As difficult as the last night was, it still wasn't the worst part of that damn heat.
The morning after his birthday, Jimin woke up alone. He was sprawled out in his own sweat and slick. Literally everything around him stuck to his skin to the point where he didn't even want to move at all.
"Jungkook…" he croaked weakly but no reply reached his ears. With an arm covering his burning eyes, Jimin groaned. His mouth felt dry.
"Jungkookie... Please..."
Finally, he heard the leaves outside rustle under someone's hasty steps. The door to their small hut creaked as it was pulled open and there he was. His Alpha. His Jungkookie. He looked deliciously handsome with his bare chest on display and those linen pants hanging low on his hips. Jimin could see that he must've taken a bath from the water that still glistened on his probably freezing skin. His hair, as well, was drenched.
"Sorry, I just tried to wash up a bit. I cleaned your clothes too."
Jimin hummed but barely understood a thing Jungkook said. All he heard was the rushing of his own blood as it shot down to his groin. The blankets beneath him felt even wetter than they did before.
Jungkook seemed to notice it too because he froze and wiggled his nose, probably smelling the intense pheromones Jimin's body released especially for him. To entice the Alpha he craved so much.
"Jimin, don't…" Jungkook whispered but it was a weak plea, nothing that would pull any Omega out of their heat induced haze.
"Don't you like me? Is it because I'm not as pretty as a wolf?"
"That's not true and you know it. You're absolutely stunning. The prettiest creature I've ever seen! But… you're not ready."
Although the compliments soothed Jimin's pain like warm honey could heal a sore throat, he still wasn't happy about the younger's resistance. He was sick of being pushed around, sick of being told what he could or couldn't do.
"I think I'm the one who knows best whether I'm ready or not. I need you, Jungkook. Now."
Jungkook looked at him as if his presence alone chipped away on his self-control. Calm breaths were replaced with sharp ones. He took one step towards the Omega, another one. Jimin's toes curled just from sensing his presence.
"Touch me. Please..."
How was he supposed to resist those sweet whines? Like a siren in the ocean, Jimin called out for his Alpha to follow his lead and Jungkook was more than willing to do just that. Even if it meant he would run into his own demise.
His eyes flickered across Jimin's naked body, over all his curves, his dips and moles. If it was up to him, he'd kiss every single one of them.
However, it wasn't up to him. It wasn't even about him, really. This was Jimin's time, his playground. The ball was in his hands and all Jungkook could do was wait for him to throw it.
"Tell me what you need, Miracle."
Jimin couldn't say much in the end. Mostly because he didn't know what it was he wanted but also because his shyness returned as soon as he had to put his needs into words. It wouldn't be like this forever. Jungkook knew him well enough to realize that he's much more shameless and demanding when he's confident and not held back by his lack of experience. That's why he took his time to enjoy this, enjoy those pink cheeks, the whispered words, shameful whines.
There's only one first time for them. It's their special moment.
"I can't do anything unless you tell me what it is you want. That's the rule." He whispered into Jimin's ear while kissing his neck. Jimin twitches under every single touch, making Jungkook wonder if he's really that sensitive or maybe just scared.
"K… Knot…"
When hearing Jimin's insanely quiet voice, Jungkook's ears perked up, his eyebrows rose. "What?" He asked, half teasing but also truly curious. He wanted to make sure, wanted to hear Jimin speak his mind. The Omega himself didn't seem to appreciate it, though. He shot Jungkook a glare, voice high pitched and laced with a snarl. "Goddammit, Jungkook! Stop torturing me! I just want you to fucking knot me!"
Jungkook laughed. He couldn't help but think that he enjoyed this angry, frustrated side of him. It's adorable, at least to him. Still, he understood how uncomfortable Jimin must feel and how painful those cravings must be. He certainly didn't want to leave him in his misery.
"Sorry, I get it." He chuckled which only got him another one of those cute glares before Jimin huffed and looked away. But even when being mad, Jimin couldn't fight his instincts. As soon as Jungkook ordered him to lay on his stomach, the Omega was more than eager to do what he was told. He even presented his ass all nice and pretty for Jungkook to look at, to touch. It was tempting. Too tempting. Jungkook felt like he was about to lose what little control he had to begin with.
"Hold still." He mumbled after positioning himself behind the squirming Omega. Even from far away, he could hear Jimin's heart pound inside of his chest. He smelled his nervousness. "You'll be okay."
