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SJ: I need you…

JK: Where? In your room? In your nest? Beside you? Behind you? Inside you? Where???

The alpha got rewarded for that with a bunch of spring onion to his face but he didn’t mind because he got to see his favorite omega blush!

“You idiot! I need you in the kitchen!!” Seokjin then said as Jungkook smiled with so much pride it reflected off his scent making Seokjin blush even more. “You know what, never mind! You go away!” Seokjin said almost stomping away but the alpha then rushed to back hug the omega.

“I’m sorry. I’m right here!” Jungkook said as he buried his nose in the omega’s neck. Waddling with him to the kitchen after which he let go when Seokjin elbowed him lightly.

“Can you remove the big container of kimchi and take enough out for the table? Then please wash your hands and only then begin cutting the fruit? Cut them into about one inch pieces; no smaller, no bigger!” Seokjin instructed as Jungkook followed through. Keeping an eye on Seokjin who was rushing through the final prep for dinner.

Seokjin would be stressed. He was preparing for a visit from the Parks. The youngest Kim - Taehyung’s -mate Jimin’s family. Now while the Kim’s were close with Jimin’s immediate family they would be meeting his grandparents for the first time and had been told they were a little “nose in the air” type of folks. Hence the extra stress.

“The flowers!!! Are they here?” Seokjin suddenly said as he rushed to leave the kitchen ending up bumping into the corner of the counter in the process. Something that seemed to hurt Jungkook more than Seokjin who seemed not to notice that at all.

“Why is this table at this angle?? Namjoonah!! Come help me move this?” Seokjin said but before he could try to do that Jungkook held him by the waist and moved him away. Working with Namjoon to move the table exactly how Seokjin wanted it before he turned to say something to the omega only to find him walking towards Namjoon and fixing his tie.

“Namjoonah check on Taehyungah. Jungkookie use your sensitive nose and tell me if anything smells off? As in does any place need cleaning!” Seokjin asked as Namjoon rushed to check on Taehyung.

Seokjin was going to go somewhere else. Check something else he’d really not need to check but before that could happen he found himself spun into Jungkook’s chest with one of the alpha’s hands on his nape and the other on his waist where he’d bumped into the counter earlier.

When Seokjin struggled to be let go Jungkook squeezed his nape a bit making the omega pout at the alpha who pouted back at him.

“Calm down.” Jungkook said softly but Seokjin frowned as he said, “There’s stuff I need to do.” Jungkook took a breath then before gently but firmly saying, “ Calm down omega. ” Watching as Seokjin’s breath hitched.

Jungkook then pulled Seokjin closer till their foreheads touched, breathing in their combined scents as he used the fingers of the hand on Seokjin’s waist to circle around that spot that was likely bruised.

This was something that happened, always. While Seokjin and Jungkook matched each other’s energy they also were each other’s grounding force. 

Each other’s safe space.

They’d practically grown together. Seokjin had watched Jungkook and Taehyung be little menaces together. Getting confused at first when Jungkook would make it his mission to annoy Seokjin for no reason. Then eventually joining in those shenanigans.

Jungkook in turn had watched Seokjin be drowned in responsibilities and wanted to be his little life float that he could hold on to once in a while when he needed rest.

Seokjin would indeed drown in his responsibilities too. He and his siblings had been orphaned when he was 16 and since then he’d been responsible for the household as the oldest son.

Which is why he wasn’t mated yet.

“Jungkookie…” Seokjin tried as he found his head on the alpha’s shoulder. “5 more minutes. Trust me everything is perfect. The house smells wonderful. The food delicious. The flowers look beautiful. Everything is perfect.” Jungkook said smiling when Seokjin relaxed.

Jungkook was right. Everything was perfect. When the Parks showed up with Yoongi and Hoseok in tow they wouldn’t stop complimenting everything. Even the grandparents were impressed.

Everything went well till dessert. “Seokjin-ssi how is it that you are not mated?” Jimin’s grandfather asked as everyone at the table froze. 

While discussing potential mating was celebrated it was considered uncouth to speak of someone’s ‘un-mated’ status.

Something Jimin’s grandmother made worse by saying, “Yes. You’re older too! Your best years being behind you. Is there some kind of issue that we should know of? Does it affect Taehyung?”

There was silence then. Seokjin’s ears burned at the attention but he instead focused his energy on staying calm.

“He’s more than perfect. He just wants to be a good older brother and see to it that Taehyung is settled well first.”

“And who are you to speak for him?” Jimin’s grandfather asked, peering at who’d spoken.

There was scraping of the chair against the floor then, followed by footsteps that stopped behind Seokjin before big hands landed gently on the omegas shoulders.

“I am his alpha.”

The silence after that was so loud it was almost deafening.

Jungkook stayed with his thumbs running circles around the outer edges of Seokjin’s shoulders as Jimin’s grandparents looked at each other.

“So the engagement…” Yoongi said, suddenly breaking the awkwardness as Hoseok added more to the conversation followed by the others getting into discussing the preparations to be done.

The rest of the evening went well. Everything was set with the Parks assuring the Kim’s that the next time they’ll see the grandparents is only at the wedding.

Finally Seokjin could rest.

SJ: I need you…

JK: Where??

SJ: In my room. In my nest. With me. Inside me.

Jungkook blushed at that. Pulling Seokjin close before kissing him softly. That eventually progressed to them having such a passionate night that even Jungkook was a little dazed.

“That was something…” Jungkook said as he felt Seokjin kiss his cheek and temple while he mouthed the omega’s scent gland. “Hmm it’s really hot when you claim me like that.” Seokjin said as Jungkook growled in pride.

“You wait…once Taehyung’s married I’m going to officially claim you the next second!” Jungkook said as he caged Seokjin’s hands on either side of his head and jostled his knot slightly making the omega moan.

“We have to…wait for Namjoonah…” Seokjin said as Jungkook began rocking into him making the alpha stop and say, “Namjoonie hyung’s an alpha he can figure himself out. Respectfully I’m done waiting. You’re walking around with my bite and my pup within a years time.” All while he pouted, making Seokjin giggle as he reached ahead to kiss the alpha, leading to another mind breaking session as Jungkook showed him exactly how he was going to accomplish his promise.

He kept his word too. After Taehyung’s wedding was done there was another grand wedding planned in which Jungkook made sure everything was ultra perfect.

Then finally they were mated.

And in a few months you’d bet your ass Seokjin was waddling around with his belly a little swollen with his alpha right behind him. 

Both beaming in that indescribable glow that happens because of love. 

Both being madly in love. 

Like it had always been!

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JK: Yeobo?

SJ: I need you…

JK: Where?

But before the alpha could tease the omega he got a terse, “Jungkookie!” Making him rush to his mate who was sitting by the bedside with his brows pinched.

“What’s wrong baby?” Jungkook asked, his heart clenching when he saw unshed tears in Seokjin’s eyes.

“They’re too heavy. But when I try to pump they won’t express!” Seokjin said, groaning as Jungkook reached ahead and gently cupped his breast.

Currently at 2 months postpartum Seokjin had been showing slight signs of postpartum depression that Jungkook had kept himself informed about taking detailed notes from Taehyung who was now a omega specialist.

“It’s okay. Let me just massage a little and it will get better.” Jungkook said as he pushed ahead to kiss Seokjin’s forehead only for the omega to place his forehead on Jungkook’s shoulder.

It didn’t surprise Jungkook when he heard sniffling. It was normal, along with the distress in the omega’s scent that the alpha masked with the soothing pheromones in his own scent.

“I’m sorry.” Seokjin whispered as he bit back a moan when Jungkook undid his nursing shirt and began massaging his breast gently; prompting the alpha to ask, “Why are you sorry love?” Only to be blindsided by, “I’m a bad omega.”

No.

No. No. No.

Jungkook would not let his perfect, precious, jewel of an omega think like that.

His scent reflected that too which is why Seokjin whimpered a bit as he curled within himself.

“Yeobo you are strong and resilient and an inspiration. You do not get to think otherwise. I love you. I’m proud of you. You’ve made me the happiest alpha in the world. You’ve given me the most beautiful pup ever! You have no clue how happy you make me!” Jungkook said making Seokjin even more emotional.

“But I can’t…it’s not…I feel like a failure.” Seokjin whispered as Jungkook began circling his areolas. Thumbs of both hands digging lightly into the dark pink flesh.

“You’re not a failure. Your body is still adjusting. We’ll get through this!” Jungkook whispered as he let go of Seokjin’s breast, getting a whine from the omega.

But Jungkook was now focused on making Seokjin happy. So he furrowed his brow as he used the knowledge he’d saved from all the books he’d read during Seokjin’s pregnancy.

First, he had Seokjin sit straight so that he could run his fingers over the entirety of his chest so that he could see if there was any hardening because that happened sometimes with milk solidifying which warranted massaging and hot compresses but he found nothing.

Then he checked for any bumps or lumps but found nothing. Seokjin was of course right, his breasts were heavy and so Jungkook concentrated on the nipples trying to see if there were any wounds or scabbing because that happened too. But nothing.

“We’ll go see Taehyungie hyung.” He said as he pursed his lips only for Seokjin to ask, “At 2 in the morning?”

Jungkook didn’t care about the time. His omega was in pain. However there was one more option for them to try.

“Wh-what are you doing??” Seokjin wondered as Jungkook began stripping. Looking adorably flushed and flustered as the alpha lost his shirt and pants in record time. Standing there just in his Calvin Klein underwear with a very visible tent.

“Um…the pregnancy book said knotting helps in cases like this. Page 136, paragraph 4!” Jungkook said pointing to the much abused book he was referring to as Seokjin huffed a little laugh.

The omega had been cleared for sex six weeks after birth. But they hadn’t done it yet with Jungkook not wanting to force Seokjin into anything.

“You want to have sex with me?” Seokjin asked him now, looking at his lap, his scent nervous and Jungkook couldn’t help but answer that with proof by pulling his underwear off and showing Seokjin just how much he wanted to do exactly that!

“Everyday. Every hour. Every minute. Every second!” Jungkook said as Seokjin looked at him with happy tears.

Letting go and falling backward so that he was on his back. Spreading his legs and biting his lips as he felt how wet he was. Watching Jungkook look at him with so much love and heat. His heart beat increasing in pace as the alpha almost fell to his knees before he was left dizzy with how Jungkook dove right into his sex.

