Strings of Fate

Pup

The days that followed the official mating confirmed the family's suspicion of Jimin's state. At the crack of dawn the omega would stir in his sleep restlessly until he awoke in a hurry. His loud dash to get out of bed awoke Jungkook up from his slumber. Groggily he would stumble over to Jimin, who was hunched over spilling his guts out in a wooden bucket they kept in the room. He sighed loudly when his hand got swatted away in an attempt to rub the omegas back and offer comfort.

"Here, drink some water." Jungkook holds out a cup of water for Jimin, watching carefully as his mate chugs the fluids down in one go. The corner of his lips tug upwards, relieved that this morning he listened.

The corners of Jimin's eyes were still glistening with tears, and his nose was puffy. Jungkook sat beside him, his hand wrapping around his shoulder to pull him into his side. He was sure his scent would soothe Jimin instantly. The omega snuggled closer into his side, his face turning to press against Jungkook's chest. The smaller male sniffled slowly until he yawned sleepily, it was still too early for them to be awake. He gathered Jimin in his arms and walked back to the bed, tucking his omega into the warm fur before snuggling by his side.

"It's only six months, it'll be over before you know it." Sometimes Jungkook realizes too late that he needs to keep his mouth shut in certain situations. He should have learned that Jimin detests the way he uses his words.

Jimin doesn't miss a second before he pinches Jungkook's nipple with all the strength his small hands can manage. Although it is enough to make the alpha groan out in pain and pry the stubby fingers away, it doesn't leave any pain behind. He hisses slightly when he tries to soothe the skin under his thin shirt. Jimin mumbles incoherent curses as he plops away to his side of the bed. He ignores Jungkook's apologies and promises as he grabs the furs and wraps himself in them, leaving none for the alpha.

"I'm the happiest man alive thanks to you. Thank you in advance for being strong." Jungkook attempts one last time, breathing caught in his chest as he waits for his mate to let his annoyance simmer down.

"Weren't you happy before? When it was just the two of us?" Jimin whispers as he unwraps himself from the furs and turns to look at his alpha.

"I was, but before I met you it was just me and my father all alone out there. I never met my mother, and the only person I ever had was killed. You're giving me a pup Jimin, and the start of a family, it is the sole reason for my happiness at the moment."

"I'm sorry, I didn't think you felt that way. I shouldn't have asked."

"You're my mate, you have the right to know anything about me." Jungkook's voice softens even more, his hand resting on the side of Jimin's face, thumb stroking his cheek tenderly.

"I'm glad those rogues chased you into our territory." Jimin finally smiles.

"I'm glad I saved you."

The silence that enveloped them had a heaviness of feelings in the air. There was so much affection and love spiraling in the room as the two laid side by side on the bed. The mutual understanding of their feelings was somewhat relieving in a sense. The two were so insecure before about opening up their vulnerable hearts. But as the two smiled contently, they both realized exactly how much they had given to one another, and how much they would continue giving.

The fear in his heart that Jimin had trapped before was gone. His fear that he would never find a mate who would like him for who he was and not the title he would give them when they mated. He learned soon after maturing that he was receiving so much attention from alphas due to the power he would give them. Despite the overprotectiveness of his brothers, he was grateful they always protected his heart from being given carelessly. And now he understood the words of his omega father. Now he realizes the special feelings he was told he would feel when he found the one that was meant for him. The one who was now laying beside him, smiling back adoringly at him and filling his heart with so much warmth.

"There is still so much to learn, especially now that I have to follow in your fathers footsteps. But I will do it to make you proud, and I will raise our pup to always work for anything they want to accomplish."

"You're starting to sound like my dad, stop hanging out with him." Jimin teases as he scoots closer, seeking the warmth Jungkook was emitting.

"I don't think I could." Jungkook chuckles.

Both of them burst out laughing lightly at the prospect of his father allowing Jungkook to wander and learn on his own. Jungkook could remember all the scolding and words of wisdom Namjoon has given him over the course of the past few days. Now that he thinks about it, he really is starting to sound more and more like the older alpha.

A short howl causes the birds in the trees to chirp from their slumber. It was pretty obvious by the rising sunlight that it was time for Jungkook to prepare for the day's work. He had started patrolling with the early shift, and would return for the first afternoon hunting trip. He leaned swiftly to peck Jimin's face before rolling out of bed. As much as he wanted to stay in bed and snuggle with Jimin, he had responsibilities he had to take care of for his pack. He worried less knowing he was keeping the pack safe, and hunting enough to feed the pack. Truly his wolf was learning the role of a pack leader, and everyone around him was starting to notice his leadership.

"I'm going home later, my father has been insisting I visit him and bake. I haven't spent time with him lately, I miss him." Jimin says softly as he follows him down the stairs. He had grown used to always walking him to the door and bid him farewell.

"Stay safe, don't tire yourself too much. I'll see you at dinner, your dad will probably keep me busy all day." Jungkook turns and plants small kisses all over Jimin's face. With a heavy heart he wills himself to pull away and open the front door.

"Aren't you forgetting something?" Jimin asks quietly as he puckers his lips, closing his eyes as he waits. But it isn't long before he feels his alpha kiss him a few times, a smile breaking out as he opens his eyes and waves goodbye.