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Taekookau a/b/o : Ardour

Idol alpha JK was in a dilemma. His label is forcing him to collab with a female omega idol. He denies it, as she is known for harbouring a crush on him. He doesn't want to hurt his omega boyfriend, Tae, who is the ardour of his heart but is a secret.

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🫧 Alpha Jungkôôk, omega Tàehyung

🫧 Idol JK, freelance designer Tàe

🫧 Secret relationship, fluff, hurt/comfort

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"With all due respect, Hyungnim, I don't give a fuçk about what my label thinks. I am doing well; my albums are selling well, and this year I became artist of the year too, so convince me what is the need for collaborating with that female idol."

Kôôk finally snapped after

hearing an hour of nagging from his manager regarding collaborating with Haemi, an idol who has an intense crush on him. He doesn't like her. He doesn't understand what they are planning with this because it is useless drama and she is not even a mainstream artist, just a rookie.

"Kôôk, it's best option for your career."

Manager San tried to pursue him. Jungkôôk scoffed. 

"Tell me the real reason; stop with the "it's for your career" búllshit; I am not buying it."

Jungkôôk threw the documents on the table with force to show his irritation.

The manager flinched and thought for a moment. 

"Your fans think your love songs became more intense, like you are love sick. They doubt you have a lover. So the company wants to give the false impression that Haemi can be that person. It will be good for her career, too.

It's just a management strategy."

San scratched his head awkwardly. 

"No, let's drop this. I am not doing it."

Jungkôôk stood up, put on his coat, and took his things to go home. He had enough of it.

He wants to go home and be with his omega, his love, aka Kîm Tàehyung—the person who makes him look like a love-sick fool.

"You can't walk out on this like every time, Kôôk. It's already decided."

This made Jungkôôk halt and look back with a glare. 

"Who decided it for me? Tell me now or else I will go to the CEO's office."

Manager San looked troubled,

but he sighed before saying, " It's the chairman Choi, and Haemi is his granddaughter. They are telling me that if you don't obey, you will face consequences."

"I don't care. Let them terminate the contract. I will pay the penalty. I think it's high time I start my own."

Jungkôôk shrugged; he doesn't care about the label. They are basically blood sucking leeches, so if he gets off this label, it will only do good for him. He is already mad about the pricing of tickets for his concerts. They added a platinum option for resale and took

three times the price from the fans. 

"Just forget it, Hyungnim."

"They threatened to reveal your lover's identity."

San's sudden confession made Jungkôôk freeze. 

"Just agree with this. I promise it will be done without any drama. I will keep her under control and won't

let her do anything stupid. I tried to force you because I know how important Tàe is for you, and I don't think he is ready to be exposed like a scandal rather than a dignified statement from you. Please try to understand the situation."
San's voice was laced with helplessness

desperation. Jungkôôk knows San has always stood by him in everything, so it was surprising that San was recommending something like this for the first time. He knows the older man is only trying to protect him and his lover.

"Your contract ends in three months. This will be the last album you do for this company. It will be over and done soon."

San tried to assure. He doesn't want any trouble in Jungkôôk's career or personal life. He is like a younger brother to him, and so is Tàe.

He is only choosing the best option with the least amount of damage. 

"I will think about it, Hyungnim. I will see you tomorrow."

Jungkôôk looked devastated and lost before walking away. He can understand the dilemma, but sadly they have no option.

"I hope you know this is the only option, Kôôk. Please choose wisely."

San mumbled to himself before picking up the papers scattered around the table. He can clear this mess, but how will he clear the mess of a storm coming their way?

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Jungkôôk opened the door quietly. It's pretty late, and he doesn't want the omega to wake up from this noise. Tàe is a freelance designer. He works from home the majority of the time. He works for Namjôôn who is Jungkôôk's elder brother.

Jungkôôk's family runs a graphic-design company. They work with top-level artists and writers nowadays. They want to hire Tàe as a full-time employee, but the omega loves the comfort of their home, so he sticks with the freelance option. They met through Namjôôn when they were

young. Tàe is Namjôôn's best friend Yôôngi's brother. Yôôngi is a famous rapper too, but Tàe doesn't like the attention, even though he is breathtakingly beautiful. People often think he is a model or celebrity when they meet him for the first time.

Kîm's has a fashion label, but the Omega never tried to be a model. He chose a profession that fits his introverted and shy personality. He loathes attention. It was surprising that he even fell in love with Jungkôôk who was a rising rookie at that time. The most precious thing

about Tàe is that he keeps a low profile while supporting Kook with his whole heart. He understands Kôôk's situation and was waiting for the contract to end patiently. He doesn't know how to share the news of the collaboration with Haeimi. It will hurt the omega really badly.

If only he could reveal their relationship. It's mainly his fault that they couldn't reveal their relationship. Stupid contract. Jungkôôk thought miserably, but what can he do when they made him sign that sh*tty contract when he was practically a teenager?

They couldn’t even mate officially because of it. He had no idea what was in it or whether he would be successful in the future. He regrets signing it without much thought then.

Jungkôôk placed the coat and shoes on the rack. The car keys were placed into the glass vessel on the side table. He walked towards the living room in deep thought. He was so into his spiralling thoughts that he missed the soft footsteps approaching him. He got

startled when another body suddenly hugged him tightly. 

"I missed you, my alpha."

Jungkôôk heard the soft baritone voice he loves the most. 

"I missed you too, my snuggles."

Kôôk kissed the head of his sweet cuddly snuggles named Tàe.

For a moment, he forgot about every trouble and hugged his love close, clinging to him like a lifeline. The omega giggled in happiness, feeling safe in his alpha's embrace, but little did he know it was a sizzle before the thunder. 

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Jungkôôk woke up slowly; there was another body weight on him; he smiled. Tàe is sleeping peacefully on top of him, covered in their mixed scent. In the usual days, the Omega couldn't scent him, or he had to use a scent neutralizer to defuse any scents on him,

but today's his day off, so what Tàe did was scent him thoroughly when he reached home. That did end up leading into a passionate lovemaking session. This time he still didn't get a chance to tell Tàe about the collaboration. It's not like Tàe is insecure about their

relationship or is jealous; it's just that he doesn't really like Haemi. Not only Tàe, but the majority of Euphoric doesn't like her. Euphoric are very passionate and respectful JK fandom, but for some reason they don't like Haemi. So either the collaboration will not be as

successful as the company expects it to be, or they expect a totally different outcome from all of these. Jungkôôk hugged Tàe close, feeling a fear of losing the omega for this absurd collaboration.

"You are squeezing me too tight, kookie dough."

Tàe sleepily chuckled, making Jungkôôk loosen his hold and mumble an apology.

But he smiled when he realised Tàe just called him his favourite childhood nickname.

“Where do you get that nickname, snuggles?"

"Who else! Of course, from your dear fans. They were trending it yesterday."

Tàe raised his head from Jungkôôk's chest to look at the alpha. The alpha looked beautiful with his slightly long hair. He is glad the alpha is growing his hair. He just loves to caress it. Tàe tenderly caressed Jungkôôk's hair. The alpha let out a pleased hum in return.