Eager tongue making him see stars as Jungkook seemed determined to lick him clean. Pushing Seokjin further when he fingered him open. 

But everything was too much. His body was sensitive. He wouldn’t last too long and with all the added feelings his breasts were hurting more.

“Alpha…please!” Seokjin moaned, biting his lip not to be too loud. “Yes yes…I’m here baby!” Jungkook said, surging up to kiss Seokjin properly. One hand moving to cup his breast while the other guided his cock to the omega’s entrance.

Jungkook went slow on purpose so that he could gauge if Seokjin was okay. He pushed ahead till he was entirely sheathed before he waited for Seokjin to relax. 

But Seokjin couldn’t relax because he felt so damn good! His heat contracting to grip tight onto the alpha’s cock because he missed this so much.

“More.” Seokjin whispered as Jungkook kissed his neck and jaw. Smiling when he did as told and got to see the bliss on his omega’s face.

Jungkook still went slow. Caring only for Seokjin’s comfort. But Seokjin needed more. And he demanded as much. Wrapping his legs around the alpha’s waist and pouting and whining for the alpha to go faster.

So Jungkook let go too. His knot soon forming as Seokjin kept getting, “Tighter…you’re getting tighter! Gosh you’re such a dream!” Jungkook said as Seokjin’s scent got sweeter, more heavy, proud.

But that was only a start to the litany of praise from Jungkook and Seokjin wouldn’t be able to tell you if it was Jungkook’s cock or words that pushed him into his orgasm. But he came. Hard and desperate as Jungkook’s knot pushed through.

Both making out as Seokjin’s walls massaged Jungkook’s knot. Pushing Jungkook into his orgasm as his knot popped, flooding Seokjin’s womb.

And as he’d read Seokjin’s breast began leaking milk prompting the alpha to take the soft lump in his mouth and suckle the omega who sighed on feeling relief.

His body feeling at peace. His muscles relaxed in that ultra satisfied way.

He giggled as he noticed how Jungkook’s face was scrunched up like it was when he ate or drank something he really liked. It made his omega happy. It made him happy.

“I love you so much!” He whispered as he planted a kiss on Jungkook’s forehead. Getting a very garbled, “Love you too.” From the alpha who was busy sucking his breast.

Soon moving to the other as Seokjin mewled on feeling that tightness in his chest completely go away. Moaning as Jungkook slightly jostled his knot that was loosening.

“You’re the best alpha ever!” Seokjin said as he felt Jungkook pull out a bit later. Smiling as the alpha beamed in pride when he cleaned the omega up before both parents jumped a bit when the shrill cry of their pup disturbed the quiet of the night.

“Your dad saved you some!” Seokjin said to their pup - their little Soobin - when Jungkook bought him from the other room. Making the alpha both huff in pride and blush as he rushed to pull the pups bassinet into their room.

Seokjin couldn’t help but smile too, the smile where his eyes crinkled. Watching his pup have his fill. His omega feeling silly for his prior doubts.

Jungkook was right. Seokjin was a good omega. A wonderful omega with a wonderful alpha who he loved so so much!

“I’ll burp him. You sleep.” Jungkook whispered as he took Soobin away. Doing just that and placing the pup in the bassinet after planting a kiss on his cheek.

Jungkook then took extra precautions, trying not to make too much noise as he got into Seokjin’s nest, well actually their nest. 

He smiled at the bassinet looking at their little Soobin who was practically a mashup of both their features. A pup who would grow up to be tall and handsome and kind and sweet.

Jungkook felt his alpha puffing his chest in pride. Almost wanting to wiggle himself because that, there is his pup! His pup that he had with the best, most precious, most perfect omega ever. His darling yeobo, his Jinnie.

Otherwise known as the formidable Kim Seokjin.

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Jungkook was all of three when he met Seokjin. Having moved next door to the Kim’s and having met Taehyung in the playground when Mrs. Jeon and Mrs. Kim made them take turns to use the swing.

“Wah who that?” Jungkook asked Taehyung when he first laid eyes on an 8 year old Seokjin who was standing by his father and watching him fold dumplings.

“Jin hyungie!” Taehyung said before holding Jungkook’s hand and dragging him to the kitchen. Going up to Seokjin and saying, “Jin hyungie! This my friend! Kookie!”

Seokjin then smiled sweetly at the kids, waving as he said, “Hi…Kookie?” Only for Jungkook to pipe up with, “Jungkookie!” Which made Seokjin cover his mouth as he giggled, leading the young alpha to tilt his head at the sound.

“Hi…Jungkookie.” Seokjin then said and was left blushing when Jungkook said, “Wah you pretty!”

Beside Seokjin, Mr. Kim, who no one paid attention to cleared his throat but then he flat out choked when Jungkook followed up the ‘Wah you pretty’ with a very very very earnest, “I love you!” Which made Mrs. Jeon rush to pick him up as everyone stood stunned for a bit before Mrs. Kim began laughing whilst saying, “Aigoo he’s so cute!”

“But eomma!!” Jungkooo whined looking at his mom and then Seokjin with a pout. Upset at the fact that he wasn’t being taken seriously.

Seokjin who in turn was blushing so hard that he had to hide behind his father. His father who was downright scowling at Jungkook. Jungkook who had the audacity to show Mr. Kim his tongue as his mom took him away.

Seokjin’s next encounter with Jungkook was a couple hours later when he saw the pup being carried by presumably his dad by the elevator. “Jinnie hyungggg!” He’d screeched, scaring Mr. Jeon who was left struggling as Jungkook wiggled to get to his feet and then rush to Seokjin who had gone to the corner store to buy something. 

“Ah so you’re his Jinnie hyung? He hasn’t stopped talking about you!” Mr. Jeon said as Seokjin bowed and introduced himself whilst hoping to hide his blush. 

However he wasn’t alone and just as he was going to introduce his companion he was confronted by a furrowed brow and pouty lipped Jungkook who wedged himself between Seokjin and his companion before he declared, “My Jinnie Hyung!” 

Seokjin couldn’t help but pick the pup up, who’d proceeded to loop his arms around Seokjin’s neck and glare mightily at the guy only for the guy to narrow his dragon eyes and glare right back.

“He’s my Jin hyung first!” The guy then said making Jungkook pull back and look at Seokjin with such a look of betrayal Seokjin actually felt bad for having to hide his laugh.

“Aigoo Jungkookie, this is Namjoon. My brother. He was sleeping earlier when you came over.” Seokjin said before introducing his brother to Mr. Jeon who had been silently observing his own son.

Who now all of a sudden was all happy and excited as he greeted Namjoon not letting go of Seokjin all the way till they got to their floor. 

The Kim’s and Jeon’s were a part of the upper middle class. With Mrs. Jeon being a housewife and Mrs. Kim, a grade 2 teacher at the school Taehyung and then Jungkook studied at; while both the Mr’s were lawyers. Which is why the families got even closer when the fathers bonded.

Since both parents worked, usually the older Kim children would go to their mom’s school and stay back with her and Taehyung - since there was also a daycare there -  if she ever had any meetings or class plans to discuss, etc. But since the Jeon’s moved in, Mrs. Jeon insisted on sending them home so that she could keep an eye on them.

Something that the Kim’s were very grateful for. So it was normal to see little Jungkook waiting with Mrs. Jeon at the bus stop to pick up the kids. And of course when Jungkook would see Seokjin he would screech a loud, “Jinnie hyunggggg!” And go running to Seokjin who’d be smiling away as he picked up the pup who’d tell him how much he missed him.

Because Jungkook would. 

In fact he’d cry every morning when it was time to see the Kim kids go to school. It was also normal for him and Taehyung to be playing about and also be up to mischief while the older Kim kids did their homework.

“Jungkookie where is my literature book?” Seokjin once had groused when it had gone missing. “I dunno.” Is the response he got but he knew Jungkook had it because he’d seen Jungkook swipe it away before.

“Give it to me! I need to finish my homework!” Seokjin whined at the pup who whined back saying, “Playyyyyyy.”

“Okay let me finish then I will! Promise!” Seokjin had said as Jungkook pulled the copy of the book from under the table and gave it to Seokjin before sitting beside him and listening and following along with that Seokjin was reading since the book did have pictures.

And you can bet he stayed right there till Seokjin declared he was done after which he pulled Seokjin to his toys and upended his Lego box. Marveling at the structures Seokjin built.

“We’re going to be family. No doubts about it!” Mr. Jeon had once remarked a few months later when he’d seen Jungkook and the kids playing catch, only Jungkook kept getting too close to Seokjin and then running away while screaming his head off when Seokjin would try to catch him.

“Yeah I can see that.” Is the response Mr. Kim who was sharing a cigarette with the man said as both parents shook their heads looking at the kids shenanigans. 

“What are you doing here?” Seokjin asked Jungkook a year or so later when he found the pup huddled under his study table. “Hiding!” Jungkook had whispered as Seokjin reached for his face and pinched his cheek.

“But why here?” Seokjin asked, coming to sit beside the pup who pouted as he said, “Because I miss you.”

Jungkook had a point. Seokjin had recently begun getting involved in extracurricular activities at his school and so was coming home later. Which wasn’t an issue since Namjoon usually played basketball after school, so they came home together.

Sure Jungkook was all of four at that point but with him going to pre-K soon Mrs. Jeon was trying to get him into a fixed sleep schedule which meant he didn’t get to hang out with Seokjin as often.

In fact it was Mrs. Jeon he was hiding from because he didn’t want to sleep already. 

“Okay let’s make a deal! You go to sleep and we’ll spend the whole weekend together!” Seokjin proposed then and was rewarded with a big smile and also a big yawn before he picked Jungkook up and took him outside to where Mrs. Jeon was waiting patiently in the kitchen, having had requested Seokjin’s help earlier because she knew where her son was hiding.

It’s not like Jungkook was attached to Seokjin. Well he was but not in the annoying sense. He just needed to be around Seokjin and have a set amount of undivided attention not to be grumpy.

Now if he didn’t get that then he’d find ways to burrow himself into Seokjin’s orbit either by actually being annoying or by getting Seokjin unknowingly involved in his and Taehyung’s mischief. Something the older sportingly joined in!

