"How warm is it outside? I'm not sure what to wear," Jimin says and holds out two different jackets. They are getting ready for the bonfire after a successful and fun day at the beach. Jungkook actually had a lot of fun, even though he normally isn't into those kind of activities. Maybe that's why he's also pretty excited for this party or whatever it is.

"It's pretty hot, you can just wear you usual jacket," Yoongi says and watches Jimin nod before he starts changing his clothes.

Jungkook also just wears something simple, he doesn't have much clothes anyway and it isn't really because he's going to try and seduce someone. Well, maybe he should do a little extra to look better for Taehyung? But what should he change? He doesn't even now how to style his long dark locks the right way...

Right now, Taehyung is taking a shower to get all the sand and saltwater off his skin, therefore it might be the perfect time for Jungkook to get some help.

"H-Hey Jimin?"

"Yeah?"

"Can you... uhm... do you now a good way to like... s-style my hair or something?" Jungkook timidly asks. He doesn't know how to start a conversation about a subject he has absolutely no clue about, but somehow he succeeded. 

Jimin's eyes widen together with his smile and he almost jumps on the pure-blood in happiness.

"Jungkook just asked for help!" he beams. He knows he's overreacting, but Jungkook has never asked anything aside from if Taehyung was okay. This request is like a friendship request, somehow it just means more for Jimin than all earlier interactions he has had with Jungkook.

"Relax," Yoongi says and Hoseok just chuckles at his overexcited mate.

"Okay, okay. Yoongi and Hobi, you guys keep Taehyung distracted, I'm going to make this guy smoking delicious," Jimin smirks and looks over Jungkook's body, "and I'll be borrowing some of your clothes Hobi."

The two guys frowns as Jimin starts dragging them out of the room without further notice, hoping they will get through with this newly made plan. 

"Fine, we'll take him eating and say you're sleeping, so if he calls, you better sound moody," Hoseok says and Jimin just quickly agrees. He shoves them outside before closing the door behind them, not letting them object.

He turns back to Jungkook who looks slightly frightened now. He doesn't know what he just got himself dragged into. 

"Now, now. Let me make you a walking snack."

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"How come you suddenly wanted to go this early?" Taehyung asks as he walks with the guys towards the beach. Some other students from their school are already there, preparing everything. The sun is setting, but it's still really warm. Their country is very hot in the summer, even at night.

"Since Jungkook and Jimin wanted to sleep, we thought we should leave them alone, and I was hungry anyway," Hoseok states and Yoongi simply nods at that statement. Taehyung frowns a little at that, he's not completely sure he believes what his friends are saying at the moment. He shrugs and keeps following them down to the bonfire.

They talk around for a bit with some of their classmates and helps getting some alcohol. Namjoon was the one who bought all the alcohol for them, telling everybody that he is the best principal of all time. No one objected to that.

He also made sure there is food, such as different barbeque meat, pasta, sauce and everything else. He and the teachers really planned this trip well, wanting to make sure all their students are well-fed and having a good time. That makes Taehyung wonder how all the teacher can act like idiots and ignore Jungkook all the time when they 'care so deeply' about their other students.

He doesn't want to ruin his mood, so he doesn't dwell too much on the thought.

Suddenly, he hears whispers around him. He, Yoongi and Hoseok sat down by the fire and the sun was slowly setting. Still, it was light enough for Taehyung to see that god that was suddenly walking towards him. Jungkook's cheeks tint as he feels his mates eyes on him.

Jimin really went all in. He curled his hair, put it up nicely, painted his face with make-up and even found him a new outfit. 

And to be honest, he really nailed it.

"H-Hey," he says and sits down next to Taehyung who's still pretty flabbergasted. Others from his classes are also whispering about him, probably wondering why Jungkook suddenly got such a make-over.

"Thank me later ~" Jimin sings before walking over and sitting down between his mates. He also grabs Jungkook's bag where there's some more alcohol and the raven's skateboard so Jungkook doesn't have to look after it.

Taehyung blinks a few times and closes his mouth that was embarrassingly wide agape. He stutters a little and can't help but feel his cheek heat up. Did Jungkook do all of this... for him?

"Y-You look good," he gets out and Jungkook shyly smiles. 

"Really? You look p-pretty too-" pretty!? Jungkook! You were supposed to say good, not pretty! So embarrassing. 

Taehyung just giggles, "thank you," he says and slowly bumps his shoulder against Jungkook's. Immediately, the amazing tingling sensation runs through both of them and they stare into each others eyes.

"Do you... maybe later... want to go along the beach? Just for a little while?" Taehyung whispers out. Most people around them aren't paying attention, but he whispers anyway. Most of them have slowly started eating and drinking, so the atmosphere is already getting better.

