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Sheltered: Chapter 13

Taehyung makes his appearance at the house and gets introduced to the hybrids. However, one of the boys is not very fond of the charismatic male invading his new home.

{Main Pairings:} Jeon Jungkook/Original Female Character, Choi Soobin/Original Female Character, Kim Taehyung/Original Female Character(s)

{Rating:} 18+

{Genre:} Alternate Universe - Hybrids

{Summary:} Realization finally dawned on Lily, knowing she now had the responsibility of three hybrids rather than three dogs. Her eyes grew wide while her eyebrows rose up in wonder before she turned her attention to her sister. The shocked expression of Rose had her smile sheepishly. “Well, at least we don’t have to name them.”

{Warnings:} Mature Language, Flirting, Aggression, Possessive Tendencies, Medical References

{Taglist:} @chimsworldsstuff

The next week seemed to fly by as the family of five continued bonding and coursing through the motions of everyday life. Rose focused on her studying, getting back into healthy habits since the household dynamics seemed to settle.

Rose changed out of her scrubs after a morning of clinicals, putting on a pair of distressed jeans alongside a baggy sweater, something comfortable enough to lounge in while also being presentable. She was a bucket of nerves, feeling anxious about her classmate, Taehyung, coming over for a study date. She had secretly been crushing on him since the start of their program, enjoying the friendship that blossomed between them since their first meeting in anatomy and physiology.

She made her way through the hall, venturing into the kitchen to put together a couple of snacks for them as they tackled the study materials for their next exam. As she made her way through the house, she caught a glimpse of Lily and Soobin cuddling up against the chaise section of their sofa. Soobin and Taehyun were already in their dog forms, understanding they would need to remain that way when visitors came to the house. Taehyung already knew about Lily bringing in three dogs and Rose wasn’t ready to explain why those three dogs were suddenly three humans.

Soobin had his chin nuzzled against Lily’s thighs, laying his front paws across her lap as they binge-watched the newest season of Stranger Things. Lily passed her hand along Soobin’s back, allowing her fingers to trail through his fur as she occasionally gave him a few scratches behind his ear. Taehyun was sitting beside them, his fluffy frame curled into a ball as his head rested against one of the decorative pillows. Jungkook was still in his human form, sitting with his arms draped against the back of the couch as his eyes caught a glimpse of Rose.

His eyes raked over her body, admiring the way her clothes accentuated the shape of her frame. He sniffed the air, her vanilla fragrance wafting through the space as she moved to the fridge. Ever since Jungkook’s protective spell at the diner, their relationship seemed to take a turn for the better. Rose quickly realized that despite his intense demeanor, there was good within him, especially when it came to protecting his family, even if she hadn’t given him many opportunities to prove her prejudgements wrong.

On the other hand, he seemed to ease up on her as well. Ever since she stood up for him during their mother’s visit, he became more aware of her willingness to keep them, no longer fearing that she’d suddenly decide to send them away with a single swoop. While he still asserted his dominance over her, their interactions seemed to become more of a playful banter instead of degrading arguments. They were both stubborn, but their mutual effort to understand the other proved successful as they began to enjoy each other’s company.

He pushed off the couch, moving to join her in the kitchen as she pulled out a few ingredients to make a couple of sandwiches for them to feast on while embarking on their lengthy study session. She moved about the kitchen, retrieving bread, plates, and utensils as she began spreading a thin layer of mayonnaise onto the wheat bun.

Jungkook came up behind her, hovering over her shoulder as he glanced down at the display of lettuce, turkey, and tomatoes waiting to be assembled. He breathed in, his mouth salivating as he indulged in the aroma of food and Rose’s natural scent dancing around his nostrils. Rose shifted her weight onto one foot, popping her hip out to the side as she turned her face to peer over her shoulder at Jungkook. “What are you doing?”

A smirk pulled at his lips, leaning forward to press his chin against her shoulder as his eyes glued onto the stack of ingredients Rose was piling onto her slices of bread. “Waiting for my sandwich.” He responded with a cocky grin plastered on his features as Rose let an exaggerated chuckle leave her lips.

“Ha, you seriously think this sandwich is for you?” She teased playfully, pressing a slice of bread onto the top of the meat before taking a knife to the center to cut it into halves.

Jungkook shifted to stand beside her, leaning against his elbows on the kitchen counter as he glanced up at her with playfully pleading eyes. “You know you wanna give me that sandwich.” He continued, his senses picking up on the happiness exuding from her body as her heartbeat thumped slow and deep within her chest. He flashed her a cheesy smile, his wide brown eyes finding hers as she glanced over in his direction.

She rolled her eyes, a flirtatious smile threatening to make an appearance as she shook her head in disbelief. “Fine, but eat it quickly. You need to be a dog when Taehyung gets here.”

Jungkook was too excited about food to notice the way Rose’s eyes softened at the mention of Taehyung’s name. His large hands grasped one of the halves of the sandwich she created, stuffing it into his mouth as a satisfied groan echoed in his chest. Rose swiftly began working on another sandwich while Jungkook closed his eyes in contentment as he savored the flavors swirling against his tongue.

His ear twitched slightly as he realized that Rose’s heart rate increased, cocking a brow up at her as he chewed his cheeks full of sandwich. “Who’s Taehyung anyway?” Jungkook spoke dismissively, not really caring to hear about this random guy.

It wasn’t until he heard Rose’s heartbeat elevate once again at the mention of his name that his curiosity piqued. “He’s just a friend from school.” She fought the building heat from collecting at her cheeks as she kept her head down, trying not to be obvious about the fact that she liked him. She wanted today to go smoothly and she didn’t need the boys acting out just to give her a hard time.

Jungkook’s playful stare faltered, a flash of jealousy glossing over his glare as he pinched his eyebrows together, angered by how easily Rose's body reacted to the thought of this guy. He took another mouthful of his sandwich, biting into it with a bit more force as he fought off the sudden dread that accompanied awaiting Taehyung’s arrival.

Rose finished making some more sandwiches, placing them onto a plate before beginning to clean up and put away all of the remaining ingredients. Jungkook simply leaned back against the opposite counter, glaring in Rose’s direction as he watched her put everything away. Why did he suddenly care that Rose was going to spend the majority of her afternoon with some random guy?

A knock sounded at the front door as Taehyun peered up from the couch, unable to prevent his excited bark from escaping his muzzle as he glared towards the door. “I’ll get it. It’s probably just Taehyung.” Rose beamed, moving to go open the door as she glanced back towards Jungkook. “JK, dog.” She pointed at him, urging him to move quickly as she walked towards the front section of the house.

Jungkook wanted nothing more than to stay in his human form and watch Rose struggle to explain his presence to the man who was causing her to become so flustered. How would she cope with having two men hovering around her all day? He smirked at the idea, glancing up to see Lily glaring in his direction as a sigh escaped his lips. He put down his half-eaten sandwich, morphing quickly as he moved to join Lily and the boys on the couch.

His ears zoned in on the sound of Rose’s voice welcoming Taehyung, thrown off by the deep male voice that accompanied hers as they made their way inside the house. A pout tugged at Jungkook’s muzzle as a soft growl hummed in his throat, already irritated by the other man’s presence.

Jungkook’s growl only got louder as Rose and Taehyung turned the corner, revealing his appearance to the group as Rose happily introduced Lily. “Lily, this is my friend Taehyung. Taehyung, my sister Lily.”

“Oh hi! It’s nice to meet you.” Lily smiled brightly and offered him a wave as Soobin popped his head up to see the new intruder. Taehyun jumped down from the couch, eager to greet a new person as his short tail wiggled his butt behind him before he nudged Taehyung’s leg with his nose.

“You as well.” He responded to Lily before turning his attention to the border collie that was hovering around his feet. “Wow, you weren’t kidding about the three dogs.” He chuckled as he leaned down to pet Taehyun atop his head. Taehyun panted happily, thrilled to have the attention of someone new as Rose introduced them all.

“Yeah.” She giggled before petting Taehyun gently as well. “This is Bullet, the husky’s name is Chief, and the doberman is Kookie.” Rose was relieved that they came up with dog names for them, separating their human identities from their canine forms.

Taehyung smiled toward Soobin before glancing at Jungkook, only to be met by a snarling doberman who seemed to be growling in his direction. Jungkook was livid. He hadn’t expected to see a man such as Taehyung walk in, thrown off by how good-looking he was. Rose was definitely attracted to him, Jungkook sensed it even more now that he saw the pair standing together. The worst part was that he could sense Taehyung’s attraction to Rose as well.

Rose glared past Taehyung to find the stare of Jungkook as he continued snarling his teeth and barking occasionally at the newcomer. “Kookie, stop!” Rose instructed, Jungkook growled louder as Rose tried to suppress his anger. Lily glared over at him, surprised to see him acting out since he’d been so well-behaved after making amends with Rose.

Lily shooed Soobin off of her, standing to block Jungkook’s view of Rose and Taehyung. “Sorry, I don’t know what's gotten into him,” Lily exclaimed, sending Jungkook a scowl of disappointment. “You guys go ahead, I’ll manage him.”

Rose rolled her eyes, moving to grab the snacks she prepared from the kitchen before guiding Taehyung toward her room. Jungkook stood up, moving to jump from the couch only for Lily to block his path. “Seriously, JK?” She groaned, using his name since the pair had disappeared on the opposite side of the house.

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As the day progressed, Rose and Taehyung found themselves making great progress on their project board describing the causes and treatments for cleft feet. Rose meticulously added details to elevate their display, using colorful paper as a border to help make their information and images pop off the canvas.

Taehyung sat quietly on the office chair nestled in the corner of her room, leaning forward to rest his elbows on his knees as he watched her glue down various additions to their work. He admired her creativity, not realizing he had a large flirtatious smile that tugged at the corner of his mouth.

“What do you think?” Rose beamed, holding up the board from her position sitting criss-crossed on the top of her bed. She glanced between her work and Taehyung, feeling content with their efforts as she awaited his feedback.

He offered her a smile, his eyes soft in admiration as he melted from her stare. “It looks great!” He pushed off the seating, his arms taking hold of the poster board before holding it up to take a better look. “Just when things can’t get any better, you find a way to make them.” He complimented, flashing her the same flirtatious gaze as before, her heart melting from his praise.

“Really?” Her voice held all too much excitement, always loving when people gave her attention and praised her or her work.

Taehyung set the poster board down to rest against the edge of the bed, shifting his weight so he could take a seat on the corner, feeling his heart skip a beat as he contemplated a way to get closer to the woman he's been crushing on since the beginning of their program.

“Hey, would you help me practice some positioning?” He grinned sheepishly, finding her stare to gauge her interest in his proposal. He was pleasantly surprised to find her perk up in attention, nodding her head slightly as she rested her palms against her thighs.

“Sure! What do you need help with?” She raised her brow in curiosity and watched as Taehyung stood from his seat.

He made his way around to the edge of her bed, nervously fidgeting with his fingers as he bit his bottom lip. “Think you could lay down?” He asked bluntly, causing Rose’s cheeks to instantly flush at his request. Did he just ask her to lie down on her bed? She took in a breath, swallowing her shock as he clarified. “You know, so I can practice the placement of the image? Just tell me the positioning and if I’m doing it right.”

Rose could feel her heart pounding through her ears as she weakly nodded, moving towards the edge of the bed before laying back. She felt hot under his gaze, watching as his eyes raked over her body. “Um okay, what about an Inferior Superior Axial west point projection?” She spoke quietly, pushing her bottom lip between her teeth as she gently chewed on her flesh.

Taehyung moved his hands to rest on Rose’s side, gently applying pressure to encourage her to roll onto her chest. “First, you place the patient on their stomach.” His deep voice was steady as he breathed in, watching as Rose turned over on her stomach to expose the sight of her backside as Taehyung desperately tried to remain focused on the task. “Keep the humerus in an external rotation and make a 90-degree angle with the injured area.” He continued citing his textbook, pulling the information from his memory as he brushed his fingertips up the length of her side.

Rose had her arms placed on either side of her body, her head tilted to the side as she lay flat against her stomach, sucking in a breath at the sensation of Taehyung’s digits running along the side of her back. He finally stopped once he reached her shoulder, curling his fingers lightly around it as he manipulated her arm to display a 90-degree angle.

He paused, making eye contact with the younger brunette once again as they both froze from their entrancing gazes. The pitter of claws against the tile pulled Rose’s attention as she cleared her throat, pushing herself up to curl her back as she twisted her limbs to sit against the edge of the bed. “Perfect, that was perfect!” She smiled proudly at him, knowing positioning was equally as challenging for her to learn.

Her eyes darted to the doorway of her bedroom, jumping slightly as the sight of her doberman lurking around the corner startled her. If Rose didn’t know any better, Jungkook looked shocked, standing still until a growl festered at the bottom of his chest.

Taehyung was too busy admiring Rose’s body to realize that they were joined by the canine, Jungkook’s bark being the indicator as he turned around to spot the intruder with snarled teeth. Jungkook could sense Rose’s heart rate elevating again, stunned to find her lying down while Taehyung was running his hands all over her. Jungkook sniffed through his snarls, distraught to find that Rose’s sweet scent was becoming tainted with the wood-like aromas of Taehyung’s cologne.

“Kookie, go!” She hissed, her frustrations with the doberman returning as she stood to shoo him away. Despite her efforts, he continued to bark and growl, his disdain directed towards the man whose scent was now laced through the duvet. Jungkook’s growl intensified, hating that his own scent was getting covered up, wanting nothing more than to rub himself all over Rose.

Rose and Jungkook were getting along just fine, why was he determined to be a pain in the ass on the one day Rose really wanted things to go well? “Come on, get out.” She shooed him again. Jungkook reluctantly retreated into the hallway only for Rose to shut her bedroom door, creating a barrier to keep his aggressive behaviors away from her guest.

“You really weren’t kidding about him.” Taehyung laughed nervously as Rose moved to join him once again by her bedside. “He really doesn’t like me.” He added again, surprised since animals typically responded well to him.

“He hates everyone, trust me.” Rose groaned, frustrated with his interruption as she offered Taehyung a reassuring grin. “He’s still not my biggest fan either.” She added, slightly disappointed by the reality of her words. She thought their relationship had become that of mutual affection, however, his actions seemed to be showing his lack of respect towards her. Why couldn’t he just listen and let her have this one day?

A series of barks erupted from the opposite side of the door, Rose fully knowing that Jungkook was able to hear them talking about him. Luckily, a few moments later, Lily’s voice echoed down the hall as she began scolding Jungkook and calling him back to the living room. Rose allowed herself to sink down onto her bed as she laid herself on her back. “Wanna practice another?” She asked hesitantly, her heart swelling at Taehyung's nod as his bright smile returned to his lips.

“Yeah, sure.” He licked his bottom lip, excited to get back to a close proximity.

“Okay, what about a proximal femur fracture?” She asked, shooting him a challenging glare, gnawing on the inside of her cheek before watching him take a moment to think.

“Well, your proximal femur is right…here” His hand pressed against Rose’s thigh, finding the juncture of her pelvis and femur bone before moving his hands, framing his fingers to create a square over the upper section of her thigh. “You’d position it right about here.” He grinned seductively, no longer hesitating to manipulate her body.

Rose’s body ignited with heat, her head fuzzy as she relished in the feeling of Taehyung's hands flirting against her thigh. She desperately fought her lustful thoughts, knowing their current location was only a recipe for disaster as they maneuvered different positions on her bed. Her cheeks turned a shade of crimson, and Taehyung instantly recognized the change in her pale complexion.

“I’m surprised you knew that one.” Rose gulped trying not to get distracted by the heat of the moment, attempting to push herself up to a sitting position with Taehyung extending his hands for help. Rose took his offer, allowing him to guide her up as he took a seat with his body rotated to face her.

The chilling sound of claws scratching against the tile emerged from the opposite side of the bedroom door. Jungkook restlessly scratched at the floor and door frame, not giving a damn about Lily and Rose’s efforts to stop him. He was furious. He hated the situation and wanted Taehyung out of the bed he shared with Rose. If only he knew about their arrangements and how Rose spent every night with the handsome and intimidating man that was Jungkook.

“Seriously.” She couldn’t hold back her annoyance, standing up to go thud her fist against the door. “Kookie, I swear…” Her voice was stern, annoyed by his consistent pestering. He didn’t let up, only scratching and growling more as she tried to sedate his actions. She turned around to face Taehyung who was now standing by the edge of her bed. “I’m so sorry about him. He’s such an ass of a dog.”

Her lips pulled to a pout as Taehyung’s expression softened, a gentle chuckle escaping his lips as he watched her cross her arms in front of her in defeat. She glanced up, pinching her eyebrows as he laughed, wondering if he was laughing at her. “What?” She asked curiously only for Taehyung to shake his head between his various chuckles. “What?” She insisted, moving to stand directly in front of him as she dropped her arms.

His lips pulled into a teasing smirk as he observed the downturn state of her lips. “You just look cute when you pout.” He admitted, only for her to push him gently on the shoulder as if refuting his words.

“I’m not pouting!” She protested, but Taehyung shook his head in disagreement.

“Look at that...” He laughed, his hand coming up to rest against her chin as the pad of his thumb brushed against her bottom lip. “If that’s not a pout, I don’t know what is.” He started his sentence with his familiar lighthearted tone, but as he approached the end of his words, his voice fell deeper, his stare suddenly entrapped by the vision of her tucking her bottom lip in between her teeth. At that moment, he wanted nothing more than to take the plump flesh of her lips between his teeth, nibbling and sucking against it to extract all kinds of reactions from the brunette.

Rose went to protest again, stopping once she noticed the serious expression that plagued Taehyung’s features. His eyes were heavy with intent, Rose becoming completely lost in his stare as she watched his eyes flicker from her lips to her irises. The proximity between them seemed to diminish, Jungkook’s growls fading in the background as they both zoned out into a daze, focusing on nothing but the other.

Rose held her breath, leaning forward to reciprocate the same desires as Taehyung took his opportunity to lean in to snatch her lips in a passionate kiss.

Jungkook couldn’t take it, this was the most torturous thing he endured since his arrival, unable to keep himself calm as Rose’s body exuded the scent of her sexual desire. Jungkook could tell that she wanted Taehyung and the jealousy coursing through his veins was enough to drive him completely mad. He pushed off his back paws, allowing his front claws to press down against the door handle, hearing the latch release as his nose pushed the door open to reveal Taehyung dangerously close to Rose’s lips.

Jungkook huffed, his instincts taking over as he pounced forward, the only objective on his mind being to take out Taehyung. Rose’s eyes widened in shock as she watched Jungkook leap forward and push Taehyung back onto the bed, snarling and barking at him. He moved to stand by Rose protectively, displaying his canines.

“Oh my God, Taehyung are you okay?!” Rose pushed past Jungkook, moving to help Taehyung get up from his assault. Lily came running into the room, witnessing the aftermath of the event as she glared down at Jungkook. It didn’t take much for Lily to get him to follow her out of the room, leaving Rose to cope with the damage control.

Lily's deadly expression shot through Jungkook, guiding him into her bedroom before shutting the door to keep him separated from the rest of the witnesses in the house. “Are you kidding me, JK?” She huffed in disbelief. It was as if he enjoyed arguing with Rose, wanting things to go sour between them given his actions and decisions. “This is exactly why you two always argue!” She wasn’t trying to scold him; however, she was furious that he insisted on always acting out against her sister.

He let out a low groan, huffing as he sat against the rug of her bedroom floor. She sighed as she heard Rose and Taehyung move out of her room as she walked him out for the evening. “Just stay here till he’s gone, okay?” Lily pleaded, moving to leave the room to go check the damage between her sister and her crush.

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“I can’t believe you! What you did was completely unacceptable!” After Rose finished her study session with Taehyung, she brought Jungkook back to her room, ready to rip into him for his behavior. “I know you understand how to behave so, why did you attack him?”

Jungkook sat on her bed, propped up on his hands as his arms stretched behind him. He was back in his human form, dressed in his usual attire along with the simmering irritation from the prior events that boiled over. He pushed his tongue against the inside of his cheek, breaking eye contact as he answered her. “I didn’t attack him. Don’t be dramatic.”

Rose could handle being called a lot of things, but ‘dramatic’ was not one of them. Her jaw tightened, “Then what the hell was that?”

He turned his attention back to her, lips pursed together. “Nothing.” He wasn’t willing to admit how much Taehyung’s presence bothered him or that the giddy tingle that radiated from her left a bad taste in his mouth.

She wasn’t going to accept his vague answer, “No, that wasn’t nothing. JK, honestly do you think I’m stupid?” He turned his face away from her as she sighed in defeat. “I thought we were good, but then you pull…this.” She tilted her head, her features buffering as she tried to reason with him for an explanation. Anything would have been better than him just ignoring her.

Part of him was upset that he let his emotions get the best of him, but he never experienced that feeling. It felt like he was losing her right before his eyes as she looked at Taehyung like he was everything she ever wanted. He didn’t know how to express that without opening up a vulnerable piece of him that he locked away for safekeeping. He was vulnerable once before and he was abandoned; there was no way he would make that mistake again.

His silence killed Rose’s motivation, exhausted from his mood swings and the overwhelming school work from the day. Her shoulders dropped with a drawn-out exhale. “Fine, don’t tell me. I’m done fighting with you.” She moved around the bed and snatched her pillow, “I’m sleeping with Lily tonight.”

Jungkook panicked as she walked towards the bedroom door and rashly reached out to pull her back to him. The sudden force of his strength caused Rose to become disoriented as she twirled back around, tripping over her own foot. She instinctively closed her eyes, preparing to collide with something as her knees buckled.

Gasp!

She wasn’t sure if the sound was from her or Jungkook, but Rose felt her nose knock into something soft and plush, the sensation molding over her lips. Her hands steadied her against a solid yet squishy surface, leaving her thoroughly confused until she opened her eyes. It took her a moment to adjust, but she soon realized she had fallen against Jungkook on the bed and was currently pressed on top of him, touching from head to toe.

She lifted away from him, her lips smacking as they pulled away from his mouth and she felt the air leave her lungs. Her heart beat rapidly as he looked up at her, his large eyes wide and curious about her reactions. He could sense an unstable excitement run through her, intriguing him as he brought his hands up to keep her close.

“JK-” He pulled her back down to his lips with a hand wrapped around the back of her neck, relishing in the moan that left her mouth. The emotions washing over her were similar to the ones he sensed when she was around Taehyung and he decided he enjoyed them much better now.

In her surprise, Rose failed to comprehend what was happening and pulled away from him for clarity, gasping for the air that had been stolen from her lungs by the hybrid panting below her. She went to speak and explain herself despite the fact that he was the one who made her lose her footing.

“I didn’t like how he made you feel.” His whisper startled her as she registered his words.

“What?” She had no idea what he was talking about. Taehyung never made her feel bad, so why would Jungkook become aggressive?

Jungkook sighed, trying his best to communicate his feelings to her. “He made you happy, but you never…feel like that with me.” He bit his lip, nervously watching her reaction and hoping he didn’t need to make things any more clear for her.

Rose’s face scrunched in confusion, “I am though. When you listen and behave, I’m happy.” Jungkook huffed with annoyance, which finally clicked the pieces together for Rose. “Oh…” He was talking about the obvious crush she had on her classmate. “Wait, you were jealous? That’s why you were acting so weird?”

Her heart fluttered at the thought, which pulled Jungkook’s attention. Maybe he had a chance against that guy. “Yeah…” He admitted bitterly, hating that she knew the cause of his temperament. His annoyance with the confession burned out when he heard her giggle.

He nearly melted into the mattress as she hovered over him with a smile that could light the room. She shook her head in disbelief, her hair brushing over his cheeks as it swayed side to side. “JK, you’re unbelievable.” This situation was unbelievable. If someone had told her that she would be in this position with Jungkook a couple of weeks ago, she would have laughed in their face. Them getting along? Yeah right. Jungkook confessing he was jealous? Yeah sure, whatever you say. Kissing each other? As if. Her actually enjoying it?

Rose froze. She enjoyed it, kissing him that is. It was really nice, and him telling her he was jealous? Oh my gosh, why was that such a vibe? She could practically hear her heart thundering in her eardrums as Jungkook wrapped his fingers through the tresses of her hair. “You’re mine.” He growled, pulling her down again.

‘Well, I-” She couldn’t speak as he captured her lips with his. She had half the mind to pull away and talk things through, but the half that won allowed her to sink against his chest. She let her eyes rest as she reciprocated the kiss, melting against his pillowy lips as she breathed nothing but his refreshing scent of eucalyptus and birch.

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Sneak Peek for the next Hustlers Episode!

Get excited because this episode is extra long and will be released in parts. Would you prefer to have each part released...

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Sheltered: Chapter 12

After an interesting evening with their mother, the sisters can finally relax...or at least, one of them can.

It's Spring Break for us writers, so stay tuned for a week of updates to make up for the delay or visit here for the complete story.

{Main Pairings:} Jeon Jungkook/Original Female Character, Choi Soobin/Original Female Character, Kim Taehyung/Original Female Character(s)

{Rating:} 18+

{Genre:} Alternate Universe - Hybrids

{Warnings:} Mature Language, Rut/Mating Behaviors, Mild Flirting, Sexual Content, Oral, Unprotected Sex, Fingering

{Taglist:} @chimsworldsstuff

As the evening settled and the group of five recovered from the taxing whirlwind that was the girl’s mom, Rose found herself lying peacefully in bed, her fingers manipulating the keys of her iPhone as she responded to a text from Taehyung. She couldn’t help but smile at his request, suddenly excited about the possibility of him coming over for a study date. They rarely ever had the opportunity to be alone due to either their busy schedules or their stubbornness to admit their feelings for each other standing in the way.

Rose’s train of thought was quickly pulled by the sight of Jungkook sauntering through her room while rubbing his damp hair with a small towel. His built frame was concealed by an oversized gray t-shirt which was pulled up slightly as his hands worked through his hair, exposing his pajama bottoms that hung deliciously off of his hips. He rubbed the towel behind his ears, tilting his head to the side as if trying to shake out water from his ear canal.

Typically, Jungkook found comfort at the foot of her bed, curling up in his dog form to avoid as much contact with the brunette as he possibly could. Recently, he’d begun sleeping by her side, enjoying a larger amount of space on the bed as they began enjoying each other's company.

Rose shifted in her spot, rotating her body to place her phone on her nightstand, making sure to plug it in and double-check that her alarm was set for her early morning positioning class. As she turned to get comfortable for the evening, she felt her mattress sink from beside her, more so than when Jungkook would usually hop in bed. Her eyes shifted to find a very human Jungkook hugging a pillow as he found a comfortable position with his stomach face down as if he’d just thrown himself on the bed.

Rose’s eyes widened. First, he was lying on her lap while she was studying in his human form, and now he was lying beside her? “What are you doing?” She questioned, Jungkook remained perfectly still as he responded.

“Going to sleep.” His voice was deep, slightly husky from the exhaustion of the day with his head resting on its side, his handsome features facing away from her prying eyes.

She sunk into her sheets, leaning her head on her hand as her elbow kept her propped up. “Like that?” She didn’t mean anything by it. She was simply surprised that for the first time since his arrival, he was comfortable enough to sleep without morphing. She caught a glimpse of Jungkook pushing up on his elbows as his tired eyes found her questioning stare.

“Is there a problem?” His expression hardened, almost as if expecting her to refute and cause a scene. Rose inhaled, shaking her head as she allowed herself to lay flush along her back.

“Nope.” She finally released her breath, feeling the duvet shuffle from beside her. She glanced to the side, her blue hues freezing on the image of Jungkook’s face inches from her own. He rotated his body towards her with his face hovering centimeters from her cheek as he inhaled the ever-comforting scent exuding off of her.

“Thanks for what you said today.” His voice was soft, leaving Rose stunned by the sincerity laced in his tone.

Her eyes quickly found the ceiling, refusing to stare back at him in such close proximity. She could already feel her heartbeat accelerating due to his invasion of her personal space. “My mom’s a lot. I just wanted to shut her up.” Rose lied, knowing fully that while yes, she did want to put her mom in her place, she was also genuinely defending Jungkook.

Despite keeping her eyes glued to the ceiling, she felt him move closer, his nose brushing against her cheek as he moved to speak in her ear. He could sense her discomfort, thrilled that he was the reason for her heart pummeling against her ribcage. “I knew you secretly loved me.” He teased, moving to roll back to the other side of the bed. A large smirk invaded his lips, his hearing zoning in on the irregularity in her breathing, satisfied with the effect he caused.

Rose was paralyzed, her body freezing up at Jungkook’s breath against her ear. The mockery in his tone was accompanied by a deep rumble in his chest, almost as if he knew what he was doing. She gulped down the shock, upset with how easily he managed to throw her off. She stubbornly rolled over to face the opposite direction, pulling her covers up over her shoulders. “Whatever.” She mumbled, fighting the threat of a smile tugging at her lips.

—

While Rose outwardly rebelled against their mother, Lily took a more internal approach, remaining quiet to appease everyone until she found herself alone to cope with the stress of the day. The warmth of her running shower washed away the tension in her muscles, finally feeling as if she could release the large wave of anxiety that festered during the entirety of their mother’s visit. Lily wasn’t one to outwardly express her emotions which often ended with her dwelling on the things she could’ve said or should’ve done.

She let a sigh escape her lips as she lathered the shampoo between her fingers, combing it through her strands before massaging her scalp in gentle circles. It didn’t take long until she heard the familiar click of her bathroom door, letting an exasperated sigh escape her lips at the realization that she hadn’t locked it. She knew she needed to, especially after Soobin’s latest invasion, however, it often slipped her mind as she fought to create a new habit in her routine.

She quietly wiped the suds from her eyes, peering through the glass to find Soobin standing directly in front of her, his eyes dark with need as they stalked her through the glass. She jumped back in surprise, placing a hand over her heart as she felt the organ thump against her palm. “Fuck…Soobin.” She groaned, feeling as if her heart sank from the fear. “Why’d you do that? I thought I told you to knock?”

She felt exposed, suddenly recalling that the only thing preventing Soobin from seeing every inch of her naked body was the thin layer of condensation that accumulated against the glass. “I forgot.” His voice was husky with lust, lying through his teeth as he tugged off his shirt and bottoms, peeling the layers off effortlessly. His body was scorching, no longer able to deny his urges as they compelled him to take what he wanted, and what he wanted was Lily.

“What are you doing?” She spoke frantically as she watched the tallest hybrid pull open the shower door, revealing their naked bodies to each other as his eyes dilated fully from the sight of her.

“Shit...you’re perfect.” He huffed, wasting no time to invade the small confinement of the space, his mind almost placing him in a trance as his body forced him to indulge in his instincts.

Lily stood wide-eyed, the inner workings of her mind shutting down as she observed Soobin’s naked frame, stunned by how muscular and toned he was. She felt her throat run dry, parched at the mere sight of his body, let alone his thick hardened length hanging deliciously between his thighs.

She blinked a few times, holding out her hands to press against his chest as he attempted to pull their bodies together. “Soobin…I…” She felt his fingers grasp around her wrist as he slowly pulled her hands down. He snaked a hand around her waist, the contact igniting Lily’s skin from the warmth of his palms. He gently pressed against her hip bones as he turned her to face away from him, moving his hands up to her scalp.

He began mimicking gentle circles as he massaged the shampoo against her strands. Lily’s eyes squeezed shut as her mouth hung open from the calming motions as if receiving a much-needed therapy session to suppress her anxiety. She felt herself melt under his touch, her body swaying against each movement of his fingertips. She felt the stream of water rinse away any evidence of the soap as Soobin moved his hands down to her shoulders before brushing his fingertips along the length of her arms.

He leaned forward, his lips brushing her ear from behind as his hands gripped her hips tightly. “I need you.” The desperation in his voice sent a wave of lust coursing through Lily, feeling the throbbing of her heat as her body became drenched from his ministrations. “I’ve wanted you all week.”

He continued, slowly moving forward as he guided her to press against the wall of the shower, her chest pinned in place against the tile as his fingertips squeezed against the flesh of her hips. “Can I have you?” He continued to whisper in her ear with a low guttural sound accompanying his voice, his breath sending a chill through her body as his lips brushed against the shell of her ear. Lily could make out the slightest whine accompanying his words as if simply waiting for her permission caused him severe anguish.

She turned her head to the side, her cheek pressing against the tile as her palms rested on either side of her, completely unraveling from the seduction of Soobin’s actions. She nodded weakly, unable to vocalize her desires as she felt Soobin’s hips buckle forward from her silent gesture, his hardened length pressing into the flesh of her ass as a satisfied groan bellowed from his chest.

He moved with urgency. He needed her and she was just within his reach as he trailed his fingers down towards her swollen heat, gliding through her moist folds as he circled the pad of his index finger against her clit. The moan he extracted from her lips only fueled his motivation, his pupils were completely blown out as he allowed her scent to intoxicate him further.

“You’re so wet for me…” He growled, slipping his hand further to insert two fingers inside her. His hips bucked forward as he felt her stretch around his digits as he craved the sensation around his cock. He pumped his fingers in and out, his eyes glued to the sight of Lily pressed between him and the wall. Her eyes were squeezed shut, her face displaying the pleasure Soobin was putting her body through as she pushed her hips back to rub her ass against his hardened length.

“Please, Soobin.” She whined, desperate to feel him inside of her as the heat of the moment became suffocating. Each pump of his fingers built the growing sensation in the pit of her stomach, grinding her hips against his as she savored the stretch of him slipping in another finger. “Soobin, I need you.”

Her pleading sent him over, his rut completely engulfing his instincts as he pressed her hips forward, releasing his fingers and replacing it with his dick, already dripping in precum as he pushed himself in rather quickly. Lily let out a gasp as the sudden rapid stretch around his length sent a wave of pleasure and pain from her adjusting to his girth. “Shit. I’m sorry.” Soobin whispered in her ear, wrapping a hand around her neck to guide her chin to face him. He hopelessly fought to still his hips, allowing Lily to adjust to him further before moving inside of her.

He leaned forward, tilting his head to the side to capture Lily’s lips in a heated kiss with the stream of warm water running along Soobin’s back as he pressed into her from behind. He pulled away, moving to whisper in her ear once more as his fingers laced with hers, pinning her arms to the tile. “I’m gonna fuck my cum into you, okay baby?” He huffed, his need to move peaking as he instinctually began grinding his hips, thrusting forward as Lily’s pussy took him deliciously. “You take my dick so good.” He groaned happily, picking up the pace as her body constricted around his member.

