When Yoongi settles behind me in bed, when his tentative approach melts into confidently making me the small spoon at my lack of rejection, it feels like my soul is being rejuvenated by his presence and warmth alone.

He snuggles his chest against my back, legs folded to fit in perfectly behind mine, and he breathes in deeply as his arm falls over my waist so he can intertwine our fingers together while his other rests under his head for his own personal comfort.

I would never have guessed that Yoongi would be the kind to snuggle in so closely while sleeping, but it makes me feel so complete, and my soul so full, that I cannot imagine sleeping any other way from now on.

Our magicks merge together as they rest around us, going from two to one, and that too feels soothing. My body is becoming warm instead of cold, as if a fire is now burning within instead of the eternal ice crystals that were there, or are they not still there, even now?

Why do I not feel cold at all, then?

"Is this okay?" Yoongi murmurs with a soft squeeze of his fingers, his breath hitting right against the shell of my ear and in turn causing a sea of stars to take flight into the eternal universe that is our new bond.

Are all these stars butterflies? Because they certainly feel like it.

"This is perfect" I murmur back, eyes closed to enjoy this peace that I get to experience whenever I'm with him. I will learn to feel the same way with Hoseok, Namjoon and the others, but in this very moment, I do not need anything else.

"Great, because it feels perfect for me too". He rests his forehead against the back of my head with a low hum. "Ever since we found out about the bond today... no, even before that, I've been craving this with you. I thought it might be too early to feel this way, so I was a little worried. I'm glad that you asked me to stay".

Bringing his hand closer to my lips, I softly kiss his knuckles, loving the little breathless sound that leaves him.

Is it too early? Had we not been mates, this certainly would feel too hurried, but the brain is a curious creature. Give it more information, a new reasoning, and it will change everything to accommodate its new reality.

I was starting to fall for Yoongi, and then we learned that we always belonged together. What does the brain do with that? It removes every barriers that kept us from fully giving in to this blooming relationship.

Our magicks... they are also behaving a little differently now.

Is it because they are starting to react to the bond between us? Is that what it's supposed to feel like? If so, I hope we get to feel the same way towards the rest of the coven soon, so that every pieces of the puzzle can be where they need to be.

I nuzzle my face into his hand, then hum softly. As for tonight, I am already where I need to be, in his arms.

"I felt like I had the weight of the world on my head earlier, but now I feel so light" I let out after a minute of silence. "I've always had days when everything gets too much and my tolerance falls apart, but it's the first time I have someone by my side when it happens. Thank you for being here, Yoongi. Not just as my caregiver, or as my mate, but as you, Min Yoongi".

His magick curls in around us, around me, and my heart starts a faster pace. Does he feel my heartbeat the same way that I feel his? Does he feel the light trembling that shakes through my fingers and around his?

"Careful what you say, doll. I might lose control if you keep pleasing my heart like this" Yoongi purrs with his lips against my nape, his heart so strong that I swear I can feel it in my toes. He makes it sound like a warning, as if him losing control would be a bad thing. As if it's something I would not want to see.

Shivers break out throughout my entire body as anticipation floods my veins. There's nowhere to go when I can't use my legs, no way I can leave this embrace when he holds me so tightly, so it's a good thing that I don't want to flee.

"Now you're making me curious, Yoongi" I tease him, wanting nothing more than to find out what he'd be like, were he to lose control. I'm not usually like this, but goodness, I really want to find out what goes on in his mind right now. "What does an out-of-control Yoongi look like?".

Very softly, very gently, Yoongi shifts me so I lay onto my back before hovering over me, his black hair falling around his handsome face and tickling the air between us, his fire magick flickering like little fireflies around us.

His eyes flit between mine, his chest heaving slowly as he tests the limits, one at a time. He leans down a little more, a grin finding its place on his lips when my face gradually turns pink, and then red.

"You speak so confidently for someone looking this shy. Is this too much?" he asks, needing to know before he does more. Testing the boundaries, what I want from him, and what I'm ready to welcome in.

He certainly doesn't expect when I wrap my arms around his neck to pull him closer, until the tip of his nose almost bumps against mine, our lips so close, and yet so far from one another.

"What if I say that it's not enough?".

His pupils dilate, and he leans in even closer until his breath mixes with mine, his torso now pressed onto mine and his arms bent so he can rest his weight on his elbows. His lips part slightly, and he whispers again.

"What about this?".

It feels more like a taunt, now, because he has to know that I want this as much as he does, else I wouldn't be holding him like this. I huff in slight annoyance, and his eyes crease prettily, grin making him look so much more like a little devil than an angel.

