It wasn't long before the three boys had got Jungkook's house ready for their little party/gathering. The kitchen counters were covered in snacks and drinks, and you couldn't see his living room floor... Blankets and pillows were sprawled across the room so that they could all chill together and watch movies on the big screen.

"Hyung? Are you sure I don't smell like Jungkook anymore?" Jimin questioned Yoongi, worried for when everyone arrived, "not from my position, but Namjoon will be getting a little closer than me." He mumbled with a shrug and Jungkook raised an eyebrow in their direction from across the room.

"Well just come closer for a second, hug me or something." Jimin suggested, oblivious to the way Jungkook frowned at him and pushed his tongue into his cheek as jealousy squeezed his chest.

Yoongi stepped forward and wrapped his arms around Jimin's smaller body, resting his head on Jimin's shoulder to get a closer whiff of his scent, "mm... you just smell like you, Jiminie..." Yoongi breathed, getting entranced by his beautiful, sweet- almost feminine- scent.

"Alright that's enough." Jungkook spoke sternly as he walked closer to them both with his arms folded across his chest. Yoongi released Jimin and cleared his throat, "sorry, you have a nice scent Jimin-Ah." He gulped thickly as he looked into Jungkook's eyes.

Jimin shuddered when he felt Jungkook's angry alpha pheromones wash over him, "yah kook what's wrong with you I just wanted him to see if I still smelt like you." Jimin defended the mint haired boy and shoved the taller's shoulder gently.

"Yeah well he was getting a little too carried away." Jungkook frowned and Yoongi looked to the floor, "he's right Jimin it's okay, I'm sorry Jungkook." He apologised and the latter sighed, "Hm, just don't try anything."

And with that he pulled Jimin closer by his waist and latched their lips together, briefly sliding his tongue against Jimin's before pulling back just as fast as the kiss had started, "and you- you need to learn that only I can get that close to you from now on. Alphas can't control themselves around you Jimin... don't be so naive."

Jimin was a blushing mess in Jungkook's arms, he nodded in a daze and gulped as he relaxed his death grip that was currently turning his knuckles white on the front of Jungkook's shirt. Yoongi had already wandered off to look through what movies Jungkook had, not wanting to watch the two boys being all intimate.

"Sorry Gukkie... ah- let me go I don't wanna undo all the covering up I did to wash off your scent." He suddenly remembered, wriggling out of the alpha's strong grasp, "you only smelt like me because... well because I may have been purposefully kissing on and around your scent glands..." Jungkook shrugged and Jimin's jaw dropped slightly.

"You pabo! Why would you do that!?" He punched the younger's shoulder and Jungkook just giggled, "because I wanted you to smell like me~ besides it's not like I was dumb enough to actually leave marks like I wanted to..." he whined with a pout and Jimin scoffed with a roll of his eye, "this is all your fault, stupid... you can mark me up all you want when everything is over and we're officially together, okay?"

Jungkook grinned widely and stepped forward to wrap Jimin in his arms again before Yoongi cleared his throat from across the room, "Uhm, not that I want to get in your way or anything but uh- maybe refrain from all that... the others are on their way." He mumbled, waving his phone slightly.

"Ah, yeah... sorry Hyung." Jimin replied bashfully, removing himself from Jungkook's grasp once more with an embarrassed blush, "did Hobi text you?" He continued, going to sit beside Yoongi on the couch, "yeah... why?"

Jimin smiled mischievously, causing Yoongi to frown in confusion, "no reason, well... to be perfectly honest I just think you two are cute." The omega shrugged with the same cheeky grin on his face, "wha- Hoseok and me? Really? I think he's way too excitable for me... I could never keep up, he'd get so bored of me."

Jungkook had made his way to sit with them both and raised an eyebrow at the conversation topic, "nah I can see it, it's like you're the perfect opposites- you'd compliment each other well." He shrugged, mainly just wanting to join in the conversation and make a point that he agreed with his precious Jiminie.

"See Hyung! That's totally what I mean, besides I know Hobi- he's super friendly yes- but I dunno Hyung I think he'd really love to get a little closer with you." Jimin acted as though Hoseok hadn't personally told him he was attracted to the mint haired alpha.

He couldn't just throw his best friend under the bus like that... but he did want to scope out how Yoongi felt, and act as a wingman of sorts. Yoongi seemed to turn a shade of light pink as he shook his head, "Aish don't be stupid Jimin, I can't just assume that of him."

