The world has moved forward, yet some packs and families remain anchored in tradition
Namjoon is a traditional pack alpha who is determined to uphold the customs and practices of his ancestors. He values the old ways and is resistant to change. On t...
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Namjoon and Jungkook ate quietly at the dining table, the clink of cutlery and low hum of voices from the kitchen filled the space between them. Jin and Yoongi were chatting near the kitchen sink, laughing and giggling in between. From the corner of his eye, Namjoon caught Jin leaning in under the pretense of wiping something off Yoongi’s face ...his fingers lingering on the alpha's cheek a little longer than necessary
Namjoon rolled his eyes and glanced at Jungkook, who was chewing on his food with that familiar little frown he always wore when he really liked the food. Which made Namjoon smile faintly “How’s your project going?” he asked, pouring water into both their glasses “Everything on track?”
Jungkook nodded, swallowing a mouthful of rice “Yeah… we made good progress. The paper was mostly done anyways...it just needed some revisions. I’m finishing that up now. After that, it’s just studying for exams..."
Namjoon hummed in approval, listening closely
“I’ll need to go back home to present it, though ” Jungkook added after a moment “And to take the exams. They have to be done in person...”
Namjoon went quiet, the last phone call with Hyunsik echoing in his mind. He didn’t want Jungkook anywhere near them...especially now taht they had some sort of argument about Jungkook. He remembered the one promise he had made when they got mated... Jungkook would never have to go back to that house again. It was the first and maybe the only thing Jungkook had really asked of him ever. And he intended to keep that promise.
“We can rent a place nearby.." Namjoon offered calmly “Somewhere close to campus. You don’t have to go home or inform anyone about this...Jin can go with you, help you with everything"
Jungkook looked up at him “You are not coming with me...are you busy?”
Namjoon paused “When are the dates?”
Jungkook tilted his head “Hmm....They haven’t told me yet. I’ll request them to schedule everything close together so I can finish it all in one trip"
Namjoon nodded slowly “Alright. Once we know, I’ll check my schedule"
Jungkook hesitated before speaking again, his voice turning softer “I’d feel safer if you are there with me. I’m scared my brothers might try to see me if they know. And I just… I don’t want to deal with them. They are pretty scared of you , so they wouldn't dare to mess with you for sure"
Namjoon’s eyes softened, his hand brushed lightly against Jungkook’s under the table
“I get it..” he said quietly “I’ll try to be there..”
Jungkook gave a small nod, but the tension in his shoulders didn’t fully ease “I really want to see Hajoon hyung though... I’ve missed him. He must be showing well by now…”
Namjoon gave a small smile “Maybe we can reach out through his alpha. He is not like the others, right? He might be willing to meet somewhere discreet...”