“At this point I don’t know if he’s Taehyungah’s friend or Seokjinah’s!” Mrs. Kim had said only for Mrs. Jeon to laugh as she said, “Seokjinah’s. Definitely Seokjinah’s.”

It was true too. Over time as Jungkook started school and got other friends, Seokjin was still his Jinnie hyung . Even when Jimin got added to the mix and Taehyung, Jimin and Jungkook became a trio of menaces. Seokjin was still his Jinnie hyung.

It was the same with Seokjin. The age gap didn’t bother him, he truly cherished his Jungkookie and proudly spoke of him to his friends. His friends who secretly were annoyed by the pup but were too scared to say so because Seokjin was truly blossoming into a beautiful omega and no one wanted to get on his bad side.

Essentially everyone who knew Seokjin knew Jungkook. Everyone who knew Jungkook, knew Seokjin. The connection between them being special and innocent. Something everyone who met them would eventually grow fond of.

What those who met them also predicted was that, “They’ll be mates when they become adults!” The thought having been said mostly in jest though everyone knew it was true.

It was a given, something Jungkook had nonchalantly confirmed at the age of 9 when Jimin had declared, “Jungkookie when I become big I will marry Taehyungie!” To which Jungkook had responded with, “And me Jinnie hyung!”

It was so normal that neither of the mothers who were in the kitchen overhearing the conversation even batted their eyes.

However the two young alpha’s had started giggling. Something that happened more often since the adorable Jimin had joined in the group of friends. 

Jimin and his family, the Parks, had recently moved to Seoul from Busan. Mr. Park was a dentist who recently opened a practice and Mrs. Park worked with him as his office assistant.

Like Jungkook with Seokjin, Jimin too was immediately enamored with Taehyung the moment he’d seen him. So much so that he had begged their class teacher to make Taehyung his bench mate.

They were inseparable from that second on and that had caused issues because it had made Jungkook upset.

Jungkook was a wonderful child. Being his parents' pride and joy, he was never lacking but he wasn’t spoiled. His parents always made sure to keep him humble and raised him with a good set of values.

But he was also a child. A child who was struggling with the concept of sharing. His attitude of ‘What’s mine is mine and what’s yours is also mine.’ causing quite a few tantrums.

However since going to school Jungkook had improved greatly. But there was one aspect of his life he didn’t like to share still and that was his friends. So when Taehyung had introduced Jimin and then started spending more time with Jimin it had stung.

So much so that Jungkook began isolating himself from the duo and would usually sit with Seokjin and Namjoon.

“Why are you here? Go play with them!” Namjoon would tell him when he’d see Jungkook looking at Taehyung and Jimin forelonly. But all that got him was a frown and a, “No, I’m coloring.”

It was a few weeks later that Seokjin had finally made Jungkook understand that, “Just because Taehyungah has a new friend doesn’t mean he’s not your friend Jungkookie. Also Jimin is a nice boy. You like him right?” That had gotten him a nod, though Jungkook still was pouty.

Still the talk helped because Jungkook made an effort to join the duo who were more than happy to have him. Leading to the formation of the ‘trio of menaces’ who were literally called that by everyone who encountered them.

However there was one aspect of his life that Jungkook genuinely struggled with. Truly truly truly struggled with and that was his possessiveness with Seokjin.

Jungkook wasn’t being corny when he said Seokjin was pretty all those years ago. Seokjin truly was pretty. Pretty here being the only word Jungkook knew then to describe Seokjin’s good looks. 

Now he’d likely write a whole new dictionary, inventing brand new words to describe Seokjin. Every one of which would be appropriate.

Seokjin has the type of face that truly looked like the creator himself took time to mold. It’s not just about the perfection of his features but it’s the fact that the whole package is perfect. His height, his shoulders, his hips, his waist.

Sure Seokjin liked pointing out flaws saying his fingers were crooked but Jungkook would jump to their defense, holding Seokjin’s hands and boldly placing a kiss on his fingers declaring them ‘the most perfect fingers in the world!’ causing Seokjin to smack him while blushing away.

But Seokjin was a double threat because he wasn’t just beautiful on the outside. He was beautiful on the inside too. Kind, sweet, gentle and smart.

He was a rare flower. So beautiful. So precious. That everyone wanted to hover around him.

“And this is all while he’s unpresented. I really don’t know what I’ll do when he presents!” Mr. Kim would grouse and then scowl when Jungkook would impassionately say, “I will protect him siabeoji! You don’t worry!”

Getting back to the point though. As mentioned, everyone wanted to hover around Seokjin. Have a piece of his attention. Something Jungkook absolutely couldn’t stomach.

In fact he’d made himself sick once because of this and that’s how Yoongi had gotten introduced to the group.

This was around when Jungkook was 8. There was a bug going around and almost all the kids in the building were sick including Jungkook and Namjoon. Though Jungkook just had flu-like symptoms. But he was irritable and his irritability quotient only increased when he saw Seokjin riding his bicycle besides another guy he’d never seen before.

“Min Yoongi. He’s my senior. Actually in hyung’s class. We play basketball together. I asked him to drop hyung home.” Namjoon had explained to Jungkook who was scowling at the cat-like dumpling boy.

Jungkook wasn’t necessarily rude but he wasn’t welcoming to Yoongi either when introduced and that had made Seokjin scold him which only caused more issues because he’d cried himself to sleep and woken up with a 102 fever.

Jungkook vividly remembers that day for some reason. It’s the way he felt that he remembers. Like an ice-cream left in the sun. Melted with its mess all around it.

He’d tried to not cry and make it harder on his mom and that was a problem because it made his mother worry more. Which is why she essentially handed him over to Seokjin when he got back from school because she needed a bit of a break.

But Seokjin didn’t come alone. He came with Yoongi who watched with a brow raised as Jungkook made it a point to stick to Seokjin - literally - while constantly saying some variation of, “My Jinnie hyung.” in Yoongi’s direction.

Yoongi still teased him about it saying he’d likely be snarling all day if he were in wolf form!

“Sorry for being embarrassing.” Jungkook had said when he recovered but Yoongi had only ruffled his hair with a smile.

Turns out Yoongi was pretty cool. Jungkook didn’t understand it but he learnt more about Yoongi from Namjoon than from Yoongi himself. The way Namjoon’s whole aura glowed around Yoongi really confused him but soon he was too distracted to think about that because it was becoming obvious to Jungkook that the emotions he went through with Yoongi was a very small taste of what his life was going to be.

Why?

Because for Seokjin’s birthday that year his parents had planned a party at a restaurant and the way everyone flirted with him there was ridiculous. Jungkook was happy seeing Seokjin happy but he really couldn’t ignore that prickling in his gut anytime anyone said something that would make Seokjin’s ears red.

He ended up leaving the big table and sitting with his mom after sometime because he couldn’t behave like an idiot as he’d been warned by his own father.

His mom, understanding her son's predicament, almost offered to take him home but at that moment Seokjin had come and taken Jungkook back to the table with him.

Introducing him to everyone who peered at him with barely veiled annoyance. Again Jungkook was confused but when he felt how Seokjin was still holding his hand he realized Seokjin needed him. He needed his Jungkookie and Jungkook all of a sudden began actually enjoying the party.

Seokjin was polite by nature. He had pristine manners and was an example to everyone. However people often mistake politeness for someone being a pushover and there had been instances where Seokjin had to put people in their place. However Seokjin also didn’t like conflict.

While yes he and Jungkook could argue the house down to its rubble, it wasn’t the same with others. Which is why sometimes Seokjin would need Jungkook to be beside him. Not to step in and protect him but just be his support and a pillar to lean on.

Jungkook for his part usually stuck to that role. He never overstepped though he’d be itching to posture at the older kids. Recently he’d even started boxing classes and so was truly wanting to display his talents but still he stayed put, besides Seokjin.

Except for one time.

However he didn’t box anyone. He was passionate but he wasn’t stupid. He was only 10 at that time and still short and scrawny. His boxing skills really wouldn’t have saved his ass.

So he reached out to his one and only frenemy.

Mr. Kim.

Frenemy because though a renowned lawyer Mr. Kim liked arguing with the now 10 year old. It had been going on since they’d met with Jungkook being ever so shameless with his fondness for Seokjin while Mr. Kim, who loved Seokjin immensely, would retaliate by arguing that Jungkook was too young and not good enough.

All in jest of course!

Hence now he asked, “What do you want, trouble?” whilst not looking up from the file he was reading when Jungkook knocked on his bedroom door. “Jinnie hyung…” Jungkook started but was interrupted with, “Aish! Really? Jungkookah, I'm really busy now!” By Mr. Kim who growled in annoyance.

But Jungkook didn’t let that deter him, instead standing tall and puffing his chest a bit before saying, “Jinnie hyung was crying. Some boys in school are bothering him.”

That had made Mr. Kim go still and then he’d shut the file and placed it aside before focusing on Jungkook. 

Work could wait, Seokjin was most important.

Jungkook went on to explain that there was this senior in Seokjin’s school who had asked him out. However Seokjin had politely declined, but the guy did not take no for an answer and was consistently harassing Seokjin.

“I told him I’d beat him up but Jinnie hyung said he’d kill me. He’s big.” Jungkook pouted as Mr. Kim huffed a laugh while ruffling his hair. 

“Why are you telling me this?” Mr. Kim then asked, getting an, “Oing.” From the younger, so he elaborated with, “Seokjinah didn’t tell me when he’s the one being harassed. I’m guessing Namjoonah and Yoongiah know too and they too failed to tell me then why are you telling me this?”

Jungkook had taken a moment to think after that. 

When he’d first seen Seokjin with a red nose and wet eyes after school a few weeks ago he’d almost annoyed the answer out of him. Then he’d confronted Namjoon and Yoongi getting a, “I spoke to him and he told me he’d kick my ass.” From Namjoon and a, “His dad knows people in the school administration so he is untouchable.” From Yoongi.

Then he’d asked Seokjin why not talk to Mr. Kim but Seokjin had been hesitant because, “Stuff like this happens Jungkookie. It’ll pass!”

But it didn’t pass. It got worse. So bad that Seokjin couldn’t really eat or sleep. He barely smiled and was always on alert.

Finally Jungkook had spoken to Taehyung and Jimin and with their support was now here talking to Mr. Kim.

