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Chapter Six

Jungkook woke up with a jerk hearing the loud banging on his door, he looked around himself in alarm, “Who is it?” he asked, “Wake up oppa, eomma is calling you.” Eunji shouted from behind, Jungkook looked up and saw it was almost five in the morning.

He looked down on the floor and picked up his blanket, and kept it back on the bed before getting down from it. This habit of throwing blankets and moving all over the bed in sleep will seriously land him in hospital for head injury or something.

He opened the door and saw his sister standing there with wet hair, he shivered just looking at her, and rubbing his bare arms to get some heat.

“Isn’t it too early to take a bath?” Jungkook asked, yawning, Eunji just shook her head and pulled him downstairs along with her, “Did you forget that pack alpha is coming with his family to keep dates Taehyung oppa’s and Hana’s wedding?” Eunji asked.

Jungkook hummed and lazily followed his sister down, “Jungkook.” He heard Sumin calling his name and looked up and saw the whole house was clean, like real clean, you can even see your reflection in it.

“Woah..” he muttered and looked at his aunt, who was looking at him with a done look. Jungkook wanted to roll his eyes but stopped himself, “Yes eomeoni..” he said.

“Is it time to wake up?” she snapped, Jungkook just kept looking at her not knowing what to say.

“Ohh eomeoni actu—”

“Ohh eomma leave him, it’s not that late.” Jimin said, and Jungkook looked at him surprised, “Jimin hyung, you here?” he asked.

“What leave him Jimin? You all always ask to look over his shortcomings. All he does around this house is eat and sleep, no responsibilities, no accountability.” Sumin snapped at her son,

“Eomeoni—” Eunji started speaking but Sumin showed her palm to her, “Shut up, I am not talking to you, go in the kitchen and see if your hyungsunim require help or not.” she said pointing towards the kitchen.

Eunji looked at her brother who pushed her slightly towards the kitchen, she reluctantly left from there.

“Eomma, it’s okay. Mistakes happen. Jungkook won’t do it the next time, okay jungkook?” Jimin asked, “Yes eomeoni, it won’t happen next time,” Jungkook said quickly,

“They are not mistakes Jimin, trust me he does it intentionally, and his ohh so sweet mother always let him get off with it, I know he won’t get married, but it doesn’t mean he will not learn how to do basic things, who will keep him here if he continued being useless.” Sumin jab was harsh, very harsh as Jungkook felt his throat clog up and tears prickled his eyes.

He wanted to snap back, say something much more mean than this but he stopped himself, he can’t afford that, not now at least.

“Eomma..” Jimin said, voice sharp, Sumin just rolled her eyes and went away from there. Jimin looked at him with pity, “Jungkook, don’t mind her, you know she doesn’t mean any of it..” Jimin said, trying to pacify him.

Jungkook didn’t say anything and went towards the kitchen as well, Hyejin smiled seeing her son coming there, “Where were you kookie?” she asked, “I just woke up eomma..” his voice was hoarse,

Hyejin eyed him worriedly, “Are you alright?” she asked, Jungkook looked up and nodded his head, “Then why are your eyes red?” she asked, “Maybe because he woke up late?” Sumin taunted.

“Is there any work for me?” he asked, ignoring Sumin, Hyejin shook her head, “Jungkook, can you go and wake up other people?” Soyeon asked, Jungkook looked at Sumin.

“Everyone is sleeping?” he asked, “Yes.. only we are up, but go and wake them please.” Soyeon requested, Jungkook nodded his head and made his way upstairs.

So everyone is still asleep, but somehow sleeping late is a problem for me, hypocrites. It’s okay Jungkook, just a few more years.

He first knocked at Seokjin’s room, “Hyung wake up..” he said, and put his ear to the door to listen to any sound, he slowly opened the door and entered.
Seokjin was sprawled onto the bed snoring, he shook his head and removed the curtain from the windows, the sun has started to rise. It's a pleasant day despite the rainy season and Jungkook is glad.

