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Absquatulate; a #yoonminau

The phone beeps.

The omega looks over at the device with bated breath. He bites his lower lip into his mouth, reaching for it hesitantly.

'20:30
π˜›π˜©π˜¦ 𝘀𝘒𝘳 𝘸π˜ͺ𝘭𝘭 𝘸𝘒π˜ͺ𝘡.'

The message reads. He deletes it as protocol. No evidence left.
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Jimin looks at her with a small smile, β€œa lover on the side,” his eyes gleam with mirth, β€œsounds fun.”

Myung observes Jimin for a quiet moment. Her eyes going from the omega to the alpha, who is looking at Jimin now. She sighs, getting up.

β€œTell Jungkook to drive me home.”
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---

Jimin leans back against the couch as soon as Myung is out of the apartment. He closes his eyes, trying to blow out the tension coiling in the pit of his stomach.

β€œSo, I will be under observation for these months?” he asks, eyeing the ceiling, β€œalone?”

No answer comes.
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Jimin blows out a breath, β€œwell, I don't have an option. Do I?”

He gets up and starts walking towards the bedroom.

β€œI will visit,” Yoongi's voice reaches Jimin crystal clear in the silent room, β€œtime to time.”

Jimin smiles to himself. The words hurt somewhere in him.

β€œVisit time to time,” Jimin tastes those words on his tongue, β€œwhile I stay caged every day. Ah, if that's not familiar to me by now.”

He storms away.
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-----

Jimin boards the plane with nine guards. He doesn't know any of them. His luggage are neatly packed and carried by two servants who are going with him. He has his medical reports with him. The ones Yoongi's family doctor gave him. There will be doctors on that island for Jimin. It has everything, as much as Taehyung told Jimin.

He will be fine.
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Jimin looks at Taehyung, who came to see him off, β€œtake care.”

Taehyung squeezes his hands, β€œI will come to meet you in a week. I will be right there. More often then you would think is possible. Trust me.”

Jimin doesn't say anything to that. He doesn't want to hope for it.
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He looks at the plane in front of him and sucks in a deep breath.

When the plane takes off, Jimin looks through the window. Tears blurring his vision. He feels like he will never come back here again.

There is a voice in his head that says, something will happen to this plane.
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Jimin hasn't asked anyone about Yoongi. He didn't even ask Taehyung about the man. He followed Jungkook out of the apartment to here.

Jimin snorts, β€œπ»π‘’'𝑠 π‘π‘Ÿπ‘œπ‘π‘Žπ‘π‘™π‘¦ 𝑏𝑒𝑠𝑦 π‘€π‘–π‘‘π˜© π‘–π‘šπ‘π‘œπ‘Ÿπ‘‘π‘Žπ‘›π‘‘ π‘€π‘œπ‘Ÿπ‘˜.”

Jimin shrugs those thoughts away, forcing himself to fall asleep.
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When Jimin lands, it's almost after twelve hours. Jimin feels exhausted. He gets out of the small airport.

Jimin freezes when he sees the black SUV waiting for him. He freezes when he notices the alpha leaning against it. He is wearing a polo shirt and acid-washed jeans. A blue sunglass hides those eyes.

β€œWhat...” Jimin fumbles, β€œyou-”

Yoongi stands up properly, β€œlet's go. We are getting late.”
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β€œWhat are you doing here?” Jimin walks up to the alpha, still a little dazed.

Yoongi opens the door of the car, β€œI own this island.”

Jimin squints at him, β€œthat doesn't really answer my question.”

Yoongi gestures inside the car, β€œthat's all you are getting. Get in.”
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Jimin gets inside the car. He watches Yoongi start it as they leave.

Jimin looks outside. His eyes taking in the greenery on one side and the sea on the other.

β€œDo you have beaches here?”

Yoongi nods, β€œit will be at the back of the house. The front faces the road. Beyond the road, is jungle. There are other houses and it's a gated block. Fully secured. Nothing to worry about.”
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The house is coloured deep green. Hidden under too many trees. There are a few other, smaller houses on the road, but none of them are too close to one another. It gives a sense of privacy.

Yoongi points at the houses and tells Jimin how they have a hospital. A security posting. Another for the guards' families to stay and everything else as they drive past them.
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Jimin follows Yoongi to a room on the first floor. He looks at the view and pauses. He can see the sea on one side of the bed. The wall made bulletproof glass. Yoongi gestures at the binds that Jimin can pull down if he wants.

β€œThis is your room,” Yoongi stands at the threshold.
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Jimin swallows, nodding, β€œit's beautiful.”

Yoongi hums, β€œthis side gives the view of the sunset. If you sleep late, the sun won't disturb you.”

Jimin goes to the balcony, inhaling the fresh air with a small smile. He lets out a sigh. His tension somehow ebbing off.
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β€œI will see you for dinner,” Yoongi pushes off of the doorframe, β€œuntil then, settle in.”

Jimin bites back the question about where Yoongi's room is. He is still not used to the alpha being around him for no purpose. He is not used to talking to the alpha like this.
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When Yoongi leaves, Jimin realizes one thing. The house is quiet. Too quiet. There is no one in the house. He is all alone. He knows there are guards outside. A few servants will work downstairs. He can ask for them anytime. Yet, it feels like he is stranded. Left here to rot in silence. Too far away to cause any trouble or mess for the alpha.
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---

Yoongi leaves the next day.

Jimin doesn't ask him when he will be back. If he will be back. Instead, he listens to the alpha as Yoongi tells him who is on the landline's speed dials. Who he can call for anything, anytime. He nods when Yoongi asks if he got it and then watches Yoongi leave.
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Jimin falls into a routine. He gets up late and spends the day following the diet chart the doctor gives him. He eats the dishes the cook prepares for him. He goes on walks by the beach alone. A guard or two following him far behind. He doesn't call anyone. Just talks to Taehyung over text.
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Jimin gets the first call from Myung a week later.

β€œHow are you?” the old lady asks with no emotion in her voice.

Jimin sits in the jut swing on his balcony, looking over the sunset, β€œgood.”

She hums, β€œare you following the diet and everything? How is the morning sickness?”
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Jimin answers monotonously. Myung asking a few more questions.

β€œI am not calling you because I worry,” she clarifies, β€œyou are under the best care-”

Jimin chuckles, β€œyou mean, I am in the best gilded cage you could find.”

Myung sighs, β€œperspective. I spent my pregnancy in shabby clubs. Trust me, you are doing much better.”
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Myung blows out a long breath, β€œyou have to find happiness where you can, Jimin. It is on you to make your life how you want it to be.”

Jimin says nothing to that. He sips the tea he was having. It's almost lukewarm by now.

Myung hums, β€œI called you to ask you something about the apartment you had here.”

Jimin frowns.
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β€œWhat about it?”

Myung sounds exhausted, β€œJungkook dropped the responsibility on me, so I am asking you. You need to make a list of things you want from this apartment before they renovate it.”

Jimin looks at the setting sun, β€œrenovate it for whom?”

Myung is quiet. Jimin gets it then.
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β€œOh,” Jimin swallows, β€œI,” he looks down at his half-empty cup, β€œI don't really want anything from there. I got my clothes and I owned nothing else in that apartment.”

Myung sighs, β€œare you sure?”

Jimin gives a jerky nod, β€œy-yeah. I am sure,” he curses mentally, β€œhalmeoni, I will go now. Bye.”

He cuts the call.
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Myung stares at the device in her hand, β€œhalmeoni?”

Yoongi doesn't call him that. He never did. She looks at the apartment she is sitting in. Decorating it because Jungkook asked him to. For an omega Yoongi rescued a few months ago.

She sighs. Knowing why the omega will be staying here from now on.
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Myung blows out a breath when she hears Yoongi coming inside the apartment. She schools her expression and stands up. Yoongi looks around the place.

β€œAnything specific I need to change?” Myung wonders.

Yoongi shrugs, looking around, β€œno. It looks well enough.”
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Myung observes the alpha, β€œdid you sleep with this new omega already?”

Yoongi's surprised eyes snap to her and Myung waits. Yoongi's jaw ticks.

β€œHow is my personal life your business?” Yoongi wonders, β€œyou agreed to Jungkook's offer of helping in this. I didn't even want that.”
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β€œSo you have,” she nods to herself, β€œmake sure you don't get this one pregnant too.”

She storms out of the apartment. The thought somewhat bugging her that Yoongi looks so unbothered about everything. She gets inside her car and closes her eyes when the driver starts the car.

She hates how it bothers her how low Jimin sounded. She hates how a voice in her head tells her it's not okay for Jimin to go through this all alone. It's not mentally okay for Jimin to bear it all alone.

Myung shrugs to herself, β€œwhat did that stupid omega think will happen? These alphas don't care. They never will.”
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---

Hoseok watches Yoongi get out of the car.

β€œStay here,” Yoongi says, throwing the coat over his shoulder, β€œI will be back in an hour or so.”

Hoseok arches a brow, β€œjust an hour?”

Yoongi looks at him, β€œhow long do you go for, hoba?”

Hoseok's lips twitch, β€œget going already.”

Yoongi walks inside the building. Where the new omega is. Hoseok leans against the seat. Closing his eyes.
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-----

He jumps upwards when someone slams a hand over the door of the car before getting inside.

Hoseok looks at Yoongi and back at the watch in the console. It has been more than an hour. He looks at the alpha who is fixing his buttons.

β€œTook you long enough,” Hoseok starts the car, β€œhome now?”
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Yoongi lights a cigarette, looking outside through the window, β€œhome.”

Hoseok notices how Yoongi's jaw stays tense. His eyes sharp and glaring at the passing buildings. He keeps smoking. One after another. Hosoek frowns. Not sure what is going on.

When Yoongi goes for a fourth cigarette, Hoseok stops him.

β€œEnough for a night,” he plucks the cigarette out of Yoongi's hand, β€œwhat's wrong?”
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β€œI couldn't go through with it,” Yoongi murmurs.

Hoseok eyes the ashtray, β€œyou went through three.”

Yoongi shakes his head, β€œno. I didn't. There's only one there.”