“It’s the right thing to do and I don't like seeing my Jinnie hyung sad.” Is how he answered Mr. Kim’s question then, getting a smile from the alpha before he followed Mr. Kim to Seokjin’s room.

But he didn’t want to enter. Scared that Seokjin would feel betrayed and be disappointed in him. But Mr. Kim insisted he enter the room with him because, “Bravery also includes staying till the end and seeing the fruits of being truthful Jungkookah.”

So Jungkook stood by Seokjin’s study table guiltily avoiding Seokjin’s eyes as Mr. Kim gently got him to spill everything that had happened in school recently.

Seokjin did indeed feel betrayed. He wasn’t disappointed in Jungkook but he was upset with him. Truly it was himself. He was ashamed for not doing the right thing but it manifested in him not talking to Jungkook which made the younger pretty sad.

However it barely lasted a few days because Mr. Kim along with Mr. Jeon had gone to the school the next day and threatened them with dire legal consequences if the guy harassing Seokjin wasn’t dealt with.

Sure the guy’s dad knew folks in the school administration but Mr. Jeon and Mr. Kim were lawyers and everyone knew it wouldn’t take long to find dirt on said folks in the school administration.

Hence Seokjin was left alone and realizing all that was possible only because Jungkook was brave enough to speak to Mr. Kim made him feel super proud of his Jungkookie.

Which he showed that evening when he gave Jungkook two extra hottokes when the families had met for dinner.

Jungkook who’s mood had been pretty low too had stared at the hottokes for a good minute before he looked up at Seokjin who he found smiling at him before Seokjin opened his arms, laughing when the younger rushed into them.

Jungkook just stayed there holding his Jinnie hyung. It felt stupid but he had missed him and Seokjin did the same. Whispering, “I’m so proud of you. Thank you.” In the younger’s ear.

He didn’t have to elaborate why.

Jungkook's happiness only doubled after that when Mr. Kim patted his back whilst he was leaving while telling him, “You did good kid!”

That made Jungkook’s whole year!

“Hyung, are you excited you’re going to present?” Jungkook asked Seokjin a few days after his 16th birthday only to find Seokjin biting his bottom lip with almost no expression on his face.

To others.

Jungkook saw the slight angling of his brows and the way his blinking was 10 microseconds late.

So he walked up to Seokjin and back hugged him waiting for Seokjin to relax and gather his thoughts.

Sub-genders were known at birth. However they stayed dormant till the age 16 when one would present followed by which the body got a couple years to adjust to change before starting heats or ruts six months after one’s 18th birthday.

With Seokjin’s birthday having just passed he’d likely present in a few days or weeks and apparently he had mixed feelings.

“What is it, Jinnie hyung?” Jungkook asked as he watched Seokjin organize his assignments, still back hugging Seokjin who sighed before saying, “It’s a lot of change Jungkookie. I don't like change. It makes me nervous.”

Jungkook knew that of course but this was well, natural. However he’d not let Seokjin wallow in doubt so he said, “It will be okay hyung. We are all here for you. What do you think you’ll smell like?”

That had led Seokjin to speculate what he thought he’d smell like which led to Jungkook teasing him about smelling like wasabi for how much he loved Sushi; which made Seokjin chase him about the house. His doubts, forgotten.

Jasmine. He smelled like jasmine.

Or so Jungkook had been told. Jungkook being unpresented didn’t recognize scents.

“Did it hurt?” He asked Seokjin when permitted to meet him. Lost at how Seokjin was all blushy and pink. “It was okay. Weird.” Seokjin answered smiling at Jungkook who presented him with a bag of jellies he’d bought on his way back from school.

Truth was it was messy. Seokjin woke up with his sheets soaked with slick and was horrified when he felt the cramping in his gut. What didn’t help was that he was also overwhelmed by his nose suddenly being sensitive. He was picking up all sorts of scents. 

Orange blossoms. Cedar. The caustic scent of the floor cleaner. However by then thankfully Mrs. Kim had appeared, Mrs. Kim being the source of the orange blossom scent. Alerted by Seokjin’s whines she knew he’d finally presented and helped him calm down while gently explaining what he should expect. 

“These are the first steps of your body opening up for pups in the future. The cramping will stop.” She’d said after which she’d given Seokjin a tight hug. Then Mrs. Jeon had joined them and the two mothers had been doting on the new omega ever since!

That evening the two families along with the Parks and Min’s even had a little celebration. Though Seokjin was so shy; he’d spent the better part of the evening hiding away behind his father who was the source of the Cedar scent.

“My precious Seokjinah!” His father had said later as he kissed his forehead which had made Seokjin cry from being overwhelmed.

Those were some of his fondest memories. Most cherished ones. 

His last happy ones with his parents.

It was in April when disaster struck. It should have been a normal day with his parents coming back from work. Mr. Kim having gone to pick up Mrs. Kim.

But they never came home.

Instead it was Mr. Jeon who collected the Kim kids and took them to the hospital with Jungkook and Mrs. Jeon who were all left devastated when they were informed of the accident.

A semi-truck had run them into the barrier. The truck driver didn’t check his blind spot, leaving the Kim’s clinging to life. But the damage was too much. Mrs. Kim passed first followed by Mr. Kim a few hours later.

As the doctors apologized and assured everyone that they’d done everything, Seokjin had begun going numb. His brain reminded him that now he was the elder of the family. The oldest son. The one responsible for his siblings.

But before he could go entirely numb Seokjin felt a hand slide into his. Jungkook was there right beside him. His life float to pull him up from his drowning thoughts.

They were minor orphans with no real close family. There were responsibilities that needed someone to take over them. House expenses, school expenses, living expenses. Education plans. Namjoon’s potential law school journey. Taehyung’s potential medical school journey. Seokjin’s dreams of being a game designer.

Were they even going to be able to stay in Seoul? Would they get separated?

The small things like who’d make dinner? Who’d drive everyone around? What about their safety? What about Namjoon and Taehyung’s presentation? While Seokjin could help Taehyung; who’d help Namjoon when he presented as an alpha?

So many responsibilities and doubts. 

Only one Seokjin.

And his Jungkookie who sat beside him on the kitchen floor after his parents' funeral. Pulling the omega’s head to chest so that Seokjin could for once just stop thinking and rest.

“I’m your legal guardian.” Mr. Jeon informed the Kim trio the next day. Explaining how Mr. Kim had made a will and detailed plan just in case something were to happen to him. “It came with the job Seokjinah. Being a lawyer isn’t the safest.” Mr. Jeon explained before he informed the trio that he’d filed for an emergency motion to be their legal guardian till Seokjin was 18.

Turns out his parents had life insurance policies that covered the house expenses and with the Jeon’s guidance Seokjin and the younger Kim’s learnt budgeting and began working on schedules that made sense too.

“I’ll be there for Namjoonah. Mr. Jeon too. You don’t have to worry.” Yoongi, who’d presented as alpha, has assured Seokjin. Smelling of mint he’d been a literal breath of fresh air for Seokjin.

But still, life can be cumbersome. Losing parents at any age is hard but at younger ages is harder. All three kids took time adjusting with Namjoon and Taehyung both having rebellious moments where Seokjin was left to pick up the slack.

With Jungkook helping, right beside him.

Till Seokjin got sick from overworking himself and Jungkook had the biggest fight of his life with Namjoon and Taehyung; where he’d not just raised his voice but called them selfish puppies which was jarring since he technically was the youngest pup!

“Why were you holding Seokjinah’s math book hostage earlier?” Mrs. Jeon asked Jungkook a few months later when she’d witnessed Jungkook and Seokjin bicker about it.

“Just because. Jinnie hyung needs to have fun too!” Jungkook had said with a smile and Mrs. Jeon hadn’t been more proud of her son.

Soon life got better with routines in place and the Kim kids finding their feet. They still grieved. They still had moments where they needed to hold on to each other. They had lost their parents after all. But the bond they shared as siblings soon became their anchor. It was their saving grace.

Then Seokjin turned 18 and Jungkook went through the darkest phase of his life. So dark that it had almost cost him his sanity and friendship with Seokjin. He’d been in such a dark place that it had taken a literal sunshine boy to pull him out of it.

And that was how Hoseok got introduced to the group.

Jungkook knew it was coming. He was 13. A high school student at the same high school Seokjin had graduated from. Jungkook was not naive. He knew of ruts and heats. He’d even had sex ed in school.

Which is why when Mrs. Jeon awkwardly brought up the topic Jungkook tried very hard to concentrate on his math homework while he internally steeled himself.

“I heard you had sex ed in school today. Did you have any questions?” Mrs. Jeon asked as Jungkook clicked his tongue.

It’s not a shocker that this conversation was happening. Both the Jeon’s were educated and with the times. There was none of that stereotypical bs where controversial topics were only discussed between adults. Mr. Jeon sometimes even discussed his court cases with Jungkook.

There was healthy communication between Jungkook and his parents but this conversation wasn’t about Jungkook. This was about Seokjin which is why it was awkward.

“No doubts eomma. If any, I will ask.” Jungkook had said as Mrs. Jeon sighed, reaching out to card her fingers through her son's hair. “Seokjinah’s heat is due soon.” Mrs. Jeon said, watching as Jungkook’s shoulders pinched. “How soon?” Jungkook all but whispered.

“A few days.” Mrs. Jeon said, watching as Jungkook let go of his pencil.

He’d known. Seokjin himself had informed him. Having just come back from a scheduled appointment a week ago with an omega specialist he’d very gently informed Jungkook of his impending heat. 

Why?

Because this was Jungkook. His Jungkookie. His future alpha.

Get your imagination out of the gutter. Everything was PG.

But it was a given: Seokjin and Jungkook would be mates when they were older. Which is why this conversation was a hurdle that needed to be crossed.

“As I said I know eomma.” Jungkook said now as Mrs. Jeon took a fortifying breath before she said, “Then you also know that the first heat is the worst and that an omega needs an alpha knot for their fever to break.” All in one breath.

Jungkook stopped listening after that. His heart beating in his ears so loudly that while he watched his mothers mouth move he really couldn’t hear her words.

Finally when she too realized her words were not getting through she left Jungkook alone. Pausing at the threshold of his room when she heard a clear but strained, “Whoever it is please make sure he or she knows what they're doing. I don’t want my Jinnie hyung to be in pain.”

