When he entered their shared apartment with supplies in both his arms, the delicious smell of dinner and sizzling meat greeted him, causing his mouth to water. He removed his shoes by the door, putting them on the rack, and padded over to the kitchen where Jungkook was busy preparing their meals.

It was amazing how Jungkook could cook his meat just right with the right amount of spices even though he didn't eat or taste it.

"Hey, bun, I got you your favorite strawberry cheesecake," he announced, placing the grocery bags on the counter.

Jungkook whipped around, his droopy ears bouncing to the side as his face lit up with his signature smile. "What about the berries?"

He moved to check the bags, emptying the contents onto the counter carefully.

"I got fresh ones from the farmer's market." Jimin wrapped his hands around his middle, hooking his chin on his shoulder.

The bunny hybrid was quick to unpack the berries, popping a blueberry into his mouth. Those were his favorites to munch on. "This is so fresh," he mumbled, eating another one.

"Mhmm...only the best for my bun." Jungkook smelled even more delectable with his mating cycle so close. He dug his nose into his neck, breathing him in. "You smell so good."

Jungkook's breath hitched. "Hyung..."

"Mhmm..." He nuzzled into his scent gland, slightly nipping at it. It had the desired effect on the rabbit hybrid. Jungkook arched into him, throwing his head back and baring his neck more.

"The food..." His voice almost came out breathless.

"Can wait." Jimin slipped a hand inside his pants as he reached the stove behind him with the other to turn it off. Jungkook arched into his hand when he cupped his cock, fondling his balls gently before pumping it to full erection.

"I'll get dirty," Jungkook whined, turning his head to bury his nose into Jimin's neck. He could already smell the telltale sign of slick Jungkook was beginning to leak. The bunny hybrid was an omega and he was so confident this time they would succeed.

"That has never stopped us before." Jimin collected the precum his bunny was leaking and caressed the tip of his cock. "Wanna eat you, bun."

"Hyungie..."

"Yes, baby."

"Don't say things like that." Jungkook wasn't making any move to get away from him. The bunny could never say no to him. Not when he was demanding. He loved it.

"Why not?" Jimin lifted his head with an amused smile.

"Because it does things to me," Jungkook groaned. "And I'm really hungry."

"Just cum for me once, bun," he coaxed. "Then you can eat."

Jungkook was so easy to rile up. Being a rabbit hybrid, he had a high sex drive Jimin loved to exploit it all the time. He knew just one orgasm wouldn't be enough for Jungkook. By the end of the dinner, he'd be a whiny, needy mess just the way Jimin preferred him.

Jimin's hand moved up and down, stroking him gently. "You look so good in these grey sweats," he said. "You know what this does to me, don't you? You purposefully dressed in this to rile me up, didn't you?"

"I-I d-didn't..." Jungkook moaned.

"Didn't realize my bun was such a liar?" Jimin pressed his thumb into his slit, stimulating him in a way he knew would drive the bun crazy.

"D-Didn't r-realize..."

"Yeah?"

"Ngh...hyung...C-Close...'M so close."

"Then cum for me, bun. Make a mess."

And Jungkook did. He came all over his hand with a shout and bit into Jimin's neck to muffle some of his cries. Jimin milked out his orgasm before removing his hand. Jungkook panted as he grabbed the counter for purchase, watching Jimin remove his hand and bringing it to his mouth to lick off his cum.

"Hmm...tastes so good."

He made a needy sound in his throat, his eyes growing hooded with need. Jimin smiled knowingly and made a show out of licking his lips.

"Now we can eat dinner. Are you hungry, bun?" he teased.

Jungkook's eyes narrowed dangerously and he clenched his jaw, closing his eyes to take a deep breath. Jimin knew the hybrid would get back at him for doing this, but it was so much fun like this. He went to wash his hands and grab their plates, feeling Jungkook's intense gaze on his back all the time.

The dinner was so tense with the atmosphere between them so thick with tension. Their pheromones clouded the room, riling each other up. Jungkook purposeful sucked on his spoon every time he ate his soup, letting his tongue dart out and lick the drops of soup and moaned erotically.

