#taekookau 𝚃𝙸𝚃𝙻𝙴: 𝚃𝚄𝙽𝙽𝙴𝙻 𝚅𝙸𝚂𝙸𝙾𝙽 Dear Taehyung, We've known each other for 17 years now, well, my father had arranged our marriage since I was 7 years old & for all those years I have already set in my mind that you were the one I will be marrying.

But things change, and when you find this letter, I am gone. There's no turning back for me because, well, I want my freedom, and I bet you want this too because you deserve someone who you'll fall in love & marry and for sure, I know that person is not me.

I hope you'll be happy with Jennie. You deserve this freedom, so you can officially be with her. Well, technically, you already chose her anyway because even when you are already engaged with me, she still warmed the bed for you. I wish you nothing but happiness with her.

I take full accountability since I am the one breaking our engagement, I know my father will blame for everything, but he can't use me as leverage with you since he treated you more like a son than me, you deserve to be CEO & President of Jeon Corporation.

And for what it's worth, thank you for the kindness you showed me. You have been nothing but very polite and courteous towards me. I wish you all the best when you take the position. Don't attempt to find me, because you would not be able to. Goodbye, Jeongguk

𝙶𝙴𝙽𝚁𝙴/𝚃𝚁𝙾𝙿𝙴: 𝙰𝚁𝚁𝙰𝙽𝙶𝙴𝙳 𝙼𝙰𝚁𝚁𝙸𝙰𝙶𝙴/𝚄𝙽𝚁𝙴𝚀𝚄𝙸𝚃𝙴𝙳 𝙻𝙾𝚅𝙴/𝙲𝙷𝙰𝙴𝙱𝙾𝙻 𝙾𝙼𝙴𝙶𝙰𝚅𝙴𝚁𝚂𝙴 (𝙰𝙻𝙿𝙷𝙰/𝙾𝙼𝙴𝙶𝙰) 𝙳𝚈𝙽𝙰𝙼𝙸𝙲𝚂: 𝙰𝙻𝙿𝙷𝙰 𝚃𝙰𝙴𝙷𝚈𝚄𝙽𝙶 𝚇 𝙾𝙼𝙴𝙶𝙰 𝙹𝙴𝙾𝙽𝙶𝙶𝚄𝙺 𝚃𝙰𝙴𝙺𝙾𝙾𝙺 𝙴𝙽𝙳𝙶𝙰𝙼𝙴

Warning: This #taekookau is a gay erotic romance with Omegaverse dynamic with explicit adult sexual content. There are dark themes contained in this story, such as inferenced cheating, parental abuse, and fatal obsession, leading to attempted sexual assault and kidnapping.

There are elements of physical abuse, emotional manipulation & mental torture. This is fan fiction. Names, characters, places & incidents either are products are used fictitiously. Any resemblance to real events is purely coincidental, and if intended is used as inspiration.

Author's Note: Are you intrigued? Interested? I really want to challenge myself as I tackle darker themes in fiction writing. I am truly hoping you'd come along with me in this journey, and you should know me by now - it's always TK ending in all my writings.

The characters have not yet been decided as this just recently crossed my mind, and I wanted to write the prompt, and maybe I would be able to develop them more as days progress. I was supposed to write the Canon first, but my friends know that I take the Canon seriously —

I take it seriously because I consider that something special, and I want it to be iconic, the Serena way, and since the next few weeks will be extremely hectic, I will be writing this - maybe live writing it like Wonderwall or Proof.

Tunnel Vision by Justin Timberlake was a song that was included in the striptease playlist for To Find You, but in this #taekookau - it will be the main theme. https://youtu.be/07FYdnEawAQ

A/N This #taekookau is for @Starreylodefen1 I love you

TUNNEL VISION Chapter 1 EXHILARATION There is a certain kind of peace when Jeongguk rides his motorcycle. It's a little more than exhilaration because more often than not, when one gets exhilarated, feeling of exhilaration can be achieved by simple means.

It can be achieved when one rides an ocean wave through surfing, or hearing your favorite song after a long time of not hearing it or maybe, it can be achieved by having a good dinner with friends, catching up and laughing.

But for Jeongguk it can be more than that. For him, riding his motorcycle is almost as good as s*x. Well, maybe not really because he really doesn't know what sex really feels. Not just yet.

This exhilarating feeling that flows in his veins is primarily from driving a motorcycle he built from scratch, as a hybrid prototype at the company of boss' husband for which his father knows nothing about. He laughed and he could hear himself from inside his helmet.

(warning: degradation) It's funny because not only his father does not trust him, he claims there's something wrong with him which is not true. His father, Jeon Gwang-Kook is the current CEO and President of JGK Entertainment, the biggest entertainment company in South Korea.

But truth to the matter is, Jeongguk does not care at this point in his life, because for all he knows his father is already preparing Kim Taehyung to replace him. Jeongguk turned the throttle to increase the speed of the motorcycle as his cellphone rang.

He pressed the button of his watch and answered, "Hello." The person on the phone cleared his throat, "Jeongguk?" Oh. Ha. It's Kim Taehyung, his betrothed. "Oh, hi," Jeongguk's heart raced a little because truth to the matter is, he used to like Taehyung.

He used to like him much more than how he wanted it to be, well, it's different now. All he feels for the other is indifference and disdain. "How can I help you?" the omega asked. Taehyung cleared his throat, "Just reminding you about our engagement dinner tonight."

"You don't need to remind me, Taehyung," Jeongguk shook his head, "my father made sure to remind me every single day. He even woke me up early this morning, just so he could remind me."

"Oh," Taehyung paused, "I haven't seen you in the past five years, you must have changed." Small talk. Jeongguk scoffed quietly before he spoke, "Taehyungssi, you really don't need to indulge me. I will marry you. You don't need to worry about it."

"Is that so?" Taehyung asked, "and I trust everything is going well at school?" He curiously inquired. Jeongguk looked ahead as he started crossing Busan Port Bridge. Kim Taehyung did not know anything happening in his life, and he intended it to be that way.

One way or another, Jeongguk knows that Taehyung was simply brainwashed by his father and he would not dare argue because he would leave in a month. "Taehyung," Jeongguk stated, "I would love to chat but I have to go. I will see you later." "Of course, sure," Taehyung replied.

"Bye," Jeongguk responded as he slowed down and parked his motorcycle. "Bye." He removed his helmet and was welcomed by his boss, Park Hyungsik, "Taehyung, you are here!" "Yes," Taehyung bowed to him, then went to hug him quickly.

"Are you ready to test the prototype racecar you built?" Park Hyungsik motioned to one of their workers as the car was driven to them. "Wow, I really do like the trim," Jeongguk smiled widely at the car, "wow, just wow!"

"It's good that our Saitama branch was able to work well with us!" Jeongguk exclaimed as he allowed his fingers to smooth the edges of the car. He looked at Hyungsik and grinned. Jeongguk then, handed Hyungsik his motorcycle key.

Jeongguk faced him and arched an eyebrow, "make sure you take care of my baby." "I will see you tomorrow back at the office?" Hyungsik asked as one of the staff handed him his helmet. "Hopefully, I am still alive and well." Jeongguk laughed with sarcasm.

"Oh, is today the day?" Hyungsik asked as he puts on the helmet. "Yep, my long awaited engagement," Jeongguk looked at his watch, "which I should hurry right?" He shook his head, "my father would kill me!"

"Well, I believe Seojoon and I have a party to attend to later as well." Hyungsik placed both his hands on the handlebars and his feet planted on the ground, "but I think we'll be able to manage, right?" "Be safe, okay?" Hyungsik tilted his head to make sure Jeongguk saw him.

"Yes! You too, see you in a bit," Jeongguk started putting on his helmet, "your husband would kill me if you do not come back in one piece." Hyungsik rolled his eyes, "He would kill me if I don't arrive in time." "Okay!" Jeongguk clapped his hands, "Time to stop babbling, bye!"

Jeongguk gave Hyungsik a quick salute as he rode Jeongguk's motorcycle out of the port. He loves his job so much because not only does he build amazing cars, he tests them before being used for racing and so far has a steady European market.

Jeongguk got in the car and removed his gloves as he touched the steering wheel, enjoying the leather trim and the entire build of the car. He depressed the gas pedal and the car roared magnificently.

He looked at the clock on the display panel, 3:30 pm, would he get back to Seoul in time? Well, that's the joy of testing this beauty.

He rolled down the window and gave the staff a quick wave as the gates opened. It's time to test this baby out and arrive in time for his engagement dinner.

Riding a race car is similar to riding motorcycles. The speed, the smooth drive gives Jeongguk a certain satisfaction he always craved for. Most especially now that he is formalizing everything with Taehyung, well, he needed all the pleasant feelings right now.

Kim Taehyung, how would he describe him? Jeongguk clutched the steering wheel tightly as he swerved in and out of the highway, moving lanes as he try his best to drive as safely as he could.

(warning: death due to old age) At the age of seven, he was already informed by his grandfather, Jeon Gun Kang-tae that he was going to marry Kim Taehyung on his death bed as presented by Jeongguk's father to be a dying wish.

In his innocence, he was just told every year during their company annual ball that he is going to marry Taehyung and it grew on him. Taehyung is ten years older than him and very handsome alpha. He was 13 when Taehyung was 23 and he went to see his father.

When he saw Taehyung arrive and his scent was something that got imprinted with Jeongguk. His scent was a combination of neroli, butter, vanilla and musk. It was a very heady combination and Jeongguk immediately fell in love or so he thought.

Taehyung has this very enigmatic personality, commanding at it's finest and well, he was hooked until when he turned 18 and saw something he was not supposed to. Jeongguk turned his head and moved lanes so that he could exit towards Seoul.

Jeongguk bitterly smiled as he remembered walking in on Taehyung and some omega at his office when he was 18, something that made him not hope anymore. He was hopeful at that time that maybe Taehyung would fall for him but he was wrong.

Jeongguk was asked by his father to pick up some documents from his office when he saw Taehyung's office still has light inside. He was going to turn off the lights when he heard someone moaning and to his surprise, he saw an omega straddling across Taehyung's lap.

It was as if he was dipped in cold water. It was instantaneously awakening and from that time, his affection toward the alpha started to dissipate until he fell out of his infatuation.

He stopped attending the ball, telling his father he has some school requirement that needed to be finished and truth be told, he thinks his father really does not care.

He slowed down as he approached Park Enterprises. He rolled down the window and entered his code for the underground parking garage. Hyungsik was leaning on his motorcycle with phone at hand and just removing his helmet.

It's 5:30 pm and Hyungsik grinned at him, "I just arrived about 5-8 minutes ago." "Wow, and you left earlier than I did," Jeongguk grinned back as Hyungsik handed him the keys to his motorcycle. "Good luck bro!" Hyungsik said as he started walking towards the elevators.

"See you tomorrow boss, thank you for letting me drive the prototype!" Jeongguk kicked start his motorcycle and puts on his helmet. Once he exited the garage, he maneuvered his motorcycle with 20 minutes to spare.

His phone started ringing when he entered his father's house through the servants' entrance. "Hello," Jeongguk answered as Jimin, the butler's son, handed him a garment bag. "Thank you," he whispered as he headed to the nearest bathroom.

He had moved out and never returned ever since he graduated from the University of Tokyo. He graduated with high honors with a bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering and met Park Seojoon, from the university.

They fostered such a great relationship that he was able to build his first motorcycle with his start-up company and then married Park Hyung-sik, renowned owner for Park Enterprises.

They don't know though that he is the son of Jeon Gwang Kook because in truth, he didn't feel he is a son or he is engaged to be married to Kim Taehyung, successor of Gwang Kook which the entire South Korea is already aware, well, except for the identity of Gwang Kook's only son.

A/N ERRATUM (I am so used to Tae, forgive me) "Bye," Jeongguk responded as he slowed down and parked his motorcycle. He removed his helmet and was welcomed by his boss, Park Hyungsik, "Jeongguk, you are here!" "Yes," Jeongguk bowed to him, then went to hug him quickly.

Jeongguk placed the phone in between his cheek and his shoulder, "yes?" "Have you arrived?" Taehyung asked. "Yeah, I am getting ready," Jeongguk responded as he removed his jeans. "I will see you in a bit," Taehyung huskily said. "Sure," He removed the leather jacket.

He hung up and put down the phone. Maybe before he would feel so psyched to hear Taehyung's voice because his attraction to him was inevitable. To know that he is to marry this gorgeous alpha was something amazing for him.

And so, his friends knew most especially Wooshik, his best friend Wooshik. But then, after seeing Taehyung with some other omega, well, could he be blamed? Jeongguk carefully tucked in his shirt and then decided not to wear the bow tie.

Pfffft. Engagement party. It's going to be useless anyway because truth the matter is, he was just trying to hold on for a month and then with the money he had earned from Hyungsik and some stock investments, Jeongguk knew he was set for life.

He took the dress jacket and wore it. He looked at his reflection from the mirror. "You look decent," Jeongguk released a quick breath. He excited the bathroom and navigated the hallway, and entered one of the rooms, which had a servants' passageway.

He knew this because when he was young, the servants would keep him from his father sometimes, most especially when he is on a tirade.

He walked the narrow hallway and opened the door to his father's study right before Taehyung opened the door. Jeongguk just stood there quietly as the handsome alpha approached him. His heart lurched, but he still tried not to let Taehyung affect him so much.

Taehyung did in front of him in awe of Jeongguk's handsome looks. He lifted his hand and ruffled Jeongguk's hair like he used to. Jeongguk looked up and spoke seriously, "Please don't do that."

Taehyung stopped and took a step back, 'hmmm,' he looked at Jeongguk, who was just looking icily at him, but boy, oh, boy, Jeongguk changed, A LOT. He was not that scrawny pimply teenager, and right now, he is nothing but drop-dead gorgeous.

"Everything doing well?" Taehyung asked as he took something from his pocket. Jeongguk shrugged. There's no use with talking to him like this. In truth, he knew he was just a trophy for Taehyung, or maybe because he knows the real thing Taehyung's after is not him.

It's the company he's after or rather the title, but who could blame him because now that Jeongguk is 23, the betrothal agreement stated they had to be married before he turned 25.

It's much better if earlier and up to this time, Jeongguk has no idea why his father is pushing this marriage. Marriage. Jeongguk scoffed as Taehyung took a ring box from his pocket. "Your engagement ring," Taehyung handed it to him.

Jeongguk turned around and placed the ring on the table. He shook his head because that was the most unromantic thing ever. He scoffed as he opened the box. It was very pretty, but then nothing in this entire set-up was real.

If Jeongguk was 16 or 17 and he saw the engagement ring, he would already be so floored. Maybe he would have been so flattered that he could have flung his hands around Taehyung, but right now, all he felt was apathy, just wanting to escape from everything.

Jeongguk slowly took the ring and sighed. It was very beautiful indeed, but for him, since he this marriage is far from the truth and not a love match for him, the ring just lacked luster and sparkle.

He put it on just as his father entered the library. "Ah, you are here," he smiled, nodding in satisfaction that his son was here. Taehyung took a step towards Jeongguk and gently lifted his hand, admiring the ring on his ring finger. He smiled as he met his eye.

"The ring suits you," Taehyung stated gently as his hand picked up an eyelash on his cheek. "Stay beside me all night, okay?" Taehyung leaned and whispered to Jeongguk. The omega just shrugged because he had no say to what's happening anyway.

"Jeongguk," Gwang-Kook stated sternly, "don't misbehave tonight. Is that clear?" Jeongguk just nodded, "Yes, Abeoji." "Good, good," he nodded at Taehyung, "did you invite the investors for this soiree?" "And the media, Sajangnim," Taehyung walked with Jeongguk's father.

Jeongguk looked at the ring on his finger. Feelings of abhorrence and annoyance just filled his heart. Wallflower. That's definitely how he felt because overall, this life, his life was not really real. He never felt that he was a son or a family member.

(warning: inferences of abuse) All he knew was that he needed to be good, not be punished or hit or starved. But he was tired of it. He looked at the back of Taehyung's head and remembered the teenage dream he had of him.

How he hungered of being saved by a handsome older alpha, someone who he would spend his life forever. Maybe, when he was a teenager, the ideal romantic love and the dream of being together forever was not so real anymore.

Jeongguk frowned as he followed Taehyung and his father to their living room as there were already some guests who arrived.

Jeongguk looked at the window outside, wistful and thirsting over the freedom that is his dream right now. Taehyung always made it abundantly clear Jeongguk's place with him and that he is the key in order to make a successful merger with the two families.

He would marry Jeongguk, and right after the marriage, Jeongguk's father will step down, and he would be named president and CEO of JGK. After that, Jeongguk's role is pretty much done, and he detests every single thought that comes to his mind about it.

Taehyung and Gwang-Kook walked toward the entrance when Jeongguk heard a familiar voice. "It is an honor to have the Parks grace us with their presence," Taehyung said as he bowed to the visitors. He turned to Jeongguk and put his hand on the small of his back.

"Please, I would like to introduce to you, Jeon Jeongguk, the only omega son of Jeon Gwang-Kook and my future husband," Taehyung stated, "Hyungsik and I have some business ventures lately."

Hyungsik and Seojoon looked at each other. Seojoon's brow furrowed for a moment before he gave Jeongguk a big smile, holding out his hand for a handshake, "It's nice to meet you, Jeongguk," he then looked at Taehyung and said, "Congratulations on your engagement."

Hyungsik then handed Taehyung a bottle of red wine, "2014 Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley in California." "Thank you," Taehyung took it and handed it to Jeongguk. Seojoon then turned to Jeongguk, "If they would talk business, I want you to come find me later."

Jeongguk gave a quick nod to both Seojoon and Hyungsik as Taehyung started welcoming the next people coming in the door. "You will talk to me, okay?" Seojoon whispered in Jeongguk's ear, which made him gulp. For sure, they would have a million questions for their friend.

After a few hours, Jeongguk finally found his way towards Seojoon and Hyungsik without Taehyung hovering around him. For some time, he felt as if Taehyung was jealous as some eligible alphas would stare at Jeongguk like he was a meal to be devoured.

Taehyung would immediately release pheromones around Jeongguk somehow to make other people know that Jeongguk was his, but in truth, he was not. Because Jeongguk was never marked or scented by anyone, & people are not oblivious to the truth, and for sure, they might have guessed+

that the only reason why Taehyung was marrying Jeongguk was because of their merger. "Seojoonssi, Hyunsikssi," he bowed to the two. "Cut it out, Jeongguk," Seojoon whispered to him. "So, you are engaged," Hyungsik mentioned loudly. "I didn't know we'd go to the same party."

"We should have gone together," Jeongguk murmured softly, "it's such a small world." "So, being Jeon Gwang-Kook's only child..." Seojoon trailed. "It's tough," Jeongguk muttered under his breath, "I would never be perfect for him, I am an omega."

"Maybe we could do lunch tomorrow?" Seojoon took a sip of his wine, "you have a lot of explaining to do." He jested. Jeongguk just shook his head, shoving his hands on his pocket, "Well, we have to ask my boss first if he agrees."

Hyungsik chuckled. "I think my husband would never stop if I don't say yes." "Perfect!" Jeongguk exclaimed when suddenly a hand landed on his back. "What sounds perfect?" Taehyung looked at Jeongguk curious of what just transpired.

"We were just discussing having lunch in the next coming days," Seojoon smiled at Taehyung, hardly missing a beat. "I just thought that it's a very brilliant idea since you & Hyungsik work together. Isn't it such a novel idea only that Jeongguk and I get to know each other, too?"

"That sounds like a great plan," Taehyung looked at Jeongguk and then nodded towards the Parks. "We can do dinner some night as well, like a double date."

Jeongguk raised an eyebrow ever so slightly, but Seojoon still noticed it. He scoffed like a whisper and thought to himself, 'As if that would ever happen.'

"Cool, shall my secretary call your office then?" Hyungsik told Taehyung, who just nodded. Seojoon shook his head, "I do have a schedule too, and may be busy as well." He exclaims loudly.

"Oh, yeah, I am familiar with Hyungsik's business, but I have not asked you. What do you do?" Taehyung took two glasses of champagne from the waiter and handed one to Jeongguk, who was just extremely quiet.

"Ah, if Hyungsik is in charge of race cars, well, I just finished the submission of a hybrid prototype patent for motorcycle," Seojoon smiled then looked at Jeongguk. "Ah," Taehyung looked at Hyungsik, "is there good money in that?"

Seojoon tight-lipped smiled a little bitterly from the condescending tone of the alpha, but Hyungsik intertwined his fingers against his husband's. "His prototype design is currently being reviewed by BMW, Honda, and Ducati," Hyungsik looked proudly at his husband.

Seojoon looked at Jeongguk because, in truth, that prototype was Jeongguk's design, an improvement to the design of the motorcycle he is currently using. Seojoon just added some enhancements, making it achieve the perfect weight requirement.

Once one of these companies approves the design and the patent goes through, Seojoon agreed to give Jeongguk a hefty commission, which would make him leave this life earlier, if possible.

Jeongguk just looked at Seojoon with eyes sparkling. He could not wait for his design to be finally built and test it a motocross race track, which he hasn't tried yet. "Hyungsik, Taehyung," Jeon Gwang-Kook walked to their group, "come join us at the table."

He then looked at his son and turned his attention back to them, "So you have met my one and only dear son?" Everyone nodded. Jeongguk cringed. It always amazed Jeongguk at how genuine his father sounded when, in fact, he was the opposite.

He could not believe how his father just spite him and how he could easily fabricate lies and make Jeongguk the victim in all of it, but enough is enough because if he was able to brainwash Taehyung, then leaving him before the wedding is the greatest revenge of all.

Before Taehyung followed the CEO to the table, he looked at Jeongguk and touched his hand lightly, "I was invited to a dinner next Friday, I was hoping you'd be available, so that I could introduce you as my fiancé."

Taehyung looked at Jeongguk with an indescribable passion, something that Jeongguk is witnessing for the first time. 'No, stop it, Jeongguk, don't be influenced with the way he looks at you,' he admonished himself.

"I won't take no for an answer," Taehyung added as he stepped nearer, looking at Jeongguk, his pupils dilating. And Jeongguk looked at him nonchalantly, "I will try," he smiled as he followed his father and whispered, "shall I excuse myself, Abeoji? I am tired."

It was true after that drive from Seoul to Busan, then back to Seoul, all in a span of 6 hours. "My son, Jeongguk, will retire," Gwang-kook announced loudly, waving him off like he usually does. When Jeongguk was about to walk away, Taehyung followed him, "See you on Friday?"

Jeongguk gave him a quick nod, just to get rid of him. He wanted to be alone and clear his head. Yes, it was his fault, agreeing to Hyungsik to test the car on a Sunday, but hey, there was overtime pay and every won count.

TUNNEL VISION Chapter 2 AWAKENING Taehyung looked at Jeongguk as he left their engagement party. And for the first time, there was a certain thrum in his heartstrings - finding Jeongguk so appealing, so ripe, but then he felt something amiss.

When Jeongguk went to high school, he would see him blush all the time when he came near him during their company annual ball, and all this time, he thought nothing of him, just a kid with a crush at the thought of their marriage.

Taehyung was constantly prodded by Jeongguk's father, emphasizing how Jeongguk is a perpetual problem, and so the indifference that Taehyung felt multiplied into annoyance most especially when he sees Jeongguk attrnd thr annual ball.

It was during that time when he had to sign the betrothal agreement. He does it every year, but what's curious is that he would see Jeongguk sitting in a corner.

For quite some time, he admires Jeongguk's quiet resolve because overall, it's just simply the opposite of what Jeongguk's father claims his son to be.

Taehyung would see him blush profusely, though, whenever he would say hi to Jeongguk. He was always bashful when he was around Taehyung. He was slowly witnessing Jeongguk outgrow adolescence, and he became taller, less scrawny, and his face became more handsome.

But then it was also when he just stopped showing up at their annual ball. But it was seeing him last Sunday that Taehyung felt a jolt of surprise in his being.

The combination of heady scents of patchouli, musk, bergamot, and pear wafted in his nose as if bringing him into a field of grass near the sea where he could lay in the sun while enjoying the afternoon breeze from the sea.

His thoughts were interrupted by the shrill ring of his telephone, "Hello, Hoseokssi?" "(부회장님) Bujangnim, good morning," Hoseok responded. "Good morning," Taehyung responded, stood up and walked to the window. "Jennie Kim is here to see you, bujangnim," Hoseok stated.

"Ah, okay," he took a final sip of his tea, "send her in." A few moments had passed when there was a light knock on the door. "Honey," Jennie walked into his office. "Jennie," Taehyung's voice was formal and clipped, "what are you doing here?"

She walked to Taehyung and was about to wrap her arms around him, but Taehyung avoided her, moving toward his desk and sitting down. But Jennie was not hindered as she turned around and followed Taehyung and was about to sit across Taehyung's lap.

"Stop," Taehyung stated loudly, "I am at work." "But that didn't stop you before," Jennie stomped and sat down in front of Taehyung, crossing her arms across her chest.

"What are you doing here?" Taehyung asked again, leaning back on his seat and looking at the mega in front of him. Jennie rolled her eyes as she crossed her legs, "I was just here to ask you what time you'll pick me up on Friday," she leaned forward.

Taehyung held his breath as he reminded himself, 'You are formally engaged now, Kim Taehyung,' he released a sharp breath and inhaled through his mouth in order not to smell the pheromones she was releasing, "I did not tell you about Friday, how did you..."

"Oh, I know where you are invited," Jennie stated nonchalantly, "I make it my business to know." "I won't invite you." Taehyung looked at her directly, "I can't anymore." Jennie's mouth opened as her eyes widened with this unexpected response from Taehyung, "why?"

"I am formally engaged," Taehyung inclined his head on one side as his elbow rested on the armrest, "I can not indulge in any proclivities with you, most especially something that will stain my engagement."

"Ha," Jennie stood up with hands on her waist, "that didn't stop you before," she shrieked, "we have been together for five years and now, you just shun me away like that?"

"Jennie," Taehyung shook his head, "You knew from the start that you are just a companion. You agreed when we first met that this relationship had an expiration date. I never hid that from you."

"But..." "I invited you as a partner, never as a girlfriend, you knew that, you agreed to that in this very room, five years ago." "Honey," Jennie insisted, "I understand because people get engaged all the time. Besides, you also told me it was just a business arrangement."

"It's time for you to go, Jennie." Taehyung rose from his seat, so she would understand that what Taehyung was saying was real and that it was not a joke.

"Taehyung," Jennie glowered in anger, "why?" she ran to Taehyung, "Don't you miss me?" In truth, for Taehyung, there were never really emotions involved. He was not wowed or amazed.

Taehyung gently held her by the arms and walked her towards the door, "Don't come to my office again," Taehyung said sternly, "Goodbye, Jennie Kim."

-- Somewhere in Gangnam, Jeongguk parked his motorcycle at the underground parking lot. He removed his helmet and took a deep breath, preparing his mindset for the day. Perspective.

Level your perspective Jeongguk because he knew for a fact that Hyungsik and Seojoon would ask him 21 questions and even more. Jeongguk walked into his office, and the moment he placed his helmet on the table, there was a knock on the his glass door.

"Good morning Jeonggukssi," Aera gave him a small bow, "Seojoonssi and Sajangnim request your presence in their office for an emergency meeting," his assistant added. "Tell them I will be there," Jeongguk gave her a quick nod. Of course, they would be requesting this meeting.

Jeongguk rolled his eyes as he removed his leather jacket and put on a coat from his coat rack. He rakes a hand to his hair and then stepped outside of his office to head to Hyungsik's office on the top floor.

Jeongguk never told Hyungsik nor Seojoon that HE is Jeon Gwang-Kook's only son when the man never declared it to anyone anyway. And besides, he knew that once they found out, it would be that time when he resigned.

But now that they were invited to his engagement party, there was no use hiding to them his identity anymore. He knocked at the door when Hyungsik immediately said, "Come in."

Inside the office at his meeting table was set with three breakfast plate settings. "Jeongguk, come," Seojoon motioned for him to sit down. Jeongguk bowed and then walked towards them.. "Sit," Seojoon bossed Jeongguk, "so what's the story, Jeonggukie?"

"Can't you wait before your friend actually sits down?" Hyungsik said as he pulled next to his husband, sitting beside him. "Well, he should be properly informed that he would be grilled," Seojoon placed a hand on top of Hyungsik's hand then looked at Jeongguk.

Jeongguk just shook his head as he cut the croissant in the middle and put the egg and the sausage inside. For sure, there is no point in hiding as he had both men's avid attention. Great.

"Taehyung and I have been betrothed since I was a kid, really. It was my grandfather's dying wish if I was not mistaken," he took a bite of his sandwich, "The betrothal agreement as I was told will make Taehyung the president and CEO when my father retires."

"So, let me get this straight. Your father retires, and Taehyung, not his son, gets the company," Hyungsik sipped on his milk, "I am interested. What do you get in all of these?" "Nothing." "Then why'd do you say yes?" Seojoon takes a bite of the broccoli.

"As if I have a choice, hyung." Jeongguk placed the sandwich on the plate and took a spoonful of the vegetable soup. "I was 7 years old when we were called to my grandfather's chamber. He was 17 and in high school."

"Jeongguk, listen, I know it's none of my business," Seojoon looked at him and reached out to touch him lightly, "You're a successful engineer and an adult, if you don't want to marry this guy, then don't."

Jeongguk bit his lip and wasn't able to stop the smile from forming on his lips, "Well, I never told anyone, but yeah, I was already planning not to."

"Wait, what?" Seojoon widened his eyes in surprised, "then what was last night all about?" He asked in curiosity.

"I have my getaway plan for a while now." Jeongguk spoke after chewing his croissant, "I just need to liquidate my investment and scoot and skeedadle. I was also waiting for the deal to be approved with Kawasaki because you said it's happening this week."

"But what happens after?" Hyungsik looked at Jeongguk curiously, "I would not allow for you to quit." "Wait," Seojoon looked at Jeongguk, "does your father know you work?"

Jeongguk shook his head, "No, I don't think so. Up until last night, I think they both think I am still in grad school." Jeongguk chuckled. "But you graduated two years ago with me," Seojoon was just looking at Jeongguk. "Oh, I know."

"Tell me, have you ever talked to Taehyung at all?" Hyungsik furrowed his eyebrows, surprised at what he's hearing. Granted that him & Seojoon were arranged to be married too, they fell in love first before finding out they had an arranged marriage agreement with their families.

Jeongguk shook his head, "The first time that I talked to Taehyung was yesterday when he handed the engagement ring to me, if that counts." Seojoon's forehead crinkled with frustration. "So, you are resigning? But... Jeongguk, you are so talented with a lot of potential."

"No, no!" Hyungsik held his fork and protested, "I won't allow you to quit. This job, this career, this is your passion."

"I agree, don't get me wrong, I love this job, but that my plan doesn't involve staying here, because knowing my father, he'd find me and God knows what he'll do to me," Jeongguk scoffed quietly, sadness in his eyes.

Seojoon's phone rang, and Hyungsik nodded at his husband. "Hello, Seojoon here." "This is Mr. Yamamoto, we spoke last week on the phone." "Yes, Mr Yamamoto, how can I help you?"

"We are approving the design for RX100, but we would like some modifications. Are you available next week to visit us here in Tokyo?" "Absolutely, I will talk to my team," Seojoon looked at his husband, hoping he'd get the message from his eyes.

Hyungsik nodded. "Thank you, we'll see you then." "Arigatoo, Mr Yamamoto, ohayoo gozaimasu." Seojoon said before hanging up. Before Seojoon spoke, a knock distracted them. "Sajangnim, I am sorry for disturbing you, but a high priority email from Honda arrived."

"Thank you, Aera, I will take care of it." Hyungsik politely smiled at his assistant as he took his tablet and read the email. He looked at Seojoon and smiled at his omega with a confirming nod, which made Seojoon clap his hands happily.

Seojoon turned to Jeongguk, "Tell us Jeonggukah. What is your escape plan?" Jeongguk cleared his throat. Are they someone to be trusted? But these two have been trusted people for the past few years, and he'd been working separately with them both.

Before Jeongguk spoke, Seojoon turned to his husband, "My condo in Yeouido has been empty since we got married. You can move there while you finalize your plans." Jeongguk's eyes rolled like quarters. This might be the answer to his problems, but what is he going to do again?

"And honey, remember, my cousin Namjoon, he owns his own surveillance company," Seojoon added. Hyungsik nodded in agreement, "And Jin owns his own security company." "Wait, stop, please!" Jeongguk was shaking his head, unaware of what the husbands were actually cooking.

Hyungsik chuckled and nodded to Seojoon. "Listen, Jeonggukah, my husband and I just agreed that we would not allow to let you go," Seojoon smiled, "so please listen to our alternate escape plan for you."

Hyungsik smiled at his husband, amazed at his fast thinking. In truth, he agrees to Seojoon, Jeongguk is too valuable to let go, and besides, he's been a dear friend to them both.

"I would rent out my condo to you, and Hyungsik will just deduct it from your paycheck. We could have a rental contract as an addendum to the Kawasaki contract," Seojoon beseeched Hyungsik's input.

"Or no contract at all, sweetheart," Hyungsik suggested and turned to Jeongguk, "it will be a housing benefit offered by the company, an additional compensation to your latest race car design since I think Honda is going to give it a go."

Jeongguk just watched the husbands in front of him, amazed at their quick wit. He wants something like this, something real, true. Their ability to understand each other's needs is just beautiful. "You can start moving in this week if you'd like," Seojoon suggested.

-- It was Friday already, and Jeongguk's apartment was almost empty except for a box of his old clothes for donation and the box of the engagement ring. Hyungsik forced him to take the day off so that he could guide the movers this morning.

He was taping the last box when his phone started buzzing. "Hello?" Jeongguk answered mindlessly, without looking at the caller ID. "Jeonggukah?" Oh. Taehyung. "Taehyungssi, what kind I do for you?" Jeongguk looked at his watch. It was just 5 past 4 pm.

"Oh, I was wondering if I could pick you up earlier, let's say 6 pm?" Taehyung paused, "and you don't need to address me formally. We'll be getting married after all," Taehyung added.

"But we are not married yet," Jeongguk stood up and placed a hand on his nape, "I may call you so formally." "So will you be available then?" Taehyung asked with a hint of hesitation in his voice.

"Of course, Taehyungssi," Jeongguk sighed, looking at his clean apartment and eyed the suit ensemble he prepared for their dinner tonight. "I can't wait to see you in 2 hours." Taehyung asked, almost whispering. Badum. Jeongguk's heart thudded, "I will see you Taehyungssi."

Jeongguk released another deep breath as he put the phone at the top of the counter. He took the small box from the table and fished out the engagement ring box from his pocket, and put it inside the box with his letter for Taehyung.

It was great to have Hyungsik and Seojoon with him. Jeongguk was able to terminate his lease early and paid the buyout for his lease. His forwarding address was sent to PO Box, and all his financials were transferred under Hyungsik's Company, of course, with legal agreement.

He would disappear without a trace, and right now, he was satisfied with his decision to leave right after the contract with Honda is signed, and that would be next week.

He went to the bathroom and took a final shower in a place where he called home. He stayed here for three years after graduating Summa Cum Laude from University of Tokyo with Mechanical Engineering specializing in Automobile Engineering.

When Hyungsik met Jeongguk, he knew that he was brilliant not only because Seojoon would talk endlessly about him but his prototype hybrid racecar design that was truly awesome which Hyungsik saw in their final exhibit.

Seojoon never questioned Jeongguk, though, why he would not go home during the holidays. Instead, he took part-time jobs for the five years he had known him, interning as a motorcycle mechanic.

Jeongguk felt the refreshing water on his skin as he erased the remnant of his apartment. It was bittersweet because outside of his family, he loved his routine, and in all honesty, he is relieved that his father does not give a sh*t about him.

He placed both hands on the wall as thoughts about Taehyung also linger in his mind. There was no affinity of some sort anyway between them both, so in essence, he does not have anything to lose but everything to gain. A life without expectations and free from his father.

(warning: parental physical abuse) Jeongguk adjusted the water temperature. He really didn't like warm showers because it would only remind him of the time when his father threw his coffee cup at him with scalding hot water.

He was not feeling good at that time, and his father wanted to bring him to the annual ball. He was about 11 years old, but because of the burn, he was not able to go. Jeongguk shook his head when he was brought to the hospital for the nth time.

He turned off the water and took the towel, and dried himself off. Taehyung never specified what kind of event he invited Jeongguk to, but he decided to just wear a suit and tie ensemble.

He looked at himself in the mirror as he finished dressing up. The tie looked so tacky, so without a second thought, he removed it and looked at his reflection in the mirror and became satisfied with how he looked.

-- Taehyung rang the doorbell at 5:55 as he placed his hand on his pocket. He was nervous, of course, because it was the first time that he'd be with Jeongguk without his father's prying eyes.

Taehyung's super confused, though, because after seeing him last Sunday, Jeongguk didn't seem to be in any medication at all. Jeongguk opened the door and quickly shut it close. He didn't want Taehyung to see an empty apartment.

Taehyung gasped because he did not expect Jeongguk to be dashingly handsome. Jeongguk gave Taehyung a small bow, "Taehyungssi." He said formally.

"You don't need to address me formally." Taehyung smiled as he opened the door for Jeongguk. "You don't need to open the door for me, Taehyungssi." Jeongguk got in the car.

Taehyung rushed to slide inside the car to sit beside this handsome omega, who he never really got to appreciate. "Are you okay?" Taehyung asked Jeongguk, who was quiet and looking outside the window. "Yes, I am. Thank you," Jeongguk responded with such a small smile.

As far as Taehyung could remember, Jeongguk was always a blushing mess when he was around, but right now, the alpha was very surprised by a confident omega sitting beside him. Jeongguk exudes a certain type of confidence that Taehyung was never used to.

"Why did you pick me up early, Taehyungssi?" Jeongguk turned his head and asked him. "Oh, I was going to show you the house I bought for us, you know, after we get married," Taehyung gazed into his eyes, trying to find answers.

"You shouldn't have," Jeongguk looked back with a blank expression, "everything's but an arrangement, right?" Taehyung never took Jeongguk to be sharp-witted, & from what he is hearing right now, he may be sharper & smarter than how his father announces to everyone how he is.

"We are approaching the house, bujangnim," Taehyung smiled at Jeongguk, "Here we are, Jeonggukah." Jeongguk turned his head and looked at the front of the car as they entered the gates.

It looked more modern than Jeongguk's family estate since this looked like it was built recently with clean lines, white stucco, and glass. The driver opened the door for Jeongguk and stepped outside of the vehicle, which made Taehyung immediately exit.

He immediately exited the vehicle to welcome Jeongguk on the other side because right now, for Taehyung, he wanted to impress his future husband which he thinks he was failing to do so.

Jeongguk smiled at the driver, "Thank you," as he turned around and looked at the place nonchalantly. Taehyung then placed a hand on the small of his back, which he expected Jeongguk to react to, and at this point, was amazed for his calm composure.

When the servants opened the door, Taehyung walked ahead, and Jeongguk walked behind him, looking at the ceiling and the interior of the house.

Taehyung, in his quiet observation with Jeongguk, worry what kind of issues his omega has, most especially from what he had heard from his father. He would hear how Jeongguk would misbehave and more often than would ensue chaos, but Taehyung needed to witness that first.

He looked at Jeongguk, wondering if he indeed needed to be constantly reprimanded as what Jeongguk's father declared. "What do you think of the place?" "Isn't it a bit big for two people?," Jeongguk looked intently at Taehyung.

"It is spacious indeed, that's why I chose it," Taehyung walked and touched the staircase railing, then looked at Jeongguk. Jeongguk looked at Taehyung questioningly. "Why?" "Oh, in case we have guests in the future, most especially when I take over as president and CEO."

"Ah, okay," Jeongguk fiddled at his engagement ring because, in truth, he had nothing to say. "Would you like to take a tour of the house?" Taehyung stepped nearer Jeongguk, who was just looking at his ring. But Taehyung was curious about what the younger was thinking of.

"You should not have bought me an expensive ring, too," Jeongguk gave Taehyung a small smile. "Why is that?" Taehyung was getting more and more interested. "Honestly?" "Our marriage will be a marriage of convenience, not a love match. I just thought I didn't deserve this."

"Oh," Taehyung furrowed his brows, "would you want to marry someone you love?" Jeongguk smiled at him bitterly and gave him a slight nod, "If I were given the choice, I would love to have an alpha who will not only love me but know me for who I really am."

Jeongguk walked away from Taehyung as he stood by the window and looked at the view outside. Taehyung stood beside him, and after a few moments of silence, Jeongguk spoke, "I am sorry if you were caught in this, but I guess we have no choice but to work with each other."

Taehyung tried to search Jeongguk's eyes, but the omega peeled it away from the alpha's gaze. "So, I think you should move in before the wedding. Do you need me to tell your father to take care of the lease buy-out?" Taehyung squared his shoulders & tried to sound more pleasant.

"Is that what my father told you? That he pays for my apartment?" Jeongguk looked at him with a blank expression on his face. "He should pay for it, right?" Jeongguk shrugged and released a sharp breath, "If that's what he told you, then I guess that's the truth."

Jeongguk nodded and turned around to look at the rest of the living room. "Jeongguk?" Taehyung reached out and lightly touched his shoulder, "Would you like to see the rest of the house?" Jeongguk looked at his watch before he spoke, "Aren't we going to be late?"

Taehyung's eyes widened, surprised at Jeongguk's attention to detail, "I think we still have time. The dinner starts at 7:30 pm." "Okay, then." Taehyung started walking when he paused, "Jeongguk, what about your psychiatrist? Should we get you a new one?"

Jeongguk turned to Taehyung & looked at him, his lips thinned, "Psychiatrist?" Taehyung frowned again, "I will ask your father if anything." Jeongguk walked slowly in amazement of the lies his father fabricated. He wondered up to what extent his father must have lied about him.

"Hmm," Jeongguk muttered as they entered the kitchen. "Do you know how to cook?" Taehyung asked. Jeongguk's mind was already drowning. He found all his questions useless. He does not need to tell him that he studied how to cook a few summers because he did not want to go home.

"Sure," was all Jeongguk responded with. Taehyung felt Jeongguk was far from the teenager who used to blush and gush when he was around. They went upstairs and toured the second floor, "This would be my room," Taehyung stated, "and the one adjacent to it will be yours."

Jeongguk bit his lower lip and nodded, "Of course." Taehyung was now so confused as to what kind of tutors and psychiayrists Jeongguk must have encountered. "You are not wondering why we are not sharing a bedroom?" Taehyung asked gently.

Jeongguk should his head, "You don't need to worry about me, Taehyungssi. I perfectly understand this agreement and what it entails." There's a certain pang in Taehyung's heart saying that Jeongguk was just feigning everything.

Because right now, Taehyung, for sure, wanted more than just an arranged marriage with Jeongguk and maybe mark, scent, and mate his omega. He looked at Jeongguk's side profile. He is definitely someone very pleasant to look at, and maybe they would have great sexual chemistry.

Taehyung just nodded. The indifference in Jeongguk's demeanor was very visible. He took Jeongguk's hand lightly and stared at his beautiful face, "We'll figure it out, right?" Jeongguk smiled, but it didn't reach his eyes, "Of course."