"Yoongi, if you don't kiss me right now-"

He closes what's left of the distance to press his lips against my own before I can finish speaking, making use of his soft skin to shut me up, and I willingly give myself to him, to his endless talents that never cease to surprise me.

Placing all of his weight on his knees and one hand, he cups my face with the other as he languidly caresses my lips with his own, slow and sensual, adoring. His tongue sometimes teases a line over my bottom lip before retreating, never going any further, its only purpose to fluster me.

But it's my first time being kissed, and I couldn't be any happier that it's happening with him.

As my senses are overcome by this man who makes me feel so many new emotions, I feel my magick physically draw artistic patterns onto my skin that only it knows how to achieve, cold lines creating a work of art, but this time, there's also a warmth that follows the shapes.

A heat that licks over my skin with every twists and turns of ice.

Yoongi pulls back a mere inch when a glow catches both of our attention, the two of us breathless and slightly panting, and our eyes widen with awe as I raise my arm to find it covered in bright lines of red and blue.

They dance and swirl together to create shapes of all kinds, a moving painting that has too much to offer to settle on a single scenery.

Fascinated, Yoongi gently moves a hand over a pattern, only to hiccup in surprise when the lines begin to spread along the length of his arm as well. He stares with amazement as they draw similar shapes onto his skin, eyes shimmering when I link my fingers in between his.

Our magicks thrum, pleased, and it feels neither too cold or too warm. As if the perfect balance has finally been achieved.

"Yoongi... I think our magicks have finally acknowledged the bond" I murmur as my eyes follow every lines that jump back and forth between us. Is this what should've happened with Hoseok all those months ago, had I not been closed to the bond?

Yoongi steals my breath once more when he leans down for another kiss, his happiness felt in every brushes of his lips, in every thumps of his heart, as our intertwined hands remain by my face, unwilling to break the connection that, miraculously, finally took place.

I close my eyes, free hand snaking over his shoulder until it finds the hair at his nape, and I meet his passion with complete abandon, finding in this moment something that I already wish could last forever.

Namjoon's POV

"Is he doing better now, hyung?" I ask Jin as I clean the tables after a long day of work.

I had my employees leave the cleaning to me when I saw him walk in after turning the door sign to closed, then proceeded to wipe down every surfaces while he sat nearby, himself done with his workday. Jin doesn't often do nights at his restaurants, as he prefers spending them with us.

"He'll be fine, our little sunshine. It must be all the stress and fears getting out of his system after spending so long tippy-toeing around Y/N. Jimin took the day off to stay with him and Taehyung made him a warm broth for lunch, he called at ten asking for the recipe and I guided him through the steps".

I hum softly, relieved to hear that at least he wasn't alone. I would have taken the day off too, but I'd already promised Nari that I would grant her the day off she wanted, which so happened to be today. That meant we would have been short on staff if I'd stayed home and I couldn't do that to the team.

"Have you heard from Y/N and Yoongi today?" Jin asks as he stares out of the window next to his table, a part of him hoping to see them even if it's very unlikely that they would come here at this time of the day.

"No, they must have been busy because they haven't come over for lunch. I thought about sending them a message, but then voted against it. Figured they'd still need time after yesterday" I answer, though deep down I'm a little disappointed that I couldn't see them either.

I wish they'd come here together more often, even if it's without Hoseok. Not to eat the food, but to see me. I'll have to give it time though, I know that.

"Right... learning that they have mates when they believed for years to not have any must have been a shock. They live together, right? I wonder if it made things awkward between them... I hope not, I heard from Sally that they were absolutely smitten with each other when they had dinner at Jin's".

I purse my lips at the thought, brows furrowing in concern.

They looked comfortable with each other when they left with Hoseok yesterday. Yoongi had helped her into the car, and it looked to me as if they'd gotten closer in that short hour, but did I imagine that? Did I see only what I wanted to see?

The door suddenly opens, and with it comes the soft and familiar presence of our two new mates, Yoongi and Y/N, as if fate heard our silent plea and brought them to us, to appease and satisfy our souls.

I blink at the sight, sheepish eyes meeting mine from the doorway as if unsure of whether they can come in or not.

"I'm sorry if this is a bad time for you, Namjoon. I know you're closed but... we thought we'd take a chance and come over anyway. Hoseok wasn't at work today, is he alright?" Y/N asks with her sweet voice while rolling over at my invitation, Yoongi not far behind as he held the door for her.