Jimin only whined in response and pushed his ass against him, begging for him to do something. Anything.
But then, when Jungkook finally gave in and leaned down to spread Jimin's cheeks and suck on the rim of his instantly clenching hole, it was just too much. Beneath Jungkook's hands, Jimin was trembling. He was falling apart.
Soon enough, Jungkook's lips and tongue weren't enough for the Omega's insatiable cravings. He wanted more, wanted to feel him deeper, and he was in tears when continuously begging for it.
"Fuck me already, Jungkook-ah… knot me. Please, just do it…"
"I can't."
Jimin cried even harder. His leg fell open, exposing his small cock that was lying against his stomach. He reached down to touch himself but it didn't seem to help much. If anything, it only frustrated him more.
"Please…" he tried again with a pleading upwards glance. It's a motion Jungkook really couldn't resist, so he sighed and shuffled closer until he sat right between Jimin's legs.
"I can't knot you." He explains hesitantly, knowing Jimin wouldn't be happy to hear it. "We didn't talk about this beforehand and I don't want you to be upset when you come back to your senses. There's just too much that could go wrong. Like, I could seriously hurt you or you could get pregnant if we're not careful enough. I don't want to take any unnecessary risks."
Jimin didn't even reply anymore but only looked at him through his glass-like doll eyes, spit slick lips parted and breath going quick. That sight alone was enough to make Jungkook salivate as if he was a dog with a fucking bone in front of his nose.
He quickly shook his head, swallowed it down, then he grabbed one of Jimin's thighs which quickly revived Jimin's desperate whines and pleas.
"Shh, I got you, Minnie. I'll try my best to make you feel better. I promise."
And God, it wasn't an empty threat. With his legs pushed up to his chest, Jimin found himself being completely at Jungkook's mercy. A realization that was more exhilarating than anything he ever dared to imagine before.
"Touch yourself." The Alpha commanded but Jimin hesitated at first. He touched himself in front of Jungkook before but this was different. Hearing Jungkook order him to do it made him feel strangely shy.
When noticing Jimin's lack of movement, Jungkook leaned over to grab Jimin's hand and pull them between his legs where he wrapped those cute, short fingers around Jimin's cock and moved them for him.
"See. Just like that." He mumbled and Jimin whimpered in return, followed by a flinch when Jungkook pressed a first finger into his hole, pressing deeper than his tongue could ever go.
"N… No…" he heard Jimin whine and lifted a brow.
"No?"
"It's… It's too much…"
Jungkook could only chuckle at that, eyes turning darker when he said, "Baby, that's not even the beginning. If this is already too much, you'll never be able to take any kind of knot. No matter how small."
He knew this would be the end of it. Jimin was a full fledged Omega after all and with some patience he was fucking himself on three of Jungkook's fingers not much later. It still wouldn't be enough to satiate the heat, Jungkook knew that, but it was better than nothing and it did help Jimin cum, at least.
"You did good today." Jungkook praised once Jimin had exhausted himself to the point where he could barely keep his eyes open. He was stroking the Omega's hair and examined his flickering facial expression, watched him go from surprise to tentative excitement and finally pride. "Really?"
"Yes. I expected you to push me down at any moment but you actually have quite the self-control. You followed my orders perfectly."
"I'm glad…" Jimin whispered and yawned, hands balled into tiny fists as he rubbed his eyes. "I like it when… when you're proud of me. It feels good."
Surprised, Jungkook opened his mouth but closed it right after. He wasn't sure if it was just the heat that made Jimin crave approval or if he always secretly felt that way. "You should feel amazing then because I'm really, truly, extremely proud of you." He finally decided to say and was instantly rewarded with a lazy but nonetheless beaming smile. Jungkook quickly vowed to praise him more if this is what he gets in return.
Just before he fell asleep, Jimin turned around one last time, searching for Jungkook's gaze.
"Will you be here when I wake up?" He asked and Jungkook grinned as he leaned down to kiss the Omega's shiny forehead.
"Of course, little fox. As long as you want me here, I'll never leave your side."
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The rain was coming down hard, perfect to wash away their sins. With a squeak, Jimin tried to cover the top of his head but Jungkook pulled him further towards the lake.
"Why do we have to be out here…? The rain is annoying. It's wet." Jimin pouted while looking up to the depressingly grey sky only for Jungkook to lift a brow. His gaze slipped lower to where Jimin desperately pressed his thighs together as he shivered. Upon seeing the Omega squirm like this, Jungkook smirked.