Taehyung pulled Jeongguk in, unable to resist the wonderful scent of the omega. He was going to lean his forehead against Jeongguk's when Jeongguk looked away, but it didn't stop Taehyung from saying, "I will do my best to be a good husband to you."

"Thank you," was all Jeongguk replied with as he stepped away from Taehyung's grasp, "I think it's time to leave Taehyungssi." "You can call me, hyung." Taehyung looked at him with a small smile, which Jeongguk just responded with a nod. "Let's go?" Taehyung asked.

When the driver drove towards another estate, Jeongguk frowned. Why are they going to this house? Fear settled in his being as he released a deep breath. Taehyung immediately looked at him and looked at him with curiosity in his eyes, "Are you okay?"

Jeongguk just looked at him and nodded, "I will be okay. Ummm... Taehyungssi, who are we meeting today?" "Oh, Chairman Choi and his eldest son, Choi Wooshik," Taehyung smiled at him, "it's a celebratory dinner." "Oh!" Jeongguk's smile reached his eyes this time.

"Do you know Wooshik?" "I knew him since we were young, but time had passed," Jeongguk stretched his neck as slowly came to stop. The truth is, Wooshik and Jeongguk are very close. They are bestfriends since they were little, but they had to separate because of an incident.

When they got out of the vehicle, they entered the house with Choi Wooshik and Chairman Park welcoming guests. When it was their turn, Wooshik's pupils were huge, "Jeonggukah?" "Wooshik hyung!" Jeongguk smiled so big as he hugged his friend.

"Jeonggukah?" Chairman Choi spread his arms wide. "Samchon Choi!" Jeongguk stepped and allowed the elder to hug him tight. "How's my Jeonggukah?" The chairman's eyes welled with tears. "I am doing well, uncle!" Jeongguk raised his thumbs up.

A smile broke through Taehyung's lips upon seeing Jeongguk react like this, "Chairman Choi, Sajangnim Choi," he bowed. "Oh, Taehyungssi!" Chairman Choi looked at him and then looked at Jeongguk, "Is he the fiancé you are talking about?"

"Yes, Chairman, he is the one," Taehyung beamed with pride almost believable for Jeongguk to hear. Wooshik poked at Jeongguk, who then turned to Taehyung, "Oh, right, Wooshik hyung, meet Kim Taehyung, he will be taking my father's place."

"Oh. So you are Kim Taehyung," Wooshik nodded his head, then looked at Jeongguk, who pinched him at the side. "What? Isn't he the one you talked about when we were in high school?" Wooshik asked innocently. "Excuse me, please?" Jeongguk told the chairman and Taehyung.

He glared at his childhood best friend, "hyung, why do you have to say it like that?" Taehyung walked over to them both with a relaxed look on his face, "Can I steal my fiancé back?"

Wooshik rolled his eyes, "But we need to talk later, okay?" "Of course," Jeongguk went back to his quiet countenance. When Wooshik left, Taehyung led Jeongguk to their seat, "So you are close like that?"

"Yep!" "Then you can put in a good word for me?" Taehyung beseeched Jeongguk by squeezing his hands. "Why is that?" Jeongguk pulled his hand away. "I need his father to approve my proposal for investment. I think it's good for our company and theirs." Taehyung admitted.

"What kind of investment? Sponsorship?" Jeongguk leaned his head on one side. ajd looked at Taehyung. "Yeah, I am asking if they can sponsor one of our cooking shows, you know, their company is the biggest ramen company in our country," Taehyung spoke passionately.

"Taehyungssi, would you allow me to be honest with you?" Jeongguk spoke politely. "Of course," he nodded encouragingly. "It's not Samchon Choi you should be talking to," Jeongguk fiddled with his finger, avoiding Taehyung’s gaze.

"Indulge me," Taehyung leaned forward, wanting to know more. Jeongguk leaned in and whispered, "The chairman retired unofficially over five years ago. Since Wooshik is an omega, he doesn't want to be in the limelight, so he runs everything behind the scenes to avoid scrutiny."

"You must be really close," Taehyung looked at Jeongguk, surprised with his knowledge and amazed with how genuinely handsome he looked as he spoke animatedly to the alpha. He wanted Jeongguk to be like that all the time.

Wooshik then approached their table, "Are you doing okay here?" He sat down next to Jeongguk. "Not really," Jeongguk raised an eyebrow toward him. "Why, tell me?" Wooshik exclaimed. "You have to approve Taehyung's proposal for sponsorship, and then I will be okay."

"Is that it?" He scoffed at Jeongguk and then looked at Taehyung, "Bring the contract on Monday so that we can finalize it. How does that sound?" Taehyung's mouth gaped in surprise, 'what just happened?' "Are we good now?" Wooshik asked.

"Yes, thank you, hyung!" Jeongguk smiled widely at his friend. "Wooshikssi, can I talk to you in private?" Taehyung asked, still in surprise. "Are you in shock?" Wooshik grinned at Jeongguk, "I bet he is."

Taehyung placed a hand on Jeongguk's shoulder, "I will be back." Jeongguk nodded. He was sipping the whiskey Taehyung got him earlier when he smelled a scent he didn't like.

He froze. 'What is he doing here?' (warning: inferences of past sexual assault and battery) "You didn't tell me you are engaged," Choi Minho said as he sat beside Jeongguk. He just froze with beads of sweat forming on his forehead and his palms sweaty.

"What are you doing here?" Jeongguk responded uptightly. "It's my family's party, so I should be here, right?" Minho responded cockily, "why didn't you tell me you are engaged?" "I told you several times that I was betrothed, you decided not to listen." Jeongguk was uneasy.

Minho's scent wafted in the air. It was thick, treacherous, and dangerous. The memories of six years ago started to come back as Jeongguk tightened his fists, his nails digging into the skin of his palm. "I told you, Jeonggukah," Minho leaned in, "I like you, even until now."

Jeongguk stilled, his heart racing and his head pounding as memories flash in his head. He moved away from Minho, cringeing to his presence. "Minho," Chairman Choi barked, "what are you doing here?" He gave his father an evil smirk, "Am I not allowed to see my family?"

"Minho, follow me before I call the security to get you," Chairman Choi looked apologetically at Jeongguk, who started to tremble. On the other side of the room, Taehyung just finished talking to Wooshik. He's still in disbelief, how Jeongguk was able to close a deal like that.

He was about to walk back to Jeongguk when someone grabbed his hand & brought him inside the family library. "Honey!" Jennie wrapped her arms around him, "I made it!" "What the hell are you doing here?" Taehyung's eyes widened in horror, worried about what Jeongguk would think.

Jennie placed a palm on Taehyung's chest as she slowly lowered a strap, "Don't you miss me? Warm? Receptive? Adventurous?" Taehyung removed her hand from his chest and held her wrist, "Don't make me get a restraining order against you."

Jeongguk was standing by the door when he saw that woman in red, the same woman he saw five years ago, wrap her arms around Taehyung's neck. He was about to walk in and claim Taehyung when he saw Taehyung grab her wrist and lean down.

Jeongguk closed his eyes, and within that five seconds, he was transported back to when he saw that same woman looked at Taehyung voraciously after kissing the hollow of her collarbones. He could not forget it as the same video was sent to him like a cruel joke.

He was dipped in hot and cold once more as he shook his head in disbelief. That last thread of hope was false hope, and it felt like it snapped, breaking his heart. It was really his last straw, and he blamed himself for starting to be swayed again of his silly little dream.

(warning: physical abuse) On top of that, Jeongguk just saw Minho, his painful past, who assaulted him and almost left him for dead. He had been the one assaulted & almost r*ped, & his father still blamed him, claiming it was his fault because he might have seduced the alpha.

Jeongguk slowly opened his eyes and shook his head in disbelief, and slowly stepped back quietly He walked away, and when he saw his best friend, he immediately grabbed Wooshik's hand, his eyes welling with tears, "I need to borrow your car and driver."

Wooshik looked at him, worried, "Okay." "I will explain later, but now I really need to go," Jeongguk pulled Wooshik towards the kitchen. Wooshik walked towards the staff area and then turned to one of the drivers, "Sungwhanssi, can you please bring Jeongguk home?"

"Yes Master Choi." Jeongguk squeezed Wooshik's hand, "One more thing, hyung." "What is it?" "Please don't tell Taehyung that I went home."

Taehyung led Jennie Kim outside of the house, "Jennie, don't make it harder for the both of us." "I want you, Kim Taehyung! You just gave me empty promises," she glowered at the alpha. "I did not do such thing, and you know that," Taehyung motioned to his driver.

"Bring her home now," Taehyung said as he turned his heel to go back to look for Jeongguk. After five minutes of scouring the entire house, Taehyung went to Wooshik, "Did you see where Jeongguk went?"

"Oh?" Wooshik squinted at him with furrowed brows, "he left." "He left?" Taehyung panicked, "do you know where he went?" Wooshik just shrugged. Taehyung dialed Jeongguk's number, but it was turned off.

"D*mnit," he cursed under his breath. He just realized he just sent the car home with Jennie Kim. He called his driver, "Park Seoyoung, can you drop off Jennie at the nearest bus stop and order her a cab? I need you back here, right now."

Jeongguk arrived at his place and immediately removed the ring from his finger. He had called Seojoon and Hyungsik earlier and informed them that he'd go with them to Tokyo tomorrow and that he'd sleep at Seojoon's condo tonight.

And instead of running away, they planned three days ago that he'd go with Seojoon to Tokyo via private plane, and then he'd stay there for a year until the completion of the projects with Honda and Kawasaki are done.

He ran to his house and placed the ring back in the box. He took the letter and placed it in his pocket. He opened one of the boxes and took a note pad and started writing another letter. One that is more apt to what just transpired earlier.

Dear Taehyung, We've known each other for 17 years now, well, my father had arranged our marriage since I was 7 years old & for all those years I have already set in my mind that you were the one I will be marrying.

But things change, and when you find this letter, I am gone. There's no turning back for me because, well, I want my freedom, and I bet you want this too because you deserve someone who you'll fall in love & marry and for sure, I know that person is not me.

I hope you'll be happy with Jennie. You deserve this freedom, so you can officially be with her. Well, technically, you already chose her anyway because even when you are already engaged with me, she still warmed the bed for you. I wish you nothing but happiness with her.

I take full accountability since I am the one breaking our engagement, I know my father will blame for everything, but he can't use me as leverage with you since he treated you more like a son than me, you deserve to be CEO & President of Jeon Corporation.

And for what it's worth, thank you for the kindness you showed me. You have been nothing but very polite and courteous towards me. I wish you all the best when you take the position. Don't attempt to find me, because you would not be able to. Goodbye, Jeongguk

Jeongguk stared down at what he just wrote. Tears welled in his eyes because he thought everything, his life, and his existence were finally summed up to this point. Jeongguk was fully aware of the weight he was going to do, but this had to be done to save himself.

He folded the letter and placed the ring on top of it. He then he walked to the room and took the backpack he left in the closet and wore the leather jacket and jeans. He shoved everything in the backpack even if it was against his neat persona. He had to get out of this place.

He looked at his old apartment and slowly walked backward. It was a good three years in this place. He turned around and took a deep breath as he held onto the door handle. This is it.

He took the stairs instead of the elevator because he just felt that Taehyung might arrive any moment now. He slowly walked toward his motorcycle and wore the helmet immediately. There's a mixture of heaviness and relief as he kick-started the motorcycle.

Jeongguk popped the kickstand up, & the moment he started to turn the throttle as the garage door opened, Taehyung's car came into view, blocking his way. Jeongguk froze. But the moment Taehyung stepped out of the car and entered the building, Jeongguk rode away to his freedom.

TUNNEL VISION Chapter 3 JOLTED Taehyung hurried up the stairs to Jeongguk's apartment. His thoughts were filled with questions and uncertainties he did not have answers to. He did not know why Jeongguk immediately left the party without telling him.

He was about to knock when he saw that the door was left ajar. He swung the door open and spoke with a big booming voice, his alpha voice, "Jeongguk..." but his breath just fell short with his heart starting to hammer in his chest. Empty.

His eyes roamed the entire space. It is empty except for two big boxes and a smaller box on top of the bigger boxes. His eyes squinted, zooming in towards the top of the smaller box. He walked nearer and saw that there was a post-it on top of it with his anme scribbled on it.

He turned his head as he saw a light shine from the gap of the door from the bedroom. Taehyung quickly strode across the room towards the bedroom and was welcomed by the bare walls and huge empty space. "Jeongguk..." escaped Taehyung's lips.

The air around him suddenly felt cold. He did not expect Jeongguk to do this to leave him abruptly like this. He closed his eyes as the image of Jeongguk smiling at him earlier played endlessly in his head like a looped video.

His smile was magnetic indeed, and the brightness that accompanied the sparkle in Jeongguk's eyes was just visually beautiful. Something Taehyung feared he would not see anymore. Dejected, he walked slowly back to the living area where the boxes were.

He turned his head to the window and looked at the light of the moon streaming in the window, illuminating the room with a little brightness. He raked a hand through his hair before he took a deep breath. His fingers slowly opened the lid of the box, the box with his name.

Feelings of emptiness and of hurt suddenly surrounded him as he picked up the engagement ring box inside. He wasn't expecting this. He didn't expect this ultimate form of rejection. All of a sudden, it felt as if he was caught in a daze.

It is as if he is inside a horrible dream, a dream that's playing live in his head. He felt pained because someone he barely knew left him and broke their engagement, but was Jeongguk to blame? Was he to blame?

And then he picked up the envelope. It is a letter addressed to him. He lifted the flap and took the letter from inside. He shuddered as the truth smacked him right in the face. His fiancé left him, and Taehyung knew that Jeongguk planned this thoroughly.

Tears then started to brim in his eyes as he read the part about Jeongguk wanting to find love. What could he have done better? Memories of their conversation earlier moved to the forefront of his mind. Jeongguk wanted more and was set that he would not be able to provide love.

He remembered Jeongguk's indifference earlier. He was cold, far from the Jeongguk he knew from when they were younger. Earlier, he looked at Jeongguk as if there was no life in his eyes except when they were at the Chois.

It was only a glimpse of a smile he witnessed, but Taehyung wanted more of that. He wanted, nay, he needed to be the one who would make Jeongguk smile brightly like that earlier, but how could he do that now? He did not even know where to begin.

His eyes traveled to the rest of the letter. His eyes widened in spite of his tears. Jeongguk knew about Jennie, and Taehyung did not even know how the younger knew.

Jennie was just someone he brought at events, someone he shared intimacy, but it was only physical. There was never an ounce of emotion he felt for her. A tear fell on the letter as he looked back at the box. He noticed that the lining of the box was slightly lifted.

He slowly peeled the lining of the box, only to have pictures of him and Jennie Kim fall. Pictures where their heightened passions were in full display. He frowned, for he knew that these pictures were taken at his office five years ago.

It was during that time when Chairman Jeon introduced Jennie to him as a companion since Jeongguk was still young to escort him to formal events. If he remembered clearly, it was around that time when Jeongguk stopped attending their annual gala.

As he looked at the final picture, it was a picture of him when he first visited the Jeons and was informed that he was to marry their only omega heir. He was just 17 years old at that time. He slowly turned the picture and there was something written at the back.

"Kim Taehyung, 17 years old, my alpha." Taehyung bitterly smiled because, at this point, he did not really care if he lost the title or the position. What was important right now was that he allowed himself to dream with Jeongguk, most especially after seeing him last Sunday.

His clutched the letter in his hand as more tears blurred his vision. He shook his head as he could not control the tears that flowed freely from his cheeks, pooling on his chin and blotting the paper in his hand.

He read the last lines of the letter with such heaviness in his heart. He would not allow this. He would look for his omega because Jeongguk was his, and there was no other person who could have him except him, Kim Taehyung, his alpha.

TUNNEL VISION Chapter 4 EVOLUTION A grand party was happening at their estate. It was for his 18th birthday, one of his father's superficial schemes, to show that they are just a normal family, living with an amazing luxurious life.

Jeongguk was walking around with his father as he introduced his son to everyone as the future husband of Kim Taehyung, his future president. Jeongguk just smiled as much as he could, trying to control the negative emotions that were slowly rising to the surface.

"Behave," his father whispered to him, "Your pheromones are giving off a foul scent," his face fueled with anger, terrified Jeongguk, so he forced himself to rid of the feelings rather than be punished later.

(warning: abuse) A dark shadow passed in Jeongguk's head as he got reminded of how he was locked inside a cabinet for 48 hours without food or water a month ago. No, no, he does not want to experience that anymore.

His father's method changed because of fear of Jeongguk being hospitalized and for media to get wind of his frequent visits to the hospital. From getting continuously hit by a pillowcase with a pound of rice inside or tying his hand from above his head on a pole for hours.

Ever since his grandfather died, everything went to hell, and sometimes, his tears would not just come out anymore. He tried to function as normally as he could, although he was not too fond of physical affection, maybe because the physical encounters he had were from lashes.

The psychiatrist tried Gestalt therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy on him, but it was neuro-linguistic programming that helped him a lot. Jeongguk was far from okay up until this day, and the only thing that pushed him to move forward was to get the freedom that he wanted.

Jeongguk looked outside the airplane window. The past six months were delightful because, for the first time, he did not have to conform with what his father demands from him or hear the lies he fabricated just to make Jeongguk the bad one.

Bad. As a child, he was a good child, a loving one who wanted to be doted and cared for, and his mother did that up until his grandfather passed away. At the same time, his mother withered away in a psychiatric institution in Busan.

His father is doing everything just to keep her locked up, and even if he tried to visit her, the staff from the institution did not allow him to see his mother, saying he was in heavy medication. The flight attendant approached Jeongguk, "we are approaching Gimpo Jeonggukssi."

Jeongguk gave her a polite nod, "Thank you," and then he fastened his seatbelt on. This is it. He's back in Seoul after 6 months. It was great to be away because not only did he focus on himself, but he was also able to get a tattoo sleeve in his right arm.

Oh, it was a beautiful work of art. It might have been excruciatingly painful, but it was all worth it. He grew his hair, too, and took up boxing classes after work. He made sure he did a lot but in controlled environments where his father or Taehyung could not find him.

Jeongguk asked if he could just use his new passport with Jeon Jungkook as the name but Seojoon was against it because he heard that Jeongguk's father was still actively looking for him but with Taehyung, it's a different story.

Oh, Kim Taehyung. According to Wooshik, he grew a beard and had deepening, beaten eyes. He never went out during functions & would send the general manager or Jeongguk's father. Seojoon corroborated because when he saw him at a meeting, he lost weight and was not seen smiling.

But that doesn't necessarily mean that he could easily forgive him, right? The airplane tires landed firmly on the ground as he felt the airplane come to a slow stop. "Thank you, Jeonggukssi, for flying with us again," the captain stepped out and bowed to him.

"Thank you, Captain Jung," Jeongguk smiled, "I will tell Seojoon and Hyungsik hyung that you took good care of me." "Well, I should, right? We both work for them," the captain scrunched his nose and made a face. Jeongguk laughed heartily.

It's nice to let out a laugh like that. Seojoon's car entered the airplane hangar and parked by the plane. Jeongguk frowned because Seojoon was driving a Ferrari. "Jeonggukah!" He ran out of the car right after he parked it. "Woah!" Seojoon stopped at his tracks.

"Who are you, and what did you do to my friend?" Seojoon looked at Jeongguk from head to toe. "Oh, shush, hyung!" Jeongguk put his luggage at the backseat of the Ferrari, "you brought such a small car." "And you kind sir look hot! So hot for an omega!" Seojoon exclaimed.

Jeongguk crossed his arms, closed his eyes, and shook his head, "You are too much, Seojoonie hyung." He said as he got inside the car. "You really look great!" Seojoon slid inside the driver seat and looked at him, "you look hot and ready to mingle!" He exclaimed.

"No time for that hyung," Jeongguk shook his head, "I have to unpack my stuff, remember?" He looked in front as Seojoon drove outside of Gimpo airport. "Yeah, you are right!" Seojoon shrugged, "but we have alpha friends looking for someone to date, though!"

"Give me time, hyung." Jeongguk rolled his eyes at Seojoon, "I just arrived, like 10 minutes ago." Seojoon laughed, "Of course, when you are ready," he smiled genuinely at his friend. "Yes, when I am ready." Jeongguk responded, "whenever that will be."

-- "Hoseokssi, can you please come inside?" Taehyung pressed on the intercom. Hoseok hurried inside with a notebook at hand. "Bujangnim, what is it?" his assistant asked. "Did Min Yoongi's report already arrive?" Taehyung asked without looking up.

"Oh, our OSINT (Open Source Intelligence) analyst, sir?" Hoseok looked at him, his eyebrows scrunching. "Yeah," Taehyung let out a deep breath and looked at his best friend, "I still haven't found Jeongguk, hyung." Hoseok looked at Taehyung, "Taehyungah." He sighed.

"But hyung, I have to find him!" He slammed his hand on the table, "why is it difficult to find him?" He exasperatedly stated as he placed his hands on his face. The beta ran to Taehyung and stroked his back, "Taehyungah, did you take your medicine?"

Taehyung shook his head, his hands started trembling. He took the inhaler from his desk and depressed on the inhaler to inhale the medicine. Hoseok went to the refrigerator and took his asthma medicine, "what do you want for lunch?" Taehyung just shook his head, "Not hungry."

"Listen, Taehyungah," Hoseok stated sternly, "what if let's say you see Jeongguk one of these days and you look... you look... ummm.. I would not say ugly but unimpressive." Hoseok pointed out. "He hates me," Taehyung stated seriously as he took the glass of water.

"He liked you, Taehyungah. He liked you a lot. Remember? My alpha?" Hoseok reminded him. "I suck," he took the medicine from his hand & put it in his mouth & drank some water. "You are misguided," Hoseok pursed his lips, "you listened to the old man more than you should have."

"But a huge responsibility was placed on my shoulder," Taehyung looked at Hoseok, seeking understanding, "What if you were told that you are bound to marry someone 10 years younger than you and that you are to be president in exchange?"

"Did you ask your father, ummm... before the accident?" Hoseok asked very carefully. (warning: fatal accident leading to death) Taehyung shook his head, "Hyung, they died right after my betrothal was announced, remember?"

"Tae, you have not really discussed their death, but do you know what happened?" Hoseok asked him carefully. Knowing his friend, Taehyung kept to himself more often than he should have, most especially after their death. "It's unimportant," Taehyung shook his head.

A brisk knock at the door startled them both. "Yes?" "Bujangnim Taehyung?" Yoongi peeked inside, "I have information about Jeon Jeongguk." Taehyung's pupils dilated as he gestured toward the alpha. "Tell me, what do you know about him?" Taehyung asked eagerly.

"I saw someone posted this in social media, but it's already dated, Bujangnim," Yoongi looked at Taehyung, whose eyebrows snapped together. "When was it posted?" Taehyung played the video. "Five months ago," Yoongi responded and met Hoseok's eyes.

"Hi. I am Hoseok, Taehyung's assistant," Hoseok smiled at him. "I know who you are," Yoongi smiled, "I am Min Yoongi." "How did you know me?" Hoseok asled curiously. "From the university," Yoongi smiled, "you are a year younger, are you not?"

"He's a year older than me," Taehyung absent mindedly responded as he played the video again. "So you know who Jeongguk was in his life?" Hoseok asked. "Is, hyung, not was," Taehyung smiled a little and quietly said, "he's good with boxing." He looks up at the two.

"Oh. I am sorry. I didn't realize that I hadn't introduced you both, " Taehyung then looked at Yoongi, "Where was this video taken, hyung?" "Tokyo. That video was from someone who trains boxing in Tokyo." Yoongi responded. "I was there a month ago," Taehyung's browse knitted.

"Of course he is in hiding," Hoseok suggested. Taehyung played the video for the third time, and Hoseok took that opportunity to ask him. "Taehyungah, where are we eating lunch?" "I want to eat jjangmyeon," he answered automatically and then looked up.

"Yoongi hyung, do you want to join us, perhaps?" Taehyung asked, too absorbed to look up. "Of course," Yoongi replied. "Perhaps we can do a working lunch?" Taehyung suggested, "maybe, find out if he had posted more about Jeongguk?" Smiling a little, "Please? Hyung?"

Hoseok just shook his head, amazed at the Taehyung's sudden change of disposition, "as long as you finally eat." He walked towards the door and bowed to them both, "I shall make reservations before you change your mind."

Taehyung took his phone and immediately dialed a number all of a sudden very familiar with him, "Hello? Wooshik? Guess what? I know where he's at?!" Taehyung told him gleefully. "Do you, now?"

"Yes! I think I am going to fly to Tokyo to find him," Taehyung stood up when Hoseok knocked and said, "Let's go?" "Nah, he's not there," Wooshik immediately clamped his hand over his mouth.

"What do you mean he's not there?" Taehyung's widened in surprise. "Nothing," Wooshik provided an impish reply, "Hey, remember, Wednesday dinner with to talk about extending our contract, hmmm?" "Yes, Wooshikah!" Taehyung suddenly excited to meet with Jeongguk's friend.

-- Finally, on Wednesday, Jeongguk went to work. Hyungsik gasped in surprise, "Jeon Jeongguk, man, what did you do to yourself? You look amazing!" Jeongguk looked at Hyungsik then shook his head. He removed his mask and grinned at his boss, "The man bun or the tattoos?"

"How about both?" Hyungsik chuckled. "When did you get your tattoos done?" "I started the week after you left," Jeongguk's mouth twitched. "You must have been very bored?" Hyungsik asked.

Jeongguk looked at him, and in his mind, fhe pain from the tattoo was a reminder of the pain he received as a child but this time, the pain was his doing, by his choice, with the freedom he has achieved.

"No hyung, I was not," Jeongguk carefully chose his words, "I guess it's a form of self-expression." "Of course," Hyungsik smiled at him, "so, I took a portion of the garage and made it as a shop. You can work your designs there. At least no one would know you work here."

"Why are you doing this, hyung?" Jeongguk asked curiously as he put on his mask, and they exited his office and rode the elevator. "Not only because you are a valuable employee, you are a great friend, in short, Seojoon and I consider you as family," Hyungsik looked at him.

"Family." Jeongguk smiled quietly. Yes, they felt like family because they immediately took care of him without any questions. They helped him move his stuff, fly with him to Tokyo, and even allow him to stay in their house in Japan. So, definitely, they are more than family.

They got off of the elevator, and Hyungsik immediately elbowed Jeongguk and slid the key into his hands. Jeon Gwang-Kook was getting off of his vehicle. "Go," Hyungsik said, "now!" Jeongguk immediately exited the emergency stairs towards the basement.

That was close. Too close, in fact. Jeongguk immediately found the room Hyungsik was talking about and swiped the key card. He immediately opened the door, and after double bolting it, he leaned on the door jamb. Was his father aware of his current whereabouts?

His heart was pounding in his ears but was immediately distracted by the buzzing of his phone, Seojoon. "Hello, hyung?" He immediately answered. "I am so sorry, I should have told you," Seojoon was gasping for air. "Your father asked if they can use our building for shooting."

"Oh," Jeongguk responded. "Tell me, hyung, do you think he is aware of our friendship?" "Well, aside from the party, I don't think so because that was the first time he had seen us together." "But you don't know my father, though." Jeongguk turned around.

The room was unexpected as he was expecting it to be a replice of his office upstairs, with a drafting table, but it was not. There was one window by the stairs that led to his office, where the drafting table was, but on the bottom was a kitchen area.

He walked towards the end of the room and saw another door. He opened it and a small bedroom welcomed him.

"Well, he hounded the Chois but did not ask us anything," Seojoon whispered. "I know, Wooshik told me," Jeongguk responded, "Until now, I have no clue of what's running inside my father's head." "Jeongguk," Seojoon paused, "we'll talk later, okay?"

"Hyung, what time time does the taping end?" Jeongguk asked as he turned around and put down the murphy bed and laid down on it. He knew it was a murphy bed because it was the same in Japan. "It will go all day today," Seojoon sounded apologetic, "I am sorry Jeonggukah!"

"Well, our contracts in Japan were done," Jeongguk started saying. "But you decided to come back, and we appreciate that," Seojoon responded sincerely. "You could have decided to disappear completely, but you didn't. Tell me why, Jeongguk, please?"

"Well, in one of my counseling sessions," Jeongguk took a deep breath, "I think it was on cognitive behavioral therapy if I am not mistaken. Well, one strategy highly suggest that I face my fear instead of avoiding them."

"But, your father..." Seojoon's voice trailed. "My father? I am an adult, am I not? If he disowns me, well, he did not even treat me as a son, so what do I have left to lose?" Jeongguk stated bravely. "And Taehyung?"

"Oh? Well, hyung," Jeongguk got mesmerized of the pattern from the ceiling, "it is what it is. If he does not like me, you know, he's not the last alpha out there." Jeongguk then looked serious, biting the nail on his pinky finger, "I don't think I will get married anyways."

"Well, we'll help you the best way we could," Seojoon stated assuringly, "don't worry. I can even set you up on a blind date," Seojoon chuckled. "Ha!" Jeongguk exclaimed as he turned to one side of the bed and started getting up, "Ah, it's time to check my email."

"Think about it, Jeonggukah." "Okay, hyung," Jeongguk walked toward the stair/ladder combo, "keep me updated when the taping is done?" "Of course, I will talk to you later," Seojoon said before ending the call.

-- "I am leaving now," Jeongguk spoke on the phone and told Hyungsik. Jeongguk turned off the lights to his office and took the helmet from his desk. "Are you sure you don't want to come with me and Seojoon?" Hyungsik offered. "No, hyung. Have fun, it's Friday."

"Okay, fine. Tell us if you want to do anything on the weekend," Hyungsik stated, "it's been a while since we had dinner together." "Okay, hyung," Jeongguk smiled as he stepped outside of the place and into the garage. "Call us," Seojoon spoke from the background.

Jeongguk pressed end , and before putting his helmet on, his phone reminded him that his engagement party anniversary would be one year on Monday. One year, but that day was the springboard to the semi-freedom he currently enjoys right now.

It's been six months since Japan, and so far, Jeongguk has been busy with designs for both Hyungsik and Seojoon. His investments have paid off, too, because currently, his stocks are valued at $10M. He has a frugal lifestyle, but not to the point where he neglects himself.

But what he does is just be practical about everything. He shops online more often than not. Being an introvert, he really doesn't care if he misses out on the outside world. All he knows is that he is enjoying the life he has right now.

Maybe. Perhaps. Jeongguk got on the bike and kickstarted it. He got on the motorcycle, and the garage door opened. Jeongguk exited the parking garage and noticed a car parked by the exit.

Jeongguk really did not pay attention until the car pulled up beside him at the stop sign. The blacked out windows of the car gave him an eerie feeling, something so familiar, so scary.

He immediately released his hold on the brake and drove away, trying to make so many turns as possible, but to no avail, the car was still following him. Sh*t. He pressed on his watch and touched the button on his helmet. "Call Seojoon." He stated as he turned left.

He turned left before the light turned red and true enough, the car behind him stopped. "Hello Jeonggukah, have you changed your mind?"were the first things that came out of Seojoon's lips. "Hyung, I am being followed," Jeongguk stated as he glanced behind his shoulder.

"Wait." Seojoon mumbled then, "Hyungsik honey, Jeongguk is being followed." Jeongguk heard footsteps approaching, "Jeonggukah, there is a building behind Celine in Gangnam-do. It's my friend Namjoon's building. Go there, and there will be guards waiting outside.+

Drive straight to the garage. Is that clear?" "Yes, boss," Jeongguk stated as a heavy dose of adrenaline filled him. He glanced at the sideview mirror and saw the car about 100 ft behind him. He turned the throttle to accelerate speed, hoping to get some headway from the car.

"I will stay with you until you get to the building and then wait for us there," Hyungsik emphasized, "understand?" "Okay, hyung." Jeongguk stated. The car was still following him, but it was good that the stop light turned yellow. Phew.

He turned at the corner and immediately saw men standing at the gate of the building just right behind Celine. "I am going to turn to the street leading to the building, hyung." Jeongguk stated on the phone. "Okay, they said they are opening the gate now, go!" Seojoon told him.

"Who am I meeting, hyung?" Jeongguk asked as he drove toward the building, a couple of the bodyguards, directing him quickly. "Just stay with Hyoshin for now. Wait for us. We'll see you soon." "Thank you, hyung," Jeongguk sighed with relief.

The bodyguards all walked inside as the garage door slowly closed, with the black car quickly zooming past. Jeongguk slowly removed his helmet as a bodyguard approached him, "My name is Hyoshin, and my boss, Kim Namjoon, instructed me to wait with you here."

"Kim Namjoon?" Jeongguk looked at him curiously, "the genius behind surveillance in Korea, Kim Namjoon?" Hyoshin chuckled, "Yes, the one and only genius alpha." He smiled, then leaned towards Jeongguk and whispered, "His surveillance in the building has audio, too."

The radio static sounded, and Hyoshin quickly took his phone and called someone, "Yes, Namjoonssi?" "I heard what you told our guest," Namjoon laughed, "I want to introduce myself properly to Seojoon's brilliant and genius engineer."

"Yes, boss," Hyoshin said as they walked toward the elevator, which had a retina scan and a palm scan as well. Jeongguk widened his eyes and muttered, "Woah." Hyoshin looked at him seriously, "We'll find out who's following you." He stated as they stepped inside the elevator.

Jeongguk's head turned quickly towards the bodyguard, "How?" "Well, let's say we have the mainframe for all the traffic cameras in the entire city. Plus, we are developing facial recognition, too, so we'll know who is behind this, I hope." Hyoshin pressed the elevator button.

PH, wow, Penthouse. The elevator doors open with the outstretched arms of Seojoon with Hyungsik talking to a couple, an alpha and an omega. "I am glad you are safe," Seojoon smiled. "Hyung, that was fast. Didn't we just hang up?" Jeongguk hugged the elder.

"Yeah," Seojoon smiled, "We were shopping next door." Two tall men started walking toward Jeongguk. Seojoon smiled at the two, "Namjoon, Seokjin, this is my brilliant engineer," Seojoon smiled. Hyungsik interjected, "Our brilliant friend," he looked at Jeongguk.

"Yes, meet Jeon Jeongguk," Seojoon grinned. "Jeon?" the alpha spoke. "Yes," Jeongguk bowed, "Jeon as in omega son of Jeon Gwang-kook of JGK Entertainment." The omega leaned his head on one shoulder and looked at Jeongguk curiously, "The one he said was mentally limited?"

"The same person...ummm.." Jeongguk looked at Seojoon for rescue. "Call me Jin hyung and my husband here," he placed his hand on the crook of the alpha's elbow, "call him Joon hyung."

"Thank you, hyung," Jeongguk bowed. "We have heard a lot about you from these two," Namjoon stated. He then pursed his lips in deep thought, "Oh, and you are Kim Taehyung's betrothed." "Oh," Jeongguk's eyes widened in surprise, "How did you know, hyung?"

"Because if I am not mistaken," Namjoon paused, "you are Taehyung's wallpaper in his laptop." Jeongguk immediately looked down to his feet. His heart started pounding like crazy, baffled by the news that was just shared with him.

Jeongguk then looked up at Namjoon and shyly asked him, "How do you know him, hyung?" Namjoon smiled, his dimple showing, "Your father is currently looking to change the surveillance system of JGK building two months ago. I met with Taehyung." "And?" Seojoon asked.

"I asked him who was on his background, and he said he is his fiancé," Namjoon looked at Jeongguk, whose frown was unmistakable. Hyoshin walked towards them and said, "We found the driver of the vehicle was talking to someone before he started following you."

Hyungsik walked toward Hyoshin as he showed a picture. Hyungsik looked at the picture and passed it to Seojoon, who then passed it to Jeongguk. "Do you know who this is, Jeonggukah?" He looked at the picture and shook his head.

He looked familiar but he could not pinpoint who right now. "Well, we'll take it to our social media specialists, make them identify who he is, okay?" Seokjin smiled at Jeongguk. He started walking away and then quickly turned around as if remembering something.

"Honey?" He turned to Namjoon, "can you talk to Jeongguk about what he thinks of putting a tracker on him? I am just worried, you know? Most especially when someone is trailing him?" He shrugged. Hyungsik and Seojoon nodded, "I think that is needed." Seojoon nodded in agreement.

"Tracker?" Jeongguk asked. "Are you referring to something similar to finding animals?" Namjoon shook his head, "No, Jeongguk. It's actually more than a tracker because it monitors your vitals, too!"

"We don't know whose silly attempt this is, Jeongguk," he nudged Jeongguk's elbow. "It might be, like, adding an extra layer of protection, security if you must, for you."

Jeongguk nodded, "okay, hyung. If you think it's what's best for me..." his phone then started buzzing. Wooshik. "Hello, hyung?" He answered. "Hey, are you doing anything later?" Wooshik started walking away from the group.

"I can't, I am sorry," Jeongguk responded, wondering what would Wooshik say about his situation., "why, hyung? What's up?" "I had the most boring meeting with alphas, and my father sent me in his stead," he chuckled, "and besides, when was the last time we saw each other?"

"Umm, a month ago?" "Exactly," Wooshik responded, "when will I see you?" He asked Jeongguk at the same time Taehyung fell into step with him. Wooshik swallowed. "Hyung, I can't, I was followed earlier," Jeongguk whispered. "I have a picture of the guy, maybe you know him?"

Taehyung just walked with Wooshik as he spoke with someone on the phone. Something was up, and he felt Jeongguk was involved. "I sent it, hyung," Jeongguk told Wooshik, who then swiped his phone to look at the picture.

Wooshik gasped, almost dropping his phone, "Yes. I know him," his mind started wandering as to why he's following Jeongguk. "Jeongguk, listen," Wooshik said. Taehyung whipped his head at Wooshik, "Give me the phone, I want to talk to him," he whispered against his ear.

-- Taehyung's heart pounded as he heard Wooshik Jeongguk's name. "Give me the phone, I want to talk to him," he whispered in Woo-shik's ear. Wooshik looked at him incredulously, "Honey, hold on," he said to Jeongguk, then covered the mouthpiece with his hand.

He looked at Taehyung with an arched eyebrow and then pressed the mute button. He scowled at Taehyung, "Taehyungssi, I am growing to he fond of you, but if you interrupt my phone call, I promise you will not hear anything, anything at all about my friend."

"But..." Taehyung started saying. "But..." Woosgui looked at him seriously, "I will not simply allow you, regardless of our business partnership. You have to earn your worth, Taehyungah. Most especially when it comes to Jeongguk, he's been through hell."

The omega waved his hand, "Be a good alpha and wait for me at Jungsik. Maybe, just maybe, I will let you know what Jeongguk is up to," he looked at Taehyung firmly, "or maybe I can simply change my mind and not show up."

Taehyung gave him an alpha stare, or maybe an attempt to give Wooshik one. "Nah-uh," Wooshik waggled a finger and shook his head, "that would not work with me." "Is he doing okay, at least?" Taehyung transformed his once almost menacing death glare to a softer plea.

"Yes," Wooshik rolled his eyes, "yes, he is doing okay," he gestured toward the exit, "now go if you want me to tell you more later." Taehyung sighed, "Oh-kay, I guess." Wooshik chuckled, but other than his father, he could not believe that Taehyung was capable of submission.

Taehyung started walking away but suddenly halted at the same time Wooshik pressed the unmute button. Taehyung turned around and spoke, "Can you please at least tell him that I am glad he is doing well without me or his father? And umm... I wish to say that, "Taehyung+

cleared his throat, holding back a sob, "I wish... umm..." he tried to hold back the tears, "I wish him the best." He then suddenly turned and walked away. Jeongguk froze because pretty much he heard Taehyung clearly. There was regret in his voice, and...

"Taehyung actually has a heart," Wooshik raised his eyebrows as his eyes became round in disbelief. He then looked at his phone, realizing that he had unmuted the phone, and Jeongguk heard what Taehyung just said. "I think he actually likes you, Jeonggukah."

"Hyung, knowing you, you might have said something?" Jeongguk tried not to put his hopes up. "No, actually, I was shooing him away. That's the reason why I put you on mute, Wooshik, then sounded apologetic, +

"I am sorry if I was being careless that I called you without even thinking. I just finished my meeting, and then I got bored. Then I realized it was Friday..." "Hyung, it's okay." Jeongguk assured him, "it's the least of our concerns right now. I have to burn this number +

after our call, okay?" "Sure, I am sorry." "That's fine, hyung. Anyway, how do you know the guy?" "Oh, yeah, he's one of Minho's friends," Wooshik looked at his watch, "Is my brother causing you trouble again?"

"I don't know anything yet, hyung," Jeongguk saw Namjoon start to walk his way then said, "The doctor's here Jeonggukah." Jeongguk smiled at him and then nodded. He turned his attention to Wooshik and said, "I will talk to you later, then, hyung. Wait for my call, okay?"

"Wait. Gukkah, you heard what Taehyung said earlier, right?" "Yeah, I did," Jeongguk got a little startled upon hearing the alpha's name again. He sucked both lips and waited for Wooshik to speak.

"Honestly," Wooshik started walking to the exit, "I think he likes you more than just someone he's arranged to be married to." "You're just saying that," Jeongguk started to walk toward the room where Namjoon walked into. "I propose you talk," Wooshik said, "at a safe place."

"I will think about it," Jeongguk stated, "I have to go now, hyung," Jeongguk said as pressed end. Talk. Is he ready to talk to Kim Taehyung? Granted that his father was the one who he escaped from, but should he at least listen to what Taehyung had to say?

Or is Taehyung just a patsy to all of these? Or maybe a soldier? Jeongguk shook his head. There is too much to think about. The doctor and a couple of nurses smiled at him. Namjoon then spoke, "We will place the tracker either on your shoulder or your hip."

Jeongguk just nodded. "Do you prefer a spot?" The doctor asked. "I guess the hip? I work out a lot, and I box, so I think the hip is the best place to put it," Jeongguk then looked at the doctor, "Is that fine?" "Of course."

TUNNEL VISION Chapter 5 RENDEZVOUS Taehyung sat at the bar staring at the bubble that was rising from his beer. He actually listened to what Wooshik actually said so that he would hear news about Jeongguk.

Jeon Jeongguk, what has he done to Kim Taehyung's poor heart? Whether or not it is about his whereabouts or an old boxing video, all he knew was that he would turn everything around all just for Jeongguk.

Taehyung reached for his phone and looked at his lockscreen. It was a picture of him and Jeongguk during their engagement party. He would stare at this picture several times in the day, just wondering, what if Jeongguk did not walk away a year ago.

He wondered how Jeongguk would look like right now, after almost a year. Is he okay? Is he eating well? Knowing he was in Japan, he knew somehow that he had a peaceful time, much better than he was here in Seoul.

Taehyung frowned about something he had overheard earlier. If he was not mistaken, Jeongguk was being followed. Being followed by who?

He frowned because Jeon Gwang-kook had been detached from him lately. Of course, he got furious when Jeongguk left them that night. He had never seen someone unleash an anger like that but not to Taehyung, though. His anger was witnessed from the tears spent by his assistants.

