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It was just an ordinary Saturday night in Seoul and Jimin was piss-drunk. If you asked him, he’d deny it plainly. He’d say that he was fine and everything was under his control, which to some extent was true, for Jimin was one who didn’t get drunk easily. He held his liquor well. But tonight, tonight he was drunk. And alone. He was walking alone on an empty street in Seoul, coming back from a club he’d often visit whenever he’d be in this city. So yes, all in all, it was just an ordinary night until it wasn’t.
Jimin doesn’t really remember much of what had actually happened on that fateful night. All he remembers include cars screeching, a group of men running after someone. Oh, and they had guns. A sight which most would have found dangerous, a sight which Jimin, in his normal state would have found dangerous too. But his drunken state didn’t only make him braver but also stupider, a fact which he later found out. So, on his way back from the club, Jimin finds a group of men running after someone and Jimin follows them. He hides behind buildings and bushes. He isn’t afraid of his scent being detected. He’d taken suppressants. An omega, alone on a street at night, following a group of alphas should sound dangerous but for Jimin, it wasn't. He followed their moves and waited with bated breath, for what? He doesn’t know. But after a good 30 minutes of the men scrambling to find whoever they were looking for, they got back to their cars and drove off. A part of him began to think that he had been hallucinating and so he decides to get back to his normal route but then he hears the faintest cry for help and a mild scent of pines with hints of something metallic. Blood, Jimin recognizes the scent. He begins to approach one of the old forsaken buildings and finds the scent growing stronger.
Once at the threshold, he finds a man, tall with brownish hair and broad shoulders laying there. His eyes shoot towards the gash on his shoulder, which is bleeding. For some reason, the scene brings back sobriety to Jimin and he begins to pat the man, trying to ask him for a response. He checks the pulse and sighs, when he finds the alpha to be alive. But he has no idea about what his next steps would be. A part of his mind tells him to just abandon the man and console himself that this was all a drunken dream but he knows he can't do that. So Jimin bends down and tries to hold the man up.
Once on his feet, Jimin puts his arms around the man and tries to bring him with him to the main road. He can't afford to take the man to a hospital, he’s afraid he’d be caught in a police and legal chaos. He figures the gash could be treated at home. So he decides that's what he’ll do. He fishes out his phone and books a ride from Seoul to Busan. While they wait for the cab, Jimin washes the gash on the man’s shoulder with the water he’d been carrying and ties his shirt to help stop the bleeding. He says a silent prayer and hopes that the man would make it through the 3 hour ride. Because if there’s one thing he’s more scared than having the police interrogate him for gang shit, it’s having police interrogate him for murder. And he wasn’t ready.
Jimin was grateful for the fact that the cab driver didn’t ask him about the alpha’s wounds or why he wasn’t conscious. He was more grateful when he found that they’d made it to Busan and the alpha hadn’t died on him. He paid the cab driver his due and helped the alpha into his apartment loft, the alpha still knocked out. Once inside, Jimin spends 2 minutes panicking and then begins to move on auto-pilot mode. He grabs fresh linens and warm towels. He cleans the gash, having taken the shirt off the alpha. He lays him on his bed and slowly begins his ministrations. He’s afraid that the wound might have gotten infected but he applies the salve he had made recently and bandages the shoulder tightly. Once done, he carefully takes off the tight jeans of the alpha and throws them in the washer. He notices bruises across his body and decides to apply the balm for these bruises too. All the while, he keeps admiring the alpha’s physique cause damn, Jimin hadn’t seen one so fit in a while. Once done with all of his chores, he lays on the couch and falls asleep, praying that there won’t be much drama tomorrow.
Jungkook wakes up multiple times over the next 2 days but he cannot really comprehend what exactly was happening to him. He remembers bits and pieces of what had happened but he cannot understand what was happening to him presently. He can sense the presence of someone around him, someone who feeds him and even rubs a wet towel against his skin. He feels himself burning up, realizes that he might be suffering from fever. At one point he even manages to listen in on a conversation taking place not far from the bed he’s in. “He was injured, I couldn’t just leave him” “Yes, but you said people were after him, he might be trouble Jimin. We don’t know him.” “But, Tae he needs help. He got the infections because of how I delayed the treatment to bring him here. I feel partly guilty.” “No, you shouldn’t”. Jungkook only listens to the conversation. He hasn’t been able to see who it was speaking. The pain and fever taking control of him.
Jungkook wakes up on what he presumes is the third day since he was brought to wherever he was at. He's made the calculation solely based on the fact that he felt someone giving him a sponge bath twice. He feels better than before. He shifts his gaze to take in the surroundings. It's a small room he's in but it's cozy. There are clothes lying on the floor in disarray and books, lots of them. He tries to get up and pain shoots up his shoulders halting his movements. He hisses and carefully tries to sit. Once that is accomplished, he tries to remember how and what exactly had happened. He remembers being chased by his rivals. He even remembers the cut one of the goons had made on the shoulder, which now was hurting. Thankfully, they hadn't got to him.
Jeon Jungkook, you see, is no ordinary man. He's one of the most feared people in Seoul. He had taken the role of the leader only a few years ago but had already earned the reputation of a ruthless leader in the world of mafias. He wasn't born into a gangster family. Whatever he had achieved was through hard work, pain and his conviction. He was asked to take the reins of the most feared "wiheomhan" gang in Seoul. And he's been proving ever since just why he was made the offer. However, a reputation such as his also brings forth a number of cons. Enemies of the gang, past and present, all formed alliances to bring them down. But Jungkook knew, with proper trained and trusted men, he could take on anyone and everyone.
