a taekook a/b/o where tae agrees to be a surrogate for his best friend jinho, although he doesn't get along with said best friend's husband Jungkook. Just a few weeks before he's due, however, jinho leaves the country with just a note for tae saying,"sorry".

And taehyung of course he blames Jungkook for it.The arrogant, self centered alpha must've done something to make his friend flee and he rages at him but Jungkook just stays calm, and listens to him screaming before saying quietly, "It's fine Taehyung. Ill raise the baby alone."

Tags : mpreg enemies to lovers misunderstandings prejudice references to past abuse flawed characters

Taehyung wrapped the coat around his body, hands trembling a bit from the late October cold. He stood at the end of his street, shivering a bit as he stared up and down the road, waiting for the taxi he had called. He could have stayed in his building,

And asked the taxi to pick him up from there, but he was terrified that the driver would see where he lived and what if he realized Taehyung was living alone. He was in no position to defend himself if something happened. He couldn't risk something like that happening.

As he stood shivering, weight shifting from one foot to the other he saw a familiar black sportscar, turning the corner and into the side lane and he felt his hackles rise. The car moved closer, gliding to a slow stop in front of him. The back window slid down. "Get in."

Taehyung glared daggers at the alpha inside. He crossed his arms over himself, a bit difficult because of how large and curved his belly was. "Fuck off. " He snapped, furious. " I'm not going anywhere with you. " Jeon Jungkook made a sound of impatience. "Taehyung.. Please."

Tae scoffed turning away from him Jungkook opened the door and climbed out of the car, looming over him because of his broad shoulders. " I'm serious.Either you get in now or I'm calling the cops.That's my pup in there in case you forgot. I'll sue you for reckless endangerment."

Tae stared at the alpha in disbelief. "Wow." He shook his head in disbelief. " Look at Mr. Hot Shot Lawyer throwing all these big words around. Yeah, that's right. Sue the penniless omega who's carrying your child. That makes you such a strong alpha doesn't it? Pathetic."

Jungkook closed his eyes, before rubbing his forehead with the tips of his fingers. The alpha felt his head throb but that was to be expected, when dealing with Kim Taehyung. Never in his life had he met a more aggravating omega. "The hospital called me. You need to go back."

Taehyung hesitated, before wrapping his arm around himself. "I know. " He muttered. "They called me too. " He bit his lips. " I called a can. I was going to go in. " He stared down at his feet. " I'm perfectly capable of taking care of myself and my pup." "You mean my pup. "

Taehyung closed his eyes. Biologically the pup would be ' their ' pup. But legally, Taehyung had signed over all rights to the little one and Jungkook was right. The pup was his. And Taehyung couldn't do anything about it. It was unfair.

When Taehyung had first agreed to be a surrogate he had done it because he was on the verge of destitution, struggling to eat a few square meals a day. He had done it because he loved his best friend who was a beta and couldn't have kids of his own.

As an omega, Taehyung was hopelessly attached to the baby already. The only thing that had kept him tethered was the hope that even after the pup was born he would have a place in their life because he would be raised by his best friend. But now... Jungkook hated him.

Taehyung didn't want the pup to grow up without the love of both his parents. And he didn't trust Jungkook to take care of the baby either. Jungkook who was always busy with his work and a neglectful husband. Wasn't that why he had left?

Taehyung was still reeling from Jinho's abrupt departure. It was so unlike him to do something like that and Taehyung was pretty certain Jungkook was the reason. So how could h possibly trust the alpha with their pup? He just couldn't. "Just leave me alone. "

Jungkook rolled his eyes at that. "If you weren't carrying around something very precious to me, I genuinely would be happy, never seeing you ever again Taehyung. As it is, I care about my child. I don't trust you to not harm him because of your impulsive actions. "

Taehyung sighed. "Impulsive actions? Like what?" He shook his head. " Stop spouting nonsense. " "Just get in. I'll drive you to the hospital. We'll see what the doctors say. It's just eight more weeks. You won't ever see me again. I promise. " He muttered. The pup kicked.

Taehyung pressed a palm to his side instinctively and Jungkook's gaze dropped to his midriff. "Are you alright? " He asked quietly, brows furrowed and lips thinning in genuine worry. Taehyung felt his legs starting to ache from standing too long. He groaned. Where was the cab?

The pup kicked again and Jungkook groaned. "If you got in when I asked you to, we would be at the hospital by now " Taehyung felt his resolve waiver. Fine. He would just get a ride to the hospital from the man. He pushed past him climbing into the car. "Then hurry up. "

"What do you mean I would have to be monitored every day? " Taehyung stared at the doctor with an ashen pallor to his face. "Your blood pressure is a little concerning to me. We just need to make sure it doesn't cause any trouble. " The doctor said softly.

"Do you have someone who can help you around the house? So you can rest. We would also need you to use a monitoring device to keep track of your blood pressure. " Taehyung shook his head. "I live alone, I can't.. " "I'll take care of it. " Jungkook stepped forward.

What now? Taehyung gawked at the alpha in disbelief. "What? " He hissed. "It's just a few weeks, right doctor? " The doctor nodded. "Yes. It would be good if you stayed with someone , Taehyung ssi. " "I'm not staying with him. " Taehyung snapped. " No way."

"Are you saying you would rather harm the pup and yourself? If you are, I would appreciate it if Dr. Peng were to make a note of it in your chart. So you don't blame me later when things go wrong. " Jungkook snapped.

Taehyung bit his lips. "Mr.Jeon is right. It really wouldn't be good for you to stay by yourself at this point. I don't want you to tire yourself out in anyway. This would be good for the pup and you, Mr. Kim. "

Taehyung felt like the walls were closing in on him. First Jinho and now this. Also he felt exhausted, more than usual. The report scared him too. High blood pressure? What did that mean for his baby? And a blood pressure monitoring device? How did you use one of those?

He couldn't help but glance at Jungkook, and the lost terrified look on his face made the alpha wilt a little. He sighed, eyes softening as he stepped closer, pressing a gentle hand to his shoulder. "You can trust me Taehyung. " He said softly. "Please."

The omega closed his eyes in frustration. Slowly, he was starting to regret all of it. (A/n : that's it for today. I'll plot this fic out a bit and be back soon )

Jungkook washed the cutting board in the sink, eyes trained on the omega curled up in the couch in the living room. Taehyung had made a beeline for the worn, comfortable recliner in the corner, and promptly climbed onto it and fallen asleep right after all but purring in content.

The alpha wasn't entirely sure how to feel about it, mostly because the recliner was his and saturated with his scent. He placed the cutting board on the counter and then moved to get fresh veggies, eggs and meat so he could get started with dinner. Taehyung was too thin.

He scrolled through the internet, looking for low sodium meals that would be suitable for the omega. The baby was a little on the smaller side, according to the ultrasound and the doctor had asked him to include some good fats and protein as well in his meals.

He went to work, chopping up carrots, spring onions and cabbage , all the while thinking of what had happened earlier that day. Jiho had sent him divorce papers through his lawyer with a ridiculous claim that he wanted a no contact clause because he feared for his safety.

The sheer ridiculousness of that had left him speechless. He still wasn't completely sure why Jiho had run. Things had been a little strained between them sure but Jungkook had assumed that was just nerves because of the baby being on the way. He glanced at Taehyung again.

To be honest, the omega wasn't his first choice, or even second or third really, when it came to choosing a surrogate. Mostly because Jungkook knew Taehyung had some kind of hang up about alphas in general and him in particular.

Jungkook had first met Taehyung about two weeks after he had started dating Jiho, which was about three years ago. He knew that Jiho's parents had owned and ran an orphanage and Taehyung was one of the kids there. The omega was very attached to Jiho, and had been hostile to him.

At first, Jungkook had chalked it up to Taehyung being protective of Jiho, but over time he realized that Taehyung just naturally assumed the worst of him. It hadn't seemed like much of problem, because Jiho made sure they didn't meet too often. But over the years,

Jungkook had also grown to resent the omega who had written him off as some kind of a villain without any cause. But then, Jungkook had brought up the subject of pups and Jiho had jumped at the idea of asking Taehyung. Jungkook had no solid to reason to refuse him.

But now he wondered if he should have put his foot down more firmly. it was just that he hadn't even dreamed of something like this happening. He had been trying to contact his husband for days now and Jiho was just impossible to reach. And now this. He groaned.

He had of course contested the divorce right away. There was no way he was signing off half his money without a fucking explanation. What exactly had happened? Why exactly had Jiho up and ran without any warning? "What time is it?" Taehyung's voice made him jump a little.

Jungkook glanced at the clock on the wall. "A little past ten . Are you hungry?" Taehyung didn't respond, merely shifting on the leather recliner, pressing a hand to his underbelly and wincing. "Everything hurts." he whispered. Jungkook hesitated before moving towards him.

But Taehyung held a hand up, glaring right at him. "Stay there." he snapped. " I don't want you anywhere near me." Jungkook closed his eyes, turning on his heel and walking back to the counter. Just a few more weeks of this, he reminded himself. And then he would be free.

He started chopping up garlic and ginger, maybe a bit more forcefully than usual, keeping his gaze trained on the cutting board and the knife. Taehyung sat up and then stood up, massaging the small of his back and then the back of his neck. He stayed still for a second.

"Where are my clothes?" he asked stiffly. Jungkook closed his eyes before placing the knife down on the counter. "I don't know, Taehyung. Where did you last see them?" he asked , sarcasm dripping from every syllable. Taehyung glared. "You were the one who brought me here!"

" I don't know where you live. You fell asleep in the car and I had to half carry you here. When I tried waking you up you wouldn't budge? Now tell me how the hell am I supposed to get your clothes?" he demanded. " Am I a fucking magician?" Taehyung winced again, recoiling.

He looked around for a second before moving to the recliner .Jungkook watched as he curled up once again, pressing his face into the fabric of the chair and turning away from him. He drew his legs up and made himself as small as possible. "Fucking hell, Taehyung." he groaned.

Sighing he finished adding all the ingredients and the meat in the pot, letting it simmer before moving to wash his hands. He walked into the living room, taking off his apron and tossing it on the couch before walking over to him. "Tell me where you live. I'll get your stuff."

Taehyung shifted again. He was frowning. "Call me a cab. I'll go get it myself." he muttered. Jungkook stared at him. "Taehyung, I know you hate me okay? I know you are hell bent on punishing me for something, but its past ten in the night. Can you please just be reasonable?"

Taehyung looked hesitant before staring down at his hands. "I don't like alphas in my home." he muttered under his breath. Jungkook had to lean in closer just to understand what he was saying. "Alphas, or me?" He couldn't resist asking and the omega glared. "Alphas. And you."

Jungkook nodded. "Fine. But you're alright with staying in my home?" he asked with a chuckle. " Makes a lot of sense." Taehyung stayed quiet. "To me it does." he said after a few moments of silence. Jungkook stared at him. And then he nodded. "Alright, if that's what you want."

"But I'll drive you down there. We'll pick a friend of mine on the way. He's an omega. You'll take him with you to your apartment and he'll get the stuff okay? You can't be carrying anything heavy." Taehyung stayed quiet. Jungkook took that as a yes.

"We'll have dinner first. You need to take your meds." He moved to the side, " Do you want a shower? Some of Jiho's clothes are still here. They would probably fit you." Taehyung stared at him in disbelief. "You want me to wear your mate's clothes?" he demanded.

Jungkook frowned at that. "No." He said cautiously. " I want you to wear your best friend's clothes temporarily, while we go and get yours. " He hesitated. " Taehyung, is there something I should know about you? " The omega swallowed. "What do you mean? "

Jungkook shrugged. "Just, is there a reason you're being this incredibly annoying person or is that just your personality? Seriously, is this why you've never been in a relationship? Because that makes a lot of sense. " Tae stared down at his feet. "Guess it's just who I am."

Jungkook rolled his eyes. "Whatever. Like I said, it's late. And we've already established that we're stuck with each other for the duration of this pregnancy so I would really appreciate it if you, at the least, just co operate with me so we can get things done. "

Taehyung didn't respond, and when he glanced up he merely nodded, a blank look on his face as he stared at him. Jungkook watched as the omega went back to the recliner again, closing his eyes. He sighed. It was going to be a long night.