Hoseok looks at the ashtray again, β€œno, there are three, and you were going for the fourth.”
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Yoongi looks at him, frowning, β€œwhat-”

Hoseok looks at the ashtray, β€œthere-”

Yoongi flicks his forehead, β€œthat's not what I am talking about, hoba!”

Hoseok winces, β€œfirst, oww! Second, ohh! Well,” he clears his throat, β€œeveryone goes through performance problems sometimes. It will be fine. You can try tomorrow-”

Yoongi's glare stops him mid way.
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β€œOhh,” Hoseok clears his throat, β€œdo you not like this-”

Yoongi waves his hand, β€œjust drop me home.”

Hoseok sighs, β€œwhy are you forcing yourself anyway?” he turns the car towards Yoongi's residence, β€œit has been so long with Jimin. You got habituated-”

β€œShut up, hoba,” Yoongi curses, β€œjust drop me home.”
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Hoseok drops him home. Yoongi yanks off the tie and drops it on his plush couch. He unbuttons his shirt as he goes to his bedroom.

The omega is beautiful. He has a charming smile. He knows how to talk seductively. Yoongi can still feel those hands on him, taking off his shirt, feeling his chest, his abs...
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Yoongi goes to the washroom to take a quick shower. He washes off the omega's scent and feel of those hands on him.

Yoongi feels restless. A familiar feeling by now. He felt this way for too long now. Every time he had to go overseas for too long, he would feel this way. He would cut his travels short to come back and visit that apartment.
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His arms flex when he remembers how he would pull that omega to himself. In the circle of his arms. Kiss him until Jimin is breathless, pulling away to look at him with those crystal like eyes. Eyes so full of trust.

Yoongi never understood that trust. Where it came from.
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He never understood the mesmerized look in Jimin's eyes whenever he looked at Yoongi. Yoongi is anything but worthy of that. He knows what he is made of, who he is. He is not a man to be looked at with such pure trust and warmth.

Yoongi goes to sit on his bed, combing his fingers through his hair. He feels restless. That many cigarettes won't let him sleep. So, he pours himself a glass of whiskey and sits on the couch by the vast window in his bedroom.
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Yoongi plays with his phone, looking at it and back at the pitch black sky. He sighs, dialling the number.

β€œGood evening, sir!” one of his security heads answer.

β€œHow are things there?” Yoongi sips the whiskey.

Dwan, the guy, nods, β€œgood, sir. Things are quite good.”
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Yoongi drums his fingers on the armrest, β€œdid he try to call someone?”

β€œNo, sir,” Dwan sighs, β€œhe keeps to himself. He reads. He goes on walks. Some days he just sits on the beach for hours. He barely talks to anyone here. Forget calling someone.”

Yoongi closes his eyes, β€œI see.”
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β€œHe went for a checkup this morning. I sent you the file, sir,” Dwan informs next, β€œis there anything else I can do?”

Yoongi shakes his head, β€œno. I will call again if needed.”

He cuts the call, opening his emails to check the PDF. Yoongi pauses when it opens to another sonogram.
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Yoongi reads the reports. Apparently Jimin's morning sickness is intense. He reads about the diet the omega needs to follow. The changes he needs to imply. Yoongi reads the detailed report and frowns when he notices the doctor writing about Jimin fainting twice due to exhaustion.

β€œWhat exhaustion?” Yoongi wonders to himself, β€œhe has help. He doesn't have to do anything. Why is he exhausted?”
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Yoongi looks at the sonogram. He doesn't touch it. His eyes tracing the glitchy image, and he opts out of the file.

Yoongi dials the next number and lets it ring.

β€œHello?”

Yoongi grips the phone, β€œyou fainted twice.”

Jimin is quiet. Yoongi taps his fingers on the armrest.
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β€œDid the doctor disturb you with the report at this hour?” Jimin sounds quiet.

Yoongi frowns, β€œit was sent to me as per protocol.”

β€œOh,” Jimin mumbles.

Yoongi arches a brow, β€œI asked something.”

Jimin doesn't reply right away. Yoongi frowns, getting impatient.
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β€œI am doing fine, thank you,” Jimin says, β€œit was just fatigue. Nothing worrisome.”

Yoongi bites the inside of his cheek, β€œyou are eating properly, why are you still having-”

β€œCan you not call me?” Jimin says out of the blue, sounding desperate as if he just forced himself to blurt it out, β€œI don't want to talk to you.”
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β€œI am sorry?” Yoongi frowns.

Jimin sighs, β€œI made myself believe I am on my own now. I am here, in this unknown place, on my own. I am getting used to being alone. It's actually good because I will be on my own from here on. So, I am not complaining. It's just that, let me have this. I don't want you to call me and break this routine I am building for myself. I don't want to talk to you. We don't have to. Ever again. Why are you doing this anyway? You replaced me. It was easy, obviously. I am erasing you from my life too. Just let me. Let's not do this. Let's not mess things up like this.”
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β€œI will be planted in a different country after I give birth. The doctor said, I will give birth here too. So, I don't see why you need to even bother to call me or ask. If something goes wrong, your guards can get rid of our traces, and you don't have to bother at all. Yeah?”
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β€œWe never have to cross paths again, sir,” Jimin chuckles, β€œI know, you will never come back here. You don't have any reason to. I also know, I won't ever go back to that country. So, you don't really have to waste your time on me like this. I am already taking so much from you. I don't want to burden you further. Thank you for calling, sir. You don't have to do it again. We will be fine.”

Jimin cuts the call.
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Jimin puts the phone down with trembling hands. His emotions seeping out of him that he was trying so hard to hold back. He lies down on his bed. He hasn't made a nest. His scent thick in the air of the room. No one else's.

Jimin turns to look at the sea. He doesn't cry. He doesn't want to anymore. He has accepted his fate.
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Jimin eats dinner alone. The servant standing at the farthest corner of the room. Ready to serve him anything he wants. Jimin doesn't ask for refills. He eats everything on his plate and goes back to his room to sleep.

He next day goes the same, following the same routine.
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The next evening, Jimin is doing yoga when the doorbell rings.

Jimin frowns, looking at the door of the gym before he grabs his towel and wipes his sweat. He puts on the robe over his tank-top and yoga pants before walking out of the gym. He freezes when he sees one of the servants opening the door.

Yoongi walks in. Two guards following him with his luggage.
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=== Absquatulate ===
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β€œWhat are you doing here?” Jimin grips the towel in his hands a little tight, β€œwha-”

Yoongi points at a room on the first floor, β€œthere.”

The guards bow before going upstairs. Yoongi looks at Jimin then.

β€œI told you I will visit.”

Jimin grips the towel, β€œI told you not to!”
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Yoongi walks up to him leisurely, β€œmaybe you forgot, I give the orders.”

Jimin inhales the alpha's scent and the familiar ache comes barrelling back. He kind of forced himself to forget how the alpha smells. Made his nest with his own clothes so the pups also know, there is no one else.
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He feels the frustration build, and before he snaps, he is turning on his bare feet and running up the stairs.

He slams the door of his bedroom, locking it properly. Jimin lies down on the bed, curling in on himself.

β€œIgnore him,” Jimin tells himself, β€œhe will leave soon, anyway.”
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He doesn't get out of the room. After showering, Jimin sits on the swing to read. He doesn't go downstairs till he has to have dinner.

He pauses when he sees Yoongi sitting at the top of the table. Jimin sits across from him. Yoongi looks up from his phone, Jimin looks away.
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The servers silently plate their food. Jimin digs in. He is too hungry to wait for formalities. He sits on the chair, cross-legged, and starts taking big bites of the meal.

β€œMore rice?”

Jimin looks up at the server and nods. His eyes accidentally finding the alpha across from him.
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Yoongi has his chopsticks in his hold. He is chewing his food slowly with his chin resting on his wrist. His observant eyes on Jimin.

Jimin feels the way the hair on his nape stand up because of that heavy gaze. He looks down at his plate. Suddenly feeling awkward.
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β€œWhat?” Jimin whispers, β€œwhat's wrong?”

Yoongi shrugs, his expression not changing a bit, β€œnever saw you this casual before.”

Jimin looks at himself. He breathes out and looks back at the alpha.

β€œYou only saw me during the galas I would go with you,” Jimin shrugs, β€œwhen did you ever stay in the apartment anyway?”
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Yoongi's eyes intensify on him. Jimin grips the chopsticks.

β€œIs that a complaint?” Yoongi arches a brow.

Jimin bites his lower lip, focusing on his food, β€œdoes that matter?”

Yoongi takes a bite of his food and hums, β€œthat didn't sound like an answer.”

Jimin gulps a mouthful of rice, β€œI wasn't answering you anyway.”
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Jimin eats when Yoongi doesn't question him further. He gobbles down the food and eyes the kitchen.

β€œYou need anything else, sir?” the server asks.

Jimin licks his lip, β€œdo you have the broth?”

The server nods, β€œyes, sir. I'll bring it.”

Jimin finishes another bowl of it. A little surprised himself. When was the last time he ate like this?
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He looks at the alpha, who is already done with the food. The plates are cleared from his side. He is still sitting, leaning back against the chair.

Jimin wipes his mouth, hesitating. He is not sure if he should say something or not.

β€œJoin me for a walk.”

Jimin blinks, β€œhuh?”
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Yoongi gets up from the table, β€œa walk. You need to walk after dinner.”

Jimin stares. Not sure what the alpha is saying.

β€œWith you?” Jimin stands up, gripping the edge of the table.

Yoongi nods, β€œyes. Is there a problem?”

Jimin nods, β€œwhy are you doing all this?”
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Yoongi pushes his hands into the pockets of his jogger. He shrugs.

β€œYou should walk after dinner,” the man gestures at the door, β€œI will wait outside. Wear a jacket. It's breezy outside.”

---

That's how Jimin finds himself at the beach. With the alpha beside him.
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He hugs himself. The ocean breeze is not too strong. Yet, it's somewhat cold. Jimin wraps the jacket around him and looks at the sea. The tides are roaring as they come and go. Jimin wants to walk up to the tides and stand. Feel the waves at his feet.