“Close the curtains, Soyeon.” Seokjin said, “It's not hyungsunim, it's me, hyung.” Jungkook giggled, “What are you doing here?” Seokjin asked, groggily.  “Wake up, eomeoni is calling you.” he said and turned to go only to kick the dustbin by mistake.

“Ohh..” he widened his eyes and quickly crouched down to clean the mess, Seokjin mumbled something and went inside the attached bathroom to freshen up.

Jungkook shook his head on his own stupidity, how can you be so dumb kookie. He thought and started putting the wrappers and cans inside the bin when his eyes stopped at a specific paper.

Jung Tae-deok Sanbuingwa Clinic

Sanbuingwa Clinic? Isn’t it Hobi's father's clinic? Gynaecologist?

His brow furrowed as he looked at the closed door of the bathroom and then at the paper in his hand, his eyes scanned through the elements of the paper quickly.

Soyeon. The name read bold and clear on the front of the paper, it was a test report of a pregnancy test.

Negative.

The word glared at Jungkook. He sighed sadly, and that’s when his eyes fell on broken pieces of bangles and a bracelet. His breath stuck in his throat, as he remembered the night he saw a mark on Soyeon’s neck as well.

He quickly cleaned the mess and went out of the room, his thoughts all over the place and he didn’t realise when he entered Eunji’s room, “Eunji—” he stopped in his tracks when he saw Kyung Min standing in the middle of the room, shirtless.

His eyes widened as he quickly turned around to go when Kyung Min stopped him, “Ohhoo Jungkook—” he said, and came forward and stood in front of him blocking the door.

Jungkook’s breath hitched, “I am sorry, I thought Eunji will be here.” he said and tried to go from the other side but he blocked his way again, “Maehyeong.. Please.” Jungkook said, clearly displeased.

Kyung Min smirked, “Why so hurry, sit here for sometime with your maehyeong as well..” he said coming forward, Jungkook closed his eyes in frustration.

He opened his eyes and glared at him, “I am not in a mood to have a chat with you..” Jungkook snapped, dread started filling his whole body but not a single flicker was present on his face.

Jungkook can feel it in his stomach, the nervousness, the fear but he can’t afford to show it to this man, “Why? Are you scared?” Kyung Min asked, tilting his face, a smirk curling up his lips as he raised his hand to touch Jungkook.
Jungkook moved back and glared at him, “Do not touch me, and stop smirking, you are looking ugly.” Jungkook smirked seeing Kyung Min face turn neutral.

Kyung Min took a step ahead again, “Mouthy much, I like it, though I miss the docile omega..” Kyung Min whispered, Jungkook's breath hitched, “Did you forget those nights Jungkookie? You are behaving so strongly now? Should I remind you who I am? Hmm.. dear Jugkookie?” he asked, the smirk returning back to his face.

Jungkook's face morphed into disgust as he looked dead in his eyes, “Do you think I am scared of you? Scared of a disgusting pig like you?” he spat, Kyung Min nose flared in anger as his hand shot up to hold his neck but the door opened suddenly.

“Appa?” Minyung's voice echoed in the room, Kyung Min quickly stepped away from Jungkook, who didn’t spend a single second before getting out of the room.

As he walked away from the room, his vision blurred, tears gathered in his eyes as he stomach revolted. He quickly went to the side basin in the basin and hunched over it, throwing up whatever little he had eaten yesterday.

His stomach hurted from dry heaving in the basin, he coughed, tears flowing down his cheeks, just then a hand started rubbing his back softly, Jungkook would’ve pushed it away scared but the familiar soft voice made him relax a little.

“It’s okay.. Let it out..” Taehyung said, rubbing slow circles on his back. Jungkook kept heaving for some more minutes before opening the tap and gargling.

Taehyung stood at the side, while Jungkook splashed water on his face to get rid of the ugly feeling. “Are you alright?” Taehyung asked, forwarding a towel towards him.

Jungkook took it silently and nodded his head, “Yeah.. Thank you.” he replied, “Why were you vomiting? Is it because of the buns?” he asked, feeling concerned.

Jungkook looked at him for a moment, a thought crossing his mind, should he tell him?

For a second he wanted to tell him but the shame and the thought of being labeled as something he is not stopped him.