That night in Seoul, he was coming back to his mansion from a "business" meeting when he was suddenly ambushed by a group of alphas. He knew who they were but he didn't understand how they knew about his whereabouts. He was taken by surprise and the next thing he knew he was being chased and then everything turned dark.
He shakes his head as he remembers the event. He needs to get the fuck out of wherever he was. He tries to stand but fails and hisses, loudly enough for someone to come running. "Oh God, you're up? Why didn't you call me", Jimin rushes in and tries to help the alpha up. He gets jerked off and lands on his ass instead. "Oww, what's wrong with you?"
Jungkook finally lifts his eyes and takes in the tiny omega lying on the floor, with a frown on his face.
"Who are you? Where am I? Where's my phone?"
"Calm down.. Too many questions.. Just take a seat-"
"Answer me" The alpha almost shouts and looks at Jimin with bloodshot eyes.
"Wow.. Tae was right.. Should have left him to die", Jimin mumbles.
"Excuse me? Are you mad or something? Answer me."
"You're here in my apartment. I am Jimin and I work at the bakery across the street, we sell the most amazing cupca-"
"I don't care about your career choices. Where the hell am I?"
"Busan.. This is Busan"
"Busan?"
"Yes"
"I am in Busan? Are.. Are you kidding me?"
"First of all.. What kind of a reception is this? I save your life from who knows who they were, and this is how you treat me?"
"I didn't ask you for your help!"
"As a matter of fact, you did.. I can't believe that the person behind such an innocent face could be this mean", Jimin mumbles.
"You were hurt. Bleeding and I didn't know better so I brought you here. You got infections and hence you suffered from fever. There? Happy now?"
"Happy? You expect me to be happy?"
"No I expected a warmer approach from the person I saved but instead realized what an ass he is"
Jimin glares at him and Jungkook glares back.
"Where's my phone?"
"How would I know? You didn't have it on you when I found you"
"Damn it.. How am I gonna contact them now."
"I can offer you my phone"
"Wow, so generous. Kindly offer me the phone numbers which I can't remember too", Jungkook says sarcastically.
"You know what? Fuck you! I'm leaving."
With that Jimin turned around and left, leaving Jungkook alone in his apartment.
Jungkook knew his behaviour towards the omega was uncalled for. But he had so much on his mind. He needed to get back but knew it'd take at least a week for him to be able to travel alone. And there's also the threat of being attacked again. He couldn't risk traveling alone in this state and he couldn't contact Namjoon, his most trusted friend. He was stuck here. He sighs and manages to head out to the dining area. He finds a note on top of it.
*I'm at the bakery. I'll be back by evening. There's food in the fridge and some breakfast on the counter. Help yourself, stubborn alpha*
Jungkook couldn't help the smile creeping up his face. He manages to remind himself of his situation. He finds a plate in the kitchen counter with scrambled eggs and a few slices of cake. He sits and gobbles the food down.
At the other side of the street, Jimin enters the bakery with a frown on his face. "Yo.. Someone is grumpy this morning" "Morning Tae.. The alpha woke up" Jimin says casually.
"What? And? What happened?"
Jimin wears the apron and starts kneading the dough. "You were right. The alpha is a stubborn one. Can you believe it? Not even one thank you? Just screaming at me like it was Me who hurt him", Jimin says pounding the dough. "Calm down Jimin" "No, I won't. I.. He looked so cute when he was unconscious. They're right. Never judge a book by its cover" Jimin says with a humph. "You sure, you okay?"
"I'm fine"
"As you say."
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Jungkook spends the day mostly lying down and thinking over stuff. He also takes a little tour of the apartment, coming across pictures of the omega on the walls of the living room. Some of the pictures had another individual with a boxy smile, too close to the omega. He goes through the books which he'd noticed earlier. They're mostly books on baking. The apartment itself was small but it was warm and had the lingering scent of the omega himself - soft smell of citrus and berries. Jungkook was either getting delirious or maybe his alpha had taken a liking to the scent. Either way, the time alone helped him realise that this behaviour towards the omega might not have been the correct one. He'd decided he'd be more civil, considering how the omega was "helping" him.
At around 6pm, Jungkook heard the door to the apartment open and the influx of the scent confirmed the return of the omega. He manages to get up and meets the omega in the living room. The tiny man was covered in flour and had a messy overall appearance. "Cute", Jungkook thought. It took a moment for him to realize what he'd just thought and he scolded himself mentally. "Are.. Are you feeling any better?", Jimin says while making his way to the kitchen.
" I am.. I shouldn't have been so mean to you earlier, Jamie-"
"It's Jimin"
"Oh.. I.. Yes.. Jimin.. I understand my mistake.. I'll try to be less aggressive."
"That's it? Where is the part where you say sorry?"
Jungkook growls.
"You think you're too witty?"
"Obviously I'm not since I didn't hear the words sorry from your mouth"
Jungkook moves towards the omega and is now standing right in front of him.
"Do you even know who I am? Do you know what I can do to you?"
Jimin laughs, "please.. I don't care who you are.. All I know is that you're a stubborn alpha.. Who is arrogant and has no sense of guilt or sham-"
Jungkook hauls Jimin by his uninjured arms and for a minute all Jimin can see is the broad chest in front of him. He doesn't even notice the knife held against his throat before the alpha starts speaking, "If I were you, I'd choose my words carefully", he moves the knife against Jimin's throat and brings it to the sensitive neck region. Jungkook leans down to Jimin's neck, replacing the knife with his face. "Jimin", he whispers against Jimin's ear and Jimin feels shivers down his spine. He looks up at Jungkook and manages to keep his calm, gently pushing the alpha away.
"I'll.. I'll remember it.. I.. Don't care who you are.. I am not afraid of you"
"I'm Jeon Jungkook"
"And what about it?"
