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Min Yoongi is tired.
He is also bitter. It is raining where he stands in front of the cottage. One hand is clutching flowers while the other hand is curled up in a fist.
He began walking away from the cottage, throwing away the flowers in the process. He could pick up the faint smell of a beta following him.
“Alpha Min! Please, we can think of something…” the beta exasperated.
“With what? I don’t get it. Why can’t I court the omega of the household?” Yoongi asked. “It is something you have never practiced. But it is tradition. Without the alpha’s consent, the omega could not, and would not mate.” the beta responded to Yoongi’s question.
Yoongi sighed dramatically as he continued to walk through the rain back to his cottage. He knows he wants to mate with that omega. Nothing will change his mind. He’ll respect the customs of the wolves there.
It doesn’t mean that the locals won’t try and conspire against the alpha for Yoongi.
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It was about a month ago that Min Yoongi moved back to his family’s home in Daegu. He had left his old life in Seoul behind, and decided to purchase the land his father once owned. When Yoongi had arrived back in Daegu, some of the local wolves were curious about the newcomer.
“Where you from alpha?” one of the local betas asked Yoongi once he got off the train. “Seoul, but my family’s land is here. I have come to buy it and make it my own,” Yoongi responded.
“Well now isn’t that a sweet thing to do? My name is Park Jimin, what about your name?” The beta asked.
“It’s Yoongi, Min Yoongi.”
“Min? Oh my, you are alpha Min’s son. What a good wolf he was around here. He sure is missed,” Jimin responded. Yoongi nodded his head. It was true that his father was known well around the land, hence why he was dearly missed by everyone. “Come now let’s go to your cottage, settle in and we can meet with the property’s owner later.” Jimin said as he began helping Yoongi out with his bags. The two climbed into the carriage and the two wolves took off.
Yoongi got to know Jimin better throughout the ride, even though Jimin insisted that he call him alpha Min. “It is a great honor to have that name.” Jimin had proclaimed. They laughed quietly as the carriage ride continued.
“Let’s stop here. We’ll take a break to stretch our legs.” Jimin said while he stepped down from the carriage. Yoongi proceeded to get off as well, but as soon as he landed on his feet he saw something that would change his life forever.
Or rather someone.
A herd of sheep were passing through, and someone was seen guiding them. They suddenly turned around and Yoongi caught the strangers eye. It was another male, no doubt about it, but then he caught a scent. His status is omega. His scent is also sweet.
Honey.
Glazed.
“Whoa now alpha Min,” Jimin interrupted the staring contest with the omega. The stranger broke eye contact and quickly ran off, the sheep following closely behind. “Who was that?” Yoongi asked, the smell of the omega’s scent still hanging in the air. Yoongi swore he could get drunk off of it. “That’s Omega Kim. Be careful around him ok?” Jimin said with a serious tone. Yoongi turned to give the beta a weird look. The beta shrugged it off, a bright smile showed up on his face. “Well then, shall we continue?”
The pair climbed back into the carriage and continued on their journey. Yoongi took in all the scenery from the countryside. How beautiful nature was.
By the time they reached the cottage, it was well into the night. Yoongi was exhausted from the trip itself. He offered for Jimin to stay in the cottage, when the beta only declined. “My cottage is up the road. I’ll be back in the morning to pick you up,” Jimin said.
Jimin only stayed a little longer to help Yoongi out with his belongings. Once Yoongi was set for the night, Jimin took his leave.
The next morning arrived quicker than usual for Yoongi. If only he got a wink of sleep throughout the night. His mind was occupied with the images of the omega he saw alongside the road. Yoongi wanted nothing more than to cover himself in the sweet, sweet honey scent. Usually for the alpha, it was omegas throwing themselves at him. Since he was famous back in Seoul, he always felt like he was only wanted because he was an alpha.
But ever since the incident, he decided to quit, and live quietly out in Daegu. He never thought about meeting an omega to possibly mate with one day.
But that omega he saw in the wood... it blew his mind away. Yoongi might have to really consider if that omega was the one.
Who knows.
Yoongi got himself ready so that he could meet with Jimin. He could hear the beta when the carriage pulled up. Once he got outside, an omega’s scent caught his attention. A specific omega’s scent. Honey. Glazed.
