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Today was the opening of the café. Taehyung, Seokjin, Jimin and the other three omegas all gathered in the shop to welcome first customers.
There weren’t any huge crowds but it wasn’t bad for an opening day. All of them were extra nice and smiley to ensure that those people would want to come back again. Taehyung and Seokjin were experts in making delicious coffee very quickly so they were mostly doing that while the others were behind the cashier or cleaning up.
Taehyung was really happy. He just loved interacting with customers and he could tell that most of the people really liked them so he didn’t doubt that they will be busy in the future. He didn’t care about huge income, he was just happy that he was doing something he loved.
When the first day was almost over, the door opened, the bell rang and the café was filled with a strong scent. Taehyung had almost déjà-vu to the time he smelled that scent for the first time in similar situation when he was standing behind the counter of a café. He smiled to himself, recalling those times. It wasn’t even a year ago but so much has changed.
“I heard that some beautiful omega works in this place,” the familiar deep voice spoke up and when Taehyung turned around, he was met with Jeongguk’s grinning face, giving him the crooked smile just like those months ago. Yoongi, Hoseok and Namjoon entered the café too.
“Only beautiful omegas work in this café, brat,” Seokjin was the one to reply. Taehyung snickered.
“True but there is only one I am really interested in,” Jeongguk smiled, looking at his mate with fond expression, walking closer to the counter.
“Americano with no milk and sugar, if I remember correctly?” Taehyung grinned playfully.
“You have a really good memory,” the alpha replied playfully back. Taehyung gave his hand a squeeze before he turned around to make the coffee. The other guys were talking together, leaving the two of them in their little word.
“Could you tell me your name so I can write it on the cup?” the omega raised an eyebrow playfully when he handed his alpha the coffee.
“I think it’s not necessarily, darling, I am sure you remember my name well since you scream it in the bed almost every night,” Jeongguk leaned closer with a quiet voice.
“Jeongguk!” Taehyung hissed with a scandalized expression, looking around if someone heard them. Their fingers brushed when Jeongguk took the coffee from him.
“Do you still feel it? When I touch you?” Jeongguk asked with intense eyes. Taehyung knew what he was talking about – about that tingly feeling he felt the very first time they touched months ago.
“Always,” Taehyung nodded, biting his lip to prevent himself from smiling dumbly.
“Me too,” the alpha confessed and leaned over the counter. Taehyung leaned as well until their lips met in a soft kiss. When they separated after couple of seconds, their faces stayed close and Jeongguk was caressing the other’s cheek lightly, looking at him lovingly.
“Save it for home, you lovebirds,” Jimin’s voice interrupted them.
“As if you were any better,” Jeongguk snorted.
“I am not doing anything now,” Jimin retorted.
“Not right now but should I remind you about what you and your two boyfriends do at home sometimes?” the alpha didn’t give up, giving the omega smug look.
“No, thanks,” Jimin refused quickly.
“When do you finish?” Jeongguk turned to look back at Taehyung.
“In an hour,”
“I can wait for you,” the alpha offered.
“I don’t want you to waste your time here,” the younger protested.
“I don’t have any more work today, I will gladly stay,” Jeongguk reassured him: “We can send the others home and I can help you clean up,” then the alpha leaned closer to speak quietly and suggestively: “And maybe we can christen the backroom together, just like our first time months ago.”
“I’d like that,” Taehyung bit his lip. Jeongguk was a bit surprised that he was up for it, thinking that he’d protest but he wasn’t definitely complaining that Taehyung was on board. They were both nostalgic today after all. The café was bringing back old memories.
“I can’t believe how much my life changed because of you,” Jeongguk voiced out loud his thoughts.
“We’ve been through a lot, this year has been a real rollercoaster but it was worth it,” Taehyung nodded. Even though he’s been through a lot of traumatizing stuff in the past year, it all led to what he had now and he’d go through it all over again if he knew that this is what his life would become. He was truly happy and he had his soulmate by his side.
*
Taehyung and Jeongguk were mated for around a year when it happened for the first time.
The seven of them were hanging out in the living room in their house, just chatting, with a TV playing in the background. Taehyung was sitting on the floor next to Jimin while Jeongguk was sitting opposite from him. They were sharing occasionally looks and smiles which was something they did frequently. They weren’t always glued to each other’s side but even when they sat separately, their eyes still found the other’s pretty often, it was basically a habit by now.
