Mark considered his relationship with Jaebum to be like an intricately complicated dance, the movements looking like it would make havoc but each step measured, reassured until everything looked coherent together. 

Their courtship had been going for 2 years and despite the fact that they weren't really mates yet, they've spent heats and ruts together. Mark had to applaud Jaebum's control; not once had the younger gone past the boundary Mark had set for them and the mutual respect they had for each other had only grown. 

Jaebum had been patient for Mark's go signal regarding their mating bite and it had only made Mark love him even more. 

But apparently, Jaebum had run out of patience. 
--
"What is that smell?" Youngjae whined. 

Jackson and Yugyeom immediately raised their noses in the air, trying to figure out where the scent was coming from. The scent wasn't that bad; it wasn't pungent or anything but foreign and too sweet to be coming from any of them. BamBam was looking at Mark worriedly, a habit he had picked up whenever he was nervous. 

And it was with good reason. BamBam had the best nose out of them and had surely figured out where the scent was coming from. While Mark... Mark hated the fact that he knew where it was coming from. 

What the was happening?

"Scent's here." BamBam mumbled. Only Yugyeom turned to the second youngest, eyebrows raised in question. 
Jaebum walked in, followed by Jinyoung. "Sorry we're late. The shoot lasted longer than expected." Jaebum said, heading to where the speakers were. 
"Uh.... hyung, what..." Youngjae asked confusedly, finally pinpointing where the scent came from. 
Jinyoung sighed, walking up to Mark to give him a slight hug. "You okay?"
"No, what the ?" Mark hissed. 

Jaebum stared at everyone in confusion but before he could voice anything, the door had opened and their choreographer walked in. He looked at Jaebum then at Mark in confusion before shrugging. 

"I don't get what's happening here but congrats, Jaebum. Now it's time to practice." Their choreographer announced, shooting Mark a slightly sympathetic look. 

Mark nodded, trying to smile back but his mouth felt heavy. Everything did. The choreography for Hard Carry was built on speed and the heavy feeling in his stomach only slowed Mark down. He had been making numerous mistakes but no one had called him out on it. In a way, it made Mark feel even worse. 

After three rounds of the song, their choreographer stopped the music, running his eyes over the boys before letting out a deep sigh and cancelling practice altogether. He clapped Mark's shoulder on his way out, closing the door after him. All eyes turned to their leader who was staring back at them in confusion. 

"What are you all staring at?"
--
Jaebum had a long day and it wasn't even done yet. Before the shoot with Jinyoung, Momo had asked him if he could help with the choreography for Twice's comeback. Jaebum wasn't sure why he was the one drafted to help when it was Jinyoung or Yugyeom helping out in their choreographies but he couldn't say no once Momo had dragged him. After that whole whirlwind, he had to shoot with Jinyoung that kept staring at him as if Jaebum ruined his favorite book. No matter how many times Jaebum asked, Jinyoung wouldn't explain what was going on. 

And now this. 

Jaebum had noticed the weird tension in the air the moment he and Jinyoung walked in the practice room. Youngjae was looking at him in wide eyed confusion while Jackson had his thinking face on, the one that appeared whenever he was trying to come to terms with himself. Yugyeom and BamBam just avoided looking at him, period. 

And Mark.. his beautiful boy was looking both hurt and pissed off at the same time. The sight made Jaebum's heart lurch painfully. 

"I asked what's going on. Is no one going to answer me?" Jaebum asked, raising his voice. 
"You asked what we were all staring at actually." Jinyoung mumbled. 
Jaebum glared at the younger. "Don't sass me, Nyoung." 
"You stink." Mark said quietly.
"I do...?" Jaebum blinked, looking at the other members. "What do you mean?" 

Mark rolled his eyes, pulling Yugyeom with him as he stormed out of the practice room. Jackson and Jinyoung stared at Jaebum in disappointment while Youngjae and BamBam just looked plain uncomfortable. 