Jungkook avoided Seokjin after that. Even blocked his number on his phone and muted him on all other channels. He’d spoken to Namjoon - who’d presented as alpha - and Yoongi who’d both sympathized with him. He’d cried on Jimin’s shoulder and had fallen asleep with his head on Taehyung’s lap.

It was understood that he was doing what was good for him and the others worked together to make it easier for him while following his instructions of making sure Seokjin was taken care of and not lacking in any way.

Even the Jeon’s gave Jungkook his space. Not wanting to poke the proverbial bear. Only requesting he text them his location from time to time.

Which he did because he was only ever at school. Going for his boxing classes after the school day and then playing basketball and then going to the rooftop and sitting there till the janitor didn’t kick him out.

Then he’d go home, put his headphones on, do his homework, eat in his room and go to sleep.

This continued for a week or so till one day while sitting on the rooftop he didn’t meet Hoseok.

“Oh I’m sorry I didn’t know this place was occupied!” Hoseok said almost backing away but Jungkook asked him to stay.

Hoseok - an omega - was actually in Namjoon’s class but he was also a new student. Having moved from Gwanju recently. He was also the associate principal’s nephew. But that didn’t really protect him. He was still a target of bullies.

Hoseok was a fantastic dancer. Jungkook who’d recently enrolled in the drama club had watched him perform and watching him move was truly mesmerizing. However in high school there are always clicks and the drama club also had one where those involved believed Hoseok was a nepo plant getting appreciated not for his talent but because he was the AP’s nephew.

Which is why he was a target.

“Got kicked out of the drama club?” Jungkook asked as Hoseok sat beside him, smiling at him before nodding his head.

“I know we don’t know each other that well but I have to ask…are you okay?” Hoseok asked then as he watched Jungkook’s face go blank so he quickly added, “Sorry! It’s just that I’ve seen you interacting with Namjoon and his brother before and you used to be so happy but lately you’ve been really quiet and blue so…oh! I’m so sorry! I didn’t mean to make you cry!”

Poor Hoseok was panicking, watching as big tears slipped down Jungkook’s cheeks but the younger couldn’t help it. The earnest inquiry broke his resolve and even he didn’t realize how much he was holding in!

“I…it’s…my omega had his first heat.” Jungkook finally blubbered after about 15 minutes making Hoseok pause but then he softened while patting Jungkook’s back.

Everyone knew about Seokjin and Jungkook. Everyone knew they were endgame. Everyone who knew of them wondered what would happen when this unavoidable issue confronted them.

So now Hoseok let Jungkook cry. Handing him tissues and giving him water when he began having hiccups. Sure he found it cute that Jungkook referred to Seokjin as ‘my omega’ already but he could also imagine how hard this was for him.

“Ice-cream? My treat?” Jungkook asked Hoseok later on when the janitor had kicked them out. Sending a quick text to his mom and then finding an ice-cream spot. 

“I apologize for my outburst. I should be embarrassed but I actually needed that.” Jungkook said earnestly and Hoseok smiled in acknowledgment before saying, “I can empathize. The alpha I really liked was older too. He had his rut and spent it with the prettiest omega he knew.”

“Oh…” Jungkook said, feeling bad for Hoseok while also knowing his outburst would be safe. So the two then cheered to that with their ice creams and spent the rest of their time discussing the drama they were a part of at school.

When Jungkook got home he was surprised, more like ambushed, by the Kim’s being there. He was polite not making eye-contact with Seokjin. Just staring at his plate and then was staring at his dad in confusion when Mr. Jeon asked, “So who is he?”

“Who!?” Jungkook wondered only for his mom to say, “Whoever you went to ice-cream with.”

Jungkook further blinked at that and was left even more confused when Namjoon said, “He smells familiar.” But he didn’t like being asked so many questions. 

Truth being he was feeling supremely uncomfortable because he could feel Seokjin glaring at him. Literally feeling his eyes boring into his skull as he looked anywhere but at the omega.

“It was nothing.” Jungkook said as everyone paused when Seokjin excused himself. Taking his plate to the sink and then leaving the Jeon’s apartment and going to his own next door. Going straight to bed and crying himself to sleep while Jungkook scowled at everyone left behind for ‘making an issue out of nothing.’

“What’s wrong?” Hoseok asked Jungkook the next day, having seen the alpha’s sour mood during practice. “Nothing.” Jungkook said before explaining the situation the night before.

“Hmm…the alpha I liked didn’t like me. He knew I had feelings for him but made it a point to rub it in my face that he was spending his rut with the prettiest omega ever. But Seokjin-ssi? I’ve seen him with you the last time at the basketball game. He really does have feelings for you. His eyes, they tell. And I get your pain I really do but can you imagine? You’re going through it just at the thought of Seokjin-ssi having his heat. But for Seokjin-ssi to actually have to go through it? Can you imagine what he’s going through?”

No. Jungkook hadn’t thought about that. Yes his reaction and the things he’d done to cope made sense but now that Hoseok highlighted Seokjin’s plight?

“I need to go!” Jungkook said looking half crazed which is why Hoseok insisted on dropping him off and then insisted on dropping him to his apartment because he was genuinely worried at how Jungkook was panicking.

Only when they got to his floor Jungkook noticed how the Kim’s door was open and watched how Hoseok grimaced. “What? What is it?” He asked, his nose not picking up anything.

“Who smells like jasmine??? They’re in a lot of distress!” Hoseok said before Jungkook practically flew into the apartment completely missing how Namjoon looked at Hoseok in surprise while Yoongi seemed entirely struck by him.

“Jinnie hyungg!” Jungkook screeched as he entered the room. Watching as Taheung was holding Seokjin’s hand and Mrs. Jeon was wiping his brow.

“He’s got a fever! He won’t eat.” Jimin informed him as he entered with more ice water for Mrs. Jeon to use for the wet cloths.

“Jungkookah…go out darling.” Mrs. Jeon said but then everyone heard a weak, “Jungkookie!?” From Seokjin and no force on Earth could have stopped Jungkook from getting to him.

“I’m so sorry! I’m so selfish!” Jungkook said as he held a crying Seokjin who was wailing in pain mumbling, “I miss you. You left me.” All while Mrs. Jeon sat by watching the two with tears in her eyes whilst getting Jimin to take Taehyung away.

“I’m here. I’m not leaving. I’m right here.” Jungkook said as Seokjin asked, “Promise?” While extending his pinky finger making the younger interlink his own with the omega’s only after which Seokjin downed some soup and then finally fell asleep.

They never discussed the specifics. Jungkook was never curious. Seokjin seemed to not want to remember. Their relationship went back to what it used to be with Seokjin being a little uncomfortable with Hoseok at the start; but soon being unable to resist the sunshine omega’s charms.

What also helped was Namjoon and Yoongi’s blatant attempts to court the omega that made Hoseok usually run and hide behind Seokjin or Jungkook who was now taller and also was putting on muscle because of his boxing classes.

Then the group got a little busy when Jimin presented, followed by Taehyung a couple months later.

Jungkook got a little isolated again after that, not intentionally but because with heightened senses Jimin and Taehyung would often communicate without words and he felt out of the loop. So usually he’d be sitting at the Kim’s dinner table doing his homework where he’d be joined by Seokjin who would also be doing his college assignments.

“Jungkookie what do you want to become when you grow up?” Seokjin asked him once and Jungkook had gagged a bit when he said, “A lawyer.” Because it was a little expected since his dad was one even though Jungkook hated the thought and as Seokjin sat watching his face even he didn’t like the idea.

It’s like one of those conversations that just slip into the cracks. No one had explicitly told Jungkook to become a lawyer so when Seokjin brought the topic up during the next family gathering Jungkook was left red faced when Mr. Jeon burst out laughing. Though he reassured his son he wasn’t laughing at him.

“Kookah you will not be a lawyer. You feel too much! You’ll likely be lunging across the bar punching criminals in the face. Choose something else!” Mr. Jeon has said so now Jungkook has something else to think about.

“I don’t know what I want to be!” Jungkook groused when he was at Namjoon and Hoseok’s combined graduation party. Namjoon having decided on going to Yonsei University for law school and Hoseok to SNU for Accounting.

“What do you really feel like doing for the rest of your life?” Seokjin had asked, a bit distracted greeting the guests hence not noticing Jungkook’s blush but soon blushing too when Jungkook said, “The best alpha for you.” Making Seokjin push him away lightly as Jungkook laughed.

Architecture. Jungkook decided that’s what he wanted to do. He liked designing and building stuff since he was younger, using his art skills to design structures made sense to him so that’s what he decided to pursue.

However there was time for that. He had a bigger thing that was going to happen. 

He was going to present!

Jungkook woke up a week after his 16th birthday feeling like he’d been hit by a truck. Several actually.

“It’s okay. Keep breathing. You’re okay!” Jungkook heard over the sound of growling. Then he realized he was the one growling, drowning out the voice of his father or Namjoon or Yoongi or Jimin. He wasn’t sure!

Truly it wasn’t the fact that he felt his alpha so strongly that bothered him. It was his nose. His already sensitive nose was now even more sensitive and all the smells assaulting him made him feel like elephants were running rampant in his head.

“My big baby. It’s going to be okay.” Jungkook heard his mom say. Lilies. She smelled like lilies. “Eomma! My head!” Jungkook ground out and was reaching out to likely grab his hair and yank on it which is why his father, Namjoon, Yoongi and Jimin held him down.

But that was a wrong move! Jungkook felt like a caged animal. It only made the alpha struggle more. Trying to buck everyone’s hands off him without hurting them. Something he successfully managed to do and rush out of his room.

Then he caught it. That whiff of jasmine.

Nothing could stop Jungkook. He almost broke the Kim’s door as he followed the scent. Finding a stunned Seokjin by the couch, which they tumbled into as Jungkook dug his nose into the omega’s neck.

His senses flooding with jasmine as his alpha finally felt a semblance of peace.

“Jungkookah! Get off him you’ll crush him!” His mother admonished getting a whine from the alpha. “It’s okay. He’s okay.” Seokjin managed to say as he wriggled his hands out of the crush he was in so that he could scratch Jungkook’s scalp while patting his back.