"So? " Jimin hissed, right after they had finished moving the two box loads of stuff into the spare bedroom in the apartment. Taehyung had put a few of his clothes on the bed and made a nest for himself before curling up and falling asleep promptly. "Is this your surrogate? "

Isn't that obvious? " Jungkook rolled his eyes, walking back into the living room, and gently closing the door to Taehyung's room behind him. " He's due in a few weeks. " "Doesn't he talk? He didn't say a single word to me the entire ride or in his apartment "

Jungkook sighed, shaking his head and moving to pour himself some scotch at the small sidebar. "Don't ask me anything about him, hyung. I have no idea what goes on in his head. If he's staying quiet, I'll just thank God for small mercies and hope he stays that way." He grimaced.

Jimin moved closer, before smacking him upside the head. Jungkook winced. "Hyung! " He protested. " What was that for? " "For being rude. " Jimin snapped. " He's so beautiful. Don't tell me you didn't notice. " Jungkook stared at him. "I have a husband. " He said dully.

"Right. Yes. The husband. That guy who has always, and forever put you first and over anything else " Jimin sneered. " He literally ran out on you. Did you forget that? " "I still have to find him, hyung.. " "I hope you aren't thinking of taking him back. "

Jungkook brushed him off moving to make his drink instead. "I need to talk to him first. " He said firmly. " Also, the pretty omega? He's Jiho's best friend." "Oh the plot thickens." "There's no plot. " Jungkook sighed. " There's a contract. I owe him 2mil. He owes me a baby."

"That's a bit too cold, even for you. " Jimin grimaced. Jungkook shook his head. "You don't understand hyung. He hates my guts and I've done nothing to him. He's always so irrational and prickly all the time. I've been praying the pup doesn't take after him. "

Taehyung hugged the pillow , gripping it tighter and holding it as close as possible, eyes screwed shut as he tried not to listen to what Jungkook was saying. But it was impossible to block the voice out. The alpha wasn't even trying to be quiet. He stared at the wall.

He didn't blame Jungkook much. He wouldn't want the pup to be like him either but still it hurt to hear those things about himself, even if they were a little true. Tae licked his lip, throat dry. He couldn't sleep because the place smelled different. And different was unsafe.

Is something wrong with you? Jungkook had asked him earlier. And the thing was, Tae knew that a lot of stuff was wrong with him. He didn't like alphas. He was terrified of strangers. He didn't like being touched either. He didn't like a lot of things. But it wasn't on purpose.

He didn't want to feel this way. But he couldn't help it. His mind and body decided that for him, breaking into sweat every time an aloha came within touching distance, screaming at him that they were going to hurt him. He couldn't make it stop. He didn't know how to.

Taehyung didn't do well with alphas. And even certain betas. And he relied largely on his instincts to decide who he was comfortable with. And Jungkook? Well, Jungkook was just confusing to him. Jungkook's scent was that of an alpha, of course, but for some reason,

Taehyung felt drawn to his scent rather than repulsed. And it angered him because Jungkook's scent always spiked up around him. And Taehyung felt like he did it on purpose, to intimidate him. Sighing, Taehyung shifted a bit more, wrapping his legs around the pillow.

His back was killing him again and he felt like there was something clogged in his chest, with the baby pressing down on his diaphragm and making breathing difficult.He stayed staring at the opposite wall, trying to focus on his breathing and on the shifting movements inside him.

Taehyung had refrained himself from naming the baby, asking for the gender, or even talking around the baby much, terrified that he would get attached to the little pup. But somehow, although he hadn't done any of it, his throat still clogged up when he thought of the little one.

Especially after Jiho had left. Taehyung grabbed his phone again, dialing the beta's number only to hear that familiar message that the number wasn't in use anymore. He felt betrayed. Why did Jiho do that? Why did he up and leave without telling Taehyung a thing?

Jiho was the only family Taehyung had, although they weren't related by blood. Taehyung had always looked at him as his best friend, and an older brother and he trusted him. There was no one else he trusted. Sighing, he placed his phone down and made to close his eyes.

Just as he started to close his eyes again, the phone buzzed. Taehyung frowned, glancing at the screen and felt his eyes widen. It was a text from an unknown number. Quickly, he opened it. ' Tae, meet me at xxx Cafe tomorrow at 1 PM - J.' Tae felt his heart race. Was that Jiho?

But when he tried to respond to the message, the text wouldn't send. He bit his lips, confused. The door to the bedroom opened, and Taehyung jumped, pushing the phone under his pillow instinctively, eyes wide as he stared at the doorway. Jungkook stood there, frowning.

"Are you alright?" the alpha asked quietly. Tae clenched his fists, everything that Jungkook had told Jimin suddenly coming to the forefront of his mind. He hated himself for how the words hurt him. They really shouldn't. Jungkook was a nobody. Who cared what he thought of him.

He made to get up, pressing his palm down on the mattress , trying to lever himself up, only for his wrist to give away a second later, slipping on the sheets and sending him down again. He swore, and a second later, a firm but gentle hand closed over his arm, steadying him.

"You want to get up?" Jungkook's voice was too close, his body was too close as well, and Taehyung felt himself stiffening, his skin going icy cold, and his breathing coming out harsher. He tugged his arm away, glaring. "Don't touch me." he choked out, tears brimming.

Jungkook sighed, stepping back and giving him space, and when Taehyung looked up at him, the alpha had a troubled look on his face, "There's something we need to talk about." He said quietly. " Wait, are you crying?" Taehyung swiped at his tears , furious. "No. " He snapped.

Jungkook moved around then, shifting a bit and much to his horror, the alpha leaned over, lightly gripping his elbows and helping him up. Taehyung stared as Jungkook grabbed a couple of pillows, tucking them around his back and his sides, before stepping back again.

"Okay." he said quietly, " I have to ask. Did Jiho contact you?" Taehyung licked his lips, confused. He glanced at his phone instinctively and Jungkook's eyes followed his movement. The alpha groaned. "I thought so. What did he say?" Taehyung hesitated, before reaching for it.

Taehyung opened the message and handed it over to him , hoping he wasn't making a mistake. Jungkook stared at it for a few seconds. "That's all ?" he asked quietly. Taehyung nodded. "Okay. I'll arrange for someone to take you there tomorrow." Taehyung stared. "What?"

"You're not coming with me?" He demanded. " Don't you want to see him? What kind of a husband are-" "Shut up." Jungkook said quietly. " He was the one who walked out on me without a warning. Between the two of us, he's the shitty husband." Tae flinched.

"Also, your dear best friend, took a restraining order against me, claiming that I used violence against him." Jungkook said quietly. Tae felt his eyes widen in shock. "He... what?" he stared in disbelief. "Are you going to say he wasn't lying? That I'm probably a monster?"

Taehyung hesitated, before staring down at the floor. "No." he said after a few seconds. " No, I don't think you hit him." he muttered, shaking his head, " why would he say that?" Jungkook looked surprised. "Well, that's a shocker." he rolled his eyes. Tae didn't reply.

He knew how real abusers behaved and Jungkook was nothing like that. But he wasn't going to tell him that. "Why would he say that about you? " He asked quietly. Jungkook looked troubled. "My guess is he wants full custody of the baby. " He said quietly.

Jungkook stared at him. "I'm not letting him have it. " He said quietly. Taehyung looked up at him. "Will you mate someone else? " He asked quietly. Jungkook looked taken aback. "What? " "Will you get married again? " He swallowed, " I want the baby to be safe."

"The baby will be safe with me. " Jungkook said sharply. " I don't need a mate to be able to raise my own pup.. " "What about when you're at work? " He demanded. " What about when you're busy doing your job? Who's going to take care of the pup then? " Jungkook glared at him.

"I don't think that's any of your business. You waived all rights to the pup when you signed the contract. " He said sharply. Tae sighed. Of course. Jungkook would throw that in his face . Why did he think he would actually listen to him? When had anyone ever listened?

Jungkook cleared his throat. "Taehyung, I ..." he hesitated, " I can see why you're worried. Its only natural that as the baby's biological parent you would be concerned about their well being. But I just want you to remember, that's my baby too. I care just as much."

Taehyung closed his eyes. There wasn't much he could say to that. "Okay." he said finally. " Okay, I understand. i won't overstep again." Jungkook nodded. "The doctors think 38 weeks is a good time to to schedule the surgery. That's seven weeks from now. Did they tell you?"

Taehyung nodded. "You can move out right after." the alpha said quietly. " I'm going to make sure the custody battle ends before then." Of course, he would. He was a lawyer. "And the no contact clause..." " I understand." Taehyung snapped. " You won't see me again, Jungkook."

"Jungkook..." a voice said from the doorway and Jungkook turned around, frowning. "Hyung, I'm..." "Get out from there." Jimin snapped. " Now." Taehyung watched as the alpha frowned but obeyed, giving Taehyung one last look before walking out. Taehyung stayed sitting on the bed.

A second later, Jimin came around the bed, standing in front of him. "He's a bit of an idiot isn't he?" he asked quietly and Taehyung glanced up at him. Jimin was very beautiful. He practically glowed, with a pretty little mating mark on his neck. Tae stared at it, fascinated.

Jimin followed his gaze, glancing at his own shoulder, before pressing his fingers to the mark. "Oh, this." he smiled, " My husband's family is a bit too traditional." he laughed, " They insisted that we should do things the old way. I know no one does mating marks anymore-"

Jimin paused when Taehyung glanced away staring at the wall again. He cleared his throat. "Jungkook is a good man." He said hesitantly. " I've known him since he was a pup. And he's a bit oblivious to other people's feelings sometimes but... he's a good person, Taehyung."

Taehyung didn't respond. "He genuinely thinks that just because you signed that contract, you won't have any attachment to the pup. That's him being an idiot. I'm going to help him understand it isn't that simple, okay?" "You don't have to." Tae smiled. " He's right."

Jimin stared at him and then sighed. "You need to rest well. So don't worry too much about anything okay? Here..." he reached for his phone and held it out for him. " Put your number in and we'll go out for lunch tomorrow." the omega smiled. Taehyung shook his head.

"I need to be meeting ... someone tomorrow." he muttered. "Someone?" Jimin frowned. " Who?" Tae hesitated. "Jiho." he said finally, not having it in him to lie. Jimin's eyes widened. "What? That little.." he paused, clearing his throat. " He spoke to you? Does Jungkook know?"

"Yes." Jimin frowned. "I don't think you should go see him alone. i don't trust him." Jimin said at once. Tae frowned. "That's ... my best friend." he said quietly. " You don't have to trust him. I do." Jimin sighed. "He's not ..." he closed his eyes. " Can i come with you?"

Before Taehyung could reply, Jimin was nodding. "I'm coming with you." he said firmly. " I don't know what he's upto, but I will not have him..." "No you can't come with me." Taehyung snapped. "I.. I don't see how this is any of your business." Jimin shrugged. "It just is."

Taehyung crossed his arms over his chest. "I'm not a child. I don't need a chaperone. " He insisted. " I'll go see him alone and that is that. " "I don't think you should... " "Leave it Jimin, " Jungkook's voice came from the door. Taehyung jumped. He hadn't even noticed him.

Jungkook stared at him with a thoughtful look on his face. "I know you've already written me off as a worthless alpha you can't trust. " He said quietly, " But I'm not lying when I say I want to see him just as much as you do. This is painful not just for you, but me as well. "

"And it may be painful for Jiho too. " Taehyung responded. " I've known him almost all my life, he isn't the sort of person to just... " He trailed off. " Besides, I'm capable of making my own judgments. And taking care of myself. " Jungkook nodded . "Fair enough. "

Taehyung watched as the alpha turned on his heel, walking away. A few moments later the sound of hia bedroom slamming shut, made taehyung jump. Jimin stared at him for a few moments. And then he sighed, shaking his head. "I hope you don't come to regret it. "

Taehyung sat in the cafe, huddled against the corner booth, with his arms wrapped around himself. He had taken a cab here from the empty apartment. Jungkook had left for work early in the morning , without a word to him. He was okay with that. Jiho wasn't here yet.

