Moonbound [Paused]

Chapter 21 : The Catastrophe Pt 1

Sorry for the inconvenience 🙏

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Taehyung wiped the sweat from his forehead as he entered his bedroom. His heart was still pounding, and his wolf was restless beneath his skin. Yoongi's scent was still clinging to him, wrapping around him like a second skin, making his thoughts foggy. The jasmine mixed with Yoongi's natural musk seemed to sink into his bones, which made Taehyung struggle to think straight.

He had called Jimin on his way back, but he was barely able to focus on the conversation. He somehow managed to inform him about the situation, and now he needed a cold shower—desperately!! His body was reacting to Yoongi's omega in every possible way—every instinct yelling at him to turn back, to go to Yoongi, to take care of him. He knew from books that the bond between fated mates during heat was supposed to be very special...natural!! But this... it was too intense. He could feel his body heating up. His alpha was howling and crying inside, begging to be freed.

He stripped off his clothes and jumped into the shower, letting the icy water hit his skin. He rubbed his skin raw to wash away the lingering jasmine scent, but it still felt inadequate!! He could still sense it—it was as if the omega was part of his very being!!. He leaned his forehead against the cold tile. His mind wouldn't stop replaying the look on Yoongi's face when he finally let him go...pleading, his eyes filled with both exhaustion and yearning for him!! He was supposed to be his.

"Damn it!!" He punched the wall in frustration.

After what felt like forever, Taehyung finally stepped out of the shower, knowing that no amount of cold water was going to be enough to cool him off. He grabbed a towel to dry off and changed into fresh clothes. He sighed heavily, somehow still feeling the jasmine scent all over him. He reached for the clothes he had worn earlier. And picked up a few new ones from his closer. and rubbed it against his skin, making sure his scent was strong before he packed them up. He needed to send them to Yoongi, at least until Jungkook arrived!! He knew it would help keep Yoongi calm and make it easier for him to rest.

A knock on the door interrupted his thoughts, and Jimin entered just as Taehyung was finishing up. "How is he?" He asked

"Not good!!" Jimin sighed, shaking his head. "He is not quite there yet, but maybe by tomorrow morning... It's slowly getting worse. He is already in so much pain!! He told me he is on birth control..the heat shouldn't be this intense!! Don't know what happened."

Taehyung nodded, his lips pressing into a thin line. Jimin could see the tension in Taehyung's shoulders, the frustration and worry clouding his eyes.

"I shouldn't have let him stay here... right!!" Taehyung muttered, guilt written all over his face. He ran a hand through his damp hair, biting on his lips nervously.

"Maybe..but it is what it is!! I think he is reacting to your alpha violently!! So just, don't go near him again!! " Jimin said firmly, his gaze meeting Taehyung's.

"I know!!" Taehyung replied, his voice almost a whisper. He looked away, biting his lip. "Did he call Jungkook?"

Jimin frowned, shaking his head. "He says he doesn't want to."

"Why?" Taehyung asked, his eyes widening!! He must admit his alpha felt happy knowing that his omega wouldn't be touched by another alpha, but at the same time he knew Yoongi would have a hard time alone!

Jimin shrugged, licking his lips nervously!! He knew the reason!! But... he didn't know if he was ready to share it with Taehyung. "Hmm...I don't know Tae!! It's his choice. We can't force him. But it's risky. If his heat hits full-force without Jungkook, I don't know how he will manage alone."

Taehyung let out a frustrated breath.

"I have moved him to the lake house. He didn't want to be in his quarters. He wanted to be away from Jungkook's scent apparently!!" Jimin explained. "I took his things there for nesting... and have stocked the fridge with enough food and water for a week and gave him the alarm to ring if he needs anything. And I will make sure to leave him hot food on time. Let's hope all of this goes well."

Taehyung nodded, though his expression remained troubled. Jimin placed a hand on Taehyung's shoulder, giving him a reassuring squeeze.

"Wow!! You are burning up!! " Jimin said, moving his hands away. His eyes narrowed as he studied Taehyung's face and body.