"Yes. The rain is wet and so are you, little Miracle."
Looking shocked by the shamelessness of his words, Jimin slapped the other's arm. His bottom lip was pushed out, eyes narrowing slightly.
"Yah. Don't make fun of me. Did you just drag me out here to humiliate a helpless Omega in heat?"
"First of all, you're definitely not helpless. But also, no, that's not why I brought you here. The rain helps wash away the slick and scents. It'll give you some time to relax and recover, maybe even eat. We'll just have to be quick about it because, once the rain ends, it'll probably get worse again."
With that, Jungkook placed the meat filled bowl he held on the ground and motioned for the Omega to sit down. When he wouldn't, Jungkook grabbed him by the hip and pulled him into his lap. "Say ah, Jiminie."
The command only made Jimin glare harder, made him grab a piece of meat and nibble on it without ever meeting Jungkook's eyes.
"Oh? What's that, little fox? Are you embarrassed?"
So what if he was? Who wouldn't be embarrassed when being fed? Oh… Jimin paused and thought about the many times when Taehyung was hanging on Yoongi's arm, eating from his hand like a cute little bird.
Jimin grimaced. Well, okay… maybe some people here have no shame but he did. Especially when thinking about what Jungkook's pretty, long fingers, the ones that touched his food, had done to him last night.
However, he didn't want to let his emotions show, so he grabbed Jungkook's wrist and snatched a piece of meat with his teeth from between the younger's fingertips. He even licked them clean afterwards.
"Nope. Not embarrassed at all."
Jungkook chuckled, "That's good." But then he pushed a finger past Jimin's lips and watched the Omega's eyes go wide, cheeks burning already.
"I think you'll have to clean them a bit better than that, though."
The first shock was quick to subside. When it did, Jimin held onto Jungkook's wrist with both of his hands, holding him in place while he licked and sucked on every single one of his fingers like a kitten craving a meal. The taste of the meat was still there. It rubbed off on his tongue.
"Jimin…" Jungkook whispered softly, causing the fox to pause, to look up with those mock innocent eyes of his while licking his pink, glazed lips in anticipation.
"Jimin-ah, pretty fox, we have to go back soon. The rain is weakening and your beautiful scent is growing stronger."
No. Jimin wanted to enjoy the clarity of his mind a bit more. With one hand in Jungkook's hair, he moved the Alpha's head closer and they kissed. Jungkook's hands slipped from Jimin's middle to his hips, then to his ass where they stayed until Jimin finally pulled away.
The sounds of the cicadas around them became louder as the rain continued to drum on their skin like tapping fingers, drenching their clothes and bodies. Some droplets even hung from their lashes, their noses, chins. And Jimin's heart… it was racing.
"I'm sorry."
Jungkook's sudden apology made Jimin tilt his head to the side, eyes blinking in flustered confusion. Even if he tried, he couldn't think of anything the Alpha could possibly feel bad about.
"For what?" He finally asked but Jungkook instantly looked away, a hand rubbing the back of his neck like he always did when he was nervous. It's a cute little habit but also a very obvious one. At least to Jimin who couldn't help but smile at it while Jungkook kept rambling on and on.
"Well… I'm sorry for a lot of things but today it's mostly for the fact that I couldn't control myself more. We're not even mated. I shouldn't touch you so carelessly while you're vulnerable and not in control of yourself."
Oh.
It probably shouldn't make Jimin as happy as it did. It shouldn't make him grin and giggle, a hand moving to cover his mouth in an attempt to hide it. "So you can't control yourself around me, hm?" He asked cheekily when Jungkook gave him a weird glance, probably wondering what the hell he was so gleeful about.
Upon hearing the question, though, Jungkook huffed a laugh, shaking his head.
"That's right. I'm glad you take responsibility for being a temptingly seductive vixen and driving me absolutely crazy."
His words felt like milk and honey, sweet and delicious. It made Jimin giddy to know how much power he had over the wolf who was supposed to be the most dangerous creature around. Only a bit over a year ago, he would've never thought any of this was even remotely possible. Then again, he didn't think he'd end up craving Jungkook's bite either. Yet, here he was, feeling almost rejected because Jungkook didn't go through with what used to be the threat of having to mate him on his birthday. It really doesn't feel like a threat anymore.
