Taehyung bit his lip anxiously as he folded the letter right back up, licking his lips quickly before walking over to the window.

He would be lying if he said that Jimin's words had not touched his heart in an unimaginable way, wanting nothing more than to see the prince once again.

He quickly pulled the curtain back to look outside, warm sun immediately touching his face as he contemplated what he should do.

Within mere days Jimin had proven himself to be a friend in a time of need and whether he knew it or not, Taehyung had grown attached to the only sense of comfort in the house.

Jimin was kind and sweet with his words, giving Taehyung flowers when he briefly mentioned they were pretty, and had offered his coat more than once when he began to shiver with the cold.

Taehyung had already made up his mind, Jeongguk would not be back for a few more hours which meant he wouldn't even have to find out he left the room.

There was something inside of him screaming to stop, to turn back and sit down as he put on his shoes and ruffled his hair a bit before taking a deep breath and slowly turning the doorknob.

It was like his body was trying to defy him as he was physically unable to twist the knob, brows furrowed as a whisper in the wind demanded him to obey his alpha's rules.

He concentrated as best as he could until it finally opened, making him sigh in relief before peeking out into the hallway and seeing it empty.

He practically booked it down towards the garden, remembering Jimin's words for where to find him.

He encountered no one on his way there, breathing out heavily in relief as he began to look around the garden.

He was now beginning to realize just how much he had missed it, the flower's scent and the cool air in his hair as he walked towards the blossoms.

As expected Jimin was sitting in the grass with a thoughtful look on his face before hearing rustling near him and looking up to see Taehyung.

Within seconds he was rising to his feet, surprising Taehyung when he hugged him tightly.

The boy's eyes widened as Jimin's hand cradled the nape of his neck like you would to a child, chin resting on his shoulder.

After a few seconds he was pulling away, eyes inspecting Taehyung's face with concern before scanning his body in search for any injuries.

"Are you alright?" He questioned immediately before Taehyung quickly nodded, feeling like a baby when Jimin held both hands in his.

"I got your letter." Taehyung commented lightly, shy smile on his lips as he remembered the sweet words.

No one had ever written him a letter like that nor said such kind words about him.

It was nice.

"Yeah? I thought you wouldn't come." Jimin confessed as he motioned for Taehyung to sit in the spot beside him on the grass.

"My alpha ordered me not to leave the room. He does not know I am here." Taehyung said, slightly ashamed of sneaking out without permission.

"Hm," Jimin hummed in acknowledgement at his words, "So then why are you here?"

Taehyung knew he could have said Jimin asked him to come but the truth was he could have ignored his letter and stayed in the room alone all day.

"B-Because I wanted to see you as well." He said timidly, cheeks pink when Jimin laughed lightly.

"Here." Jimin said cheekily, breaking a pink chrysanthemum from its stem. "It matches the color of your cheeks."

Taehyung whined in embarrassment as he took the flower in his thin hands, thanking him softly.

"How is he with you? Have you...- You smell like him." Jimin was looking forward before turning to taehyung with curious eyes.

"He's..." Taehyung trailed off slightly, remembering how much Jeongguk had changed in the last few days.

The horseback riding, the breakfast, the gorgeous library he had shared with him.

"He's better to me." Taehyung smiled lightly as he played with his fingers, "b-but we haven't done anything."

Jimin nodded in understanding, running a hand through his hair, "But you want to." 

Taehyung's cheeks felt like they were on fire as he avoided Jimin's gaze, "I-I don't know- maybe, yes."

"Have you had sex before, Taehyung?" Jimin asked casually as he watched Taehyung shake his head softly.

"Neither have I," he hummed lightly, "Have you ever touched yourself before?"

Taehyung's eyes widened as he choked on his spit, "No!"

Jimin let out a loud laugh, hand covering his mouth as his eyes scrunched up.

Taehyung felt embarrassed at all those intimate questions, hands slightly trembling with anxiety.

"Baby," Jimin said casually, "if you cannot speak about the subject, what makes you think you are ready?"

Taehyung bit his lip harshly as he thought about what Jimin was saying, trying to find a way to explain his reasoning.

"I just mean that- I wouldn't mind i-if my alpha wanted to touch me."

"You're so cute." Jimin grinned as he leaned over to pinch Taehyung's hot cheek.

