8. FATE; Unforeseen

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The stinging sunlight seeping through the window hit Jungkook's eyelids, who had not yet woken up, and made him frown reflexively. "Uhmmm~" A lazy, soft moan slipped out from between Jungkook's lips, unconsciously turning his body to avoid the sun.

It was a sunny day.

And, today was his 18th birthday. 

Ah, birthday!!7

"Hah-!!"  A sudden realization hit Jungkook's mind and made him open his eyes widely. Jungkook's body jumped up as if a spring had bounced. He rubbed his still blurry eyes with the back of his hand and turned his head to the clock on the wall. "Umm~ It's my birthday, but there are no benefits~" All most 7 o'clock... When he checked the time, Jungkook automatically sighed and mumbled, but his lips rose up in a smile.

Jungkook stretched, raising his clasped hands high above his head. Soon, his smile grew even wider as he placed both hands on his waist and tilted and turned his head to both sides to relax his muscles. 

"Hehe~ It's finally my birthday!" Jungkook felt his heart swelling. He took a deep breath and hurried to get ready for work.


Jungkook was part of the patrol group this morning. Although his honest wish was to go see Taehyung right now, but still Jungkook's steps toward work were spirited and cheerful.


"Good morning, Mingyu!" Jungkook greeted his colleagues who were already in the office in a bright voice.

"Good morning, Jungkook! Oh, happy birthday! You're 18 now, right?"

Mingyu's voice was excited as he wished Jungkook a happy birthday. Jungkook just answered with a wink at him. But when he suddenly remembered that Mingyu turned 18 last April, Jungkook looked at him with sparkling eyes as if he was curious about something.

"What? Well~ Ask me anything! It's your special birthday, so no matter what you ask, I'll answer it with a~ll my heart!" Standing like a pillar in front of Jungkook with his arms crossed and his legs spread shoulder-width apart, Mingyu slightly lifted his chin and smiled playfully and haughtily.

"Well, how was it? Could you feel it? Were you able to notice?" Jungkook asked without delay, as if he had been waiting for him to say that.

Jungkook's impatient behavior disturbed Mingyu's posture, which had been puffing out his shoulders. Instead of answering, Mingyu snorted and put both hands in his pockets, asked Jungkook back. "You idiot! You left out the subject! What on earth do you really want to know?"

"Ah~" Jungkook smiled widely, showing his bunny teeth.

"What a jerk,  Jeon Jungkook I understand because I know you've been waiting for this day for a long time~ Anyway, what do you want to know?" Mingyu smiled sweetly and waited for Jungkook to speak. He really liked Jungkook.

The day Jungkook first revealed his True Blood power, Mingyu was also there.

Even before it was revealed that he was True Blood, the strongest among the werewolves, Jungkook was already the strongest warrior among them. Moreover, Jungkook was a very compassionate person who was kind to everyone and got along well with everyone. Jimin was also a great warrior and loved by everyone, but honestly, Mingyu thought that Jungkook was more suited to be the next Alpha for their pack. 

But his thoughts were tantamount to treason, and Mingyu had no intention of causing trouble to their pack. He felt reassured and happy just because Jungkook was with them to protect their pack.

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