"Nothing, just thought you should know"
"I.. Move.. I have to make dinner.. It ain't gonna drop out of the sky"
Jungkook moves away reluctantly and Jimin goes past him towards his room mumbling something Jungkook cannot make out.
Jungkook has to admit, he finds the omega very refreshing. The way the tiny person stands his ground is remarkable. It's stupid too, he argues but also remarkable. They have dinner in silence and once done, Jimin tells Jungkook to take the bed while he'll stay on the couch. Jungkook's alpha, for some reason, doesn't like that, but he doesn't complain.
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The next morning, Jungkook wakes up earlier than Jimin and manages to move to the kitchen. He is bad at words but wants to make up for the hostile environment his actions have led to. So he tries to cook breakfast. He manages to beat the eggs with one hand, the best he could and makes scrambled eggs. By the time Jimin wakes up from the couch, he has finished making coffee and eggs. Jimin moves to the kitchen in a daze. "You.. You cooked?"
"Yes and you're gonna eat"
"I'm gonna eat?"
"It's not poisoned"
"I didn't say it was"
"Then why the interrogation?"
Jimin sighs. "I'm just confused. Aren't you supposed to be the macho alpha or some shit! Didn't expect you to know how to cook"
"Yeah, well everyone should know some basic cooking skills. I've had to learn to survive. So yes. Get ready and then have breakfast"
Jimin takes a quick shower and comes back to the kitchen dressed in fresh clothing in 30 minutes.
"Wait.. Why are you dressed?"
“Do you prefer I stay naked?”, Jungkook smirks.
“Thats..Thats not what I meant”, Jimin says, feeling his cheeks warmed up.
"Oh.. I found these in the room. They were more my size. I assumed these weren't yours considering you'd drown in them" Jungkook grins.
"They're my friends. He left these for you"
"Yeah so I tried it on. It fits alright. Please thank your friend on my behalf", Jungkook says casually.
Jimin is gaping at Jungkook with mouth hanging open.
"What?"
"You just used "please" and "thank you" in one sentence and neither were for me"
Jungkook grins.
"Anyway.. As I was saying.. I get bored a lot here. So would you take me with you to the cafe or bakery wherever you work. I'd rather be bored there"
"I.. Yes. It's just across the street. You could help actually. Are you good with numbers?"
"Yes, why?"
"You can help with the accounts, Gina is out of town so we are a bit short staffed."
"Will I be paid?", Jungkook asks while laughing.
"In cupcake currency"
"Fine then. Let's go".
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It took Jimin by surprise at how easily Jungkook had adapted to the bakery. He was introduced to Tae, Jimin’s friend and colleague and they'd hit it off. Jimin had to remind Tae that it was the same guy he'd asked Jimin to be wary of, to which Tae just laughed. Jungkook even helped with the accounts. He didn't step into the serving area, avoiding any form of interaction with the customers but interacted with the bakery employees. At 5.30pm their shift ended and both Jimin and Jungkook headed back to the apartment. Things were getting better. At home, Jimin decides to order in and asks Jungkook if he needs help with cleaning his shoulder gash, which Jungkook had declined.
Over their dinner, they talk about random things. "So you stay here alone? You're from Busan?"
"Yes and no.. Respectively"
"Hm.. You're not from here? Where are you from then?, Jungkook asks.
Jimin takes a minute before replying, "Seoul".
Jungkook is shocked
"Wait.. You're from Seoul? Why would you leave Seoul? I'm sure bakeries exist there too", Jungkook grins but his smirk vanishes when he takes in Jimin's grim expression.
"Had to get away".
" I.. It's.. Okay.. Let's talk of anything else"
"So.. No boyfriend?"
"Aish.. I don't wanna discuss my love life with you"
"Well in order to discuss it, you'd have to have one first"
"Yaah.. Why am I putting up with you?"
"It's so funny to see you all riled up.. With your face all red and your nose flaring..", Jungkook laughs.
Jimin smiles, although he tries to resist it.
" So. You don't wanna know about me?"
"Not really.."
"Why?"
"Obviously you're into some illegal shit, don't wanna be caught in the mess"
"And yet you saved me?"
"I couldn't just let you die.. I.. You're still a person", Jimin says softly.
It's silent for a few minutes.
"I wouldn't have died. You're exaggerating to get more credit"
"Aish.. I shouldn't have helped you"
Jungkook grins.
That night, Jungkook lies in the soft bed and thinks about how he's smiled and laughed so much just in one day.. He couldn't remember the last time he'd laughed, let alone smiled. He thinks about the omega in the living room, who's been taking care of him, selflessly. Did he even deserve to be treated so gently? Probably not. It takes a while before he drifts off to sleep. He's pretty sure he dreamt of Jimin that night but he wouldn't ever accept or confess it. He couldn't afford to.
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The following day Jungkook wakes up to the sounds of kitchen utensils and the smell of pancakes. He slowly makes his way to the kitchen to find Jimin on his toe, trying to reach for the coffee mugs Jungkook had intentionally kept at the high cupboards. Jimin is mumbling something along the lines of "stubborn, ridiculous and alpha". Jungkook finds the entire situation amusing but decides to help the omega. He heads towards the omega, stands behind him and reaches for the mugs instead. Jimin realizes the presence and turns around shocked. He's too close to the alpha. Jimin isn't blind. He actually finds the alpha to be an attractive one, when he keeps his bratty mouth shut. But he isn't about to confess or accept that fact. So he gulps and stares at the sculpted chest and takes in the rich scent of pines instead.
Meanwhile, Jungkook grabs the mugs and places them on the counter beside them, oblivious to the proximity with Jimin. He raises his head and realizes how close they both are to each other. One more move and he'd be kissing the omega. For some reason, his alpha finds the thought very pleasing but he controls himself and pulls away.