Their soulmate bond was still getting stronger. Just couple of weeks ago, they started feeling each other’s emotions. Whenever one of them felt something strong, the other felt it even when they weren’t together. Once, Jeongguk was working and started feeling suddenly down for no reason and when he came home later that evening, he found Taehyung sulking in the bed because some rude customer yelled at him at work. Then other time, Taehyung suddenly felt a strong anger burning in him and later found out from Jeongguk that some business didn’t go well. It was really weird at the beginning but they got used to it over time. Sometimes it was really nice in fact, especially when they were tangled together in bed, making love, everything was more intense because they could feel each other’s emotions right in the middle of the act.
But tonight something even weirder happened.
Taehyung was messing around with Jimin and Ye-Jin. The puppy was attacking him with affection and the omega was giggling cutely. Jeongguk was watching him from the other side with heart eyes.
Taehyung lifted his gaze to his mate, feeling his eyes on him which was another thing he could always feel. Jeongguk smiled softly at him and suddenly Taehyung gasped when he heard a voice in his head.
God, why are you so cute all the time? I love you so much.
The omega was staring back at the alpha with wide eyes. He heard Jeongguk’s voice clearly, as if he had an earpiece but he was looking at him and his lips didn’t move.
What did you say?
Jeongguk’s eyes widened too when he heard Taehyung’s voice. They were staring at each other incredulously, completely ignoring everyone else in the room.
What the hell is happening?
Taehyung heard Jeongguk’s voice again without the alpha speaking out loud. He looked around the room but no one else seemed to catch up on their conversation.
Do we…do we hear each other?
Taehyung looked at Jeongguk.
Is it possible?
The alpha replied in his head.
Are we reading each other’s thoughts?
Taehyung gulped, staring at his soulmate. It wouldn’t be completely crazy, the legends talked about soulmates being able to do that and as their bond was growing stronger, maybe they developed new abilities together.
Try to think about something.
Jeongguk encouraged Taehyung. The omega looked to the side to not make an eye contact with the other and thoughts about some high number. Jeongguk was looking at him but he heard nothing.
I didn’t hear anything.
Jeongguk said in his head when Taehyung looked back at him.
So what is it?
The omega shook his head with confusion.
I don’t think we can hear thoughts, I think it’s just like non-verbal communication. We can talk together.
Jeongguk explained his theory. Taehyung nodded in understanding, that would actually make sense and even though it was mad, he didn’t really mind that much. When he first found out that Jeongguk was his soulmate, he was scared of what that bond might mean, what ‘super powers’ they might get. But the longer they were together, the less he minded. Honestly, he wouldn’t mind reading thoughts at this point. There were no secrets between them and they were happy.
That’s actually pretty dope that we can talk in front of everybody and no one can hear us.
Taehyung chuckled, staring at Jeongguk.
Yeah, it’s pretty sick.
Jeongguk smiled at him, ignoring a weird look from Namjoon. No one was even questioning the two of them anyone, they knew they were soulmates and they knew that some freaky shit was going on between them sometimes so when they caught them staring at each other like this, they weren’t even fazed anymore.
Taehyung turned his attention back to Ye-Jin as the puppy started climbing into his lap, demanding cuddles. He went back to talking to Jimin while Jeongguk engaged in some conversation with the others.
As the evening was progressing, Taehyung got a brilliant idea how to use this newly developed ability between him and Jeongguk for some fun.
He looked at the older, waiting for him to notice his gaze. It didn’t take long for Jeongguk to look at him because he could feel him staring.
Can’t wait for later when we’re alone in our room, wanna ride you.
Taehyung grinned mischievously at the alpha. Jeongguk actually choked and started coughing. Yoongi gave him a weird look but decided not to question it.
Fuck, babe, you can’t just say shit like that here.
Jeongguk looked at his mate with wide eyes.
I am not saying anything, am I? The others can’t hear. Just saying what waits for you when we get back to our room. Wanna ride your big cock, Gukkie, I’ve been thinking about it all day.
Taehyung wiggled his eyebrows teasingly, chuckling under his breath when he saw the alpha moving his legs uncomfortably. Jeongguk looked away, knowing that if they don’t look at each other, he couldn’t hear the other but after a minute, his eyes travelled back to Taehyung.
Want you to spread me with your fingers and then I’ll ride you until I cry. Want you to press me into the mattress and fuck me hard until I can’t think straight, Gukkie, fuck.
Taehyung licked his lips, staring intently at his alpha.
Fucking hell, Tae, I am gonna get hard right here in front of everybody.
Jeongguk sent him a pleading look. He knew that Taehyung could be shameless and talk dirty but it was mostly in the heat of the moment. Normally, he was pretty shy and didn’t voice these things but apparently, with this newly found ability, he decided to torture Jeongguk. The older looked away for a while again, trying to calm himself down and gulping down water.
