Chasing Tail

𝟻. 𝙲𝚊𝚛𝚒𝚗𝚐 𝚑𝚎𝚊𝚛𝚝

[A month later, Jungkook's POV]

I yawned as I entered the empty kitchen, which was an odd thing to experience in the morning since Yoongi hyung usually had breakfast ready. Might've wanted to sleep in, I hummed as I stroked my chin, opening one of cans of tuna we had. I was craving some tuna salad and I was going to have that.

I noticed the clock as I prepared my meal and my eyebrows furrowed, it was about 1pm. I know my hyungs and I sleep and lounge around all day but they usually get up around this time.

I shrugged, well, Yoongi did work last night, maybe that's why he was tired and slept in more. Whatever it was, I might be able to put my favorite show on and I grinned as I grabbed my bowl of food, heading out of the kitchen but something on the fridge caught my attention.

We have a calendar there to remind each other of important events, I never really pay attention to it but the words marked in red made my heart race. HEAT WEEK was marked in red for the next 2 weeks, making realization finally hit my brain, now it makes sense why my hyungs weren't up yet, their heats are tomorrow. The day before the heat is always tiring as your body prepares for a week of pain and wanting.

Jimin's is the first week and Yoongi's is right after, which is what usually happens with mates. Heats only happen about 5 times a year and sometimes they happen randomly, that's why I hate them.

First, they're painful, sure some days are just tiring and you eat a lot but there are days that are so hot and painful, all I want is pleasure to course through my body so the pain fades. I hate heats, I'm always alone and it feels weird. Whenever my hyungs heats happen, I stay with one of my friends as it's dangerous for unmated hybrids to be near hybrids in heat.

So for the next 2 weeks I would spend with either Yugyeom or my friend Lisa which I wouldn't have minded before, but....

My mind was immediately filled with Taehyung's smile, presence and scent. I could spend these next two weeks with him, my hyungs would never even notice.

I haven't seen my mate since a week ago and the distance was killing me. I missed his humor, soft touches and amazing food, he pampered me alot even though he doesn't like to admit it. Yeah, I'm just gonna spend it with him! I'm a genius!!

I squealed happily as I jumped around, almost dropping my bowl when a tired voice came from behind me. "What made you so happy this morning?"

"Hyung!" I turned around in surprise, feeling shame tint my cheeks. "I-I didn't see you there."

Yoongi rolled his eyes and he moved to grab a skillet. "Sorry for not making breakfast."

I waved my hand. "Your heats coming up, I don't mind."

"Are you packed? Jimin's heat is tomorrow." Yoongi reminded me.

I was not packed, but I would be soon. "I am! I'm gonna miss you guys though,"

"Us too," Yoongi's voice suddenly went softer and my heart ached. "You've been taking a lot of shifts at the gym lately."

"It was just last week," I joked weakly, scared that he noticed that change.

"You went three times last week," Yoongi stated and I gulped. "I'm just surprised you like the gym that much."

"I do! I really do..." I trailed off, thankfully not exposing myself as Jimin swayed into the kitchen, rubbing his eyes gently. "Hey guys."