Taehyung was well aware, too, that he paid a lot of money to dispatch a few private investigators just to look for Jeongguk. But this time, Taehyung decided to sit back and watch Jeongguk's father. It was confusing for him because of the expression from Jeongguk's face that+

day when he brought him to the new house. He looked sad whenever he would say something that Gwang-kook would tell him. What he saw was that Jeongguk was just exhausted to argue and that was heartbreaking.

What boggled Taehyung's mind was the knowledge that Jeongguk's father paid a lot of money to get Jeongguk's previous cell phone records to find out who he had been talking to. But unfortunately, the phone calls he'd received were only from him and his father.

He scrunched his eyebrows because, at that time, a certain epiphany dawned upon him. Jeongguk definitely knew a lot more than he showed and decided just to be quiet about it. "Hey," Wooshik sat beside hjm, "Thanks for sticking around." Taehyung just smiled with relief.

"I should be one who should be thankful, hyung." He grinned, then asked Wooshik curiously, "How is Jeongguk?"

Wooshik stared at Taehyung, "Tell me something, Kim Taehyung. Do you actually like Jeon Jeongguk?" Taehyung was about to take a drink from the beer in his hand and took a look at Jeongguk's childhood friend, "I never did not like him."

"If you have liked him, then why treat him indifferently? Why did you not get to know him? Or even talk to him? Tell me, Taehyungssi, why did you not do anything?" Wooshik bombarded him with questions as he inclined his head and scrutinized the expression on the alpha's face.

"I was curious for sure, but I wanted to impress his father, learn the ropes," Taehyung started saying. "Screw with Jennie Kim?" Wooshik offered. Taehyung stilled and looked at Wooshik in horror, "Did he see Jennie at the party?" "Bingo," Wooshik clapped, "you got that right."

"I wanted to talk to him, Wooshik hyung. I want to explain myself, prove myself." "Now is not the time, Kim Taehyung, now is a bad time?" "Because someone is following him? I heard earlier, hyung. Let me help him, please, I want to help!" Taehyung looked at Wooshik pleadingly.

"How do I know you are not working for Jeongguk's old man?" Wooshik looked at Taehyung with every doubt displayed on his face. "You can doubt me, Wooshik hyung. Don't trust me yet. Just allow me to prove my worth." Taehyung placed his hand on Wooshik's shoulder.

"How would we do that?" Wooshik looked at him questioningly. "I saw Jeongguk sent you a picture earlier," Taehyung started to stand up and was about to kneel to plead. "Taehyungah. Don't do that, please?" Wooshik smiled a weird smile. "You are embarrassing me."

Taehyung then stopped and sat down again, "I will help you, just tell me, please, just for Jeongguk." Wooshik shook his head, thinking that Taehyung was a goner for Jeongguk. He rolled his eyes and said, "Okay, tell me, do you know this man?" He showed his phone to Taehyung.

"Oh, yeah, he's Park Bogum," Taehyung returned Wooshik's phone, "he's one of Jeongguk's father's former interns." "Shut up, no kidding?" Wooshik exclaimed. "Do you think that my brother and Gwang-kook could be working together?" He mused loudly.

Taehyung chugged his entire beer and wiped his mouth with his sleeve, "I will go to the office and see if there's anything saved in Gwang-kook's computer." "Kim Taehyung, you know that it's almost 9 pm? Won't it be suspicious?"

"Nope, come on," Taehyung smirked. "I work late all the time. What are you talking about?" He stood up and placed a hand on Wooshik's shoulder, "let me know when Jeongguk calls or if he needs more help. I don't care what time he calls. Just tell me, please?"

Wooshik nodded, "okay." He smiled at Taehyung. If he was not mistaken, the alpha was already in love with the omega whom he was bound to be wed to a year ago, "tell me if you find something, will you?" "Of course, hyung, I will do that."

Taehyung left Jungsik The driver was inside the car when he hurriedly opened it and said, "Mr Chai, JGK, please?" "Of course, bujangnim," Mr Chai started the vehicle.

(warnjng: smoking, inferences of cheating and violence) After 10 minutes, they pulled into the underground garage, but Taehyung gasped in surprise. Gwang-kook was still there, for his driver was leaning outside his car smoking a cigarette.

It was interesting for Taehyung because typically, Gwang-kook would have been gone already, having a date with an escort or a mistress. Hmm... How could Taehyung do this when the subject in question was actually Jeongguk's father?

Taehyung stepped into the elevator, thinking of how he would be able to answer Sajangnim's questions if he saw him. The elevator door then opened at the same time a light bulb of an idea crossed Taehyung's mind.

He immediately looked at Gwang-kook's office, whose light could be seen from the crack between the floor and the door. He dialed Wooshik's number. "Yes, Taehyungah, what's up?" Wooshik answered on the first ring.

"Hello, hyung. I have a question," Taehyung turned the door knob to his office. "Sure, fire away." "Jeongguk's father is still here. Can you stay with me on the phone and pretend we are taking care of some revisions to our contract with you?" Taehyung sat at his desk.

He turned on his laptop and continued speaking, "Is that okay, hyung?" "Ah, use me as an escape goat?" Wooshik chuckled. "That's a brilliant plan, kinda sorta." "Aish," Taehyung smiled, "work with me, this is for our Jeonggukie."

"You really want to be his knight in shining armor?" Wooshik asked him curiously. "Hyung, as much as I would love that, I think for now our primary concern should be for his safety, right?" "Yes!" Wooshik responded. "Taehyung?" Gwang-kook opened the door.

Taehyung stood up fast, "Yes Sajangnim?" He held the phone away from his ear. "It's late? Why are you still here?" Gwang-kook looked at him questioningly. "I have Choi Wooshik on the phone, Sajangnim. We had to go over some changes he wanted for our contract."

"But it's Friday." Gwang-kook looked at Taehyung ridiculously. "We know Sajangnim. Wooshikssi was leaving town, and they wanted to see the changes early Monday." Taehyung tried to sound as sensible as he could. "Okay, then, fine," the CEO gave him a tight-lipped smile.

"Did Wooshik happen to hear anything from my son?" Gwang-kook turned around and looked at Taehyung, raising an eyebrow. "I haven't asked, Sajangnim. Do you happen to want to speak with him?" Taehyung held out his phone to the elder alpha.

Gwang-kook waved his hand, "No need, continue your conversation." Taehyung then had a novel idea as he placed a 1 TB USB and clicked copy from Gwang-kook's working file to the USB. He could take a look at it later at home.

"Thank you, Sajangnim," Taehyung stood up and gave the elder a bow. Gwang-kook stopped by the door and turned around, "until what time are you staying?" Taehyung looked up, pretending that he was not nervous because he was starting to, "Maybe 15 minutes or so."

Taehyung stood up to walk the elder alpha outside the door & to make sure that he would not eavesdrop. "Stop by my office before you go. If I am still here," the elder alpha stated stiffly and walked away. Once he entered his office, Taehyung released the breath he was holding.

"Thanks, hyung, for being there," Taehyung told Wooshik. "I am just waiting for the files to copy, and I will head home and check it out on my laptop instead." "Use my laptop instead," Wooshik offered, "and I have to make sure your files are not bugged."

"Oh okay then, hyung." "Listen, Taehyungah, I have a question for you." "Of course, hyung, anything." "Jeongguk mentioned you had signed the betrothal agreement. Do you happen to have a copy of it?" "It's with the company lawyer," Taehyung frowned, "I am screwed, am I?"

"I mean, we have to find out for sure, right?" Wooshik said, "tell me who the company lawyer is. I will check if I can pull some strings," Wooshik spoke. "Of course, hyung, I'll text you the information." Taehyung looked at the computer. The files were all copied.

"Hyung?" Taehyung spoke before they hung up. "Yes?" "Why do I feel dumb all of a sudden?" Taehyung massaged the bridge of his nose. "Taehyung, I totally understand where you are coming from, and you are not dumb. You were just led to believe in lots of misconceptions."

"I am glad I met you, hyung," Taehyung said as he ejected the USB from his computer. "I love Jeongguk dearly. He is like a younger brother. He dealt with all my teenage craziness and heartbreak," Wooshik responded, "I am just being a good friend to him."

"Hyung, I have a question," Taehyung turned off his lamp & started walking to the door. "Yes?" "Did Jeongguk talk about me?" "Yeah, but he stopped, suddenly, like did not want to think about you at all, even if I coerce him saying, there's no use to think about your marriage."

"Hmmm, I wonder why. Do you remember when this was?" "Yeah, it was a few days after his 18th birthday," Wooshik paused, "Listen, Taehyungah, pick up my laptop from the guard from the lobby, I have to go."

Taehyung stepped out of his office and saw that Gwang-kook's office had no light turned on. Hmm. He must have left. He released another deep breath as he touched the USB that he put on his pocket.

Too many questions swam in Taehyung's head as he tried to piece Gwang-kook's obsession with his son marrying him before 25. What was it with 25? Taehyung stepped inside the elevator, wanting so many questions answered.

He stepped outside of the elevator and headed to Mr Chai, "Mr Chai, you can go home now, I will drive myself home." Because right now, Taehyung was not sure if he could trust anyone other than Wooshik, Yoongi, and Hoseok.

"Thank you, bujangnim," he smiled and walked away. Taehyung then went to his personal car parked at the end of the building. It has been a while since he drove thus beauty. The reason why he got into race cars was because of a design that Park Hyungsik showed him a year ago.

It was a beautiful prototype Hyungsik said was driven from Busan to Seoul in two and a half hours tops, and he was able to drive it, and it was amazing. Given that an R8 does not drive that fast but at least tonight, he would get to drive it with fewer cars in the road.

Taehyung exited the building, and by the third stoplight, he noticed from his rearview mirror that he was followed too. He dialed Wooshik's number, but then a chill creeped inside of him. What if his phone was bugged?

He quickly went to park his car near a GS25 convenience store, not caring if he's being followed or not. For all he cares about, he needs to pick up Wooshik's laptop, and he needs to find a solution now.

He walked straight to the cashier and asked, "Do you have a prepaid phone I can buy?" "Sir, we don't, but we sell prepaid sim cards," the cashier responded. "I will buy five," Taehyung nodded as he took out a wad of cash from his wallet, not wanting to use his credit card.

"Thank you," he said as he rushed outside to his car. (warning: mentions of anxiety and paranoia) Different things pass by Taehyung's mind, which heightened his paranoia. Could it be that he was just a pawn in all of these?

He shook his head. Could it be that Jeongguk was also a pawn in a grander scheme of things that was still entirely unknown to him? Was Jeon Gwang-kook a master of deception? Answering these questions made his head ache and his breath quicken. Sh*t he forgot his inhaler spray.

Fck his anxiety because right now, he did not need any asthma attack. He quickly started the car and took a sim card envolope and turned off his phone. He tried to control his shortened breaths as his fingers trembled, taking out the sim card from his celphone.

Once his phone turned on, he threw it on the passenger car and opened his glove compartment, and rummaged through it, hoping he remembered to put an extra inhaler in there. His breathing became shallower every second when his hands touched something at the end of the glovebox.

He immediately uncapped his inhaler and depressed it twice. His breathing then slowly steadied after a minute and then became much better after two. He took his cell phone, and it was a good thing that he saved Wooshik's number in his phone memory, "Hello, hyung?"

"Taehyungah? Why did you change your phone number?" "I think I was being followed too." "Oh, wow, what do you want to do?" "Can you drop off the laptop at the house that I bought Jeongguk and I after an hour?" "Okay, but why after an hour?"

"I think I need to lose this person following me first before I head to the house," Taehyung responded. "Taehyung?" "Yes, hyung?" "Be safe, okay? I will see you in an hour, I hope."

-- "Thanks, hyung!" He told Seojoon after the procedure. "Don't thank me, Seokjin and Namjoon made it possible," he gestured toward the couple, talking to Hyungsik. "How long was I out?" Jeongguk shyly whispered on Seojoon's ear. "Just an hour and a half,"

"It's late, hyung, and I am sorry if I ruined your Friday plans," Jeongguk's eyes widened in surprise since there was a lot of food on the table. "We got hungry," Seokjin smiled. "Yeah, so we decided to order while waiting for you to wake up!" Namjoon smiled.

Jeongguk looked shyly at them, "Thank you for being here, with me," he then looked at both Hyungsik and Seojoon, "I never had siblings so I don't know how to express my gratefulness to all of you." He smiled, "You all have been helping me, protecting me!"

"Because you are a genuinely good person, Jeonggukah!" Seojoon smiled. "Yes, and you are family!" Hyungsik ruffled Jeongguk's hair. His eyes widened, "I am guessing I am the youngest here?" "Yep, you guessed it right!" Namjoon responded.

Late dinner was amazing because, for the first time, Jeongguk felt safe within a group of people. Being a quiet introvert with limited interaction with other people, he only trusted Wooshik, Seojoon, and Hyungsik. Well, he almost trusted Taehyung, well almost.

He was just observing his friends talk about how Park Bogum was related to Choi Minho when his phone rang, it's Wooshik. "Hello, hyung?" "Hey, you okay?" Wooshik asked with concern. "Yes, hyung, I am doing great," Jeongguk sat down properly, "what's up?"

"Well, Taehyung was looking into your father's activities and went back to the office, and when he left, someone started following him too!" "Taehyung did what?!" Jeongguk exclaimed, all of a sudden worried for Taehyung. "I am actually on the way to meet him right now."

"To where? Hyung?" Jeongguk asked eagerly. "To the house he bought you both," Wooshik responded, "he felt that if he met me at my apartment, or his apartment, then we would be followed," Wooshik frowned, "Jeonggukah, whoever is doing this..." "Must be stopped, I agree."

Jeongguk then looked at his friends, "Wooshik hyung, tell me what happens, okay?" "I would invite you to meet me there," Wooshik started saying, "but..." "I don't know, hyung," Jeongguk stated hesitantly, "is Taehyung trustworthy enough?"

"I don't know," Wooshik stated, "why don't you find out yourself?" "But aren't you supposed to be my best friend?" Jeongguk rolled his eyes in exasperation.

"I am yes, but you know too that I never lie to you," Wooshik pauses, "I weigh things objectively and as far as I know with our numerous meetings and dinners and lunches, I think your fiancé is a good guy," Wooshik stated firmly.

"You mean ex-fiancé?" Jeongguk sighed. "I mean, you gave back the engagement ring, but I think the bethrotal is still effective. You have not turned 25 yet, " "Oh, yeah," Jeongguk's face brightened with a different kind of truth, "do you think he would talk to me?"

"He's been actively looking for you for crying out loud!" Wooshik gave a dry chuckle, "and he broke into your father's personal files to find answers for you, so..." "He did?" Jeongguk exclaimed, getting the attention of the other people in the room.

"What happened?" Seojoon rushed to him. "Is that Seoojoonie hyung?" Wooshik asked. "Yes." Jeongguk looked up at him as Seojoon walked towards him. "Can I talk to him?" Wooshik asked. "Okay, I guess." Jeongguk said before giving the phone to Seojoon.

"Hello hyung?" "Yes, Wooshik?" Seojoon asked. "Jeongguk still around?" Wooshik asked. "Yeah, but Hyungsik's talking to him," Seojoon responded. "Remember when we last talked?" Wooshik asked. "Do you think we should do it?" Seojoon asked, his eyes twinkling.

"I think we should, you know?" Wooshik responded, "this alpha cares for our friend so much, it's heartbreaking literally." "I know, Hyungsik told me seeing his laptop background made him almost tell Taehyung where Jeongguk is." Seojoon laughed a little. "Tomorrow then?"

"Yeah, it's about time." "Okay, where do you want to hang out? Soap?" Wooshik asked. "Of course at Soap, don't you own the place?" Seojoon chuckled. "Sure, at 9? After dinner, hyung?" "Yes, see you then!" Seojoon responded before handing the phone back to Jeongguk.

"Hey Jeonggukah!" Wooshik stated. "I have to go now, I will keep you updated regarding the files." "Okay, hyung, I hope to you see you soon!" "Come on over at Soap if you want? It's house dance night!" "Ooo, my favorite! Okay, hyung, I will let you know!" Jeongguk smiled.

-- "I am so full!" Jeongguk stated as Hyungsik, Seojoon, and Mingyu walked out with him. Mingyu is an alpha friend of Seojoon and has been the person Seojoon and Hyungsik wanted to introduce to Jeongguk to, but tonight, Mingyu was at the restaurant.

Seojoon and Hyungsik asked the alpha to join them, which made Jeongguk blush, but after an hour and a half of good conversation, Jeongguk felt comfortable around the alpha. Seojoon took a picture of them and texted it to Wooshik.

Taehyung sat at Wooshik's bar as he waited for Jeongguk's best friend to come over. Taehyung looked at Wooshik, grateful for meeting with him last night. Wooshik just literally dropped off the laptop and left. It was a brand new laptop, too.

He asked why a brand new one and Wooshik said so that there is no way he could be traced and it has tracer for USB - just to make sure Taehyung was not tracked. Wooshik also advised not to connect the laptop to the internet, which made perfect sense.

Taehyung looked at the files, and everything looked in order, but honestly, it looked to be perfectly in order that it is so doubtful. There were no leads for last night, and Taehyung fell asleep on the bed for the first time.

"Hey, Taehyungah," Wooshik stood beside him. "Hey, hyung!" Taehyung smiled, "I brought the laptop with me. It's in the..." "It's yours for now, as we unravel whatever this is we are unraveling," Wooshik smiled as he took his celphone.

"Oh, I almost forgot, I have a copy of the agreement," Taehyung grinned. He had this alcohol induced smile, but not to the point he's buzzed. He took the envelope from his inner jacket pocket and handed it to Wooshik. "Look at you," Wooshik exclaimed, "color me impressed!"

Wooshik unlocked his celphone and pretended to be shoved over nearer when he saw Seojoon's text. Taehyung's eyes turned toward the phone and saw a picture. It looked like Jeongguk, but with another guy. He leaned closer, and for sure, it was Jeongguk.

Wooshik turned to Taehyung and smiled, "Let me bring this to the office and scan it." Taehyung nodded, but his mind started thinking. Who is that man? Why is he sitting with Jeongguk close like that? Why is Seojoon with Jeongguk? Where is Jeongguk right now?

He stood up and walked toward the railing. He was on the second floor of the bar and overlooking the dance floor. He scanned the crowd, and his eyes widened. Jeongguk? That man did not look like Jeongguk because even from afar, even with his baggy clothing, he changed.

Jeongguk was standing beside an alpha from the picture Seojoon sent Wooshik. Why are they together? Wooshik stood beside him, and Taehyung just looked at him in disbelief. "Yes, that's Jeongguk," Wooshik smiled at Taehyung. "He looks good, doesn't he?"

He looked freaking amazing. "He does," Taehyung nodded in agreement. "I am glad you finally see Jeongguk for who he really is," Wooshik smiled. "What do you mean?" Taehyung looked at him.

"I've been Jeongguk's friend since we were in elementary school." Wooshik looked at Taehyung seriously, "No one knows who Jeon Jeongguk is except for me and Seojoon and Hyungsik."

The DJ then started playing house music, and with alcohol-courage, Jeongguk started dancing to the beat, which amazed Taehyung even more. "You're still friends, I know that now." Taehyung looked at Jeongguk vibing at the music.

"We've learned how to be sneaky throughout the years," Wooshik stated as he watched his friend dance. "He used to be so in love with you, you know?" Taehyung looked at Wooshik, "I wonder how could I get him to look at me like that again," he sighed.

He looked at Jeongguk, who was dancing with another alpha. "If you really like him, then pursue him with or without the arranged marriage, you know?" Wooshik smirked upon seeing Taehyung's expression change.

Jealousy started to blind Taehyung as anger slowly rose from the depths of his heart. Why was he jealous? Did he really like Jeongguk this way? "If you like Jeongguk, then go down there on the dance floor and prove yourself. Make sure you don't fck it up," Wooshik gestured.

"Because if you fck it up, then we will make sure when Jeongguk disappears again, you won't see him again, ever," Wooshik stressed, "I have a little compassion for you right now, so I propose you go meet him down on the dance floor."

Taehyung allowed his feet to go down the steps to where Mingyu and Jeongguk were dancing. He just stood frozen up until Jeongguk smelled Taehyung's scent, which made him turn around and look for the alpha. Taehyung, with his almond eyes, hovered across Jeongguk's body.

Jeongguk spotted Taehyung the moment Bare wit Me by Teyana Taylor started playing, and since it was a more sultry sound, everyone started dancing in pairs but not Jeongguk (a/n imagine him dancing this in front of a crowd of people at the club)

Taehyung's eyes did not leave Jeongguk's as he danced so flawlessly in the middle of the dancefloor. Wow. Who would have known that the man who left him could move smoothly like this? There was no point in turning back now as Jeongguk allowed the music to possess him.

Never in his wildest dreams had he ever imagined dancing in front of Taehyung like this, and he felt hot. Jeongguk felt flushed as he felt Taehyung's eyes travel all over his body. When the song ended, a thunderous applause and whistles surrounded Jeongguk.

But Jeongguk was a little buzzed, so his tunnel vision was set only towards the man crossing the dance floor towards him. Taehyung stopped in front of him and instead held his hand out to Jeongguk.

Jeongguk looked at him as if in a daze when Golden Hour started playing in the background. Jeongguk took one step as Taehyung took another. Their eyes not leaving each other. https://youtu.be/PEM0Vs8jf1w

Jeongguk slowly held out and laid his hand in Taehyung's, and the moment he had Jeongguk's hand in his grasp, he put it around his neck, not leaving Jeongguk's eyes even for a millisecond.

Jeongguk could instantaneously feel the heat rising from the alpha's body as his warm breath blows by Jeongguk's cheek. "You dance impressively well, Jeonggukah," Taehyung's voice was dangerously low & husky. "Your body moved flawlessly well. It is as if you were born to move."

Taehyung closed his eyes as he leaned his cheeks on the side of Jeongguk's head. Watching him was similar to watching a different kind of passion and lust. It is as if it was formed in the shape of Jeongguk.

The way he had been earlier only proved that Jeongguk was more than a creature of desire and it was the first time that Taehyung ever witnessed something like that and like greed, he wanted to see Jeongguk like that but for his eyes only.

Taehyung wrapped his arms around him and slowly danced with him. Taehyung felt his throat dry up as he continued staring into Jeongguk's beautiful brown doe eyes. It never occurred to Taehyung that Jeongguk was just breathless.

His arms wrapped around Jeongguk's firm and muscular body, guessing that there was no ounce of fat anywhere, and that felt freakishly hot, like he wanted to smother his lips against Jeongguk in front of everyone and stake his claim.

But he has to prove himself like what he promised Wooshik, so right now, he would need to repress his desires, even if his pheromones say otherwise. "You look amazing tonight, Jeongguk," Taehyung whispered into his ears, "you look great with your long hair.

"I wonder what my father would say if he sees me right now," Jeongguk responded softly. "Who cares? As long as you like it. Do you like it?" Taehyung whispered as his hand touched the end of his hair lightly.

"Yes, I like it," Jeongguk looked at Taehyung, not leaving his face as well. Butterflies started to increase in Jeongguk's chest as Taehyung stared into his eyes. He wanted to continue swimming in this blissful atmosphere.

"Then grow your hair because you are beautiful." Taehyung slowly stroked a thumb across his soft cheek that slowly led to his lips. "I like this." His thumb landing on the top of his lip ring, and then his fingers moved to the earrings in his left ear. "And this as well."

"I am sorry if I have ever made you feel you are not attractive because you are," Taehyung looked at him. Jeongguk's eyes furrowed as he looked at Taehyung quizically, "You are sorry? What are you sorry for?"

"I am sorry because I did not find out the truth. I just relied on what I was told that I didn't get to know you when I should. All I cared about was getting what I wanted without even thinking that I was already hurting you," Taehyung looked at him sincerely.

"I heard you were being followed. Are you followed because of me?" Jeongguk looked worried all of a sudden. "Yes, last night," Taehyung said honestly. He wanted to talk to Jeongguk more and in private, too.

"Do you want to talk?" Taehyung looked in earnest. "But it's too loud in here." Jeongguk's head moved around and saw Hyungsik, Seojoon, and Mingyu talking, "Can I tell my friends?"

Taehyung nodded, "Of course." He tried to calm the beating of his heart. This was the first time that he would talk to Jeongguk with his feelings like this.

Jeongguk smiled before he turned around, "Think of where we could talk in private but in a public place where my father will find out." Taehyung looked at him absentmindedly thrilled, with his heart pounding against his ears. He just nodded.

Gwang-kook knows where he lives, and he does not want to reveal where Jeongguk lived either, so he looked up at Jeongguk, who was walking back to him. "Where are we going, Taehyungssi?" Jeongguk shyly looked at him. "We can go to the house, it's near."

"Are you talking about the house you bought us?" Jeongguk raised an eyebrow. "Yeah, it's private and a safer place?" "Okay," Jeongguk shrugged as he waved goodbye to his friends and with a disappointed look on Mingyu's face.

TUNNEL VISION Chapter 6 CLARITY Jeongguk got inside Taehyung's car after Taehyung asked the valet to bring the car to the front. "I just don't want the public to see you just in case we get followed," Taehyung touched Jeongguk's cheek, "stay here, and I will get you."

Jeongguk's heart hammered so fast, like horses thunderously galloping. He's never seen Taehyung like this, and up until now, he does not know what made Taehyung feel this way when his last encounter of him was with Jennie Kim.

Jeongguk looked at the interior of Taehyung's R8, amazed by the low hum of the sports car. He looked at the alpha and broke the ice. "When did you buy a sports car?" "Right after Hyungsik hyung showed me a sports car after you left. He drove it one time at a meeting."

Jeongguk secretly smiled. Should he tell Taehyung he was the one who designed it? Should he trust him right now? He does not even know if Taehyung was going to deliver him straight to his father.

Taehyung smelled Jeongguk's pheromones change. He looked at him before changing gear, "what's wrong?" "Honestly?" Jeongguk looked at him. "Yes, please?" "I don't know much. I could trust you right now," Jeongguk looked outside his window.

"Don't trust me just yet," Taehyung nodded as he signaled to turn to the right, "Please, you have that right to doubt me since you have not heard what I have to say." Jeongguk just nibbled on his lower lip, in absolute shock of what he was hearing, "Okay."

Taehyung opened the middle console and took the remote control for the gate. He made sure that the gate was entirely shut before he drove towards the house. "I am sorry, Jeongguk." Taehyung looked at Jeongguk before he came to a stop.

"Why are you saying sorry again?" Jeongguk looked at him in disbelief. "I bought this house without even asking you," Taehyung apologetically stated before coming to a complete stop. "It's all in the past, right?" Jeongguk stated encouragingly.

"Okay," Taehyung then quickly unbuckled his seat belt, "don't move." He got out of the car & went around to open his door. "What are you doing?" Jeongguk asked incredulously. "Treating you like how I should. I'm making it up to you, rather, making new memories with you."

Jeongguk stood on the ground, but he felt like floating. He never knew that Taehyung would treat him like this. Taehyung's pheromones didn't help either because he knew at this point that the alpha desired him already, and right now, Jeongguk was trying his best not to swoon.

They stepped inside the house, and Taehyung did not walk in front of him, but instead, fell into step with him. An equal. Taehyung wanted to treat him like an equal, and Jeongguk's heart fluttered even more.

"Where are we going?" Jeongguk looked at Taehyung. "It's up to you, really," Taehyung smiled at him. "Well. Do you have alcohol?" Jeongguk bit his lip thinking alcohol would help tame the wild beating of his heart.

Taehyung felt the same because right now, he was fcking nervous because for the first time, both of them will he lowering their walls, baring their souls to each other. It was harder than he thought not because of the task but the overwhelming presence of the omega.

Taehyung led Jeongguk toward the study, which was near the dining room, "I have alcohol here, but are you hungry?" He stopped by the door, "I stayed here last night, and I ordered food this morning." He opened the door and smiled at Jeongguk, "make yourself at home, please."

Jeongguk nodded and walked inside the study. It was different from the rest of the house. He sat down at the couch and looked at the bar in front of him, Taehyung's desk with a laptop and the bookcase.

Taehyung came in with a tray of assorted food. "Taehyungssi, that's a lot!" Jeongguk exclaimed. "It's good to eat with alcohol," Taehyung placed it on top of his desk and went to his chiller and took soju and whiskey. Jeongguk started nodding and smiled at him.

"I am guessing you like the food in front of you," Taehyung smiled back as he sat down beside Jeongguk instead of seating at his desk chair. And Jeongguk saw that, "Nah, the only times I eat with people are during dinners or lunches with Seojoon and Hyungsik hyung."

Taehyung poured two glasses of soju and handed him one, "Cheers? For us finally talking like adults?" "For starters, yes," Jeongguk beamed at him, and Taehyung's heart leaped. They both clinked their shot glass and downed the drink at one go.

"So tell me, Jeongguk, are you done with school?" "Yes. In fact, I graduated almost 4 years ago from the University of Tokyo with a Bachelors in mechanical engineering." "You did not require any tutors?" Taehyung gave him a curious look.

"I bet Summa Cum Laude people do not require them?" Jeongguk shyly said as he took a pair of chopsticks and took a tteokboki. "Wow!" Taehyung looked at him admiringly, "and where do you work?" "Let's just say I designed the sports car you admired from Hyungsik hyung."

Taehyung's eyes grew even wider. He poured more drink into both of their shot glasses. "Wow, I don't even know what to say?!" He exclaimed. "Doctors?" "I have a psychiatrist look out for me but not to the point of heavily medicating me," Jeongguk scoffed.

They clinked their glasses again and downed their drinks once more. "How about you and Jennie Kim?" Jeongguk looked at him boldly. At this point, since they were being honest, why not lay all their cards, or that's what Jeongguk just thought.

"What about her?" Taehyung raked a hand through his hair, leaving Jeongguk breathless with just that. "Oh, how did you even get those pictures," Taehyung mused loudly, "I am sorry you had to see those." "What's the nature of your relationship with her? Are you still with her?"

"We were never really together, Jeongguk," he said softly, gazing back into those big brown doe eyes. Jeongguk then removed the jean jacket he had and revealed his beautiful tattoo sleeve. "Wow," Taehyung's amazement was not hidden from his face.

"Oh, my tattoo," Jeongguk shyly said. "My father would have a field day." "All of it, your tattoo, you, simply beautiful," Taehyung's breath hitched. "Wait, don't try to distract me," Jeongguk scolded the elder, "why were you with her?"

Jeongguk closed his eyes and memories from the last night he had seen them both at Wooshik's surfaced. Tears in his eyes started to say, "Don't lie to me, Taehyung, because at this point, you know, I have nothing left to lose."

"Because for more than a decade, all I heard from your father & other staff was that you were a big problem, & I am 10 years older than you are and I have needs as an alpha, but that's all there was to it," Taehyung stroked Jeongguk's cheek, "I never felt anything more for her."

Jeongguk allowed for a few tears to fall as he touched Taehyung's hand, "What about now, tell me, do you still need her?" "I told her right before our engagement that we were done, and she still showed up at Wooshik's, and I am sorry if you witnessed that."

"And what about that now? What do you think of me, how do you feel about me?" Jeongguk boldly demanded by the alcohol that they have been drinking. "I think you already know the answer to that." The heated look in Taehyung's eyes were all he needed to see.

"How about you, Taehyung? Tell me something about yourself? Something I do not know," Jeongguk asked curiously as he took another bite of the tteokboki to hide his blushing face.

"My parents died a few weeks after the betrothal and your father was the one I practically looked up to," Taehyung frowned, "I have never looked into their accident because I was just blinded by the goal of getting the position that was promised to me," he looked up at Jeongguk,

"I guess it was the best way to bury my feelings, my grief," Taehyung let out a soft scoff, "Everything was so robotic, so automatic. Nothing was organic except for you, most especially tonight." Taehyung touched Jeongguk's hand.

Jeongguk searched Taehyung's eyes, wanting to know if there was any ounce of deception, but there was none but he had to be sure, "Taehyung, how do I know that isn't a plot for me to marry you? For you to get your position in the company?"

"Like I told you earlier, Jeongguk, don't believe me just yet." Taehyung moved forward to him and cupped Jeongguk's cheek, "let me prove myself to you, even if we go past your 25th birthday just to prove to you that I want you, to be with me, without the title or the company."

"But you worked for it for a long time?!" Jeongguk exclaimed. "But if it meant that I will lose you," Taehyung's gaze probed his face, "then I would rather lose the title."

-- (warning: ) Jeongguk woke up to the heady scent to neroli, butter, vanilla, and musk surrounding him. He frowned as he woke to the sight of Taehyung's bare chest, his nipple right in front of him, and suddenly, the urge to move his lips in front of it and suck it.

His mouth salivated to his muscular chest, his head spinning as he wanted to push Taehyung and straddle on top of him and kiss him senseless. Sh*t His heart pounded even faster as Taehyung threw his arm around him, hugging him like a pillow, his face colliding on his chest.

He tried to fathom what part of the house they were exactly at because the rest of last night was now somehow a blur, maybe, because he had learned to enjoy the alpha's company and drank a little more alcohol than his body could handle.

Jeongguk's eyes widened as Taehyung put his legs around Jeongguk's hip, their bodies fully feeling each other, goosebumps suddenly appearing all over his body. He's never had sex but the way Taehyung clung unto him was making him feel lust and desire.

His lower abdomen started feeling funny because he felt his arousal growing. Oh my gosh, oh my gosh, Jeongguk started to panic as he tried to slowly move away, wanting to escape Taehyung's grasp.

He's never knew such a feeling, of heat, of desire, of the lust that is reverberating all over him. But unknown to Jeongguk, Taehyung was already awake, fully aware of the Jeongguk's body, his muscles, and his tattoos as he stared at him almost all night long.

Jeongguk's eyes widened even more as he realized that his pants were not the baggy jeans he was wearing last night but a pair of comfortable joggers. Taehyung suddenly pulled him even more, smashing his nose right to his chest, and his mouth could feel the taste of his nipple.

Ah, Jeongguk's imagination was in total haywire right now as heat rises from his cheeks and, well, his arousal growing even more. But the question lingering on top of his head was, how the hell did he change his clothes? He could feel Taehyung's crotch now.

And somehow, he finally understood that Taehyung's masculinity is more than meets the eye. Jeongguk tried to calm down his beating heart, but with the nipple on his lips and the thick scent in the air, how could he? The shrill of the phone ringing startled him.

So he pretended to escape Taehyung's grasp and reach for his phone.. "Hello?" He spoke softly. "Hey Gukkah, are you doing okay?" Wooshik spoke on the other end.

"Yes, I am," Jeongguk responded, hoping not to wake up Taehyung. "Why are you whispering?" Wooshik tried to hold his tongue because he was assured by Taehyung that Jeongguk was with him and that he would not attempt anything towards the omega.

"Well," Jeongguk bit his lower lip, "I am with Taehyung," Jeongguk could not conceal a certain kind of excitement in his chest. "Ah," Wooshik smiled, "so tell me?" "There's nothing to tell!" "Are you sure?" Wooshik teased. "Really, there's nothing!" Jeongguk insisted.

"Well, do you want something to happen?" Wooshik tried to hold his smile, calm the giddiness in his voice because he knew his best friend was happier for sure. "Hyung!" He exclaimed, then clamped his hand on his mouth. He quickly turned around, seeing Taehyung feigning a yawn.

"Good morning," Taehyung said with a cocky smile. "I have to go, I will call you later," Jeongguk was flustered that he didn't hear his best friend say goodbye.

"Hi," Jeongguk shyly looked at Taehyung, whose bare chest was just sinful, so delectable, and for all he knew, his pheromones have been wafting in the air crazily. "Hi, Jeonggukie," Taehyung cheekily grinned, his eyes hovering over the sheer fabric of Jeongguk's shirt.

"Jeonggukie?" "Yeah, you told me last night to call you Jeonggukie, and you agreed to call me Taehyungie hyung," Taehyung nodded, his eyes serious yet gentle.

"Oh, did I? I don't remember. " Jeongguk's eyes rolled in horror. Upon seeing Taehyung move, his almond skin glistening as he moved towards him. "Why are you even naked?" Jeongguk looked away, his cheeks reddening, his insides quivering.

"Ahhh," Taehyung was standing behind him right, his chest touching his back, "look at me Jeonggukie." Jeongguk slowly turned, the hairs of his neck rising to the touch of Taehyung's skin, "Yes, hyung?" Taehyung smiled with his eyes as he touched Jeongguk's face.

Jeongguk's eyes started to squint because it was as if he started floating, "Why are you not wearing a shirt? And who changed my clothes?" He looked directly into Taehyung's eyes, asking him as boldly as he could. "Are you sure you want to know?" Taehyung asked Jeongguk.

Jeongguk started playing with his lip ring out of nervousness & looked at Taehyung, nodding his head vigorously.

Taehyung was just lost with the nearness of his face & the pink of his lips. He had been controlling himself since last night, & right now, he's hanging by a thin thread.

a/n I got excited, I made a mistake *to the heady scent OF neroli, butter, vanilla, and musk surrounding him. Sorry

Taehyung moved a little closer, still gazing into Jeongguk's eyes and the younger not backing out, "Why, hyung? Tell me? Taehyung's eyes glimmered with amusement as he spoke, "Okay, if you insist." "Tell me, hyung," Jeongguk gently touched his chest, "please?"

Taehyung's heart flickered with desire as he licked his lips, staring back at the omega who was questioning him why he didn't have a shirt on, "Because you threw up on your shirt and I had to lend you mine." "Noooo..." Jeongguk tried to scurry away, as his eyes traveled.

His eyes traveled to look for the nearest toilet so that he could hide himself in embarrassment, but Taehyung was fast that he held him firmly by the arm. "Why are you embarrassed? Gukkie, it happens to the rest of us," Taehyung looked tenderly at him.

"It didn't happen to you. It happened to me," Jeongguk pursed his lips and pouted. Taehyung was trying to even his shallow breaths as his eyes got fixated by his lips. He was hypnotized, and he was wondering since last night how it would feel to kiss someone with a lip ring.

But then he is trying to win Jeongguk & to allow his carnal desires to take over might affect the progress they have been making since last night. Jeongguk was adorable in his drunken state because he was just quiet and just stared at Taehyung before his consciousness left him.

Taehyung was so smitten, too, that he allowed the omega to curl up on his chest, and like a broken record, he blamed himself for not getting to know Jeongguk once he reached that age when he could date. D*mn he's so pretty, Taehyung thought as he admired the mole under his lips.

"Gukkie, listen," He led Jeongguk back to the bed, "sit down, please?" "Can you wear a shirt, please?" Jeongguk looked at him, "you are distracting me so much," he admitted, which made Taehyung smile. "Okay," he looked at around the bedroom and saw a robe and wore it.

Wearing the robe didn't help because right now, Jeongguk was seeing his chest peek at him. He shook his head and took a deep breath. Focus. He looked at Taehyung, who sat down, "Can you sit down now?" The alpha requested.

"I stink," Jeongguk said impulsively. "You do not," Taehyung responded. Jeongguk gulped, "how do you know?" "Well," Taehyung paused, remembering how he controlled himself as he gave Jeongguk a sponge bath, "I gave you a sponge bath."

Jeongguk's eyes widened again as he covered his face with both his hands and spoke, "I kennaf ace hue gain," he mumbled. "What is it, baby?" Taehyung touched his hands and removed it from his face.

Baby. Jeongguk was completely flustered now because earlier was Gukkie, and now it's baby. How can he tame his the wild pounding of his heart? Instead, he crossed his arms on his chest and pouted even more, "I said, I can not face you anymore," he looked away from him.

"Yes, you can," Taehyung touched his chin and turned it toward him, "I have done worse." He smiled assuringly. Jeongguk uncrossed his arms and tilted his head, "How?" "I got drunk one time and woke up with a splitting headache and threw up in front of the board of directors."

"Oh," Jeongguk said, feeling a little relieved and less embarrassed. But then again, it's Taehyung who was in front of him. Taehyung, whose touches he started to long for since last night. Was it too early to kiss, Jeongguk wondered as he looked at Taehyung's lips this time.

"Jeongguk?" Taehyung asked as Jeongguk forced himself to peel his eyes away from the alpha's lips. "Yes?" "I didn't have the chance to ask last night," Taehyung took his hands at the same time he looked into his eyes, "Would you allow me to be your suitor?"

Jeongguk's chest started to expand, an immense feeling of happiness, of unexplainable giddiness surrounded him, but then, what if Taehyung returned to how he had been once he allowed himself in his life.

"I don't know," Jeongguk stated even if those words hurt his heart. He had long awaited for Taehyung to tell him he liked him too, but why he was backing out right now was also confusing for him.

"I get it," Taehyung said, "you don't trust me." Taehyung lightly touched his thigh, "I would not trust myself either." He then touched Jeongguk's face. "Let's do it at your own pace this time, don't you agree?"

Jeongguk was not able to control himself as he threw his arms around Taehyung, his eyes crying with tears not because of pain because of the overwhelming happiness he felt. He sobbed as he could not explain the feeling that swam in his chest. Was it relief? Was it happiness?

He didn't even know because the truth is, the only love he knew was the love his friends gave him. Outside of that, he does not know the feeling of being loved or in love.

"Why are you crying, Gukkie?" Taehyung asked the moment Jeongguk's tears subsided. "I am sorry, I am not used to this," Jeongguk admitted, "I have already conditioned myself that I would never hear those words from you," his tears started to fall again.

Taehyung quickly gathered him in his arms as he allowed Jeongguk to pour the emotions off his chest. He knew he screwed up before, but he didn't know the gravity of how Jeongguk must have felt most especially keeping those pictures of him and Jennie in his possession.

"How would I be so sure that you would not leave me? How would I know that you are not using me? Or just using my trust for your advantage?" Jeongguk looked up at him, "I have nothing else for myself except for who I am, and to lose myself to you means I am giving my all."

Taehyung's eyes implored Jeongguk, feeling his pain, "You don't need to give me your decision now. What I ask you is for you to think about it and then allow me to prove myself to you. Please."

Jeongguk's heart pounded as Taehyung spoke those words. It was a plea. It was a request, allowing him to be in his life. The warmth of his embrace calmed him and soothed him to the point where Taehyung was rocking him gently, as if lulling him to sleep.

Jeongguk slowly closed his eyes & enjoyed Taehyung's scent around him. He leaned on his chest & slowly dozed off to a certain peacefulness he had never experienced in his entire life. 'Kim Taehyung, what are you doing to me?', were Jeongguk's last thoughts before falling asleep.

TUNNEL VISION Chapter 7 ANEW Jeongguk stretched his arms and reached out to find the warm body who put him to sleep but found no one. He frowned before he opened his eyes. His head whipped and looked at the clock and saw it was 11 am.

He looked at the nightstand and found his phone charging, and on the chair beside the bed were his clothes, newly washed. Jeongguk smiled, amazed at how easily he was able to fall asleep with Taehyung just wrapping his arms around him.

He looked at the other nightstand and saw a note with a glass of water, a plate of cheese, and an apple. It had some pain reliever on top of the note. He smiled as he unfolded the letter which had his name outside, "Jeonggukie"

His eyes squinted with his lips curling into a smile as he started reading the letter. He could not stop smiling as he reads every word written and if it is as if he was hearing Taehyung speak each word written on the letter to him.