He looked around to find any sign of the omega anywhere. He didn’t have to look far either. He spotted the male omega in a pasture next to his cottage. It seemed as if the omega could smell him as well, and then their eyes met.
“Good morning,” Yoongi heard himself saying. The male stood still for a second until he bowed slightly and turned around to run.
The omega is showing a strong sign of wanting a chase. Most alphas find it a challenge of sorts, almost wanting to prove that they are strong enough for an omega. It is mostly an old tradition to which most alphas and omegas don’t follow anymore. It doesn’t make it any less hot. The idea of chasing someone who was a potential mate and forming a bond after an omega was caught.
Yoongi had to shake his head to get his thoughts together. He was here to gain back his property.
Jimin arrived a second later. “You look like you saw a ghost, alpha Min.” Jimin stated. “First of all, it’s just Yoongi. Second of all I saw that omega. The one from yesterday,” Yoongi responded while he walked over to the carriage, getting on during the process.
“Oh… omega Kim. That boy needs to learn his place,” Jimin muttered as soon as Yoongi was settled and then Jimin drove the horse onward. “What do you mean? He’s not mated is he?” Yoongi asked, not even thinking if the omega was taken. That thought alone made his blood boil.
“No he is not mated with anyone but do not get any ideas. There is tradition that needs to be followed. You must court him the proper way but even then… It would be impossible,” Jimin responded. Yoongi tilted his head in confusion. Jimin noticed this and gave the alpha a small smile. “Don’t worry about it Yoongi. Let’s just get to town where you can officially own your parents land.” Jimin said.
When they reached town, trouble seemed to follow Yoongi.
Jimin drove the carriage until they pulled up to a stop in front of a small building. “This is where Kim Namjoon, the owner of your land, works. Let's hope everything goes smoothly.” Jimin states, but there was a tone to his voice. Yoongi just wanted to get his land so he could work on his parents' cottage.
And hopefully meet a certain omega that has caught Yoongi’s eye. Jimin led Yoongi into the building, and the two men found a young man sitting in the back going through all kinds of papers. Yoongi took a deep breath. The man known as Kim Namjoon is an alpha. His scent was heavy in the air, as if the alpha had not left the building in a while.
Rainwater. Strong rainwater.
“Park Jimin. And who do I owe the pleasure?” Namjoon asks once the alpha knows he is not alone. “Alpha Kim. I have brought the newest alpha amongst our town. This is Alpha Min Yoongi. And yes he is related to the Alpha Min,” Jimin introduced the two men. “Ah, Min you say? I remember my father talked a lot about your father. God bless his soul,” Namjoon spoke sadly. “Yes, my dad was quite the character. I have come back from Seoul to purchase the land my father once owned,” Yoongi said.
“Why yes, but we have to go over some bargaining over the land. Many wolves have wanted that property, but I have always refused to sell it. Now lets go over the cost, shall we?” Namjoon asked.
“Of course. How much?” Yoongi asked.
“At the moment, it is-”
“ALPHA KIM NAMJOON!”
A high pitched voice cut off Namjoon’s explanation. “Oh no, I feared he would come,” Yoongi could hear Jimin whisper. Yoongi was confused until the door opened wide revealing a tall menacing man.
Yoongi knew this man was an alpha, and he didn’t have to breathe in deeply either. This particular alphas scent is harsh on his senses, but that was due to the fact that the male was angry.
Firewood. Blazing firewood.
“Alpha Kim you have got some nerve, you know that property is mine. Why would you give it to some newcomer who does not know our ways, when I have been working on that land for years?” The alpha asked angrily.
“We have not discussed a price yet, but that land has never been yours and you damn well know that alpha Kim. It belongs to the Min name. I am selling it back to the son of alpha Min.” Namjoon replied with a bored, but irritated tone. Yoongi looked at the male, while the male must be sizing him up. If Yoongi was a more aggressive alpha he would show this man who is boss.
He is, however, a calm wolf.
“You mean this tiny alpha here? Oh god Namjoon you really didn’t have to.” The male began laughing and-
Yoongi had never heard that kind of laugh before.