Jimin thought of grabbing the bunny, bending him over the table, and having his way with him. But where was the fun in that? He smirked as he reclined in his chair, bringing his socked feet to rest on Jungkook's thighs.

The bunny hybrid froze and his breath quickened. "Hyung..." his breath hitched.

Jimin hummed innocently as if he wasn't wreaking havoc with his bunny. His feet were so close to his crotch, he brushed his inner thigh and felt Jungkook spreading his legs immediately. However, he was in no hurry. The wetter the bunny grew the better. He was already smelling delicious with all that slick drenching him.

"What is it, bun? Finish your food."

Jungkook grunted, adjusting his hip to get closer to his feet but Jimin pulled back with an innocent smile. The bunny huffed but continued to eat his pasta with a grunt. He loved to rile the bunny hybrid and Jungkook knew Jimin wouldn't give in easily.

But then his bunny was a tease too. This time when he wedged his feet between Jimin's legs, he wasn't subtle about it. He reached for his cocks, rubbing gently over them.

"Fuck!" Jimin almost choked on his meat with a hiss.

The bunny smiled innocently and he scooped a spoon of pasta, chewing it with a smile.

He closed his thighs, almost going cross-eyed when he rubbed it a little harder. Jimin bit his bottom lip, hips gyrating automatically against his feet. Jungkook's feet were so soft and the friction was heavenly. However, Jungkook removed his feet with a smirk.

"I'm done with my food." Jungkook jumped to his feet.

Jimin's eyes shot open and his chest heaved as his gaze now glowing green trailed after the bunny. He could see the wet patch on his grey pants, see that small tuft of the tail, twitching inside.

Naughty bun.

Soon he'd be pulling at that tail, tugging at those ears, and driving the bunny crazy with want. He took a few deep breaths to calm his raging hard-on. The bunny would pay for this. Oh, he'd have so much fun while he made him sob with pleasure.

He finished his food and stood just as Jungkook exited the kitchen. Jimin slapped his ass, making it jiggle. Jungkook returned the favor by slapping his ass right back with a soft giggle and bounded to their bedroom.

Jimin quickly washed the plate, loading the rest of the dishes into the dishwasher. When he entered their bedroom, Jungkook was in the bathroom, brushing his teeth vigorously. Jimin followed suit, grabbing his toothbrush.

He almost forgot to breathe when Jungkook stripped. Fuck. Even after two years, the bunny hybrid left him breathless. Jungkook was well-built. Taller and broader, well-endowed in every aspect, but he was also the softest baby. His bunny teased him by wiggling that butt a little extra while removing his soiled pants and underwear.

Jimin leaned on the counter, gaze tracing every inch of his visible skin, his cocks once again stirring inside his pants. Damn. This was really going to be a long night.

Jungkook threw a smirk over his shoulder and jumped into the shower, washing himself off, making a scene when he cleaned his ass. Jimin shook his head with a smile. The bunny really loved to tease him.

The snake hybrid finished brushing his teeth and quickly removed his nightly routine. When he was done, Jungkook was draped in a bathrobe and smacked a wet kiss on his cheeks before exiting the bathroom.

Definitely a long night.

***

Jungkook knew exactly when he fell in love with the snake hybrid. It definitely was at first sight. Well, he was terrified for his life when they met.

He was never exposed much to the predator hybrids. Jungkook was a sheltered child. The last born and the beloved runt of the litter. After an unfortunate incident with a predator hybrid that hurt his aunt badly, his family was extremely cautious with them.

He went to all prey school and then college. Never so much as interacted with them unless or until it was absolutely necessary. When he decided to come to Seoul, his family had thrown a fit. But then his cousin Seokjin had convinced them otherwise.

An interspecies union between the prey hybrids wasn't unheard of or uncommon. Some species were able to reproduce— their offspring a mixture of both or took after a dominant gene. Those who couldn't adopt from the prey hybrid orphanages.

Finding a job wasn't that hard since he was a prey hybrid, especially a rabbit. Though they were prey, they were also good at so many things. They had good endurance, great speed and skills. They were also highly recruited by the law enforcement for the prey hybrid unit.