Jungkook blushes, but quickly nods. He really was thinking of a way to talk with Taehyung more, also alone at that. He feels like they are really moving a lot right now. The air between them is getting more comfortable for each second.

"Great, let's get something to drink first then."

Just like that, they start enjoying the evening with their friends. Jimin was of course the one who got drunk the fastest, so he was jumping around and singing like a maniac. Not to mention his not-so-appropriate grinding against his mates ones in a while. 

Jungkook can barely get drunk, his body is simply too strong. Taehyung has gotten tipsy, but he isn't drunk, he's just happy and his cheeks are a bit warmer than they usually are. It's a really comfortable feeling for him, it makes him feel more at ease. Especially around Jungkook.

They keep 'partying' a little before Taehyung can feel how uncomfortable Jungkook is. He isn't much of a party animal, he has never really been to a party before to be exact. Taehyung gets the courage to go over and grab Jungkook's hand in a gentle manner. The younger seems surprised, but he still lets himself get dragged away from the party towards the water. 

The moon is lighting it up so beautifully, just like in movies. Jungkook looks down at their intertwined hands and immediately blushes. He doesn't regret going on this trip at all. His wolf is also overly satisfied, it has been a while since he has been this calm... it's a relief Jungkook never thought he would feel.

"It's beautiful here, don't you think?" Taehyung asks as they reach the shore, he doesn't let go of Jungkook's hand though as they start walking along in the sand. 

"Y-Yeah," not as beautiful as you though-... DON'T even think about it Jungkook. That's too cheesy, god...

"I'm really glad you went on this trip I... I have been very conflicted... about this whole situation," Taehyung confesses and looks at the ground. He can feel Jungkook's confused and intense stare at him. 

It's not that Taehyung doesn't want to be with Jungkook, he's really happy he got such a sweet mate. But the time it has taken them to just... hold hands has been extremely long, and it kind of takes a tool of a person. 

"I'm sorry," Jungkook replies. No matter what Taehyung is talking about, it's probably his fault, so he decides to just apologize. 

"Don't be sorry silly, you haven't done anything wrong... I'm just..." Taehyung takes a deep breath, "I'm just glad I got to travel here with you. And have this."

He lifts up their hands and gently presses a kiss to Jungkook's knuckles. The younger swears his heart just did a double flip. Taehyung pulls back and gently smiles at his mate. He can't express what it is that has been troubling him... he doesn't want Jungkook to go further if the raven isn't comfortable. That's the last thing Taehyung wants.

"I'm happy too," Jungkook states. He feels like has opened up more on this trip than ever before. He's almost at the point where he can say he's proud of himself. Still, he wants more. He wants Taehyung more.

They walk for an hour and just talk. It's as if they are on the phone again, talking about everything. It's nice. Really nice. 

They only starts heading back when Jimin suddenly comes running and hugs them both, saying that they are making marshmallows at the fire now and that they would rather die than miss out on that. Taehyung just giggles and agrees.

"How about you head back first," he says to Jungkook once they are alone again. The younger gives him a questioning look and Taehyung almost coos at the sight. He gently places a hand on Jungkook's cheek and leans in. He leaves a lingering kiss on the edge of Jungkook's mouth. The raven's face almost explodes at that.

"I just need to... think for a little while," he says and Jungkook nods hesitantly. He doesn't want to leave the elder, but he still respects his wishes. He heads back and Taehyung stays to look at the water. He lets his head get a free run to sort out all of his thoughts.

That's completely interrupted though when he smells something... it's like... Jungkook but... different? With a frown he turns around himself and looks. He can't see anyone, but that smell is very alluring to him.

He can't help but slowly move towards the source. But when he gets there, there's nothing but bushes and trees.

_______

Jungkook actually thought he was having a good and peaceful evening. However, just as any other day, he isn't that lucky.

Most of the people from their school have already headed back to the motel, leaving an annoying group back alone. Jungkook stayed because he waited for Taehyung this entire time. He started worrying a lot since the elder was no where to be found, but he doesn't feel any pain so Taehyung isn't in danger.

Even the mate trio went home, therefore Jungkook has been left alone with, you guessed it, Suho and his friends.

"Imagine that, Jungkook at a party," he mocks and throws an empty beer can by Jungkook's feet. The male just slightly flinches.

"And you even had a little bonding time with your mate, how nice ~ too bad he's too good for you. You can't even get it together and kiss him, pussy," Suho spits and Jungkook just immediately looks down. He hates this... he hates that Suho can't just leave him alone.

"I would have been a way better match," he adds before he harshly pushes Jungkook down on the ground. The raven yelps and feels the sand take most of the fall. "You even made yourself all pretty, talk about being pathetic!" Suho growls and kicks Jungkook in the stomach.