Taehyung watched the crowd, shifting a little on the thick leather seats, his back starting to ache a little. His jacket wasn't keeping him warm enough and he felt a little nauseous. He had only ordered himself a lemonade without any sugar, and it tasted terrible on his tongue.

Taehyung stared into the murky depths of his drink, trying not to overthink things, the way he usually did. As he sat there by himself, he could feel the eyes of other patrons on him and he felt a bit like a freak. He knew he probably smelled unmated.

That and the bump probably didn't go along well. Hence the stares... Whatever. He wouldn't let it get to him. People always judged you. No matter what you did or didn't do it was never enough. It was better just to isolate himself. Not give a damn about anyone.

"Taehyung? " The low familiar voice startled him, and he looked up with wide eyes, watching as the beta settled into the booth opposite to him. Taehyung felt his eyes go wide as he saw the fading black eye and the cut on his lips. "My God are you alright? "

Jiho stared at him, head ducked. "It's okay. " The beta said quietly. " It looks a lot worse than it feels. " He hesitated. " Did Jungkook try to contact you? " He asked urgently. Taehyung didn't respond right away. "Why did you just disappear? What happened? "

Jiho gave him a distressed look. "Why do you think? " He muttered. " Jungkook and I had a huge fight. He was... I saw a new side of him, Tae. It was terrifying. He... He hurt me. " The beta looked down and away. "I had to get out of there." Taehyung stared at him. "What? "

Jiho reached out, taking his hand. "I know. I didn't expect it either. It came out of nowhere but I just.. I had to get out of there Taehyung. Because it wasn't acceptable. I couldn't stay another minute in that house. " Taehyung felt himself drawing back. "I... "

He wasn't sure why he didn't believe the beta. He just didn't. It didn't seem like Jungkook to do something like that. Granted Taehyung had never known the alpha well, but still... His instincts told him it couldn't be true. "I'm planning on divorcing him. And he knows."

"He knows?" Taehyung stared, surprised. " You mean you contacted him?" "I have petitioned a no contact order against him. He can't reach out to me in any way." he said quietly. " Did he talk to you? I want you to stay away from him, Tae. He's dangerous."

Taehyung didn't respond, but he couldn't help but wonder why Jungkook hadn't told him that Jiho had reached out to him. "He's going to make this messy." Jiho continued. " I just know it. And I know he's going to use our baby to get back at me. I wanted to tell you the truth."

"Tae..." Jiho said quietly, reaching for his hand, " You should come with me. I'm staying with a friend of mine in Daegu. He can keep us safe till the baby arrives and then , we can leave Korea. Go somewhere else." Taehyung blinked, "Go... what? What are you talking about?"

"I can't raise the baby alone." Jiho said softly, holding Taehyung's hand in both of his. " And I know you're attached to the pup, Tae. You've been attached since the beginning. If we stay here Jungkook will keep trying to reach out to us. We have to protect the pup." "From him?"

"Yes of course from him." Jiho exhaled, leaning in closer. "Once i get the no contact order, it will be easier for us to get full custody. Jungkook won't be able to get to us again. It's the best way. You have to trust me with this. You know you can right?" Tae felt lightheaded.

"Tae..." Jiho said sternly. " Remember what happened the last time you didn't listen to me? The last time you left me and went away with someone else? you remember what they did to you?" he glared at him. " I'm the only one you can trust, Tae. You know that right?"

"Taehyung... are you listening to me?" Jiho gripped his wrist, squeezing hard. A bit to hard . Hard enough to make the omega wince, trying to tug his hand away. But Jiho didn't let go of him. "I'll come with you to your apartment. We can pack some clothes and you can-"

"I think the fuck not, you little bitch." A sweet voice came from right behind him, and a second later, someone was gripping Jiho's hand throwing it off of his. Tae stared as Jimin came around the table, eyes flashing furiously. "Always knew you were a cowardly loser but this?"

Jiho glared at Jimin, a small snarl leaving him. "What the fuck are you doing here?" he demanded and Jimin grinned. "Keeping my future niece or nephew, safe from your predatory claws." He smiled. " You have some nerve, coming after a lawyer with your lies and untruths."

Taehyung with his hands stinging, stood up quickly, nearly losing his balance but Jimin was quick to wrap his arm around him, steadying him. "Whatever it is, we'll meet each other in court." Jimin said quietly. " And till then you better stay away from Tae and Jungkook."

Jimin pulled him along, out of the cafe and into a side lane. Taehyung , too stunned to process what was happening, could only follow along, till the omega helped him into the large SUV, parked inside an alleyway. Jimin gave the driver a small nod before climbing in next to him.

"Are you alright?" Jimin asked quietly, reaching for his hand and running a finger over his wrist. The omega swore colorfully, touching the reddened skin there. "This piece of shit." he muttered, before looking up at him. " Does he always do this? Manhandle you?"

Taehyung pulled his hand away, cradling it against his chest. "He doesn't mean to.." he said absently. " We... We grew up together. We've always been like that." Jimin stared at him for a second. "What did he tell you?" "Hmm?" "Why did he call you here?" Jimin repeated.

Taehyung looked at him. He felt a little disoriented. "He... He wanted me to come away with him." Jimin's eyes went wide. "This little fucker." he swore. " Oh I have half a mind to go back in there and detach his head from his neck I swear to God." he muttered.

Taehyung winced, putting a little distance between him and Jimin and the smaller omega noticed. He took a few deep breaths , clearly trying to calm himself down. "What else did he say?" Tae hesitated before clearing his truth. "He said Jungkook hit him. That he's dangerous."

Jimin laughed in disbelief. "Oh, we're just making up whole stories now, are we?" he shook his head in disbelief. " You don't believe him right?" Taehyung bit his lips. "I don't believe he hit him but..." "But?" Jimin frowned. "But he's still an alpha. He's dangerous."

Jimin recoiled a bit at that. "What do you mean?" "Jungkook..." Taehyung said quietly. " He's an alpha. That makes him dangerous." Jimin didn't reply right away. "Do you feel that way about...all alphas?" "Of course." Tae nodded. "I don't like alphas."

Taehyung looked away, staring out of the window. "I have to keep the baby safe." he said quietly. Jimin reached out then, gently touching his arm. "Jungkook would never hurt anyone. Let alone his own pup. He wants this baby more than anything else, Taehyung."

Before Taehyung could reply, the car drew to a stop in front of a large unfamiliar building. "What is this place?" he asked, frightened. Jimin smiled, and squeezed his hand. "Don't worry. It's Jungkook's work place. We need to talk to him right away." Jungkook's work place?

Taehyung stayed still as Jimin came around the car and then helped him down. He stared up at the large skyscraper, and felt his pulse quicken. Especially as they stepped into the lobby, which was filled with alpha scents. Taehyung could feel himself panic, his heart racing.

Alpha scents always set him off. They filled him with stark, relentless terror and it was hard to get his mind under control once the fear set in. He closed his eyes shut, gripping Jimin's forearm with both hands as he huddled against the corner of the elevator.

There were three other men in the elevator with them. All of them alphas, with tall , broad bodies and strong, potent scents. Taehyung could feel his lips start to wobble a little as the doors kept opening, more people stepping into the confined space, pushing the alpha closer.

"Are you okay?" Jimin asked suddenly and Taehyung could barely breathe let alone answer. He nodded shakily, toes curling inside his shoes as he started counting, trying to keep his mind off the scent , so close to him. Close enough to touch meant close enough to hurt.

The elevator doors opened again and this time Jimin was wrapping his hand around his wrist and his waist, helping him out of the elevator. Taehyung still had his eyes closed, his breathing erratic . And then suddenly the cloying alpha scent was gone.

And in its place was a sweet, woodsy scent, clear and fresh and almost refreshing. It came from ahead of them. Maybe a few feet ahead at most. It was perfect, soothing and comforting and Taehyung didn't think twice, letting go of Jimin and went right for it,

throwing his arms around whoever it was that owned the sweet scent, his nostrils flaring and his arms coming up to grab at the person.Strong arms came around his shoulders, catching him easily, and whoever it was let out a small grunt of discomfort as he barreled right into them.

Taehyung kept his eyes closed, burying his face in the soft fabric of someone's expensive dress shirt, breathing in more of the scent, and whoever it was kept their arms around him, almost cradling him close. He choked out a sigh of relief, his body telling him he was safe now.

"Um... hi, Jungkook." Jimin said quietly from behind him. Taehyugn froze.

He went completely still for a second, trying to process what he was hearing and then he pulled back staring up at the man he had pretty much cuddled in the middle of the hallway. Jungkook was staring at him with wide eyes and a slack jaw. "Uh... hello?" the alpha frowned.

Tae drew back, a bit too quickly and stumbled, nearly falling but Jungkook caught him around the waist with one arm. "Easy.. " The alpha said quietly, helping him get his footing again. " Are you okay? What are you running from? " Tae pulled away, looking anywhere but at him.

Jimin looked back and forth between them, a sly smile on his face. He cleared his throat. "We need to talk Jungkook. Can we go somewhere private? " He said casually. "Sure.. " Jungkook nodded, eyes still fixed on Taehyung. Jimin smiled. "Give him your jacket. "

"What? " Jungkook looked confused. "Taehyung.. Take his jacket. It's obvious you feel better with his scent on you. It will help you. " Taehyung turned red but there was nothing he could say to defend himself. He half expected Jungkook to say something but the alpha didn't.

Instead he unbuttoned his jacket, shrugging it off his broad shoulders with ease and then held it up for him to wear. "Here you go. " He said quietly. "It's because of the pup. " Taehyung mumbled. " I.. I don't like your scent the pup does. " Jungkook looked amused.

"Scent glands don't develop till they're three years old. " Jimin piped. " The baby has no idea how Jungkook smells. " Taehyung turned to glare at him but the Omega merely shrugged. "It's fine Taehyung. I know I'm irresistible to most omegas. You're not special. " He grinned.

See? This was why he hated alphas. Taehyung glared at the man before sticking his arms into the jacket and letting Jungkook put it on him. It was hot and soft and smelled like heaven. He wanted to cry. Jungkook looked entirely too smug as he stared at him.

The conference room was warm and smelled faintly like Jungkook and nothing else. The alpha led him to a comfortable chair and helped him settle in. Taehyung still a little mellow and drunk on the alpha's scent, didn't immediately bite his head off, letting him help him.

Once they had settled in, Jungkook asked him about what Jiho had said and Taehyung after a little hesitation, told him the truth. Even as he said it, he felt a little forlorn and lost. While Jiho had always been a little high handed with him, his behavior in the cafe had

disturbed him a lot. He told Jungkook as such, telling him about the way the beta had insisted that Taehyung should come away with him. "It's not like him... I mean... it's just .. it felt weird." he rubbed at his wrist. Jungkook's gaze slipped to where he was touching his hand.

The alpha exchanged glances with Jimin who was staring at him with an unreadable expression on his face. "I told you there was something off about him." Jimin said quietly. Jungkook himself looked very disturbed. "Taehyung do you think Jiho has feelings for you?"

Taehyung blinked rapidly at that, surprised by the words. "What? Of course not. He... He loved you.. He .. He married you didn't he?" He stared at Jungkook. The alpha shook his head. "I thought he did too." he said quietly. " But ... there was something different about him

after we got married. We were always fighting and he just... he would keep talking about you..." he trailed off. "About me?" Taehyung stared , confused. "About how you kept asking him to come over." Jungkook said quietly. " He's an omega so he needs me. He kept saying that."

"We would have date nights planned but he would never show up and when I asked , he would say that he was with you because you called him over for some emergency or the other." Jungkook continued. " I'll be honest, it used to make me really mad at you." Taehyung stared.

"I never called him." he protested. " He would always show up without calling, saying that you fought with him. That you yelled at him or got really mad about something. He told me that because you were an alpha you were always angry and that it scared him sometimes."