To everyone’s surprise Jungkook started vibrating. Making scratchy noises as he kept holding on to Seokjin, his nose right at his scent gland.

“What is happening???” Taehyung wondered as Hoseok tried not laughing out loud.

“He’s purring.” Mr. Jeon said, actually laughing out loud making Mrs. Jeon smack him. “Alpha’s purr???” Yoongi asked and then everyone was laughing when Jimin said, “Well this one does!”

“Are you okay?” Seokjin asked Jungkook a week later getting a scowl from the alpha who said, “Everyone stinks!” Making the omega laugh.

It was a genuine problem. Jungkook had to even employ special patches when he went boxing to dull his nose because the smell of all the sweat made him physically stink.

But he liked that he could smell Seokjin now. He liked more that he could perceive emotions too. Which is why he looked at Seokjin and asked, “What’s wrong Jinnie hyung?”

It made Seokjin blush. He forgot Jungkook could understand him even better now. Jungkook could catch the distress on his scent.

“Money Jungkookie. Appa and eomma’s savings and stuff has kept us afloat but at the same time I have to be careful too. Namjoonah’s schooling, Taehyungie’s med school. It’s all adding up. I have to save some money for them just as a rainy day savings. Also the job market is bothersome. Maybe game design wasn’t a good plan.” Seokjin said, resting his head on the alpha’s shoulder.

“But you’re good at what you do. Didn’t your professor promise you a referral after you graduate? Also Namjoonie hyung has a partial scholarship and I know Taehyungie hyung is aiming for that too! And what about you? What about your rainy day savings?” Jungkook asked, watching as the omega stayed quiet.

If held at gunpoint and asked about Seokjin’s flaws this is the one flaw Jungkook would highlight.

He never thought about himself. It was everyone first, Seokjin last.

But no! Not on Jungkook’s watch!

And Jungkook would have work to do too because Seokjin only got hounded with more responsibilities when it became apparent that the family would need another vehicle for Taehyung and a better bicycle for Namjoon who refused to learn how to drive.

Then Taehyung graduated and failed to secure a scholarship because of internal bureaucracy which led to him almost going into a depressive spiral but Seokjin assured him everything would work out. Which meant taking out a loan, the interest payments of which were Seokjin’s responsibility because he was the only one with a job.

“Seokjinah you need to focus on yourself too! You can’t only live for others!” Mrs. Jeon would tell him but Seokjin would smile saying, “It’s not ‘other’s’ eomma. If not me then who? With eomma appa gone I have to be the one taking care of all this.”

Don’t fault Namjoon and Taehyung. Both knew and were very grateful for Seokjin. They both initially tried working part time too, to help, but studying to be a lawyer and doctor wasn’t easy. They were hounded by so much coursework that Namjoon had almost fallen asleep a couple times in the university library leading to Yoongi having to go fetch him while Jimin had started almost picking up Taehyung from university everyday because of how late it’d be by the time he was done.

They compensated for that by dividing house chores among themselves which may seem like not much but for Seokjin it was.

Then Jungkook graduated and a new issue cropped up.

“Jungkookie…I don’t think you should wait for me.” Seokjin stated the morning of his 18th birthday when Seokjin had called him over. “Excuse me!” Jungkook said to that, waiting to see what Seokjin meant.

Everyone and their mama knew Jungkook was itching to claim Seokjin. The fact that he didn’t show up at the omega’s door at 12:01am on his 18th birthday with his canines already out surprised everyone. So this was all very confusing to the alpha.

“Is it me? Did I do something wrong?” Jungkook asked Seokjin. His alpha refusing to believe he was being rejected by the omega he’d loved since he was 3.

“No! No…no no no…Jungkookie! My baby…no! It’s just…I can’t mate with you till Taehyungah is settled. I have so many responsibilities. You…you’re young with the whole world waiting for you! I can’t hold you back.” Seokjin said, his guilt making his scent dank.

“Do you think I care?” Jungkook asked then, his voice heavier as he tried to hide his anger and disappointment, getting Seokjin to look at his wide eyed. Jungkook had never spoken to him with that cadance.

“It’s not…I can’t be selfish Jungkookie! You deserve so much more!” Seokjin said, turning around to show the alpha his back only for Jungkook to back hug the omega and just stay like that for a while.

“I love you. I’ve loved you all along. I’ll keep loving you. I need you to tell me if you believe me. If you trust me. Because I know exactly what I want and its you. I don’t give a flying fuck what the world thinks. This is my truth. You are my truth.” Jungkook said as he turned Seokjin to face him.

Not at all surprised when he saw the tears. Holding Seokjin securely when the omega rested his forehead on his shoulder saying, “I love you too. I trust you. I’m so sorry it’s just so much!” 

Jungkook understood. 

It’s unfortunate but people talk. People always talk. But lately they were all talking in a way that it would be obvious Seokjin would overhear.

Saying things that Seokjin was now repeating. About how selfish he was. How he was holding Jungkook back. How Jungkook could do better. How Jungkook had better options.

Yes, Seokjin was strong but as mentioned his one flaw was how selfless he was and the last person he wanted to get negatively impacted by him was his Jungkookie. His one constant. His pillar of support.

His safe space.

But Jungkook wouldn’t let any of that continue. He would be Seokjin’s shield. He would be Seokjin’s armor. He would be Seokjin’s protector. He would be what he was knew he was created for. 

He would be Seokjin’s alpha.

“Happy birthday. I got you the first edition of that video game you wanted.” Seokjin said then as Jungkook kept looking at him, making the omega want to hide. “Thank you but I want something else.” Jungkook said firmly, watching as Seokjin blinked at him asking, “What?”

A kiss. Jungkook’s first kiss. Seokjin’s first kiss. Their first kiss.

It was innocent at the start with Jungkook pressing his lips to Seokjin’s. Learning of the curves of Seokjin’s lips. Kissing the corners. His hands resting on the omega’s hips while Seokjin looped his around the alpha’s neck.

Then there was a tiny flick of Seokjin’s tongue and it wasn’t innocent anymore. It was hungry and desperate with the floodgates of want and need breaking. Patience finally taking a break from all the work it’s done, so that Jungkook could take exactly what he wanted.

And take he did with Seokjin just giving in and letting the tide that was Jungkook take him away. Both breathless as Jungkook tasted every bit of Seokjin. Leaving his lips swollen and his heart beating a mile a minute.

They ended up in Seokjin’s nest with Jungkook painting marks on his neck. Seokjin trying hard not to moan as the alpha licked and sucked his scent gland. Ending with him resting his head over Seokjin’s heart. His own heart mirroring the intensity with which Seokjin’s heart was  beating.

It was indeed Jungkook’s happiest birthday ever!

Then it happened. 

Jungkook’s rut arrived.

“Hi alpha.” Seokjin whispered pinned under Jungkook who was struggling to hold on to his sanity. “Mine. My omega. Mine. Mine. Mine!” Jungkook growled, licking at Seokjin’s scent gland as the omega giggled.

A sound that made the alpha’s scent almost get saturated with pride.

“I love you. My omega. My princess.” Jungkook said as he kissed Seokjin everywhere he could as the omega tried controlling himself for a bit.

Seokjin couldn’t help it. His alpha going into a rut had triggered his heat and ever since the first medical-intervention requiring heat Seokjin had been spending his heats alone so this was monumental for him.

“I love you too, my alpha. I trust you.” Seokjin said as he bit his lips while Jungkook slithered low enough to suck on his nipples.

“Can I? Can we? I can’t wait…” Jungkook groaned as he felt his restraint slipping. It made Seokjin smile in fondness as he said, “Yes…you’ve waited long enough.”

It started early in the morning for Jungkook when he felt like his dick was on fire which he’d been warned about by Yoongi who’d told him, “You’ll feel like your dick is on fire!”

“Jinnie! My omega!! Need him!” Jungkook had said and just like that Seokjin had materialized right there beside him. His cool hand making Jungkook feel relief like no other.

Turns out his scent had woken the omega up. His scent that was so strong that it made all the other omega’s feel a little sick.

Sandalwood. He smelled like sandalwood. Something that made his scent combined with Seokjin’s jasmine so very divine!

None of the alpha’s there stayed or could stay. Jungkook had immediately gone on offense, pulling Seokjin behind him and snarling at anyone who approached. Till his father didn’t growl back at him which made him blink back to reality.

“You will be careful with him. You will let your mother come in with food and water. You will be a good alpha, do you understand?” His father asked, watching as Jungkook nodded his head before Mr. Jeon focused on Seokjin saying, “Be vocal about what you need or if you are uncomfortable. He’s your alpha. You’re his omega. You have to communicate.”

It wasn’t really a concern. There was no way Jungkook wouldn’t be careful and there was no way he’d let Seokjin not be vocal.

“Your scent…” Jungkook said as he pulled Seokjin into his chest and buried his nose in his neck. Seokjin scent was strong, needy. “Hmm…my heat.” Seokjin whispered back. “Too early!” Jungkook responded, placing kisses behind Seokjin’s ear.

It was true. This heat would be early compared to his last which was about two months ago. Seokjin, like all omegas, got his heat every three months. 

“It’s you.” Seokjin responded to that as Jungkook growled in appreciation. Holding Seokjin’s chin so that he could kiss him, falling into his bed, making Seokjin sigh as he was surrounded by Jungkook’s scent, as he was pinned by Jungkook. Knowing this would be the start of his best heats.

It was.

Seokjin surrendered, letting his omega take over because he knew his alpha was right there with him. Which made Jungkook also let go because the trust Seokjin displayed was the biggest gift he could ask for.

Turns out Jungkook’s alpha was somehow more besotted than Jungkook was. Whining and wiggling in excitement as he littered Seokjin’s skin with kisses and bites. But when he got too close to where a mating bite would lay Seokjin’s omega hissed, bumping his head into the alpha.

They couldn’t mate. They had to wait.

But Jungkook’s alpha was happy regardless, instead being more than happy to pull back and run his palms over the planes of Seokjin’s body. Over his flat chest that would swell when he had to nurse their pup. Over the expanse of his flat tummy that would expand when he was with child. Over his hips that would flare even more when he was with child.

