❝behave, and if you need something from us, we'll be just at that table.❞ those were the last words jie heard from his parents before watching them walk to a specific corner where their group of friends are.

he didn't want to be separated from them, but he had to. the chinese dumpling didn't want to burden them more, not on this special day.

a day where his uncle sunshine is finally getting married to someone he has been longing for.

though, the wedding ceremony was over, they were all attending the reception where the newly married couple were about to share their wonderful story. ❝after the long wait, they are finally together.❞

currently, jie is sitting with his friends he had made in school. coincidentally, they were also part of this big family tree they have, their parents being close friends. he was excited for this day to come. the moment that this was announce last week, the little dumpling was getting himself prepared for this very special night. not just because he'd get to witness his uncles' wedding, also not just because he'll be seeing and being with his friends— but because of a certain someone that he has been settling his eyes for.

although, this moment was not the right time to ogle about this specific guy.

why? because he's in such a difficult state, where jie didn't even tell his parents about.

however, there's this one person who got to know because jie had got to ask him if he can drive him back home to get his pills for his tough state. that just happens to be the two distinguished actors' oldest son, nakamoto rin— who is also looking at him with worry in his eyes upon seeing that the half chinese is squirming in an uncomfortable manner on his seat. ❝are you okay?❞

hearing him whisper to his ear and also having to feel his hand squeezing his, jie looked with a reassuring, but forced, smile. ❝i c-can still manage.❞

he can manage? that made him internally let out a mocking laugh because he knows for a fact that this is going to get worse sooner if he doesn't leave this place. especially when he's upset that a particular someone is sitting at a different table than them, and he's craving for his presence to be close to him.

well, there's one thing that runs in the park family, and that is their jealousy getting out of hand.

❝i have heard from my papa's story that uncle simba's alpha rejected uncle sunshine.❞ the youngest of the triplets that's present there then said, staring at the married couple who's being called up on stage to give their opening speech for the night.

❝i honestly applaud dahyun noona for going through all that. she's their only child.❞ a hot bean, that's obsessed with his figurines, especially the iron man one, commented as he began to drink his wine.

the only female being there had an adoring smile as her eyes darted to the woman that they have been talking about. ❝i look up to her for being that strong.❞

and as the people from their table were busy talking and putting their attention on to the reception that's happening, jie only kept his mouth shut and his glare over to a specific table that's quite far from them. he was more than frustrated to know that the oldest from the triplets can't sit with them.

❝if you keep on looking at him like that,❞ that's what took the dumpling out from his pile of thoughts. ❝you'll end up pouncing at the people he is with.❞

the all so bubbly and playful jie was now frowning and even shooting his half japanese friend a threatening gaze. if you ask the group of people that's seated together with him, it's quite amusing to see the younger act this way. at least it was proven that not even the innocent dumpling can escape the overflowing jealousy that's running in their family blood.

❝i'm not looking at him, i was spacing out.❞ he then denied, folding his arms across his chest. ❝i just don't get why he is at another table.❞

taehyun, the hot bean, scoffed at the younger, sneakily snaking his arm around his girl's curved waist and leaning his head on her shoulder so he could get himself composed by her flowery scent. ❝as if you aren't obvious enough.❞

❝well, we are taking up all the chairs here.❞ yoon, the cute bean, then said, being beside with the half japanese whom the dumpling glared just moments ago. ❝if you want, i can exchange places with taeho.❞

❝no, you stay here.❞ rin held on to the youngest jung's wrist and prevented him from standing up. after that, he didn't catch the faint blush on the male's cheeks as his eyes were now piercing at the upset omega. ❝and i don't get why you're so jealous about, it's just alphas he's talking with.❞

looking back at a certain jung that's being separated with them, he noticed the unfamiliar faces that were on that table. it might be people from his parents' friend's batch that he didn't know about, but that still didn't stop this burning feeling of wanting the alpha right beside him only.