He shook his head, “No.. just feeling under the weather maybe. And thank god you are awake, freshen up and come down, the pack alpha will be here any time.” Jungkook said, forcing a small smile and passed by Taehyung but he held his arm stopping him.

Taehyung made him stand in front of him again, “Pack Alpha?” he asked, Jungkook nodded his head, “Yes..”

“Why is he coming here?” he asked, Jungkook tilted his head, narrowing his eyes, Taehyung gulped and looked away from him, “You don’t know?” Jungkook asked, Taehyung looked back at him and shook his head.

“Ohh come on hyung, you seriously don’t know why they are coming?” Jungkook asked, the recent encounter get pushed back to his head as he focused on Taehyung.

“No.. I don’t.. Why are they coming?” he aside again. Jungkook sighed, feeling conflicted, “You know Hana right?” Jungkook asked, “Who?” This time Taehyung tilted his head in confusion, “Hana.. my friend, the one who applied medicine to you that night!” Jungkook reminded him.

“Ohh.. her name is Hana?” Jungkook nodded his head, “You didn’t know…” he asked, surprised, was Hana right about her assumption.

“And she didn’t apply any medicine to me.” Taehyung mumbled slowly, “Huh?”

“I told you I wasn’t comfortable, so I denied, now tell me how is it related to her?” Taehyung informed and asked, changing the topic.

“She is the only daughter of the Alpha of this pack.” Jungkook told him, “Hmm.. okay and?” Taehyung asked.

Jungkook rubbed his forehead in despair, “Hyung, Hana’s parents are coming to set a date for your and Hana’s engagement.” Jungkook said in a flat tone. "And now if you will excuse me, I don’t want to get scolded by eomeoni..” Jungkook said and left from there, leaving a frozen Taehyung behind.

The door opened revealing the pack Alpha, Kim Ryunjin along with Luna, Hana and his second son Kwang. Sumin welcomed them along with Na-young and Taejoon.

“It’s a pleasure to have you here, Alpha and Luna..” Taejoon said, bowing down, head Alpha smiled, “It’s good to meet you too Mr. Kim.” he said, Taejoon welcomed them inside.

Hyejin placed a tray of fresh juice on the table in front of them, Hana stood up to help but Sumin denied her, telling her to sit as she is a guest here, today.

Seokjin and Kyung Min were standing with Kwang, engaged in some random talks while Jimin was sitting with his father.

They talked for some time, usually just business talks while the ladies talked between themselves, “Where are the children?” Luna asked, smiling at them.

“Ohh Taehyung is getting ready.” Sumin replied and Luna nodded her head, “Where are Jungkookie and Eunji..?” Ryunjin asked, looking around.

A scowl passed Sumin’s face but she maintained her expression and looked at the head alpha, “Ohh Alpha, he—”

“He must be in his room appa, should I go and call him.” Hana asked, excitedly. “Of course..”

“No need, I am here..” Jungkook said and went in front of them, the pack alpha smiled at the omega who bowed in front of them.

“Sorry I couldn’t welcome you alpha, sorry Luna..” Jungkook apologised, Luna waved her hand dismissively, “Ohh come on, there’s no need to apologise." she said and Ryunjin nodded along with her. 

“Sit..” Ryunjin said and Jungkook looked at his eomeoni nervously but she was smiling, he sat down on the sofa beside Luna who started asking him about random things, which he politely replied.

“If you could call Taehyung then we can talk about the engagement.” Kwang said, looking between his father and Mr. Kim who nodded their head.

Jungkook wiggled his eyebrows at Hana who looked down smiling shyly. “Go Jungkook and call Taehyung.” Mr. Kim said, Jungkook nodded his head and went upstairs.

The stairs were creaking beneath his feet which glided smoothly towards Taehyung's room, he didn’t knock and opened it without warning.

Both their eyes widened looking at each other, Jungkook gasped, Taehyung was hanging half down the window, looking at him with the same expression, and started climbing up.

“What are you doing hyungie?” Jungkook asked, Taehyung pulled him inside and shut the door behind him, “Shhh..” he whispered.

