega you wish to mate walks into your life I'd have no right to stop you from walking away. Same applies to me though I don’t see that happening. My point being that when and if that happens I can’t expect you to have any feelings of guilt or duty attached to me or the pup. I'd want you to be happy with your mate. Asking something so big from you will be so so so selfish of me!”

“But what if I think it isn’t?” Seokjin asked as Jungkook straddling the alpha properly. “What are you saying alpha?” Jungkook asked tilting his head a bit. “What are the chances the donor doesn’t come with issues? What if they are not properly vetted? What if the pup has issues after being born that needs both parents?” Seokjin asked before placing his hands on Jungkook’s waist. 

“What if I tell you I want to be the father of your pup?” he asked finally looking into the omega’s eyes. 

“But you…you don’t want this.” Jungkook said very confused. Seokjin sighed, “Jungkookie “this” doesn’t include having a child with you. What “ this ” does include is the whole falling in love and mating. Bottomline I don’t want anything like my parents. But we’re not like them are we. We’re different, better because as you said long back: with us it’s about trust and friendship. It’s about respect and protecting each other. Don’t you think the two of us would make the best parents?” Seokjin asked as a tear slipped past Jungkook’s lashes.

“But what if someday you or I want to move on with someone else? What if we think we’ve found a mate in another wolf? Then what?” Jungkook wondered. “Wouldn’t you think we’d be great co-parents? There’ll never be any bitterness or anger to begin with Jungkookie. We are two consenting adults who are mature and understanding. When that bridge does come our way we’re gonna cross it just like all the others we have.” Seokjin said as Jungkook’s scent blossomed with happiness. 

“Then alpha will you breed me?” Jungkook said with a naughty smile that had Seokjin groaning. “You’re really a little minx aren’t you?” he asked as he picked up the omega who squealed. Soon all you heard were moans and the sound of skin slapping skin as Seokjin showed Jungkook exactly what he was going to do when the time came to breed him.

“You two want to have a baby? Together?” the omega specialist asked the couple who had booked an appointment a few days later. “Yes.” the couple responded. “Are you mating?” the specialist asked. “NO!” They both exclaimed at the same time making the specialist flinch and blink at them in surprise. 

“Why? Is that a requirement?” Seokjin asked, brows furrowed. The specialist took a second to recover before saying, “No. No it’s not a requirement. Plenty of unmated omega’s choose to be single parents and the pups are born just fine. I'm just surprised at the negative reaction to mating. Usually I see couples tittering and blushing like high schoolers. Is mating just not your thing?” the specialist asked knowing she was venturing into unsafe territory. Seokjin pursed his lips but it was Jungkook who said, “There are certain reservations.” ending the topic then and there.

“You guys are having a baby???” Yoongi gasped as the other four looked at the couple with varying degrees of shock. “Yes.” Jungkook said expecting a slew of other questions but none came. None of the five looked convinced but with the fact that other than Namjoon the four had grown up with the couple there seemed to be a consensus that this was just the logical next step to their “situation” . 

Namjoon of course - just to be clear - then asked, “You both won’t ever regret this?” making the couple look at the five and then each other with a smile before saying, “No.”

Negative. The test was negative. “Baby…aigoo don’t be disappointed. We knew this would happen!” Seokjin said after Jungkook’s next heat. They indeed knew this would happen because the specialist had asked Jungkook to stop his birth control but had also told him that because the drugs were still in his system the chances of getting pregnant the first heat after once he stopped the meds was practically zero. 

“She said practically zero. She didn’t say definitely zero!” Jungkook whined as he climbed onto Seokjin’s lap. Nuzzling into the alpha who seemed a bit dull. Not tired, but dull, where his internal light seemed dimmed a little bit. Jungkook knew this only happened when Seokjin would be over thinking something. So he asked, “What is it, alpha?”

Seokjin smiled slightly thinking about how Jungkook just got him before sobering up. “Just…you think I'll ever…would there be a chance…” the alpha struggled before giving up and saying in a small voice. "I don’t ever even by mistake want to be like him…like them…” Jungkook knew exactly who “him” and “them” referred to. “You won’t. You’ve proved a million times over that you’re nothing like him, like them.” he said as he held the alpha’s chin and kissed him square on the lips.

Indeed Seokjin had grown up into a fine young man. He had worked extra hard to be the polar opposite of his father. Of his parents. 

Seokjin had only met his father once after the trial. The first and last time where he told his father that he never wanted to see him again. His father had called him names telling him this was his fault and that, “If it weren’t for you I'd have left her.” So Seokjin shouted back, “Well she’s gone now and so am I! You’re free. Never contact me again!” before leaving the prison. 

He’d never heard from his father then. He’d never tried to find out anything either. He’d worked extra hard to be just Kim Seokjin. But to have these doubts were normal. Because no one really knows the answer to the nature versus nurture debate. 

However as Seokjin watched Jungkok break apart with his knot buried deep inside him he reaffirmed the decision he made long back. He’d keep being only Kim Seokjin because that was who he truly was.

“Why are you smiling like that alpha?” Jungkook asked as his eyelids fought to stay open as Seokjin drowned him in his scent. “Nothing, just thinking how you’re definitely going to get pregnant.” Seokjin said making Jungkook make a confused “oing” sound. Seokjin pulled the omega close, kissing his forehead before saying, “My ruts going to be at the same time. Trust me. I'm going to knock you up!” smiling as Jungkook let out a surprised gasp.

❦❦❦

“You’re the first omega who’s excited for a heat!” Yoongi teased Jungkook who had literally bullied the older omega into accompanying him to the grocery store. “Why shouldn’t I be? I'm going to have a pup after this!” Jungkook said in a hushed whisper, making Yoongi reach out and pat his head. 

“True but still. Usually heat’s are so cumbersome.” Yoongi said casually adding some packaged seaweed to the cart. “Wonder why hyung? Why have heats been villainized?” Jungkook asked, making Yoongi wonder too.

"I guess with modernization some things lose their prestige?” Yoongi ventured before saying rather philosophically, “In the past omegan lives were ruled with the goal of providing heirs for their alpha. Heats were celebrated because it was seen as a probability to do so but with modernization and with the fight for equal rights I think heats now are seen as an inconvenience for those who don’t want to indulge in breeding or mating or just the usual discomfort associated with it.” He stated as Jungkook hummed. “Makes sense but I really am excited hyung. Did you know alpha’s going to go in a rut at the same time?” Jungkook mentioned as Yoongi’s brows disappeared in his hairline. This was indeed interesting.

Just as they were rounding the corner, Jungkook's shopping cart bumped into an alpha’s shopping cart. 

“Oh I'm so sorry!” The alpha said with a charming smile and Jungkook smiled back politely before saying, “It’s okay!” Checking to see if the eggs in the cart which had gotten a bit crushed under the ramen packs weren’t damaged. But they were. Two of the eggs had cracks on them. Very minuscule cracks that were truly negligible. 

But the alpha noticed saying, “Oh please. Let me replace that!” Making Jungkook just shake his head. “No no it’s okay!” Jungkook said, making to walk away with Yoongi. The alpha seemed to be a persistent one because he said, "I truly feel bad. Maybe I can pay for your groceries?” Which was an outrageous request but again Jungkook politely declined before saying, “It’s okay my alpha gave me his card.” and walking away to the counter.