sighing, he took a sip on the wine that's provided in their table. ❝how can i be reassured with that? you're in a relationship with an alpha himself.❞

both yoon and rin were silence by that attack. actually, no, they are not yet at that point. it's the half japanese's in denial stage and the cute bean's pride in not wanting to make the first move first that is to blame. though, their actions, may it be subtle or not, towards each other are already quite obvious that they have feelings for one another, they are just too dense to admit it. and not to mention, they are alphas. in this concept they are living with, alphas are expected to be with omegas. though, it wasn't the cute bean's fault as to why he was born as is. his dad's genes were dominant and strong on this one as his papa gave birth to troublesome triplets, them.

lucky for taehyun, he really doesn't have any issues because his girl is an omega— even though she really doesn't act one considering that she is quite aggressive. ❝great, you didn't deny the fact that you are jealous.❞

still holding the glass in his hand, jie was already this near to throwing it to the other alpha that was so full of himself. he would have done that if it weren't for minyoung who finally spoke after keeping quiet and was holding herself back from bursting because of how loud the guys are in their table. ❝can't you shut up? we are here to enjoy this reception for god's sake. and jie, it's uncle simba and uncle sunshine's special day, can you focus on that rather than putting all your attention on taeho? you'll still have him in bed at the end of the day anyways.❞

if it was any other person there, they would have already peed on their pants at how irritated the female omega looked right now. with those red painted nails of hers, she looked like she can scratch anyone with it and drench her white night dress with blood.

❝seriously, you guys really find a way to fight everywhere.❞ she huffed after running her fingers along with her long hair. ❝our parents are here and if they find out about us quarreling like this, they'll surely embarrass us tonight.❞

the alphas, they are with, in that table, then gulped at her stern outburst. meanwhile, jie, who's an omega other than her, just continued sipping on his wine until his cheeks were heating up. he tried taking his eyes away from the jung who's making his body feel things, and went to dart his gaze at his parents that are in their own world.

taking a deep breath in, jie placed the empty glass back on the table and clapped his hands along with everyone, seeing that the married couple had finished their speech. he was genuinely happy for them, but he was just distracted because of a certain someone that was making him feel things despite of being quite far from them. in the middle of the married couple setting up the stage, the omega widened his eyes as he could feel his heartbeat pumping so fast as if it was going to come out from his chest any moment from now. his sight started to get hazy and he couldn't put the blame on the fine wine that he just drank.

❝jie,❞ the half japanese sniffed and had his brows furrowed at the younger who was clutching on to his chest and is panting for air. ❝is there anything wrong?❞

the scent was also lingering on his nose that made taehyun scoot close to the female omega beside him. ❝jie, you're—❞

the omega stood up while still having his hand on his chest, breathing heavily. he tried to voice out a word but nothing could form out from his mouth. yoon, who wasn't affected by the alluring sweet scent coming from the younger, insisted to help him out of the room they were in, but jie stopped him before he could reach out his arm and catch him from falling. the omega stumbled the chair down and made a run for it, catching others' eyes while some just paid attention to the program that's dedicated for the married couple.

❝we need to catch up to him.❞ minyoung stood up from her seat as she also caught the younger's change of scent. clicking her tongue, ❝how did he not know that he had his heat?❞

❝he knows, that's why i accompanied him home to let him take his suppressants and pills. as much as he hated to do that, he didn't want to miss this special day.❞ brushing a hand through his hair, rin was equally as stressed out as her. ❝it must have worn out easily.❞

having his eyes staying as to where the omega ran off to, worry was shown on yoon's face. ❝he must not have gone that far yet.❞

❝guys, relax.❞ being the only one composed and his still sitting on his chair, taehyun flashed them his blinding smile that showed his dimples. but not even his dimples swooned his girl, nor any of them in that matter. ❝he can handle himself—❞

but the reassurance he gave to himself and to the others suddenly disappeared when they all saw a certain figure getting up from his seat and is excusing himself from the group he is with.

their eyes followed the large built that went out of the room, where the dumpling also went rushing out. it first took them minutes to have it processed inside their heads until the hot bean received a message coming from his older brother that told him that he'll go down to get fresh air for a while.

taking his coat that was by his girl's chair, taehyun threw it around minyoung's shoulders and held her hand while giving the other two alphas a look. ❝fuck, we need to get him before taeho does.❞

he didn't care if he keeps on stumbling, jie's main priority was getting to that empty elevator till someone else does. he has to be alone and fortunately, everyone was busy attending this wedding reception. no one knows, not even his own family, but rin was aware as he was the one who offered a ride home a while ago just to take his pills. signs for his heat had already shown up since last night but he didn't want to make his parents because they were busy preparing for this very special occasion. the dumpling also had a choice not to attend, but that would be rude of him not to since this is the most awaited moment for everyone.