"Uhm.. So.. You're tiny"
Jimin gapes at him.
"You purposely put them in that cupboard. Don't act coy"
"Doesn't change the fact that you're tiny"
"I don't wanna fight today. I'm not feeling great"
Jungkook looks up at him seriously.
"What's wrong?"
"Just tired and had a little fever earlier in the morning. Took meds so that's taken care of. But still.. I feel tired"
"Is.. Is it.. Time for your"
"NO!"
Jimin practically yells, face all red.
"Just checking.. Um.. So you should call in sick.. Maybe.."
"I did.. I'm just gonna rest today"
"I.. I'll get ready and we'll have breakfast together"
Jungkook doesn't wanna admit but he likes the daily order his life is in now. He likes listening to Jimin's voice in the kitchen, likes teasing him, riling him up.. He knows.. He likes Jimin. So when he learns that Jimin isn't feeling well, he's concerned and scared. He makes sure Jimin rests properly and even volunteers to cook. They end up cooking together.
They learn about each other some more, nothing too personal though. Jimin, on the other hand, cannot remember the last time someone had taken care of him the way Jungkook was. His omega was preening. He couldn't help but agree with his omega, he liked Jungkook, in spite of all the trouble and all the teasing.
Later that night, after they finished having dinner, Jungkook asks Jimin to rest on the bed, saying he'd take the couch. Jimin protested and they ended up sharing the tiny bed. Both of them made sure that there's a large gap between them but by morning, things had changed. Jimin woke up to a warm chest. He was laying on top of a warm chest. The realization made him stir up but Jungkook didn't move. Jimin realized the scandalized position he was in. Jungkook's injured hand resting on his ass, and the uninjured arm snaked around his waist. To his mortification, he could even feel Jungkook's hard member against his stomach. But to his further mortification, Jimin realized Jungkook wasn't the only one supporting a morning wood. He himself was aroused and leaking slick. Jimin tries to slowly pull himself over but fails as Jungkook mumbles something and grips Jimin more tightly. A few moments later, he senses Jungkook waking up. He looks up and finds dark eyes staring back at him. Against his better judgements, Jimin leans in and both of them end up kissing each other. The kiss is raw and sensual. Jimin even ends up grinding against Jungkook's legs but their make out session gets interrupted by the alarm and they pull away. Neither look at one another and Jimin just mumbles something before scrambling out of the bed.
Once they’re ready, Jungkook finds Jimin in the kitchen. There are two plates of food being served. He takes the seat and waits for Jimin to take his. Jungkook is confused but he feels sorry. He didn't want things to get uncomfortable between them. At this point, he is absolutely sure that his wolf and even he wants Jimin but he's not sure about Jimin. Maybe it's just lust, he wonders as he watches Jimin move gracefully in the kitchen swaying his ass. Both of them have their breakfast and leave for the bakery, neither bringing up the topic of the kiss. Both of them chose to ignore the mishap.
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They spend their day at the bakery with Jimin baking and Jungkook helping with their accounts. It's during lunch hours when Tae asks Jimin to treat him to pizza and they order it. But Jimin remembers having left his wallet at home so he says he'll go and get it. Jungkook interrupts him and says he'll fetch it instead. Jungkook leaves the bakery and crosses the street but is suddenly pushed to the side by two men. Jungkook tries to fight them but stops when he recognizes the voice of one of them.
"Jiwoo?"
"Boss.. yes.. It's me. Jiwoo. We found you"
"Wait.. How did you know I was here?"
They move away from the building and stand in a more secluded place, all three of them.
"Who's this?", Jungkook points at the short guy with Jiwoo.
"New recruit"
"How is everything back there?"
"Not good. We need you back. Someone reported having spotted you at this bakery and I came down here personally to find you. Couldn't risk another ambush"
"I.. I was injured and wanted to be 100% okay before heading out"
"Yes.. And we found out you've been here at this Omega's place in Busan. They know it too Jungkook"
Jungkook is taken aback.
"You have to decide now. I have it all arranged. The car will be here waiting at 6AM. Just make sure no one knows and we'll head back to Seoul"
Jungkook remains silent.
"You can't abandon your people. You have to make the choice"
Jungkook nods. The two men then take their leave and Jungkook heads to Jimin's apartment. He finds the omega's wallet on the table and heads back to the bakery, like nothing had happened, like his world hadn't just turned upside down.
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Meanwhile.. Jimin gets restless. What's taking him so long? "Guys I'll just go and check on him. Maybe he couldn't find the wallet.. Dumb alpha", Jimin mumbles and heads out. He can make out two new scents along with Jungkook's near their apartment and dread encountering him when he can actually recognize both the new scents.. Instead of moving towards the apartment he follows the scents and soon finds himself listening in on the conversation.
"You have to decide now. I have it all arranged. The car will be here waiting at 6AM. Just make sure no one knows and we'll head back to Seoul"
"You can't abandon your people. You have to make the choice"
Jimin watches Jungkook bid the men farewell and he quickly heads back to the bakery. What was he thinking? That the alpha would stay back? He should have known. But there was a part of Jimin which hoped that Jungkook would choose him.. That he would stay even if it's for a day.. He heads back to the bakery and puts on an act when Jungkook comes back with his wallet.
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At around 4pm that day, it starts to rain. Jimin finds it funny. Maybe the sky is mimicking my emotions, he thinks. At 5pm, when both Jungkook and Jimin head back to the apartment, they're drenched. Once inside, Jungkook notices Jimin's appearance. The Omega's shirt clung to his body, accentuating all the curves at the right places. It doesn't help when he finds the omega staring right back at him with a similar dark gaze. But neither of them make a move. Instead, Jungkook heads to the shower and Jimin tries to cool off whatever he was feeling.