"You're not assuming- I am, and I know him better than anyone." Jimin shrugged and Yoongi sighed, "well either way it's still an assumption. I'm not the type of person who likes to make the first move, especially when I don't even think he sees me anything more than a friend- and barely even a friend at that... I haven't known him that long Jiminie, and we don't exactly spend much time together."

"Are you crazy hyung!? It's been months! And I mean you see each other at school pretty much every day so I honestly don't understand what you mean." Jimin was pouting and Yoongi couldn't help but laugh, "why does it matter so much to you Jimin-Ah?"

"Well... because Hobi-Hyung is my best friend and I know that he cares about you. I know for a fact he definitely sees you as a friend so- even if there's nothing more- for you to say you're barely even a friend makes me feel bad for Hoseokkie." Jungkook wrapped an arm over Jimin's shoulder and cooed at his cuteness.

"You're so adorable~" he squeezed his cheek as the small boy continued pouting at the mint haired alpha, "well... I'm sorry then Jimin, I didn't mean it like that, of course I see him as my friend, and fine I'll believe what you say even though I still feel like I'm too boring for him."

Yoongi was blushing in embarrassment at how he'd offended the omega, but it soon faded as Jimin began grinning, "good, you should believe me Hyung, Hobi definitely wants to spend more time with you." He reassured before turning to his unofficial boyfriend and giving him the attention he was so clearly pining for.

Their lips pressed together softly and Jungkook immediately smiled against him, "you two seriously need to chill with all this, the others could arrive literally any second." Yoongi raised an eyebrow at the strange "couple" and Jungkook's frown returned.

"It's difficult." He huffed but before anyone could reply (Yoongi just about managing a eye roll) the doorbell rang. Jimin leapt out of Jungkook's arms on the couch, grabbing Yoongi and dragging him to the door.

"Wha- why me?" He protested before getting wrapped in Jimin's arms, "how do I smell!?" He questioned in panic and Yoongi flushed with colour at their sudden closeness, "yah! You smell fine stop Jimin!" He shoved the smaller boy away.

Jimin gulped thickly, smoothing down his clothes- and wiping his clammy hands in the process- before opening the door, "HAPPY BIRTHDAY JIMIN!" All his friends shouted as the door was pulled back.

The small boy's worries immediately evaporated as he grinned widely and giggled at their goofy expressions, "awh I love you guys!" He smiled sweetly as each of them filed through the door, Hoseok first of course to wrap his best friend in a tight bear hug.

"Can't believe you almost ditched me on your birthday." He scoffed as they pulled apart and Jimin scratched his neck in embarrassment, "sorry Hobi-Ah, I wanted to see you today I promise, I would've asked even if I hadn't bumped into Yoongi-Hyung I swear!" He defended and Hoseok grinned.

"I'm only kidding Jiminie, I would've invited myself anyway." They laughed just as Jin and Tae entered, briefly hugging Jimin and wishing him a happy birthday, and then Namjoon.

He pulled Jimin into a hug, but he wasn't smiling like everyone else, "did you have a good day?" He questioned softly as everyone else walked further into the house, "yeah I really did... I'm sorry if I upset you Namjoonie..." Jimin replied with a guilty pout.

"Of course not, it's your birthday Jimin-ah, and besides I know how you feel about Jungkook so I'm just glad you had a good day with him." Namjoon smiled but he still had sadness in his eyes and it was slowly tearing Jimin's insides apart.

"H-Hyung?" He called gently as Namjoon begun walking toward the living room, he turned back and gulped, avoiding Jimin's eyes, "do... Uhm, have you started to uh... do you have feelings for me?" The omega questioned and Namjoon's eyes snapped up to meet his.

"Uh... I'm not sure, maybe?" He gulped and chewed on his lips, Jimin sighed softly and stepped closer, placing a small delicate hand on the alpha's shoulder, "I really am sorry I did this to you Namjoon-Ah, I didn't think it would go this way at all."

"You say that but you won't tell me how you thought it would go, I don't understand what this big plan of yours was if it wasn't to get Jungkook?" Namjoon questioned with a frown, he really thought that Jimin had used him to fuel Jungkook's jealousy.

"What? Hyung of course this wasn't for my gain in Jungkook! I just wanted to see if I'd ever be able to handle a relationship and I don't even know the answer yet... that wasn't all, but the other part isn't my place to say." Jimin explained as best he could and Namjoon sighed.