“Oh my goodness Jungkookah. Did you really not realize what just happened?” Yoongi asked Jungkook who looked at him cluelessly as they waited for the cashier to finish ringing up the previous order. 

“What happened where hyung?” Jungkook asked. “That alpha was hitting on you! Did you not realize?” Yoongi asked as Jungkook’s brows furrowed. “Really? He was? I didn’t notice!” Jungkook said before shrugging his shoulders, “Doesn’t matter anyway!” He said as he watched the cashier ring in his order making Yoongi gape at him.

❦❦❦

Jungkook woke up in pre-heat the next morning. Seokjin just knew because Jungkook practically kicked him out of their nest and then he was frantically trying to do everything at once. 

He wanted to redo the whole nest. He wanted to cook all the meals so that no one disturbed them when the time came. He wanted to see to it that everything was prepared to a T. He wanted everything to be perfect. 

Seokjin also noticed that Jungkook’s scent was somehow sweeter. His alpha was practically salivating because of how fertile Jungkook smelled. “You smell so good.” Seokjin said, back hugging the omega and burying his head in his neck, taking in lungfuls of Jungkook’s scent. But all that got him was an annoyed groan. “Alpha please…not now. Got to prepare!” Jungkook whined. “It’s going to be okay baby.” Seokjin said reassuringly but Jungkook just couldn’t relax. 

So Seokjin reached out to the other omega’s to help Jungkook because Seokjin honestly wanted to bend the omega over right that instant. 

Finally Jungkook’s heat began.

Seokjin was actually woken up by Jungkook’s scent getting even sweeter. Even more alluring. It was as if Jungkook’s omega was attempting to bait Seokjin’s alpha even more. The idea of being bred was making Jungkook’s omega more desperate, more shameless. 

Seokjin’s alpha knew that Jungkook’s omega was confident. Sure that they were having a pup. No doubts about it and that made Seokjin’s alpha even more determined to prove the omega right.

Seokjin gingerly climbed over Jungkook’s sleeping form. Looking at the omega whose skin was a tad bit more rosy. Mouth a little open. Brows furrowed. This was Seokjin’s safe space. Jungkook was Seokjin’s home. Now they would have a family. 

The tenderness coursing through Seokjin was so overwhelming he couldn’t help but kiss Jungkook’s forehead. Seokjin understood why his rut had come precisely now. His alpha wanted to make sure it gave its 100% to fulfill Jungkook’s omega’s wishes. 

Seokjin would never disappoint Jungkook.

Jungkook could see stars. Right now he was clutching his pillow, holding it on both sides of his head for dear life as his back arched. Pleasure making his skin feel like there was live current crackling below it. Can’t blame him with the way Seokjin was eating him out like a beast starved for a century. 

Jungkook woke up in a haze of pleasure. It was so potent that he didn’t even register cramps or any kind of pain. All he felt was the alpha’s tongue and fingers. As he looked to the alpha it was the most glorious sight. His legs spread wide with the alpha’s head moving as he fucked Jungkook open with his tongue. 

Seokjin then wrapped his hand around the omega’s cock, pumping it slowly, his fingers that were buried in the omega’s heat, curling to press on the Jungkook’s prostate as Seokjin sucked on Jungkook’s balls pushing him into his first orgasm. Making him weep.

Jungkook never took anything for granted which is why right now he stayed on his knees as the alpha stood over him fucking his throat with gusto. 

Seokjin had actually gone to get water earlier but seeing the imprint to the alpha’s monster cock through his sweats had been too much for the omega who chirped in distress making the alpha stop before he crawled to the alpha and pulled his sweats down. Drooling at the knot that was going to make his dreams come true. Taking it in his mouth and sucking hard, swallowing the length till it met the back of his throat. Pushing the alpha into a frenzy that had Jungkook smile as the alpha held his face, still so gently, before he used Jungkook’s throat like a fleshlight.

Seokjin had a thing about coming on Jungkook’s face. It sparked something primal in the alpha seeing the omega marked that way so Jungkook smiled expectantly as he felt the alpha’s thick cum cover his face. Sticking his tongue to catch some of it.

Seokjin hadn’t descended into full rut yet but this was pushing him even closer. He reached out for Jungkook’s face, using his thumb to smear some of the cum to Jungkook’s lips. Pushing his thumb into Jungkook’s mouth as the omega sucked at the digit, smiling up at the alpha.

“Present” is all Jungkook registered before his omega took over and he let go. Seokjin growled at the slicked up hole, his alpha taking over making Seokjin let go.

Having his omega in control only meant that Jungkook took a backseat as did Seokjin who groaned at the tight heat of Jungkook’s walls constricting around his cock as he breached his entrance, slick making the slide smooth. Jungkook moaned wantonly, bending lower and pushing his ass out so that the alpha could push in even deeper. Smiling into the pillow as he felt his womb being pecked by the alpha’s cock head. 

His scent blossoming even sweeter at the thought of being filled with the alpha’s cum. Making Seokjin bend low and nuzzle into his neck before he began thrusting. Pulling his length to the tip and slamming back in. Holding the omega’s waist and going hard, rough strokes making Jungkook keen and whine. His little chirps increasing in pitch as his walls squeezed Seokjin’s length.

Jungkook groaned as he felt the alpha’s knot form. While in rut it was wider than normal. So he hissed as it caught on his rim. He cried as Seokjin pushed into his body. 

Seokjin draped himself over the omega so that he could pepper the side of his face, neck & shoulders with kisses and licks and bites. Seokjin hadn’t stopped pistoning his hips. Brushing Jungkook’s prostate. Pushing the omega into an orgasm that had his walls massaging the alpha’s knot. Seokjin didn’t fight it. Enjoying the sensation of his knot pushing up his length till it popped, spilling his potent seed into the omega’s ripe womb. 

Both sighing as Jungkook milked Seokjin for every drop. Sharing a messy kiss as tears fell from both their eyes. Jungkook reached out for the alpha’s hand, intertwining their fingers and placing it on his abdomen where they both felt the soft lump form. Their combined scent’s becoming even more alluring with pride and satisfaction. 

This was their first knot. There would be many more.

There were many more. They averaged 7 knots per day which was no small feat. This would be the first heat and rut on record where their wolves had control the whole while. Red eyes looking into piercing blue as Seokjin fucked into Jungkook while on his back. Sucking on his nipples as he rutted into the omega. Kisses being shared frequently between the two as Seokjin held the omega who bounced on his dick. 

They fucked everywhere. In the nest, out of the nest. In the kitchen, the shower, the living room, the office. There was an equal transaction of pleasure. Equally given and taken. Seokjin made sure Jungkook was stuffed. So much so that Jungkook almost felt buoyant. His womb likely distended by the amount of cum sloshing around. 

There wasn’t a minute where Jungkook felt pain. He’d been delighted. A happy dopey smile on his face. Looking like a cat that got the cream. 

Which was apt considering the circumstances!

When their heat and rut broke it had been 5 days. Both were bone tired but still managed to shower and tidy up the nest. When Seokjin came back from starting a round of laundry he noticed how Jungkook stayed on his back with his legs straight in the air. He looked at the omega confused, who smiled as Jungkook said, “It’s supposed to increase the chance of conception.” making Seokjin laugh out loud. 

