Thirsting after your mate

{"messages":[{"id":712473097,"character_id":0,"type":1,"position":0,"content":". . ."},{"id":712473098,"character_id":0,"type":1,"position":0,"content":"Tae finds the Dark Star pack nice. The people are lively and happy. Most importantly, no one from the pack has tried to harm him, except, well, when there was a misunderstanding with the maiden in the palace."},{"id":712473099,"character_id":0,"type":1,"position":0,"content":"And his mate, his mate has been so wonderful. Jungkook would give Tae yummy foods and he is eating quite a lot. The Alpha still fusses over him, almost not letting him out of sight, but he loves all the attention he gets from the other."},{"id":712473100,"character_id":0,"type":1,"position":0,"content":"Now, Tae is standing beside Hobi and they are asking Jungkook permission to go to the city proper and Kook has never brought him out of the pack territory."},{"id":712473101,"character_id":0,"type":1,"position":0,"content":"Tae keeps on shifting from his right and left foot due to nervousness with a sprinkle of excitement because even if he is still scared of everyone, he wants to try going out to the city and be free."},{"id":712473102,"character_id":14395942,"type":2,"position":1,"content":"What are you two up to?"},{"id":712473103,"character_id":0,"type":1,"position":0,"content":"Jungkook looked up as he sits behind his office desk."},{"id":712473104,"character_id":14606454,"type":2,"position":1,"content":"Kook, so, well, you see, Tae and I are close now. He is now my best friend. Right, bestie?"},{"id":712473105,"character_id":0,"type":1,"position":0,"content":"Hobi poked Tae’s side when he was zoning out because Jungkook smells so good."},{"id":712473106,"character_id":14363458,"type":2,"position":2,"content":"*shakes his head to focus more*"},{"id":712473107,"character_id":14363458,"type":2,"position":2,"content":"Ahh~ yes, love. He is now my bestie."},{"id":712473108,"character_id":0,"type":1,"position":0,"content":"Jungkook is just sporting a confused look."},{"id":712473109,"character_id":14363458,"type":2,"position":2,"content":"(I told Hobi this is not the best idea.)"},{"id":712473110,"character_id":14606454,"type":2,"position":1,"content":"This is my first time I heard you call him ’love’. I got goosebumps. *whispers*"},{"id":712473111,"character_id":14363458,"type":2,"position":2,"content":"*smiles*"},{"id":712473112,"character_id":0,"type":1,"position":0,"content":"Goosebumps are great too, right? He gets goosebumps whenever Kook would whisper to him and massage his nape gently and sometimes, from the mere look in his mate’s eyes."},{"id":712473113,"character_id":14395942,"type":2,"position":1,"content":"Just get straight to the point, Hobi."},{"id":712473114,"character_id":0,"type":1,"position":0,"content":"Jungkook looks unamused, but not angry. Perhaps, he really dislikes not knowing."},{"id":712473115,"character_id":14606454,"type":2,"position":1,"content":"Well..."},{"id":712473116,"character_id":14606454,"type":2,"position":1,"content":"My bestie and I want to borrow a very nice car and go to the city for some spa day and probably, shop around, relax. Eat a lot of ice cream."},{"id":712473117,"character_id":0,"type":1,"position":0,"content":"Tae’s heart pounds at the mention of the cold dessert."},{"id":712473118,"character_id":0,"type":1,"position":0,"content":"Tae watched as Jungkook’s face crumpled from confusion to dislike. Tae’s mate, then, massaged his own forehead."},{"id":712473119,"character_id":14395942,"type":2,"position":1,"content":"I can’t go out now."},{"id":712473120,"character_id":14606454,"type":2,"position":1,"content":"Eh? Who said you are going out. Kook, I said, "my bestie and I". I did not say, "my bestie, my cousin and I"."},{"id":712473121,"character_id":0,"type":1,"position":0,"content":"Hobi explained sassily which got Jungkook’s brows knitted in irritation."},{"id":712473122,"character_id":14395942,"type":2,"position":1,"content":"I heard you perfectly clear, Hobi. But I want to go with you. I just could not entrust Tae going outside of our territory without me. *says firmly*"},{"id":712473123,"character_id":0,"type":1,"position":0,"content":"Tae fiddled with his hands. He actually expected this. Three days have passed and Jungkook is still on high alert when it comes to his safety. His mate never forgets to scent him for his own comfort and security. But, really, Tae has been fine because the pack is warming up to him."},{"id":712473124,"character_id":14363459,"type":2,"position":1,"content":"**I told you. You are the most likeable human being in the world and Kook is second for me.