"I gave an interview to K-magazine last week. I think it's out now. There was a question about what my favourite nickname is, and I said my second favourite is "Kookie Dough." That's what my mom called me when I was a baby. They were trending it because of it."

Jungkôôk chuckled as if he had an idea how fans would react. 

"They were crying. It was cute; they really do love you. It's so genuine.
Tàe praised the fandom. 

"Since when did my snuggle become a member of Euphoric? Do you have a fan account? Then share it with your alpha."

Jungkôôk suddenly became so interested in knowing what Tàe must have been writing in his fan account. 

"No. It's a secret."

Tàe shook his head, biting back a smile. Jungkôôk flipped the omega on to the bed in a quick action, making Tàe let out a startled grasp.

"Tell me my sweet snuggles. Let your alpha know."

Jungkôôk murmured in a low voice near Tàe's ear as if tempting him to tell what it is.

"It would be a lie if I said I was not tempted to tell you when we were this close, but I won't. I don't want you to read what I scream about you there."

Tàe blushed, turning his face away from his alpha, biting his lip shyly. 

"Now I am more curious. Show it to me."

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Jungkôôk slowly started kissing the omega's neck and caressing his body, hands dangerously close to his inner thighs but not touching where he wanted. Kôôk nipped his cannies near the mating gland, making Tàe môan loudly as pleasure sweeping though his body. Then he was

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started rubbing his hardon in between his búttocks. Fingers dipping slightly into his hole, just a tip inserted, then moving away so fast, playing with his slick in between his inner thighs. It's like a sweet torture; Tàe let out sweet sounds and whines, but Jungkôôk was

just stubborn.

"Touch me properly."

Tàe let out an irritated whine, but Jungkôôk just giggled and said, "I am touching you properly."

"Okay I give up. I will show you my account."

Tàe accepted his defeat, and Jungkôôk smiled widely, showing his bunny teeth on his victory.

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"Show me now.." 

Jungkôôk sounded all excited while he tried to reach out for Tàe's phone near the bedside table, but the omega didn't let him. He pulled Jungkôôk close while clutching his hair. 

"Outch.. that hurts.. Snuggles."

Jungkôôk looked at the omega with wide eyes, a bit taken aback by the omega's sudden action. 

"It hurts more down there, you stupid alpha. Finish what you started or you are not getting any in the near future."

Tàe warned him with all seriousness,

but it sounded like he was throwing a cute tantrum. 

"Oh, my feasty snuggles."

Jungkôôk smiled, amused, before capturing the omega's lips with a soft kiss.

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He kissed him slowly, savouring the sweetness of their moment and taking his time to convey his intense feelings of passion through his love. He snuggled closer, like their bodies melted into each other as one, as if he wouldn't let anything come in between them.

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He raised his head and looked at Tàe, taking in how dishevelled and breathtaking his boyfriend looked. He started leaving small kisses on his face—eye lids, cheeks, forehead—worshipping him like a treasure he hold dearly. Tàe giggled at his ministrations.

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Then Jungkôôk slowly kissed his neck, leaving hickeys using his teeth and tongue. He left a bigger one near the mating gland and looked at the purple mark lovingly, feeling all possessive. He doesn't know how long he can hold back from mating his omega.

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His alpha is feeling all restless seeing that honey neck being bare. He closed his eyes to calm himself down a bit. Tàe caressed his face, looking at him with a knowing smile and telling him silently that the feelings were mutual.

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Jungkôôk smiled at the omega before resuming his attention to the collarbones, marking those delicious parts with purple and red while enjoying the musical voices his omega let out wantonly.

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Tàe let out a screech when he enveloped his bud with a small bite while kneading the other one. He work on those buds with his tongue and teeth, caressing the supple chest with his one hand. He continued it till it became erect and swollen.

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When he was satisfied with his work, he captured Tàe's cherry lips again, slowly licking the lips as if asking for permission to enter. Tàe, let him enter, lying there in those strong arms. When the lips parted, he slipped his tongue into them, relishing the taste of his

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sweet omega and enjoying his tongue playing with it. As the kiss started to become more sinful, he slipped down his hands to hold the pretty molds, squeezing them and making the omega wither in need. Then hands slowly glided towards the inner thighs,

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enjoying the slick coating over there and playing with his fingers. 

"Turn to the side, snuggles."

Jungkôôk said softly while Tàe looked at him confused. 

"Why? "

The omega mumbled. 

"Because I want you to feel close to me while we do it."

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The alpha kissed him and repositioned himself behind the omega, spooning him and holding him closer to his chest. He watched the omega's eyes flutter as he entered one finger into the wet hole. It glided in easily with the help of slick. He added more,

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moving his fingers in a scissor motion while his other hand kneaded the omega's chest with a new found fever.
 
"Ngghh... Alpha... "

Tàe let out a loud moan, his eyes rolling back in pleasure when he hit his prostate. Jungkôôk chuckled as he repeated the action a few more

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times until he felt the omega was nearing his release. Tàe whined when he stopped suddenly, leaving him high and dry. 

"Shhh snuggles.. We have all the time in the world.. be patient."

Jungkôôk sushed him, smiling sweetly.

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"Shut up...  Put it in.

Jungkook snorted as he heard the desperation in Tàe's voice and kissed his neck as if to say, "Okay, be patient."

He took his hardon and coated it with the slick he collected from the omega's inner thighs, slowly positioning it near the hole.

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He slid it there a few times until Tàe whined in protest. He chuckled and dipped his tip into the warm hole. Slowly moving in and out to get the hole stretch. When he had done enough, he slid it in one go, making Tàe squeak in surprise. 

"Ohhh... Ahh."

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The omega let out sinful sounds as he moved in and out slowly in a rhythmic motion. He speeded up and held the omega close. He placed one hand on his supple chest and another on the thigh, clutching them and fúcking into the hole with vigor. The room filled with skin slapping

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pleasured wails, and móans. Jungkôôk held him closer, slowly biting into Tàe's shoulder to refrain himself from marking him. The omega clutched his hair tightly, feeling satisfied and proud, knowing his alpha still has an urge to mark him. It always assured his omega

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that they would mate in the future. Tàe's head rolled back as he reached his peak in pleasure; his lips parted, and finally, happy to release, he let out a loud moan when he felt the alpha knot form. He withered in sensitivity as the alpha painted his walls with cúm.

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They stayed together like that until the knot deflated. Jungkôôk cleaned them and changed the sheets too. They snuggled close, a bit sleepy from the making-love session but never too tired to share loving kisses.

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"Now let's see what my Omega was doing online."

Jungy took Tàe's phone and opened it, making Tàe stare at him with wide eyes. He looked embarrassed and a blushing mess when the app opened and showed his profile. The display picture was a photo of Jungkôôk performing;

it was all sexy with a red outfit with the front open, showing a part of his delicious chest. 

"Ohhh, you love me all sexy, ah? "

Jungkôôk smirked, making Tàe hit his chest playfully. 

"My snuggles is famous.. Now I am getting jealous.. "

Jungkôôk frowned as he saw the 10k followers on the profile. 

"I am not famous. You have 50 million people following you. It's just 10K."

Tàe showed his tongue, making Jungkôôk laugh.