It seems like they haven't noticed Jin yet, and I shoot a glance in his direction to see him standing from where he was seated with a curious look on his face. I pat on the table before me and move a chair out of the way so she can take place there with Yoongi.

"Hoseok actually woke up feeling ill in the middle of the night. He took a day off to rest at home and our mates are taking good care of him, so don't worry too much. He should be fine tomorrow, he always recovers quickly" I assure them with a smile, which earns a relieved sigh from them both.

I motion towards Jin who now stands next to me, wondering how they'll react to a new coven mate when they expected to find only me here.

Doe eyes fall on him, and I get to see all over again as shyness crawls over their features in the face of a new mate. They had the same expression when they first met me and it made me fall for them in the blink of an eye. Jin won't be any different.

"You two, this is Seokjin. He's the restaurant owner and our eldest mate, the coven's head. Hyung, I'm sure you already know but allow me to introduce them anyway. This is Y/N and Yoongi, our newest mates. They come together as a pair, wherever they go".

"A package deal, how lovely" Jin muses with an amused smile that Yoongi reflects proudly, it shows that he loves the idea. "It's nice to meet you, and I'm sorry for taking you by surprise by being here. You must have expected to see Namjoon alone".

Yoongi quickly waves his hands before him, Y/N's eyes round with the same urgency of needing to reassure him.

"Oh, no. It's fine, really. We came here without even knowing if Namjoon would be here, we should've called first but we weren't far so we thought we'd try the door instead" the black-haired witch speaks gently before moving a hand over Y/N's knee in what looks like a possessive squeeze.

Not quite territory, because he doesn't see us as a threat, but this urge came from deep within his soul and there was no stopping it, clearly. Y/N seems comfortable with that too, so it makes me curious. Did something happen between them since yesterday?

"You were lucky, I'm usually not here anymore around this time of the day. But then again, fate doesn't do things without reason, so I guess we have to thank Jin for deciding to pick me up from work today" I say with a chuckle before pulling out a chair so he can sit down too, in front of them.

He kisses my cheek, thankful, then sits down with a smile while I bring my gaze over the three of them, loving the sight that they make. It feels good to have them meet one more member of the coven, especially Jin, since he's the one who formalized it under his name.

He'll have to add them into the coven himself if they want to be officially part of it. That would then put them under our protection, and going against them would mean going against all of us. It used to be a way of dissuading wars between covens in the past, but now it's more often done as a final courting gift.

"Would you like anything to drink while you're here? I don't mind preparing you two something, I was done with my other tasks anyway" I offer even though it would mean having to clean the machines a second time before leaving, but they both shake their head.

"No, but thank you, Namjoon. That's not why we came, and you're already closed anyway" Y/N soothes before motioning for the other chair, and I smile before sitting down with them. "And it's nice to meet you too, Seokjin. Jin?".

"Jin is fine, darling, I'm not picky".

She smiles more comfortably. "Alright, thank you. Before I forget, I wanted to thank you for the restaurant date, it made for a very fun time for Yoongi and I. The terrace was beautiful" she admits next, and I watch with a pleased heart as his eyes crease, magick twirling happily around him.

"That was my absolute pleasure. I'm happy as long as my mates are happy, that's all that matters to me".

Respect in its purest form appears on Yoongi's face then, and a quick glimpse at Y/N's wheelchair shows that they're currently holding hands. The sight alone would simply appease my soul, but seeing the glow of magick onto their skin has me freezing momentarily.

Has it happened so soon already?

"You... your souls have properly bonded" I blurt out, which gets Jin's attention to their connected skin as well, after which he gasps softly, lips stretching with excited delight. The two of them blush at our sudden awareness, but they nevertheless bring their hands over the table to allow us a better sight.

"Last night" Y/N murmurs shyly. "It happened while we... erm. W-we cuddled and kissed, and the bond reacted this way. Now our magicks do this whenever we hold hands".

She hides her face under one hand at the admission, unable to meet our gazes anymore in embarrassment, and Yoongi sighs softly, endeared as he stares at her lovingly. Jin and I have a hand up to our lips, eyes crinkling in fondness. How adorable.

This confirms it, then. They have gotten closer, which is fantastic for the bond. They have yet to respond to us the same way, but given how we haven't had much time to interact outside of work, it's perfectly normal.

"Isn't that wonderful news? No need to be shy, this is proof that you can connect to the bond through love, as Taehyung had said. What a relief, everyone will be thrilled to hear that you bonded the way it's meant to happen in our coven" Jin says, already eager to let everyone know, understandably so.