It was smart, with a plug keeping Seokjin’s cum inside him it would likely work but with the amount of sex they’d had, with the amount of cum in Jungkook, there was no way it wouldn’t happen. “My silly baby, it's gonna happen.” Seokjin said, climbing in between Jungkook’s legs before kissing him pliant.

❦❦❦

It happened. It definitely happened. The couple both stared at the pregnancy test that showed as being positive before celebrating followed by Seokjin going to the pharmacy and buying 6 more tests that were all positive. 

As the couple stared at the 7 tests - which took sometime because there's only so much water Jungkook could have in one go! - they held each other tight. Jungkook was too overwhelmed, hugging the alpha and crying on his shoulder with little “Thank you’s” to the man who made his dreams a reality.

They told the boys first which led to another night of celebration before speaking to the specialist who set up a proper blood test and confirmed for sure that Jungkook was indeed pregnant. They were having a baby. Kim Seokjin and Jeon Jungkook, best friends forever, were having a baby!

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“Am I too heavy?” Jungkook asked as Seokjin looked at him surprised. “What? For who?” Seokjin wondered holding Jungkook a tad bit tighter. 

They were at Namjoon and Jimin’s place for a gathering of some sort. As always Jungkook was situated in Seokjin’s lap. Smiling politely as everyone congratulated him and Seokjin. It’s been three months since and everything was going smoothly. There hadn’t been a single appointment where the couple hadn’t gone together. The fetus was developing remarkably well though Jungkook was suffering a bit. 

Nothing worrisome, just the usual morning sickness and hypersensitivity to smells that made him very picky about what he ate. So Seokjin and Yoongi with very helpful insights by Namjoon who’d gotten into researching everything about making an omega’s pregnancy ultra comfortable started testing recipes with Taehyung and Jimin being their taste testers before presenting the dish to Jungkook who within 10 seconds would either accept the food or give it to Hoseok to eat indicating he didn’t like some aspect of it. 

By the end the seven collectively realized for now Jungkook was a fan of food with higher fat content. No, Seokjin wasn’t into feeding his baby or better babies deep fried foods but Jungkook’s meals nowadays usually had food with higher amounts of healthy fats.

Of course that led to certain physical changes in Jungkook with his cheeks becoming fuller and his legs and ass becoming thicker. He wasn’t chubby or anything like that but even Seokjin would admit that there was a bit of a weight shift. 

Of course this was normal. Jungkook was pregnant. Seokjin was shameless about the fact that Jungkook was actually hotter. His added thickness making the alpha want to fuck the omega even more. Something he did even more often with Jungkook’s hormones being on a rollercoaster. Which is why he’d been thrown off by the question.

“For you alpha. Am I too heavy on your lap?” Jungkook asked, looking at the ground. His scent reflecting shame. Seokjin tipped the omega’s chin up before saying, “You’re perfect baby. Always remember that.” before stealing a kiss from the omega who was too shy to not hide in the alpha’s neck.

“Oh my goodness Jungkook-ssi. You’re truly glowing!” the couple heard looking up to a couple of alpha’s who were acquaintances. “Thank you.” Jungkook said blushing lightly. "I must say you’ll make such a wonderful appa!” one of them said as Jungkook leaned into Seokjin’s chest. "I hope so!” he said but the other alpha piped up with, “Oh definitely. You’re so wonderful I cannot see you as anything else but a wonderful appa as well.” before he cleared his throat because of how Seokjin’s scent had shifted. 

It wasn’t obvious but the usual pleasant petrichor scent had a weird undertone. Like the smell of damp wood. It wasn’t unpleasant as much as it was odd . The two alpha’s excused themselves, giving Seokjin the side eye as they walked away.

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Jungkook was trying to catch his breath while also trying to somehow wrangle his bearings because Seokjin had literally fucked his brains out. Not that he had an issue with it. His horny meter was off all the charts and being plugged on the alpha’s knot was the only thing that calmed him down - in fact he almost had dragged Seokjin to Jimin & Namjoon’s spare room earlier - but tonight Seokjin hadn’t just been brutal with his pace but there was something about the way he held Jungkook. 

There was something about the marks he’d left all over Jungkook’s body. His eyes had turned red during the last round of knotting. He’d growled something that was too low for Jungkook’s mind to register before looking right at Jungkook’s neck. 

Jungkook can still feel the sensation of pin pricks on his neck, right on his scent gland but then he’d lost all thought when Seokjin had sucked at his scent gland instead. Making him come hard around the alpha who simultaneously filled him up. 

Jungkook decided he’d sleep it off. He was too tired for now. He wrapped his hands around the alpha who was also panting. Who had his head on Jungkook’s chest. Kissing the crown of Seokjin’s head before he drifted away.

Seokjin was trying to catch his breath while also trying to somehow wrangle his alpha because he couldn't believe what had happened tonight! Fucking Jungkook’s brains out aside did his alpha really take over for a second growling, “Mine ” and aiming for the omega’s scent gland to lay a bite of claim? Did Jungkook feel his canines?? 

Seokjin had noticed changes lately in his own behavior. It was subtle at first. The need to constantly scent Jungkook. To always hold him. 

Seokjin’s hands automatically found themselves on Jungkook’s waist or on his nape or sometimes he’d just go ahead and wrap himself around the omega. As the pregnancy had progressed, Seokjin's changes had evolved. He noticed it was particularly with other alpha’s. 

No one had approached Jungkook with any form of disrespect but watching another alpha interact with Jungkook - no matter how innocent the interactions - made a weird burning sensation form in Seokjin’s chest. 

His wolf didn’t huff or growl. Instead it sat still, unblinking, looking at the alpha. Waiting to see if it needed to lunge for the other alpha’s jugular. This was actually normal for his wolf. The sitting still and observing other alpha’s because alpha’s always approached Jungkook in the past. Some outrageously forward, some very subtle. All showing interest in the omega who was too innocent to catch their signals. 

However in the past Seokjin observed so that he could step in not lunge at the alpha’s jugular . There was a difference now, a dangerous one. That's what bothered him because this couldn’t be normal. 

Right?

“Oh this is normal Mr. Kim. If instinctual. You’re an alpha. Your omega is having a pup. Protectiveness is only expected.” The omega expert said to Seokjin during Jungkook’s next ultrasound when he went for his blood test. “But he’s not my omega! He’s my best friend. We don’t…” Seokjin defended himself against what? He didn’t understand. 

The omega specialist looked at him for a minute longer than comfortable before saying, “You’ll have to remind your wolf of that. For him watching other alpha’s around Jungkook is them encroaching on what is his. So you’re going to have to remind your wolf that Jungkook is yours but not yours at the same time.”

Seokjin sighed as he left the doctor's office. Truly baffled. How come he was never informed about these complications?

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“Are you allowed to have such passionate sex with him?” Yoongi asked Seokjin about two months later. “What?” Seokjin gawked, shocked by the omega’s question. “Um...I was coming back from work last night and…you guys were…ah…going at it…and I could hear everything from the door. You were growling like Hoba and Taetae when they are mad about something. Honestly Jungkook sounded like he was enjoying it but are you okay? Is everything okay?” Yoongi asked.

