Archive of Our Own

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Pink had been a color that Taehyung never really cared about, his favorites being brown and green, the total opposite. The color was never something he would be thinking about and definitely not something he would be stressing out about. 

The young omega is staring at this color and wondering when was it that such a color became so scary. Rather than just the color itself, Taehyung is more worried about what it represents, what it means. He looks at the object that is colored in pink and takes a deep breath. One of them is more noticeable than the other but still there, still present, and still giving him chills. 

He closes his eyes and he feels the way his legs are shaking, and how hard his heart is beating, and by the time he opens his eyes, a flashback comes to his head.

"This is the new hire, Jungkook." 

He remembers it so clearly like his supervisor is right next to him. The face of the boy in front of him is also so clear, so young and cute. An alpha, Taehyung can tell by the scent of wood and rainforest, which is not very strong but it's noticeable. Taehyung smiles and says, "Nice to meet you. Welcome to the team." 

It's a rather beautiful smile that he sees on the boy, he thinks. A smile he's never seen before and not only because of the shape of the boy's teeth, no, it's because it feels warm and real. Taehyung has been working in retail for years now, and not one of his smiles is real or sincere, but to be fair, the ones he receives are not either. Except for this one. The smile on Jeon Jungkook's face might even win a Nobel Prize for bringing peace to the world for how warm it is. However, that same smile might result in an increase in global warming. 

A scrunch on Jungkook’s nose appears as he shows his buck teeth, "It's so nice to meet you…" the tone at the end of the sentence comes out as a half question and half a statement. 

"Kim Taehyung," the omega says. He doesn't understand how it was that he knew what Jungkook was asking without even asking.

"He'll be with you for the day. Show him around and explain everything he needs to know." The store manager is a beta and despite her young age, she's very knowledgeable, Taehyung loves working with her.

The supervisor leaves and now it's just Taehyung with the new hire. "Okay. Well, follow me to the back room. I'll show you where we keep the products." Taehyung starts walking and Jungkook follows. Taehyung talks all throughout the way to the backroom, explaining where everything is and how everything is stored. It's a big store that sells beauty products, mostly face care and body care. Taehyung has been working here for only three months, which explains his shock when his supervisor made him the key holder. He knew it was a little too soon to get this type of responsibility but he was happy to see his hard work being paid off. 

Jungkook asks a few questions and Taehyung can't help but feel like a teacher helping out his student. He is playing the role of a teacher right now but the fact that Jungkook looks younger than him, probably by a few years, makes him feel old. "How old are you, Jungkook?" He can't help his curiosity. 

"I'm twenty." 

Taehyung’s eyes become wide as he turns to face the boy. "No way." He looks at Jungkook from head to toe and yes, he does look young but not as young as he thought. Something inside his stomach swirls around and he doesn't know if it's the fact that he wants to laugh hysterically or if he wants to throw up because he feels old. Taehyung will be twenty-nine in December, just two months away. 

"I just turned twenty last month," Jungkook says. This doesn't make it any better, Taehyung still feels like someone punched him in the stomach. 

He looks at Jungkook, he does look young but somehow, he seems mature for his real age. That's why Taehyung thought that he was at least three years younger than him but not nine. "Okay," the omega says more calmly, he realizes how ridiculous he must look with his reaction and the way his face paled. "That's good, I guess."

"How old are you, hyung?"

Taehyung knew that question was coming. He always feels good to say his age because he doesn't look his real age. But right now, he hesitates. "I'll be twenty-nine in December."

Now Jungkook is the one shocked. Happens more often than Taehyung would like. "What!!? I-I thought you were at least… twenty-four." 

A laugh escapes from Taehyung’s mouth, "Thanks, that makes me feel better." 

The day continues and so do the questions. Taehyung learns that Jungkook recently got presented as an alpha, he first shifted a few days after his birthday this year, and that there are still a lot of things he doesn't know about being an alpha. The boy looks a little concerned about these facts but the confidence in his voice shows otherwise. Taehyung still can't believe he is very young and he feels a little sad that he can't help the young alpha with his doubts because he is the totally opposite kind. 

"Sometimes I wish I was an omega or a beta." Jungkook is fixing the creams on the shelf as Taehyung instructed him to, the light scent of hibiscus can reach Jungkook’s nose. 

Taehyung turns to look at him confused, "What? What did you say?" He needs confirmation, he needs to know that his ears are hearing correctly. 

"Sometimes I wish I was assigned an omega or a beta," he repeats.

"Why?"

"It'll be easier," Jungkook confesses as he lets out a sigh.

The omega can't help but chuckle, "Well, it's not. As an omega myself, I'm telling you, it's not. Why would you think that?" The omega is not upset, although his tone sounds like he is.

"People expect too much from you as an alpha. My parents were really happy when we found out I was an alpha... well… because I'll be the leader of our pack someday and I'll be in charge of taking care of the others and-" Jungkook turns to look at Taehyung who is carefully listening and it is not until that moment that he notices how pretty Taehyung is. "I-I, um…" he finds himself stuttering, "I'm not sure I can ever be as good of alpha as my father. I'm not strong enough like him."

"Jungkook," Taehyung says with a sweet smile on his face, "You are still very young, you have a lot to learn. No one gets their rank and then knows what to do right away. I'm sure you'll grow to be a strong, responsible alpha who will take care of the pack and your family one day." Taehyung is not only saying this to make the sulking alpha feel better, he's saying it because he can see it in Jungkook. 

Taehyung can see that he can be someone capable of taking care of a pack because of how worried he is, how thoughtful he's been even if the day is still very far away. "Expecting a lot from you is better than not expecting anything at all." Now Taehyung is the one talking with a lower tone, "It might be a lot of pressure, being an alpha, but… at least you exist in the world. At least they see you as a person and not just someone who needs to keep the population going." 

"I'm-I'm sorry, hyung. I didn't mean-"

"It's okay," Taehyung cuts him off, "You didn't say anything wrong." Taehyung smiles to show the alpha there's nothing wrong with what he said. Although Taehyung can feel his stomach sinking as he reminds himself how the world treats omegas, it's not Jungkook’s fault. "Just promise me something." Jungkook nods and waits for Taehyung to continue. "You'll be a good alpha to everyone, even omegas." 

"Of course, I will, hyung." Jungkook smiles. 

There's a buzzing coming from the counter and Taehyung doesn't need to look to know that it's his phone vibrating from an incoming call. He doesn't even turn that way because he knows who it is but he was hoping the calls would've stopped after the fifteenth missed one. He stares at himself in the mirror as his hands close into a fist on the counter. It is possible that his stomach is clenching so hard that he feels nauseous but it can also be the fear he is feeling right now.

Taehyung takes his phone, which has finally stopped ringing and walks to the kitchen to get a glass of water. Maybe staying hydrated will help with his crisis, maybe it won't. Who knows. The kitchen is not far from the bathroom and Taehyung is thankful for whoever designed the mouse-hole he lives in, otherwise, he wouldn't be able to make it without feeling like his legs are breaking. 

It's ridiculous, he thinks as he pours the water in the glass and if he was in another situation, he would've complained about the small crack at the bottom of it but his brain is too focused on shutting down his thoughts to even think about the glass. Taehyung’s mother had always called him a perfectionist. Taehyung doesn't think he is, even when his mother points out the special way he folds his clothes or the way he has his books organized by a color scheme or even when she points out the specific way he has his vinyl displayed, by year of release. Taehyung rolls his eyes every time his mother goes down the list.

He knows he has habits that others might think are a little too extreme but he strongly believes that if he is this way, society might accept him a little more. Male omegas like him are often mistreated by higher ranks and even though he doesn't really care about finding a mate or getting a family of his own, he still worries about his security. He's been lucky to find people who accept him and treat him as equals but he is still hesitant when it comes to meeting new people. 

Taehyung jumps when he hears the vibration on the table this time. He picks up the device and presses the side button until the screen shows the goodbye message. He throws the phone on the couch and lays down himself, letting out a long breath as he sinks on the cushions. The thoughts and voices are still in his head, like ghosts floating around in a scary movie. It feels like he is in a movie and, to be frank, he never thought that being the protagonist would feel so… Frightening. Hoping that the director yells "cut" any time soon, he puts his arm on his forehead and stares at the ceiling. He remembers feeling like this before, not scared per se but a little worried. 

Jungkook turns out to be a little flirt. Taehyung notices this as time passes by and as they work together more often, he starts to see that he is also not very aware of this fact. The omega thinks that it's part of his awakening as alpha so he ignores the smart comments Jungkook says sometimes. 

"I feel and look like shit," Taehyung says, staring at his tired reflection. He hasn't had a good night's sleep in the last few weeks, with the holidays coming up, he's been stuck working long hours. The others are fairly new, except for Jungkook and two other omega girls that have been there for a month now. 

"Then I must like shit," Jungkook replies with a smirk on his face. He winks at Taehyung before he turns to leave to the back room. 

The omega just watches him and he can't help the blush exploding on his cheeks. "What the fuck?" Taehyung says to himself. He covers his cheeks with both hands and immediately feels embarrassed for getting like this from a comment from the young alpha. He should be a little used to it though, Jungkook always making those types of comments about the omega.

"Hyung, you're looking scrumptious today." Jungkook was walking towards him when he said this. It was a Saturday afternoon when it happened, Taehyung remembers it clearly. Why, though? Why does he think about this and other incidents with the alpha? Why does his wolf get restless inside him when Jungkook talks to him that way? He hasn't seen him talking to others that way, so why him? 