"Hoseok will cry tears of joy" I add, and we both chuckle at the thought. He undoubtedly will.

"Wait, so your individual bonds all react like this?" Y/N asks, hands raised to emphasize that she means the glow currently wrapped around their fingers and forearms.

Jin and I share a smile, then lift our hands within sight to show them, rather than use words. His magick, soft and confident, begins to slide onto my skin before we even link our fingers together, a pale white that nears being transparent, because it isn't an element like so many people.

My earth magick curls around us before drawing leaves in between his lines, and as our palms press onto one another, an explosion of lines takes shape from the tip of our fingers, all the way to our elbows. Our magicks seem eager to impress, today.

"Wow" Yoongi whispers while Y/N stays silent, her eyes round with appreciation. "It's... beautiful".

"I'm used to my magick drawing things on my skin, but I didn't know it was the bond's way of manifesting into the physical world" she reveals while looking down at her own skin. Her ice looks perfectly calm and content with Yoongi's fire.

He should normally have another colour in there since he has the ability to warp time as well as use fire, but it's colourless, shapeless, hence unable to take form. He mustn't use it often, seeing as it's not the most legal set of skills.

I hum as I lean over the table, Jin's hand pulling mine under it so they can rest over his thigh more comfortably. The shapes and colours recede since the show has come to an end, but the sensation remains, unseen but always present.

"Well, our bond is first felt through magick in the air. It's meant to connect to a mate's once close enough, which would then form the bond. For many covens, it ends there, but not with us. As you could see, our magicks like to shine brightly whenever we hold hands, that's our... special trait, you could say. With time, though, the bond calms down so unless you want it seen, there comes a time when you must feel it with your heart, rather than see it with your eyes".

They slowly nod their heads as they consider what I said, and I smile.

"It's still new, so enjoy yourselves. Seeing your magick bond with another is a very special thing in the beginning, and I hope you can feel this way for a very long time. It's a little sad when you reach my point years later. I've seen it so often that it doesn't quite appeal to me anymore".

Jin sighs audibly at that, and I shrug at the disapproval I can see in his eyes.

"That's because you have the soul of a boring old man already, Namjoon-ah. Us young men - and lovely woman - are still very much looking forward to these moments whenever we have some intimacy. Cuddling with our magicks dancing over our skin is something I adore still to this day".

"Well- there's no wrong way of enjoying the bond" Y/N utters softly, not wanting us to start a fight over something that is personal to each of us. "Seeing it, and feeling it, both are right and perfect in their own way".

Yoongi nods to confirm her statement, and I tease Jin with a quirky raise of my brows at him. He shakes his head, although a hint of a smile can be seen peaking through. It fades away just as fast when he looks at the time, though.

"I would've loved to stay and chat for longer, but we are waited at home. I told Hobi that we'd come home early to spoil him with cuddles and it's getting late" he says with disappointment, which I can feel as my own. I would've loved to talk more too, but it's getting late for all of us.

"Right, of course. Will you tell Hoseok that we're wishing him a fast recovery and that we hope to see him soon? It's not the same, getting to work without seeing him in the morning. His smiles always give me the strength to get through the day" Y/N admits with a sincere pout on her face that pulls on my heart.

How can someone look as beautiful as her? There's no one prettier than her, I know that as a fact.

"We'll be sure to tell him, darling, don't worry. He'll be so happy to know that you missed him, I wouldn't keep that knowledge from him for anything in the world" Jin promises before standing from his chair.

Yoongi and I do too, while Y/N slowly distances herself from the table.

"One of these days, invite me to your place so I can see it with my own eyes, then I can teleport you around whenever you need it" he adds next to her intention, and her eyes instantly fall on him with immense interest.

"Are you a teleporter, Jin?".

He does a little bow that paints her cheeks a soft pink, and I grin while Yoongi silently watches from next to me. His warmth is quite attractive, I must say, and I too get the honour of seeing a pretty pink wash over his cheeks when he finds me staring.

"This teleporter is at your service, milady. As long as I went to that place once, then I can teleport there at will, so don't be shy and give me a call sometimes, it'll be my pleasure to be of help, even if it's only to see my handsome face".

He cackles at his own compliment, and Y/N starts to laugh with him, pure gratitude in her eyes.

"I will make sure to remember, Jin. Thank you for offering".

With that said, we walk the both of them to their car nearby, and Jin makes sure to share his phone numbers with Y/N, then with Yoongi. Then, upon seeing them driving away, he offers me a hand with a sweet smile on his face.

"Let's go home, Namjoon-ah. We have a lot to tell the others".