He stops. He can do it.
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β€œWhat are you-” Yoongi curses when Jimin takes off his slippers and hurries towards the ocean, β€œhey!”

Jimin ignores the alpha. He steps onto the damp sand and hurries to stand where the waves keep coming. A smile adorns his lips when the waves touch his feet.
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He wasn't allowed to come here at night. The guards didn't want to take chances and felt too lazy to accompany him. They made excuses to keep him at bay.

With Yoongi, they can't do that. They are far away from the two, but they are following them.

Jimin looks at the sea, breathing in deeply. He looks down at his feet. How the waves are pulling the sand with them. A weird sensation left under Jimin's feet.
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Jimin frowns when he sees the seashells. Some are half buried in the sand. Two are right by his side. He picks them up, looking at them with a smile.

β€œYou will catch cold,” Yoongi says from a distance, β€œthe water is freezing.”

Jimin sighs, pocketing the seashells, β€œyeah, yeah.”
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Jimin turns on his feet, β€œlet's go.”

He doesn't notice the wave coming from behind. The tide too heavy. It comes silently to crash against Jimin with force. Jimin goes lurching, unsteady on his feet because of the sand moving under his feet. He closes his eyes in reflex, knowing he is about to fall and scrape his knees or hit the stones on the beach.
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He falls against a strong chest. Two arms grasping his waist to pull him closer. Jimin sucks in a breath out of shock. The alpha's scent invading his senses. Yoongi sighs audibly against him.

β€œTold you to be careful,” Yoongi whispers, β€œare you okay?”

Jimin is not sure.
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He pulls back to look at the alpha's face. Yoongi is too close to him. Jimin feels the alpha's hands resting on his hips.

Jimin's eyes roam over Yoongi's face. The soft glow of the moonlight making Yoongi look paler. Softer. Those eyes hold something tender that Jimin knows he is imagining.
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β€œWhy are you here?” Jimin whispers, desperate, β€œwhy did you come back?”

Yoongi's arms flex, his hold tightening on Jimin for a second, β€œcouldn't let you get lost with the waves.”

Jimin sucks in a breath. The words ring in his ears. He tries to find the mirth in Yoongi's eyes. To see what sick joke the alpha is playing.

Those eyes hold nothing but honesty. It makes no sense to him.
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β€œI don't understand,” Jimin takes a hold of Yoongi's shirt, β€œI don't get it.”

Yoongi shrugs, his hand carefully tucking a strand of hair behind Jimin's ear, β€œI promised your safety. I am here to keep the promise.”

Jimin swallows, β€œare you accepting the pups?”

Yoongi freezes.
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His eyes flicker from Jimin's face to his stomach. Jimin watches, hope crashing like waves in against his ribcage.

Yoongi steps back, looking away, β€œthey are yours.”

Jimin feels the waves crack his ribcage, spilling out painfully. He swallows, nodding.

He smiles to himself, β€œsorry. I shouldn't have asked that.”
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Jimin blinks back the burn in his eyes. He looks at the distance where he can see the house.

β€œLet's go back,” Jimin mumbles, β€œI am tired.”

Yoongi reaches to take a hold of Jimin's wrist, β€œhey.”

Jimin doesn't fight when the alpha comes to stand in front of him. His hand holding Jimin's wrist.

Yoongi breathes out deeply, β€œit's for the best.”
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β€œThey won't be safe with my name attached to them,” Yoongi murmurs, β€œthis life,” he grimaces, β€œhas no security. I can't get out of this, and I refuse to bring anyone else in it. My family ends with me. I promised that to myself.”

Jimin nods, β€œokay. Fine. I get it. Let's go.”
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Yoongi curses, combing a frustrated hand through his hair, β€œwhat do you want me to say?”

β€œI want you to understand,” Jimin snaps, β€œI want you to understand that you accept it or not, they are yours! Others will know! I won't tell anyone. You won't, either. But, truth will come out some day. If you really cared, you would step up to protect them. You simply don't!”
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Jimin grips the alpha's shirt in a frustrated hold, β€œyou accept it or not,” he takes Yoongi's left hand and puts it on his stomach, β€œthey are yours. Your denial doesn't change the truth.”

Yoongi flinches, pulling his hand back as if burnt, β€œI am doing what's best for you three.”
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Jimin scoffs, β€œyou are doing what saves your face. You are doing what keeps you out of this responsibility. You agreed to marry someone, as halmeoni said. You just don't want your pups to come from a whor-”

β€œShut up,” Yoongi says in a barely containing rage, β€œyou don't know anything!”
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β€œThen enlighten me!” Jimin throws his hands up in frustration, β€œtell me! Yes, I don't know. Tell me-”

β€œWhat do you expect anyway?” Yoongi wonders, scoffs, β€œfor us to fall madly in love with each other? For you to stick by my side when I beg you to leave because one of my enemies found my whereabouts, and they are coming to kill me? What do you want? To die with me, bleed out on the floor with my pups but yay, it's a happy ending because we are together? Is that it?!”
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Yoongi shakes his head, a sneering smile on his lips, β€œI can't love you. I fell in love once. I walked her down the aisle to my brother. I couldn't save her when they both were shot dead in their house. I lost everything that night with her. My love, my heart, myself. I have nothing to offer you or anyone else!”
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β€œI didn't want any of these,” Yoongi waves a flippant hand around them, β€œit was my elder brother's duty for the family. All his. That bastard left with her like the star-crossed lovers they were. I got dumped with his responsibilities. I was sucked into this damn life I didn't choose. I refuse to add more layers to this life. You get it? I am not the 'home' you are trying to make me. Yeah?”
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β€œFind someone who is interested,” Yoongi looks away, glaring at the sea, β€œyou will. It will be a better life. I can't choose for you but I can choose for myself. I am sorry but I don't want to be a part of this life you chose. I told you to abort-”

Jimin sighs, β€œlet's go home.”
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=== Absquatulate ===
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Jimin doesn't wait to check if Yoongi is following him or not. He doesn't look back at the alpha. He goes straight to the outdoor washroom to wash his feet before going inside. He goes straight to his room, locking the door and turning off the lights before going to bed.
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Jimin pulls the blanket up till his chin and closes his eyes. Yoongi's words ringing in his ears.

He never even imagined a future with the alpha. In any way romantic. He simply doesn't believe in such delusion. He knows his place. He just wanted the pups to have Yoongi.
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Now that he knows what Yoongi told him, Jimin lost all hope. He looks at the ceiling, the moonlight reflecting on the sea and lighting up his room dimly. Jimin has too many thoughts swirling in his mind.

He knew about this brother. Encountered in his home with his pregnant wife.
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Jimin remembers reading how the younger Min took over the family business at a very young age.

Jimin blows out a breath. He closes his eyes. His hands resting on his stomach.

β€œSo, we are definitely alone,” Jimin murmurs, nodding to himself, β€œno one to lean onto, kids.”
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Jimin feels sorry for Yoongi. If not anything, no one deserves to witness such a terrible conclusion of their loved ones. He looks at the sea through his window, turning on that side to curl up on himself.

β€œI wish you heal,” Jimin whispers, hugging a pillow, β€œsome day.”
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β€œNo one deserves what happened to you,” Jimin swallows, β€œno one deserves the hurt it must have caused. I wish you peace, sir,” he closes his eyes, β€œand happiness.”

---

Yoongi frowns when his phone rings. He looks at the screen. It's past three in the morning.
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β€œIt's past three in the morning here,” Yoongi greets Hoseok, β€œare you out of your mind-”

β€œWe found out something you would like to know,” Hoseok sounds tensed, β€œsomething important.”

Yoongi yawns, β€œit couldn't wait?”

β€œIt's about your brother and her,” Hoseok murmurs.
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Yoongi feels the sleep fly out of his eyes. It has been years. They are still trying to find who did that. They are still running after false clues, finding nothing.

Yoongi hasn't given up. He never will.

β€œWhat about it?” Yoongi sits up on the bed, β€œwhat did you find?”
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β€œThe Parks did it,” Hoseok sighs, β€œNamjoon's spy was right. That information is valid.”

Yoongi feels the way his every muscle goes taut. How a fire lights in his heart all over again. His arms flex with the raw need to strangle someone.

β€œThat's not the main news,” Hoseok says.
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β€œWhat is it?” Yoongi seethes silently, β€œtell me.”

Hoseok blows out a breath, β€œMr. Park had a son. He gave the pup up to an orphanage for safekeeping. After the birth of that son, he made sure to keep him in the orphanage. Made sure no one gets to adopt him or take him away.”
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β€œThat's his only heir,” Hoseok sighs, β€œwe found the files. We saw the cheques he wrote to that orphanage to keep the son safe and wel-”

β€œKill him,” Yoongi hisses, glaring at the wall in front of him, β€œfind that heir and kill him.”

Hoseok swallows audibly, β€œit's Jimin.”
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Yoongi hears the word, β€œyeah, so kill Jimin-”

Then the name registers in his brain. His eyes widen. For a second, Yoongi feels nothing. Too shocked to do anything. Then everything comes rushing back to him. At once.

The flashbacks of watching her bleed out on the floor...
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tw// β€” description of violence, blood, injury

His brother coughing blood, his hand pressed on his stomach where the bullets hit him. His hand desperately pointing at her.

Her wide, fearful eyes so full of despair. Her begging Yoongi to save her pups at least.
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β€œWhy didn't he come to save his son that night?” Yoongi asks, confused, β€œwhen we found Jimin, where was his father?”

β€œHe was there,” Hoseok curses, β€œremember, you thought they were there to steal the goods? Apparently, they were there to save Jimin.”

Yoongi stands up, β€œthen...”
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β€œWhy didn't he try after that?” Yoongi starts to walk back and forth, β€œwhy-”

β€œYou took him in,” Hosoek reasons, β€œMr. Park got cautious. He didn't want to rise suspicion.”

Yoongi scoffs, β€œso, he was okay that his son was getting laid with me? Really?”

Hoseok curses, β€œYoongi...”
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β€œHe was safe,” Hoseok chews out, β€œthat's the silver lining Mr. Park probably took. I don't know. I am not him.”

