11: First steps
Ignore mistakes, please
Third person P.O.V
All the alpha in the room glanced over at the male who voiced out the name of the only, ordinary human in the area, and noticed the elder woman behind as well.
"Taehyung, are you alright, child?" She asked, taking some slow steps to the silent blue-haired who was just glaring at the floor. When no response was given, Jeon Suhee gave an unimpressed look to her son who had his eyes low in shame.
"All of you, give them some time alone." Jimin's eyes widened at the order but before he could go against it, an arm was once again dragging him out of the room.
Well, Yoongi was always very on edge whenever it comes to his beta mate, especially when it was related to their previous luna, as the older woman despised the idea of alpha and male beta as mates. Even when it happened only once when she greatly protested against their relationship, and even when Jungkook supported them, he was still very careful.
"Yoon-"
"Shh, you know that we can't have any say in this matter. I believe Jungkook, he won't hurt his human again." Yoongi tried to dismiss the topic while taking his mate to their house, a golden chance to spend some time, after all.
Jin and Namjoon shared a worried glance but Jungkook nodded his head their way, assuring that he won't let his alpha take over again, not at least today.
Once all the others were gone, Suhee stepped forth to stand near the silent blue-haired. "Taehyung, you shouldn't have made him angry. I've told you last night, that your responsibility is to make him happy and obey-"
"I'm not his slave!" Taehyung half-screamed, feeling his anger making a comeback but took a deep breath when a low growl was heard from Jungkook.
Suhee had a frown but she still patted Taehyung's head softly, gently caressing the hair, she traveled her fingers down to the slightly red marks on the tan neck.
Oh, how much Taehyung wanted to yank the hand away, but he has his dose of violence for today, so yeah- no more aggression.
"I apologize on his behalf, his alpha gets offended so easily and as you are his mate, he is more sensitive to what you say or how you react." Her voice was soft, like a real motherly tone, and that unconsciously made the human slightly emotional.
Noticing the now glistening hazel eyes, Suhee left a small peck on Taehyung's head. "Talk it out, and don't make him angry, hm? My baby Jungkook is very polite and humble, don't hurt him." With that, she left the room as her personal maid quickly come inside the room to assist her.
Taehyung sat there, gulping back his urge to cry in utter distress he was feeling in his heart and soul. Those corrupt and foul words which were spoken to him not too long ago made him uncomfortable with the male standing there.
Why does he look so innocent now when he almost choked me to death a few moments ago?
Jungkook had to bite his lips so harshly on that. It was a mixture of emotions, which made him conflicted about to whether smile or cry. His mate just found him innocent, which was really new but he cannot ignore the rest.
Licking his lips in a quick motion of his tongue, Jungkook stepped toward the bed only to feel utterly disappointed when the human slightly flinched and tried to scoot away. Deciding to keep his distance, so that he won't scare the already terrified male, he stopped.
"Taehyung, I'm really sorry, pup. I know, an apology won't be enough for what's happening with you, but try to understand me. I never intend to hurt you in any way, but the wolf is a bit impulsive, desperate to have some attention from his mate he longed for so many years." Taehyung kept quiet, noticing every rise and fall in the tone of the raven-haired, also noticing the distance he maintained, which he slightly appreciated.
"I can give you everything, every necessity you ask for, but trying to run away from me, is the only thing I can't afford."
"Why?" Jungkook frowned when the incomplete question was thrown at him. "What?" He rebuts, keeping his tone soft, unlike his normal times.
Taehyung gulped thickly, his mind swirling with different thoughts that if he should really talk it out or not.? What if the male again tried to choke him-
"Pup, please, I won't do it intentionally." Taehyung looked up because the other again heard his thoughts and he sounded a bit, hurt.? And what's with the nickname?
"You did it intentionally before too. I- I was feeling suffocated because this is making me feel like- like it's my fault. Since I woke up to my senses, you made me stick to this room, as if I'm a prisoner. I feel all alone, having no source to communicate with my friends who must be very worried about my sudden disappearance." Jungkook stayed quiet, letting the human let out it all to feel less burdened.
"You all are calling me by names I don't even know. Luna, mate, alpha, werewolves-" Taehyung's gaze met with Jungkook's blank one. "- everything is so unbelievable for me, for a normal, ordinary university boy. I can not just absorb it all at once and act the way, you want. Mates or not, I've never thought to be with a boy in the first place. I dreamt of finding someone who would love me because of who I am, to understand each other before getting together and having a family. Not the way I was brought here only to claim that I belong to someone now, who doesn't even know who I am?"