"What we have here, dear snuggles.... Alpha, please wreck me with those hot thighs... In all caps... Wow, you just have to ask nicely, snuggles. I would have wrecked you any day... "

Jungkôôk started to sing, and Tàe tried to snatch the phone back but pouted

when he failed to do so. He hid his face in the crook of Alpha's neck when Jungkôôk continued to read his thirst traps. 

"So my sweetie snuggles is a hard fan on social media... "

Jungkôôk concluded with a grin, making Tàe groan. 

"Oh! Your notifications are blowing up."

Jungkôôk gave the phone to Tàe. He watched the Omega checking the notifications with a happy face, but the smile dimmed slowly, and now he was just staring at the phone expressionless. Jungkôôk looked at him confused, then he moved closer to see the screen.

His face morphed into a horrified expression when he read the news article.

“High Star Agency announced that their star idol Jungkôôk is collaborating with upcoming idol Choi Haemi… a possible love song to feature their wonderful chemistry… “

They published it without his consent. Jungkôôk clenched his fist, but his anger deflated into worry when he saw Tàe’s hand drop down, and now the omega was staring at his lap pointlessly.

“Snuggles.. I ...I can explain… “

Jungkôôk froze when he saw the teary-eyed, sad look of his lover. His heart broke into pieces when Tàe smiled at him as if he were okay. It was not a happy smile; it was a smile to hide his sadness. Was he already too late to fix this?

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Jungkôôk walked briskly towards the CEO's office. What hurt him most was when Tàe said he would support Jungkôôk with this project too. He also said he doesn’t like Haemi, but if that’s the final hellfire they have to endure, then so be it.

Tàe only needed some time to adjust to the newfound information and he chose to lock himself inside the guest room for now. Jungkôôk was worried, but he believes they can survive this mess. The only thing that scares him is if they can survive this fire without getting some

burns in their relationship because he knows his company and what horrible marketing techniques they will use to make it all believable.

Jungkôôk doesn't wait to ask Choi's assistant if he is in; he just entered the room without knocking, ignoring the

protest from the assistant that the CEO is in an important meeting. When Jungkook entered, five people looked surprised at him from where they were sitting. One of them was Haemi, who was beaming with happiness.
The office interior screamed luxury, with a classic western style,

costly leather couches, sofa-chairs, and a chandelier. Behind the chair of the CEO, there is a big shelf showing off trophies gained by the idols as if they belonged to the company. It irks Jungkôôk that some of them are his own valuable achievements, but here in this office,

it looks like showcase décor. Well, he didn’t come here to discuss that, so he just faced the CEO seriously.

"Jungkôôk, what a pleasant surprise. Come and take your seat. We were talking about your collaboration plan only. It's good that you came."

CEO Choi Kang-dae told him with a sickeningly sweet smile as if he doesn't know why Jungkôôk is even here, but he curtly nodded and took a seat on the couch in the room, completely ignoring Haemi's attempt to get Jungkôôk to take the seat next to her. She pouted exaggeratedly.

"So we were telling the MV should be romantic.. "

"I didn't agree to do the MV Kang-dae-ssi, so please refrain from going further with the planning of this."

Jungkôôk cut off the CEO's words.

"But it was already announced, Jungkôôk. We are proceeding with the project too.

We can't just disappoint your fans now, do we?"

CEO did not even budge from his decision, which made Kôôk more frustrated.

 “I don’t care; you can issue another statement saying it’s not happening.”
He said firmly. Before Kang-dae could say anything, someone else interfered.

“Let me talk to him, son. I am sure he will understand me better than anything. Give us some privacy.”

Chairman Choi Dae-jong, who had been silent the entire time, spoke up.

“Yes, Abeoji.”

Kang-dae quickly left the room with Haemi and other people who was present there.

Chairman Choi sat opposite Jungkôôk on the leather couch with a mirthful smile he carried with him every time. Jungkôôk clenched his fist; because of this man, he was in that dreadful, suffocating contract. If Kang-dae was a shark in the sea who was good at hunting down the prey,

Dae-jong was a fúcking orca of the ocean, a true master at cornering and sucking the life juice out of poor idols. Once the contract is over, the idols will most likely lose the limelight or get hooked in scandal if they refuse to sign again.

Luckily for Jungkook, he has grown more as a musician who can’t be bound by a company. He knows this is just the starting point of the plan to make him sign again and that they are targeting his boyfriend. These bàstards are good at emotional manipulation and blackmail.

“You really should understand that when a decision is made by the company about an artist’s next comeback, it stays relevant. The company won’t possibly subvert its image by listening to your immature tantrums. You may have fared better as an artist than a worthless rookie,

but remember you are still under our contract, so be wise and play by our rules, Jungkôôk.”

Dae-jong sipped the tea with amusement seeing Jungkôôk’s expression darnken on his comment.

“You are just chairman of the company and if we say about credentials I hope you remember that without consulting an artist announcing his comeback is also not playing by rules. It’s just plain dirty.”

Jungkôôk retorted with equal intensity.

“I don’t like losing games, so I will play according to my rules.”, Choi placed the cup on the tea table and looked at Jungkôôk with a stern manner, “I won’t change the announcement, and you will be a good boy and follow our instructions too.

You should always remember that you signed away the masters of your songs to our company, and I won’t release those when you complete the contract period if you don’t do this MV according to our plans. Because you are still in the contract period. I hope you remember the terms.”

Jungkôôk was speechless, and he also felt helpless, realizing that he had signed away the rights to all the music he recorded temporarily over the duration of the contract. In the contract, they only return it at the end, but he didn’t know there was a clause stating what the

chairman just said. He thought it was for the security the company needs for the risk they are taking on a rookie. They did provide for studio recording time, payments, promotion, marketing, and tour management because of it. But if they don’t return his masters, he

will only get royalties; he won’t get any distribution revenue when the song is played in the stations, downloaded, or purchased. The company will hoard the money. The legal battle will also take some time. He closed his eyes to calm down. He needed a fúcking break. He

stood up without saying a word and started walking towards the door because he pretty much knew that further discussion on this was irrelevant.

"I think your boyfriend will not be having any problems related to the collaboration if it's for the masters of your music, right?"

Jungkôôk felt sick in the stomach hearing the old man's crude words. He didn't waste any time; he just got out of there immediately. He called the person who could help him with this mess when he finally got inside his car.

"Hyung, please meet me at the ginger town bar. Call Jîn hyung too. I am in trouble regarding the company contract; please help me."

Kôôk spoke to Hôseôk, feeling troubled by what was happening. 

"Don't worry, Kôôk, me and Jîn hyung will be there in the evening; please book our

usual private room. Bring the necessary records related to the contract too. I will go through it for you. "

"Thank you, hyung."

Jungkôôk hung up the phone and clutched the steering.

What should he do? Is it a good choice to work with Haemi? It's like he has to shuffle through the wrong choices to make it right. Jungkôôk groaned in frustration.
 
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"Baby, look at Jimiñie."

Jimiñ's concerned mellow voice came through the phone. Tàe reluctantly raised his head from the temporary nest he made in the guestroom with a few pillows and comforters. Lack of Jungkôôk's scent was making his omega whine, but he was ignoring it for

the time being. After seeing the announcement of Jungkôôk's MV with Haemi, Tàe told the alpha he needs some time and cooped up in the guest room. He was ignoring the calls and texts from his alpha, his brother, and friends too, but when Jimiñ called, he picked up.