Yoongi freezes, β€œor, maybe, he wanted his son to come to me.”

Hoseok frowns, β€œhuh?”

Yoongi's jaw ticks, everything falling into its right place, β€œhe planned this.”
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β€œHe planned what?” Hoseok makes a face, β€œI don't get it.”

Yoongi nods, β€œthis. All of this. Jimin meeting me. Him getting pregnant, because, let's be honest, how did that even happen? We took every protection possible! It makes no sense!”

β€œYou make no sense,” Hoseok frowns.
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β€œI make complete sense,” Yoongi glares at the door, β€œhe thought, if his son carries my pups, I will get weak for him. I will spare the son's life, at least. Can't you see it?”

Hoseok stays quiet. In his mind, Yoongi makes sense. Hoseok shivers at the thought of Jimin's fate now.
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β€œI think, you should talk to Jimin,” Hoseok tries, β€œsit down and talk-”

β€œYes, because he would confess everything,” Yoongi scoffs, β€œhe will agree that he was doing all this because his father said it. Of course. Brilliant plan, Hoba.”

Hoseok grimaces, β€œthen, now what?”
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Yoongi shrugs, β€œwell, he dies.”

β€œHe is carrying your pups,” Hoseok goes alert, β€œYoongi, don't do something stupid. I am telling you-”

β€œIt's a full circle, hoba,” Yoongi walks towards the door, β€œI saw her bleed out on the floor with the pups. Mr. Park experiences the same.”
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β€œNo, no, no!” Hosoek shouts through the phone, β€œYoongi! You hear me? Don't do something drastic. We need to talk this one out! We can't. Come on. We don't know how many of his men are in our circle. We need to find out more-”

Yoongi cuts the call. He will do all that later.
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He walks down the hallway to the last room where Jimin is. The door is locked from the inside. Yoongi pulls out the master keys of the house that he always carries. He opens the door discreetly before walking inside.

He looks at the omega sleeping soundly on the bed.
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The moonlight casting a soft glow on his face as he sleeps. The blanket wrapped neatly around him.

Yoongi walks up to the omega. In his pocket, the gun feels too heavy. He stands at the edge of the bed, hand gripping the gun in his pocket. His eyes roam over that sleeping face.
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Yoongi pulls the gun out, pointing it at Jimin's face. His gun has a silencer. No one would hear anything. Jimin won't even have the chance to open his eyes.

Yoongi watches the omega, β€œshe was awake. She saw her death coming. She went through that fright. You should, too.”
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Yoongi pokes Jimin's cheek with the gun, β€œwake up.”

Jimin frowns, squirming on the bed. Yoongi traces the jaw with the gun mindlessly. His mind racing back to that night. Those images flashing across his eyes.

β€œWake up,” he roars.

Jimin flinches, blinking awake, β€œwh-”
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Those disoriented eyes take a quick look around the room until finding Yoongi and the gun.

Jimin gapes, freezing, β€œwhat...”

Yoongi smirks, β€œdid I disturb?”

Jimin comes up on his elbows, β€œwh...what are you doing?”

Yoongi waves the gun, β€œcan't you see?” he smiles, β€œPark?”
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Jimin's frown deepens, β€œwho?”

That expression and that one word sets fire on Yoongi. He points the gun, glaring at Jimin.

β€œDon't fucking act with me,” Yoongi seethes, β€œdon't even try-”

Jimin looks at the gun and back at Yoongi, β€œyou are here to kill me? Is this why you came?”
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Yoongi laughs, β€œyeah. Maybe, that's why fate brought me here.”

Jimin sits there. Flabbergasted. His eyes moving from the gun to the alpha in front of him. Jimin tries to make sense of what is going on, and yet nothing makes sense.

β€œGo on,” Yoongi gestures, β€œbeg for your life.”
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β€œBeg like she did,” Yoongi thunders, β€œbeg for your life and the pups' lives! Be desperate. Come on! Cry for mercy-”

Jimin smiles, a hopeless laugh escaping his lips, β€œgo on.”

Yoongi pauses, β€œwhat?”

Jimin gestures, β€œgo on. I won't stop you. I can't stop you. I am stuck here.”
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β€œEven if I manage to escape you, where would I go?” Jimin reasons, β€œyou own this entire island. I will be caught right away. The hassle isn't worth it. So, go on.”

Yoongi smiles, β€œyou are smart. Judging by you are a Park, I expect that of you.”

Jimin says nothing to that.
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β€œπΌ π‘‘π˜©π‘œπ‘’π‘”π˜©π‘‘ 𝐼 𝑀𝑖𝑙𝑙 𝑑𝑖𝑒 π‘‘π˜©π‘Žπ‘‘ π‘›π‘–π‘”π˜©π‘‘ π‘€π˜©π‘’π‘› π‘¦π‘œπ‘’ π‘ π‘Žπ‘£π‘’π‘‘ π‘šπ‘’. 𝐼𝑓 π‘‘π‘œπ‘›π‘–π‘”π˜©π‘‘ π‘¦π‘œπ‘’ π‘€π‘Žπ‘›π‘‘ π‘‘π‘œ π‘‘π‘Žπ‘˜π‘’ π‘‘π˜©π‘’ 𝑙𝑖𝑓𝑒 π‘¦π‘œπ‘’ π‘”π‘Žπ‘£π‘’ π‘šπ‘’, π‘”π‘œ π‘œπ‘›.”

Jimin thinks. He sits, eyes on the alpha.

He steadies himself, β€œI'm glad it's you.”
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β€œDidn't trust those wrinkly, old men with my corpse even,” Jimin chuckles.

Yoongi doesn't pull the trigger. He wants Jimin to beg for his life. He wants Jimin to be terrified, like everyone gets in front of a barrel of a gun.

He watches Jimin cover his stomach instinctively...
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The sound of a gun fire echoes in the room. Yoongi flinches. A sharp pain shooting through his shoulder. He doubles over, falling on the bed.

Jimin shrieks, β€œYoongi!”

Yoongi looks over his shoulder, writhing with pain, β€œwh-”

Namjoon stands at the door, β€œget away from him.”
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β€œI said,” Namjoon grips the gun with one hand, his other hand supporting, β€œget away from him!”

Yoongi knows there's a bullet lodged in his shoulder. The pain is blinding as blood seeps out. Yet, he can't move. All he can do is stare at Namjoon in utter disbelief.
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β€œYou are,” Yoongi hisses, standing up while gripping his shoulder, β€œyou are working for Parks?!”

Namjoon nods, glare fixed on Yoongi, β€œI am working to protect Jimin. Stay the hell away from him!”

β€œWhat is going on?!” Jimin demands, standing up on the bed, β€œyou are bleeding!
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Yoongi recovers from the shock when anger replaces it. The betrayal making his adrenaline run fast in him.

He reaches to grab Jimin and yank him closer.

Jimin stumbles, falling against Yoongi's chest with a cry.

Yoongi presses the gun against his temple, glaring at Namjoon.
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β€œTake a step closer, and he dies,” Yoongi growls.

Namjoon smirks, β€œyou die too. If I can't save him, I will make sure you are not saved either. Let him go. He knows nothing!”

Jimin squirms in Yoongi's hold, β€œyou are bleeding. There's a bullet-”

β€œShut up,” Yoongi curses, β€œnow!”
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Yoongi watches how Namjoon's eyes keep flickering to Jimin. Yoongi wraps his right arm around Jimin's waist, keeping the gun at his temple with his left. The shoulder screams in pain, but Yoongi ignores it.

β€œHow will you get out anyway?” he wonders, β€œyou are trapped, Namjoon.”
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β€œLet him go, Yoongi,” Namjoon's eyes start to turn crimson, β€œlet him go. He knows nothing, he-”

β€œYou love him,” Yoongi's lips twitch, β€œoh, you are in love with him.”

Jimin stills in Yoongi's hold, and Namjoon's eyes turn blood-red.

β€œI do,” Namjoon nods, β€œalways have!”
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β€œI will do anything to make sure he is fine,” Namjoon shrugs, β€œI can shoot you right in the face-”

Jimin screams when Namjoon lurches backwards. Yoongi's bullet hitting him on the thigh. Namjoon hits the wall, the gun falls on the floor. Yoongi kicks it away from Namjoon.
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Jimin stumbles, dropping on his hands and knees. Yoongi takes a long step to reach Namjoon's gun and pick it up. He stands in front of the door, both the guns in his hands. One pointed at Namjoon, another at Jimin.

β€œNow, love birds,” Yoongi smirks in fury, β€œstay where you are.”
127
Jimin sits on his knees, still as dumbfounded as he was at the start. Namjoon sits where he landed. His face crumbling in pain and yet his glare stay fixed on Yoongi.

β€œNow,” Yoongi looks at Namjoon, β€œtell me how you were planning to escape?”

Namjoon shrugs, β€œI wasn't.”
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β€œElaborate!” Yoongi thunders.

Namjoon sighs, breathing heavy, β€œyou were not supposed to find out. I came here to see him,” he looks at Jimin, face contorting, β€œI wanted to see how he is doing. I had your phone taped. When you were talking to Hoba, I heard it all and came here.”
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β€œSo, you two lovers didn't get to spend time yet, huh?” Yoongi wonders, β€œwhat were you going to do anyway? After killing me? How would you get out of here?”

β€œI would,” Namjoon says with conviction, eyes burning with hate, β€œI would find a way! I would take him somewhere good.”
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β€œWhere he can be himself,” Namjoon swallows the clog in his throat while looking at Jimin, β€œand, I can make sure no one else ever touches him,” he glares at Yoongi, β€œever.”

Yoongi arches a brow, a twisted smirk on his lips.

β€œCan someone explain what is going on?” Jimin asks.
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Yoongi scoffs, β€œdrop the act. You both are exposed. How about you call your daddy dearest-”

β€œI am an orphan,” Jimin stares, β€œwhat are you talking about?”

Cold fury runs down Yoongi's spine. He marches up to Jimin, and Namjoon gets on his feet with a hiss.

β€œStay away from him!”
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Yoongi matches the glare, β€œmove aside if you really want to live.”