jie could have sworn that he took his pills, how did it wear out this early? it could have lasted for the night. unless— something triggered him.

with cheeks flushed and eyes hooded, he could remember how minyoung gave him an idea when she made mention about the having the alpha in bed at the end of the day. that must have given the omega inside him an idea and made him show strong urges of craving for that alpha that he has been crushing for since they were kids.

❝h-hm..❞ holding it in, he finally got inside the lift and got to press the button from the ground floor. while waiting for the door to close, his mind went back to remembering the half japanese's car that took him home. he grabbed along his emergency pills from home but left it in the car. he can just go and check it out and everything will go back to the way it was.

not until a hand got in between the elevator doors.

having it opened once again, it showed a familiar alpha who flashed him a perfect smile. ❝glad i could catch up.❞

panic rose from his nerves, but the omega inside him was getting excited by the side of a certain someone that he is craving. shutting his eyes tight, jie pressed himself to them metallic walls and made an attempt to calm his breathing down. he tried to also tone down his scent that must have filled the small space he is in right now.

taeho, who was clueless of what was happening, just got inside and pressed the ground floor. he also guessed that it was where the smaller male was going, not bothering to ask as the look of discomfort was visible on on his face.

although, it made him worry. ❝jie, what's wrong?❞

❝h-hyung,❞ his soft voice was shaking and it alarmed the alpha.

what escalated things was when the omega gathered the courage to look at him with teary eyes, heavy breaths coming out from his mouth, cheeks burning red, and sweat rolling down from his forehead. that's not all, he wasn't able to hide his scent anymore and it now filled the lift that only the both of them were in. taeho widened his eyes and felt the alpha inside him howling at the tempting sight of the younger. he had always respected him in every way, taking things painfully slow as the younger has one overprotective family. but right now, right at this moment, right where they are, things were starting to change.

the alpha was drooling at him, like an animal watching his prey.

growling deeply, taeho couldn't waste a second and approached the breathless omega. with his hands slammed on to the wall (that might have left a dent), trapping the smaller figure on both his sides, and earned a whimper coming from him. ❝mm..❞

it was music to his ears, his face was an art that's pleasing to see, the tension they had inside the lift was arousing him, and his scent of candies is so sweet that the alpha badly wanted to taste. now, both of them were catching for air as they stared at each other with gazes full of need, knowing that they were craving for each other even when they didn't voice it out loud.

❝t-taeho hyung..❞ that sound he was making, the moan he let out when saying his name, it was provoking the alpha. ❝please, t-take me.❞

gladly.

with the emotion in his eyes changing, a smirk made its way to taeho's lips and leaned down after unclasping the first three buttons of the omega's suit. his neck was exposed, all for him to take and to claim. not to mention, the whining smaller male was pushing him to his limits and is asking for him to also let the alpha inside him to take over. parting his lips and having his teeth teasing the first layer of skin, sanity sparked inside of the older that made him groan and bury his head down on his shoulder.

he can still handle this, taeho can still hold himself back. although, he doesn't know how long he can last. ❝grab my phone inside my pocket and call yoon, h-hurry.❞

disappointed that the alpha didn't give in, jie followed his orders nonetheless. hand quivering, he fumbled his fingers on the older's slacks until he found the pocket he was talking about. just as he fished his hand inside it to get his phone, the omega could then feel wet kisses trailing on his neck and then shoulders. ❝h-hyung?❞

❝call him.❞ he grumbled against the omega's soft skin, clearly fighting for dominance between his alpha that's growling at how taeho won't let it take over.

dialing the number that he could surprisingly remember despite of having his mind all fogged up, jie put it on speaker while humming in satisfaction at how the older kept on planting sloppy kisses on his neck and now had his tongue poking behind his ear.

"taeho!? where are you? please don't tell me that jie is with you!" not even his brother's voice was enough to stop the alpha from doing what he shouldn't do.