"This manipulative little bitch." Jimin said in awe. " Good God, he preyed on Jungkook's distrust of omegas , and Taehyung's fear of alphas." Both Taehyung and Jungkook looked stunned. "This is unbelievable. Why the fuck would he do that?" Taehyung stared at the desk.

Now that he had said it out loud, it was like a veil had shifted, and he could clearly see Jiho for what he had been. "It's always been that way..." he said shakily. " HE.. He would date alphas and then tell me about how scary they were. How dangerous." he swallowed.

"And everytime some alpha asked me out.." Taehyung sat up, " he would buy me all these self defense books and make me watch these videos about people getting attacked on blind dates and he would keep asking me if it was worth it...and I would just... not go out with anyone."

Taehyung hesitated. "I... I was in an abusive family for a while. After I left the orphanage, I was adopted by this couple and they had an older son. And he would ..." Taehyung swallowed, " hit me a lot. I.. He was an alpha so I've always been wary of alphas but Jiho..he.."

"He fed on your fear instead of helping you." Jungkook said quietly. " No wonder you hated me so much even when we first met. You thought I was dangerous." Taehyung stared down at his hands, his ears burning. "I'm sorry..." he whispered, as he realized just what Jiho had done.

"Don't apologize." Jungkook said at once. " You were the victim here." He turned to Jimin. " He has no legal standing here. He knows that. There's no way he can get custody of the baby. That's why he must've tried to get Taehyung to go away with him." he whispered.

"But why bring a baby into this?" Jimin demanded. " This sick fucker, why not just ask Taehyung normally..." "Because I would never agree." Taehyung said quietly. " Before he met Jungkook he would ask me to come away with him , all the time. I always refused."

"He what?" "He said he would take care of me. Because I was always short of money and struggling, he kept asking me to come away with him. That he would take care of me but I... I didn't want to. I wanted to be independent. It always made him really mad."

"But if there was a baby involved... If you had a baby to take care if you couldn't afford to say no." Jimin said quietly. Jungkook brought his fist down on top of the table with enough force to make Taehyung jump. "I'm going to kill this fucker." the alpha muttered.

As Taehyung stared at him, all he could think was that Jungkook had been the one who had suffered the most. Taehyung was fine. He would be fine. He couldn't imagine what Jungkook was going through. "I'm sorry ." he said again, instinctively. Jungkook sighed.

"We need to get you home first." he said quietly. He glanced at Jimin. " Take him home , Jimin hyung. I'll talk to one of my partners here so we can make sure he stays far away from us." Jungkook looked at Tae. "I'll be home soon, okay?" Tae flushed. "Its your home, not mine."

Jimin laughed and Jungkook rolled his eyes at that. "Alright. My Apologies. I'll be there in my home soon and if you happen to be there, although you obviously don't want to.... then , and only then, we'll talk. Is that fine, your majesty?" Taehyung nodded, moving to stand up.

He struggled a little and Jungkook stood, up moving over and holding onto his elbows, lifting him onto his feet. Taehyung started walking to the door. "Wait, give me back my jacket." the alpha called out and Taehyung went still. He stared at Jungkook and then Jimin.

" It's my jacket. Not yours." Jungkook said with a grin, holding his hand out. Taehyung glared at him, reaching for the jacket reluctantly shrugging the clothing off his shoulder. He held it out for Jungkook to take. The alpha tugged on it but Taehyung didn't let go.

Jungkook stared at him. Taehyung stared back. Jungkook narrowed his eyes, pulling on his jacket. Taehyung gripped it tighter. Jimin stifled a laugh looking back and forth between them. "I think Taehyung would like to keep the jacket, Jungkook." he whispered very loudly.

Jungkook stared at the omega and the look on his face was definitely verging on pure misery. It made him feel a little good though, knowing how much Taehyung didn't want to ask him for his jacket, and how much he couldn't stop himself from showing his true feelings.

"Well, I'm not sitting around without my jacket." he said quietly, yanking the fabric out of Taehyung's hand forcefully. the omega winced and his lower lip jutted out at once. Jungkook watched his face fall almost comically. Taehyung sniffled and turned away.

"Jungkook what the fuck?" Jimin exclaimed but the alpha was already stepping closer, wrapping one arm around the omega to stop him in his tracks. "Wait, you little firecracker with a fuse shorter than Jimin." he grinned. " Here, let me help you put it on." He held the jacket out.

Taehyung stood still, reluctantly slipping his hand into the sleeves , but refusing to turn around and look at the alpha. Jungkook chuckled at that and moved around himself, coming to stand in front of him. " There's a couple of shirts in my closet that I wore just once."

Taehyung glared at him. "Why are you telling me that?" he demanded. Jungkook grinned. "And well, the weather's getting warmer..." Jungkook said thoughtfully. "What?" "Just saying. I won't need my comforter that much." Taehyung flushed, cheeks turning red. "Whatever."

"In fact..." Jungkook continued. " i think i have way too many pillows on my bed. I only need one." Taehyung's lips perked up in a small smile at that. "Right." he muttered. Jungkook grinned, flicking him on the forehead and making him wince. "Ow." he glared. "Go rest."

When Jungkook arrived at the apartment, he was running late. Very late in fact. He had gone through all of the documents they had signed in order to finalize the surrogacy and he had made sure there would be no loopholes that Jiho could use against them.

It was a little past ten in the night and as he let himself in, he saw that the only light in the entire apartment was in his own bedroom. Jungkook tugged on his tie, loosening it from around his neck as he placed his briefcase down and took off his shoes.

He poured himself a glass of water and took a sip, before walking over to his bedroom. The door was ajar, only a sliver of the light peeking out through the gap between. Curious, Jungkook nudged the door open, half expecting Taehyung to be curled up on his bed.

But the bed was empty . And missing his comforter and his pillows. The alpha chuckled, stepping in and closing the door behind him, amused. So Taehyung hadn't been able to resist after all. Jungkook shrugged off his shirt and his pants, tossing them in the hamper before

moving to his walk in closet, so he could get his pajamas. The moments he opened the door, he jumped, swearing as he stumbled back. "Taehyung what the fuck?!" he growled.

The omega was curled up in a large messy pile of Jungkook's clothes, wearing nothing except one of his oversized pants and the jacket from his office. Tae blinked, up at him with bleary eyes. "Oh, what are you doing here?" he asked drowsily. "What are you doing in my closet?!"

Taehyung grinned at him, eyes glassy as he held both hands up , making grabby hands with his fingers. "Its really nice here." He patted the space next to him. " Come see. I made this." Jungkook stared at him. "Um..." he hesitated. " I... don't think that's a good idea."

Taehyung's face fell at that, shoulders drooping and brows furrowing in a second, lower lip pressing out and starting to wobble. "Why not? Don't you like it?" Jungkook took one step back. And then another. Taehyung's eyes flashed at that, and he glared at him. "Stop." he growled.

Jungkook froze. "Where are you going, alpha?" he demanded. Jungkook swallowed, nervously. "Taehyung ..." he tried gently, holding his hands up. "I'm going to go put some clothes on and-" "No." Taehyung said firmly. "No?" "No clothes. I hate clothes. Come here."

Jungkook blinked at that, and his wariness melted into genuine amusement. Should he record this? So he could play it back everytime Taehyung gave him a hard time later on? You know what? Yes. Yes he should.

But before he could move, Taehyung gave him a soft, gentle smile. "I don't like alphas, Jungkook ssi. " The omega whispered. " But I think I really like you. "

Jungkook felt his pulse quicken, his heart starting to beat faster and faster. "Taehyung.. " "I don't think I ever hated you. " The omega continued. " I think I was jealous. Because I would never have someone like you. " Jungkook felt his mouth go completely dry.

"Tae..." he said softly, taking one step forward, but the omega sighed deeply , before curling back into the sheets. "when you send me away, " he said softly, " just promise you won't forget all about me." Jungkook watched as the omega tapped on the closet door.

Jungkook stepped closer, and finally he saw what Taehyung had done. He had used one of Jungkook's sharpies from his home office and inscribed on Jungkook's closet was a blurry, messy note. Kim Taehyung was here. The omega's soft snores filled the closet. And Jungkook?

Well Jungkook couldn't sleep the rest of the night.

( a/n : this isnt a long au so just a couple more updates at most :) )

When Jimin arrived the next day, letting himself in with his spare key, he found Jungkook slumped over the kitchen counter, gripping his chipped coffee mug, the one he had bought at a fair in Busan almost two decades ago. The omega grimaced. "That bad huh?" he smiled.

The alpha looked at him with tired grey tinged skin all around his eyes. "Please don't ." he muttered, shuddering. " I don't even know what happened to him." Jimin hummed at that, waving off his concerns and walking over to the alpha, placing a bag on the granite countertop.

"He's close to having a pup. Your pup. His hormones are probably all haywire and driving him insane right now. Its normal. When my mom was about to have my little brother, she insisted that she wanted to spend every night camping out in the lawn wearing my dad's parka."

Jimin chuckled. "Where is he?" "In the closet. I tried to get him out he damn near clawed my face off." "Makes sense. Your scent is probably the strongest there." Jimin smiled. " I bought him some sweet stuff." "He can't have those. He barely passed his glucose tolerance test."

Jungkook sighed, shaking his head. "You know this whole thing with Jiho...its just really fucking with my brain." he sighed. Jimin smiled empathetically. "Its pretty fucked up." he sighed. " You told me your were going to try and dig into their past." Jungkook nodded.

He glanced at the closed door. It was quiet. Taehyung was deep asleep. "Jiho's family owned the orphange Tae grew up in. When he was 16, Taehyung was adopted by a family up in a small province near Busan. They had an alpha son already and..." Jungkook swallowed. Jimin paled.

"Nothing terrible happened." Jungkook said hastily. " Atleast, not as far as I know. Taehyung was only there for a little over a year." "Till he turned 18?" "Yes." "Afterwards he came here to Seoul and started working odd jobs. Jiho helped him out once in a while."

Jungkook hesitated. "Here's the thing my guys found out looking in to Jiho's finances . A year before I met him, Jiho bought this property in a remote beach in Jeju. And he also shelled out more than 5000$ on a diamond ring." Jimin let out an " ugh."

"Wait, do you think Jiho asked Taehyung to marry him or something. That's just... " "I don't think he did. At least I'm not sure. Taehyung would be uncomfortable with him if they had that kind of history right? He looked completely surprised when I suggested it that day."

"You should talk to him about it. " Jimin said quietly. "He's probably just as distressed as you. " All Jungkook could keep thinking of was what Taehyung had told him the previous night. He hesitated before nodding. "You're right. I'll talk to him. "

Taehyung didn't wake up till well past noon, emerging from the cocoon of Jungkook's clothes with hair sticking up everywhere, eyes still closed and lips red and swollen in a pout. Jungkook was on the bed , with the closet door open watching him come to his senses.

The omega looked around, blinking bleary eyes and staring at his surroundings. Jungkook watched, mildly amused, as the look on his face went from confusion, to surprise, to disbelief and finally settling on absolute horror once their eyes met. "Fuck." He whispered.

Jungkook grinned at that. "Don't swear in front of the baby. " He remarked casually. Taehyung started digging into the pile of clothes, trying to detangle himself from the literal hillock of it, and Jungkook watched, highly entertained as the clothes kept.... Coming.

"I don't even have a short left to wear. " Jungkook called out. " It's why I took the day off. " Taehyung stopped digging, glaring at him. "I hate you. " He snapped. Jungkook asked himself if he really was enough of a dick to tease Taehyung with something he had said

In a moment of complete and utter vulnerability. And the answer was yes. Yes, he absolutely was. "That's not what you said last night Tae Tae... "

He stared, waiting for Tae to turn red and start splattering from embarrassment. He could imagine how absolutely awful it would be for him. But Tae had given him such a lot of grief over the years, he didn't at all feel bad for this. "Ugh, let me guess, I said I wanted you."

