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Changes are good. Most time, changes are for the better. Sometimes though, a little change can be an indication for something worse.

Taehyung is someone who isn't very perceptive. He doesn't notice certain things, certain changes simply because he doesn't really care. If it has nothing to do with him, then he doesn't waste his energy thinking about it.

But if the changes concern his mate, his beloved Jungkookie, then Taehyung notices. He has learnt to notice, to be more perceptive.

And so, when Jungkook starts changing, little by little, Taehyung notices. He noticed how the younger changed his attire, switching from his normal black on black outfits to pale, soft tones. It looked good on Jungkook, not gonna lie but it just wasn't Jungkook's style.

Then came the makeup, something Jungkook doesn't use frequently. It was weird, to see Jungkook being all dolled up. He looked like an angel, literally but it felt off. Jungkook was naturally so beautiful, so handsome that seeing him wear makeup felt like he was hiding away his natural beauty.

Then the tattoos were gone. Taehyung had done a double take when he noticed Jungkook's arm. Tattoos don't simply just disappear, right? So was the younger hiding them? But why?

Questions plagued Taehyung's head. Why was Jungkook changing? Why did it seem like Jungkook was hiding?

Taehyung thought deeply about it for days, trying to make sense of Jungkook's odd behavior and in that time, the piercings were gone too.

Now, Taehyung was no fool. Their mate bond seemed angsty, a dull ache throbbing with every passing minute. It was closed off from Jungkook's side but because they were both marked now, Taehyung could pick up on a hint of the younger's feelings, especially those that were strong.

Why was Jungkook hurting?

Perhaps, it was the way that the younger was hiding himself, his personality that provided a clear picture for Taehyung, or perhaps it was simply Taehyung's brain that had started to work properly. But whatever it was, Taehyung atleast had a little idea about the 'why's'.

Jungkook didn't love his appearance.

Taehyung remembers how the society would talk about Jungkook during the first 4 years of their marriage. He remembers the words and he also remembers never doing anything about it.

He regrets it, ofcourse, because if he had put a stop to it then, than perhaps Jungkook wouldn't be trying to hide right now.

The question though, right now was how to fix it?

How can Taehyung settle Jungkook's insecurities?

Is it something he can do?

Taehyung isn't sure if he can do anything about it. If his actions will solve anything. But he can atleast try, right?

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Taehyung came home a little early today, hoping to be home before Jungkook.

He wasn't though, because he could smell the omega in the house when he entered, and sure enough, the sound of the shower running could be heard as Taehyung entered their bedroom.

Yes, their bedroom. He had officially moved into the master bedroom that jungkook was using. It was another step into improving their relationship.

While they still slept on each of their respective sides, hardly moving throughout the night in the fear of spooking each other, they atleast slept on the same bed.

The shower stopped as Taehyung finished taking off his tie, unbuttoning the first 3 buttons of his shirt, and folding the sleeves. Jungkook perhaps didn't notice him, or didn't smell his scent for he stepped out of the bathroom with just a towel wrapped around his waist.

Taehyung cleared his throat in an attempt to draw attention to himself and Jungkook froze in mid step, cheeks reddening as he squeaked loudly, before turning around  to face the wall.

Taehyung resisted the urge to coo, before speaking, "I'm going to ask something stupid. You can say no. Can I come to where you are? "

Jungkook didn't say anything, instead opting to nod.

It was the first time Taehyung was looking at the younger's bare back. He had touched it while marking, in a haze of arousal but this time he could actually see all the ridges, all the muscles that had made his mouth water.

The steps he took were slow, allowing jungkook to stop him if he wanted. Taehyung didn't want to do anything that would make Jungkook uncomfortable.

"Koo", Taehyung whispered as he leaned forward to press a kiss on Jungkook's nape, tentative hands coming to hold onto the omega's tiny waist.

Jungkook tensed for a minute as those hands gripped his skin but he ultimately relaxed as Taehyung's body pressed against his, the warmth feeling familiar and comforting.

"Turn around baby.  Let me see that pretty face of yours", Taehyung spoke ever so softly into Jungkook's ears.

The omega made a noise of disapproval, "n-no. Let me get dressed first. I-I don't look presentable"

Taehyung bit his lips, before speaking, "Okay. If you want to get dressed only, then okay. But if you mean you want to cover your face in makeup, then no. If you mean you want to cover up your tattoos then no. So... do you want to just get dressed?"

Jungkook didn't respond and Taehyung got his answer in the younger's silence.

"Baby. I want your permission for what I'm going to do next. Do you trust me?"

Jungkook didn't hesitate before answering with a quick yes. Ofcourse he trusted Taehyung. There was no doubt about that.

Taehyung grabbed Jungkook's hand, turning him around so that they were both facing each other. Jungkook was looking down at their feet and so Taehyung gently placed two fingers under the omega's chin, lifting it up.

"Look at me, Jungkookie"

Perhaps it was the way Taehyung said his name, in that deep timbre voice of his that prompted the younger to look up, only to see Taehyung looking at him fondly.

"There's my pretty baby."

Jungkook blushed. It was hard not to with the way Taehyung spoke, with so much conviction.

"I'm not pretty. Something is wrong with your eyes.", Jungkook mumbled.