Lily’s mouth hung open, almost pornographically as each thrust of his hips elicited moans from the brunette. “Oh my god.” She breathed, her body struggling to keep up with Soobin’s pace. Lily’s mind whirled, completely submissive as she craved to feel him pump his seed inside of her, his words aiding in building her climb. Her body jolted against the cold tile, the temperature of Soobin’s body keeping her warm as she felt him pull back, pulling her hips with him.

“Bend over.” He commanded; his voice still soft as it became distorted with lust. Lily was quick to obey, stepping back with him as she bent her torso forward, stretching her arms out to help prop herself up on the wall as she stuck her rear up for him to admire. “Ah shit, that’s it.”

He glanced down to admire the plump flesh of her ass, watching his length slide in and out of her swollen heat as his vision went red in need. Lily moaned as the change in position allowed him to access the deepest part of her cervix, each pounding of his hips hitting her sweet spot. “I’m gonna cum.” She whined, her moans singing Soobin’s praise as she felt the pressure in her stomach snap, coming undone as her walls constricted around his length.

“You’re so tight, baby.” Soobin growled, needing to put more effort into his thrusts as her body shot waves of pleasure through her limbs. He slipped out of her, dropping a knee as his large hands gripped the cheeks of her ass. He pulled them apart to reveal her dripping pussy as his eyes devoured the sight of her drenched from his ministrations.

He leaned forward, running his tongue up from her clit along the length of her lips as he tasted his sweet human, her scent invading his senses. Lily was too blissed out to notice Soobin’s movements, practically crawling out of her skin as she felt his wet tongue taste the entirety of her vagina. She instinctively stood up, Soobin’s hand pressing her back down to keep her bent over as he stood up. “One more, give me one more.”

Who was this version of Soobin? He was so needy, yet so confident. She felt as if his words alone could ignite another orgasm. He was so tender yet animalistic as he indulged in his rut, overwhelming Lily’s senses completely.

It wasn’t long until she felt the pressure back between her legs, whining slightly at the stimulation as Soobin continued to draw reactions from her body. This time he was on a mission. He wanted to fill her to the brim with his cum, his desire to mate her invaded his judgment as he bit down on his lip to prevent it from sinking into her shoulder. He began pounding into her mercilessly, his mind going crazy at the view of her bent over for him, watching her take him was the best he’d ever seen. She was perfect and he wanted to make her his, only his.

His ruthless rhythm built up Lily’s climax once more, another orgasm ripping through her as he growled at the tightening of her walls. A guttural sound echoed through the shower as his teeth and eyes flashed to reveal his animalistic nature, his cock pummeling her cervix as he felt his end, painting her walls with seed as a euphoric haze overwhelmed his mind. This was the moment he’d been waiting for his entire rut, the torture of pushing off his desire finally relieved as he pumped in every ounce of cum he had to give. His hands moved from around her waist to her shoulders, helping her stand straight as she whimpered from the overstimulation of his cock sliding against her clit when he pulled out.

Her face was flushed with the evidence of her pleasure exposed in her blissed expression. She turned to face Soobin, her eyes finding the chocolate coloration of his irises as his pupils receded. He looked completely spent, the exhaustion evident on his features as a large smile invaded his naturally pouty lips. “You’re amazing.” He whispered, clearly out of breath from their heated exchange. He pressed the palm on his hand against her cheek, watching as Lily leaned into his hand in return, closing her eyes from the tender moment.

“I could say the same thing about you.” She grinned, opening her eyes to find Soobin’s longing expression. While his rut was now suppressed and sedated, his urge to mate her only amplified, wanting to be the only person to ever experience her the way he had. He pulled her flush against his chest, savoring the warmth of her body as he held her in his embrace, allowing the water to wash away any mess they created.

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Sheltered: Chapter 11

Lily learns more about the hybrids they took in and has a better understanding of Soobin's behavior. How will she act around him with what she knows and who is that at the door?

It's Spring Break for us writers, so stay tuned for a week of updates to make up for the delay or visit here for the complete story.

{Main Pairings:} Jeon Jungkook/Original Female Character, Choi Soobin/Original Female Character, Kim Taehyung/Original Female Character(s)

{Rating:} 18+

{Genre:} Alternate Universe - Hybrids

{Warnings:} Mature Language, Angst, Rut/Mating Behaviors, Prejudice, Unhealthy Family Dynamics, Aggression

{Taglist:} @chimsworldsstuff

After a long day filled with distracting thoughts of Soobin, Lily finally decided to approach Katharine with her questions about his behavior. If anyone had a clue, it would be her. She moved through the office, relieved to see most of her coworkers already left for the day so she didn’t have to worry about anyone eavesdropping. She peered around the corner to see Katharine diligently typing away at her computer, features stony as her focus fixated on her task.

Lily quietly stood in the doorway, waiting for her boss to glance up as she cleared her throat for attention. Katharine snapped her gaze up and smiled as she realized her work friend was standing at the entrance of her office. Her typing ceased, “Hey, sorry I was emailing Hobi some information about a hybrid shelter.”

“Oh?” Lily walked into the room curiously, taking a seat in one of the chairs placed in front of Katharine’s desk. “What kind of information?” She was familiar with the work of her boss’s husband, but she was curious if maybe the information was tied to the boy’s legal owners.

Katharine just waved her hand dismissively. “Oh, we’ve been talking about getting another one and this place looked nice.” She sighed, “It’s hard cause we can’t decide if we want a male or female. Males like to fight for dominance, and we wouldn’t want to make Jimin feel inferior.” She adjusted her posture, relaxing back into the cushion of her chair. “On the other hand, what if the female gets pregnant? I want hybrids, not children.” She tutted, lost in thought before shaking her head for clarity. “Girl, I’m sorry. I didn’t mean to ramble.”

“Oh, it’s fine. I understand.” She didn’t because just the idea of dealing with a litter of babies on top of managing the three hybrids overwhelmed her. Bringing a female home would definitely never be an issue. She shook the chaotic images of a house full of hybrids from her mind and redirected her focus. “So, males will fight? Is that always the case?” Maybe she missed something in her internet search.

“Not always, just when they weren’t raised together or, like, figured it out.” Katharine answered. Lily hummed as the response only confirmed that was not the root cause behind Soobin’s behavior.

“Well, my…neighbor has a hybrid and she’s noticed that he’s more aggressive than usual. Do you maybe know why?” Lily leaned her elbows on the desk, sitting on the edge of her chair.

Katharine quirked her eyebrow and hummed in thought. “Well, depending on the breed, he could be protective or territorial. Um, could be abuse, neglect, illness…um, what else?” She raked her brain for more reasons and Lily felt clueless as she realized maybe there was a bigger issue than just his bad mood. “Do you know the breed?”

Lily glanced up to see Katharine stopped rattling off different causes. “He’s a Siberian husky.”

Katharine seemed surprised by that response. “How’s he been acting exactly?”

“Um…” Lily thought about it for a second. “I guess, he’s been aggressive with other hybrids and like, all up in my- I mean her business. Almost like he’s territorial, I think?” She didn’t know how to describe his temperament since it seemed to come in waves, and it was always directed at her and Jungkook.

Her boss sat quietly for a second, wracking her memory for something that fit the description. She knew not all hybrids were exactly the same, but they were prone to inhibit common traits to their canine forms. Huskies were independent, smart, and friendly so it didn’t quite make sense that he was acting territorial. Finally, the light bulb shone in the darkness of her mind. “Did he hit his rut?”

Lily blinked as she stared at her boss with a blank expression, “What’s that? How do you know if he hit it?” She scrunched her fingers to make quotation marks around the technical term used in reference to a hybrid’s rut.

Katharine bit her lip and nervously chuckled. “Well, it’s pretty much when they’re DTF…down to...you know.” She cringed as the words left her lips, vivid imagines of her hybrid, Jimin, going through his rut as he panted and humped his way around their home.

“Oh….” The word dragged from Lily’s lips as the pieces began to click, realizing how needy Soobin seemed compared to the first few days. “So, how do you tell?”

Katharine sighed, “They’re pretty much a mess at that point so, if they’re acting out or trying to get your attention, that’s an easy sign. Their body usually gets hot, and they'll become sweaty or overheated. If they're territorial though…that usually means they want to…uh, you know…with that person.” She took a breath and looked Lily in the eye. “You said he was like that with your neighbor? Or with someone else?”

“Uh, yeah with her.” Lily answered nervously, her mind already running wild. She suddenly felt jittery as her imagination went rampant with possibilities, wondering if Katharine would confirm her thoughts.

“Then he probably wants to... her.” Katharine pursed her lips together, realizing the personal information she was gathering about this stranger and her hybrid. “Make sure to let her know cause he might get worse before he gets better.”

“What do you mean?” Lily’s mind halted from the seriousness in Katharine’s tone.

Katharine glanced at the time, noticing that it was getting late, and began gathering her things. “Well during ruts, they’re instincts are to breed and the human part of them can only fight it for so long. If she doesn’t want him to force her into anything, she needs to make a decision and either give in to him or take a vacation.” She informed her friend as she got up, slipping her purse over her shoulder and tucking her folder under her arm.

Lily processed her words slowly, following her superior out of the office and heading down to the parking lot to head home. Katharine went back to talking about the possible new addition to their family, but Lily wasn’t paying attention. She was lost in thought, deciding what she should or shouldn’t do about Soobin.

Katharine confirmed that he was most likely facing his rut, making Lily wonder when it exactly started and how much longer until it ended. However, the part that seemed to strike her the most was that Soobin’s behavior was mostly directed towards her and according to her boss, meant he wanted her. She bit her lip, imagining letting him have his way with her but shook her head to think rationally. Should she be doing that? Would things change if she did? What would Rose say? Or better yet, what wouldn’t she say?

When she finally reached her truck and slid into the driver’s seat, she gripped the steering wheel and laid her head against the top of it. “Shit.” She cursed softly to herself, upset that the information she sought after ended up bothering her. Now she had to face Soobin and she wasn’t sure how to act around him. She exhaled as she lifted her head, turning the key to her ignition; the roar of the engine only caused her body to shiver more with the gentle vibrations of the motor mixed with her sizzling nerves.

—

Back at home, Soobin and Taehyun were playing Mario Kart, challenging each other again and again. Taehyun was ahead in the number of wins, but Soobin was determined to beat him. Jungkook watched them curiously, picking on the husky with each loss. The eldest hybrid sighed as boredom seeped in, glancing in the direction of Rose’s bedroom. He distinctly remembered her mentioning she had to do something and for them to keep busy, but beyond the television, there wasn’t much to do.

He pushed himself up from the couch, walking towards the long hallway. Taehyun noticed him leaving and called after him, “Where are you going?”

“I’m bored.” His voice was void of any emotion, conveying his indifference to their current activities.

“Did you want to play?” Taehyun held up his controller even though Jungkook moved past him.

“No.” Jungkook grunted as he turned the corner, pushing open Rose’s bedroom door.

Rose was sitting in the middle of her bed with her legs crossed underneath a textbook and notebook perched on her lap. She pressed the end of a pen against her lip as she deeply thought of the information displayed before her. Her headphones looped over her head as she wore a pink leisure top and gray sleep shorts. Jungkook wordlessly moved to the bed after shutting the bedroom door and grabbed the books from her lap, placing them beside her. She hollered in protest as he plopped down beside her, preparing to lie down before she abruptly slammed the books back on her lap.

“What do you think you’re doing?” She asked, pulling the headphones from her ears to hear his excuse.

His eyebrows narrowed, glaring at the books as he pushed them off from her lap and firmly put his head there. “I’m bored.” He answered, closing his eyes as he tried to rest.

Rose threw her hands up in frustration and then scooted back along the bed, letting his head fall to the duvet. “JK, I need to study. Go do something else.” She moved to the side of the bed, swinging her legs off the sheets and getting up to study in Lily’s office.

A small pout protruded from Jungkook’s lips as he watched her gather her study materials to leave the room. She only managed to take one step away from the bed until arms wrapped themselves around her middle and pulled her back. She stumbled as the back of her knees hit the bed, dropping her unceremoniously onto the duvet. She turned to protest but was surprised to witness Jungkook curl around her, tucking his body to spoon her like a body pillow. He looked up at her with his large puppy eyes and Rose sighed as she sunk into the bed. “Fine, you can stay, but I need to study.” She lifted her legs up on the bed and crossed them again, resuming her original position.

Jungkook made a noise in his throat and shifted so that he could lay his head by her thigh and let his body curve around her back. The position was similar to the way he slept in his dog form and Rose couldn’t deny how endearing he seemed as he rested his eyes, digging his scalp against the plush comforter.

A soft smile graced her face as she tentatively reached a hand towards his hairline, dipping her fingertips through the forest of his roots to lightly scratch his head affectionately. He peeked at her from one eye and Rose pulled back, worried he might not want her to touch him. He reached up to grab her wrist that hovered just above his face and pressed her palm against his scalp. “Don’t stop.” His voice was gruff, but not in an aggressive way; the sound was almost relaxed.

His grip on her wrist released and Rose continued to massage her fingers through his hair, opening her book back up to resume in her study session with her unoccupied hand. A small unrecognizable noise rattled in Jungkook’s throat before he closed his eyes, his body melting with her touch.

“I’m home!” Lily hollered as she entered from the garage. Rose paused her affections as she heard the clamor of Soobin and Taehyun greeting her, expecting Jungkook would seek out her sister for entertainment. When he remained in his position despite the noise just within the hallway, she glanced down to find him practically asleep. His face brushed closer to the skin of her thigh and his breath blew a soft stream of warmth where his mouth hovered.

—

Lily changed into her comfy sleepwear with every intention of relaxing from a very interesting day that might stretch into the night as she considered the information about Soobin’s rut. When he and Taehyun greeted her, she could see the way his eyes were dilated, the pupils nearly engulfing his entire iris. She glanced at herself for a moment in the mirror, wondering what made her appealing to the hybrid or if it was simply based on the fact that he spent the most time with her.

The sudden vibration of her cell phone caught her attention, moving over to her bedside table to check the caller ID. She cringed as soon as she noticed it was her mother and almost didn’t answer but had a feeling she needed to pick up. “Hey, mom.” She spoke into the phone as she leaned it up to her ear.

“Hello, my child!” Rebecca sang dramatically, causing Lily to feel a pit in her stomach. Her mother sounded way too cheery, which only meant trouble for the sisters. “Are you busy?”

Lily forced a smile on her lips to subconsciously brighten her voice. “Of course not. What’s up?”

“Oh good, 'cause I’m on my way.” Lily nearly choked but held her breath as she listened to the distant sound of a car in the background.

“On your way? Here?”

Lily was wide-eyed, glancing around her room to see all the boys' stuff lying around. Panic was setting in as she waited for her mother’s confirmation. “Yes, I’m bringing dinner. It’s one of those premade meals at the store…” Rebecca began to ramble on about how to cook a container of food as if Lily didn’t know how to read directions or ever cooked in her life. Lily blocked her out as she scrambled to throw the boys' things somewhere inconspicuous.

“Um, how far are you?” Lily interrupted, worried that her mom decided to call her at the very last minute.

“Well, I just left my house about ten minutes ago. I just reached the interstate when I called you.” Rebecca responded through the phone, switching into the fast lane without properly using her turn signal.

Lily calculated the time in her head, mildly grateful that her mom wasn’t just down the street. “Okay well, see you when you get here.” She was trying to get off the phone so she could warn the others.

“Why are you rushing me off the phone?” Rebecca furrowed her brow, ignoring the honk from the car she cut off just a moment ago.

Lily stuttered for an answer, “I-I’m not. I just want to clean up a little before you get here.”

“Oh, you don’t have to do that.” Lily fought the urge to roll her eyes at the blatant lie, knowing she couldn’t possibly count the number of times her mother scrutinized the cleanliness of her house. “Well, I guess if the house is messy, I’ll let you go. See you soon!”

The call disconnected and Lily bolted to Rose’s bedroom. Upon opening the door, she faltered a moment seeing Jungkook cuddled up on the bed with Rose petting his head softly as she glanced over her textbook. “Hey!”

Rose heard the muffled sound and looked up to find her sister’s manic expression before pulling off her headphones. Jungkook stirred when Rose’s hand pulled away. “What’s wrong?” Rose asked, worried about what caused her sister such distress.

“Mom’s coming here, like now.” Lily’s words came out in breaths as her body shook nervously.

Rose’s jaw dropped, a pit of dread plummeting in her stomach. “Shit.” She snapped her book shut and got up from the bed as Jungkook groaned from the disruption of his comfort. “How much time do we have?”

Lily thought about it, “Um, probably forty-five…ish.” Rose cursed again as she realized the house was not ready for a visit from their mom. “Okay, just hide all of their stuff and I’ll clean up as much as I can.” Rose nodded her head and began gathering all of Jungkook’s things lying about in her room.

Lily bound into the living room to find Taehyun and Soobin looking at her with concern. “We need to clean! Let’s go!” She clapped her hands with emphasis, relieved when they jumped up from the couch and followed her directions. Lily tackled the kitchen, making sure it was presentable since her mother would be nosing around while the meal cooked in the oven.

The house bustled as everyone worked together to make everything presentable except for Jungkook, who moved at a snail's pace to “help.” Lily was erratically cleaning the dishes when Soobin came into the kitchen. He stood close, sensing her unease. “Can I help?”

Lily whipped her head to the side to find Soobin and a wave of heat rushed to her cheeks. She was already on edge because her mom was coming but being around Soobin after the night before was almost too much. “No, Soobin. I’m fine.” She continued to work on the dishes without realizing her hands were shaking behind the speed of her motions as she scrubbed the dish.

She also overlooked the rigid tone that projected her words to him, causing him to feel dejected. He didn’t understand why she was acting this way and thought about their actions the previous night. Did he imagine her emotions and actions in the haze of his rut? Did he push her too far? His chest felt heavy as his shoulders slumped in defeat, thinking about how she didn’t want him.

Lily heard a small whine from the hybrid and glanced over to see the deep pout on his lips that nearly broke her resolve. Her drive home was difficult when all she could think about was how much she wanted him, but she was trying to be rational about it. She was out of her element and scared of what would happen based on her actions, but she never wanted to hurt him.

She quickly dropped the dish and sponge before cleaning off the residue to stop him from leaving the kitchen. She cupped his cheeks, letting herself relax as his hands moved to her hips. “I’m sorry. I’m not upset with you. It’s just…my mom is well, a lot to handle.” His pout lifted as her nerves settled and her scent filled his lungs. “Once she’s gone, I’ll make it up to you. Anything you want…”

She pulled back as she realized the mistake of her words, the heat invading her skin when he slightly smirked down at her. “Anything?” He hummed, leaning in close as his pupils engulfed his irises again. He was satisfied by the loud drumming of her heart as he diminished their proximity.

He slowly maneuvered her against the counter, practically caging her from escaping his intense gaze as he looked at her as if he were ready to take her for all her worth. Lily stuttered again, dipping her tongue over her bottom lip. “Uh, w-well-”

“Are we done yet?” Soobin nearly growled when he snapped his head to find Jungkook standing at the entrance of the kitchen, apathetic to the current situation transpiring between the pair.

“Um…” Lily slipped away from Soobin, much to his disappointment, and looked for her sister. “Rose, are we good?” She called out when she didn’t see her right away.

Rose came in from the garage, “Yep, put all their stuff in your truck for now.” She clapped her hands of the dust from her successful handiwork. Everyone was now huddled in the living room and that’s when it dawned on Rose that mom was going to be meeting their new household members. “So, how do you plan on telling Mom three men live with us and sleep in our beds?” She crossed her arms over her chest, watching her sister have a mild breakdown as the thought finally came to her.

“Um…you’re dogs! Be dogs!” Her panic set in as she anticipated her mother’s arrival any minute. Soobin and Taehyun shrunk down into their canine forms as Lily quickly scooped up their clothes to throw somewhere. She turned to grab Jungkook’s things but found him standing as his human self. “JK, please.”

Ding! Dong!

Soobin and Taehyun ran to the door, curious about the visitor, barking in greeting as Rose followed to open the door for their mother. She paused, waiting for Jungkook to switch forms, but feeling Rebecca’s impatience radiating through the thick wood of their front entrance. Lily glared at Jungkook, “Don’t do this now. I need you to be a dog just until she leaves.” She rarely was impatient with him, but she knew if her mother met them in their human forms, she would interrogate them. “Please.”

Jungkook sighed, letting his body slump down to the floor as if melting into his doberman form. Lily breathed with relief and snatched the clothes before tossing them in the laundry room, finally nodding for Rose to open the door.

Rose plastered a fake smile on her lips as she welcomed her mom. “Hey!”

Rebecca was instantly startled by the large fluffy dogs that jumped for her attention. “When did you get dogs?” She asked as she maneuvered inside with the packaged meal in hand. Luckily, their mom was fond of animals more so than people and greeted them with mild excitement. “They’re gorgeous.”

The sisters bit back their laughter as Taehyun and Soobin wagged their tails from the compliment. Lily reached out for the tray of food, moving into the kitchen to start the oven right away to get the dinner over with as soon as possible. Jungkook sat in the middle of the hallway glowering at the woman as she moved further into the house.

“You have three? Are you sure you can handle that?” Their mother asked.

After setting up the oven to begin preheating, Lily glanced back towards Rebecca. “They were lost so I took them in. I think we’re doing a pretty good job.” She finally answered, feeling the familiar sense of insecurity creeping in that came from a visit with their mom.

Rose pushed Jungkook’s intense demeanor to the side as she brought her mom to the living room and went through streaming options to entertain their guest. Taehyun jumped on the couch and placed himself in Rebecca’s lap, forcing her to give him attention while Jungkook kept his distance, soft growls rumbling in his throat that only Rose could hear. Rebecca ruffled Taehyun’s fur with a smile, “This one is full of energy. Do you walk them often?”

Lily sighed as their mom began her interrogation, questioning their ability to care for the three hybrids. “Yes, of course.” She opened the package of the meal, reading the instructions before she noticed the size of the serving. There was no way that would feed the women, let alone the additional hybrids and she couldn’t exactly feed them stuffed peppers without it looking suspicious.

She pulled out her rice cooker and tossed 3 cups of uncooked rice in the pot before scavenging for some protein and vegetables to create a meal for the boys. She found some shredded carrots and leftover chicken that would work perfectly. She placed them on the counter before the oven signaled that it was fully heated. She pulled back the film over the package and placed the dish in the oven before moving into the living room to join her family.

She noticed Jungkook and Soobin were just sitting on the edge of the living room carpet, one waiting for her and the other avoiding the intruding presence. “Come on.” She spoke softly, brushing her fingers over Jungkook’s scalp to feel how tense he was. The way he flinched from her touch was a clear indicator that he wasn’t very happy about their predicament.

She continued to the couch finding her spot on the chaise as Soobin jumped up next to her and placed his head in her lap. Rose put on a thriller as their mom enjoyed the genre and hoped that would keep her from asking any more questions. “What are their names?” Rebecca asked, much to Rose’s chagrin.

Lily froze, meeting Rose’s stare. Lily looked at Soobin, trying to think of a name on the tip of her tongue. “This is Chief.” She wasn’t sure why that was the first thing that popped into her brain, but just rolled with it as she fixed her gaze on Taehyun. “That’s Bullet.”

She then turned to Jungkook as he slowly crept to the couch to sit at the far end near Rose’s feet, his stare fixed on Rebecca. She looked at the bulky frame of the doberman and blanked. Rose could see her struggle and glanced down at the dog by her feet, a smirk crawling over her features. “Kookie.” She ruffled the short fur on the top of his head, laughing as his ears flopped with the motion.

Jungkook growled up at her before fixing his stare back towards Rebecca. Their mother looked at her daughters skeptically as she digested the names. “What a sweet name for such an aggressive dog.” She commented as she turned her attention to the movie.

Lily became tense as she heard Jungkook’s growl amplify and looked toward the other end of the couch to signal for him to calm down. He refused to look in her direction and Lily waved towards Rose, mouthing “Behave.” Rose reached down and gently scratched Jungkook’s head just as she did before their mom decided to pay them a last-minute visit. He relaxed a little with her touch, but just enough to move his stare away from Rebecca and focus up on Rose.

Time passed as the family sat in the living room, trying to enjoy the movie while waiting for dinner to be finished. The sisters could hardly pay attention, too occupied with making sure the hybrids stayed in their forms and behaved. The sound of the rice cooker was the salvation that broke the tension in Lily’s shoulders. She leaped from the couch, surprising Soobin as he watched her leave with a whine.

“Is that the peppers?” Rebecca called after her eldest daughter.

Lily looked towards the oven and saw the timer still had ten more minutes. “No, just the rice.” She unplugged the cooker and lifted the lid to fluff the rice.

“Rice? For what?”

The eldest brunette placed the lid back on the cooker and racked her mind for dishes to use for the boys. “It’s for the dogs.” She answered, sighing in defeat when she realized they didn’t have dog bowls since they ate in their human form for the most part.

“Wow, you spoil them, don’t you?” Rebecca cooed at Taehyun as his tongue hung from his mouth, loving all the attention.

Rose laughed and rolled her eyes. “Oh, you have no idea.” She gave Jungkook a knowing look, her smirk ever-present on her lips.

Lily worked on prepping the rest of their meal, using their normal bowls, be damned what her mom might say about them being used for animals. She scooped a spoonful of rice into each dish before placing some pieces of chicken and carrots on top. She heated the dishes in the microwave to warm up the toppings for just a minute and pulled them back out to mix the contents of the bowls.

Beep! Beep! Beep!

The oven’s timer went off, letting Lily know the stuffed peppers were finally cooked through and ready for consumption. She bustled to get everything together, placing the peppers on a serving plate and centering it on the dining table. “Dinner’s ready!” She hollered, dashing back to the kitchen to grab plates and utensils. “Mom, what would you like to drink?” Lily worked hard to cater to their mother, trying to avoid any more tension until she left.

After preparing the table and setting the dogs up with their bowls, Lily finally relaxed into her chair. Conversations were brought up about school and work, their mom beaming with enthusiasm as her daughters achieved titles for themselves, climbing up the social hierarchy. Soobin munched on his food as he sensed Lily’s nerves buckling from Rebecca’s questions about promotions and raises.

“It must be difficult taking care of three dogs and your sister.” Rebecca sat back, fixing her stare at her eldest. “You need to meet someone who can provide for you.”

Lily bit back the urge to roll her eyes, remembering how ecstatic her mom was about her ex. She went to respond, but Rose cut her off. “Lily doesn’t take care of me; I take care of myself.” It was true, Rose worked hard to pay her own bills and helped with some of the house utilities.

“Oh, I’m sure you do, but you’re just a waitress now.” The simple phrase pissed Rose off. She knew she was working hard to graduate and make more money, but she hated that her mom belittled a job that was considered a career for others.

Jungkook scarfed down his meal, the hairs on his back bristling with the waves of frustration rippling from the girls. He noticed Lily nudge her leg against Rose’s, shaking her head disapprovingly. It made him wonder what their silent communication meant as they just let this woman belittle them since she arrived.

Taehyun finished his meal and meandered his way toward Rebecca, looking up at her with his large puppy eyes before he began whining for food. Their mother cooed down at him, petting his fur. “They really are quite good…well, except one.” Her eyes flickered towards the doberman, who slobbered over his food. “He just doesn’t seem like a good fit.”

“Mom...” Lily exhaled, ready to stand up for Jungkook, but was cut off by Rose.

“What’s that supposed to mean?” The youngest was beyond irritated that her mom was dismantling their peaceful evening and then making jabs at Jungkook. Her patience was running thin.

Lily tried to signal for Rose to abort her mission and cut this topic before it escalated, but her sister kept her focus on their mother. She yelped when she felt a cold, wet nose pressing against her thigh and glanced under the table to find Soobin, nuzzling his snout against her. She reached down and brushed her fingers through his thick hair, smiling as he chased the feeling of her hand on his head.

“Well, I’m just saying Dobermans are very aggressive dogs. You two are better suited with Chief and Bullet.” Taehyun’s ear lowered against his head, confused by her words. It was the three of them and would always be. Jungkook took care of them; they needed him, otherwise, they would have never found their new home. “Three dogs are just too many.”

Jungkook stopped eating and hunched down like a predator about to pounce on his prey, approaching the table as he bared his teeth, snarling at their mom. Rose turned in her chair to see Jungkook stalking towards her mom. “Kookie…” She warned, hoping he would behave just by the tone in her voice.

Their mother boldly looked into Jungkook’s glare and waved her finger with a tut of judgment. “See? That’s just no good. He’s a liability.” Jungkook snapped his jaw at her as he barked loudly in warning. “Bad dog!” He lunged forward, ready to bite the offensive finger she pointed at him accusingly, but Rose dove on top of him and wrapped her arms around his neck, pulling him against her chest as he fought to attack.

His demeanor set the other two off, Soobin howling at Lily, standing before her protectively. Taehyun barked at Rebecca, baring his teeth in defense of Jungkook. Lily tried to guide the others away while Rose wrestled Jungkook. “You can’t handle him. He needs proper training.” Their mother insisted as she stood up from her seat, nervous that Jungkook would break loose from Rose’s hold.

“Just shut up!” Rose grunted. She laid her head against Jungkook’s back when he stopped growling. Everyone froze as they looked towards Rose, not used to her speaking up so rashly. She wasn’t afraid to share her opinion, but she never really lashed out. “Yeah, he’s a lot sometimes, but he probably never had a good home.”

Jungkook relaxed against her hold curious by her words. Was she defending him? Rebecca narrowed her eyes at her youngest, “Excuse me? Did you tell me to shut up?”

Lily panicked as she wrapped one arm around Soobin and Taehyun’s neck. She only hoped her sister didn’t dig them further into the grave.

“Yeah, I did. Kookie is my dog, and I don’t appreciate the way you talk about him.” Now that he was settled, she gently stroked his fur with a smile ghosting over her lips. Her mind drifted to his actions at the diner, how he stood up for her and in that moment, she wanted to return the favor. “So, what if he’s a doberman? It doesn’t matter. He’s the best and there’s nothing you can say to change my mind.”

Jungkook looked back at Rose, his large eyes curious about her words. Did she really mean that? He could sense her ease and knew she was being sincere. His body chased her touch, nuzzling his head back into her palm for more affection. Lily watched in awe, the long-awaited moment where her sister finally accepted Jungkook into their home was unorthodox, but just as gratifying.

Rebecca huffed in response to Rose’s comments, lifting her nose up at the doberman regardless of her daughter’s argument. “Don’t cry to me when he bites someone.”

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Sheltered: Chapter 10

Soobin is finding it more difficult to hold back his urges while Jungkook is starting to adapt to his role in the household.

It's Spring Break for us writers, so stay tuned for a week of updates to make up for the delay or visit here for the complete story.

{Main Pairings:} Jeon Jungkook/Original Female Character, Choi Soobin/Original Female Character, Kim Taehyung/Original Female Character(s)

{Rating:} 18+

{Genre:} Alternate Universe - Hybrids

{Warnings:} Mature Language, Mild Angst, Rut/Mating Behaviors, Sexual Content, Dubcon

{Taglist:} @chimsworldsstuff

After what seemed like an eternity of damage control and Lily’s hopeless attempts to calm Jungkook down enough for him to agree to come back home with them, the household settled for the evening. Taehyun was passed out on the living room couch, a blanket covering his body as his limbs stretched loosely across the cushions. He had a movie playing in the background, the soft noise soothing him to sleep as he enjoyed a night in his human form.

Jungkook had shifted back into his bulky doberman frame, his body curled against Rose’s duvet as he breathed in her scent laced throughout the sheets. This was his first night back in her room since abandoning her after their fight at the grocery store. Despite how easily she boiled his blood, he felt protective over her and insisted on sleeping on her bed so he could make sure she made it back home safely after her shift at the restaurant.

As much as he enjoyed the company of Lily and Soobin, he missed the company of the younger brunette. Rose’s sweet scent of vanilla and gardenia filled his nostrils, comforting him as it slowly lulled him to sleep.

Lily laid quietly on her bed, aimlessly scrolling through social media as she extended her arms upward to hold her phone screen in front of her face. She maneuvered through multiple apps, checking the status of her friends as she fell into her usual bedroom routine. She anticipated tonight would be the same as the rest, waiting for Soobin to race out from the bathroom as he claimed his space atop of her bed before they both drifted into sleep.

Tonight, wasn’t like any other. While Lily was casually browsing through her phone, Soobin found himself standing beneath a stream of cold water, his body scorching from the heat festering within him. He suppressed his rut since the previous day, finding it increasingly more challenging to ignore the girls as their hormones only amplified his aroused state.

Throughout his time with them, he formed a specific attachment to Lily, which inevitably morphed into him claiming her as his own. He felt drawn to her, parched to taste her on his tongue and feel her body against his. He let a small whine escape his lips, desperate to cool himself off from the uncomfortable wave of lust coursing through his body.

After what seemed like an elongated period of time dousing himself under the cool liquid, he turned off the water with every intention of continuing their night as usual. He noticed Lily’s favorite nightshirt draped over the vanity as he dried himself off, securing his towel around his hips as stared down the article of clothing.

Soobin was suddenly hit with a wave of sweetness, the pleasant aroma swirling around him as he breathed in the familiar scent of her coconut body splash mixed in with her natural treacliness. His senses immediately connected the fragrance to her shirt, gripping his large hands around the fabric as he held it up to his nose to further indulge in the scent as if sniffing a delicious meal.

He glanced up into the mirror, catching a glimpse of his pupils dilating from the sexual attraction he felt to the older brunette. Despite his attempts to cool himself off from wanting to devour his bedmate, her scent plagued him right back into his sexual desires.

Lily heard the click of the bathroom door as her eyes skimmed a variety of pictures encoded on her screen, not realizing that Soobin was making his way towards her with nothing more than a towel wrapped around his hip to conceal his naked body. He narrowed his eyes as he watched her intently focused on her device, instantly becoming jealous of her attention being averted to anything but himself.

He was determined to get her attention, assessing how she laid with her arms outstretched to hold her phone in front of her face. His body acted off his instincts as he began crawling on top of her, snaking his head into the nook between herself and her phone. Lily practically jumped back in shock, her eyes instantly recognizing Soobin’s bare chest as she dropped her arms down to either side of her body.

“What are you looking at?” Soobin’s voice resonated deep in his chest, creating an alluring pitch as Lily’s eyes fixated on his face that was hovering inches from hers. His lips were pulled into an endearing pout, his wet dark strands covering the chocolate hues of his eyes as they hung just over his features. Lily caught a glimpse of how blown out his pupils were, barely noticing any of the brown pigment from his eyes as she examined him closely.