Though he was qualified to apply for law enforcement, he chose to work with children and developed games in his free time. Sometimes he helped Seokjin during his downtime. It was one such day he ran into Jimin.

He was stacking up the fresh meat that had just come from the farm and hadn't really paid attention to his surroundings. If he had, he would have smelled the snake hybrid from miles away and avoided him at all costs. The store was busy the entire morning and Jungkook was lost in thoughts when he rounded the corner and bumped into someone.

It was too late when he registered the scent that caused every hair in his body to stand in attention. The man was shorter than him by a few inches but was full of solid muscles. His face was squished to his chest and his heart felt like it'd beat out of his chest.

Fuck.

A snake.

He tried to move but was frozen by fear, especially when he felt those fangs scraping against his super-sensitive ears. Fear flooded in his system and he almost thumped his foot but even that action caused him to shuffle.

The snake hybrid groaned and that was enough to bring him out of his stupor, but still, he was too afraid to move. One bite was enough to kill him. That was what he was taught since childhood. A snake's venom would kill anyone in a heartbeat, especially the cobras were notorious for spraying venom at their prey or when they were threatened. So if you see a cobra, run.

Unlike what others believed, Jimin's venom was not at all poisonous to Jungkook. Well, the snakes used their venom for different purposes. Some used it to kill; some used it to stun their prey while it could also be used as an aphrodisiac if used right. It was a fact he didn't know at that point in time.

With his heart beating out of his chest, he lifted his head, coming face to face with the said hybrid. Oh, lord! His breath hitched. No one said snake hybrids were this beautiful. His nose twitched as he tried to breathe in more of that spicy scent that was unique to snakes. But unlike the ones he'd met before this man was different.

He would have smelled warm and welcoming. Jungkook wasn't so terrified for his life. By lifting his head, he removed his ear from his mouth and found it wet. That alone caused him to pout because he liked his ears to be clean all the time.

Jungkook eyed the hybrid again, trying to decide if it was safe to move. At the same time, trying to see what breed he was. The man was dressed in all blacks, covered from head to toe. The hoodie fell back, revealing his jet-black hair. Apart from the telltale fangs, there was nothing that set him apart.

When Seokjin pulled him to his feet, he was both grateful and suddenly felt safe.

"Ah, Jungkook-ah, you should always watch where you're going," Seokjin chastised. "Thank heavens it was our Jimin and not some other hybrid."

Oh.

His name is Jimin and hyung knows him.

"I'm sorry," Seokjin said to the hybrid. Jungkook almost screeched when he noticed Seokjin reaching for the snake's hand. But he was already pulling him up. "Jungkookie is sometimes too curious and clumsy."

"I-It's okay."

The hybrid dusted his pants, his intense gaze trained on Jungkook and he felt himself shivering under those inquisitive eyes.

"I-I'm sorry. I-I didn't see y-you coming."

Jimin's features softened as he reached to pick his beanie from the floor and offered it to him. "It's okay. I'm sorry if I frightened you."

Wow.

Jungkook didn't know why that action touched him so much. No predator had ever shown him such kindness before. He'd run out of the store after that, running to the apartment he shared with Seokjin, climbing under the covers of his bed and hiding until the trembling of his body subsided.

He thought it was a one-time thing and he was safe. That was all that mattered. He made Seokjin promise that he would never tell his parents about his incident. Because they would make him pack his bags and go home immediately.

What he didn't expect was Seokjin to come home from work and tell him that the snake hybrid asked for his number. Why would he want to apologize when it was Jungkook's fault? Then it was Seokjin who convinced him to give Jimin a chance.

"Jungkook-ah, it's just one coffee. Jimin is not like any other predator hybrids. Don't be quick to judge him just because he's a snake."

Jungkook had hesitantly agreed to text Jimin. The café Jimin suggested was close to Jungkook's workplace and he knew that though he never stopped by. Jimin sounded like a kind person through the texts. He really didn't have any expectations until he went to the café that day.