Namjoon shakes his head, β€œI would rather die than see you hurt him. Don't you dare-”

β€œThe pups are yours, aren't they?” Yoongi jeers, β€œyou fucked up the results. The pups-”

Namjoon shrugs, β€œyeah, they are. So?”
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β€œNo, they are not!” Jimin screams, stepping away, β€œthey are not! Don't you dare drag them into this mess. I am not understanding anything, but they are not yours!”

Yoongi smiles, β€œgod, you are still keeping up the act-”

β€œI am not,” Jimin reaches to grip Yoongi's bicep.
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β€œCalm down,” Jimin grasps the side of Yoongi's face, β€œplease, calm down. This is a huge misunderstanding. I don't know what is going on-”

Yoongi looks at the omega, β€œyou wanted me to shoot you right away. Now you want to talk. Why? You want to save your lover now?”
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Yoongi eyes the hand on his cheek, β€œyou either have a death wish or you are simply stupid. Take your hands off of me.”

Jimin shakes his head, forcing Yoongi to turn to him, β€œjust, first, calm down. We can talk this out-”

Yoongi cries out when Namjoon hits him from the back.
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Yoongi goes barrelling on the ground and Namjoon sits on his back. He punches Yoongi right where the bullet is lodged, pulling a scream out of the alpha.

β€œHyung!” Jimin grasps Namjoon's shirt, β€œdon't! Oh, god, no-”

β€œJimin, go!” Namjoon orders, β€œgo downstairs and wait for me!”
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He reaches for the gun on the floor, β€œshit, Yoongi, I didn't want to do this. I didn't really want to do this.”

Namjoon fixes the gun before aiming at Yoongi's head. Yoongi is looking at him over his shoulder, twisting and trying to get away.

β€œI am sorry,” Namjoon shrugs.
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β€œNo, don't!” Jimin grabs Namjoon's hand, trying to pull him off of Yoongi, β€œhyung, don't! Please, no!”

Namjoon shakes his head, β€œhe won't let you live, Jimin. Don't be stupid. He will kill you!”

β€œHyung, no,” Jimin sobs, trembling, β€œplease, no. Don't do this. Please.”
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Yoongi manages to twist under Namjoon so he is facing the ceiling now. He readies himself to punch Namjoon between the legs when he hears the gun fire.

Then he hears the ear-splitting scream. Jimin doubles over, falling on the ground.

For a second, Yoongi's heart stops beating.
140
Yoongi watches Namjoon gape at the omega. His gun falling from his trembling hand.

Yoongi squirms out of Namjoon's hold and rushes to the omega. Jimin is curled in on himself. His left hand cradled to his chest. The bullet went through his palm.

Yoongi grabs the hand…
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Jimin cries out, β€œhurts!”

Yoongi notices how the omega is trembling. His pulse running too fast in Yoongi's hold. His hand too cold. Yoongi reaches blindly for a scarf on the bed that Jimin used for nesting and wraps it tightly around Jimin's palm. Jimin cries in pain.
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Namjoon sits there, immobile. His eyes following whatever Yoongi is doing. He looks like he is in shock.

Yoongi glares, β€œsnap out of it!” he pulls Jimin up to himself, β€œgo and fucking call the doctor! Don't sit there like he died!”

Namjoon blinks, coming back to his senses.
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β€œI didn't mean to pull the trigger, Jimin,” Namjoon whimpers, tears rolling down his eyes, β€œI really didn't. You were pulling my hand, my finger slipped-”

Jimin flinches when Namjoon's hand reaches for him. He turns to hide his face against Yoongi's throat with a low whimper.
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Yoongi looks down at the omega. Jimin's entire body shakes with nerves. His bloodied hand clutched to his chest. His tears soak a spot on Yoongi's shirt. Where the omega is plastered against him.

Yoongi can smell the distress on the omega and it's like their first meeting again.
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β€œCall the doctor,” Yoongi commands Namjoon, β€œright now!”

Namjoon sniffles, eyes stuck on Jimin who keeps squirming up to Yoongi. He calls the doctor from his phone, eyes never leaving Jimin.

Yoongi's arm flexes, his muscles taut, when he wraps his arm around Jimin.
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--

Jimin feels exhausted. Something hammering in his head. He doesn't understand what is going on. He doesn't understand why is everything happening and the unbearable pain in his palm makes his omega terrified. He clings onto the scent his brain associates with 'home.'

Yoongi.
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He can see the gun in Yoongi's hand, and yet he can't bring himself to pull away. He can't bring himself to turn away from the warmth of the alpha's body. His scent that Yoongi hides under scent-blockers.

Jimin buries his face against Yoongi's throat, β€œit hurts...”
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Yoongi sighs, β€œa bullet went through your palm. Of course, it hurts,” he looks down at Jimin when Jimin looks up with a glare, β€œdon't glare at me. It wasn't me.”

Jimin snorts, a hopeless smile on his lips, β€œinstead of calling the doctor, just pull the trigger. End this for me.”
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Yoongi looks at him and back at Namjoon who is still staring at Jimin's bleeding hand with hawk-like eyes.

Yoongi breathes in, β€œdon't push it. I really want to-”

β€œDo it,” Jimin glares, tears glimmering in his eyes, β€œyou saved my life once. You take it. I won't let anyone else.”
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β€œGo on,” Jimin seethes, β€œgo on,” tears trail down his cheeks, β€œif this is your justice, go on. I refuse to die in his hand or anyone else's hand. You get to do it. Go on, kill me. Your pups,” he grips Yoongi's shirt, β€œthey are yours. So, go on. Do the honour, dada.”
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Yoongi lets out a shaky breath, looking at Namjoon, β€œwhere is the doctor?” he snaps, β€œgo and find him!”

Namjoon goes to stand up, hissing in pain.

Jimin shakes his head, β€œdon't snap at him! He is injured too!” he grimaces, β€œonly if you two knot-heads could hold your horses!”
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Yoongi goes to say something, but the doctor comes in with a few of Yoongi's men. They help Jimin on the bed and the doctor comes to kneel in front of Yoongi to check his wound.

β€œCheck him first!” Yoongi snaps, pointing at Jimin who lies down, β€œI am fine! For fuck's sake!”
153
When Namjoon and Jimin look at him, Yoongi glares at the two of them.

β€œI need him alive for interrogation!” Yoongi gestures, letting a nurse check on him, β€œthat's all!”

Namjoon rolls his eyes, looking at Jimin as another nurse starts to look at his wound.
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-----

β€œAre you out of your damn mind?!”

Yoongi sighs, sipping his coffee, β€œgood to see you too, Hoba.”

Hoseok marches up to Yoongi to grab him by the collars, β€œif you killed Namjoon, I would-”

β€œHe loves Jimin,” Yoongi looks at the alpha, β€œyou got no chance with him.”
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β€œI know that,” Hoseok pulls away, looking away, β€œI already know that. I just,” he sighs, β€œgod, Yoongi, were you going to kill Jimin? I took the first flight I could find after our call. Where are they?”

Yoongi shrugs, β€œresting. Both are locked up in different rooms.”
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β€œWhat now?” Hoseok whispers, β€œwhat are you going to do? If you kill Jimin, there will be consequences. Mr. Park won't sit and watch.”

Yoongi's jaw ticks, β€œJimin got shot while saving me.”

Hoseok blinks, β€œhuh?”

Yoongi nods, β€œhe is too shaken to register it. I did. I saw.”
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β€œNamjoon was about to shoot me,” Yoongi swallows the bitter liquid, β€œhe grabbed Namjoon's hand and tried to pull him away,” Yoongi squints at the horizon, β€œit hit him in the palm. It could have easily went through his body…” the thought twists something in Yoongi, β€œhis stomach.”
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β€œShould have,” Hoseok voices.

Yoongi's eyes snap to the alpha, and Hoseok is stretching his arms over his head with a flippant expression.

β€œShould have killed him, or the pups,” he yawns, β€œproblem solved.”

Yoongi grips the mug in his hand. Hoseok doesn't miss the action.
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A small smile crosses Hoseok's lips, he clears his throat to compose himself, β€œshould have gone through him. Should have injured him beyond saving-”

Yoongi turns on his heels, β€œI will see which room you can stay in-”

β€œWhy can't you be honest to yourself?” Hoseok calls him.
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β€œYou wouldn't be able to kill him,” Hoseok comes to stand in front of Yoongi again, giving him a small smile, β€œyou can't. Just accept it. Just accept you care. Just a tiny bit. You do. It's okay. It has been ages. You can find someone-”

β€œShut up, hoba,” Yoongi hisses, β€œstop it!”
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=== Absquatulate ===
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β€œWhat are you planning?” Hoseok asks on their way to Jimin's room, β€œwhat do you want now?”

β€œI want him safe and healthy,” Yoongi snaps, following behind the doctor, β€œso, I can use him as a bait to lure his father in.”

Hoseok looks at him with pure disappointment, β€œreally?”
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β€œDon't give me that look,” Yoongi glares at Hoseok, β€œwhat else were you expecting?”

Hoseok clicks his tongue, β€œexactly, what else was I expecting?”

Yoongi doesn't ask Hosoek anything more because they are walking inside the omega's room. Yoongi looks at the empty bed.
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His eyes snap to the balcony which is empty too. Yoongi curses, already reaching for the gun strapped against his chest.

β€œWhere is he?” Yoongi roars, looking at the guards in front of the door, β€œI told you all-”

The door of the washroom opens and Jimin walks out. Hoseok snorts.
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β€œDamn, you under-reacted there, shoot the walls or something for impact,” Hoseok murmurs under his breath.

Yoongi's hand hovers over the gun strapped to his chest. Jimin looks up with confusion, his eyes skimming over every face before pausing on Yoongi.
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β€œThe door was closed, was it not?” Jimin wonders in a tired voice, addressing Yoongi.

Yoongi frowns, β€œyeah...?”

Jimin gestures, β€œdid you knock before barging inside?”

Hoseok clears his throat. Yoongi stares. Not sure if Jimin is kidding or he really means it.

β€œExcuse me?”
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β€œNo, he didn't knock,” Hoseok supplies, β€œhe just walked right in.”