Seokjin wasn’t okay. As Jungkook’s pregnancy progressed he’d somehow gotten even prettier. He was indeed glowing. Seokjin truly believed it was a cliche thing people said but when he saw Jungkook practically do just that in the golden light of the sun one afternoon he realized pregnant omega’s indeed do shine. 

Seokjin was only amazed by Jungkook who was showing such remarkable strength as his body changed. They were in their fifth month almost at six. His bump was prominent. Somehow the weight he’d gained had redistributed making him look leaner. He still was picky with food but also sometimes forced himself to eat certain foods that he found unappealing because it was good for the pup. Seokjin was so so so remarkably fond of Jungkook. He was so proud that this was the appa to his pup. 

But still he couldn’t ignore the elephant in the room that only he knew of.

Seokjin wasn’t going to live in denial that he wasn’t jealous. It made him cringe internally but any alpha approaching Jungkook felt like they were encroaching on what belonged to Seokjin which made Jungkook sound like an object - hence the cringing. Basically any and all alpha’s who approached Jungkook were enemies. 

He’d found himself ready to snap at both Taehyung and Hoseok recently as well. But that was the secondary issue which made him feel ashamed because he knew why this was happening and was actively denying the existence of the bigger elephant in the room that he was only aware of. 

What was that? The primary issue. 

Which was? Seokjin had finally realized that he had feelings for Jungkook.

Only the question he asked himself now was: Were these feelings because of the pregnancy or were these genuine feelings for Jungkook?

“Hyung! Hello!” Seokjin heard as Yoongi waved his hand in front of his face. “Everything is okay. I promise. Jungkook is okay.” Seokjin said before going to his and Jungkook’s apartment.

Truth was the night before Seokjin was pissed. Not at Jungkook of course but at a conversation he happened to walk into. He’d gone to pick Jungkook up from work and as mentioned earlier Jungkook glowed and things that glowed attracted a lot of attention. 

Jungkook’s pregnancy had already been subject to gossip. Not having a mark on his neck had almost cost him his job but Seokjin and he had spoken to the administration of the place Jungkook worked at, who understood the couple's decision and apologized. 

However the kids Jungkook worked with were a different story. They were curious, blunt, honest and forthright. When one had asked, “Why does teacher not have a bite like appa?” Jungkook had said, “Because it’s not important.” 

Now kids are also imaginative and somehow that response had translated to “Teacher doesn’t have an alpha.” even Jungkook didn’t understand how that came to be, likely from the parents. Only as with children it was innocent, not offensive and soon the kids began trying to find Jungkook an alpha. 

No they weren’t match making but it was ridiculously cute things like when they’d see actors in movies or some handsome cartoon or some character in a story they’d say, “He can be your alpha teacher!” making Jungkook laugh.

Of course kids came with families that had fathers, alpha fathers who nowadays showed up more often to collect their children. A piece of information that Jungkook himself had told Seokjin who proceeded to not eat dinner that night.

Hence Seokjin had started to pick Jungkook up from work. Hence he’d walked into the conversation that made his blood boil.

“Teacher, I don't have an appa. You can be my appa and daddy can you your alpha.” a bespectacled kid said that made Jungkook gasp in shock while the child's father rushed to cover his mouth. "I'm so sorry. That’s not…oh this is embarrassing.” that alpha had the decency to say. Jungkook who was honestly blushing from the shock tried assuaging the alpha but honestly he was embarrassed too. 

His embarrassment changed to complete bewilderment when the alpha said, "I mean if you’re interested…” but before Jungkook could respond Seokjin voiced out a “Won’t be necessary.” from the door making Jungkook’s shoulders sag in relief. 

The alpha who immediately caught Seokjin’s scent, that was very prominent on Jungkook, understood who Seokjin really was and made his exit with the child. But Seokjin’s alpha was pissed. This was viewed as a direct attack, a bold attempt to take what was his.

Seokjin had almost wanted to claim Jungkook right there. But he controlled himself. Instead he practically devoured the omega as soon as they entered the apartment. Of course Yoongi would hear everything. He’d bent Jungkook over the couch, right there in the living room and had him moaning and crying for more while his alpha growled and grunted. 

He’d then proceeded to stuff Jungkook with so much cum and when he saw that Jungkook really couldn’t take it any more he’d taken the omega to their nest and proceeded to come over the omega’s chest and belly bump. Smearing the omega’s skin as if wanting it to absorb his essence so that everyone knew who Jungkook belonged to. 

Something Seokjin himself was scared to admit out loud.

Right now Seokjin froze immediately upon entry into the apartment. He could smell Jungkook’s distress before he registered the sniffling. He quietly followed the sound only to find the omega in the kitchen. “Dinner’s ready, go wash up.” Jungkook said, not even looking at Seokjin who did as told. Not sure if it was the right time to ask questions. 

He stayed silent as they ate. He stayed silent as they did the dishes. Finally while getting ready for bed he looked at Jungkook who had just finished his night routine. “What happened?” Seokjin asked, drawing the omega into his arms. He was a bit perturbed when Jungkook didn’t hug him properly. “What happened baby? Seokjin asked his wolf, whining at the omega’s obvious distress. Jungkook didn’t say anything, rather he pulled the robe he was wearing open.

“They hurt.” he whispered as Seokjin looked at the omega’s swollen chest. “What exactly love? Are your nipples sore?” Seokjin wondered as he pulled the omega out the washroom and into their nest. “No. They are itchy but my chest hurts. Around here.” Jungkok said taking the alpha’s hand and placing them on his pecs, effectively making Seokjin cup the fatty tissue. 

For his frame Jungkook had supple breasts. He just didn’t call them that because in his perception they needed to be bigger. Seokjin had tried telling him that wasn’t the case but he also didn't want to make the omega more upset. Now he gently pressed the tissue. Watching in amazement as a little milk trickled out. 

Jungkook had begun lactating already. This wasn’t the first time his chest had hurt but usually he knew what to do. What massages to perform to make the pain go away. So Seokjin had to wonder why he hadn’t done so now. Only to get further confused by Jungkook’s blush and by his scent changing to be sweeter.

“Wanted you to taste.” Jungkook whispered when Seokjin repeatedly asked what had triggered the shift in his scent. “Oh.” is all Seokjin could say. His cock embarrassingly hardened almost instantly. “Would alpha like a taste?” Jungkook asked, looking coyly at the alpha who bent a bit before saying, “Definitely.” and then kissed the omega.

One thing about Jungkook right from the time they began having sex is that he wasn’t shy about the sounds he made. He was very vocal about his pleasure, always telling Seokjin how he felt. What he needed. “Harder.” “More.” “Right there!”  

Even in heat when he went non-verbal his chirps and whines and grunts and groans meant something which made Seokjin proud and definitely also drove him crazy which is what he felt like right now as Jungkook rode him as he sucked on Jungkook’s breasts. 

Seokjin didn’t think he’d enjoy this so much. Jungkook’s milk tasted wonderful. Not too sweet, not bland either. Just a hint of sweetness. As he licked at the nipple and hollowed his cheeks Jungkook moaned and keened holding the alpha’s hair as he pulled him back only to guide him to the other breast. Sure, riding the alpha would be exhausting with his bump in the way but Jungkook seemed not to care. He was chasing his orgasm that Seokjin soon realized was pushing him closer to his as well. 