He knows his best friend is the only one who can understand his dilemma. 

"Were you crying, sweetheart? Your eyes look so puffy. I can't believe that knucklehead bunny agreed to do the collab with that witch. Yikes! I can't even think about her without feeling nausea."

Jimiñ grumbled as he wiped his make-up from his face to do his nightly beauty routine before bed. He is in Paris for fashion week, the show topper of the event precisely, but called Tàe immediately once he heard about the news. Like Tàe, he is not a big fan of Haemi.

"I will be fine, chimmy."

Tàe mumbled softly. Jimiñ's eye softened. 

"Don't overthink, baby. Consider it like any other collaboration. You know he has also got his hands tied by his label in this, right?"

Jimiñ tried to reason everything so that Tàe could cheer up a bit. 

"I know he told me they announced it without his permission, and he already declined it."

Tàe pouted feeling dejected.

"That shîtty label.", Jimiñ gritted his teeth.

" I can't wait for the day Jungkôôk finally joins Yôôngi's label. That horrible bàstards were squeezing his fandom for money. Lovelies were pissed on behalf of Euphoric when the tour was announced. The pricing was unbelievable.

I am glad it's a mini-concert in Korea."

Jimiñ shook his head, remembering how Jungkôôk's label was behaving like a pathetic gold digger, like they wanted to gain as much money as they could within the last three months of Kôôk's contract period. So he was not amused

by the collaboration announcement. He knew they would pull some dirty tricks to sabotage, if not Jungkôôk's career, then his relationship. They are not as sleek as they think. 

"I trust Kookie, but I can't fathom the thought that he is near her. You remember how she claimed

Jungkôôk as her alpha in public, right?"

"How can I forget that iconic day that Euphoric and my Lovelies dragged her through the dirt and taught her a lesson. It was fun to watch. The dumb girl retracted her statement and apologized within some hours."

Jimiñ chuckled, and it made Tàe smile a little too. Jimiñ's fandom Lovelies are angels but they turns to devil if necessary. Euphoric has a good relationship with Lovelies, as they both help each other with promotions and voting.

That's mainly; they believe Pàrk Jimiñ and Jeôn Jungkôôk are good friends because they always see Jimiñ and his mate Yôôngi visits Jungkôôk often, but Tàe only knows how they bicker and fight over him for hours when they meet.

Both have jealousy running through their veins over him, and it makes Tàe pull his hair out of frustration watching them fight like kids for trivial matters. He doesn’t know how Yôôngi was able to ignore it for his own sanity.

"So you don't have to worry about her, baby. Just trust Jungkôôk."

Jimiñ assured. 

"Will everyone think she is the omega him...?"

Tàe reluctantly choked out his inner insecurity. Tàe always has this small fear that people won't only acknowledge him as an idle omega for

Jungkook. But only approve someone who is in the same spotlight as Jungkôôk. 

"They should be blind to think like that. That witch is nothing but a plastic voodoo doll.", Jimiñ immediately said, "And it doesn't matter what people think; what really matters is what

Jungkôôk thinks. He loves you, so just be relaxed and wait for the day your alpha can finally tell the world about you. Everyone will love you; mark my words."

Jimiñ said confidently, and it made Tàe happy too. He can't wait for that day for his alpha to claim him as his mate.

The best friends didn't dwell on that subject anymore as Jimiñ started to tell Tàe about the funny things that happened in the fashion week, making him giggle happily. They were so immersed in talking about funny things that they forgot about the current issues.

Happiness really suits Tàe, and Jimiñ wishes his best friend would be happy forever, but if only they could dodge the upcoming hurdles coming their way. 

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Jungkôôk didn’t go straight back home; he took a long drive to the beach to calm himself down. The weather was cloudy, and the atmosphere was chilly because of the chance of rain. He stood in an empty corner of the beach near the rocks.

His mind was spiraling into a mini-storm of chaos.

Jungkôôk was covering his face with a mask and wearing a hoodie. He doesn’t want his fans to recognize him and get mobbed. He untied his shoes and removed them. He walked forward until there was wet sand under his bare feet.

As he watched the calm sounds of the waves, the cool breeze, and the beautiful, picture-like scenery of the sea, all he wanted was a piece of solace. It’s a kind of similar feeling when he looks at the horizon; there are numerous uncertainties ahead of it,

just like the turmoil in his mind. All the bravery he puts up crumbles when reality reminds him that one wrong move will cause him to lose the only good thing in his life, Tàehyung. It scares him more than anything in the world.

When he sees the waves crash on the rocks like an angry damsel, it reminds him how angry he is with himself. That contract was the one thing he could have been more careful with, but his ambitious nature to be in the limelight made him grab the first opportunity

offered without any thinking. He regrets it now, and he wants Tàe to know how miserable and sorry he feels for putting them in this mess. He clenched his fist, determined to be brave—so he wouldn’t lose his love and become an empty shell of an idol.

When he drove back to his house, he had a more calm mind. He decided it was futile to think about what-if scenarios. What he has to do is find a solution; if not, he should do the MV and move on. For that, he wants a good talk with Tàe, but not before consulting

Hôseôk about the current situation. That will give him more clarity for their talk. He entered the apartment with Chinese takeout food he bought along the way. This was their comfort food for years because it brought back

memories of their first date at a carnival in a small town in Daegu. He remembers eating at a Chinese restaurant afterwards. Tàe was so shy then that it did bring a fond smile on his face.

Jungkôôk walked towards the guest room, and he sighed in relief when he found the door open. He quietly entered, and his heart hurt when he saw Tàe's sleeping form curled inside the temporary nest he had created with the pillows and comforters.

His wolf was feeling sad that the nest didn't have his scent. He kneeled on the ground in front of the omega, softly caressing his face. Tàe nuzzled Jungkôôk's hand, sensing his alpha was near. Jungkôôk smiled at this gesture.

"Snuggles, wake up, baby. I brought you your favorites."

Jungkôôk told him in a low voice. 

Tàe whined then opened his eyes; when he saw Jungkôôk, he launched himself onto the Alpha, giving him a bear hug, sniffling softly. 

"Where were you? I missed you. I am sorry I

overreacted. I won't do that again. Please don't leave me."

Tàe was rambling non-stop, and Kôôk felt a pang in his heart. He cursed himself for not messaging the omega. He was so into his chaos that he forgot to inform Tàe that he will be late.

He caressed the omega's back and

soothed him with comforting pheromones. 

"I am sorry, snuggles. I visited the company to talk about the MV announcement, then they said something, and I was lost for a moment, baby. I am really sorry."

Kôôk held him close, telling him how sorry he is, till Tàe calmed down.

"I will tell you everything when I come back at night. Please be patient until then, okay."

Jungkôôk caressed Tàe's face. The omega seemed to be thinking on his own for a moment, but then he agreed. 

"I will wait for you then."

Tàe kissed Jungkôôk's forehead, assuring the alpha just like a silent promise. 

"Let's go eat before the food gets cold."

Jungkôôk assisted Tàe to sit once they reached the kitchen. He did not let Tae do anything. He plated the food and started feeding the omega.