The smile froze on Jungkook's face and he watched as the omega finally detangled himself from the mess. "What do you mean? " He demanded. Taehyung shrugged. "It's something that happens to me when I go into my omega headspace. I start saying stuff to whoever is around me. "

The omega smiled. "Wait... You didn't think I actually wanted you, did you? Surely you're not that delusional. " Jungkook blinked. Once and then again. "Well.. " He swallowed. " That's good then. Because I was going to tell you I would never want you either. "

Taehyung turned away, shrugging. "Because you're insufferable and annoying and I can't stand you. " He said quietly. Jungkook clenched his fists. "And you're rude and unbearable so it's good that we're both on the same page. " He snapped. "Fine." "Fine! ".

Taehyung watched as the alpha climbed off the bed stalking over to him in long strides. He stared wide eyed as Jungkook stuck his hand into the pile grabbing a bunch of his clothes. "Jimin is in the living room. I'm going to work. " He snapped before stalking out.

Jungkook couldn't function for the better part of the day. His mind kept going back to his exchange with Taehyung. He was lying. Of course he didn't dislike the omega. Far from it. But he had the terrible feeling Taehyung was being truthful.

But his mind kept wandering back to him and finally, come lunch time he couldn't bear it anymore. He called Jimin, just to ask if Taehyung was okay now. The omega picked up right away. "Hey Jungkook ah. Everything okay? Did you enjoy the lunch? " His tone was teasing.

Jungkook frowned. "Lunch? What lunch? " Jimin went quiet. "Taehyung was bringing over lunch to your office. He said he was feeling bad about something that happened in the morning and he wanted to come see you. " Jungkook froze. "Jimin he isn't here."

( a/n : oh no where could the baby be I'll see you guys tomorrow for the last update)

Taehyung's not entirely sure if this is a good idea. All he knows is that he felt sick to his stomach, everytime he remembered the exchange between him and Jungkook that morning and his tummy felt queasy and nausea churned inside . The omega shifted the tote bag to his shoulder.

He had taken a cab to Jungkook's company only for the cab driver to take him to a completely different building in some other area of Gangnam. Taehyung had actually gotten down and the cab had driven off before he could realize that he was in the wrong place.

Getting another cab on a busy weekday had proven to be way more difficult afterwards and now he was running really late. Sighing Tae walked across the pavement towards the large entrance leading to the alpha's workplace, his gait slower than usual because of the added weight.

Just as he reached the main entrance stopping by the security gate and thinking if he should call Jungkook and let him know he was here, a loud commotion inside made him startle. "What do you mean, you didn't see him here?! He was supposed to be here a whole hour ago and-"

"Jungkook!!" Taehyung shouted , eyes wide as he watched the alpha fume in the middle of the large lobby space, surrounded by security men and a number of hassled looking suited men. Jungkook stopped short, in the middle of his rant, eyes wide as he turned in his direction.

Jungkook seemed to deflate at the sight of him, shoulders slumping as he pressed a hand to his head, before running his palm down his face. Taehyung watched as the alpha stalked over to him, eyes fairly blazing. "Where the fuck were you?" he growled and Taehyung flinched.

And then he frowned. "Why are you being so dramatic?" he demanded. " I just got ...lost on the way over. Did you know there's a building with the exact same name , a whole hour away?"

Jungkook stared at him for a few moments before sighing deeply and shaking his head, rubbing his fingertips against his forehead. "What are you doing here?" he asked tiredly. Taehyung considered the question for a second. "I actually made you food to apologize but..."

"I don't think you deserve my delicious cooking anymore."

Jungkook scoffed at that. "Delicious? Are you serious? You made rice cakes the other day and left it on the balcony and the neighbours cat literally gagged after taking a bite of it. I have cctv footage of that poor thing fighting for its life after eating your death cake."

Taehyung glared at him, eyes narrowed. "I take back my apology. Everything I said holds true. You are rude and insufferable and - ow!" Taehyung yelled as someone walking past elbowed him sharply in the back. Jungkook growled, lurching forward and catching the man by his collar.

"Are you fucking blind?! Can you not see him standing there?" he all but roared, startling Taehyung too. "Jungkook stop it!" Taehyung yelled, grabbing his arm and tugging it off the man's shirt. " It was an accident!" Jungkook glared at the man. "Get out of here." he snapped.

"Literally , what are you so angry for?" Taehyung muttered, glancing around at the security men who were witching the exchange with eager, riveted gazes. " Why don't one of you make yourself useful and get him something cold and refreshing to drink? Cool him down a little."

Jungkook stared at him in disbelief. "Taehyung , they are lawyers." He hissed. " You can't ask them to make me drinks, good God!" Taehyung blinked. "Oh?" he giggled. " Why are they dressed like extras from The Matrix? I thought they were security men."

Jungkook goraned before stepping around behind him, and grabbing him by the shoulders, nudging him to the elevators. "Come with me before you get me fired." He muttered and Tae pouted before turning to the nearest man. "A little pocket square or a patterned necktie.. Try it."

"Shut up and keep walking."

Taehyung sat on the plush leather couch, legs drawn up and resting comfortably on the ottoman , watching as Jungkook took a large bite of his fried rice. The alpha chewed thoughtfully, considering something. He swallowed.

"Tell me the truth." he muttered. " This meal isn't an apology right? This is a punishment? This is you punishing me for being an alpha because you hate all alphas." Taehyung sighed, unrepentant. "Well, its the thought that counts... so.." he shrugged. " Whatever."

"To you." Jungkook snapped. " Its the thought that counts to you because you are not the one eating this concoction." he took another bite. " Why does it taste so... floury?" "I thought the wheat flour was cornstarch. " Taehyung grinned. " My bad." Jungkook turned a little green

He placed the chop sticks down, taking a gulp of his water. Taehyung glared at him. "Don't waste the food." he snapped. "Stop calling it food." Jungkook snapped back. Taehyung groaned. "Ugh. Fine." "You know, a simple, I didn't mean what I said, would be enough."

Tae hesitated before sighing. "You're right. I didn't mean what I said..." he paused. " I...don't hate you." "Your cooking begs to differ." "Shut up and listen." The omega snapped. " I may have misjudged you because of what Jiho told me and I realize... you're not a bad guy."

Jungkook smiled at that. "Good." He said quietly. "Because , I would rather you... stay in the pup's life and that would be easier if you don't hate me." Taehyung went completely still at that. "What?" he stared wide eyed. Jungkook sighed before glancing down at the table.

"I just want you to know that if you've changed your mind about ... not contacting the pup or me after the birth.... then I will have that clause removed from the contract." Taehyung bit his lips. "Why do you say that, all of a sudden?" Jungkook smiled. "Because I like you."

Taehyung jumped a little. "I.. what..." Jungkook rolled his eyes. "Don't jump the gun, Kim Taehyung. I don't mean it that way. I just think you're a good person and our pup would be blessed to have you in their life. In whatever capacity you're comfortable with."

( a/n : These two ten years from now tae : jimin told me you had a crush on me when we first met, omg thats so embarassing. You loser. jk : we're literally married shut the fuck up )

Taehyung stared at the alpha for a few moments, holding his gaze and biting his lips. He glanced down at the bump on his tummy, running a palm over it thoughtfully. "Okay... I..um... I'll think about it." he said quietly. Jungkook nodded. "That's fine." He hesitated.

And then the alpha took another bite, before washing it down with some water. "You know if I swallow each bite like a pill, it doesn't taste that bad." he muttered , grinning a little. Taehyung turned red before grabbing the small throw pillow and tossing it at him.

( brace yourself for some complete and utter ridiculousness )

"Listen, I can take a cab back." Tae muttered, holding a hand up to his head to keep the bright of the sun off his face. Jungkook noticed and came around to stand in front of him, blocking the sunbeams from burning his skin. "No." the alpha said shortly. " I'm dropping you home."

They were waiting at the entrance, so the valet could bring the car around to them. Jungkook had a personal driver as well and Taehyung groaned, looking around. To be honest, he was feeling a little off since the morning. "There he is, come on."

Taehyung frowned a bit as the alpha kept his hands around his wrist tugging him towards the car. He rolled his eyes at the high handedness, but he wasn't entirely surprised. All alphas were like that after all. But for some reason, things he found annoying in other alphas

now seemed oddly endearing in a ridiculous, exasperating way with Jungkook. Taehyung shuddered. This pregnancy was doing a number on him for sure. Jungkook led him right to the car door, opening it for him before holding his elbow to help him in. Taehyung flinched.

There was this odd sort of tightness around his belly, something that felt very different and unfamiliar. "What?" Jungkook asked sharply. " What's wrong?" Tae hesitated, hand coming up to touch the curve of his back. "I'm not sure... I think-" "We need to go to the hospital!"

Taehyung frowned, staring at him. "You can at least let me finish." he muttered, but the alpha was already all but pushing him in, climbing in after him. The omega watched as Jungkook rattled off instructions to the driver, before calling the doctor. He stayed quiet.

After a short conversation which was one sided, with Jungkook barking complaints, the alpha hung up, "The doctor thinks your should come in." "Does he? Sounded like you were the one doing the talking and the thinking." he muttered. Jungkook looked grim. Taehyung rolled his eyes.

"Have you ever smiled a day in your life?" he demanded, " Its like sitting next to a literal thundercloud." Jungkook gave him a glare. "Are you really going to give me grief for being worried about you?" he said quietly. That made him shut up. Taehyung felt his mouth go dry.

"The pup." he muttered under his breath. "What?" Jungkook frowned. "You're worried about the pup. Not me." he pointed out, desperate to redraw whatever lines were getting blurred between them. Jungkook turned to him fully. "You." he said quietly. " I am worried about you."

Taehyung blinked as the alpha gave him a disappointed look, shaking his head. "Contrary to what you think of me, I am capable of feeling compassion and worry for the person who'd carrying my pup. I'm also capable of caring for someone who is hurting because of me."

Taehyung stared down at his hands, rendered speechless at the honesty in his tone. After a few seconds he cleared his throat. "I'm not in pain." He muttered, " And I'm not.. I don't think you're incapable of feelings or anything. That's not true." Jungkook didn't respond.

Sighing,Tae reached out and took the alpha's hand in his own. He didn't hold it exactly, instead he splayed the fingers, tugging on the ring on his finger. It didn't come off. When he looked up Jungkook was staring at him. "No matter what you say, I'm still a nobody in your life.

The only thing keeping us in each other's lives is this pup." he muttered. " And no matter what you say about being okay with letting me stay in the pup's life, we both know that won't work out. All it will do is confuse your child as he grows up." he sighed.

He placed Jungkook's hand back on the alpha's lap, putting more space between them and scooting away. "Taehyung ..." Jungkook said quietly and the omega cleared his throat. "The only reason I was wary about letting go of the pup," Tae said quietly, " was because I

wasn't sure if you were a good man. I wasn't sure if you would take good care of him or if you would somehow neglect him in some way because of your work. But now I know that won't happen. If you can care so much about me, I'm sure you would care so much more about the pup."

Taehyung turned away, staring out of the car window. "Once the pup is born?" he swallowed, " I'll probably leave Seoul."

Jungkook stiffened next to him. "Is that really necessary?" The alpha asked quietly. Taehyung shrugged. "It would make it all easier for me." he said quietly. " If I'm here , I'll keep wanting to run back to you. I don't want that," he chuckled. "Its for the best"

Jungkook was quiet for a few moments. "Well, if that's what you want then... " the alpha trailed off. " Just let me know where you're going. in case i need to get in touch." The rest of the ride was spent in deafening silence, both of them lost in their thoughts.

"Mr. Kim, please wait here. You can lie down if that makes you feel better." The nurse said gently, helping Taehyung to the large bed in the room. Taehyung gave Jungkook a panicked look. "Why do I have to wait? What's wrong?" he demanded. Jungkook moved to his side.

He quickly wrapped a hand around the omega, gently hugging him. "It's probably nothing. Tae. Don't worry." The omega looked uncertain, glancing back and forth between them. He pressed a hand to the curve of his belly. "I want to go home." He whispered. "Now."

Jungkook flinched. Over the weeks of them being together he had learned something about Taehyung . His fear and worry always came out in the form of stubbornness and unreasonable behavior. He took a deep breath. "Tae, I promise we'll go home right away, okay. Just relax."

