Mates (TAEHYUNG FF)

Chapter 22

[Y/N POV]

According to what Chae told me, the tree was just a little far away from the backyard of the party hall. I walked a few more steps and saw a huge beautiful looking tree, and it had the name 'Cache' engraved on it.

I was admiring the tree when I heard a not so unfamiliar voice from behind.

JS: Y/N?

I let out a shaky breath and turned around and I saw Jaesung standing not too far away.

JS: You actually came...

He whispered, a relieved smile on his face.

Yes I did, and I had no idea whether I was going to regret this or not.

JS: So, shall we?

I furrowed my brows in confusion and stepped back a little.

Y/N: Shall we what?

He looked equally confused and motioned towards the house.

JS: Umm, take a walk...

Y/N: No, not necessary, just tell me what you have to say right here.

JS: Well, there's a lot to say so I figured it would be better if we walked around the place--

Y/N: And risk someone seeing us together? No!

JS: Isn't staying in one place for a long time more suspicious? 

Y/N: F-fine whatever, please, just tell me what you wanted to say.

JS: Right, before that, I heard you turned 18 a few weeks back, happy birthday-

Y/N: Can you please just tell me what you need to say, I've risked quite a lot to be here.

He let out a deep sigh and looked at me with guilty eyes. He turned around and started walking and I quickly caught up with him.

JS: I...I don't even know where to start...

[Flashback to 18 years ago]

[JS POV]

It had been around a month or two since I turned 18 and I still hadn't met my mate yet and it was driving me absolutely insane and I knew I wasn't the only impatient one, father had been laying it on me real thick about how he wasn't surprised that I didn't have a mate and all mother and I could do was just stay quiet and nod at his spiteful remarks.

I was snapped out of my thoughts when I heard a knock on the door.

JS: Come in!

My mom walked in and said in a soft, tired voice.

Mom: Your father's calling for you, Jae.

JS: I'll be there, but mom...

Mom: Yeah?

JS: Are you okay? You look really pale.

Mom: I'm fine dear, now go along before your father gets mad.

I nodded, not fully believing her and quickly made my way to father's chambers. I knocked on the door and waited for a few seconds before letting myself in.

JS: You called for me father?

He was sitting at his desk, staring out at the pack areas, his back facing me, his head tipped back.

Dad: Jaesung-ah...why can't you do better?

I sighed and just kept quiet, when he suddenly got up and made his way towards me, and I could already smell the alcohol in his breath.