Tàe also took another chopstick and started feeding the alpha in return. They sat there pampering each other with food and soft touches, like they were in a comfortable bubble at home. 

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When Jungkôôk reached the private room of Ginger Town Bar, Jîn and Hôseôk were already sitting on the olive-green sofa chairs arranged around a glass table. Jîn was sipping some apple juice while Hôseôk was mixing some alcohol drinks for himself from the mini bar set up

near the chairs. 

"Hey, JK."

Jîn greeted him first with a hug. Then Hôseôk came and hugged him too. Once they settled down, Jungkôôk also preferred some orange juice instead of alcohol because he wanted to drive back and, again, he needed to be sober enough to have

a conversation with Tàe. 

"Let me see the contract."

Hôseôk, who was the leading corporate lawyer, began to go through the contract with his keen and sharp mindset. Jungkôôk was nervous, but Jîn patted his back as a comfort. After a while, Hôseôk put the documents on

the table and thought for a moment while sipping the drink slowly. Then he turned to Jungkôôk. 

"There are no such terms in the contract stating they could hold the masters after the end of your contract, but they could delay the transfer

stating you are not fulfilling your duties. A legal fight often takes time and money. I think we should deal with this carefully. By the nature of that label, I think they will provide some fabricated evidence to sabotage your career. People will believe it at first, and it will

take some time to clear your name too, but the damage it will do to your career will be huge."

Hôseôk stated with a monotonous voice that sounded like he was talking to a client. Jîn frowned, and Jungkôôk slumped down on the chair in disbelief.

"What the hell. There is no loophole. Are you sure? "

Jîn blurted out, but shut his mouth when he received a glare from Hôseôk and asked, "Are you questioning my skills?"

Jîn gulped and shook his head.

"I think you should do the MV. It will take at least two months for the preparation and one month for the recording, release, and promotion. By then, your contract will be over. But before starting the MV preparation, you should make them sign a deal saying

they will return your masters without any delay once your contract period is over; otherwise, the company should have to compensate with a huge sum of money. Those vultures hate losing money, so they will return the masters once you complete your contract period."

Hôseôk's suggestion sounded like a better option, but Jungkôôk was still sad. 

"I think you should follow what he says. We don't have any other choice here. Are you concerned about something else?"

Jîn asked sympathetically. 

"I am afraid this MV will create a rift

in mine and Tàe's relationship. You know he doesn't like Haemi, and you know that she is so stubborn and insensitive. Remember the chaos she caused by claiming me as her mate in public? I have a bad feeling that she will do something to make the MV look more believable.

I really hate the fact that she will be seen as the person I referred to in my songs. I wrote those thinking about Tàe; I can't really digest the fact that she will be faking being my lover for a while. It will be hard for Tàe too."

Jungkôôk sighed miserably.

"Kôôk, I think you should talk to Tàe about it."

Hôseôk suggested. 

"I will, but I feel sad that he will be hurting because of me."

Jungkôôk rubbed his face in frustration. 

"Tàe is not a kid. He is very understanding and supportive.

All you need to do is tell him everything and reassure him. He will understand that this is not a simple issue and your career depends on it. Believe in him; he stood with you through your ups and downs throughout your career. This one may not be easy for him, but I am sure

that he won't give up on supporting you."

Jîn's words made Jungkôôk realize that if anyone understands him well, it is Tàe. All he needs is a proper conversation regarding the matter.

There is nothing in the world that they could not overcome with the power of their companionship and deep-rooted love. They will face this together.

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After meeting Hôseôk and Jîn, Jungkôôk immediately went back home. When he reached there, Tàe was cooking dinner for both of them. Now they were in their bedroom in the nest, cuddling after dinner. Jungkôôk explained whatever happened and the possibilities of what’s coming in

the future. He was nervous seeing the omega silently listening to him at first, but after his explanation, Tàe hugged him tightly and kissed his lips, silently telling him he understood everything.

“I will always support you.”

Jungkôôk hugged Tàe close and scented him when

the omega voiced out his determined words. 

“Thank you, snuggles. It means a lot to me.”

Jungkôôk felt emotional all of a sudden. He was floating, but Tàe’s words anchored him.

“I know this is not easy for us to face because she is going to act like your lover,

but it’s fake. I will remember that and try to be understanding.”

Tàe couldn’t just promise Jungkôôk that he will be fine with these; all he can do is try his best.

“That’s alright, but promise me one thing. If there is a chance this causes any misunderstanding or rift between

us, be angry, scold me, or hit me, but come back to me at the end of it. I can live without having a dream, but I won’t dream of having a life without you by my side.”

Jungkôôk's earnest words touched Tàe so much that he teared up. He nodded in response,

as he was finding it hard to form a good sentence to reply to the alpha. The kisses tasted emotional and salty, but it was the sweetest secret to share, a promise of love and tenderness. 

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"This is ridiculous; how could you not foresee they will demand something like this?", Choi Kang-dae threw the file at his lawyer's face. The guy flinched but dodged it before the file hit his face at the last moment.

" Sir, we didn't know Jûng Hôseôk would be involved in this. He is known as the hyena in the lawyer's circle. That person is very crude and smart."

The lawyer said, but flinched again when Kang-dae roared, "SHUT YOUR DÀMN MOUTH. If you have time to praise your rival,

then use it to find a counter solution. We can't afford to lose those masters. It's like kîlling the goose that lays the golden eggs. Don't be an idiot."

The lawyer only lowered his head in shame and helplessness.  There is no way he can win over Jung Hôseôk.

The man has a charm that he uses during the arguments; he has a good sense of humor on top of precise and clear arguments. He is very tactful in presenting the matter and never backs down until he wins the case. The CEO must be kidding if he expects

they can counter Hôseôk with a stupid solution. That guy will see through it and shred them into pieces using loopholes in the law. 

"Calm down, son."

Chairman Choi entered with Haemi. Kang-dae's expression morphed into one of fear. He couldn't believe he

made a mess out of the situation. He gulped when he saw his father's disappointed expression. 

"You, get out."

Chairman Choi glared at the lawyer. The lawyer scrambled away from there immediately, as if escaping from a lion's den.

Dae-jong settled down on the leather sofa chair, looking like he was calculating something. Kang-dae sat next to his daughter, who was looking to and fro between her grandfather and father. 

"Sign the deal."

Chairman Choi stated this, making Haemi and Kang-dae

look surprised at him. 

"Aboeji, Jungkôôk is our companies' prime source of income. If we lose him and the masters of his songs, then we will lose a good fortune of money."

Kang-dae tried to express his frustration to his father, but the chairman raised his hand and said,

"Listen, I got a courtesy call from none other than Jung Hôseôk. He casually told me that if Haemi is labeled as a stalker, then it would be a real black mark for her career. You know the guy; he won't speak like that unless he has something in his favor. We can't afford a

scandal. Just sign the deal for now. We will proceed with the MV as planned. Our aim is to make Jungkôôk marry Haemi, by hook or crook, so at the end of the day, a signed deal doesn't matter if he is family."

Kang-dae sighed but agreed to his father's suggestion.

He was not fond of the idea of Haemi tying herself into a loveless marriage, but she is obsessed with Jungkôôk. That's the reason she bluffed out of being his mate in public. 