There is no denying Jungkook is an attractive alpha but the simple fact that he is nine years younger than Taehyung makes him feel sick. He can't be crushing on someone so young. It feels wrong but every time Jungkook looks at him with those big, round eyes, eyes that are full of dreams, and a beautiful gaze, he can't help but wonder what it would be like to get a sincere compliment from him. He knows Jungkook is just teasing and playing around and at times he ignores the way his heart skips a beat when the alpha's attention is on him. 

It's a cold November evening, the store is always dead after seven so Taehyung decides to take his break then. He walks inside the backroom and notices that Jungkook is working on fixing the inventory. He's pretty good at it. 

When Jungkook notices Taehyung, he walks closer, "What's for dinner today?" He eyes the plastic container on the table; salmon, and rice with some steamed vegetables. Taehyung doesn't respond because he sees Jungkook looking at his food. "Looks good, did you cook it yourself?"

"I bought it. I don't know how to cook. Sometimes my mom sends me homemade food." Taehyung swallows what he's chewing with a little difficulty, the chills of having the alpha so close to him already starting. He still doesn't understand why. It's not the soulmate thing, he knows it's not, otherwise, Jungkook would be acting differently too. 

Otherwise, he would be able to sense more than just the change in Jungkook’s scent. Even if he's a young alpha, nature is a force that no one can fight against. Finding your true mate is inevitable, even for someone like Taehyung who doesn't see himself with one. It's nature, it's life.

"That's nice of her."

Taehyung can see that Jungkook wants to continue the conversation but he doesn't know what to say next. He can see the way he is playing with the zipper on his sweater, waiting for his brain to make something up. It's always like this, him trying to start and continue the conversation. It's always like this, Taehyung wanting him to continue and him trying to answer to keep the conversation going. He doesn't understand why, though. Why does he crave the alpha's attention? He finds himself wondering if Jungkook feels the same about him, wanting Taehyung’s attention. 

"Do you…" is Taehyung asking this time, "Um, believe in the true mate thing?" He doesn't know why he's asking this. It just sort of came out.

"Mmm," Jungkook looks at him and can see a little bit of fear in Taehyung’s eyes but doesn't understand why. Something tells him to be careful with his answers but he decides to be honest. "I do. It's something we can't control. We don't choose our mate, fate does." There's no answer, just a nod. Taehyung turns to look at his food and looks satisfied with the answer. "Do you?"

"I don't know." 

"Why?"

"It hasn't happened to me. I haven't found mine but… I don't really care. I don't see myself with a mate or-or a family. I'm just not right for that life." Jungkook can hear the sadness in Taehyung’s voice. He feels his wolf whine inside of him, but why? "Have you… found yours?"

"N-No." 

"You're still young," Taehyung looks at him this time and smiles, just like many times before, always giving hope to the young alpha. "I'm sure you'll find them sooner than you think." 

"Even if you don't care… I-I hope you find yours too, hyung. Maybe that way you'll see life differently. Maybe then, you won't look so sad." 

Taehyung’s wolf feels a shock, a jump, something he never felt before. It's the sincerity in Jungkook’s words and the warmth in his eyes that makes Taehyung feel scared. He's never had someone say such words to him, an omega. No one has ever cared about his happiness or his future. Yet, here is a young alpha wishing that he finds his true mate, his destined one. Taehyung doesn't answer but the bright smile he gives the alpha is enough to show his appreciation. 

"You look beautiful when you smile," Jungkook's words come out as a whisper. His eyes are lost in Taehyung’s smile and he doesn't even notice when the compliment comes out. There's not an ounce of embarrassment or regret in Jungkook’s face and there is also not a sign of teasing or playing around. It's a clear and strong statement. "Smiling suits you the best, hyung."

"T-Thank you." The warmth of the alpha's words penetrates Taehyung through his pores and rapidly spreads throughout his body. He feels his cheeks turn red which makes him look away. He feels his stomach turn into a knot when he realizes that words can feel heavier than anything else. Words can be powerful when they have meaning behind them and just like the many books he's read, words feel massive when they come from someone special. He remembers reading that somewhere and he worries.

Jungkook notices and clears his throat, "Hey, um… I'm going out with some friends tonight, why don't you come with us?"

"Wha- no, I'm okay. I don't really like going out." 

"Come on, hyung. It'll be fun."

"Hanging out with a bunch of twenty-year-olds doesn't sound like fun if you ask me." There's a giggle coming from Taehyung. 

"How rude," Jungkook gasps. "Okay well… How about this Friday? Just you and me?" 

"Just… you and me?" 

"Yea, I like you, hyung. You are very fun to be around and… You are my only friend here." Jungkook’s smile can really win a Nobel Prize. "I can't drink yet so… Let me buy you dinner as a thank you for helping me out so much. I've been wanting to do something for you to show how grateful I am and I know I've been working for almost two months but, it's better late than never, right?" 

"I- umm… O-Okay?" 

"Great."

A knock on the door wakes Taehyung up. He stares at the ceiling still confused about whether the knock was part of his dream or if it was real. He looks at the clock and notices that it's only six even though it's dark outside, he hates daylight saving. His body springs up when he hears another knock on the door, clearer and louder. It's odd because he's not expecting anyone and he remembers that his phone has been off all this time, probably for a few hours. He hurries to put on a hoodie while he walks to the door, he contemplates whether he should turn on his phone or not because his mother might call. Before he opens the door, he runs back to pick it up, and as soon as he's in front of the door, the screen lights up. 

"Why don't you answer your fucking phone!?" Is the greeting he receives when the door swings open. "I've been worried sick!"

"I'm sorry, babe." Taehyung lets the person inside. 

"So… what's going on? You sent me a text saying 'I'm fucked' and then nothing." 

Taehyung sits down next to his visitor who has made himself comfortable. He's been here a lot so it's only normal that he feels at home. There's a long pause in which both males just stare at each other. "Jimin… I fucked up." 

Jimin is an alpha himself, he can smell Taehyung’s scent changing. Going from sweet to sour really fast, he worries. "What? How?" He can also see the fear in Taehyung’s eyes. "What happened?"

There are no words but before Jimin can speak again, Taehyung stands up and takes Jimin’s hand, and starts walking towards his bedroom. The omega's room is pretty small but Taehyung has always made it look a decent size by keeping everything neat and clean, his perfectionism comes in handy. Except, when Taehyung opens the door, Jimin's mouth falls agape from the mess. Clothes are scattered all over the floor, the bed is undone, which leaves Jimin speechless the most because he didn't even know what color Taehyung’s bedsheets were, there are books on the table and Jimin can tell that the last thing Taehyung is worried about is the color scheme. 

Taehyung lets go of a shocked Jimin, he is still busy looking around the mess. He stays standing by his nightstand as he crosses his arms and just waits for Jimin to look at him. He needs to be ready for what's coming. 

"Tae… What-What's going on?" Jimin looks as scared as Taehyung now. 

Taehyung takes a deep breath and then points at the nightstand, he doesn't say anything because he knows the sight will speak for itself. Jimin looks at him with fear in his eyes and then starts walking towards him slowly. He feels like he's in a horror movie, just like Taehyung did before, and yes, maybe it's the soulmate thing, the best friend connection, the red string that makes Jimin and Taehyung so close that they mimic each other's reactions. But to be fair, anyone, whether they are friends or not, would react the same way in this situation. Well, not everyone. 

Jimin is a few inches away from the nightstand, he is scared to look down but after gathering all his courage, he does. "Fuck…" he whispers. 

Friday arrives faster than expected and with a busy schedule at work, Taehyung is a little stressed out. He can't help the look on his face when he sees the ton of shipment he needs to organize and he hates himself at that moment for always being so organized. There is no way he is leaving without getting that done. 

Done is better than perfect. 

Taehyung can hear his mother's voice as he struggles to put the boxes of overpriced body care all the way to the top of the shelf. Why would people spend so much on chemicals? Shaking his head to get rid of all those thoughts, he hears the opening door and he turns to see who it is. 

Jungkook smiles when he sees Taehyung’s face, a habit he has acquired lately. The alpha doesn't know why but his mood gets better when he sees those dark eyes. He thinks it's appreciation and admiration for the omega because they are friends and he has seen how hard Taehyung works in any aspect. But, do friends look at each other with a soft gaze? Do they see every detail of their face and think 'wow, they are perfect'? 

Jungkook finds himself lost in Taehyung’s eyes yet again, in the way they are shaped and the way his eyelids are different. If Taehyung, the perfectionist, knew how uneven they were, he would probably have a panic attack. Jungkook then notices the mole on his right eye, right on the waterline, and how beautiful it adorns the omega's eyes, so delicate and so unique. It's not the first time he sees the dark spot, he just finds it very amusing and it's like he's seeing it for the first time. 

"Gguk? You alright?" 

"Y-Yeah. Hi," Jungkook says, smiling brighter. "You are stressed." It's a statement, not a question. He can smell it under his nose.

Taehyung sighs, "Yea… too much to do."

"Because you want to," Jungkook laughs, taking off his jacket, not looking at the omega so he misses the eye roll. "Just put everything on the shelf, I don't know why you have to fix them by fragrances and dates and whatnot."

"Now you are stressed," Taehyung can smell it too, how Jungkook’s scent goes from woody to sour cream-like, and he makes a face. "Let me be, okay?"

"Fine. We are still on for later right?"

"Yea"

"Great."