"Look lets just go in, I don't want them to think we're arguing." He frowned before grabbing Jimin's hand and pulling him into the living room where everyone else was already talking and munching on the snacks they had prepared.

When they entered Jimin didn't fail to notice how Jungkook's eyes locked onto his and Namjoon's entwined fingers, hands clasped together as the alpha held him close to his side with a smile.

The omega felt a very brief wash of Jungkook's anger, before it faded. He looked up into Jungkook's eyes, anxiety creeping back in, until he saw the way the tall boy was looking at him. It filled his insides with warmth and made his head and chest go all fuzzy.

The look in his eyes was so soft, a small smile on his lips as he just admired the adorable omega that he felt confident and proud to be able to call his- well not technically his boyfriend yet. But he knew that's what they meant to each other, and so he didn't let the jealousy of a fake relationship bother him any longer.

Jimin smiled at him before he felt Namjoon going to sit down on the pillows and followed suit since their hands were still locked together. "Thanks for coming everyone, just you all being here makes this the best birthday ever." He grinned in appreciation of all the friends he'd gained since his last birthday.

"Wouldn't miss it for the world." Namjoon smiled from beside him and Jimin found himself crawling with guilt at the look in his eye again. "I'm super glad we've become friends for real Jimin-Ah, and not just acquaintances through Jungkook." Taehyung grinned and Jimin was grateful to have his attention on something other than the way Namjoon was admiring him.

"So am I Tae, honestly I can't believe we didn't become friends sooner." He giggled and Tae shrugged, "I always wanted to- but was too scared Jungkook would hate me if I did." He chuckled awkwardly and Jungkook shoved his best friend lightly.

"I wouldn't have hated you for becoming Jimin's friend... it would've been weird for me a long time ago but even then I could never have hated you, pabo." The alpha scoffed and Tae smiled, "good to know."

Jimin noticed the way Taehyung's eyes lingered on Jungkook's side profile after he'd looked away, and that look in his eye... it was just the same as the way Namjoon was looking at him.

Does Taehyung have feelings for Jungkook!?

Jimin's breathing sped up a little as he frantically looked between the two, they'd been best friends for so long there's no way Jungkook didn't know, he's not stupid... but how did Jungkook feel?

"Hey what's wrong?" Yoongi mumbled from where he was sat beside the now panicking omega, everyone else had started discussing what movie to put on before they start playing a load of games- Namjoon releasing his hand to get a closer look.

Jimin looked over to Yoongi and gulped thickly, not realising his panic could be so easily sensed, "nothing..." he tried to sound nonchalant but the mint haired boy just raised an eyebrow and sighed.

"I'm not stupid, you started freaking out when Jungkook and Tae were talking. Look there's nothing for you to worry about. It's easier from an outsiders perspective, Jungkook is head over heels for you Jimin, he barely even spares Taehyung a glance half the time they're talking. Don't panic." He spoke softly, careful not to alert the others that they were having this private conversation.

Jimin looked back at the duo of friends and took a deep breath. Just as he was about to counter Yoongi, Jungkook looked up and their eyes met, that same soft beautiful smile made its way onto Jungkook's lips immediately and Jimin found the wind getting knocked out of his lungs.

Jungkook is actually in love with me...

The alpha had even used the word 'love' before but Jimin hadn't really let it sink in, that one four letter word scaring him so much he just pushes it away.

He felt that fuzzy feeling in his chest again and only then noticed he was smiling straight back at Jungkook subconsciously... he gulped and blinked and looked back to Yoongi, "Hm, thank you Hyung."

He reached over and pat Jimin's back softly, "no problem, now I think you should help them pick a movie, since it's your birthday and all." He grinned and Jimin smiled back, nodding before turning to join the others' discussion.

~

Jimin's birthday evening was going great, they'd already watched a movie and played a game of charades, Tae and Hoseok being the most fun duo ever.

They were just deciding what to do next when Jimin noticed Namjoon sat further back from their little circle discussion with a frown settled deep on his eyebrows, "hey, what's up?" He asked softly, scooting back to place a hand on his shoulder.

"Hm? Oh... I'm just thinking." He shrugged and Jimin smiled sympathetically, "about...?" He pushed a little and only then did Namjoon look into his eyes, he sighed before sitting up a little straighter, checking quickly to make sure nobody was listening to their conversation.

