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"Is there a problem?" Jungkook asked when Jimin finished texting his friends.

The alpha locked the phone and pocketed it with a smile. "My friends. They're wondering why I haven't gotten into your pants yet," he replied with a shrug.

"Oh." The omega's cheeks flushed more as if it wasn't already beet red from their kisses. "Why haven't you?"

Jimin's eyes flashed dangerously. This omega didn't really know what it entailed to be with a purebred wolf, especially a dominant one at that. "Because you're not like the others."

Jungkook's lashes fluttered. "You keep saying that."

"It's the truth. No one has ever made me feel the way you do." Jimin took his hands, admiring the long, delicate fingers. He traced the lines in his palm, running the pad of his fingers over the callouses. "You're nothing like them."

Their hands were always soft unlike yours. He kissed the finger tips, wondering how much the omega suffered in his life. Those callouses spoke of his rough life and hardships he had to endure all this time. There was it again. That surge of protectiveness washing over him and the need to lock the omega away, showering him with all kind of luxuries and ensuring he never worked a day in his life. Ever.

"It's just an attraction," Jungkook murmured. "Maybe your wolf has a liking to my scent."

Jimin huffed. "Trust me, Omega. I've never spend an entire week lamenting over an omega and a possible rejection."

It took him only hours to move on after finding out Na-Ra didn't reciprocate his feelings and thought so little of him. And to Jimin it was his first love. But with Jungkook, he'd mopped and sulked an entire week. He couldn't even think of another, let alone look at them.

Sex had never been an issue for him before. But for some reason, he couldn't entertain even the thought of another omega after Jungkook stumbled into his life. He had no explanation to that whatsoever.

"I'm sorry," a soft voice pulled him out of his thoughts. "I didn't mean to do that."

"Not your fault."

Jimin pulled him tight. At this point, Jungkook was already half sprawled on his lap and still it wasn't enough. Strangely, Jimin didn't want anything else. He just wanted the omega close. Being with him like this alone was enough. Once again a first for the alpha.

"I wish I at least gave you heads up." Jungkook bit his lip. "I didn't know it'd affect you so much."

"I didn't either," Jimin admitted. "In a way, this was needed I guess." He sighed. "It proved what I feel for you is more than I felt for anyone else."

But he needed to be sure before he committed to Jungkook. He had to ensure they were compatible. Jimin couldn't risk his wolf taking over under any circumstances and hurt the omega even accidentally. A purebred omega could handle his wolf but he wasn't sure about Jungkook.

However, he really wanted this to work to the point he didn't know what he would do with himself if it didn't work. How did the others make it work? He wished he could talk to someone.

This trial period was himself and not for Jungkook. Honestly, Jimin thought it was bullshit because he was lying out of his ass. In his heart, he knew a few weeks or a month wouldn't be enough and it was scary. That trial period was laid out for his satisfaction and to have a sense of control over everything when in reality he had no control over any of this.

He was falling fast and hard. Or he had already fallen and it didn't make any sense. Why was Jungkook different? Why would a regular omega with no other special charm have such a hold on him?

Jungkook had nothing to offer him, except for the omega himself. There was no catch. This relationship would be more beneficial to Jungkook than Jimin. But why was he hung up on this omega? He didn't even know anything else other than what others told him. Yet, the week without the omega was hell.

The way he craved for this omega's attention was scary. He tried to stay calm, putting on a strong front. However, he should be at least honest with himself. Letting go of this omega was not a possibility. At least for now.

Am I imprinted on him?

If so, then how? There was no clear cut explanation to how imprint happened but in most known cases; the wolves had known each other for so long before creating that type of bond that lasted forever. A wolf that imprinted on another can never look at another. They stayed loyal even if the other rejected them.

"So should I assume that you're doing this just because your dad told you to," Jungkook asked and Jimin heard the hope in his voice.

"I gave this a chance because of him but I'm pursuing this purely because I want to," Jimin admitted. Talking has never been easy with anyone else not even with his friends sometimes. But Jungkook made it feel easy. Words just poured out even without him intending to do so.

"Good," he said. "Because I'd hate for you to be forced into something like this."