❝yoon h-hyung.. hm..❞ having a hand put on the alpha's built chest, jie couldn't hold back a whimper when he felt the older nibbling on to his skin and gliding along his teeth with it, along with his canines.

taeho growled once more when he saw how the younger was holding back his voice by biting his bottom lip, that urged him to go down to his collarbones and suck a spot that easily got the omega to be in a moaning mess.

❝ah.. mm.. h-help..❞ even though he was asking for that, and even when he knows that he needed help right now, his body was giving in to the alpha's touch and his addicting kisses. he even was asking for more.

"shit, what floor are you guys right now?"

tears flowing from his eyes, jie lifted his head up and got a short glimpse of their floor number. ❝t-twelfth.❞

his eyes from the floor number were then forced to be diverted at the alpha whose expression had change to an angry one. taeho now had his groomed hair all disheveled, his tongue licking his bottom lip, and his eyes glaring down at him. clearly, this has shown that he was not lost at himself and that he failed to take control of his alpha. ❝omega, focus on me.❞

the younger male was about to say a word but he was cut off by a pair of lips being smashed on his, devouring his own swollen ones. taeho was using his voice against him and it made his legs all wobbly, his insides churn, and his omega cheering in excitement. the phone that he was once holding now dropped to the floor as he had loosened his grip on it.

"jie?"

❝jie!❞ yoon's lips curved down as all he could from the other line were whimpers and his brother's name being moaned out by a certain omega. ❝we are fucked.❞

he then ended the called and dialed another number that caught the others' attention, it was taehyun who spoke out about it. ❝who are you calling?❞

❝uncle ji, he'll know what to do.❞ but before he could call the said man, his phone was being snatched by the half japanese who had locked it before they make a mistake and call anyone.

❝are you kidding me!? we'd be torn to pieces! my organs will be sold out there!❞ rin told him, also worrying on his friend's current state. ❝if it were jie, he also wouldn't want to make his parents be all concerned during this occasion.❞

he never gets along with his brother's ideas but right now, taehyun felt like they had no choice. the dumpling is stuck inside the elevator with their brother who still can't control the alpha inside him very well. ❝then what do you expect us to do!?❞

❝okay, fucking calm down! i have a plan.❞ glaring at each other, their eyes quickly went on to minyoung who's as stressed as them. she was just holding herself back from pulling her hair out at the mess she had included herself in to. then again, it's her friend out there and she can't bear to imagine what's happening to him right now. ❝there must be an operating room somewhere around here, i'm going to find it and stop the elevator at the ninth floor. you three have to quickly get down on that floor and force the door open. got it?❞

with both rin and yoon nodding their heads, taehyun shrugged and looked like he was down in not doing anything. ❝or, we could just let taeho mark jie and get him scolded the next day—❞

❝taehyun!❞

❝fine! geez.❞

being slammed once more on the wall harshly, the omega's legs were now wrapped around the alpha's waist as he had his arms circling around his neck. jie had his head thrown back with his dress shirt sliding down from his shoulders and having it shown, had it down up to his chest. he was having a hard time catching up with the older's pace in kissing but he didn't complain one bit of it. by now, he was being lifted up to the ground with his lips crashing with taeho's, biting and sucking, doing everything that can pleasure the both of them.

❝h-hahh, hyung..❞ his moan echoed inside the lift while tilting his head to the side for the alpha to put more wet kisses.

humming, taeho glided down till he was on his chest to put more mosquito bites. ❝you want hyung to stop?❞

with having his omega taking control and liking the situation he is in just because he is with the person he loves, who is he to say no? ❝c-continue.❞

a deep chuckle was heard from the older. having the omega's pink buds coming in view for him, taeho dug in with his tongue giving teasing licks that made the younger being a moaning mess and is squirming a lot while having his back pressed on the cold metallic walls.

