Strings of Fate

Snow

Despite the cold and the harsh winds at night, winter had its beauty. From the new furs of the forest animals, to the endless blankets of white snow covering the ground. The first snow had the pack laughing, pups cheering as they danced under the falling snow. The elders walked out of their warm homes to watch the falling specks of white dance around them. Jungkook held onto Jimin when the first snow fell, the two of them wrapped in furs and watching from their porch. Minjoon was asleep, and had barely drifted off after nursing. The snow only continued to fall, the morning starting and ending with piles of white clouds all over the ground and around homes. The chimneys puffed smoke day and night, the pack keeping warm through the long days. Alphas continuously went on quick search parties for wood or food. 

When Jimin walks down the stairs, his eyes tired from staying up with a fussy Minjoon, he almost misses the small specks of snow falling carelessly. The night before had brought hard winds crashing against their windows, and loud creaking from trees around them. That morning the winds were almost nonexistent, the snow was falling slowly. Jungkook appeared soon after with the pup in their arms and soft hums to keep him calm. The alpha also noticed the nice weather and turned to look at Jimin. The two seemed to nonverbally agree on the same thing and they headed back upstairs to their bedroom.

Jungkook shrugged on a thick coat and tied his boots on tightly while Jimin wrapped Minjoon in a thick fur blanket. While Jimin changed into warmer clothes, Jungkook tied the strings of Minjoon's fuzzy knitted hat under his chin. The baby was gurgling, excited when the alpha talked to him or made amusing noises to keep him entertained.

When they stepped out of their home, the cool air of winter hit them. Minjoon's chubby cheeks turned slightly pink making him look more adorable than he was already looking. He was humming as he looked around and moved his little arms around in joy.

"I think he likes it." Jimin smiles as he fixes the blanket around Minjoon.

"I think so too." Jungkook's smile was wide, bunny teeth on display as he watched Jimin hold their son. Minjoon was obviously amazed by the snow. His head arched upward to watch the flakes as they fell around him. Once in a while he would squeal when they landed on his face, the slight cold making him squirm. Jimin couldn't stop himself from smiling, playing with his pup by running around and pretending to catch the snow.

"The pup is going to freeze to death."

Jimin stops jumping around and turns in the direction Jungkook is staring at. Haneul walks up to them, looking slightly smaller than usual due to his large fur coat. The other alpha ignores Jungkook and  walks right up to Jimin. Who knew his oldest borther, the most serious amongst his family would turn into a puddle of mush in front of his nephew. Jimin rolled his eyes when his brother pried his hands away and took the pup into his arms. Minjoon was quick to fling his small hands around to hit Yoongi in the face.

"He'll be fine, he likes it." Jungkook murmurs as he puts his arms around Jimin's shoulder.

Without meaning to, both parents were on edge. Their eyes watched the alpha carefully as he played with Minjoon. They were about ready to pounce on Haneul the moment he made a motion to run away with the pup in his arms. It had happened once already.

Jimin was busy cooking in the kitchen with his father while Haneul played with Minjoon in the living room. Jungkook had growled suddenly when his son's scent dimmed and he couldn't find him. Turns out Haneul had wrapped the pup in his coat and took him to his cabin. Despite scaring the shit out of both Jimin and Jungkook, he apologized in annoyance and said he wanted to spend some time with his nephew. Jimin thinks his older brother is getting anxious to have his own family so he forgives him. That didn't mean they weren't going to be cautious the next time he was around.

"Are you going to steal Minjoon from us again?" Jimin fixes his eyes on him and crosses his arms over his chests.

"That was only one time, I was lonely." Haneul sighs in annoyance and rubs his nose against Minjoons. The pup began giggling, his eyes closing as he pushed Haneul away.

With a few finals pecks against Minjoon's cheeks, the alpha handed the pup back to Jimin who happily nuzzled against him. Jungkook waved Haneul off as he left for his own cabin.

"I think winter will be his favorite season," Jimin laughs as he tries to fix the pup's hat.

"Yeah he seems fascinated."

They stayed out a bit longer until Minjoon started squirming. Jimin cooed at him as he walked back to their home. He could already tell his pup was ready to nurse and fall into a warm nap. Usually he seemed to enjoy the laziness of winter, falling into a nap when the pup fell asleep. And Jungkook seemed to like the idea as well, always draping a warm blanket over them as they watched the pup nurse.