“I was…um…just looking though Tumbler.” Lily hated how unsteady her voice was, unable to prevent her stuttering as she felt the heat of Soobin’s body engulf her limbs. Why was he so warm? Was he possibly running a fever?”

Soobin’s lips pulled into a smile, the intensity in his stare melting away as his eyes sparkled with the same expression of delight, his dimples on full display. He had her undivided attention which only sparked an almost euphoric sensation to radiate from his core. “Tumbler?” He tilted his head to the side, his arms resting on either side of her head. “What’s Tumbler?”

Lily’s body was frozen, her phone still nestled in her hand as she laid flat, her arms mimicking a hostage holding their arms up in surrender. “It's a…” God, why was he so fucking gorgeous? She was falling apart, ripping at the seams right before him as her mind short-circuited from their close proximity.

Soobin was quick to catch onto her emotions, his senses picking up on her elevating heart rate, thrilled that he was eliciting these reactions from her body. “Your heart’s racing again.” He pointed out happily, leaning his head down to press the shell of his ear just above her breastbone as he listened for the rapid fluttering of her organ.

Lily’s cheeks ran hot, undoubtedly turning a bright shade of crimson as the scent of his musky shampoo invaded her nostrils. Fuck, he smells so good. His cheeks were warm against her chest, his heat seeping through her clothes as it warmed her body and ignited her need for him as he hovered there in a tantalizing manner.

After what seemed like an eternity, he finally lifted his head to find her gaze once more and met with the pleasant sight of her rosy cheeks and flustered appearance. “I like it.” He hummed happily, his expression so innocent, yet his eyes darkened with lust.

Lily smiled weakly, her eyes glued to his as a smile returned to his naturally pouty lips, desperate to pull his flesh between her teeth. With a blip of courage surging through her being, she released her phone, grabbing Soobin’s face between her fingers before pressing herself up into him to place a chaste kiss against his lips.

The sudden softness against his lips caused his eyes to widen, pulling back with the look of surprise plastered on every inch of his face. Lily’s eyes seemed to share the same expression of shock, instantly racking her mind with a way to apologize for her rash behavior. Before she could say another word, Soobin dipped down to capture her lips in the same manner, this time lingering on as they melted into each other.

Soobin could feel his body reacting to their intimate contact, fighting the urge to buck his hips against her as he savored the flavor of her mouth. He kissed her slowly as if every movement of their lips sent a wave of euphoria through his body, deepening the kiss as Lily probed the seam of his lips with her tongue, Soobin happily allowing her access.

As Lily’s muscle explored his mouth, Soobin bit back a groan, the sound distorted as if whining from Lily’s treatment. Lily pulled back from their embrace, stunned to find Soobin’s pupils completely blown out, his expression wrecked as he panted from the heat of his rut overwhelming his body. “You taste as good as you smell.” He huffed, no longer able to suppress his instincts as his hips bucked forward, his hardened length rubbing against Lily’s core through the towel and her thin sleep shorts.

His movements and words pulled a moan from her lips, her head falling back as she caught her bottom lip between her teeth, gnawing it slightly as she felt his hips grind against her. He let another soft whine escape, no longer able to hold off his rut as he caved into his impulses, his hips bucking into her with more force and speed.

“Oh my god…Soobin.” She moaned, feeling every movement of his length pressing against her as the friction stimulated her clit, sending her reeling for more. He couldn’t stop, obsessed over the sensations kicking in as he dipped his head to place kisses along her jaw. He trailed his lips down to her neck, sucking her soft skin in hopes of leaving some evidence of his presence.

Every fiber of his being craved to sink his teeth into her shoulder, wanting to see his bite mark decorating her pale skin as a representation of his claim on her. He shook his urges, simply kissing along the shell of her ear, his hips endlessly grinding against hers as their bodies moved in unison.

Lily laced her hands through Soobin’s hair, tugging gently on the damp strands as she arched her back, completely overwhelmed by his touch. Her body pressed up against him in an attempt to eliminate any remaining space between them. Each thrust from Soobin had the bulge of his cock deliciously rubbing against her core, building her climb as their foreheads pressed together. “Yes…keep going.”

Her praise only amplified his movements, needy for some form of release as he felt her hands grip the bare skin of his back. He wanted nothing more than to please her, desperate for her to call his name again as his fingers clawed into her sheets. “Soobin!” Lily moaned, the attention to her clit building her climb until the merciless pounding of his hips sent her over her peak, cascading down as she sang his praise.

A low growl festered in his chest, his eyes and teeth morphing into an animalistic reflection. “You’re perfect.” He groaned blissfully as he continued his thrusts, feeling the pressure build at the base of his cock until he spilled his seed against the towel barricading himself from her, feeling a shutter rake through his limbs as the tension released. Lily was too blissed out to fully comprehend what just transpired, Soobin rutting himself into the towel as his eyes pinched shut in satisfaction.

Soobin allowed his body to press down against Lily’s, the exertion of his impulses caught up to him as he hopelessly tried to sedate his urges to take her fully, knowing if he did, he’d be too tempted to mate her. He needed to take things slowly and not rush into anything, knowing his rut wouldn’t end until he successfully came inside of her. He pushed off of her to retreat to the shower in an attempt to cool himself down once again, leaving Lily to ponder how their evening had turned into a heated session of dry humping.

Meanwhile, on the opposite side of the house, Rose was arriving home after what seemed like a never-ending shift at the restaurant. As a waitress, she had grown accustomed to the occasional sleazy customer, learning how to cope with their forwardness and move on. She hadn’t expected Jungkook to react the way he did, still surprised by his sudden protectiveness over her.

She let a long sigh escape her lips as she kicked off her shoes, bending down to place them onto the shoe rack before shuffling her feet against the tile. She paused once reaching the living room, noticing that Taehyun wasn’t in her bed and instead was passed out on the couch. She quickly snatched the remote, turning off the television before adjusting the blanket atop of him, allowing him to continue resting without any disruptions.

Part of her was excited at the thought of having her bed to herself tonight, however another part knew she’d miss the company of a dog cuddled up beside her. She turned the corner to enter her room, ready to grab her pajamas and shower away the stress of the day only to be met with the sight of a bulky doberman sprawled out against her duvet.

She couldn’t fight off the smile that invaded her features, pleasantly surprised to find Jungkook awaiting her return home while claiming his spot back on her bed. She would never outwardly admit it, but she truly did miss his company, enjoying their banter more than she’d ever let on. She felt a blush creep onto her cheeks as she turned to grab her clothing, fighting the giddy feeling festering in her stomach as she made her way towards the bathroom.

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Sheltered: Chapter 9

Tensions are high in the household, making Lily desperate for answers and a boost in morale. However, things only become worse after an incident at the diner.

It's Spring Break for us writers, so stay tuned for a week of updates to make up for the delay or visit here for the complete story.

{Main Pairings:} Jeon Jungkook/Original Female Character, Choi Soobin/Original Female Character, Kim Taehyung/Original Female Character(s)

{Rating:} 18+

{Genre:} Alternate Universe - Hybrids

{Warnings:} Mature Language, Mild Angst, Rutting Behaviors, Tattoos, Sexual Harassment

{Taglist:} @chimsworldsstuff

The next day had been interesting, to say the least, Lily managed to steer clear of Soobin's intensity as she focused on the moody doberman, who huffed around the house as if everything was an inconvenience. She knew his mood was related to the bickering between him and her sister, but wasn’t sure how to make amends if they bit at each other every chance they got. She tried to cater to him throughout the day, which only caused Soobin to act out from her lack of attention.

He would growl and move between them to create distance, but Lily would just circle back around him to get to Jungkook. It wasn’t until they were watching television and began watching a show about tattoo artists that she noticed the stony features of Jungkook begin to melt as he became enamored by the designs across the human canvases. Despite the reminder of Rose’s reaction when she took them to get their piercings, Lily decided to offer him the opportunity.

Soobin didn’t like the idea of them going alone together and whined to go as well even though he had no interest in getting a mark on his skin. At the shop, Jungkook admired the art of the tattooist and couldn’t decide on any particular design. After a lengthy consultation, he received a small variety along his arm that would make it easy to have more things added later. While he had his tattoo worked on, Lily fell in love with the line work of another artist and decided on a design of swirls and tiger lilies that would curl over her shoulder.

When the artist went to place the stencil against her skin, Soobin argued that it didn’t look good over her shoulder. He didn’t mind that she was getting the tattoo and the placement was actually very nice, but all he could see was her covering the area where he would one day leave his mate mark. He didn’t want it to heal over with a distracting display of beautiful flowers to take away from his claim on her. He wanted his mark to be the only thing brandishing her shoulders. Lily didn’t ask much about his reasoning and had the artist readjust it to sit on the back of her shoulder so that it ran from her spine to her arm.

The appointments were long with the size and details of each tattoo, but they were finished as the sun began to hide behind the horizon. The dull ache didn’t take long to settle in Lily’s bones from the artist pressing into her back with the needle gun, so she decided to pick up Taehyun, who stayed home and napped, then drove everyone to the local diner. She knew Rose would be less inclined to make a scene about the tattoos at work and possibly act civil with Jungkook.

“I smell Rose! Is she eating with us?” Taehyun asked as he slid into the booth first when Lily guided them to the table she usually occupied when the dinner rush was bustling. Jungkook slid in on the opposite side of the booth and Lily scooted in next to him, causing Soobin to make a disapproving groan in his throat as he sat across from her. His long legs bumped against hers under the table, easing his possessive instinct to feel her touch even in the slightest. His rut was becoming stronger as his need to claim Lily grew with the threat of her being taken by one of the other two males.

Lily reached over Jungkook to grab some menus and handed them out to the hybrids, hoping they would pick something based on the pictures. As she browsed the pamphlet of food options, their waitress arrived, looking down at her notepad ready to grab their drink orders. Lily looked up, surprised to find Rose would be their waitress. “Hello, my name is Rose. What would you like to drink?” She finally glanced away from her notepad and faltered as she noticed her dysfunctional family sitting in her booth. “What are you doing here?”

Lily regularly came to the diner, but Rose never imagined that she would bring the hybrids with her. Her sister smiled sheepishly, “Yeah, I didn’t want to make dinner so…here we are.”

Rose rolled her eyes in response to her sister’s excuse as Taehyun leaned up on the table, “Are you joining us?” His eyes were large and filled with hope.

Rose tilted her head with a small pout, “Sorry, Tae. I can’t, I’m working.” She pointed back towards the kitchen with the cap of her pen and Taehyun slumped back into the booth with disappointment.

“Can we just get water?” Lily asked, noticing Jungkook recede back into his foul mood from earlier with the presence of Rose. Her sister placed her notepad away without jotting anything down before turning to retrieve the four glasses. As she walked away, Lily brushed her hand through Jungkook’s hair, feeling how tense he was.

Soobin pushed his leg back into hers as he glared at the affection she gave Jungkook, who moved away from her touch. His breathing became heavy as his nose scrunched from the low snarl escaping his lips. Jungkook was rigid from the sound coming from his brother and snapped back with a noise acutely similar to a bark. Taehyun yelped as his brothers stared each other down, leaning across the table towards each other with their teeth bared from the curl in their lips.

Lily panicked, realizing that they were making a scene in the middle of a full restaurant. She tapped the table, trying to break them from the trance of animosity. “Both of you stop it!” She whispered harshly, her eyes flickering around the other booths to see people were watching them.

Soobin broke eye contact with Jungkook at the sound of her voice in mild distress. He sensed her nerves rattling within her, wanting nothing more than to comfort her, but sitting back to calm himself down. Rose arrived as the two older males settled back down, feeling a shift in the air as she placed the waters on the table. She reached across to put a glass in front of Jungkook when she noticed the plastic wrapped around his newly decorated forearm.

Her mouth dropped in disbelief as her wide eyes found Lily, “You took him to get tattoos?” Again, the plural status of her statement outweighs the severity of her sister’s actions. It wasn’t so bad that he got a tattoo, but nearly an arm full of tattoos was pushing her sanity off the ledge of rationality.

Lily bit her lip, hands still shaking from the previous interaction between Jungkook and Soobin. She laughed nervously, feeling overwhelmed by the consequences of her actions. “Yeah, he was having a bad day.” She tried to justify.

Rose just shook her head, not believing that her sister thought any of this was acceptable in the slightest. “We’ll talk about this later. What do you guys want?” She focused on the lines of her notepad, trying to bury the aggravation that wanted to bubble over.

“Just bring burgers and fries for all of us. As soon as possible.” Lily added as an afterthought, hoping that fast service would keep the boys distracted with their meal until they left to go home.

“Should I bring JK’s cooked or would he rather just have a raw patty?” She shot him a knowing stare, her eyes narrowed when he looked up at her.

Lily was thrown off by the question, “Uh, cooked…” She glanced over to her side to see if Jungkook argued otherwise before turning back towards Rose. “Yeah, cooked is fine.” Lily waited until Rose left the table before addressing the men, “If we get through dinner without any trouble, I’ll give you guys a treat.”

The hybrids brightened up at the mention of a treat, wondering what it could possibly be. “What kind of treat?” Taehyun asked, his expression eager as he leaned up on the booth again.

Lily merely waved him down to sit and vaguely answered his question to keep them guessing. The table became quiet as Taehyun settled down, only perking up whenever he caught sight of Rose moving around from table to table. Jungkook simply leaned against the corner of the booth, keeping to himself as he ignored the familiar scent of vanilla florals gently sweeping in to remind him that the infuriating brunette was there.

Soobin stared at Lily as she pulled out her phone and seemed to intently be in search of something on the small device. He nudged his leg against hers, capturing her attention away from her phone. She sent him a reassuring smile, but he could sense her uneasiness as he tried to figure out what could be bothering her. She nudged her leg back and Soobin felt warm with need from the reciprocated contact. His rut was proving to be a challenge the more time he was around her, but he would do his best not to pressure her despite his instinct.

Lily was relieved to see the hybrids nestling into the comforts of the restaurant, joyous that whatever mood swing she just encountered would not rear its head. She broke eye contact with Soobin as she glanced back down at her phone, looking through her search engine for answers on his recent behavior. Most of the results showed a preview stating that huskies were friendly, so why did he seem so aggressive lately? He seems like he’s been socialized enough not to be territorial, he couldn’t be fighting for dominance since Jungkook clearly fit that role; so what could it be?

She wasn’t allowed much time to ponder it when Rose came back with a large serving plate to dispense the food onto the table. She put her phone away deciding she would try and get some more information from Katharine when she goes to work the next day. “Thanks, sis.” She smiled up at Rose as she grabbed a fry to put in her mouth.

“You’re-” Jungkook began devouring the burger, shoving the filled patties into his mouth as much as he was capable of before aggressively chewing. Rose blanched in disgust as ketchup smeared over his face and loose pieces of the burger fell from the corner of his mouth. “...welcome.” Soobin and Taehyun followed Jungkook’s example, shoving the large burgers in their mouth for large bites. Rose fixed Lily with wide eyes and a forced smile. “You have fun with that.”

Lily watched as she briskly walked away and caught sight of an elderly couple looking over towards their booth. She smiled sheepishly at the pair before snapping her attention back to the boys at her table. The aggressive scarfing created loud noises that reminded her of a slew of pigs eating their daily slop. “You don’t need to inhale your food. It’s not going anywhere.” She reminded them, relieved when they began to slow down their pace.

With a sigh, Lily dove into her fries meticulously eating them one-by-one before tackling the burger. They all ate silently and before long Jungkook was finished, staring at Lily with intent. “I finished. Where’s my treat?”

She paused mid-chew on her burger, glancing over to see his plate was completely cleaned off with the other two not far behind. “Um…” She searched for her sister to try and get her attention. She was currently helping another customer but noticed Lily waving her over from the corner of her eye. She continued to write down the customer’s order before sighing as she approached the chaos table.

She leaned on one foot, cocking her hip to the side. “Yes?” Her hands pressed against her waist, hoping that her sister was ready for the check.

“Can we get three hot chocolates for the guys? I’m sure they would love that.” Lily knew the men had an appetite for sweets and wanted to fulfill their promise since they were mostly behaved during dinner other than the transparent etiquette flaws.

Rose narrowed her eyes. “That one…” She pointed at Jungkook, “..doesn’t need anything, but I’ll bring some for the other two.” She countered. The doberman already got an arm full of tattoos, why did Lily always feel the need to spoil him? She could see her sister trying to defend Jungkook but stopped her before she could speak. “He’s a good boy.” She pointed at Soobin. “He’s a good boy.” She pointed at Taehyun and went back full circle to Jungkook. “He’s a bitch.”

Lily reached up and covered Jungkook’s ears as he growled at the demeaning name that left Rose’s lips. “That was uncalled for. He’s just misunderstood.” Lily defended as she glared back at her sister, mildly surprised that she cursed at work.

Rose crossed her arms over her chest with an eye roll. “Whatever.” She stomped off back to the kitchens to fulfill the order, annoyance etched throughout her body. She hated that her sister let him do anything he wanted and made excuses for him. She knew Lily felt like she needed to provide them with a good home, but she shouldn’t be encouraging his behavior as a menace to society.

Lily pulled her hands away, looking towards the human doberman. “Sorry about that.” Jungkook could only huff as he hunched over the table, the muscles on his back firm from the tension building within them. He didn’t know how to feel about Rose anymore. He spent the most time with her out of the others, but she’s cold towards him. Yet, his brothers attached themselves more to Lily and she goes out of her way for him. Things seemed backwards and he understood he had some issues with trust and obedience, but that still didn’t excuse Rose’s attitude towards him.

As Jungkook was lost in thought, Rose returned with her serving tray and placed the three mugs of hot chocolate with whipped cream in front of each hybrid. “Enjoy!” Her smile didn’t reach her eyes as she looked at Soobin and Taehyun.

A pit of guilt punched Lily in the stomach as she noticed Jungkook simply staring at the mug of sweet liquid. She pushed the cup closer to him, “Go ahead. You’ll like it. Just be careful, it’s hot.”

He blankly stared at the whipped cream, lost in thought as he tried to process how he would manage to live in this house with Rose. Distant memories of his first owners were haunting him as he remembered being abandoned and given to the shelter. He felt stuck because he enjoyed the safety and comforts of their new home, but he was scared that if Rose couldn’t accept him then he would lose all of that. It was a constant battle between them and Jungkook wasn’t sure if he was willing to let his guard down in the event she did return them back to their legal owners.

Lily softly smiled at Taehyun as he stared at the drink, sniffing around the swirl of whipped cream. He slowly brought the mug up to his lips and took a sip. His mouth was met with the warm flow of chocolate with the contrasting feeling of cool solidified cream melting over his tongue. He raised the cup higher, gathering a larger gulp before placing the cup back down on the tabletop. Lily laughed when she noticed his nose was covered in white cream and chocolate ran along the curve of his top lip.

He dragged his tongue over his lip to collect the remnants, trying to curl it over the tip of his nose to wipe off the whipped cream there. Soobin took a sip as well, laughing as he also got cream on his nose. Lily leaned on her palm and admired the two hybrids sitting across from her, capturing the wholesome moment as a memory she wished to keep for those days that might seem hard. Their happiness was a reminder that bringing them into her home changed her life for the better.

She peered at Jungkook from the corner of her eye, gesturing with the tilt of her head towards the mug for him to join in on the fun. She nearly cried with joy when he finally took his sip and a small chuckle escaped his lips. Her heart swelled with love for the new additions to her unconventional family and no one could take that away from her. “I love hot chocolate!” Taehyun projected enthusiastically, taking more sips from the mug in his hands.

Rose heard him from a few tables away, notepad in her hand as she prepared to take the order of another customer. The man she was currently serving sat by himself with a simple cup of coffee. She allowed him a few moments to look at the menu and noticed him place it down before she made her next move. “What can I get you?”

Rose was so focused on her notepad that she didn’t notice the way his eyes ran over her figure, his lids heavy with ill intent. “Are you on the menu?” He asked, lecherously. Rose faltered as his question registered in her head. She was familiar with flirtatious comments and recognized this particular line from a handful of customers before him, but his demeanor made her uncomfortable. He wasn’t being funny or light-hearted like most people were, he was a sleazy creep.

She steeled herself, ignoring his comment. “No, so what can I get you instead?” She pursed her lips together as her anxiety spiked the pounding of her heart. The faster she could get his order and him out of her hair, the better.

Jungkook sensed a wave of distress in the restaurant as he gulped down the rest of his hot chocolate. Soobin and Taehyun were still savoring their drinks as Lily continued to nibble on her burger since she was a slow eater. Jungkook looked over his shoulder, catching a glimpse of Rose talking to a man, the distress pounding through her chest and beating through Jungkook’s ear drums. His eyes narrowed as he tried to focus on their conversation, but the sound was washed out by the loud ambiance of the diner.

“JK?” Lily asked, noticing that he was practically turned around in his seat. She peered behind her to see him glaring at Rose and she only hoped he didn’t try to pick a fight with her just before they were supposed to leave.

She tugged the sleeve of his shirt, but he ignored her as his pupils shrunk in on the man. Rose seemed to pace back and forth between leaning on her left or right leg as she tried to get away from the customer without being rude. He kept flirting with her and making her uncomfortable, refusing to tell her what he wanted besides coffee. She noticed the mug was empty, “Let me get you a refill and let you think about your order for a moment.”

She went to turn away as fast as possible, but she was stopped abruptly when the man reached out and grabbed her apron. “I wasn’t done talking to you.” His gruff voice was commanding and degrading all on its own.

Jungkook bared his teeth with a growl as he watched the man grab Rose against her will and pull her back towards him. Her fear spiked and Jungkook jumped into action, lifting up from his seat and stepping over the table. The dishes clattered as he moved across them, startling Lily as she yelled after him. The scolding tone in her voice didn’t stop him as he took large strides through the diner, his destination being the only thing he could see.

Rose could barely blink in response to the man grabbing her before his grip was ripped from her and all she could see was Jungkook’s back hiding her view of the man. When he approached the pair, Jungkook grabbed the man’s outstretched wrist firmly and yanked it away from her as he stood between them. He stood menacingly over the man with his doberman features shining through, asserting his dominance against the human. “Keep your hands to yourself.” He growled.

“JK, it’s okay.” Rose tried to de-escalate the situation and placed her hand on Jungkook’s shoulder, unsure how to approach him in this state. She never witnessed him be so aggressive, where did this come from and why was he protecting her?

The man’s face hardened up at the younger male, moving to stand up defensively, but cringed as Jungkook tightened his grip and twisted his wrist downward, creating pain in the man’s arm. “Don’t fucking touch her again, understand?” He hissed as Lily and Soobin finally made an appearance, pulling him away from the offender.

“JK, stop! Let’s go!” Lily placed her hold on his wrist, pulling his hand away from the man as Soobin pulled him away by pushing against his shoulder. Rose gaped as he responded to the pair, following their guidance towards the door. “Tae, time to go!” Lily hollered at the booth, blocking Jungkook’s fierce glare from piercing through Rose’s customer.

Rose noticed a messy pile of crumpled bills left on their table as her mind tried to process what just happened. The man cradled his wrist as he rose from his seat and hastily left the diner, avoiding the direction of the others as he walked to his car. “Rose, clean up your tables!” Another waitress demanded when she only seemed to stand in place.

She snapped back to reality, realizing that coffee spilled across the table after Jungkook collided into them before she noticed the mess left behind from her sister’s booth. People were watching her like she was free entertainment and she felt heat rise to her cheeks from embarrassment. Her family made her look crazy and left her to clean up their mess. She was so mad, but yet as she wiped away the spilled coffee, her mind refused to think about anything other than the way Jungkook stood up for her.

Despite their differences and constant fighting, he still protected her from the creep. His approach was very impulsive, but that bothered her the most. He did it so effortlessly, without any incentive; be damned the consequences to himself or her. She was beyond confused, but couldn’t fight the feeling that maybe Jungkook cared about her more than she originally believed. After cleaning the coffee, she moved to the other booth and groaned when she noticed some of the dishes were broken. Tonight was a complete disaster, but she couldn’t wait to get home.

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Sheltered: Chapter 8

After a day at the park, there seems to be some rekindling and maybe even something more stirring within our hybrids...

It's Spring Break for us writers, so stay tuned for a week of updates to make up for the delay or visit here for the complete story.

{Main Pairings:} Jeon Jungkook/Original Female Character, Choi Soobin/Original Female Character, Kim Taehyung/Original Female Character(s)

{Rating:} 18+

{Genre:} Alternate Universe - Hybrids

{Warnings:} Mild Sexual Content, Mature Language, Mild Angst, Rutting Behaviors

{Taglist:} @chimsworldsstuff

The glow of the afternoon sun seeped through the thin layer of clouds as the group enjoyed an evening at the park conveniently nestled at the edge of their quiet neighborhood. The girls lived in a secluded part of town, not many crowds around to interrupt peaceful evenings such as these. They brought their newly acquired hybrids out to the park, allowing them to enjoy some time in their dog forms, relishing the ability to run around and do whatever they pleased.

The park was vacant, not a single person aside from them enjoyed the lush grounds filled with large oak trees and a large pond with a wooden dock. A butterfly garden inhibited the far end of the large field adjacent to a child’s playground. Soobin was happily exploring the new setting, sniffing every corner and plant he passed, occasionally glancing back to find Lily as he continued his explorations.

Taehyun was already fully enjoying the large stretches of grass, allowing his paws to pounce off the soft surface, sprinting in circles as he exerted his pent-up energy. Lily stood watching; a smile stretched from ear to ear as she admired the youngest enjoying his newly acquired freedoms. She couldn’t help but chuckle as she watched his tongue hang out from his opened jaw, the long muscle draping over his large canines as he panted in excitement.

Lily’s eyes shifted down as she felt a wet sensation brush her calves, finding Soobin’s nose nudging at her as a soft whine escaped the barrier of his teeth. “What?” She questioned, allowing her head to tilt to the side as she watched Soobin begin to walk in the opposite direction. He took a few steps towards the butterfly garden, turning around to see if Lily was following. Once noticing that she was still standing quietly in the same spot, he let out another huff, the vibrations dancing through his body as he opened his jaw up and down to elaborately vocalize to the brunette.

Lily laughed as she listened to Soobin speak to her, forgetting how vocal huskies tended to be. She shook her head as she followed behind him, Soobin’s tail swiping excitedly behind him as he continued towards the butterfly garden.

Soobin approached a metal framed bench with armrests in the shape of butterfly wings, placing his paws up on the seat as he glanced up at Lily who couldn’t figure out what he wanted. She watched as he tilted his head towards the seat, strangely catching a human-like expression from the dog as she complied, taking a seat only for him to run off.

“Soobin, what are you doing?” She complained, moving to stand up only for Soobin to growl back in her direction. Lily rolled her eyes in amusement as she perched back down, crossing her legs as she awaited his next move. She could see his long fluffy tail wagging from across the flowering bushes in front of her, examining how each plant was strategically placed alongside a mulch path leading through the small garden.

Lily averted her eyes, finding the sight of Rose and Jungkook farther back in the field. She blinked in astonishment, her eyes widening at the sight of her younger sister smiling as she tossed a frisbee back and forth between Jungkook and Taehyun. Each time one of the dogs snatched up the disk, they returned it, eager to chase after it again.

Lily felt a warmth swell in her chest, thankful to see Rose finally enjoying the company of all three of the dogs. She knew she’d warmed up to Soobin and Taehyun, them being the easiest to manage of the three. However, the sight of her playing with Jungkook was welcoming, grateful that the evening seemed to be presenting a positive shift in the household dynamics.

Her attention quickly returned to Soobin who had an orange hibiscus flower gently tucked within his canines, strutting pridefully as he released the flower to fall onto Lily’s lap. Her eyes settled on Soobin’s familiar dark hues, noticing how similar they appeared as a dog in comparison to his human form. “Awe…Soobin.” She placed a hand over her heart, pressing her palm against her chest as she cherished the sweet gesture from the large fluffy animal.

Her hand instinctually rested atop of his head, scratching the section of fur between his ears as she took the flower, holding it to her nose as the subtle floral scent invaded her nostrils. “You’re such a good boy.” She smiled, part of it still feeling odd to say to a human, however endearing when he was appearing as a husky. Soobin’s tail thrashed in delight, and he nuzzled his chin against her lap, thankful for the attention she was giving him.

On the opposite end of the field, Rose was mid-throw as she tossed the circular frisbee towards the running doberman who was equally as energetic as the younger border collie. She was somewhat relaxed, enjoying the simplicity of their activity given she’d need to report to work in a couple of hours. It was the weekend and her next two days would be spent studying in her free time and working as a waitress in the evenings to help pay off their monthly bills. Luckily, their mom had been generous in paying their college expenses, however, their cars and house payments fell solely on the girls. Not to mention the added expenses of feeding three grown men.

Rose prepared her stance to send the disk flying once again, her attention being pulled by Taehyun who was tossing his body into the grass, rolling and rubbing his back as pieces of the substrate snagged within his fluffy coat. Rose chuckled, releasing the disk towards the large doberman only to see it shift towards the pond, landing against the wooden dock.

“I got it!” She yelled out, sprinting towards the water to retrieve the frisbee before it would find itself in the pond. Just as she reached the docks to pick up the plastic equipment, she felt it get snagged on something, looking up to find the snarl of Jungkook with the frisbee lodged between his jaws. Rose yanked on the disc, attempting to pry it from his teeth only for Jungkook to steady his stance, tugging back against it as he amused the now game of tug of war.

“JK, let go.” Rose complained, not wanting to entertain the shift in game, half expecting Jungkook to ignore her words as usual. She pulled back on the frisbee once again only for Jungkook to release it, amused as he watched the youngest sister stumble backward, her feet grazing the edge of the dock.

Rose felt herself falling backward as he obeyed her command, desperately attempting to catch her footing as she processed the fact that Jungkook had actually listened to her for the first time since arriving. Unlucky for her, the dock ended directly behind her, causing her body to tumble back into the chilled water of the pond. She felt the liquid seep through her clothing as she pulled herself out, crawling back onto the dock only to witness the doberman glaring at her, his canines on full display. Even in his dog form, Rose could still make out the smug smirk that often adorned his face, her temper fuming.

She bunched her shirt, ringing out as much water from the fabric as the materials of her clothing latched to her frame. Jungkook wasn’t one to look away, enjoying the sight before him as he relished in the mischief, he’d placed her through. “I swear JK!” She groaned, glaring intently at the doberman as she trudged past him. “You’re such an ass.”

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Back at the house, Rose made her way inside ahead of the others, making quick work to claim the shower for herself, desperate to rid herself of the fishy scent accompanying the damp sensations of the pond water. She was hopelessly attempting to remain calm, her annoyance with Jungkook threatening to boil over once again from his obnoxious actions. Luckily, she found herself in the warmth of the shower, enjoying the perfect remedy to calm herself of her frustrations.

Jungkook made a dash to claim Lily’s bathroom, also eager to cleanse his body of the aroma of sweat and grass. Taehyun was quick to pass out against the living room sectional, his body exhausted from the exertion he placed it through at the park.

Lily embarked on the tedious task of cooking dinner, needing to make larger servings than before to feed five hungry bellies, especially given the fact that three of them were hybrids with fast metabolisms. She made her way towards the sink, lathering her hands with the citrus-scented soap as she washed away any evidence of their stroll in the park. She moved to dry her hands on the kitchen rag hanging from the stove handle, pulling out a bowl to prepare a variety of fruits as something for the boys to pick on while awaiting her teriyaki baked chicken.

Her fingers meticulously plucked a few grapes off their vines, tossing them into the bowl with a mixture of blueberries and raspberries. She hesitated once sensing a pair of eyes stalking her about the space, finding Soobin leaning across the breakfast nook as he peered over at the older sibling.

Lily felt her cheeks flush from his stare, not used to being observed so intently as she went about her tasks. She felt her fingers shake slightly as her nerves rattled within her, attempting not to let the sudden attention distract her. She pulled open the top drawer beside the sink, retrieving a small cutting knife as she sliced the tops off the strawberries, sectioning them into fourths before tossing them in to create a colorful assortment of fruits.

She beamed at the brightness within the bowl, stealing a blueberry as she turned her attention to prepping the chicken. She sliced against the cutting board to remove any nerves or fat from the poultry, plopping the chicken into a glass casserole dish before coating it with a garlic teriyaki sauce. She loved this particular brand, her mouth watering already from the delicious scent of the flavors concocted within the bottle.

As Lily moved to wash her hands clean, she noticed Soobin entered the kitchen, hovering around to sniff the various foods sprawled out against the counter. Lily ignored him as she went to turn on the oven, having completely forgotten to preheat it before starting all of her prep work.

Meanwhile, Soobin found himself hovering around the kitchen eager to fill his stomach with food after exerting himself from sprinting around outside. His eyes stalked Lily, invested in her every movement as he observed her skillfully moving around the kitchen. Since the previous evening, he had been overcome with possessive urges, eager to have her paying attention to him every chance he could.

His eyes scanned her figure, drinking in every nook of her form as his pupils glided over the curves that hugged her hips, desperate to dig his fingers against her soft flesh. He dropped his stare lower, the denim adorning her frame perfectly accentuating the shape of her ass, burning the memory in his consciousness as he lecherously ran his tongue over his bottom lip.

An insatiable heat festered within him, his skin running hot as lucid images of Lily beneath him coursed through his mind. He could sense her slow gentle heartbeat as he approached the space behind her, his own pulse attempting to sync with her breathing as he honed in on every reaction her body made. Her natural scent drew him in, luring him like a sailor to a siren as he desperately sought her attention, his fingers itching to brush against her soft skin.

As Lily returned to retrieve the casserole dish, Soobin invaded her personal space, pressing himself against her back as he pulled a soft shriek of surprise from her lips. He hadn’t noticed how his hands grabbed her hips, his fingers savoring the tender flesh beneath them as he gently gave her a squeeze.

Soobin watched as she turned to face him, her complexion flushed red as her eyes sought out answers to his sudden invasiveness. He couldn’t help himself but lean in closer, hovering his head just above her shoulder as he sniffed in the scent of her. The faint fragrance of her usual coconut and bergamot perfume lingered against her skin, her natural pheromones intermixing to serve up an appetizing aroma that Soobin was practically drooling over. The smell of her alone ignited his lust for her, his dick twitching at the horny thoughts overtaking every functioning part remaining in his subconscious.