I’d want you to take me right here, right now, in front of everybody.
Taehyung said in his head when Jeongguk looked at him again. The alpha choked on the water and spat a bit out.
“What the hell is wrong with you?” Yoongi glared at the younger alpha.
“Just a wrong pipe, sorry,” Jeongguk stuttered out, flustered. He could hear Taehyung snickering quietly across the room.
I bet you’d want that, right? Fuck me right here for everyone to see. Let everyone see how good I am for you, how I moan out your name and how no one else can have me like this. Show them that I am yours.
Taehyung looked suggestively at the older again. Jeongguk’s gaze darkened and he was already half hard in his jeans.
You are gonna pay for this later, baby boy.
Jeongguk growled lowly in his head and Taehyung felt shivers running down his spine at the promise. He knew that Jeongguk didn’t appreciate when he teased him and was making him wait, so he knew that the alpha will have his way with him once they are alone. And frankly, he was completely fine with it.
Taehyung was right. An hour later, they all said their goodbyes to each other and went to their rooms.
As soon as the door to their room shut behind them, Jeongguk slammed Taehyung against it, gripping his hips tightly and looking at him with frustrated expression.
“You think it’s okay for you to tease me like that?” the alpha growled quietly, nipping at Taehyung’s jaw. The omega immediately started melting under his touch, suddenly not being so mischievous anymore, instead giving the control gladly to the other.
“You’ve been such a bad pup tonight, angel, what should I do with you?” the alpha asked nonchalantly, moving his lips to the other’s neck. He was avoiding Taehyung’s lips on purpose, knowing well that the omega was always aching for the kisses.
“I should punish you, baby,” Jeongguk pulled back and looked at the younger with dark and playful eyes.
“Do what you want, alpha, please,” Taehyung breathed out in whiny voice. He yelped when Jeongguk manhandled him over the room to the bed and lied him down. Then he climbed up between his spread legs, finally kissing him. Taehyung moaned contently into the kiss.
When they separated, they were staring at each other for couple of seconds, forgetting about the heat of the moment for a while. Jeongguk cupped Taehyung’s cheek, looking down at him lovingly.
“I am sorry for almost breaking our bond,” Taehyung suddenly blurted out. Jeongguk was taken aback, they haven’t talked about the topic for months. It was in the past now.
“I never really apologized for stuff I should have,” the omega continued with pained expression.
“Tae, I held the information about my father killing your parents from you, you aren’t the one who should apologize,” Jeongguk chuckled breathlessly.
“No but I should apologize for reacting like I did and for being so dramatic. Looking back, I know why you didn’t do it. There was a lot going on in my life, all the shit with Jihoon and so on so telling me this would only make me more upset,”
“In all fairness, that wasn’t the number one reason. It was mostly for my selfish reasons, I just didn’t want to lose you,” the alpha admitted. Over the past couple of months, he stayed true to his promise, he was always honest with Taehyung, no matter how uncomfortable the truth was.
“I know and I understand now. Let’s be honest, my reaction back then showed that you were right. I was an emotional mess back then, I had low self-esteem due to everything I’ve been through so I didn’t handle it well. I thought I could trust you and you broke that trust,” Taehyung sighed.
“I know, love, and I will be sorry for that for the rest of my life,” Jeongguk looked at him grimly.
“I forgave you a long time ago and I do trust you now. I just…I am so damn happy now, Gukkie, so I feel horrible when I remember what I put us through. We were both hurting because our bond was breaking, I should’ve been more mature, let you explain everything to me, not just run away,” the younger sniffled, on the verge of tears.
“You didn’t know how to deal with it, for years you weren’t able to run away from Jihoon so in a way, I am really proud that you ran away from me because that proves you became stronger,” the alpha smiled at him lovingly: “I forgive you too because I don’t care what happened between us, let’s just focus on the present and the future and make it beautiful. I wanna make you happy for the rest of our lives, pup.”
Taehyung smiled widely, eyes crinkling despite the tears being still there. He brought up his hand, brushing his fingers lightly over his alpha’s jaw.
I love you so much, Gukkie.
Taehyung said without opening his mouth, looking intently at the older.
I love you too, Tae.
Jeongguk replied non-verbally as well.
Then he leaned down and kissed Taehyung passionately. They could never describe to anyone the things they felt for each other but they were soulmates after all, two pieces of the same puzzle and even though they went through a lot, it really didn’t matter because couple of months were just a blink compared to a lifetime. And they both knew that lifetime together was what was lying in front of them.