He turned to the nurse who gave him a rather grim look. "The doctor would like to meet you, Mr. Jeon." she said softly. "There's something he wants to discuss with you." Jungkook nodded, glancing back at Taehyung who looked agitated. "Two minutes. I'll be back, I promise."

Jungkook followed the nurse to a hallway and then another room. The alpha found Taehyung's doctor at his desk a grim look on his face as he stared at what looked like a number of Ultrasound scans, spread out on his table. "Jungkook ssi..." The man said the moment he saw him.

"We're going to have to operate on Mr. Kim as soon as possible." Jungkook went completely still. "As soon as possible... What does that..." "Preferably within the next hour or so. " The man said firmly. " There's a reversal in diastolic flow in the umbilical artery."

Jungkook gawked at him. "What does that mean..." "Simply put the baby is in danger. A lot of danger. Life threatening danger." Jungkook felt his heart take a steep dive, his body going icy cold. "I.... " "We're going to take him into surgery right away. I need you to sign these."

"Mr. Kim... We're going to have to prep you for surgery." Taehyung stared at the small omega nurse in front of him, hands flying to his belly instinctively. "What? Now?! It's not 38 weeks yet!" He protested. "36 weeks isn't too early." The nurse assured him. "No!"

"Mr. Kim..." the nurse looked stressed out. " We need to get you ready for the surgery... Its really important that you co operate..." "Jungkook!" Taehyung cried out, spotting the alpha by the door. " Jungkook get me out of here. Now!" he demanded. The alpha looked ashen.

"Tae..." he said shakily. " You need to listen to them." he whispered. " They need to get the baby out." Taehyung stared at him. "What? Why?" he demanded. " What's wrong?!" "Nothing.. the baby's fine. But they think things might be heading in the wrong direction."

"What does that mean?" "Mr. Jeon we need to hurry..." "Jungkook!" Taehyung cried out, eyes brimming with tears now and Jungkook felt his heart break. "Hey.. It's okay... I'm here. You're going to be fine and the pup's going to be fine.." "Mr. Jeon you have to step outside."

"No!" Taehyung screamed. " I want him here. Jungkook don't leave me!" Jungkook felt his heart pound right out of his rib cage and he moved to his side, wrapping his arms around him. "Mr. Jeon." "Just wait! Can't you see that he's frightened?" he snarled, furious.

Taehyung clung to him. "What's happening? Don't leave me." he choked out and Jungkook brushed the hair off his face, his fingers coming away wet because of the tears and perspiration. The omega was terrified. " They're doing this to help the baby. I'm here, Tae. I'll be here."

Taehyung clung to his arms, staring at him. "You promise?" he whispered. "I do." Jungkook breathed out. "I'll be there. I promise." "Okay..." he breathed out. " Okay..." "It's fine. You'll be fine. Both of you.. Just... take deep breaths yeah?" "The pup's coming."

Jungkook stared at him. Taehyung looked wide eyed and terrified but so, so brave. He felt something break inside him at the sight, his heart growing a few sizes. "Yeah.." he exhaled, laughing despite himself. " Yeah... the pup's coming."

The one good thing about the whole ordeal, Taehyung decided, was the fact that he couldn't for the life of him remember what happened to him after being wheeled into the theatre. There was a lot of frantic movements, someone held him up , made him lean forward.

There was a sharp pain somewhere in his spine and then they helped lay him back down again. In just a few seconds, he felt his body go numb . They put some kind of a mask on him, asked him to breathe in and as he did, he felt all of the fear and anxiety melt away.

He was conscious. He could see the doctors, the nurses. He could feel them maneuvering his body around, leaning over with some pretty scary looking things but he couldn't feel anything but lax and at ease. Barely a few seconds later, he heard the baby cry, loud and shrill.

The moment he heard that voice, Taehyung felt his body go limp, a flood of relief and joy filling every single cell inside him, and he couldn't quiet contain the tears that spilled over right away. He blinked, once and twice, dampness dripping down the side of his face

He couldn't move but it was okay, he could hear the pup, and they sounded so strong and loud and perfect. He felt irrational pride fill his lung. Well done, baby, he thought shakily. We did it. The doctor came around, carrying the tiny form with both hands.

"Hello, dad. " the man smiled, leaning over him and holding the baby right up to his face. "We were worried about her little lungs, but she's a fighter Mr. Kim," he said with a wide grin. " She's going to be perfectly fine." She. A little girl. Taehyung closed his eyes.

The baby nuzzled into his chest and they helped him hold her against his chest, two nurses by his side, just in case his hands gave out and he blinked down at her. She blinked right up at him. "Hello, little one." he whispered. " Welcome home."

Taehyung stirred awake to the touch of a familiar hand, soft and infinitely gentle against his skin, stroking the side of his face. He blinked awake, staring up at Jungkook's handsome face, his body slowly starting to wake up to agony. "Hurts." he choked out and Jungkook sighed.

"I know..." he whispered. " You did good." "Where is she?" Tae whispered. "They've kept her in the Neo natal care unit just for the night. She's doing really well.." "Did you count all her toes and fingers?" he asked softly. Jungkook smiled. "We'll count them together."

Together. Taehyung closed his eyes at that. "Jungkook..." he began. "Don't leave us." The alpha whispered. " Please." Taehyung breathed out. "Jungkook, I can't promise.." "I know." he said softly. " I just wanted to ask. It's all I've been able to think, the past few hours."

Taehyung didn't respond, his heart starting to hammer inside his chest again. "I ..." Jungkook hesitated. " There was a moment there, where I imagined losing either one of you and it hurt the same." he whispered. Jungkook's hands moved down, linking with his own.

"Just... Will you consider it?" he whispered, almost desperate. Taehyung sighed squeezing back. "Can you ask me again when I'm not dying?" Jungkook flinched. "Sorry.. Sorry... I just... " he breathed out. " I'm not ready to say goodbye Tae. I don't want to."

Taehyung stared at him, listless and blank. Jungkook leaned closer. "Taehyung... please... Just stay." The omega kept his gaze on him, and Jungkook looked down when he felt him pull his hand away. "Tae..." he whispered moving to the side and that's when he noticed.

Taehyung's eyes weren't following him.

The alpha frowned, reaching for his face. "Tae?" he said shakily. " Taehyung?" Taehyung's eyes stayed open, his lips parted and pale. And as he watched the omega started shaking, his body stiffening and his eyes starting to roll back up into his lids. "TAEHYUNG!"

(A/n : I'll make it up to you)

" The magnesium sulfate will help stop the seizures. We're going to work on lowering his blood pressure . I'm not going to lie, Mr. Jeon. His condition is pretty critical. But the medicine is working. We're going to closely monitor him and we'll keep you informed. "

Jungkook sat on the small, narrow couch in the hospital room, staring at the empty bed and the empty crib. Next to him, Jimin kept his arms wrapped around the alpha, hands rubbing soothing circles on his back. "He'll be fine Jungkook. " He whispered.

You don't know that, Jungkook wanted to tell him. How could you possibly know that he's going to be okay? But he stayed quiet instead, eyes unfocused. He had been up for a little over twenty hours now, and the nurses kept asking him to get some rest. How could he ?

"Do you want to go check on her?" Jimin asked carefully. Her being the pup. Jungkook swallowed. And then he shook his head. "No, I promised Tae we'll check on her together." his voice was hoarse from disuse. "Jungkook..." "Can you go see her for me?" Jimin bit his lips. "Okay."

"okay, but you need to lie down and get some rest at least. I'll get you something to eat when I come back, yes?" Jungkook didn't respond and after one last hug Jimin left. The alpha stared at the empty bed again. Taehyung had been there just a few hours ago. He had been okay.

Jungkook had been so relieved to see him, smiling and perfectly fine. It felt like some kind of cruel cosmic joke that things had gone south right after he let himself say what he'd been feeling for so many weeks. The alpha moved to the bed. It still smelled faintly like him.

He curled up on the white sheets and closed his eyes. Taehyung would be okay. He was going to be okay. He was going to be okay, and Jungkook was going to make sure of it. He was never letting him go. Ever. Exhaustion took over and he drifted off into a fitful, disturbed sleep.

Tw : pregnancy complications

Taehyung woke up in bits and starts. His body felt wrecked, his head stuffed full and his vision swimming as he tried to get his bearings. But before he could panic or worry, soft hands found his own, gentle and comforting. "Its okay. Taehyung it's okay.." Jungkook whispered.

And Taehyung really wanted to see him. He tried turning around . Tried calling out but he couldn't. His throat was too dry and his body wasn't well enough to follow orders at the moment. He could feel a few tears slip out, dripping down the side of his face.

A warm washcloth dabbed at his damp skin, and he swallowed, throat aching. "Sleep now. Rest, Taehyung I'm here. She's fine. And you'll be fine too." Jungkook's words made the worry in his heart lessen a bit. He willed himself to relax. And drifted off again.

(tw : discussions of pregnancy related stuff. "We might keep her in for a few more days" The doctor explained carefully, " so if you would be open to taking donor milk that would be great. Formula for NiCU babies isn't always the best choice."

"Unless your mate is willing to nurse? " The nurse suggested brightly. " We don't have a lot of male omegas wanting to nurse but we do have an excellent lactation specialist who could work with you.. " "Oh no, that's not Mr. Jeons mate. He's a surrogate parent."

Jungkook was barely paying attention. It was a little over a week now and Taehyung was doing really well. The doctor had mentioned that he would be well enough to go home in a few days. He would have to stay on medication for a while to keep his blood pressure down

And to keep seizures away but otherwise he was doing really well. "Mr.Jeon? " "Oh... Yes. Sure.. We'd be okay with that. "

The doctor and the nurse exchanged glances. "Oh.. Are you certain?" "Yes of course... When will she be able to leave? " He moved closer to the tiny glass setup where baby jeon lay curled up under the lights. She looked so perfect he couldn't quite breathe.

"Very soon. Like I said, she's doing really well" The doctor assured him. A small commotion in the hallway made both of them straighten. "I'm fine! " A very familiar and shrill voice rang through. " I need to see my pup!! "

Jungkook flinched before moving to the door. He peered out and sure enough Taehyung stood at entrance by the elevators, still wearing his hospital gown. He groaned. "Tae.. " He called out and the omega turned to glare at him. "You! " He snarled. " You traitor. "

"You should be resting right now..." Jungkook protested, moving towards him but Taehyung glared, ferocious. He pointed right at him. "I'm sick of resting." he snapped. "I want to see her. But you're too selfish and greedy to share her with me. I hate you!"

This was Taehyung's favorite catchphrase these days. Who could have guessed that he would be a bad patient? Jungkook ignored the outburst and stepped around to lightly wrap his arm around him "I'll take him back to bed." he told the medical staff. "I will fight you to the death!"

Ignoring his shrill cries, Jungkook gently maneuvered him, not towards the elevator but towards the Neo natal care unit, where their pup was. Taehyung blinked rapidly, clearly surprised. "You're letting me see her?" he asked, stunned. "Why wouldn't I?" Jungkook chuckled.

"The reason I asked you to rest was because you were really ill, Tae. Do you realize that?" he asked gently, fingers curled around his elbow and leading him to the door. He rang the bell outside. Tae didn't respond clearly not wanting to discuss that. A normal response.

The doctors had told him that Taehyung may not be willing to talk about what had happened to him and that it may take a while before he was ready to process everything. For now it was better to focus on physical recovery. The door opened and the NICU nurse looked surprised

"Oh, Mr. Kim! You're here? Are you alright? We were told you should be resting for a while..?" "I'm fine. Where is she?" Taehyung demanded, trying to peer over her shoulder. The nurse gave him a bright smile. "She's getting ready for her feeding. Would you like to hold her?"

Taehyung balked at once, recoiling a bit and pressing back against Jungkook, eyes a little wide and frightened. "H-Hold?" he stuttered, glancing back at Jungkook in panic. " I can't... I don't know how to." he whispered. Jungkook chuckled, lightly holding him by the waist.

