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Tw//: Body dysmorphia, fat shaming 
(it's not going to be more than a few sentences)

21/01/2020

It was a lovely Saturday morning. Outside, the snow had stopped falling and Taehyung watched the soft morning rays of the winter sun flow through the drawn curtains of his bedroom window.

He sat at his desk, a pencil held between his fingers as he stared out of his window at the garden covered in snow. He had woken up early that Saturday. He always liked to sleep in. especially on the weekends. But this time, with the amount of assignments to complete, he had no time to spare for relaxing.

With a sigh, Taehyung brought his gaze back to the pieces of paper and books scattered all over his desk. However just as he was about to get back to work, his phone dinged with a text notification.

Taehyung didn't have many friends. All he had was Jimin and Hoseok, and a few others from his college who had his number but hardly ever texted. With furrowed eyebrows he checked his phone, only to see a message from an unknown number.

Hey it's Jungkook from the library

Taehyung's heartbeat sped up upon seeing the text message. He smiled as his fingers hurried to type a response.

Hi

The moment the message got delivered, Jeongguk started typing.

Omg hi

Taehyung giggled at his response.

Let me guess. You're missing some pages and you need me to send you pictures? Taehyung typed, smiling to himself. He pressed the send button and Jeongguk instantly started typing.

Oh he's beautiful and smart. How are you so perfect?

Taehyung let out a loud giggle at his response.

Shut up Taehyung typed. Which pages do you want?

Cutting right to the chase? Fine. I need 256, 257, 258, 269, 260. Jeongguk typed.

Taehyung rolled his eyes. You missed out those on purpose. You sneaky little shit

I just wanted to talk to you more

Taehyung felt his face heat up at that. Without replying anything to that, he started snapping pictures of the said pages from the biology book he had borrowed.

Thanks pretty

Taehyung grinned, his whole face turning rosy at the nickname.

Is that all? Taehyung typed.

Yeah. What are you doing rn?

Doing some assignments

Are you busy?

Taehyung hesitated. Kind of. Why?

Wanna call or facetime?

Taehyung's heartbeat rose at that. He wanted to talk to Jeongguk. But...

I'm not that comfortable with calls. And I'm kind of busy right now. Maybe later? Tae typed, anxiety rising in his chest.

Of course
I understand. It's alright. I'll leave you to it then
Text me back when you're done with your assignments.

Taehyung smiled at the reply. He felt glad that Jeongguk didn't push it. That he was respecting Taehyung's boundaries.

His mother had always told him that alphas would always have his way with him whether he likes it or not. And that it was disgraceful of an omega when they deny and kind of request of an alpha. She always told him that he should obey alphas and show them respect.

Taehyung always listened to his mother. She only wanted him to be an ideal omega after all. To be submissive and obedient, the way omegas are supposed to be. That way, he could protect himself from rouge alphas. And avoid getting harassed or harmed.

However, with time, as he started to walk away from his parent's nest, like a bird learning to fly, he had learned that the outside world isn't the exact way his parents had described. Alphas respected him. And he had never been the target of any harassment. He didn't know much alphas personally, but the only alpha he knew, Hoseok, had never done anything like his mother warned him about. He had always been there for him whenever he needed.

And now, Jeongguk.

Jeongguk made Taehyung feel like his mother was wrong after all. That not all alphas are bad.

Thank you for understanding, Taehyung typed with a smile.

Of course, pretty.
Just text me back when you're free. Only if you want to ofc

Taehyung smiled fondly. His heart bubbled with happiness. Jeongguk made him feel so...at ease. So at ease that he wanted to text him later.

Taehyung was about to text him a reply when the door of his room burst open.

Taehyung instantly put his phone down on the table as his mother entered the room. She walked to Taehyung's table, where he sat.

"What are you doing?" Her mother asked.

Taehyung gulped. "Just some assignments"

"Stop being on your phone so much and study" She grumbled.