He was running late and he'd forgotten to charge his phone so that it died. His parents would scold him if they came to know of it. Jungkook hurried out of the daycare.

"Bye, Hoseokie hyung. I'll see you tomorrow," he yelled at the owner of the daycare, who was a human.

He was panting by the time he reached the café, cursing louder when he saw the time. Did Jimin leave? He entered the café and looked around, finding the snake hybrid staring at him with wide eyes. He stayed.

Jimin waved at him and Jungkook made his way to him, noticing the human staff. The snake hybrid stared blatantly when he finally stood in front of him and that gaze was doing something to Jungkook. His tail twitched inside his pants as he shifted from one foot to the other not knowing if it was a bad staring or a good staring.

There is nothing good about the snakes, his mother would say. Jungkook-ah, be careful with them. The python hybrid almost ate Aunt Choi once.

Suddenly, he remembered the tales from his childhood. Was Jimin safe? Seokjin wouldn't send him here alone if he was dangerous. Maybe he was some corn snake. Those are non-venomous, harmless ones.

"Um...hello?" he greeted. "I'm sorry I'm late. A parent ran late and I had to stay back. My phone died so I couldn't text you."

Jimin blinked but said nothing. It was beginning to make Jungkook uncomfortable.

"Is there something on my face?"

He patted his face with both palms, suddenly growing self-conscious. Did he have something on his face? He didn't even have time to freshen up. Mina spilled her carrot juice on him today.

"Y-Yeah," the snake hybrid finally spoke in a dreamy voice. "Beauty. You're so beautiful."

Jungkook's breath hitched as he felt the heat rushing to his cheeks. He covered his tingling ears as he tried hard to suppress his involuntary smile. He'd been called beautiful a couple of times, but the way Jimin said it was different. He sounded so breathless and there was something in his eyes that felt different.

"Are you ready to order, sir?"

"Oh, you're standing." Jimin jumped to his feet. "Where are my manners? Please sit." He pulled a chair for him, earning another couple of brownie points.

"Thank you." Jungkook wondered if this was the nature of the snake hybrid or if he was exceptionally sweet only to him.

"They have great cupcakes and muffins here," Jimin said. "What would you like to have?"

"Um..." He fidgeted with his sleeve as he turned to the waitress. "Do you have blueberry muffins?"

The waitress smiled warmly. "Of course, sir. We have classic blueberry muffins, keto blueberry muffins, blueberry glazed donut muffins, blueberry yogurt mini muffins, and lemon blueberry oatmeal muffins. Which one would you like to have?"

Oh, shit. What do I order?

He loved sweets. Would Jimin think something if I ordered two?

"We will take two each," Jimin said and his head whipped toward him. "Can you also get us some warm butter and cream cheese?"

Wow.

"Definitely." The waitress jotted down their order. "What would you like to drink?"

He eyed Jimin. "Um...chocolate milk?"

"Sure, sir," the waitress said. "What about you?" She turned to Jimin.

"I'll have the same."

Jungkook had always been a foodie. Food was his weakness. Also being a rabbit hybrid he had a fast metabolism that demanded he ate often. But there were a few incidents during his previous dates where the men he was out and about with judged him for his appetite and sweet tooth. So that was one of the pivotal moments that drew him to Jimin.

It was funny how Jungkook always thought Jimin was a corn snake up until they began dating. Jimin always covered himself mostly to keep himself warm and he never got to see his scales or any other features. He also told him he wore a contact lens so that hid the true color of his eyes.

It was a day they had gone clubbing. Since they weren't your usual couple, they couldn't visit any of the prey or predator clubs. So they'd hit a human-owned club that allowed entry to both prey and predators alike. The place was cool but they soon learned it was a hub for humans who liked to fuck with the hybrids. The ones with the kinks and shit.

Jungkook, however, had a great time with Jimin. A few predators stared at them in amusement. Some even asked Jimin if he was going to eat Jungkook afterward to which the smug hybrid answered yes. It wasn't until they stumbled into Jimin's apartment, kissing each other he'd first come in contact with the hybrid's scales.