Taehyung glanced up, wiping the sweat from the back of his neck. "I will cool down... I just took a shower!! " he muttered.

Jimin's gaze remained fixed on him with a knowing look in his eyes. "It did nothing obviously!! Your eyes are red too. Are you sure you are okay?!!" He pointed out

Taehyung blinked, looking away from Jimin. "Probably from all his scent... it was too much!! I'll be fine in a few hours!!" He tried to reassure, but his voice lacked conviction.

Jimin gave him a small, understanding nod. He understood the cue. Tae needs to be alone. "Take it easy, okay? Call me if you need anything!! " he said softly.

Taehyung forced a smile and nodded. "Yeah... ."

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After Jimin left, Taehyung collapsed onto his bed, staring up at the ceiling and observing the starry sky above through the skylight window. He let out a deep sigh. The room felt eerily silent around him. But in his mind, there was no peace in there. His thoughts kept drifting back to Yoongi—to the look in his eyes, the way he had reached for him, the desperation in his voice. His heart clenched at the memory. He could almost hear Yoongi's whimpers, the soft cries of distress...He knew Yoongi was likely struggling and the heat is making things unbearable.

Every fiber of his being wanted to go to Yoongi, to be there for him, to comfort him. His wolf was howling inside, clawing at him, demanding that he take care of his fated omega. But Taehyung knew he couldn't!!! He clenched his fists, his nails digging into his palms as he fought against the instinct that was driving him mad.

Taehyung rolled over, burying his face in the pillow. The scent of Yoongi was still there somewhere, refusing to leave him. It was faint but enough to make his heart ache. He closed his eyes, trying to block out the thoughts, but it was of no use.

"Yoongi, please be okay!!" he whispered into the darkness, hoping somehow his words would reach him.

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The next few days were a blur for Taehyung. After the second day, Jimin told him that Yoongi was in full heat and was in intense pain. He was sure he had never seen an Omega cry so much in pain before!! And to make matters worse, Taehyung could hear Yoongi's cries of pain sometimes—even from his own quarters. The sound tore his heart and it drove him almost mad with the urge to be near him. But he didn't want anyone to know his desperation; he tried to act normal...went to work...talked to everyone...even surprising Jimin and Jin!! They expected him to go rogue and make matters worse!! But surprisingly, he didn't!! Taehyung, on the other hand, was grateful in a way that his father was away for a few weeks..otherwise, this situation would have brought down his wrath. He for once won't be happy that Jungkook wasn't present with the omega during his time of need.

But once he gets back to his toom, Taehyung could feel a pull deep inside him...an aching emptiness...like a piece of himself was missing—calling for him. It was as if his very soul was being pulled toward Yoongi. He cursed himself for asking Yoongi to stay!! for not insisting that he go back home earlier or for not reading the signs of his heat. He wished Yoongi had told him... but maybe Yoongi had expected Jungkook to be there, had expected his alpha to come through.

By the end of the fourth day, the pull was so strong that Taehyung could almost feel Yoongi's pain in his own body. His head throbbed, his muscles ached, and there was a fire in his stomach that just wouldn't go away, and his heart weighed heavily in his chest. He couldn't do this anymore!! He had to do something. That night, he knew he needed to see Yoongi, even if it's only for a moment..

Taehyung slowly made his way to Yoongi's chamber...a small and secure house that Jin had previously used. It was secure and far away from the main complex...a hidden place where unmated omega's could find safety without distraction or danger from alphas. The building was made with extra security features and had been abandoned for a long time..ever since Jin got mated!!

"Baby..." Taehyung called, softly knocking on the large door.

And in response, what he got was Yoongi's scent..the raw and desperate version of it ..and it hit Taehyung even through the door, almost knocking the air out of his lungs. His heart squeezed painfully when Yoongi's weak voice answered.

"Tae..."

The door creaked open slightly, and Taheyung could finally see the omega in flesh. He could only see the omega's feline eyes properly first...It was angry..desperate..but Yoongi's eyes softened as soon as they met Taehyung's. The anxiety and restlessness in his body seemed to ease just at the sight of him.