“Soobin, what are you…?” Lily’s voice was soft, trembling slightly on her words as he moved his face to hover just before hers, his lips threatening to cross the invisible line that kept their proximity at bay.

He was entrapped by her stare, his mind swirling with unspoken desires he wished to share with the brunette, the heat in his body causing him discomfort as she plagued his every thought. He knew exactly what this was, recalling how blazing his body became during his first experience with his rut. He was starting to show symptoms, his attraction and possessiveness of Lily had been the trigger of his rut so soon after all of the stress they endured.

“Soobin?” Lily’s mind was short-circuiting, completely overwhelmed by the man towering over her. Her fingers gripped the casserole dish in front of her tightly, using it as a lifeline as she felt herself practically melt under his stare. He seemed exhausted, his body showing signs of fatigue despite the hungry expression glistening in his pupils.

Lily’s breath hitched as she felt his palms squeeze her hips once again, flustered by his bold invasion of space as she attempted to tame her wild imagination. Soobin was a very attractive man, someone who caught her attention since he stepped foot inside their house. Now that he was pressed up against her, she could truly admire all of his beauty up close, admiring every perfectly crafted feature of his face.

Lily’s mind went spiraling as she felt Soobin lean in, panicking as he seemed to be coming in for a kiss. She didn’t move, knowing deep down she wanted this to happen, craving the sensation of his lips against her as his very stare ignited a need for him within her. Just as his lips approached her own, she felt him tilt his head to the side, one of his arms releasing her hip as he plucked a grape from the bowl. He let his teeth peek from the smirk that stretched at his lips as he tossed in the small morsel, chewing happily as he desperately attempted to tame his urges to take her right over that counter.

Ruts caused hybrids to have hyper-acted senses, his ears honing in on the rapid pitter patter of her heart as it assaulted her rib cage. “Why’s your heart racing?” He questioned, fully knowing the answer as he sniffed in the aroma accompanying her scent. It was sweet and alluring, often accompanying the sensation of lust or desire, also mimicking the scent women gave off during their ovulations. Lily wanted him too, and the mere reality of her desires only heightened his urges. How was he ever going to make it through his rut without getting a taste of her sweet poison?

Lily gulped back her surprise, wondering how to answer his question. Of course, her heart was racing! A handsome man had her pinned to the counter, the heat radiating from his body practically suffocating her as she desperately attempted to maintain her composure.

Before she could find the words to respond, Jungkook emerged from the bathroom with a fresh pair of baggy clothing draped on his frame. He was rubbing a towel through his hair, shaking his head to dry off the remainder as he tossed the fabric to Taehyun. “Your turn.”

The intrusion from his brother caused Soobin to step back, being released from his sexually driven trance as Jungkook joined them to snoop around for something to stuff inside his mouth. Lily and Soobin exchanged one final heated stare before Lily resumed her work, the tone of the oven indicating it was ready for use.

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Sheltered: Chapter 7

The hybrids run amuck at the grocery store and the girls are forced to tame them despite their insatiable appetites. How will they handle their headstrong doberman when he already bit more than he can chew?

It's Spring Break for us writers, so stay tuned for a week of updates to make up for the delay or visit here for the complete story.

{Main Pairings:} Jeon Jungkook/Original Female Character, Choi Soobin/Original Female Character, Kim Taehyung/Original Female Character(s)

{Rating:} 18+

{Genre:} Alternate Universe - Hybrids

{Warnings:} Mild Angst, Mature Language, Referenced Abuse, Power Dynamics, Raw Meat, Blood

{Taglist:} @chimsworldsstuff

After struggling to make a decent meal with the scarce amount of food in their house, the girls decided they needed to make another grocery trip. The family of five shuffled into the store and the hybrids inhaled the mixture of scents wafting from the different departments, which pulled Soobin and Jungkook to follow the delicious aromas. Lily reached out to grab Taehyun’s hand, keeping him next to her. “Stay with me.” She demanded gently as she brushed his hair affectionately with her hand when he fell into step with her, obediently listening to her command.

“Where are you going?” Rose groaned as she followed the direction of Soobin, who ran over to the bakery section. Lily stuck to their routine as she checked off items from the list while Rose caught sight of Soobin pressing his nose against a package of fresh donuts. He licked his lips from the scent of sugar that overwhelmed his nostrils, his mouth salivating for a taste.

“Soobin!” He whipped his head, frowning as Rose approached him with mild aggravation etched over her features. She exhaled a deep breath as she looked at him sternly, “You can’t just run off like that.” She held her hand out, palm up, and used a ‘come here’ gesture so that he would place the box in her hand.

He gave them to her, watching as she tucked the package against her hip. “Sorry.” He whispered as he looked at her with his large sad eyes and full pouty lips.

She softened, realizing that he was only drawn to the smells, and they never encountered a grocery store. “It’s okay. Just go find Lily and stay with her. I have to find JK.”

His expression brightened as he sniffed the air to catch the familiar scent of coconut and bergamot. Rose chuckled as he dashed to follow the trail of her sister’s essence, still adjusting to the mannerisms of the three hybrids. Once she was gone, her shoulders slumped in defeat as she mustered up the motivation to find Jungkook. She only hoped he was acting as civilized as Soobin but cringed when she imagined that he most likely wasn’t.

Meanwhile, Jungkook was in the meat department, poking at the packages as he examined the raw steak. He picked up a package of beef, scowling in distaste of the thin plastic wrapped around the delicious substance. He negligently dropped it from his hands, ignoring the mess as it missed the lip of the cooler and hit the floor. He continued until he approached the glass case that displayed a variety of fresh cuts.

He pressed his hands and face to the glass, observing the delicious morsels laid before him. His breath fogged the glass as the butcher came up from the other side of the clear case. “Can I help you?”

Jungkook lifted his head, evaluating the situation on how to answer the man. His eyes flickered back to the meat, inhaling the scent once more. “I want that one.” He pressed his finger against the glass in the direction of a tenderloin sliced for steaks.

The butcher complied with the request, reaching into the case with his gloved hand and bringing it up over the counter to show to Jungkook. “Is this the cut you want?”

Jungkook didn’t respond, but instead, snatched the meat from his palm before shoving the piece of flesh into his mouth. The butcher was startled, “Hey! You have to pay for that!” The man gulped as Jungkook brought his eyes up to meet his gaze and felt uneasy by the snarl of his lips wrapped over the raw steak. Jungkook ripped his teeth from the beef, chewing insistently before turning to walk away. “Hey!” He heard behind him as the butcher hollered after him, but he ignored it and turned the corner as he moved into the dairy section of the store.

“JK!” He looked up from his morsel to find Rose barreling towards him with a vivid sense of annoyance pouring from her tense muscles. She noticed the raw meat locked within his jaw and recoiled as a small trail of blood rolled down his chin. “That’s disgusting. Where’d you even get that?” He quickly shoved the rest into his mouth when she went to grab it from him, his cheeks full as he struggled to chew the amount of beef in his mouth. “Ew, really?”

He gulped down the food, moving around the irritable brunette to push through the swinging stockroom doors to get away from her annoying shrill. She yelled out to him again, following him into the backroom and when he didn’t stop, she reached out to grab him any way that she could. Within her grasp, she could extend to grip the neckband of his shirt with desperation.

The tug around his neck triggered a traumatic memory of the harsh treatment he and his brothers endured back at the shelter from all the times the staff would drag them around by the collars clasped around their necks. Sometimes the force would be so tremendous that red marks would wrap around their throats. Jungkook bristled as the material of his shirt dug across the front of his neck and whipped around to growl at Rose.

He quickly snatched her hand with his own, squeezing her wrist as he pressed her backward until she was trapped between himself and a tower of boxes. Rose didn’t realize the mistake she made, but she was too caught up in controlling his infuriating behavior to correct herself. They glared into each other’s eyes, Jungkook flashing her his sharp canines in dominance. “Don’t touch me.” The words rumbled from his throat like distant thunder, but Rose didn’t heed the warnings as the storm rolled in.

“Then listen.” She hissed back, her features just as intense as she tried to pull her hand out from his tight grip.

Jungkook was hunched uncomfortably as he caged her underneath his body, hovering centimeters from her face. The hairs on the back of his neck were bristled with attention as his body tensed up for a fight. “I don’t listen to humans.” In his blind rage, he knew that wasn’t completely true, but he wasn’t about to let this woman who thought so little of him have the upper hand. His body struggled to decide whether he wanted to attack her or mount her so that she understood he would never submit.

“Rose! JK!” The sound of Lily’s voice just beyond the stockroom doors gave Rose the opportunity to rip her hand from Jungkook’s and push him.

Jungkook stumbled back only slightly, and Rose advanced towards him with a sharp glare that stabbed through his dark irises. “If you won’t listen then get out of my house.” She was livid and tired of his attitude. She didn’t want to fight with him every day just for him to act halfway decent. She noticed a look flash across his face before his rigid glare returned, thrown off by seeing him with anything but a scowl on his lips.

Jungkook’s chest rose rapidly as he battled with himself from escalating the situation. He knew he should have been grateful for the home he was provided by Lily and Rose, but he struggled with the power dynamics as he was tired of the way his kind was treated. He heard Lily call out for them again and huffed as he turned to leave the stockroom, running away from the issue with Rose until he had a better handle on his emotions.

Rose blinked when he walked away from her, following after him and pausing in surprise to see him standing calmly next to Lily. His scowl was exceedingly more relaxed as their eyes met and she was pissed. “Soobin, Taehyun, do you want to get a special treat?” She asked, letting her face melt into a smile as she looked towards the other two hybrids. Their heads perked up at the mention of a treat and brushed past Lily to surround Rose. “You deal with that one.” She waved her hand at Jungkook as she addressed her sister, striding away with the behaved hybrids.

Lily recognized the spiteful attitude of her sister and glanced at Jungkook from the corner of her eye. “What did you do?”

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Later that evening, silence seemed to plague the group since their return from the grocery store. Their practically empty fridge had been restocked to the brim with snacks and items for the next weeks' worth of meals, their trip to the grocery store proving to have been somewhat successful.

Dinner passed by slowly, the five sitting at the table while surrounded by the uncomfortable silence caused by the building tension between Jungkook and Rose. Despite Lily’s attempts to converse with the boys and her sister, the scolding glares exchanged across the table only added to the unease surrounding the group. Luckily Taehyun and Soobin lightened the mood, cracking Rose’s facade as she couldn’t help but smile at the endearing younger hybrids.

That evening the group settled in the living room to watch another movie, Rose and Jungkook purposefully sitting on opposite ends of their large sectional to avoid each other. Soobin took full advantage to sit close to Lily, as he watched Jungkook comfortably spread out against the corner piece of the sofa. Jungkook and Rose eventually began interacting with the group, making sure to avoid each other as much as possible as the five exchanged laughs and conversations relating to the comedy film filling their TV screen.

As the night progressed, Rose excused herself to go shower away the frustrations of the day as she allowed the water to cascade down her skin. The warmth was soothing, aiding in relaxing her tensed muscles as her mind became plagued with the thought of Jungkook pressing her up against the boxes in the storage room. Her thoughts danced around the predatory vision of Jungkook’s stare, recalling how his eyes seemed to have her pinned in place more than the physicality of his arms.

She felt her body run hot, unsure if it was caused by the frustration of his invasion or the mere fact that he was a handsome man, and despite how much she convinced herself that she hated him, part of her enjoyed the close contact.

Rose groaned as she hopelessly abandoned her thoughts, recalling that Jungkook had slept her in bed every night since his arrival while Lily’s bed had already been claimed by the others. Maybe the close contact would help alleviate some of the tension from before. Rose wishfully hoped he’d apologize for acting so rash and aggressive.

As she made her way towards her room, she couldn’t help but recall his words. She scrunched her eyebrows together, flabbergasted by how intent he’d seemed. What did he mean he doesn’t listen to humans? He’d been listening to Lily since he arrived, so why couldn't he listen to her just the same?

“Taehyun, just go. I’m not sleeping in there.” Jungkook’s voice echoed in the hallway, his harsh tone claiming dominance over the younger hybrid as he stubbornly commanded him to switch sleeping arrangements with him. Taehyun enjoyed Rose, not understanding why Jungkook was so opposed to wanting to please her the way he did. Taehyun considered both girls his owners and respected them the same. While Rose had been a little more apprehensive about taking in hybrids, Soobin and Taehyun managed to warm her up to the idea and enjoyed her company.

“Fine, but good luck with Soobin. He takes up most of the bed.” Taehyun shifted off of Lily’s bed as he caught a glimpse of Rose peeking in through the doorway.

Her face seemed stunned, placing her hands on her hips as her eyes shot past Taehyun to find Jungkook’s. She was perplexed by the exchange she overheard. They’ve argued constantly since his arrival yet now of all times he was complaining about having to sleep in the same bed as her? “Seriously? You’re gonna make Tae move just because you’re being an ass?” Jungkook simply ignored her as he sprawled himself out onto Lily’s empty bed.

Rose’s eyes shifted over towards Taehyun who seemed nervous, his expression filled with worry as she softened her eyes. “Hey, I’m excited! You’ve been so awesome since you got here, Tae. You deserve more bed space anyways!” She beamed glancing sideways to see if she’d extract a reaction from Jungkook. Taehyun's demeanor brightened as he entertained a large space to spread out, knowing Rose’s bed was known for its feather duvet and plush mattress topper. “Plus, you can get all of the scratches and cuddles you’d like!”

Rose watched as Taehyun’s eyes widened at her words, feeling as if he’d won the lottery in the situation. “Really?” He beamed, practically sprinting to her room once watching her smile confirm her statement. Jungkook glared up at her, feeling the jealousy bubble in his chest as he imagined Taehyun cuddled up to her in bed receiving all of the head scratches he had never been offered.

“You don’t like anything touching you when you sleep.” Jungkook protested, snarling back at her as he watched her arms move to cross against her chest.

“False. I don’t like YOU touching me when I sleep.” She corrected before spinning on her heel to join Taehyun. “I adore Taehyun.” She added an additional sting before she left the room.

She wasn’t lying, she did adore Taehyun and Soobin. Despite how long it had taken her to get used to them joining their small family of two, she grew to love their presence and missed their energy whenever they weren’t around. She’d also grown accustomed to Jungkook’s warmth and bulky doberman form as he slept on the opposite side of her bed, knowing a part of her would miss him during the night, despite how annoying she found him.

As the house settled for the evening, Soobin escaped the shower of Lily’s bedroom to find her cuddled on the right side of her bed while a doberman rested in Soobin’s usual spot beside Lily. He shifted into his husky form, growling slightly as an overwhelming feeling of possessiveness took over him. He hated seeing Jungkook so close to Lily, especially since he never typically slept in her bed. Taehyun was harmless, always having taken the spot at her feet to leave Soobin with the closest to the older brunette.

He pounced up atop Lily, wedging himself directly between Jungkook and Lily’s bodies. As he attempted to make himself comfortable, he heard a groan escape Lily’s lips and a slight growl of annoyance radiate from Jungkook. Soobin was quick to vocalize back, making it very clear to Jungkook that Lily was his and he would be the one closest to her.

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OMG WAIT EMMY AND ANNA LIKE EMMY IN HUSTLERSSSS. Also I’m sorry that ur year hasn’t started off well wishing u the best 🫰🥺

Thank you. It’s getting better and easier as the days go on. Yes, I’m Emmy and Anna is the other writer that works on projects with me. Most of our stories are written by both of us together. The one shots and Clash are some of my personal projects 😊

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Sheltered: Chapter 6

Lily continues to make the hybrids feel at home, but maybe they're starting to get too comfortable.

It's Spring Break for us writers, so stay tuned for a week of updates to make up for the delay or visit here for the complete story.

{Main Pairings:} Jeon Jungkook/Original Female Character, Choi Soobin/Original Female Character, Kim Taehyung/Original Female Character(s)

{Rating:} 18+

{Genre:} Alternate Universe - Hybrids

{Warnings:} Mild Angst, Mature Language, Mild Sexual Content, Referenced Abuse

{Taglist:} @chimsworldsstuff

Rose dreaded the arrival back home, expecting another massacre in their living room or Jungkook's insistent aggressive attitude. She groaned when she noticed her sister’s truck was gone, anticipating she would need to deal with the hybrids on her own. Then she stepped inside the house and was met with utter silence. The atmosphere, while calm, was eerie and heavy. The peace and quiet unnerved her as she wondered where they might possibly be.

“Well, that can’t be a good sign.” She muttered, moving deeper into the house to see it was still fairly intact compared to the first day she came home to the new additions. She went into the kitchen to grab a snack, determining how long she should wait before getting herself dinner in the event they didn’t return. She grabbed a banana before going into the living room to plop on the couch and watch something she would enjoy without anyone else’s consideration.

About halfway into her favorite sitcom, she heard the front door unlock from the outside as her sister twisted the key in the handle. Curiosity sparked in her as she glanced over, hoping to see her sister miraculously standing alone or, at the very least, without Jungkook following behind. To her dismay and surprise, Jungkook walked in proudly with a large grin on his face. Lily, Soobin, and Taehyun came in after him and were equally as joyous.

That’s when she noticed the modifications gleaming from their heads as Soobin and Taehyun had small silver studs decorating their earlobes. Then the glare of Jungkook’s eyebrow piercing momentarily flashed in her eyes, taking in the rest of his appearance to find metal sprinkled along the shell of both his ears.

Rose blinked as she stared at the four individuals blankly, letting her brain rationalize why they all suddenly had new piercings or felt the need to get them. Nothing logical came to mind. “Did you take them to get piercings?” Maybe it was a trick of the light, and her sister didn’t do something absolutely ridiculous as her mind believed.

“Yeah, I did my helix too!” Lily turned her head and brushed her hair behind her ear to show the stud sitting high on her cartilage. As she showed off the new jewelry to her sister, she didn’t notice the small twitch in her eye as her patience seemed to snap in half.

“What were you thinking? Piercings, really?” Rose stood from the couch; her stance wide as she placed her hands on her hips. Soobin and Taehyun lowered their heads in shame as if they were the ones in trouble.

Lily blinked, registering the irritation in her voice. “We were watching music videos and they thought the guys looked cool. It’s not a big deal.”

Rose briefly glared at Jungkook, whose smile dissipated with the animosity coming from the younger female. “He has more than anyone combined! He doesn’t need that many!”

Lily furrowed her brow, standing just as defensively as her sister. “He likes them, so what!”

“They’re dogs, Lily. They don’t need piercings!” Rose was frustrated and Lily’s refusal to admit her fault was becoming more than she could bear. “How expensive was all that? I can’t imagine that was cheap.”

Jungkook growled deep in his throat as Rose belittled him and his brothers, stepping forward to bark back, but Lily moved faster. “They’re not just dogs, they’re hybrids. People like you and me.” Rose faltered from Lily’s statement, realizing in the heat of the moment how her words sounded. “It wasn’t cheap, but I don’t care. They don’t have a lot, so I took them to get piercings.” Lily dropped her arms to her side, letting them hang as she began heading towards her bedroom.

Rose bit the inside of her cheek as she glanced over towards the boys, who watched the argument transpire before them. She sighed, guilt eating away as she noticed the crestfallen expressions on Soobin and Taehyun, but felt the words get stuck in her throat as Jungkook pushed past her to plop on the couch. He pointedly grabbed the remote and turned her show off with a tense scowl.

Despite how well the new modifications looked on his appearance, it still annoyed her that her sister allowed him to indulge in so many. If he could so easily get those piercings, what would he do next? Get a tattoo? She scrunched her nose, meeting the stares of Soobin and Taehyun. “I’m sorry. I’m not mad.” She smiled reassuringly, “They look good. I was just surprised.” She heard a sarcastic huff from Jungkook but ignored him as she softened up for the other two men.

Soobin and Taehyun perked up from the praise, looking up at Rose with smiles as they moved further into the living room to nestle on the couch along with their brother. Rose felt the weight lift off her shoulders as the more reasonable hybrids accepted her apology. She glanced at Jungkook, who blatantly ignored her presence, and then looked towards her sister’s bedroom door which was firmly shut to keep out the world.

“I guess I’m making dinner.” She muttered to herself, moving into the kitchen to scavenge for ingredients to throw together for a dysfunctional family of five.

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Steam pebbled atop the glass of Lily’s walk-in shower, the brunette standing happily below the stream of running water as she cherished the warmth that crept over her skin. She could feel the tension of the day melting from her muscles as she massaged the loofa over her limbs, her mind avoiding the latest annoyed reactions of her sister. Most of the hybrids’ transitions into their household had settled, Rose enjoying the company of Soobin and Taehyun more so now that she’d adapted to the idea of having half-human half-dog beings in their home. Jungkook still managed to get under her sister's skin, however, creating a complicated task for Lily to keep the peace.

Her mind wandered to Rose’s reaction upon bringing the boys home with piercings adorning their bodies. Lily often watched K-pop videos which seemed to spark the idea of getting their own in Jungkook and Soobin. Taehyun followed happily, getting his own piercing to feel connected to his brothers which had only elicited more negative reactions from Rose.

Lily let her thoughts trail away as she focused on lathering her body wash, allowing the scent of coconut and bergamot to encase her in a soothing cocoon as she enjoyed the moment of peace away from the boys. She loved their presence and had become comforted by the fact that she was able to provide them with a place in which they could feel comfortable enough to be themselves. However, she did enjoy the moments of tranquility away from the constant chaos of the three hybrids.

She closed her eyes as she melted into the comfort of her shower, the gentle hum of her music echoing through the bathroom from her phone that sat perched on the vanity. She began swaying her hips to a Michael Bublé song, allowing her hands to scrub at her scalp as she began to sing. “Like a flower bending in the breeze, Bend with me, sway with ease. When we dance you have a way with me, Stay with me, sway with me.”

Her moment of enjoyment was interrupted by the click of the bathroom door, her eyes snapping open to find the movement of the door opening back towards her as Soobin made his way into the secluded space. Lily instantly felt the sting of her shampoo invade her irises as she desperately latched an arm over her chest to conceal herself through the glass walls of the shower as she stuck her face beneath the shower to clear her eyes.

“Oh my god, Soobin! You need to knock!” Her voice was in pure panic, causing the husky in human form to freeze in his tracks. He needed to grab his toothbrush and hadn’t thought much about the door being a barrier, preferring them open over closed in the first place. All of a sudden, Lily was informing him about the need to knock before he entered a room which left a puzzled expression plastered on his face. He quickly retreated, closing the door behind him.

Just as the door shut, Lily’s body relaxed only for a moment until a knock resonated from the opposite side of the door. Before she could speak a word, Soobin twisted the handle and made his way back inside to retrieve his toothbrush. “Soobin!” Lily was flabbergasted, her arms sprawled across her body as she used her loofa to conceal her most intimate regions.

Soobin glanced up at her through the mirror, meeting her frazzled expression as he turned to face her with wide eyes. “What?” He questioned, glancing around the bathroom as if something was wrong.

“I told you to knock before you come into the bathroom.” She whined, concealing herself behind the steamed-up parts of the shower door.

He tilted his head slightly, his mouth pouting as he mulled over her words. “I did knock.” He had a confused expression on his face, his toothbrush gripped between his fingers as he met her stare.

Lily felt her heart rate elevate, her body running hot under Soobin’s stare, especially given that she was completely naked and the only thing standing in his way of witnessing her was a fogged-up piece of glass. “You need to wait for permission before just walking in.” She added, her voice cracking as she averted her eyes to find the tile of the bathroom floor.

Soobin could sense her discomfort, suddenly noticing that she was hiding her body beneath her limbs, contorting herself to shield as much as possible from his prying eyes. “Ah, I’m sorry.” His voice was soft as he quickly caught onto the situation, moving to exit the bathroom with haste as he left Lily to finish her shower in peace.

Lily hadn’t realized that she was holding her breath until the bathroom door shut, allowing her to breathe out and release her arms from around her chest. She felt as if she was overheating, completely flushed at the thought of Soobin seeing her in the nude. Her hand quickly turned the nozzle to a cooler setting, allowing a cold shower to calm the sudden rush of emotions she was experiencing due to the hybrid. He was undeniably handsome, the way his lips pulled into a natural pout was endearing. He was tall and muscular, his dark hair shaggy enough to rest just above his animalistic stare that seemed to spark a wave of heat within Lily’s body.

She shook herself of her thoughts, finishing up her shower before proceeding to blow dry her hair and get dressed in her favorite baggy t-shirt alongside a pair of pajama shorts. She took a second to compose herself before escaping the confinements of the bathroom, pushing open the door to see Soobin lying across her bed. Her breath hitched as she watched his toned muscles peek through his sleeveless shirt, slowly peeling back the covers of her bed as she settled for the night.

She was surprised to see Soobin move quickly to lay beside her, his apologetic eyes finding hers. “Sorry about the shower…” Before he could continue, Lily swatted the air with her hand, offering him a warm smile.

“You didn’t know. It’s okay.” Living with hybrids was proving to be an interesting journey, however, there was something endearing about watching them learn to fit in amongst humans. Her eyes filled with sadness at the thought of their owners shielding them from normal human experiences, treating them coldly as if they were nothing but sheltered animals.

Soobin sensed her sadness, his eyes studying her as he leaned on his elbow, allowing his head to fall to the side. “You’re sad?” He asked curiously, hoping he wasn’t the cause of her solemn demeanor.

Lily chewed on the flesh inside her cheek, a habit she had formed as a kid, and watched Soobin as she imagined his life before sneaking into her truck. “Your owners…they aren’t very nice, are they?” She asked, already knowing the answer, but wanting the confirmation from his lips.

His expression hardened, recalling how poorly he and his brothers were treated back at the shelter. “No, they aren’t.” He could remember the lengths his previous owners would go through to make sure they never got too attached to being in their human form.

Soobin’s lips pulled into a smile as he looked at Lily, resting his head so that it was leaning against her shoulder. “You and Rose are nice.” He grinned as Lily’s heart swelled at his confession. She was elated that they thought so, thankful to know they seemed more comfortable since they arrived.

“I’m glad.” Her voice was soft as she passed her hand through Soobin’s hair, gently scratching his scalp as his eyes closed in contempt. Lily could’ve stayed that way forever, smiling at Soobin’s gentle exhales as his breath danced against her collarbone. Unfortunately for them, a speedy little border collie jumped up into the bed, panting joyfully as he pounced onto Lily, ready for his own round of cuddles and scratches.

Soobin glared at his brother’s dog form, rolling his eyes in irritation as his moment alone with Lily was interrupted. Thankfully, Taehyun rested his head against her lap, allowing Lily to give them both attention as they prepared themselves for a good night's rest.

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clash ? 😖☹️

Hello everyone!

I wanted to give you an update on clash given it’s been a little while. I’ve been going through a lot of things since the new year including multiple family deaths. I haven’t been inspired to write the finale of Clash so I’ve been working with Anna on a couple of new Hustlers episode. I want to make sure Clash gets the ending it deserves. I will be writing it and releasing it once that inspiration returns.

Thank you for your patience 🙏🏻

-Emmy 💕

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Sheltered: Chapter 5

It's a beautiful morning! The hybrids are happy and healthy, frolicking and playing in the comfort of their new home, and someone is making breakfast...or at least, trying to.

Stay tuned for weekly updates or visit here for the complete story.

{Main Pairings:} Jeon Jungkook/Original Female Character, Choi Soobin/Original Female Character, Kim Taehyung/Original Female Character(s)

{Rating:} 18+

{Genre:} Alternate Universe - Hybrids

{Warnings:} Mild Angst, Mature Language, Power Dynamics

{Taglist:} @chimsworldsstuff

The next morning brought a sense of familiarity as Lily adjusted to the presence of the three hybrids, growing accustomed to either having dogs running about or humans scattered around the house. She sat quietly in the front office of the house, the drapes hanging open to let the light of the early morning shine through the large glass windows. Her fingers taped against the keys of her MacBook, searching her mind as she attempted to piece together another presentation for Monday morning.

She leaned back in her chair, her eyes shifting over the screen as she reached for her mug, bringing the ceramic to her lips as she fueled herself on caffeine. Her gaze shifted down to the papers sprawled out over the top of the desk, tapping her finger against her mug as she analyzed the data in her charts.

The door of the front room was suddenly pushed open as Lily glanced over her computer to see a fluffy white and gray mass move in from the hallway. Soobin made his way around her desk, squeezing into the space underneath, resting by her feet as his chin propped itself against his paws. Lily couldn’t suppress the smile that invaded her features, grateful that the boys were making themselves at home, feeling more and more comfortable as days went by.

“Comfy?” She beamed as she watched Soobin’s eyes shift up to find hers, still perfectly settled beneath her feet. The soft hum of her phone vibrating against the desktop caused her to set down her mug. Soobin watched as Lily answered the device, quickly overhearing a conversation about statistics and demographic interests. He pouted, upset that her attention was no longer on him and now consumed by the voice echoing through her cell phone.

He quickly stood from his position, resting his head against her lap as a whine festered at the seam of his muzzle. Lily instinctually held up a finger, gesturing for him to wait a minute which only elicited a louder vocal whine from Soobin.

Lily quickly pushed off her feet, rolling her chair back as she stood to walk out of the front office to continue her phone call in peace. If he was in his human form, he would’ve let out a huff of disappointment as he turned to face the entrance of the office, awaiting her return. He turned back towards her desk, propping himself up on his hind legs as he rested against the desktop, his front paws scattered against the papers displayed. His eyes scanned the surface until he settled on a round stress ball on the edge of the desktop.

His jaw dropped open, his tongue hanging between his teeth as he panted in delight, his tail wagging chaotically behind him. He couldn’t submerge his instincts to play with the ball, desperately seeking some entertainment after sleeping all night. He pushed off his back paws, snapping his mouth shut around the stress ball until he tugged himself down from his propped-up position. His movement caused his paws to drag against the top, Lily’s papers scattering across the room as they flew off the tabletop.

Soobin quickly began shaking his head, acting as if he was trying to tear into the stress ball as his teeth gnawed at the material. What he hadn’t noticed was that in the process of finding something to play with, his paws were pressing against the papers that had flown onto the floor, his claws tearing a few while a couple crumpled beneath his paw pads.

“What are you doing?” Taehyun's voice echoed from the doorway as he curiously asked Soobin, the husky paused his movement with the front of his body pressed down against the floor while his rear was up in the air, his tail wagging happily behind him.

Soobin released the ball from his teeth, pushing it gently with the tip of his nose as he watched it roll towards Taehyun who picked it up with the largest grin on his features. The boys hadn’t been able to play or exert their energy much since they’d gone on the run, focusing more on hiding from their owners than enjoying themselves. Now that they felt safe and knew Lily managed to convince Rose to let them stay, they found themselves wanting to indulge in their instincts.

“What happened?” Lily’s concerned voice emerged from behind Taehyun, his hands moving quickly to hide the stress ball behind his back as Lily entered to assess the damage. Her eyes settled on the sight of Soobin standing atop of her papers, observing how unforgiving his paws had been to the thin sheets of paper. “Soobin? Taehyun? What happened?”

Taehyun tossed the stress ball towards Soobin, holding up his hands innocently as he gestured towards the husky. “Don’t look at me. This was all him.” Taehyun wasted no time throwing Soobin under the bus, not ready to take the blame and disappoint the women he was growing fond of, so desperately wanting their approval.

Lily propped her hands on her hips, standing with her legs apart as she glared intently down at Soobin whose tail quickly made a home between his back legs. He let out a regretful whine, his large puppy eyes diving into Lily’s subconscious as she let the tension escape from her limbs. Why did he have to look so cute with his sweet puppy dog stare?

“Oh, it’s fine. I’ll just reprint them.” She sighed, moving to pick up the mess only to receive a gentle nudge from Soobin’s snoot. She chuckled softly, allowing her hand to mess up the fur atop his head as she gently scratched behind his ear. “You’re lucky you’re cute.” She grinned, pushing him away gently as she ushered him out of the room. “Now go, let me work.”

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While Lily spent her early morning diving straight into her work, Rose nestled herself by the oven in the kitchen, fixing up a typical egg and pancake breakfast for the group. She enjoyed cooking and baking, however, found herself quite displeased with the number of pancakes she needed to slave over to properly feed five humans. Her air pods were tucked in her ears as she swayed her hips to the sounds of her favorite songs, grinning as she managed to perfectly flip a pancake within the frying pan.

She rotated her body, sliding the cooked batter onto the decent stack she managed to form, frowning once looking back at the bowl of batter, realizing that she still had a while to go before she’d be finished. She ladled another scoop of batter into her pan as she rotated her wrist to evenly distribute the substance across the pan. As she placed it back on the fire to cook, she turned her attention to the carton of eggs sitting adjacent to the fridge.

Rose reached down to retrieve a bowl from the bottom cabinet as she skillfully cracked open most of the carton of eggs. She wasn’t sure how much food hybrids needed or if they had larger appetites than humans. She figured it would be best to have extras than not to have enough.

She danced across the kitchen to fetch a fork from the utensil drawer, stopping to flip her pancake before beginning to whisk the eggs. Her music distracted her, failing to notice that Jungkook was now awake and followed the delightful aroma of fried dough as he ventured into the kitchen. His eyes stalked the brunette, watching as she hummed and danced about to entertain herself while attempting to whip up a decent breakfast.

As she focused on the yolky substance in her bowl, Jungkook moved behind her to hover over the plate of pancakes, practically drooling at the scent that invaded his nostrils. At their previous home, they were never given the luxury to eat much human food, only having known the basics such as bread, meat, and vegetables. Suddenly he was presented with a buttery, fried treat and he had every intention of indulging.

His large fingers grabbed ahold of the top pancake, instantly biting into the corner of it as a groan of satisfaction left his lips. He practically engulfed the remainder of it, quickly moving to steal another. Rose was moving to stack yet another from the pan, meeting the sight of Jungkook’s hand snatching up another.

“Jungkook! Go away!” She scowled as she prepped another in the pan. “There’s barely enough for everyone.” Her eyebrows pinched together as she swatted his hand away, only to receive another growl from the unruly doberman. “Get lost! And stop growling at me!” She protested, irritated that he wasn’t leaving. Instead, he merely shifted to the bowl of scrambled eggs that she was making, sticking his face inches from the bowl as he took in a deep sniff.

“These don’t smell as good.” He complained only to watch Rose scramble back across the kitchen to resume working on the eggs.

“Because they’re raw. I need to cook them.” She couldn’t mask the annoyance in her voice, watching as Jungkook made his way back towards the stack of pancakes to steal yet another. “I thought I told you no.” Rose quickly moved herself in between Jungkook and the plate, practically spinning around the kitchen as she tried to keep up with his rapid movements. She held her ground only to meet his challenging stare.