“Alpha Kim Seokjin. I am selling the land back to alpha Min. My words should be very clear in that thick head of yours.” Namjoon scolded. “I bet he does not have the money. I will pay $700 for the land you own,” Seokjin stated. Yoongi then decided to speak up, “I’ll pay $800.” Seokjin faced him and scoffed. “So this quiet wolf does have a voice. $900 for the land,” Seokjin spoke proudly. Yoongi then proceeded to look Seokjin dead in the eye and say:
“$1,000. Final bet.”
Seokjin's face fell instantly. “There is no way you have that kind of money... Fine you win. But I am keeping my eye on you-” “Min Yoongi,” Yoongi cut off Seokjin and extended his hand for a handshake. Seokjin just started at Yoongi with a wide- eyed expression before coming to his senses and shook Yoongi’s hand.
The room was tense after that scene. Namjoon showed no reaction but there is a light glint in his eyes. Jimin was the only beta, and overwhelmed with the amount of pheromones that weighed heavily in the air.
Yoongi successfully bought the land his father once owned. Namjoon congratulated him and walked Yoongi and Jimin out to their carriage. “I hope the land welcomes you. Good day to the both of you.” Namjoon smiled before walking back inside.
“I can’t believe you stood up to alpha Kim. That was incredible!” Jimin said excitedly. “So there are two alpha Kim’s? How come one is nice and one is a jerk?” Yoongi asked while they both climbed onto the carriage.
“No one really knows, but he is that way to everyone. He has owned a lot of the properties that are close to your newly purchased one. I guess it is some alpha thing? Whoever has the best and the most is the most respected. And Alpha Kim Seokjin had that until you came along. By the way, I am glad alpha Namjoon was on our side. Alpha Seokjin has been pestering alpha Namjoon for your land for months. Any other time I think alpha Namjoon would have caved just to get alpha Seokjin off his back,” Jimin had explained.
“Well I’m glad I got the land. It belonged to the Min family for decades. It is mine regardless of what that Seokjin character says,” Yoongi muttered. Jimin laughed at the alphas face. “You certainly are a strange wolf.”
When Yoongi returned to his cottage in the evening, he caught a scent he had grown to obsess over.
Honey.
Glazed.
Yoongi let out a quiet growl. Not loud enough for a warning growl, but soft enough to show the omega he knows he is there.
He walked into his cottage hoping the omega had not run away again. If the omega ran, the alpha would not hesitate to chase after him. Of course…. Min Yoongi is not that kind of guy. The cottage itself was dark so Yoongi had to really focus on his senses and track the scent. His head turns to the left then to the right and then…. He caught where the omega was hiding. In the main part of the cottage there is a fireplace and a small couch. The omega was hiding behind the couch.
Kind of an obvious hiding spot.
Yoongi let out a real growl. A loud demanding growl that would intimidate alphas, betas and omegas alike. A small whimper could be heard from behind the couch. “I know you’re there omega. Come out now..” Yoongi spoke lowley. Another slight whimper could be heard and Yoongi knew he had caught his prey. He wasn’t going to let that omega go easily.
Suddenly he watches the omega stand up for his hiding spot and run for the front door. Yoongi smirked, hoping the omega knows the kind of message it sends. Yoongi managed to grab the omega by the arm, turned the omega so that they were facing each other and pushed him against the wall.
“What do you think you are doing?!” The omega spoke, and Yoongi damn near groaned. Omegas usually have lighter voices yet this one had a deeper voice. Yoongi wanted to hear him speak for the rest of his life.
“So the omega can speak.. That is a great thing to know,” Yoongi replied with his smirk turning into a grin. “Yes I can speak.. Now let me go home,” The male said desperately. “First thing: I need your name, why you are here in my cottage, and if you feel this two,” Yoongi stated firmly.
The omega stayed silent for a second. The worst second of Yoongi’s life.
“My name is Omega Kim Taehyung, and I wanted to clean your cottage to make it more pleasing for you,” Taehyung says. It is finally nice to put a name to the omega.
“And if I feel this t-” Yoongi cut off Taehyung words by placing his lips against the omega’s own.