"I'm sorry, but whatever plan you had clearly isn't going anywhere, I don't think I can keep this up." Jimin's eyes widened at his confession and he panicked, looking towards Jin across the room, "but Hyung you-"

"I'm sorry Jimin, I guess I'm uh- I'm breaking up with you." He spoke, looking down with his frown softening for a moment, "I just can't keep pretending- when I don't think it's pretend for me anymore." He gulped, searching Jimin's eyes for any form of feeling just anything he could've felt for the older.

All he saw was guilt and pity.

"I'm sorry Namjoonie..." he whispered with tears in his eyes and Jungkook suddenly sensed him from across the room, his head whipping round as his heart squeezed, he felt Jimin's sadness and he knew Yoongi had noticed it too.

"I'm sorry I'm cutting your plan short." Namjoon shrugged and Jimin shook his head, "please don't apologise, this was all stupid anyway, I feel like an idiot." He mumbled and squeezed his eyes shut to avoid his tears, "I... this plan really backfired, I should've listened to Hobi."

"Hm? Listened to me about what?" Hoseok suddenly asked with a board game in his hands. Jimin looked up at him before his eyes flicked to Jin's stood beside him, "Can you come upstairs with me Hyung, please?"

Jin looked taken back, but he nodded anyway as Jimin stood up, Hoseok panicked, "Jimin what are you doing?" He questioned frantically, trying to follow them, "fixing my stupid mistake." He replied easily, and Hoseok frowned sadly, looking down at Namjoon before nodding to his best friend.

Jungkook and Taehyung had gone to refill drinks, leaving Hoseok with a sad Namjoon and... well, a Yoongi.

He noticed how Namjoon seemed to be lost deep in thought and didn't want to disturb him, so instead he smiled in the other alpha's direction and brought the game over to sit beside him on the floor.

"Are you having fun?" He questioned and Yoongi widened his eyes, clearing his throat before nodding, "Hm, good, do you like this game? I've never played it so I wasn't sure." He asked again, trying desperately to make the most of this rare situation of being able to actually talk to the boy he wanted so badly to know more about.

"Uhm, I've never played it either." He mumbled, scratching his neck awkwardly, "well maybe we should all just play a question game or something, there are still a few people in the group I seem to know nothing about." Hoseok suggested, raising an eyebrow at the mint haired boy beside him.

"Ah, I assume that's aimed at me?" He chuckled and the omega nodded, "Jungkook and Taehyung too I suppose. But mainly you yeah, I just feel like you don't like me or something?" The brunette shrugged with a pout and Yoongi's eyes widened again.

"Wha- how could you think that? Of course I like you!" Yoongi defended with rosy cheeks and Hoseok laughed, "well it's good to hear you say it, thank you, you're just very quiet and closed off, except with Jimin." He raised his eyebrow again and Yoongi flushed a deeper red.

"He was just the first person I met and talked to so it's different." He was of course lying, but if Jimin was right about how Hoseok felt- which he seemed to be so far- then he didn't exactly want the omega to know he was crushing on his very taken best friend.

"Sure Hyung, I believe you." Hoseok spoke- dripping in sarcasm- making Yoongi almost choke on the air, "what do you mean..." he mumbled before sighing, "just- don't even worry about it, it's not important. Besides I like your idea, let's just play that."

"Ooh what are we playing?" Taehyung asked brightly as he skipped back into the room- Jungkook shakily following in behind him with a tray full of easily spill-able drinks, "thanks for your help Tae." He grumbled, slowly lowering the tray onto the table as Taehyung just laughed.

"I thought maybe we could go round and do like truth or dare but only the truths... I guess? Just get to know each other better and tell life stories and stuff." The omega explained, suddenly a little worried everyone would think he was being boring.

"Oh that's a great idea, I still feel like the odd one out in this group- like the tag along to Jungkook, so that'd be fun." He smiled widely and Hoseok sighed in relief, following in his expression.

"Where did Jimin go?" Jungkook suddenly asked and Hoseok looked toward the staircase, "to talk to Jin-Hyung."

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Eeek I hate how long I take to put out these shitty updatessss like they aren't even gooood and I'm in quarantine I have all the time in the world to write and I just don't- I suckkk

But yeah Jimin's convo with Jin will be in the next chapter and I think imma start to get this story actually going somewhere sweet- like the weird secrets should all be over soon.

I honestly wish I'd planned this story better I'm still just winging it and I'm disappointed because this idea could've gone somewhere much better if I'd taken my time to plan it out ☹️

I'm rambling sorry- love you allll

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