"Did you eat?" Taehyung asked, his brow furrowed in worry as he took in Yoongi's appearance...his flushed cheeks, the sweat matting his hair, and the exhaustion in his eyes.

"Hmm..." Yoongi nodded, his voice barely audible. "I had some fruit."

"Just fruit?" Taehyung sighed, shaking his head. "Didn't Jimin leave you proper food?"

Yoongi looked down, avoiding Taehyung's gaze. "I don't feel like eating..."

"Bullshit!!" Taehyung muttered under his breath, stepping closer. "You need energy, baby!! It looks like you are still conscious, so let me get you something quickly before the next wave hits." He moved to grab a bag with clothes he had brought, but Yoongi's hand reached out, grabbing his wrist.

"Al... alpha..." The omega's voice trembled, his eyes wide and pleading. "Please... help me. I feel like I'm dying!" he said, burying his nose in Taehyung's wrist, trying to take in his scent as much as he could.

Taehyung's heart skipped a beat at the sound of Yoongi's voice... He clenched his jaw, trying to steady himself. His mind was torn between the urge to help Yoongi and the knowledge of what that would mean.

"No, baby!!" Taehyung whispered, his voice cracking. He tried to gently pull away, shaking his head. "I came to drop off some clothes and leave. I can't... we can't."

"Please..." Yoongi's eyes were filled with tears, his lips trembling as he looked up at Taehyung, desperation written all over his face. "Alpha, I need you. It's unbearable!! I can....I can feel it coming again!! Please don't leave me!!" he begged, kneeling to the ground and hugging himself.

Taehyung swallowed hard, his throat tightening painfully. His whole body screamed at him to stay!!. He could feel his wolf clawing at him, urging him to answer Yoongi's call to ease his suffering. Taehyung kneeled beside Yoongi, his hand reaching up to gently cup his cheek and his thumb brushing against the flushed skin.

"Yoongi..." he murmured, his voice strained. "I want to... God, I want to, but you know this isn't right. You need Jungkook... not me."

Yoongi shook his head, tears spilling over his cheeks. "I need you, Taehyung. Right now...I want my alpha! And my omega only recognizes you as my alpha!!"

Taehyung closed his eyes, taking a shaky breath, trying to push down the emotions that threatened to overwhelm him. He knew this wasn't just the heat talking. This was Yoongi. He was lucid right now!! It took every ounce of strength he had not to give in, not to claim Yoongi in his vulnerable state. He leaned forward, pressing a gentle kiss to Yoongi's forehead, his lips lingering there for a moment. The sweet scent of the omega enveloped him.

"I love you, Yoongi!!" he whispered against his skin, his voice breaking. "But I can't do this!!"

Yoongi let out a soft sob, his fingers tightening around Taehyung's wrist. Taehyung could feel his sweet scent souring suddenly. The alpha squeezed his eyes shut, his heart aching. He pulled away slowly, slipping his jacket off and draping it over Yoongi's shoulders.

"Here!! Looks like your next wave is coming!! he said. "Keep this. My scent will be with you."

Yoongi clutched the fabric, his shoulders trembling as he buried his face into it, inhaling deeply. Taehyung's chest ached as he watched how Yoongi's body relaxed a little bit almost immediately. They were meant to be!! And he knew it!!

He huffed and stood up. "I'll leave these clothes inside and quickly heat up some food you!" Taehyung offered, grabbing the bag and moving to the house quickly.

When he entered the house and headed towards the kitchen, he could smell the omega everywhere. The entire place reeked of jasmine and slick as Taehyung stepped into the room. He saw several nests made in different corners of the spacious living room—they were all a mess.


Yoongi slowly followed him. He was barely dressed with only a loose white robe hanging around his shoulders, sweat glistening on his flushed, pale skin. Yoongi was clearly struggling and was on the verge of losing control again. Taheyung could feel it—every part of his body was crying out for relief.

Before Taehyung could reach for the fridge, he heard as Yoongi let out a pained gasp. He turned to watch how the small omega squirmed. As a new heat wave hit him hard, Yoongi let out a low whimper, his knees giving way, sending him crashing to the floor with a throaty scream.