He covered his face with a pillow after reading, muffling screams of delight from this newfound whirlwind of emotions. Was it too good to be true? Or was the alpha who he pined for finally reciprocating? He shook his head as he tried to come down from a certain blissful high.

He took his clothes, and the towel carefully folded beside it and practically skipped towards the bathroom and enjoyed a warm shower, enjoying the feelings that he have in his chest.

After showering, Jeongguk dried his hair and looked at himself in the mirror. He looked different He felt different Granted that it was even less than 24 hours that he spent with Taehyung. It felt that something shifted. Like his omega ached for Taehyung's alpha.

He shook his head again, trying to gravitate back towards reality. Is it actually too good to be true? Taehyung wanted to pursue him, court him? But what does courtship even mean? Honestly, Jeongguk was simply oblivious to all these things.

So he did what he did best and called Seojoon. "Hyung?" "Hey Gukkah, you doing good? Should I come over and punch Taehyung?" Seojoon asked, with seriousness overflowing in his voice. "No, no, hyung. I have a dilemma," Jeongguk spoke in a softer tone.

"What is it? Your hyungs are here," Seojoon asked. "Ummm... well... umm...," Jeongguk started saying, "Well, what does it mean when someone says they want to officially court you?"

Seojoon let out a hearty laugh, "Sometimes I refuse to believe that you are innocent from all these things because of how genius you are then I have to remind yourself that other than us, your friends, you don't really have any family." Jeongguk just stayed silent.

"Did Taehyung ask you that?" Seojoon asked, breaking the silence. "Yes," Jeongguk whispered. "And what did you say?" "I think I said, yes." "You think?" Seojoon exclaimed, "aish, earth to Jeon Jeongguk."

"Well, let us say I said yes, what does it mean?" Jeongguk chewed on his lower lip. "Well, it means that you are allowing yourself to go on dates with him," Seojoon smiled, "and to spoil you with gifts and maybe, if you become official, then you'd share a kiss or maybe more?"

Jeongguk blushed with the thought of Taehyung naked in bed, "Oh, okay." "Did you kiss?" Seojoon asked excitedly. "No!" Jeongguk quickly answered. "Who kissed?" Hyungsik asked in the background. "Hyung!" Jeongguk scolded. "No one," Seojoon loftily told Hyungsik.

"Is that Jeongguk?" Hyungsik asked. "Yes." "Tell him that Mingyu likes him, but he knew too that Taehyung does too by the way they danced last night." Hyungsik approached, which made the omega put the phone call in speaker mode. "Yeah, that dance was something else."

Jeongguk started turning redder and redder. Heat rising from his cheeks. He closed his eyes and remembered the way Taehyung looked at him when they danced. It is as if there's no one else around except for them two. He remembered how Taehyung wrapped his arms around his waist.

It was possessive, and he liked it. "Well, tell Mingyu, Taehyung is officially courting our friend," Seojoon responded, breaking Jeongguk's trance. "What about your intolerable hatred for Taehyung?" Hyungsik kidded. "I didn't say I hate him," Jeongguk said quietly.

"You still like him?" Hyungsik asked curiously. "Of course, I do," Jeongguk stated, "he was the only one that I have ever dreamt of spending my life with." He said earnestly. "Okay, then get to know him, and if he hurts you, we are here. Is that clear?" Seojoon stated.

"Okay, hyungs. Of course, you will be the first ones to know if he screws up," Jeongguk assured them both. "Do you want to come with us for lunch and talk more?" Hyungsik offered. "Pick me up?" Jeongguk asked timidly. "Oh, are you at Taehyung's place?" Seojoon asked.

"The one he bought us," Jeongguk responded. "Send me the location. We'll pick you up in 30 minutes." Hyungsik said before they hung up the phone.

Jeongguk went down the stairs and opened the study where they spent last night. Flashes of memory started to slowly drift back into his conscious mind slowly as he remembered how he enjoyed being with Taehyung.

There's a certain sense of security that enveloped him, and somehow, he felt kind of confident that he could trust him. He took the letter in his pocket and pulled out his cellphone, and thought of what to say when he texted him, but he still did anyway.

Taehyung was grinning from ear to ear when he received Jeongguk's text, but he had to try to appease his elation because he was in the office with Jeongguk's father. There was a problem at a location where they were going to tape a scene for one of their shows.

Taehyung was disappointed he was called into office on a Saturday when he could have spent the entire day with Jeongguk on their bed. "Let's take a five minute break, shall we?" Jeon Gwang-Kook stated as he stood up and exited the conference room.

It was quick thinking for Taehyung to buy a new phone that is not under the company account. He just did not trust the company or anyone there at all. He turned off his company cell and took his personal cellphone to text Jeongguk back.

Taehyung found Jeongguk 's innocence somehow refreshing. He might be a mad mechanical engineering genius, but Taehyung understood what it means, not having any parent to take care of his needs.

Taehyung entered his office and made sure to close his door because knowing Jeongguk's father, he'd just barge inside his office anyway, but still, he wanted to talk to Jeongguk in private.

He dialed Jeongguk's number, and his phone rang. He gulped because he was both being nervous and excited. Jeongguk answered after the third ring. "Hello, Gukkie?" Taehyung eagerly greeted him. "Yes, hyungie?" Jeongguk shyly asked. "Why did you call me?"

"Ah, I wanted to answer your question on the phone," Taehyung went to his window as he looked at the view outside of his window. "What question?" Jeongguk asked. "What it meant to court you?" Taehyung chuckled, "I want for you to know what it entails."

"Oh, okay, tell me." Jeongguk answered. "Well, if it were up to me, I would love to see you every day, shower you with hugs and kisses and gifts," Taehyung said huskily. "I want to talk to you and know everything about you. Or is that too much to ask?"

Jeongguk smiled, loving the way he was hearing these things. "Oh, is that what it meant to be courted?" Jeongguk scrunched his nose and smiled as if he was in front of him. "Yes, baby. Do I get to answer your question?" Taehyung asked, which made Jeongguk smile even more.

"Taehyung, the producer is giving me such a headache," Gwang-kook slammed the door open and then looked at Taehyung. "Oh, you are on the phone?" Taehyung straightened up and started to become nervous and the same for Jeongguk upon hearing his father's voice.

"Yes, I am talking to a possible investor, Sajangnim," Taehyung covered the mouthpiece with one hand. "Okay, meeting in minutes," Gwang-kook started to walk away. Jeongguk was just holding his breath. "Hello, sir? Are you still there?" Taehyung asked which surprised Jeongguk.

Jeongguk softly chuckled, "Yes, I am still here," he said with a deep voice, amazingly surprised at Taehyung, not telling his father that he was actually talking to him. "Yes, sir, I would like to ask you if you are available tomorrow for lunch?" Taehyung looked at Gwang-kook.

Gwang-kook turned around and started to wave around, "I'm sorry, Taehyung, but I do have a question," he stood by the door. Taehyung covered his mouthpiece again, "yes, Sajangnim?" "Have you heard anything about my son?" Taehyung stilled, Jeongguk's breathing stopped. Sh*t!

"I have not Sajangnim," Taehyung said, looking at Gwang-kook straight in the eyes, "I have not, I told you that last week." "What did the OSINT analyst say?" Gwang-kook inquired further.

"Sajangnim, he did not find anything," Taehyung stressed, "can I speak to you later and make me finish this phone call?" He asked the CEO frankly. "I apologize. It's frustrating, ugh," Gwang-kook shook his head and pinched the bridge of his nose.

"I hire what? Five private investigators and always a dead end! Finish the phone call, and come to the conference room. We have to deal with this producer," Gwang-kook stated, finally walking away. "Are you okay, baby?" Taehyung immediately asked Jeongguk.

Jeongguk was just simply speechless. He was thinking that Taehyung would just cop out, but he did not, and somehow, he felt safe. After the longest time, he just felt safe, "Yes, I am hyungie. Thank you," Jeongguk replied, sincerely.

"Listen, I will call you later, or maybe, can we do a video call? Is that okay?" Taehyung asked, wanting to leave the place and run back to Jeongguk. "Okay, hyung." Jeongguk responded. "Umm, can I ask a favor?" "What is it, baby?" Taehyung asked, stepping outside his room.

He slowly walked to the conference room. "Send me a picture for your pfp. Okay, I gotta go, Seojoon hyung is here," Jeongguk hurriedly stated. "I will talk to you later, baby." Taehyung said before hanging up the phone.

After lunch, Jeongguk went to the racetrack with Seojoon and Hyungsik to test the motorcycle prototype he designed with Seojoon. It was electric, and for sure, both Jeongguk and Jeongguk were worried about the effects on the engine torque after gearing.

They wanted to know what adjustments to make, most especially with the thrust after the torque, to make sure that it drives smoothly and does not lose battery that fast. After gearing up, Jeongguk tested the motorcycle and made sure it worked properly with every sharp turn.

It was exhilarating. It was amazing. For the first time, there is this feeling of contentment that flooded him, and Taehyung's face quickly flashed in his mind.

After three hours of testing the motorcycle, the three of them had coffee to make sure that they took notes on possible adjustments needed to be made to make the motorcycle run smoothly the next time they came back at the racetrack.

After their coffee meeting, it was already dusk when the couple dropped Jeongguk home, meaning Seojoon's condominium. A place where he came to love for the past six months, he had been back and living kind of anonymously, far from his father's judging eyes.

He loved the one bedroom apartment, for it was the perfect size for his needs. It's neither big nor small. It was just absolutely perfect, and there's nothing to complain about it. After he removed his shoes and his jean jacket, he saw Taehyung's letter from his pocket.

Jeongguk wanted to see him again, but of course, he did not know how relationships work in general. Wooshik and Seojoon advised him way before to protect his heart, but what does that even mean?

Didn't he protect his heart before? He protected his thats why he decided to leave even if Taehyung was already showing more effort and attention towards him, most especially after their engagement party.

How much chance should he give Taehyung? How much is enough trust? How much should he hold back? How much should he give in? How could he traverse this unknown path? This is something he didn't learn in school or have read about. Yeah, he read manhwa but for other pleasures.

Of course, reading about relationships is very different from living with one, so how would he know if he's doing the right thing? His mother was taken away from him, and his father was strict and overprotective, so he did not have any clue on how to feel or react.

His friendships in school were always limited as the driver would immediately pick him up, and his father got angry even if he was 10 minutes late. He stood up from the hallway chair and walked towards the laundry room to pick up the clean laundry and fold them.

He changed his clothes into his regular house clothes, which are usually dark grey or black shirts and a pair of comfortable joggers. He sat on his bed and started folding his clothes. He tied his hair into a half-ponytail.

Jeongguk concentrated on folding his underwear when memories of various friendships crossed his mind. Well, friends definitely come and go, but Wooshik, well, Choi Wooshik is always known to be both persistent as he is stubborn.

His father never complained about it because the Chois are influential and powerful just like them, but the truth is they don't take that power into heart because they are kind and compassionate. They are like family.

Jeongguk felt his phone buzzed. It was his monthly reminder for his heat, which is next weekend. He stood up and walked to his medicine cabinet and took the bottle of heat pills, which he was super grateful for.

It might be a little expensive, BUT it allows him to have his heat to arrive regularly - which is during the weekend during an eight-week cycle. He's always grateful to stay inside during the weekend in the comfort of his own home, even if it makes him so lustful & very horny.

But come on, there's an endless supply of manhwa available and toys which he owns enough to make him enjoy this private time for 24-48 hours. But things are different now, he thinks, as he remembered Taehyung's touches from last night.

He knew that those touches awoken something dormant with him, and right now, feelings of fiery passion ignite in his very soul, most especially as he gets reminded of his alpha's touches or the hot breath he felt on his skin or his naked chest.

His phone suddenly rang, interrupting the continuous delicious train of thought he had about Taehyung, but upon seeing the caller ID, he knew he was in trouble. Kim Taehyung! He's calling, not just an audio call, it's a video call for crying out loud.

Jeongguk suddenly removed his ponytail and fluffed his hair. He straightened his shirt and turned on the mood lamp. He was about to answer the call but then got reminded to play some mood music, well, because he wanted to relax even more.

He took a deep breath and swiped the screen. "Hyungie," Jeongguk answered, giving him a wide bright smile. "Hi baby," Taehyung said as he rested his cheek on his knuckles. Taehyung gulped, and so did Taehyung with his thoughts, thinking — D*mn Jeongguk is really pretty.

Taehyung was so amazed to finally see the man man who used to be very shy when he was around, most especially when they were younger. "Your night light looks so cool," Taehyung remarked as he tried to distracy himself because right now, he wanted to rush to Jeongguk.

"Really? Do you think so, hyung?" Jeongguk looked away shyly because he was starting to get unnerved from Taehyung's stare. "I miss you," Taehyung spoke spontaneously, looking away for a bit, then looked back at his beautiful face.

"How can you be so sure?" Jeongguk looked at him with a straight face, which made Taehyung's heart hammer. "Hmmm..." Taehyung pensively looked up and bit his lower lip. Jeongguk just looked at him, in awe of how handsome Taehyung is. "There are no words to describe it."

Jeongguk looked down as Taehyung tried to find the right words to say. "Now that I know how it feels for you to be in my arms, I don't think I would be able to last another day to be far away from you." He answered honestly.

"But we were just together last night!" Jeongguk responded as he pulled back his hair to have a better view of Taehyung. "Are you saying you don't miss me then?" Taehyung asked, wanting to know how Jeongguk feels for him.

"Oh," Jeongguk responded, butterflies fluttering in his chest, "hmm... umm..." he bit his lower lip, "Honestly? I actually do!" He covered his face, feeling suddenly shy. "Do you want to see me tonight?" Taehyung asked, his heart hoping that Jeongguk would say yes.

"But I do not want to go out anymore," Jeongguk responded, "I am kind of tired already." "Do you want me to come over then?" Jeongguk's eyes widened in horror, "My house is a mess, hyungie!"

"Do you want me to help you clean then?" Taehyung asked, anticipating how Jeongguk would react, "or do you want to hang out in our house? I can pick you up?"

Jeongguk looked at Taehyung, curious as to why he was not offering to bring him at his house. "Hyungie?" "Yes? Baby?" "Can I go to your house instead?" "Baby, it may seem weird why I don't want you here, but I want to bring you somewhere where other omegas haven't been at."

Jeongguk looked down, unsure of how to feel. What exactly was Taehyung trying to say? "Hey, baby? It's not that I don't want you here, but Jennie has been here and maybe a couple more, but I did not feel anything for any of them."

Jeongguk just looked down, never wanting to show his feelings. He felt hurt, of course, because he never expected Taehyung to be as candid as he was right now. "Hey, baby, look at me, please?" Taehyung asked Jeongguk.

Jeongguk still continued looking away, still refusing to look back at the alpha. He was disappointed and sad, and his feelings just him like a truck. He looked at Taehyung and rubbed his eyes, "Hyung, I am tired, I think I would just go to bed."

He knew he might sound immature, but how would he react with a response just like that? Taehyung panicked. It is if he was too frank with Jeongguk. "Baby? Please don't get angry at hyung," he implored. "Baby? Please? Look at me, please?"

"I am tired, hyung. I will talk to you later, okay?" Jeongguk said as he waved goodbye to Taehyung, "Bye, hyung." He waved goodbye and ended the call. He didn't look at Taehyung after what he said. He knew for it to be very immature, but he's just simply tired to think about it.

What did it mean? To be denied? Was he just acting like a brat, not being able to understand? Or did the green-eyed monster possess him. He didn't want to deal with Taehyung. He never had to deal with him before anyway, so why would now make a difference?

He turned off his phone and stood up and took his laundry basket with him, straight to his walk-in closet.

With his shoulders slumped, he dragged his feet to the bathroom and decided to take a warm shower. Maybe the hot steam of the shower would help him get rid of these unpleasant feelings in his chest. Why was he affected? Didn't Taehyung say that Jennie and him were not together?

But why does he feel so annoyed that he wanted to strangle that woman in his barr hands. He scoffed. He would not even lay a hand on her. Well, he just wouldn't.

The warm shower calmed his nerves, or at least that's what he thought. He dragged his slippered feet to the kitchen when his stomach rumbled earlier while taking a shower.

He opened the refrigerator and checked his leftover from Thursday night. He had some breaded chicken and rice. His eyes widened in excitement as he armed himself with the rice container, chicken, spring onion, and onion and smiled widely. He placed them on the kitchen island.

He went to his pantry and took some furikake and found the newly bought ssamjang mayo he got from the store. Ah. Yes. Perfect for some chibap. His thoughts were distracted instantaneously. The moment he took the pan out, he smiled even more.

He opened his refrigerator and immediately grinned widely because he had four eggs left. He took two and turned the stove on. He then turned on his smart radio and started to play songs from his playlist.

He took the chopping board and the knife and cut open the onions and chopped it. He then chopped the spring onion and released a deep breath. Stay by Justin Bieber and Kid Laroi started playing, and his body can not stop moving.

After fifteen minutes of dancing and cooking, his chibap was ready with someone knocking at the door. He looked at his clock and saw it was 7 pm, who the hell could it be?

The only ones who knew where he lived were the Parks and Wooshik,so it must be one of them. The knock got louder this time, and Jeongguk released an exasperated, "Give me a second," he stated as he wiped his hands with a paper towel and turned off the pan.

He opened the door and got immediately astounded by the huge bouquet of roses in front of him. He blinked once. No, he blinked twice before looking at the person who was holding the bouquet.

He looked up with pursed lips. Kim Taehyung was standing in front of him, holding out the bouquet with a face mask and eyeglasses on his head. This was the first time Jeongguk was seeing Taehyung in a grey hoodie, and he just froze.

"Baby?" Taehyung reached for Jeongguk's face and touched it, "I am sorry," he said earnestly. "How do you know where I live?" Jeongguk asked, his eyes as wide as quarters. "Well, your phone's off, & I could not contact you, so I asked Wooshik hyung and told him I screwed up."

"Baby?" Taehyung stepped forward, "I am sorry, I just thought that my house was dirty and you deserved better. Please remember, you are who I want to spend my life with, do you understand what I mean?" Taehyung lifted Jeongguk's chin.

Jeongguk looked down, admiring the red roses at hand. He nodded, "Okay." He finally met Taehyung's eyes, "do you want to come in? I cooked dinner." He smiled as Taehyung stroked his cheek tenderly. "I am sorry?" Taehyung's eyes pleaded. "We'll talk later? I am hungry."

Jeongguk inclined his head and smiled a little, "Thank you for the roses." "You deserve much more, baby," Taehyung stated, standing still by the door. Jeongguk turned to him and gestured, saying, "Come on in, hyung."

Jeongguk quickly put the flowers on the table, then ran back to where Taehyung was standing. He opened the hallway cabinet & took a new pair of slippers, "Here, hyungie," he handed Taehyung his slippers.

Their hands brushed against each other and sent jolts of electricity, passing through their fingertips. Taehyung gazed at Jeongguk with an intensity like no other until Jeongguk looked away. "You can put your shoes there, and yes, please follow me to the kitchen."

Taehyung was flustered. Jeongguk might have softly spoken those words, but he did it with a certain commanding presence that made the alpha immediately abide, but was he just in fear that Jeongguk was still angry at him.

Taehyung followed Jeongguk to the kitchen and, upon seeing him put food equally on two bowls and get two glasses of water, well, umm... Taehyung thought it was really domestic, and it pierced his heart even more.

He never realized he would feel like this towards Jeongguk. When he turned 26 and Jeongguk just turned 16, there was kindness in Jeongguk's eyes that started drawing him in, BUT he was still young.

When Jeongguk turned 18, he was more handsome than ever, but he only saw him once, and it was during his birthday when he stopped by their house, but Jeongguk's father intercepted him even before he was able to greet him. That was the last time he saw him.

He always knew his phone number but never thought of contacting him, maybe because of their ten year age difference, but Taehyung knew now that all he had were nothing but regrets as he stared at Jeongguk right now, graceful, handsome, intelligent, passionate and right now,

it seems that Jeongguk is great at cooking as well. Taehyung stood by the kitchen island, waiting for Jeongguk to tell him to sit down - which was very interesting because being an alpha, he must get it together, but right now, he doesn't. He's just disarmed & smitten.

"Tae? You can grab a stool and take a seat. Or..." Jeongguk looked at him with plates in his hand, "do you want to eat at the dining table?" "I am good here," Taehyung answered, "I am just surprised, more like sad."

"Why are you sad?" Jeongguk asked curiously as he placed a plate of Kimchi Fried Rice in front of Taehyung. Taehyung looked up at him and smiled, surprised, "You cooked this?" "Yes, I did." Jeongguk grinned as he placed one in front of him and sat down beside Taehyung.

"You never cease to amaze me, do you know that?" Taehyung stated as he looked at the food that was served in front of him. He waited for Jeongguk to take the first bite, "Mmm mmm mmm.... this is good!" He nodded with eyes wide that made Taehyung put a spoonful in his mouth.

His eyes widened in surprise as the combined flavors of kimchi, egg, and rice burst in his mouth. It was a little spicy, but it was savory. It was very delicious, "Jeonggukie, you made this? Did you add anything special here?"

Jeongguk shook his head and shrugged, "Those are all leftovers. I had rice and kimchi and chicken from bbq.chicken from Thursday." "Thank you!" Taehyung emphasized as he put another spoonful of rice in his mouth. "Jeonggukie?" "Yes, Taehyungie?"

Taehyung smiled at Jeongguk, "Do you happen to know how to cook ramyeon too?" He asked eagerly. "Ah, that's nothing. I usually have a stock of bags of ramyeon, but I ran out," Jeongguk pouted. "Can you cook me some next time?" Taehyung asked eagerly.

"Sure, ramyeon is easy," Jeongguk nodded. "Does this mean you forgive me?" Taehyung then looked at him, hoping he'd say yes. "It's not that I'm angry, I just got disappointed because I'm not able to go to your place because others have been there," Jeongguk frowned.

Taehyung paused. All of a sudden, he felt hot, so he removed his hoodie, revealing a white shirt. He didn't want Jeongguk to get hurt like that, "Baby, I'm sorry. I didn't want to hurt you. It's not that I don't want you there. I want you everywhere, as long as you're with me."

"The past, well, I didn't know the truth about you, and I didn't know myself either," Taehyung admitted, "I don't know myself either and if I did things to hurt you like ignore you , hurt you, please know it's not intentional."

Jeongguk nodded. So much in their lives is not intentional, "It will not be easy, you know?" Jeongguk out down his spoon. "I am human too, I am younger than you, inexperienced and a little immature." Jeongguk then looked at Taehyung, "Can you be patient with stubborn little me?"

"If you can be patient with someone like me who is just beginning to find himself, then I guess we have a deal!" Taehyung turned to Jeongguk and held out his hand. He frowned and looked at him when Taehyung said, "Let's seal the deal." Jeongguk nodded and held out his hand.

"Okay, I will." Jeongguk smiled and looked at Taehyung's bowl, "do you want some more?" "Of course!" Taehyung excitedly exclaimed. "Umm, Jeongguk, just out of curiosity, what other food do you like cooking?" "I love suyuk!" He stood up & went to get the pan from the stove.

Jeongguk placed the pan rack and placed it on the table and placed the pan on top, "What do you like better? I mean for me to cook? Suyuk or ramyeon? Whatever you decide, I will cook." Taehyung smiled widely, excited that Jeongguk just invited him, "Surprise me?" "Okay."

"Thank you for allowing me to enter your home, even if I came unannounced," Taehyung added. "I know, I was surprised. I knew too. The moment I left our place yesterday, I knew my friends would tell you," Jeongguk smiled, scoffing a little. "Are you angry at Wooshik?"

"No, I can never be angry with him," Jeongguk looked at Taehyung deeply in the eye. (warning: inference of self-harm) "He was the one who saved me so many times," Jeongguk smiled, "he even saved me from myself." Taehyung put his spoon down and stood up to hug Jeongguk.

"I am here now, Jeonggukie, baby," He lifted Jeongguk's chin and kissed his forehead, "please tell me what you think, how you feel, what you want to eat," Taehyung pushed his hair aside, "I am here, now, for you."

"Are you sure?" Jeongguk looked up at him, with tenderness in his eyes, looking into Taehyung's seeking reassurance, and there was that hunger for Jeongguk's presence in his life, "I am 100% sure."

Taehyung closed the gap between them. Their faces were now merely inches apart. Jeongguk closed his eyes as he felt Taehyung's breath on his forehead. Taehyung's lips slowly kissed Jeongguk's eyes with feather-like kisses.

Jeongguk's heart started pounding, wanting Taehyung nearer like how they were in bed earlier this morning. "Do you think it's possible?" Taehyung asked against Jeongguk's cheek as he kissed it ever so gently. "Possible with what?" Jeongguk spoke, still, with his eyes closed.

"Possibly that these feelings I have for you grows more and more with the time I spend with you?" Taehyung kissed the tip of his nose, then the side of his lips. Jeongguk slowly opened his eyes to meet with Taehyung’s, "What are you trying to tell me?"

Taehyung searched Jeongguk's eyes, seeing passion and desire overflowing them. Jeongguk's pheromones were addicting too.

Taehyung put his hand on Jeongguk's cheek, "I like you so much, Jeonggukie. I like you so much that I never want to be far from you again." He closed the gap and placed his lips against his.

Time stood still as their lips gently kissed. Jeongguk's lips were soft and sweet even if he could taste the kimchi rice. It was deliciously invading his entire existence that he would never want to stop.

Taehyung gently stroked the side of Jeongguk's face the moment they broke the kiss. The rhythmic pounding of Jeongguk's heart was simply amazing and indescribable. It just made him very happy.

Jeongguk wrapped his hands around Taehyung's waist, his cheek resting against his chest, "I am really happy! Taehyung smiled as he cup his cheek and looked him in the eye, "Is it because of me?" Jeongguk nodded and smiled really widely, his eyes beaming with happiness.

Taehyung smiled down at him, his heart overwhelmingly ecstatic but also in disbelief that he kissed Jeongguk and somehow relieved that Jeongguk kissed him back. It was the first time for him to feel like this, heart pounding with goosebumps and the urge to kiss Jeongguk again.

The intensity of their tension was definitely palpable. And with it, his pounding heart was crazy and erratic that made him thought, 'Is this what you feel when you fall in love,' were the thoughts that filled his consciousness as they continued to stare into each others' eyes.

Jeongguk just looked at him, never wanting to veer away from his gaze. His heart was soaring with a different kind of happiness. It was something definitely very sublime, and he did not want the feelings to disappear.

His eyes disappeared when he smiled, and the same with Taehyung as he scrunched his nose. Their blended scents intensified at the same way their desire for each other did.

Taehyung knew that in order to totally win Jeongguk, he should take it one step a time but does he have that kind of patience when his feelings for the younger continue to flourish every single time they are together?

He wanted to devour Jeongguk's lips once again. His eyes staring at the his lip ring but then something clouded his thoughts, has anyone kissed Jeongguk the way his lips kissed him, his hands that touched him and ultimately, has Jeongguk already given himself to someone else?

It was very disturbing thought because he cannot imagine another alpha wanting Jeongguk but if ever some alpha already did, Taehyung would definitely never forgive himself. "Baby?" Taehyung asked as he put a strand of Jeongguk's hair behind his ear.

"Yes?" Jeongguk touched Taehyung's hand, the one caressing his cheek. " Umm, can I ask you something?" He placed both hands on Jeongguk's shoulders. "Of course, what is it?" Jeongguk turned a little and took his spoon.

Taehyung sat down and did the same. He took the spoon and his bowl before he spoke, "Umm... When you were away in Tokyo, when you were both studying and umm... when you left me... did you have other boyfriends?"

Jeongguk bit his lip, by his lip ring, raising an eyebrow, " What if I have?" Taehyung sighed. He took a deep breath with his heart pained with regrets. Maybe, he was not Jeongguk's first kiss or first touch, and this, everything was all his fault.

"Oh," Taehyung looked at his food, his appetite suddenly disappearing. He took another deep breath and faced him, "So, am I not your first kiss?" Jeongguk got intrigued, not it fascinated him, why would Taehyung think that he had other boyfriends? "Why are you asking?"

"Well," Taehyung looked at Jeongguk, the pain in his heart very apparent, "do you want to know honestly?" His eyes staring at the food on his plate, then looked at Jeongguk, almost heartbroken. Jeongguk looked back at him, "Of course, I want to know."

Taehyung held his spoon mid air, with his forearm resting at the edge of the counter, "I am jealous of the thought of another person having you and if you did, I would blame myself for it," Taehyung frowned a little, "If only I pursued you much earlier, you know?"

He shook his head, "If only I put my foot down when it came to others and Jennie, then maybe we would not have gotten hurt like how we did." Jeongguk was holding back his emotions, he wanted to throw his arms around Taehyung to assure him that there were no others.

Kim Taehyung is his first kiss but for now, he will keep it to himself until he tells him everything. Something intrigued him, one thing that Taehyung muttered earlier, "What does he mean he had to put his foot down?"

Taehyung just placed a spoonful of food in his mouth when he asked the question & Taehyung chewed his food first but then hurried as he took a gulp of water, "Where do I begin? Well, I never had parents to guide me after my parents died. I was starting high school when they did.+

All of a sudden, I have responsibilities placed on my shoulders -- betrothed to you, learn about your father's business when I graduate Uni and marry you. For a 17-year old, that was overwhelming and you know, with no parents, it was much worse."

Taehyung finished eating the last portion of his meal and then after drinking his water, he turned and rested his elbow on the kitchen counter and continued speaking, "Like you, I don't have any siblings so when our grandfather friends said that they were going to marry their+

grandchildren of course, granted that their grandchildren are alpha and omega." Jeongguk continued eating, finishing the last two spoonful of food from his bowl. "I saw you when you were a baby actually," Taehyung smiled.

Jeongguk's eyes widened with surprise. "You were just an infant and my grandpa brought me along to visit your grandpa and when I saw you, you were so cute but of course to be told that I was going to marry you, well, that was a different story." "I can imagine."

"When my parents died and my grandpa died after a few months, I had nowhere to go, no one to guide me so I went to your father who willingly accepted me. He was stern of course, very commanding and dominant. He was not mean, he was very firm."

Jeongguk nodded, encouraging Taehyung to continue. "When you turned 15 and I turned 25, he introduced me to this secret alpha club and that's when he told me to man/alpha up and he said it was okay because at the end of the day, I would still marry you."

Jeongguk started to feel unsettled. Was his father just vile and cruel like that? But Jeongguk appreciated Taehyung's honesty. "Well, your father declared that I am an alpha and I have needs but you were still young," Taehyung shook his head. "I clearly+

remembered that it was your father who invited Jennie and her family during your 18th birthday and that's when I met her," Taehyung then touched Jeongguk's hand gently, "but please know that I knew deep in my heart, you are the one I am going to marry."

"It was only lately that I got to realize what was true, you know, from other alphas & elders. Hyungsik & Wooshik, our hyungs, well, they didn't tell me anything about you but someone, our conversations were all worthwhile, definitely enlightening to a lot of truths. "

"What did they tell you, if I may ask?" Jeongguk looked at him curiously. "I don't owe your father my personal happiness and that not everything Gwang-Kook tells me is true." Taehyung touched Jeongguk's cheek once again. "So are you telling me you like me?"

"Yes?" "Since I am being honest with you and all, I have to admit, I didn't at first." Taehyung beseeched Jeongguk's eyes for understanding, "We were young and so naive and immature but then I looked forward to our yearly annual ball meet up but you stopped showing up.+

Why did you stop showing up, baby?" "Because I saw you with Jennie in your office and those pictures were sent to me too, with a video of her moaning your name. How do you supposed that made me feel?" Jeongguk looked down, "Here I was saving myself for you when you did that."

"Let me tell you one thing," Taehyung looked in his eyes, he placed Jeongguk's hand in his heart, "I was so hesitant during our engagement party. I was hesitant, so unsure but can you blame me? The only thing I knew about you were the things your father told me."

"What did you feel then, when you saw me at our engagement party?" Jeongguk asked curiously, feeling the beating of Taehyung's heart. "The moment my eyes laid down on you, I was a goner for sure. Didn't you feel it when I handed you the box?"

Jeongguk shook his head, "Well, pretty much during that time, I was done with you. No matter what it is that you do, well, I didn't care about it. I had that resolve to leave you and I did, but I felt empty." Taehyung gazed deeply into Jeongguk's eyes.

He wanted to drown with his presence, "Tell me, why did you feel empty?" "Because I never knew what it felt like to love and to be loved, I guess." Jeongguk answered honestly, "do you?"

"Well, this is the first time I am feeling things and it makes me so worried that I will disappoint you." Taehyung stated earnestly, "I like you Jeon Jeongguk like how an alpha should like an omega and not just because we are betrothed to be married."

Jeongguk smiled and leaned and gave his lips a quick kiss, "Do you think I would have kissed another when all I thought of marrying before was you." "So, I am your first kiss?" Taehyung asked excitedly.

"Yes, you are my first kiss," Jeongguk asked shyly with Taehyung slowly moving nearer. "Thank you, for saving yourself for me," Taehyung smiled. "Taehyungie, I am not just saving myself for you." Jeongguk looked at him, "I am saving myself for someone who deserves me."

Taehyung looked at him, suddenly his nerves eating at him. Was he deserving of Jeongguk? Knowing that he ultimately failed in the beginning, what does it take for him to redeem himself? "Jeonggukie?" Taehyung asked tenderly, "I am sorry," he sought his eyes.

"I know, you told me already," Jeonggukie smiled. "Do you think I deserve you? Do you think you'll accept me?" Taehyung pouring his uneasy heart. "Well," Jeonggukie smiled, "we just started talking last night, didn't we?"

"Yes, I guess it will take a while?" Taehyung took his hand and squeezed it, "I will be patient as much as I can." "Perhaps," Jeongguk smiled, "I know are we both imperfect, and I know we have lots to find out, lots to unravel from each other with each other."

"Well, for sure, there is something I unraveled about you," Taehyung smiled. Jeongguk pursed his lips, "what is it?" "That you are one amazing cook, and I am looking forward to knowing more of your wondeful cooking, only if you'd allow me." Taehyung looked down at his fingers.

"I haven't really told anyone that I like cooking," Jeongguk grinned. "There's one thing that I love doing that you should know about me." Taehyung's eyes crinkled, craving to find out what it is, "Tell me, please?" "Yes, of course," Jeongguk went nearer and whispered.

"I really love to fold clothes," he gave him a lopsided grin. "Ahh, okay." Taehyung grinned back. "What about you?" Jeongguk stood up to take Taehyung's bowl when he touched him gently and stated, "You already cooked, let me wash the dishes."

He stood up and touched Jeongguk's shoulder, "Sit down, please, and tell me more about you." Awe transformed Jeongguk's face as he watched Taehyung walk to the sink. He turned to Jeongguk and looked at him, "Do you have gloves?" Jeongguk nodded, smiling, "Under the sink."

"Jeonggukie?" Taehyung turned on the faucet and took the sponge, "Ummm.. to prove that my intentions for you are real, ummm... do you want to come over to my place tonight?" Jeongguk looked at him and smiled, "I love that, but we don't know who are stalking us yet."

"That's true, too!" Taehyung nodded as he lathered the bowls and started scrubbing the utensils. "I am sorry if I got jealous earlier. It's just my insecurity talking. I am sorry to impose," Jeongguk looked at him sheepishly.

"Just the thought of you kissing another person, and we are still not official. Well, I can understand how you are feeling," Taehyung told him as he started rinsing. A small smile tugged at his lips, "I know, isn't it crazy?" Jeongguk looked wildly at Taehyung. "I know, right?"

Taehyung then placed what he washed on the drying rack and then turned to Jeongguk and stood in front of him, "What's next?" He asked eagerly. "I meant to watch the side story of Queen Charlotte from Bridgerton tonight, umm..." Jeongguk looked down then back at Taehyung.

"Do you want to, umm..." Jeongguk played with his lip ring, "Would you want to watch it with me?" A wide smile danced on Taehyung's lips, "Yes, I would love that," Taehyung held out his hand to Jeongguk and pulled him up from the chair.

Jeongguk was just looking at Taehyung, butterflies swarming in his chest. They were both eye to eye when Taehyung gently cupped Jeongguk's cheek and looked at him first, seeking permission. Jeongguk moved nearer, which allowed Taehyung to possess his warm lips into his.

This time, Jeongguk was impatient as he combed Taehyung's hair, pulling him in, giving him permission to deepen the kiss. Taehyung's hands wrap around Jeongguk's body. He pushed Jeongguk, his back pressed against the frame of the door, their lips still locked together.

Jeongguk kissed him back, loving the feel of Taehyung's body pressed against his. Running out of breath, both pulled back at the same time, and like instinct, they rested their forehead against each other. "I have discovered something I really like," Taehyung lifted his eyes.

"What is it?" Jeongguk's breath slowly returning. "I love kissing you," desire pooled Taehyung's eyes. "I have to admit the feeling is mutual," Jeongguk responded back. Taehyung tightened his embrace and placed his chin on his shoulder, "I will prove myself to you, I promise."

Jeongguk grabbed Taehyung's hand, "You told me you don't have anything to do tomorrow, right?" "Yeah, I was planning to ask you out, actually," Taehyung stepped into Jeongguk's bedroom. "My TV is here," Jeongguk walked to his walk-in closet, "change into these pajamas, okay?"

Taehyung gawked at Jeongguk, "Am I hearing it right?" "Yes, I am inviting you for a sleepover, and I don't want to go out yet because of the danger that is imminent, so how about we stay in?"

Taehyung nodded, "Okay, I will go change." Jeongguk pointed towards his toilet, and Taehyung just nodded. Millions of thoughts passed through Jeongguk's mind, is he even doing the right thing?

He thinks he does, but then, being like this means that he is lowering his walls entirely and allowing Taehyung like this. But at the end of the day, he is the master of his own fate, and right now, he would not allow his father to spoil his happiness.

"How do I look like?" Taehyung sat beside Jeongguk on the bed. Jeongguk blushed. He could not believe Taehyung was here with him. Something that he dreamed of for ages. "You look great," Jeongguk shyly looked away, covering his face with his hands.

"Kookie," Taehyung slowly took Jeongguk's hand away from his face. "You don't need to be shy. It's just me, Taehyung." He looked at him, a little braver, "Okay, I am sorry. I am still in disbelief, you are here with me, telling me earlier you like me, kissing me too!"

"Me too," Taehyung looked at him suddenly shy too, "I can't believe you'd allow me to be in your life." "One step at a time or maybe a few skips," Jeongguk nodded as he wrapped his arms around Taehyung, "I trust you." And Taehyung knew what it meant.

Jeongguk was saying he's giving him this chance to get to know him and not break his heart. "I will do my best to take care of your heart," he rocked Jeongguk gently. "Okay. Let's watch then!" Jeongguk leaned on Taehyung's shoulder as the alpha rested his back on the headboard.

It was the third episode of Queen Charlotte when Charlotte and George had even days where they would have passionate lovemaking, which made Jeongguk gulp. He wondered how Taehyung would be if he allowed him to.

Jeongguk stiffened a little as he straightened up, trying hard not to be obvious, but Taehyung knew what had gotten into the omega. His pheromones spiked. It was a different kind, for it was a combination of being desired but also afraid.

Taehyung's fingers slowly crawled towards Jeongguk, and once he touched it, there was a jolt of electricity that passed between them. But instead of taking advantage, Taehyung opened his arms, "this space, on my shoulder and my arm, they miss your warmth."

Jeongguk swallowed visibly. Taehyung nodded, "Don't worry, I will not until you tell me I can." He assured him, tugging him in. "But I want to," Jeongguk stated boldly, "I want to make out with you." Those words made Taehyung sit up.

"Are you sure?" He asked. Jeongguk nodded, "I like kissing you. You told me you like kissing me too. Is there anything wrong with that?" Jeongguk shrugged. "But from what I read, it should be natural, so sit back and when the mood comes, let's just make out."

Taehyung laughed heartily. He knew Jeongguk was nervous, and that made him more adorable, "You are with me. There's nothing to be afraid of," Taehyung leaned back again, and Jeongguk snuggled up on his chest and the warmth of his arms as he got wrapped in the alpha's embrace.

a/n INTERMISSION I had this clip from somewhere, perhaps from Instagram (forgive me) but I edited it to include Florida's song "I Don't Like It, I Love It" because it seems so fitting for the vibe of this scene. Please enjoy the song and the vibe. It made my heart flutter.

TUNNEL VISION Chapter 8 FATAL ATTRACTION Jennie sat comfortably at her home office, looking at the picture on the desktop of her laptop. It was a picture of her and Kim Taehyung when they first got introduced for the first time.

She tried to call Kim Taehyung twenty minutes ago, but her phone was blocked. She smirked. Was he just playing hard to get? She closed her eyes and recalled their conversation on their first official date, maybe three months after she spent a rut with him.

It was their first time together at his office when Sajangnim Jeon invited her over to offer a cameo in one of their shows and asked her to go to Taehyung’s office who was already at the edge of having his rut.

She knew was immensely thrilled. Because who would have known that some powerful alpha was within her reach. Memories of her past started floating back in her mind as she got reminded of the red lights of the restaurant as she got inside to meet him.

It was interesting because she was thinking that he would have invited her to somewhere fancier, but why would she complain when he invited her, right? It was the Outback Steakhouse at Myeongdong when Taehyung met with her.

They were seated and just ordered when Taehyung first spoke, “Thank you.” He said formally. “Of course, I am surprised that you invited me,” Jennie stated as she wiped her lips with the table napkin.

“Ah, yeah,” Taehyung frowned, “Sajangnim suggested to bring someone as a date for the gala, and since my betrothed is not available, he suggested I could bring you.”

Jennie beamed, “I will always be available for you. When is this?” Taehyung gave her a firm nod, “Next Friday.” He wiped his mouth, “Are you okay to do it?”

“To be your date? Of course, it’s absolutely a dream come true!” Jennie stated as a fan passed by, “Hi Jennie, can I ask for an autograph?” Taehyung just nodded and gave her a small smile.

And then, on the other corner of the room, someone was ready to take their picture. Two of which were to be sent to the press and the third one to be given to her. It was Sajangnim Jeon's idea, really, and Jennie had no clue as to why he was doing it.

All she knew was to look pretty for Taehyung, which was what she did. She did not care, though, because all she wanted was to have him with her and be seen.

Jennie looked at Taehyung from under her eyelashes as she batted them towards Taehyung, who, as an alpha, was enticed by the pheromones she had just released. “What are you thinking?” Taehyung sipped his water. The waiter put the steak he ordered in front of him.

“I was just thinking, how weird it is to find all the alpha I am interested with, are all taken, either married or engaged.” Taehyung cut a piece of steak and smiled at her, “Well, maybe that is what makes them more interesting, you know, the mere fact that they are taken?"

Taehyung paused, " I think maybe, you have this perception that the more mysterious they become," he looked at her with utensils in the air, "For us alphas, there’s a certain sense of thrill, of adventure when that happens.”

