"Don't sulk. You look like a kicked puppy." Despite himself, a sharp laugh broke from Tae, quickly followed by another growl as he caught Jungkook by the waist, spinning him and pinning him against the wall in one smooth, furious motion. His hands pressed firmly against Jungkook's hips, his body crowding close. "You don't tell me to stay away from you again," Tae growled, voice low and rough, vibrating against Jungkook's skin. His eyes burned with unrestrained intensity. "I don't care what the circumstances are, I don't care if it's blood, fire, or the end of the world-I want you beside me. Always." Jungkook's eyes widened at the sudden closeness, his breath caught in his throat. The heat in Tae's voice seared through him, and for a moment, he was utterly disarmed. The blush spread quickly across his cheeks, painting them pink. But then he gathered himself, clearing his throat and flicking Tae's forehead with a sharp snap. "Quit ordering me around. I'm your hyung. And also an alpha, remember?" Tae stepped back only slightly, lips curling into a smirk that didn't reach his still-glinting eyes. "Funny, coming from the one who always orders me around."