"It's only fair, Jungkookie. After all, you're driving me crazy too. Especially right now."
He's not lying. Jimin's been on edge since the beginning of his heat and the biggest reason for it is definitely Jungkook's goddamn scent. It was a throwback to the past, a reminder of the time when they met in the woods during Jimin's first cycle. It was his birthday back then, too, and although it's still hazy, he does remember the shock and excitement he felt when Jungkook's intense Alpha scent first hit his nose. The way he felt weak and dazed, wishing nothing more than for this dangerous stranger to grab him, to take him, to claim him as his. And then there was the terror when thinking he's going to be killed. The fear when he ran to save himself only to be caught again. And then the kiss…
He groaned just from thinking about it, causing Jungkook to lift a brow, one corner of his mouth quirking upwards.
"What? Getting excited already?"
Jimin huffed at that and crossed his arms in front of his naked chest. The rain was almost completely gone by now. His mind already started to slip, thoughts wandering back into unholy territory. Fuck, he wanted to kiss Jungkook, wanted to push him down and claim that knot he had been denied for so freaking long.
"No. Just remembered something really embarrassing."
Curiously, Jungkook's ears twitched towards him. His interest was clearly piqued.
"Like what?"
"Like, me throwing myself at you when I snuck into the woods during my heat last year. I can't believe I did that. It seems so far away now… like I was a completely different person."
"That's because you were. You changed a lot, Miracle."
Humming, Jimin wrapped his arms around Jungkook's neck to kiss him. The Alpha put his hands on Jimin's waist and even leaned down to make it easier for him to reach his lips. It was a small gesture but one that made Jimin smile nonetheless.
"You did, too." The fox then whispered against the other's lips. "You changed a lot, Jungkookie. But I like it. I like you."
The sound of his own words made Jimin cringe. Even after all this time, they don't say things like that a lot. Rarely ever, in fact. I like you. I love you. Those statements still seem like a big step for them to take. However, when Jimin tried to pull away and hide his embarrassment, Jungkook wouldn't let him. He only pulled him closer, kissed him harder. Even their long tails wrapped around each other, entangled like vines curling around a tree.
Finally, Jungkook let's go of his slender figure and grins. He looks so damn cute, so happy and vibrant. Jimin almost forgets about his urge to fuck and wants to hug him for the rest of the night instead.
"Me too." The wolf says. His voice rings in Jimin's ears like wedding bells. "I like you, Jimin. I like you the most in the world."
They continued to stay there just like this. Sitting in front of each other, hugging and kissing with the beautifully glistening lake in front of them. The sun disappears on the horizon and the sky is drowning in a fiery red. Jimin feels the cooling wind caress his skin. He shudders but it doesn't take long before the heat from inside wells up once again and he starts to sweat.
"We have to go." Jungkook hummed again, still so soft, so gentle. The Omega in Jimin wanted to curl up and cry without even knowing why. All he knew was that Jungkook was supposed to be his but he wasn't. They were supposed to be mated but there weren't.
Why? Why wouldn't Jungkook claim him? Was he really that bad of an Omega? Wasn't he worth it? And yes, a part of him knew that this was his heat that's taking over his mind but it didn't change the fact that it hurt. It hurt so bad.
"Jimin…? Are you crying?!"
If he didn't feel so miserable, Jimin would've laughed at the sheer panic that slipped into Jungkook's voice as soon as he saw the first tear roll down Jimin's reddened cheek. The way it was, though, he just whined and sniffled before shaking his head, not wanting to admit his irrational, emotional turmoil.
"I'm not blind, Miracle. I see those tears. Come on, tell me what's wrong. Talk to me."
The last part of the sentence was spoken in a lower tone, almost a growl. It's not quite a command but the Alpha voice was definitely there to convey his urgency, pushing the Omega in Jimin to at least consider his request.
"I…" he whispered, pink fox ears laying flat against his head, tail curled tightly around his waist. "I just wish you would've mated me yesterday, like you promised."
Hearing those words come from his own mouth already caused Jimin to recoil in shame. Caught between the instinctual part of his brain and the logical one, he felt like he's being ripped apart. Yes, he wanted it. But, at the same time, he hated being so needy, hated begging for something that should come naturally to them and not by force. Yet, he couldn't help being sad, couldn't help collapsing under his crippling Omega needs, under the desperation of wanting an Alpha who would protect him, who would give him the world, the stars, his heart.
