Collision

Chapter 128

Passing by the river, Jeongguk waves at Jisung, in human form, sitting near the river with Yeonsu and Yoonmin. The three of them wave back before continuing their exploring of the river with muddy clothes.

"You're doing the wash tonight," grumbles Jeongguk.

"Disappointed, but not surprised."

Giggling, they finally arrive at Hoseok's smaller cabin. It looked the way it always did. Piled high with herbs and sunflowers that he had bought on one of their outings out in the human village. The scent was sweet and pleasant, matching with Hoseok's scent well.

The cinnamon Beta was outside, in his wolf form, and was crouched low to the ground with his tail still behind him. Jia was beside him, in her own wolf form, all puppy fur and fuzz with a wiggling body, as she tried to copy Hoseok's movements.

Yoongi paused, watching the scene with a fond smile. Hoseok leapt forward, turning back to Jia and instructing the proper way to pounce for prey. Jia waited, then leaped the same way that Hoseok did.

Pride washed over Hoseok's features, rumbling happily. "Good job, sunflower! That was amazing!"

"Again! Again!" the six year old cheered, pouncing happily on her paws. Her tail was wagging and her eyes sparkling as she stared up at Hoseok as the wolf wandered around her.

"Again? But you did it perfectly the first time!" Hoseok says, feigning surprise. Jia giggles cutely, getting low to the ground and keeping her tail still. Her butt, however, remained wiggling in excitement.

Chuckling, Hoseok raised a paw and set it on her bum to calm the movements. Jia squeals happily, and then leaps as far as her little legs would take her. Hoseok barks in excitement.

"Look at you, sunflower! You jumped so far."

Jia clambers back to Hoseok, weaving her way between his legs. "Teach me more, teach me more!"

Hoseok laughs again. "I think you have done enough wolf things today, my sunflower. I am sure your parents are looking for you."

Jia whines, rubbing a bit more aggressively against Hoseok's legs. The Beta leans down, long tongue stroking over her fur in a calming gesture. The pup settles a bit more, nuzzling her snout against his leg.

"Hobi, love you."

"I love you too, sunflower. Come, show me how you become a girl."

Jia pushes herself away from Hoseok, closes her eyes and focuses carefully. Finally, her skin ripples and she is a very naked six year old girl. Hair bouncing, a couple of teeth missing, and honey skin gleaming in the later afternoon light.

"Done!"

Hoseok snorts, stepping towards the porch where their clothes were folded neatly. He changes back, tugging on some pants and a shirt, then helps Jia with her small pink dress and soothing down her hair.

"There. A beautiful sunflower again."

Jia giggles, bouncing on his lap. "Story now?"

Pulling her in for a hug, Hoseok nuzzles the pup with a look of pure love and adoration. Yoongi's heart quivers, nearly melting at the scene. He knows how much Jia means to Hoseok. The Beta could never really have children, since he couldn't really have sex, but Jia had become like a daughter to him.

He adored all the pups born to the pack. Treated them like his own, and never once complained when they kept him awake in the odd hours of the night. He was there for them, through thick and thin.

But none of them were Jia. His precious sunflower.

Jeongguk tightened his hold over Yoongi's hand. "She really adores Seok, doesn't she?"

"Yeah. She does. I'm happy about that," Yoongi replies over their Bond, kissing Jeongguk's hair. "Jia and Seokie work well together."

"Oh, hyung. Jeongguk," Hoseok says, surprise lacing his voice.

Jia, at hearing her parents names, glances over. She squeals in delight, kicking her little feet as she is set down from Hoseok's lap to dash into Jeongguk's awaiting arms.

Hoseok chuckles, standing and happily bounding over with energy that only the cinnamon Beta ever seems to possess. His hair bounces as he pauses in front of Yoongi, beaming as he pulls the Alpha into a hug.

"Hey, Seokie."

"Yoongi hyung," he sing-songs, "how long have you been here?"

"Not long. Came to rescue you from the evil clutches of the youngest," Yoongi explains, amusement lacing his voice. Jia was wrapped in her mother's arms, thumb in her mouth as her head rested against Jeongguk's shoulder.

"Oh, well, you came just in time. I was almost smothered to death," jokes Hoseok, but winks towards Jia. The pup gurgles, hiding her face in her mother's neck. Jeongguk nuzzles her happily. "She was great today. Thanks for letting her come."

"Please, there was no letting her come," Yoongi waves off. "She comes of her own accord. I should be thanking you for watching her."

"Well, still. Thank you, hyung."

"Did you want to come to dinner with us tonight, Seok?" Jeongguk asks, rocking Jia in his arms. The pup's eyes drooped, and Yoongi resisted the urge to scoop her up and smother her with kisses. "You're more than welcome to our table."

Hoseok beams. "Rain check for tomorrow? Mini wanted me over tonight, and I can't resist that Omega for anything."

"More like his cooking," teases the Alpha.

"Darn, you outed me." They laughed lightly. "But, really, I would love to come tomorrow night. Pack bonding night is Friday, and next week is the Full Moon, so I would love for a night at your place."

Yoongi shrugs. "Just wander over whenever you like, Seokie. You're always welcome."

The beta beams. "I know, hyung."

"Yoongi! Koo!"

Startled at the sound of Dal's frantic voice, Yoongi and Jeongguk turn around to see the young she-wolf bursting through the underbrush. Her chest was heaving, slight panic glistening in her golden iris as she skidded to a stop in front of them.

"Dal-ah? What is it? What's wrong?" Jeongguk asks, clutching tighter to his youngest daughter as if to protect her from any possible threats.

"It's Seyeon!"

Yoongi felt the Alpha in him surge, baring his teeth as he stepped forwards with a roaring snarl. Dal whimpers, tail tucking between her legs and eyes averted. "Where is my daughter?"

"With my dad! Hurry!"

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