Rose’s confidence faltered as Jungkook’s darkened eyes entrapped her, his demeanor shifting into a more dominant stance as he took slow intentional steps toward her. Rose felt her heart pounding in her eardrums, overwhelmed by the fresh scent of eucalyptus and birch that seeped off of Jungkook’s freshly washed body. She could feel his warmth radiating off of his skin, blinking as he pressed his face forward to hover inches away from her own, clearly invading any sense of personal space.

She sucked in a breath, completely frozen in shock as the corner of Jungkook’s lips pulled into an amused smirk. “You don’t tell me what to do.” His voice was threatening, throwing her off completely as he stretched an arm past her to steal yet another pancake from the stack. Rose desperately attempted to hide her anger, allowing her frustration to bubble at the pit of her stomach as she watched Jungkook tear a bite into it the treat inches from her face, wishing she could smack the smug look off of his features.

“That’s it!” Rose twisted her hips as her hands snatched the plate of pancakes from the counter to remove it from Jungkook’s reach. “You’re such a pain in my ass!” She huffed in aggregation, pushing past him only for his large hands to effortlessly steal away the plate from her grasp before she could get too far. “Jungkook! Give…it…back.” It wasn’t a request; it was a command, and she was livid.

Jungkook tutted happily as he consumed more of the pancakes only for Lily to walk out of her office to join them in hopes she could help finish up any remaining cooking. Unfortunately, she stepped out to witness the pair staring each other down, Rose’s pale features flushed in anger as she gestured toward Jungkook. “This jackass won’t listen and he’s eating everything!” She shot a nasty glare in his direction which was reciprocated with a shrug of his shoulders as he stuffed his cheeks full. “This one’s going back! He doesn’t listen!”

Lily glared in his direction trying to figure out why he was so intent on making things challenging. She knew this must be a wild change for the boys and had been trying her best to be accommodating and to make them feel welcome. Taehyun and Soobin seemed to have adapted quickly, however Jungkook was definitely the independent type. “JK, just please put them down and wait like the rest of us.” She spoke sternly yet her eyes seemed to communicate a silent plea for him to obey.

Jungkook never enjoyed being told what to do, especially since their previous owner took advantage of them. He hated not having a choice in the matter and when Lily spoke her words, he quickly realized that she’d framed them as a request versus a command. His intense stare softened as he processed the fact that Lily really was trying her best to provide for them and he figured if anything, he’d be able to show mutual respect. He rolled his eyes as he held out the plate, Lily stepping forward to take it as her eyes shined with appreciation.

“See? Just a misunderstanding.” She grinned hesitantly only to watch Rose grow in rage.

“Are you serious?” Rose knew very well that Jungkook had no intention of listening to a word she said, however watching him submit to Lily so effortlessly only bruised her pride. She was now irritated to know that she was the only one he was intentionally ignoring. “You know what, you finish.” She subsided her anger as she passed off the spatula to Lily, turning around to grab her school bag from the kitchen table. She had class in an hour and wasn’t about to slave away just to be irritated any more than she already was. She knew she’d need to grab breakfast, but she figured stopping anywhere to pick some up would be better than putting up with Jungkook. “I’m going to Starbucks.”

As Rose sulked into the garage, Lily turned to face Jungkook who decided to snoop around the kitchen once again. “You know, she’s just stressed. She’s got a lot on her plate.” Lily attempted to defend her little sister, knowing any medical field was stressful enough without adding a part-time job on top of it. She glanced down at the plate of pancakes, noticing how only a few remained before turning her attention to the stove. “Apparently not a lot on this plate.”

Jungkook glanced back at Lily sheepishly, fully knowing he was the culprit for the lack of breakfast as he opened the fridge in search of something else to chew on. He could sense the constant anxiety and stress radiating from Rose’s natural scent, knowing he should be more docile. For some reason, being around the younger sister only brought out his aggressive side, wanting nothing more than to put her in her place despite her being one of the humans.

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Sheltered: Chapter 4

More updates later today! The sisters take the hybrids to get some clothing and deal with some enlightening developments.

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{Main Pairings:} Jeon Jungkook/Original Female Character, Choi Soobin/Original Female Character, Kim Taehyung/Original Female Character(s)

{Rating:} 18+

{Genre:} Alternate Universe - Hybrids

{Warnings:} Mild Angst, Mature Language, Mild Sexual Content, Awkward Flirting

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“I’m home!” Lily hollered stepping into the house with a small bundle of clothes in her arms. She walked through the main hallway, noticing Rose’s bedroom door was closed before moving towards the living room. Her heart swelled to find the three hybrids comfortably draped along the couch while the television played in the background. She wanted them to feel at home and seeing them naturally relaxed around the house reassured her of her decision.

She glanced around the room to assess the amount of damage control she would need to accommodate. She was surprised to find it in the same condition that it was left, which she was thoroughly grateful for. With a sigh, she finally met the bright smile of Taehyun. “I brought you some proper clothes.” She propped the bundle up to give him a better view. She gestured her head towards her bedroom, “Let’s get you dressed, and I’ll take you guys shopping.”

Taehyun jumped off the couch and scurried towards her to grab the outfit she gathered from an old ad campaign her company did. She turned to the other two men with her hands casually resting on her hips. “After that, we’ll get pizza. Sound good?” It was mostly a rhetorical question, but she picked up on the confused expression shared between Soobin and Jungkook. “Wait, can you eat pizza? What can you have?”

“We’re hybrids, not pets. We can eat what you eat.” Jungkook deadpanned, he had little to no patience after dealing with Rose’s foul attitude. Lily cringed at his response, wishing she hadn’t put her foot in her mouth. She didn’t want to be like most people who considered hybrids more like animals than humans. Jungkook sensed a spike in her nerves as she began overthinking her next question. He cleared his throat, correcting the tone of his voice as he realized Lily was only trying to be accommodating to him and his brothers. “We’ve just never had pizza.”

“Oh, well we don’t have to get pizza then-” She began but was cut off by Jungkook.

“Pizza sounds good.” He gave her a tight smile before turning his attention back towards the television so that the conversation would end on that note.

Lily’s mouth hung open a small bit, adjusting to his abrasiveness as she found Soobin’s narrow stare watching her. She laughed the nerves away as she flashed him a reassuring smile despite the overwhelming feeling hanging over her. Taehyun finally emerged from the bedroom in the button-up shirt and slacks she grabbed from work. The clothes clearly didn’t suit him as they were too formal and slightly large on his frame.

“Alright, I’ll get Rose and then we can leave.” She quickly dashed down the hall, opening the door of her sister’s room with only the warning sound of a knock before disrupting her. Once in the room, she noticed Rose bundled up in her pillows with her laptop sitting on the duvet and headphones over her ears. Rose glanced up at her sister, pulling the headphones off her head with an annoyed sigh. “What now?”

Lily bit back a retort to the tone of her sister, trying to avoid a fight. “They need new clothes, so we need to go to the store.”

Rose blinked up at her older sister, “I’m not paying for them. You wanted them, you can take care of their bills.”

Lily rolled her eyes and crossed her arms. “I’m not asking you to pay, but I need your help.”

“With what?” She scrunched her nose and squinted her eyes, thoroughly agitated with the idea of going anywhere with Jungkook.

Lily bit her lip, avoiding her sister’s scrutinizing stare. “Well, I could use your help managing them in the store, picking out outfits, and…using your car.” Even though Lily muttered the last part, Rose heard it all too well as she tossed herself back on the bed with a groan.

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Rose never wanted a car drive to be so short in her life. Despite her protests, Lily convinced her to take the SUV because putting the boys in the bed of the truck was “unsafe.” However, almost instantly Soobin discovered how the windows rolled down in the back seat. Thus began the battle between Rose and Jungkook, where he was defiantly pressing the button down and she would have to bring it back up as they drove on the interstate to their destination. Everyone was annoyed by the harsh wind reverberating through the window, but Jungkook refused to back down. It wasn’t until Rose decided to use the child safety function that the fight ceased.

It was only about a 15-minute drive, but everyone felt an uncomfortable storm brewing behind the demeanors of Jungkook and Rose, dragging time slowly as they waited for the eye of the hurricane to pass before the storm reared its head. Lily sighed in relief when they finally parked in the lot and quickly got the three hybrids into the store for some much-needed distance with her aggravated sister.

She grabbed a cart before looking at the men, “Okay, grab some shirts and pants then we’ll try them for size. You can pile what you find in the cart.” Jungkook rapidly dashed off towards the racks as Soobin and Taehyun stayed back waiting for Lily to guide them through the shopping experience. Rose went off on her own as well, casually looking through the racks simply for the soothing therapy that came from finding the variety of styles and color schemes.

Lily tried to gauge their measurements, noticing that Jungkook was going through the racks for larger sizes. She quirked her eyebrow curiously but proceeded to point out some areas for the other two to start their search. While the boys were busy looking through shirts, she took the liberty to start looking through the men’s pants, guessing at their waist size. Her head was getting whiplash as she flickered between the expanse of the material and the width of Soobin’s waist.

“What about this?” She heard from behind her. Lily twirled around to find Taehyun holding out a light-colored jacket to show her.

She smiled reassuringly, “Yeah, that’ll be good in case you get cold.”

“And this?” Soobin moved in close on the other side of her, placing a white long-sleeve shirt in her view. She turned towards him, startled by his abrupt presence practically caging her between himself, Taehyun, and the cart with her back brushing against the clothes hanging on the rack.

“Yeah, yeah. Just put it in the cart, we’ll pick out some favorites later.” She reminded him, feeling overwhelmed as his figure towered slightly over her. She breathed as he placed his item in the cart and walked back to the racks, Taehyun also moving by to add his shirt. Lily turned back to the pants, continuing her attempts at guessing the boy’s sizes.

Rose was feathering through the hangers, her blue eyes dancing over the patterns on the fabric until something caught her eye. She heard the harsh sound of metal hangers dragging across the racks aggressively and glanced up to find Jungkook, not too far off from her, creating large gaps between the clothes for better viewing. She then noticed the large bundle of items hanging over his shoulder before realizing he took everything off the hangers.

She could only wonder where they might have been at that point, questioning if Jungkook might have been creating a mess for the workers. Then she watched as he pulled a shirt off the hanger and threw it over his shoulder, confirming her suspicions that he was simply leaving empty hangers wherever he found them. She considered scolding him for his terrible shopping etiquette, but decided against it, shrugging her shoulders. “It’s not my problem. Lily can handle it.”

Lily finally gave up and called Taehyun over so that she could hold some different pant sizes against his body for a more accurate measure. She held the jeans up to his hips, making sure the denim curled a little past his front so that it wasn’t too snug on his frame. He was the smallest of the three so finding his size was fairly easy. Then she called Soobin over and felt the process was more tedious since he was so tall and lean.

As she held up a pair of pants up against his hips, he stepped forward, invading her space once again. When she moved back to get a better look, he followed. “Soobin, stop moving.” She groaned, feeling flushed under his soft stare. He only smiled as he sensed the rapid beat of her heart compared to the steady pace she usually had.

She worked fast to get his size so that she could clear her mind, annoyed with herself about how easily she was bothered by his existence. She felt like she was in high school all over again, getting nervous about the boys in her class, where she would choke and crawl into her shell if they asked to borrow a pencil. She hasn’t been in a relationship in a long while and it was beginning to look obvious.

“Okay, got it. You can go.” She pulled the jeans away from his body and threw them into the cart then turned back towards the rack to find some other styles. The nerves in her back tingled as they warned her that Soobin still stood just behind her and seemed to move closer to her.

She felt a pressure on her shoulder and turned her head to find Soobin’s chin resting on her, a cute round smile on his face with small divots in his cheek. “I’m done.” He explained simply, enjoying the sweet smell of coconut that wafted from her.

“Oh, okay.” She glanced in the other direction, unintentionally shoving her hair in his face as she observed the cart to see it nearly full. She turned back to him when he pulled away to sniffle his nose from the feathery touch of her brown hair. “Well, help me find the others and we’ll go to the fitting rooms.”

Soobin went to retrieve Taehyun while Lily looked around for signs of the independent doberman. She found him at the far end of the men’s department with a hefty pile of solid dark and white fabrics slewed over his shoulder. She pushed the cart as she approached him, “Hey, we’re going to try things on. You ready?” She asked, waiting for him to look up at her.

He shrugged, “I don’t need to try anything.”

She acknowledged the sizes he went through were much larger. “Are you sure? These are gonna be pretty big.”

He didn’t respond, simply throwing the pile of his things in the small compartment of the cart that allowed small children to sit. He moved past her and walked towards the others without another word. Lily gapped like a fish, still adjusting to his mannerisms. “What about pants?” She called out, following after him.

After convincing Jungkook to at least try on some bottoms and getting Rose’s help to judge, the women waited patiently as the three hybrids changed in the dressing room. Lily leaned on the handles of the cart while Rose leaned her hip against the front with her foot resting on the undercarriage. The younger woman was scrolling through her phone, hoping to pass the time while waiting between changes.

“Come out when you have clothes on!” Lily announced as she grew wary of the amount of time it took for them to change. Suddenly, Jungkook’s door opened to reveal him in nothing but a fitting pair of gray sweatpants with his bare chest glaring under the fluorescent lights of the thrift store. The girl's eyes went wide in surprise as he stood proudly half-naked for the other shoppers to witness his impressive physique.

Rose’s eyes traveled over the plains of his body, roaming over the peaks of his muscles before she snapped back to cover the view of his naked body with the palm of her hand. “Where the hell is your shirt?”

Lily cringed, “JK, you gotta keep your shirt on.” She moved across and gestured him back inside as Soobin and Taehyun emerged in their new outfits. The hybrids were acutely aware of the increase in the women’s heart rates as Lily tried to conceal Jungkook’s virtue. He simply smirked at the others before going back into the fitting room, thrilled by the attention he received from the two women, specifically the more difficult sister.

Soobin whined in his throat when the girls seemed distracted by Jungkook but was happy when the noise he made turned their stares in his direction. Lily stepped back for a better look at the pair and was weirdly in awe of the simple styles that seemed to suit them almost perfectly. Taehyun was wearing a thin striped shirt, jeans, and a dark jacket thrown over his shoulders, which flattered him. Soobin was in a plain t-shirt with jeans, but Lily couldn’t deny that the simple fabrics complemented his handsome features. He didn’t need anything vibrant to make him stand out.

“Tae, I love the stripes on you. It’s such a vibe.” Rose complimented wholeheartedly. The younger hybrid beamed with excitement before dashing into the fitting room to try another outfit. Rose giggled at his actions, appreciating how easygoing he was compared to Jungkook.

“Is this good?” Soobin asked, seeking the same praise Taehyun received. Rose didn’t have much of an opinion since the outfit was pretty simple.

Lily seemed to snap out of her trance and smiled reassuringly. “Yeah, you look great.” He returned the expression, his divots reappearing before he went back into the fitting room as well. Once he was gone, Rose looked at Lily expectantly and cleared her throat. When they met each other’s gaze, she spoke. “You are so obvious.” She chuckled as her sister’s eyes grew wide with accusation.

“Shut the hell up.” Lily huffed with a roll of her eyes, crossing her arms over her chest. Rose only laughed harder when her sister became defensive by her statement.

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After the hybrids settled on a few outfits to wear regularly and some other necessities, the dysfunctional family returned home. Lily ordered a variety of pizza pies since their fridge was empty from the three garbage disposals that moved in. Rose nestled herself into the corner of the sectional, clicking through all the streaming services to pick a movie. After a monotonous search, the girls settled on showing the boys a scary movie. Rose hoped to see the reactions of Jungkook with her fingers crossed for him to be scared by the movie.

Lily sat on the opposite side of the sectional with her feet resting on the chaise while Taehyun cuddled up next to her, resting his head on her so that she could massage his scalp with her fingertips. Soobin sat in the middle of Taehyun and Rose while Jungkook hugged the far end of the couch, keeping a distance from the others. The movie began and everyone settled into their spots, letting their bodies sink into the cushions as the tension in the movie slowly grew more intense.

Soobin and Taehyun were on edge as the movie progressed while Jungkook seemed unphased. A particular scene was playing out the intense music that led off to a jump scare, the bass rumbling through the speakers and shaking the core of the audience. Taehyun clung to Lily as he watched the movie curiously, exceedingly suspicious of what awaited them just around the corner of the dim hallway the actor was creeping through.

DING DONG!

Taehyun yelped at the sound of the doorbell as Soobin and Jungkook snarled in the direction of the front door, their defenses on high alert from the lingering scent just beyond the entrance. “Oh, pizza’s here!” Lily pulled away from Taehyun, skipping towards the door to greet the delivery driver. The hybrids watched intently as she briefly thanked the driver before walking back towards the kitchen to place the thin boxes of pizza on the counter. “Come get it!”

Rose paused the movie as the men rapidly jumped from the couch with excitement. They inhaled the scent of the food, letting their mouths drool from the delicious taste as Lily handed them paper plates. She ordered various toppings since it was their first time trying pizza and she only hoped they enjoyed it as much as any other person. Jungkook stacked slice after slice on his plate, creating a small tower before dashing off to the couch to begin eating his food. Soobin and Taehyun followed Rose’s lead of taking two slices at a time with the promise of having seconds if they were still hungry for more.

Lily waited last to grab her pieces of the pie before joining the others back in the living room. Rose resumed the movie while they ate and then watched intently to see the reactions of the hybrids as they encountered the flavors of the pizza. Lily chuckled as she watched Jungkook devour the food on his plate unapologetically, assuming that he seemed to enjoy the taste even just a little. Soobin shyly bit into his food, chewing thoroughly to divulge and savor the mixture. Taehyun’s eyes were large with wonder as he enjoyed his first piece before excitedly scarfing down the rest.

The girls watched the hybrids happily enjoy their meals, imagining the rapid wag of their tails if they were in their dog form. After they finished eating, the movie ended and Rose clicked on the suggested title that showed up during the credits, indulging in another movie for their first official night together. While she wasn’t completely on board with the idea of being the caregiver of three grown hybrids, she wanted to at least make living there as painless as possible by keeping them busy.

Jungkook was mindlessly watching the movie, unbothered by the jump scares of the scenes when he began to smell a swirl of sweetness suffocating his senses. He inhaled the scent deeper, trying to pinpoint the delicious scent only to realize it was coming from just next to him. Rose’s usual floral cream smell was heightened by the hint of sugar as her body prepared itself for fertilization. His mind was hazy with lustful intent as vivid images of filling her with his seed became ingrained in his brain.

Rose was only partially paying attention to the movie as she scrolled through social media on her phone. She laughed to herself at a meme her friend shared before feeling the cushions around her sink from a shift in weight. She glanced up, startled to find Jungkook and Soobin leaning in close. “Um, excuse me. Back up.” Her eyebrows furrowed as she pushed Jungkook’s face from getting any closer.

“You smell good.” Soobin whispered from deep in his diaphragm, the sound similar to a growl as his being dripped with need from the intoxicating scent.

Lily glanced over from the small whispers that distracted her from her movie, surprised to see the two hybrids literally cornering her sister. “What are you guys doing?” Her voice was harsh, uncomfortable with the predatory look in Jungkook’s eyes as he stared her sister down.

Taehyun lifted his head from her lap, catching a whiff of the sweet smell drifting from Rose. “She’s ovulating.” He stated, trying to blow the scent from his nose to avoid getting heated from her smell.

Rose was shocked by Taehyun’s statement, the hovering presence of Soobin and Jungkook finally clicking as she realized they had ill intentions for her affections. “Oh my god! Are you kidding me?” She abruptly got up from the couch, pushing past the two offending men to break free from their intensity. She glared at her sister, “I can’t believe you brought home these horny mongrels. I’m going to my room, where I’m safe.”

Rose made a statement by slamming her bedroom door before catapulting herself on the bed and burying herself under the duvet to hide from her new reality. In her makeshift tent, she pulled out her phone as the bright light illuminating the screen projected over the fabric of her sheets and tapped on Taehyung’s contact. She needed to vent and she clearly couldn’t do that with her sister, the root of her problems, so she reached out to her dear friend from class.

“Hello?” His deep voice instantly soothed her as she pressed her ear to her phone.

She smiled as her heart leaped in her chest, “Hey. Are you busy?”

“Uh, no. Why? What’s up?” On the other end of the phone call, he tucked the device between his shoulder and ear while he stirred his ramen noodles.

She sighed dramatically, “I’m just overwhelmed and I could use a friend.”

He smiled, biting his lip as she referred to him as a friend. He loved that in her time of need, she thought to reach out to him. “What’s bothering you?” He quietly stole a sip of his broth, waiting for her response.

She clicked her tongue with annoyance, “My sister insisted on bringing home three dogs…and they’re not like little puppies. They’re large, full-grown dogs.” She strategically emphasized her words to convey the weight of the situation.

“Wow, three. That is a lot…Where did she find them?” He asked, curious about the abrupt presence of three dogs in his classmate's life.

Rose felt a small pang of guilt as she remembered their story about their previous home. “She found them abandoned on the road.”

Taehyung felt a sadness in the pit of his stomach as he was a lover of animals. “Oh, that’s terrible. It’s nice that she took them in, but if it’s too much she should take them to the shelter.”

Rose knew they couldn’t. “Yeah, but she’s already attached.” She pressed the pads of her fingers to her temple, “Honestly, there’s only one that’s a problem, but I know she won’t get rid of him.” “Oh?”

“Yeah, he’s a doberman. He doesn’t listen to me, like at all.” She huffed, causing a small laugh to escape Taehyung’s lips from the speaker of the phone. “It’s not funny. He’s such a brat.”

Despite the annoyance in her voice, Taehyung imagined a cute pout on her lips as she spoke and he couldn’t take her seriously. “Sorry, I don’t mean to laugh. You just sound cute when you’re mad.” She rolled her eyes in response and sarcastically laughed. He settled his laughter and spoke up again, “Well, if you ever need to escape the beasty, we can always go out together.”

He froze as he realized how that might have sounded and panicked as he waited for her interruption. Rose bit her lip, her cheeks feeling flush with the idea of going on a date with the ever-handsome Taehyung. “Go out?” She probed, hoping he might ask her on a proper date.

He stumbled and cleared his throat, “Yeah, you know, hang out.” He quickly clarified, avoiding the possible rejection.

Her shoulders dropped and she was glad that she wasn’t talking to him in person to see her disappointment. She swallowed her emotions, “Oh yeah. That would be great.” She hummed a little unsure of what else to say and settled on calling it a night. “Thanks for letting me vent, but I should head to bed. Talk to you later.” Taehyung shared the same sentiments before they wished each other a good night. Rose sighed as she pressed the ‘end call’ button and let her phone drop from her hand. She smothered her face into the plush of her mattress cover, “Fuck my life.”

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Omg Hustlers latest chapter was a plot twist, i wonder who hired to kill her?

It surely was! It might take a few more episodes but you’ll eventually find out 😈

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Hustlers: Snow Retreat

The gems are further up the mountain, taking in the frigid air of Montreal, however, they're not prepared for the slippery slopes they will face as they enjoy their time at a Ski Resort.

*Make sure to check out previous episodes to follow the story. Let us know how you're liking the story so far by leaving a comment 😊*

{Main Pairings:} Jeon Jungkook/Original Female Character, Park Jimin/Original Female Character, Kim Taehyung/Original Female Character(s)

{Rating:} 18+

{Genre:} Alternate Universe - Hustlers/ Con Artists

{Word Count:} 24k

{Warning} Mild Sexual Content, References to Stealing, Mature Language, Manipulation, Angst, Sexual Harassment, Drugging, Drowning, and Alcohol

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Hustlers Episode Order:

Episode 1: Sin City

Episode 2: Pink Diamond

Episode 3: Cyber Flight

Episode 4: Wine Country

Episode 5: Art Auction

Episode 6: Magic Men

Episode 7: Unwind

Episode 8: Snow Retreat

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BIG FISH: Seoho

LOCATION: Montreal, Canada

As the chill of the autumnal season morphed into a flurry of a white winter, the three femme fatales found themselves traveling to the opposite side of the great white north, enjoying more time in the cold environment as they found another target worthy of their time.

Emmy and Ruby casually lounged about the main lobby of a luxurious ski lodge in the French province of the country, excited for some foreign flare as they embarked on another hustle to make up for their embarrassing loss in the Yukon. Ruby let her body melt into the plush fabric of the leather sofa cushions placed strategically beside a grand fireplace that warmed the entire space.

The girls admired the large-scale stone structure towering over the lobby as two grand wooden staircases wrapped around the stone mantelpiece. The lodge had extravagant vaulted ceilings, the walls complimenting it perfectly with round logs lining its entirety.

Jade ventured her way towards the youngest of her trio after successfully checking into their accommodations, holding up a small envelope with key cards as she proudly approached her friends. “Did someone request a luxury suite?” She grinned happily, handing off the keys to Ruby who seemed more than thrilled to have one of the nicest rooms the hotel had to offer.

“That’s more like it!” Ruby’s eyes danced with excitement as she turned to face her counterparts. “I’m warning you both right now, I’m staying inside this lodge.” Her smile faded as she crossed her arms over her chest, a sneer of attitude dripping from her words. “It’s bad enough we’re staying another week in this god-forsaken weather.”

Emmy and Jade glanced at each other from Ruby’s remark, both of them fighting a laugh as they agreed to her terms. “Don’t worry, this is my element.” Emmy reassured her as their conversation was drowned out by a group of men chattering not too far from their location.

Jade’s eyes snapped in their direction, seeing the object of their attention strolling past them with a few hotel personnel escorting him to the concierge desk. She quickly maneuvered herself to sit between the other two girls trying to make out the conversation.

“That’s him.” Jade gestured with her head ever so slightly towards the multi-millionaire checking into the infamous ski lodge. “Lee Seoho.” Her voice was just hushed enough for Emmy and Ruby to hear.

Emmy casually stretched her arm over the back of the couch, turning her body toward the eldest as her eyes shifted to find their target. She was surprised to find a devilishly handsome young man, someone who had to be relatively close to her own age. Her eyes sparkled with intent as she rested her chin in her hand. “He’s very handsome.” She cooed as Ruby finally glanced back herself.

“Shouldn’t be hard for you then.” Ruby teased as she shot Emmy a knowing glance.

Emmy shrugged her shoulders as she playfully bit her lip. “Always makes the job more interesting.” She admitted as Jade quickly nudged her side to gather her attention.

“What are they saying?” Jade questioned, pointing subtly towards two hotel staff that were now speaking the native language of the province of Quebec. Emmy turned her attention to the two male staff members, eavesdropping in on their conversation as she identified the French words being exchanged.

Emmy looked back at Jade. “They said to make sure everything was arranged for his ski reservation.”

Ruby quickly patted her hand on Jade’s shoulder, grinning mischievously. “Looks like someone needs to book a ski trip at the same time. Enjoy the cold.”

Jade laughed sarcastically as she turned her focus back onto Emmy. “Emmy will be skiing,” she chuckled until she turned back to Ruby, placing the same dramatic pat on her shoulder with a shit-eating grin. “while you and I are scoping out.”

Ruby’s eyes widened as she held her hands up defensively. “There is no way I’m going back out in that stupid-ass weather.”

While Jade and Ruby bantered for a moment, Emmy grit her teeth, feeling the bubble of irritation as she gathers the girls’ attention. “You might not have a choice, we got company.”

Jade and Ruby turned their heads towards the concierge desk once more as they followed Emmy’s line of sight, suddenly noticing a familiar man checking into the lodge. Ruby’s features twisted uncomfortably as anger seeped through her being. “You’ve got to be fucking kidding me.”

Jade felt exasperated, completely shocked that once again the annoying trio of men seemed to have found their way to the exact same location as them. “They're following us, I’m convinced.” She groaned as her eyes shifted toward a bellhop, suddenly noticing Jimin handsomely wrapped in a luxurious men’s winter coat. “And he’s not alone.”

Emmy instantly found Jimin handling their luggage as she frantically began scanning the area for Jungkook. She was trying to avoid him at all cost, yet it was becoming increasingly difficult for her to get him out of her mind. “We are not letting them fuck us over this time.” Emmy hissed, still scanning the lobby for any signs of the bane of her existence.

“Agreed.” Ruby and Jade spoke in unison as they turned back toward the fireplace, sinking into the couch in defeat from yet another unplanned encounter with the three stooges.

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The atmosphere was cozy as Emmy settled into a tall leather stool lined along the edge of the bar with Ruby sitting beside her. Emmy adjusted the silk material of her short red dress, pulling the skirt down her thighs when it rode up. The bishop sleeves, stockings, and knee-high boots kept her warm from the crisp drafts that fluttered in from the occasional open door of the resort.

Ruby, on the other hand, spared no expense in making sure she was securely warm as she wore a cream-colored jumpsuit covered by a matching faux shadow fox coat. She held her gold clutch tightly against her torso, keeping her limbs together as she anxiously looked over the menu for a drink to warm her up.

“Which of these drinks will make me think I’m on the beach?” Ruby held the drink menu out to Emmy, looking for her opinion. Her usual drink choice would do little to keep her warm in these climates and if she was going to endure this torture, she was going to enjoy it the only way she knew how.

Emmy looked over the drink options, skimming the recipes that were in French. “Hm, I think I know what will do the trick.” She grinned, waiting for the bartender to come by before ordering two caribous.

“Don’t forget you need to stay focused, it’s bad enough the idiots are here. We can’t go empty-handed.” Emmy flinched as Jade scolded them through the earpiece.

“Alright, Mom,” Emmy said sarcastically, plucking the bud from her ear and sliding it towards Ruby. “Here, I don’t need to hear her while I’m trying to do my job.” Ruby gave her a funny look, tucking the device in her clutch without a word since she knew Jade wouldn’t realize Emmy pulled out the earbud while she was up in their suite.

Emmy glanced over the space of the bar, enjoying the homey but luxurious feeling of being surrounded by the rich cedar enhanced by the dark brown leather Chesterfield couches lining the far wall. She noticed Seoho sitting at one of the individual tables, his trench coat hanging off the back of his beige armchair. She dragged her gaze down the grey turtleneck sweater covering his lean torso.

His chair was placed just by the window overlooking the frigid environment surrounding the hotel, allowing him to keep his attention on the natural beauty of the glistening snow. He was relaxed, letting his arms rest along the chair as he crossed one leg over the other, his right ankle supported by his left knee. His focus was firmly fixated outside as he flawlessly reached for his whiskey glass, bringing the rim to his lips before tipping his head back and taking a large gulp.

Emmy felt her breath catch in her throat when he returned his dark stare out into the wilderness, an air of mystery in the depths of his dark irises. He gently ran the glass across his full lips, holding the whiskey with lithe fingers as if he were caressing the drink intimately. His being dripped with sex appeal that rivaled Jungkook’s. Seoho seemed like the type to map out the expanse of your body, discovering every shape and preference in your pleasure while Jungkook was the type to burn through you like a wildfire, leaving nothing untouched or singed from his flames.

Emmy was so captivated by the specimen of man before her that she hardly noticed the bartender had placed the drink she ordered in front of her until she heard Ruby snapping her fingers. The sound caught Seoho’s attention, his eyes snapping in her direction and locking with her own before she swiftly whipped back to her companion. “What?” She asked softly, trying to be discreet after getting caught staring at their target.

“I’ve been trying to talk to you for the past five minutes.” Ruby expressed, looking annoyed as she held up her drink. “By the way, this shit is great.” She took another swig, letting the liquid heat up her body with the potent mixture of alcohol.

Emmy took a drink as well, cringing as she adjusted to the bite of the drink. “I was not looking at him that long.” She scoffed with a swift roll of her eyes.

Ruby didn’t respond, only making a face that clearly stated her sentiments as if she didn’t agree with Emmy’s argument. “Anyway…” She stole another sip of her drink, “What’s your plan?”

Emmy glanced back, noticing Seoho’s gaze flicker away from her figure. A smirk slipped over her lips as she turned back to her companion. “Oh, you know, the usual.” She stole another look at her target, catching his eyes moving out toward the wilderness again. “Flirt and conquer, my body is already doing most of the talking for me.”

The door leading to the outside opened and Ruby bristled as a draft swept over her. “Damn, it’s fucking cold. “ She hissed, glaring at the perpetrator who allowed the crisp air to infiltrate her warm serenity. She froze on the spot when she noticed a familiar face, gently swatting her hand against Emmy’s to get her attention. “Your body better start talking faster.”

Emmy turned to see Jimin slipping in quietly, unaware of their presence until he sat comfortably along the sofas at the back wall. He had a newspaper tucked under his arm that he pulled apart, his eyes flickering over the pages and scanning over the brim of the parchment to take in his surroundings. His eyes fell on the two female hustlers and smirked as Emmy noticed his lips move as if he was talking to someone.

“I swear if I see dumb and dumber, I’m gonna-” Emmy cut herself off as someone slipped into the seat beside her unannounced.

“You’re gonna do what, baby girl?” She became stiff as she slowly turned away from Ruby to see Jungkook smiling at her expectantly. She went to argue but stopped when the green and beige tartan shirt beneath his coat caught her attention. She was almost insulted by how great he looked in the pattern, distraught that he effortlessly dismantled her with his appearance alone.

Emmy heard Ruby address someone behind her. “Ugh, not you too.” The youngest member of the female trio whipped her head to see Taehyung had come up beside Ruby. She exhaled deeply, trying to keep her body relaxed as her mind spiraled, concluding that the two men snuck into the bar when Jimin distracted them from coming in through the cold.

“So let me guess, you’re just gonna sit here looking pretty until he comes over, offers you a drink, and falls for your usual honey trap. Is that right?” Jungkook mused, his proud smirk still plastered over his features as he eyed her figure up and down.

Emmy narrowed her eyes, flipping her hair over her shoulder as she fixed her glare on the belittling man next to her. “Like it’s hard. Men are almost too easy.” She smirked back.

“I hate to break it to you, sweetheart.” Taehyung grabbed their attention as he leaned into Ruby’s proximity, his hand smoothing over her soft thighs. “Your trap doesn’t work if other bears are sniffing around.” Ruby slapped his hand away from her leg, cursing at him under her breath.

Taehyung only chuckled as he stole her nearly empty glass and finished her drink, intentionally dragging his tongue along the rim to trace the place where Ruby drank. “Fucking freak.” Ruby hissed, pushing the glass away when he placed it back down and hovered close.