"I can't wait to be my Jungkôôkie's bride."

Haemi exclaimed dreamily.

"It will be soon, darling. Just wait until the shoot starts, then you will have your alpha all to yourself."

Chairman Choi caressed Haemi's hand, who squealed in happiness. Kang-dae could only smile at his daughter's happiness. If only Jungkôôk could see her love for him, he

would have chosen her instead of that male omega who has no grace. He was in deep thought and didn't notice how the manipulative old mind of Chairman Choi was already weaving the threads of a trap for his prey, disregarding the fact that someone would get hurt along the way.

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The preparations for the MV started after Hôseôk successfully made the Chois sign the deal. The composing and writing sessions were peaceful without Haemi because she can't even write some decent lyrics. The main producer didn't let her in after the first

time when she brought a ghost writer with her without his permission. The producer was from abroad, and an established person only came to work with Jungkôôk, so the Choi's words went to deaf ears when they tried to persuade him to take Haemi back to the process. He bluntly said

that she was useless. Jungkôôk enjoyed the time working with Albert, who is a genius and had different out-of-the-box ideas for the song. They chose a catchy melody and started working on it. Tàe was also happy that Jungkôôk was not in the presence of Haemi for the time being,

but that doesn't mean she gave up. She still pestered Jungkôôk whenever she saw him in the building. It was so annoying that Jungkôôk wanted to flip, but he controlled his anger for the sake of the work. 

The real mess started when the shooting started. Jungkôôk was shocked when

he saw the set for the first day, which resembled something of a love hotel, which was totally not what they planned. It had a fluffy round bed, a mirror on the ceiling just above the bed, and the bed was covered with rose petals as if it were for a first night.

"What's all this? It was not the theme we planned. The song was about innocent love confessions, not adultery."

Jungkôôk was fuming when they were fixing his makeup in his assigned room. Manager San was sitting there on the side sofa with an unreadable expression.

"They changed it and informed us just a few minutes before reaching here. I think they planned it from the beginning. You were never intimate with the co-artists in your collaboration. So they are trying to paint Haemi as a close person to you."

Jungkôôk scoffed at his manager's opinion. 

"Does she even know how to act? Her last album's MV looked like she was dumbfounded by the concept. I can clearly see a disaster."

Jungkôôk exclaimed. 

"She will be okay this time because you know how to make people react to your

acting. I have faith in you."

That conversation ended when a production executive informed them it was time. Jungkôôk was wearing a white shirt and black pants. His shirt's first few buttons were unhooked, showing a part of his refined chest.

His hair was messily styled, and he only had long hanging chain earrings as accessories. It was more of a bedroom look, with his appearance and light makeup.

When Jungkôôk reached the set, he halted because of what he saw. Haemi was sitting in the middle of the bed with a black silk linen bedsheet wrapped around her chest like a strapless dress. Her makeup was downright slutty and sensual; nothing matched with the song.

It was oddly a drastic contrast to what they planned. 

"What is she even wearing? "

Jungkôôk gritted his teeth in irritation, but he moved forward as he didn't want to create a scene. He is the senior, so he should be professional; from an outsider's point of view,

it will be seen as his arrogance. He bowed to the crew as a greeting and said good morning. 

"Jungkôôk-ssi is here. Let's start."

The director instructed the production crew. Jungkôôk moved next to the bed, waiting for the director's instructions for the scene because

they hadn't discussed the concept yet. 

"I think you should remove the shirt, Jungkôôk-ssi. It will give the scene a more sexy ambience, like you are making love to each other. You have a ripped body, so fans will go crazy too. It's a win-win."

The director seemed so excited,

and Jungôôk frown made the guy stop rambling. 

"No, I am not comfortable with that. I will wear the shirt. With all due respect, director-nim, the song is about innocent love. I would prefer to stick with that concept rather than make it more sensual.

It reminds me that no one informed me about the drastic changes in the set up, but still, as a professional, I am ready to do it so I expect you to do the same with my personal boundaries."

Jungkôôk's stern voice made the director gulp, even though he spoke with a sweet smile.

Once they made the changes to the scene, everyone got into their positions. Now Jungkôôk was lying on the headboard with some fluffy pillows on his back. Haemi was sitting next to him, and she had to showcase the longing look, but all Jungkôôk could see was horniness,

so they decided to show only her back while Jungkôôk acted out his part. The first shot was perfect, and the director was adjusting another angle as Haemi laid her head on Jungkôôk's back and he sang. Before the shot, there needed to be an adjustment in lighting,

so they waited on the bed. 

"You look so hot, my alpha. I already feel it dripping there, you know.. Others don't know, but I will tell you a secret: I am naked under these soft sheets. If you want to see, you only need to give it a tug, and I will be unwrapped."

Haemi whispered seductively near Jungkôôk's ear. He felt disgust, but he ignored her and only looked at the production staff adjusting the lights. Haemi didn't like Jungkôôk's lack of response, but she didn't have time to sulk as they continued shooting.

Jungkôôk was exhausted mentally when they were done with the shoot for the day. He immediately went to his vanity when the director said, "Cut and pack up." He was changing his shirt when he noticed someone opening the door, and he cursed himself for not

locking it when he saw Haemi. She was wearing a sexy off-shoulder two-piece long sleeve costume. Its top's front and skirt's side were joined together with crisscrossed threads, showing off her clevage and the front of her thigh. Jungkôôk put back his shirt and

buttoned it immediately. 

"Haemi-ssi I know it's stupid to expect professionalism from you, but I expected you to show some decency. How could you enter here without knocking?"

Jungkôôk snapped finally, still holding back from lashing out but she looked smug and unbothered.

"Don't be so mean, my alpha; I just came here to ask wanna come over to mine? You look exhausted; I will make you feel better."

She pouted while playing with her curly hair. 

"For god's sake, stop calling me my alpha; it's disrespectful to call me that when

I never give permission to call me that. I hope you remember it, Haemi-ssi. Now leave, I need to change."

Jungkôôk pointed to the door angrily. 

"You are hot when you are angry. I wonder how sexy it will be you all over me when you are mad and I love a little roughing up.. "

She winked seductively but Jungkôôk's eyes flashed red the room started to fill with his angry pheromones which made Haemi's resolve crumble. 

"GET OUT."

Jungkôôk roared, and Haemi immediately left the room, terrified by his reaction.

He closed his eyes to let himself calm down. Then he closed the door and changed his clothes. He only calmed down once he hugged Tàe after reaching home, basking in the scent of the omega to get rid of the exhaustion and unease he felt.

Tàe didn't ask what happened but caressed his fingers through Jungkôôk's smooth hair to provide his alpha the comfort he craves. He knows the best way to ease Jungkôôk is by being there for him. 

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Yôôngi was preparing coffee in the kitchen; he barely slept because of the production work on his new album, but he needs to stay awake for a few more hours to finish it. Coffee is his last resort to stay awake. If Jimiñ was here, he would have scolded him for having

such unhealthy habits and forced him to drink some health supplements. He feels bad for not going with the omega for fashion week, but Jimiñ understands being an idol and owner of a label is too much work. That's why he is releasing his album next month so

that he could go with the omega for the winter collection fashion week. Yôôngi carefully poured the coffee into a cup, and he was ready to pour the extra into a thermal flask bottle when he heard someone pressing the passcode on the door. He looked in the direction to see

who it was; it was definitely not Jimiñ or Tàe. Jimiñ was still in Paris, and Tàe said he has some book covers to design. He smiled when he saw Namjôôn enter with a folder in his hand. 