He also realized that Jungkook’s speed of bouncing on his cock increased as he sucked harder on his boobs and so Seokjin began playing with his rhythm. Prolonging the pleasure as Jungkook fisted his hair. Begging the alpha for more. “Please…please alpha. Make me cum!” he begged and Seokjin didn’t wait any longer. 

He held Jungkook’s arms behind his back which made his chest push into Seokjin’s face. Puffy, swollen, red, Jungkook’s nipples looked so appetizing Seokjin growled as he mouthed at them. Suckling like how he imagined his pup would. Letting go of Jungkook’s wrists to hold his waist. Pulling the omega and then letting go effectively making him ride the alpha. Who pistoned on his own making Jungkook lose his sanity. 

Finally breaking apart when Seokjin thumbed his cock. Making him paint their chests white. A sight so glorious it made Seokjin come too.

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The heavy sigh that the omega specialist let out made Seokjin’s blood run cold. They were in their 7th month. Was there something to worry about? Had the extra smooth pregnancy till now leading up to this. Nothing could go wrong, nothing should go wrong then why the sigh?

“There is nothing to worry per say. However your blood tests are showing some abnormalities. The fetus is fine. It’s you who I'm worried about. I must say you’ve had wonderful support and while in this final stretch you’re going to need them more because I want you to take it very very very easy. I mean it Jungkook-ssi. No work, no stress, no drastic mood changes. Okay?” The specialist had said. “Oh and Seokjin-ssi, no more sex.” the specialist added as an afterthought.

“We’ll be okay alpha.” Jungkook oddly reassured Seokjin that night as they lay in their nest. Seokjin was spooning the omega from behind. One hand resting on the bump, the other under the omega’s neck. “Hmmm…” is all Seokjin managed before Jungkook turned back to look at the alpha, his lips pursed. Smiling into the kiss as Seokjin began flexing his fingers over the bump. Lulling Jungkook to sleep, his heart soaring when the omega began purring.

Everything would be okay indeed. As long as Seokjin didn’t ruin everything. Because lately the primary issue, the larger elephant in the room - Seokjin’s feelings - were making him act like a love sick puppy.

It started small but Seokjin wanted to do everything for Jungkook. He made breakfast, made sure to keep checking on the omega during the day, till Jungkook worked he dropped and picked up the omega, he bought whatever the omega wanted. He bought Jungkook flowers, he took him out on what would be described as dates but they called it “fun trips” . He was open about his possessiveness, though he played it off as, “Oh the pregnancy seems to be affecting both of us.” 

Most importantly he was planning for more pups with Jungkook, of course without Jungkook knowing. Essentially Seokjin was thinking of a future with Jungkook. 

A future where Jungkook wore his bite. 

A future where they were mated.

“If I didn’t know any better I'd think you’re courting Jungkook.” Hoseok had said offhandedly one day when Seokjin came home with his arm full of baby clothes that he’d ordered when he saw Jungkook favorite them on their laptop.

Now that had terrified him. So much so that he began tamping down his urges. Which only frustrated him more.

“Just the tip alpha? I'll do all the work. Set up the pace. You just…you just…” Jungkook tried for the 10th time making Seokjin groan. “The specialist said no. No means no. Jungkookie, we're not having sex!” Seokjin said as Jungkook glared at him with tears in his eyes. The no sex was truly driving Jungkook crazy. He felt incomplete. Disconnected. 

He wasn’t a sex addict, sure he was addicted to Seokjin’s knot but this wasn’t about that. This was about how the alpha seemed reserved lately. There were no more flowers, no more “fun trips”, no more extra attention. Jungkook felt like Seokjin was keeping him at arms length and he didn’t like that.

"I want ice cream.” Jungkook said at about 9 in the night a couple weeks later. Things had gotten worse. They were both equally irritable. Jungkook felt like Seokjin had shut him out. Now he wasn’t even holding the omega casually. When Jungkook sat on his lap Seokjin kept his hands to himself and it drove Jungkook mad. 

Seokjin on the other hand was battling his wolf on a daily basis. More and more alpha’s were becoming shameless with their approach towards Jungkook. The inquiries of whether Jungkook was looking for a partner to raise the pup, or whether he was looking for a mate was changing from being subtle to bold. One alpha even had the audacity to ask Jungkook on a date that Jungkook declined. When Jimin had told Seokjin about that he’d been livid. Almost wanting to find the alpha to beat him to a pulp. That night he was so upset he’d slept on the couch.

“It’s too late Jungkookie. I'm tired. I'm going to shower. I'll get it tomorrow.” Seokjin said as Jungkook huffed at him. But unlike always he didn’t argue so Seokjin sent a small thank you to the heavens and went to shower. However he came out to an empty house. 

Jungkook was gone.

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Jungkook had always been stubborn by nature but he was never unreasonably stubborn. However he was aware that this stunt he had pulled would be classified as him being unreasonably stubborn, borderline stupid even. But he wanted ice cream! He was pregnant! His alpha didn’t seem to care about him anymore! What was he supposed to do???

“Is that all?” the convenience store employee asked, looking at the seven tubs of mint chocolate ice cream on the counter. “Yes. May I have a bag please.” Jungkook asked politely, taking Seokjin’s card out to pay but before he could tap his card someone already did from behind him. 

Jungkook turned around to see an alpha he didn’t know smile down at him. “You didn’t have to do that. Please refund that order.” Jungkook said to the alpha first before looking at the store employee. “Oh please let me. It’s only polite of me to do so. A beautiful omega like you deserves all the ice cream he wants!” the alpha said with a charming smile. 

Now generally stuff like this didn’t impress Jungkook but again blame his hormones but getting attention from an alpha after being ignored by his own made him feel a bit happy, only a bit. 

“That’s truly nice of you. Thank you.” Jungkook said, bowing slightly. The alpha who had actually had his eye on the omega since he entered the store smiled at Jungkook, taking the bag from the counter and walking out with him. 

“You may have heard this a million times but you are so beautiful. Pregnancy seems to suit you. You’re glowing.” the alpha said to Jungkook who smiled slightly. He was used to this compliment. However, usually when he’d receive it he was with Seokjin who he’d turn to and give a sweet smile. Right now all he said was, “Thank you.” 

The alpha then said, "I'm a modern alpha you know. In this day and age I believe omega’s should do what they want. However I also want to tell you that I'm willing to take on the role as your alpha if you’re interested.” 

Jungkook wasn’t as stunned anymore. He’d had many alphas say the same thing and he’d always be polite and tell the alpha’s that he already had an alpha, he had Seokjin but right now he didn’t feel like talking about Seokjin. Also he was curious about something.

“Tell me, why would you be a good candidate?” Jungkook asked instead as the alpha looked at him in surprise. It’s as if he expected to be rebuffed. “Um...I'll buy you all the ice cream you ever want.” The alpha said cheekily before adding, “I'll provide for the pup and for you. I'll see that you’re pleasured every night.” making Jungkook look at him with his head tilted. 

“Hmm…and what is it that you do that would make it easy for you to provide for us?” Jungkook wondered. “Oh, I'm a software engineer.” the alpha said. 

