Confessions of the Past

Chapter Twelve

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As the week of heats and ruts approach, the boys need to try their best to keep away from you. You try your best to keep them out as well, wanting to use this time to study and get your mind off them.

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"Kookie." You chuckled as you tried to reach to get something from the shelf but Jungkook had his arms around you. The 8 of you were going grocery shopping to stock up both your houses. With their ruts coming the next day and lasting the whole week, the boys wanted to stay home as much as possible.

"I'm trying to help." He lied and took the item for you, placing it into your cart. You rolled your eyes, totally unconvinced.

"I can still get groceries for you guys." You chuckled as you saw Yoongi piling their cart with big bags of kimchi, as if they were going hibernating for the winter. Namjoon put two bags of rice in for them as well.

"It's okay." Hoseok patted your head.

"I'm your mate, aren't I? Let me take care of you guys too." You scrunched your nose at them.

"She really takes this mate thing seriously." Jimin smiled, reaching over to pinch your cheek lightly, to which you slapped his hand away. They all adored the way you would call them your mates or call yourself their mate. Taehyung grabbed multiple bags of snacks, throwing them in. You shook your head, continuing to pick out fruit for yourself and them.

"Great! This means there won't be anyone to steal my fruit anymore." You smiled in victory.

"Aww, if you're gonna miss us, just say it." Jin teased and you glared at them. You are always vocal about how much you didn't like them stealing your food. Taehyung leaned in to give you a peck on the cheek.

"W-What was that for?" You choked.

"You're cute." He stated, looking at you through his long, curly fringe. Your cheeks burned as you busied yourself with the dried pasta on the shelves.

"Is our mate shy from Tae's kiss?" Hoseok teased.

"N-No!" You quickly took the cart and pushed it into the other aisle. You picked up some bread as well to stock your own house. The plan was to spend the week studying. You, too, didn't want to go out unless it was to see the boys or go to work.

"Need some help?" You saw Yoongi standing in front of the meat refrigerator, in deep thought. He was largely involved in meal planning for the pack so he always needed to think of how many portions to buy.

"Shall we do lamb skewers tonight?" He turned to you, holding the pack of skewered lamb up.

"I can come for dinner tonight?" You tilted your head.

"Of course, is that even a question? You're always invited over for dinner. I thought that was already established." He raised an eyebrow with a small smile. You wrapped an arm around him.

"Thank you." You smiled up at him. He rolled his eyes but leaned in to kiss the top of your head. Still, he decided to get some lamb skewers and steak to grill. You got some lettuce for wraps and all the sauces that the boys usually enjoyed with meat. Soon, another arm wrapped itself around your waist and the both of you turned to see Jin.

"Don't mind me." He said nonchalantly, seeing if there was any extra meat that he wanted, while keeping his hold on you. When he saw nothing interesting, he shrugged and walked away. You picked up some chicken.

"Chim! Chim!" You ran to him giggling.

"You eat it! You love it so much!" Jimin ran away laughing while you continued to chase him.