Emmy tightened her jaw, realizing he was probably right. She stole a glance at Seoho and noticed he was no longer entertaining her as an option and needed to grab his attention again. She smacked her lips, turning back to the bar to reach for her caribou. “Guess I need to find better company.” She tipped her head back and downed the rest of her drink, letting the burn buzz through her system.

“Come on, baby girl. You know that’s not gonna work. Guys love the chase.” Jungkook chided, clicking his tongue in disapproval.

Emmy met his stare, “Is that why you still bother me even though I told you to fuck off?” Without another word, she slipped from the stool and slowly approached Seoho, methodically sweeping her hips side to side to accentuate her assets.

Jungkook poked his tongue against the inside of his cheek, watching her walk away toward the target. When he saw her features light up when Seoho’s gaze found her own, Jungkook chewed on the flesh in irritation. He ignored Ruby and Taehyung bickering beside him as he watched Emmy’s every move.

She sat in the chair beside Seoho, reaching to touch his arm as she addressed the handsome multi-millionaire. Seoho, on the other hand, was completely eating her attention up. Jungkook noticed both parties subconsciously were turned toward each other, completely engaged in conversation. He couldn’t pick up any pieces of the conversation over the natural ambiance of the busy lounge.

He hoped his presence would keep her distracted from appealing to her target, but didn’t anticipate the moment she walked away Seoho would be crawling back for a taste. Jungkook scoffed to himself as Emmy seemed to become bashful, her cheeks tinting to a lovely hue that Jungkook had only seen after making her an absolute mess from his attention. He knew she had no interest in this man other than the money in his wallet, but it irked him to see her biting her lip with the blush lingering.

Seoho looked down at his phone, noticing the time and addressing Emmy once again. Emmy seemed receptive to whatever he was saying until she fluttered her eyelashes, that blush intensifying as she nodded her head. Seoho smiled, his eyes squinting under the pressure of his cheeks swelling and rose from his chair, collecting his coat. He reached for Emmy’s hand, lifting her dainty fingers to his lips to place a delicate kiss upon them.

“Ma belle,” Seoho said as he stepped away from Emmy.

Emmy felt her heart race as she followed his retreating figure out of the lounge with her gaze. She lightly pressed a hand to her chest, feeling her heart race rapidly in her chest as her nerves danced through her body. A smile gleamed over her face as she stood up from the chair, making her way back to the bar to share in her success. She was so caught up in Seoho’s mannerisms that she missed Ruby’s expectant stare and Jungkook’s sad attempt to look unbothered by watching their interaction.

“So, how’d it go?” Ruby finally asked, noticing an uncharacteristic smile on her friend's face.

Emmy finally snapped out of it, the charm of Seoho falling from her mind as she noticed everyone waiting to hear if she got the target. “He invited me to dinner tomorrow night.” Emmy had never been looking forward to a dinner date more in her life. She was instantly surprised to hold a conversation with the man in her native tongue, but he was also very humble and down to earth. He wasn’t a man who flaunted his wealth openly or treated women like a piece of meat.

Taehyung and Jungkook let their jaw drop as they realized Emmy already had the target under her thumb within only a few minutes. “How?” Jungkook’s features hardened as he looked at Emmy with scrutiny. He knew a guy would eagerly want the company of someone as beautiful as Emmy, but that seemed almost too easy. What exactly did they talk about?

Emmy smirked as she glanced at Jungkook, noticing his judgemental stare. “Try not to be jealous. Women are just better.” She winked, grabbing Ruby’s hand. “Let’s get back to the room and leave the men to drink their sorrows 'cause I’ve got this in the bag.” Her eyes flashed toward Jungkook again, looking smug. It was about time she paid him back for all his teasing remarks and reminded him why she was the face of their operation.

Jungkook felt that familiar pit in his stomach and didn’t like the slow churn as he watched the girls walk off. Something was different about this mission and he didn’t like that he seemed to lose his hold on Emmy with a single interaction with Seoho. He knew he needed to get in their way as much as possible.

—

The following morning while Ruby stayed in the warm comforts of her duvet, Jade and Emmy took a leisurely walk around the grounds, taking in the sights offered by the exclusive resort. As lunchtime soon approached, the pair made their way back to their suite with every intention of dragging Ruby out of bed to grab a bite to eat.

“So, did he mention where he was taking you?” Jade asked as her feet crunched against the thin layer of snow on the path toward the grand entrance. Coming back towards the hotel, she was reminded of their mission and was gathering intel for this evening.

Emmy hesitated, pursing her lips together in thought. “No, but I can’t imagine he’d go far. He told me to meet him in the lobby at 7.” She greeted some of the hotel staff as they passed by.

“So we’ll get Ruby ready, and head out for lunch. That should give you plenty of time to relax before you need to get ready.” Jade planned out as she glanced at the time on her phone before sliding the device back into her pocket.

Emmy went to respond until she spotted the squinting smile of Seoho across the lobby, standing near the staircase as he seemed to be chatting with another man. She nudged her friend, gesturing with her head towards his presence. “Hide, he shouldn’t see you.”

Jade quickly turned, trying to look inconspicuous as she found a display of pamphlets. “Whose he talking to?” She whispered, keeping her eyes on the variety of activities offered in the local area.

Emmy quickly whipped her phone out, pressing the screen to her ear like she was taking a call. “I don’t know. I can’t see their face.” The man wore a large insulated jacket and slacks, but with his face turned away the only thing Emmy could identify was his dark, slicked-back hair and slight undercut.

Seoho averted his eyes away from his company briefly, spotting Emmy in the distance, and locked eyes with her. He waved her over, looking eager by her presence. The man Seoho had been engaged with, slowly peaked over his shoulder and Emmy cursed when she saw it was Jungkook. She should have known.

“That asshole.” She hissed, still holding the phone to her ear and giving the illusion that she was trying to finish her conversation. “He’s talking to JK.” She informed her friend.

“How do they keep finding us?” Jade hissed with irritation. “I got rid of my phone. I make sure there’s not a trace of us.”

Emmy hummed, nodding her head almost dramatically like the figurative person on the phone was keeping her on too long. “I don’t know, but I gotta go. I’ll see you back in the room.” She finally pulled the device from her ear before sliding it back into her pocket as she swiftly made her way towards the two men.

“Emmy, it is so lovely to see you.” Seoho pushed past Jungkook, gently guiding her hand up to his lips for a sweet kiss.

Her gaze flicked to Jungkook’s momentarily to see him rolling his eyes before smiling back at Seoho. “Thank you. It is lovely to see you as well. How are you?”

Jungkook felt his jaw drop when he heard her speak French. When he heard Seoho speak to her, he didn’t imagine she would respond and certainly wasn’t ready for how sexy she sounded. He had to restrain himself from jumping her bones in the middle of the lobby. He was so blindsided, that he almost didn’t realize they continued their conversation and were completely ignoring him.

He waited a moment, watching Emmy giggle at what he could only assume was nonsense since he didn’t understand the language they were speaking. When Seoho had yet to turn around, Jungkook felt that pressure against his cheek as his frustration began to build. He cleared his throat, grabbing their attention.

“Ah, sorry! Emmy, this is -” Seoho went to introduce the man behind him, but Jungkook spotted an opportunity.

“JK, nice to meet you.” Jungkook stepped up, standing awfully close to Emmy as he placed himself in between them. He followed Seoho’s guidance by also grabbing a hold of her hand and placing a kiss on her knuckles. However, he did not bring her hand back down, but instead kept it in his palm, cradling it close to his chest. “Mr. Lee, I had no idea you had such beautiful company.”

Emmy slipped her hand from Jungkook’s, eyeing him suspiciously as he schmoozed her target. Seoho chuckled, “What can I say? I have exquisite taste.” He stepped away from Jungkook again, slipping an arm around Emmy’s waist.

Jungkook chewed his bottom lip, watching Emmy’s face flush from the attention. “It would seem so.” The smile didn’t quite reach his eyes as he glanced between the pair, unnerved that they looked like a proper couple. He shook his head, fixing his demeanor as he refocused his objective. “So, will she be joining us?”

Emmy curled her brow, looking curiously towards Seoho. Joining them? What could he and Jungkook possibly be up to? Seoho brightened at Jungkook’s suggestion as he addressed Emmy. “Oh, we’re going to go snowboarding. Would you like to come?”

Emmy contemplated her approach, realizing that Jungkook was trying to weasel his way into stealing from Seoho. She needed to get close to her target and fast so that by the end of dinner there were no other hiccups in the plan. As a natural-born Canadian, winter sports were her specialty, but if she really wanted to play into Seoho’s kind nature she would have to dumb down her skills.

It took everything in her not to declare a competition with Jungkook as she displayed uncertainty. “I’ve never been, so I might not be very good.” Her large eyes bore into Seoho with a small pout.

“I will teach you, ma belle.” Seoho cooed, “Don’t worry.”

Jungkook chuckled to himself as he watched Seoho eat out of the palm of her hand, acting coy when deep down the multi-millionaire had no idea of the little viper hidden within. While Jungkook had the urge to kiss the stupid pout off her lips, he knew he would have plenty of opportunities to sabotage her advances and possibly redirect her attention onto himself. “This is gonna be fun.” He muttered, grinning as he fixated his stare on his pretty little klepto.

—

The enchanting melody of Emmy’s laughter rang in Jungkook’s ears as he bitterly clenched his teeth. With a slick roll of his eyes, he dropped his gaze upon Emmy after falling on her bottom with Seoho chuckling over her. Seoho reached down to offer her assistance and she happily accepted, her cheeks swelling from the large grin on her face. Jungkook continued to watch with disdain, his tongue breaking through the barrier of teeth to push against the inside of his cheek.

He was beyond agitated to see Emmy stealing Seoho’s attention with the clumsy and coy act, his nerves burning rapidly the longer he was forced to wait around for the pair to get their shit together. “Why don’t we catch a slope real quick and leave her down at the bottom to practice?” He suggested with every intention of keeping them apart to build Seoho’s trust as a comrade.

Seoho was working on helping Emmy to her feet, swiftly dusting the snow from her light blue, insulated coat, and soft pink toque. She noticed Seoho glance back at Jungkook as they had completely forgotten that he was there and seemed to be considering his idea. She knew she needed to step in before she got left behind. “Maybe you can hold my hand on the way down? I just need help balancing.”

Seoho seemed enthused by her proposal, bringing her in close with an arm curled around her waist. “I think that can be arranged.” He hummed softly as Emmy’s body effortlessly molded against his own, one of her hands coming up to rest against the thick material of his black jacket.

Jungkook cracked his jaw, tension building in his muscles. “Well, let’s get going then.” He huffed, impatience embedded in his being. He bristled when he was forced to remove his hands from the pockets of his white coat, forgetting to bring gloves in his process to sabotage Emmy’s chances with the multi-millionaire. He clambered in grabbing his snowboard and tucking it under his arm before shielding his fingers from the freezing air.

Emmy and Seoho looked toward the third wheel as he grumbled to himself. “Seems someone’s having a bad time.” She spoke in her native tongue, keeping the words between herself and Seoho.

Emmy pouted as Seoho stepped away, kneeling down to detach her boots from the board. “He’s only jealous because he does not have such a beautiful companion.” Seoho reassured her, glancing up at her with a charming smile while his gloved hands worked meticulously on her straps.

She bit her lip as his dark eyes looked up at her, his stare almost hungry. Heat returned to her cheeks, nearly making her lightheaded from the difference in temperature. Seoho broke away to look down at his work, allowing her the chance to spot a sulking Jungkook. She imagined that maybe he was being so difficult because he hated seeing her with someone as chivalrous as Seoho, but she quickly shook the thought from her head, keeping her goal in sight.

Her eyes flicked over Jungkook’s all-white attire, a smirk pulling at the corner of her lips before she peered down at Seoho. “I sure hope he doesn’t get lost in the snow, we’d never find him.” The man at her feet slowly registered her joke, looking back at Jungkook to see what she was talking about before he slapped a hand to his mouth, smothering the laughter under his glove.

The male hustler would have been drooling over the smooth vocal inflections slipping from between Emmy’s soft lips, but he was already on edge with every touch shared between the couple. Jungkook was watching the whole exchange, only partially aware that they could be talking about him. When Seoho turned his head toward his direction and busted into a fit of laughter, Jungkook knew they were talking about him. “What’s so funny?” The smile on his lips was tight, hugging his enamel from the profound stretch across his face.

Emmy cleared her throat, stepping off the board when she felt Seoho nudge her leg. “Oh, nothing. It’s a Quebec thing.” She lied, peering over at Seoho to see if he would agree to her deceit.

“Yeah, I don’t think you’d understand,” Seoho added, standing upright with his board tucked under one arm and hers under the other. “Shall we go?” He cut in quickly before Jungkook could investigate further into their joke.

Jungkook glared at the two, following them as they walked past him in the direction of the chairlift. He grunted with frustration when they arrived at the revolving lift, only to see Seoho sitting at the edge of one while Emmy sat on the other end to make sure Jungkook had to wait for the next chair. She smiled triumphantly, waving to him as they pulled away. “See you at the top!” She hollered back.

The third wheel of their snowboarding excursion contemplated his next course of action as he impatiently drifted to the top of the mountain. He watched Seoho wrap his arm over Emmy’s shoulder, pulling her in close to his side with her bell-like laughter dancing in the wind. He desperately needed to get them away from each other for the sake of making a clean steal, and his sanity. He almost missed the breathtaking scenery on his way up while the pit in his belly simmered, nearly ready to boil over.

It was unsettling how irked he was by their proximity. Jungkook witnessed her seduce men before, but something felt different. Emmy seemed more susceptible to Seoho’s attentive charm, which developed almost too quickly for Jungkook’s liking. Emmy was always great at getting a man’s attention, having them eating from the palm of her hand. However, Seoho had the very same effect on her, and Jungkook did not like it.

As he reached the top of the slope, he noticed the pair waiting for him and choked as her blue irises sparkled in his direction. He could see the small pull against her lips, tucking into her cheek as she glared at him challengingly. The sunlight peaking over the mountains shined in her eyes, enhancing the color along with her light blue coat. After hopping off the chairlift, he felt out of breath, but he wasn’t sure if it was the density changes or how beautiful she looked.

Jungkook was able to shake himself out of it when Seoho interrupted yet again to get Emmy ready for her first trip down the slope. The agitation soon returned as she allowed Seoho to coddle her onto the board. Jungkook prepared himself beside them, crossing his arms over his chest while he waited for them to finish. This particular hill they were going down was mild compared to the other options, and Jungkook hoped they’d get a chance to run down one of the harder tracks to let out some aggression.

Once Seoho was finished getting them ready, he turned back to Jungkook. “Are you ready, JK?” He was standing close enough to Emmy so that she could hold onto his hands just as he promised.

Jungkook forced a smile on his face as if he wasn’t completely bored out of his mind. “Why don’t you two get a headstart?” He suggested, knowing Emmy would be milking this moment as much as possible to distract Seoho and gain his favor. Snowboarding after them gave him a clear view of what they were up to the whole way, allowing him to analyze an opportune moment to sabotage their natural chemistry.

There was no further communication as Seoho coaxed Emmy down the hill, taking their time to slide as she clung to him. Emmy couldn’t help but steal glances at the man supporting her, her heart fluttering at how genuine he seemed. There was a sense of endearment when she falsely fumbled, trying to get closer rather than the heavy lustful stares she received time and time again. Her pulse ran wildly when he smiled, his face illuminating as the swell of his cheeks overwhelmed his features.

Jungkook slowly shuffled his board, making sure to keep behind them despite the urge to leave them in his dust. He hated that he had to hold back, but even worse, he kept his smart mouth shut as he watched them ogle over each other for doing the bare minimum. He clicked his teeth against his lip piercing, the metal freezing as he teased it with a quick swipe of his tongue. He searched for an inconspicuous way to wedge himself in the middle of their little mush fest but huffed when he realized anything he did at the moment would be obvious.

He perked up when he noticed Seoho drifting her towards a small jump, aligning it so that she would be able to go over while Seoho stayed firmly on the snow-covered ground. The lightbulb sparked in Jungkook’s brain, and he adjusted his stance on the board to speed up and race toward the small ramp of snow. As he approached, he could vaguely hear Seoho telling her how to prepare for the jump while Emmy anxiously giggled like she was nervous about falling.

“Watch out!” Jungkook warned as he pivoted up the jump, successfully bumping into Emmy’s shoulder. He heard her shriek, imagining they would become a tangle of limbs, insulation, and laminated wood. However, to his surprise, he made it safely back to the ground and quickly snapped his attention behind him to see Seoho lying on top of Emmy.

Jungkook felt a stab in his chest, coming to a stop as he turned fully toward them. Emmy was panting beneath the handsome multi-millionaire who curled his arms protectively behind her head. Their lips were nearly touching, and everything about the scene screamed intimate as fire scourged through Jungkook’s veins. He panicked when he noticed their proximity growing smaller, their eyes drooping closed as Seoho cupped her cheek with his gloved hand. “Hey! Are you okay?”

Jungkook felt sick to his stomach when he thought they didn’t hear him until Seoho pulled away, easing his odd spout of nausea. He sighed with relief, waiting slightly downhill for them to join him. Emmy glared at him the entire way, communicating that she knew he did that on purpose. “Sorry!” Jungkook apologized not even trying to hide behind genuine concern as he nonchalantly addressed his “mistake.”

The rest of the way down, Jungkook kept to himself to avoid driving her further into Seoho’s arms with another failed attempt. He made sure to stay close, interrupting their conversations as he lingered off to the side or slid slowly behind them. His presence naturally killed the mood, and he couldn’t have been happier.

Back at the bottom, they took a small break to rest their limbs before trying another slope. Emmy gave her review of her first trip down the mountain, fluffing Seoho’s ego with compliments for his guidance while resisting the urge to chew into Jungkook for his collision.

Seoho glanced at the time, humming to himself for a moment. “It looks like we have time for one more. We should probably start heading back up now.” He mused, making sure to allot time for their return and preparing for a romantic dinner with Emmy.

Jungkook and Emmy did not argue, gathering their things and following Seoho’s lead towards the ski lift. However, just as they approached the mechanism there was a ring of someone’s cell phone. The trio paused, looking at each other expectantly since the noise was close by. Seoho sighed when he realized it was his device, pulling the source of din from his pocket to check the caller's identification.

Emmy noticed a flash of annoyance cross his features before he tore his glare away from the phone. “I’m so sorry, but I need to take this. Why don’t I just meet you there in a minute?” He smiled, lifting the device toward his ear and preparing to accept the call.

Emmy was almost stunned when Jungkook swept her away unapologetically, pulling her from Seoho. She glanced back, catching the millionaire turning away as he greeted the person on the other line. She finally adjusted to her circumstances, slipping from Jungkook. “You’re such an ass.” She hissed, stomping toward the chair lift as Jungkook’s laughter echoed from behind her.

They clambered onto the dual seat, holding their boards against the safety rails while the mechanism was in continuous motion. Emmy kept her gaze set on the forest surrounding them, breathing in the fresh air and admiring the spectacle nature provided. “So what’s your deal?” Jungkook asked.

She huffed with annoyance, swiveling her head in his direction, picking up the way he obnoxiously stretched across the lift and leaving her little to no space between them. “My deal?” She inquired, not understanding what he was referring to.

She watched as he adjusted himself, subconsciously pulling at his pant leg to pull the cool fabric from his thigh. “Yeah, you’re going around speaking French,” He paused, his eyes flickering away as he clicked his tongue against his piercing. Emmy hated how much the metal resting on his lip taunted her to kiss him and stop whatever stupid nonsense was coming out of his mouth. “Having little inside jokes,” He mocked, poorly mimicking Emmy with a flutter of his eyelashes and pretending to curl his finger in his hair. “And don’t think I didn’t notice you copying their accent. What are you trying to be, a queeb?”

Emmy pressed her lips together, debating whether it was worth correcting him or not. However, the slang hit a little too close to home and her need to dismantle his attempt at belittling her was far too strong. “For your information, I was born here and lived in Quebec until I was 18. My first language is French.”

Jungkook blinked, interest swirling behind his dark pupils. His expression of surprise morphed into his usual smug smirk. “Born here, huh?” He leaned back against the chairlift, ignoring the small jostle as the mechanism ran over one of the riblet towers. “Are you going to tell mommy and daddy about the rich millionaire you’re trying to steal from or are they not aware of your…behavior?” He made a point to look her up and down, silently judging how she uses her body as a tool against those who are being targeted by the femme fatales.

Emmy cringed when he mentioned the titles of people she barely knew, let alone recognized even if they were standing right in front of her. “I haven’t talked to them in years.” Her voice was oddly quiet, turning to face forward as distant memories slowly resurfaced with blurred images of what she could vaguely remember from her childhood. “So, no. They’re not aware.”

Her eyes return to the forest with a heavy heart, avoiding whatever Jungkook might say next. Her heart beat against her ribcage, anticipating some remark from the male hustler that enlightened him about her past. She half expected him to make a joke about her having “daddy issues” but she was happy for the silence. It assured her that maybe his past life wasn’t so spectacular either or at least that he understood it was a sensitive topic.

The rest of the ride was mostly silent between the two, Jungkook wordlessly grabbing their boards as his eyes met her own. Their gaze locked for a brief moment, their pupils drifting into the deep pools of each other until Jungkook looked away first. He moved toward the edge of the hill, waiting for Emmy to follow before plopping her board onto the ground. “Here, let me-”

“I can do it.” Emmy interrupted Jungkook’s offer to help with her boots. She swiftly stepped into place and strapped herself in effortlessly before Jungkook could finish his sentence.

Jungkook chuckled to himself in mild disbelief, he knew she was faking it, but he had no idea how much she was playing Seoho with her naive persona. “So, you have been playing dumb…I knew it!” He grinned, feeling oddly satisfied that he was aware of her mannerisms to know when she was being genuine or not.

Emmy scoffed, rolling her eyes at the joy across his face. “I’m Canadian. Of course, I know how to snowboard.”

“Then race me.” He suggested, eagerly smiling at her, hoping to poke at her competitive side.

Emmy curled a brow, looking him up and down. Part of her wanted to show him up and beat his ass on the slopes, but the more rational part of her said she needed to stay put until Seoho reunited with them. “No thanks.” She stated simply, shrugging as if she had not a single care to compete with the infuriating man in front of her.

Jungkook smirked, seeing right through her indifference. “What? Afraid to lose to me…again?”

Her head snapped toward him, fixing a glare in his direction. She bit her lip, keeping her aggravation at bay as she continued to be nonchalant. She needed to save her energy for Seoho. “No, I just don’t feel the need to waste my time.”

Jungkook was licked by the flames of irritation, finding her lack of reaction more bothersome than when she outwardly argued with him. “Waste your time?” He reiterated as if her words didn’t brand themselves into his hippocampus.

Emmy crossed her arms over her chest, cocking her hip to the side. “That’s what I said,” She concurred. “I’m here for Seoho, not you. I’m not playing your little games anymore and I’m certainly not going to bother fucking around with someone like you when I can easily have someone like him.”

Jungkook was taken aback by her dismissal, finding her rejection painful as he replayed the tiny interactions she shared with Seoho so openly in front of him. There was an unsettling churn in his stomach as his gut boiled over, pouring through his veins as he moved into her space. He noticed that his abrupt approach startled her for a moment until she readjusted her glare back onto him.

The heat behind their eyes would have melted the whole mountain as he grabbed her shoulders firmly in his hands, making sure she couldn’t look away from him. “You know what’s really fucking annoying?” He spat, leveling his eyes with her own. “You rather play pretend with some millionaire than be yourself with someone who thinks you’re perfect.”

Emmy felt her heart stop, her lips parting while Jungkook glared at her with the power of an unstable wildfire.

Perfect.

The organ in her chest seemed to pulse with the echo of that word pounding in her head. She was suddenly all too aware of how close he was to her lips, or how he held her firmly to keep her close rather than to inflict pain from his blatant frustration with her. Despite the frozen environment surrounding them, heat engulfed her as she glanced down at his lips, moving back up to search both of his eyes. “W-what did you say?” She managed, her breath drifting like small white clouds between their lips as she urged him to elaborate.

Jungkook’s blood ran cold as he registered what spilled from his lips. “I-I…” He was lost for words as he tried to escape his impulsive actions smoothly. He allowed his irrationality to take over and was now facing consequences he never anticipated dealing with. “Well, I-”

“Yes?” Emmy encouraged, wanting him to say it again and confirm she didn’t make it all up in her head.

Jungkook opened his mouth, his throat suddenly tight as the air density made it difficult to breathe under the pressure of his situation. “Sorry!” The voice didn’t match Jungkook’s, causing the pair to turn their head to see Seoho running up to them from the drop-off area of the chair lift. “I didn’t think it would take so long.” Seoho smiled, noticing that Jungkook and Emmy seemed close, but not acknowledging it.

Emmy felt cold when Jungkook released her, moving away from her so that Seoho could take his place. She glanced toward Jungkook hoping to get a read on what must be going through his head, but Seoho demanded her attention while guiding her to the beginning of the slope. She inhaled deeply, letting the odd mixture of confusion and disappointment get pushed aside to resume her pursuit of the multi-millionaire.

—

The grand scale of the lodge's vaulted ceilings and large glass windows reflected the snow flurries outside as the warmth of the inside ambiance cast a romantic setting for an evening dinner. Intimate tables of mahogany with lavish leather seating allowed couples to enjoy each other’s company while indulging in some of Montreal's finest cuisine.

Emmy and the handsome multi-millionaire were indulging in expensive house wines as the native French Canadian recommended ordering a duck a l’orange or a wood fire smoked steak. Seoho was putty in her hands, soaking up her beauty and foreign flare as they conversed in her native tongue, laughing and enjoying each other’s company.

Not too far from their corner table sat the mischievous male trio, each enjoying their own luxurious meal from the upscale dining experience as they stalked their wealthy target. Jimin seemed completely unbothered by the pair as he cut into a juice coq au vin, savoring the liquor-infused poultry as he brought the meat to his lips. Taehyung and Jungkook sat opposite of him, their positions offering them just the right angle to spy on the feisty brunette, watching her effortlessly seduce the man across from her.

While Taehyung seemed amused by her flirtatious gestures, Jungkook sat beside him with a heated glare burning through his pupils. He couldn’t help but let his eyes drink in the sight of Emmy’s leg scandalously peeking through the slit of her velvet gown, the terracotta color enhancing the glow of her skin beneath the dim lighting of the intimate dining room.

“I wonder what her body count is?” Taehyung’s playful voice instantly pulled Jungkook’s attention back onto his partners in crime, watching a smirk pull across Jimin’s lips as his face morphed into one of judgment.

“Well, she’s already slept with the two of you,” Jimin pointed out, bringing another bite of his truffled potatoes to his mouth before speaking once more. “Who knows how many men she’s screwed over in bed.”

Jungkook’s jaw tightened as he pressed his teeth together, feeling the obnoxious churn in his stomach return as he imagined her following Seoho to bed. “Probably isn’t far off from yours.” Jungkook’s voice was harsher than he intended, thankful that his comrades didn’t notice the tension in his voice.

Taehyung shrugged his shoulders at Jungkook’s comment, knowing if there was anyone who came close to seducing as many people as Emmy, it was definitely him. Taehyung reached for his glass, noticing it was empty as he glanced around to spot the closest waitress. “Excuse me, miss.”

To the men's surprise, Ruby turned around to greet them, the false smile falling from her lips as she clicked her tongue in annoyance. “What do you want?”

Taehyung seemed far too excited to see the brawn of the female trio, leaning into his elbows as he waved around his empty glass of wine. “Would you be a doll and fetch Daddy a bottle of wine?” Taehyung shamelessly ran his tongue across his bottom lip, grinning proudly at Ruby’s disgusted snarl.

“Fuck off.” She spat as she turned around, prepared to completely disregard his request as the house manager walked through the space to check on their guests.

Taehyung repeatedly clicked his tongue in disapproval as he shook his head, “Such terrible service.” He grinned, watching that Jimin and Jungkook were just as amused as he waved down the manager. “Pardon, Monsieur!”

“Ruby!” Jade snapped in her earpiece, quickly catching onto the fact that they fully intended to complain about their service to the boss. Ruby groaned loudly as she turned back around, forcing a smile on her face as she walked back toward Taehyung who was still making eye contact with the manager.

“My apologies, sir.” Ruby grit between her teeth, leaning forward to grab his glass. “One glass of wine, coming right up.”

“Make that two,” Jimin smirked, holding up his own empty glass as Ruby fought back her urge to cuss them out.

Their table was suddenly greeted by a man in a suit, a French accent gracing his lips. “Good afternoon sir, is everything to your liking?” He seemed hesitant as he awaited Taehyung’s review. Taehyung leaned back in his seat, enjoying the surge of power he felt far too much.

“Everything is excellent.” He finally spoke, slicing the tension in half as he glanced up at Ruby, winking at her as she swiftly made her way to fetch their wine. “My compliments to the chef.” The man in formal attire nodded politely, satisfied with his customer’s comment as he urged them to enjoy the rest of their meal before continuing his rounds.

Jungkook’s attention flickered back toward Emmy and Seoho as the sound of her bright laughter echoed through the small space, his eyes narrowing in on her as she attempted to contain her giggles. Jungkook couldn’t help but feel the annoyance return as he thought back to their interaction on the ski slopes. One minute, he managed to falter her with his careless comment, and the next she seemed to completely forget about it, which only added to his frustrations. He was usually the one to have such an affect on her, and now he was forced to watch Seoho charm her mindlessly.

“I’ll be back.” Jungkook finally spoke, his resolve snapping as Seoho leaned into Emmy to whisper something into her ear. Jimin and Taehyung watched as their youngest counterpart suddenly stood to make his way toward the couple, confidence exuding in each step. “Lee Seoho, what a pleasure.” Jungkook unapologetically interrupted, greeting Seoho as he turned to face Emmy. “I see you’ve managed to enchant your beautiful company.”

Emmy felt her throat run dry, stunned to hear Jungkook refer to her as beautiful after calling her perfect just a few hours ago. Seoho smiled brightly, glancing back toward Emmy as he gently grabbed ahold of her hand, lifting it to his lips to place a swift kiss on the backside of her hand. “On the contrary, for it’s she who has enchanted me.”

Jungkook felt the urge to laugh at his corny response, however, the way Emmy’s eyes sparkled at the interaction distracted him too much. He noticed a spare chair at the table beside them, pulling the piece of furniture over as he plopped down directly between them. “Mind if I join you for a moment? There was something I was meaning to discuss with you.” He smiled charismatically as Seoho glanced toward Emmy who simply smiled brightly.

“Not at all. I was just heading to the ladies' room.” She fought the urge to smack Jungkook for once again interrupting but decided to continue her charming facade. “Will you excuse me a moment?” She glanced back toward Seoho, batting her eyes sweetly as he gestured for her to stand.

“Of course.”

Emmy flashed a glare toward Jungkook as she twisted her body to seek out the restrooms. She took slow steps, switching her hips as she walked, knowing that Seoho was most likely watching her strut away, admiring the curves of her body. What she didn’t notice was that Jungkook was also tempted to watch her, both men secretly fantasizing about her form. “What was it you wanted to talk about?” Seoho finally glanced back toward Jungkook who smiled childishly as he discussed another opportunity to ski down a black diamond trail.

Jimin and Taehyung were surprised to see Jungkook smoothly capture Seoho’s attention with the daring sport while Emmy finally reached the women’s room, groaning in her earpiece as she glanced at her reflection in the mirror.

“What the hell is he doing?” She snipped in her earpiece, hearing Jade’s voice on the opposite end.

“I don’t know. Ruby, what are they talking about?” Jade asked, a slight hint of concern laced in her voice.

Ruby moved to serve a table nearby, confirming their conversation. “They're talking about skiing.” Her voice was less than enthused as she continued to make her way through the intimate room. “And his goons seem far too satisfied with their meal.”

Emmy pressed her palms against the sink counter, adjusting her hair and making sure her makeup was still fresh on her complexion. “Jade, figure out a way to get them out of here.”

“Me?!” Jade protested as Ruby quickly joined in on the discussion once more.

“Unless you want to come serve these idiots, get your ass in here and figure something out.”

Jade let out a huff as she contemplated a way to cause enough of a distraction. Emmy smacked her lips together as she smoothed over a fresh layer of lipstick, stuffing the small tube back in her clutch as she took another glance into the bathroom mirror. “I’m not letting him get in the way again.” While her partners heard her words, she mostly spoke them to herself, refusing to let Jungkook get under her skin and take another victory away from her.

The youngest took a soothing breath before making her way back out toward her private table, noticing Jungkook and Seoho were still engaged in an intriguing conversation. She took her seat, smiling up at Seoho as he excitedly let her in on the information. “JK was just telling me about another trail. We might hit it up tomorrow before the end of my visit.”

Emmy clenched her teeth together, bringing her wine glass to her lips. “Sounds delightful.” She lied, taking a sizeable swig of the alcohol-infused concentrate.

“I can’t believe he managed to snake his way into their date.” Jimin shook his head in surprise, impressed by his comrade's ability to charm their targets.

Taehyung finished the last bite of his meal, leaning back in his chair to let his stomach stretch out from the large amount of food he indulged in. “He’s a little shit, but he gets the job done,” Taehyung adds playfully, exchanging a satisfied smile with Jimin as they grabbed their wine glasses. “To another hopeful victory.”

Just as Jimin was going to clink his glass together with Taehyung’s, he felt a sharp sting across his cheek, glancing up frantically to see Jade standing before him in hysterics. “What the…”

“How dare you!” She continued, threatening to smack him again as Jimin quickly seized the opportunity to snatch her wrist.

“What the fuck are you doing?” His eyes were wide as Jade channeled her inner Emmy, pulling out her dramatics.

She began to cry, drawing the attention of a few tables beside them. “I knew you were cheating on me, but I didn’t know you were gay!”

Taehyung practically choked on his wine as Jade gestured toward him, her accusations accompanied by gasps from neighboring tables. Taehyung felt his cheeks flash red in embarrassment, suddenly looking at their table, realizing to an unsuspecting person they sure looked like they’d be on a date.

“I’m not gay!” Jimin quickly retaliated as Jade let out a loud wail of sorrow. Jimin felt his body become tense in anger as he gripped her wrist tightly, his eye flashing red with wrath. “Can I speak to you a moment, privately?” He grit between his teeth, trying not to draw more attention to them as he stood from his chair, practically dragging Jade off behind him.

It wasn’t until they were finally in the hallway that Jimin released her wrist, pushing her up against the wall as his irritation boiled over. “What the hell were you thinking?” He smacked his hand against the wall beside her head, causing her to flinch for a moment as she glared up at him.