Taehyung's dazed gaze fell back on his hands which were entangled together because his fingers were slightly jittery, the reason he missed the way Jungkook's eyes twitched at the mention of family.
"This mark on my neck, it's still throbbing, reminding me how you bewitched me that night only to- argh, your mother, she did the same and I feel like a doll, acting as you want!" Jungkook closed his eyes when the tone went up, not so much, but enough to stir up his inside.
"Put yourself at my place and tell me honestly, will you bear it all and won't try to get your normal life back?" The question was very straight and Jungkook was well aware of that too. He had no right to get riled up when his mate just laid down his pent-up thoughts in front of him.
"You are right, I would be trying to get away too. But you call me monster every single time, pushing my back with a hate-filled gaze, is hurting my wolf. I- unfortunately, I can not control my wolf if my mate acts like this because we alphas are always desperate for our mate's love and attention. Seeing the mate hating you and getting away from you, is just makes us like this." Jungkook's eyes were casted downside as he poured out truthfully how he was feeling deep down all while the chaos broke.
"But, I really am trying, I'm trying to make you feel comfortable and at ease. Let me try harder and it is only possible, if you allow me, if you let me show you how much a wolf adores their mate." Taehyung's frown disappeared because Jungkook stepped forth and softly knelt in front of him on the floor, keeping his gaze again down.
"It's been only a few hours since you woke up. The little time only brought us some complications, which is very sad, but I can assure you, it isn't that bad, Taehyung." The said male gulped down the way his name was spoken, oh so gently but he had to keep his mind sane because this was the time to state his conditions.
"I- I really want to, but the way I was treated, like- like I'm some kind of toy and you just want to control me, is scaring me. I feel like I've no say in my life anymore. I was hypnotized, not once but thrice without my consent. You- you read my mind like it's a very normal thing, but I'm not used to it! I'm so suffocated because of this all, and it is rendering me to think rationally."
Jungkook nodded his head, understanding each and every word because yes, it does make sense. It was really shaking for the human who needs some time to adapt here, and if he was asking just a bit, he can do that, right?
Staying in the same position, the raven-haired took hold of Taehyung's hand to which the human slightly flinched, but the good thing... he wasn't pushed away like the last time.
Finding it as a little progress, Jungkook caressed the skin, making sure to send the message to his mate of how much he was ready to make him comfortable.
Taehyung gulped thickly, keeping his mind blank because the soft touch was doing wonders, weird- very weird.
"No one will do it again, and if my reading your mind is disturbing you, I promise," Taehyung was taken aback when a soft kiss was pressed over his skin, making him utterly nervous.
"I won't ever do it again, I won't read your thoughts." Jungkook gently assured, again caressing the skin where he left a kiss a moment ago.
"Really?" The werewolf nodded his head and got up from the floor, hand still keeping a hold over Taehyung's before he sat beside the human.
"Really. I promised, and being an alpha and leader, I'm bound to keep my word." Even if that was a trick to lure him, Taehyung felt happy, he genuinely felt happy but he wasn't going to show it to the other, it wasn't needed.
Jungkook carefully observed Taehyung's expression and to his dismay, he couldn't understand, and of course, he wouldn't read his mind when he just gave his word. He was ready to put his pride down for the sake of his mate, to whom he did something really hurtful.
Is he really not going to read my mind?
Taehyung closely looked up at the raven-haired who finally let go of his hand and was awkwardly looking at the wall.
You beast, are you really giving me the chance to stay normal?
No change in expression and Taehyung felt a glint of victory dance inside his mind.
"Thank you." Taehyung smiled, a fake one to show his fake gratitude, and Jungkook, that poor male felt over skies when an adorable box smile was directed to him by his mate, for the very first time.
At that moment, Jungkook felt proud, proud of his decision and his first step to making his mate comfortable.
At this rate, I'll be able to win his trust and can escape.
Taehyung thought, keeping the smile plastered on his lips on the victory of his first step as the werewolf stared at him with sparkly eyes.
At this rate, I'll be able to win his heart.
Jungkook smiled back, keeping eye contact when he felt something odd fluttering inside his body. Little did they know, their thoughts were going to be opposite the way their fate was tangled up, and their first steps were going to take them to another side of their lives.
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