They start kicking and beating him like they have done so many times before. Why? why, Jungkook doesn't know. He feels the anger starting to grow inside him, Jeon getting stronger and stronger by every painful blow against his skin. 

Somehow, over the last mouths he has build up something he has been lacking his entire life. Confidence. That's mostly Taehyung's fault, Taehyung gives him hope.

Still, he covers himself and doesn't fight back. If he turns here, it won't just affect Suho. It will affect everyone in the city.

"Pussy. Monster. Whore," Suho chants with every kick. Jungkook has to hold his leg back at some point because it gets too painful. Immediately, Suho yanks his leg away and scoffs. He kicks Jungkook's bag that has been resting beside him as he waited for Taehyung, making it tumble over to the side.

Jungkook's eyes snaps towards it and his body visibly eases when nothing happens to it. He shouldn't have done that though, Suho sees it and frowns. He goes over to grab it and opens it up, seeing Jungkook's very beloved skateboard inside.

"D-Don't touch it," Jungkook whispers out to the best of his ability. His body is healing fast, but not fast enough.

"Oh, I have seen you with this old piece of trash before. Always wondered why, but you're poor so I guess it makes sense."

This guy has reached beyond the concept 'asshole'.

"And you even drew on it, how adorable. I'm sure your dad was so proud of you when he saw this? Too bad I didn't get to talk with him a little more about you," the elder says and studies the board. Jungkook gets up in a seated position and fights to get on his legs. He's mad.. really mad, but he's trying to keep his cool. 

"Well, you know what Jungkook? A beast like you doesn't deserve that happiness."

Jungkook looks up. His eyes grow and his mouth opens up in an attempt to say something. Anything. But everything happens so fast that he doesn't get to stop it. If he could just heal faster. If he could just stand up for himself. If he could just have been another person... another rank.

Anything. 

But Jungkook is never lucky.

He feels his heart tug like it got ripped from his chest and the tears start stinging painfully in the back of his eyes. 

He watches as Suho slams the skateboard Jungkook has treasured for years to the ground and breaks it in half.

Kick after kick makes the board break just a little bit more each time, making it split in two by the end. 

Ruined. 

Broken. 

Lost.

The trembling arms that holds Jungkook up suddenly stops shaking. Emotions mix inside of him, throwing the sight before him around in his head like a roller coaster.

As if he just gathered an unnatural amount of strength, he stands up. Slowly and with his hair covering his now red, glowing eyes. His body must be sending off some certain signals, because the kicking on his most prices possession stops.

"Just do it," Suho torments, his voice showing fear but still that little bit of pride he has left. He wants Jungkook to hurt him. 

"Sit down Alpha."

As if kicked, all the wolves around Jungkook falls to their knees. They have felt it before but this time... it's stronger. It's in his human form.

Suho shakes as he tries to get up, but his body can't. Jungkook starts walking towards him. This man has wished death upon him, so that's what he will get.

However, just like last time, an angel appears.

"Jungkook no," Taehyung says and stands in front of the other. Stupid, he knows he should have headed back earlier instead of looking around for whatever that scent was. He places his hands on Jungkook's chest as he tries to ignore him and walk past him.

"Don't do this. You don't want this," Taehyung almost begs. This is not like last time. Jungkook isn't even looking at him... he's just staring past him, shooting daggers at Suho who is now in pain from being held down by the pure-blood's demand.

Jungkook starts pushing forward and Taehyung helplessly tries to go against him. Obviously, he isn't strong enough and his feet starts getting pushes through the sand. Jungkook grabs his waist and pulls him aside, but Taehyung isn't giving up.

He grabs around Jungkook's stomach from the back and tries to stop him, "Jungkook! Snap out of it!" he almost screams. Jungkook releases his arms around him and moves forward again, a growl leaving his mouth.

He's so blinded by anger that he doesn't think when Taehyung jumps him for the third time. The pure-blood grabs Taehyung's arm and basically throws him away. Taehyung falls and lands harshly against the ground, his arm getting squeezed between the sand and his body, causing agonizing pain to shoot through his system. 

He cries out in pain and that seems to be the trigger. Jungkook's eyes shine over and turn back to their original color. He feels a crazy headache, but the feeling of wanting to hurt Suho is still filling up the most of him.

That's until he realizes what he just did. With pure regret in his eyes, he turns to look at Taehyung who's having his eyes shut tightly, his lip bitten and his hand holding over his injured arm. Did... did Jungkook just do that?

Did he just hurt his mate?

It all happened so fast he didnt... he wasn't...

As if he had just broken their bond, his wolf cries in agony and Jungkook acts purely on instinct. He does what he has done so many time before.

He runs away.

He grabs his broken board and his bag and fleets the place, not having the heart or mind to look back for even a second.