"I wasn't on my phone" Taehyung said, looking back down at the scattered papers and books atop his desk.

"Your education is the only thing that would give you a value in society. You need to do better than last year"

"But I got As for every subject last year!"

"You need to get higher grades. You won't even be able to maintain those grades if you keep up that behavior"

"I'm trying, mom" Taehyung said, gaze held down as he fumbled with his fingers.

"We're going to Seojoon's house for dinner tomorrow. Mrs. Park invited us. You better look decent"

"I will"

"Choose an outfit and show me. You'd better not wear those tight jeans. And oversized sweaters. Wear something decent"

"Okay mom"

"Look at you. You've gained so much weight during the holidays" His mother clicked her tongue in disappointment.

Taehyung's heart clenched painfully at her words.

"How can we even present you as our son when you look like that? You need to stop eating so much. You're an omega. You need to be in shape"

Taehyung felt tears prickle at the corners of his eyes. He saw his mother walk out of the room, the door closing after her with a thud. It was only then that the tears started falling.

He sniffled, wiping the tears that trailed down his cheeks with his sweater paws. He knew he hadn't gained much weight. It isn't that visible, right? He just ate a lot for Christmas and ate the cookies he had made throughout the Christmas vacation. But he couldn't have gained that much weight, right?

He didn't text Jeongguk again that day. He wasn't worthy of the attention of a handsome alpha like him anyway.

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25/01/2020

Jeongguk had always wanted to do so many things in life. He had so many things he was interested in. so many passions. So many goals. So many dreams. Too many.

Jeongguk was a perfectionist. Whatever he did, he always made sure it was perfect. He was workaholic but he loved working. It was for himself, after all. He had many talents in aesthetical things. But working at such a field would not be stable enough. That's why he started studying psychology.

He always thought he was a good listener. And getting paid to listen to people's problems and help them didn't sound like a bad idea at all. Besides, he didn't have too much to study. So he had time to engage in his other interests too.

"...A fashion student. He's so hot" Namjoon was saying as Jeongguk walked down a hallway of BH University.

"Who?" Jeongguk questioned, not having had paid attention to his friend's blabbering about his newest crush.

"Seokjin" Namjoon answered. "I talked to him once and he was so nice and friendly. I want to ask him to hang out sometime"

"You should" It was Yoongi, who walked beside Jeongguk. The three of them studied three different subjects. Jeongguk did psychology, Yoongi did music and Namjoon studied physics. Because of the difference of their schedules, they hardly had time to hang out. But on the weekends, they would meet up at least once.

"I'm going to my dorm now. I don't have any lectures today" Yoongi said. It was only midday. Being a music student had its perks because Yoongi spent most of his day in his dorm, very much unlike Jeongguk and Namjoon.

"My lecture starts in fifteen minutes" Namjoon said with a sigh.

"I have two more lectures left for the day and the next one starts in one hour" Jeongguk said.

"I'll be off then" Yoongi said. "Come over when you guys get off"

"Will do!" Namjoon said as Jeongguk and he waved Yoongi goodbye.

"I'll be heading off to my lecture. See ya!" Namjoon said and bid goodbye to Jeongguk, leaving him to walk down the hallway alone. Having one whole hour left, he decided to go to the cafeteria and grab something to eat. He started making way towards the other side of the university grounds.

Jeongguk walked through crowds of students who sat here and there basking in the soft rays of the winter sun. Students always hung around this area of the university grounds. There were benches and trees all over the area for students to do whatever they want.

Jeongguk could see the cafeteria a few meters away and Jeongguk was about to head that way when his eye caught something.

A boy, dressed in an oversized purple sweater and jeans.

Taehyung.

A smile automatically appeared on Jeongguk's lips as he saw the beautiful omega with a few people, sitting under a tree and chatting. Jeongguk's heart burst with happiness as he started making his way towards the boy.

