King of his heart - Jikook

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Jimin ended up inviting Hoseok too, who was in the crowd during the battle, to the meal as well as Taehyung and Yoongi whom they met outside the arena building. Hosoek explained how Aera wanted to come to watch the battle too but was unable to since they couldn't find a babysitter on time.

The seven men seat around the table, familirising with each other with light conversions. Taehyung, Jin and Hosoek would make jokes and banter resulting in laughs from the rest of them, easing them into a more comfortable atmosphere while they ate.

"Oh Hyung, I heard you've officially become a doctor's apprentice?" Taehyung says, turning to Jin.

"Yes. It's my dream to be a healer one day," Jin replies shyly.

"That's amazing, becoming an apprentice in it self needs so much effort and hard work. You'll be a doctor in no time, " Hosoek says from the other side.

"Your commitment is admirable," Yoongi adds, catching few of guard with the compliment.

Namjoon just proudly smiles as he caresses the back of Jins hand under the table.

"Thank you," Jin's ears were becoming red at the attention.

"You should become a royal healer," Jimin suggests. "You'd be easily accepted with your skills and knowledge,"

Jin shakes his head. "I want to become a healer for the people. Sorry Jimin-ah,"

"Don't be sorry. It's not everyday you find someone wanting to do a profession for the good of others. I love that about you hyung," The prince smiles warmly. "You are a true Alynthian,"

Jungkook nods, silently agreeing with Jimin. But the knight was a little more focused on eating since he lost alot of his energy during the battle and had been on a strict diet during his training.

"Shall we get more meat dishes?" Jimin turns to Jungkook, immediately understanding his mate's hunger.

Jungkook looks at him like a deer caught by headlights and lightly nods.

"Yes please," He mouths.

Jimin chuckles, calling over the waiter and doing that. The others get absorbed into another conversation, going back to how Jungkook defeated Haejoon.

The prince looked around the table with laughter in the air. He hadn't realised how much his close circle has grown from just having Jungkook, Taehyung and Yoongi by his side.

"So when do you two plan on getting partners? It's not like you're getting any younger even if you look young," Hosoek questions Taehyung and Yoongi, the only single people on the table.

"Whenever the right person shows up," Yoongi simply answers first. This was something that made Jimin raise an eyebrow at, knowing too well how the older felt about relationships before. It seemed his mindset had changed for the better and if his hunch is correct, a certain someone was the cause of it. All heads then turn to Taehyung next expectantly.

Jimin smirked a little mischievously when his eyes locked with his best friend.

"It might happen soon for our Taehyungie," Jimin says with a shrug, sipping on his drink.

"huh?!" simultaneous gasps are heard around the table except for Jungkook who knew what Jimin meant. Taehyung sends daggers towards Jimin with his eyes as his cheeks start to heat up abit.

"Who is it?" Namjoon pushes.

From Taehyung's peripheral vision, he could feel Yoongi's curious eyes on him too. He just nervously laughs.

"Alright, let's not pressure the poor soul," Jin chuckles. "Whoever it is Taehyung-ah, good luck. There's nothing not to like about you so I'm sure you'll be able to win them over,"

"How can you be so sure?" Taehyung pouts.

"Cause you were able to win me over. Remember when I thought you'd be one of those spoiled, stuck up noble brats. Well you are a brat, but that's beside the pont. You proved me wrong with that sweet bubbly personality of yours and now we're friends despite our status,"

The others laughs a little as Taehyung does a little 'hey!' when Jin called him a brat. Jin came from a lower class status and didn't have good perspective of noble families. Though he became more open minded after falling in love with Namjoon. A kind, humble, young noble who liked to read books and go to museums.

" Thanks hyung I really appreciate that. I hope they feel the same too," Taehyung does puppy eyes towards Jin who just laughs heartily.

"You're really mean to put your best friend on the spot like that," Namjoon points to Jimin, with a teasingly disapproving look.

"I didn't anything," Jimin pouts, laying his head on Jungkooks shoulders, giggling.

Jungkook cherished this happy moment. Everyone was genuinely smiling and living in the moment.

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Few days pass and peace returns back to the palace.

One problem was over but they still had to deal with the Thorn rebels. Jimin discussed Taehyung's suggestion with Jungkook and he'd already started investigating it further as it seemed very much plausible.

After Jimin finished his duties by evening, he takes a plate of fresh fruit to bring it over to Jungkook in his office.

"come in," Jungkook said.

When Jimin walked in, his body shivered. Jungkook's pheromones were stronger than usual.

"Jungkook, are you going into rut?" Jimin places the fruit plate on the desk. Jungkook looks away from the documents and towards a calender on the wall.

"I guess I will be," He answers. "I'll have to get a suppressant,"

"What why?" Jimin frowned.

"I can't take a break. I need to continue to work. I feel so close to figuring it all out,"

"Suppressants are not healthy and have side effects. They're especially not advised for Purebreds. You won't have to take a break for long since I'll be with you," Jimin goes around the desk and sits on Jungkooks lap. "Why suffer when your mate is right here,"

"Jimin..." Jungkook wraps his arms around Jimins waist, pulling him closer. "Are you sure? It can become too much,"

"I... I want to spend your rut with you. So don't take any suppressants," Jimin says shyly, fiddling with his fingers.

Jungkook smiles, taking a hold of his omega's hand and intertwining them.

"You can't back down once we start," Jungkook whispers in a raspy tone. "We won't be stopping even if you beg, then again you'll just be begging for more right,"

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a/n: short chap.

Just finally wanted bring our seven boys together for a cute interaction since Namjoon, Jin and Hosoek weren't seen as much as Taehyung and Yoongi have been.

There'll be more Taegi next chap.

And I probably won't be writing a smut chap for the rut it'll just be a time skip, sorry guys...

The next few chaps are already ready, just in editing and cleaning up.