Great is always great with Jungkook. It's not just a word, it's the action of being someone great or giving off great energy. Jungkook is great, Taehyung thinks. There are many words Taehyung can use to describe Jungkook but if he were to choose just one it would be that, great. 

When Taehyung gets home from work, the sun is already gone. There's nothing worse than getting off work and feeling like you spent the whole day there, even though you still have half a day left. This is the worst, he thought, oblivious of others things that are actually worse, things that he would soon face. 

The mirror in the bathroom turns blurry from the steam of the hot shower Taehyung takes. There's nothing more relaxing than a hot shower, especially today when he is feeling a little nervous about going out with Jungkook. Taehyung feels his muscles ache, mostly his lower back and it's then that he hates his obsession with doing everything perfectly. He knows that tomorrow it will hurt more.

After the shower, he walks to his room to get changed and do something about his eye bags, they've been growing a lot more in the past few days. There's still an hour left before Jungkook has to pick him up, Taehyung refuses to call it a date because it is not. It's just two friends hanging out, nothing more. He shouldn't build castles in the sky because of this invitation, he shouldn't build anything because first of all, Jungkook is too young, and second of all, he doesn't see Taehyung that way. 

It's the same the other way around, Taehyung sees Jungkook as a friend, but does he? Does Jimin make him feel things when he gets closer to him? Does he get nervous when he is going to 'hang out' with Jimin? Does his wolf get restless because of Jimin? Taehyung knows the answer but he fears to accept it. 

The concealer he is applying under his eyes looks lighter than his skin tone but Taehyung could have sworn he took the right shade when he bought it. Maybe working so much inside the store and not being able to get that vitamin D from the sun has made his skin get paler. His finger spreads the cream enough until it's completely absorbed by his skin. 

Opening his mouth helps stretch his skin enough to get the concealer really spread and it is making this face that he sides his calendar. His heart drops when he sees that his heat is coming soon, which explains the stress and the muscle aches. He curses under his breath but at least there are still two days left before it starts. Right now he wants to concentrate on getting ready because now there are only twenty minutes left before Jungkook gets there. 

He decides to wear something comfortable and simple, black pants that are not too tight but not too loose, perfect cut to show his curves, a white dress shirt that is only visible because of the collar that comes out of the navy blue cotton sweater, and a pair of black loafer shoes. He thinks it's too much but he always dresses like this, always looking his best but he doesn't want Jungkook to think that he is trying extra hard for him. He doesn't want the youngest to get the wrong idea. It's just dinner. 

He hears his phone vibrating and he feels his heart drop so hard that he thinks it might come out from his ass. He looks at his watch and sees he still has ten minutes left, "Is he here already?" He looks at his phone and sees Jimin’s picture on the screen, it's an old picture of his best friend when he had pink hair. He looked very pretty. 

"Hello?" Taehyung picks up and holds the phone by tilting his head so his phone could be between his ear and his shoulder, he needs to finish getting ready. 

"Hi babe, what are you doing? Want to come to the movies with me?"

"I can't. I'm going out in like… five minutes." 

"Where? " Jimin asks, "Wait, with who? " There's a teasing tone in Jimin’s words, Taehyung can picture the face he is making right now. 

"Remember the boy I was telling you about from work? Jungkook?"

"The baby alpha!? " 

Taehyung rolls his eyes, "Yea, him. We are hanging out tonight."

"A date."

"No! It's not a date. Just… two bros hanging out."

"Two bros that like each other… right… sounds like the 'hangout' will end up as 'Netflix and chill' to me." 

"HE'S A BABY!"

"Okay, okay Bella Swan, calm your horses! He's just young-er not underage so I don't see the big deal. I know you like him." 

"W-What? I don't-"

"Do you forget who I am? Your best friend! I can tell you like him because of the way you talk about him and if I'm not wrong, he likes you too, so… just have fun. Fuck that brand-new ass." There's a giggle coming from Jimin, "Sorry, sorry I forget you're a bottom. Let that baby fuck you as you deserve. Sometimes the younger ones are the best ones. They know what they want from older people. "

Taehyung is bright red, his cheeks are on fire and he doesn't know what to say. His brain is too busy imagining Jungkook’s ass but then his brain shifts to thinking about how big Jungkook is. Is he… average? He's still young, maybe not fully developed? "SHUT UP!" Jimin laughs hysterically on the other side.

The doorbell rings and his breathing gets cut off. "Shit… okay I gotta go. Talk to you later." He feels his heart race but he ignores it just like Jimin’s goodbye and runs to the door so Jungkook doesn't have to wait. 

"Hey," Jungkook says after Taehyung opens the door. "Wow."

"W-What?" He sees as Jungkook scans him from head to toe as he whistles. "What?"

"You look gorgeous, hyung." 

Taehyung’s heart explodes inside his chest or at least that's what it feels like. "Thanks… You-You look great too." Jungkook is great and looks great, with his all-black e-boy look, tight jeans, black long sleeve shirt, and black and white vans. He looks hot, Taehyung can't deny that. For a moment he wonders if he would dress the same when he becomes the leader of his pack. If he would dress the same when he becomes a father. 

"No, no… you look really good. I didn't know you looked like that under that blue apron." Jungkook is not teasing but his words make Taehyung’s face change colors. "Shall we?" Jungkook makes a hook with his arm, waiting for Taehyung to link his arm through it. 

Taehyung smiles, "We shall."

Suddenly, he doesn't feel nervous or scared. It feels natural just like it does when they work together. They always have great, funny conversations, they both enjoy each other's company and for a moment, Taehyung forgets that they are not the same age. Jungkook has the gift of making Taehyung feel comfortable, young again like he is in his early twenties just like Jungkook. 

At the restaurant, they order burgers with fries and chocolate milkshakes. It's a retro diner, Jungkook knows Taehyung wanted to come here because they talked about it the other day, when Jungkook complimented Taehyung’s long lashes. How could he forget when Jungkook was looking extra handsome with his messy hair because he woke up late that day. It was a night just like this one, not too cold, not too warm, not special at all but it was a night that Taehyung couldn't stop thinking about. 

"Have you decided on what you are doing once you get back in college?" Taehyung is dipping his french fry in his milkshake, being careful not to drop anything on the table as he brings the food to his mouth. 

"Mmm, I've been thinking about it but I'm still not sure what to choose." Jungkook, on the other hand, is dipping his fries in barbecue sauce. He makes a face when he sees Taehyung eating his fries with a shake. The alpha is part of half of the population who hates the idea of pineapple on pizza. The most bizarre thing anyone can do, he thinks.

"What are your options?" Taehyung makes a face because Jungkook is making a face, it's just a reflex. “What’s your plan?”

"Okay, one, that's disgusting." He points at the fry Taehyung is holding which is covered in milkshake. "And second, I'm stuck between computer animation and photography." 

"You are disgusting!" Taehyung defends his food preferences, "Both choices sound fun and they suit you." 

"You wanna find out how nasty I am?" The corner of Jungkook’s mouth lifts up, just like his right eyebrow. "I know! That's why I don't know what to choose," his tone of voice goes from teasing to normal in a span of seconds, as does his facial expression. 

Taehyung snorts, "First of all, the word was disgusting… not nasty. Second of all, what is that supposed to mean? And third of all, just fucking flip a coin. You'll be good in any of those majors. Did you apply for any scholarships or loans?" 

"You know what that's supposed to mean, hyung." He winks at the blushing omega, "I can show you how disgusting I can be...  in bed ." His voice is lower trying to be careful not to be heard by the people around them, after all, it's a family restaurant. As if he's talking to two different Jungkooks, his voice changes right away, "Flip a coin? Are you mad? This is my future we are talking about." Jungkook rubs in between his eyebrows to relax a little and think. “I applied for a few but my parents have a college savings account and I also have been saving up for when I go back. It’s enough.”

"W-Why-Why are we having two completely different conversations? Also! You need to respect your elders. I'm afraid you forget that I am older than you, little baby!" Taehyung tries to not blush at Jungkook’s remarks but fails miserably. He can feel his heart beating faster and something hot inside him spreading around his body.

Jungkook smiles, "Oh, I can show you that I'm only a baby in numbers." 

"STOP IT!" Taehyung says, slapping Jungkook's hand that sits flat on the table. "Control your hormones." 

It's always like this, Jungkook making these types of jokes and Taehyung slapping him softly. It's their thing, but one thing that Taehyung doesn't know is that Jungkook loves to see him smile, even if it's because of his dumb jokes. What he also doesn't know is that he means most of them, the part where he wants to be closer and more intimate with him. Jungkook likes Taehyung for real. 

By the end of the night, they are both sitting in Jungkook’s car outside Taehyung’s apartment. They are still talking about random things and still laughing at everything they say. 

"I had a great time," Taehyung says. 

"Me too." Jungkook turns to look at Taehyung who also turns to find his eyes. He hesitates for a few seconds but then talks, "We… should do this again." 

Taehyung chuckles, "Why do you sound like the hot jerk from a chick-flick who is never going to call the nerdy girl again?" 

There's a big smile on Jungkook’s face, one that shows his bunny teeth and at that moment, Taehyung remembers the first time he saw Jungkook. He had the same smile. "I work with you, hyung. Even if I didn't want to, I would still have to see you." He can hear Taehyung's giggle, "Plus, I mean it. I'm not a hot jerk from a movie, I'm just a guy who wants to take a pretty omega like you out again." 

"Hang out, you mean." Taehyung corrects him but deep down he hopes that he would be the one to get corrected. 