Meanwhile, Jungkook looked more than just a little shocked. His eyes grew so wide, Jimin wondered if they could just roll out of his handsome face. They didn't, though. And, after a while, the Alpha swallowed hard, still looking a bit confused and definitely on guard.
"I'd love that, Miracle. But we didn't talk about this before. We really shouldn't do anything unplanned. I don't want you to hate me again."
"I never hated you."
"Really? Even when you thought I killed your family?"
The words hit Jimin like a slap in the face. So hard, in fact, even his Omega senses fell quiet, all instincts were temporarily pushed to the back of his mind.
"But you didn't. You didn't do anything, so it doesn't matter. Yes, I might not be fully myself at the moment but that doesn't mean what I say is a lie. Even while being a prisoner and even when someone else decided it for us, I wouldn't have minded mating you because, in my head, there was never a choice, Jungkook. It's always been either you or nobody. I never wanted anyone else like I wanted you."
Completely stunned, Jungkook could only stare. Even his jaw dropped a little, confusion turning into sudden understanding. "What…? I always thought… I thought you would've hated it. I felt like I'm forcing you into things or like I'm forcing myself on you."
"If that was the case, I wouldn't have been so upset over you spending your rut with someone else. The thought that you look at another Omega the same way you look at me made me want to fucking die."
The sincere look in his eyes was almost painful. A sharp edged sword that cut right into Jungkook's heart. He knew Jimin had been upset that day and he knew he did wrong by breaking his trust but he definitely didn't grasp the full severeness of that moment. He didn't think Jimin actually wanted him. Not like that.
There's a million words he could've said about it, a million apologies, but not a single syllable left his mouth when he pulled Jimin into his arms and pressed him against his chest where his heart was still racing, still feeling heavy from regret. "Never." He said and kissed the top of the Omega's head. "I will never look at anyone the same way. You're special. My miracle. I'd rather die than leave you for someone else. And I know I said it before but I'm sorry for hurting you, for making you cry. All I can do is swear on my life that it won't happen again."
There was a pause, just long enough for Jungkook to fear Jimin didn't accept his apology at all, but then he felt the fox's hands push against his chest. When he looked down, he stared right into Jimin's proud, sparkling eyes. He saw bright pink cheeks combined with what must be the biggest pout in existence.
"Who said I cried, huh?! I don't cry over stupid Alphas!"
It probably wasn't supposed to be funny but Jungkook couldn't stop a childish giggle from bubbling inside of his throat, tickling the back of his tongue until it overflowed and he laughed so hard, it brought him to tears. Meanwhile, Jimin looked very much offended at the emotional outburst. His bottom lip was pushed out, nose scrunched up. Eventually he slapped Jungkook's shoulder in an attempt to quiet him down.
"What the fuck is wrong with you?! Are you crazy? Stop laughing at me!"
But Jungkook didn't. He only wiped his eyes, shook his head, voice as relieved as never before.
"Yes. Yes, I am crazy. I've been losing my mind ever since we first met."
When Jimin continued to look utterly confused and a little bit worried about the Alpha's mental wellbeing, Jungkook simply grabbed him by the hips and lifted him into the air, completely ignoring the fox's terrified squeaks as he pressed the smaller body against his own. "Do you really want to be my mate, Miracle?" He asked after Jimin pretty much wrapped himself around him, holding on as tight as he could. "Yes, I do."
"Right now?"
"Yes!"
At this point, Jimin almost yelled right into his face but the younger's grin only grew wider, his excited scent grew stronger. Strong enough for Jimin to feel dizzy, love drunk from his Alpha's happiness.
"Alright, alright. If it's really what you want, let's do it. But not just like that… when we mate, we have to do it properly. I'll ask Tae and Yoongi Hyung to set up a mating ceremony."
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By the time the moon had reached the peak of the sky, their preparations were complete. Although, to be fair, Jimin and Jungkook didn't do much in the end. With the Omega's heat raging as hard as it did, they spent most of the time inside of their home, hidden away from any possible dangers or curious stares.
Only when Taehyung eventually knocked on their door did Jungkook carefully lead Jimin outside. He wouldn't let go of his hand. Not once.
"Are you okay?" The Alpha asked. He looked concerned but when Jimin gave him the most dazzling smile, all his fears quickly evaporated into hot air.