After dinner that night, things take a turn. Jimin and Jungkook are cleaning the dishes when a silly game of spraying water on each other begins. It soon turns into a laugh riot and somehow ends with Jungkook on top of Jimin on the couch, their mouths close to one another. They take a moment admiring one another's facial features and somehow both end up gazing at each another's lips. Like the lips had all the answers to their problems. Without any hesitation both of them dive in and it soon turns into a ravenous kissing session. Tongue moving against tongue, hands exploring all curves and edges. Jungkook picks Jimin up and takes him to the bedroom. The entire apartment smells of sex and slick. Jungkook had smelled it too and it made him more ravenous. He gently places Jimin down on the bed but before he moves further, he looks at Jimin. Jimin stares at the doe eyes.. He realizes Jungkook was actually asking for consent.. He nods slightly and then all hell broke loose with Jungkook quickly stripping and getting Jimin out of his clothes.. He manages to make love to Jimin multiple times that night.. Manages to have Jimin moan his name.. Marks him with hickeys and scratches which would remain for weeks.. And by the time they're done.. He feels exhausted but happy.. Jimin is already asleep and he gently places the Omega in his arms, staring at the soft features.
Jungkook knew the moment he'd met Jiwoo that his time with Jimin was coming to an end. He didn't want to deny himself or his wolf of the omega anymore. He wasn't leaving because he was the boss and needed to get back to his world of guns and knives.. He was leaving because he was scared. When Jiwoo had informed him about how they knew of the omega, only one thing began running through his mind.. "Protect.. Protect Jimin".. He still remembers how Jimin didn't wanna have anything to do with his world, how he didn't wanna end up in chaos.. And he honestly didn't deserve to.. Sleeping with Jimin and knotting him was not something Jungkook had planned. But he couldn't deny himself anymore. Knowing this might be the last time he'd be with the omega, who'd helped him heal.. Without asking for anything in return.. So Jungkook was gonna repay his kindness by ensuring his protection. He was gonna leave. He couldn't sleep all night. He kept holding Jimin.. Kissing his ears.. Scenting him.. And then at 5.45AM he gets up. He doesn't have any luggage, so he just brushes and freshens up. He bends down to place one last kiss on the Omega's forehead and then he heads out. Out of the apartment.. Out of Jimin's life.
As the door to the apartment closes, Jimin finally opens his eyes. Eyes which are already filled with tears. But he wastes no time. He takes his phone and dials a number. He never thought he'd call him but he does. The phone gets picked up on the second ring..
"Hello?"
"Namjoon hyung.. It's me"
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Once Jungkook reaches the black car, he notices Jiwoo with three other men. Jiwoo tells him they're all new recruits. He gets in the car and they begin their journey back to Seoul. His mind is still full of the soft omega, of Jimin, but his trance gets broken when he realizes that the route the car was taking was not the normal one back to Seoul. And before he could ask what was happening he feels a handkerchief on his face and then just darkness.
When Jungkook wakes up he cannot recognize where he is at. It looks like an abandoned warehouse. He tries to move only to realize that his hands were tied and so were his legs.. He was tied to a chair.. It's dark with only a bulb hanging above him, acting as the only source of light.
"So the mighty Jeon is awake", sneers Jiwoo.
"Jiwoo.. It was you! You! You traitor", Jungkook screams.
"Oh.. Shut up. I am not here to listen to your nonsense"
"Why?"
"Why? Are you that stupid? Why not?"
Jungkook keeps staring at him. Jiwoo moves towards Jungkook and hits him with a rod on his already injured arm. Jungkook hisses in pain but keeps staring at him.
"I served this group.. This gang.. For YEARS! I have been loyal all my life and then what does the old master do? Select you as the next boss! You! I'd have accepted his son.. But you? A no one! You're a nobody!"
He hits Jungkook again, hard enough for the arms to start bleeding.
"How does it feel to be helpless?", Jiwoo sneers.
"Do you think they'd let you go? Once they find me dead?"
"Oh but they aren't gonna find you.. Are they? Nobody knows where you are.. I could kill you and bury your body somewhere..and in your absence.. Do you know what they'll do?"
Jiwoo puffs his chest.
"They'll come to me! ME! They'll follow ME!", Jiwoo begins to laugh while passing out a few more blows.
"This is an abandoned warehouse.. No one knows where you are.. I could torture you for days and no one would bat an ey-"
A loud bang is heard from outside and Jiwoo quickly turns to the door. "Hyunbin? Minhyun?", he shouts but gets no response.
He moves towards Jungkook and before he can pull out his gun, a stone comes flying out of nowhere knocking the gun out of his hands.
"Who.. Who is there?"
Jungkook is appalled.. He was being saved and by someone very skilful but who?
Slowly, steps are head and out of the darkness a few features could be made out. Blonde hair, short height.
"Who are you?", Jiwoo asks shakily.
"Forgot me already, Jiwoo-shi?"
Jungkook knows that voice, the soft velvety tones with a high pitch. He is pretty sure that he's never ever gonna forget that voice. It belongs to one tiny omega who had a huge piece of his heart with him. A heart he didn’t even know he had.
Out steps Jimin into the light, smirking at Jiwoo.
"Master Jimin..?", Jiwoo asks appalled.
Jungkook is shocked. He cannot make sense of what was happening.
But before anything can happen, Jimin takes out a knife from his pocket and aims it at Jiwoo's legs. Jiwoo falls.
"Sorry, I don't kill."
"But they do," Jimin says pointing towards the door. Namjoon and a group of men made their way in. Jimin nods at Namjoon and makes his way out.