"We did hang out tonight, like bros." Something inside Taehyung falls, his stomach perhaps? He gives Jungkook a small smile, "But I think we have a great time together so why not?." Jungkook sees Taehyung pick up his head to look him in the eyes, "Plus, you're really hot and I'm attracted to you." 

"So you just wanna fuck?" Taehyung has a mischievous smile on his face and doesn't know what's gotten into him because he's usually not this direct, but with Jungkook, everything is different. 

Jungkook smiles, "I would very much like to fuck, yes. But it's not only about sex. You are great, we are great together, we have chemistry don't you think? So imagine how great the sex would be… how great our conversations and cuddles can be after amazing sex." 

Taehyung doesn't know what to say so he says nothing. He stares at Jungkook for what feels like an eternity, how great sex with Jungkook would be? There's no denying that Jungkook is handsome and sweet and fun and Taehyung has a great time with him but there is always that one, important fact that he can't ignore. Jungkook is nine years younger than him. Sure, they are not planning on dating as a couple or anything serious but that tiny yet heavy fact still lingers in the back of Taehyung’s head. 

"I can't," Taehyung finally says, "You are too young… And-and I shouldn't be attracted to a baby like you-"

"So we are attracted to each other."

Taehyung sighs again, "That's not the point! You are too young."

"Age is just a number, hyung." 

"Easy for you to say. Jungkook, I'm almost thirty!" Taehyung’s eyebrows furrowed as if he's confessing a crime. 

"I don't care, hyung. You need to stop putting yourself down for everything. You are a great person and I like spending time with you, even more than with people my own age. Age is just a number," he repeats and this time with a confident smile. 

"I-I just…"

"What is it?" Jungkook reaches for Taehyung’s hand, he holds it between his while he looks at Taehyung’s knuckles. "I know there's something more than just our age gap. What's bothering you?" 

Suddenly, it feels like the roles have switched. It feels like Jungkook is the oldest with the confidence he is talking with, with the tender way he is holding Taehyung’s hand. It makes the omega feel warm inside and makes him feel safe. His wolf feels like he put down all those walls he had built to protect himself from the danger of the world. Jungkook is a wrecking ball in this equation. 

There's a pause in which Taehyung looks straight to the front, watching the grass of his neighbor's garden. "It's been a long time since I've been with someone. Both physically and romantically. It wasn't a bad relationship, but I have recently realized that it was a relationship in which I was emotionally traumatized."

Listening to others’ problems has never been Jungkook’s favorite thing to do, but he still listens to Taehyung, “I’m sorry to hear that, hyung.” He feels his stomach turn into a knot when he sees the face of pain on Taehyung as he remembers his past. “We don’t have to talk about it if you don’t want to.”

Somehow, Taehyung wants to talk about it, which is weird because he never does but Jungkook makes him want to vent. “I kind of want to.”

Jungkook lets out a shaky breath, "How long ago was that? When did you break up?" 

"Almost three years ago." Taehyung is still not looking at the young alpha but he knows he's looking at him because of the firm way he is still holding his hand. "I haven't been with anyone physically for almost five."

"Wait, what? How? Didn't you say you broke up-"

"Yea… that's how bad our relationship was. We went two years without being intimate, we were just there, playing the game of make-believe because we knew each other's family. They all thought we would get married because we were already living together but what they didn't know is that we spent two years sharing a bed that was only used to sleep on." There's no sadness in Taehyung’s words, it sounds more like regret. Regret of not noticing what that relationship was doing to him. He doesn't hate his ex, he was a great guy, wherever he is. 

"Was he your true-"

"No," Taehyung says first, Jungkook doesn't need to finish the sentence to know what he's asking. "I told you I haven't found mine." 

"Right." Jungkook squeezes Taehyung’s hand, placing it on his lap. "What do you mean when you say you were emotionally traumatized?" He's not trying to pry but he needs to know what is happening inside Taehyung’s head, why he is so afraid of letting people in.

"I didn't see it back then but there were comments or actions he would say or do that would make me feel like shit, make me feel less. At that time I just brushed them off because I didn’t want to argue but now I realize that it was a little fucked up. Little things that became big after a while, like not spending time with me because he was doing something else he enjoyed but I didn't. Little things like not caring where I was going, making it seem like he cared as long as he said 'be careful’ before I left the house. Things like… forgetting my heat schedule, thus not being there for me when I needed him the most." Taehyung feels his throat closing as he speaks, his words barely coming out. He doesn't think it affects him as much until he says them out loud until he remembers again. "I think that was the moment I realized there was no more 'us' or 'we' so I ended things and moved out."

"So you spent your heat alone?" Taehyung nods. "Look, I'm new to all these things but isn't it bad to spend your heat alone? Especially when you have someone with you? Like in a relationship?" 

"Yea… Yea, it's bad. It's pretty painful but a lot of omegas are single so we just…" Taehyung doesn't know if he should continue but he feels his cheeks turn red, he thanks the darkness inside the car. "You know… find ways. But that's not the point. The point is that he was not there and that really affected me because it made me think that everyone is like that, even if I know everyone is different. I isolated myself from dating or anything like that as a way to protect myself." 

Taehyung feels Jungkook squeeze his hand, which makes him turn to look at the alpha. Jungkook isn't looking at him, he's looking at their linked hands on his lap. Taehyung sees as Jungkook brings his hand to his lips and kisses it softly. "I'm sorry, hyung. I'm sorry that you were treated that way and I'm sorry if my comments have made you uncomfortable but… I like you. I really do, and if I could change the way you were treated I would." Taehyung doesn't understand why Jungkook is being this way. 

There's a physical attraction on both ends, that's for sure, but he somehow feels happy that someone cares for him. "Forget about what I said about sleeping together, I don't want you to feel uncomfortable." Jungkook turns to look at him and as soon as their eyes meet, Taehyung feels something inside his stomach, it's not butterflies, it's something else he is familiar with but he just can't put a finger on it. "I'll rather jerk off alone than make you feel uncomfortable and ruin our friends-"

Before he can finish his sentence, he feels Taehyung’s lips on his and he freezes. He doesn't know when Taehyung got so close so quickly but he doesn't move, he stays still feeling Taehyung’s warmth under his nose. They are still holding hands but Taehyung’s grip is tighter as he pulls the young alpha closer to him to kiss him deeper. 

Taehyung himself doesn't know why he is doing this but he is still kissing Jungkook. It's just their lips touching and their hands getting sweaty as seconds pass by. His eyes are closed, it's an instinct but he is also afraid to see Jungkook’s expression. He can feel something hot in his lower stomach and on his cheeks but he feels a chill down his spine at the same time and it's at that moment that he realizes his heat is coming now. "You talk too much," he whispers after freeing Jungkook’s lips and finally having the courage to open his eyes. "Wanna come inside?"

It's like they are playing the same game as before, with two different personas of themselves. One moment Taehyung is explaining the reason why he doesn't date and then he is kissing Jungkook and inviting him inside his apartment the next. 

"A-Are you sure, hyung?" Jungkook's voice comes out low, a little weak but that's only because he feels like Taehyung took all his energy in that kiss through his lips. It's at that moment that he realizes Taehyung has this type of special power on him. 

Taehyung nods.

It's warm inside the apartment since the heater has been on all day. Taehyung likes warm places better than cold but that's probably because his omega side always needs to be ready for nesting when the time comes, a warm place to have for when he has pups on his own. This idea feels foreign to the omega because it's not something he really wants even though his kind is made for that. Taehyung is known for defying nature, for being a rebel. 

Jungkook looks around the apartment like he lost something and it's the childish way his eyes run around the place that makes Taehyung smile for a second just to stop right away because it reminds him that Jungkook is young. He is attractive and to be fair he doesn't really look like he is twenty, he looks much older. He hesitates to take another step inside his own house which suddenly feels even smaller with another person inside. 

As he walks inside, Taehyung feels his body becoming weaker and hotter. He is scared because it's the first time he is going to spend his heat with someone in years. There are many things going through his head,  Jungkook’s age being the main one, Jungkook’s big eyes looking at Monet's waterlily pond painting with such admiration but there is also the fact that he hasn't told the alpha about what's happening to him.

"You've got a nice place," Jungkook says, still looking around. "I'm actually thinking about moving out from my parents. Hopefully soon."

Taehyung makes a face, one that's not seen by Jungkook because he is facing the other way. The fact that Jungkook still lives with his parents doesn't sit well with Taehyung but then again he just turned twenty so it makes sense that he isn't fully independent. They've talked about Jungkook’s plan, about what his goals are for the future because that's what people his age usually do; plan ahead. 

Jungkook plans on going back to college since he took some time off to work and save up for a car, which he already has so he can scratch that off his list. He still hasn't decided what major he wants to choose but he is very excited to go back. Often, he finds himself talking to Taehyung about everything he wants to do once he graduates. 

Traveling is part of that list but of course, becoming the pack's alpha is on top of that list but that can wait, he still hasn't even found his true mate. He hopes that one day he can become like his father, a respected alpha among the pack, someone who is responsible, mature, and knowledgeable. That's the type of man Jungkook wants to be and Taehyung admires him for that.

Many times while Taehyung listens to Jungkook’s plan, he asks himself about his own plan. He can see how full of life and energy Jungkook is and yes, he is a lot younger than him but Taehyung is still young himself, only finishing his twenties. 

There is really no plan for him, or rather, he doesn't really like to plan things. He lives every day like it's his last and it's not only metaphorically. The way things are in the omega world is a little concerning since they are at the bottom of society. No one really respects them and sometimes they are not even seen as living beings, only objects. So, saying that he is living as if today was his last day sounds very real.