"What?" Jaebum groaned. 
"You stink of betrayal, Jaebum." Jackson said, sighing as he went after Mark. 
"Excuse me?!"
BamBam fidgeted. "Hyung, you smell like a mated alpha. That's what Mark hyung meant." 
"A mated alpha... Mark and I aren't mated yet." Jaebum said slowly, trying to understand what was happening. 
Jinyoung sighed. "It isn't Mark hyung you're mated with. The scent is too different, too sweet." 
"We don't like it,hyung." Youngjae added, hugging Jinyoung. "Who did you replace hyung with?" 
"I didn't replace him with anyone! Why would I? I'm waiting for him so we could get mated." Jaebum argued. 
"Your scent says otherwise, hyung." BamBam said weakly. "Can I... can I go now? I really need Yugyeom right now." 
Jaebum nodded dazedly, barely registering the sound of the practice door opening and closing. How could his scent say he was mated when he was still waiting for Mark? With a deep sigh, Jaebum settled on the floor, leaning against the mirror while trying to figure out what happened. He could feel the huge discomfort coming off of Youngjae and Jaebum had to curse himself. Youngjae was fiercely loyal to him; it was probably the only reason why he wasn't with Mark as well and he looked like being in the same room with Jaebum pained him.

"Youngjae, I think you should go." Jinyoung said, breaking the silence. "Jackson will probably be cooling his head. Go to him." 
Youngjae looked uncertain, hands reluctantly leaving Jinyoung's form. "What will you do?" He asked Jaebum. 
"I'm not sure. Shower a hundred times? Sweat it out to make my scent more potent?" Jaebum rattled off before sighing again. "I'm sorry you all had to be in the middle of this." 
"BamBam and I will be fine after a few hours. It's Mark hyung you should be worried about." Youngjae replied. He waved shyly at the two before leaving quietly. 
Jinyoung sat beside Jaebum, the only one who was taking this situation pretty well. "Man, you screwed up, didn't you?"
"Thanks. Why are you here anyway? Shouldn't you be with Mark?" Jaebum retorted. 
"He needs an alpha right now and Yugyeom's there already." Jinyoung gave the older a side eyed glance. "You're lucky we have three alphas in our group." 
"I am still Mark's alpha, not Yugyeom or Jackson." Jaebum hissed. 
"But hyung doesn't want you anywhere near him right now." Jinyoung pointed out. "Besides, Yugyeom is like his brother, definitely not alpha material." 
Jaebum sighed again, running a hand through his hair. Jinyoung did have a point. "So, why are you here? You look like this doesn't bother you." 
"It does, just not as much. Perks of being a beta." Jinyoung explained, crossing his arms behind his head. "No ideas who scent marked you?" 
"Nope. It's probably someone from Twice though. Momo asked me to help before my shoot with you." 
"Momo's already mated though, isn't she?" Jinyoung mused. "Anyway, what's your plan? The scent isn't just something you can clean off of you." 
"I don't know, Nyoung." Jaebum said honestly, helplessly staring at his hands. 
--
Mark opened his eyes only to come face to face with BamBam's neck. He tensed for a second before relaxing against his fellow omega's hold. The younger was warm and cuddly, perfect for keeping his headache away. Yugyeom's scent was strong as well;both Mark and Bam had fallen asleep in the magnae's sweatshirts and it brought the eldest even more comfort. 

"Hi,hyung." BamBam whispered, nuzzling Mark's hair. "Gyeommie said he just needed to step out for a bit." 
"It's okay. I'm more than fine with cuddling with you." Mark replied. "I'm sorry to be a bother though. I know I could have chosen Jackson but Yugyeom is..." 
"More peaceful?" BamBam laughed. "Jackson hyung was obviously mad so Gyeommie is the right choice. Besides, like I said before,hyung, I don't mind sharing Yugyeom with you or Youngjae hyung." 

Mark nodded, humming as he moved closer to BamBam. It felt nice being here, all warm and protected but Mark knew he couldn't just hide here. He needed to face Jaebum some time and for the first time, he was dreading seeing the younger's face. Mark drew in a shaky breath. The knowledge that Jaebum had replaced him just like that still hurt so, so much.

"Jaebum hyung doesn't know he's scent marked." BamBam whispered. 
"What?" Mark asked incredulously. "How does someone not know that they're mated?" 
"Hyung, being scent marked and mated are two different things." BamBam sighed, playing with Mark's hair. "I think you should talk it out." 
"But, Mook, it hurts." Mark admitted in a quiet voice. He could feel tears prick at his eyes and he blinked rapidly, determined not to cry. 
"I know, hyung." BamBam responded. "But it has to happen some time. The two of you can't go on avoiding each other forever." 
"I know." 
--
Jaebum had to give it to Mark; the older was very stubborn when he wanted something. Avoiding Jaebum to the extent of giving up his precious food seemed to be nothing to the older. Dinner was still a pretty tense affair, the magnae line not speaking at all while Jackson glared at Jaebum continuously. Jinyoung was the only one that was acting normal and Jaebum felt immensely grateful. 
"Is.. Where's Mark?" Jaebum asked. 
Yugyeom sighed. "Hyung said he wasn't hungry." 
"He hasn't come out of your room for hours." Jaebum pointed out. 
"I'll just leave him some food in case he does get hungry." Jinyoung interjected. He let out a sigh when the tense atmosphere returned again. "This is seriously annoying. If you have something to say to Jaebum hyung, just say it. Arguing might be better than this silence." 
"How could you betray Mark like that?" Jackson started, glaring even more at their leader. "You just needed to be a little more patient but you just threw those 2 years away!" 
Jaebum returned the glare. He could handle the hate that he was getting but he couldn't take being accused of cheating on Mark. "I am not mated to anyone. And I won't be unless it's Yien. I know it sounds stupid but I was scent marked without me knowing. Hate me all you want for being stupid but I did not and won't ever cheat on my mate!" 