“So, are you going to get married soon?” Jennie rested her elbows on top of the table as she looked at Taehyung with a sensual, seductive smile. Taehyung shook his head, “not yet, we’ll wait, but definitely before he turns 25.”

"Well, didn't he just turn 18? That should be okay, right?" She asked as she cut her salmon. Taehyung looked at Jennie and frowned at what she just said. Why was he not reaching out to Jeongguk?

“Then we have a lot of time, then?” Jennie removed a shoe as a foot traveled towards Taehyung’s legs. Taehyung, too, was susceptible to strong pheromones, & she felt that Jennie was just secreting a lot. “Well it really depends.” He said as he took another bite of the steak.

“On?” “Our sexual chemistry,” Taehyung shrugged. “Didn’t I prove it to you some months ago?” Jennie’s feet traveled even higher, in between his thighs, nearing his crotch.

“That was rut. Everything feels good when alphas rut. It’s all primal instinct,” Taehyung wiped his mouth. “And please don’t do that. Never embarrass yourself in public.”

“Oh,” Jennie said as she retracted her foot and slid it back in her shoes. With what Taehyung said, well, from that, she fell in love. She knew from that moment that she wanted him, and there's no way in this world that she would let him get away from her.

But that was all in the past, Jennie opened her eyes, swallowing. Her memories of Taehyung are vivid and colorful, as if it just happened yesterday. She giggled. Granted that she hadn't seen Taehyung since the Choi's party, but every time he spoke to the press, it seemed as if+

he was just talking just to send her a message. She could see it with the way he pursed his lips or raked his hair or gesticulate with his hands as he spoke.

She always thought of how his strong arms held her every time he thrusted into her , especially during his ruts when he pounded hard into her. And how could she forget when he would put his hand at the small of her back when he would ask her to come with him to events.

Ding. Ding. Ding. The alarm clock sounded, reminding her that Taehyung had a scheduled meeting at tvN at 9 am. How did she know? She had her ways, by means of asking to print something on Hoseok's computer some time ago by the USB that she was able to hack his computer.

It was her friend's suggestion, doing that. A friend that she had common interests with. But she was surprised, though, as her friend reached out to her a week ago, reminding her of how she and Taehyung looked great together.

This friend was the one who gave her a copy of a picture. This picture was proof of their night of passion - the perfect timing for his rut. This was his first passionate night with her, and she could not be any more grateful with the friend sending her that copy.

He reminded her of the power she had over him, something that no else had over Kim Taehyung, or so she thought. Her phone rang, she smiled, "Hello, oppa!" "Did you forget?" "No, I did not, I am just getting ready to leave in five minutes."

She sprayed some setting spray to make her makeup look nicer. "Great, remember, you are tvN's icon. You have the right to welcome him to your building and somehow show that you are welcoming him as a special someone."

"I know for sure," she paused and pouted her lips as she dabbed some lip gloss, "I know he misses me for sure. Why would he come instead of Sajangnim Jeon, right?"

The person on the other line scoffed and smiled. How he was able to convince this clueless omega of things that were farfetched was absolutely delightful. Like she fell perfectly in whatever plans he had.

"Look pretty, shall we?" The man asked her sweetly, "There are cameras ready to take pictures." "When shall I see you again, oppa?" Jennie bit her lower lip, "don't we need to plan for Friday?"

"Of course, Oppa," Jennie exclaimed, "I love the way we plan!" warning: /manipulation "Ahh," the man's devilish grin played on his lips, "you like the way I fuck you from behind as play the video of your first rut with Taehyung in the background?"

Jennie nodded as if he were in front of him. "Do you love hearing the way he moaned and pounded hard as we plan how to make him fall in love with you?" "Yes, oppa," she said as she bit her lower lip. "I like that you like it," the man raked his hair, "I'll see you then."

-- People were gathered outside of tvN as they waited for Taehyung to arrive. It was 10 minutes to 9 a.m., and Jennie stretched her neck, wondering when Kim Taehyung was going to arrive.

She had tvN buy her a bouquet of flowers that they would immediately hand Taehyung to give to her, perfectly timed for pictures. Ah, what perfect way to ignite fire in social media.

At this point, she does not really care if he was engaged, Jeongguk was not seen anywhere anyway because that homewrecker disappeared, so they could not be together, but what boggled her was, why did Kim Taehyung not reach out to her? Was there another?

A man stepped from inside the building, announcing, "For thoae who are present and invited to attend the press conference, we are about to start in one minute." Jennie whipped her head and frowned. How would the press conference start when Taehyung has not arrived yet?

"But what about our guest from JGK?" One of the photographers asked. "Oh, you mean Kim Taehyung?" The man started screening people with badges, "he's already inside. Jennie opened her mouth and gaped. How the hell did he get inside of the building?

TWO HOURS AGO Taehyung was lazily with an arm wrapped around Jeongguk. He knew he was running late, but how could he leave Jeongguk when he was confortably sleeping in his arms?

Yesterday was amazing as he hung out with Jeongguk all day long until the omega invited him to sleep over again, but he had to refuse because his clothes were at home. So, instead, he invited Jeongguk to sleep over instead.

He never thought he would enjoy riding the motorcycle with Jeongguk as he drove him to work earlier. They arrived faster with the way Jeongguk maneuvered his motorcycle and the shortcuts he passed through.

He removed his helmet and removed the motorcycle jacket Jeongguk lent him. Jeongguk raised the visor to his helmet, "You better get inside, hyungie." Taehyung just beamed at him, "I will see you later?" Jeongguk's eyes widened, "Are you not tired of me yet?"

Taehyung scrunched his nose, "Of course not, but if you are busy..." "Can I let you know later?" Jeongguk smiled shyly, "I tend to overwork sometimes." "Okay, thanks for the ride," Taehyung said as he placed the jacket inside Jeongguk's small compartment.

"Umm... can I call you instead?" Taehyung spoke deeper as he looked into Jeongguk's eyes. "Of course you can," Jeongguk stated. "I will miss you," Taehyung stated as he smiled and then turned around and walked inside the building.

-- Taehyung sat in his office, still elated from the past weekend. It was almost the end of the day, but instead of being tired, he was excited. He was looking forward to talking with Jeongguk.

Not only did he find every moment with Jeongguk precious, but it was all amazing and surprising.

He discovered a lot about Jeongguk. He is sensitive but level-headed. He is sharp-witted, practical, and humble. He watched him cook yesterday after they had groceries delivered. He made bulgogi from scratch, & Jeongguk's eyes twinkled as he explained to Taehyung the procedure.

They played some Overwatch and did noraebang, and his ears could not believe the timbre and tone of his voice. He was about to leave at 10 pm. when Jeongguk asked him if he wanted to sleep over. He wanted to, but there was that press conference he had to attend to.

It was an amusing press conference, though. Why? He heard that Jennie wanted to gate crash. It was a good thing that only people with badges were able to enter, regardless even if she was a tvn icon.

There was a press conference from another show that a stalker walked toward one of the celebrities, and it was a good thing that the security was fast enough to stop the perpetrator. There was only one thing that confused Taehyung, it was strange that Jennie knew his schedule.

Other than the press conference, the only thing that Taehyung had to admit was harder was being away from Jeongguk. He had to make several phone calls with sponsors, two meetings, and review a contract.

From all the activities of the day, he got this distinct feeling that someone was watching his every move. Ha. Was it because maybe he was guilty of seeing Jeongguk and not telling Jeon Gwang-Kook?

He could not point a finger on this feeling of unease. He felt the hairs on the back of his neck rise at different times of the day, and it was mind-boggling.

Hoseok went inside his office, "Bujangnim, is there anything I can do for you before you head out?" "Can you tell me my schedule for the week?" He rested his elbows on the table. "This week is pretty clear except for lunch tomorrow with Sajangnim Jeon," Hoseok responded.

"Don't cancel it, but change the restaurant," Taehyung thoughtfully considered, "just email his secretary and change it to 30 minutes later. Don't make any changes in my schedule, do you understand?" Taehyung instructed.

"Why, Taehyungah?" Hoseok furrowed his eyebrows. "If my theory is correct, we need to have your computer scanned for any phishing or malaware." "I am sorry?" "I think, if I am not mistaken, someone is hacking my email in your computer," Taehyung nodded, then looked at Hoseok.

"Do that tomorrow afternoon first, I want to test a theory," Taehyung smirked, "let's see who's smarter." Hoseok was totally baffled by now, 'What is Kim Taehyung even thinking about?'

By the time Taehyung made it out to his car, it was already several hours after speaking with Hoseok. In addition, he missed Jeongguk so much that he was more than ready for the day to be done.

Meanwhile, on the other side of town, Jeongguk was talking to Wooshik on the phone. "I got your marriage agreement to be reviewed by someone," Wooshik stated. "Why are we looking at it again?" Jeongguk asked curiously as he started packing up.

He hasn't heard from Taehyung yet, but they did have an agreement of being discreet about their texts and their calls, even if it was done on Taehyung's personal cellphone. "Oh, I got curious about it. Why was your father very adamant about marrying you before 25?"

"I see," Jeongguk nodded as he received a text from Seojoon inviting him over to their house about their marriage contract. "Did you tell Seojoon hyung anything about the contract?"

Wooshik laughed, "Of course I did. He was the one who had a lawyer friend who specializes in family and marriage." "Are you going to join us then?" Jeongguk asked as his phone notified him of another text. It was Taehyung, and his heart started beating loudly.

"I was thinking of inviting Taehyung too. What do you think?" Wooshik asked with a hint of teasing. "Tell me why?" Jeongguk asked curiously, wondering if Wooshik heard the pounding of his heart.

"Well, he signs the marriage agreement yearly. We have to ask him if he knew anything." "That's true," Jeongguk nodded in agreement. "I can let him know if you want to..." he hesitated.

"If I want to?" Wooshik chuckled. "I know you want to see him, Jeonggukah!" "Hyung!" His face turned red. Good thing it was just him alone in his office. "Come on, Gukkie. We all know you are both head over heels with each other."

"How'd you know?" "Seojoon told me so," Wooshik replied, "he said, and I quote, 'It's like Jeongguk has a reason to live again." "Am I that obvious?" "Well, Kookie, listen," Wooshik cleared his throat, "if Taehyung pulls all the stops and shows you and proves to you +

that he loves you, then why hesitate?" "Umm..." "He is your first and only love!" Wooshik exclaimed. "Okay, I will text him," Jeongguk shyly responded, "do we get to bring any food?"

"Nah, just bring yourselves," Wooshik smiled, wanting the best for his best friend. "Okay, I will text him right now," Jeongguk responded, "see you in..." he looked at his watch, "2 hours?" Wooshik smiled, "Yes, see you in 2 hours," he stated before hanging up the phone.

Jeongguk took a deep breath and started texting Taehyung. He wondered how he would react because, in truth, he was thrilled to finally introduce him to his friends as someone special, who he knows and not just a person he was betrothed to be married.

Taehyung smiled as his driver exited the highway to head to his apartment. But where are they meeting each other?

Truth to matter was that Taehyung never looked at his marriage agreement with Jeongguk in detail and now impeccable timing as he craved for their relationship to be real.

Ah, Seojoon and Hyungsik's. He was nervous, of course, because for the first time, he would be meeting with them outside of business. But the fact that Jeongguk trusts them with all his life is what matters. So he texts back, and Jeongguk responded quickly.

He responded in a way that made Taehyung more thrilled to see him. He knew it might be a smaller deal than it is, but the fact that Jeongguk asked for his picture meant the world to him, so he texted him back with a picture.

Jeongguk squinted, smiling, his heart filled with bliss. It was a feeling he didn't want to disappear and he scrunched his nose when Taehyung asked him for his, so he sent him a selfie he took a few days ago after they spent their first night together.

Absolutely gorgeous. He sucked on both of his lips as a blush slowly crept in his cheeks. Gorgeous. He is gorgeous, too, and Jeongguk never imagined he'd have Taehyung's attention like this because for all he knew, it might still be a dream.

P L E A S E R E A D

Jeongguk maneuvered his motorcycle carefully as he looked around, wondering if anyone was following. It had become a routine because he doesn't even know if that guy Bogum trails him like what happened a few days ago.

A few days ago - how many days had it been? Three? Four? Since he had seen Taehyung and the alpha just keep on sweeping him off of his feet, disarming him, making his wall crumble. But should he succumb to it? Or should he save some for himself?

He shook his head. He never wanted anyone in his life except for Kim Taehyung. But then his forehead crinkled. There was someone he wanted aside from Kim Taehyung, but he was just so scarred that he just avoided him.

The alpha of his university dreams, Cha Eunwoo. He was taking political science and the student council president, and the university heart throb, and for Jeongguk, that was all he was... just a crush, and the only one who knew about him was Seojoon.

'Stop it, Jeongguk!' He scolded himself as he turned the last corner towards Seojoon and Hyungsik's place. 'Didn't you allow yourself to be courted by the alpha of your dreams?' Jeongguk reminded himself.

He wanted to trust Taehyung, like absolutely trust him, but then he was afraid too that he'd get hurt that at the end of the day, Taehyung would just run back to Jaein because... well, he never wanted Jeongguk. Everything else was an arrangement.

Tears stung his eyes as he approached the lobby at the same time Taehyung parked his R8. Jeongguk sniffled as he blinked away his tears. Here was the alpha who had been trying to win him for the past three days. The alpha who had risked himself just to get information.

Meanwhile, ten minutes ago, Taehyung squinted, smiling. He was excited to see Jeongguk tonight. He ached for his scent, his presence, like he could breathe again. He missed him so much, and he wondered, did Jeongguk miss him too?

He loved how he held Jeongguk in his arms and how he slept peacefully. He loved how Jeongguk's scent was amazingly calming. He was hoping that maybe Jeongguk would allow him to mark him with his scent and how he would mark Jeongguk with his.

Ownership. That's what it is, but then, Jeongguk's father would be aware, and somehow, he wanted to savor these feelings for now because he wanted Jeongguk for himself, all for himself. He dialed Hobi's number, "Hobi?" "Yes, bujangnim?"

"What is my schedule for Thursday and Friday?" "A few meetings, site visits," Hobi read his schedule. "Can I take time off?" Taehyung mustered. "Wait, what?" Hobi asked, surprised. "Yeah, I want to take time off, you know," Taehyung smiled.

He smiled, knowing that he wanted to spend time with Jeongguk with those two days, hoping he would say yes. He didn't have any plans yet, but there's tomorrow and Wednesday, but for now, what he wanted was to spend time as much as possible with him.

"Am I dreaming? Is my boss actually taking time off?" Hobi mused loudly. "Yeah. Can you reschedule the meetings?" Taehyung asked. "And what about Sajangnim?" Hobi frowned, wondering what Taehyung would tell the old man.

"I will say I have some personal things to take care of," Taehyung responded. "He would not allow you to respond with just that," Hobi responded. "I will figure it out. Don't worry," Taehyung assured Hobi as he pulled in Hyungsik's lobby parking.

His heart lurched upon seeing Jeongguk's motorcycle park at the same time. "I have to go now, hyung," he said to his assistant. "Have fun, Taehyung, whatever you are doing, I hope you have fun," Hobi realized the excitement in the alpha's voice.

Taehyung immediately put his car in park mode and immediately went to Jeongguk as he removed his helmet. "Hey, beautiful," Taehyung's eyes twinkled. Jeongguk removed his helmet as the sun set behind Taehyung, casting an amazing glow on his face while beaming at Jeongguk.

Once the helmet was removed, Taehyung held out his hand, which Jeongguk immediately took. Jeongguk took a step forward towards Taehyung and said, "Ready?" He smiled widely at the alpha.

"You are just so beautiful," Taehyung searched Jeongguk's face as Jeongguk blushed. Butterflies swarming in his chest. Taehyung cupped a cheek as he closed in the gap, and Jeongguk just looked at Taehyung's handsome face, his eyes not leaving his.

"Hi Taehyungie," Jeongguk's pupils dilated as his heart pounded in his ears. Taehyung kissed his cheek lightly & whispered, "Can I just take you away from here and bring you home?" Taehyung smoothed a strand of hair away from Jeongguk's face. "Can I be selfish, for once?"

Jeongguk's face lit up, and his heart was just swelling with happiness, but he had to remind himself to focus, and so, he stated, "You cannot," he tried to hide his amusement, "but if you last the entire night with my friends, maybe, I will go home with you or maybe to mine."

"Really?" Warmth spread across Taehyung's chest. "Yes," Jeongguk solemnly nodded, "really, it's a promise." "Okay," Taehyung grinned as he tugged Jeongguk, walking towards the building.

Hyungsik's apartment was a penthouse unit. Well, he came from a great and prominent lineage of renowned Korean businessmen and Seojoon of course, greatly contributed to his success by being his number one fan.

Taehyung and Jeongguk stepped off of the elevator, being welcomed by the sunset in the hallway. It was beautiful, and Taehyung's heart pounded hard as Jeongguk walked nearer, inches away from each other. "Ready?" Jeongguk looked at Taehyung, who then took his hand on his.

Taehyung nodded and took a deep breath, "Ready as I will ever be," he responded as he pressed the doorbell. Seojoon opened the door, smiling, and Jeongguk widened his eyes as another alpha showed up from behind Seojoon. Cha Eunwoo.

Taehyung frowned. Why is Jeongguk reacting like this? Seojoon grinned, "Taehyung, meet Attorney Cha Eunwoo. He is Hyungsik's family friend and will take a look at your betrothal agreement." Jeongguk swallowed and looked at Seojoon, questioning, but the elder just smiled.

"I heard Hyungsik has the agreement?" Seojoon asked as he motioned them to come inside. Taehyung looked over his shoulder at the frozen Jeongguk, who was looking crazily at Seojoon. Eunwoo smiled at Jeongguk as he walked towards him, "So it's finally nice to meet you."

Jeongguk blinked, waking up from his trance, "What do you mean?" He blushed. "Well, I would have introduced myself to you so many times, but you keep on scurrying away." Eunwoo looked at him with a sense of admiration.

Hyungsik welcomed Taehyung, "Hey, before we talk shop, can I ask for your opinion?" Taehyung had his eyes on Jeongguk, who was flushed pink. He didn't like this. He didn't like the way Jeongguk reacted to Eunwoo, whoever this guy was, and the way Eunwoo looked at Jeongguk.

Taehyung looked at Hyungsik and said, "Hyung, give me a second." He walked to Jeongguk, who was already laughing at what Eunwoo said. Taehyung didn't like this. Why would Seojoon and Hyungsik invite this guy?

"Jeongguk?" Taehyung asked, releasing his pheromones to Jeongguk. "Oh, hi," Jeongguk was widely smiling, "Eunwoo was just reminded me something he did in college. I didn't know he was trying to get my attention." "Oh," Taehyung remarked.

Hyungsik and Seojoon squeezed each other's hands and looked at each other, "Do you think we are doing the right thing?" Hyungsik whispered. Seojoon nodded, "Jeongguk deserves happiness, and if Taehyung likes him the way he was supposed to, then we are doing the right thing."

"I didn't know Jeongguk liked Eunwoo," Hyungsik faced his husband. "It was a silly crush," Seojoon smiled, "you know, the celebrity kind of crush. Look at Jeongguk smiling and Taehyung fuming." "You really care about Jeonggukah, huh?" Hyungsik asked.

"Well, he was there for me in the university, and he gave me the push to try to know you," Seojoon looked deeply at his husband's eyes, "I figured I owe Jeongguk with an ending he deserves."

"You are giving him options?" Hyungsik asked as the Seojoon placed the food on the table. "Yeah, between his crush and his infatuation, let's see." Seojoon smiled. "Okay, I trust you," Hyungsik kissed his husband's forehead.

Taehyung just looked at Jeongguk, his chest tightening. Is this what would happen if Jeongguk does not choose him? He just looked at Jeongguk quietly, and he knew that he needed to try his best for him, like what he promised.

Seojoon approached them, "Come on guys, let us eat." "But the papers," Jeongguk inclined his head on the side and looked at Seojoon. "Yeah, Wooshik said he is coming after dinner," Hyungsik responded. "Well, okay then," Jeongguk smiled and turned to Taehyung, "let's eat."

'If they were alone, would Jeongguk hold out his hand and reach for mine?' Taehyung thought quietly. Ugh. He hated this feeling. Jeongguk, Eunwoo, and Seojoon talked on the way to the table, and Hyungsik walked with Taehyung. "How was work?" Hyungsik asked the other.

"I had a press conference this morning," Taehyung said as he walked ahead Hyungsik, pulling the chair for Jeongguk who beamed at him. "It was busy, but it went well." "Great, and the old Jeon?" Jeongguk stilled, what about his father?

"I meant," Hyungsik cleared his throat, "does the old Jeon know that you found our friend?" "Of course not," Taehyung looked at Jeongguk, "I'd never want to put Jeongguk in harm's way. I will protect him as much as I can." He looked at Hyungsik, his eyes oozing with sincerity.

"Good, because," Hyungsik then sat beside Seojoon, "you'll be answerable to us, me and Seojoon." "And Woo-shik," Seojoon piped in. "Yeah, you get the picture, right?" Hyungsik stated. Taehyung nodded as he sat beside Jeongguk.

Eunwoo sat beside Seojoon, who was sitting directly across from Jeongguk, who was still a blushing mess. Taehyung just closed his eyes and took a deep breath. It hurts to see the omega smile at another alpha.

He knew Jeongguk wanted to marry for love and who Taehyung now to Jeongguk was a shadow, maybe a pebble on his shoe. But Taehyung shook his head, no. He would not just give Jeongguk up. So he took another deep breath and closed his eyes before opening his eyes.

He looked at everyone, "Did you get an invitation for the mayor's press gala on Thursday?" "Yes, Seojoon and I are coming, you?" Hyungsik responded. "Oh, I received an invitation, so did Wooshik and we planned to go together," Taehyung responded and then looked at Jeongguk.

"But that was before I saw you again," Taehyung took the rice bowl and placed some rice on Jeongguk's plate. Hyungsik and Seojoon tried to hide their amusement, Taehyung is definitely hooked with their friend.

He put back the rice bowl and took the bulgogi, "Do you want to come with me?" "I was invited too," Eunwoo spoke out loud, "I was thinking of inviting you, too. And as alpha," he nodded at Taehyung, "since he asked you first..."

"Can I tell you both my response later?" Jeongguk looked at the food, "I am hungry." Seojoon laughed, "Yeah, food first."

Jeongguk's phone buzzed with a message from Wooshik. He got caught up with an investor dinner with his father and is unable to attend.

Jeongguk looked at Hyungsik, "Hyung, can Wooshik send you a scanned copy of the betrothal agreement? I don't think Wooshik would be able to join us tonight." "Is that the betrothal agreement that I was going to look at?" Eunwoo asked. Seojoon nodded, "Yes."

"And what specifically are we looking at?" Eunwoo asked. Jeongguk just swallowed what he was chewing and turned to Eunwoo, "We wanted to check the validity of the agreement." Eunwoo nodded, "For loopholes?" "And what makes it voidable," Taehyung offered.

"Well, let me get this clear," Eunwoo put down his chopsticks, "It would be okay with you even if the betrothal agreement is voided?" He looked at Taehyung. "At this point, all I want is to prove myself to Jeongguk, even without the contract," he looked at Jeongguk's face.

Jeongguk looked at Taehyung, trying to find any lie, but there was none. He knew when someone was lying. Call it a gift, but he knew that everything that Taehyung just said was sincere as it was true.

Hyungsik looked at Jeongguk as he put down his chopsticks, already finished with food, "Feed my curiosity, what's the history of your company, and why are you not inheriting it again?"

"Well, the company was started by my great-great-grandfather back around the turn of the century and was passed down from son to son, well, they were alphas until an omega like me came into the lineage," Jeongguk responded nonchalantly.

"Do you think that was why your father treated you as such?" Seojoon asked inquisitively. "Do you mean he was frustrated that he did not get an alpha as a son?" Jeongguk shook his head, "that's why my grandfather made this deal with Taehyung's grandfather, I think." He shrugged.

Eunwoo then turned to Jeongguk, "So, why aren't you set to inherit it?" "Me? An Omega? What do you think my father would say?" The mere thought of going to work with Gwang-kook made Jeongguk shiver. "I never wanted to work with my father."

Hyungsik turned to Taehyung, "Do you know?" "All I knew was that I was arranged to be married to Jeongguk and that I, as the alpha husband, would take over," Taehyung responded.

Taehyung then looked at Jeongguk before taking his hand, "I had always thought that you weren't taking over because of your medical problems as your father expressed. I am sorry that I didn't ask." Jeongguk squeezed Taehyung's hand, "You don't need to apologize, Taehyungie."

Eunwoo frowned, Jeongguk was calling him Taehyungie. He looked at the both of them, wondering if they were already together. But Jeongguk showed interest in him. He knew that for sure, he smelled his pheromones earlier when he was talking to him but should that be enough?

He had to get at the bottom of this, so he turned to Jeongguk and asked, "Are you available tomorrow?" Jeongguk was looking at Taehyung, so he turned to Eunwoo, all confused, "I am sorry?"

"I figured since you are not together officially, I was wondering, would you want to go out with me?" "Oh," Jeongguk looked confused. He knew that they were not together, but didn't he agree for Taehyung to court him?

Taehyung took a deep breath. It should be okay with him even if this pained him. He looked at Eunwoo and then to Jeongguk, just hoping everything was in his favor, but this was an unpleasant feeling, something that he was not prepared to feel.

Jeongguk looked at Taehyung first. He knew he had started to become furious with the pheromone he was emitting. Jeongguk promised him that he'd allow Taehyung to court him, and Jeongguk never backs out when he promised.

Jeongguk smiled at Eunwoo, "I am grateful for your invitation, but," he looked at Taehyung, "I promised Taehyungie I would spend time with him tomorrow night," he smiled at his betrothed.

"How about Wednesday night?" Eunwoo persisted. Jeongguk looked at Taehyung, who was looking back at him, hopeful. "How about we regroup on Wednesday after you review the agreement?" Seojoon saved Eunwoo from further embarrassing himself.

"That's a great idea!" Hyungsik nodded. "Okay," Jeongguk agreed. "Umm, Jeongguk?" Taehyung lightly placed a hand on his thigh. Jeongguk looked up, his heart hammering loudly in his chest, "Ye...yes... Taehyungie?" "Would you want to accompany me to the mayor's gala?"

Jeongguk's eyes flickered. He felt the heat of a blush on his cheeks. For Jeongguk, this was huge because going with Taehyung publicly meant that he was sharing to the world that they were officially dating, and of course, for Jeongguk, it's a dream come true.

And then there was Eunwoo who asked him, too. Two people he liked. One he knew as his former fiancé, someone who he was bound to marry, and the other, he knew in the university, a crush who's asking him to give him a chance.

Taehyung's chest started to clench in pain when he looked at Jeongguk, who did not respond to his question. It hurts for sure, but then again, realizing the pain Jeongguk had to go through in the past with his father and him, with Jennie, well, he deserved him not answering yes.

But the biggest question was, who was Eunwoo in Jeongguk's life? They knew each other in college, but what extent was their relationship. He shook his head. Sh!t. He just remembered what he heard the other day on a podcast by Matthew Hussey, a British life coach.

'The pain of rejection is nothing compared to the pain of regret.' That's what the life coach had said, and right now, his heart was just flooding with regret. Regret of not getting to know Jeongguk on his own. Regret of relying on the words that Jeongguk's father had said.

Regret of not finding Jeongguk when he could have. Regret that Jeongguk and him could have been married already only if he was a smarter man. He just looked down and stared at the empty plate in front of him because right now, all he felt was just... empty.

Hyungsik saw the pain, the unease in Taehyung's eyes. He has an idea of how unbearable Taehyung must have felt because he had been in his shoes, but what's different was Taehyung's quiet resolve.

(warning: assault) When he was pursuing Seojoon, he actually punched an alpha whom his husband was actually just discussing a possible investment proposal. So for Taehyung to seethe and keep his calm, wow, he is very admirable.

His compassion for the alpha started to grow when he exchanged a knowing look with Seojoon. They talked with their eyes, and Seojoon nodded as he looked at Taehyung with his reserved and gentlemanly demeanor while watching Eunwoo and Jeongguk talk.

Yes, Taehyung frowned. Yes, Taehyung sulked. But what Seojoon could confirm was that he likes Jeongguk to the point that he was already manifesting a few ounces of trust with Jeongguk. Granted that he might be jealous, he is already very respectful.

Yes, in truth, they might have been just talking, but for an alpha courting an omega, it's just a natural reaction to be instantaneously jealous and outraged but not Taehyung. He started to frown, though, as disappointment slowly seeped in him.

Taehyung slightly shook his head as he counted the number of deep breaths he took, but it still pained him. It was just too much, and if Jeongguk was going to he happy with Eunwoo, then he would graciously step aside.

Taehyung showed a tight-lipped smile as he was about to stand up but decided against it. Would he be this rash when he did not even know the kind of friendship Eunwoo and Jeongguk had? He drew a sharp breath and spoke, "So, how do you guys know each other?" He asked curiously.

He wiped his mouth with a napkin and gently placed it on the table. Jeongguk looked at Taehyung and gave him a dazzling smile with the moon in his eyes. He then touched him lightly on the thigh, "Taehyungie, he was an old schoolmate from the university."

It might be a small gesture but for Taehyung, Jeongguk's smile and touch meant the world to him. Seojoon piped in with the intent to push Taehyung a bit, "Yeah, he was a hotshot varsity player AND," he emphasized, "student council president who tried so many times +

to introduce himself to Jeongguk but always failed to do so," the omega chuckled. Taehyung was taken aback and thought, 'Eunwoo must be very interested with Jeongguk,' and somehow his chest tightened upon seeing Jeongguk blush but then, he wanted to know what Jeongguk thinks.

He turned to Jeongguk and placed his hand on top of Jeongguk's hand, "Why did you react like that, BABY?" Of course, he emphasizer the word baby.

Both Seojoon and Hyungsik's eyes widened. Wow, Taehyung was very brazen, just wow. Calling Jeongguk baby was him gently but boldly putting his foot down.

Jeongguk looked into Taehyung's eyes as he shook his head, eyes sparkling, eager to speak his truth, "Well, I was always an introvert. I guess I was not used to the attention most especially when a famous icon in school like Eunwoo tried to talk to me." He shrugged nonchalantly.

Seojoon sucked on both lips, keeping himself from smiling. Well, Jeongguk was telling the truth but only half of it, which meant that he wanted Taehyung not to get jealous. He looked at his bestfriend with an amused expression.

He then turned his attention to Taehyung whose face started to slowly brighten, shoulder started to be less stiffer as Jeongguk smiled at him. Seojoon stood up and started to take everyone's plates, "Well, tell me Eunwoo, why did you approach Jeongguk?"

Hyungsik lightly nudged him, but hey, his husband was just protective of his best friend. Eunwoo looked at Jeongguk and then smiled, as if remembering something, "Because I wanted to get to know him. Maybe get closer to him."

Taehyung just looked at Eunwoo within his periphery. "And now?" Seojoon followed up, taking the last plate from the table. Taehyung's heart loudly pounded in his chest, unsure if he wanted to hear what Eunwoo was going to respond.

Eunwoo smiled at Jeongguk and then nodded at Taehyung, "I still want to get to know him, but only because..." he looked at Hyungsik, "well, Hyungsik hyung here, tasked me to take care of Jeongguk's finances and other legal documents when he decided to leave last year."

Taehyung gaped, 'What. is. happening?' He cleared his throat and immediately asked, "So, you are not interested in him?" He said aloud. Eunwoo's eyes turned wide eye in horror and vigorously shook his head, "Oh no," he looked at Taehyung, "not that way, Taehyungssi."

He continued as he looked at Jeongguk earnestly, "I was going to talk to him because I am not aware to what extent his relationship with you was! I was going to ask him in private."

"Oh," Taehyung released the breath he was holding, then turned his gaze immediately at Jeongguk after taking his hand.

Hyungsik felt relieved as he smiled, "My second cousin would not want to share his boyfriend with another omega, I am pretty sure of that."

Jeongguk then blushed as he looked at Taehyung. He must have been holding in his jealousy, which made Jeongguk admire the alpha even more.

He turned his head and leaned forward to whisper in Taehyung's ear, "Did you think I was not going with you to the gala?" He smoothed his hair behind his ear.

Taehyung squeezed Jeongguk's hand and whispered back, "But what about your father?" He looked concerned and worried. "Hush, alpha," Jeongguk placed a finger on his lips. "I figured that I should come back to society on my own terms and not his."

He then wiped the corner of Taehyung's lips, "And I would love for us to go together and dispel everything my father had told you. Show him that we know each other more than the persona he created about me."

Taehyung was about to speak, but his eyes suddenly filled with tears. Relief flooded him, so through his tears, he sniffled, then took Jeongguk's hand and kissed it.

For Jeongguk, everything else disappeared and just looked at Taehyung. He saw his glassy eyes and felt that Taehyung suffered a little, but overall, what was established was utmost respect, most especially with his friends, and somehow, he learned to trust him a little more.

Taehyung inched his head closer, pulling Jeongguk within hearing range, saying, "Thank you." Jeongguk's eyes rolled like quarters as he incliner his head on one side and asked, "What for?"

"For existing," He squeezed Jeongguk's hand, holding himself back from kissing him. Jeongguk's eyes flickered as his heart swelled with happiness. This was something he never imagined to experience with Taehyung, the alpha of his dreams.

A few hours passed with Taehyung telling Eunwoo in detail how he would sign the betrothal agreement every year during the Annual Company gala. Eunwoo took a notebook and pen as he started jotting their responses.

"I am wondering why you have to renew the agreement every year. The expiration date is pretty specific." Eunwoo started writing. "Does that seem to be a concern?" Taehyung placed a hand on his chin, making him realize why as well.

"I am not sure. I started signing it ever since I was 17 years old." He looked at Jeongguk. "Did you notice any changes made with the agreement?" Eunwoo continued asking.

Taehyung shook his head, "No, it's the same. Sajangnim would just always emphasize that I have to marry Jeongguk before he turns 25." He shrugged.

Eunwoo then closed his notebook and looked at everyone. "Let's meet again on Wednesday." He stood up, " I will have to take a look at the agreement and then find out if this was actually filed in court."

Eunwoo stood up and walked towards Taehyung, who reached out for Jeongguk and guided him to stand beside him. Eunwoo smiled as he offered his hand to Taehyung for a handshake, which Taehyung accepted.

Eunwoo said his goodbyes to everyone. When Eunwoo left, Jeongguk held Taehyung's hand & turned to his friends, "Can I leave my motorcyle with you?" Seojoon arched an eyebrow. "Well, I would like to go home with Taehyung." He turned to Hyungsik, "I will pick it up before work."

"Leave your key, I will bring it to work," Hyungsik responded, then turned to his husband, "Pick me up from work?" Seojoon smiled warmly at him, "Okay, I will ." "Great!" Jeongguk exclaime as he pulled Taehyung with him towards the door, "See you tomorrow!"

Taehyung shook his head as he waved goodbye to Jeongguk's friends, who were also shaking their heads upon seeing Jeongguk wanting to leave their house immediately with his alpha. Well, they deserve to talk, Seojoon thought.

Nevertheless, both Hyungsik and him are sure of two things. One, Taehyung was smitten, maybe already in love with Jeongguk. Two. Jeongguk was very happy with Taehyung, and that is very important for them.

When they were alone in the elevator, Taehyung wrapped his arms around Jeongguk's waist as he placed his chin on his shoulder. He was backghugging him, and he could not be happier.

"Were you jealous of Eunwoo?" Jeongguk asked tenderly. "I was," Taehyung admitted humbly. "Why were you jealous?" Jeongguk faced him. "I thought I was going to lose you," Taehyung cupped his cheek, "now that I am finally getting to know how amazing you are."

Taehyung then pressed his lips against Jeongguk for a quick kiss before the elevator doors opened. Jeongguk floated in cloud nine, in disbelief that Taehyung actually liked him more than just being his betrothed.

He felt Taehyung actually liked him outside of their marriage arrangement. Taehyung led him to his car and asked, "Want to stay over at our house?" Jeongguk nodded, "Bring me home first," he said as they reached the car, "I want to get work clothes for tomorrow."

Taehyung opened the car door for Jeongguk, his heart swimming with happiness. He thought earlier that Jeongguk would not go to the gala with him, to the point of despair. But now he had renewed hope as he started the car and held Jeongguk's hand.

-- "Are you sure he would come?" Minho whispered in Jaein's ear. "Yes!" She took her phone and opened his calendar. She looked at her watch and then back at the calendar on her phone, "he should have arrived already, though."

"If you want, I could call the company," it was Minho's turn to get his phone. Jaein immediately held Minho's hands from getting his cellphone, "No," she turned her head and looked at the entrance, "Maybe.." she stretched her neck, "maybe they are just running late."

She was trying to control the panic in her voice as she smoothed the pink dress she was wearing. She gulped nervously as she combed the crown of her head, and as she reached the tip of her hair, she twisted the ends.

She pressed her lips together as she took her lip gloss from her bag and quickly dabbed on her lips. It's like a nervous tick, and she didn't know what to do if he didn't show up.

People started coming in, Taehyung was supposedly here 15 minutes ago, and for sure, she knew that Taehyung hated being late. It started to boggle her mind. How could this be happening?

They were seated at the bar, away from the tables, so that they could not be easily seen. Their plan was foiled by Taehyung, and Minho's scent was getting stronger every second as his annoyance slowly increased.

There was no way that he could click the picture and send it to Jeongguk when the opportunity arrived. How could he stop Jeongguk from marrying Taehyung? Minho then looked at Jaein, who was fiddling with the hem of her dress. He smiled at the waiter and said, "Sure, why not?"

Jaein swallowed, her senses being filled with the thick sensual scent of Minho's pheromones. (warning: exhibitionism) Right now, she felt her slick slowly accumulate as one of Minho's hands started to stroke her thigh while looking at the menu.

She bit her lip because for sure she knew that later, Minho would fck her senselessly like how she wanted, rough, punishing while he played her and Taehyung's tape. When the waiter left, Minho's hand had already breached her panties, swirling a thumb over her clitoris.

She bit her lip as she felt flushed with heat. She released a low moan as she rolled her eyes in ecstasy. She wanted him now, but still, she was holding to the hope that Taehyung was just late.

She wanted to be rewarded by Minho, and that ultimate reward was to take Jeongguk away from Taehyung so that the alpha could be finally hers.

Taehyung changed his blazer to a leather jacket, together with a ball cap and a face mask. He was sitting at the other dark corner of the room, confirming that Jaein was there with another alpha.

He had seen this man though, maybe a year ago, but he could not pinpoint where. He's absolutely right about his theory, though, & here was Jaein looking sultry, seductive, ready to be devoured, & maybe the weaker Kim Taehyung might've succumbed but for sure it's difficult now.

He wanted Jeongguk, and he that's all that mattered. Most especially last night, as Jeongguk continued to pepper his face with kisses last night. He would have already given in, but he wanted Jeongguk's permission if they would make love.

Making love. Not just s*x. That's what he wanted with Jeongguk. What he wanted was to exchange sweet love with him as Jeongguk finally allowed him to possess him, body, mind, and soul.

The waiter approached the two people and gave them their drinks and oysters. Ha. Oysters for lunch. Interesting. He peered closely and noticed Jaein was flushed with desire. What The Hell Was Happening?

Everything that was happening at this moment was more than interesting as his curiosity was piqued. Who the hell was this alpha, and why was Jaein working with him? How did she hack into his calendar, and why was there a camera slung on the alpha's neck?

TUNNEL VISION Chapter 9 BLINDSPOT Taehyung likes the rain. The way it pours from the heavens to the ground. He gets amazed at how a city who is usually filled with people on the streets during rush hour, taking time going home, some leisurely enjoying the sights of sunset.

But when it rains, it's as if people bustle through the crosswalks and sidewalks, not even lifting their head to smile. This happens, especially when the skies get illuminated with lightning, thunder reverberating, & the rain shedding a million tears as it falls from the skies.

But this time, Taehyung was not amused as he got out of his final planning session for the annual gala in September. The gala where his name would be officially declared as the president and CEO of JGK, if and only if, he marries Jeongguk before he turns 25.

After lunch with the elder Jeon yesterday, Taehyung is pretty much convinced that he is not aware of Jeongguk's whereabouts. Maybe about 80%? But now that he knows who Jeongguk really is, he gets easily irked at how Jeongho would comment about Jeongguk.

It's as if he wanted to punch the elder and make him take back all the mean things he says about his son. Enlightened.

That's how Taehyung feels as he realizes how badly Jeon Jeongho treats Jeongguk and that he'd rather not take the position just to live peacefully with his beloved. Beloved. That's how Jeongguk is now to him, & there's no point in denying the deepening feelings he has for him.

Taehyung rides the elevator just before the lightning crackles, and he realizes how the rain, the thunder, and the lightning hold so much power over every living creature as they continue to balance the cycle of life, of nature.

The moment he gets off of the elevator, the lights flickered, signaling the possibility of a power interruption due to gusty winds and lightning and heavy rain. He got into his R8 with this worry about Jeongguk. They will meet at Hyungsik and Seojoon's place in an hour.

Summer Rain But what made Taehyung shiver was the increased electric current present in the atmosphere. He can feel it like a bad omen.

The gates of JGK parking garage opemed with the heavy raindrops pelting swiftly on the ground. Taehyung made sure to enter traffic carefully as the hum of the air conditioner, together with the sound of the wiper, become like a melodic symphony, making me concentrate driving.

The clouds, dark and angry, spit a tumultuous amount of rain with people avoiding the puddles, making sure their feet don't get wet. Taehyung sighed, his heart slowly filling with worry, so he pressed the voice command button and said, "Call Jeongguk."

By the third time that Taehyung called, his unease phantasmagorically grew from zero to a hundred. "Why isn't he answering his phone?" Taehyung muttered under his breath. "Where are you, Jeon Jeongguk?" He turned his gaze towards the sky.

He took a deep breath as he whispered a prayer, hoping that he'll be safe and back in his arms.

Jeongguk just parked in an alleyway after getting off of work. He was on his way to Hyungsik's house to meet with Eunwoo & Taehyung, who he misses more than he should. They talked, though, but his loving embrace is starting to be addictive, something he'd want to succumb to.

Glass shattered on the pavement, jarring Jeongguk away from the thoughts running in his head. Sh!t! The hair on his neck started to stand, feeling someone's eyes on him. His eyes traveled within his immediate surroundings as he unzipped his leather jacket.

Jeongguk tries to turn his cellphone on, but no, it ran out of battery. "Fck!" He swallows as he starts to feel suddenly unsafe.

He looks around once again and decides to leave his motorcycle and walk to the nearest convenience store where he can call a taxi or maybe ask if he can use someone's phone to call Taehyung.

He looks up to remember where he parked his motorcycle as he puts up the hood of his leather jacket. “Hey,” Jeongguk hears someone speak, “Wait up,” the man says. Jeongguk stops and turns around to find someone in a black hood in front of him. “You got a light?”

Jeongguk can hardly see the profile of the man in front of him. For sure, he is faking his voice. So, Jeongguk quickly turns around but says, “Sorry, I don’t smoke,” before he turns around and walks away. "Hold up!" The unknown person starts to follow him again.