There are few omegas who actually find mates who truly care for them and love them as their destined ones. These lucky ones don't need to worry about their safety because they have a mate that protects them. Others not so lucky are just married off to their true mates because of beliefs and traditions. Omegas are at the bottom of society, only good for bearing children. Taehyung doesn't want to be seen as that, just a baby maker. It aches his heart to think that he can't really do anything about it, he can only hope.

"Do you want something to drink?" Taehyung is in the kitchen now, which is not far from the small living room, he doesn't need to yell, that's how small his apartment is. 

"I'm fine. Still pretty full from the shake." 

"Okay," Taehyung says, as he walks to sit on the couch where Jungkook is already sitting. He takes the remote and turns on the TV because the silence is too loud in the room. He doesn't know what to do or how to act, he hasn't hooked up in a very long time. He doesn't even know if Jungkook knows what to do. Then, he feels his cheeks turn red when the thought of whether Jungkook is a virgin or not invades his brain. "Have-Have you watched this movie before?" Taehyung points at the TV with the remote as the screen shows the movie he is talking about. 

Netflix and chill

Taehyung can hear Jimin’s voice in the back of his head and he hopes that his best friend is feeling chills at that very moment. 

"No," Jungkook says, "But… are we really gonna be paying attention to the movie?" 

The omega laughs shyly at the comment, "I-I guess it doesn't really matter." He turns off the TV and puts the remote on top of the coffee table. Taehyung can feel his body getting even hotter so he stands up, "Excuse me for a second. I need to freshen up." What he really needs is to splash some water on his face, take a deep breath and then make sure he is clean and smelling good. He washes himself every day out of habit and hygiene, even if he doesn't have someone to have sex with. He still wants to feel clean. 

After a few minutes, he comes out of the bathroom, which is inside his room. It's the only one in the house and it's a little inconvenient when he has people over but, luckily for him, his room is always organized. It's also not very far from the kitchen and living room but then again, everything is really close since his apartment is very small. 

He stands by the door of his bedroom and from there he sees Jungkook still in the same spot as he left him. His hands are linked and he is looking down at them, he is man-spreading on his couch and Taehyung can't help to think that he looks very sexy like that. He observes how his black hair falls on his eyes, yet it doesn't bother him. He looks handsome with his sharp jawline and his unique nose, he still doesn't understand how he can be so attracted to noses but not just any, only Jungkook’s. His hands look very nice, his veins popping and his fingers long enough that he can probably wrap them perfectly around Taehyung’s neck. It's a filthy thought, but then, the image of Jungkook suffocating Taehyung while he pleases him comes to his mind. He can blame his heat, his hormones but he can't deny the urge of wanting to run to the young alpha and let Jungkook bend him over the table and rail him until he can't walk. 

It's with this thought in mind that he walks back to the living room where Jungkook picks his head up to meet Taehyung's eyes that are dark, lost, and full of want. It's like Jungkook is looking at a different Taehyung, one that got switched when the omega left for his room. 

"Tae…" Jungkook says, as he unlinks his hands and tries to hold Taehyung because he looks a little disoriented. His gaze seems unfocused and the sweat on his forehead makes Jungkook think he is about to pass out so he tries to stand up so he can be ready to catch him if that's the case. 

He doesn't get to put any force in his legs because Taehyung stops him. His hand lays flat on his shoulder and if he wasn't in the middle of his heat, he would tease Jungkook about the face he is making right now. 

Something between worry and fear is what's spilled all over Jungkook’s face. Taehyung is scared himself but his heat is stronger than him and it feels like his real self is trapped inside his body, which he can't control. Cloudiness invades his mind, sweat is coming out of places he didn't know could sweat so he worries that this heat could be the strongest one yet. 

As he feels his heartbeat accelerate, he moves his hand to Jungkook’s chest and pushes him so his back can touch the backrest of the couch. Slowly, he picks one of his legs up, he bends it making his knee touch the couch while his thigh rests on Jungkook’s lap, and then he does the same with the other leg. He is now sitting on Jungkook’s lap with his legs spread on each side of Jungkook’s thighs. He looks at the alpha for a few seconds, examining his facial expression that hasn't changed. 

Jungkook feels his throat get dry, he's not nervous but he is perplexed to see Taehyung act this way. So confident, so assertive, so sexy. He looks even more gorgeous from down below, an angle that Jungkook never thought he would see him from but he feels lucky to be able to see it. From this angle, he can notice the mole by his nostril, and how long his eyelashes are. He complimented his lashes before but in reality, he wanted to say that his eyes were beautiful and at the moment he didn't say anything because his brain simply stopped functioning. Just like then, Jungkook’s brain is not reasoning right now and once again, Taehyung is the reason behind it. 

Taehyung feels his body burn all over and it gets more intense as the clock ticks. He doesn't say anything but he assumes that Jungkook is okay with how close they are because he feels his hands rest on the side of his thighs, the place where it burns the most. He leans in rather fast to capture the alpha's lips and it's a different type of kiss from the one they shared in the car. This one is messier and sloppier, hungrier. 

Their eyes close because that's what you do when you kiss, it's an instinct. It is also an instinct that Jungkook’s hands squeeze Taehyung’s thighs as they kiss deeper, as he feels Taehyung’s tongue touch the roof of his mouth. 

"Jungkook…" Taehyung says, making his words end their trajectory on his lips, "My heat… it started early. It's happening right now." He doesn't know if Jungkook really understands what is happening to him, the weight of his words because there is a high chance he hasn't even experienced his first rut yet. "I-I… I'm sorry. I can't control it. You-You can leave if you want…"

There's no response from the alpha. His swollen lips morphed from serious to a small smile. "I'm not going to leave you alone, Tae." His hands let go of Taehyung’s thighs and move to hold his face, he pulls him and kisses him softly. "I'm not like him. I'll be here for you. Always."

The word sounds like a promise, one that Jungkook knows he can't keep and maybe he said it because it fitted in the moment. He is there for Taehyung, at least at that moment, that much is true but he also knows that he isn't completely lying because at the end of the day, they are friends and he will always be there for him. 

Jungkook knows Taehyung needs him right now and although they were going to hook up since the beginning, he would've still stayed with him to help even if it meant just staying next to the omega. Of course, it's easier said than done because he knows that an omega in heat can be dangerous both for them and any other alpha around. He is relieved that both of them are okay with this, with sleeping together, considering that it's his first time spending a heat with an omega.

Kissing is essential when it comes to hooking up with Taehyung and he is glad that Jungkook is doing exactly that, kissing him in all the right ways. It's like Jungkook can read his mind and knows exactly where to kiss Taehyung, he knows how slow or how fast to travel alongside his jawline and neck until he finally finds his lips again. Feels very intimate and for a moment it's doesn't feel like it's just sex but making love with just their lips. It feels like their bodies know each other even though it's the first time they are this close, this intimate. It's the first time they are going to see each other naked but it doesn't feel awkward. 

Taehyung is losing himself to the feeling, throwing his head back as he lets Jungkook kiss his neck a little more. "Alpha," he whispers as he gets closer to Jungkook’s ear and the word turns something on inside Jungkook. He looks at Taehyung with a different gaze, one that the omega has never seen before in the young alpha. 

A gaze that looks hungry, confident but also a little lost. Taehyung knows what that does to his wolf and to Jungkook’s as well and even if they are not "mating", the word still sends shivers to them both. Jungkook doesn't wait, he leans in to brush his tongue on Taehyung’s scent glands. 

"Ah," Taehyung breathes out. His body gets goosebumps as if his skin can grow feathers at any moment. His pores open up when Jungkook does it again and again and again. It is not surprising that Taehyung can feel himself getting hard but he can also feel Jungkook reaching that point beneath him. 

Their scents are mixing in the air, and it feels like a battle between the forest king and a fairy prince is happening. The smell of wood intensifies but so does the smell of sweet lavender and it is hard to tell which one is winning the battle. Taehyung’s scent had a little bit of an advantage because as soon as they entered his house, the smell of lavender surrounded the alpha. Jungkook is not complaining though, he had been getting used to that smell lately which explains why he was smiling at himself earlier when he realized that his car was smelling like Taehyung. 

"You are so fucking sexy, Tae." Jungkook can't help but say these words when he feels Taehyung grinding against his crotch. He can see how desperate he is by how hard he is rubbing himself against him but he likes it. He likes this side of Taehyung a little too much and maybe he is acting this way because of his heat but Jungkook simply can't get enough of this sight. "The sexiest omega I've ever met."

The praise makes Taehyung smile proudly like he just won an award but if he thinks back to what he was thinking earlier, Jungkook is a prize, a Nobel Prize. Taehyung feels the bulge under his butt grow hotter just like his skin, he can feel it even though they are both still wearing jeans. His hands let go of Jungkook’s shoulders so he can hold the backrest of the couch for support as he moves his hips faster. Jungkook throws his head back and closes his eyes, his lips are slightly opened to let a soft moan come out. 

The pool of slick in Taehyung’s underwear grows, which makes him think that maybe it will reach Jungkook’s jeans as well but he is too focused on getting as much friction as he can on his ass and his member to even worry about that. He feels a slap on his right buttcheek that takes him off guard and makes him jump a little but soon enough realizes he likes it when he receives a second one in the same place. 