Taehyung frowned. This won't do. How can jungkook say that? Didn't the omega know just how beautiful he was?

Because if he didn't, then that would mean that Taehyung was doing a very shitty job of appreciating the younger.

"How can you say that? Baby, you are the most beautiful thing I have ever seen. Haven't you looked at a mirror? You glow Jungkookie."

Jungkook seemed conflicted. He wasn't wearing any makeup. His tattoos were visible. How can he look beautiful like this?

"I-I don't think so. "

Taehyung huffed before pulling Jungkook towards their closet where a huge mirror laid on the wall. He stood behind Jungkook, making the younger face the mirror as he admired his mate's gorgeous muscles in the reflection.

Jungkook was built. No doubt about it. His mate was toned in all the right places. Those abs looked absolutely stunning. Taehyung was, as a matter of fact speaking, speechless.

As an Alpha himself, Taehyung didn't have that many muscles. He wasn't as built as Jungkook. And yet, his mate who was an omega, looked so well built that Taehyung couldn't help but let his fantasies run wild.

"Do you have any idea of all the dirty thoughts that are running through my head right now? Fuck baby. Your body is  my favourite canvass now "

The mate bond was open from Taehyung's side now as his words filtered through the air. Jungkook's ears turned a bright red along with his face because of what the Alpha was thinking about.

"Do you think we can try that, huh baby? Would you pick me up and throw me onto the bed? Man-handle me as you desire?"

Jungkook felt the heat slowly intensifying in his abdomen, the tell-tale signs of arousal as his scent sweetened considerably.

"S-stop. You.. you are so..", Jungkook squeaked out, only to be interrupted by Taehyung.

"So perverted? Baby. I don't think there is anything perverted about my thoughts. I would love to have the man who holds my heart to man-handle me like a rag doll. Fuck koo, you really are a piece of work"

Jungkook's breath staggered as Taehyung's lips made contact with his neck, his fingers tracing the ridges of his abs.

"Do you know why I think you are the most beautiful, Jungkookie?"

Jungkook managed to let out a small no, as Taehyung continued to litter kisses on his neck, moving slowly to his shoulder blades.

"You are the most beautiful because you are so different. Maybe for others, it's a flaw. Your tattoos, your carefree attitude, your piercings which I miss very much ever since you stopped wearing them. These differences make you so much more attractive. Don't get me wrong. When you wear makeup and hide your tattoos and look like a normal omega, you look good too. Like a sweet innocent little angel. But baby, you look too innocent for my liking"

Jungkook shivered as Taehyung's hand inched down, circling the exposed skin of his waist, just on the edges of the towel.

"You look too innocent. I don't like that. I fell in love with you. Just the way you always were. So rebellious, so beautiful. With your breathtaking tattoos and beautiful piercings. I want to ruin you in the best ways baby, when you wear those piercings and show off your tattoos, I want to ruin you. I want to show you off to the world as you wear those leather jackets of yours which make you look so fucking sexy. I want to do so many not so innocent things to you."

"Really?", Jungkook's voice was shaky, perhaps from arousal but there was a vulnerability mixed to it. Like Jungkook was asking for confirmation. Like Jungkook couldn't believe Taehyung was telling the truth.

Taehyuung pressed his body against Jungkook's, leaving no inch of space between them. Jungkook could feel the Alpha's erection, so big and so hard against his back that he couldn't help but press even closer, if that was possible.

"Yes baby. Really. Don't change yourself. Please. I don't know why you are changing, atleast not for certain but I have a slight idea. You don't need to adapt to the societal norms, love. I love you the way that you are, so perfectly imperfect. Because your imperfections are perfect for me. You are beautiful jungkook. Different yes, but beautiful nonetheless. Your differences from the normal omegas is what makes you even more beautiful. Don't change that. Love this part of yourself because jungkookie, I absolutely love this part of you. And if you let me, I'll show you just how much I adore you and your body."

"Yeah?", jungkook asked, shy eyes finding Taehyung's through the mirror.

"Yeah", Taehyung replied, pressing a sweet kiss on the younger's shoulders.

"Show me then."

Taehyung looked surprised. When he said he wants to show Jungkook just how much he adores him, he meant like in the future. Not right now. But it's not like he will ever refuse Jungkook anything. If the younger asked for the moon one day, Taehyung would probably get it for him.

"Now?", though he asked again just to be sure.

"Yes. Now"

Taehyung blinked in surprise before asking one last thing, making sure that Jungkook knew what he meant.

"You do realize that means I will touch you and other stuff, right?"

Jungkook, despite how nervous he felt, stifled a laugh as he replied,

"I'm not a kid Tae... ofcourse I know. I write adult books for a living"

Now, what argument could Taehyung possibly have against that answer?

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Heya! There might be a few grammatical errors in this chapter as I haven't edited it all too well. I had work 2day. I have work 2moro as well so I'm very tired.  But my brain has been tormenting me to update so here I am.

Who's ready for some smexy scenes in the next chapter? They won't mate yet, so no smut but that doesn't mean other things are off the table right?

Enjoy this chapter while I go and sleep!

I love you guys. Also if you see any grammatical errors then just comment on it. I'll fix it after work 2moro!

Bubyee and goodnight 💜