Yoongi groaned loudly as the kiss deepens, making Taehyung whine softly. Both wolves could feel an electric shock go through their bodies. Never has anything else felt this good. Taehyung’s scent started to grow, the smell of honey invaded Yoongi’s senses and the alpha wanted nothing more than to drown in Taehyung’s scent.
Before anything escalated, Yoongi pulled away from Taehyung. Taehyung whined loudly at the loss of contact. Yoongi growled again making Taehyung whimper and if Yoongi remembers correctly, he could have sworn he saw Taehyung bare his neck to the alpha.
Yoongi chuckled, “May I walk you home Taehyung?” Taehyung smiled but shook his head, “I know these parts… I’ll be ok.” “What if we got together tomorrow, you and me?” Yoongi asked.
Taehyung’s eyes widened and suddenly his sweet honey scent was becoming sour. “I-I’d love to, b-but I have chores tomorrow, so I cannot,” Taehyung responded sadly. Yoongi just smiled. “Next time then,” Yoongi said before leaning into kissing Taehyung once more. Taehyung whined desperately.
Yoongi grew to love that sound.
Once Yoongi moved away from Taehyung despite his alpha side resisting to move, Taehyung bolted to the door and ran away from the alpha’s cottage. Yoongi watched the male run in awe. He was almost tempted to run after Taehyung.
Almost.
Yoongi had been in his hometown for almost a month. He has become fast friends with Jimin, the beta easily giving the alpha information about the small town. He has also ran into Namjoon a few times at the local bar. Both alphas talked about all kinds of things from education to politics.
He also happened to meet another beta, who goes by the name of Jung Hoseok... who also happens to be the priest of the town. Hoseok recognized the Min name and instantly hugged Yoongi despite freezing on the spot.
“My, the Min name returns home. Our families were well acquainted, I do hope you join us in Mass tomorrow,” Hoseok said with a smile. “Ah, yeah I’ll be sure to make the service,” Yoongi said with a tiny cough.
Yoongi also happened to become fast friends with the bartender, who goes by the name of Jeon Jeongguk…. an omega as well. Yoongi picked up the scent of an omega the first time he walked into the town’s popular bar. It wasn’t uncommon for omegas to go to the bars, but Yoongi was surprised that Jeongguk ran the bar.
“Little secret…. I convinced alpha Kim Namjoon to let me run the bar,” Jeongguk told Yoongi once. “How on earth did you convince an alpha to let you run the bar?” He asked the male omega.
“Let’s just say that he couldn’t resist my scent, especially when my heat was near..” Jeongguk replied. He wasn’t wrong about his scent. Jeongguk had an irresistible smell on him.
Warm milk and cream.
If Yoongi wasn’t so attracted to Taehyung, he would have tried to court Jeongguk. But his wolf was set on Taehyung.
Yoongi had met up with the omega on multiple secret occasions. Either in the alpha’s house or somewhere located in the countryside. Yoongi was hooked regardless. He had learned quickly that Taehyung was stubborn with a silver-tongue, but was quite headstrong. Taehyung was quick to defend himself once Yoongi began teasing him. Taehyung was smart, kind and beautiful. The perfect omega in Yoongi’s eyes.
They were located somewhere in the hills, when Yoongi found out why he was told to stay away from Taehyung.
“Do you think we can get together everyday and be like this?” Yoongi asked Taehyung. The younger male looked at Yoongi with a confused look. “You mean meet like this? Everyday?” Taehyung asked.
“Well, I really like you Tae. And I want to do this right.” Yoongi said. Both males were laying on the grass, staring at one another.
“Alpha Min, what are you trying to say?” Taehyung asked with a worried tone. He began to sit up and move away from Yoongi a little bit. Yoongi quickly got up and tried to figure out why Taehyung was distressed.
“Taehyung, what’s wrong? Please tell me, I can’t help you if you don’t tell me,” Yoongi said quietly.
“Alpha Min, You can’t just propose to me like this… I like you too, but you can’t have me,” Taehyung said, a sad tear made its way down Taehyung’s cheek. Yoongi was quick to brush the tear off with his finger. “What do you mean ‘can’t have you’?” Yoongi asked. The male alpha had never been more confused. He knew their wolves picked each other as future mates, so why was Taehyung denying him?