❝hmm..❞ he muffled out his sounds by having a hand over his mouth as he slowly fluttered his eyes opened at the sight of the alpha nibbling on to his buds, giving both equal attention, before lifting his head up and capturing his lips once more.

no, they shouldn't do this.

aside from the fact that he wasn't given proper consent, taeho was aware that neither of them is in their sane minds.

heck, if the younger's dad finds out about this, he'd lose his head.

he knew that his body is reacting this way because of how his candy scent was making him go wild, because of the sounds escaping from the younger's mouth, and because of the tension they are having. but this wouldn't have happened if it weren't for the omega being in his heat.

snapping out of it, taeho pulled away from the heated kiss and got both of them to catch for air. while doing that, he slowly put the smaller figure back down on the ground and had his forehead sticking on the younger's. ❝jie, i'm sorry. i lost it and i wasn't—❞

he didn't get to finish his explanation when the younger had cupped his face and smashed their lips once more.

he was being pulled in for a kiss and he never knew that someone as innocent as jie would show his hunger for something like this. taking a step back, he was being pushed by the smaller male until taeho stumbled down on the ground with the other following.

not stopping there, jie climbed up on the older's lap and didn't waste his time in colliding to the alpha's lips. it was nowhere near being slow and gentle, they were taking it too fast and it was messy with their tongues playing with each other. their lips danced in sync but they poured in more lust than their love for each other. that only shows that this is all happening just because of the younger's heat taking over his body.

❝hyung, why can't it be always like this?❞ sniffling, jie pulled away and started trailing his kisses down to the male's jaw. ❝i just want you all for myself, is that t-too selfish of me?❞

taeho listened to his cries as he groaned at how the smaller mimicked at the way he sucked on to his skin like what he did to him just moments ago. but then, a switch was clicked inside him when the omega was showing signs of submitting himself completely to him.

❝hyung is always with someone else,❞ he told him, his voice hinted pain and disappointment. ❝jie wants taeho hyung to be with me. a-and then, i'll be with hyung.❞

earning a shriek from the shorter male, taeho's soft gaze changed once more as he gripped on to his hips real tight and pulled him close that their chest were almost touching and there was already little gap left between them. ❝are you saying that you want me to claim you, is that it, baby?❞

❝will that m-make hyung be mine only?❞

❝of course,❞ chuckling, taeho tugged in a strand of the younger's hair and made him tilt to the side for his neck to be a great view for him. ❝and that will also make jie mine, all mine.❞

jie nodded his head, clutching on the older's suit really tight. he willingly submitted himself and it was how the alpha reacted. ❝i'm yours h-hyung, only y-yours.❞

inching close to his neck, the sharp edges of his canines were shown as he moved nearer, until it was ghosting over the omega's skin. he inhaled deeply his scent and he got intoxicated with it. taeho was smirking at how he was a centimeter close to a perfect spot where he could claim the omega as his. jie shut his eyes tight as he was anticipating in feeling pain that's mixed with pleasure on his neck where the older would mark him. the smaller male had mixed feelings about this but he was so sure that he'll be willing to give himself to him.

but when the elevator stopped and loud bangs were heard coming from the door, the omega noticed how undeniably silent the older was and how it was taking too long to feel the pain.

❝hyung?❞ he slowly fluttered his eyes opened and gasped when he saw him biting his own arms instead of his neck,

jie's eyes were shaking in fear when he saw blood dripping down on to the older's arm, he can also see the way how his brows furrowed and how he was groaning at the pain he is putting for himself.

about to help him, the door from the elevator was forced open by the three alphas who were panicking greatly as they saw the sight of taeho biting his arm and jie crying while calling out for his name. being the one who could control himself better, yoon took hold of jie's arm and pulled him away after taking the half japanese's coat and making him wear it. the omega sobbed while reaching his hand out in hopes to be of help to the alpha who bit himself just to control his thirst in claiming him.

but he was already too far, he was being carried by yoon and he couldn't do anything about it but just shout for his name. ❝taeho hyung!❞

"god, we have to take you to the hospital!" the two alphas that were left to assist taeho were helping hand in hand in pulling the male up.

blinking his eyes and trying to make out his sight, the last thing taeho could see was jie crying out for him before he completely passed out with blood dripping down from his arms and without remembering what happened next.

but on the bright side, he won't lose his head from the jie's father, right?

⚊ t h a n k y o u ⚊

lmao wait why does it seem like a jieho oneshot than a NEEDS special chapter 😭 but anyways, here it is! i have been planning to make a jie centric special chapter ever since then, i just got to find the time to make one now.

thank you for staying with this book and for coming in this long run!