"Hey, hyung."

Namjôôn greeted with a smile. 

"Do you want some coffee, Joon-ah? "

Yôôngi poured coffee into another mug and gave it to Jôôn when the alpha said yes. 

"This is heaven, hyung. The flavor and aroma are slightly sweet and rich in fragrance. You brew the best coffee."

Namjôôn's compliment made Yôôngi smile widely.

"If you tell that to me in front of your husband, you are so getting a divorce."

Yôôngi chuckled, remembering how competitive Seôkjin is when it comes to cooking or coffee-making. 

"I won't. I don't want to sleep on the couch for a week. He is brutal with punishments."

Namjôôn's face was almost pale, as remembered some of the punishment may have been he endured recently. 

"For my mental sanity, I won't ask you what was it even though I am curious."

They both laughed. Then Namjôôn picked up the folder and gave it to Yôôngi.

"Here is the final draft of your album cover. It came out really well. Tàe did pour his extra love for you into the cover, I guess."

Namjôôn joked as he passed the design copies to Yôôngi. 

"He is my sweet baby brother; obviously, I am his favorite idol."

Yôôngi looked all fond and proud saying that. 

"Are you sure there is Jungkôôk, you know?"

Namjôôn teased. 

"Counting that bunny-head is irrelevant."

Yôôngi started to go through the designs.

They discussed the promotion content designs over the next few hours, then Namjôôn's phone pinged. He ignored it, but Yôôngi told him to check it. 

"HOLY SH*T"

Namjôôn exclaimed loudly; he was shocked after seeing whatever was in the video he just got. 

" What happened? "

Yôôngi asked in worry. 

"It's about Jungkôôk... He... Oh my god.. Here watch this."

Namjôôn was freaking out, but he passed his phone to Yôôngi. 

"This is bad. Let me call Tàe."

Yôôngi dropped the phone on the couch and ran towards his studio to get his phone. Namjôôn stared at the floor, still processing the visual he saw. How do they going to tackle this huddle only time will give them the answer. 

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Tàe gently stretched his body after finishing the first demo layout for the book cover. Now he needs to send the design to Namjôôn. He sent a copy to him via email. Now he can finally relax until the client suggests some changes. He went to the kitchen and opened the

fridge to drink some cold water. When he came back to the living room, he flopped on the sofa and took the remote to watch TV. He feels really tired, so he decided to turn on a music show on a channel broadcast at that time. He loved that show, which showcases young,

talented singers. When he was browsing the channels, he noticed something breaking news going on in a news channel. Out of curiosity, he clicked on it and learned the most devastating news awaited him. 

"Hello everyone; it's a beautiful Friday indeed. I know you are curious—why?

I will tell you that our morning began with a juicy dating scandal. The beloved prince of Kpop, Jeôn Jungkôôk caught in a heated moment with the rookie idol Choi Haemi.... 

The news continued....

The photos flashed next on the screen of Jungkôôk seemingly kissing Haemi inside a car. Haemi was wearing a backless slip dress and was sitting on Jungkôôk's lap. You can't see the alpha's face much as Haemi is all over him but you could see his sleeve tattoos.

The figure indeed screamed none other than Jungkôôk. The remote slipped from Tàe's hand and crashed on the marble floor with a thud. It was not easy for him to look at the picture, especially when the man you love is intimate with someone else.

He couldn't even register that his phone was ringing continuously. Tàe feels like his head is spinning, and bile has risen into his throat, making him run towards the bathroom and vomit everything. He cleaned his face and mouth with water, then he looked at the mirror.

He felt something cracking inside him; his lips trembled, and he sobbed loudly while sitting on the cold tiles of the bathroom floor. Even if he wants to believe his alpha, his mind is too much in chaos to think it may be fabricated. He sat there and sobbed still until

Yôôngi rushed in and scooped him up into his arms, telling him, "It's okay, baby. I am here. Your big brother is here to protect you."

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“JUNGKÔÔK, IT'S AN EMERGENCY. LET’S LEAVE. RIGHT NOW!!”

Manager San rushed inside the studio, where Jungkôôk was watching the final version of the song. He looked at San confused and said, "But, Hyungnim, I have an interview session scheduled for the MV in the afternoon.

What is the emergency? Then again, one of the staff told me to wait here to meet the CEO because there was something important to discuss.“

Jungkôôk looked at him expectantly.

"That fílthy bàstard."

San muttered out some curse words before giving him his phone.

A news video clip was playing in it. The idol watched it with curiosity and then turned pale.

“Hyung.. This is not me.. this can’t be real.”

Jungkook was stammering, his eyes widening in shock and fear.

“I know. I believe you. I was with you the entire time;

I don't know how they did it, but we need to leave so the reporters will swarm around the building in a few minutes. The video is circulating so fast. Let’s go, please.”

San quickly collected everything and got Jungkôôk out of the building safely by backdoor. It was not easy.

When he saw some security checking everyone, he knew it was for Jungkôôk. Those rich snôbs wanted to frame the idol with something he doesn't do, but not on his watch. He made them take the emergency stairs. They didn’t take idol's car as it were under surveillance already.

San called his friend to pick them up. The glass was tinted. So no one recognized them. San was right; the reporters were already camping in front of the building. Jungkôôk lowered his hoodie and was wearing a mask and glasses just to be safe.

“Hyungnim, please go to my penthouse. Tàe is alone there.”

Jungkôôk quickly told San. He was worried about the omega. He hoped Tàe would understand the situation. Why does everything go against them when they are finally getting what they wanted for so long?

He wanted to cry, but he forced himself to be brave for his omega. 

“No, we can’t go there, Kôôk. It will be suicidal. Those vulturous paps were already there. It will be more risky if you are spotted together. Even if Tàehyung stays hidden from the crowd,

he is well known to the entertainment world. It was the company that helped us hide him from the outside world just because they wanted to sell your bachelor idol image, but after they set you up like this, I don't trust them. You should remember that he is not a nobody;

he is Yôôngi's brother and the second heir of Kîms. It will be another scandal if we are not careful. I will send someone to pick him up. I promise.”

San tried his best to make Jungkôôk understand, but the idol denied it.

“No, hyung. I am not leaving without him. He must be terrified and sad. I have to tell him it’s not me. I can lose the limelight, but not him. Please hyung. I beg you.”

Jungkôôk's voice was desperate and almost beseeching.

San rubbed his face, frustrated, then told his friend to go to Jungkôôk's penthouse address. He knows this a huge risk but he will do his best to protect them. The idol anxiously looked out of the window to see if they were nearing the building.

"Stay inside the car. I will check the surroundings."

San told Jungkôôk as he covered his own face and head with a bennie and mask. He knows there is a chance of him getting recognized by the reporters. San and his friend walked towards the back door lift,

checking if there was anyone there. His doubts were clear; there were a few hiding behind the cars parked in the underground parking lot. 