But Taehyung had stopped paying attention to the omega long ago, gulping harshly as he stared at the familiar figure walking in the distance.

"J-Jimin- my alpha-" he began, stuttering over his words as his heart beat sped up.

"Yes, your alpha." Jimin cooed, still having no idea what Taehyung was on about.

"No, I mean- my alpha is walking towards the west wing." Taehyung breathed, watching as Jimin quickly let go of him and stepped back, turning around to see for himself.

Jeongguk was, thankfully, not paying attention to his surroundings as he looked at a file of papers in hand, making Taehyung pray to the gods above that a gust of wind wouldn't unveil his scent.

Suddenly sneaking out to see Jimin felt like a terrible, irresponsible idea as he scrambled to his feet and dropped the chrysanthemum onto the grass.

"I-I have to go." Taehyung claimed as he met Jimin's concerned gaze before the latter was nodding and ushering him to leave.

"Go- I will find a way to see you again." Jimin promised as he watched Taehyung begin to run off in attempts to beat Jeongguk back to their bedroom.

The omega was panting and sweating as he walked back into the palace and sped walked down the hallway carefully.

He sniffed the air carefully in case Jeongguk's scent was nearby but so far, he was in the clear.

He made it back to their bedroom without a hiccup, sighing in relief before sprinting to their bathroom and stripping out of his clothes.

He was sure they smelled like Jimin since the latter had hugged him, scent sticking to him immediately.

He pushed then down all the way to the bottom of their laundry hamper before starting the shower.

His heart was pounding in his chest as he swallowed harshly and stepped into the freezing water, shocked gasp leaving his lips as he adjusted the temperature.

In the distance, he could faintly hear the sound of the bedroom door opening and closing as he shampooed his hair thoroughly.

He didn't realize he was shaking until he tried opening the soap bottle in his hands.

He tried to settle down his racing heart before continuing with his shower and turning off the water.

But his heart rate went back up when he realized that he had not picked out any clothes to wear in his hurry to jump in the shower.

Now he would have to step out into the bedroom in nothing but a fluffy white towel, stomach swirling with anxiety.

He could faintly hear the sound of Jeongguk clearing his throat, meaning that he was still in the room.

Taehyung took his time drying his body off completely before wrapping the towel tightly around his chest.

The end of it barely reached his mid thigh, making him feel insecure as he tried pulling it down lower only to reveal more of his chest.

He bit his lip anxiously as he slowly opened the door, peaking out into the bedroom before taking a deep breath and stepping out.

Almost instantly he could feel eyes on him, making him nervously turn to see Jeongguk's gaze rake over his body from head to toe.

They were dark as they snapped back up to meet Taehyung's, making the omega nervously grip the towel tighter.

"Y-You're back." He stated, faux surprise in his eyes.

Jeongguk was sitting on the bed, quickly rising to his feet and stalking over to the omega who was slowly backing up.

Taehyung was trembling once his back hit a wall, nervously watching as Jeongguk stepped closer, eyes beginning to burn a dark shade of red as he caged Taehyung in by placing his hands on either side of him against the wall.

The omega's breathing hitched when Jeongguk's head lowered until he was gently nudging his jaw with his nose, wanting Taehyung to expose his neck.

When he did so Jeongguk was burying his face into his scent gland, pressing a light kiss over his mate mark.

Taehyung's eyes screwed shut at the feeling of his alpha's warm lips on his skin, huge hand going down to settle on his waist gently.

A soft whimper left his lips when Jeongguk began to press open mouthed kisses down the column of his neck before sucking on his mate mark.

His delicate hands reached up to grip onto Jeongguk's shoulder, bottom lip trembling with pleasure.

A low growl rumbled up Jeongguk's throat at the sweet sound, grip tightening as his lips grew harsher.

He was biting at the skin, bruising it as he held Taehyung close and kissed up his throat.

The omega was a whimpering mess, cheeks flushed as Jeongguk finally looked up to see his face.

He was taking in his watery eyes and his dilated pupils, bottom lip slightly bleeding from how harshly he was gnawing at it.

Taehyung was so sure he was going to kiss him, watching as Jeongguk's gaze flickered to his lips.

He could feel his hot breath against his lips, scent so strong and masculine before disappointment quickly filled Taehyung's body.

"Get dressed." He spoke suddenly as he began to release Taehyung's waist, taking a step back.

Before I do something stupid like kiss you.