Silence was the response to Jaebum's outburst. Jaebum was just about to leave when he heard a bubble of laughter ringing out. Everyone turned to Youngjae who was trying not to laugh. Jackson snorted but Jaebum could see the corners of his lips turning up. 

"What." Youngjae whined, laughing a bit. "It's just... Hyung is so stupid. Who gets scent marked without them knowing?" He continued, breaking into full laughter. 
"I guess it is dumb." Yugyeom agreed, laughing along Youngjae. 
"Pabo Jaebum hyung!" BamBam exclaimed, joining in the other two. 
Jackson laughed at what the Thai boy had said, slapping Jaebum's shoulder. "Yeah, leader, you're such a pabo." He sobered up a bit. "But seriously, no clue who it is?" 
Jinyoung and Jaebum exchanged glances. "Just tell them, hyung." Jinyoung said with a shrug. "They wouldn't hurt them. I hope." 
"Them?!" BamBam exclaimed. "As in more than one?!" 
"As in I'm not sure which of them." Jaebum said, giving jinyoung a look. "It's uh, most likely someone from Twice." 
Yugyeom rolled his eyes. "Of course it is. You just love riling Mark hyung up, don't you?" 
"Yeah, hyung is already jealous when you some fans say you look nice with someone from Twice." BamBam added. 
Jaebum couldn't help but smirk. "Is he now?" 
"This isn't a time to be pleased about it." Jinyoung chastised, slapping Jaebum's head. "Think of how to make it up to Mark hyung instead." 
"I will. Once he actually talks to me." Jaebum huffed. "Or even stayed to talk to me." 
"You might want to start that showering intensely plan of yours, hyung, because the scent is still as strong as ever." Youngjae commented. 
--
"What do you mean by that it's someone from Twice?!" Mark exclaimed, stabbing the rice on his plate. "I thought Jae's only schedule today was the shoot with you. Where did he even run into them?" 
Jinyoung sighed for the nth time that day. Why was he acting as the bridge for these two anyway? "Hyung, keep it down. The others are probably asleep." 
Mark huffed before settling into a pout. "Jinyoungie, you know how jealous I get whenever someone says Jae looks nice with Jihyo or Tzuyu or Dahyun. What if they were the one to scent mark him? What will I be then, Jaebum's mistress?" 
"I told you to stop watching dramas with Yugyeom." Jinyoung said, making a face. "And no, you will not be Jaebum hyung's mistress. He still wants to mate with you." 

Mark smiled, looking down at the table in the pretense of eating to hide it. He should be mad at Jaebum still but the thought of mating with the younger still gave him butterflies, still made him smile. Mark continued eating, eyeing the door to his shared room with Jaebum. Was Jaebum asleep already? He supposed that the younger would be tired after the day. 

"Nyoung, can you do me a favor?" 
"What is it?" Jinyoung asked. 
"Uhm,I just want to know if Jaebum is already asleep. Can you check for me?" 
"Hyung, please. Let's not abuse my kindness." Jinyoung huffed. "And no amount of puppy eyes can sway me otherwise."
Mark pouted but nodded, leaning into Jinyoung's shoulder. "Thanks a lot, Nyoung. I appreciate you staying up for me." 
"I'm just trying to help. Besides, it's pretty adorable how the two of you want to check on the other." Jinyoung said, carding his fingers through the older's hair. "Jaebum hyung is going to have a fit. You smell so much like Yugyeom." 
"Well, he smells so much like someone else too." Mark mumbled. "People think that only alphas are scent sensitive. They don't know how omegas are affected too." 
"You're Jaebum hyung's omega, that's why." Jinyoung explained. He leaned down to kiss Mark's forehead with a smirk. "I think that's enough payback for hyung right now. Bed time. We have a schedule tomorrow." 