“What’s wrong? I figured since you clearly aren’t concerned with ruining someone’s date, I might as well ruin yours.” Jade couldn’t help but grin between each word as Jimin pressed forward, trying to intimidate her until they heard the door of the lounge open.

Jimin quickly stepped away from her as a bystander glared in his direction, making him feel even more uncomfortable than he already felt. “This isn’t over.” He threatened back toward Jade who instantly began fake crying again as the witness continued to stare at Jimin as if he was a terrible human being. “And cut the bullshit.”

Meanwhile, Emmy’s table seemed to be distracted by the commotion until Jungkook suddenly stood from his seat with the sound of glass breaking beside him. Ruby was inches away with a now empty tray, wine spilling all over Jungkook’s trousers as the chilled liquid seeped through his clothing. “Shit.”

“I’m so sorry, monsieur.” Ruby falsely apologized as Emmy bit her lip, desperately attempting to contain her laughter. Jungkook seemed as flustered as Jimin while Ruby attempted to wipe his pants with her towel, shooing her away as he noticed Seoho’s attention directly on the situation.

He chewed on his lip piercing as he kept his cool. “An accident, of course.” He hissed through his teeth, knowing it was clearly no accident. He took a cloth napkin from the table, wiping away any reminisce of the liquid from his pants, annoyed to see the fabric was now stained. “I should go get cleaned up. I’ll see you tomorrow then?”

Seoho was quick to stand and politely say goodbye to Jungkook, confirming their plans before telling Ruby to get something to clean up the mess. Jungkook found Emmy’s glare once more, burning through her resolve with his fiery stare before turning to dismiss himself, the girls suddenly feeling proud of their chaotic distractions.

Emmy respectfully called after Jungkook, waving him off as she turned her attention back to Seoho. A few staff members bustled to clean up the spilled wine as Seoho signed their receipt to have their meal charged to his room. Emmy simply brought her glass to her lips, watching the scene unfold as Seoho stood beside her.

“How about a stroll, ma belle? To finish the evening?” He offered as he held out his hand. Emmy’s smile reflected in her pupils as she politely accepted his hand.

“That would be wonderful.” She beamed, thrilled for another opportunity to get close to her target and enchanting date. “I have to admit.” She continued on, placing a playful pout on her lips as she stood up from her seat. “I was hoping for the chance to see you again tomorrow.”

Seoho’s charming smile stretched across his lips as began guiding her out of the small dining room. “I’m sure I can arrange that.” He maneuvered himself beside her, snaking his arm around her waist as they retrieved their coats from the hostess. “How about ice skating tomorrow night?”

Emmy contemplated his proposal, bitter that he was still entertaining his morning skiing with Jungkook. She batted her eyelashes flirtatiously, leaning her hip into him as he retrieved her coat and draped it over her shoulders. “Sounds perfect.”

—

“Breakfast is ready!” Jade announced, moving out of the way for their dining cart to roll into their suite. The server pushed the collection of breakfast foods into the middle of the living room space, placing it at the end of the dining table. Jade slipped him a small tip, leading him back out the door as Ruby started sniffing at the food hidden beneath the silver plate lid on the large platter.

Emmy was in the bathroom, taking a thorough shower in anticipation of her date with Seoho. “Why’d you say it like you made?” Ruby pulled off the giant lid, spotting her plate of pancakes and bacon before shooting Jade a judgemental side-eye.

Jade swooped in, grabbing her plate of eggs, sausage, and toast with a side of maple syrup to sweeten her savory meal. “Technically, I ordered it so…yeah. Sorry, not sorry.” She quickly dashed off towards the sofa, curling her feet underneath her as she leaned against the arm of the couch, balancing her plate in her hand.

Ruby shook her head, getting comfortable at the table with every intention of drowning her plate in syrup. “Hey,” She called out to Jade softly, hoping Emmy wouldn’t hear them under the stream of her shower. “Do you think we need to come up with a plan B?”

Jade curled her brow, pausing after already stabbing into the yolk of her egg. “What do you mean?”

“I don’t know, it’s just this is our last chance before our window closes. What if we lose again?” Ruby subconsciously poured syrup over her stack, her eyes flicking between the amber liquid and Jade’s thoughtful expression.

Jade contemplated their predicament, feeling her instincts screaming at her that Ruby was only suggesting a proper backup in case all else failed, but she tried to stay positive. “Don't worry, this guy has already taken the bait. Emmy is gonna reel him in and we’ll all reap the benefits.”

Ruby hummed, pursing her lips together as she glanced toward the closed door of the bathroom where Emmy was located. “I guess so.” She paused when she heard the shower turn off and the harsh raking of the hooks dragging across the curtain rod. “It just feels different.” She added, quickly dropping her concern onto Jade’s lap before cutting into her pancakes.

Before Jade could dig further into Ruby’s comment, the bathroom door opened to reveal Emmy wrapped up in a white cotton robe, soaking up the dew from her skin as her hair was wrapped up in another smaller towel. “It smells so good.” Emmy commented, her eyes falling on Ruby’s plate that needed disaster relief. She chuckled as she grabbed her plate with a little bit of everything on it, joining Ruby at the table and making sure to face Jade.

“Oh, by the way, nice job chasing the guys away.” Emmy complimented, looking at their intellectual counterpart. Jade snapped her head up, pausing mid-chew with a piece of egg in her mouth. She made a noise of acknowledgment, but Emmy continued. “I didn’t know you had it in you to make such a scene.”

Ruby laughed beside her, covering her mouth to hide the fact they thought the spectacle was hilarious. Jade swallowed the egg down her throat, clearing the remnants that lingered on her tongue. “Well, I just thought what would Emmy do and went with it.” Ruby’s laughter turned into a cackle at the back-handed compliment while Emmy narrowed her eyes at the oldest.

“Haha.” She stabbed into her slice of bacon before lifting it to her lips to steal a bite, gnawing at the meat with her canines harshly.

The girls ate in silence as Ruby settled her fit of giggles, choking down another bit of pancake before she decided to discuss their plans. “Anyway, what are you doing with Seoho today?”

Emmy paused, biting her lip as she thought of the handsome gentleman with the all-encompassing smile. “He’s taking me ice skating.” She mumbled before shoveling more food into her food to distract from the blush that slowly invaded her complexion.

Jade noticed the suddenly bashful Emmy and made a teasing oooo sound with Ruby joining in for the fun of it. “Don’t tell me you're getting soft on us.” Ruby added like a cherry on top.

“No, don’t be ridiculous.” Emmy dismissed, waving off the pink hue on her cheeks. “He’s just really sweet, that’s all.” She couldn’t help but admit as she thought about how charismatic and down-to-earth he was.

“Maybe we should ask if he wants three sugar babies and we can have unlimited spending money.” Ruby suggested, continuing to cut her stack of pancakes into uneven bites.

Emmy nearly cried watching the chaos unfold on her plate and Jade laughed out loud. “Yeah right. Between your drinking “habit” and Emmy’s maintenance routine, he’d be drained dry within a month.” Jade put quotation marks around the reference to Ruby’s daily alcohol consumption. The girls were all aware that she drank the burning substance like water, but luckily, she always managed to stay coherent in most situations.

“Oh, don’t you even start. I’ve seen how much you spend on food, my little gourmet glutton.” Emmy snapped back, calling Jade out for indulgent and expensive eating habits. Ruby nodded in agreement, eyeing the plate of protein on the oldest’s lap.

Jade waved her hand as if she were shooing them away. “Whatever, I do what I want.” She said defensively, unapologetic for her spending habits. “So, what do you plan on wearing?” She narrowly changed the subject trying to keep them focused on the task at hand.

Emmy quickly clambered out of the chair and raced to her bedroom, pulling off the outfit she laid out before she jumped into the shower. “What do you think?” She displayed it against her frame, only showing off the layers that would be hidden underneath a large faux fur coat.

“Won’t you be cold?” Ruby nearly choked at the thin fabric that made up her outfit.

“I’ll have a jacket obviously, but once we settle somewhere a little more private, this is what he’ll see.” Emmy seemed proud of herself as she imagined his eyes bulging from his sockets when she revealed the form-fitting outfit that showed off her legs that she hoped would be wrapped around his waist later that evening.

“I’m sure he’ll be drooling on the floor.” Jade encouraged, noticing the genuine smile and giddiness in each step Emmy took on her way to place the outfit back in her room. She shared a knowing look with Ruby from across the room before Emmy returned. She waited as the youngest member got comfy in her seat, “Hey, are you sure you can do this?” Jade asked, trying not to show that she had any doubt in Emmy’s capabilities.

Emmy seemed to shake out of her excitement, noticing her partners looking at her expectantly. “Yeah, trust me. I have him completely wrapped around my finger and we’ll be gone before tomorrow morning.” She ignored the slight tick in her smile as she assured the girls of her confidence, knowing their success depended on her. She bit the inside of her cheek to keep the subtle frown from pulling at her lips as she poked the prongs of her fork against the syrup-soaked pancakes.

—

A brisk wind rushed by, seeping the touch of ice through Emmy’s layers. She adjusted her little blue coat around her torso, hugging the fabric tighter to smother her body heat. Seoho chuckled beside her, pulling her in close as he reached for her hand. “Here, allow me.” He wrapped an arm around her waist, guiding her forward as he cradled her palm within his other hand.

Emmy allowed him to manipulate her body, his directions so gentle and nurturing that even his gestures warmed her up. She moved her legs, gliding across the ice as the cable knit of her light blue stockings flexed with every movement. “I know how to skate, you know.” She offered, her tone soft so that she didn’t offend his intimate nature.

“Yes, but you seemed cold.” He offered, slowly slipping away.

Emmy grabbed him, bringing him back so that he continued holding her in his embrace. “I think I still am.” She lied, feeling the heat swell within her chest as his large smile overtook his features. She found the way his eyes closed endearing whenever he seemed excited or bashful. As she leaned into him, she couldn’t help but be perfectly aware of his fingers teasing the sequins of her silver skirt that accentuated the light blue ensemble.

She stole this opportunity to enjoy her surroundings, skating over the ice with the assistance of Seoho while passing by the small village they had walked through just the previous evening. During the day, the white-painted shops and little red roofs were vibrant with life under the beaming sun. Layers of snow were scattered amongst the tops of every surface, decorating the scene in a natural winter scheme. During their stay, Emmy felt a combination of emotions as she thought of her life before she met Jade and Ruby, but tried to stay in the moment and thrive in the memories of the places she visited rather than the people she knew.

“Excuse me!” Someone shouted, causing Emmy to jolt back into the present as a young teenager sped in front of them. Seoho was able to stop them just in time before they collided with the adolescent, nearly tumbling backward when he yanked Emmy against his frame. When he braced for impact, he naturally curled his arms around the woman, bringing her to face him where their skates were knocking into each other.

Luckily, he managed to catch himself and looked sheepishly at Emmy who seemed startled by the abrasive course of action. “Sorry.” They stood still amongst the rink, looking into each other’s eyes, the tension slowly dwindling the longer they stood facing each other.

Emmy blinked, the spell broken as she smiled up at him. “Something tells me you’re not that sorry.” She boldly slipped her arms around his neck, drawing him in close until his lips were level with her own. Her heart pounded in her chest when his eyes flicked across her face, taking in every detail and watching his pupils enlarge.

Seoho’s eyelids dropped, feeling heavy as he returned her gaze. Their breath began to mingle as he leaned in, his arms curled around her snugly. “You might be right.” His lips brushed against her own, nearly pressing them together until a fit of giggling children skated by and interrupted the mood. He pulled back abruptly, looking at their surroundings as if he had forgotten they were in the middle of a skating rink. “How about we get something to eat?”

Emmy pouted as the cool air swirled over her face, craving the taste of Seoho’s lips over anything that the village of small shops had to offer. She bit her lip, falling back into a slow glide beside him as they made their way towards the exit. She peered over towards Seoho, trying to read his expression, and noticed the hungry look in his eyes still lingering. She chewed the inside of her cheek with anticipation, wondering how soon she could bring him to his primal instincts.

She coyly moved her pupils in the opposite direction, spotting a small poutine cafe. She salivated at the thought of the comfort food she grew up with and turned to look at Seoho, “Do you like poutine?”

Seoho turned his head, keeping his gaze down to avoid skating into someone. “I’ve never tried it.”

Emmy gasped, moving her feet faster to race to the exit. “Well, let’s go then!” She squealed in excitement, eager to get a serving of a long-forgotten pastime.

Seoho chuckled at her mannerisms, noticing she was like a child in a candy store. He reached out for her, slowing her stride down slightly as he threaded his fingers through her own. “Don’t leave without me, ma belle.”

Emmy nearly swooned as he used his term of endearment for her, slowing down as they approached the threshold for the skating rink. She bit her lip when he swooped in front of her, stepping onto the stable ground with the blades of his skates before helping her across. As she stepped close beside him, she continued to hold his hand and stood on the tip toes of her skates to place a kiss on his cheek.

The moment was swift, but the dumbstruck look on his face was more than worth it. Emmy settled with her victory before stepping towards the benches to take her skates off while Seoho seemed to collect himself.

After returning their skates and adjusting back into their boots, the pair made their way to the cafe Emmy had been eyeing. Seoho held the door open while Emmy stepped inside getting draped in the warmth and rich, savory scents of cooked food. The cafe wasn’t particularly big, but it was bustling with customers waiting in line to grab a basket which made it fairly easy to walk with. There were a few barstools along the wall leading to the counter and a handful of small tables that could seat up to four people.

Seoho came up behind Emmy, lightly placing his hand on her back. “Why don’t you find a seat and I can get it?” He offered, noticing the line was going to be a decent wait.

“No, I’ll get it. Especially since you never had it before.” Emmy smiled back at him, insisting she treat him. She nearly screamed at herself when she realized that she should be making him pay, he was the target of their hustle after all.

Seoho smirked, finding her determination amusing before fishing out his wallet and pulling his card out. He placed it gingerly in her hand, pulling away so that she could not return it. “Put it on my card at least.” He suggested. He brought the hand that was resting on the small of her back up to pull her hair off her shoulder, dipping down to brush his lips across her cheek. “I’ll save you a seat.”

Emmy felt as if her whole body stopped functioning as he left her in shambles; her heart stopped working, she couldn’t breathe, and every muscle in her body was frozen. Her sparkling irises followed him as he moved to a table by the large windows facing the front of the establishment, sitting with the same magnetism he had when she first encountered him.

His sharp eyes found hers and she snapped out of her daze, a harsh blush slapping over her cheeks as she quickly shielded herself from his calculating gaze. She moved with the line as another customer successfully received their order, biting her lip as she tried settling her nerves. She took the opportunity to take out her phone, texting her friends with an update to help ground her from the treacherous emotions swirling within her. “I’m in trouble.” She mumbled to herself, her heart still dancing wildly in her chest.

Every time she was with him, it was like she completely forgot about what her goal was. She wasn’t sure why he was like kryptonite, but she couldn’t say this experience was frustrating in the least. She glanced down at the card he had given her, thinking that she could simply run with it and have her victory right then and there. It could have been possibly the easiest steal of her life, but she hesitated. Not only because they were in broad daylight and she could easily be caught, but because she didn’t want the date to end.

Seoho had been one of the few men to actually treat her with any ounce of decency and Emmy could honestly say it was refreshing. He didn’t try to sleep with her at every turn or treat her like some piece of decoration on his arm, he was intrigued by her presence and very attentive to her needs. She glanced back at him as the line moved up again, wondering how she was going to deal with the guilt of fucking him over by the end of the night.

She pursed her lips together as the guilt set it, trying to think of something else that would distract her from potentially sabotaging the mission. They already lost to the guys, they couldn’t have another loss on their hands. Emmy nearly groaned as Jungkook’s face mocked her in the back of her head, the reminder that he was just on her coat tail with gaining Seoho’s trust considering they had just gone skiing this morning.

You rather play pretend with some millionaire than be yourself with someone who thinks you’re perfect. She vividly replayed that moment in her head, wondering if she heard him wrong. He seemed so frustrated and genuine when he spit the words from his mouth, but Emmy had yet to see his behavior change to make her think it was anything more than just another little game of his.

“Hello, what can I get you?” The sweet voice of a middle-aged woman disturbed Emmy from her thoughts, realizing that she traveled to the front of the line and it was her turn to order.

Emmy quickly scanned the menu, embarrassed that she wasn’t more prepared and instead thinking of the bane of her existence even though she was on a date with a complete gentleman. She then placed her order, making sure to get enough for both of them before stepping aside to wait for her portions. She watched intently as they poured the seasoning and gravy over the small baskets of fries sprinkled with cheese curds, eager to dig into the dish once she sat down with Seoho.

They shortly offered her the baskets of food, gesturing towards the utensils and napkins for them to use. Emmy hurried to grab the tools she needed before scurrying to the small table Seoho claimed. “Here you go.” She said, placing the food on the surface prior to handing him back the card.

Seoho’s eyes were wide as he looked at the meal before him, slipping his credit card back into his wallet without tearing his eyes away. “This looks delicious.” He moved his gaze towards Emmy, noticing her sitting across from him at the table. “Sit here.” He quickly pushed the seat out adjacent to him, allowing her to sit closer to him.

Emmy happily placed herself by his side, grabbing the forks and offering him one. “You should try it first.” She waved the fork in his direction, her teeth shining in the natural sunlight that beamed through the glass window. She held her breath as Seoho took the utensil from her, eyeing his first bite for the most covered morsels in his platter. He finally stabbed his fork into a covered fry, making sure to stab at a cheese curd like a small kabob on the prongs.

He parted his lips, placing the food on his tongue before chewing, letting his expression do most of the talking while Emmy watched. The tension was high as she noticed his brows furrowed and he chewed slowly, taking in every flavor as he went. She relaxed when she heard the satisfying hum in the back of his throat, nodding his head as he stabbed into another piece. “Very good.” He uttered between a small seam in his lips as he finished up his first bite.

Emmy felt giddy as she grabbed her fork, looking for her first bite until Seoho placed his hand over her own, keeping her utensil down. She curled her brow over her forehead, turning to look at him in confusion. “Is something wrong?”

She was startled by how softly he looked at her, cherishing her like she was a work of art worthy of such admiration. “Well, I thought maybe since it was my first time eating poutine, I could make this time special for you.”

“Oh?”

Seoho continued to hold her hand as he scanned his smothered fries for another worthy piece. Once he found it, he offered it to Emmy at the end of his fork. “This could be the first time you eat it served by me.” He almost said it like a question, almost as if the idea was silly, but Emmy found his sudden shyness charming.

Without any response, Emmy felt her lips pull at the corner as she leaned into him, guiding her mouth towards the food hanging off his fork. Seoho met her halfway, gently slipping the bite past her lips until they closed around the portion he offered her. Emmy blushed as he focused his gaze on her lips, watching her chew and savor the taste that reminded her of home.

She moaned to herself in enjoyment, ready to dig in and demolish the rest on her plate but stopped when his hand curled under her chin, his thumb swiping the corner of her mouth. He quickly pulled away, teasing his tongue against the pad of his thumb to collect whatever remnants were on her face. “You had some gravy.” He mentioned, smiling as he realized what he had just done.

Emmy bit her lip to keep from giggling as he looked down, suddenly enamored with the dish as the tips of his ears became red. Without another word, she started to dig into her own meal her heart thrumming against her ribcage as the heat of her emotions overwhelmed her beyond that of the warm food and atmosphere.

Their time eating had gone silent as they picked apart the poutine, and slowly reached the bottom of the serving basket with every bite. Seoho glanced outside, noticing the sun start to make its way down from its peak. He cleared his throat, grabbing Emmy’s attention. “I was wondering if you would like to join me back at my cabin tonight?”

Emmy’s interest was piqued, her heart racing ever faster at the implications of his proposal. She subconsciously licked her lips as if she had a drop of gravy on them. She hesitated, knowing this was the moment she’d been waiting for. However, it was also the moment this charade of leading a normal, romantic life would be over. She looked at the man sitting beside her, finding him tense with anticipation as if she would reject him at any moment. Despite the pout pulling at her lips, she forced a soft smile over her face. “I would love to.”

Seoho’s cheeks swelled against his eyes, causing her heart to drop as she imagined what he would look like when he realized she was only using him. She suddenly found she wasn’t hungry anymore and pushed the rest of her delicious poutine away. “I’m full.” Seoho seemed none the wiser to the change in her demeanor as he finished up the rest of his meal.

The walk back up to the main resort was filled with light chatter, but Emmy found herself lost in thought as they turned off toward the private cabins. Her stomach churned with an odd mix of emotions. Being with Seoho was fulfilling in a way, therapeutic almost.

He was a rare specimen that treated her better than she ever dreamed a man could. No one in her life really made her feel normal, but with him, it was the closest she ever felt and despite all the excitement of hustling, she was fond of the ease that came with doing the mundane. However, she wanted to prove that she could overcome these emotional obstacles and get a win against the guys. She couldn’t let her girls down.

Then a small part of her kept playing her interaction with Jungkook infuriatingly calling her out on the top of a ski slope. Even if there was a future to be had with a man like Seoho, there’s no telling that he would like her as she truly was. She created a more timid version of herself, appealing to his more doting personality that seemed to want to cater to her and treat her like a princess. Not that she can really complain, but yet again, Jungkook was right.

“Are you alright, ma belle?” Seoho’s voice brought her back. Realizing they were walking down the path along the large lake overlooked by the resort’s property. She admired the expanse of the frozen surface, a world covered in white as even the tree tops were covered in snow.

She finally turned to Seoho, noticing his concerned expression. “Yeah, I’m fine.” She shook herself out of her overthinking mind and curled her arm through his own, bundling up into his warmth. “Are we almost there?”

Seoho relaxed when she cuddled against his frame, flicking his attention up ahead to see where his cabin was located along the path. “It should be the next one.” Their feet crunched the snow-covered ground, the colors of the sky painted across the ice in darkening pastels with the setting sun.

Emmy noticed a sparse line of lampposts following the path as they suddenly switched on as the evening progressed. She then spotted a small chalet not too far from the lake that she could only assume was the cabin he rented for his stay. It had large windows facing toward the speculator view of the winter scene and had enough distance from the other neighboring cabins for plenty of privacy.

Emmy was eager to get inside, getting a break from the cold and becoming toasty with Seoho. He moved up the short set of stairs leading to the entrance and quickly opened it, allowing Emmy into the warmth first. She shuddered from the difference in temperature as Seoho slipped inside, closing the door behind him.

The space was mostly dark except for a light he left on by the entrance and the dim sunshine that peeked in. “Wait, right here.” He said, moving around her to turn on some more lights. Emmy was pleased to see the cozy loft, from the dark leather furniture accentuating the wood of the cabin structure and the stone fireplace beside the quaint kitchen area. “That’s better.”

Emmy stood patiently waiting to see where he wanted her to sit, surprised when he came over to help her out of her coat. He paused when he noticed her form-fitting long-sleeve shirt underneath, eyeing her frame up and down completely now that the bulky coat was off her shoulders. He placed the article on the hanger, his attention undivided as he offered her to pick a seat in the living room.

Emmy kicked into gear, swishing her hips side to side until she perched herself on his couch. She crossed one leg over the other, allowing her skirt to ride up along her thigh and exposing more of the stocking that covered her legs. Seoho removed his jacket, showing off the crisp clean white button-down he had hidden underneath. She nearly jumped when he started rolling up the sleeves, watching the muscles of his forearm. “Are you thirsty?”

“Huh?” Emmy felt like she was caught red-handed checking him out, heat rising to her cheeks as he seemed to smile to himself.

“I asked if you were thirsty. I have some wine.” He offered, switching to the other cuff and rolling that up his arm. He slowly moved toward the kitchen, waiting for Emmy’s response.

She smoothed out her skirt, pulling the fabric down as she swallowed her spike of nerves. “Yeah, that sounds good.” She smiled at him, glancing at him as he went into the kitchen to grab two glasses. She waited until he seemed distracted before pulling her phone out and texting the girls. However, when she opened the device, she noticed there was no reception at their location. “Shit.” She cursed under her breath, slipping the phone away.

Seoho appeared shortly with a bucket filled with ice, the bottle tucked securely in the cubes and two glasses threaded through his fingers. He placed them on the coffee table before lowering himself to sit beside Emmy, knocking his knee against her leg. “Sorry.”

Emmy giggled, “It’s okay.” She anxiously fiddled with the hem of her skirt as he popped the cork off the bottle. He then poured them each a glass, filling them with a rich cabernet. After both were poured, he dunked the bottle back in the bucket of ice and handed one of the stemmed glasses to Emmy.

“Should we make a toast?” He proposed, opening up the air for any suggestions. Emmy could see by the intent look in his eye that whatever she said next would set the path for the rest of the evening. This was her opportunity to get him vulnerable and make her grab before she dashed back to the girls for a quick getaway.

Emmy fell into character, pulling on her most seductive mannerisms as she twirled the liquid in her cup nearly tracing the rim against her lips. “A simple cheers will do, don’t you think?” She leaned into him, her eyes dropping low before traveling back up to meet those piercing dark irises. “I think I’m tired of talking.” With that note, she tipped the glass against her lips, taking a sip as she tilted her head back.

Seoho instantly picked on her innuendo, taking a gulp of his wine as he relished the way she slowly swallowed her wine down. After finishing every drop, she placed the wine glass on the coffee table and noticed Seoho looking at her with lust set in his features. He moved his glass out of the way, scooting in closer to her as he cradled her face within his hands, his thumb finding its way back to the corner of her mouth. “What is it this time? Wine?” She asked, her voice changing into a purr as she nuzzled into his warm palms.

“No,” He whispered, leaning in close so that their lips brushed. “I just want to touch you.” He moved forward encasing her lips with his own, feeling her shiver beneath his hold.

Emmy moaned as she closed her eyes, getting drunk off the plush feeling of his pillowy lips against hers. She was amazed by how gentle his kiss was, yet so demanding as his tongue prodded against the seam. She teased him, not allowing him to deepen the kiss as she slipped her arms around his neck, pulling him into her.

Seoho moved one of his hands down her side, gripping firmly at her figure as his fingers traced along the curve of her spine and his thumb grazed the peak of her breast. The same hand continued to conquer her body until it mapped the expanse of her thigh and manipulated the crook of her knee so that her leg curled around his waist. He laid her down along the sofa hovering above her as the other hand cradling her cheek slid down to gently grip her throat. “Open up for me.” He softly commanded, pulling away from her intoxicating lips to catch his breath.

He nuzzled his nose across her features, calming himself down as she panted beneath him. When he found that the air was properly circulating through his lungs, he sealed his lips back over hers. Her moan vibrated against his palm as he held her throat, keeping her from evading his kiss.

Emmy felt his tongue come knocking at her lips for entrance and giggled as she continued making him chase her. His hips retaliated against her with her refusal. He nipped at her bottom lip with his teeth as he grew impatient, the bulge in his pants serving as a reminder of the sexual tension coursing through his veins. Emmy finally gave in when he pulled her lip with his teeth, stretching the skin just enough to get her attention and have her chasing after his kiss.

“I want you.” She managed, pulling him back and allowing him to slip his tongue between her lips. She felt his hand around her throat tighten but only acknowledged the rush of blood in her ears from the sensation as her senses were overloaded.

Suddenly she felt a sharp pain on the side of her neck where he wasn’t holding her. She quickly pushed him away, opening her eyes to find that he had a syringe in his hand and a cruel smile on his face. She pressed her hand against the wound, noticing the syringe was completely empty. She felt cold as ice as fear struck her. “Why did you do that? What is that?” She managed before crawling away from him, unnerved by this sinister grin she had never seen from the man before.

He didn’t answer, only chuckling as she backed away towards the door. When he stood up, she grabbed the win bottle from the bucket ready to use it as a weapon if he got any closer. “Are you scared? That only makes the drug work faster.”

Emmy could feel her heart racing, but she wasn’t going to let that stop her from trying to leave. She felt her back collide with the wall adjacent to the entrance ready to make an exit, but when her hand went to grab the handle, it flopped against the cool metal instead. “Fuck.” She muttered, trying again only unable to use the function of her hand. She felt her leg muscles get weak as she slowly slid to the floor, her arms no longer lifting up or supporting her from falling towards the ground. There was the sound of breaking glass as the wine bottle cracked against the floor, shattering to pieces while she crumbled to the ground. As her world became blurry, the last thing she heard was the chilling laughter of Seoho before she was left helpless in darkness.

—

Jade’s eyes skimmed the screen of her phone, chewing on the inside of her cheek nervously as she anticipated a message from their youngest as the numbers on her screen shifted to read four o'clock in the morning. It was highly unusual for Emmy to go such a long time without updating her teammates on her progress, even if she did get sidetracked by bringing one of their targets to bed. Jade expected her to have returned hours ago, a nervous pit forming in her stomach as she glanced towards the door of their suite.

She took a deep breath, tapping away on her device as she located the Find My app, clicking it open to see if she could at least find Emmy’s location based on the whereabouts of her phone. Unfortunately, the minute the app ignited, she noticed a small message under Emmy’s icon, indicating that there was no location found for that user.

Her eyebrows pinched together at the sight, assuming wherever she was there most likely wasn’t any service to accurately display her location. Thankfully for the tech guru, she knew exactly how to go around the system, tracking the device with her own hacked rescue network.

To her surprise, there was still nothing showing her any glimpse at Emmy’s location, leaving her with nothing but suspicion of her friend’s whereabouts.

The soft hums of Ruby echoed from beside her, the brawn of the group resting on the couch, utilizing the opportunity to gather some energy as Jade grew more and more worried. “Ruby.” She spoke softly, glancing toward her as she sought out a pillow from the couch beside her, tossing it in her direction.

The plush fabric refused to spare Ruby as it whipped against her face, causing her to jolt up from her slumber. “What?!” She groaned, her eyes clearly heavy with exhaustion. “Is she back yet?”

As Ruby rubbed the exhaustion from her features, Jade stood up, feeling suddenly anxious that something wasn’t right. “No.” She spoke plainly, moving to retrieve her coat from one of the hooks near their hotel door. “She hasn’t even messaged.”

“Did you track her?” Ruby inquired, watching Jade’s face fall pale as she twisted the screen of her phone towards her teammate, displaying the failed connection to locating Emmy’s phone.

The reality of the situation caused Ruby to quickly sober up from her sleepy haze, watching the frightened expression stretch across Jade’s features. “Nothing?” Her agitation from being woken up seemed to dissipate as she plucked herself from the soft cushions, moving to grab her own coat from the opposite hook.

“Something’s wrong,” Jade stated plainly, glancing over at the clock once more to make sure she wasn’t over-exaggerating. “She would’ve sent something by now. It’s been hours.”

Ruby knew that Jade was the first to go into an instinctual protective mode, but she also had to admit that it was far too long for Emmy not to be back, let alone drop a text to fill them in. “Let's go down to the lobby.” Ruby offered with a hushed voice, knowing that it was far too early for anyone to really be up at this hour. Hopefully, it would help enlighten them on a possible lead to find their friend and comrade.

Jade nodded nervously, feeling Ruby’s hand rest on her shoulder, attempting to comfort the eldest as she suppressed her own growing concerns. Did Seoho discover her true intentions and have her arrested? Did something happen on their date that led to them being stranded out in the frigid wilderness?

The girls made their way out into the lobby, hoping to see Emmy walk through the corridors on the opposite side of the door. To their dismay, it was eerily silent given most of the guests in the area were fast asleep. The walk to the elevators was deafening, the stillness only adding to Jade’s worry as they made their way down to the lobby.

Downstairs, the lobby was vacant, except for a few resort staff and some alcoholics somehow still mingling at the bar. Taehyung was sunk into one of the leather couches adorning the lobby adjacent to the grand stone fireplace, his head slouched forward as he fought off a raging headache from indulging in one too many drinks.

Jimin was sitting across from him, typing away on his laptop like a busy businessman when in reality, he was trying to crack the resort's software to gain access to Seoho’s information. Surprisingly, it was proving more challenging than he cared to admit.

Jungkook was fighting off sleep beside him, his limbs now sore from his ski trip down the black diamond trails. “That’s weird,” Jimin’s voice echoed softly beside Jungkook as he peeked an eye open to hear out his colleague. “Seoho’s bank account is virtually untraceable.”

Jimin’s eyes scrunched together as he tried to follow the cryptic code leading to the multi-millionaires information. It was as if someone had already hacked his account, blocking out any cyber attempt to steal his information.

Jungkook adjusted himself in his seat, running his hand through his hair as he pushed the dark strands back. “I’ll give it to him. He might be a rich prick, but he’s a smart one.” There was an odd bite in his voice, his jealousy still bitterly threatening to reveal itself in regard to the handsome target.

It wasn’t often that the boys encountered a target who seemed smart enough to guard their belongings in such a secure way, almost manipulating the scammers away from the real location of his money. Jimin let out a long breath, shutting his computer screen as he sunk back into the couch, shifting his gaze toward Taehyung.

Jungkook suddenly noticed the elevators draw open to reveal Ruby and Jade’s concerned expressions as their eyes helplessly scanned the environment of the main lobby. Jungkook kicked his leg forward, hitting Taehyung in the shin as a groan festered in his chest. “What the fuck, JK?”

“Look alive.” He spoke unapologetically as Taehyung ran his hand against the bone of his leg, annoyed by the sudden jolt. “We’ve got company.”

Jimin shifted his gaze toward the direction of Jungkook’s, noticing Jade hesitantly gesture toward them with the silent protest of Ruby’s eyes. After a moment of communication between the pair, the girls made their way towards their adversaries, causing Jungkook to sit up in interest, his curiosity whirling as to Emmy’s whereabouts if her friends were here.

Taehyung heard their footsteps, finally lifting his head to break free from his grog as his eyes lit up with mischief at the sight of Ruby. “If it isn’t the alcoholic.”

Ruby couldn’t bite back the laugh that broke through the barrier of her lips, rolling her eyes as she observed the dark circles under his eyes. “I’m not the one currently hungover.”

Jimin ignored their exchange as his eyes shifted up to find Jade’s, admiring the way her coat hung loosely on her shoulders, exposing a cropped sweater underneath. “To what do we owe this pleasure?” Jimin inquired, Jungkook stirring beside him.

“Where’s the klepto?” Jungkook finally spoke, unable to prevent his eyes from scanning their surroundings in hopes of seeing Emmy joining them instead of being somewhere he didn’t want to imagine.