So he earned well. He could provide well. He allegedly could pleasure well. Sure this was all hypothetical but just checking the basics this alpha would be a good candidate for a mate because after all omega’s wanted alpha’s who could provide and support them but then why did Jungkook not want this alpha in that sense? Why did the prospect of this alpha being his mate not excite him?

“Again that’s all very sweet of you but I'm not interested. Thank you.” Jungkook said, reaching out for the bag with the ice cream that the alpha was still holding. “Really all those questions only for you to shut me down? What? A software engineer isn’t good enough for you?” the alpha sneered instead, holding Jungkook’s wrist, not too tight but tight enough. 

Jungkook was taken aback by the switch in the alpha’s demeanor. “Please let me go. I never said I was interested. I asked general questions.” Jungkook said but the alpha’s sneer somehow turned even more sinister, “Questions? For what? Judging me? Coming from an unmated omega who’s pregnant? Tell me, do you even know who’d knot this pup came from?” the alpha asked, making Jungkook gasp painfully at the implication, heavy tears falling off his cheeks. That seemed to please this alpha. 

However before he could say something else a growl ripped through the vicinity.

“Get your fucking hands off him!” Jungkook heard turning to look at Seokjin who seemed to have come running all the way here. Wearing mismatched clothes, his hair all over the place. “Why who the fuck are you?” the alpha asked only for Seokjin to practically materialize right beside Jungkook and grab the alpha’s wrist, squeezing hard, making the alpha groan in pain as he let go of Jungkook’s wrist. 

"I'm his alpha!” Seokjin growled, his eyes rimmed red, anger too prominent for him to register Jungkook’s surprised gasp. “Well then keep your bitch at home.” the alpha, who seemed to have a death wish, said making Seokjin grab him by the collar and in an incredible show of strength - which was all his wolf’s doing - pick the other alpha off his feet. 

“What did you say?” Seokjin growled, his voice so low, scent so angry that the other alpha knew it was game over. "I'm sorry man! I'm just...I'm…” the other alpha started blaberring but Seokjin didn’t care, flinging him like a ragdoll into the pile of garbage bins before he turned the full effect of his glare on Jungkook who for the first time was terrified of Seokjin.

But before anything could happen the other five caught up with them. “Jungkookah!! What kind of stunt is this? Are you crazy going out in this condition?” Yoongi scolded as he stepped out of his car. He paused when he saw the expression on Seokjin's face but still, bravely, reached out for Jungkook and maneuvered him to the car. Scolding him along the way, soon joined in by Namjoon and Jimin while Hoseok and Taehyung took Seokjin to the other car.

❦❦❦

The seven were then in the apartment. Seokjin hadn’t said a word. Jungkook hadn’t either. But he was ashamed and he was sorry, it was obvious on his scent. Seokjin’s glare had never dropped. He was the angriest Jungkook had ever seen him. His scent was down right dangerous. But someone has to always take the first step so Jungkook tried. “Alpha I'm-”

“Shut up!” Seokjin growled. “Just. Shut. Up.” he said looking at the omega  “To think you would be so fucking irresponsible. To think you would put yourself and our pup in danger. To think you would disregard your safety. What? Are you that desperate for a kno-”

Seokjin bit his tongue to stop himself, so hard he tasted metal in his mouth. Venom, pure, unadulterated venom was what he wanted to spit out. Yes his alpha was pissed but right now his alpha was the one standing against him. 

If you pictured it it was as if his own alpha was standing between Jungkook and Seokjin, guarding Jungkook. 

But Seokjin was angry. Oh so angry. So so angry that the demons of the past creeped in. He wanted to say hurtful things, he wanted to call Jungkook names, He was in pain. Jungkook had caused him pain. He wanted Jungkook to feel that too! He wanted to hurt Jungkook. 

Wait, he wanted to hurt Jungkook?

Seokjin blinked looking up at the omega who’s eyes reflected shock, pain and hurt. His scent reflected heartbreak. The tears in his eyes were caused by Seokjin. 

Seokjin had hurt Jungkook with his words…just like his father had hurt his mother…just like his mother had hurt his father…just like his father…

Seokjin was horrified. His mind flashed to his first and last visit he had in jail with his father. He remembers waiting on the other side of the plexi glass. The lighting made his reflection prominent. It looked as if he was sitting on both sides. 

That thought had terrified him. The idea that he may end up like his father someday if he didn’t actively work on killing anything left behind by his parents from his soul. 

But now he’d done it. He hurt Jungkook. His home. The appa to his pup. 

He was ready to spit venom at Jungkook like his parents spat at each other. 

Was this a precursor to what would happen if he admitted his feelings for Jungkook? 

Would he also someday tell his pup “If it weren’t for you I'd leave him.” ? 

Had Seokjin ultimately failed and ended up just like his parents?

“Alpha!!” his concentration was broken by Jungkook. He looked up to see the alpha’s surrounding Jungkook while the omega’s approached him slowly. His scent was a mess. There was shame, pain, anger. Seokjin heard a whimper from Jungkook. He wanted to run to the omega and hold him tight while also run far far away to keep Jungkook away from him. 

A horrible horrible alpha who was just like his parents. Seokjin couldn’t breathe, he didn’t know he was crying but he was. Seokjin needed to leave. He needed to run away.

He did just that. Ran out of the apartment and down the stairs. Ran and ran and ran. He had heard Jungkook scream his name. He had heard the alpha’s call for him. He had heard Yoongi and Namjoon scream for him. He couldn’t stop. None of them deserved to be tainted by his presence. 

He needed to disappear.

“Jin hyung, wait!” Seokjin heard, surprised that Namjoon had almost caught up to him. Which wasn’t all that surprising since Namjoon had after all been an ex-soldier and was good at cardio but seeing himself being chased only made Seokjin run faster. 

He wasn’t watching where he went, he turned right and then left only to be blinded by headlights and that's all Seokjin remembered. He didn’t even feel the impact.

❦❦❦

Seokjin woke up to the sound of his IV drip. “Do not move!” he heard looking to see Yoongi who was sitting on one side of his bed. Namjoon was on the other. 

“Jungkookie…” he managed to say. “The alpha’s are taking care of him.” Yoongi confirmed. “He’s not supposed to…stress…” Seokjin said as Yoongi scoffed. “Well you sure didn’t make that easy did you?” he scolded the alpha who felt more terrible than before. 

“What's the damage?” Seokjin wondered because he really didn’t feel pain. “Hmm…let me show you.” Namjoon said as he adjusted the bed so that Seokjin was sitting up. “Oh.” Seokjin said, looking at his leg that was in a cast. 

“You’re apparently very strong. The car looks more damaged than you. You just got a hairline fracture and a few cuts and bruises.” Namjoon said as Yoongi grabbed Seokjin a juice box before the two omega’s sat down and looked at Seokjin expectantly.

“What?” he asked and he’d bet they had the same look on their face. A single brow raised, jaw locked taunt. Their scent reflecting disappointment. “You tell us what and do not say “It’s nothing ” because we all know there's something that's been wrong since some time now!” Yoongi said as Seokjin sighed.

"I'm in love with Jungkook.” Seokjin said without preamble. 

He got nothing. 