"Jimin.. No wait..", Jungkook screams against his restraints but Jimin walks on.
"Calm down, Jungkook. We'll take care of everything. We need to take care of this traitor first", Namjoon says pointing towards Jiwoo who was being carried by two men towards the door.
"No, Joon.. Untie me.. I need to go after him.. He.. Who is he?"
"Calm down.. I'll tell you everything.. We need to take care of your arms first.. Seokjin is on his way and Yoongi is gonna handle Jiwoo"
Jungkook looks at Joon and then at the reopened wounds. He knew what Namjoon was saying made sense although his heart, his alpha just wanted to run after Jimin and hug him. He decided to listen to his right hand man instead.
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Seokjin enters the warehouse some 15 minutes later and gets to cleaning and bandaging the wounds. Seokjin was their personal doctor. He worked for the syndicate and helped whenever there were casualties. Once nicely patched up, Jungkook looks at Namjoon who takes a seat in front of him.
Jungkook looks at him with questioning eyes and Namjoon sighs.
"That was Park Jimin"
"Park?"
"Yes. I guess he didn't tell you his surname. He is the boss's.. The old boss's son.. The real heir to this empire. Jimin was taught everything.. He knows how to fight, how to defend.. Knows how the entire shady businesses take place.. He's an excellent shooter too. But he didn't want to be the heir. At the age of 14, he presented as an omega and he thought his father would finally realize that he's no good for this risky business. But the old master didn't. He still wanted Jimin to take over. At the age of 18, Jimin left home after a huge altercation with his family. Jimin wasn't really against the business or the crimes, he just wanted to.."
"Bake?"
"Yes.. He wanted to be his own person. Having lost his mother at an early age, he grew up with nannies and his grandma and fell in love with baking"
Jungkook stares at Joon.
"His father thought it was only a hobby and didn't pay heed until Jimin started to reject the duties he was being handed over."
"So.. He left?"
"Yes.. He left. He said he'd never return. We.. We didn't even know where he was for all these years.. His father has already realized the mistake he'd made.. He misses his son too but there was no way for us to find him and his father also wanted to respect his wishes so.."
"But.. But then how did you know"
"He called me this morning.. He.. Before he left.. I gave him my number.. Jimin and I were.. Friends.. More like brothers and I didn't want him to just vanish. I never thought he'd call me.. But then he did.. For you"
There's silence for a few moments, Jungkook letting the weight of the words sink in.
"He said he saw you with Jiwoo yesterday and that he recognized the scent of the other man with him.. Said he was one of the guys chasing you that night in Seoul.. So we just came here.. Thankfully since the warehouse is located close to Seoul we made it on time.. But it looks like Jimin had taken care of things on his own..", Namjoon says with a smile on his face..
"I need to meet him Joon. Take me to him.. I have to apologize and then thank him.. Take me.. Take me now Joon", Jungkook pleads and Namjoon nods.
They make their way to Jimin's apartment, only Namjoon and Jungkook. During his ride, all he can think of is how brave and strong Jimin was, to come after him.. To save him.. He saved him in more ways Jungkook can explain.. He needs Jimin.. He.. He loves him.. Jungkook realizes.. "I'm such a fool.. What must he think.. I left after sleeping with him.. He'd heard the conversation with Jiwoo.. He thinks I left because I just wanted to come back to Seoul", Jungkook thinks.. He has to make things right.
As the car stops, Jungkook finds himself walking towards the apartment. He heads to the first floor to find the door to the apartment open. He calls for Jimin but gets no reply. As he takes in the apartment properly, he realizes there are things missing. No more were there clothes lying on the floor, Jimin's shoes were gone too. He hurriedly checks Jimin's closet to find it void of any apparel. He checks the bedroom to find an envelope on the bed. He slowly picks it up and reads the note inside.
"I know you'll be here.. You shouldn't have come. Go back to your world and I'll be in mine.. Don't.. Don't come after me.. Take care.. Good luck"
Jungkook wants to scream. Jimin had left.. Jimin had left and now he didn't even know what to do! His wolf was howling inside. Namjoon entered the apartment and from the soured scent coming off of Jungkook, he'd figured out what had happened.
"So.. What do we do now"
"Take me back to Seoul"
"So you're gonna honour his wish"
"No", Jungkook says calmly.
"No?"
"I'm gonna find him. He'll know who Jeon Jungkook is. He'll realize that Jeon Jungkook gets what he wants and he doesn't let go off them. Ever"
Jungkook says, breathing heavily and heads out of the apartment.
He was about to go on a hunt. He wasn't going to stop. Not until he had Jimin in his arms, in his life.
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6 months later.
Jungkook is currently sitting on his plush leather couch, drinking whiskey. He had just attended a meeting with a leader from a different group, forming an alliance between the Seoul and Daegu groups. The meeting went well. His return to Seoul had him occupied with lots of work. But things became easier since their mole, Jiwoo, had been caught and they'd not wasted any time to make an example out of him. It was a warning against anyone wishing to follow the footsteps of Jiwoo and surely enough, order was established again. Jungkook was a ruthless mafia boss. There was barely any time when he wasn't occupied with work. But right now, sitting on the plush leather couch, his mind was occupied with the thoughts of a certain blonde omega. It had been 6 months and none of his men could trace him. He had simply vanished. With each week of failed results, his determination grew stronger. He had to find him. His thoughts were suddenly interrupted by loud footsteps. Jungkook didn't even have to look to know, he knew it was Namjoon. He looked up at the man with questioning eyes.
"We found him"
Namjoon said simply.
"Where?"
"Gwangju"
"Hmm.." Jungkook nods..
"When are we leaving?"