**"},{"id":712473125,"character_id":0,"type":1,"position":0,"content":"Tae’s wolf goes on everyday with the same mantra, praising him and saying that he would always come first than their mate whom his wolf has been so fond of. Koo this, Koo that. Always Koo."},{"id":712473126,"character_id":14606454,"type":2,"position":1,"content":"Kook, trust me. He will be fine. I will make sure he is safe."},{"id":712473127,"character_id":14363458,"type":2,"position":2,"content":"I will make sure I am safe."},{"id":712473128,"character_id":0,"type":1,"position":0,"content":"Tae chirped in. He really wants to go out with Hobi and see a new environment. If Kook would not allow him to be out of the territory, he will definitely be sad. He already hoped a little even when he knew the chances are slim."},{"id":712473129,"character_id":14395942,"type":2,"position":1,"content":"Both of you know the threat to Tae’s safety, right?"},{"id":712473130,"character_id":0,"type":1,"position":0,"content":"Jungkook pushed his paperworks, making Tae’s eyes go wide."},{"id":712473131,"character_id":14395942,"type":2,"position":1,"content":"I’ll go with you."},{"id":712473132,"character_id":14606454,"type":2,"position":1,"content":"Kook! It is a besties’ day out!"},{"id":712473133,"character_id":0,"type":1,"position":0,"content":"Hobi said exasperatedly. Actually, for him, he does not mind. He likes keeping Jungkook around."},{"id":712473134,"character_id":14395942,"type":2,"position":1,"content":"I’ll be your driver. I will follow you around. I will not interfere. You will be in a free territory, Hobi, with a lot of humans. Everybody can mix in. I don’t want something to happen to my mate."},{"id":712473135,"character_id":14395942,"type":2,"position":1,"content":"*leans on his chair* Take it or leave it."},{"id":712473136,"character_id":14363458,"type":2,"position":2,"content":"How about your work, love?"},{"id":712473137,"character_id":0,"type":1,"position":0,"content":"Jungkook has been working hard since the incident. Actually, that incident added to the pile of work he already has and Tae feels bad about it."},{"id":712473138,"character_id":0,"type":1,"position":0,"content":"Tae cannot shake off the feeling that he is becoming like a burden."},{"id":712473139,"character_id":14395942,"type":2,"position":1,"content":"I’ll finish it later."},{"id":712473140,"character_id":0,"type":1,"position":0,"content":"Jungkook is determined."},{"id":712473141,"character_id":14363458,"type":2,"position":2,"content":"(I think he won’t sleep later because of this.)"},{"id":712473142,"character_id":0,"type":1,"position":0,"content":"Tae feels a pang of guilt in his heart."},{"id":712473143,"character_id":14395942,"type":2,"position":1,"content":"Babe, I’ll be fine."},{"id":712473144,"character_id":14606454,"type":2,"position":1,"content":"Kook, don’t you dare make me a third-wheel okay? You will be the third wheel."},{"id":712473145,"character_id":0,"type":1,"position":0,"content":"Hobi pointed a finger at Tae’s mate."},{"id":712473146,"character_id":0,"type":1,"position":0,"content":"Tae pouted a bit."},{"id":712473147,"character_id":0,"type":3,"position":0,"image_path":"contribute/fiction/2694548/chatstory/12508410/1628685238734.jpg","image_width":171,"image_height":258},{"id":712473148,"character_id":0,"type":1,"position":0,"content":"He does not like someone scolding his mate. Of course, he has grown protective of his Alpha too."},{"id":712473149,"character_id":14395942,"type":2,"position":1,"content":"I’ll drive and you two sit at the backseat. That’s how much of a bodyguard I will be for you until things settle down."},{"id":712473150,"character_id":14606454,"type":2,"position":1,"content":"ud83dude44Fine, fine, loverboy."},{"id":712473151,"character_id":0,"type":1,"position":0,"content":"True to his words, Jungkook is driving him to the city while Tae and Hobi are sitting in the backseat."},{"id":712473152,"character_id":14606454,"type":2,"position":1,"content":"Tae, I’ll take you to the arcade. You are gonna love it there."},{"id":712473153,"character_id":14363458,"type":2,"position":2,"content":"Arcade?"},{"id":712473154,"character_id":14606454,"type":2,"position":1,"content":"Yes! Well, after we cut your hair."},{"id":712473155,"character_id":14363458,"type":2,"position":2,"content":"*touches his hair*"},{"id":712473156,"character_id":14363458,"type":2,"position":2,"content":"My hair? Is there anything wrong with my hair?"},{"id":712473157,"character_id":0,"type":1,"position":0,"content":"Jungkook just let out a long sigh. He has really been quiet, making sure it is his mate’s and Hobi’s day together."},{"id":712473158,"character_id":0,"type":1,"position":0,"content":"Tae’s hair is a bit disarranged unlike Jungkook’s. Well, Tae could remember his previous pack cutting his hair without minding too much of it."