Strings of Fate

Urges

The occasional brushes of air against the windows was the only noise filling the vast space of the house. The fireplace was lit up enough to cast enough warmth throughout the house. Jimin's tired sigh filled the air suddenly. He was kneeling over thick furs in his bedroom. He couldn't keep still any longer and after hauling a handful of nuts into his mouth he took out all the extra furs and quilts they had stored away. It was becoming harder for him to feel safe and relaxed. Nesting had always been a habit when he was in heat, but with the pup he felt strong urges to make a decent nest. A circle or comfort and safety he could provide for himself and the pup. He set a thin blanket at the bottom before piling thick bear furs Jungkook had brought back a few weeks back. His knees began to ache after minutes of starting but he was adamant to perfect it now that he had started. The spare pillows were placed in an arc at the top of the nest, and a small blanket around. It was beginning to take the perfect shape of a circle.

Jimin could already feel his wolf growing less restless as he pulled here and patted there. His body was preparing to deliver a pup soon, and all he needed was to prepare a safe space for his pup to be born. It was an omega instinct, needing a small place lingering with his alphas scent to bring a pup into the world. Before he found it a nuisance to have the need to make one, but after becoming pregnant he understood why. As a final touch he set up the thickest blanket they had on top and placed the blue blanket he made beside his pillow. He huffed tiredly as he managed to stand up, his joints protesting and his back aching. The fatigue was catching up to him, he often found himself too tired to even think. The pup was becoming too active, sometimes keeping him up for hours at night. He had found that the pup was too energetic for his liking, always moving around at odd hours and kicking his organs around. Jimin found himself groaning in pain or grimacing in discomfort more often than he wanted to. Jungkook's scent seemed to be the only thing that brought him peace but he can't keep his alpha beside him all day like he wishes to. His mate has become quite busy, following his father around throughout their territory and teaching him how things are done.

As soon as he steps out of his bedroom he doubles over with a loud groan. He breathes in quickly and soothes a hand over his stomach. He ignored the ache in his back and went down the stairs as carefully as he could. He reached for his scarf on the couch and wrapped it around his neck as he stepped out onto the porch. The wind was colder than usual, winter was to begin in a few days and the pack was earnestly working hard to gather enough food before the snow got too thick and dangerous for hunting. A sudden kick had him grimacing again and he started pacing back and forth slowly. He found that slow walks seemed to lull his active pup to slumber. The trees around were scarce of any leaves, the last one left to fall would occasionally be swept away by the wind.

When the tips of his nose start turning red he decides that was enough walking. The warmth from the fire warms him instantly and he settles into the couch. He moves a bit more than necessary but he can't seem to get comfortable. His wolf whines restlessly and he pushes himself off the couch. The moment he walks into his bedroom and sees his nest, he smiles to himself. He shrugs off the scarf and changes into a softer sweater before crawling into his nest and laying on his side. He pulls the blanket around himself as he curls, his cheek rubbing into his pillow and his hand rubbing over his bump. This has been the happiest he has been in weeks, the urge to build his nest turned out to be for the best. If he knew it would have an instant effect on him then he would have listened to himself and made it before. It would have saved him from losing precious hours of sleep.

Jimin tried to stay awake, but the need to sleep overpowered him and his eyes closed almost instantly. The creak of the stairs stir him awake in time for him to see Jungkook walking into their room. The alpha smiles fondly at him and hurriedly takes off his thick coat. He changes into a pair of comfortable pants and a thin long sleeve shirt. The alpha was about to step into the nest when a growl stopped him. He looks up at Jimin, who is glaring at him from under the blanket. It was known by most people of the danger of entering an omegas nest without permission. Especially an alpha who could stand a threat to the pup. Jimin softens a bit when he sees Jungkook's frown and his concerned eyes. He turns slowly on his other side and nods to his mate while patting the space next to him.

Jungkook steps in carefully, cautious eyes watching Jimin as he gets under the blanket and settles beside him. Jimin doesn't say anything when he reaches forward to tug the alpha closer. It's hard for them to get closer with his stomach in the way. It doesn't seem to stop Jimin from pulling Jungkook into a kiss. The alpha complies, caressing his mate's cheek as he licks into his mouth. Jimin is the first to pull away out of breath. He bites his bottom lip and smiles at Jungkook sweetly when he pulls his sweater up to also leave a chaste kiss against his belly button.

" S'almost time alpha, your pup is almost here." Jimin mumbles softly as he lets the other fill his stomach with sweet kisses.

Jungkook never gets tired of hearing Jimin address him directly. He feels a sense of pride when his mate calls him alpha, and he couldn't be happier with his omega. Jimin was blessing him with a pup and was strong enough to bring a healthy pup to term. It must be stereotypical for him to feel this way as an alpha, but the fact that his omega is having his pup makes his insides warm up with pride.

"You'll be strong when the time comes. My precious omega, I love you." Jungkook kisses the column of Jimin's neck. He lets his lips linger on the bite before mouthing at it and scenting him properly.

They spend the rest of the afternoon cuddled up next to each other. Whispering sweet words to each other until it was time for dinner. Jimin was content, he felt happy and well protected. It was only a matter of time before the day to have his pup in his arms finally came.