Both omega’s just looked at him, making him peer at them. “What? No reaction?” he asked, which in turn got both omega’s rolling their eyes at him before Yoongi very dramatically said, “Oh. My. God! Is that true? You love Jungkook? What a groundbreaking notion!” Making Seokjin flip him off as Namjoon giggled. 

“Hyung, we all know that you’ve been in love with Jungkook. You two have a world of your own that we five know off and protect but we also consciously live in the real world and let me tell you what you and Jungkook have is not considered normal. Not because an alpha and omega can’t be best friends. Heck likely someday an alpha and omega who are best friends will also have a baby with zero complications but whether you like to admit it or not that's not you and Jungkook because you two have always been complicated haven't you?” Namjoon asked, making Seokjin go quiet.

Of course they’ve been complicated. Have you seen their lives and history? Objectively Seokjin knew his relationship with Jungkook was not normal in the least but he truly never ever cared. Also he didn’t know that it was love . That was a recent discovery.

“But what if he doesn’t?” Seokjin said out loud. “Impossible!” Yoongi said as Seokjin looked at him. “Did he tell you?” Seokjin wondered but Yoongi only shook his head. 

“Did you know that omega’s are the ones who chose mates not alphas?” Yoongi asked Seokjin who was confused at that sudden information, also he didn’t know so he said as much. 

“Traditionally alpha’s would display their strengths, posture and show off their fighting skills, hunting skills, leadership skills so that an omega would get impressed by them. An omega is strong. They’re the bearers of pups. The conduit for the continuation of bloodlines while also being vulnerable which is why they have the right to choose. Sure in these modern times things have changed but our basic instincts never leave us hyung and Jungkook’s omega had chosen you long back. I'd go as far as to say his omega had chosen you at all of 2 when he waddled into your lap.” Yoongi said as Seokjin now looked at his lap in disbelief.

"I agree. I don’t know if you’ve noticed this but Jungkook is alpha blind .” Namjoon said, making Seokjin look at him very very confused. “What the hell is that?” he asked. Namjoon smiled a bit before Yoongi said, “He doesn’t recognize other alpha’s emotions. To him every other alpha who’s not you is just another boring man. Do you know how many times I've seen alpha’s hit on him and he doesn't even know? There’ve been times the pheromones alpha’s put out around him have made me gag but he didn’t notice. For Jungkook the definition of alpha is you. You’re the only alpha he wants. You’re his alpha.” Yoongi concluded as Seokjin absorbed this information.

“But did you see me today? Did you see how I reacted? Did you see how I almost became…my parents? Did you see how I hurt him? What if that is all I ever do? What if I cause him to regret me? What if he resents me some day?” Seokjin asked, his heart rate increasing per question.

Namjoon gave him a minute, taking the juice box and putting the straw in it and handing it to Seokjin before he said, “When I first met you I fell in love with you.” making Seokjin promptly choke on the juice so badly that Yoongi had to whack him on the back a bunch of times while giggling uncontrollably. “What???” Seokjin managed to croak with tears in his eyes from choking, making Namjoon also smile.

"I'd never met someone like you. You know how our industry is. Alpha male and all that...In our case quite literally. For years I'd been used to alpha talking down to me and treating me as a second class citizen but then I met you and you actually valued my opinion. You treated me as an equal. You made me feel so special.” Namjoon said, sighing as he sat down. 

"I remember always wondering why? What made you so different? I was also trying to send you signs and signals that I was interested. But like Jungkookah you too seem to be omega blind because you never noticed.” Namjoon continued as Seokjin looked at Yoongi. “You knew?” he asked and Yoongi nodded his head. 

“You used to smell of bubblegum remember, it was very very obvious what Namjoonah was trying to do then. When I finally got introduced to him I asked him outright if he was trying to woo you and he said yes.” Yoongi said.

“But it was a waste of time. Only I didn’t realize that till I didn’t walk into your office for the first time. I remember wanting to invite you for coffee but then I walked in and all I could see was Jungkook. I think your desk had more pictures of Jungkook and you then files on them. Your desktop was Jungkookah’s picture. Your phone lockscreen, even your calendar was Jungkook and you.” Namjoon said as Seokjin smiled a bit. Yes, he and Jungkook made calendars every year with their pictures. 

"I'd wondered how a catch like you was single. I'd heard rumors that you had someone but the other alpha’s really didn’t like gossiping with me, but the minute I walked into the office and asked you who Jungkook was I knew I was wasting my time too.” Namjoon said with a wistful smile. “Why?” Seokjin wondered.

“Because you lit up Jin hyung. Your scent bloomed with so much happiness, there was something else, something more fierce, there was pride and protectiveness but most importantly there was love. My omega was surprised by the ferocity of your emotions towards Jungkook. I for once thought you’d run out of breath for the speed with which you were talking. Then I realized you loved him so much that you’d be the happiest man if your last breath involved talking about Jungkook. Basically what I mean is that you’ve always loved Jungkook. He’s always been your omega. Yes you masked that with the whole “We’re best friends forever.” but you can’t hide love for too long, hyung. I won't lie when I say the conception of your pup has a major role in breaking through that mask. And why won’t it? After all, be honest...Isn’t this pup a product of your love for Jungkook?” Namjoon asked as Seokjin felt his eyes well up.

It was the truth. Somewhere down the line he was Jungkook’s alpha and Jungkook was his omega and this was their pup. Yes they were the best of friends but isn’t friendship also another shade of love. For if you can’t be your lover's best friend then are you truly lovers?

“It’s like that cliche isn’t it? The two people spending all the time with each other and actually enjoying those moments rather than having to infuse excitement into it because it feels empty otherwise?” Seokjin asked as the omega’s nodded their heads. Still he stated, “But today…”

“No one is perfect hyung. We’re all flawed. Broken in places that sometimes can’t be reached. I commend you on all that you’ve done to see to it that you’re so different from your upbringing but you have to allow yourself the courtesy that you will make mistakes sometimes. Also you’re only focusing on what could happen. Not what actually happened. You truly could have said a lot of things today, unsavory things, but you stopped yourself. The idea of possibly hurting Jungkook drove you to the edge...I mean hyung for all intent and purposes you walked into traffic. I know your biggest fear is rooted in becoming a version of your parents. It’s a valid fear because one’s upbringing does shade their future but don’t you see how your life is infused by Jungkook? How he is the source of color in your life? How from the moment you met he’s been your family? You of all people should know you can’t let fear govern you. Fear limits you and if there’s one thing Kim Seokjin isn’t that's a coward.” Yoongi said in one go as Seokjin’s heart grew warm.

It made sense to him. All of it. He truly couldn’t live in fear. He needed to talk to Jungkook. But his strength was waning. His eyes were getting heavy. Namjoon adjusted the bed again so that he was laying down. He really couldn’t fight the darkness, still he slept with a smile on his face when he heard, “Jungkookie will be here when you’re up. Rest now hyung.”

❦❦❦

“No stress, it’s going to be okay.” is what Jungkook was chanting like a mantra only because Hoseok, Taehyung and Jimin were saying the same thing over and over and over again. 

He hadn’t been told the circumstances of Seokjin’s accident. The five had collectively agreed telling Jungkook that Seokjin got hit by a car would send him into a spiral. Instead they’d told him Seokjin had ran into a cyclist on the street and hurt his leg. Still when he insisted on going to the hospital the alpha’s had stalled wanting to get a confirmation that everything was okay from the omega’s.