"Yes, I'm good. I'm ready."
That's all it took. One word from Jimin and Jungkook would've went to the moon and back if it's what he desires. Thankfully, his actual wish wasn't as extravagant as this. And so, Jungkook took his hand with ease and slowly led him to where Yoongi and Taehyung were already waiting.
"Where's Namjoonie?" Jimin had half the mind to ask and it was Yoongi who answered him first. "He's not mated, so he can't be here. Not while you're in heat. He will congratulate you guys in a few days, though. It was him who ran to the village to grab some of the items we needed."
Upon hearing this, Jimin almost regretted rushing into it. He would've loved to have Joon here with them and he definitely should've realized much earlier that it wouldn't be so easy. But when Jungkook squeezed his hand, telling him that it's okay and they can still redo the ceremony later on, he felt at least a little more at ease. Enough to go through with it.
And so, the ceremony began.
At the end of their way, right in front of the lake, Taehyung and Yoongi sat cross-legged on the ground, one to their left, the other to their right. They both had a wooden drum in front of them and sticks in their hands. When Jungkook gave them a sign, they started drumming in a slow, steady beat. It was hypnotising. A feeling Jimin hadn't experienced before.
Then, in perfect sync with the drums, the two of them very slowly made their way towards the lake. One step. Two steps. Three. Jimin's heart started racing, his palms were sweating. He wasn't sure why it happened when everything around them was almost eerily calm but he could barely stop his body from shaking. As if to make it even worse, the other pair suddenly started singing. Just like the drums, it was a strangely monotone sound but had the very same, unnerving effect.
Jimin's heart hammered against his rib cage and he couldn't breathe, couldn't see. His vision was blurring with tears he couldn't control and he still didn't know what was happening to him. Why was he like that?
"It's supposed to make you nervous." Jungkook mumbled quietly. His voice cut through the monotony like a scream, making Jimin flinch at first before he looked up. "What?"
"It's supposed to make you nervous and emotional." The other repeated and added, "To make sure this is really what you want and also to leave a lasting impression. Plus, it makes it so that, in the end… well…" he paused and smiled before comfortingly rubbing Jimin's hand. "You'll see. It'll be good, I promise."
Swallowing hard, Jimin nodded and managed to show a weak smile. He trusted him, no questions asked, but it didn't change the fact that he felt like he wanted to hide. As if there was a predator hiding in the bushes, waiting to jump out and rip him to shreds.
Thankfully, none of his fears came true. They walked until they stood between Yoongi and Tae. While they continued to drum and sing, Jungkook bowed to Jimin. Then he took one of two bowls from the ground, the one filled with water, and held it right above Jimin's head. Suddenly, Yoongi started to speak into the monotony of the rhythm.
"This is your mate, your other half. He's the air you breathe, the water you drink, he's what you need to survive. Will you promise to protect him, to love and respect him even if losing him could end your life?"
"Yes, I will."
The bowl was flipped and the water instantly drenched Jimin's clothes, leaving him shivering and wet from head to toe. Right after that, Jungkook handed Jimin the other bowl and Yoongi asked him the exact same thing to which Jimin replied with a yes of his own before emptying the bowl over Jungkook as well.
"Now that you made your promises, it's time to prove your trust in each other. Jungkook?"
The younger hummed and lifted his hands but stopped when seeing Jimin's unsure gaze. The fox pack didn't have any mating rites quite like that, so he didn't know what to expect. This whole time, he tried to follow Jungkook's lead without thinking too much about it, but realized now that not knowing what was about to happen to him was terrifying after all.
"Don't be scared, Miracle. I won't let anything bad happen to you." Jungkook's voice was filled with authority but still soft and calm. A perfect lullaby for Jimin's high-strung nerves and his tense muscles. His lashes fluttered on his cheeks as he tried to compose himself. When he looked up, he smiled. "Yes, I know."
Jungkook nodded, then he continued to grab the innocently white robe Jimin was wearing and pulled it open before completely removing it from Jimin's quivering body, leaving him completely bare, with nothing to hide.
Jimin couldn't tell how long they stood like this. For him, it felt like an eternity but it might as well could've just been a minute. Either way, though, he instantly tried to curl up, to hide himself. The cold autumn wind was biting his skin and milky puffs of air formed in front of his mouth but Jungkook was quick to take hold of his wrists to stop him from wrapping his arms around himself.