Mark giggled, rolling his eyes. Jaebum hated it when Mark smelled like Jinyoung even though the scent wasn't that potent. Mark cuddled close to Jinyoung while the younger cleaned up despite the older's protests. He could somehow hear Jaebum's indignant protests about him clinging to jinyoung too much. Mark sighed at the thought; he already missed Jaebum even though it hasn't even been a day yet. 

"I think Jaebum hyung called Wooyoung hyung to ask how long the scent will stick. I heard him mumbling one week very angrily so that's probably how long." Jinyoung said as he led the way back to his bedroom. "Think you can hold up til then?"
Mark groaned. "Seven days? Seriously?" 
"You could always plug your nose and not smell him." 
"You say that like it's possible."
"I tried at least. I'm sticking by you tomorrow by the way. Jaebum hyung's going to have my ." 
--
It had been two days since Jaebum was scent marked unknowingly and the Got7 leader was more than ready to dip himself in a tub of acid just to get rid of the scent. Mark couldn't exactly avoid him, promotion period meant having little to no privacy at all, but the eldest always looked pained or angry when they were together before he schooled his expression to his usual calm face. BamBam and Youngjae had returned to normal, at least and had stopped avoiding Jaebum like a plague. However, Mark being away from Jaebum meant that he unconsciously looked for another alpha to comfort him. Mark smelled so much like Yugyeom these days that Jaebum confused him with BamBam sometimes. 

His inner alpha was howling with anger and frustration. 

At least today was a music show day. There was always so many scents lingering around the air that none was really distinctive. Nichkhun had said that only your mate's scent would be strong enough to break through the haze in music shows; Jaebum wasn't sure whether to feel grateful for that or not. 

"Changkyun hyung!" BamBam exclaimed, running to Monsta X upon seeing them.

 Jackson and Jooheon screamed at each other before hugging each other tightly. The rest of them followed after the two in a more controlled pace. Jaebum let out a relieved sigh as Wonho wrapped an arm around him. Being around Monsta X had always relaxed him, making him feel at ease. Changkyun and BamBam were talking about something very animatedly, gestures flying out from their hands as they talked. Jaebum just shook his head in amusement, eyes falling on how the other members of Monsta X watched their youngest. 

Jaebum had never seen a pack like Monsta X before. They were a real harem, all their love centering around their youngest. BamBam had asked before if it didn't overwhelm Changkyun while the latter just said it suited him just fine. Even so, Jaebum was sure that there had to be complications in their relationship. Wonho, Jooheon and Shownu were all alphas and Jaebum didn't understand how they could share their omega like that. No one carried a bite mark because of how complicated their set up was but if Jaebum didn't know any better, he would have guessed that Wonho or Hyungwon were Changkyun's mate. 

"You're looking like a grandpa again, Jaebum. Something wrong?" Minhyuk asked, popping out from Jaebum's other side. 
Wonho nudged Jaebum. "Yah, why didn't you say anything? What's up?" 
"Nothing really. I was just thinking." Jaebum answered. 
"About us again?" Minhyuk teased, laughing when Jaebum blushed. "You're so obvious. Why? Are you interested in joining us?" 
"Hyung, please." Jaebum groaned. 
Minhyuk leaned closer to him. "Your pretty omega is so cute when he's angry. He just glared at me." 
Jaebum raised an eyebrow, turning to where Mark was. The older blushed when their eyes met, throwing himself back in his conversation with Hyungwon. Jaebum couldn't help but chuckle, feeling immensely relieved at  the same time. If Mark was still concerned with him, then maybe he still had hope. 