Jeongguk quickens his stride, but the footsteps behind him start to hasten, too. The rain cascades with the sound increasing, with the wind blowing, whistling through the air.

Jeongguk looks down and notices the water rushing into the drains, hoping that he will escape the footsteps following him. The sound of vehicles passing by grows nearer, but the man is much quicker.

The man catches up, and his fingers grasp Jeongguk's elbow. Jeongguk's adrenaline spikes, regretting not being able to charge his phone, Jeongguk yanks his arm away to run, but with one swift movement, the man is still able to grab his arm.

Jeongguk starts to get frazzled as a hand holds his elbow in an unforgiving grip. (warning: brandishing a firearm) Shock starts to immobilize him, “Wh-what do you want?” Jeongguk asks.

He whirls Jeongguk around to a face he does not recognize. "It's time for me to finish my job with you," he rasps, which makes Jeongguk gasp loudly as the attacker pushes him against the wall.

'Think, Jeongguk, fcking think!' His thoughts became as loud as the pounding on his heart as the man in front of him pulls a hand g*n and starts to push it towards him. Jeongguk cannot think whether to concentrate on his attacker's eyes or think of a way to escape.

Jeongguk's heart skips several heartbeats as panic increases, closing in with the way he inches the weapon closer. Jeongguk's mind screams, wanting to free himself as quickly as possible, “Let go of me.”

He leans forward and puts his cheek against Jeongguk. “You smell so good, like flowers. No wonder he is so obsessed with you.” He. Who is he talking about?

Jeongguk gets a good grip on his helmet and swings his helmet into the side of his head. He curses loudly, but instead of loosening his hold on Jeongguk's arm, it tightens, but with enough momentum, Jeongguk swings again, harder this time.

The man howls loudly against the loud beating of the rain, echoing throughout the alley. Jeongguk runs, and he runs as fast as he can, not even looking back. All he wants right now is to escape, most especially knowing that the man has a g*n.

Jeongguk exits the alley into the streets, finding a place where he can take solace away from the man in a public setting. But it is raining so hard that the streets are almost empty. Jeongguk makes a quick decision, so he starts running towards GS25.

He quickly turned and saw that the man was not following him anymore, so he took time to breathe a little, but when he looked in front of him, the man was waiting for him in front of the store. His eyes are menacing, and Jeongguk feels shivers up in his spine.

With his phone dead and the man cunning as he is fast, Jeongguk, even his experience with boxing, felt discombobulated from all this. Jeongguk quickly turns around and starts to get drenched as he runs for his life.

By the time he crossed the fifth corner, he was already running out of breath. He's wet as a rat, and the night was also deepening. The rain was getting more treacherous, wiping his face with the rain blurring his vision.

The sounds of screeching tires try to distract him as a black car zooms past him. His dread comes to the conclusion that maybe it is his end, and his thoughts travel to Taehyung, his lips, his embrace, and the love he's looking forward to fully own.

The car door opens, and Jeongguk is expecting men to jump and grab him. He releases the deep breath he's holding as Taehyung leaps out of the car and runs to Jeongguk, "Go inside the car," Taehyung orders Jeongguk as he confronts Jeongguk's attacker.

(warning: mutual combat) Taehyung meets the man with equal speed as Tae pushes the man with a raging anger stemming from the core of his being. The stranger flies backward and lands on his back with a loud smack, the loudness knocking the wind out of Taehyung.

Taehyung then grabs the man by his hoodie, levies him off the ground, and hits him square across the face, putting him back on the ground. Jeongguk gasps, knowing the man has a gun. Taehyung's thoughts are just filled with the instinct to protect Jeongguk.

It was a good thing that Yeoksam-ro's traffic started. It was a good thing that Taehyung decided to go to the GS25 at Songpa-gu, even if it was much further, but if he did not follow his instincts, he might not have seen Jeongguk running for his life.

Lightning quickly flashes when Taehyung loses his balance as the man attacks him. Jeongguk then gets out of the car as he takes a good hold of his helmet and swings it to the man's face when he is about to hit Taehyung.

"I told you to get inside the car," Taehyung looks at Jeongguk, who throws his helmet on the ground and fixes the leather gloves on his hand. Jeongguk looks at Taehyung, "He can not defeat both of us, hyungie, I hit him twice earlier already," he nods, "but he has a gun."

Jeongguk's eyes widen as the man is about to pull the gun from his jacket, "Taehyung!" He shouts. The man shoots the gun. Bang! And a bullet quickly grazes Jeongguk's arm. Blood trickles from Jeongguk's leather jacket as he looks at Taehyung.

Taehyung sees red, seeing the bullet graze Jeongguk's arm. Taehyung sees red, seeing how Jeongguk's face writhes in pain. Taehyung turns around and positions himself to give the man a side kick, followed by a round house kick.

Bam! The man staggers and then thuds on the ground as the sound of police sirens echoing throughout the rain. Taehyung rushes to Jeongguk, "We need to take you to the hospital!" His face pales as he gathers Jeongguk in his arms.

The man rapidly stands up and runs away. "He's escaping!" Jeongguk looks at Taehyung. "We have DNA," Taehyung says as he points two teeth on the ground. "He'll not get away, I swear he will pay for hurting you."

The sirens stop as patrol officers get out of their cars and run after the man. An alpha with an umbrella walks over to Taehyung and Jeongguk. They look up and smile at the same time. "Eunwoo!" They exclaim together.

"Thank goodness you arrived right on time," Taehyung says after Eunwoo grasps his hand. Jeongguk looks at Taehyung, then to Eunwoo, then back to Taehyung. "Oh," Taehyung says as he crouches and lifts Jeongguk, "I called Hyungsik and Seojoon hyung earlier."

Eunwoo then pipes in, "I was there waiting for you both. Taehyung was panicking when Seojoon said that there was a way to find Jeongguk." Taehyung nods, "I told him that I was going to drive around and wait for your call."

"And I left the moment they started tracking you," Eunwoo touches Jeongguk's arm. Taehyung pushes his jealousy aside because what's most important is Jeongguk's welfare.

"Seojoon called and told me that you were in Songpa-gu." He looks at Jeongguk, "Taehyung found you when I crossed the bridge. Man, it's a good thing the rain dissipated." "I am Detective Young," an alpha stops in front of them. "We got the suspect in custody."

"Can I bring Jeongguk first to the doctor?" Taehyung pleaded. "Of course!" Detective Young responds, "here's my card." He hands it to Taehyung, "Please call me when you are ready so that we can take your initial statement. We'll keep him in custody."

Jeongguk wraps his arms tightly around Taehyungs neck, adrenaline wearing out, pain spreading throughout his body. "Baby?" Taehyung senses his discomfort. "Bring me home, please?"

Jeongguk whispers to Taehyung, "Can you please let me down?" Taehyung nods and then looks at the detective, "Detective Young?" "Yes?" "Those teeth on the pavement are the suspect's teeth," Taehyung says.

The detective's eyes are as big as quarters as Eunwoo's mouth opens. Taehyung smiles softly. The rain finally starts to stop as well, with the moonlight slowly peaking and the clouds clearing up the beautiful starlit skies.

Jeongguk meekly smiles as Taehyung spoke, "Jeongguk was able to fight a little," he beamed at the omega, "he was amazing." Jeongguk bashfully shakes his head, "If not for your superhero strength," he takes Taehyung's hand, "I would not have had the strength to fight as well."

Taehyung's eyes swell with pride. He knows that Jeongguk also knows a bit of boxing from the video he watched before, but he will not divulge that. Instead, he pulls him in and kisses the side of his forehead, "You amaze me," he whispers in his ear.

That familiar scarlet heat warms his cheeks as he beams at Taehyung before he sneezes. "If you would excuse us," Taehyung's gaze returns to the people in front of them, "I think it's about time Jeongguk gets checked upon."

Jeongguk leans on Taehyung, who then gently wraps his arm around his waist. Jeongguk nods at Eunwoo, then with the detective, "I will talk to you later." Taehyung walks with Jeongguk and makes sure he carefully gets inside the car.

He leans down and pulls the seatbelt across Jeongguk, whose breath hitches. Jeongguk's eyes travel, admiring Taehyung's side profile. So handsome. Taehyung slightly turns his head, meeting Jeongguk's eyes, "I am glad I found you when I found you."

Jeongguk quickly pecks Taehyung's lips, "Thank you. You are my knight in shining armor." "And I am grateful I was there with you! Fighting with you, facing demons with you," He quickly cups Jeongguk's cheek and kisses him gently.

"Let's go home, alpha," Jeongguk says. Taehyung immediately exits the front passenger side and shuts the car door. He gets inside and looks at him before pressing the start button, "My house, your house, or," he pauses, "our house?" "My place, your place, our place?"

"Your place, alpha," Jeongguk's voice is thick with desire. Taehyung smirks as he puts on his seatbelt. He knows in his heart that somehow, he wins more of Jeongguk's heart tonight.

Jeongguk's face suddenly warps with pain, which instantly worries Taehyung. "Hold on, baby," Taehyung takes his phone and dials a phone number, "Hold on, stay with me." "Bujangnim, hello?" Hobi answers.

"Can you call Doctor Lee and send him to my home?" Taehyung looks worriedly at Jeongguk. "Ask him to come to my house in 15 minutes, I will pay double." Jeongguk's gaze lands on the alpha. He admires him for looking out for him.

"Okay, Bujangnim," Hobi says, "do you need anything else?" "Ummm... hyung?" "Yes, Taehyungah?" "Can you order bbq.chicken, please?" Taehyung looks at Jeongguk. "Of course," Hobi responds. "Thanks, hyung," Taehyung reaches for Jeongguk's hand and squeezes it.

The moment Taehyung hangs up, Jeongguk softly speaks, "How did you know that I did not want to go to the hospital?" "Well, I think I know enough, just enough," Taehyung then returns his gaze on the road. Jeongguk's eyes traveled to the dewy and misty city.

"I will tell you more, don't worry," he says as he looks at the city lights illuminating through the puddle on the road. "Do you know I actually love the rain?"

"Me too," Taehyung says as he safely moves to the right lane, turning on the right signal. "It's humbling, actually." He brakes slowly, yielding to the incoming traffic so that he can turn right.

Jeongguk frowns, "Why is that?" "I remember clearly," Taehyung's face transforms with a melancholic expression, "I was supposed to go with my parents, but my grandfather said he was not feeling good, so I stayed behind."

Taehyung's eyes move to the rearview mirror before he merges to the highway ramp, "My parents died when the brakes failed. They said the roads were too slippery that they lost control." Jeongguk's eyes became glassy. Somehow, he and Taehyung are the same.

Taehyung is a real orphan, and him, well, he really did not feel his parents' love. He had to swim the ocean without any guidance except friends who became his lighthouse. Taehyung then presses the voice command, "Call Hyungsik," he looks at Jeongguk, who nods furiously.

"Hello, Taehyungah, did you find him?" Seojoon's worried voice answers. "Hyung!" Jeongguk says. "Thank goodness!" He exclaims. "Taehyung, I owe you my never-ending gratitude!" Taehyung proudly smiles as they approach the exit. "Do you want to come over at my place, hyung?"

"Of course!" Seojoon quips, "why aren't you bringing Jeongguk to the doctor?" He then adds, "Eunwoo filled us in." Jeongguk looks at Taehyung, "We'll see each other tomorrow for the Mayor's gala, right?"

"Are you sure you are going to be okay by then?" Hyungsik interjects, "And don't forget, Seojoonie's Dream motorcycle release party on Sunday!" "That's right," Taehyung nods at Jeongguk, "hyung, let's see how bad Jeongguk's wound is first, okay?"

"Of course. And if it's bad, I say we all skip the mayor's gala?" Hyungsik seriously says. "And if it's much worse, then tell us so we can crash at Taehyung's house." Taehyung chuckles, and Jeongguk smiles. His heart warms at the thought of being with his alpha. "Okay, hyung."

Taehyung makes a left turn and presses the garage opener clipped on his visor. The car enters the garage, and Jeongguk feels more thrilled at the thought of being with Taehyung, most especially after he came to his rescue.

"Okay then. Talk to you guys later," Seojoon says before hanging up. Taehyung parks the car and then looks at Jeongguk, "Want me to carry you?" "Just hold my hand, please?" Jeongguk responds as Taehyung leans in towards his cheek and kisses it. "Okay, then."

-- "It's a good thing that the bullet grazed your skin," Doctor Lee says as he dabs the wound with antiseptic cream after cleaning it with hydrogen peroxide.

Taehyung can not take his eyes off of Jeongguk with this intense worry in his heart or maybe because of the shirtless omega in front of him.

Doctor Lee turns to Taehyung and hands him a list and a prescription, "Buy the antibiotic on that list to make sure his wound does not get infected," he then looks at Jeongguk, "I have listed instructions for care."

"Doc?" Jeongguk takes the list from Taehyung. "Yes?" "Is it okay for me to go out?" Jeongguk wants to make sure that he and Taehyung can make an appearance at the mayor's gala tomorrow night.

"As long as you follow everything on that list," the doctor emphasizes as he covers Jeongguk's upper arm with bandage. Jeongguk reads the list when Taehyung spoke, "Like what you said earlier, it's mandatory to have someone with him all the time, right?"

Taehyung asks the question with his forehead creased with worry. Jeongguk tries to hide his amusement. For all he knows, Taehyung just wants an excuse not to leave his side. The doorbell rings, which makes Taehyung jump up from the bed, "It might be the chicken."

Taehyung opens the door and gasps with his friend, Hobi panting, a bag of chicken in his hand, "Why are you here?" Taehyung inquires. "It will take twice the time to deliver the chicken, Taehyungah," he hands the bag to his boss. Taehyung gave him a grateful smile.

"If you don't need me for anything else, I shall go," Hobi politely bows, but Taehyung hugs him tightly. "Thanks, hyung," he says before releasing his friend. Hobi then smiles widely, "Of course, we have been friends for the longest time."

Footsteps then distract them as the doctor and Jeongguk walk towards them. Doctor Lee stops and wears his shoes before saying, "Call me if you need anything else." The doctor turns and then looks at Taehyung intently, "Don't forget to get him the prescription."

"I will. Thank you so much!" Taehyung slightly bows to the doctor as he leaves. Hobi steps to the side to let the doctor pass, then smiles at Jeongguk, and then gives Taehyung a knowing smile and winks. "Oh," Taehyung shakes his head, "Oh, yes, Hobi, please meet Jeongguk."

"Hello, Jeonggukssi," Hobi says with such an enigmatic smile. "Hi," Jeongguk smiles back, knowing that Hobi is a good person. "I work for your father too, but I do not believe anything they say about you," he adds. Jeongguk looks at Taehyung with a bag of chicken at hand.

"For you," Taehyung raises the bag, which makes Jeongguk smile widely. Jeongguk turns to Hobi, "Do you want to join us?" Hobi looks at his boss, who is slightly shaking his head. He gets it. Taehyung wants to spend time with Jeongguk. "Aww, rain check?"

"Of course," Taehyung grins at his friend as he takes Jeongguk's hand. Jeongguk looks weirdly at Taehyung as if he shooed his friend away, but nevertheless, he smiles at Hobi, "Thank you for bringing the chicken."

"Of course!" He smiles, then shoots a knowing look at his friend, "anything for Taehyung's love, uhh, I mean, Taehyung's special someone, oh wait, I am talking too much." He turns around and says goodbye.

Jeongguk looks at Taehyung with amusement. His doe-eyes widened and sparkled, most especially with what he had just heard from Hobi. Taehyung's love. Taehyung's special someone. Is it possible Taehyung feels that way for him already?

"Hungry?" Taehyung gently guides him inside. "Famished!" Jeongguk exclaims as Taehyung puts the chicken on the table. After pulling the chair and allowing Jeongguk to sit first, he opened all the boxes and immediately got excited as Jeongguk's face lit up.

"I love bbq.chicken," Jeongguk speaks softly as Taehyung goes to the kitchen to get some plates and utensils. "You do? I do, too!" Taehyung walks back and puts them on the table. "Do you want to try all of them?" He asks, and Jeongguk just nods.

"I have some rice in the refrigerator. Do you want to eat them with that?" Taehyung offers after placing the plate in front of him. Jeongguk gtins, "That would be amazing, Taehyungssi..." his voice trails, his cheeks turn red as he looks away.

Taehyung crouches in front of him and searches his face, "Why are you shy all of a sudden?" "Just overwhelmed about everything that happened tonight," Jeongguk gazes into his eyes and speaks with fervor, "I just can not believe you were to save me today."

Taehyung cups his face and brushes his nose against his, like an eskimo kiss. He then kisses Jeongguk's forehead and leans his forehead against his and looks into Jeongguk's glassy, "I would have died a thousand deaths if I did not arrive right on time."

He stands up and brings the rice to the microwave when Jeongguk asks, "But why?" Taehyung quietly chuckles, "You are asking me why, really?" "Yes, why?" The microwave beeps, and Taehyung takes the rice out and sits beside Jeongguk.

Jeongguk becomes puzzled. "Oh, I am feeding you," he says as he puts a hefty amount of rice. "Taehyungie..." "My love, just rest. I will take care of you," Taehyung says casually, but those two words makes Jeongguk's heart beat rapidly.

My love. Jeongguk's heart starts to scream, blood suddenly rushes to his face, and his eyes squint into a smile. He tries to hide the immense happiness growing just because he is afraid to declare what he starts to feel to Taehyung as well.

Taehyung swallows, suddenly nervous because of Jeongguk's non-response. He looks at him, and he can not describe the emotions on Jeongguk's face, "Gukkie, baby, is that okay?" Jeongguk just shakes his head, "I am more than okay, Taehyungie."

He then touches Taehyung's hand and smiles widely, "In fact, I am wonderful." Wonderful. Yes, Jeongguk feels more than wonderful. In fact, he just wants to tell Taehyung that he likes him and that he might have started falling for him.

Taehyung smiles and feels relieved, "Okay," he continues cutting Jeongguk's chicken. He then scoops up some rice and places some chicken on the spoon and says, "Open wide." Jeongguk willingly accepts the chicken and the rice - loving the way it is fed to him.

He's never experienced this, and somehow, he doesn't know how to act or react, but all he knows right now is that his heartbeat does not want to slow down.

-- "Who sent you? " Detective Young asks the suspect. The suspect ignores the question and looks at the wall in front of him. The light of the interview room is above Park Bogum, the named suspect of the case.

"Subject Park," the detective crosses his legs and rests his forearm on the table, "what is your objective? Why Jeon Jeongguk?" Bogum smirked, "Because everyone just obsesses over him." He shook his head.

"What do you mean everybody?" Detective Park leans with both arms on the table. "See, detective," Bogum pauses, "I am tired of being everyone's lackey." He leans his head towards his shoulder, pursing his mouth to the side.

"You have to give me something, " Detective Young opens the folder, "this traffic photo shows that you are following Jeongguk's motorcycle." "Yeah, I was telling them that I had a hunch that the man on the motorcycle is Jeongguk," he shrugged, "They just don't want to listen!"

Bogum places his face on the palm of his hands, with shackles on, "and now that I confirmed that it's Jeongguk," he smirks again, "I am caught."

"Who are you referring to as them, they, everyone?" Detective Young asks exasperatedly. "Well," Bogum rests his elbows, looks at the detective with a mirthless expression. He inclines his head and speaks, "Well, I swore an oath of secrecy, something I will bring to my grave."

Detective Young slams the folder in front of him and shakes his head, "I just want to help you," he starts to stand up, "but if you don't want to help yourself, it's up to you." A police officer comes inside and guides Bogum outside back to his cell.

Detective Young then pauses and turns to Bogum before the officer escorts him back, "Well, just letting you know, no one has approached me yet to represent you." He turns around and walks back to his office. The police officer opens the door to his cell and locks him up.

He lays down on his bunk and looks at the ceiling. His thoughts race as he made a promise to his two friends that their oath to each other is solidly permanent. Their oath was to see this through until the end because it's not just him or his friends that were involved.

He closes his eyes, allowing silence to seep in his being. His loyalty is important to the friendship he has with these two friends who have been his solace, his rock, and his foundation, and he just hopes that they will not fail him because he never has.

-- (warning: smoking, inferenced threats) An alpha angrily enters his passcode to the room where they agreed to meet. "Why did he fail?" He barges in shouting, slamming the door as he pulls the chair, metal scraping on the floor.

"Why did that stupid alpha need to be there," The alpha scowls at the other man in the room with him. The man just swirls the ice on his whiskey, as the other gets a lighter from his pocket and lights a cigarette.

"We should have asked him to stop anyone who gets in the way," he puffs, the fleeting smoke relaxing him. "No, I don't want anyone to touch Kim Taehyung," the other sips his whiskey, "I want him to be humiliated, embarrassed, scorned if I must..."

"What do we do now with our friend?" He takes another drag of his cigarette. "Well, the boss says not to have anyone contact him," the man shrugs. "Why?" "Well, he has instructions, per the boss." He drinks the rest of the whiskey. He turns to the man.

The alpha looks at him voraciously and closes the gap between them. The man kills his cigarette and stands up, meeting the alpha's gaze with equal intensity, "So, what do you have in mind?"

"I want to blow off some steam," he grabs the man by the waist and pulls him towards him, "I want to fck you until you whimper and beg me to stop." He smashes his mouth to the other's and pushes him to the couch. "Make me forget everything that happened today."

-- Taehyung stares at the peaceful face in front of him. There are no words that can describe the scene that is in front of his eyes. Jeongguk was stubborn and did not allow Taehyung to leave him alone at his house since the alpha needed to pick up his prescription medicine.

Instead, Jeongguk agreed to go with him to the hospital and that he'd stay in the car. Such a clingy omega, and he likes it. Taehyung's even more surprised with himself when he said "my love" to Jeongguk unconsciously.

Is he really falling in love with him. My love. Only two words but so powerful and heartfelt. These two words are the words his parents used to utter to each other all the time when they were alive, and it was his only wish to find someone who would have made him feel+

the same way his father loved his mother. Taehyung pushes the hair away from Jeongguk as the emotions inside him continuously bloom. How early is too early? In fact, Taehyung had been reflecting yesterday, before he slept that he did not miss Jeongguk physically, +

his soul searched for him, and right now, even if he is in front of him, he feels it is still not enough. He wants to smother him with affection and care. He wants to show him that he deserves the world. He wants him to know that he will do everything to keep him safe, +

even if it will cost him his life. Taehyung smiles. Maybe he is in love and not just approaching the infatuation to love phase. He thinks he has fallen deeply, and the only way is for him to face it by declaring what he feels for Jeongguk.

Jeongguk slowly opens his eyes. He knew that Taehyung had been staring at him for a while now, and he felt that it's unfair for the alpha to look at him when he's sleeping. Why? Because Jeongguk also would like to stare back at the gorgeous face who has been constantly+

proving himself, winning his heart. "Good morning," Jeongguk's eyes sparkle, his heart pounding, his breathing erratic. "How was your sleep, my love?" Taehyung touches his cheek and cups it.

Jeongguk closes his eyes, feeling the warmth of his hands. Taehyung's scent slowly fills his senses, and he wants to drown in it, "It was great. Thank you for watching over me." Jeongguk says bashfully. "How did you know I watched over you?" Taehyung asks.

"Because I smelled worry from your pheromones alpha," he says, leaning his face even more towards Taehyung's palm. "I had to make sure you are doing okay," Taehyung admits, "I can not think of existing in a world without you." He kisses the tip of Jeongguk's nose.

"Well, I already lived once without you in my life, and I regret every second of it," Taehyung's voice cracks, "you are the most important person in my life, Jeon Jeongguk."

Jeongguk bites his lower lip, trying his best not to let this overwhelming bliss envelop him. "I love you if you still didn't know that," Taehyung gazes passionately in his eyes. "But we hardly know each other," Jeongguk gently argues.

"I will not deny my heart anymore, my love," Taehyung says, "I love you, and that's my truth." "Are you not going to get tired of me? Maybe after a month or two, even a year, you will tire of me and leave me," Jeongguk frowns, his forehead creasing.

"I will prove to you that I won't," Taehyung presses his lips gently on Jeongguk's eyelids. "Like I told you, this is the first time I have ever felt something like this for someone." Jeongguk moves closer, wrapping his arms around Taehyung.

The side of his head resting on Taehyung's chest where he can hear his heartbeat maybe with the same erratic rhythm as his. "I trust you." Jeongguk says. He looks up at Taehyung, "Are we going to the mayor's thing tonight?"

"How are you feeling?" Taehyung asks him, his fingers removing a wisp of an eyelash from Jeongguk's cheek. Jeongguk raises his arm and shrugs, "It's a little painful, but don't you think it is a good way to let everyone know that my life is in danger?"

"Oh, tell me your thoughts," Taehyung asks curiously. "It's just that all my life, everyone thinks I am a basket case, but if I show to everyone that my life is in danger AND that I am not mentally deranged, then I guess it will be more effective?" He smiles awkwardly.

"I mean, I like that idea," Taehyung kisses the other cheek, "can we at least decide after lunch? Know more about how you are really feeling?" "Okay," Jeongguk sighs, which makes Taehyung smile grow bigger.

"You are cute, do you know that?" Taehyung's resolve starting to slowly melt. "Just cute?" Jeongguk raises his eyebrows and asks cockily. "No. You are gorgeous!" Taehyung responds, kissing him lightly on the lips, "and I want you to be mine," he says in between kisses.

"Maybe that can be arranged," Jeongguk says as he places his hands on Taehyung's chest. "Oh yeah?" Taehyung starts to kiss his jaw, then the space between his collar bone and his neck. "Yeah," Jeongguk releases a sharp breath when the doorbell rang.

Taehyung slowly releases Jeongguk and then looks at the clock. It's eight o'clock. Taehyung shakes his head and kisses Jeongguk's lips before jumping out of bed, "I bet it Hyungsik and Seojoon hyung," he says as he puts on a hoodie.

Jeongguk pouts, "But I want more kisses!" He complains. "I will give you more kisses after you eat and take your medicine. Okay?" Taehyung starts towards the door as the doorbell rings nonstop. Jeongguk nods, and after Taehyung leaves the room, he stretches and then hugs+

Taehyung's pillow, savoring the scent. 'Kim Taehyung. What have you done to my heart?' Jeongguk muses silently before loud voices approach the bedroom.

TUNNEL VISION Chapter 10 COLLISION Eunwoo crosses his legs and takes the coffee cup, "So. I looked into your bethrotal agreement," he smiles and then looks at his friends before he sips his coffee, "I don't think there's anything wrong with it."

He then put the cup back, "It really depends on you both when to hold the wedding." Jeongguk frowns, feeling uneasy. 'Why does it sound Eunwoo's pushing the wedding?'

Taehyung just holds Jeongguk's hand and then looks at him. His face is unreadable. He then looks back at Eunwoo at the same time when Jeongguk turns his head and watches Taehyung focus on what Eunwoo.

Taehyung feels Jeongguk watching him. He looks back at him and squeezes his hand lightly, his eyes moving towards his lips. It's so pink and luscious, and suddenly, he aches to kiss him.

Hyungsik clears his throat, so he returns his attention bacl to them and says, "I don't want to rush Jeongguk," he pauses, then looks at them, "most especially with what just happened yesterday." Jeongguk sighs a little.

That caught Taehyung's attention. He gazes into Jeongguk's eyes. They're searching for answers, & he wants honesty, so Taehyung tells everyone, "Right now, it doesn't matter if I lose the title or the position. What's most important is that I have you in my life."

Seojoon smiles at what Taehyung just said. Obviously, he's falling faster and deeper than he anticipated. His attention turns to his husband, who is equally fascinated by the two.

Breakfast was delightful, though, as Seojoon looked at the empty boxes in front of him. He made sure that they brought everything that Jeongguk loves, like steak and eggs, chicken and waffles, some fruits and pancake.

Jeongguk then speaks softly, "I wonder where Wooshik is?" He slowly removes his hand from Taehyung. Taehyung shakes his head as he moves to sit closer to Jeongguk, "He called earlier, actually. He has this important business to do, but he'll call you later."

Jeongguk nods, his smiling face slowly turns into a frown. Taehyung senses the sudden shift in Jeongguk's mood, so he whispers before standing up, "He said that if you are doing better later that he's going to pick up us up for the gala." He walks to the counter.

He gets the medicine and walks back to Jeongguk, whose face suddenly lights up. Taehyung hands him his medicine and pours water into his cup, "So you have to take this now, my love." Jeongguk grins. He is so endeared with everything Taehyung was doing. It disarms him.

Hyungsik wipes his mouth, nudges his husband, and then looks at Eunwoo, "I guess it's time we leave and give these two some privacy."

Taehyung shoots a grateful smile towards his friend, who just gives him a slight nod. Seojoon laughs, "Uh huh." He turns to Jeongguk and reaches for his hand, saying, "I want you to heal fast before Saturday."

Jeongguk beams at his best friend, "Don't worry. We'll be there at the Dream Motorcycle release," he assures him. Taehyung turns to Eunwoo and holds out his hand for a handshake, "Thank you again for being there yesterday. "

"I rushed the moment Hyungsik hyung received the coordinates," he shakes Taehyung's hand. "And besides, I have known Jeongguk for a long time now, and the fact that he is one of Hyungsik's closest friends, it's definitely a huge pleasure to lend a helping hand."

Jeongguk beams at the alpha but he still wants to assure Taehyung that he is still his and no one else, so he hooks his hand in the crook of Taehyung's elbow when says, "Thanks Eunwoo, hyung."

Relief washes over Taehyung. What Jeongguk, regardless, even if it's a small gesture, means a lot. Jeongguk showing affection towards him in front of his friends means the world for the alpha.

"You look great together," Eunwoo smiles at both of them, "which makes me miss the love of my life!" He says as he picks up his phone. "Wait, we haven't met the love of your life," Taehyung says. "If Jeongguk feels better, you'll meet them later," Eunwoo says.

"I was actually thinking of proposing soon too," his smile reaches his eyes, "We can triple date, yes!" "Of course," Jeongguk smiles. "Listen, I have to go to work," he gives them a sheepish smile, "hoping to see you later?" "Yes," Hyungsik says as he pats him at the back.

Eunwoo walks out the door, leaving the four of them. Hyungsik was about to stand when Jeongguk suddenly remembered something. So, he stands up, which makes Taehyung immediately turn his attention to him.

"Seojoon hyung, can I please speak to you before you leave?" Jeongguk looks at him pleadingly, "I have some suggestions about the design for the revision of our Kawasaki project."

Seojoon swiftly stands up, his forehead creasing with a frown, curious of what his friend is about to tell him. It's weird why Jeongguk brings this up, BECAUSE the design was perfect. Every specification, every detail in the design as correct, & Kwasaki was more than impressed.

The company was so impressed they've sent them a bonus. Seojoon looks at Taehyung, "Don't worry, I am not going to steal Jeongguk," then grins.

"We'll be back," Jeongguk says, then pauses, "Tae?" "Yes, my love?" My love. Jeongguk's heart just swells with happiness. His heart beat skips and runs whenever he hear those two words.

Blush creeps in his cheek as his eyelashes flutter. He shyly looks at Taehyung and asks, "Can I use your office?" Taehyung walks to Jeongguk and kisses his forehead, "Of course."

Seojoon's eyes widen, "You two!" He rhen looks at Hyungsik then back to the two, "Are you not telling us something?" Jeongguk smiles and covers his face shyly, "No hyung. Not yet," he looks into Taehyung's eyes. Taehyung just looks at Jeongguk adoringly.

"We just like where we are right now, hyung," Jeongguk says sincerely. He then removes his hand from his face. He looks at Taehyung, his eyes filled with fondness, "We just treat each other without expectations as we continue knowing each other."

"Sure, if you say so," Seojoon rolls his eyes, unconvinced. "They're in denial," Hyungsik pipes in as he types in his laptop. He then looks wide-eyed at his husband, "Remember the time when you were already so infatuated with me but says, 'oh, we are taking it slow.'

"Oh hush," Seojoon laughs, "that was us." He turns to Jeongguk then to Taehyung, "You both have gone through a lot and just deserve all the love in the world!" Hyungsik nods, "Although, if you already feel for each other, then maybe there's no point in holding back."

"Honey?!" Seojoon exclaims. Taehyung just looks at Jeongguk, "I will do whatever Jeongguk wishes." A flicker of a smile passes Jeongguk's lips as the question nags him again, 'How fast is too fast?'

Seojoon then smiles, "So what are we going to talk about?" "Oh yeah," Jeongguk snaps out of his giddiness, "yes, let's go, please." "Okay," he looks at his husband, "you can go ahead without me, don't you have a meeting to attend to?"

"Yes," Hyungsik stands up, "Jeonggukie, I am giving you permission to be off until you fully heal OR you can design from home, yours or Taehyung's," he smiles impishly as he winks at his friend, "it doesn't matter."

-- Detective Young went to the Crime and Intelligence Unit and gave them Park Bogum's mugshot to have his comprehensive criminal and background informational packet worked on. Although he did a quick one last night, nothing was of note.

He walks to Bogum's cell and sees him meditating. Interesting. This man is very calm, and it bothers the detective, like why isn't he the least disturbed? Or frazzled? He walks away from his cell and takes his phone from his pocket, and dials Kim Taehyung's phone number.

"Hello? This is Detective Young from Seoul Police Agency, may I speak with Kim Taehyung?" "Yes, detective? Do you want to get Jeongguk's statement?" Taehyung volunteers. "Yes, is that possible?" "Of course," Taehyung nods, "do you want us to stop by or here at home?"

"What do you think Jeongguk is comfortable with?" The detective inquires. "Please hold," Taehyung responds as he mutes the phone, then walks to his office and knocks, "Baby?" Seojoon sucks on both his lips, "Baby now, huh?" Jeongguk blushes, "Yes, Taehyungie?"

"Do you want to go to the police or have them come here instead?" Taehyung opens the door with both Jeongguk and Seojoon walking towards him. "Here?" Jeongguk asks. "I am leaving anyway," Seojoon says, "See you later?" "I will call you, okay?" Jeongguk says.

Seojoon nods at he walks to the door. He puts on his shoes and then waves goodbye to the two. "Detective, Jeongguk would like to conduct the interview here. I can text you my address." "Please do. Please expect us in an hour," the detective says before hanging up the phone.

-- Seojoon enters his husband's office with Eunwoo in the office. "Perfect, hyung!" Eunwoo says, "I will go to the courthouse in the morning to double check on the filing of their agreement." "There is something I am curious about, though," Seojoon looks at his husband.

"What is it?" Hyungsik asks. "Is there an inheritance of any kind?" Seojoon sits and puts his hand on his chin. "I don't think there's anything in the contract which says so," Eunwoo responds earnestly. "How about addendums?" Seojoon further prods.

"I can check that too," Eunwoo adds a note to his phone. Hyungsik then asks, "What time are you picking up my cousin? Do you want to carpool?" "Sure," Eunwoo nods, "He keeps on complaining he hasn't seen you for the longest time!"

"Ha! Tell Min Jun not to complain a lot," Hyungsik smiles, "I will call you later." "Thanks, Hyung!" Eunwoo walks out and heads to his office.

-- Jeongguk lays on the bed after the interview. He's suddenly tired just by narrating what happened yesterday. He was just waiting for the rain to cease, so he took a quick stop and looked for a place where there was cover, for his motorcycle. Sh!t his motorcycle.

Someone wraps his arm around Jeongguk's waist, which makes him smile, suddenly his tiredness dissolving. "We need to clean your wound," Taehyung says as Jeongguk turns around. "I am worried about my motorcycle," Jeongguk instantaneously says.

"I asked Seojoon and Hyungsik to pick it up," Taehyung smiles as his arms tighten around his waist. "Do you know I simply love hugging you?" "You do?" Jeongguk fakes a surprise. Taehyung scrunches his nose, "Yes. I do!"

"Yes, I do," Taehyung snuggles closer, "I am yours Jeon Jeongguk." He says comfortably, his nose just above Jeongguk's scent glands. Jeongguk sighs. How can he feel like this when, in fact, it was just last week when they started to get to know each other.

"Do you promise to never leave me?" Jeongguk asks as he scoots closer, giving Taehyung more access to his neck. "Mmm, mmm," Taehyung hums, "I am not going anywhere, Jeongguk."

Jeongguk turns around, looking at Taehyung face to face, his heart pounding as Taehyung gazes lovingly into his eyes. He swallows before he speaks. "You say that now, but tell me, how can I believe it?"

"I know that you can't, not just yet, but give me the chance. I'll prove it to you every day. I think, with you, actions will speak louder than words. You'll begin to believe me when I show you that I can back up my words with action." Taehyung strokes Jeongguk's cheek gently.

"I think," Taehyung pauses, as he smooths Jeongguk's hair and tucks it at the back of his ear, "I think I am in love with you." Taehyung clears his throat and corrects himself, "I know I am in love with you." He then moves closer towards Jeongguk's face and kisses his lips.

Jeongguk receives Taehyung willingly as he wants to kiss him since Seojoon and Hyungsik left. There is no doubt in Taehyung's mind that he wants Jeongguk and no one else. They break the kiss, and Jeongguk's searches Taehyung's eyes, "You know I want to fully trust you, right?"

"I know that, my love." Taehyung's hand moves, & curves it around his throat, his fingers pressing against Jeongguk's jaw as they stare into each other's eyes."This isn't on you, Jeonggukie. I'm the one who broke the trust since the beginning, so I'm the one who has to fix it."

"I know that there was no trust to begin with, not real trust, ever since I was a child." Jeongguk puts his hand on top of Taehyung, "We were mere acquaintances brought together by an agreement who met once a year at a company. How can you build trust in that?"

"I know, that's not a good way to build trust," Taehyung agrees as he takes Jeongguk's hand, placing it on his chest. "All of our cards are out on the table now, baby. Ulterior motives are long gone. It's just you & me deciding if this road is where we'll walk together or apart."

Jeongguk nods, "I am very tempted to take an offer." He moves his head against closer, their foreheads almost touching. Taehyung brushes his lips on Jeongguk's nose before whispering, "What offer are you tempted to take?"

Taehyung pulls Jeongguk by the waist before the younger speaks, "Can I tell you, umm, at a later time?"

Taehyung's hand roams over Jeongguk's waist, making his heart dance with delight, and then it moves around his back. His fingers slid under Jeongguk's shirt, which leaves him breathless, "Is it possible to get an advance? Is there a way to convince you to tell me now?"

Taehyung grabs the hem of Jeongguk's shirt and pulls it carefully up over his head, not wanting to hurt or touch the wound and Jeongguk has a faint idea of where he tossed it or how he didn't protest, but for him it doesn't matter.

Jeongguk starts to enjoy the heated look of lust he was giving him as his eyes roam over his, settling on his tattoo, "I'm glad you are okay. I'm glad you didn't get hurt more. I wish I was able to kick the gun away from Park instead of being able to shoot you." Taehyung says.

He slowly removes his hand and sits up, "Come on," Taehyung holds out his hand, "let's clean your wound." Jeongguk looks at Taehyung, who reaches out for his hand, "I see why you removed my shirt," he blushes, thinking there was something that's going to happen.

Taehyung chuckles nervously. He wanted something to happen, too, but he was just afraid that Jeongguk would get hurt because of his wound, "why, do you want something to happen?" He sits beside him, looking intently in his eyes.

Jeongguk blushes, looking away, shy all of a sudden, "Eventually, maybe," he looks at him, "I will just know when," Jeongguk sits up slowly, "hopefully it will be with you! I want it to be with you!" Jeongguk says reassuringly.

Taehyung suddenly feels this pang in his heart at just how Jeongguk does not trust him entirely just yet. Even if, yes, it's understandable, maybe, if he's more deserving, then they would have been together already.

Taehyung nods at Jeongguk, okay, trusting is something that can not be forced, and he has to respect that because, like what he said earlier, he is willing to wait for Jeongguk. "Okay," Taehyung says as he pats the space beside him, "sit with me. I need to clean your wound."

Jeongguk looks at Taehyung, noticing a tinge of sadness in his eyes. He wants to, really wants to, but there's still this uncertainty - what if? What if everything is too good to be true?

He just does not want to played but he knows deep in his heart that everything Taehyung has done so far is true and sincere. "Okay, please clean it gently," Jeongguk asks Taehyung earnestly. Taehyung nods as he removes the bandage around Jeongguk's arm.

He opens the wound and sees that it's not as bad as he expected it to be. He's grateful that it's a surface wound, so Taehyung focuses his attention to Jeongguk as he puts antiseptic on the cotton ball.

He slightly dabs it on the wound and immediately stings, so Taehyung blows it. After a few seconds, Jeongguk releases a deep breath as Taehyung applies a thin film of antibiotic cream on it.

He grabs the gauze and tapes it up. He asks Jeongguk, "Do you want me to bandage it up completely?" "It hurts only a little, and pain is manageable," Jeongguk admits. "So, are you telling me that we can go to the mayor's gala later?" Taehyung smiles as he finishes.

"Taehyungssi, I have a question for you," Jeongguk moves closer to the alpha. He knows that his scent is becoming thicker, sensual, and alluring because of his heat, which will happen anytime this weekend.

"What is it, my love?" Taehyung moves a little closer, too, taking Jeongguk's hand and intertwining it with his. Jeongguk leans in, resting his head on his shoulders, "So, if we arrive at the same time at the gala, how would you introduce me?"

"What do you mean?" Taehyung pulls his hand closer, holding it up, looking closer at their interlaced fingers. "Do you mean how I will tell other people the nature of our relationship?" "Yes, that."

"I will say whatever you want me to say." Taehyung starts to caress Jeongguk's hand with his thumb. "How do you want me to introduce you? My date? Someone I am courting?" "Can I think about it?" Jeongguk pauses, "I think I know how I want to be called, and I will tell you."

"Sounds good," Taehyung says before he realizes something, "Jeongguk, do you have an idea of what are we wearing tonight?" "What does the invitation say?" Jeongguk asks. "Formal," Taehyung responds, "Do you want me to get you clothes? Or do you want to borrow mine?"

Jeongguk's forehead creases, well, they are almost the same height, "That will work," he says, "we can match or something." He suggests, which made Taehyung's heart giddy with happiness. "And shoes?" Taehyung looks at Jeongguk's feet and his, "I think we have the same size."

"Yeah!" Jeongguk exclaims. "I will just give you a new pair of socks," Taehyung says as he pulls Jeongguk closer, removing his hand from his and wrapping his hand around his shoulders.

-- The alpha's phone starts to buzz as he gets ready for the gala, "What is it?" "Is Jeongguk going to the gala?" "I am not so sure," the alpha responds. "Are we going to act tonight? Do something? Attack?" The man on the other line inquires.

"Nah," the alpha responds, "let's strategize, but I want you to act tell you know who to act their part well. We can not fail." "I will try what I can do," the man responds. "That's not a good enough answer," the alpha growls, "you have to do it and not try."

"Yes, alpha," he says, "do you have any more instructions?" "Let's meet tomorrow after the gala," the alpha adds, "I may need to see you sooner though, if things do not go my way." "Let me know then, alpha." The man says before hanging up.