Jade crossed her arms in front of her chest, feeling her worries return as Jungkook brought up their youngest. “Have you seen her?” Jade hesitantly questioned, wondering if they would even help them in this matter.

“She’s probably getting her brains banged out.” Taehyung shamelessly added, causing Jungkook's expression to harden at the thought of Emmy being touched by yet another man. “He’s probably got her going all night long.”

Jungkook bit down against the inside of his lip piercing, hating the familiar sour sensation churning in his stomach. He hated the way Emmy suddenly had him tripping all over himself, feeling an insatiable jealousy brewing.

“Just track her phone,” Jimin commented nonchalantly. “I’m sure she’s not concerned about texting while her legs are spread open.”

Ruby shot her eyes over toward Jimin, annoyance bubbling in her core as she pressed her palms into the back of the sofa. “Like we haven’t already tried that, shortstack.” Jimin’s jaw tightened at the insult as Ruby held him pinned with her intense stare. “She was supposed to be back hours ago and her phone has suddenly gone dark.”

Jungkook’s brow pinched together, recalling just how obnoxiously charming Seoho had been this entire time. Something was off about how alluring he was to Emmy and the sudden news of her absence only stirred his thoughts further. He whipped the back of his hand against Jimin’s chest, his eyes filled with serious intent. “Look on the tracker.”

His words were soft enough for only Jimin to hear as the eldest of their trio lifted the screen of his laptop, typing away as he pulled up a program. Jade suddenly became suspicious of his actions, moving to stand closer to him as her eyes studied the contents of his screen. “Why are you pulling up spyware?”

Jimin ignored her question, maneuvering the program until he suddenly obtained a pinged location from what looked like a small portable microchip. As he zoomed in on the map, he noticed a small chalet on the lodge's property, pointing to his screen as he tilted it toward Jade. “This is the last location of her phone.”

Ruby adjusted her stance, glaring down at Taehyung threateningly. “And how exactly would you know that?”

Taehyung’s post-intoxicated state didn’t aid in his discreetness as he chuckled mischievously. “It’s a tracker. JK put it on Emmy’s phone when he drugged her.”

Taehyung suddenly groaned loudly in pain as Jungkook sent his foot directly into his shin. Jade and Ruby shot their glances at each other, suddenly realizing why the boys happened to show up everywhere they were seeking a hustle.

“I swear, I’m gonna beat your ass.” Ruby hissed, latching her hand around Taehyung’s collar as she pulled the fabric up, causing him to follow. Jade’s expression was just as deadly as she leaned closer to Jimin who cleared his throat, fiddling with the program in an attempt to distract her.

“Wait!” He interrupted abruptly, causing Ruby to release her grip on Taehyung as he plopped back onto the leather sofa. “Someone tampered with the tracker. It hasn’t updated since almost an hour ago.”

Jade and Ruby’s anger simmered for the time being as Jungkook snatched the computer away from Jimin, finally putting together all of the pieces of the puzzle. “Something’s not right.” He spoke quietly as he switched screens onto the hotel's system. “Seoho rented the cabin yesterday morning but his transaction isn’t linked to a bank account or credit card.”

Jade’s eyes widened at the realization, knowing that only scammers and highly skilled computer geniuses could complete those types of invisible transactions. “Emmy isn’t with a multi-millionaire is she?” Jade’s words were haunting as she spoke them, causing everyone to sober up at the severity of the situation.

Jungkook stood from his spot, leaning forward to grab Jade’s elbow as he began guiding her towards the front doors of the lodge. “We need to get to that chalet…fast.” Part of him was thrilled that Seoho wasn’t this charming wealthy bachelor that could seduce Emmy, however, his excitement was rapidly replaced with concern for his adversary, wishing he would’ve tried harder to pluck her away from Seoho.

“Come on.” Ruby gestured, encouraging Jimin and Taehyung to quickly follow. Despite them all being enemies in their hustles, they had grown to respect each other enough to feel worried for Emmy’s well-being. Jimin closed out all of his programs, leaving his computer at the front desk as he chased after them, realizing that the sun would soon rise to reveal light on the truth of Seoho’s intentions.

—

Emmy stirred as she heard shuffling around her, her eyes struggling to focus as took in her surroundings. Her pupils danced around frantically, noticing she wasn’t back in her hotel room with the girls. She rested along a leather couch surrounded by a darkened room she vaguely remembered. Panic set in as she heard boots against the floorboards in the background while she tried to move her limbs.

Her heart pounded against her ribcage, air pacing rapidly through her system when she realized she couldn’t move anything but her vision. It was like her soul was stuck in the body of a doll, observing the world from wherever she was perched. She glanced toward the large windows, noticing that it was fairly dark outside but she could not indicate the time of day. Her attention dragged across the living room, glancing over the cleaned-up coffee table before catching a glimpse of her things bundled together on an armchair by the entry. She spotted the glimmer of silver that resembled the material of her skirt and the fluffy coat she wore during her date with Seoho. She glanced down quickly, finding she still had the white shirt she wore and a white blanket over her lap.

“Ah, you’re awake.” Emmy looked up to find Seoho smirking down at her over the back of the couch. He checked the watch on his wrist swiftly, “I guess that means it's almost time to check out.” He hummed with amusement as he strolled over toward the entryway gathering her things. He cradled the items into his arms before walking them to the kitchen where Emmy remembered he got the wine from.

The visions of Seoho’s seductive eyes flashed in her mind as she was jolted back to the events that transpired before she seemingly blacked out. The way his hands mapped her body as his lips caressed her skin. The sudden prick from the needle he punctured through her vein. His smile sent haunting chills along her spine, grinning as if he were the Cheshire cat watching a helpless bird trapped within a cage of his own making.

She continued to try gaining function of her limbs by any means necessary, fear trickling deeper into her heart the longer she lay there uselessly. She nearly cried with frustration as her view was restricted by the lack of control of her neck muscles, rendering her completely immobile. Shortly Seoho returned, placing a bag on the chair where her things previously laid, and turned his focus on her.

He could see the whites of her eyes while her pupils continued to flicker across the room, trying to decipher what was happening and why she couldn’t do anything about it. During the night he changed out most of her clothing, anything that identified her on any surveillance during their date. He made sure to put her in a pair of white pants and kept her covered by a blanket while she was unconscious.

“Aw, ma belle. You seem so confused.” Seoho’s usual term of endearment was far less comforting as his boots scuffed against the floorboards with every step he made toward her. His strong hands grabbed ahold of her body, adjusting her to sit up and making sure to cradle her head to keep her upright. “It’s nothing personal. You should know better than anyone it’s just business.” His cruel smile returned as her pulse quickened, her nostrils burning from the friction of air speeding through her system.

Seoho watched her eyes scan the room, picking up on the perfectly cleaned area everywhere her focus landed. He savored the fear as her eyes became wide, her irises dilating. Seoho sighed as he sat on the coffee table, slowly drinking in the rapid pulse under his fingertips. He moved a hand away from her to pull out her cell phone, waving it at her as he tutted in disapproval. “You’ve been a very bad girl, Emerald…or should I say Emily?”

Emmy would have flinched if she wasn’t already a motionless corpse. How did he know her real name? Who exactly was this guy, and what was he going to do with her?

Seoho sighed, placing the phone back in his pocket. “I get it…Our line of work doesn’t make it easy to use our real identities.” He noticed the subtle way her eyes relaxed, more intrigue behind her stare than fear. He released the support of his hand keeping her head up, letting it slump to the side toward her shoulder. He got up from the coffee table, moving toward the entry to bundle up in his jacket.

He slipped his arms through the sleeves of his black coat, “The other downside is we make a lot of enemies,” He paused as his hand poked through the cuff, his arm stretched out to easily place the thick fabric over his shoulders. “Don’t we?” He grinned like he was sharing an inside joke. “Well, I know you made at least one.”

He zipped up the jacket, relishing in his success as he noticed the subtle furrow of Emmy’s eyebrows, indicating that the paralysis was starting to wear off. “See, my client has been desperately trying to find you for quite some time, but after a while, he contacted me, and well…I always find my target.”

Emmy noticed the pride seeping from his being, suddenly seeming taller with her draped on his couch like she was his catch of the day. She wondered who this “client” was and what she could have possibly done to make him want to hunt her down? Then an unsettling thought occurred to her as she considered what else Seoho or his client planned to do to her.

He grabbed her large white coat before moving back toward Emmy, slumping her forward as he wrapped the coat around her torso. “You could say he’s an eye for an eye kind of guy,” He got comfortable on the coffee table again and then helped her limp limb into the arm of the coat. “Well, more like an eye for a life.” He chuckled at his own joke as he flicked his eyes up to catch the realization etch across her face.

The pieces were falling together as Emmy realized why he cleaned up the suite so nicely and drugged her. He was taking care of the evidence. She shuddered to think of how he’d kill her and what would become of her body. What would happen to her friends? Would they find her? Would he hurt them too? Her insides were frantically fighting to get her muscles moving again, trying desperately to protect herself to the best ability.

Seoho slipped her arm through the other sleeve and zipped it up, making sure to tuck her phone back into her own pocket. His eyes darkened with intent as he stood back up, walking into the kitchen. Emmy could vaguely hear him shuffling through some items, noticing a small clink of glass and gentle tapping sounds.

She slouched against the armrest of the sofa, her body feeling heavy and light all at once since her mind acted as if she was constrained to the furniture with the most secure fastens. She huffed through her nose wishing she could scream or yell for help in this lifeless state. However, she glanced down at her fingertips wiggling on the cushion, the small appendages nearly tap-dancing along the leather. Her heart leaped with joy, wishing the rest of her hand to move, but found the rest of her was unresponsive.

She was startled back to reality when she heard his boots again, stomping their way back to the living room. She noticed another syringe in his hand and panicked to lose consciousness again. She relaxed only slightly when he slipped the covered device in his pocket. “Your little friends made things difficult, but don’t worry…” He loomed over her body, pulling the blanket from her lap and wafting it in the air to fan out. He swept it around her shoulders, tucking it securely around her body. “You’ll see them shortly.”

Emmy felt tears pool in her eyes as his deep chuckle reverberated through her core, his smile blurring behind the liquid veil distorting her vision. She raked her brain for who would want to kill her. She knew she fucked over people of all kinds, but she never imagined anyone would wish her dead. And because of her, Jade and Ruby were in danger as well. There was nothing she could do but listen to his monologue and watch as he made his preparations.

Seoho yanked Emmy up, quickly lifting her into his arms like a bride. His expression seemed indifferent as he cradled her, moving toward the door after grabbing the bag he placed on the chair. Emmy was grateful for the layers that kept her warm when he opened the door. The cold darkness engulfed them as he stepped down the small set of wooden stairs, crunching on the thick layer of snow.

Emmy was putting pieces together as events progressed, realizing why he changed her clothing before taking her outside. The further they got from the light bleeding from the windows of the chalet, Emmy could make out the dark hues of the morning sky which meant it was nearly sunrise.

Seoho wordlessly held Emmy against him, their breathing coming out like small puffs of smoke. He moved across the path they walked along earlier and made his way toward the frozen lake. Emmy felt her heart sink, tears icing over her eyes as she realized what he would be doing. Her ears filled with her internal screaming, the sound loud with desperation but silent amongst the trees.

Seoho slowed down to a stop, looking over his shoulder to analyze the distance from the cabin. From his vantage point, he could not see any other cabin within sight and deemed this the perfect distance before placing her on the ground. He hummed contently when he observed her lying helplessly in the bundle of white, the only striking feature being her bright blue eyes and dark curtain of hair.

He cupped her cheek, bringing her eyes up to look at him. “The ice is really going to make your eyes…pop!” He laughed to himself as he dropped her face, moving to shuffle through the bag to grab something. Emmy wanted to cringe at his attempt to compliment her in the form of a sadistic joke.

“Perfect.” She heard him say quietly, flicking her attention towards the item he retrieved from the bag. Her eyes grew wide when she saw the axe in his hand. Perfect. She scrunched her features together as a wave of emotions crashed through her as she thought of Jungkook. Would he notice she was gone? Would he even care? She thought back on their odd moment on top of the mountain, wondering if she made the whole thing up in her head, hearing what she wanted to hear. She blinked her eyes rapidly as tears invaded her vision. Seoho noticed.

He held the axe towards her face, showing it off in a way. “Oh, don’t let this frighten you. Blood is too messy to clean up.” He brought it back to examine, his eyes sparkling the same way they did when he looked at her during their previous interactions. Now, the affectionate expression only made her wonder what he was thinking in those moments of the past. “No, I plan to let the lake take you.”

Crack!

Emmy would have jumped when Seoho slammed the axe against the ice, creating a clean divot with the blade. “Keeps my hands clean.” He laughed to himself before taking another whack at the ice, creating another notch into the surface holding them from the cold water below.

He let out a relaxed sigh to see his progress as he effortlessly sliced through the ice. He glanced up at the sky noticing the coloration changing as daylight started spreading across the atmosphere. “I wonder what will kill you first…the cold or the water?”

Crack!

Emmy watched the breath from his lungs come out in strong huffs as the clouds of air leaving his lips grew in size. He panted as his muscles strained with the weight of the axe and the impact when he struck the solidified liquid. “Do you know what it feels like? Being trapped under ice?”

His eyes swept up to clash with her own and with his bangs hanging within his view, he looked absolutely sinister as a smirk smeared over his lips. “You’ll feel the ice stabbing you like a million little needles, your clothes dragging you down further.” He dug the blade of the axe into the ice, testing to see if he could break through the barrier. “Then you’ll go numb while water smothers you in its icy, cold grip.” He lifted the axe again before thrashing it back down. “You’re insides will burn for air until all you can think to do is open your mouth to scream.” He worked faster against the ice, smashing the axe down with more power and setting his pace aggressively. “Water will flood your lungs, and the shock will make you black out.”

Emmy watched as he attacked the ice like a deranged animal, chiseled ice flying into the air like a small flurry. Her heart could no longer beat in tandem with the fear spiking through her, skipping beats from the overwhelming tremors that shook down to her core. She could feel her hand rotate under the confinement of the white blanket and prayed the sensation would continue to move through her body.

He paused in his efforts, sighing deeply as he caught his breath. “Then finally, you’re organs will shut down one by one.” He glanced at her, smiling softer than before as he relaxed. “At least you won’t have to struggle too much.” Emmy scoffed as he said the statement like he was doing her a favor.

—

“Do you hear that?” Jade asked as the group of five quickly moved down the snow-covered path toward the chalet Seoho reserved. There was a strange echo moving through the atmosphere as they came closer to their destination. It rippled through the trees but the source was hard to pinpoint.

Jungkook quickened his pace, feeling uneasy the closer they got to the private chalet as he realized how far apart the suites were from each other. Seoho picked these for ample privacy and something told Jungkook it wasn’t for sex. “Let’s hurry.”

Jimin spotted the light post that indicated the suite number of Seoho’s chalet as Jungkook blindly rushed by it. “Wait, this is it.” He kept his voice low, trying not to call too much attention to their suspicious actions in the early morning when the sun had barely risen.

Jungkook stopped, turning around to look up at the dimly lit chalet that seemed lifeless other than the warm light burning off of it. He locked his jaw when he noticed a series of heavy prints in the snow that were far too fresh to be from the evening before. The others had started sneaking their way toward the entrance when he heard the sharp echo again.

“That sounds a lot closer.” Ruby acknowledged as they all stopped.

Jungkook followed the line of footprints, noticing them going down by the lake which had a line of trees in the way of his view. “I don’t think they're in his room.” He said, his tone severely on edge. Without any regard for the others, he proceeded to make his way down to the water.

“JK! Where are you going?”

He could hardly recognize the voice as he focused on keeping his eyes forward and vigilant for anything out of the ordinary. As the tree line started to break apart, he caught a glimpse of someone out in the middle of the lake. He narrowed his eyes and recognized Seoho’s crop of hair before frantically looking for the familiar frame of Emmy.

“Seoho!” Jungkook called out to the supposed millionaire, trying to catch his attention. His heart stopped when Seoho turned around with Emmy slumped within his arms. His mind ran with a million thoughts and scenarios, his only concern being that Emmy was still alive “Seoho!” He called out again as a warning, picking up his feet and dashing across the slippery ice.

Seoho did not heed his tone and instead, quickly tossed Emmy into the hole he created as if she were a ragdoll. Jungkook felt the cold air stab his lungs as he began pulling his jacket from his shoulders, mentally prepared to dive in after her.

“Emmy!” The rest had arrived just in time to see Seoho drop the brunette in the water. They followed after Jungkook, shock overtaking them as they saw this unrecognizable man reaching for an axe that was stabbed into the ice. “JK, watch out!”

Jungkook tore his gaze from the hole Seoho made to see his opponent holding a weapon, sharp stare trained on Jungkook. The youngest male hustler was undeterred as he advanced, prepared to get passed Seoho. He had to save Emmy and he wasn’t letting anyone get in his way.

There was a scream from one of the girls as Jungkook tossed his coat into Seoho’s face, moving out of the way of the blade when Seoho tried to swing at him. Without missing a beat, he pushed off the balls of his feet and dove into the icy abyss.

Seoho growled, ripping the material from his face, turning to see the water slosh over the edge of the ice. He smirked to himself, twirling the axe in his palm “Idiot.” He turned his attention to the others. “I hope you’re ready to join them.” He yelled out, preparing to kill off the two men first before finishing with the girls.

Taehyung reached Seoho, staying a safe distance from the psycho as he made sure to keep him distracted while the others caught up. “I know she was trying to rob you, but this is a bit much, don’t you think?”

Seoho chuckled darkly, dropping the tense facade for a second before quickly swiping at Taehyung to throw him off. “You have no idea who you’re dealing with.”

“I’m gonna help the others!” Jade shared, grabbing everyone’s attention. She tried to run past Seoho but jumped back when the axe came swinging towards her.

Jimin took his opportunity while Seoho was distracted and collided against his waist, knocking him to the ground while Taehyung and Ruby grabbed his arms. “Go!” He yelled at Jade, keeping his weight on Seoho who fought against the three with surprising strength.

Jade quickly slid to the edge of the hole and quickly placed her hand through the water in hopes Jungkook would find her appendage in the darkness. “I need a light!” She screamed, looking into the dark pool below them, fear spiking her heart when she realized she couldn’t see a thing.

Taehyung had tossed the axe away from Seoho while he and Ruby held him down by his arms. Ruby was struggling to keep him still as he tried to pry himself from her grip. Jimin glanced back at Jade, his brain working overtime to find a solution. “Your phone! Use your phone!”

Jimin was suddenly tossed off from Seoho, crashing against the ice. “Shit!” Ruby cursed when she realized he had broken away from her and attacked Taehyung. He punched him in the face, knocking his skull against the cold surface before crawling toward the axe. His eyes were frantic and wild as he focused on the weapon. Just as he reached for the handle, Jimin came up and kicked it away.

He grabbed Jimin and yanked him down to the ground. He moved quickly onto his feet, stealing the opportunity to kick Jimin against his stomach until Ruby jumped on his back. “Fuck you, asshole.” She hissed between her teeth, wrapping her arms around his neck.

He pulled her arms apart and turned around, bending her elbow unnaturally with one hand. Ruby screamed out in pain, looking down at Jimin to see him struggling to get back up. “You were supposed to wait your turn.” Seoho spit in her ear, reaching into his pocket to pull the syringe out. He lifted it to his lips, trying to pull the cap off with his teeth, but stumbled when something blunt smacked the back of his head.

The syringe dropped onto the ice as Seoho collapsed to see Taehyung standing with his axe being held so that he was it with the handle rather than the sharp end. Blood dripped from Taehyung’s nose while he tossed the axe away and plucked the syringe. “What is this?” He asked, looking down at Seoho with hatred. When Seoho didn’t answer, he pulled the cap off and held it threateningly. “What is it!?”

Seoho laughed in his face, “It won’t kill me.”

Taehyung kneeled down, pressing on Seoho’s chest to keep him on his back. He stabbed the needle into the only exposed patch of skin available on his neck. “Good, then I’ll sleep well tonight.” He pushed the substance into Seoho’s system, quickly discarding the syringe when Seoho started fighting against him.

Jade worried as time went on, flashing her light down into the water and still not seeing any movement. “Come on, come on.” Her hand was numb, sitting in the freezing water, hoping and praying that someone touched it. She glanced up to see Jimin and Ruby crowding over Seoho who lay almost lifeless beneath Taehyung.

She gasped when fingers wrapped around her own, quickly pulling her arm out when she saw the pale complexion of Jungkook burst through the small opening in the ice. He inhaled sharply as Jade helped pull him up, frantically looking to make sure he had Emmy with him. “Oh my god!” He lifted the youngest woman up toward Jade, her features completely gone of color.

Jimin quickly hurried over to help Jungkook out, the younger male feeling his muscles strain against the cold that wrapped around him. “Are you fucking crazy?” Jimin asked lightheartedly, knowing that Jungkook was reckless but on this occasion, he ended up saving someone.

“Emmy? Emmy!” Jade called to her friend, lightly tapping her frigid cheek with the palm of her hand. She ignored the alarming coloration of Emmy’s skin and the lack of movement from her diaphragm as she continued to try waking her friend up.

Jungkook quickly crawled toward Emmy, “Watch out.” He remained calm as he pushed Jade away, situating himself on his knees and hovering over Emmy. He could vaguely hear the others in the background, but he was trying to take in as much air as possible before diving down and sealing his lips over Emmy’s cold ones. He forced the air bewteen their lips, making sure it would push to reach its proper destination.

He moved away, placing his hands on the center of her chest. He began pumping against her torso, counting to himself before trying to rush more air into her lungs. As he stared down at her, her features became unrecognizable. No longer was she looking at him with a challenge in her vibrant eyes or smirking with seduction and triumph. Now she lay beneath him, fightless and dull. Lifeless.

His vision blurred as his heart raced, his muscles tired from the harsh cold. He could hear someone softly calling his name while others sobbed. Whoever spoke to him, placed a gentle hand on his shoulder. Despite the heaviness of their palm on his shoulder, he easily knocked it away still hellbent on bringing Emmy back from unconsciousness.

He bent down, sparing more air from his lungs, and pushed a couple times before her body lurched up, water spewing from her mouth. She gasped as her eyes shot open, sputtering when she coughed up more fluids. Jungkook could hear the others singing praises as they crowded around them but ignored them as he looked down at her, blinking the blur away from his eyes.

He watched her as color started to slowly creep back over her features, moving her head ever so slightly to take in her surroundings. When her blue eyes found Jungkook, she paused. Her lips moved, but at first, no sound came out. She tried again. “JK?” Her voice croaked from the icy water and the drug still running through her system.

Hearing her say just his name had him melting with elation, it was as if hearing her speak confirmed that she was well and alive. Jungkook couldn’t help but chuckle as his hand supported her head, bringing her body towards his chest and his forehead to her own. His other hand came and cradled her cheek as he leaned into her, their lips inches apart. “You’re safe.” It was a promise that not only reassured her but reassured him.

—

The sun finally peeked from behind the vast mountains, gracing the frigid atmosphere with its warmth. Red lights flashed over the pure white snow and soft blue frozen lake as the emergency vehicles parked along the path that led to the resort’s private chalets. Seoho was immediately apprehended with no struggle from him since the paralysis kicked in well before the officers arrived. Detectives were called in to investigate the scene while the group of hustlers were checked for their injuries.

Ruby and Jade were mostly unscathed, while the others had some lingering trauma from the incident. Jungkook and Emmy were pulled apart for examination, working quickly to warm their body temperatures. Jimin was checked for any injuries on his abdomen while Taehyung was treated for his busted nose. Taehyung had no shame in flirting with the attractive EMT.

Jade sighed as she tapped away on a cellular device, Ruby glancing curiously beside her. “Did you get rid of everything?” The brawn of the group wondered.

“There wasn’t much to erase. This was a burner at best.” Jade huffed with defeat. Before the emergency officials arrived she made sure to swipe Seoho’s phone to get an idea of who exactly he was and erase any incriminating evidence he had on Emmy. However, she found the data was nearly empty other than a few exchanges with one particular phone number.

Ruby hissed as she stretched out her arm, flinching in pain as it unnaturally popped. “Damn, asshole nearly took my arm off.”

Jade glanced at her partner with mild concern. “You should have that checked out.”

“Ha! You wouldn’t catch me dead hanging around a bunch of cops.” Ruby laughed sarcastically, tucking her arms back into themselves to bundle up in the cold.

Jade rolled her eyes, turning to spot Emmy bundled in a blanket offered by the EMTs. It seemed she was being questioned by one of the detectives, going over the events since Seoho brought her back to his suite. Her eyes moved across the landscape, noticing Jimin and Taehyung sitting beside each other on the bumper of the ambulance as Taehyung held a pack of ice to his nose.

Jade nudged Ruby, gesturing with a jerk of her head towards the two men. Ruby sighed, cringing at the idea that she had to endure Taehyung who unconventionally saved the day and she was not ready for his gloating. Her shoulders fell in defeat as she followed Jade toward the ambulance, her lips sealed together as the cold wind drafted over her body.

The female EMT giggled yet again as Taehyung complimented her bedside manner causing Jimin to roll his eyes. He then noticed Jade and Ruby approaching them, jerking his elbow into Taehyung’s side to silently grab his attention. The EMT noticed a shift in the air as the two women approached, sensing tension amongst the group. “Are these your friends?” She asked Taehyung, looking for clarity on his availability.

“Something like that,” Jade answered with a false smile, her eyes narrowed in Jimin’s direction.

The EMT observed the four individuals and felt there was some unspoken communication between them she wasn’t aware of and made a quick decision. “I’ll give you a minute and be back to check on your nose.” She smiled sweetly at Taehyung before quickly evading the awkward situation hanging amongst the group.

Jimin waited until her footsteps faded away before turning toward Jade. “Find anything on his phone?”

Jade pulled the device out, offering it to Jimin. “Hardly, anything. Just a phone number.” She watched him take the cell phone, quickly scrolling through it and looking through the data for any irregularities. She waited a moment as he scanned the information before a thought crossed her mind. “Are there any more tracking chips we should know about?”

Jimin broke his attention away from Seoho’s phone, biting his lip to stop his smile at her attempt to look intimidating. She had her arms crossed over her chest, hip cocked to the side, and a deep furrow to her browline, but he just couldn’t take her seriously. She didn’t have a violent bone in her body. He lowered the device from his face, smirking up at her. “And what if there is? What are you going to do about it?”

He noticed her expression falter for a brief second before Ruby took a step forward to block his view. She leveled herself with his stare, “If I catch you following us again, I’ll castrate all of you.”

Taehyung laughed beneath his ice pack, the sound getting muffled under the cool gel. “If it wasn’t for us, you’re little friend would be dead, sweetheart.”

Ruby snapped her head in his direction, burning a glare deeper through his skull. “Don’t make me break that nose.”

Jade pulled Ruby back, feeling slightly guilty that they were giving them a hard time when ultimately their enemies ended up helping them. Despite all the trouble and grief they caused each other, they were able to work together seamlessly to save Emmy. “Thank you by the way.” While the notion was genuine, it felt odd on Jade’s tongue as she addressed the two infuriating men.

Ruby scoffed as Taehyung ate up Jade’s gratitude, letting it go straight to his ego and display across his engulfing grin. Jimin’s smirk deflated, his features softening with the interaction. “There’s no more chips either…I promise.” He offered, hoping this might settle some turmoil between the two groups. While they were far from being friends, maybe it was safe to have an ally in situations like these.

—

“Alright that should be all for now. I’ll try and get in contact with you if I need any more information.” The officer questioning Emmy quickly wrote down some information on a small notepad before tucking the article into his inner coat pocket. He nodded in dismissal, turning to head back to the suite to gather any other evidence against Seoho’s actions.

Emmy pulled her blanket tighter around her torso, her hair slightly frosted from the cold air freezing the water soaked within her strands. She relaxed as the police stepped away, finally catching her breath since they arrived. When Jungkook pulled her from the ice, her muscles were still gaining their ability to move as her vocal cords struggled to function. By the time the emergency vehicles arrived, she was able to move most of her upper body and got assistance from Jungkook across the ice to seek warmth.

Once she was settled, they pulled him away to another area to be checked when they noticed his pale complexion. During her conversation with the officials, her voice was course from the constriction of the frigid environment she endured nearly all morning. She would glance in Jungkook’s direction off in the distance every once in a while but always looked away when their eyes met.

“How ‘ you feeling?” Jungkook poked his head out from around the opened door of the ambulance Emmy was currently occupying.

Emmy observed him, watching him come sit beside her. He had none of his usual mannerisms at the moment, and she was a little thrown off by how calm he seemed under the circumstance. “I’m fine.” She finally answered, bundling further into her blanket.

The air was still around them as silence settled into the atmosphere. Emmy suddenly felt uncomfortable by this unusually quiet side to Jungkook she never encountered. “Did they find anything on this guy?” Jungkook asked, disrupting the suspense.

She wondered what Jungkook might have been looking for in regard to Seoho’s character and was unsure what she could share with him. She bit her lip as she debated her response. When she talked to cops, she left a few details out that would cause them to start digging into her past, but with Jungkook she felt a little more lenient to share her side of the story. He knew parts of her life that any average person wouldn’t understand, not to mention, he also saved her from drowning.

“Not really. Seoho’s not even his real name.” She said, gauging Jungkook’s interest. She was surprised when his large eyes were looking at her, his lips parted in shock. “He told me he was hired by someone…someone who wanted me dead.”

Jungkook’s heart plummeted to his stomach, the tranquility he had once knowing Seoho was arrested disappeared within an instant. He thought her near-death experience was an isolated incident with a psycho, but if he was hired to kill her that only meant the threat was still out there. “Any idea who hired him?”

It all started to make sense to Jungkook as he replayed the last couple of days in his head. The way Seoho seemed so intent on Emmy’s attention despite Jungkook’s meddling. During their time on the slopes, Jungkook remembered trying to get more information from Seoho on a personal level, but his answers were always vague and left room for interpretation. Jungkook knew there was something wrong, but he just assumed it was his jealousy.

As Jungkook digested the realization of his emotions, Emmy thought back on Seoho’s one-sided conversation in the chalet. Eye for an eye…eye for a life…She went through her past targets, thinking of their eyes and wondering what he could have meant by that. “I mean, technically it could be anyone...” She laughed bitterly, “Look at Seoho. He was perfect until he tried to kill me.”

Jungkook was comforted by her sarcasm, slightly grateful that the man she was previously enamored with had at least one major flaw. He sighed, looking back at her as he noticed her conflicted expression. He knew besides the obvious trauma of the situation, Emmy was probably having a mental breakdown about Seoho. Even though he was a target, Jungkook could tell she liked him, and knowing that every interaction with him was an act had to be unsettling.

“People like us…we can’t live normal lives.” Jungkook spoke softly. It was a hard pill to slow, but it’s what they both needed to hear in the moment. Feelings were making their jobs more complicated and more dangerous. Jungkook nearly killed himself trying to save her, and it shook him to think he would probably do it all over again if he needed to. “You just never know who to trust.” Seoho was a clear indicator of that comment as even Jungkook spent time with the unsuspecting hitman.

Emmy digested his words, pressing her lips together as a pit formed in her stomach. While she knew he was right, she couldn’t help but see the flaw in his statement. There was a world full of people that she would always keep at arm's length, but there were also a few that she could trust with her life. If this situation proved to her anything, it was that there were at least five people who knew her better than anyone else.

“You know, despite the fact that you’re an ass…I kind of trust you.” She admitted softly, refusing to look in his direction as she suddenly felt vulnerable.

Jungkook felt an unnatural warmth radiate from his core, biting the inside of his cheek to keep the grin from displaying across his face. He never imagined her saying those words to him or how his body would react. He wasn’t used to this feeling, but he couldn’t argue that it felt nice. “You know, even though you called me an ass, “ He kept his eyes forward, worried that if he looked at her he would be tempted to kiss her. “You're welcome.”

The air was still once again as silence drifted over them like a calm blanket, the tension dissipated as they savored each other’s company. It was unspoken that Emmy was grateful for his efforts to save her, but as she leaned her head against his shoulder, enough was said within the small gesture. The pair took in the scenery, no longer feeling the cold that clung to their frames, but enjoying the heat between them. The sun glistened off the crystal snow, reflecting its light beautifully over the crisp morning. The world was calm beyond the chaos and in that moment, everything seemed perfect.

—

“He did what?” Emmy’s voice flared through the lobby of the resort. After things settled from the events in the early morning, the girls were able to make their way back to the hotel and properly check out. As they maneuvered their luggage downstairs, Jade and Ruby filled her in on what happened before their rescue mission. “That little shit.” She hissed, realizing Jungkook drugged her well before Seoho ever did.

She remembered their time on the plane, obviously, some interactions sticking out more than others, but she always wondered how the few drinks she had completely knocked her out on the plane ride. She never imagined that Jungkook put something in her drink.

“Yeah, and then put a chip in your phone so they could follow us.” Jade added while Ruby returned their room keys.

Emmy was in utter disbelief. No wonder they were always infiltrating their hustles and stealing out from under them. They were always two steps ahead because they were already expecting to deal with their female adversaries. “Of fucking course.” She huffed, still digesting the information.

“At least you lost your phone.” Jade mentioned, knowing that there was no way they could be tracked now that the chipped device was at the bottom of the frozen lake.

Emmy laughed sarcastically, “Yeah, just perfect.” She shook her head, locking her jaw in annoyance. “He better hope we don’t run into them again 'cause I swear…” She groaned in aggravation, upset that she couldn't dig into him at that moment.

Jade shrugged her shoulders, “Listen if they didn’t follow us, who knows what would have happened.” Jade hated that it was ultimately because of the three men that she was even talking to Emmy. If it was just her and Ruby, there was no way they would have been able to handle Seoho on their own.

Emmy sighed deeply, still slightly agitated that Jungkook manipulated her, but then remembered how he treated her during this particular mission. He might have been difficult in the beginning as he usually was, but he was so attentive when he resuscitated her.

“Alright, can we leave now? I’m so done with the cold.” Ruby interrupted after leaving the desk. She was ready to get back to the desert as fast as possible. Jade and Emmy chuckled as Ruby set a fast pace for the large doors leading outside until Emmy caught a glimpse of a beach poster.

Her interest was piqued by the friendly salesman standing behind a hostess stand, discussing their cruise line options that have discounts associated with the hotel. A thought crossed her mind, snapping her attention toward her friends who were still heading out the door. “Hey, girls? How about we take a vacation?”

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