Child. Pup. Puppies…

Jungkook’s urge to breed was going into overdrive and really in his condition it wasn’t even his fault. Seokjin whose thoughts were also parallel to Jungkook’s mewled as he felt Jungkook’s palms part his thighs. Thinking of the fact that Jungkook was indeed his alpha. The future father of his brood. 

It made him wetter than he was. It made his scent heavier than it was. It made him feel hotter than he already was.

But soon he couldn’t think when Jungkook dove for his core. Starving, desperate, ravenous. Needing to push deeper till he was drowning in Seokjin’s slick as the omega’s back arched and he gripped the alpha’s hair.

Begging and pleading for more. Hungry desire taking over everything else that his alpha was more than happy to give. Adding his fingers along with his tongue to the mix. Making Seokjin come so unexpectedly that the omega for one went still in shock before going lax.

Sighing in contentment when the alpha climbed back up. Trailing kisses as his heavy cock burned the omega’s thigh. Prompting Seokjin to smile as he said, “Go on…say it…I know you want to!”

Jungkook smiled at that. His eyes golden as he stared back into golden eyes. Taking a deep breath as he said, “ Omega present yourself. ”

His first alpha order. Only for his omega.

His omega who blushed, almost going entirely pink as he moved languidly to get on his hands and knees. Stretching ahead and arching his back as he keened. Sighing as he felt his muscles contract and then relax. Finally looking back at the alpha with his brow raised.

A bit of a challenge. A bit of a tease. This was Jungkook and Seokjin after all.

Only Seokjin had to tamp down a laugh when he saw Jungkook’s stunned reaction. His cock almost poking his own stomach with how hard it was as his eyes traveled over the planes of Seokjin’s body. Mouth a little open. Almost drooling with his eyes, his big eyes, open wider than they usually were.

“Alphaaaaaa…” Seokjin groaned, hiding his face in Jungkook’s pillow to hide his blush which galvanized Jungkook to finally move. Holding Seokjin’s hips almost reverently before he took a breath and pushed ahead. Hissing as his cockhead was engulfed in Seokjin’s heat, losing himself in the feeling to a point where he had to actively remind himself to keep going.

Keep going till he was entirely sheathed. Then only resting his head on the omega’s shoulder. His hands crossed across Seokjin’s chest as he finally felt anchored. As his alpha finally settled. As he felt a tremor rush through Seokjin who felt so full and consumed by Jungkook. The comfort so profound that he forgot the world. Only feeling his alpha, his Jungkookie, his home.

“More more more…” Seokjin begged when Jungkook had begun thrusting. The need to knot and breed throwing the alpha into the dilemma of how he’d do that while still being gentle but Seokjin didn’t want gentle. He wanted to be owned and used and fucked and he said as much making Jungkook do exactly that.

“Greedy…greedy…” Jungkook said only with pride because his selfless omega was finally demanding something for himself. So he gave him more and more and more till Seokjin didn’t break apart, squeezing around Jungkook’s knot that pushed through, mumbling how good he felt and how good Jungkook made him feel. Resulting in Jungkook breaking apart too, his knot popping, flooding the omega with his cum as both lay panting, locked and sated.

Happy and exhausted. Sharing lazy kisses before they both fell asleep.

“Are you two okay?” Mrs. Jeon whispered as she came in - after knocking, though that was Namjoon with how the door rattled - with food and water. Looking only at Jungkook and Seokjin’s face though both were dressed and decent, having just showered and expecting her arrival.

Still this whole situation led Jungkook to hide in Seokjin’s chest. This was his mother after all who was not going to lose the opportunity to tease her son and future son-in-law saying, “You two don't have to dress up. The clothes will irritate your skin. Just use the sheets…if there are any clean ones…” after which Mrs. Jeon rushed out of the room giggling like a schoolgirl while Jungkook groaned and Seokjin covered his face with his hands while his ears burned.

The next couple days were very blurred in both Jungkook and Seokjin’s mind. Both only remembering pleasure and satisfaction. Knowing that they could be as loud and as ostentatious as they wanted because the Jeon’s had temporarily moved into the Kim’s house till the couple’s cycle was done.

So when Jungkook fucked Seokjin with his back on the door, carrying him like he weighed nothing it was not a problem.

When he had him bend over the sink and fucked him there it was no problem.

When Seokjin sucked him off on multiple occasions there was no problem.

Jungkook and Seokjin may be brain dead in lust but they were still respectful keeping themselves in Jungkook’s room though Jungkook had the errant idea of having sex in the balcony that Seokjin shut down!

Finally on the fourth day as the urges receded and logic began pushing through the couple giggled and blushed thinking of their shenanigans. Both being so relaxed and happy as Jungkook ran his hands over Seokjin’s abdomen that he could bet still felt bloated even though they had showered and cleaned up.

“What is that patch in your armpit that you won’t let me take off?” Jungkook wondered randomly as he remembered the offending article that he’d been itching to yank off but then had literally received a smack for attempting to do so.

“Birth control.” Seokjin said, around a yawn, as Jungkook realized he hadn’t even thought of that. It made sense though it was annoying, he knew and didn’t care about waiting for however long Seokjin needed him to wait to mate so yes the birth control was a good decision but it still made him pout making Seokjin snicker as he reached for Jungkook’s face and squished his cheeks, kissing his pouty lips.

“This one is good. I’ve heard about certain reactions when you start using it but turns out I didn't get any so yay!” Seokjin said offhandedly as he reached for the water bottle as Jungkook tilted his head.

Wasn’t Seokjin on birth control before? Before when he spent his heats with…

“Alpha?” Seokjin asked, wrinkling his nose at the flash of anger and jealousy in Jungkook’s scent. Watching how Jungkook was spaced out. His brows furrowed almost looking mad before Seokjin gently cupped his cheek watching the alpha blink back to reality.

Then feeling very slight hurt as Jungkook pulled away so that he could sit cross-legged in front of Seokjin with a pillow over his dick.

“You were not on birth control before? You said, ‘ When you start…’ does that mean you started using a new form of birth control or is this you just starting using birth control?” Jungkook asked confused and anxious hoping he didn’t offend Seokjin who sighed. He knew this discussion was going to happen some day and truly now was the best time.

“I just started using birth control.” Seokjin said, whining when Jungkook’s scent got heavy with hurt, hence quickly saying, “I didn’t have to before because you’re the first alpha I shared my heat with!”

If Jungkook was confused before he was even more confused now. His face expressed exactly that as he watched Seokjin blush till he was entirely rosy. He almost looked feverish.

But what did all this mean? What about all that angst and sadness? Jungkook losing his sanity? Seokjin and Jungkook almost falling apart?

“I couldn’t let anyone else touch me. There wasn’t anyone my omega would allow near me. Even though it was Yoongi.”

Seokjin couldn't continue because Jungkook yelled, “YOONGIIIIII???????????????” So loud that poor Yoongi in his apartment miles away choked on his cereal and had to have Namjoon do the Heimlich on him while Hoseok panicked.

“As I was saying…” Seokijn panted a few hours later. Laying on his back, stuffed full of Jungkook’s cum, locked on the alpha’s knot as said alpha possessively scented the omega while leaving bites everywhere he could. Jungkook had gone a bit mad earlier but now that he’d staked his claim on the omega again Seokjin knew it was safe to continue the conversation.

“My omega and I wouldn't let anyone else near me so they had to take me to the omega facility because my fever was too high where they used a knotting machine.” Seokjin said as Jungkook gasped saying, “A knotting machine? There's such a thing? Can we buy one?” which made Seokjin scowl at the alpha while he smacked his back.

Jungkook though was too lost laughing, his soul so so happy, his alpha howling in pride but then he stopped abruptly saying, “Never mind! No knot other than mine will ever be inside you.”

Then he softened a bit as he realized: No knot other than his had been inside Seokjin.

There wasn’t any talking for a bit then with Jungkook just kissing Seokjin. Worshiping him as much as he could whilst the omega was still locked on his knot.

“So you spent all your heats alone? Why didn’t you tell me?” Jungkook asked as Seokjin tucked his hair behind his ears saying, “It was a sore topic for both of us. I know you never had boxing camp’s during those weeks. Jiminie told me you’d go live at his house and be so upset all day. I thought we’d eventually broach that topic someday.” Seokjin said as Jungkook had the decency to look ashamed.

“Boxing camp” was his escape indeed. His mom was the one who actually came up with the excuse for him. Telling him, “Go to Jiminah’s place. I’ll tell them you have some boxing camp.” when she’d inform him of Seokjin’s impending heat the second time.

“I’m sorry.” Jungkook said now as Seokjin smiled at him, “I’m sorry too.” he whispered as the alpha kissed him. An apology conveyed with how delicately the alpha suckled on his bottom lip. “That’s all in the past though.” Seokjin said as Jungkook sighed, exhaustion pulling at him.

“Hmm…it is. But I promise from this point on. Nothing will be a secret. I won’t hide anything from you and please don’t hide anything from me?” Jungkook asked, watching as Seokjin nodded his head. “I promise too. No secrets. Only the truth. I love you.” Seokjin said, his eyes heavy.

“I love you too, yeobo.” Jungkook said smiling as Seokjin smiled with happy tears, purring in happiness and contentment as he wrapped his arms around his alpha. 

“Yeobo” was what Mr. Kim would call Mrs. Kim. Jungkook knew that Seokjin remembered.

“So how was it?” Jimin asked Jungkook a few days later. “Not discussing.” Jungkook said as he went through his mail, expecting university acceptance letters. “Why not? At least tell me if it was good or bad!” Jimin whined, getting the alpha scowling at him. “Of course it was good. But that's it. The specifics stay between me and my yeobo.” Jungkook said watching as Jimin looked at him confused at the term of endearment.

But then soon Jungkook was laughing when Yoongi who’d dropped Namjoon off from university asked, “Tell me why did I hear your voice randomly one morning? It made me choke on my cereal! Nearly killed me!”

However Jungkook’s jovial mood came to a halt when his eyes fell on a specific letter. It wasn’t a college acceptance letter. It was a letter about his conscription.

“But you can forfeit! You’re the only son!” Seokjin had told him when he’d brought up the topic later. “Namjoonie forfeited!” Seokjin added impassionately.

