"By the smell, of course. Our sense of smell does not deceive us, it is our guide. I have no experience with that, but surely Taehyung has told you how comforting Jimin's smell is, how much it reminds him of home. You will feel that way with the right person." Hoseok had gone from massaging his neck to stroking his hair.

"He smelled like that, hyung." Hoseok drew a perfect 'o' with his lips, confirming Jimin's suspicion and fear. His hand stopped its movement for just a second before resuming the caress.

"You know what, hyung?" The beta made a sound for Jungkook to continue. "Your smell is a bit like his." Jungkook still didn't say the name of the alpha that his wolf, and he by extension, had connected with. It was frustrating, but if what Jungkook had told them was true, he knew so little about the alpha that it would be impossible to find him.

"Seriously?"

"Mhm." Jungkook answered a little sleepy, the exhaustion at the same time that the caresses and the familiar smell of Hoseok making him relax completely. "You both smell like water."

Hoseok chuckled before replying. "Usually they tell me that I smell like the heat of summer. Few say that I have a watery touch in my essence. "

"But you smell like water, hyung, but not just any kind. You smell like sea water and like the summer sun. Something vibrant and full of energy."

"Wow, that's pretty specific. I knew you were sensitive to smells, but not to this point. " Hoseok said in surprise, reminding him that once his mother had told him the same about his essence. "And how does he smell?"

"He smells like a forest under rainwater and wet land. Something refreshing and calm, like water flowing in a stream."

Something 'clicked' in Hoseok's mind. The beta could tell how the omega was beginning to enter that state between dream and reality, and he knew he had to ask his question before Jungkook gave up.

"Hey, Jungkookie. Did your mother ever tell you what your essence was like?"

Hoseok knew that parents were the first to decipher all the components in their children's essence as they grew up, even before anyone else.

"My essence?" The young man asked practically on the point of falling asleep. "Oh yeah. He once told me that my scent was somewhat floral, like fields of flowers in spring, and with a hint of honey. I think he was kidding me and talking about a dessert recipe."

Jungkook laughed at his own memory, falling into a deep sleep almost immediately. Beside him, Hoseok was still caressing him, though his mind was in a much more remote place, busy putting together all the pieces of the puzzle he had just discovered.

In fact, he believed he had found the answer, and had already begun to draw up a plan, but he had a few things to confirm. And when he confirmed his suspicions, he would get down to business.

He could feel the excitement taking over his system, bringing him to an almost euphoric point, but he forced himself to calm down. The key to the plan was patience, and Hoseok was determined to follow every step of the plan as long as it turned out perfect. It had to be perfect.

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Story by @nometoloco in Ao3

The book has ended~
The third book is out guys!