They were dating for over six months and Jimin was always cautious. Their kisses were always soft and gentle, nothing too indulging. Whenever Jungkook tried to deepen the kiss Jimin pulled away or distracted him, which wasn't sitting well with Jungkook.

That night, Jungkook had purposefully riled Jimin and the few drinks they had in their system weren't helping much with Jimin's otherwise stellar control. He'd finally convinced the predator hybrid to take him home.

Jimin lived alone and he ignored the few suggestive looks the other predators sent his way on their ride to Jimin's apartment. Jimin had been protective and hissed at anyone who dared to look at him longer than it deemed appropriate. It was amazing to see how they had shrunk away. He couldn't believe they were afraid of a corn snake. Maybe they didn't know he was non-venomous.

Jungkook was excited when they exited the elevator and pulled Jimin into a kiss. Together, they stumbled a few times as they made their way to Jimin's apartment. Jungkook clung to his back as the snake opened the door, his hands sliding under his sweater and shivering when it encountered the cool skin underneath.

"Fuck, your skin feels so good to touch."

Jimin was smooth to touch. His fingers brushed over what felt like scales along his ribcage and Jungkook's breath hitched. It felt as if he was running his hand over leather. Jimin groaned when he repeated the action and he thought he liked it.

Their kiss was growing heated with every passing second. He bit Jimin's bottom lip, tugging at it and the hybrid groaned. He pushed Jimin against the door and licked his lips, asking for entry. Jimin who was too out of it finally opened and he was so happy to explore his mouth.

Jimin tasted like the sweet drink they had and a bit of alcohol, but deep down he could taste something that was unique to the snake hybrid. Jungkook was so horny and was growing wet as his cock stirred awake, straining in his pants.

The snake hybrid released his lips to press hot kisses down his neck, over his jawline and his collarbones. He tugged at his t-shirt, revealing more skin as he worked his tongue as lips. Jungkook shuddered when he felt tongue hot on his skin.

"Oh...fuck, Jimin, I'm gonna make a mess if you keep up with this."

Jimin hummed. "Then make a mess, darling." His voice strained with arousal and his scent intensified.

He'd heard several stories about the snake hybrid's biology. Though they looked every bit human, their tongue shifted when they were eating or heavily aroused. He never noticed Jimin's tongue shifting into a forked tongue or his eyes changing color because of his contact lens. But one thing he knew was that he had two dicks.

He pressed their crotches together, rubbing it as he kissed him senselessly. He could feel his length hardening against his hip. He thought Jimin fucking him with both his cocks and that thought alone caused him to leak more slick.

Jungkook moaned into his mouth when Jimin cupped his ass, kneading them. Fuck. It was hot.

He was breathing hard, his body begging for a release. While Jungkook was the one who took initiative, he was also the needy one who couldn't control his needs.

"Jimin..." he panted. "Please...please do something." He clutched at his shirt, whimpering, as the friction wasn't enough. He wanted more. Needed more. "Want more. No. Need more. I feel like I'll die if you don't do something soon."

The snake hybrid blinked away his haze but then nodded. "Okay. Shit. Yes."

In one swift motion, he dragged him to the couch and bent him over the headrest. His hands made quick work on his pants, pushing it down to his knees along with his wet briefs.

"Fuck! You're so fucking gorgeous."

Jungkook gasped when Jimin parted his ass cheeks.

"Can't believe I'm so lucky."

The rabbit hybrid expected the snake hybrid to play with his hole and then fuck him senseless, but what he got was a warm lick over his hole. Fuck.

Jimin let out an animalistic hiss and the next thing he knew, his fingers held his butt cheeks open and his tongue plunged deeper.

"Oh, fuck. Jimin...oh—"

He belatedly realized the snake's tongue was longer and thicker than his fingers, touching him in places he otherwise couldn't reach. Jungkook was in heaven.

Jimin steadily fucked his tongue in and out of his hole, fingers holding him in a tight grip that he was sure would leave a handprint later. His tail kept twitching and suddenly Jimin grabbed his tail.