It's things like these that make Taehyung wonder if Jungkook really is that young because he seems to have experience with what he is doing. The way he squeezes his thighs and gives him a slap on the butt just to finish with a squeeze on the same cheek makes Taehyung think Jungkook has done this a lot of times. And maybe Jungkook is right, age is just a number. 

Taehyung reaches for his back pocket in his jeans and pulls out a condom, one that he retrieved from his bedroom when he went to get cleaned up. The omega has done stuff like this before and even if he hasn't in a long time, he is always prepared because someone like him needs to be extra careful when it comes to random hookups. He puts the condom on the side of the couch and then proceeds to pull off the clothes from his waist up just to throw everything on the floor without a care. He wishes his mother would see him being so reckless so that she would stop calling him a perfectionist and sometimes a control freak. He makes a mental note to never think stuff like that ever again because the last thing he wants is for his mother to see him like this with someone. So flustered, so sweaty, blinded by the lust, and completely fucked out. Mrs. Kim is an omega herself who would probably understand what Taehyung is going through when it comes to heats but still he doesn't want his mother to even imagine him looking like this. 

Jungkook watches Taehyung take off his clothes attentively, his eyes don't know where to look when Taehyung's skin is exposed. He looks at his neck first and even though he's been kissing that same neck, somehow it looks different now that more of it is exposed. It's funny how a little more skin makes Jungkook’s wolf excited, impatient, he doesn't know how it will react when he sees a lot more. 

With shaky hands, Jungkook touches Taehyung’s collarbone, gently and softly like the omega is made of cotton candy and Jungkook’s hand sweat will make him dissolve. It does feel like Taehyung might melt under Jungkook's touch. A gasp runs away from Taehyung’s mouth as a single finger moves from the well that forms in his collarbone to his chest and then very close to his nipple. 

Jungkook is not teasing, although it feels like he is because he keeps missing the hardened bud but in reality, he is exploring, he wants to see Taehyung’s reaction as he moves around. He doesn't want to go too fast because he knows Taehyung is not fully himself but he also knows that it's Taehyung’s first time having sex in a long time. He is also going slow because it's his first time with an omega in heat so he doesn't really know if what he is doing is right or okay. 

"Stop teasing," Taehyung says, his words being spoken to Jungkook’s forehead. This makes the alpha look up at the lost gaze in Taehyung. "Don't be scared." Jungkook’s round eyes probably give him away and show his hesitation. He nods, he feels a little more confident when Taehyung smiles at him. 

He looks at Taehyung’s skin, how smooth and how much it resembles cinnamon sugar, both in tone and how much it shines. Maybe Taehyung used a special lotion for tonight but Jungkook is not complaining, in fact, he likes that Taehyung dolled up for him. The alpha's ego goes up as he listens to Taehyung's heavy breathing just by touching his warm skin and suddenly, he feels like he is the only one that can make Taehyung reach his limit. Take him over the edge. Make him touch heaven. His hands go back up but move to Taehyung’s back instead, he pulls him close enough so he can capture one of his nipples in his mouth. 

"Ah," Taehyung throws his head back while his hands dig deep on Jungkook’s shoulders. He feels Jungkook’s hands move to his lower back to prevent him from falling back due to the weight of his body. He never lets go of Taehyung’s nipple. "Fuck… Jun-" Taehyung can't finish his sentence because he feels Jungkook’s teeth biting his pink bud a little. It's more like a nibble but it still sends Taehyung over the edge. He can feel the heat building in his lower area even though it’s not being touched at all, except for the little friction Taehyung is getting from wiggling as he enjoys Jungkook’s mouth. 

Taehyung feels like it’s too much and as his body gets weaker, he doesn’t know if he can hold for much longer. It’s a little confusing, Taehyung’s had his heat before, of course, he has, but he’s never experienced it like this before. Too much sensitivity, too much sweat, too much heat, too much everything. It feels like his body is going to catch on fire, especially when his body touches Jungkook’s. 

Moving his body forward, Taehyung makes Jungkook stop working on his nipple, which is feeling a little sore after all the biting and sucking but Taehyung can worry about the rash tomorrow. Right now, he is focusing on Jungkook’s lips. He pushes his tongue inside Jungkook’s mouth, looking for his tongue as well. He doesn’t even know what to do with his lips or his tongue, all he knows is that he wants to taste Jungkook deeper, stronger, and faster. At the same time, he starts moving his hips again, back and forth, and then in circles when he gets a little tired but he never stops. Jungkook notices when he gets tired so he moves his hands from Taehyung’s lower back to his butt and without hesitation, he gives Taehyung a little help.

“Mmm,” Jungkook bites down his lower lip and his eyebrows furrowed. He groans and he feels his cock getting ever harder and maybe it’s the fabric of his jeans or how hot it feels between his legs but he’s never felt this great before just by rubbing his cock. He comes to the conclusion that Taehyung has a lot to do with this new experience. He looks so sexy with his flushed cheeks and with his messy hair that is getting damp as time passes by. “You have a great ass.” Jungkook squeezes Taehyung’s ass a lot harder than he intended to, which makes Taehyung moan a little louder. 

Taehyung holds the back of Jungkook’s neck as he continues grinding against the alpha’s clothed cock. “Ah… Ah… Ah,” Taehyung breathes out against Jungkook’s lips making them hot and a little wet with his breathing. It feels like something is building inside Taehyung’s body, in his chest, in his stomach, in his head. They might need to call a bomb squad because it feels like something is going to go off inside Taehyung, something big, catastrophic. 

Grabbing Jungkook’s shirt, Taehyung comes as he moans loudly against Jungkook’s lips. He doesn’t care if his neighbors will come knocking at his door for being so loud but it’s not even that late at night. Of course, the neighbors will not complain about the time but they will complain about the type of noises that are coming out from the omega’s apartment. Jungkook worries, though, so he pulls Taehyung closer to kiss him, trying to eat his loud moans. It works. A little. 

For a while, Taehyung’s body stays still, leaning against Jungkook’s chest as he tries to calm down and make his breathing come back to normal. He feels Jungkook’s hands caressing his back, he would be lying if he said he didn’t like it. He’s not used to it, getting pampered after he comes. It feels good, he could get used to it.

“You’re a loud one,” Jungkook mocks as he speaks into Taehyung’s hair. It still smells like lavender and shampoo. He could get used to it.

“Shut up.” Taehyung picks himself up, sitting on Jungkook’s lap again. He feels the amount of slick around his butt but that’s to be expected. He can also feel Jungkook’s hard-on, still firm and hot. “I could hear you moaning too.”

Jungkook giggles, “Yea, but at least the neighbors didn’t hear me.”

“Shut up,” Taehyung smacks Jungkook’s chest. His face gets red and hot but he doesn’t know if it’s from embarrassment or from Jungkook’s erection, which is still poking his ass. 

“Make me,” Jungkook challenges.

The smirk that Taehyung is wearing is one that Jungkook will never forget because it appears on the omega’s face before he leans in to kiss him. The kiss feels different. It feels more natural like they’ve been doing this kissing thing for centuries and it almost makes Jungkook think that perhaps Taehyung likes him just as much as he likes the omega. It’s not rushed, it feels rather pleasant, and yes, maybe Taehyung is down from his high, actually both of them, but it feels more passionate, a little more romantic. 

“Fuck me,” Taehyung whispers. “Fuck me, Jungkook.”

“You really just kissed me with that dirty mouth?” 

Taehyung grins, “I can show you how dirty my mouth can be.” Jungkook blushes a little, enough for Taehyung to notice. “Weren’t you the one that said ‘I can show you how disgusting I can be in bed’?” It’s payback, Taehyung thinks. “Show me then.”

No words come out from Jungkook. Instead, he pulls Taehyung by the neck and kisses him lewdly. He picks him up a little and then drops him on the couch so he can be on top of the omega. “Take this shit off,” he works quickly to unbutton Taehyung’s pants and with the omega’s help, they get rid of them as well as his underwear. 

Taehyung is completely naked now, Jungkook thinks that he has never seen a body as beautiful as Taehyung’s. It’s not only the shape. It’s the tone, the texture, the way his belly button is shaped cutely, and then he looks at his legs. They are long and strong at the same time, his thighs are very smooth and a little pale unlike the rest of his body. Maybe they should go to the beach to get a little tanned. “Beautiful,” Jungkook whispers. 

As much as Taehyung likes to be praised, he can’t help getting shy now that he is completely exposed. He covers his lower part as an instinct because now it feels too real and it feels like Jungkook’s eyes can burn his skin just by looking at him. Taehyung feels the mess he is down there through his fingers and before he can curse himself internally, he sees Jungkook move his hands away. “Don’t get shy now, hyung. You have a pretty cock.” This doesn’t help, it only makes Taehyung turn even redder. “Let me help you.”

Giving up, Taehyung lets Jungkook uncover his cock but he never looks down or at Jungkook. He turns his head to the side and closes his eyes. “Fuck,” Taehyung lets this word come out when he feels Jungkook’s hot tongue brush against his aching cock. He is surprised that he is already hard, it’s only been a couple of minutes since he came but then again, his stamina is a lot higher when he is in heat. “Ah… so-so good.” The cloudiness comes back to Taehyung’s head, he feels a little dizzy but a good type of dizzy. Jungkook’s tongue feels great. “Come here, let me taste you.” Jungkook crawls up to meet Taehyung’s lips. They go back to kissing messily while Taehyung repeats how good his mouth tastes over and over again. “You taste so good,” the mixture of Taehyung’s cum and Jungkook’s saliva taste sweet on his tongue.

