A Familiar Presence
Taehyung woke up early, exhaustion clinging to his body like a heavy blanket
Despite the ache in his limbs, he pushed himself up and got to work, scrubbing every corner of the mansion until it was spotless
Every shelf dusted, every surface shining, it was perfect
Finally, he allowed himself to sit down, his legs trembling from overuse
His head leaned back against the couch, eyes fluttering shut for just a moment—
The sharp sound of fingers snapping jolted him awake
His body tensed immediately as his eyes shot open, instinctively standing up straight
Sehun stood before him, dressed sharply in a crisp suit, his gaze slowly sweeping across the mansion
With a small nod of approval, he finally turned his attention to Taehyung
SEHUN
(smirking slightly) Not bad
Taehyung remained silent, waiting
SEHUN
(titting his head) But you're not done yet
Taehyung's fingers curled slightly at his sides, but he nodded obediently
SEHUN
Go prepare some snacks for the guests
SEHUN
Make sure they're perfect
Just as he turned to leave, the door opened, and Sehun's secretary walked in
A woman dressed in sleek business attire, confidence dripping from her every step
Without hesitation, she moved close to Sehun, her hand lightly brushing against his arm as she greeted him with a smile
Nancy
(Smirk) You look handsome today
SEHUN
(Chuckle) thank-you sweetheart
His eyes observed the interaction, his face blank
He wasn't hurt, there was nothing to be hurt over
There was never love in this marriage, at least not from him
Sehun, catching his gaze, raised an eyebrow before scoffing
SEHUN
(mocking tone) Why are you still standing there?
Taehyung blinked, snapping out of his thoughts
SEHUN
(coldly) Go to the kitchen
Taehyung dropped his gaze to the floor, nodding once before quietly making his way toward the kitchen
The heavy double doors of the mansion swung open, and one by one, Sehun's business partners stepped inside
First came Jungkook, his sharp eyes scanning the space, unreadable as ever
Yoongi followed closely behind, hands tucked into his pockets, his usual laid-back demeanor intact
Jimin trailed next to him, his gaze flickering around with mild curiosity
Behind them, Namjoon and Seokjin entered, taking in the grandeur of the place with quiet observation
Hoseok and Hyunjin stepped in, completing the group
The moment they were all inside, Sehun stood up, his face morphing into a well-practiced, polite smile
SEHUN
(gesturing to the couches) Please, have a seat
Without a word, everyone took their respective places, their expressions neutral but their minds undoubtedly analyzing every detail of their surroundings
The mansion was undeniably grand, designed to impress-but something about it felt... cold
As the air grew heavy with silence, it was Sehun who finally broke it
SEHUN
(leaning back, smirking slightly) What do you think of my mansion?
Jungkook, who had been idly tapping his fingers against his knee, finally spoke up
JUNGKOOK
(calmly, but with an edge) It's nice. Big
SEHUN
(mockingly pleased) I'm glad you think so
SEHUN
It means a lot that you all came to visit
His guests simply offered polite, yet insincere smiles
Just then, Sehun stood up, brushing imaginary dust off his sleeve
Without another word, he turned and made his way toward the kitchen
Taehyung stood by the counter, carefully preparing tea
The warm aroma of brewed leaves filled the air, but he barely noticed it
His movements were precise, mechanical, his mind elsewhere.
He didn't even flinch when Sehun walked in
Sehun glanced around the kitchen, his sharp eyes inspecting every detail
The counters were spotless, the tea was nearly done everything was in place
Satisfied, he crossed his.arms
SEHUN
Once the tea is ready, go upstairs and change. Dress neatly
Taehyung finally looked up at him, brows slightly furrowed
Sehun's eyes darkened slightly, his jaw clenching
SEHUN
(mocking tone) You ask too many questions, don't you?
Taehyung swallowed but didn't respond
(firmly) Just do as you're told
A quiet sigh escaped Taehyung's lips as he turned back to the tea
His hands trembled slightly, though he wasn't sure why
But deep down, something told him, he had to be ready
Because something about today…felt different
The living room was heavy with silence as soon as Sehun left
The tension sat thick in the air, unnoticed by no one but ignored by all
Jungkook leaned forward on the couch, elbows resting on his knees, rubbing his temples with his fingers
His face was unreadable, but the subtle clench of his jaw and the rhythmic tapping of his foot betrayed his unease
Seokjin, sitting beside him, turned his attention toward the younger alpha, sensing his unrest
SEOKJIN
(softly) Jungkook, you okay?
Jungkook exhaled slowly through his nose, his fingers curling into a loose fist as he muttered
JUNGKOOK
(low voice) I don't know... something feels off
Yoongi, who had been quietly observing, finally spoke up
YOONGI
(raising a brow) You've been fidgeting since we got here
YOONGI
What's bothering
you?
Jungkook let out a deep sigh, his eyes scanning the lavish decor of the mansion
The chandeliers, the marble floors, the expensive furniture-there was something about it all that stirred a memory he couldn't quite grasp
JUNGKOOK
(murmuring, more to himself than anyone else) I feel like I've been here before
Jimin, who had been lounging lazily beside Yoongi, tilted his head in curiosity
JIMIN
(lightly teasing) Maybe in a past life?
Jungkook didn't respond to the joke
Instead, he lifted his head slightly, nostrils flaring as he inhaled deeply
That scent. Honeyed vanilla.
Warm, familiar, yet faint, like it was being forcefully suppressed by something heavier, something toxic
His heart stuttered for a beat before picking up speed
JUNGKOOK
(urgent, almost breathless) Do you guys smell that?
Namjoon and Yoongi exchanged glances before Yoongi sighed, shaking his head
Jungkook clenched his jaw, trying to focus on the scent before it faded again
JUNGKOOK
(frustrated) Pheromones
JUNGKOOK
There's an omega's scent here
JUNGKOOK
It's weak, but... it's familiar.
Hoseok’s brows furrowed as he took a deep breath as well
HOSEOK
An omega? I don't smell anything.
JUNGKOOK
(fumly) That's because it's mixed with Sehun's scent
Hyunjin sat up straighter, looking at Jungkook curiously
HYUNJIN
(thoughtful) You think it's someone you know?
Jungkook didn't answer immediately
His fingers dug into his knee as his mind raced
JUNGKOOK
(quietly, almost to himself) I know
Before anyone could question him further, the sound of approaching footsteps made them all straighten in their seats
Sehun reappeared, his usual polished smile in place as he clasped his hands together
SEHUN
(smoothly) The tea will be here shortly
Jungkook's gaze snapped toward him instantly, his eyes sharp, analyzing
The scent, that scent-clung to Sehun's clothes… It was all over him
Jungkook's grip on his knee tightened
SEHUN
(tilting his head, amused) You seem lost in thought, Mr. Jeon
Jungkook forced himself to relax, tilting his head back slightly as he met Sehun's gaze
JUNGKOOK
(coolly) Just admiring the mansion. It's... familiar
The tension between the two was subtle, but palpable
Namjoon cleared his throat, cutting through the heavy atmosphere
NAMJOON
Should we discuss the project now?
Sehun finally broke eye contact with Jungkook and nodded, stepping back to his seat
SEHUN
Of course. Let's begin
As the conversation resumed, Jungkook remained silent, his thoughts elsewhere
Something was going on here
And he was going to find out what
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