"Oww..." Jungkook arched his back, cumming all over the back of the couch. It was sensitive and arousing when pulled with the right force. He didn't know if Jimin knew this, but as far as he knew he was Jimin's first real relationship and the first prey hybrid he was with.

Jimin chuckled. "Did you like that, bun?"

His voice sent a shiver down his spine. Damn. Why did that sound so hot? It was also the first time he called him that.

"C-Call me t-that again."

"What?" Jimin teased, easing two fingers inside of him, slowly thrusting in and out. "Bun?"

"Y-Yes, fuck!" He arched his back. "Your fingers are so thick." He pushed his hips back with a moan. "You know you don't have to prep me, right? I'm an omega. I stretch."

"Yeah? I didn't know that." Jimin continued to fuck him gently. "That's good to know, but I'm not done with you yet, bun. You think you cum again for me?"

He couldn't see Jimin's face but it was so sexy and thick, unlike the other times he spoke. "Yes," he panted before laughing. "I'm a rabbit hybrid, Jimin. I have short refractory periods. Do you think you can keep up?"

Maybe that was a mistake because when he looked behind him, he saw Jimin smirking against his hole. His forked tongue darted out and licked his lips. Jungkook almost came at the sight.

"You will eat your words by the end of this night, bun." With that, he plunged his tongue deep along with his fingers.

Jungkook was in heaven. That was an understatement. His hands flailed for purchase, digging into Jimin's couch while he whimpered with the amount of pleasure radiating through his core. It didn't even take long before he was a moaning, blubbering mess.

"Fuck. So good. Ngh...ah..."

He had cum again in less than ten minutes. Jimin had then removed his pants and underwear before shifting him to the couch and made him lie on his back comfortably, before settling between his legs. He began to kiss down his knees, sucking on the sensitive places of his skin. He jerked when he felt Jimin's fangs scrape his skin not breaking his skin but arousing him sensually.

"Oh, Jimin...oh...please..."

Jungkook felt like his soul had left his body when Jimin took him inside his mouth. The bunny hybrid threaded his fingers into Jimin's hair, draping his legs over his shoulders as he helplessly thrust into his mouth. His pleasure was skyrocketing.

An array of pleas escaped his mouth and he was a mess when he came for the third time that night. Jimin still wasn't done with him though. He was once again licking down on him, taking one of his balls into his mouth and Jungkook had enough.

"Wait. Wait..." he panted.

Jimin stopped immediately. "You wanna stop?" He blinked up at him.

"No." Jungkook shook his head. "You haven't cum yet," he said. "Wanna take care of you."

"Oh." Jimin flushed as Jungkook moved to straddle his thighs. "I-I'm fine."

"Come on, Jiminie. Let me make you feel good." He slipped a hand between them, rubbing a hand over his hardness, and Jimin's eyes rolled to the back of his head.

"J-Jungkook...I-I-We shouldn't...I-I'm not—"

"I know you have two cocks and I want it," he said, pulling the zipper down. "You made me feel so good. Don't you want it too, Jimin? Don't you wanna know how it would feel to have your cocks down my throat?"

"Fuck, bun. You'll be the death of me."

"More like the opposite but okay..." he drawled with a chuckle. "I'm glad you're a corn snake and are non-poisonous."

Jimin choked on his saliva and his eyes almost bugged out. "I'm a what?"

Jungkook blinked. "Did I say something wrong? Aren't you a corn snake?"

Jimin pulled away from him and spluttered. "I'm not a corn snake. What the fuck!"

Jungkook suddenly felt bad. "I-I'm sorry. You were so soft...I thought..." He swallowed. "It doesn't change a thing." He laughed awkwardly and hoped he didn't offend the hybrid. "It's not like you're a cobra or anything." He giggled. "I mean I'd have been dead already if that was the case. They're super scary."

Jimin visibly froze and swallowed audibly. He looked pained and suddenly the atmosphere shifted. Both didn't speak for a moment.

Jungkook sat there, half-naked, resting his butt over his heels, feeling his wetness dripping down, wondering what he said wrong that caused Jimin to go silent. He really didn't know much about the snakes.