-- Taehyung looks at himself and Jeongguk in the mirror. Sure, they are not exactly matching, but at least they are wearing turtle necks, and Jeongguk's eyes sparkle as he sees Taehyung's reflection beside him.

"I think we make a good-looking couple?" Taehyung turns to Jeongguk, "don't you think?" He nudges at him, relieved that Jeongguk's arm does not sting or hurt as much. Jeongguk smiles widely and nods. They look amazing together, and tonight, he is both excited and nervous.

Taehyung turns toward Jeongguk and fixes his collar, then straightens his sleeve. He gets the accent pin from the dresser and puts it on Jeongguk, "This was my father's, and I put it on you as a sign of my love, devotion, and loyalty."

The pheromones that Jeongguk emits are sweet and addicting. And Taehyung knows that maybe, just maybe, he is slowly getting deeper into Jeongguk's heart. Jeongguk beams at him, sniffling, trying to hold back the impending tears that are about to show, "Thanks, Taehyungie."

He throws his arm around Taehyung, who smiles and strokes his back, "You know you mean the world to me, my love. You are even the first person I called love. You are the first person I confidently say I am in love with."

Jeongguk removes his arm around Taehyung and looks at his eyes, "Thank you," he says as sincerely as he can. "You made me really happy tonight." Taehyung grins at him and wears a gold necklace, "And this necklace was my mom's, a gift from my father just before they got married."

Jeongguk watches Taehyung wear the necklace carefully before the buzzer rings. Taehyung quickly walks to the living room, "Yes?" "Taehyungah! I am here," Wooshik excitedly says, "Don't hoard my best friend, send him down."

Jeongguk, upon hearing this, just grins. He missed his friend, so he looked at Taehyung, who then checked his pockets for everything. "We'll be right down," Taehyung replies as he places his hand on the small of Jeongguk's back and escorts him outside.

Taehyung puts his hand around Jeongguk's shoulder as they ride the elevator. Jeongguk, with a small smile, turns his head to Taehyung, "I am not going anywhere, you know that, right?" Taehyung nods, "I know that," he pauses, "I am just worried about your wound."

"Taehyungie," Jeongguk sighs, "I know it's worrisome, but the stitches are healing well," he slightly looks at his arm, "it's not even that red anymore," Jeongguk lightly insists. "Okay," Taehyung pulls him in closer, "Detective Young is also invited to the gala," he adds.

Jeongguk widens his eyes in surprise, "Why?" "Oh, I just casually mentioned that we were going, and he said he was invited as security for tonight," Taehyung gestures as the elevator door opens.. "Oh," Jeongguk releases as sharp breath, "I thought it was something serious."

Upon stepping outside the lobby, Wooshik rushes to the both of them and hugs them at the same time, "I missed you both so much!" Taehyung chuckles, "We missed you too, hyung!" Wooshik then releases them, then looks at Jeongguk, his hands on his shoulder, "Are you feeling okay?"

Jeongguk nods and then looks at Taehyung, "I do," he blushes before continuing, "I have been receiving extra special care." "Good!" Wooshik emphasizes, "as you should," eyeing Taehyung, "because this alpha will be in trouble if he did not take care of you."

"You are being extra, hyung!" Jeongguk grimaces towards his best friend, "Taehyung takes good care of me." "Lately," Wooshik rolls his eyes, "if he could have taken care of you since the beginning, I would not give him third degree right now."

Jeongguk shakes his head as Taehyung opens the door for him. He looks up at him and smiles, "You should not have." "I insist," Taehyung says after Wooshik follows. He walks around to the other side to sit beside Jeongguk.

"Are you ready to introduce Jeongguk 2.0 to the world?" Wooshik asks Jeongguk, then looks at Taehyung, who slips his hand in Jeongguk's. "Of course, I am ready," Jeongguk furrows his eyebrows, "I think I do." Taehyung squeezes his hand, "You can do it, I am here beside you."

Jeongguk smiles sweetly at Taehyung as they searched each other's eyes. 'Patience, Alpha,' Jeongguk whispers in his head. 'If you do these two things in my head tonight, then I am all yours.' He squeezes Taehyung's hand.

Taehyung touches the smooth leather of the car and asks Wooshik, "Hyung, where'd you get this beauty?" Wooshik smiles, "My new baby!" He exclaims, "this is the reason why I was MIA. My appa wanted me to choose what Rolls Royce to pick and I chose the Cullinan."

Jeongguk shakes his head, "A motorcycle still wins, for me." Taehyung throws him daggers and shakes his head furiously, "No motorcycle for you for awhile, Jeonggukie." Jeongguk raises an eyebrow, "Who says?" "I say," Taehyung says gently but Jeongguk didn't say anything.

"It's dangerous, Jeongguk," he turns to Jeongguk, who's decided not to look at Taehyung and straight at the road.

Jeongguk looks at him briefly, "It is," he smirks, "not as dangerous as the other things I have done." He turns to Wooshik, but before speaking to his best friend, "but I wouldn't tell you. I think you'd faint."

"Tell me, Jeongguk!" Taehyung says loudly. Jeongguk starts to get annoyed. This is part of opening up, right? All-cards-on-the-table kind of honesty? He clears his throat, "Taehyungssi, can I ask you a question?" His tone is somehow challenging.

Taehyung swallows nervously. For the past several days, it's been very nice, but he has to tell Jeongguk that he worries for him so he takes a deep breath and whispers, "I just worry about you, my love. If you only knew how I felt when I saw you get shot."

Jeongguk freezes, listening carefully to what Taehyung just told him. "I know that, Taehyungssi, but you could be polite when you say those things & not issue a command just like that," Jeongguk looks at him, "I was used at being so independent, so please don't order me around."

Taehyung becomes quiet. All his life, he's always asked people to do things for him. Even with Jaein & some omega, they were all submissive but not Jeongguk, definitely not Jeongguk. "Taehyungssi," Jeongguk clears his throat, "do you even think you can handle someone like me?"

But Taehyung just becomes very quiet. Can he handle someone like Jeongguk? Headstrong, independent, and stubborn, someone he has not yet to know and slowly disarm, and right now, it feels as if he's back to square one.

The Rolls-Royce suddenly slows down as Wooshik peers over the driver's shoulder and turns to the two, "We are here!" He grabs Jeongguk's hand, "Are you ready to let society know who Jeongguk really is?" He asks gaily.

Jeongguk gives a tight-lipped smile and tells Wooshik, "Can you just let the driver know to bring me home?" He then turns to Taehyung, "Thank you for taking care of me these past 24 hours, I appreciate it a lot, but I have work to do."

Wooshik darts Taehyung, a deathly glare who was just sitting quietly. But Wooshik is done with their drama. They liked each other, pined for each other, and now that they are just a step away from being together, they are both being fcking stubborn.

"You know what?" Wooshik looks at the both of them, "why don't I leave you both alone and figure this out?" The driver opens the car door. Wooshik steps out and turns to the two, "If you don't want to go Jeongguk, tell my driver, I won't stop you, BUT once you leave..."

He rolls his eyes again, "I won't help you both anymore." He turns to Jeongguk and says, "Don't you dare ask me anything about Taehyung," and then he turns to Taehyung, "And don't ask me to help you with Jeongguk." With that, he turns around, not looking back at them.

Jeongguk slides to the opposite side of the back seat, and Taehyung follows him, " I am sorry, baby," he carefully takes Jeongguk's hand and massages it, "I am sorry if I was disrespectful."

Jeongguk looks at him and crinkles his nose, "I am sorry, too," he sighs, "I am not used to being told what to do, I guess," he leans on Taehyung's shoulder. "I became independent as much as I could, most especially when I entered the university. I didn't have to rely on anyone."

"I know that, and I know too how you like riding the motorcycle because not only you design them, it's your passion." Taehyung raises their hands and turns to Jeongguk's knuckle and kisses it lightly, "I am sorry."

Jeongguk observes the way Taehyung kisses his hand, so he releases the deep breath he's holding as he chuckles, "Is this our first fight?" Taehyung slightly chuckles too, "I guess so," he looks at Jeongguk, "but please don't leave me. Talk, rant, but please don't leave me."

Jeongguk nods, "Okay, Taehyungssi," he kisses Taehyung's cheek lightly, "I will do that." Taehyung's mood suddenly lightens up, "I promise, we'll talk it out." "Pinkie promise?" Jeongguk sits up and turns to Taehyung.

"What?" Taehyung's face becomes amused with everything that's unfolding. "You want me to pinkie promise?" "Yes!" Jeongguk says enthusiastically, "You can never break a pinkie promise." Jeongguk holds out his pinkie, "a pinkie promise is something you promise your life with."

Taehyung hooks his pinkie around Jeongguk's. "I pinkie promise to always love you and respect you and talk to you." "Okay, I pinkie promise that when you do everything right," Jeongguk leans in and tightens his pinkie, "I will give to you my all, my entire being and my love."

Taehyung looks into Jeongguk's eyes, "Can we also seal it with a kiss?" Jeongguk scrunches his nose and grins as he moves forward and allows Taehyung to kiss him with fervor and with love.

After a few minutes of kissing, Wooshik knocks and opens the car door, "Are we doing okay now? Or do I separate you permanently from each other?" He sees them both holding hands with no space apart, "Okay then, let's go out and attend the mayor's gala, shall we?"

Jeongguk nods as Taehyung immediately goes out and holds out his hand. Jeongguk takes it, and he smiles joyfully towards Taehyung. As they start to walk to the ballroom, someone grabs Jeongguk's shoulder and screeches, "How dare you take away my alpha?" Jaein glowers at him.

Jeongguk looks at her calmly, which irritates her more, "I don't think he was yours to begin with." Jaein's eyes turn red with anger, "How dare you?!" She raises her hand, ready to strike Jeongguk when Taehyung stops her from hitting him.

"Jaein, why are you even here?" Taehyung exasperatedly asks, "You are not even supposed to be here." She screams and points a finger at Jeongguk, "He's not supposed to be here!" Attendees and guests start to gather around them, which alerts the elder Jeon.

He walks to the crowd and sees his son Jeongguk with Taehyung, "What's going on in here?" He scowls at Jeongguk then at Taehyung, "Is my son causing all these commotion?"

While Jeongguk remains unfazed, Taehyung is the one who gets offended by what Gwang-kook just said, so he releases Jaein's hand and stands beside Jeongguk. "So, you found my brat of a son," Gwang-kook taunts.

Jeongguk is about to speak when Taehyung answers, "Sajangnim, two things," he says seriously, "first, it is Jaein who should not be here since she is not invited and secondly," Taehyung pauses, "your son is not a brat!" He looks back at the CEO, "I don't think he's ever been."

Taehyung then intertwines his hand with Jeongguk, who suddenly feels overwhelmed with what's happening, the press and crowd around them. Typically, in the past, maybe he would run away because of all the awful things his father would say.

But right now, it is okay. In fact, it's more than okay, with Taehyung managing to fight for him. SOMEONE is fighting for him. Taehyung is fighting for him. He fixes his gaze at Taehyung’s who speaks with a certain commanding presence, even in the presence of his father.

Detective Young approaches them, "I reviewed the CCTV, I saw her almost strike you," he turns to Jeongguk, "do you want to file charges for attempted battery?" Jaein's face pales but arrogantly responds, "Why me?"

"You were the one who raised your hand to strike him. They just arrived too," Detective Young says loudly, "So, if you don't want to be arrested for disturbance of the peace, I suggest you leave," he tells Jaein who turns around and stomps her feet as she walks away.

The young detective walks to Gwang-kook, "I am Detective Young, and I am the one handling your son's attempted murder case. Are you not going to ask the status?" Gwang-kook's eyes widen as he looks at Jeongguk, then at Taehyung, "What attempted murder case?"

Taehyung turns his attention to Detective Young, "We don't want to disrupt your work detective. We'll apprise the CEO about what happened." "Thank you for your help, detective," Jeongguk says. "So, where have you been?" Gwang-kook asks.

Taehyung drews a sharp breath. He's finally seeing the man who he thought of as a father figure, despicable, regardless if he's Jeongguk's father, "Sajangnim, Jeongguk has been involved in many great business ventures." "Is that so?" He asks uninterestingly.

Taehyung's thoughts travel to the lies Jeongguk's father said to him about paying for his apartment, sending him to school. He frowns. Where did the money he gave Gwang-kook to support Jeongguk go?

"So, how long have you found out my son's whereabouts?" Gwang-kook asks, "How come you did not report to me?"

Jeongguk looks at Taehyung, who is at a loss for words. He did not tell his father. It is true. His heart races, confirming that last question nagging him if he can trust Taehyung and he can. Yes, he can trust the alpha.

So Jeongguk clears his throat and answers, "Because I asked him not to, abeonim." Gwang kook scoffs, "And why is that?" "Because...." Jeongguk pauses, "I want to get to Taehyung as much as I can before we plan for the wedding."

Jeongguk squeezes Taehyung's hand, telling him it's okay. Gwang kook slightly smiles, "Wedding? Perfect! Perfect!" His voice booms as he pats Taehyung on the back. "I will go to the mayor's table now," he pauses and smiles at his son for the first time, "plan your wedding well."

"Whew!" Jeongguk says as Taehyung looks at him. "Are we going to marry?" Taehyung asks curiously, his hope increasing with every breath he takes. Jeongguk shakes his head, "I said that to get my father off of your back."

Taehyung's heart sinks. He looks at his feet, not knowing what to feel. Jeongguk stretches his neck as Wooshik. Hyungsik and Seojoon wave at him. He immediately grabs Taehyung's hand and walk toward them.

'At least,' Taehyung looks at Jeongguk, 'at least Jeongguk is holding his hand in public.' Taehyung muses as he looks at their intertwined hands. "Oh, Namjoon and Seokjin hyung are here!" Jeongguk exclaims as they approach the table.

"Jeonggukah!" Seokjin excitedly approaches him and then puts his hand on his shoulders, "I heard someone try to kill you! Are you okay?" "Yes, I am!" Jeongguk says and then looks at Taehyung, "I am okay, thanks to my boyfriend!" "Boyfriend?" Seojoon asks.

"Boyfriend?" Wooshik looks up. "What's happening here?" Hyungsik walks over. Taehyung's heart starts to race. What changed? Jeongguk beams at Taehyung as Namjoon approaches. He leans in and whispers, "Didn't you ask me earlier how I want you to call me? I am your boyfriend."

Taehyung smiles, nibbling on his lower lips as Jeongguk says, "Namjoon hyung, Seokjin hyung, everyone, I present to you all my boyfriend, Kim Taehyung, future president and CEO of JGK."

"It's nice to meet you," Namjoon shakes Taehyung's hand. Seokjin smiles, "I was already thinking of how to introduce Jeongguk to another alpha, but I stand corrected," he holds out his hand and shakes Taehyung's hand.

"Thank you," Taehyung tells Seokjin, "because of the tracker, Wooshik and Hyungsik were able to find him." "Of course," Seokjin smiles, "any friend of Hyungsik and Seojoon are our friends too!" Jeongguk smiles at all them, but when their gazes meet, Jeongguk shied away.

"So, earlier, you are not boyfriends, and you were fighting..." Wooshik starts to say. Jeongguk immediately turns to Wooshik and covers his mouth, "That was earlier. It's different now." Hyungsik and Seojoon shake their head.

The lights flicker when Eunwoo and another man approach them. "Hey everyone, meet my boyfriend, Min Jun," he says. "Aww, it's nice to meet you," Jeongguk says as he smiles at the omega with Eunwoo. "Hey, cuz," Hyungsik says, "why are you late?"

Min jun smiles at Jeongguk, "Same here," he turns to his cousin and rolls his eyes, "I do work hard for a living, you know?" "Why? Is Hyundai not paying you well?" Seojoon teases. The lights flicker again.

"It's time to take our seats," Seojoon says as Hyungsik pulls the chair and lets him sit first. Taehyung and Jeongguk sit together. Taehyung takes Jeongguk's hand and leans in, "You have taken me by surprise, my love," Taehyung kisses his cheek.

Jeongguk looks at Taehyung, and whatever oxygen that was left in Taehyung's throat seems to have gotten stuck catch in his throat as electricity passes in their gazes. It's different now.

It is so much different now, most especially with Jeongguk, "You're my first boyfriend, and my first kiss, just so you know." Taehyung's heart swells with pride. He is Jeongguk's first everything. "And," Jeongguk continues, "that's how I want you to call me... boyfriend."

"That sounds wonderful," Taehyung is so happy he just wants to bring Jeongguk home. "I love you," he says with so much fervor. "You two, hush," Wooshik whispers loudly, "listen to the speech." "I need to go to the restroom," Jeongguk whispers.

"Sure, restroom," Wooshik says, then looks at Taehyung, "Better go with Jeonggukah and watch over him, okay?" Jeongguk shakes his head, embarasses by Wooshik's bluntness, "Don't mind him, please?" "I don't mind him at all," Taehyung responds sincerely, "he's a good friend."

They leave the ballroom & proceed to the restrooms, but once in the empty hallway, Taehyung is not able to resist anymore as he pulls him in for a kiss. Jaein witnesses it as she walks initially towards Taehyung & demands attention, but she stills as she sees him close his eyes.

He never closed his eyes before when he kissed her, and she automatically felt her heart break into a million pieces. Minho told her that Taehyung was in love with her, and memories flashed her mind. It was her running to Taehyung all the time, never him.

Jaein takes a deep breath with tears falling from her eyes. She should have entirely left him if not for Minho, convincing her that he was in love with her. He never was, and she thinks that he never would.

She turns around and walks away, feeling ashamed. She walked with humiliation and pain in her heart, and that vow that she would never submit herself being used as a pawn anymore.

The moment Taehyung's lips presses against Jeongguk's. Sublime, electrifying, breathtaking, exhilarating. The emotions are like no other as electricity buzzes throughout Jeongguk's entire body.

Jeongguk melts into the kiss as Taehyung's mouth devours his with hunger, moving, savoring its softness. His tongue strokes across Jeongguk's lips once, twice, & when the third time happens, the tongue darts his lips & and sends shivers of desire racing throughout his body.

Taehyung wraps his fingers around Jeongguk's waist and curves the other one around his neck, pulling closer, their kisses full of heat and intense passion. "Baby," Taehyung slowly breaks the kiss, "I love you." Jeongguk catches his breath, and he knows he wants more.

"Thank you earlier," Jeongguk says as he looks into Taehyung's eyes. "Thank you for what? My love?" Taehyung strokes Jeongguk's cheek. "For being there for me, that was the first time someone stood up to my father for me," Jeongguk closes his eyes, savoring Taehyung's presence.

"I am glad I was there," Taehyung kisses his forehead. "I am curious though," he tries to hide the delight in his heart. "Ask me." "I was surprised when you said I am your boyfriend," Taehyung asks, his voice an octave lower. "Because you deserve it," Jeongguk replies.

"Thank you," Taehyung kisses Jeongguk quickly on the lips as other people start walking their way, heading towards the bathroom. "What time do you think should we leave?" Jeongguk asks as they walk toward the bathroom. "Do you want me to call the driver?" Taehyung asks.

"Or we could take a cab," Jeongguk shrugs as he walks to a stall. "And what excuse shall we tell the others?" Taehyung leans his hip at the edge of the sink. "That I am feeling pain to my wound," Jeongguk responds casually, zipping up. He walks to the sink beside Taehyung.

"Can I ask you why you want to leave early?" Taehyung's fingers walk Jeongguk's arm. "Because I want to celebrate being with you," Jeongguk looks at him then shyly looks away. "Well," Taehyung looks at Jeongguk intently, "I feel the same too." Jeongguk grins.

They walk outside the restroom and return to the Crystal Ballroom of The Lotte Grand Hotel. Jeongguk immediately holds his arm and feigns a frown, "Hyung, my arm is getting to sting with pain." Seojoon looks alarmed, "Do you want to go? We can ask the driver to drop you off."

Jeongguk decides to sit down as onlookers start to look their way. Taehyung sits with Hyungsik, Namjoon and Seokjin, but is just one seat away from Jeongguk, Wooshik is in between them.

Wooshik leans to Jeongguk and Seojoon, "What's wrong?" He touches Jeongguk's arm lightly. "It's a little painful and I need to take my antibiotics which is due in an hour. I have to eat as well," Jeongguk touches his stomach, "I am hungry."

"Is that so?" Wooshik looks worriedly at his bestfriend, "Go now, while someone is singing at the stage. At least, people are not exactly paying attention." Wooshik turns to Taehyung, "Taehyungah." "Yes, hyung?"

"We need to talk about the sponsorship," Wooshik turns to Jeongguk, "your dad spoke to my dad and I want to see if everything is binding as it should be." He pauses then looks at Taehyung, "no room for errors."

Taehyung nods, "Of course, but I will be back from my vacation on Monday!" Seojoon looks at Hyungsik with a surprised expression on his face, "Did you hear that? He took vacation days?"

Taehyung shakes his head and turns his gaze towards Jeongguk, "I took vacation days to spend time with my boyfriend." Hyungsik sits and leans his elbow on the table, "Wow, that's news to me." "Even my assistant thinks so," Taehyung jokes.

"He's even joking, too!" Hyungsik has this indescribable expression on his face, "Are you sure your name is Kim Taehyung or are you an impostor?" Jeongguk shakes his head," Is it so unbelievable?"

Wooshik, Seojoon and Hyungsik answer in unison, "Yes!" when the crowd starts to shush them. "Wow," Jeongguk says as Taehyung bites his lower lip. "Just make sure you attend the Dream product launch or you'll both be in trouble," Seojoon pouts.

"Of course, hyung," Jeongguk reaches out and touches his hand, "I wouldn't miss it for the world." Seojoon then zooms his focus to Taehyung, "Take care of my best friend, buddy or you'll be in big trouble."

Wooshik then sighs and rolls his eyes, "And stop arguing! You are only stressing out Jeongguk!" Taehyung just smiles with delight as he knows that he has entered Jeongguk's world and his friends welcome him with open arms, "I promise."

"I am not stressing out," Jeongguk stills, realizing that his heat is due in one... two... he counts in his head. His heat is due in about 2-3 days. Taehyung then touches his hand, interrupting his thoughts, "Baby, let's go?"

Jeongguk nods, "Okay, Taehyungie," which makes Taehyung stand up immediately and wait for him from where he was sitting.

Standing side by side, Taehyung asks, "Do you want to wish the mayor a happy birthday first?" "Oh yes, of course," Jeongguk agrees, "you need to pay your respects. He invited you, so I guess it's only proper."

"Wait!" Wooshik says, "let me take a picture of you two, as keepsake." Jeongguk poses beside Taehyung, and Wooshik smiles, "Hana, dul, set." Taehyung turns and looks at his doe-eyed boyfriend, "Let's go?" He reaches out for him.

Jeongguk holds Taehyung's hand as they walk near the stage, then suddenly, Wooshik's father, Chairman Choi, stop them, "My dearest Jeonggukah!" He opens his arm to hug his son's best friend.

"Samchon!" Jeongguk exclaims as he bows before the old man hugs him. He flinches a little as the wound aches a little, but he does not at what extent Wooshik informs his father. Taehyung bows at the elder as well, "It's great to see you, Chairman."

The elder Choi looks at Jeongguk then beams at Taehyung, "I see. Are you finally together? Like together, together?" Jeongguk looks at Taehyung bashfully then blushes, "Yes, Samchon." He fiddles at the hem of his sleeve. Chairman Choi smiles, Jeongguk deserves his happiness.

"We should have dinner soon, shall we?" "Yes!" Jeongguk responds enthusiastically. "Okay, go now to the mayor," He gives Jeongguk a light pat on the back and Taehyung as well. Taehyung leans in as they walk to the mayor's table, "You are really close with the Chois, huh?"

"I think he's the best father figure I had, other than my friends," Jeongguk answers honestly. When they reach the mayor's table, the mayor looks at Taehyung and then Jeongguk when they both say in unison, "Happy Birthday, mayor!"

"Thank you, thank you!" The mayor smiles then directs his attention to Taehyung, "Taehyungssi, who do you have with you?" "Jeon Jeongguk, Mayor Seo," Taehyung proudly introduces him.

"The only grand son of the great Jeong Gun Kang-Tae?" the mayor exclaims, "It's my pleasure to meet you!?" Jeongguk smiles as he is known to be the grandson of one of the most successful tycoons in the country.

"It's finally great to put a face to a name," the mayor adds. Taehyung smiles when the mayor continues to speak, "The fact that you are together with one of the youngest and most respectful business leaders in the entertainment industry, well, I think it's great!"

Jeongguk nods when the mayor adds, "And the fact that Taehyung finally brings a date to my birthday, then I know he's serious about you!" Jeongguk gasps inaudibly thinking, 'he's never brought Jaein?'

Taehyung gives Jeongguk an assuring smile and nods, as if reading what is in Jeongguk's head. "Mayor, we came to greet you as we need to leave," Taehyung says. "And I know that Park Seojoon has invited you to the Dream product launch on the weekend, so we'll see you there."

"Of course!" Mayor Seo claps, "it will be an amazing product launch because it's the first hybrid motorcycle to be launched in the world. I am so proud of it!" Taehyung looks at Jeongguk proudly, his boyfriend, the amazing designer and creator.

"See you then," the mayor says as another group of well-wishers approach his table. Taehyung allows Jeongguk to walk ahead of him as they exited the ballroom. Jeongguk frowns, 'do alphas walk behind omegas? Omega should be walking behind alphas! What's happening?'

Seojoon and Hyungsik stand by the hotel lobby. Hyungsik walks to Taehyung with a huge grin on his face. Jeongguk stretches his neck and sees the prototype parked outside so he looks at Taehyung with an amused expression.

Taehyung looks at Hyungsik then to Jeongguk with a confused look on his face, “Am I missing something?” Hyungsik holds out his hand and gives him a car key, “Here’s the car key to the prototype.”

Taehyung’s eyes light up and looks at the car key excitedly. Taehyung becomes spellbound, in complete disbelief that he is entrusted to drive the race car.

He looks at Jeongguk then to Hyungsik who holds out his hand to shake Taehyung’s, “Take care of Jeongguk’s baby, okay? He’s going to kill you if it gets a dent or a scratch.”

“Why is the car even here?” Jeongguk asks curiously. “Well, my numbskull cousin ran late when we were supposed to go together,” Hyungsik shakes his head, “so, Seojoon came from home, and I drove from the office instead.”

Taehyung stares at the key in his hand as his heart pounds in his head. “Just stop by the house during the Dream release and we’ll go together,” Hyungsik looks at his husband, “Seojoon wants to celebrate after the launch.”

Jeongguk nods, “Okay hyung,” he unconsciously touches his arm which breaks Taehyung’s trance. He walks immediately to Jeongguk.

Seojoon nudges at his husband, “Talk to them later, honey,” He frowns at Hyungsik, “Jeongguk is already in pain, can’t you see?” He rolls his eyes at him.

“Oh, okay, go now,” Hyungsik gives Taehyung a thumbs-up, “have fun, though, you have to remember, the designer is your passenger.” Taehyung gulps nervously and looks at Jeongguk who is smiling sweetly at him.

They walk toward the car and Taehyung’s eyes immediately sparkle. He opens the car door for Jeongguk and when he walks around the car, he removes his coat and rolls his sleeve.

He opens the car door and hands Jeongguk his coat which makes the omega chuckle, “I would have done the same,” he says approvingly. Taehyung nods and grins as he turns on the engine. The car roars to life and it’s the most beautiful sound he’s ever heard in his life.

He puts on his seatbelt and turns to Jeongguk, “Are you ready my love?” Jeongguk raises an eyebrow as he inclines his head to the side, observing Taehyung who is visibly giddy with excitement, “The question Taehyungssi is, are you ready, baby?”

Taehyung grins as he steps on the gas and the sound of the car is just glorious. He steps on the clutch and handles the stick shift smoothly as they reversed.

They pull out of the lobby parking without a hitch and start to drive away, towards Jeongguk’s house in Yeouido, “Let’s get some clothes for you for the rest of the week and the product launch.” Jeongguk nods, “Yes, I would love that!” He smiles as Taehyung drives away.

-- The alpha watched Jeongguk and Taehyung drive away from the hotel. He frowns, unsatisfied with everything that's happening, but then again, he has another ace up his sleeve and hoping this time, the person he will entrust will not fail.

He stares at the flower in front of him, swimming in abyss. He would not have done anything successful tonight due to the heavy police presence. He stands up & goes back to the party, hoping to have some sexual satisfaction tonight, but who would he choose? Decisions decisions.

Who would have thought that choosing a sexual partner would be a dilemma? He scoffs as the phone buzzes in his pocket. He looks at his pocket and sees the man calling him. Perfect. He'd have a great time pounding in and out of him because, in truth, they are great in bed.

Tch. Too bad this man has a weird biological make-up, something that he is aware of. Something that no one else is aware of. "Hey," the man clears his throat, "do you me tonight?" "I need you for sure," the alpha smirks, "I will get rid of my btch first, then I will see you."

-- Bogum sits at his jail cell, losing hope. It had been 24 hours, and no one had contacted him yet, and he's getting desperate. "I will give it 24-more hours," Bogum says to himself, "Besides, it's the mayor's birthday. They'd be busy." He sighs.

He decides to shut his eyes and try to forget. He knows he will get saved. They have never failed before. All he needs is to wait. He smirks and shake his head, thinking of the plans they have for Taehyung and Jeongguk.

It puzzles him sometimes, though, because in truth, those two were not at fault. They are just mere casualties in a war they never thought they'd be in. Just like Taehyung's parents, that's a tragedy, something that was not meant to happen. --

Taehyung parks in Jeongguk's designated parking lot and immediately gets out of the vehicle, "Let's go?" Jeongguk looks at him shyly and nods. Taehyung is an enigma for him. He still wants to know more about him, his likes, his dislikes, his favorite, food, color, music, etc.

He wants to know all of them because he wants to be the best person there is for him. Taehyung opens the door for him, and he gets out of the car. They ride the elevator with this electric current between them. Boyfriends.

That's what they are now, & Jeongguk is more than thrilled, but how does he show Taehyung that everything is worth the wait. When they exit the elevator, Taehyung just walks behind him, feeling how Jeongguk will react if he makes advances, but then he does not want to force it.

Jeongguk dials the number combination in the number lock, and his door opens. "Come on in," Jeongguk says. After removing their shoes, Taehyung steps forward Jeongguk as the younger stares at his handsome face.

Taehyung pauses for a moment to stare down into Jeongguk's beautiful doe eyes, "I love you," he whispers before diving in for a kiss.

Jeongguk melts in the kiss as it was demanding, more ravenous from the one earlier at the hotel. This one is definitely more savage as compared to the kisses they shared before. This time, it is not just sweet or tender or slow than it had been before.

This time, it is not just merely out of control. It is maddeningly frantic & needy. Jeongguk parts his lips eagerly, moving forward myself up to meet Taehyung's kiss, returning it equally with reckless abandon.

Jeongguk hears his heartbeat in his ears, blood pounding in his brain, his insides quivering, making his knees tremble weak. He holds on to Taehyung's neck as the alpha tightens his arms around Jeongguk's slim but muscular frame.

Taehyung's need to own him now becomes inevitable as their tongues dance to a music only their hearts can sway to. They need to get Jeongguk's clothes quickly so that they can make out as much as they want after Jeongguk takes his medicine.

Taehyung's phone buzzed, a reminder that it's time for Jeongguk to take his medicine, so their lips eventually part. Taehyung strokes Jeongguk's cheek as they both pant heavily, breathless but exhilarated, and both want more.

"I will pack my clothes," Jeongguk decides instantaneously, continuously feeling dazed and lightheaded from the kiss, "I think I want to stay with you for a while, if you don't mind." Taehyung's eyes smile, reaching his eyes, "I would love for you to stay with me forever."

Jeongguk's smiles the same, his heart giddy as he pulls Taehyung with him, "Accompany me, please?" Taehyung nods because right now, he'd want Jeongguk with him all the time.

Jeongguk gets enough clothes to last him a week while Taehyung watches him keenly from the bed, "We can come back if you want more clothes." Jeongguk looks at Taehyung, "Taehyungie?" "Yes, my love?"

"What if we stay at the house you bought for us?" Jeongguk goes to his underwear drawer and takes a sealed package from the back. Taehyung crinkles his forehead, a little surprised from Jeongguk's request, "May I know why?"

"Well, it's not that I don't mind your house," Jeongguk says, "I just want everything to be, ummm..." Jeongguk pauses and searches Taehyung's eyes, "fresh start for the both of us." He zips up his luggage. Taehyung immediately stands up and walks up to Jeongguk.

He cups Jeongguk's chin, and his thumb strokes his cheek, "I would love that!" Taehyung expresses as he kisses Jeongguk lightly on his lips, "So it's my turn to get clothes from my house now?" Jeongguk looks Taehyung straight in his eyes, "Yes, I would like that!" He grins.

As they walk out the door, Taehyung reaches for Jeongguk and whispers, "You have to take your medicine first, so we should eat first, okay?" "Okay," Jeongguk shuts the door and places his thumb print by the door, "It's securing it even more per Seokjin hyung," Jeongguk says.

Taehyung takes Jeongguk's hand, enjoying that indescribable feeling. Jeongguk looks at the car then to Taehyung, "The trunk is in front of the car," he says, which makes Taehyung's eyes widen in surprise, "Wow!" "If you have the same size bag, we can put it both in the trunk."

"I have a few clothes in the house, maybe I just need some suit," Taehyung puts Jeongguk's bag in the luggage compartment, "But we need to eat and take your meds." "Okay," Jeongguk says as he gives Taehyung a dazzling smile before getting in the car.

-- After a surprise dinner of steak and potatoes, prepared by Yoongi, one of Taehyung's friends and employees, Jeongguk places a hand on his tummy. He feels so full and satisfied. He just wants to curl up in bed and cuddle with Taehyung, and he knows that won't happen.

There's this fire in the pit of his stomach, something that he's never felt before, and he wants it to consume him, but how to do it, he has the faintest idea. He looks at Taehyung, whose concentration is focused on driving.

Taehyung wants to impress Jeongguk by driving carefully and taking care of his baby, and Jeongguk is becoming more amused by his sharpness. Taehyung enters the code to the gate and enters the driveway, and as he drives slowly, there's a mixture of excitement and nervousness +

swimming in Jeongguk's chest. When Taehyung brought him here a year ago, and if they were good like this, maybe they could have been married now, but then again, everything happens for a reason and Jeongguk is extra glad that Taehyung really did his best to win his heart.

Taehyung parks the car carefully with a sigh of relief. He looks over Jeongguk, whose eyes just sparkle like the stars, and Taehyung shakes his head smiling. "Taehyungie?" Jeongguk asks with curiousity.

"I am smiling like a dork here because I get to bring you here for the first time as a boyfriend," his eyes glassy with happy tears, "It's a house I bought for us and it's not just a property anymore, it's a place for us, a home."

Jeongguk launches towards the alpha, the scent he releases are sweet and sublime, and Taehyung inhales his scent, loving the way Jeongguk reacts to him, "I am so in love with you. If you only know how much..."

Jeongguk nods, "Let's go then," he says as he opens the door. "Stop, I will open the door for you," Taehyung quickly jogs around the car. "How come there are no servants around?" Jeongguk asks as Taehyung opens the door.

"I just don't trust anyone right now," he answers, "And from the last time you were here, I got the impression that you didn't want to be waited like that." "Yeah, you got that right," Jeongguk says honestly, "maybe 2 or 3 when that time comes."

Taehyung opens the luggage compartment. "When we get married?" He teases his boyfriend. "Perhaps," Jeongguk's eyes twinkled with amusement.

Taehyung leads Jeongguk to the master bedroom with butterflies fluttering in his chest. Being an alpha, he should know how to handle feelings like this, but it's also Taehyung's first time to fall in love. With Jeongguk, he just doesn't want to be enough. He wants to be more.

With Jeongguk, brightness suddenly surrounds him, making him look forward to spending sunshine with him. With Jeongguk, even if he is focused, it's not just like tunnel vision or mere obsession. It's something more profound and sublime.

With Jeongguk, he wants to improve not only for himself but for them both, growing and learning as they traverse this unknown path.

Taehyung goes to the dresser and pulls two pairs of pajamas from the dresser, "I bought this for our wedding night," He says as he puts them on top of the bed. Jeongguk looks at the pajamas and then to the huge bathroom, then to Taehyung, who then asks, "Want to take a shower?"

Jeongguk nods as he walks to the bathroom. Taehyung goes to the bathroom to make sure that there are towels and toiletries set out and when he turns around. He swallows hard as he sees Jeongguk naked in front of him.

(warning: minors do not engage, NSFW, mature scenes ahead) "Wow," Taehyung says as he stares at Jeongguk, "god, you are gorgeous."

Jeongguk walks towards him and starts unbuttoning Taehyung's long sleeves, "You told me earlier that you are in love with me," Jeongguk removes the shirt from Taehyung, "you told me if I only know who much," he looks at Taehyung, "I want you to show me."

"Are you sure about this, my love?" Jeongguk nods and meets Taehyung's eyes, saying, "I'm sure, Taehyungie." "Turn on the shower, baby," Taehyung asks as he unbuttons his pants and stares at Jeongguk's amazing body.

Once naked, Jeongguk stares at Taehyung, his face heated. Taehyung steps toward Jeongguk, and when they are a few inches away, Taehyung pushes him back into the shower stall, their bodies with no space in between.

Taehyung puts his hands around the back of Jeongguk's neck and pulls him nearer, his lips pursing, ready to be kissed. "I will love you the way I am meant to love you," Taehyung says as he leans down and latches onto his mouth.

This is not just a simple kiss for Taehyung licks, sucks and devours Jeongguk's lips. He laps continuously until Jeongguk's swollen lips look so red, so plump, so delicious.

Jeongguk grabs onto Taehyung as he allows Taehyung's tongue between his lips, to delve inside, to taste, and to conquer. Moans comes out from Jeongguk's lips, a sound that intensifies Taehyung's arousal. He shudders as he looks into Taehyung's eyes.

He shudders as a low groan comes out of his mouth, demanding Taehyung, "More, I want more, Taehyungie." Taehyung kisses the side of Jeongguk's neck, hovering over his scent gland. Jeongguk claws Taehyung's back and hoarsely whispers, "Mark me hyung. I am yours."

Taehyung smiles triumphantly as he bites into his scent gland, sucking it, making sure that his saliva seeps in. "Mine," Taehyung says as he I chuckled as he drops unto to his knees and starts to nip Jeongguk's side.

Taehyung bites Jeongguk's hip, placing a mark on it before he trails a tongue across his abdomen so he could bite the other hip, raising a matching mark on it as well. "Fck," Jeongguk moans as he feels all his nerves come alive.

Taehyung finally touches Jeongguk's c*ck who then looks at him with dazed eyes. Taehyung licks the pre-cum from its top and then licks a path from the bottom of his c*ck to the tip.

"Nggggh," his pupils dilate, he start to catch his breath as Taehyung laps at his c*ck. He wraps his long around him, as he sucks, pleasuring Jeongguk. He licks all the pre-cum dripping out before taking the head once again, sucking in a quick, bursting motion.

He shudders as he releases a low moan from his throat, "Fck, hyungie, feels so good." "Do you like it?" Taehyung looks up at him, and Jeongguk rolling his eyes, cumming. Taehyung sucks on it hard and fast until it is hard again.

Jeongguk smiles a heady smile as he pulls Taehyung up, kissing him, tasting himself on his lips. Taehyung says in between kisses, "Do you feel good?" Jeongguk nods, "I want more hyung, but," he crouches in front of him, "I want to try."

He swirls his tongue around the helmet of Taehyung's d!ck, licking at the clear liquid that seems to have multiplied after Jeongguk had his release.

Jeongguk leans a little closer, taking his c*ck further into his mouth. He flattens his tongue and runs it along the length from root to tip and then back down again with Taehyung wrapping his hand around Jeongguk's long locks, "Fck," he says in a low, deep voice.

Jeongguk opens his mouth a little wider, accepting the man's wide girth as his tongue continues to explore the length of his shaft. Taehyung's hand controls the rhythm as Jeongguk's mouth hums, his mouth wrapped around his entire length, the vibrations making Taehyung hiss.

Slick starts to leak from Jeongguk, and Taehyung could smell it. So he pulls Jeongguk up and kisses him feverishly, "I want you inside me, hyungie," he says as Taehyung slides a finger in his hole.

Taehyung's long finger sinks deeper, which makes Jeongguk forget how to breathe as ecstasy envelops him , and I forget to breathe. Jeongguk is not sure whether to make Taehyung stop or enjoy the pleasurable feeling at the invasion.

Taehyung looks at Jeongguk with swollen lips, all flushed and needy, "Beautiful," he says as he puts on another finger. Taehyung twists his wrist, hitting his prostate, a guttural moan escaping his lips. His c*ck shot a spurt of pre-cum as he cried louder in ecstasy.

Jeongguk takes deep and ragged breaths as he starts to bite harder into his bottom lip, whimpers escaping his throat. "Feels good, doesn't it, baby?" Taehyung kisses Jeongguk's neck as his hand strokes Jeongguk's c*ck.

He whimpers again when Taehyung's hand slides down his thigh. His fingers massages each rounded cheek, slick leaking, scents mixing, making Jeongguk more delirious, and starts to pant heavily with need. "I need you, my love," Jeongguk whispers which melt Taehyung's resolve.

Taehyung whispers, "I need you on all fours, baby," making Jeongguk's knees tremble even more. He pushes his legs apart, placing himself in between his legs as he holds Jeongguk's jaw and bites into his scent gland again.

Cum spurts out once again from Jeongguk as his need for Taehyung increases. "P–please," Jeongguk begs. Even if this is his first time, he knows he needed Taehyung inside him soon.

Jeongguk shivers at each soft touch, each kiss. Taehyung leans back as he lines his c*ck in his hole. Jeongguk inhales sharply as Taehyung enters him.

Jeongguk moans as Taehyung sinks deeper into him. "Fck, baby," Taehyung growls as his c*ck slipped in and out of Jeongguk. "Please," Jeongguk cries out, "Taehyungie, I want to see your face." He says as his eyes roll with pleasure.

Taehyung stops and carries Jeongguk to the bedroom and lays him gently on the bed, "how's your wound?" "It's okay, hyungie," Jeongguk pulls him in, "I want you."

Taehyung hooks his arms under his legs when he enters him again, with Jeongguk releasing a little whimper. He starts pounding into him and hot silk enveloping his cock every time he moves, waiting the right moment to cum with him.

He knows it's Jeongguk's first time, but his body's meant for Taehyung's as he welcomes Taehyung in his every thrust. "I think you are made for me, my love," he groans as he thrusts harder, pounding his c*ck into his tight hole. "Your body is entirely just made for me."

Taehyung leans in and kisses Jeongguk, his c*ck start to swell. "Do. you. want. me. knot. you?" Taehyung asks as his balls become rock hard against the omega's body, an indication that he is only seconds away from spilling his load.

"I want to enjoy sex with you, my love," Jeongguk cries, "don't mate with me just yet, please," he says as he cries out. Cum splashed between them as his band of muscles begins to milk his cock, his orgasm pushing Taehyung much closer to the edge.

