Chapter 18

A Mate's Struggle

Jeongin arrived with their neighbors who went to see what they could do to help. After a bit preparation was ready and Kisu took the grill out to the back to start grilling the burgers.

Siwoo and the others spent time with Jeongin, and Hoseok got to know them as vampire hunters. Taeyong and the others arrived, giving their congrats to Jeongin as he saw them. "Did they pass?" Asked Hoseok as he stuck to Doyoung's side. "Yeah," said Doyoung. "Of course they did," said Taeyong. "I trained them," he said. "Not that Doyoung is a bad teacher or anything, I'm just better at teaching," he said. Doyoung nodded in agreement.

"Congrats on graduating," said Taeseon. "I've heard a lot about your pack while with Taeyong," he said. Jeongin scratched the back of his head. "To be fair, Hyunjin and I are comfortable here," he said. "They've been good to us," he said. "Werewolf packs are run differently from wolf packs," said Taeseon. "From what we know anyway," he said.

"Where's Jisung?" Asked Siwoo. "He's Kisu," said Jeongin. "It's a long story," he said, scratching the back of his head. "Come out back, let the adults talk," said Jeongin as he dragged Kangmin, Siwoo, Hyunwoo and Hohyeon out the back door. "Hey guys," said Kisu as he saw them. "Hey hyung," said Jeongin. "Come get your burgers in a few minutes," Kisu said, closing the lid to the grill and sitting down. Jeongin nodded and went to talk to his friends.

"Jeongin seems tense," said Jisung. Kisu hummed in response as he got up and went inside to grab a drink. "Anyone else notice how tense Jeongin was being?" Asked Hoseok. "I think he's anticipating something," said Kisu. "Jimin's return maybe? We're trying not to dwell too much into it," said Cory. "I think he noticed but he's trying not to let your team members get dragged into it it seems," said Doyoung. "Mm," said Kisu. "Don't worry about it for now, just keep an eye on him," said Changkhyun. Kisu nodded and headed back outside to check on the burgers.

Jinhwan, Yunhyeong and Bobby arrived a couple hours later, with Jeongin going to see them. "Uncle Jinhwan!" He said, grinning. "Ah, hey there kiddo, congrats," said Jinhwan. "I will never understand how you have a friendly relationship with iKon kid," said Chan as he chuckled some. "Can blame Chanwoo for that one," said Hyunjin as he scratched the back of his head. "Hello Taeseon," said Yunhyeong. "Yunhyeong," said Taeseon as he nodded.

"Go ahead and enjoy the food, Jimin hasn't made it yet but," Hoseok said, scratching the back of his head. Bobby nodded and went into the kitchen to find food. "Leave it to Bobby to immediately go find food," Yunhyeong said with a snicker. "If you want burgers there's still some on the grill," called Changkhyun. They heard a grunt before they saw Bobby head into the backyard to get some burgers from Kisu who had been checking his phone.

After another couple hours Jimin and Kihyun finally made it home, with Cory going out to meet them and keep a confrontation from starting immediately. "So who made it?" Asked Jimin. "Everyone," said Cory as he scratched the back of his head. "Come inside and you can say congrats to Jeongin," he said before leading him inside. Everyone was scattered around the livingroom at this point, with iKon being in the kitchen for the time being to keep a violent confrontation from happening.

"Congrats Jeongin," Jimin said grinning when Jeongin came over. "Hey," Jeongin said with a grin. "Thanks," he said. Kihyun patted Jeongin on the shoulder. "When you heading out to South Korea?" He asked. "In a couple days, I'm leaving with Jeonguk and his pack and I'll be back in 2 months," said Jeongin.

"I think I won't be joining them this time," said Daniel as he shrugs. "My brother has allowed me to come live with him if I wanted, frankly I'd feel safer with other shapeshifters, no offense," he said. "Dude," said Woojin as he sighed. "We've been hunting together for years now," he said. "You found your mate, and you had to deal with me almost going insane from losing mine," Dainiel said, deadpanning. "I think you need the break from me," he said. Woojin sighed, shaking his head. "Sure," he said.

"We have plans too," said Youngjae. "I'm going back for a couple weeks but I'm taking a trip to France," he said. "I'm going with Youngjae," said Kisu and Jooheon. "And Jisung will be there, it's not like he can leave," Kisu said, scratching the back of his head. Chan hummed in response.

"Well, now to address the elephant in the room," said the Woojin who was sitting beside Chan. "I didn't want to bring this up until our guests left but I guess we have no choice that this point," said Changkhyun as he scratched the back of his head. "Come into the livingroom then, Jinhwan, Yunhyeong and Bobby," said Jungkook. Kihyun didn't look surprised while Jimin was instantly on the defense.

"What are they doing here?" Asked Jimin. "I invited Jinhwan to the graduation party for one," said Jeongin. "Also they are here to bring you back to your parents, whether you like it or not," said Cory.

"Is this because of you?" Asked Jimin as his alpha aura flared. "Whoa now," said Kisu as he went to stand with Cory. "Your parents were looking for you and you immediately place the blame on Cory? What the hell?" He asked, a growl erupting from his chest. "Kisu," warned Cory as he put a hand on Kisu's shoulder.

"Kisu, calm down or I'll force this change," growled Jisung as he stood, feeling anger coming off of Kisu. Kisu took a deep breath before stepping down. "No, I will not go home," spat Jimin. "You will go home," said Changkhyun as his own alpha aura flared.

"Let Cory go see his parents, while you go see yours," said Kisu as he kept his anger in check. "Hell no," said Jimin. "Why should I let him go see his dead parents," he spat. "That's it," snarled out Kisu as he launched himself at Jimin.

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