Yoongi doesn't spare Hoseok a glance. Not when Jimin is looking at him with that displeased yet vacant eyes.

β€œWhat if I was changing?” Jimin wonders.

Yoongi blinks, trying to understand what to say, β€œhuh?”
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β€œWhat if I was changing?” Jimin repeats, rubbing the towel on the back of his neck, β€œyou can't just walk in-”

β€œWhy would you change here, you have a literal walk-in-closet?!” Yoongi points at that door.

Jimin shrugs, β€œit was an example. Go out and come back after knocking.”
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β€œExcuse me?” Yoongi grits his teeth.

The doctor, the two nurses and his guards outside are listening in. He glares at the omega who looks at him with those tired eyes again.

Hoseok turns on his feet, β€œlet's go-”

β€œDid I tell you to move?” Yoongi snaps at Hosoek, β€œstay still!”
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Jimin shrugs, β€œyou either do as I say, or-”

β€œAre you threatening me?” Yoongi takes a step forward, glowering, β€œare you forgetting-”

β€œYou need me to be okay,” Jimin sits at the edge of the bed, β€œfor your plan or whatever it is. So, I am telling you. Learn manners. Go now.”
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Yoongi grits his teeth, walking up to the omega to hover over him, β€œif you are under any delusion that you are going to command me now, you are losing your mind. I need you alive. I don't really care in which state.”

Jimin watches him, β€œwell, I need you out of my room for now.”
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Yoongi reaches for Jimin and Hoseok leaps forward to grab his elbow to pull him back.

β€œLet's not waste time,” he almost drags Yoongi out of the room, the others following.

Yoongi jerks himself free, β€œwhat does he think of himself?!”

Hoseok knocks on the door, β€œmay we come in?”
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Yoongi gapes, β€œ'may' we come in?!”

Hoseok winces, β€œcan you, like, chill?”

Yoongi gestures, β€œchill? Really?!”

He pushes Hoseok away to grab the knob of the door.

β€œWait a second,” Jimin says from the inside, β€œlet me change first.”

Yoongi pauses.

β€œLet's go?” Hoseok nudges him.
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Yoongi's jaw hardens as he waits. His eyes boring holes on the door.

Hoseok nudges him again, β€œwhat happened? Let's go?”

Yoongi closes his eyes, breathing through his mouth as he hisses, β€œdon't push it, hoba.”

They wait almost five minutes before Jimin calls them inside.
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Yoongi frowns when he notices Jimin wearing the same clothes. He looks around and glares at the omega.

β€œYou are wearing the same clothes.”

Jimin gives a non-committal shrug, β€œI decided against changing.”

Yoongi digs his feet into the soles of his shoes to not lurch forward.
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The doctor and the nurses get to work. Yoongi breathes in and out, watching them work instead. They ask Jimin to lean back against the backrest.

β€œWe will check on the babies-”

Jimin stops the doctor, β€œI want to talk to you about something. In private.”

β€œNo,” Yoongi snaps.
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Jimin looks at him, β€œyes. I get to talk to my doctor is private. This is personal.”

β€œThere will be no discussion where I am not present,” Yoongi goes to stand at the foot of the bed, crossing his arms over his chest, β€œdeal with it.”

Jimin looks at Hoseok, β€œhyung?”
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Hoseok nods, stealing a glance at Yoongi, β€œfollow me,” he orders the nurses, β€œwe will be outside.”

Yoongi doesn't bother answering. His eyes fixed on the omega, who watches Hoseok walk out with the nurses and close the door behind him.

Jimin looks at the doctor then.
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tw// talk of abortion

Yoongi notices the omega's eyes closing for a fraction of a second. His throat bobbing and hands coming to rest on his stomach. As if, on reflex.

Jimin looks at the doctor with determination, β€œit has been two or so months. Can I abort the pups now?”
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For a second, the room goes still around Yoongi. As if the breeze stop flowing in. The sound of the tides not reaching him anymore. The two other people in the room go still.

Or, maybe, his heart stops beating for a second.

Then it all comes rushing back and Yoongi blinks.
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β€œWhat?” the doctor asks, alert.

Jimin nods, composed as ever, β€œdo we use pills or medical-”

β€œCan you wait outside?” Yoongi addresses the doctor, eyes glued on Jimin, β€œdon't open your damn mouth about this.”

The doctor springs up from his seat, β€œyes, sir. Of course.”
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Yoongi waits until the doctor closes the door before he comes to stand behind the vacant chair the doctor left.

β€œWhat is this new drama now?”

Jimin looks at him with a small smile, β€œI finally came to my senses. I realized, you were right. The pups should be aborted.”
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He looks at his hands, picking onto some loose threads of the blanket over him.

β€œMy father is, apparently, works in the same field as you,” Jimin murmurs, β€œas Namjoon hyung said. After my birth, he left me at an orphanage to keep me safe and away from harm's eyes. What a loser.”
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Jimin's face twists with a grimace, β€œI am physically safe. He was satisfied with it, I guess. What about my mental and emotional health?” he looks at Yoongi with glossy eyes, looking back at his hands again, β€œevery time a couple came to the orphanage, I prayed to be adopted.”
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β€œI would sit eagerly for our caretaker to come and tell me, I was chosen,” Jimin wipes the tear that tries to roll out of his one eye, β€œlike those animals in shelters. Every time I wasn't chosen, I felt a part of me die. I started comparing myself to the ones who got chosen…”
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β€œMaybe, I wasn't cute enough. Not sweet enough. Not lovely. Not worthy,” Jimin's voice wavers, β€œnot worthy of love...” his eyes hold a faraway look in them, β€œI gave up hope after a certain age. I don't know, how my father thought it was keeping me safe when I was dying there...”
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He shrugs, as if pulling himself out of those thoughts. He looks at Yoongi with a small smile.

Yoongi thinks, as he looks at that smile, he would have preferred tears over that smile.
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Jimin waves his bandaged hand, β€œif something happens to me down the road, that will be my pups.”

Yoongi's arm flexes on instinct.

Jimin looks at the sea then, β€œthey will be tossed to foster homes or left on the streets. With no one to look after them.”

Yoongi's jaw ticks.
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β€œIn my selfish, desperate hope for a family of my own, I wasn't thinking rationally,” Jimin frowns when his vision starts to blur, the sea turning hazy, β€œI can't be selfish, can I? If something happens to me, they will be orphans. They will be separated too, probably.”
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β€œI didn't live in peace,” Jimin chuckles, looking back at Yoongi, β€œI want to die in peace.”

Yoongi shoves the bile down his throat. His mouth too dry for him to say anything to the omega.

Jimin shrugs, β€œI was being a fool. You were right. I should have listened to you then.”
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β€œYour father is a wealthy man,” Yoongi mutters, β€œwhen I kill him, his entire inheritance will come to yo-”

β€œYou think I can run a crime syndicate?” Jimin laughs, shaking his head, β€œyou think there won't be people trying to get rid of me? People who worked with him, against him?”
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Jimin holds up his wounded hand, β€œI got blood on my hand, and it's not a pleasurable feeling.”

Yoongi notices the forced smile. He notices the omega's mute scent. He sees those dim eyes.

There is something so suffocating about those dim eyes. Yoongi can't look at them for long.
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Yoongi inhales deeply, nodding to himself, β€œwhatever you choose,” he looks at the sea, β€œjust so you know, your father will be killed. I will kill him,” Yoongi chews the words out.

β€œMy father,” Jimin tastes those words on his tongue, looks at Yoongi, β€œand, Joonie hyung?”
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Yoongi looks at Jimin, β€œyou want him alive?”

Jimin shrugs, β€œwho am I to want anything when I have no idea if you will spare my life or not.”

Yoongi grips his hands together, β€œif you are proven innocent, I will let you go.”

Jimin's lips twitch, β€œyou keep changing narratives.”
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β€œAnyway,” Jimin waves his hand, β€œcan we talk to the doctor now?”

Yoongi looks at him, nods, β€œif that's what you want, sure.”

Jimin nods, β€œthat's what I want,” his smile dims, β€œI can't do this. I can't keep proving they belong to another person too. Not when that person is you.”
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β€œNot when you keep questioning them as if the mere idea of them being yours repulse you,” Jimin licks his lips, β€œanyway,” he points at the door, β€œlet's get this over with.”

Yoongi breathes out, calling over his shoulder, β€œcome in, hoba!”

The door opens to the others to walk in.
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Yoongi gets up to let the doctor sit. The doctor checks up on Jimin. Yoongi feels Hoseok come and stand right by his side. He keeps his eyes glued on Jimin.

β€œSo, you really want to go through with the abortion?”

Jimin nods, β€œyes, doctor. I want to. I have thought about it.”
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The doctor looks at Yoongi. Yoongi didn't notice. His focus solely on Jimin. Hoseok elbows him.

Yoongi looks at the doctor, β€œyes?”

The doctor gestures at Jimin, β€œso, the abortion...?”

Yoongi shrugs, β€œwhatever he chooses. Whenever you see fit. You two decide.”

The doctor nods.
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β€œWe will run some tests,” the doctor squeezes Jimin's hand, β€œthen we can do it right away. You don't worry, okay?”

Jimin hums, offering a small smile to the doctor, β€œthank you.”

The doctor looks at Yoongi, β€œwe need to bring him to the hospital for the tests and the operation.”
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Yoongi agrees, β€œI will personally take him there. Tomorrow for the tests, then?”

Jimin looks at the doctor, β€œcan't we get done with the tests today itself?”

The doctor agrees, β€œsure. We can leave right now. If things are fine, we can do the operation in a day or two.”
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=== Absquatulate ===
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Namjoon looks at the handcuffs and down at the shackles on his ankles. His eyes move to the door that is locked. He stares as he can hear someone opening it. Maybe, to bring him food.

He goes alert when the door opens and someone actually steps inside. Not slide the plate in.
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He sits up straighter when he sees Hoseok. Hoseok closes the door after him and puts the plate of food on the table.

β€œHobi?” Namjoon whispers.

β€œHoseok,” Hoseok turns to him, eyes unreadable, β€œnot hobi anymore.”