It was Jimin, who broke the silence first. He stood and walked around the couch to grab Jungkook's clothes. "I...I think you should leave."

Jungkook's eyes widened. "Jimin...what? Why?"

Jimin wouldn't meet his gaze. "Please...leave." His voice cracked and still, Jungkook didn't know what he did wrong. Was it because he assumed he was a corn snake?

"Jimin, please, talk to me. What did I do? I'm sorry I thought you were a corn snake. I shouldn't have when I knew nothing about the snake hybrids. I'm sorry, I should have just asked what breed you are."

Jimin turned his body away from him. "Y-You should clean up. The bathroom is down the hall."

"Jimin, come on, please. Don't shut me out. I said I'm sorry." He grabbed his hand but Jimin shrugged him off, typing furiously on his phone.

"I called you a taxi. It'll be here in eight minutes." With that, he walked ahead going into a room and slamming the door shut.

Jungkook heard the lock falling in place and felt like crying. He moved and growled in frustration. He was a mess. He hurried to the bathroom, cleaning himself as much as he could, and dressed. Why was Jimin so upset?

Once done, he headed to Jimin's room, knocking on it. "Jimin...baby, please. Talk to me."

There was no response from Jimin and Jungkook felt like crying. What did I do?

He waited until Jimin said his taxi had arrived and that he was tired and wanted to sleep. He was basically kicking him out and had no choice but to leave. The bunny hybrid sniffled and wiped his hands in the back of his sleeves as he left Jimin's apartment.

Jungkook hadn't known what he'd done wrong until he told what happened and Seokjin cursed.

"Fuck, Jungkook-ah, how can you be so thoughtless? Jimin has faced enough prejudice this community keeps throwing at him for being a snake hybrid. He doesn't need that from you too."

"Hyung, I apologized. I shouldn't have assumed he was a corn snake. They aren't that bad you know. There's nothing wrong in being a corn snake," he argued.

"You still don't know what you did, do you?" Seokjin shook his head.

"Just tell me already."

"Jimin is a King Cobra, Jungkook-ah." His voice was strained. "I thought you already knew that. What you did was..." he trailed off. "Why did you do that? You should have known firsthand how Jimin felt about being a snake hybrid."

Jungkook froze. Jimin was a cobra? A shiver ran through his body as the tales his mother told him as he grew up plagued his mind, but then he saw Jimin's broken look before he locked himself inside his room.

Shit.

"I fucked up," he cursed. "I told him I'd be dead if he was a cobra."

Seokjin brushed his tears away. "That'll hurt him deeper than anyone else's words, Jungkook-ah. That boy is in love with you. I can only imagine what he must be going through now."

"Shit, hyung. What do I do now?"

"What do you want to do?" His cousin asked him instead.

"I-I don't know." It was terrifying. He realized he wouldn't have so much as looked at Jimin if he had known. "But mom said—"

"Forget what any of our moms or teachers said. They are a bunch of bullshits drilled into our brains. Has Jimin ever hurt you?"

Jungkook shook his head.

"Do you think he will ever hurt you?"

"N-No."

Seokjin sighed. "There. You have your answer."

"I'm sorry I didn't know, hyung. I would never hurt him purposefully." He sniffled. It was a genuine mistake but a serious one. He firsthand now knew what prejudice did to people. He hurt the one person he cared about the most. "Will Jimin ever forgive me?"

"He's the kindest person I know, Jungkook-ah. He must be hurting but you won't know until you try."

It wasn't easy. Jimin wouldn't answer his calls or texts. Wouldn't open the door. Jungkook didn't give up though. When nothing worked, he went to Jimin's best friend Taehyung. The tiger hybrid had growled at him before pinning him to the wall.

"How dare you come here after what you have done to Jimin?"

"Please..." he whimpered. "I'm sorry. I was misguided and was thoughtless."

"Why are you here?" he growled again. "I'm not Jimin. I won't think twice before hurting you."

"I want him back."

Taehyung released him. "Forget it. You've already hurt him enough. Just leave."