"Tonight"
With that, no other words were spoken. They simply left that night for Gwangju. Jungkook's chase was coming to an end. He was gonna have Jimin back.
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In a small bakery in Gwangju, Jimin was currently minding his own business, kneading the dough and attending the customers. The last 6 months had been a rollercoaster of a ride for him. He'd left Busan in a hurry and didn't know how he'd ended up in Gwangju. His life would have been harder had he not found Hobi at the train station. Hobi remembered Jimin. He'd once visited their bakery in Busan and had even complimented Jimin on his baking skills. The happy omega had further even offered him a job at his bakery in Gwangju but Jimin had declined back then. But 6 months ago when he'd come across Hobi, Jimin had felt that Hobi was an angel sent for his help. Both the omegas had bonded over their love for food and Jimin was offered a job and accommodation in the new city. 6 months have passed but Jimin still feels wary. He's sure one day his path might cross with those of a certain doe eyed alpha but for now he was okay. Jimin cannot deny the fact that a part of him feels sad and upset that the alpha had, in fact, given up on chasing him. He doesn't know why but he still misses their bickering, Jungkook's soft gaze and pretty smile. He doesn't want to think about it. It had hurt Jimin to find that Jungkook had chosen his world over him.. Just like his own father.. He keeps reminding himself that he's fine, but his heart knew better.
Today was a Monday which meant that it was one of the busiest days for the bakery. Customers swarmed in masses and Jimin was left to multi-task. He was currently writing down the supply list for the next month and taking orders at the counter. He didn't register the scent of pines when a man stood in front of him. He simply smiles and asks "What can I get for you?"
"You"
His smile dies on his face when he looks up and catches a certain doe eyed alpha looking at him with such intensity, Jimin feels like melting.
"Um.. Jung.. Jungkook-shi"
"Jungkook-Shi?"
"Um.."
"How have you been..? Jamie?"
Jimin almost chokes and tries to bolt but collides with Hobi who asks him if he's okay. Jungkook barges in on their conversation, saying that he was Jimin's friend and wanted to talk to him. Hobi, oblivious to everything, gladly let's Jimin take a half an hour break and asks Jungkook to lead Jimin towards their shared apartment upstairs.
Jimin wants to faint. He's pretty sure he would have if he didn't have the strong alpha supporting him. They walk in silence towards the 2bedroom apartment, located just above the bakery where Jimin and Hobi lived together. Once inside, Jungkook takes a seat on their couch but Jimin is scrambling.
"Jimin?"
"Would.. Would you like some tea?"
"Jimin?"
"I have some fruit cake too.. Would.. You like some?"
"Park Jimin! Come here"
Jimin gulps and takes a seat away from Jungkook.
Jungkook's gaze softens. "I.. I need some answers.. Why.. Why did you leave?"
"Could ask you the same"
"Jimin."
"I told you before.. I don't wanna get involved in this chaos and.. It's not like my staying or leaving would have mattered"
"Why do you think I'm here?"
"I.. I don't know.. Maybe you're guilty or something"
"You think I'm here because I feel guilty?"
Jimin gulps audibly.
"I've been looking for you all these months.. But I.. You hid yourself so well.. You.. You changed your name to Jamie! I wanted to laugh when I heard Joon say that.. But the fact that you've used all these tricks to only get away.."
"What do you want Jungkook?", Jimin says, resigned..
"You"
"Don't mess with me!"
"I'm not-"
"You left. I saw them with you. I knew you'd leave and I still let you spend your night with me.. I felt like a fool. I should have known better.. Please.. Just go.."
"No! You think I left because I wanted to leave you?"
"Why else?", Jimin challenges.
"You stupid, tiny pup, I.. I left because I wanted to protect you. My men knew about you, even my rivals knew about a certain omega providing me refuge."
"What?"
"You'd become a weakness. I couldn't stay knowing they'd come after you."
"You think I'm weak!"
"Not anymore.. Not mentally.. even back then.. But you are a tiny man", Jungkook chuckles.
"Jungkook"
"But I know better now.. You're a strong person Jimin, physically, mentally.. emotionally.. You're stronger than me and I'm not afraid to admit it. That day, you saved me again and I saw a badass omega rescuing me. I felt proud of you. I knew my fears were all irrational but then you.. You left.. And I lost it.."
Jimin remains silent. He finally looks up at Jungkook to find the other staring at him with soft eyes.
"What do you want Jungkook? Our worlds are different.. I can't leave this world.. And I can't ask you to leave yours"
"I'm not asking you to.. I don't want you to join the business. I just want you to join me.. Be with me.. I want to bicker with you, cook with you and even fight with you"
"I.. I need time.."
"I'll be waiting for you.."
"How long are you here for?"
"As long as I need to convince you"
"Shut up"
"Make me"
"No"
"Fine.. But please.. Think about it."
Jungkook looks at Jimin and gets up.. He takes his leave, leaving Jimin in a very confused and complicated state.
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For the next 3 days, Jimin finds Jungkook waiting for him in one of the shop seats when his shift ends. He looks at Jimin with hopeful eyes but Jimin only walks past him. Neither talk nor interact but they never needed words for conversation. Hobi has realized that the alpha was trying to woo him and he keeps teasing Jimin.. Jimin has to admit, a part of him likes getting all this attention. He likes being the apple of Jungkook's eyes. But he's not sure about his decision and he keeps second guessing. On the fourth day, after his shift ends, Jimin finds the seat empty and that sends him to a state of panic. "Did he give up already? He left? He doesn't want us anymore?", his mind, his omega kept screaming. He's sad and heart broken but when he heads out of the shop, he finds the alpha staring back at him.