“Alpha Min, you have to ask my brother for permission to court me. You have to ask my alpha Kim Seokjin,” Taehyung said, while more tears fell from his eyes.
Everything clicked into place. Yoongi couldn’t believe his luck. He wanted to court the younger brother of the alpha that practically hates his guts.
“You can’t be related to that alpha..” Yoongi muttered. Taehyung smirked at this. “He may be my brother but he isn’t always the rude alpha everyone knows him to be. If you don’t want to court me because of my brother, then you don’t have to..” the younger male said sadly. He then got up rapidly, and started to take off in a sprint, when strong arms held him in place.
“Believe me when I say I want you to be my mate,” Yoongi whispered into Taehyung’s ear, causing the omega to shiver. Taehyung felt the alpha’s lips against his neck, moving ever so slowly closer to Taehyung’s scent gland. The smell of sweet honey fell heavily in the air. Taehyung breathed quietly when Yoongi finally placed his lips on the scent gland; tiny kisses were made alongside Taehyung’s neck and the omega damn near lost all control.
Yoongi gave a long lick against the scent gland and Taehyung whined out loud. His body shook from the overall pleasure while Yoongi held him close. He feel’s the alpha’s growl of approval against his back. “You have no idea how hard it is to hold back from mating you right here, right now. To have your scent cover me fully, and you drenched in my scent. To have you carry my mark proudly. Wouldn’t my future omega like that?” Yoongi said lowly against Taehyung’s neck. Taehyung kept making noises filled with pleasure. The omega feel’s Yoongi trail his hand lightly up Taehyung’s body and softly grabs Taehyung's neck.
The scandalous move made Taehyung gasp lightly and while he was distracted for a second, Yoongi bit lightly into Taehyung’s neck. The omega’s wolf was going crazy at the amount of attention and pleasure he was getting from Yoongi. Both wolves were overwhelmed with each other's scent once Yoongi let go of Taehyung’s body.
“I’ll ask you brother for permission to court you tomorrow night. Will that be ok with you?” Yoongi asked.
Taehyung snapped out his daze quickly and nodded his head.
Hopefully, alpha Kim will allow the courting to happen.
“Alpha Min! Alpha Min! I have to talk to you!” Yoongi heard Jimin’s voice calling out for him. The alpha male raised his head when he heard Jimin call out to him. He was in his newly planted garden, watering the vegetables that began to grow.
“Yes Jimin what is it?” Yoongi grumbled out loud. “Are you seriously thinking about courting omega Kim? Are you insane?” Jimin asked with a huff. Yoongi looked at the beta and he could tell something was up. Jimin has a weak scent, but it was strong whenever he was upset.
“Yes. I will be asking alpha Kim tonight, why?” Yoongi responded nonchalantly. “Because this is alpha Kim we are talking about.... remember that he practically hates your guts by taking his so-called ‘land’ when it rightfully belongs to you... what makes you think alpha Kim is going to let you court omega Kim?” Jimin asked.
“I don’t know, but he can’t stand in the way of me wanting to court and mate with omega Kim,” Yoongi said. The alpha was getting tired of people telling him what he can and can’t do. His wolf chose a potential mate. He is following his wolf’s intuition, whether the others like it or not.
“Must I remind you alpha Min that we follow old school traditions around here... things may seem more modern and more your speed in Seoul, but Daegu is different. All of us follow it. If you court omega Kim without his brother's consent, it will really start a fight. Plus you will lose all trust in omega Kim,” Jimin said in a warning tone.
Yoongi was used to being reminded that things were different in his childhood home. He was used to change, but to stick to an ideology that was old and traditional made him uncomfortable. Especially when Jimin mentioned a loss of trust between him and Taehyung.
He already knew Taehyung was a stubborn and strong headed omega. Something that most alphas nowadays look for. To think that Yoongi was willing to sacrifice and swallow his pride for an omega is something most alphas do when they want a strong omega by their side.
Jimin was not wrong when he mentioned the omega’s older brother. But damn his life if he wasn’t going to try.
“Jimin, will you accompany me by coming along to alpha Kim’s cottage? He might be put at ease with you there, it will be easier to convince him that way,” Yoongi simply stated and proceeded to finish tending to his garden. After all, he has a date at the Kim’s estate and he does not want to make a bad impression.