Jungkook went down on his knees. "No. I love Jimin. I can't...I won't give up on him. I'll do anything. Just...please help me. Help me apologize properly. Just once. I-I'll leave him alone if he doesn't want to see me ever again. Please...give me one chance."

The tiger hybrid regarded him with his amber eyes for a long moment before gesturing him toward the bedroom door. "He's inside. One chance."

Jungkook scrambled on his feet and hurried toward the door only for Taehyung to stop him.

"Don't fuck this up, Jungkook. I'll rip you to little pieces and will enjoy every moment of it."

Taehyung's gaze was so intense that Jungkook shivered. The threat was real. He nodded his head jerkily and rushed to the door.

The room was dark and cold. He swallowed thickly as he shut the door behind him. Jimin was curled in the middle of the bed under the sheets. He couldn't tell if he was asleep or just lying there.

"Jimin?" he called. When he received no response, he called again. "Jimin?"

"Leave please..." Jimin's voice croaked and Jungkook broke inside.

Was Jimin crying? He caused this. Shit. He used to take pride in being a good person but now he felt like the worst scum on the planet.

"I'm sorry," he whimpered, his knees shaking as he approached the bed. "I didn't know. I didn't know, Jimin. It doesn't mean what I did wasn't wrong. I was just like the others. I hate myself for what I did. I hurt you. I hurt the person I love. I feel like shit." Jimin didn't reply so Jungkook continued, "Nothing I say would ever justify what I did. It was wrong. You're kind, smart, and compassionate. You always treated me well and with respect. You never looked down on me just because I'm a rabbit hybrid. I fucked up. I know that. I realize my mistake and know what I did was wrong. But please...I can't live like this. I can't live without you. Life is not the same without you, Jimin. It's so hard. It's driving me crazy. It hurts so much."

Jimin still wasn't talking but he saw his shoulders shake and heard the soft whimpers.

Jungkook climbed onto the bed, closing the distance between them. "Give me another chance. Please...I'm sorry I hurt you. I'll never hurt you intentionally. I love you. I love you so much. Please say something."

"L-Leave, J-Jungkook. Y-You can't be with me."

"No. No. Please don't say that. I'm sorry." Jungkook couldn't bear it anymore. So he hugged Jimin and the snake hybrid broke down in his arms.

He didn't know how long they stayed like that, crying together. Jimin was so cold and Jungkook did his best to warm him. Even when he was hurting, Jimin snuggled to him and it drew a sad smile on his lips. He still had his eyes closed and face turned away.

"I'm sorry, baby," he whispered. "Bun is sorry. Please don't cry."

"I-I'm p-poisonous."

"I don't care."

"I s-spray poison."

"I don't care."

"I-I might k-kill you."

Jungkook sniffled. "Do I look like I give a fuck about that, Park Jimin? I said I love you. If you'll have me, I want to become your mate."

Jimin, for the first time, opened his eyes and met his gaze. There was so much hurt in his eyes but there was also hope. "You mean that?"

"I do." Jungkook nodded. "I meant every word I said."

"Mating isn't that simple," Jimin said. "Y-Your family won't agree."

"I will make them understand. I will make them see the man you are."

Jimin hiccupped. "What if they want you to break up with me?"

"They won't."

"What if they did?"

"Then I'll choose you." He cupped Jimin's face. "I'll always choose you, Park Jimin. I'm sorry I was an asshole to you. You didn't deserve any of that."

"What if I accidentally hurt you?"

Jungkook shrugged. "It hasn't happened yet. I'm sure you'll be careful. We will be careful."

Jimin just regarded him for a long moment. "Did you really mean it? You will mate with me and go against your family for me?"

"I will," he replied without missing a beat.

"So you love me?"

"Yes, you idiot. I love you so much." He couldn't stop himself from kissing Jimin then.

The stubborn snake hybrid had finally given into him and kissed him back, sighing against his lips. "I love you too, Jungkook. I've loved you ever since I saw you playing in the snow."

Jungkook kissed him, murmuring how good and kind he was in between the kisses. "I'm late but I promise to make it up to you. I love you, baby."

"Love you too, bun."