Untamed (Namkook)

12. Between Instinct and Intent

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“How was the trip?" Jin asked, stepping outside just as the couple arrived back home from their 'honeymoon'

Jungkook barely made it through the doorway before angrily dropping his bag to the floor with a loud thud. "How was the trip?" he echoed mockingly, sounding clearly irritated "Your brother is an ass, that’s how the trip was!!" Then, without waiting for a response, he stomped off toward his room and Jin heard a door slam shut loudly somewhere in the house

Jin blinked " Sounds about right " he muttered, shaking his head before walking over to help Namjoon who was still outside, taking out their bags out of the cab 's trunk

Namjoon huffed as he finally managed to get everything inside "What? I didn’t do anything!" he defended himself immediately, catching the knowing look on Jin’s face

Jin snorted.. "Of course you didn’t. You are an innocent little angel, after all!! You would never do anything to upset your mate..." His voice dripped with sarcasm and the way Namjoon's expression flickered told him he’d hit the mark.

Jin smirked as he leaned lazily against the doorframe. "Though, judging by the very obvious shift in Jungkook’s scent....and the fact that it’s still clinging to you like perfume...I’d say my money was well spent!!"

Namjoon frowned, pausing mid step  "Wait!!!Your money?"

Jin stretched his arms with an air of complete nonchalance "Yeah... Bold of you to assume your staff would put in that much effort for you. They love you, but not that much. I mean, it was my idea... they just chipped in a little"

Namjoon stared at him, unimpressed  "...You bribed them?"

Jin corrected his brother  smoothly "I invested in my peace of mind!! " He gestured toward the hallway where Jungkook had disappeared. "And judging by how my investment just stormed off like a pissed off cat? I deserve a refund!! I spend all that money so you both can finally use all that tension for something good!!" He shook his head in disappointment

Namjoon let out the longest, most exhausted sigh  "You are unbelievable!!"

Jin grinned, effortlessly grabbing one of the bags and heading inside "I know!!! I’m awesome like that"

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Namjoon barely had time to drop his bags before his phone started buzzing with a relentless stream of texts and calls from his assistants. With a sigh, he quickly changed and rushed out, leaving Jungkook alone in the house with nothing but his thoughts and frustration.

Jungkook sat at the kitchen counter, aggressively stirring his coffee...with his lips pulled into a deep pout. The warmth of the drink did little to soothe his irritation. He still couldn't believe he had gone soft...even for a second...on that hypocrite of an alpha. Just like every other one, Namjoon had proven himself no different..He promised himself to never do that ever again.

A while later, Jin strolled into the kitchen with a knowing smirk playing on his lips.

“Sooo…” he asked, leaning against the counter with his arms crossed. His gaze flickered to Jungkook’s neck where faint red marks peeked out from beneath his oversized sweater  “You are pouting, but it looks like you had a good time still!!"

Jungkook’s hand instinctively flew to his neck, his face heating up as memories of the night came rushing back. He groaned, dropping his head onto the counter “Hyung...” he mumbled, voice muffled against the cool surface“I told you...your brother is an ass!!”