Jeongguk had only texted Taehyung a few times after he got the omega's number. First time to ask for the photos of the book and then a few more times over the weekend. Taehyung was a slow replier. It had thinking if Taehyung was ignoring Jeongguk.

Jeongguk really hoped not.

As the alpha closed up on the three boys who sat under the tree, the first thing his wolf senses picked up was a scent of vanilla, strawberries candy.

Taehyung's scent.

Jeongguk already knew what the omega's scent was. His sweet, sweet scent that made Jeongguk's alpha side go crazy. He had registered in it memory now, even though he had only picked it up twice. It was as if he had known his scent a lifetime for how familiar he felt with it.

The next scent was one of wet earth. It reminded Jeongguk of a rainy day but as well as a breeze on a sunny day. The scent smelled so...fresh and musky. Masculine.

Alpha.

Taehyung had an alpha friend.

Jeongguk's wolf snarled at the realization. He wanted to take Taehyung away from the other alpha. Was the other alpha close to Taehyung? Did they like each other? Does the other alpha like Taehyung? Jeongguk's alpha growled in anger at the thoughts.

Jeongguk took a deep breath and marched towards Jeongguk. However, he didn't have to call Taehyung's name, for the omega looked up from his phone as if he had picked up a scent.'

Which he had.

He had already picked up Jeongguk's scent. He saw the omega look around in confusion, his pheromones turning a little sour until his eyes locked with Jeongguk's.

The moment their gazes locked, Taehyung's scent spiked up. Jeongguk took a deep breath, inhaling the sweet pheromones in the air. He could almost taste it on his tongue. His scent was a mixture of happiness and excitement.

Jeongguk's alpha hummed with pride. The omega was happy to see Jeongguk.

The alpha grinned at Taehyung as he approached the other boy, who stood up from his spot and walked towards Jeongguk.

"Jeongguk" The omega's voice felt like honey against Jeongguk's ears. His deep, smooth, seductive voice. It drew Jeongguk in like no other ever could.

"Taehyung" Jeongguk whispered.

"Hi" Taehyung grinned.

"You look beautiful today" Jeongguk said without thinking.

The omega blushed scarlet. God, he was so beautiful. He only wore a fluffy sweater and jeans. Such an ordinary outfit. So basic but god, did he look like a supermodel. He was gorgeous. He could wear the most ridiculous outfit and he would still be the most gorgeous person to ever exist.

"Thanks" Taehyung said shyly.

"I was just admiring art. Don't thank me"

Taehyung let out a giggle. Jeongguk's heart warmed up upon hearing it. This boy was gorgeous in every way possible.

"You're handsome yourself" The omega said shyly.

"Well thank you" Jeongguk grinned.

"Don't thank me I was appreciating a Greek sculpture"

Jeongguk laughed. "You know how to flirt!"

"That wasn't flirting. I was just stating facts!"

"Now you're definitely flirting!"

"Shut up! It was just a compliment" Taehyung's blush had deepened.

"Whatever you say, prettiness"

Jeongguk watched as Taehyung's whole face turned a beautiful pink, his hazel brown eyes darting to the ground as his beautiful plump lips stretched into an adorable, boxy smile.

"Stop" Taehyung mumbled.

Jeongguk chuckled. "You're adorable"

"I told you to stop"

"Stop acting like you don't like it. Your blush is too evident you know?"

"If you flirt one more time, I'm running away" Taehyung said. He sounded serious but the way he smiled at Jeongguk said otherwise.

"Fine" Jeongguk put his hands up in defeat. "I will never go against your word, milady"

Taehyung rolled his eyes, making Jeongguk grin at him again. A comfortable silence stretched between them. Jeongguk was the one to break it first.

"So what were you doing?" Jeongguk asked, smiling at him.

"My lectures are over for today so we were just hanging out"

"Are those your friends?"

"Yeah. You want me to introduce them to you?" Taehyung asked.