“Oh lord help me... Ok, I will go with you, just to ease the tension. No go get cleaned up, you must look good for omega Kim,” Jimin said with a cheeky smile.
Yoongi grinned. Hopefully the night won’t go bad.
The duo arrived in front of the cottage no later than six in the evening. Jimin calmly knocked on the door, making the alpha swallow thickly. Yoongi was calm and collected on the outside, but on the inside his wolf was definitely nervous.
He had a bouquet of yellow flowers in his hand. Hopefully Taehyung liked them.
The door opened, revealing the omega of the household. Taehyung looked radiant, the omega taking time to make himself look pretty for the alpha. “Hello omega Kim. May we come in?” Jimin asked. “Of course, please come in,” Taehyung spoke and opened the door wider for the guests to come in. “Omega Kim Taehyung of the Kim household, this is alpha Min Yoongi. A newcomer to our lovely town,” Jimin introduced the two.
Yoongi had no idea why Jimin did the introduction when the two knew each other, but he did not question it. If it was tradition then Yoongi won’t open his mouth tonight.
“Good evening omega Kim Taehyung,” Yoongi spoke deeply. “Welcome kind alpha Min,” Taehyung responded with a bow. “We are here to see your brother. We need to talk to him about a certain matter,” Jimin said to the omega. “Yes of course. This way,” omega Kim said in a polite manner. Yoongi loved how respectful the omega was towards the guests.
He’ll have a lot to learn about his future mate.
Taehyung leads them to a dining area where the proud alpha Kim was. The said alpha was sitting at the head of the table enjoying a meal. Yoongi and Jimin walked around the table to greet the alpha. Taehyung walked up to his brother's side. “Brother, we have guests-” “Leave the room,” alpha Kim interrupted Taehyung. “But they-” “I said leave the room,” alpha Kim repeated once more, aggression seeping into the air. The omega looked at Yoongi for a brief second before obeying his brother's wishes and left without another word.
“Come have a seat, that’s what chairs are for aren’t they?” alpha Kim suggested to the two wolves who were still standing awkwardly in the room.
“No thank you alpha Kim. We only came with a proposition for you,” Jimin began to speak, but alpha Kim interrupted him. “Is this about the land that alpha owns? Oh man, I bet he regrets owning it now. Hey city alpha, I’ll buy it off you for double the price,” alpha Kim laughed loudly.
On a normal day, Yoongi wouldn’t even be bothered by the words that came out of alpha Kim’s mouth. But it was a special day, and damn alpha Kim if he is going to ruin it.
“No I came to ask for your permission to court your omega brother,” Yoongi finally spoke up. Alpha Kim’s head turned quickly so that the two alphas were facing each other. The dominance in the air was rising and if anything triggers both wolves, the night could end in a blood bath.
The smell of blazing firewood grew tremendously, and suddenly alpha Kim was out of his seat.
“You dare come into my cottage to interrupt my dinner, to ask for my little brother’s hand in mating. No, I’ll never let it happen. Not in a thousand years. Now get out... If you do not leave in the next few seconds I’ll release the dogs on you!” alpha Kim spoke with anger.
Yoongi was enraged. He wanted to pummel alpha Kim to the ground, but we will respect the alpha’s wishes. He didn’t want to break Taehyung’s trust.
Jimin and Yoongi slowly turn to leave the dining room. The two enter the main hallway and head towards the front door, when they hear footsteps behind them.
Yoongi turned around to see Taehyung in a rush but with a smile on his face. “So... what did he say?” Taehyung asked. The male omega was beaming with joy until he saw the looks on the wolves faces.
“I’m sorry omega Kim... We’ll try again another time,” Jimin responded quietly. Taehyung’s smile fell and he looked down, his posture no longer joyful, but sad. “I... I thank you anyways for asking...” Taehyung said, sadness dripping in his scent. Yoongi hated it.
“Hang on, his words mean one thing, but he can’t stand in the way of our future... I want to court you and eventually mate with you,” Yoongi said, walking closer to Taehyung but the omega moved back. Tears were forming in his eyes and the omega ran further into the house.
Shocked by the omegas' actions, Yoongi walked outside.
Min Yoongi was tired.
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