Jimin smiled. "I trust my dad's gut feeling. If he thinks you're a good match to me then there must be a reason. He knows me the best after all. But then I'm also intrigued. You intrigue me, Jeon Jungkook. And I'm determined to see why you have such a hold on me when everyone else before you failed."

The omega's scent bloomed and Jimin buried his nose into his neck, smelling his addictive scent directly from its source.

"What are you doing to me, Omega?"

"I-I don't know." Jungkook's voice was husky.

Jimin nuzzled into his neck and continued to press kisses all over the skin. "I have work early tomorrow," he murmured. "But I want to meet you after."

"Okay," Jungkook whispered.

"I'll pick you up from the restaurant after your shift then?" Jimin pulled back to gaze at his face.

"Um...I don't work there anymore."

Jimin frowned. "You don't?"

Jungkook shrugged. "Mr. Sun fired me because I didn't show up at work."

"You were in heat."

The omega's smile was sad. "It doesn't matter." He glanced down at his lap and began to fidget with the hem of his t-shirt. "We have to deal with it all the time."

"A firm is legally bound to grant heat/rut leaves to all their employees with no pay cut," Jimin stated.

"It doesn't apply to us," Jungkook said softly. "Even if it did, no one follows it. That's why I'm on suppressors."

Jimin's frown deepened. He was aware how powerful purebred alpha pheromones can be but the way it overrode the suppressors only deepened his worry. This was one of the reasons he wanted to see if they were compatible. What if he unintentionally hurt Jungkook? If Jungkook didn't get used to his scent it wouldn't do any good. It could be overwhelming and who knows what would happen?

Just then he felt the car coming to a halt. "We're here," he said. "I'll walk you to the door."

Jungkook immediately straightened, but his face remained a deep shade of red, scent flustered and sweet. They exited the car and the walk to the elevator was silent. The last time they were here was the first time Jimin smelled his scent.

Now Maraschino cherries wrapped around him wonderfully, making him feel as if he was floating. It was a euphoric feeling, one he would compare to the times he got pleasantly buzzed with a strong alcohol in his system.

Was this how his scent supposed to make him feel?

As they rode upstairs, Jimin couldn't take his eyes off the omega. He was beautiful, fresh like a rose. He wanted to devour him but also cherish him like the gem he was. He was indeed a gem. A gem he found in rubble. Or rather a gem his father found for him.

Jimin kept a protective arm on his lower back the entire time they walked down the corridor that led to Jungkook's room. This time when Jimin pulled him for a kiss, there was no hesitation. He dived in and took what he wanted.

Though he'd kissed him almost all their way here, it wasn't enough. Kissing Jungkook was a wonderful experience. It was pleasant and intoxication. It made something bubble in his chest and caused an electrifying sensation all over his skin.

Jungkook's eyes were hooded, lips glistening red when they parted. Jimin wanted more but he just knew the time wasn't right. He needed a bit more time and let it flow naturally. The omega wasn't ready for that yet.

He caressed the omega's cheek with a soft smile. Something he never did before. "I'll see you tomorrow then?"

Jungkook nodded with a shy smile, averting his gaze soon enough as if he couldn't bear to hold eye contact any longer. His scent sweetened even more.

"I'll text you and this time don't delete it, alright?"

Jungkook nodded mutely.

Jimin gripped his hip, pulling him flush against his body. "You're mine, Omega. Remember that. But first, I'm gonna wine and dine you." He pecked his lips. "Gonna take you out on dates and make out."

Jungkook whined softly.

"I don't know where that came from but yeah." He cleared his throat as he pulled back half-heartedly. He wasn't doing this just for Jungkook's sake. It would also give him some time to sort his feelings. "Goodnight, Cherry Blossom."

"Good night, alpha," Jungkook squeaked, shy as ever.

A smile tugged at Jimin's lips. Oh, this is going to be good. He back pedalled, grinning like a lovesick fool, walking that way until his back hit the elevator doors. Jungkook watched him the entire time. He sent a wink and a flying kiss before stepping into the elevator. He caught Jungkook blushing even more as the doors closed.

He was whipped.

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