Chapter 31: Unspoken Bonds

Jimin heard the doorbell ring, the sharp chime cutting through the silence of his apartment. His brows furrowed in confusion—he wasn't expecting anyone. Cautiously, he moved to the security camera screen and pressed the button to check the feed.

His heart nearly stopped.

Yoongi was standing outside his door, looking as nonchalant as ever. But it wasn't just him. Beside him stood a figure Jimin never expected to see here.

Kim Taehyung.

Jimin's breath hitched, his fingers trembling slightly as he reached for the door handle. He hesitated for a moment before pulling it open. As soon as his eyes landed on Taehyung's imposing figure, memories from centuries ago crashed into him like a tidal wave.

The sharp angles of his face, the regal posture, the way his dark eyes bore into him with an intensity that made his chest tighten—it was all too familiar. But what truly shattered him was the soft smirk that played on Taehyung's lips as he uttered a name Jimin had not heard in what felt like an eternity.

"Minmim."

The nickname fell from Taehyung's lips effortlessly, just like it had centuries ago. Jimin staggered back, his body instinctively seeking shelter behind Yoongi, but his eyes betrayed him—glossy with unshed tears, wide with disbelief.

He had spent centuries mourning the friend he lost.

His best friend. His alpha protector.

His V.

He had never allowed himself to say the name out loud, fearing that speaking it would make the pain unbearable. And yet, here he was. Standing before him, real and tangible.

A strangled sob escaped Jimin's throat before he could stop it. His vision blurred as his emotions overwhelmed him, his body moving on its own.

In the next second, he was in Taehyung's arms, clutching onto him as though afraid he would disappear again. His sobs came in rapid waves, muffled against Taehyung's chest as he gripped onto his shirt tightly, refusing to let go.

Taehyung, though slightly taken aback, let out a small chuckle and wrapped his arms around Jimin, his embrace firm yet gentle. He ran his fingers through Jimin's hair, the way he used to when they were younger.

"I missed you, too, Minmim," Taehyung whispered, his voice holding the weight of a thousand unspoken words.

Yoongi watched from the side, his usual cold exterior softening at the sight. He knew how much Jimin had suffered, how much he had longed for this moment. And for once, he allowed himself to believe that maybe, just maybe, some things were meant to come full circle.

Once Jimin calmed down, they moved inside, sitting together in the dimly lit living room. Curiosity flickered in Yoongi's and Jimin's eyes as they leaned in, waiting for Taehyung to speak.

"How and when did you remember everything?" Yoongi finally asked, breaking the silence.

Taehyung exhaled, leaning back into the couch, his fingers tracing invisible patterns on the fabric. "It wasn't sudden," he admitted. "It came in flashes—dreams that felt too real, instincts I couldn't explain. Jungkook gave himself to me, yesterday night, as a bait, to tempt my wolf in claiming our mate which he couldn't do as Vante "

Jimin swallowed hard, gripping Yoongi's sleeve unconsciously. "And Jungkook? Does he know?"

A shadow passed over Taehyung's face, his jaw tightening slightly. "Not yet. He was very hopeful when he woke but ....... I decided to play a bit with him ."

Yoongi scoffed. "And you're planning to keep torturing him in the process?"

Taehyung's lips curled into a smirk, but there was no real amusement behind it. "Jungkook is stronger than you think. He'll figure it out. He is so hot when he is angry and pissed and this new tough personality of his is my favorite now. It is going to be so much fun while taming him. Afterall he is no more that soft and timid omega now, is he?"

Jimin frowned, his heart aching for their youngest. "You're still the same stubborn alpha, huh?"

Taehyung simply shrugged, " or may be more than that. There are lot of things that you don't know about me Minnie" but for the first time in centuries, he felt like he was exactly where he was meant to be.

"Pack your bags. We will be leaving soon and ........ don't tell Jungkook anything yet. I need enjoy this time with my Baby boy." 

With a smirk he left their apartment but not before asking Yoongi to send him Jungkook's apartments address.