There was a difference however, “The military still runs on old rules yeobo. Namjoonie hyung being the only alpha to his omega brothers makes him a candidate for forfeiting. But dad’s still here and healthy. I could forfeit only if I was the sole breadwinner. Or something like that.” Jungkook said, watching as Seokjin tried finding a flaw in the argument.

Sure if the Jeon’s wanted they could find a reason to have Jungkook forfeit, but Jungkook didn’t want to be dishonest. He wanted to serve and though it made Seokjin mighty upset he still understood. Standing by his alpha when the time came to send him off.

“Come home to me!” he warned Jungkook who kissed him right there in front of the gates, “Why are you acting like you’re not going to be here the first minute we can meet?” Jungkook teased the omega who pouted as he said, “You know what? Just for that I won't!”

But he was there. Every chance, every opportunity. They spent every holiday together. Though this was military service not summer camp. Jungkook didn’t have the chance to leave when his and Seokjin’s cycles were due. In the 18 months they spent 4 cycles apart and it was the worst for both of them.

But once he walked out of those gates a free man Jungkook promised he’d make up for that in every way possible.

Soon he was in university studying architecture and life went on with the two being blissfully in love while working through life’s struggles together. Leading up to Taehyung’s wedding.

And then Jungkook and Seokjin’s wedding.

“Isn’t all of this a bit too expensive?” Seokjin had whispered when he’d been taken to the venue of their reception. It was. Not gaudy and over the top but beautiful and luxurious. But Jungkook had back hugged him saying, “Maybe but I was instructed to get the best of the best. Also it’s not my money.”

It was Taehyung’s. Now an established doctor Taehyung had invested a specific amount in a savings account specifically for Seokjin’s wedding. It was his way of showing gratitude for everything his brother had done.

The honeymoon too was paid for, by the Jeon’s, who sent the kids to Santorini where Jungkook finally, finally could lay that mating bite!

It was glorious. Beautiful. So so fulfilling as Jungkook felt his knot catch the moment his canines broke through Seokjin’s skin. The omega having presented his hole and neck of his own volition wanting the bite just as desperately.

Jungkook’s world melded into just Seokjin when the omega laid his claim on the alpha. His canines breaching the alpha’s scent gland as their wolves were connected by a bond so strong that it left both weeping.

They were one. 

Jungkook and Seokjin. 

Alpha and Omega. 

Bound together, forever.

But more good things were coming.

“What is this?” Seokjin asked Namjoon when he returned from his honeymoon. Finding subtle changes to the home he’d grown up at. Being confused at the key Namjoon had placed in his hand.

“Come, I'll show you.” Namjoon said holding Seokjin’s hand as Taehyung who was there too held the other. Seokjin was even more confused when they took the stairs just one floor above their apartment. Watching as Namjoon used the key to open the door of the apartment above theirs before taking Seokjin inside.

“Baby?” Seokjin wondered, watching Jungkook who was already there smile at him. “Hi yeobo.” he said, drawing Seokjin in his arms as the omega looked to his brothers. “It’s yours. From me.” Namjoon said blushing in a way that his dimples showed.

“What?” Seokjin whispered looking around, noticing how everyone was there. The Jeon’s, Yoongi, Hoseok, Jimin with their respective families.

“I debated moving out and giving you the old apartment but really I wanted you to have a fresh start. Of course that is still our home but this is your home. With Jungkookah. All paid for.” Namjoon said as Yoongi came to stand by his side with Hoseok going to hold his hand in support.

He could afford it. Namjoon worked with Mr. Jeon as a lawyer and was very good at his job.

But right now Seokjin was too overwhelmed. Rushing into his brother's arms as he beckoned Taehyung over. Hugging his little brothers who grew up to be such wonderful men. “I love you.” he told them both as they smiled, “Eomma and appa would be so proud of you.” Taehyung said to that which only made Seokjin cry more. Turning back for Jungkook who rushed to hug him tight. His eyes too filled with tears.

Soon Seokjin and Jungkook settled in their home never having to miss family because they were literally a floor below.

It was also at their new home that Seokjin and Jungkook spent their first cycle as a mated couple. An experience that changed them both fundamentally because of how deeply they felt everything. It was also the cycle that led to Soobin.

“I stopped my birth control.” Seokjin whispered in Jungkook’s ear the week before they knew their cycles were due and Jungkook lit up like a christmas tree.

So when their cycles rolled in; every thrust, every move, every kiss, every touch had a goal which was to get Seokjin pregnant.

Something Seokjin encouraged Jungkook to go by begging and pleading for puppies. Describing their big eyes and sweet smiles. Telling the alpha how he was so excited to be carrying his seed.

Also having the whole house to themselves was a bonus because they had sex everywhere.

EVERYWHERE!

Even the balcony but at 3am when there was no one on the street. Seokjin biting his lips to not be too loud while Jungkook did the same though he wanted to growl loud enough for the moon to hear!

“Alpha don’t!” Seokjin grumbled towards the end as Jungkook rounded his palm over his bloated abdomen. Pressing lightly and watching as his cum oozed out of the omega’s entrance which annoyed Seokjin who didn’t want to waste even a single drop.

However the omega didn’t have anything to worry about. Seokjin likely got pregnant that first night itself because three weeks later he got sick and Mr and Mrs. Jeon took great pleasure in teasing their son while the alpha’s all joined in as Taehyung and Hoseok stayed curled around Seokjin who needed their omegan pheromones for a bit.

The pregnancy wasn’t the easiest. The physical strain was hard on Seokjin but he had the world's best alpha ready to do anything for him and yes that included going on drives at 2am or removing all traces of anything citrus because Seokjin had developed a dislike for that scent.

Then it was time. However, that also meant that Seokjin celebrated his birthday in the hospital because Soobin showed up on the 5th of December one day after Seokjin’s birthday. 

“You’re screwed. He’s going to take all of Jin hyung’s attention!” Namjoon teased Jungkook but really the new dad was still too overwhelmed to register that.

Instead turning to his friends and family when Seokjin and Soobin were asleep and for once looking so unsure that everyone rushed to hug him and reassure him that he would be a fantastic father just as he was an alpha!

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Jungkook woke up a minute before his alarm could go off.

Mrs. Jeon had advised the couple to start sleep training Soobin so that he woke up early and slept early. Early as in 8am not 6am. Jungkook wasn’t a monster.

Being an architect gave Jungkook the flexibility to work from home most of the time. Something even Seokjin had access too, being a game designer, though for now he was on maternity leave. So now Jungkook untangled himself from Seokjin. Placing a kiss on his omega’s forehead as he went to the bassinet and delicately picked up his son.

Rocking him lightly while humming a tune. Watching as Soobin’s brows furrowed before he opened his eyes but didn’t cry because he was in his dad's arms. “Good morning darling. I love you…but I love your appa more.” Jungkook whispered, smiling as Soobin seemed to pout.

Jungkook then checked if Soobin was hungry by touching his chin but he wasn’t so instead he bathed his son and changed him into a cute bunny onesie before starting prep on breakfast for Seokjin while having Soobin in his arms.

When Soobin began getting cranky Jungkook took him to the bedroom, not surprised at all to find Seokjin waking up. Smiling at Jungkook and their pup as he automatically undid his shift so that Soobin could have his fill.

Resting his head on Jungkook’s shoulder as the last traces of sleep left him while Jungkook released soothing pheromones because he knew Seokjin like that.

“I’ll burp him. Let me just get a towel.” Jungkook said when Soobin was done prompting Seokjin to kiss his son’s nose as he said, “Good morning puppy. I love you…but I love your dad more.” bussing Soobin’s cheek after, making Soobin gurgle after which Jungkook took him to be burped.

“His father would be very proud of you.” Mr. Jeon told Jungkook that evening when they went to the Jeon’s for dinner. It made Jungkook smile wistfully at the sky as he thought about what it’d be like to have the Kim’s here too. Mr. Kim would likely scruff him and challenge him to a fight just for fun when they’d announce Seokjin’s pregnancy while Mrs. Kim would likely hug him tight and kiss his forehead.

“You think?” Jungkook wondered looking at the couch where his omega and pup sat surrounded by a now pregnant Taehyung who was animatedly describing his symptoms to Seokjin who couldn't help but laugh.

“Aish Jungkookah…of course he would be proud of you. They both would be proud of you. We are proud of you.” Mrs. Jeon said joining her husband as they both reached ahead and pinched their son’s cheek when they saw happy tears.

“Were you okay earlier? You seemed upset.” Seokjin asked Jungkook when they got home that night. “Not upset. Just. Nothing…eomma and appa were talking about your eomma and appa and i just got a bit emotional.” Jungkook said as he pulled Seokjin into his arms and took a deep inhale of his scent.

“Hmm…They’d be very happy you know.” Seokjin said as Jungkook huffed a laugh saying, “I know.” only to be left a bit flustered when Seokjin said, “They’d also want more grand babies.”

“Respectfully I care more about what you want. Is this you saying you want more babies?” Jungkook asked as he sat on the couch, pulling Seokjin to his lap.

“Hmm…maybe a couple more? Hopefully a boy and girl? I want to name them after both our eomma’s and appa’s. You know hyphenate?” Seokjin said, pouting at his and Jungkook’s hands as the alpha blinked at his mate. Apparently Seokjin really had thought this through.

“Is that what you want?” Jungkook asked only for Seokjin to look at him a little nervously, asking, “Is that what you want?”

It’s not that Jungkook didn’t want more pups. He was just concerned because Seokjin’s pregnancy really hadn’t been the easiest. He told Seokjin as much too, after all they had no secrets.

“Two years gap between them makes sense. It gives hyung’s body the time to recover too.” Taheyung had told him when he inquired and so Jungkook was convinced telling Seokjin as much as the omega kissed him in excitement.

And you’d bet your ass they had those pups. Just on time too. The girl first and then the boy. Naming the girl with both their mom’s names and the boy with their dad’s names.

Pups who all grew up to be wonderful kids who loved their parents immensely but knew that while their parents loved them to the moon and back they’d always love each other more.

Everyone knew that. There was no doubt about it. It was normal to hear… 

“I love you Jungkookie.”

“I love you too yeobo.”

Whenever you were in their orbit. It made those who knew them - and even those who didn’t - to send nothing but good wishes and protection their way. Watching as both beamed in that indescribable glow that happens because of love. 

Both being madly in love. 

Like it had always been!

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