Jungkook’s cock feels heavy against his pants, it’s screaming to be let out free but the alpha is too busy kissing Taehyung. “I’m gonna fuck you… so good… so good that you will never forget this day. Fuck you so good, Tae.” He gives Taehyung one last peck before his hand reaches for the condom that miraculously didn’t get lost under the cushions. He stands up just so he can get undressed but he never stops looking at Taehyung. 

The omega watches as Jungkook finally reveals his body. He is strong, just like an alpha should be and even if Jungkook is still young, his body doesn’t look like a twenty-year-old’s body. Taehyung is grateful for that because it will actually help him forget their age gap for a moment. Taehyung’s eyes darken when he sees his abs and his arms flex when Jungkook lowers himself to kiss Taehyung again. It has become a habit that they kiss so much but Taehyung is not complaining, his own mouth is already used to Jungkook’s lips. 

Everything becomes a little blurry when Taehyung feels Jungkook’s cock against his own. Hot and hard, a little wet too from all the precum. The omega dares to look down to finally see Jungkook’s member and he thinks that he’s never seen a cock as perfect as Jungkook’s. Is he really twenty? Taheyung thinks. He doubts for a moment because it just looks… completely developed, matured. 

It’s probably the fact that they are having sex because suddenly, having Jungkook on top of him, naked, makes him look very much older and mature. It feels like a lost memory, the fact that they were talking about college and life plans just a few hours ago. Who would’ve thought they were going to be like this just a little while after that conversation.

Taehyung watches as Jungkook rolls down the condom on him, he is careful to pinch the tip of the rubber as he pulls it down, to prevent any bubbles from forming and making the condom rip with the friction. With Jungkook everything feels different, it feels safe and some might find it ridiculous because they've literally known each other for a few months but there's just this feeling in Taehyung’s chest that makes him feel at ease. 

The way Jungkook touches him, the way he looks at him, the way he is careful and considerate with the omega is very endearing. Maybe it's the lack of experience that makes him be so careful. Taehyung never felt this safe with someone, not even with his ex. Makes him think that whoever is Jungkook’s true mate will be a very lucky person. He can't think the same about him but the fact that he might never have a family or a partner stopped bothering him a long time ago. He only wants to live a good life away from any danger. 

"Jungkook," Taehyung’s eyes are a little glossy like he is about to cry. It's only a little bit of embarrassment that makes his eyes look like that. 

"Yeah?" There's a little bit of fear in Jungkook’s question. He wonders if Taehyung wants to stop and if that's the case, the only thing he can do is go home and jerk off with his hand to hopefully prevent the pain of blue balls. He waits patiently to hear what Taehyung has to say, he doesn't move an inch and for a moment, he even holds his breath. "What's wrong?"

"I… I have a request."

"Okay?"

"There's… there's this thing I-I like. Um…" Taehyung goes back to turning into a human tomato. "A name I like to be called while I get fucked." 

"Oh." Jungkook releases the air that had been caught in his lungs. 

"You… don't-don't have to call me it if you're not comfortable," turning his face to the side, Taehyung tries to hide from any type of comment Jungkook can make. He's never told anyone about this, not even his ex-boyfriend. It just didn't feel right but, with Jungkook everything is different. He doesn't even know why he's talking about it if he's being honest. 

Jungkook gives him a smile that he obviously doesn't see but he moves closer, "Tell me," he says and then gives him a peck on the cheek. The alpha finds it rather cute the way Taehyung gets so shy but is so confident at the same time. "I'd never judge you."

The warmth inside Taehyung’s chest spreads around his body and it's not only arousal, it's something else that only Jungkook makes him feel. He stretches his arms to wrap them around Jungkook’s neck, his mouth pretty close to his ear, "Call me babe. Call me babe while you fuck me." Taehyung feels his skin break in goosebumps after he says this. 

"Okay," Jungkook answers, his mouth just as close to Taehyung’s ear. "Okay, babe." He opens his mouth and takes the other's earlobe in, nibbling on it softly. 

The new word sounds heavenly coming from Jungkook’s lips, which makes the alpha even hotter when he voices it. Taehyung can get used to this hooking up thing. More specifically, he can get used to hooking up with Jungkook. Weirdly enough, Taehyung hears Jimin’s voice at that instant, "Let that baby fuck you as you deserve." He will. Let Jungkook fuck him as he deserves. 

"I'm gonna fuck you so good. Just like you deserve, babe." Can Jungkook read minds too? Taehyung wonders.

"You better," Taehyung says. 

Jungkook smirks but it soon disappears when it gets eaten by Taehyung’s lips. They kiss fast, hungrily, and lewdly, both their cocks aching to be touched and to release. Jungkook’s more than Taehyung’s. 

Their lips are getting swollen but they don't stop, even if they want to it seems impossible. Their wolves are addicted to each other. Jungkook doesn't stop moving his lips and tongue but he moves his hand down, in between their bodies until he finds his cock. He opens his eyes just enough to look at Taehyung’s face and then pushes in. It's a beautiful sight to see and just when he thinks that Taehyung can't look any more beautiful, he meets with this new face. 

Eyes half-open just like his mouth, which is letting out a pretty moan, eyebrows, and forehead wrinkled up as he feels Jungkook inside him. The alpha can feel Taehyung shake under him and at the same time, he feels as Taehyung clenched around him. "Shit… you-you are so tight. Babe, you feel great. So fucking good around my cock."

Perhaps it's the hormones or the lewd language but something inside Taehyung explodes in ecstasy. "Fucking move! Fuck me, alpha" 

And Jungkook does. He doesn't start slow, he rams at Taehyung hard like he wants to break him in half. He knows the omega can take it. He can see the hunger in Taehyung’s lost eyes and at that moment, he feels a force, a pull, he's never felt before. An urge to dominate and control, an urge to make Taehyung submit and make him go mad just with his cock. At that moment, Jungkook realizes he's having his first rut.

Jungkook takes one of Taehyung’s legs and places it on his shoulder, he doesn't know if Taehyung is flexible but that's the last thing his brain is focusing on. He takes the other leg and spreads it wide so he can see how his cock goes in and out of Taehyung. "Babe… Fuck. You take my cock so well." 

"Alpha…" Taehyung arches his body and moves so he can match Jungkook’s thrusts. "Alpha… my alpha." The words come out naturally, Taehyung might regret it later, that's of course if he remembers. 

When it comes to kinks, Jungkook would probably say he has none, but hearing Taehyung calling him his alpha does something in his stomach that he can't comprehend. As if his stomach is detaching from the rest of his body, he feels like it drops when he hears Taehyung calling him "his" over and over again. It's hard to know who is the possessive one right now because Taehyung lowers his leg and wraps both of them around Jungkook, they lock right at his lower back, "Ah… Shit! Right there, right, fucking there!"

As much as Jungkook wants to continue fucking the brains out of Taehyung, his arms are getting tired and he feels a little disappointed in himself because he had found Taehyung’s point. "Let's switch." Taehyung makes a noise of protest but he follows. "I want you to ride me, babe. Fuck yourself with my cock, yeah?" The dirty talk suits Jungkook but he still has that soft side in him at all times, so after he says this, he gives Taehyung the sweetest kiss. Slow and tender, pulling his lower lip just enough that Taehyung moans a little. 

Taehyung takes Jungkook’s cock and aligns it with his entrance, circling the head around him just because he likes to tease himself and because he's a masochist like that. He enjoys Jungkook’s face when he teases him as well, putting just the tip of his cock inside Taehyung’s hole just to take it out right away. He giggles, but Jungkook does not find it funny, it only makes him more restless. It makes his wolf whine with desperation so he takes his own cock and pushes his hips upwards until he is completely inside Taehyung. 

"Oh, my fucking God!" Taehyung thinks he is literally being transported to heaven because what the fuck! Jungkook’s cock feels even better in this position. Buried so deep inside him, he thinks it might come out through his throat. It's obviously impossible, even if Jungkook is bigger than the average size but Taehyung lets himself think that. "Fuck, babe." 

The "babe" kink is Taehyung’s thing but Jungkook seems to enjoy it more than he wants to admit. Somehow it feels more intimate than hearing "My alpha." Butterflies explode inside Jungkook’s stomach when Taehyung calls him "babe" or "baby," it makes his cock jump when Taehyung says it while he rides him.

Taehyung is moving his hips as he tries to find his own sweet spot or maybe he's just trying to miss it because he wants to last longer. He knows how and where to find it and as he explained to Jungkook in the car, single omegas find ways to pass their heats alone. He fucks himself more often than he should, considering that his heat only comes once a month but he is lonely, and he has needs. However, nothing feels as good as Jungkook’s cock. He thanks his heat for coming earlier because otherwise, he wouldn't have ended up hooking up with the alpha. 

"Mmm," Taehyung moans. He arches his back inward to find Jungkook’s lips. Their chests are touching now, and he swears he can feel both of their hearts pounding through their skin. They kiss and then kiss some more, moving faster just as much as Jungkook’s thrusts. The alpha holds Taehyung’s hips, preventing him from moving, keeping him in that lying position over him, and without letting go of his bottom lip, he starts fucking him harder and faster. "Sh-it…Mhm." 

Taehyung can't even talk and it's not only because his lip is being bitten down but because he is literally getting his brains fucked out. He can't reason, he can't speak, the only thing he can feel is his slick dripping down his thighs and the hot sensation building in his belly. He's been holding on for some time now and he's even more sensitive after he already came earlier. His cock is sandwiched between their bodies and the pressure he feels at the tip of his cock is too much, feels too amazing. 