Namjoon swallows, β€œI am sorry. I had to. Jimin is my first prior-”
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Hoseok kneels in front of him, β€œrun away with him.”

Namjoon stares. Not sure if he heard the alpha right. Hoseok looks back.

β€œWhat?” Namjoon frowns, β€œwhat are you talking about?”

Hoseok nods, β€œI will help. Run away with him. I will get you out of this island safely.”
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β€œWhy would you do that?” Namjoon wonders, β€œwhat do you get out of it?”

Hosoek shrugs, β€œtwo promises.”

Namjoon arches a brow, β€œtwo promises?”

Hoseok nods, β€œyou will take Jimin away. Won't return to Korea and never think of taking over that Park clan. Just leave. For ever.”
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β€œThe other promise?” Namjoon wonders.

Hoseok swallows, β€œyou won't, ever, hurt Yoongi. In any way. Promise me.”

Namjoon stares, β€œwhat…”

Hoseok's eyes gloss over, he clears his throat, β€œthese two crossed path but they are not meant to be. You two are. Also...”
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He looks away, β€œYoongi is my everything. I will die for him. I will kill for him. I want him safe. This blind thirst for revenge will take him nowhere. After he is done with Mr. Park, I don't know what he will do to his own pups. Just, save every one of us. Run away with Jimin.”
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β€œWhat if I come back?” Namjoon arches a brow, β€œwhat if-”

Hoseok's jaw hardens, eyes glowing red, β€œI will put a bullet through your skull. I mean it.”

They both look at each other for a long moment.

β€œWhy would Jimin agree?” Namjoon snorts, grimaces, β€œhe favours Yoongi.”
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Hoseok shrugs, β€œYoongi was kind to him once. He doesn't know you can be kinder. For now, we will force him to go with you. Then,” he offers a small smile to Namjoon, β€œyou have an entire lifetime to make him fall for you, Namjoon. You are sharp. Find ways to woo him.”
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β€œJust,” Hoseok grabs Namjoon's hands in his, β€œkeep the pups. Please. They will know you as their father. Please, Namjoon, pl-”

β€œI won't hurt them, hobi,” Namjoon's throat closes in, β€œyou really think I would?”

Hoseok pulls back, looking away, β€œI don't know you. Do I?”
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β€œHe will kill you if he finds out you went behind his back,” Namjoon murmurs, β€œwhat will you tell him then?”

Hoseok shrugs, β€œthat's my problem. Now, you listen how you will do it.”

---

Yoongi sits on the chair, one leg crossed over the other. He watches Hoseok talk to Namjoon.
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The hidden cam picking up on everything. Hoseok finishes the discussion before walking out of the room. He locks the door and Yoongi watches on the other cameras as Hoseok makes his way upstairs until he is inside the room where Yoongi is.

β€œHe will do it,” Hoseok says, β€œgladly.”
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Yoongi lights a cigarette, holding the box out for Hoseok. Hoseok ignores it and goes to pour himself a drink.

β€œWhy are we doing this?” Hosoek wonders, taking a long gulp of the alcohol, β€œI am just so clueless.”

β€œJimin knows nothing about his father,” Yoongi gets up...
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β€œSo, I don't see why I need to keep him here,” Yoongi shrugs, breathing out the smoke, β€œalso, this time we won't keep a track of them. As soon as they leave, we will go back to Korea and take care of the Park clan. Then make sure these two never returns. Simple.”

Hoseok snorts.
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β€œOr,” Hoseok holds up his glass of whiskey, β€œyou marry the omega, have a perfect family with him. Mr. Park blesses you, and you live happily ever after. Sounds like a simple plan, really.”

Yoongi watches Hoseok, β€œI knew you were lightweight, but, damn. You just took one sip.”
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β€œI am not drunk, you are,” Hoseok snaps, β€œon your past. On your wounds. On your damn love, who is dead now-”

Yoongi throws a bottle of whiskey on the floor. It breaks with an eerie sound, pieces of glass going everywhere. Hoseok doesn't flinch. Yoongi glares at him.

β€œDon't.”
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β€œWhat about his choices?” Hoseok tries again, β€œwhat about Jimin's wishes? You two are playing with him like he is a pawn in your sick game. You really think the pups will be fine after all this stress?”

Yoongi turns his back on Hoseok, β€œthis is the only option. Lesser evil.”
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β€œIt's not, really,” Hosoek looks at the liquid splashed across the floor, eyes boring on the slow path of the alcohol, β€œhe is under so much pressure. He just got to know he had a family who never really took him in. For whatever reason. Now, you are throwing him away...”
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β€œWhat would happen if he stays here?” Yoongi wonders, β€œbe practical, Hoba. I won't marry him. We don't love each other. Just for the pups, we will what? Get married? Are you crazy? Right now, this looks like a bad idea, but in the long run, it will be good. Namjoon loves him.”
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β€œHe will, eventually, settle well with Namjoon. It will be good. For all of them.”

Hoseok snorts, β€œtell him then,” he nods when Yoongi frowns at him, β€œtell him this. If you think this is a brilliant idea, why not tell him? Or, maybe, stop deciding for him and let him choose!”
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β€œGive him this option and let him choose,” Hoseok gets up, β€œyou are not god, Yoongi. So, stop writing his life as you see fit. Then, there's no difference between his father and you. Don't let your pups come to know about you like Jimin did. No one deserves that.”

Hoseok leaves.
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----

Pups.

His pups.

The idea is so foreign, it hasn't really registered with Yoongi yet. There are two, not one, two lives who are his fault. Yoongi lies on his bed and tries to imagine a life with them in it. He snorts at the idea because he can't even image it.
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How would they ever fit in? Two innocent minds corrupted and destroyed in the underworld. No scope of escaping. No light to guide them out in fresh air.

Yoongi sits up. He hates how Hoseok's words ring in his ears. He curses, leaving his room in hope to go for a walk.
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β€œπ·π‘œπ‘›'𝑑 𝑙𝑒𝑑 π‘¦π‘œπ‘’π‘Ÿ 𝑝𝑒𝑝𝑠 π‘π‘œπ‘šπ‘’ π‘‘π‘œ π‘˜π‘›π‘œπ‘€ π‘Žπ‘π‘œπ‘’π‘‘ π‘¦π‘œπ‘’ π‘™π‘–π‘˜π‘’ π½π‘–π‘šπ‘–π‘› 𝑑𝑖𝑑.”

Who cares? Yoongi thinks, going down the stairs, who really cares?

He stops when he notices the faint light coming from the backyard. Yoongi frowns, walking towards it.
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Yoongi stops when he sees Jimin. He is sitting with his feet touching the sand and back resting against a pillar of the steps that lead to the beach.

Jimin hasn't realized Yoongi is there. Yoongi walks up behind him.

β€œYou shouldn't be here,” Yoongi ignores how Jimin flinches.
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Jimin looks at him and then breathes out, β€œoh,” he looks back at the sea beyond the boundary wall, β€œyeah. Sorry.”

Yoongi looks at the sea himself, β€œwhat are you doing here?”

β€œCouldn't sleep,” Jimin waves his hand, β€œkeep seeing weird dreams.”

Nightmares. Surely not dreams.
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Yoongi notices how Jimin's hands are wrapped around his stomach. Protectively holding onto it. He notices how Jimin turns away from him, as if he doesn't want Yoongi to look there. As if he can make Yoongi forget he is pregnant that way.

Yoongi swallows, β€œdo I feature in them?”
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Jimin frowns, β€œhuh?”

Yoongi hums, β€œthe nightmares you have, do I feature in them, or it's just me?”

Jimin stares for a second before looking away, β€œyou are such a narcissist. I don't dream about you.”

Yoongi blinks, looking at the omega, β€œthen?”

Jimin says nothing.
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Jimin dreams of running. As fast as he can manage. His arms holding two bundles and he is running. It's a tunnel. Behind him, there are too many hands trying to reach him. In front of him is a light where someone stands. In his dream, he is desperate to reach that person.
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To just leap into that person's arms and finally stop. Rest. In his dream, he feels like he will be safe if he reaches that person.

Then the person vanishes and that bright light makes his eyes hurt. He closes them and he is falling. The bundles are falling too. With him.
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There are those hands again. They are desperately screaming and cheering. They want those bundles and Jimin can't get a hold of them. He watches those fall first. Those hands tear the bundles apart. They don't pay attention to his screams. They destroy the bundles.
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Then he hits the ground and springs awake, sweaty and teary.

Jimin shudders at the thought, forcing himself to just stay awake.

Those bundles are his pups. He couldn't save them. Not in his dream. Not in his reality. Jimin tries not to let that thought get to his head.
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β€œHow long before we get the reports?” Jimin wonders, β€œwhen can we go through the abortion?”

Yoongi looks at him, β€œthe doctor said it will be within a week.”

Jimin wants to be done with it. He doesn't want to have second thoughts. He doesn't want to see those dreams again.
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β€œWould you rather leave with Namjoon?”

Jimin pauses. He frowns. He looks back at the alpha, who is looking at ahead. Not looking at him.

β€œWhat?” he wonders.

Yoongi's face is hidden in the darkness, Jimin can't really make out his expression.

β€œYou can leave with him.”
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Jimin breathes out, β€œhuh?”

Yoongi hums, β€œI will take down your father's syndicate. If you were never a part of that, I don't have anything against you. You two can just leave. Have a family-”

β€œNo,” Jimin looks away, β€œI am not going to run away with him. He loves me. I don't.”
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The sudden thought makes Jimin look over his shoulder at Yoongi. He stands up to face the alpha properly.

β€œYou are planning something stupid, aren't you?” Jimin demands.

When Yoongi says nothing, Jimin reaches to grab the alpha by his collars.

β€œWhat did you do?!”
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Yoongi's eyes flicker to him, β€œgetting brave, are we?”

Jimin's knuckles turn white with the force he applies to his hold, β€œI won't go with him. I will make sure of it. If you planned something stupid, you will regret it. I am not going with him. I can leave alone. Not with him!”
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β€œYou are not going to force me!” Jimin shoves at Yoongi's chest, β€œgod, I agreed to leave you alone! Why can't you do the same to me?! Listen to me, okay?” he seethes, his entire body trembling with frustration, β€œif you force me, I will do something to us.”

