Strings of Fate

By My Side

Jimin mumbled in his sleep as his body temperature rose. He woke up suddenly, his hand settling atop his stomach instinctively. He could feel the distress from his wolf, and it took him a minute to realize the wetness spreading around his thighs and furs beneath him. Fully awake now, he noticed the pain that was gathering at his back, the pained whimper that erupted from his mouth woke Jungkook up from his sleep. Jungkook sat up quickly, his eyes trained on a panting Jimin beside him. His wolf altered, growling for any hidden threat but then noticing the wetness under Jimin's side of the bed.

"The pup's coming Kook, get my father."

Jungkook rose from the bed, nodding nervously as he slipped on his boots and the thermal long sleeve. He contemplated leaving Jimin alone but when the omega urged him to go he kissed the top of his head and ran out.

Jimin huffed, the sweat accumulating on his forehead as he took notice of how much pain his body was in. With a strangled groan he managed to stand up, his legs shaky as he tried to keep his balance. He takes a few deep breaths to keep himself from doubling over from the pain. He takes a cautious step forward and he squeezes his eyes shut when he feels pain travel down his legs. The pup really wasn't waiting for him to settle down in his nest. Jimin scrunched up his nose as he managed to force his feet forward and walk to his nest. He pulled a few sheets from the corner and settled them on top of the furs.

Jimin heard the front door opening as he laid back and fisted at the sheets. His hair was already sticking to his forehead, and the pain was getting stronger with every passing minute. Seokjin walks in and settles beside him, his eyes worried as he settles the things he brought with him. There are a lot of towels and spare clothes to use for cleaning. Jimin felt like crying, wanting his father to relieve his pain. In that moment he realized he wanted to be a pup again and just cuddle against his father. He looked around for Jungkook, his eyes searching and tearing up when he couldn't find him in the room.

"The pain will become unbearable, but we still have time before the pup is ready. I'm going to prepare a few things in the meantime, Jungkook's coming up soon." his father assured as he caressed his cheek in an attempt to comfort him.

Jimin listened well and kept calm as he laid back down. His father had settled a few pillows behind him and bent his knees to relieve some of the pressure. The pain was only getting stronger and at some point he couldn't stop himself from crying out. Seokjin hurried to him, settling the spare clothes below his bottom half and one over his legs to cover him. On cue Jungkook walked in with the midwife, an elder beta in their pack who always delivered the pups. She smiled at Jimin as she put down her basket and began taking out a few things. Jungkook kneeled beside him, holding onto Jimin's hand tightly.

"The pup is ready, positioned properly", the beta announces softly as she feels around his stomach, "Alpha, your omega will be in a lot of pain and he will bleed. You're going to have to fight your wolf from lashing out, I'm here to help."

"Of course, we trust you." Jungkook assures as he looks down at Jimin.

The minutes feel like hours, after Jimin is exhausted. He's being asked to push, to take deep breaths and to stay calm. It all feels super hard when the pain is clouding his mind and his wolf is in distress. At some point all he does is cry out, his head shaking that he couldn't keep going. Jungkook had to stop himself when his omega pleaded to get everyone out, his wolf was restless too. Jimin felt a cool hand on his cheek and looked at his father, trying to listen to his encouraging words that his pup was almost out. The thought of having his pup in his arms fueled his body enough and made one last effort. His eyes closed tightly and his throat was hoarse as he yelled and fell back against the pillows. The ringing in his ears disoriented his hearing until a rippling cry alerted his senses and he opened his eyes.

Jimin stared in amazement, his arms held out weakly as the midwife placed his pup in his arms. The tiny pup cried loudly, his face red and his hands wailing effortlessly as he was accommodated in his arms. Jimin couldn't look away, his wolf relieved at having his baby close by. He smiled as he bent down slightly, his nose softly rubbing his pup's cheek. The omegas scent washed over him, claiming him as his and making sure his scent was strong enough. The pup instantly calmed, small head moving closer to Jimin, his mouth opening on command and searching. Jungkook didn't take his eyes off his mate and pup, his stare sharp and wolf growling proudly as he watched the two.

"I need to take the sheets with me. Jungkook can help removing them." Jin interrupted softly, he was careful not to get close. Knowing well that if he got too close to the newborn his own son would lash out dangerously.

Jungkook nodded, hands working swiftly around Jimin. He made sure to be gentle enough as to not alarm his mate of his surroundings. He gave an appreciative smile to Seokjin as he handed him the bundle of bloody sheets. The elder smiled back and closed the door carefully behind him. When Jungkook made sure they were out of his home he kneeled into the nest with a pair of clean clothes and nuzzled into Jimin's neck. His omega snapped his head up, eyes looking for praise and comfort. Jungkook growled lowly into his neck, lips grazing his scent gland delicately.

"You did so well omega, giving birth to such a healthy pup." he mumbled proudly.

"Do you want to hold him, alpha?" Jimin asks expectedly, eyes shining with tears.

Jungkook nodded eagerly and removed his shirt before setting the clothes besides Jimin and reaching for his pup. His eyes widened as the baby nuzzled into him, small grunts escaping as he got used to the alphas' muskier scent. Just as the omega, Jungkook leaned down and scented his pup. Imprinting his own claim on his first born. It was a common thing for wolves to do right after their offspring were born. It wards off anyone who could potentially be a risk from getting too close.

Jimin moved slowly out of his nest, his limbs felt awfully sore and weak but he had to clean up. He didn't want his own scent to be muted by his sweat or the blood in his thighs. He grabbed a towel from the basin nearby, the water was still warm enough. He knew it would be bad for him to shower until he knew his pup was well and asleep. Without wasting any more time he shrugged on some underwear and a shirt too big for him. A relieved sigh caught Jungkook's attention as Jimin accommodated himself back into their nest. The pup was beginning to fuss, mouth eagerly searching around Jungkook's chest.

Jimin whined low in his throat when he saw the pup beginning to cry, his hackles rising and hands instinctively reaching for him. Jungkook handed him over, gently placing him back into his mates arms and moving closer to watch them. Jimin hurriedly lifted his shirt, his glands were swollen and slightly dripping. The pup latched on without struggling, his mouth moving automatically as he nursed hurriedly. The feeling was still strange to Jimin, he couldn't help but squirm at the feeling but sighed in relief when he felt the soreness diminish. Jungkook kissed Jimin repeatedly, scenting him, whispering praises, and nuzzling into his pup.

"Alpha, we need to choose a name." Jimin whispers as he skims his thumb under the pup's chin to clean the milk that had spilled down the corners of his small mouth.

"Minjoon. You said the name was pretty, and I love it."

They will be staying in their nest for the next few days, not wanting to go out until knowing it's safe enough for their pup. Not even Jimin's family will be able to come see him or the pup until the two decide they are comfortable enough to let others be around their son. It was a primal thing, Jungkook will most likely let others in but not let them touch Minjoon for the time being. Meanwhile, Jungkook fixes the pillows and helps Jimin lay on his side. The pup is asleep, his mouth still dutifully suckling from time to time despite sleeping. Jungkook couldn't ask for anything more, all he was grateful for was having the love of his life and pup by his side.

He stayed awake until Jimin lolled off to sleep, his arm draped around Minjoon's small body. Pulling the pup close and making sure Jungkook was there before drifting to sleep. The alpha inched closer, his hand caressing Jimin's hair as he whispered lovingly to his sleeping mate.

"You don't know how happy you've made me, Jimin. So incredibly happy."