"-M close," he hears Jungkook say, finally letting go of his lip. When Jungkook looks at Taehyung, his eyes are shut and his lower lip is swollen, almost turning a dark shade of purple. He curses himself for being so rough but he couldn't help it. He remembers to apologize to him later when he's not so fucked out. The heat inside him starts spreading more, intensifying as his orgasm approaches. "Holy shit, babe, you are so fucking wet." 

Taehyung doesn't know how Jungkook can feel how much slick is coming out of him because he is wearing a condom but he can probably also feel it on his thighs. The wet sound that echoes in the room with every thrust from Jungkook might also give it away. "You make me this wet, baby."

And with those last words, Jungkook comes hard inside the condom. His hands are squeezing hard at Taehyung’s buttcheeks, he thinks his handprints will scar his soft skin but he can't control the euphoric feeling as he comes. "Fuck-fu… Shit." Jungkook’s cock throbs as more semen come out, he knows that Taehyung can feel it pulsating inside of him because the condom he has on is very thin. As is to be expected, Jungkook starts to slow down as he comes down from his high, his energy getting drained. 

"D-Don't, don't stop fucking me, Jungkook. I'm about to come." Taehyung picks himself up a little by placing his hands on Jungkook’s chest. Like a huge wave crashing against the shore, Taehyung feels his orgasm hit, ten times stronger than the first. Jungkook is still fucking his prostate despite feeling extra sensitive himself. He feels Taehyung clench around his swollen cock as he watches the omega spill all over his stomach. If he wasn't so sensitive and tired he could've come again just by looking at Taehyung's pretty face while he came on his cock. It's beautiful and sexy, it's an image that Jungkook will never forget. 

"F-F… Ahh, Ahh." Taehyung’s body drops on top of Jungkook, not caring that he falls flat on the other's abdomen, which is covered in his cum. They are both panting and shaking from their climaxes. Taehyung can feel his mouth going dry and all his brain is thinking about right now is ice cold water. 

He pictures himself at a pool, diving inside the cold water to get rid of his sweat and the hotness. His dream gets interrupted when he feels Jungkook pulling his face closer to his own, rubbing and almost purring. His eyes are closed, Taehyung notices that he is not completely out of his fucked-out-trance. "Jungkook," he calls, "You're scenting. Stop." 

"S-Sorry… Sorry." Jungkook moves back to his position, looking up and feeling embarrassed.

"It's okay," Taehyung knows Jungkook is new to all these omega-alpha rituals. He knows that his wolf is confused so he caresses Jungkook’s cheek to let him know he did nothing wrong. "It's fine. Really." Taehyung gets a smile back. 

After a few minutes, they are both breathing normally and it suddenly feels too quiet. Jungkook is still inside Taehyung but he can feel his cock going soft, making some of the substance inside the condom drip. He brushes the back of Taehyung’s hair, "We need to get cleaned up, Tae." 

"Don't wanna."

"I'm still inside you. I need to take off the condom." Jungkook giggles a little. Taehyung doesn't move an inch. "Babe, please?" 

Taehyung opens his eyes then. He forgets that he is naked on top of Jungkook which should be a little embarrassing now that he has his five senses back. Nonetheless, he gets red when Jungkook uses that nickname on him. He knew he was going to regret telling him his little secret and now he is paying. Slowly, he picks himself up and carefully gets off Jungkook. 

The alpha takes off the condom that looks like it's about to burst. He ties it up and throws it in the bin by the kitchen. Taehyung has a really nice house, Jungkook thinks now that he can pay closer attention. 

They stay cramped up on the couch for a little while longer, there's no rush, they are both off the next day. Taehyung is still laying on Jungkook, sideways, his face is still using the alpha's broad chest as a pillow. Jungkook’s arm is embracing Taehyung’s body from one side, while his index finger playfully traces the curve of his waist. It's rather small, Jungkook thinks. But really attractive. "We should do this more often," it's Jungkook who talks first. This comment earns him a slap on the chest but also a laugh.

Taehyung stands up, sitting at the edge of the couch. "Maybe." He feels comfortable with Jungkook even when they are still naked. There's really nothing to be ashamed of, it already feels like they know each other's bodies very well. Taehyung lays down again, but his body is on top of Jungkook, just like they were before while they were having sex. He crosses his arms on Jungkook’s chest, resting his chin on his arms. 

"Was I not good?" Jungkook acts offended.

Taehyung laughs, "You were great. I'm just teasing." Taehyung is watching Jungkook’s face from a different angle now. The alpha is looking straight at the ceiling, which gives Taehyung the chance to meet the little mole he has at the tip of his nose, kind of reminds him of the one he has himself. The wandering eyes of the omega then move down to see the mole under Jungkook's lower lip. That one is very interesting. "What… What about me? Was I good?" 

"Best sex I've ever had, hyung." Jungkook sounds confident, so Taehyung believes him.

Watching Jungkook’s lip, he remembers that his lower lip is hurting and it feels swollen. He licks over it and then his hand moves up to touch it. He twitches a little when he does.

"I'm sorry about your lip." Jungkook sounds sincere. 

"Does it look bad?" There's a pout forming on Taehyung’s lips. Jungkook could kiss them again but maybe he shouldn't, at least not right now. 

"They… um, it's bruised." 

"Shit," Taehyung touches his lip again. "Shit," he thinks about what he's going to say when he goes back to work or when he sees Jimin. Shit! Jimin is gonna be teasing a lot. Taehyung moves up a little to meet Jungkook’s lips, he bites his lower lip, making the alpha groan in pain. "That's for giving me a purple lip!" 

"What fu- I didn't do it on purpose!" 

Taehyung moves closer again and then kisses the same lip he bit, soft and slow. It almost seems like their lips don't even touch. "This is for staying with me, thank you." 

Jungkook stills, feeling his cheek turn red because how can Taehyung be so fucking cute and sexy at the same time? There are many qualities Jungkook likes about the omega. He's intelligent, mature, sexy, beautiful but above everything, his favorite quality about Taehyung is his honesty, his transparency, and how amazing he is. He smiles and if someone was looking at him, at just his face, they would probably be asking who is making him smile like that? He will keep this to himself. It'll be his little secret that the answer to that question has a name and face. And yes, maybe Jungkook doesn't believe in God but after this night, he for sure believes in angels. 

The clock shows that it's almost one in the morning. Taehyung attempts to leave the couch one more time but he only kneels in between Jungkook’s legs. His eyes Jungkook’s body again and he still can't believe he just had sex with that. Jimin was right, though. The younger ones are better when it comes to sex. The thought about Jungkook’s age doesn't seem as bad now, especially not when Taehyung knows the twenty-year-old alpha looks like that under his e-boy clothes. 

"What are you thinking?" Jungkook asks. He doesn't mind that Taehyung is shamelessly looking at his naked body. He kind of likes it.

"Nothing," Taehyung lies. 

"Are you thinking about the next time we fuck?" 

"Sure," Taehyung looks good when he smirks. "Let's go shower." 

"I need to go home," Jungkook says as he looks for his phone on the coffee table. He's not surprised his mother already called him like ten times. "My mother is a crazy woman." He turns his phone to show Taehyung the missed calls. The name on the screen says "Mami♡" and Taehyung can't help but giggle. He finds it rather cute, which makes him wonder how he is saved in Jungkook’s contacts. He doesn't ask.

"Umm," Taehyung looks away when his stomach clenches. It's weird, his wolf is whining and he feels his heart squeeze a little. "Yea, okay." 

Jungkook can sense something is wrong, he can also smell the sourness. "I can stay the night," Taehyung looks at him with wide eyes, "If-If you don't mind, of course." Jungkook knows that an omega needs extra attention when they are in heat and it seems like Taehyung likes his company. He also notices that his presence helps Taehyung relax and feel comfortable during this painful cycle. He's no expert, he literally just had his first omega-heat experience and his very first rut, but he has a great nose and he smells how quickly Taehyung's pheromones change.

It's like a switch was turned on to make Taehyung’s smile appear on his face. "I don't mind." Jungkook nods and smiles, he tries to stand up to go wash but Taehyung stops him. He goes back to laying down and just waits. Taehyung smiles and then pokes his thigh, "I have similar moles on my arm." It's just two dots on Jungkook’s thighs, he looks at them like he's never noticed them before. His eyes shift to look at Taehyung’s arm and yes, they are similar. "We also have a mole at the tip of our nose. Isn't it crazy?" 

"And this one," Jungkook stretches his pinky. It's a very tiny mole but still there. Taehyung looks at his hand, he looks shocked, his eyes give it away when he looks at Jungkook. "I-I… noticed it randomly one day when you were scratching your eye." 

"Cute," Taehyung smiles, "Creep." He stands up but before he leaves the couch he kisses Jungkook on the cheek. "Thanks for staying." 

Before he is able to stand up, Taehyung feels his hand being pulled, "Do it the right way."

"What?"

Jungkook cups Taehyung’s face, "Kiss me the right way, babe." Before Taehyung can complain about the nickname, he feels Jungkook’s lips kissing him. He wants to complain and tell Jungkook that the "babe" word can only be used during sex but his lips taste so good that he forgets. He lets the alpha kiss him the right way, just how he likes it. 

He watches Jungkook finally leave for the bathroom but before he closes the door he peeks his head out, "Age is just a number, baby."

Taehyung snorts and rolls his eyes but maybe he is right. Maybe age is just a number and maybe, just maybe, Taehyung can get used to this. He can get used to Jungkook’s company.