“What were you doing?” Jungkook asked again, Taehyung sighed and removed his hand from his arm, “Escaping of course.” Taehyung mumbled and sat on the bed.

“But why?” Jungkook whispered, voice tinged with confusion. “Because I don’t want to get married, duh..” Taehyung rolled his eyes.

“But hyung, head alpha is downstairs, Hana is your betrothed for as long as I remember, you can’t back off now.” Jungkook said as if Taehyung is stupid.

“Did they ask me before doing something like this? No, right.” Taehyung said standing up, “go and tell them I am not in the room.” he said and turned around.

“No.. Hyung you can’t do that, head alpha will be very angry, think about Hana, what would happen to her?” Jungkook said, his friend’s eyes flashing in front of him.

“I am thinking about her, what good it will do her if she got married to someone who will never love her?” Taehyung asked, looking at Jungkook who didn’t know what to say.

“But.. but you don’t know her well enough to say that you won’t love her, she is a lovable person.. You will absolutely—” Jungkook gasped when Taehyung kept his palm on his mouth.

“I won’t Jungkook, I will never love her. I—just go down and say I am not here.” Taehyung said, eyes looking dead inside the doe ones.

Jungkook’s hot breath fanning on Taehyung’s palm, making his finger tingles, “Please—”

“What is going on here?” Jungkook pushed away from Taehyung and turned around seeing Sumin standing there with widened eyes.
“Eomma..” Taehyung said and went towards his mother, “Taehyung, what the hell were you both doing?” she asked, looking between them.

Jungkook looked at them horrified, his heart racing against his chest, “Eomma, I can’t marry her.” Taehyung said flatly. “What?” Sumin looked at her son, “Yes eomma, you guys never told me about it, it’s so sudden for me.” Taehyung said.

“Taehyung—” Sumin stopped and looked at Jungkook, “Go out.” she snapped, Jungkook didn’t say anything and went out of the room.

His heart thudded in his chest as he made his way downstairs. He sat down on the stairs for a moment thinking about the incident, “Are you alright?” he flinched and turned to his side, he took a relieved breath and nodded his head at Hana and went away from there to the main hall.

Why am I panicking so much, it's not like we were doing something wrong, come on Jungkook, why are you shaking you idiot. Deep breaths. Deep breaths.

Jungkook scolded himself and took a few deep breaths before smiling and entered the living room, Ryunjin looked at him but frowned, “Where is Taehyung?” he asked,

“Ohh he—”

“There he comes..” Taejoon said standing up, Jungkook looked towards the stairs and indeed he is coming down with his mother.

Jungkook sighed and smiled but the way Sumin looked at him made him look away from them.

“Taehyung..” Ryunjin said standing up, Taehyung bowed in greeting but the head alpha pulled him into a hug, “It’s been so long we saw you, you have grown up to be such a fine man.” he said.

“It’s a pleasure to have you here as well alpha..” Taehyung replied, “Oh come on, just call me abeoji, after all I'm gonna be your father-in-law.” Ryunjin laughed along with everyone present there.

“He is right, Taehyung.” Tejoon said. Taehyung just nodded his head stiffly and gave a small smile.

They all sat down while Jungkook stood in a corner feeling bored. He decided to sit with his father for some time but one glare from his mother was enough to keep him there.

They asked a few questions about his work and how long he is gonna stay here when Soyeon came towards them, Jungkook looked at her as he remembered the reports.

“The lunch is served..” she said quietly and went away when they made their way towards the dining room.

The sat down while the ladies started serving them, Ryunjin looked at Jungkook and pointed at a seat beside Hana which was empty as Taehyung took a seat away from her, “Come Jungkook, eat with us, one seat is empty.” he said, Jungkook looked at his mother.

“Yes Jungkook, sit.” Taejoon said, his voice tight as he gave a fake smile to him. Jungkook nodded and took a seat between Hana and Taehyung.

“So Taehyung, what’s your plan while you stay here?” It was Kwang who asked this question. Taehyung looked up at him and smiled politely, “I am thinking of renovating this house first.” he said looking around.