Taehyung's orgasm explodes as he thrusts deeper into Jeongguk, making him moan even loudly, "Fck, baby," he cries in ecstasy. Taehyung shudders as he comes, his c*ck throbs, but he did not release his knot. That will come but not today.

"I love you, baby," Taehyung says as he thrusts for the last time. Taehyung collapses, facing Jeongguk, whose beautiful face has an after-glow of sexual pleasure. "I love you too, my love," Jeongguk says as he bites into his lower lip. ( end)

Taehyung smiles lazily, "You know what, baby?" "What is it?" "We have to take a shower," Taehyung scrunched his nose. Jeongguk blushes, "I am sorry I distracted you." "You can distract me anytime you want," Taehyung smiles, kissing him again before they head to the shower.

TUNNEL VISION Chapter 11 UNEXPECTED Dozens of footsteps thunder through the hallway as the red alarm goes off. Detective Young rushes from his office to the jail. (warning: death) Park Bogum was found not responding from his cell.

"Send EMT right now. There's a 10-55 with suspicious circumstances," Detective Young walks inside his cell and leans down to check a pulse. There's a faint one, "Hurry! We might be able to revive him!" When the EMT arrives, they automatically put on the electrode pads.

One of EMTs looks at the screen and speaks loudly, "Clear," he presses the button. Thud. Bogum's chest bounced from his bed but still unresponsive. "How did this happen?" The detective asks the deputy standing by the door.

"Clear." Thud. His chest rose again from the shock, but no response still, so the EMT leans down and gives CPR to him, hoping to provide oxygen to his airways. But after five rounds, the EMT shakes his head, "I am sorry. We tried our best."

The deputy turns his head to Detective Young, "He just came back from breakfast and then had a five-minute walk." "Anything else? Prior to breakfast?" "No," the deputy reponds, "No one had visited, no one called him, no one."

Detective Young frowns, "The only way we can find probable cause is from autopsy." He looks at the deputy, "Don't touch his cell. It's a crime scene," he says as he gets his phone and makes a call.

-- Limbs tangled, Jeongguk and Taehyung are kissing in bed after they made love a couple more times last night. Taehyung snakes his arm around Jeongguk's waist, "I love kissing you," he says as Jeongguk smiles in between kisses.

They slow down, kissing & just staring into each others' eyes. Taehyung pulls Jeongguk in, his nose nuzzling his neck, "You smell so good, I can stay here all day." Jeongguk giggles with giddiness, "You can't do that!" "Yes, I can, & I will," Taehyung smiles, kissing his neck.

Taehyung looks at Jeongguk, his heart just overwhelmed with happiness, "I love you so much," he kisses his nose. "Never ever leave me, please?" "I won't if you will not leave me too," Jeongguk sighs as he rests his cheek on Taehyung's chest.

Taehyung's phone rings, and he rolls his eyes. Obviously, this number was able to get in. He turned on his DO NOT DISTURB function last night, so this must be very important. He sits up and takes his phone and sees Seoul Police Department calling. "Hello?"

"Is this Kim Taehyung? I am Detective Young." "Yes, of course. How can I help you?" Taehyung smiles as Jeongguk wraps his arms around his waist. "I would like to speak to Jeongguk," he asks Taehyung.

"Of course, he's here, and I can put him on speaker," Taehyung motioned for Jeongguk, who sits up beside Taehyung. "Yes, detective, how can I help you?" Jeongguk asks as he leans closer. Taehyung puts his arm around Jeongguk, not wanting to be apart from him, and he smiles.

"Thank you for taking this call," the detective pauses, "We would like to inform you that the primary suspect to your case, Park Bogum, has passed away due to unknown circumstances."

Jeongguk looks at Taehyung with a frown, "What does it mean for my case? Do we have other potential suspects?" Detective Young nods, grateful that Jeongguk wants to pursue the case, "His computer is sent for cyber and computer forensic examinations," he pauses.

"There are other incriminating evidence that has been submitted to the crime lab for swab and DNA," the detective adds, "results will come out in the next coming days, so, I suggest you still stay in town, just in case we find anything." "Of course," Taehyung pipes in.

"And just don't get too comfortable yet because we don't know if the one who passed away was the master or the servant," Detective Young emphasizes, which makes Jeongguk suddenly nervous.

"Tell us what to do," Taehyung asks eagerly, with Jeongguk leaning on his shoulder, nodding. "Just don't trust anyone yet. We don't know the motive behind this attack." "Are having bodyguards advisable?" The alpha asks, his mind thinking a million thoughts.

"I think we can send patrol officers," he suggests. "Can we hire them?" Taehyung holds Jeongguk's hand, "I will pay regardless of how much." "Let me talk to the lieutenant and seek his advice. I will get back to you as soon as I can," the detective says, "I'll call back."

"Okay, detective," Taehyung turns and kisses Jeongguk's forehead, "tell us as soon as you can." After the call, Taehyung looks at Jeongguk, "I guess we'll stay in?" Jeongguk nods, half-worried and half-glad, "Who do you think would attempt this?"

"We can ask help from a few trusted people," Taehyung suggests. "Who are you thinking of?" "Seojoon, Hyungsik, Wooshik, and..." Taehyung frowns, thinking of their names, "yes, Namjoon and Seokjin." "How about Eunwoo?" Jeongguk asks.

"I was thinking of bringing in Yoongi, my OSINT analyst," Taehyung suggested, "Eunwoo said he's going out of town with his boyfriend tonight." "And you know this because?" Jeongguk pries, knowing how Taehyung gets jealous sometimes.

"He was talking to Hyungsik and Minjun," he rolls his eyes, "Well, just to let you know, I will always be jealous, not for the lack of trust, but the craving to be with you," he says before launching into a kiss.

"Are we inviting them to dinner?" Jeongguk says in between kisses while nipping Taehyung's lower lip. "Tomorrow, after the product launch," Taehyung kisses Jeongguk's jaw, then his lower ear lobe, "I would like to stay in with you today."

"Oh, yeah?" Jeongguk wraps his fingers on Taehyung's neck, fisting some hair as he sighs with ecstasy, "I like that." "I never knew myself to be ravenous," Taehyung licks Jeongguk's scent glands, the wound still a little fresh, "Baby?" he asks.

Jeongguk nods as he pushes Taehyung onto their bed, "Want me to scent & mark you?" Taehyung smirks, his voice raspy and deep, "Yeah, do that. Own me." And Jeongguk leans in and bites Taehyung's scent glands, making him growl loudly, making him hot and voracious for Jeongguk.

"I know you are hungry, and I am too," Taehyung says as Jeongguk bites harder, "but I want to have you first," he whispers, blowing hot breath into Jeongguk's ear. "Then have me, alpha," Jeongguk starts to remove Taehyung's pajama, "own me again."

-- The man looks at the alpha smoking, reading the newspaper, crosslegged, and focused. The man lays on bed, tired from the strenuous sex they did. He hates himself sometimes, though, because more often than not, he surrenders to everything the alpha wants.

He closes his eyes as memories flitter by. (warning: gang rape/degradation) "Please stop, I can't take it anymore," the young boy cried. His face covered with tears as his naked, frail body lay in an old beaten up mattress in the locked basement of their private school.

"Hey, boss!" A teenage boy put on his pants and fixed his red cap, and the scarf covering his nose and mouth said, "What do we do with him?" Another boy who was wearing a ski mask just wiped his c*ck with the young boy's shirt and threw it in his face.

The older boy calmly fixed his black hoodie and his mask as he zipped up. He smirked inside his mask, his carnal craving satiated. He looked on his shoulder as the boy continued to sob and whimper, "Why did you do this to me?" The teenage boy with the red cap just laughed.

The older boy walked away and then peered through the make shift window, a prop used for school play. "Please let me go," he cried, "I didn't do anything to you," he wailed, "I didn't deserve this," angry tears fell as humiliation filled his chest.

The teenage boy in the red cap laughed, "You didn't do anything?" He continued guffawing, "You are a travesty! Being presented as an alpha when you are an omega, a bloody fcking omega!"

"I will be presented as an alpha, and when my family finds out what you did to me, you'll all be shamed!" The boy with a ski mask lowered his pants and peed in the teenage boy's chest, soaking him wet with urine, "Yeah? Your rich family will find you as a disgrace!"

The older boy just looked at the teenage boy and walked away. It's a good thing he wore scent blockers because his master plan would then would have gone to waste. He exited the basement and immediately went to the boys' locker room and took his duffel bag from the locker.

He looked back at what he did earlier, as the hot spray of the shower descended on his body. There was no regret in his blood as he carefully planned this with his father. To have been denied Jeongguk as his betroth was something unforgivable for his family.

He grew up to the thought of having Jeongguk as his mate and his family fortune passed on to his family since both their fathers are bestfriends. He took the body scrub and made sure that the remnants of his deed earlier were erased.

He scrubbed once. He scrubbed twice. When he turned off the shower, he thoroughly wiped down the excess water and, once dry, immediately took the spray bottle and drowned himself in scent blockers.

He put on a fresh pair of uniform and bagged the clothes he used earlier. He will toss it in Sudokwon landfill in Incheon later. He tousled his hair and looked at his handsome face in the mirror.

Satisfied with his looks, he carried the bag with him and headed to his car to put it in his trunk. He took his school jacket from the back of his car and made sure that his phone was in his pocket.

He jogged to the school basement and took the key from his pocket and opened it, with the teenage boy still sobbing loudly. "Hello, is anyone here?" He asked loudly, following the boy's voice. "I am here," the boy answered feebly, "please help me."

He rushed to him and removed his jacket as he wrapped it around the naked boy's frail little body, "I am here, ssshhhh..." He cradles the boy in his arm. "Please help me. My family will disown me," the boy wailed in desperation.

"Why?" He looked at the boy as he stroked his cheek. "I am destroyed, and ummm... ummmm..." The boy cried again. "I will help you. No matter what happens, I am here," he took him in his arms. (flashback ends)

The alpha then walked toward the man & stroked his hair, "You are my angel, you know? And once, we succeed from our plans, then, I will be yours forever," he kissed the man's eyelids. The man sighed, he hoped, NO, he wished he would do what he says, because he was his only hope.

-- Gwang-kook remembers how Taehyung escorted Jeongguk to the ballroom yesterday. What is it in him that made him hate Jeongguk so much? He stands by his office window, looking aimlessly at his view of the Han River.

He frowns and takes his wallet, carefully taking a folded picture inside. It was tattered, but the person in the picture was still beautiful in his eyes.

He shakes his head because he sees the same almond shaped eyes every day. Maybe if his anger did not get to him that day, maybe Taehyung's mother, Yeji, would still be alive, and Taehyung would be his son, a strong alpha like him.

But then his anger got the best of him, Yeji leaves him and marries someone else, replacing him after a year. A fcking year. And his dad, ha! What a tool? What better way to rub salt on his wounded heart? By arranging Jeongguk to marry Yeji's only son, Taehyung.

What a joke! And now, every day, he gets reminded of how funny this life has made him. He loathes Jeongguk. Why? Not only is he an omega, but he is the product of a drunken sex when Gwang-Kook sees Yeji have dinner with her kid and her husband.

And now, fate spins its wicked tale by making them fall for each other. He saw this last night as he watched them kiss in the hallway, in love and passionate. It reminds him of how he was with Taehyung's mom.

He places the old picture back in his wallet when someone knocks. "Sajangnim, someone wants to see you," his assistant says. "Who is it?" He asks gruffly as he sits down. "Detective Young from the police department," she replies. "Oh, okay. Send him in," he says with a frown.

-- "He is one of the nation's most successful entrepreneurs of the year. He's brought the BMW franchise in the country, and recently, starting on developing racecar prototypes. He is meticulous, hardworking, and precise. +

He is here to join his husband on his product launch, so without further ado, let me introduce to you, CEO and President, Park Hyungsik," the announcer spoke on the mic as Hyungsik stood in front of the stage, welcomed by hundreds of spectators, motorcycle enthusiasts.

Taehyung looks at Jeongguk as they stand at the farther end of the entrance. Jeongguk bites at his fingernails while the audience hoots and howls, welcoming Hyungsik and Taehyung can sense his discomfort.

He stands in front of Jeongguk and reaches out for his hand, "Are you sure, my love?" He asks the younger for the third time that day. "Yes," Jeongguk responds, looking deeply into his boyfriend's eyes, "I am sure, my love."

"But the danger..." Taehyung speaks with worry in his voice. Jeongguk tightens his hold on Taehyung's hand, "You are here, so what is there to be afraid of?" He inclines his head and nods toward Wooshik, "and he's here too, and Seojoon and Hyungsik, and..." Jeongguk chuckles,+

"You hired a lot of bodyguards for tonight," he scrunches his nose and chuckles more loudly at the insane amount of men surrounding them. Taehyung smiles & shakes his head, joining in Jeongguk's delight, "I only hired four, the other two from Wooshik & another two from Seojoon."

Jeongguk bites his lip with a smile, "Besides, I am doing this for myself," he takes a deep breath as Wooshik syands by the entrance, "It's about time that the world knows me for who I am and not a person based from what my father tells other," he shrugs.

"Choi Wooshik is the chief operating officer of CJ Foods, Inc., and a good friend of Park Seojoon. He is here as a sponsor and lends his moral support for his dearest friend. Again, ladies and gentlemen, please welcome, Choi Wooshik."

People applaud, and Wooshik takes the stage and waves and bows to the crowd. Jeongguk takes a deep breath. He texted the script earlier, their introduction, to Hyungsik, and now, he hopes that his boss will follow what he asks him to.

Yes, he wants to be known to the world for who he truly is, and most especially, he wants the world to know that Kim Taehyung is his, and he is with Kim Taehyung. They start to walk to the entrance when Taehyung squeezes Jeongguk's hand, "This is it, my love."

The crowd starts to scream as Kim Taehyung is known to be one of the most handsome and eligible bachelors in Seoul, which somehow makes Jeongguk more nervous, so he stops, which Taehyung felt immediately. The alpha turns around and holds his hand and says, " I love you."

Taehyung walks ahead, wanting to hold Jeongguk's hand, but he wants Jeongguk to get used to the attention, too, so he puts his hand behind him, which Jeongguk reaches out immediately. Taehyung gives him a reassuring squeeze, and when they step into the spotlight, somehow, +

even with his shyness, Jeongguk smiles enigmatically in front of everyone, exuding confidence brought about Taehyung's presence. "It is a delight to introduce our next guests of honor. Kim Taehyung is the current vice-president and Chief Financial Officer for JGK entertainment.

Not only is he representing JGK, but he is also a close friend of Park Seojoon and Park Hyungsik. He is the boyfriend of Jeon Jeongguk, our second guest of honor. He is the chief designer of the Dream prototype and the head of the design engineering team for the race car

division with Park Hyungsik as his boss. He is also best friends with the couple and his first public appearance ever. So ladies and gentlemen, everyone, please welcome Kim Taehyung and Jeongguk." Jeongguk swallows, blushinh as he walks behind Taehyung.

It is like a fever dream. Everything that's happening and Jeongguk could not believe that he is walking behind his alpha in front of millions of viewers.

He is also surprised by the change in script but is too distracted by the people clapping and cheering for them. They both reach the stage and are plastic signages.

Jeongguk becomes instantaneously shy as he covers his face, and Taehyung, who is beaming with so much pride and love, follows suit, covering his face as well.

Taehyung's heart definitely swells with adoration as Jeongguk stands in front of everyone with overflowing confidence. How lucky is he to have been accepted and loved by this omega who is wonderfully brilliant and more than his imagination.

The announcer passes the microphone to Taehyung, who then mischievously passes it to Jeongguk. Taehyung nods with encouragement as Jeongguk says, "Seojoonie hyung, good luck! Hwaiting!"

Taehyung takes the microphone and says, "Thank you very much for your warm welcome! Jeongguk and I are so happy to see you all," he then hands back the mic to the announcer, and then both bow and wave to the audience before leaving the stage.

Taehyung waits for Jeongguk at the bottom of the steps, whispering, "See? That was not bad after all." Jeongguk reaches out for him, now that there are lesser crowd, pulls him in and whispers, "I love you, Taehyungie."

The moment they entered the auditorium, they were ushered to the front to sit with Hyungsik and Wooshik. They take their seats, and Jeongguk frowns at his two friends, "I am screaming bloody murder right now!" He pouts.

Hyungsik shakes his head, "Talk to Seojoonie later. He's the one who wrote your introduction." Jeongguk rolls his eyes with Taehyung just observing him, swimming in delight as the world knows now, that they are together, not just by paper but officially together, together.

The presentation begins, and with the packed auditorium, the cheers and applause echoes, which adds to the exhilaration of everyone. It starts with a short video documentary, highlighting the difference of Dream with other regular motorcycles.

Taehyung turns his head as Jeongguk continues to smile proudly throughout the presentation. The man in front of him is simply amazing that the regret forming in his heart incessantly increases, 'Stop, Kim Taehyung! Jeongguk is with you now," his thoughts tell him.

And maybe, just maybe, they are both telepathically linked to each other, Jeongguk leans in and whispers this time, "Don't frown, alpha. Remember, I am yours." He smiles at him and turns his attention back to Seojoon, who is speaking about the motorcycle.

"There is a story to this motorcycle design, well, this is not the first of its kind," he smiles & then looks Jeongguk, "You see, when Jeongguk and I met in one of our engineering classes, he was just busy doodling away, thinking about concepts how to improve a motorcycle ride."

"I remembered our thesis project together. I was in charge of safety and gear, and he was in charge of reimagining the motorcycle, and he designed the first prototype. We tinkered with the parts, and..." he smiles at his friend, "it successfully runs up to this day."

"So as we worked together to make some improvements, thus the birth of the Dream project." He smiles. "I am proud to have worked with this dream product of ours, and I am equally grateful to present to you this beautiful design." (ctto Yamaha PES 2 concept bike)

"It is lightweight and hybrid plus. It has been tried and tested on the track a hundred times." He smiles, "The Dream motorcycle has good traction and torque when needed to speed, and even if it is used by Kawasaki for races, the model of this motorcycle will be the first to be+

released commercially from Seoul." The middle of the stage split open as a beautiful white motorcycle rose from the stage, gathering oohs and aahs from the audience, and Taehyung's eyes never left Jeongguk as a proud look reflects from his eyes.

Not only is he talented, but his beauty continues to exude from within. "So, without further ado, I'm proud to introduce to you all the Dream." Seojoon beams at the crowd. "Thank you, Jeongguk, for working as equally hard in order to make this project come true."

"And Mr. Park, you are my light & my love. Thank you for making my dream come true, I love you." Seojoon says, "I won't bend your ear anymore. I am inviting you all to come & see the motorcycle." He turns around to the exit, "there are a few motorcycles available for test drive."

Taehyung leans in and whispers to Jeongguk, "You can not even describe this feeling of pride and admiration I have for you, my love," his breath hot, making Jeongguk's nerves go haywire. Jeongguk feels hotter now, maybe from the elation, the exhilaration he is experiencing.

Seojoon motions his friends and husband to join him in the front, which they immediately obliged for tonight is a night of celebration. Body guards flank Jeongguk and Taehyung as they move toward the front.

Hyungsik walks up first to his husband and gives him a quick smack on the lips, "You are amazing, honey!" After hugging Seojoon, Wooshik excuses himself and walks toward Taehyung, "Taehyung, I need to talk to you right now."

Taehyung looks at Jeongguk, who just nods. Whatever they need to talk about, it seems to be very important. Taehyung walks with Wooshik to the side when Jeongguk goes to Seojoon and hugs him really tight. "Hey Jeonggukah," Seojoon smiles. "Don't Jeonggukah me!" He pouts.

"I know, I know!" He raises his hand in surrender, "I got carried away, but didn't I just tell everyone the truth? The truth about you and Taehyung?" Jeongguk blushes, his face hotter, his pheromones definitely out of control when Eunwoo joins them in the front.

Eunwoo's eyes twinkle towards Jeongguk, hugging Jeongguk tightly, saying, "I am so proud of you, you know that?" Jeongguk beams with happiness. It's like being drunk in whatever joyous feeling he has right now, "thanks, hyung!"

Eunwoo then turns to Seojoon and Hyungsik when Taehyung turns his head rapidly, smelling the sweet scent coming from Jeongguk. What the fck? Taehyung frowns, trying to listen to what Wooshik was saying.

Wooshik follows Taehyung's eyes, looking at Jeongguk, who's near Eunwoo. "Alpha, yoo hoo," Wooshik shakes his hand in front of Taehyung. "No one is going to steal Jeongguk from you."

"I know," Taehyung's eyebrows furrowed even more, "but still, hyung!" "Stop, Kim Taehyung!" Wooshik exclaims, which made Taehyung turn his attention back at him, "Stop calling me hyung! I am younger than you!"

Taehyung looks wildly at him, "I am sorry. I guess when I first met you and Jeongguk called you hyung, it just got stuck!" He says sheepishly. "Ah, so what are we going to do about it?" Wooshik asks Taehyung whose eyes have not left Jeongguk.

Jeongguk's scent gets stronger as it wafts to Taehyung, and he was about 50 feet away from Jeongguk. Alphas heads start to turn toward his beautiful omega, which then makes him realize, must he be flirting with Eunwoo like this?

The scent catches Wooshik's nose, who then takes a vial from his pocket, & with five long strides, hands it Jeongguk whose pupils instantly flared. He takes the vial & drinks it. Taehyung follows him, with a frown on his forehead.

Jeongguk reaches out to him and then realizes Jeongguk's hot. To his surprise, Jeongguk leans to him and whispers, "Bring me home, Taehyungie, I don't think I am feeling well." His eyes start to burn with desire, and Taehyung knows Jeongguk's heat will begin very soon.

"What did you give Jeonggukie?" Taehyung turns to Wooshik. "Scent blockers, just to tame it, but you have to leave soon!" Wooshik looks at them worried. When they are about to leave, the mayor comes up to Seojoon to congratulate him, then turns to Jeongguk.

Jeongguk's face is less redder now, so when the mayor holds his hand out to congratulate him, he is not that hot to touch, "I can not express how surprised I am to have learn new things about you tonight."

Jeongguk looks down, shy all of a sudden, "Thank you, mayor." He looks at Taehyung, hoping he'd understand that he needs rescuing. Taehyung gets the cue, "Mayor, we would like to excuse ourselves." He bows, "Jeongguk and I need to hurry home as he needs to take his antibiotic."

Upon hearing this, Seojoon turns to Jeongguk with worry in his face. Jeongguk then mouths, "Talk later." Seojoon gives him a thumbs up. "Okay then, hurry home then," the mayor turns to them, "I am hoping to hear more good news from you soon, Jeon Jeongguk."

-- An omega looks at the crowd as his fingers walk through one of the prototypes displayed on the floor. His eyes trail on Jeongguk, who was taken away by that alpha, Kim Taehyung.

"What to do with you, Jeon Jeongguk? You have destroyed my dreams, and a lot of alphas are obsessed with you," he shakes his head as he tightens his leather gloves, "I am getting tired of you," his eyes not leaving him, "don't worry though, I will replace you when you are gone."

-- Jeongguk wraps his arms around Taehyung as they are being driven to their house. Seojoon insisted that they need security, so Jeongguk agreed. "We are approaching your house, Taehyungssi," Hyungsoo says as the gates of their house open.

Jeongguk's becoming more flushed with desire as his body moves closer to Taehyung. Jeongguk whispers, his voice hoarse and ragged, "Can you please tell the bodyguards that they are off limits the second floor please and just surround the grounds."

Taehyung looks at Jeongguk, stroking his knee, just to appease his desires for a bit. "Do you want to know something, Taehyungie?" Jeongguk's lips touching Taehyung's earlobe.

Taehyung is trying his best to control his desires. Fck, Jeongguk's scent becomes stronger every second that passes. "What is it?" Taehyung meets the fiery and intense gaze from Jeongguk. "I have never spent my heat with anyone else," Jeongguk says seductively.

The vehicle comes to a stop, and Taehyung jumps out of the car and opens Jeongguk's side and carries him from his seat. "Alpha," Jeongguk wraps his arm around Taehyung, "I want you!" "Then you'll have me," Taehyung says as they rush towards the bedroom.

(warning: mature scenes ahead, , minors get out) Taehyung carries Jeongguk immediately up the stairs. He has this scent that is so thick that Taehyung is using every ounce of self-control just to make sure that Jeongguk takes his antibiotics.

Call him corny, but the doctor specifically ordered him to ensure that Jeongguk takes the medicine on time in order to avoid infection & he didn’t want that for Jeongguk.

Jeongguk is fully dazed. The effect of the liquid medicine that Wooshik gave him earlier is slowly wearing off.

His skin feels hot. His face starts to become fully flush. His lower torso becomes haywire, seeking something that the scent of Taehyung can only provide.

Taehyung puts him down gently, and when he turns around, Jeongguk tugs at the hem of his shirt, “Don’t leave me alpha,” he says with his doe eyes darken with desire.

Taehyung crouches down and kisses Jeongguk fully on the lips just to somehow show him that he is excited to spend his heat with him, “Baby, you have to eat. I will be fast and the moment you take your medicine, we can do what we want. I promise.”

Taehyung jogs down the stairs and heats up the ramen they cooked earlier and pops it in the microwave. He fills a pitcher of water so that he will not need to come down later. He also throws in a couple of apples and oranges on the tray.

The microwave beeps, and he takes out the bowl of ramen and places it on the tray, grabbing chopsticks as well. He looks at the tray, making sure everything that he needs is there.

He walks up the stairs, taking two steps at a time as Jeongguk’s scent goes stronger and stronger, and he knows that he has to make Jeongguk eat and take his meds.

"Hi," Taehyung smiles as he walks into the room and goes straight to the terrace. He places all the food on the patio table and goes back to the room to carry Jeongguk. Jeongguk smiles upon smelling the food that Taehyung just brought to the table.

After eating and taking his antibiotics, Jeongguk curls on Taehyung's lap, "My love, baby, it's going to be okay, I promise" Taehyung starts peppering Jeongguk, tiny kisses everywhere on his face, ending at his lips.

Jeongguk looks at Taehyung, his doe-eyes sparkling, gleaming with lust as he braces himself with all the thoughts in his head. He is spending his first heat with his first love. He calms the rapid beating of his heart and takes a deep breath when their lips meet. "Taehyungie."

"I got you, my love." Taehyung gazes back deeply into his eyes as he picks Jeongguk up and brings him to the bed carrying him into the bedroom. But Jeongguk instantly wraps his legs around Taehyung's waist while removing Taehyung's jacket first, then followed by his shirt.

They stop at the foot of the bed with Jeongguk removing his jacket and shirt, "I want you, Taehyungie!" Taehyung lays Jeongguk down the bed, and Jeongguk immediately reaches to unbuckle his belt and unzip his jeans.

He salivates at the sight of Taehyung's briefs, and Taehyung just looks down at him, his pheromones start to thicken with desire. Taehyung leans down and does the same as he pushes Jeongguk so that he can remove his pants.

His hands hover to his belt buckle, and with one swift move, Taehyung tosses his pants away and crawls up the bed. Taehyung crawls on top of him and stops the moment they are face to face.

He leans in, and this time, he will not control himself as this is his first time to spend heat with someone as well. His ruts are spent with Jaein and other omegas, but for him, this first time with Jeongguk, it's more than what meets the eyes.

This whole thing wraps his entire soul, his entire being, and Jeongguk in his life now, finally completes the missing piece in his heart.

"Jeongguk," Taehyung whispers before possessing Jeongguk's lips. His tongue slides inside Jeongguk's lips as he reaches out to pull Taehyung more towards him, not wanting to have any space in between. Jeongguk eagerly opens his mouth and welcomes him in.

Their mouths mold into each other, each kiss, each lap, each nip possessing him like a wild man, never wanting this feeling to end. Kissing Taehyung is an experience he never thought he'd come to accept again because after seeing him with Jaein, he never thought that he will+

like him, much more, love him. Jeongguk moans, thinking he can come just from the power of their kiss. Why? Because Taehyung makes kissing a true artform. Because he just does not kiss Jeongguk, he consumes every part of him.

He demands submission with his lips and then his body, and right now, Jeongguk knows that there is no turning back, no need to resist. Jeongguk will give up everything so that Taehyung can fully have him.

Jeongguk, full in heat, turns Taehyung so that he can be under him, but Taehyung wants the control, so he leans back then scoots toward the end of the bed, making Jeongguk whimper loudly to protest.

But Jeongguk should know better because the alpha's macho grin makes him look so fcking hot, and Jeongguk wants to devour him even more, but Taehyung's thoughts go wild as he stares at Jeongguk's body.

Miles and miles of muscles, and he salivates at the beautiful sight of Jeongguk's curves. And then eyes stop by his pectoral muscles, then trailing in a fine line down to his groin, he is a masterpiece.

There is a gleam of a predator in Taehyung's eyes as he reaches out to Jeongguk and guides him back to sit in his lap. Jeongguk shivers, his heart pounding, his insides melting. Taehyung, in his entirety, makes him breathless.

He is still in utter disbelief as Taehyung's arms wrap tightly around him. It's like every nerve ending in his body becomes alive, every fiber of his being becomes possessed, and his mind involuntarily shifts, hypnotized by the power that Taehyung has over him.

Jeongguk moans loudly as Taehyung nips bits of skin on his chest and soothes the ache with his tongue. Jeongguk rakes his fingers, tousling Taehyung's hair, moaning, groaning, wriggling on his lap.

Taehyung, fully enveloped with lust, slowly finds his way towards his jaw, then the edge of his ear, "Baby, do you like that?" He whispers before kissing his earlobe.

"Nngggghhh," Jeongguk's slick drips, and Taehyung feels more heady by the scent he releases. Jeongguk just nods and moans because his voice gets caught in his throat from the bliss he is experiencing, and Taehyung knows this.

By the time he reaches Jeongguk's mouth, he transforms into a trembling mess. "Jeongguk, baby?" "Yes?" Jeongguk responds with his lips, "I love kissing you so much," Taehyung says while Jeongguk grinds his hips against Taehyung's swollen crotch.

"Oh yeah?" Taehyung smirks as he slowly leans Jeongguk into the bed. His mouth moves down to Jeongguk's chin, then nuzzles at his neck.

Jeongguk arches his body, Taehyung taking the opportunity to slide his hands under and wrap him towards him as his tongue licks his collar bone, then down to his pecs, then his nipple where his lips suckled and his tongue twirled.

"Taehyungie," Jeongguk gasps as Taehyung's hands travel down, grasping his hips and finds his way to his c*ck. Jeongguk rolls his eyes in delight as Taehyung starts to stroke his c*ck, precum leaking, scents wafting everywhere, "Fck, baby, so good! Aaahhh, so good, so good!"

He chants, arching his back more, leaning on his elbows as he watches Taehyung slowly move towards his crotch. His breathing shallows as Taehyung looks up at him before putting his c*ck in his mouth.

"Sh!t, ngggghhh, baby!" He wants to wrap his hands around Taehyung but wants to look at him as he devours him, too. Taehyung puts a finger inside Jeongguk's hole as he laps on Jeongguk's c*ck.

Jeongguk's thoughts turn into mush due to the indescribable sensation he is feeling all throughout his body, "Fck, baby!" He screams, "feels so good, nnnngh." He sucks his aching c*ck into his mouth and sucks it down to the root just as he slides another finger into his hole.

He puts inside another finger, and he feels his hole loosening up even more, and Taehyung just wants to pleasure him entirely, making Jeongguk forget everything except his name. The combination of pleasure and discomfort steals Jeongguk's breath away.

At this point, Jeongguk is at war with himself whether to hump his hips and drive his c*ck even more into Taehyung's mouth or push back and drive his fingers deeper into him.

Jeongguk feels as if he was on a mountain's edge, the pain and pleasure overwhelming and exhilarating all at the same time. "Please," Jeongguk begs. Yes, he begs out loud because he's on the verge of either begging or screaming louder.

Taehyung's mouth leaves his c*ck as he licks his mouth, his eyes twinkling with lust. Jeongguk can not do anything more than whimper when Taehyung, tongue in cheek, pushes another finger into his ass.

Jeongguk has never felt so full as Taehyung leans back again and starts to suck his c*ck again. Jeongguk writhes when he pops off his cock then leans down to lick a long line up over his balls.

Taehyung starts to thrust his fingers in and out of Jeongguk several times, making him catch his breath. Jeongguk starts pushing back against Taehyung's fingers. Taehyung's mouth leaves his c*ck, "My baby's hungry."

"Yes, yes. So hungry for you," Damn straight Jeongguk is hungry, he starves for Taehyung. At this rate, he just wanted Taehyung to fck him senselessly until he forgets his own name. Taehyung's fingers leave his hole with slick covering them.

He licks them, and he wants more. His tongue dives into his hole, which makes Jeongguk sit up as he howls in delight, "I want you, alpha, take me now, please, I need you." Taehyung starts kissing him again, and this time, he loses all sense of time and reason.

His surroundings fade away except Taehyung, who drives Jeongguk crazy with his touch "Please," Jeongguk groans loudly. "I need you, Taehyung, I need you so much."

He moves to kneel between Jeongguk's legs. "I am yours, Jeonggukie. Mind, body, heart, and soul, I am yours, only yours." Taehyung looks gently at Jeongguk, his heart overflowing with love, a softness he hasn't shown to anyone else except for Jeongguk, and Jeongguk knows this.

Taehyung is his, and he fills every inch of him, every fiber of his being aches for Taehyung. For Jeongguk, he cannot wait any longer for Taehyung to push it in, to impale him. For Jeongguk, right now, he needs Taehyung more than he needs air.

Taehyung scoots forward until the head of his cock notches against his already loosened entrance. He pushes a little forward until just the head enters in a little, lifting Jeongguk's legs up with his arms before slamming into him.

"Taehyung," the corners of Jeongguk's eyes become wet with tears as he shouts, Taehyung fully thrusting everything in. He went straight for ramming mode, just thrusting in until he was buried to the hilt inside of Jeongguk.

"Fck, baby," he cries in delight as he drives his cock into him over and over again. It splits him and yet, Jeongguk feels that his body forms itself to his dick as if his body molds beautifully, hugging his dick perfectly.

Jeongguk's orgasm grabs a hold of him the moment Taehyung strokes him. "Baby," Jeongguk moans as he gets pulled over the edge into the abyss. He cries out as he erupted, ropes of pearly white cum shooting out of his cock and splattering all over them both.

"You are so beautiful," Taehyung says as he witnesses Jeongguk's face spasm with ecstasy, "So beautiful, just for me." He says as he continues to thrust in and out, slamming inside him continuously.

Jeongguk rolls his eyes again as his c*ck spills again, making Taehyung reach the pinnacle of his climax. He slams into Jeongguk one last time before he stills, his head falling back on his shoulders.

Taehyung opens his eyes, all darkened with a passion like no other while he thrusts into Jeongguk over and over again, driving his cock as deep as it would go before roaring out his release and filling Jeongguk.

"Fck, baby, I love you," Taehyung cries as he releases hot liquid inside of Jeongguk. "Baby," Taehyung slumps over Jeongguk, smiling with satisfaction. "Hi," Taehyung says the moment Jeongguk opens his eyes, catching his breath as he pulls out of Jeongguk.

Jeongguk does not smile as he start kissing Taehyung again, "I want more, alpha, I want you again." He pushes Taehyung and goes on top of him. Taehyung's c*ck springs to life as his groin touches Jeongguk's ass cheeks.

Taehyung smirks as Jeongguk leans down, feather-soft kisses pressed to his neck. "Please, alpha, again, I want to do it again," Jeongguk says as Taehyung's arm wraps around him, making him feel delightfully excited once more.

-- Jeongguk wakes up beside Taehyung, gazing happily towards him. It is his first heat with Taehyung, and the feeling inside him is more than sublime. It's more than wonderful. It's more than perfect.

They did it four more times, and by the time they were done, they were both so tired that Taehyung fell asleep with his c*ck still inside of him. His body didn't feel any pain, though. He looked down, surprised that he was clean.

Jeongguk smiles, surprised that Taehyung cleaned him, but how? He quickly slips out of bed to pee, and he tiptoed across the room, but before he enters the toilet, he takes a quick peek towards Taehyung, who is sleeping soundly in bed.

After flushing the toilet and washing his hands, he starts to feel hot again, wanting Taehyung again. The moment he steps inside the room, he glances at Taehyung, who is sleeping peacefully on his back.

A sly grin spreads across his lips as he walks over and crawls back into bed. Jeongguk, sitting on his legs, didn't take more than a few minutes—and a few muffled groans— he put his fingers inside his hole to stretch himself out even if he was stretched continuously last night.

He does not know how Taehyung will react, but he wants to wake him up this way. Jeongguk reaches down and slowly pulls the sheet off of Taehyung's naked body. Jeongguk licks his lips as he stares at every inch of Taehyung's honey-colored skin.

"Taehyungie," escapes Jeongguk's lips. At this point, Jeongguk is not quite sure if he wants to wake him him up with a blow job or with him riding his c*ck.

Jeongguk's fingers traveled through Taehyung's skin before leaning down further to stroke his tongue across the tip of Taehyung's semi- erect c*ck. Jeongguk releases sweet pheromones the moment he tasted Taehyung's pre-cum, blasting across his tongue.

Taehyung groans and spreads his legs subconsciously wider. Jeongguk smiles, at least, his body is reacting to him, reacting sensually to his touch. Taehyung is obviously not fully awake yet, but Jeongguk knows there might be a way to wake him in a more delightful way.

He licks his lips before swallowing Taehyung's cock down to the root. "Ngggghh," Taehyung moans as his hips snaps up into the air and his hands subconsciously curling into the nape of Jeongguk's neck, the other curling into his hair.

Taehyung's grasp tightens with each flick, each twirl of Jeongguk's tongue. But being an omega in heat, he becomes impatient as he switches gears and licks his way down the length of Taeyung's cock ending at his balls.

His mouth is full, and his heart pounds even more when Taehyung's loudly moaned with his hands tightening when he starts nipping at his ball sac.

Taehyung's small groans start getting louder and louder until the sound of the air conditioning gets overtaken by the sound from the back of his throat.

The melody around Jeongguk is Taehyung's moans, and his scent of his slick becomes thicker as he licks his alpha's c*ck and sucks it all the way back into his mouth.

Deep throating him, he thrusts his hips up, driving his cock deeper into my mouth and Jeongguk thought he's going to gag but instead, feels more aroused with the sound of Taehyung's moan. His thrust becomes faster, with Jeongguk's mouth voraciously devouring it.

Taehyung suddenly opens his eyes and cries out with his hot cum filling Jeongguk's mouth. Jeongguk swallows every single drop which awakens Taehyung even more. "Baby," Jeongguk smiles at Taehyung, "good morning!"

He smiles as his hands tugs at his neck gently. Jeongguk glances at him to find Taehyung's pupil darken, "Come." "I'd like that," Jeongguk says as he climbs up and lowers his hole on top of Taehyung's hardened c*ck.

Jeongguk widens his eyes as he settles himself over him, straddling his hips. "Good morning." Taehyung says as Jeongguk starts riding him. "My baby is still hungry?" Taehyung pulls him, wraps his arms around him, his lips claiming Jeongguk in a kiss that made his toes curl.

Jeongguk kisses him back as he savors every emotion the kiss brought them both. Taehyung closes his eyes. No one kisses like Jeongguk. His hands stroke down Jeongguk's back, stopping at his ass. "You are still loose, my love," he says as he guides Jeongguk in and out.

"I loosened myself out before I blew you," Jeongguk says boldly as he looks up, his body tingling with so much lust. "Damn, that is fcking fantastic," Taehyung groans. His hands grip Jeongguk's hips in a tight hold, his c*ck filling every inch of Jeongguk's ass.

The pleasure they are both feeling is so intense, so strong, so powerful and everything is just throughout his entire body. Jeongguk stares into Taehyung's eyes as he mutters, "Need harder." Jeongguk wants Taehyung to take him, to claim him, to brand him to be his and his alone.

As selfish as it may be, Jeongguk wants to feel Taehyung always possessing him for the next week, month, year, and forever if their lives allow it.

Jeongguk closes his eyes as he memorized how it felt to have Taehyung's hands caress his body, or the feeling of his c*ck thrusting up continuously, hitting his prostate over and over again, or even how Taehyung presses his lips against Jeongguk, owning his senses every time.

Taehyung looks at Jeongguk, whose primal passion is being displayed right in front of him. He never expected that Jeongguk would allow him to feel this intense pleasure, something that he is also feeling for the first time.

Taehyung tightens his hands on his hips and starts thrusting harder, "You like that, baby?" Every movement allows Taehyung's c*ck to rub against his prostate, sending jolts of exquisite pleasure shooting throughout his body.

"Taehyungie," he breathes out as he rolls his eyes, feeling that he will come soon. "Stroke yourself off for me, baby." Taehyung whispers rapidly.

Jeongguk follows his instruction as he strokes his own up and down, Taehyung marveling at the sight of his flushed omega.

"Do you like that, my love?" Jeongguk meets his eyes, "Do you like watching me play with myself?" Jeongguk looks seductively at him, refraining himself from cumming.

"Yes baby, you look so fcking sexy." Taehyung says, pulling him closer as he sits up, controlling the rhythm as Jeongguk continues to stroke himself. Jeongguk starts to breathe heavily at the same time as Taehyung's frantic movements say that he isn't far behind.

Jeongguk breathes out, "Soon, yeah?" Taehyung nods as he pulls Jeongguk towards him and kisses him with fiery passion. He breaks the kiss and gives Jeongguk a hungry look but suddenly says, "Don't come yet."

Jeongguk blinks, confused, "Why?" "Bu—" Jeongguk starts to protest when Taehyung suddenly rolls them over until Jeongguk is on his back. Taehyubg grabs Jeongguk's legs and pushes them up onto his shoulders. He looks at him wildly, both drunk with lust.

Taehyung begins pounding into him faster, harder, wilder as Jeongguk grips the sheets, his orgasm surfacing, and for a moment, he gasps as a kaleidoscopic explosion fills his senses. The pleasure is so intense that Jeongguk screams with pleasure, "Taehyung, nnnngggghhh, fck!"

Taehyung rears back and slams into Jeongguk for one last time. His roar filled Jeongguk's ears. Shots of hot cum filled him again as Taehyung shudders with each spurt, "Baby, nnnggghh, I love you," he cries out with passion. (author's note: mature scenes end here)

Taehyung collapses beside Jeongguk, and their faces turn toward each other, "I like this way of waking up." Jeongguk blushes, "I was hoping you might." "So, are you hungry, my love?" Taehyung asks, which immediately gathers a reaction from Jeongguk.

"Yes," his stomach growls, "I think I am hungry for food," he chuckles lightly. "Let's shower quickly first," Jeongguk adds. "Heat all done?" Taehyung asks, stroking Jeongguk's cheek.

Jeongguk shrugs, "I think I will need you more later, but I am okay for now." Taehyung looks at him and smiles, "We have to eat. You need to take your medicine." Jeongguk nods as Taehyung leans in and kisses him once more.

a/n hi everyone, so yeah - 3.5K worth of sexy hotness, and I am hoping you like it i get shy when I write SMUT, up to this day, and it's been around 18 months since I started writing. please let me know what you think! Love you all, SW