"It's okay, Jimin." He whispered gently. "Only Hyung and Tae are here. Nobody else will see."
Even so, Jimin still looked humiliated with nothing but the air covering his golden skin. It wasn't even so much Yoongi and Tae who made him feel self-conscious but the way Jungkook stared at him. The way his eyes wandered over every single inch of his body as if he already imagined where he would touch, what places are his favorites to kiss. And that wasn't even the worst of it. As if to torture him even more, Jimin's body decided to like the attention. Drop after drop, Jimin felt the slick run along the inside of his thighs. Fuck, he was so embarrassed and Jungkook didn't make it any better when he smirked and leaned closer to whisper into his ear.
"Oh? Don't tell me you actually enjoy to be put on display like that. That's a very interesting surprise."
No. No, no, no! Having none of it, Jimin slapped Jungkook right in the face, yelling loudly, "Shut up! I don't!" Even though, his dark red face told a very different story.
Behind them, Yoongi cleared his throat. "Jungkook." He warned and Taehyung tried his best to stiffle a laugh.
After chuckling one last time, Jungkook proudly lifted his head, cheek still red from where Jimin's hand had collided with his skin. "Yes. That's exactly the feisty Omega I want to spend the rest of my life with."
Jimin puffed his cheeks at that but still tiptoed to kiss the Alpha's cheek, a silent apology that Jungkook accepted with a smile and a kiss of his own.
"Ready?" He then asked and Jimin nodded. This time, he knew very well what came next when Jungkook's hands were sliding from his cheeks down to his neck and then to his shoulders where they froze.
"This is your last chance to run away, little Miracle. If you don't go now, the big bad wolf will devour the sweet fox until there's nothing left. You'll be mine forever. For the rest of your life." Already, he was leaning in. His nose tickled Jimin's neck, just like his breath, and then he felt Jungkook's fangs press into his skin. Only lightly, as if to give him another chance.
But Jimin didn't need it. He didn't need a chance or a way out. All he wanted was already here. "Do it." He said softly, eyes burning from all the emotions welling up inside of his chest. "I want it, Jungkookie. I want a family, a future. I want to finally move on from everything I lost and I want to do it with you by my side. It's the only thing I'll ever ask from you, so please…"
Jungkook wouldn't even let him finish his sentence. In less than a heartbeat, his fangs buried themselves inside of the muscle that was Jimin's scent gland, deeper and deeper until Jimin could've sworn he felt them scrape across his bones.
It happened so suddenly, he didn't even feel the pain at first. The only thing he noticed was the freezing cold and something wet that pooled on his shoulder before eventually dripping on his chest. His whole body seemed to be in shock. But then, when the pain started to spread, it was bad. He whimpered, then whined and cried, begging Jungkook to stop.
When he looked down, he saw the Alpha glance up at him but he seemed to be just as out of it with his gleaming red eyes and the animalistic growl that warned him to hold still. His hands grabbed Jimin's arms hard, hard enough to probably leave some nasty bruises later on. The still ongoing sound of the drums became louder inside of Jimin's ears, as loud as yells. The vibration of it shook his body.
But even the worst moment eventually comes to an end. The drums fell silent and so did the humming voices. Jungkook pulled away, his mouth still covered in Jimin's blood and chest heaving quickly as if he was still recovering from the rush he must've felt a second ago. He swallowed, shook his head hard to get himself back under control, and then he pulled Jimin into a protective hug. Much to Jimin's surprise, the Alpha's voice was shaking like crazy.
"It's over now." He mumbled, sounding almost more relieved than Jimin felt. "I'm sorry. I know it must've hurt. I'm so sorry."
It did hurt. But, to be honest, the pain was already forgotten. It must be some kind of physical reaction all Omegas have, Jimin assumed, but as soon as Jungkook's fangs started to pull out, Jimin felt a soothing warmth rush through his body and now it was as if he was walking on clouds. He never felt so comfortable in his own skin. With a hand running through Jungkook's hair, he promised that it's okay, that he shouldn't feel bad but the younger still wouldn't let go, so Jimin did the only other thing he could think of.
"Alpha…"
It was only one word but it instantly caught Jungkook's attention, making his ears twitch back and forth, waiting for Jimin to say more, to say it again. And so, Jimin did. "Please, don't worry about me, Alpha. I'm okay. Don't you know how strong your Omega is? Don't you trust me?"