Everyone looked at him shocked, even Jungkook was looking at him astonished, “Really?” he asked, excitedly. Taehyung nodded his head.

“Woah.. please let me choose the layout yeah..” he asked happily, Taehyung chuckled, “Sure.”

“Jungkook.” Na-young glared at him, “Behave.” she muttered, “It’s fine, let him be.” Luna said, smiling at him.

“It’s a good idea Taehyung.” Ryunjin praised and looked at his daughter, clearing his throat he said, “I think we should discuss the date of engagement of Hana and Taehyung.” Ryunjin said and Taejoon nodded his head.

Taehyung spoon halted mid bite, he looked at his mother and sighed, irritation bubbled inside him, he was about to say something when a hand on his thigh stopped him.

Jungkook kept looking ahead, clearly aware of the way Taehyung stopped mid sentence and now looking at him, he can feel the deep breath Taehyung just took. He turned towards the alpha and shook his head in negative.

Taehyung grabbed the pale hand in his own hand, his whole hand covered the rather tiny one. Jungkook looked at him with wide eyes, he tried to take his hand back but Taehyung kept it in his hold, holding it above his thigh.

Taehyung turned towards Jungkook who was already looking at him, he tried pulling his hand again, glaring at Taehyung, the alpha rolled his eyes and left his hand.

Taehyung turned towards Ryunjin and cleared his throat, “What’s the hurry alpha, I mean, Hana is still so.. young. And I also want to know her first before getting married.” Taehyung said, feeling as if his tongue is on fire.

“We understand Taehyung but Hana is already past her marriage age, crossing eighteen as an unmated omega is not good for her dignity Taehyung.” Luna said, looking at him.

Taehyung breath hitched, eighteen? He looked at Hana who smiled shyly at him, he thought she is of Jungkook’s age.

“Eighteen?” he asked, Luna nodded her head, “Pardon my question Luna but isn’t she too young to get married?” Taehyung said politely.

“Early? I think we are marrying her quite late, isn’t it alpha?” Luna asked her husband who nodded his head.

“I am sure you know that omegas are usually married off before they even turn fourteen.” Luna asked, “Hana still isn’t married because you were not here.” Kwang said.

“Don’t mind him, alpha, luna.. Taehyung..” Taejoon hissed at his son. Taehyung ignored him and looked at the head alpha. “Alpha, I am sure you are aware I am turning 27 this year.” he asked, Taejoon looked at Sumin and motioned her to say something, “Taehyung— pardon me alpha, he is just curious.” Sumin said quickly.

“So what do you say Mr. Kim.” Ryunjin asked, “Whatever you say alpha.” he replied. “Hmm.. I think we should get them engaged and marriage will be after Taehyung and Hana get to know each other as Taehyung said.” Ryunjin said.

Taejoon's eyes hardened but he nodded reluctantly. All of them smiled, while Luna looked at Hyejin, “There’s one more thing we are here for.” she said, “Hyejin-ah.. We want Eunji’s hand in marriage for our Kwang.” Luna said, making everyone shocked.

Hyejin's eyes widened as she looked baffled, as if she wasn’t expecting such a thing, “I wanted to ask for a while but Ryunjin decided we should wait until Eunji turns eighteen.” Luna said, taking Hyejin’s hand in her own.

“Don’t worry about anything Hyejin-ah.. You know Kwag yourself, and there’s no pressure on you. Take your time and then give us your reply.” Luna smiled.

Jungkook didn’t know what to say, he didn't even know what to think, yes its true that Kwang is a gentleman and he isn’t even much older than Eunji, he is just 23.

“So.. how about the 20th of next month?” Ryunjin asked Taejoon and everyone nodded their heads, “It’s fine with us.” Taehyung just glared at his father and stood up.

“I will retire to my room.” he said and went away from there while Jungkook kept looking at his back.

The alpha and his family left after a few minutes finalising a few things about the engagement while Jungkook's mind stayed stuck on Taehyung's words.

He didn’t even give a chance to Hana and already rejected her, how did he know he won’t fall in love with her? Stupid hyung.

Here's chapter six.
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