In the morning, when we leave for school, our walk to the bus stop nearby is quiet. Maybe it's because of what happened yesterday. Maybe it's because we're both not in the mood to talk. I don't know which one I prefer. They both seem equally bad.

My insides twist as if someone is stirring it with a fork. I want to sort this out with Jeongguk, but hesitation stops me. I do not know how to start a conversation without pressing his buttons.

"Look, Jeongguk." I start off, grasping the last bit of confidence I have left. I am unsure of how I should convey my feelings into words, especially when I don't know my own feelings.

"I don't hate you. In fact, I never did." He ignored me and continues walking. I groan. It is difficult to talk to him, especially when he is being so difficult. I am so into my thoughts, I hadn't notice Jeongguk halting, causing me to bump into his back.

"Taehyung, I'm not mad. I just don't like how you're so close with the other initiates, but cold toward me. I am your partner, I should be closer to you," He finally says.

"Are you jealous?" I chuckle, amused by possessiveness and straightforwardness. It is natural for an Alpha like Jeongguk to be possessive over someone, but I never thought he'd be possessive over me. It makes my heart flutter.

Jeongguk clears his throat, snapping me back to reality. "That being said, I hope you'll open up to me," He says, looking away from me in embarrassment. I've never seen this side of Jeongguk before, but it doesn't matter.

"Deal." I stick my pinky finger up, and then I take his hand into mine and lace our last fingers together.

"You made a promise, you better not break it," He pouts like a child. I smile. The sky is a beautiful shade of warm orange with a faint tint of light pink. I remember meeting Jeongguk for the first time. It wasn't pleasant, but on that day, the sky looks the same as the one before my eyes right now.

"I promise, and I won't ever break it."

+++

When we reach school, I see Jimin waiting for me in front of our usual meet up spot.

"Jimin is waiting for me, I have to go," I say, even though I am reluctant to leave Jeongguk.

"Alright. See you later," He bids me goodbye and walks in the opposite direction from where I am about to go. His figure gets blurrier as he moves further down. My throat feels dry.

"Taehyung!" Jimin exclaims, pushing himself up to a sitting position. I plop beside him on the grass and say, "You seem really urgent to talk to me, what's wrong?"

Jimin bites his lips and looks down. He picks his fingernails nervously, and I know something is bothering him. He only picks his fingernails when he is guilty of doing something wrong.

"I slept with Yoongi last night," He confesses. I shrug. It is normal for mates to sleep in the same bed, I don't see what's so wrong about it, besides, yesterday and Saturday were the only two days Jimin is allowed to see Yoongi, so it is normal for him to be clingy.

"Not that kind of sleep. We went beyond kissing," Jimin trails off. My eyes widen, and my jaw drops. The only thing I can think of is: Did they use protection?

"Did you use protection?"

"That's the problem, Taehyung. I didn't!" Jimin starts to freak out. He pulls on his hair frantically. I feel the same. Yoongi could get pregnant, and if the uprising Jiyeong told us about was real, how is Yoongi going to survive without getting hurt?

"He could get pregnant, you know that right? The both of you are mates so it doesn't really matter. But you're only seventeen," I say. My mind is blank. I should be happy for Jimin, and I want to be. Yet, I have a gut feeling that Yoongi getting pregnant isn't going to be pleasant.

"I know, that's why I'm nervous. I mean, I'll happy of course, but I don't think this is the right time."

"Neither do I, Jimin," I say. I wish I could lighten this situation, but it seems impossible to.

√a.n.

oooo, sorry for the short filler. I'll update either on Saturday or Sunday. Sorry. I really want to get to the exciting part, but I'm just so unmotivated to continue.
But I feel as though this book isn't enjoyed enough

I'm sorry, you guys probably hate me for these kind of author notes, but I'm just so insecure. You guys say you enjoy this book, but I feel as though you don't???
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I'll update soon if it makes my readers happy, even though I'm not really feelING WELL BUT YOU KNOW ME, I love spoiling other people :)<3