His voice was a beautiful sing-song melody, one only Omegas could ever create to comfort the Alphas they love. For Jimin, it's the first time he did it. Even his family never got to hear this special treat. They never got the chance.
Finally, Jungkook looked up, still hesitant but definitely calmer than before. His eyes were still blood red but his expression was filled with a fondness Jimin hadn't seen before. Next thing he knew, Jungkook already kissed him as if they hadn't seen each other in years. Over and over again he'd peck the Omega's lips, pull him in, move away, pull him further, and Jimin followed blindly, not wanting to miss a single second of it. Only now did he realize how heavy the silence around them really was and how his nerves started to tingle. A strange surge of hopeful excitement filled his veins as if he was waiting for something unknown.
Back where they had started, Jungkook grabbed a bunch of fabric from the ground. When he uncurled it, Jimin realized it was a robe but not white like the one before. This one was black with actual pink flowers attached to it.
"It reminded me of you, that's why I chose it." Jungkook said, suddenly looking very embarrassed. "Because of the pink and because… it's always been flowers with you. Even when we were children, whenever I saw you, I thought of them. Despite having thorns, you're just as beautiful."
Nothing ever made Jimin's heart flutter like this moment when Jungkook shyly looked up at him, still biting his lips while putting the robe on Jimin's body and making sure it's secure. Once he was done, the beat of the drums started again but this time it was cheerful, just like the song Taehyung and Yoongi started to sing. It created a rush inside of him, one Jimin would never forget. Like magic, Jimin's anxiety melted away, his body felt light, and an unmatched feeling of euphoria took over his brain.
"They use the tense atmosphere from before to intensify everything you feel. The aftereffects of it could last for several days if you're not used to it. You'll probably feel very positive and energetic."
"That's awesome!" Jimin breathed, expression amazed enough for Jungkook to chuckle and peck his lips one more time before hugging him and nuzzling his cheek. "It is. Just as awesome as you."
Jimin laughed and slapped his arm, not fully believing the sweetness of his words but being infatuated with it anyway.
Later, back inside of their nest, Jungkook was busy kissing his way up Jimin's thigh, following a thin trail of slick, when he felt Jimin's small hands carefully pull on his hair, causing him to crawl back up in order to face his now mate.
"What is it, Min?" He asked with a saccharine smile, a thumb brushing against Jimin's heated cheek. The Omega was beautiful. There's really no other way to describe it. His robe was already slipping off his shoulders and half of his chest was on perfect display. It was such a nice picture, Jungkook couldn't resist the temptation. He leaned down to suck one of the brown, perky nubs into his mouth, enjoying the way Jimin instantly twisted beneath him.
And yet, when he looked up to steal another glance at Jimin's pleasure struck face, he was surprised to find that the disheveled Omega was looking back at him with a calm, thoughtful expression.
"What's wrong, Jiminie?" He asked, unsure how to interpret his gaze. "Did I do something wrong?" But no, Jimin quickly shook his head, explaining that it's nothing. He was just thinking. When Jungkook dug deeper, asking what he was thinking about, Jimin paused and lowered his gaze, lashes fluttering like butterflies on his cheeks. When he finally dared to meet the Alpha's gaze, he took a deep breath, hands curling into the blankets around them as if he tried to steady himself.
"It's just that… I love you, Jeon Jungkook."
A moment of shock was followed by silence but then, with a twitch of his nose, Jungkook huffed, "Hey… I wanted to be the one to say it first."
He sounded so genuinely offended, it made Jimin giggle with his eyes squeezed shut. It's hard to believe how adorable his Alpha could be but he liked it. He liked it a lot.
"Well, you should've been faster then. It's not my fault that you're moving at a snail's pace."
At that, Jungkook pinched Jimin's cheek, making him squeal and try to twist away. The Alpha wouldn't let him, though, and continued to hold him down with a challenging smirk. "Don't get too bold, Stupid. You're just getting yourself into a ton of trouble."
"So what? Maybe I like being in trouble." Jimin paused, both hands reaching up to stroke Jungkook's cheeks as he smiled. "Maybe I want the dangerous Alpha to catch me."
Ah, how was Jungkook supposed to win against such shamelessness? There's no way that he could. And well, maybe he never wanted to win in the first place.
"I love you too." He whispered, gaze turning softer the longer he stared at Jimin's sweet smile. "I love you so much, my beautiful Miracle."