"You'll figure it out." he whispered, against his ear." If you want to... you should.." Taehyung swallowed, turning back to look at the alpha. "You don't mind me being there?" he asked shakily. Jungkook held his gaze. "I want you to be there for everything Tae." he said softly.

Jungkook's words reached deep inside him, fluid and smoot, dripping all over his heart and filling the cracks along its surface before he could fully put up his walls again. And maybe he was too tired to put them up anyway. He held the alpha's gaze before looking down.

Jungkook felt something shift in the air between them. There wasn't acceptance. Not yet. But there was acknowledgement. And on the heels of it came the realization that he didn't reject the notion outright. And for now that would do. He watched as Tae turned to the nurse.

"Can I...see her?" he asked carefully and the nurse nodded, stepping aside. Jungkook followed, watching as Tae took slow and careful steps inside. One of the other nurses sat on an armchair on the otherside, standing up at once at the sight of them. In her hand, was their pup.

For a few moments, Taehyung didn't move. He stayed perfectly still, merely staring at the bundle in the woman's hand. And then his lips wobbled a bit. "Can I..." he held his hands out and Jungkook watched as the nurse stepped closer, carefully placing the baby in his arms.

Jungkook moved to stand behind, hands coming up to curl around the omega's shoulders, peering over him into their daughter's face. Baby Jeon was awake, blinking limpid brown eyes up at them, tiny rosebud mouth parted in a suckling motion. "She's hungry." The nurse explained.

Jungkook hummed, resting his chin on Taehyung's shoulders. "She takes bottles." he explained. Taehyung turned to look at him. "Did you .." he trailed off and Jungkook shook his head. "I promised you we would do that together." he grinned. Taehyung turned to the nurse. "How can I-

The nurse led him over to the armchair . Tae needed a little help , maneuvering himself down to sit there and Jungkook stood by his side. Once he was settled the nurse placed a feeding pillow on his lap and helped him settle the baby into it. She then went to get the bottle.

And then it was just them. And Jungkook couldn't help but feel complete somehow, his little family. And maybe he was jumping the gun a bit, feeling this way, but he couldn't stop it. He leaned closer, wrapping one arm around Tae while the other came up to gently stroke her cheek.

He ran the tip of his pinky finger along the edges of her mouth, gentle as a feather, and Taehyung giggled, watching as the little one chased after the little digit, no doubt assuming it was the bud of her bottle. Jungkook laughed as well. "She really is hungry." Tae whispered.

The omega rubbed the back of his hingers along her plump cheeks, the supple baby soft skin making his lips wobble. "I didn't realize how empty my arms felt," he whispered, " Until I held her." Jungkook felt his own emotions bubble over . "Thank you for giving me this, Tae."

Taehyung took a deep shuddering breath, fingers fluttering up to brush the sparse . but silky soft baby hair on top of her head, downy and soft to the touch. He traced the curve of one strand. "I think she's gonna have curls." he whispered, awed. Jungkook laughed at that.

"That would be very cute." He agreed. Before Taehyung could respond, the nurse returned with a bottle. Jungkook watched as she taught Taehyung how to hold the baby, how to feed her in a way that she wouldn't swallow too many bubbles, and how to burp her after.

Jungkook watched as the omega listened with rapt attention, eyes wide and lips parted. He watched as Taehyung shifted closer to the baby, holding her closer, his stance almost protective. He watched as Tae did exactly as taught, brows furrowed in concentration.

Baby Jeon, a prodigy when it came to taking in sustenance, suckled on the bottle with enthusiastic fervor and Taehyung's eyes stayed wide with awe. "She's so good at this..." he whispered , looking stunned and the nurse laughed. "She's definitely a fighter. Like her dad."

Taehyung glanced up at that, surprised. "What you went through , Mr. Kim..." she said softly, " Not many people come out of it unscathed. You're a very strong young man and you should be proud of yourself." Taehyung ducked his head, ears red. The nurse bowed before leaving.

The omega looked up at him then, eyes a little wet. "I'm really happy." he said softly. Jungkook breathed out at that. "I am too." he said fervently. "Good." Taehyung went back to looking at the little one. "We need to pick a name..." Jungkook whispered. Tae hummed.

Taehyung's recovery came slowly. His body struggling to go back to the way it was. Jungkook took a month off from work as the omega recovered, and between them they could get through that hellish first month, although the lack of sleep meant very little sanity left.

But for all that she loved screaming the house down at 2 :00in the morning with her truly banshee like screeching, Jeon Byul also had the prettiest smile on the planet and they decided it was a fair trade off. They would be tolerant of her , in exchange for her gummy smiles.

They shared the same bed, with a tiny bassinet attached to the side. And although Jungkook offered to help put her to sleep when she woke in the middle of the night, Tae was adamant about holding her at all times. When Byul turned six weeks old, Jungkook finally brought it up.

And Taehyung looked a little lost for a few seconds and then he looked away . "I just.... sometimes i feel like I'm running out of time with her." He whispered.

Taehyung turned to him then and Jungkook felt his heart break a little at the look on his face. "Taehyung, why would you think that? " He asked quietly. " I told you, you have a place here forever. You already have a place in my heart. " Taehyung swallowed at that.

It was one thing, being witness to Jungkook's brand of love in the form of post its and flowers and his favorite pastries. The alpha went out of his way to make him feel special. But it was quite something else, hearing him say that out loud. Taehyung trembled a little.

"Tae... " Jungkook said gently, taking his hand in his own. " You know... I didn't see myself falling in love with you, when we first started out. " He admitted. " And I think that's because my idea of falling in love was pretty cliche and unrealistic. With Jiho...

" He hesitated. " There was a lot of mindless attraction and I think I mistook that for love. And I imagined falling in love meant being crazy about someone did, finding joy in every second spent together... "He grimaced. " And well, that's not us at all. "

"We aggravate each other. " Taehyung supplied helpfully and Jungkook laughed. "You're right we do. I've always liked submissive sweet omegas. You're hellfire wrapped in a pretty exterior. " He shook his head, " Sometimes you make me so mad I could scream. " "Wow. Thanks. "

Jungkook shrugged. "It goes both ways doesn't it? " He asked with a grin. " You find parts of me aggravating too... " Taehyung flushed. "You're so obsessed with the most mundane things!! Like what if I squeezed the toothpaste tube in the middle?! What is the big deal?! "

"The big deal is the fact that only a psychopath would do something like that. There's a reason you need to be pushing from the bottom, it makes sure you use up all of the content without-" Jungkook paused, closing his eyes. " See? Aggravating. "

Taehyung scoffed. "Like you're any better... " He snapped. "You were so confident you could assemble Byul's crib all by yourself and refused to get help. It's been seventeen days. She's still in the bassinet! "

Jungkook sat up at that, drawing himself to his full height. "I'm halfway done! " He yelled. Taehyung rolled his eyes at that. "Half way done? Oh please, I saw you trying to attach the knob from the curtain rod into the railing. You don't even know what each part is for! "

"Are you saying I can't provide for my own daughter?" Jungkook roared. It was a full on alpha roar, enough to send any omega quivering. But Taehyung glared back at him, completely unimpressed. "No. But you're not a caveman who needs to prove himself to his mate. Just get help."

Jungkook went still. "Did you just say mate? "

Taehyung's eyes went wide and he recoiled, looking around like he was being hunted. "It's not... It's the baby's hormo-" "No! " Jungkook said sharply pointing at him. " You cannot blame this on the baby. The baby has been out of your body for two whole months! "

"Wow Jungkook... Just because the baby is out... Doesn't mean the effects of the pregnancy aren't still there... It's a little insensitive of you to act like you know-" He flinched when the alpha growled "Shut the fuck up. You think of yourself as my mate. Admit it. "

Taehyung glared at him. "Oh yeah? Fine. I'll admit it. I think of you as my mate! As if that's my fault! You take care of me! My pup smells like you! You treat me like im precious! You buy me flowers and pastries! You praise me all the damn time! What am I supposed to think? "

Jungkook blinked. "Look at us. We're pretty much saying we want to be together and we can't do it without yelling at each other. We're literally a ship wreck. " He shook his head in a daze. "You're the ship wreck. I'm just the poor omega who fell overboard."

Jungkook groaned. "Taehyung I swear to God, do you always have to be so... " He clenched his fists. " I wish there was a way for me to shut you up! " He growled. Tae went still at that. He licked his lips. Jungkook's gaze dropped to his lips. "Oh yeah? "

"Yeah." Jungkook muttered. "Well maybe you should. " Taehyung whispered. Jungkook moved closer, hands moving from his sides to either side of Taehyung's waist, bracketing the omega between his arms. Tae scooted back on the bed, eyes wide. "And how should I do that? "

The omega watched as Jungkook moved over him, one knee coming up to rest near his thigh, and he felt his body respond in kind, back arching, as he pressed himself up against his chest. " Maybe you should put me in my place. " He suggested, impish smile wide on his face

Jungkook growled low at that, shifting closer till he was straddling his body, arms caging him in against the headboard, the heat of his skin hitting Taehyung's own. "Is that so? " He demanded. Tae nodded. "With the right alpha, I wouldn't mind submitting. "

Jungkook dived in, hands coming around to grip him close, lips closing over the Omega's soft plump ones with a bruising force that made him cry out, pinning him to the bed and kissing him senseless. Taehyung whimpered, hands moving desperately to the Alphas shirt,

Trying to tug it off and Jungkook rolled them over , till Taehyung was on top. Taehyung whined at being thwarted, trying to get back under him and they both moved too far too fast, knocking over the large humidifier on the bed side table. The sound rang through the house.

They both froze. A second later, a shrill wailing came from the nursery and Jungkook wilted. "Oh fucking hell. " He groaned. Taehyung glared down at him. "This is because of you and your large meaty paws! " He growled. "What the fuck? If you could have waited a seco-"

Baby Byul, who had woken up to the commotion, continued to wail for a few more moments. She was so used to waking up in her Dad's arms... She didn't like the bassinet at all. So she cried and cried and cried.

Until of course the nursery door opened and the familiar scent of her alpha father made her settle a bit. She kicked out her legs and arms, trying to get his attention. All she wanted was to be picked up.

Her father indulged her of course, gathering her to his chest. "Byul, baby... I need you to settle down and go the fuck to sleep... " Her father begged, " I know it's boring for you being here all by yourself and that's what dad's trying to work on getting you a sibling... "

"Are you using the f word in front of the baby? " His omega father's shrill voice made Byul perk up. She didn't understand anything of course but their voices were familiar and soothing. They made her feel safe and content. And so she settled against the alphas chest.

And while her parents continued to bicker, she drifted right back off to sleep.

(A/n : I'll be back tomorrow with the epilogue )

Epilogue ~~~ 3 months later.

"Do I look okay?" Taehyung demanded, squinting into the window pane of the car , eyes wide and panicked as he tugged on his tie, trying to fix his collar and his hair. Jungkook glanced to the side, smiling a little fondly at the omega. "You look perfect." he said softly.

Taehyung paused in the middle of smoothing his tie down, turning to glare at him. "Really? Now is not the time for you to hit on me." he snapped. Jungkook rolled his eyes, turning back to the road. "This is why I don't compliment you. The wires in your head are crossed wrong."

"No they're not. I just have my priorities right. We're supposed to be putting an end to this whole custody thing today and I just want everything to be perfect but you don't understand how important this is to me and-" Jungkook reached over, grabbing his hand. "Baby, breathe."

Tae bit his lips, finally settling back against the seat and closing his eyes. "I don't want to see him." he whispered. "Me neither." Jungkook assured him, " but this will be the last time. I promise. We'll never have to see him ever again." Tae nodded, glancing back at Byul.

"Do you think she'll stay asleep?" he whispered, worried. " I did bring her formula and everything else but you know how loud she can get. I don't want them to think we're bad at taking care of her." he sighed, closing his eyes. " What if they think that, Jungkook?"

"Tae..." Jungkook said softly. " No one is going to look at you with Byul and think something like that. You're the best parent she could have ever had and I bet anyone with even half their senses intact would know. Just..don't worry. I'm here , aren't I? I'll take care of it."

