Strings of Fate

15- Sensitive

You ok Hobi? Namjoon inquired to which he just slowly bobbed his head.

I'm going to take a shower and then I'm heading out, He said dully as he pushed his chair back.

Eat some more, Hobi! Taehyung urged, but Hoseok shook his head and left his half empty plate on the table. Taehyung poked at his own food with lackluster, shooting looks in Jimin and Y/N's direction. Namjoon began surveying the rest of his mates.

Jungkook was being super clingy with Jin. Jungkook's nose was more sensitive than everyone else's so the young wolf's behavior could be an indication that Jin's heat was going to start soon. He felt a swell of pride, they had decided to try for a baby this heat. It would be difficult to conceive if Namjoon wasn't in his rut at the same time Jin was in heat, but he was excited to try.

His gaze moved to Jimin and Y/N. They were sitting next to each other, but there was tension there. This mating had been really hard so far for Jimin. Jimin was the type of person to throw himself into something with both feet, no lifeline, no backdoor. He gave it his all, and it was the same with relationships. Each mate he had, Jimin gave everything to please them, take care of them, and he demanded affection from them in return.

Y/N was not responding the way Jimin wanted her to, she was not responding like a mate at all, and Namjoon could tell it was starting to wear on him. It was putting a strain on all of them. Taehyung and Hoseok were contemplative, not their normal bubbly selves, Jungkook was irritable and snapped with little provocation, and Yoongi...Yoongi was one step away from a violent outburst.

Who knew that unrequited matings could affect their pack so deeply? He wasn't immune to it, feeling the pull and not being able to mate her or even touch her, show her any affection, have her sleep in the nest, it felt like an open wound. Sometimes he forgot about it, but then he would catch her scent, watch her retying the strings on the shorts that were three sizes too big, see her big eyes wide with worry and the wound would reopen and hurt like a bitch. Namjoon sighed.

What are you going to do today? Namjoon asked Jin. He had this urge to know where Y/N was going to be and since they decided she should stay with Jin, he needed to know where their Luna was going to be. Like Yoongi and Hoseok, he hadn't slept well. He had a feeling he wouldn't sleep well until they were mated, but that didn't seem likely to happen any time soon.

Probably just staying here, Jin leaned back in his chair and surveyed their mates as well, I worry Y/N isn't adjusting well, so I think a day at home will be best.

Who else is staying home today? Namjoon finished what was on his plate and washed it down with some coffee. He savored it, imagining the energy seeping into his tongue as he cupped it there before swallowing it.

Me and Tae I think, why?

Ideally I want an alpha with her at all times. I'll ask Yoongi when he gets up.

I'm feeling left out! Jungkook was pouting at him.

"Sorry Kook, how has your morning been?" Namjoon indulged the younger wolf.

"Pretty good, Jimin and I went for a run," Jungkook perked up at the attention. Y/N raised her head.

"You went on a run? As your wolf?" Namjoon was pleased that she was joining in and apparently so was Jungkook.

"Yeah, we go running most mornings, would you like to go tomorrow morning?" She nodded her head solemnly.

"Not tomorrow Kook, it's not safe," Namjoon interjected. He didn't want his mate anywhere near the forest, not when her old pack could be lingering around.

"She'll be with me–"

I said no! Namjoon interrupted through the link. Jungkook's jaw twitched as he stared at Namjoon, but Namjoon didn't back down. Jungkook finally looked away, but leaned back in his chair and folded his arms in displeasure. Y/N looked from Jungkook to Namjoon and then down at her plate.

Don't you think that's going too far? The irritation from Jin caught him off guard.

I'm doing it to keep her safe! Namjoon protested. Jin got up from the table and began gathering dishes that were empty. Jungkook scoffed and rolled his eyes.

"I'm going out," Jungkook got up and left the house without saying goodbye to anyone. Namjoon rubbed his forehead in frustration, everyone was so sensitive today.

Breakfast had been painfully awkward and you had a feeling it was all your fault. Everyone was on edge because of you and that made you feel guilty. The room had mostly cleared, it was just you, Jimin, Jin and Taehyung left.

"I'm going to take a shower," Jin said as he finished loading the dishwasher. You knew the announcement was mostly for your benefit so you nodded in acknowledgement.

You watched Jin go up the stairs and you sighed. The Luna's influence was stronger than you originally thought. You could feel your mood dropping even more with his absence. Suddenly Jimin burst out laughing, making you jump.

You looked at him strangely, "Why are you laughing?" He looked guilty and shook his head.

"Don't worry about it, Y/N," He went to ruffle your hair with his hand, but you pulled away. Did he think you were stupid? Obviously they had been talking through the link, had they been talking about you? He sighed and turned away.

"I'm heading out." You felt a pang of guilt as he started walking towards the door.

"Jimin wait!" When he looked back at you, you couldn't stand the hurt in his face. You looked down at your clasped hands in your lap, "I'm sorry I'm causing you trouble."

You heard footsteps approaching and then a hand on your head, "And I'm sorry if I'm pushy. Have a good day Y/N." He kissed the top of your head and made for the door again, but Taehyung stepped in front of him.

"Give me a kiss goodbye," Taehyung pouted. Jimin's little laugh escaped through his nose. Jimin tipped his head back to accept his mate's kiss. You bit your lip as you watched their lips mold and rearrange in different positions with tender fondness. Jimin's fingers played with Taehyung's curls and Taehyung's long fingers gripped Jimin's hips. It was beautiful and sweet and made you uncomfortably guilty so you looked away.

"See you later Tae," Then he turned to you with a smile, "See you later Y/N." He winked and then he was on his way, the door closing softly behind him, leaving you and Tae alone.

"Do you want some coffee or tea, Y/N?" Tae asked, unleashing his disarming smile on you. You found yourself nodding, though you didn't know if you liked either. "Which would you prefer? I'm more of a tea guy." He talked as he pulled down two mugs and put two spoons in them.

"I would like to try tea," You said confidently. He nodded good naturedly and held up a box.

"This is what I'm having, earl grey and lavender, it's really good with some milk. Would you like to try it?" You nodded. He pulled out two little bags that had long strings attached and put one in each cup. Then he flipped the switch on an electric kettle on the counter.

"Why don't you go get comfortable on the couch and I'll bring it out to you when it's done?"

You did as he said, snuggling under a fuzzy blanket on the couch, watching him get your tea ready. You wished you could feel the mating pull, if it was even a thing. Jimin and Taehyung made you want to fall in love and be taken care of. The sound of bare feet on stairs broke you from your reverie.

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