Episode 4
Taehyung could feel Jungkook’s eyes on him the entire way back to the pack house.
Kim Taehyung
Take a picture it’ll last longer. (rolling his eyes)
Jeon Jungkook
Oh don’t you worry, I still have very vivid memories of what you look like *****. (smirking while images of said man ***** in front of him come to his mind.)
Kim Taehyung
(scoffs.) It would do you good to forget then as that won’t be happening again.
Jeon Jungkook
I don’t know about that my love. I give it a week before you’re back in my arms and telling me exactly what’s going on.
Taehyung halted in his tracks turning around to face his Fiancée.
Jeon Jungkook
I mean you still wear the ring around your neck. You think I wouldn’t notice it?
Kim Taehyung
(eyes narrowing) Maybe I just like the piece. Doesn’t mean I keep it for your sake. Maybe I’m planning on selling it as soon as I leave.
Jeon Jungkook
Sure baby, whatever you wanna do. (smirking knowing the other would never.)
Jungkook knew the instant he saw his mate again and said mate still had their ring that there was hope. And he had so much hope that his mate would come back to him and explain everything so that he could understand. So that he could help him.
Jungkook was so in love with Minji that nothing could stop him from being with him now that he was back, even Minji himself.
Kim Taehyung
(huffing while turning away and heading back to the pack.) I will, see if I don’t. (mumbling under his breath.)
Jeon Jungkook
(chuckling having heard his mate and smiling at how adorable he was.)
Taehyung and Jungkook made it back up to the house, most people had dispersed except for the ones that Taehyung considered his closets family.
He knew he should leave, he couldn’t get close to them again. Leaving the first time was hard enough. If he stayed for too long he knew he wouldn’t have it in him to leave again.
Kim Seokjin
So you’re staying? (hopeful)
Jin was like the older brother Taehyung had never had.
Kim Taehyung
For now. But don’t get any ideas, I still have to leave.
Taehyung was caught off guard by the older Omega launching himself at him.
Kim Seokjin
Oh my sweet boy, I’m so glad you’re back. Don’t ever leave me again or I’ll kick your ***. (smacking Taehyung on the head.)
Kim Namjoon
I’m other words, we’re glad you’re staying Minji, even if it’s just for a little while.
Park Jimin
(scoffing) Not all of us are glad. I’m going to my room.
Taehyung’s heart broke at his best friends retrieval.
Min Yoongi
I’ll go talk to him.
Yoongi went after Jimin. The Omega had leaned on the Beta in the absence of Taehyung. He was there for him and they had grown closer.
Kim Namjoon
Give him time, I’m sure he’ll come around. (patting Taehyung’s shoulder.)
Han Jisung
Wait you’re staying?
Kim Taehyung
Yes kid, I’m staying for a bit. And guess who gets to teach you about being an Omega and how to fight?
Han Jisung
I hope you. (laughing softly.)
Kim Taehyung
Yes, now get some rest because we start training early tomorrow, 6am.
Han Jisung
Sir yes sir, and stop calling me kid!
Taehyung watched as Han went over to Lee Know a shy smile on his face.
Lee Know
Let me know you to your room. (perking up.)
Kim Seokjin
Woah woah woah not so fast speed racer. Just because you’re a big bad Alpha now doesn’t mean you get to just go and escort your mate to his room. No I’ll be escorting him. Children
Han followed Jin into the house Lee Know on their trail behind him.
That just left Taehyung with his Fiancée and Namjoon.
Kim Namjoon
Well I’ll leave you two to sort out your differences. Jin will need help with dinner. I’ll expect both of you there.
They stood in silence until Taehyung broke it.
Kim Taehyung
Are you going to show me to my room?
Jeon Jungkook
I guess so seeing as you won’t stay in ours.
The way he said ours made little butterflies pool in Taehyung’s stomach. He willed them down. It was just his Omega being excited by the word choice, nothing more then that.
They went into the house and Taehyung noticed that everything looked exactly like it was before he had left.
Jeon Jungkook
You can have this room for now, I’m sure you remember where our is.
Taehyung looked into the room seeing that it was nice and cozy and would be a good little place until he left.