"No, it's fine. Maybe later" Jeongguk looked over Taehyung's shoulder to see the alpha and the other boy, who was most probably a beta, discreetly observing them.

"Okay" Taehyung smiled.

"So you're free this evening?"

"Yeah I guess" Taehyung shrugged.

"I know this nice coffee shop. It's about a ten minute walk from the dorms. Do you want to come grab a coffee or something in the evening?"

Taehyung's eyes widened and his eyebrows rose in surprise. "W-what?"

Taehyung's expression wasn't planned for. He looked surprised and something else that Jeongguk couldn't pinpoint as this or that. And this wasn't what Jeongguk had expected. Was it too soon? Jeongguk felt nervous. Shit, he hardly ever felt nervous.

"I mean..." Jeongguk searched for the words. "We could just hang out. I just want to talk that's all. You know...grab something to drink and all?"

"Oh" Taehyung said. "You mean...like a date?"

Jeongguk gulped. "Yeah...like a date"

"Oh" Taehyung said, he fumbled with his fingers. His scent turned into one of uncertainty and anxiety.

"Is it too soon? I'm so sorry if it was too soo-" Jeongguk started but was cut off by Taehyung.

"No it's just that I don't really date..."

Jeongguk stared at Taehyung, trying to process the meaning of his words. He was speechless and confused. Feeling the need to break the silence that stretched between them-

"Oh that's totally fine! I get it! Not much people date in college anyways" Jeongguk let out a small chuckle. "So do you like...do fuckbuddies? Which is totally fine! I mean I'm not judging because I used to have that kind of a relationship with this guy and it was cool! And I understand if you also do that! Even though you're an omega! I mean, I'm not saying omegas shouldn't-"

"Jeongguk you're rambling" Taehyung interrupted.

Jeongguk looked at Taehyung only then. He was grinning. His eyes had turned into crescent moons and Jeongguk swore his heart skipped a beat because the boy looked so fucking adorable.

"Shit...sorry" Jeongguk said at last. "I didn't mean to. I didn't want to offend you or anything like that"

"I get it" Taehyung smiled. "And I don't do fuck buddies either. I just don't do any kind of relationship. I feel like I'm not ready and I'm not looking for a relationship either"

Jeongguk's heart clenched in disappointment. He wanted to get to know Taehyung. He liked him.

Jeongguk nodded. "Yeah I get it"

"I'm sorry"

"No, don't worry about it. I just want to get to know you a little more, I guess"

"Oh"

"But it's alright if you don't want to go on a date. We can still be friends, though. If you want to, of course"

"I want to!" Taehyung said. Taehyung's pheromones had spiked up again, the scent a mix of sadness and conflict.

"I'm happy to hear that" Jeongguk said, even though his heart felt heavy.

A silence stretched between them. Neither of them knew what to say. Jeongguk didn't want it to be this awkward. He should've thought more about it before asking out his crush on a date. Hell, they had only met and talked twice. It was way too quick to ask someone out on a date.

However Taehyung's voice broke him free from his endless thread of thoughts.

"We can still hang out though"

Jeongguk's eyes widened. "We can?"

Taehyung fumbled with his fingers. An adorable pout decorated his rosy lips. "Yeah like...a friend date. We can go to that coffee shop and talk"

Jeongguk felt his whole body warm up at that. His heart fluttered with happiness. "We can?!"

"Yeah" Taehyung smiled shyly.

"You really want to? You don't have to do this if you don't want to. We can still be friends"

Taehyung shook his head, his raven curls falling onto the side of his face. Jeongguk fought the urge tuck it back behind his ear.

"I really want to. Do you still want to go?"

"Of course I do! I would love to. I'm so excited"

Taehyung's smile widened. "Me too"

"How about at six in the evening?" Jeongguk asked.

"Sounds good"

"I'll send you address"

Taehyung nodded. "Okay. A friend date, then?"

Jeongguk grinned.

"A friend date it is"

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