Yoongi curses.
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β€œListen to me-”

β€œNo,” Jimin frees Yoongi's collars, shouting, β€œno! Why can't you understand the idea repulses me?! I love hyung, but not like that! It makes my skin crawl to think what you are thinking! I will do something to myself-”

Yoongi watches Jimin stepping backwards...
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He watches in slow motion when Jimin's feet step at the edge of the step. The omega stumbles, losing balance.

Yoongi lurches forward to grab Jimin around his shoulders, yanking him back to his chest.

Jimin slams against him, a whimper leaving his mouth, β€œno, don't let me fall!”
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β€œNo, no, no,” Jimin trembles in Yoongi's hold, β€œno, no, they are going to... no, don't let me fall...”

Yoongi looks at the omega and back at the front. No one is there. He pulls back a little and sees Jimin's eyes are closed. His brows furrowed. He is chanting those words.
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Yoongi crowds the omega against a pillar, letting Jimin feel the solid presence of the concrete. He stands in front. His hands resting on Jimin's hips.

β€œYou didn't fall,” Yoongi whispers, β€œyou are fine. You didn't fall. No one is here.”

Jimin opens his eyes, looking around.
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When those eyes find Yoongi, they are accusatory. Yoongi stands, immobile.

β€œI will not go with him,” Jimin whispers, his hot breath ghosting between them, β€œI left once. Why did you bring me back?”

β€œYou called me,” Yoongi murmurs, β€œremember?”

Jimin shrugs, β€œdon't pick it up.”
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β€œI can't ruin his life,” Jimin shakes his head, β€œI won't ever love him. He doesn't deserve that-”

β€œWhy can't you love him?” Yoongi wonders, β€œalso, how many people do you think are together for love?”

Jimin stares at him, β€œI would be with someone for love, or, I can be alone.”
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Yoongi grits his teeth, β€œgod, I didn't think you will be so stubborn! Why can't you understand this damn world is not a fairytale-”

β€œI don't need a fairytale!” Jimin stomps his foot, β€œI just need you to stop dictating my life!”

β€œWhere would you go?” Yoongi demands, β€œtell me!”
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β€œI will find a way to live!” Jimin shrugs, β€œyou were about to kill me, don't even try to pretend that you care! If you are worried that I will find my way back to my father, I won't. I hate him for what he did. Fuck all of you! I will find a way. Just stop deciding for me!”
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β€œAfter the abortion, we have nothing connecting us in any way,” Jimin looks away, β€œI will be alone. Just as I was. I will find a way. You don't have to think, or,” he snorts, looking at Yoongi, β€œyou can tell your doctor to mess up the operation so, all three of us die in there.”
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Yoongi grimaces, β€œwhy would I make the effort when I can do it myself?”

He pulls away, combing his hair back with both of his hands. Yoongi feels frustrated.

Jimin stands there, leaning against the pillar.

Yoongi thinks, β€œfine. I will let you decide what you want. Tell me.”
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=== Absquatulate ===
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Jimin looks back at the sea, β€œI want,” his voice sounds lost, β€œI want to leave all this things behind. If I can't keep the p-” he swallows, as if saying that word physically hurts him, β€œkeep them, I just want to leave. You won't keep an eye on me. Just let me get lost.”
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Yoongi gives a small nod, β€œokay then. Let's do that. If that's what you want.”

Jimin's lips twist, he wraps his arms around himself, β€œyeah. That's what I want.”

Yoongi watches the omega turn on his feet and get inside the house. He stands there, in the darkness.
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----

β€œSo, he just chose to abort the pups?” Myung sounds sceptical.

Yoongi grits his teeth, already feeling frustrated, β€œyes! Can you just drop it? We are leaving for it tomorrow. After that, he will be on his way-”

β€œThose are your babies, Yoonie,” Myung whispers.
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Yoongi feels those words hit him right in the chest. Coming from Myung, it feels surreal somehow.

β€œYes, and?” Yoongi sounds hollow, even to himself, β€œsuddenly you care? You wanted them gone, too.”

β€œPeople change mind, like he did,” Myung murmurs, β€œcan I talk to him once?”
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Yoongi frowns, β€œwhy? What would that do?”

Myung sighs, β€œlet me talk to him once. Please. This once, listen to your halmeoni.”

Yoongi stays quiet. Myung takes that as his agreement.

β€œCome on,” Myung urges him gently, β€œgive him the phone. Where is he? Go there. I will wait.”
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Yoongi takes the phone to Jimin's room. He walks in after knocking, and Jimin looks at him curiously.

β€œShe wants to talk to you,” Yoongi holds out the phone, β€œkeep it on speaker.”

Myung chuckles, β€œyes, Yoongi doesn't trust me.”

Jimin takes the phone and goes to sit on the bed.
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β€œHello, halmeoni,” Jimin greets the woman, much to Yoongi's chagrin, β€œgood morning.”

Myung hums, β€œI will go straight to the point here, Jimin. I heard about the abortion. I have a proposal for you.”

Jimin looks at the phone. Confused. Yoongi stands, equally confused.
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β€œIf you really want to abort the pups, you can. It's your decision, but, if you don't,” she pauses, β€œif you want to keep them, you can come to stay with me. They won't ever know who their alpha father is if you don't want that, or he doesn't. I will raise them with you.”
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β€œYou won't be connected to that filthy business or be related to Yoonie in any way. You will just stay with this old woman and that's it-”

β€œThank you, halmeoni,” Jimin smiles at the phone, β€œI thought you hated me. You're saying this…it means a lot to me.”

Myung hums, β€œbut?”
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β€œThere is a 'but,' right?” Myung smiles.

Jimin doesn't want that. He knows, some day, Yoongi has to get married. He will have a family. Jimin doesn't want to raise his kids in a household where they will face conflicts growing up. He doesn't want to be a part of all that.
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He sighs, β€œI just want an out.”

Myung hums in understanding, β€œthey won't be a second choice, Jimin. They won't be the leftovers. I will treat them right.”

Jimin's vision blurs with the thought that Myung got his thoughts. He squirms, sneaking a glance at the alpha.
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β€œAfter you?” Jimin wonders, β€œI am sorry to say this, halmeoni, but after you, I will be back on the streets. So, it doesn't make sense to prolong it. I also don't want them to grow up in luxury that I can't provide them after you.”

Myung stays quiet. Jimin shakes his head.
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β€œRidiculous as this conversation is,” Yoongi rubs his temple, β€œI think you told me to respect your decision. If you have decided something, don't listen to her-”

β€œIf he really had the choice, Min Yoongi,” Myung hisses, β€œhe won't be choosing this! You idiot of an alpha!”
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Myung tries again, β€œJimin, you can find a job. I will give you a temporary shelter. You can leave when you are earning enough. Think about it, bub. Are you sure you really want to go through with this?”

Jimin hates how tempting the idea sounds. He hates it altogether.
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Myung tries again when Jimin doesn't reply soon enough, β€œyou can stay on that island. I will bring you directly to Daegu. Here you can stay with me. You don't have to ever see him again. He doesn't come here anyway.”

Jimin looks at Yoongi who looks away. He doesn't protest.
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β€œπ‘†π‘œπ‘šπ‘’ π‘‘π‘Žπ‘¦ π˜©π‘’ 𝑀𝑖𝑙𝑙 π‘π‘Ÿπ‘–π‘›π‘” π˜©π‘–π‘  π‘šπ‘Žπ‘‘π‘’ π˜©π‘œπ‘šπ‘’. π‘‡π˜©π‘’π‘› π˜©π‘–π‘  π‘™π‘’π‘”π‘–π‘‘π‘–π‘šπ‘Žπ‘‘π‘’ 𝑝𝑒𝑝𝑠...” Jimin flinches, shaking his head.

β€œNo,” he swallows, β€œno, halmeoni. Thank you so much. I can't. I am sorry.”

He cuts the call, holding out the phone for Yoongi.
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Yoongi puts the phone in his pocket, lingering in the room. Jimin busies himself. Yoongi watches Jimin has two suitcases packed. He frowns.

β€œWhat are those for?” he points.

Jimin looks over at them, β€œI am leaving tomorrow. No? So, packed things up. One more suitcase to go.”
267
Yoongi blinks, β€œyou think you will be able to leave right after the operation?”

Jimin smiles, β€œwell, no. I will leave right from the hospital, though.”

β€œπ‘Šπ˜©π‘’π‘Ÿπ‘’ 𝑀𝑖𝑙𝑙 π‘¦π‘œπ‘’ π‘”π‘œβ€¦β€

Yoongi clears his throat, β€œright,” he eyes the luggage, β€œyeah. Okay.”
268
β€œYou can drop me on the land itself. After we leave the island.” Jimin puts a few more clothes in the open bag, β€œI won't go back to Korea.”

Yoongi puts his hands in his pockets, balling them, β€œright.”

β€œπ·π‘œ π‘¦π‘œπ‘’ π˜©π‘Žπ‘£π‘’ π‘šπ‘œπ‘›π‘’π‘¦? 𝐴𝑑 π‘Žπ‘™π‘™?”

Yoongi doesn't ask.
269
Instead, he leaves the room to go and find Hoseok.

β€œWe will take Namjoon with us when we go,” Yoongi informs Hoseok, β€œand, leave them on the land after we reach there.”

Hosoek frowns, tilting his head, β€œwe are not killing a traitor for the first time. Why is that now?”
270
When Yoongi says nothing, Hoseok curses out loud.

β€œYou just want to leave Namjoon there with Jimin because you know he will follow Jimin wherever the omega goes!” Hoseok snaps, β€œyou are still trying to set them up. What the hell?!”

Yoongi glares, β€œno, I am not!”
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β€œYes, you are!” Hoseok throws his hands up, β€œyou are! God, just accept you care! I am not saying you love him. I am just saying, you care! We are people, hyung, we can care for others! God, accept it!”

Yoongi storms off, ignoring Hoseok who keeps calling him back.
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