A Familiar Scent
After finishing their meal at the restaurant, Jungkook leaned back in his seat, lazily scrolling through his phone while Jimin finished the last sip of his drink
Yoongi, always attentive, glanced at Jungkook before speaking
YOONGI
(calmly) We have a meeting with someone tomorrow
Jungkook nodded absentmindedly, his attention still on his phone
After a few seconds, he asked without looking up
YOONGI
(checking his watch) 10 AM
Jungkook hummed in response and went back to scrolling
Meanwhile, Jimin let out a small yawn, stretching his arms before slumping slightly in his seat
Yoongi noticed immediately.
His gaze softened as he reached out, his hand resting on Jimin's thigh in a gentle caress
Jimin sighed and leaned his head against Yoongi's shoulder, closing his eyes for a moment
Yoongi chuckled, brushing his fingers lightly over Jimin's leg in comfort
Jungkook, who had been watching the exchange with a deadpan expression, let out an exaggerated scoff, shaking his head
JUNGKOOK
(mockingly) You're so whiny
Jimin instantly lifted his head, turning to glare at Jungkook
JIMIN
(rolling his eyes) And you're annoying. Shut up
Jungkook smirked, ready to fire back, but before their argument could escalate
Yoongi placed a firm hand on Jimin's waist, his voice calm but authoritative
YOONGI
Enough, both of you
Jimin huffed, crossing his arms. With an exaggerated eye-roll, he stood up and turned toward the door
JIMIN
(grumbling as he walked away) I swear, I'm surrounded by idiots
Jungkook watched him leave before turning to Yoongi with a curious expression
JUNGKOOK
(raising an eyebrow) How the hell did you manage to pull this sassy, always-annoyed omega?
Yoongi simply chuckled, grabbing his coat
YOONGI
(smirking) Life is always unpredictable
Jungkook let out a low chuckle at that, shaking his head as he stood up
They both exited the restaurant, stepping into the car before driving off to their next destination
The next day, the morning sun reflected off the sleek glass windows of a towering skyscraper-Jeon Enterprises
Jungkook, Yoongi, and Namjoon strode through the grand hallways of their office, their presence demanding attention without a single word
Employees stepped aside, heads bowed in respect, the aura they carried sending a silent yet powerful message
Reaching the conference room, Jungkook pushed open the heavy doors, stepping inside with his usual cold and calculating demeanor
Seated at the large table was a man, his sharp suit tailored to perfection, exuding an air of confidence
Beside him stood his secretary, who quickly adjusted his glasses upon seeing them enter
The man stood up upon their arrival, offering a handshake
SEHUN
(calmly, with a business-like smile) Oh Sehun
Jungkook took his hand, his grip firm, his eyes unwavering
JUNGKOOK
(professional, emotionless) Jeon Jungkook
The moment their hands parted, something flickered in Jungkook's expression, something unexpected
A familiar, sweet aroma laced beneath Sehun's dominant alpha scent
It was subtle but distinct
Jungkook froze for a fraction of a second, his mind racing. His sharp instincts kicked in, analyzing every possibility
But before he could dwell further, Namjoon discreetly nudged him under the table, snapping him back to the present
Clearing his throat, Jungkook took his seat, his sharp eyes never leaving Sehun
Yoongi and Namjoon, ever observant, had also picked up on their leader's sudden tension
The meeting commenced, centering on a potential collaboration between their companies
However, something about Sehun didn't sit right
His words were smooth, his manner polished, but Jungkook, Yoongi, and Namjoon, men who had spent years in the underground world, could see beyond the facade.
The proposal wasn't even impressive, and the numbers didn't add up to their standards
When the discussion concluded, Sehun leaned back in his chair, tilting his head slightly
SEHUN
(politely, with an easy smile) So, what do you think?
Namjoon was about to decline when—
JUNGKOOK
(calmly, but with hidden intent) Yes. We accept the offer
A brief silence filled the room
Yoongi and Namjoon snapped their heads toward Jungkook, shock evident in their eyes
This wasn't part of their plan
The deal wasn't beneficial
Sehun's smirk widened, standing up to shake Jungkook's hand again
SEHUN
(satisfied) I look forward to working with you, Mr. Jeon.
Jungkook clasped his hand firmly, his expression unreadable
JUNGKOOK
(smoothly) Likewise
Before parting, Sehun casually extended another invitation
SEHUN
To solidity our new partnership, why don't you and your team come over to my house?
SEHUN
A simple gathering over tea, nothing formal
Jungkook nodded without hesitation
JUNGKOOK
(smirking slightly) We'd be honoured
With that, Sehun bid them farewell, his secretary following closely behind
The moment the door shut, the three men remained seated in silence
Finally, Namjoon exhaled sharply, breaking the tense air
NAMJOON
(incredulous) What the hell was that, Jungkook?
NAMJOON
Their presentation wasn't even that good
YOONGI
(leaning back, arms crossed) I agree
YOONGI
Their offer doesn't even match our company's standards
Jungkook took a deep breath, his fingers tapping against the table
JUNGKOOK
(calm, but firm) I know
JUNGKOOK
might help me figure something out
Yoongi and Namjoon exchanged glances before sighing
They trusted Jungkook's instincts, he was rarely wrong
Jungkook then straightened, looking directly at Yoongi
JUNGKOOK
Get Jimin. He's coming too
YOONGI
(raised a brow but nodded)
Jungkook then turned to Namjoon
JUNGKOOK
You should bring Jin-hyung
Namjoon ran a hand through his hair but agreed without question
Finally, Jungkook pulled out his phone, his jaw set with determination
JUNGKOOK
I'll call Hoseok-hyung and Hyunjin
He gets up and leaves to call Hoseok
Yoongi and Namjoon followed him with their eyes, watching him leave the room
NAMJOON
(Sighs deeply) What has gotten into him?
YOONGI
(shrugged his shoulders) we’ll find out soon
This wasn't just business anymore.
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