They stared at each other both not really knowing what to say. It was hard for Taehyung remembering how it had been so easy with him. But this was for the better.
Jeon Jungkook
I’ll let you get settled… see you (awkwardly exiting)
Taehyung flopped down on his bed and took a pillow screaming into it in frustration.
Kim Taehyung
*why is this so hard*
Kim Taehyung
*I should have never come back*
Tears streamed down his face as his heart threatened to break all over again. And maybe it already had. If he was being honest with himself it had broken all over again the first second he laid eyes on his again.
He heard a soft knock at his door.
Jin took Taehyung into his arms and let the younger cry on his shoulder.
Taehyung hadn’t let his emotions take over him in a long time. The first month had been torturous and he slowly grew numb to the pain. But being back with everyone had just opened those gates again.
He wanted so badly to never leave. But he had to protect them all. And he couldn’t tell them without them being at risk.
Kim Seokjin
I don’t know why you left and I may never know, but you have to know that this is your home. We all missed you so much.
Taehyung continued to breakdown not saying anything but feeling comfort in the arms of the Omega he saw as an older brother.
Kim Seokjin
I’m here when you want to talk about. We’re all here. I’ll tell Jungkook not too push you and to let you speak when you’re ready. But sweety you can’t just keep it all in, and you know that. Let us help you.
Kim Taehyung
(pulling away wiping his tears.) I want to so bad Jinnie, but I can’t. And you guys won’t understand. I can’t do this.
He slowly changed his expression back to one of coldness and numbness knowing he couldn’t afford another breakdown. He was so close to telling Jin. So close to getting his killed.
Jin saw the change in Taehyung, but he didn’t say anything.
Kim Namjoon
Dinner is ready guys.
Kim Seokjin
We’ll talk more later. (narrowing his eyes at him in a threatening way)
Kim Seokjin
*I won’t let him push away again*
Taehyung left the room with Jin following behind him. Everyone was already seated at the table a few new faces he didn’t recognize, the Lisa girl being on of them. Next to her we’re 2 darker haired women, one which was chatting up his mate.
She would flip her hair and giggle while caressing his arm and Taehyung’s Omega growled lowly inside him.
Kim Taehyung
-How dare she lay a hand on our mate-
Kim Taehyung
*He isn’t ours, not anymore. Quiet down.* (scolding his Omega)
Jungkook’s eyes immediately found him when he walked into the room. Normally Taehyung would go sit next to him, but not anymore.
The girl currently caressing his mates arm turned to see what had taken Jungkook’s attention and narrowed her eyes at Taehyung.
Rolling his eyes at the girl he sat down next Jin far away from Jungkook.
Kim Taehyung
Who are the new people?
Kim Seokjin
Lisa the lighter haired one and then Yoo Jung, and Jieun next to her. They all came together.
Kim Seokjin
(quieter so only Taehyung could hear) Yoo Jung’s been trying to replace you ever since she got here. Jungkook hasn’t reciprocated, but he also doesn’t push her away. She’s scrappy, just be careful.
Taehyung knew the bond between him and his Fiancée had weakened but it was still there. He knew Jungkook would never, but he also knew desperate Omegas were not too be trusted.
Lalisa Manobal
Sorry for almost chomping off your head earlier.
Kim Taehyung
No problem, I’m just glad the pack is in good hands. You’ve got a nasty pounce.
Lee Jieun
It’s nice to meet you Minji, I’m Jieun. I help Jin out with the injured wolves. If you ever need anything just let me know.
Kim Taehyung
It’s nice to meet you Jieun. (smiling softly)
Kim Yoo Jung
So you’re Minji, interesting.
Kim Yoo Jung
Yoo Jung, I’d say it’s nice to meet you but I’m not sure about that yet.
Lalisa Manobal
Yoo Jung be nice! (scolding)
Kim Yoo Jung
(Rolling her eyes)
Taehyung could care less what the girl thought of him. If she wanted Jungkook then she could have him. He and Jungkook could never be. Taehyung needed to teach Han quickly and leave.
Park Jimin
(walking into the room with Yoongi behind him) (spots Taehyung) I’ll be eating elsewhere then.
Jeon Jungkook
Sit down Jimin (growling lowly at him in his Alpha tone.)