Taehyung nodded, eyes fluttering shut. Jungkook watched as the omega drew his legs up to his chest, wrapping his arms around himself, before rocking back and forth. Something inside him clenched at the sight of it. Taehyung's anxiety had gotten better but it was still obvious.

The past few months had somehow been, both the most emotionally fulfilling and yet draining time in his life. Tae's experience as a young omega in an abusive house had left deep scars, exacerbated by his experience while birthing Byul. And Jungkook was ill equipped to handle it.

And while they did have endless affection for each other, Taehyung's demons came up more often than not. It wasn't until a couple of weeks ago, that the omega had agreed to meet someone, to talk about things. Things were still far from perfect, but they were working on it.

And for all that Jungkook tried to reassure Taehyung, the honest truth was , he was worried as well. They did have the law on their side, but... he didn't want things to get too messy, if only for Taehyung's sake. He hoped things would get sorted out quickly,

So they could put all of this behind themselves. As it turned out, they didn't have to worry. Less than 3 hours later, they were walking out of the court, all legal issues resolved and with Byul still sound asleep in her tiny bassinet. The moment they strapped her back

into the car, Taehyung took a deep, deep breath and threw his arms around Jungkook's shoulder, breathing harshly as he fought back sobs. Jungkook held him close, rubbing his back in soothing gestures, trying to calm him down. "Its okay, Taehyung. It's done."

Taehyung pulled back then, and looked at him, with teary eyes. "I thought they were going to say no, when I told them we weren't mated yet." he whispered, licking his lips. " But everything worked out in the end." Jungkook gave him a surprised look. They hadn't talked about this.

Jungkook cradled his face , eyes flitting over his features, concerned. "Tae... have you been thinking of that?" he asked worried. " About us mating?" Taehyung went still at that, biting his lips and staring down at his feet. "No." he whispered, voice shaking.

Jungkook smiled a little at the very obvious untruth. Although a part of him did feel bad that Taehyung felt the need to be untruthful with him. But he could understand why. So he considered his words carefully. "We had a lot going on, these few months. There's no rush."

Taehyung flushed a little at that, before nodding. "Yes, of course, I understand that." Jungkook hesitated. "But if you're serious about it, we can set a date for the mating ceremony. Something small and private." Taehyung's eyes widened. "Really?" he bit his lips.

Jungkook nodded, smiling. "I know traditionally most people start with courting and mating and then pups... we're doing it backwards and that's okay. We've got the pup? Lets get the mating out of the way, and then I can spend the rest of my life courting you" he winked.

Taehyung smiled at that, rolling his eyes a bit. "You're ridiculous." he muttered. But then a somber look passed over his face. "Are you just saying that because you think I want it? Or do you really want to..." he hesitated. "I am falling in love with you, Taehyung."

"I won't say I'm all the way there, because most days it feels like I fall deeper and deeper..." he muttered, " But yes, I can see myself spending the rest of my life with you. And that's a first for me." Taehyung blushed at that. "Me too. I can see myself with you. Forever."

The omega admitted, uncharacteristically shy. Jungkook cherished moments like this, when Taehyung let his soft, docile nature shine through. Most of the time he had to deal with the bratty, brash side of him. Not that he minded. He loved every side of his beautiful omega.

"I think we understand each other. " he said softly. " In a way no one else could ever. I see you..." he whispered, "and you see me. We don't hide from each other. And I think that makes this thing between us, really special."

Taehyung considered that. "Thats just a fancy word of saying you think no one else would ever put up with me." he protested. Jungkook blinked. "You said that. Not me." he muttered. " Although you may be right about that."

" Is that a challenge? Jungkook if you think I won't walk out into that crowd right now and grab the first alpha there and kiss him on the mouth -" Jungkook growled, grabbing him by the waist and tugging him close till he was flush against his chest. "Shut the fuck up."

"I don't care if other alphas want you or not. It doesn't matter whether they would accept you or not." he said sharply, " because you belong to me and I'm not letting you go. You..." he pressed a kiss to his mouth, " are..." he kissed him again, this time more firm, " mine".

Taehyung couldn't help but him a pleased little grin, hands curling onto his chest as let let himself get wrapped in Jungkook's strong arms, gazing up at him through his lashes. "Oh, am I?" he asked impishly. eyes flitting back and forth between Jungkook's own.

"Yes, you are." Jungkook assured him, brushing the hair off his face. "Taehyung you have no idea, what you've done for me. You've show me what real love feels like. My heart feels safe with you. After what happened with Jiho.." he trailed off. " I love you, Taehyung."

The omega smiled wider, closing his eyes and leaning closer, wrapping both of his own arms around Jungkook's waist. They stood there by the car for a few more minutes, merely basking in each other's presence And Tae realized this was it. He could do this for the rest of his life.

He could make a home for himself right here in Jungkook's arms. He could and he would.

Jungkook had always wanted kids. But no one quite prepares you for the way life changes when you have one of those little mini versions of yourself running around demanding attention and wrecking havoc every second of the day. No one tells you how much you love them anyway.

A week before Byul turned 1, Jungkook was in a meeting with a high profile client, using one of the VIP conference room with three very important men from one of the largest conglomerates in the country, working on a 600 million dollar lawsuit. And Taehyung had facetimed him.

For a few seconds, Jungkook had been annoyed. He had told Taehyung specifically that he would be busy. That he had a very important day ahead. Why would he....? But on the wake of that thought came worry and fear. Taehyung wouldn't call him if it wasn't really important.

"Mr Jeon?" One of the men prompted and he blinked. "Oh... uh?" he hesitated. " I'm sorry I have to take this...." He takes the call, momentarily forgetting that his phone is also connected to the large LED projector mounted on the wall. Everyone turns around to stare.

Taehyung's flushed, excited face appears on the screen, and Jungkook gawks because his husband is wearing a large oversized t shirt and probably nothing else under. But thankfully, only his torso remains visible. Taehyung is kneeling on the living room floor.

The phone clearly propped up against the large stone vase on the coffee table. "Jungkook-ie!" Taehyung's voice is high and excited. "Tae... what's wrong? I'm really bus-" "Jungkookie look..." Taehyung shuffled to the side, pointing excitedly and Jungkook's eyes went wide.

A few feet away, Jeon Byul stood with one arm, wrapped around the leg of the dining table, chubby arms bare and her face a little wet , no doubt from sticking her entire fist into her mouth, her wide brows eyes blinking up at Taehyung in excitement. "Byul ah! Come!"

Jungkook felt his heart drop straight to his feet. He leaned forward, hands on the table and eyes wide. He watched as Byul stared at her father with the same wide eyed confusion, continuing to suckle on half her fist, wet and messy. "Come on baby!" Tae clapped his hands.

Jungkook watched as Byul took one step with her right leg, wobbling a bit. She still held onto the table though, clearly uncertain. "You can do it!" Tae cheered on, clapping faster and patting his lap. "Come here.." Byul let go of the table, tottering forward. She nearly fell.

There was a sharp gasp from the side and Jungkook turned. The three men in business suits were leaning forward as well, eyes wide and lips parted. Jungkook smiled because their hands curled around the table's edge, clearly invested. "Come on baby!" Jungkook called out.

Jungkook's voice rang through the phone and the alpha felt his heart squeeze as Byul turned in that direction. Her eyes fell on the phone at once and her face lit up. "Da Da.." she called out excitedly. "Yes... !" Jungkook clapped as well." Come on. Go to Papa.."

But Byul turned her chubby little legs around, swaying a little , but holding both her hands out. She was staring right into the camera, her face a mask of pure unbridled joy at the sight of her father. Her little fists opened and closed, making grabby gestures. "Da Da..."

And Jungkook felt his throat close up as he watched his daughter take her first step towards him, moving one foot in front of the other, swaying and almost toppling over but holding herself up. "Dada..." she said again, before teetering forward, her gait unsteady but quick.

She almost went down by the time she reached the phone, but Taehyung caught her right as she reached him, laughing out loud. Jungkook couldn't quite speak, the lump in his throat making it hard to form words. One of the things he had been so worried about was missing

out on quality time he could spend with Byul. But watching her turn and walk towards him, even when he wasn't physically there, had shifted something inside him. He couldn't say a word. "Mr. Jeon...." One of the men said gently, " I think we can end the meeting for today."

On the screen Taehyung's face filled the frame completely, Byul having crawled away , distracted. "I'm sorry Jungkook..." Taehyung said softly, "i know you said you were busy but... I thought... I though this might be something you wanted to see." Jungkook nodded, lips wobbling.

"I love you..." he choked out, voice breaking a bit. And Taehyung's gaze softened , eyes bright. "She loves you too, Jungkook ah..." he said quietly. "So very much." And it was exactly what he had wanted to hear. Jungkook gave him a watery smile. "I'll be home soon."

With Jungkook, Taehyung slowly learned to let his guard down. He was still wary of strangers. Still wary of alphas he didn't know. But Jungkook was mindful of his boundaries, never forcing him to meet people he didn't want to. They kept their circle small and Taehyung felt safe.

After Byul turned one, Jungkook told him about his dream of living somewhere in the country, a large backyard, a pool and plenty of space for their pup to run and romp. Taehyung had listened of course, but it felt like a distant dream. Seoul was home. Leaving wouldn't be easy.

But dreaming came easy and they indulged each other with thoughts of a large house, open country air and woods and streams and maybe a few dogs too. The more they spoke of it, the more Taehyung's heart longed for it. He started sketching out his dream home in his journal,

The living room, the gardens, Byul's room, Jungkook's room, the pool all of it. Jungkook joined in after he showed it to him, and many a night, after Byul was fast asleep, they curled up against each other, exchanging ideas about how their dream home would be.

And it is on one such evenings, that the conversation veers a bit off topic. "Of course, we'll need another room for Byul after she grows up. She can't stay in the nursery forever." Taehyung hummed. "Yes, a bigger room." "But then the nursery would be empty."

There was a short but tense silence that followed. And Taehyung felt his heart expand a little. He cleared his throat. "I mean..." he trailed off. " It doesn't have to be empty." Jungkook frowned. "No? Do you mean we can turn it into something else?" Taehyung rolled his eyes.

"No, you idiot." he snapped. " I meant it doesn't have to be empty. We can fill it with something else.." he smiled softly, eyes wide and inviting. Jungkook tilted his head. "You mean like a storage space? On the first floor? Is that practical? I mean..." "Oh God..."

"You know what...I changed my mind. I don't think I want to have another kid with an idiot.." Tae muttered, standing up and making to move away but Jungkook's hands shot out, grabbing his waist and tugging him onto his lap, the alpha laughing as he buried his nose in his neck.

"I'm only teasing..." Jungkook whispered, pressing soft kisses to Tae's golden skin, rubbing his nose back and forth on the curve of his neck. " I'm not an idiot, Kim Taehyung. If you think I haven't been dreaming of pupping you up , everytime we fuck, you are sorely mistaken."

Taehyung turned a little red at that, but smacked his side nonetheless. "Don't turn this wholesome moment into one of your kinks..." he warned and Jungkook laughed. "Impossible." he growled, nipping at the edge of his shoulders. " And what do you mean, one of my kinks?"

"I only have one Kink , Kim Taehyung. And that is my gorgeous husband." he whispered, tugging him closer and rolling over till Tae was pinned to the couch underneath him. Tae blinked up at him, smiling wide. "Really?" "Really." Jungkook leaned down, catching him in a kiss.

There's a saying that Taehyung remembers, vaguely . It goes something like this : when you let go of the things you aren't meant to have, you give the things that are meant to be yours, a chance to find their way to you. And as he loses himself in Jungkook's kisses,

He realizes that its true. The moment he let go of his own prejudices and his fears, it had been so much easier for love to find its way into his life. All in the form of the gorgeous, kind alpha who he could claim as his own.

( a/n : thank you so much for reading this fic that I wrote on a whim. This maybe one of my favorite Taehyungs ever and I felt a lot of peace writing out the scenes in the hospital because they helped me cope with my own trauma. I may write more drabbles on them. )