once upon a time, money was an odd luxury to taehyung.

even in the high walls of the kim mansion and in the humble heat of the apartment he used to own, there were days when taehyung used to bundle up coins until they can be collective enough to get him a ramen cup.

but in jeon mansion, that wasn't necessarily the case.

taehyung walks past rows and rows of clothes, admiring the softness of fabrics under his fingertips as well as the decor of the shop as he choose outfits of his liking; from more sweaters he get out of his nesting instincts to occasional pieces of high fashions with cuts and strings that together molds perfectly around the canvas that is his body.

his hair is an icy blue now, that he dyed on an instinct last night, the ends of it a fading turquoise and a pale pink clip parting the bluish curtain above his eyes away from the delicate face.

taehyung doesn't know how much is enough or what would be appropriate for this 'japan trip'; but his husband is not an ideal person for any fashion outputs it seems as he is currently taking one of his many work calls, lounging on a plush couch sipping on a wine that the shop manager had passed to him with a deep bow.

once there was a sizeable heap on the counter, taehyung hesitates, eyes peering up to where jungkook is sitting. he kinds of feel a bit sheepish, but drilling a hole into jungkooks bank account (eventhough this is not even a pinch) is kind of satisfying to think, as he trots and clears his throat to get the alphas attention.

"i got everything" the omega said, heads up but not really facing jungkook and he felt the other standing up, pocketing his phone and moving to the counter.

jungkooks lips had turned into a frown as he picked through a few of the articles taehyung selected, before he went back to the racks to take some more.

for a second the omega feared if jungkook is going to choose those kind of clothes; the kinds that were once provided for him- lace, mesh and scandalizing.

but to to his relief jungkook only goes to the section of coats and picked up two long thick jackets and takes it to taehyung and held it in front of his torso assessing it if its the right length.

"it will be cold there" jungkook had distractedly said and taehyung unconsiously held his breath until jungkook moved back to the counter depositing the coats to the heap and then asking for it to be cashed.

the employees were already at his service, bowing and promising that everything will be delivered to the mansion in a few hours as jungkook turned back to exit the shop alongwith taehyung, the alphas hand ever so snuggly around taehyungs middle.

to taehyungs surprise and mild discontent, jungkook had drove straight to 'starlight' after their little shopping. the omega was already starting to feel a bit tired, might have preferred to lazy around his nest for now, but the outside air felt refreshing, so he didn't raise any futile protests.

this time as he follows after jungkook into the building, he manages a small smile and occasional wave at the employees, who all discreetly waves back and make suppressed coos.

jungkooks office was as boring and neutral as he remembers it; there is nothing warm about it, not even a plant or a family photograph that a normal person would put up to make the toom lively.

just like the last time, the omega deposits himself on the couch- mentally preparing himself to stare out of the large glass window and hear jungkook shouting at his employees for the rest of the day.

the day did went by exactly like that; except taehyung is now on his fifth strawberry flavored macaroon while sipping on his box of orange juice.

so while he now have delicious treats to eat, taehyung wonderfully tuned out all the raised voices thats happening behind him, content with the little treats he got to enjoy.

half way through his juice box, he heard the door opening again. he sighed inwardly wondering what poor soul is at jungkooks mercy now.

"i brought you the file, oppa" he heard a voice, feminine, and wrinkled his nose still sipping on the straw thinking on why an employee is addressing jungkook so casually.

nevertheless he didn't attempt to turn around, eyes still ahead watching the sunbeams light the city ahead.

"and sorry it was late" the voice was pouty and scent sweet, laced with the smell of those artificial sprays that enhance omega scents.

"its okay, ayami"

taehyung heard jungkooks voice, calm, and his eyebrows rose on its on accord. so jungkook can talk like normal people huh?

taehyung then took a large sip of the juice, teeth biting into the straw, suppressing down the urge to turn around and look at the girl giggling while jungkook calmly kept on humming to whatever the girl was saying.

"oh you're too nice, alpha"

the juice on which taehyung was sipping on had went the opposite way of his oesophagus as soon as he heard it, eyes momentarily bulging and choking as taehyung slumped forward, hitting his own chest to get it out of the wrong pipe.

taehyung was too busy choking, he was startled when jungkook appeared on his periphery.

"taehyung you alright-" he heard the voice as he wheezed for breath as an arm held him up.

taehyung whimpered, finally calming down and slumping into jungkooks hold.

"-clumsy pup" he heard jungkook sigh but taehyung was busy narrowing his eyes over jungkooks shoulder at the female standing by the table with a displeased look.

there was a frown on her pink stained lips, neatly manicured nails twitching as she glared their way, before exiting the office with long stride of her heels.

for whats worth, taehyung felt accomplished at that.

the omega was brought out of his little jealous spree when he felt jungkooks hands rub over his tummy.

"i-i'm fine now" he croaked as he took a step back, not meeting jungkooks eyes before slumping back on the couch.

"you sure? that looked pretty intense-- we should get the pups checked" jungkook said, more like muttering to himself.

"-oh you care so much when i choke on juice but doesn't mind beating me around?" taehyung snapped back, his omega agitated.

jungkook face hardened.

"shut up or i will give you something real to choke on" jungkooks voice dropped an octave, form looming over the omega.

taehyung suppressed the shiver that threatened to rake over him and glared back.

"fucking try and i will bite your knot off" he retorted, with every last bit of anger a hormonal pregnant omega can possess.

"oh is that so? wanna test that theory?" jungkook sauntered forward trapping taehyung against the couch and leaning forward, a smirk on those lips and eyes dark, scent spiking in challenge.

taehyungs face faltered, breathing picking up as his eyes wavered- "d-dont you have work to do?" taehyung cleared his throat.

"work can wait since my omega want to challenge me" his voice was still that low register as he placed one boot on the couch to taehyungs side and leaned forward with glinting eyes.

'my omega'? taehyungs traitor of an omega nearly melted.

taehyung instinctively backed away, nearly crawling on top of the arm test, audibly gulping at the feel of his instincts going weak for the alpha.

"giving up so fast?" there was a mock amusement in jungkooks voice as he leaned after taehyung.

"fuck off" that had came out so weak as he pushed away at jungkooks chest still angling his body away so much that he nearly slipped off from the arm rest if not for jungkooks hands that is now on his waist.

"i like it when you are bratty better than when you were so docile" it slipped so casually from jungkook, as if he didn't meant for it to be said so loud.

"what--" taehyungs sentence got cut short when suddenly the door to the office was opened.

taehyung craned his neck to see hoseok and one of jungkooks secretary by the door, both their eyes wide.

taehyung was still on the arm rest, jungkooks hands around his waist, his own on the alphas chest, the omegas face still flushed from choking on the drink, room stinking of pheromones- quite misleading.

"s-sorry" hoseok had stuttered out, about to shut off the door and run.

jungkook had straightened his posture then, no trace of embarrassment unlike taehyung whose face was burningboth from anger and mild shame, as he walked away and sat of his chair assuring both of them inside.

taehyung self consciously got down from the arm rest and sat cross legged on the couch, willing his beating heart to settle.

was that all instincts or maybe something else?

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happy jinnie day!!!!

and its my bday in a day too!

heres cake for everyone ;)