"Oh! You saw there was a celebrity in the front, a model, Park Jîmiñ was it? I think Been Jungkôôk is with him too."

San's friend talked loudly, lying about it. They don't know if they will fall for the trick, but it's at least worth a try. 

"Whatever, man. They just give us headaches. Have you seen the reporters there?"

San acted like he was not interested, but it worked;

all of them flew towards the front gate within seconds. San was about to call Jungkôôk but the idol was already near him. 

"I told you to wait inside the car."

San facepalmed, but Jungkôôk just looked at him innocently.

They quickly entered the lift by pressing the code for the top floor. But there was no one in the penthouse. The TV was on, but the remote was on the floor. Jungkôôk desperately searched for Tàe in every room, but the omega was nowhere to be found. He pulled his

hair in frustration, and then they heard the sound of someone entering the passcode for the penthouse. They all looked at the door expectantly and in fear. Someone entered with effortless grace and a murderous glare.

“WHAT THE FÚCK… THE PÀRK JÎMIÑ.”

San’s friend screamed in disbelief, making the other two wince.

Jîmiñ closed the door, face stoic, but there is a cold blaze in his eyes when he looks right into Jungkôôk's eyes, making him gulp nervously. Jîmiñ rushed forward, his Chelsea boots clicking on the marbled floor as he moved. The omega grabbed Jungkôôk's collar, pulling him closer

"I warned you before; I told you not to make him cry, didn't I? I really want to gouge your eyes out, but I know you are innocent in this, so I am letting you off the hook this time."

Jîmiñ let him go before going towards Jungkôôk's bedroom, ignoring the presence of others.

Jungkôôk quickly followed the omega, who was packing Tàe's necessities in a small bag. 

"Hyung, where is he? Is he okay? Please tell me. "

Jungkôôk pleaded. Jîmiñ sighed when he saw how helpless the Alpha was looking.

"He is with Yôôngi. He was shocked to see the news. You should give him some space for a few days."

Jîmiñ spoke softly, and he saw the hurt pass through Jungkôôk's eyes. 

"It's not because he doesn't trust you. You know it's hard for us omegas to

watch our mate in such a situation. You may not be mated yet officially but to his omega you are his alpha. He will come around once he calms down."

Jîmiñ sounded assured, as he didn't want Jungkôôk to overthink it. Kôôk nodded but was too emotional to say anything.

He knows he owes Tàe some time to understand this situation. He himself feels troubled by how authentic the pictures looked. He is afraid there will be no way to prove his innocence.

Do the fans believe him? He is more terrified to know their reaction. He knows they may feel betrayed and confused at the moment. But he is helpless to do something about it.

"This is not the Jungkôôk I know."

Jîmiñ's words made him revive from his drowning thoughts. 

"Don't you dare you to run with the tale in between your legs. I will fúcking hunt you down. You are not alone on this; your family and friends are here to support you. So be brave.

It will be over soon."

Jîmiñ's aura was screaming fury, but there was no burn in the flames. It was comforting, like a wake-up call for Jungkôôk to pull himself together. 

"I understand."

Jungkôôk mumbled, and Jîmiñ patted his back on his way out of the door

carrying the necessities for Tàe. 

"This is bad. All the reporters are here. It was like they knew you were here. shít."

San cursed, panicking. 

"Don't worry about it. I will stall them in the front. You guys leave discreetly. Just go to Busan, and my father will

help you with his stay there. I know you have no plans. Here, use this money for necessities. Don't use your cards or phones; turn them off. There is a possibility that the company will track you. Go now."

Jîmiñ instructed as he handed over enough money.

They agreed and moved quickly, but Jungkôôk turned around and hugged Jîmiñ making the omega grasp in surprise. 

"Thank you, hyung. Tell Tàe I love him."

Before Jîmiñ could even react, Jungkôôk was already out of the door. 

"That dàmn bunny."

Jîmiñ cursed before wearing his glasses, with his head held high and his movements graceful and eye-catching. He was walking outside like he was on a runway. You can't blame him; he has a show to put on. 

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See you tomorrow. Good night/day 😇

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"Jimiñ-ssi," "Park Jimiñ-ssi," "Please tell us the truth." "What happened?  Jimiñ-ssi," "Please tell us details." "What happened?" "Do you know they were in a relationship?"

The reporters swam around the model like bees with honey, but Jimiñ was so calm.

He knows that once celebrities hit the limelight, privacy is always compromised. In the world of competitive media journalism, drawing lines is impossible. They are all hungry for juicy scoops, gossip, and scàndals rather than respecting the celebrities and their privacy.

They were asking questions about Jungkôok's whereabouts and the scàndal, but Jimiñ just smiled, then raised his hand to touch his head, closing his eyes.

"Oh my...."

Jimiñ faked as if he were fainting, and reporters were startled.

Jimiñ's bodyguard assisted him to stand. The omega gulped some water and pressed his head as if it were hurting. Then he kindly smiled to everyone, but his eyes were a bit teary, like those of a helpless omega.

"I am sorry, everyone. He is jet-lagged and tired. Your questions really overwhelmed him. He needs to go and rest. Thank you."

Jimiñ's manager acted so worried, and in a swift move, he let Jimiñ enter the car, and the security blocked the reporters.

"You should act in some

films. That was an academy-award-worthy performance. Instead of Jungkôok's scandal, this will be today's hot news. I am afraid they will write that omega model Pàrk Jimiñ may be pregnànt. I will warn and inform our agency to start the PR work."

Jimiñ's manager shook his head.

"Don't worry, I just posted on social media about it that I was exhausted, and the sudden appearance of reporters was overwhelming. Yeah, just inform PR as a precaution."

Jimiñ breathed out; feeling already drained, he was just worried about whether Kôôk left safely or not.

When the car finally moved, Jimiñ got a message from his security that Jungkôôk had already left the premises safely. He sighed in relief and laid back on the seat to get some rest. 

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Tae looked at the sky while sitting on the sofa on the balcony. It was sunny in the morning, but now the sky is crowded with dark clouds, which are moving around according to the wind. It was similar to his situation; he was living happily,

but now his mind is in turmoil because of unwanted thoughts. What should he do? He was searching for answers to clear his mind. Those thoughts were negative and depressing. He doesn't want to mull over it and poke the wounds of his own insecurities.

There is only one person who can give him the best way to choose, and it's none other than his brother, who has always protected him since childhood. He slowly stood up and walked towards the home studio where his brother was.

Tàe pressed the passcode for the studio and slowly opened the door to peek inside. Yôôngi was sitting on an office chair holding a writing board, seemingly correcting the music scores. Tàe pouted; it may be the wrong time to disturb him. Yôôngi has already lost

some of his previous working hours because of him. He doesn't want to be a burden, so he slowly tried to retreat, but a voice stopped him.

"Tàe bear, come here."

Yôôngi was looking at him fondly. Tàe stood there for a moment but went inside at last.

"Sit here, baby."

Yôôngi pulled an egg chair next to him, which has a swivelling, cocoon-shaped seat. It's like it was built to provide comfort for the person who is sitting on it. Tàe settled down on it and sat on it cross-legged. Yôôngi gave him a fluffy pillow to hold. It made Tàe smile a bit.