Park Jimin
(scoffs) Sit down! Why would I want to sit down when he’s here. You all just go about your night like he didn’t just up and leave us. Didn’t say the nasty sh*t that he said!
Taehyung looked down in shame remembering what he had said.
Park Jimin
You all may be able to forgive and forget but I can’t. The things you said.. (addressing Taehyung) I thought we were supposed to be best friends, soulmates.
Taehyung didn’t say anything not sure what to say, but his heart was in so much pain. He never wanted to hurt Jimin, he never wanted to hurt any of them.
Everyone stared at the two. Jimin’s eyes never leaving Taehyung’s and Taehyung’s never leaving Jimin’s. He could see the raw emotion in them, the hurt.
Kim Taehyung
I’m sorry. (barely above a whisper as he couldn’t stop his voice from breaking.)
Park Jimin
You’re sorry, really that’s all you have to say.
Kim Taehyung
I don’t know what else to say Jimin!
Kim Taehyung
You think I don’t regret it every second of everyday. You were my family! But I had to leave!
Park Jimin
Why! Why did you have to leave Minji because you sure as hell haven’t explained that to any of us.
Kim Taehyung
I can’t say. (in a low voice)
Park Jimin
Ya I know, when you want to man up and tell me why, maybe we can be friends again. But for now, stay away from me.
Jimin stormed out of the dining room Yoongi in tow.
Everyone’s eyes went to Taehyung and he looked down at his meal. His stomach lurched and he lost his appetite.
Kim Taehyung
I think I’m just going to go to bed.
Kim Seokjin
Minji you need to eat.
Kim Taehyung
I’m not really hungry anymore.
Taehyung got up from the table his eyes casting over to Jungkook. His Fiancée was looking at him with a blank expression, concealing all his emotions.
Taehyung walked out of the dining hall making it to his room. A body was on his in an instant trapping him between his room and his door before he could open it.
Jeon Jungkook
You need to eat my love. (nosing at Taehyung’s neck scenting him.)
Taehyung’s knees weakened at the feeling of Jungkook’s breath on his neck. He preened at being scented by his mate. His Omega in heaven.
It was embarrassing how easily Jungkook could turn his Omega into a puddle of goo. But Taehyung wasn’t just his Omega, he was also Prince Taehyung, a strong and confident and powerful witch.
Kim Taehyung
I told you not to touch me.
Jeon Jungkook
You’re my mate Minji, I’ll touch when I want.
Kim Taehyung
(eyebrows raising) Reign in your Alpha Jungkook before you do something you’ll regret.
Taehyung knew Jungkook’s Alpha had made its self know. His Alpha was always a little too possessive sometimes. He didn’t mind too much until his Alpha said stupid stuff like that.
Jeon Jungkook
I’m sorry. But you need to eat Minji. You know you’ll be weak and you can’t train Han tomorrow if you’re weak. (softer)
Kim Taehyung
(sighing) Okay, but I don’t want to go back in there with everyone. Jimin is right, they shouldn’t treat me so kindly.
Jeon Jungkook
Jimin is just clouded with his stubbornness he forgave you the second he saw you as did the rest of us.
Jeon Jungkook
They trust my instinct, and I know you would never do or say the things that you did without reason.
Kim Taehyung
You put too much trust in me Jungkook.
Jeon Jungkook
I trust you with every ounce of being that I have Minji. You’re my mate, I’d go to the ends of the world for you.
Kim Taehyung
Maybe you shouldn’t.
Jeon Jungkook
Please baby, stop pushing me away.
Kim Taehyung
I can’t Jungkook, please. I need to go to bed. I’ll eat breakfast tomorrow. Just please leave and go to your room. (pleading)
He knew he couldn’t stay in this position for much longer without giving into the Alpha.
Jeon Jungkook
(banging his fist on the closed door behind Taehyung’s head.) Fine, I’ll see you tomorrow.
Taehyung watched Jungkook’s retreating body the pain in his heart growing. He wanted so badly to reach out to stop the man and to have him hold him and never let go. But he couldn’t do that.
He dreamed that night about the day that he had ran away.
Comments
Robert
I've been recommending this story to all my friends. Don't make me wait too long for the next chapter!
2023-09-07
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