“Tell me what happened.” Jimin said, wrapping one of Seokjin’s jackets around him. Jungkook had been silently crying this whole while and having Seokjin’s jacket around him made it worse and better at the same time. “All of it, Gukkie.” Jimin added sternly when Jungkook pouted at him. 

Jungkook, being always obedient, explained everything, making Jimin sigh heavily. All their lives growing up Jimin had been a voice of reason, sometimes to the point where him and Seokjin would bicker because Jimin wanted to expose Jungkook to the reality of the world - not in a detrimental way but in an educative way - while Seokjin wanted to protect his innocence. 

“Jungkookie, do you see why this could have been a bigger issue? Asking an alpha such questions implies you’re interested. Then rejecting the alpha just like that is bound to make an alpha mad.” Hoseok said as the three understood what led up to everything.

“But I was only asking. It meant nothing. I already have an alpha!” Jungkook defended. “Do you? Do you have an alpha?” Taehyung asked, making Jungkook blink at him. “Of course I do! What are you asking me?” Jungkook asked, really confused. “What I'm asking you is what should have been asked years ago, Jungkookah. When you say Jin hyung is your alpha is that in the sense of “Oh he’s my best friend” or is that in the sense of “He’s my mate” ?? Because it’s high time that distinction needs to be made!” Taehyung said as Jungkook stayed silent. 

Hoseok then added, “Tell me something. Why is it that you’ve never considered dating another alpha? Never once have I seen you even look at another alpha with interest. Why is that?”

Jungkook didn’t know. Or maybe he did. He just didn’t understand how to voice his thoughts so Jimin sat beside him holding his hand. “Just say what comes to your mind. Don’t overthink it. Just speak freely.” he said, squeezing Jungkook’s hand reassuringly.

"I don’t look at other alpha’s because I have Jin hyung. He’s always made me feel safe. He’s never left me lacking. He’s given me everything I ever wanted. I don’t need another alpha because…Jin hyung he’s…he’s my…my alpha…” Jungkook said, stopping as if he just had an epiphany.

Because he did.

The three alpha’s waited as they saw Jungkook go through the various stages of acceptance. It looked as if Jungkook finally realized that years ago his omega instinctively knew that Seokjin was the alpha who was made for him. Mating was not important because their souls were already bonded. Jungkook and Seokjin were already living the mated life without any bites because they were comfortable. 

Too comfortable.

“Jungkookah you always say you love Jin hyung but sweetheart I think the truth is that you’ve been in love with Jin hyung too.” Jimin said as Jungkook felt fresh tears in his eyes.

❦❦❦

Seokjin felt someone playing with his fingers as his senses were filled with the scent of tiger lilies. He opened his eyes only to find Jungkook staring at their joined hands. Brows furrowed, nose scrunched, lips pouty. Refusing to look at the alpha’s face. His scent was sweet but there was a hint of anger and fear. 

Seokjin smiled at his omega . Reaching out to take their intertwined hands and place it on Jungkook’s baby bump.

"I'm in love with your appa.” Seokjin said to the baby bump as Jungkook looked up at his face. “Not as a friend but as an alpha, as a lover, as a mate. But you already knew that didn’t you?” he asked the bump, smiling as he felt the pup kick. 

Then finally Seokjin looked up at the omega who was crying, pulling back so that he could open his arms. Smiling as Jungkook gingerly climbed into the bed, hugging the alpha. "I'm in love with you too alpha. So so much!” Jungkook whispered, making Seokjin smile. They looked at each other then. Only for a second before their lips met in a kiss that felt like a balm to their soul.

Sure their confession wasn’t at all explosive or filled with fireworks but their kiss was. Their tongues met with the intensity of lovers reuniting after being kept apart for years. Their hearts finally embraced, their souls glowed. Their wolves nuzzled into each other. “I’m sorry for what happened. I was so scared.” Jungkook said holding Seokjin tight as the alpha kissed his forehead saying, “It’s okay. Everything will be okay now. I’m right here. I’m always going to be right here…beside you. My omega.” Making Jungkook’s breath hitch as he smiled with fresh tears, tipping his head to kiss Seokjin after saying, “My alpha.”

❦❦❦

“She’s beautiful.” Namjoon said as he looked at the pup who was fast asleep. Jungkook had just given birth. Everything went well. They had a girl, an omega who had Jungkook’s big eyes and Seokjin lips. She was the most precious pup anyone had ever seen. 

“Oh we better sharpen our fighting skills!” Jimin said, taking his niece in his arms. Smiling at the pup before looking at the parents who smiled at their pup from the bed where Jungkook leaned into his alpha’s chest.

After their confession Seokjin had been discharged and told he’d have to have the cast on for about three weeks. In those three weeks he primarily worked from home which meant he could spend every fleeting second with Jungkook who was already on maternity leave. Which was exceptionally wonderful because now that everything had been exposed for what it truly was, Jungkook and Seokjin’s relationship had become even better. 

It was bound to happen. Now that the love they had for each other was freed from the confines of their self made cages it ran wild. But not too wild because sex was off the table which was actually a good thing because Seokjin and Jungkook got to focus on every little nuance of their relationship.

They were honest and open. Seokjin told Jungkook about his fears and how he thought he’d messed up completely that night. Jungkook had told Seokjin how he’d already been in love with the alpha and it took that fact being pointed out for him to realize how he’s actually unknowingly taken it for granted. 

They had time to analyze their relationship right from the start and both realized that they were already a bonded pair. Bottomline: Kim Seokjin and Jeon Jungkook were made for each other, alpha and omega who lived like a couple just under a different name.

"I know it means nothing at this point. We’re way beyond that but would you be comfortable if I were to mate with you officially? Would you want to walk around with my bite on your neck?” Seokjin had asked Jungkook towards the end of his 9th month of pregnancy. Jungkook was ecstatic. 

Too ecstatic because his water actually broke and the couple had to rush to the hospital where during the final push Jungkook had grabbed Seokjin by the collar and screamed, “Yes. Yes I want to walk around with your bite!” before smashing the alpha’s lips with his own as their pup came into the world.

They mated officially on the 4th of June, which was the date all those years ago when Seokjin and Jungkook had first met. They both carried bites. It was six months after their pup was born. 

The official mate bond made Seokjin and Jungkook both realize and be overwhelmed by the depth of the love they had for each other. Their already strong relationship became stronger. Their passion for each other increased ten fold. Their love grew so exponentially everyone within a 10 mile radius could see them shine so so bright!

It didn’t shock anyone when they were expecting again. Only this time there would be three pups because Yoongi and Namjoon were expecting as well.

Still that was in the future. Now as the couple held their pup, Hoseok asked, “So what’s her name?” making Seokjin and Jungkook smile at each other before smiling at the pup. 

Jungkook nuzzled deeper into his alpha’s chest and Seokjin wrapped his arms around his family. They’d decided on a name that signified so so much. This pup was the reason why they’d finally realized what they had was love. So they’d decided on the most apt name. 

Right now the couple looked at the five wolves who meant so much to them and then the pup before saying.

“Sarang. Her name is Sarang.”