Jimin's tear glazed eyes make contact with the doe eyes, belonging to an alpha. Jungkook's demeanor changes when he senses the slightly soured scent coming off of Jimin.
"What's wrong?", he moves forward.
"N.. Nothing"
"Jimin?"
"I.. I thought you left.. I thought you were done"
"What? I had to take a call.. There was not network reception inside"
"It's stupid, I know"
"You thought I left? And you cried?"
"I.. Yes.." Jimin is staring at his shoes. He can't look at the alpha.
"Jimin.. Have you made up your mind yet?"
"I.. I like you Jungkook.. I'm scared.. I don't want more complications but.. I want you.."
Jungkook has a wide smile on his face. He bends down and presses a kiss on Jimin's forehead which takes the omega by surprise.
"Come home with me.."
Jimin looks up and nods.
Jimin reaches up on his toes and presses a kiss on Jungkook's lips and instead of backing away in shock, Jungkook engulfs the omega and kisses him like he'd been starving for decades. They part after a few moments.. Jimin's hair is all messed up and cheeks pink.
Jungkook holds out a hand for Jimin and Jimin's about to take it when he suddenly remembers something.
"Wait.. Jeon Jungkook"
"What?"
"I saved you! Where is my ‘thank you’? Wait.. You didn't even say sorry! What the hell!"
Jungkook breaks out in laughter.
"You see.. I am all ready to apologize and thank Jimin.. Not Jamie"
"You.. Stupid, arrogant alpha"
"Let's go"
"No.. I'm not gonna go until I hear the three words.. "Thank you" "Sorry""
"That isn't happening tiny.. But I can tell you three other words"
Jimin flushes red.
"What?"
Jungkook moves into Jimin's space and he gets too close to Jimin. He's a few centimetres away from Jimin's eyes.. When he whispers "Do you wanna hear those three words?"
"Yes.." Jimin breathes out shakily.
"I.. Love.."
Anticipation builds in Jimin, his breath short.
"I.. Love.. Cupcakes"
"What?"
"Yes.. So be a kind baker and bake me some.. Haven't had them in a while"
Jimin's ears have turned red.
"You stupid alpha, go back to Seoul. I'm not leaving"
"Jimin.. Jamie"
He runs after the omega and they bicker on their way to Jungkook's car.
"Wait.. Why am I here? You go.. I'll get back to my apartment"
"No.. You're here cuz I'm taking you out"
"Out? Like.. On a"
"Date. Yes"
"Why didn't you say that earlier"
"Then I'd have missed your nose turning red and flaring up"
Jimin gets inside and huffs.
"Shut up and drive"
"As you wish, Jamie"
"Foolish.. Stupid alpha", mumbles Jimin as the two head to their first date.. First of many which were to come in the future.
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Epilogue:
One year later
Jimin takes one last look at the renovated and decorated bakery. His dream was now a reality. The shop would open for business next week. To say that he's excited would be an understatement. He'd been dreaming of this for so long. And to get to work with his friends? He's just overwhelmed. When he'd proposed the idea to Hobi, Hobi had readily agreed and had proposed to be an investor making Jimin's life a bit easier. He soon reached out to Tae and although the omega was a bit upset with Jimin's sudden departure from Busan, he agreed to move to Seoul and manage the new bakery. The two omegas were currently in Seoul, unpacking their luggage in an apartment located close to the shop. A part of Jimin wanted to stay with them too but he couldn't. Why? It's because he was now mated. Can you believe it? And to the stubborn alpha he once despised.
Jimin locks the door to the shop and moves out to the parking lot, finding the said alpha waiting for him.
"You didn't have to come"
"I did.. You're finally doing it.. I'm so proud of you", Jungkook says with a smile on his face. Jimin raises one of his eyebrows.
"What?"
"Why are you being so soft and nice? What do you want?"
"Aish..Can't I be nice to my mate?", he embraces Jimin.
"Let's go.. We have to be at your father's for dinner"
That's another thing. Having moved back to Seoul, Jimin met his father and to his utter surprise, he'd found his father to be missing him. Although Jimin was angry and adamant at not giving in easily, he realised he couldn't stay mad at him for long.. Not when his father constantly tried to make amends.
Jungkook and Jimin dated for 5 months. Each date filled with bickering, kisses, soft gazes and growing love. Their relationship had evolved over the months. Be it helping one another through their rough days with work or helping one another through their heats and ruts.. And after 5 months, Jungkook had just popped the question of marriage and mating during one of their random movie nights at home. Two things happened then. The first one was Jimin breaking down and agreeing. After 15 minutes kisses and hugs the second thing happened.
"Wait.. This! THIS is how you propose?"
"Why? It's nice and you've already said yes"
"Not even flowers.. No.. Just no.."
"Stop being dramatic"
"I hate you"
"Yeah, right"
"I take back my yes"
Jungkook jumps up. "No! You don't get to.. Because Park Jimin! I love you! And you love me! And we're gonna be together forever.. We'll fight, bicker and even have pups.. You don't get to say no"
Jimin stares at Jungkook.
"You just said you love me"
For the first time, it was Jungkook who was flustered.
"Yes and what about it", he tries to act smug.
"Stupid, stubborn alpha", Jimin murmurs while laying down on the alpha's body on the couch.
So yes.. They mated and got married in the presence of a few close friends and family soon after.. And now they were on their way to Jimin's father's home.. The couple lived together.. And although Jimin doesn't admit, there are nights when he gets worried when Jungkook is late.. But he has faith in Jungkook. He thinks it's fate.. For him to have met Jungkook.. For them to have found each other.. He loved the alpha no matter how stubborn he is.. And although Jungkook is one of the most ruthless people in the dark world.. To him he'll always be his loving mate.. His stupid, stubborn alpha..