},{"id":712473159,"character_id":14363458,"type":2,"position":2,"content":"I have to have it cut?"},{"id":712473160,"character_id":14606454,"type":2,"position":1,"content":"*nods* Yes. I mean, looking naturally good has its perks because in whatever hair you will be, you will always look good. But you need to level up your game, bestie. In less than five days will be the annual gathering of all Alphas and their families. Don’t you know that a lot of them want your mate?"},{"id":712473161,"character_id":14363458,"type":2,"position":2,"content":"*gasps* ud83dude27They want my Koo? Why would they want him?"},{"id":712473162,"character_id":14395942,"type":2,"position":1,"content":"Hobi, stop putting thoughts in my mate’s mind."},{"id":712473163,"character_id":0,"type":1,"position":0,"content":"Jungkook said strictly and Hobi just mimicked animatedly him."},{"id":712473164,"character_id":14606454,"type":2,"position":1,"content":"No, Kook. He has to know."},{"id":712473165,"character_id":0,"type":1,"position":0,"content":"Hobi squirmed and looked at Tae straight in the eyes."},{"id":712473166,"character_id":14606454,"type":2,"position":1,"content":"Tae, many are thirsting after your mate."},{"id":712473167,"character_id":14363458,"type":2,"position":2,"content":"*scrunches his nose* Why won’t they drink water? Why do they have to seek Mew if they are thirsty. I can fetch them a pail of water."},{"id":712473168,"character_id":0,"type":3,"position":0,"image_path":"contribute/fiction/2694548/chatstory/12508410/1628685239299.jpg","image_width":320,"image_height":452},{"id":712473169,"character_id":14395942,"type":2,"position":1,"content":"*chuckles and mumbles* Cute."},{"id":712473170,"character_id":14606454,"type":2,"position":1,"content":"Tae, you are not Jack and certainly not Jill. Let me say this directly. They want to mate with your mate. They want your mate. They want to be you. They want to kiss and mark your mate. Do you understand that?"},{"id":712473171,"character_id":14363458,"type":2,"position":2,"content":"(Of course, I am not Jack or Jill. I am Taehyung)"},{"id":712473172,"character_id":14363458,"type":2,"position":2,"content":"How dare they want what’s mine?!ud83dudca2"},{"id":712473173,"character_id":14606454,"type":2,"position":1,"content":"Tae, don’t shift!"},{"id":712473174,"character_id":0,"type":1,"position":0,"content":"Hobi panicked a bit. Of course, Tae would not shift."},{"id":712473175,"character_id":14363458,"type":2,"position":2,"content":"*pouts and huffs* ud83dude24He is mine, Mild. Mine. Why won’t they look for other alphas?"},{"id":712473176,"character_id":0,"type":3,"position":0,"image_path":"contribute/fiction/2694548/chatstory/12508410/1628685241969.jpg","image_width":190,"image_height":123},{"id":712473177,"character_id":14606454,"type":2,"position":1,"content":"Because yours is powerful and many thirst for power."},{"id":712473178,"character_id":14363458,"type":2,"position":2,"content":"They want to kiss and mark power too?ud83dudca2ud83dudca2"},{"id":712473179,"character_id":0,"type":1,"position":0,"content":"Tae mumbled, more to himself, because he might be kidding a bit. He really is annoyed."},{"id":712473180,"character_id":0,"type":1,"position":0,"content":"Jungkook and Hobi laughed out loud."},{"id":712473181,"character_id":14606454,"type":2,"position":1,"content":"ud83dude02You really are something else, Tae."},{"id":712473182,"character_id":14363458,"type":2,"position":2,"content":"You know what, Hobi. We’ll have haircut and do things that would make me beautiful. *crosses his arms*"},{"id":712473183,"character_id":14395942,"type":2,"position":1,"content":"You are beautiful!"},{"id":712473184,"character_id":14443945,"type":2,"position":1,"content":"You are beautiful, Tae. And you just need a haircut. *ruffles Tae’s hair*"},{"id":712473185,"character_id":14363458,"type":2,"position":2,"content":"Nobody must take my mate away from me."},{"id":712473186,"character_id":14606454,"type":2,"position":1,"content":"As if Kook would want that to happen."},{"id":712473187,"character_id":14606454,"type":2,"position":1,"content":"I just want you to look the best on the annual meeting."},{"id":712473188,"character_id":14363458,"type":2,"position":2,"content":"*pouts and held his chin high* Yeah, right!"},{"id":712473189,"character_id":0,"type":3,"position":0,"image_path":"contribute/fiction/2694548/chatstory/12508410/1628685245596.jpg","image_width":320,"image_height":459},{"id":712473190,"character_id":0,"type":1,"position":0,"content":"."},{"id":712473191,"character_id":0,"type":1,"position":0,"content":"."},{"id":712473192,"character_id":0,"type":1,"position":0,"content":"."},{"id":712473193,"character_id":14381981,"type":2,"position":1,"content":"ud83dudc96ud83dudc96ud83dudc96"}]}