"Anyway, what did you want to ask Jaebum?" Wonho said, pushing Minhyuk a bit to the side. 
"Changkyun... he doesn't often smell like your omega, right? How do you handle that?" Jaebum asked curiously. "I can't even tell you how many times I've snapped at Yugyeom or Jackson for accidentally scenting him." 
Wonho laughed. "Is this because you smell like someone from Twice? I can't tell exactly who because I'm not really close to them but I'm sure it's from them." 
Jaebum heard Mark groan, before their eldest headed off with Changkyun following after him. Hyungwon raised an eyebrow, looking at Wonho. "Must your voice always be loud? He looked at the direction where Mark and Changkyun headed off to. "I was going to ask Kyunnie to cuddle me while I nap before our performance." 
“I guess Wonho hyung was right though. Pretty boy didn’t like you getting scented huh?” Minhyuk said, draping himself against Hyungwon’s side. He pouted as he looked over at Jaebum. “Must have been tough for you though.” 
Shownu patted Jaebum’s shoulder. “Don’t worry. Changkyun is with him so it’s okay. He’ll keep your mate out of trouble.” 
“Can we please just stop talking about it? Mark has been extremely stressed out about it and I can't even comfort him or do anything about it.” Jaebum muttered.
Minhyuk immediately straightened up. “I thought it was some kind of game…” He said, looking at the other members of Got7. “I'm sorry. I shouldn't have started teasing you..”
“Yeah, I'm sorry I brought it up in the first place.” Wonho added.
Jaebum waved it off. “You didn't know. It's okay.” He glanced at his watch. “I think we're about to head to rehearsals soon. Jackson, Yugyeom, can you go find Mark?” 

Jackson and Yugyeom  nodded, saying goodbye to the members of Monsta X before going to where Mark had disappeared with Changkyun. Jooheon followed after them, presumably to get Changkyun as well. Jaebum and Shownu stared at the direction where their members had disappeared to. 

“It's going to be fine, you know.” Shownu said quietly. “I know your mate is angry right now, anyone would be. But if he's this bothered, that just means he still wants you.”
“I want him to want me without being bothered though.” Jaebum mumbled. “But thanks, hyung.”
--
“Aren't you going to rehearsals first? I think we should head back, hyung.” Changkyun stated, looking at Mark.
The older sighed, closing his eyes. “Just a little bit more.” He answered in English. 
“You seem sad.” Changkyun said as he started petting Mark. 
Mark hummed. Another omega’s touch was always comforting. “You didn't smell Jae?”
“Ah so that's why you looked pissed.” Changkyun chuckled. “Smell like another alpha then. Get back at him.”
“Why do you think I reek of Yugyeom?” Mark said, flashing him a small smirk.
“You never fully smell like just Jaebum anyway.” Changkyun said, rolling his eyes. “But , Jaebum always smelled like you. Must have been a weird experience.”
“Just cause you and your pack always have mingled scents….” Mark huffed. “Weird doesn't even begin to cover it.”
“I love all their scents. That's why I'm not a needy on my heat, by the way. Even just their scents are enough to make me feel better.”
Mark nodded. Changkyun had already told him that it was his favorite part of having a harem pack. “I miss Jaebum’s scent though. Don't get me wrong. Gyeom smells nice and all but…”
“He's not your alpha.” Changkyun finished for him. “Then get your alpha’s scent. You're going to make Yugyeom look like he has two mates.” 
“I only heard my name. Why are the two of you speaking in English whenever you're alone?” Yugyeom said, walking over to them. “Jaebum hyung said we're about to go to rehearsals.” 
“I'll be right there.” Mark answered, glancing at Changkyun. “Thanks for the talk, Daniel.”
Changkyun laughed. “Anytime, pretty boy.”
“I'm still here.” Yugyeom muttered, pouting. 
“You're an alpha. You'll get over it.” Changkyun grinned. “Speaking of which, where are mine? I want a cuddle.”
“And he says he isn't a needy .” Mark mumbled.

Changkyun just flipped him off, jumping on Jooheon when he saw the older coming their direction. Mark muttered about rude dongsaengs while Yugyeom just laughed at him. Still, what Changkyun had said stuck on his mind.

Get your alpha’s scent. Easy enough. 

“Uhm…..” Jinyoung eyed the pile of clothes at the floor of his room. “What's going on?”
Mark ignored him, arranging the clothes the way he wanted. 
“Hyung…. Hold up… Are you…..” Jinyoun’s eyes widened.
“Hey, Nyoung, have you seen-“ Jaebum’s voice rang in the room, the sound of his footsteps approaching becoming clear.
“Get him away from here!” Mark exclaimed, throwing a shirt at Jinyoung. 
“Yah!” Jinyoung screamed back. 
--
Jaebum stopped at Jinyoung’s door, brows furrowing at all the noises coming from the room. The others have gathered behind Jaebum, staring curiously at the door. 

“Are they fighting?” Youngjae asked.
Jackson scoffed. “Doubt it.”
Jinyoung suddenly emerged from the room, immediately closing the door after him. His chest was heaving and Jaebum is starting to question whether he and Mark really were fighting.
“Uh, Nyoung?” Jaebum asked. “You okay?”
“No, your mate is crazy and he kicked me out of my own room!” Jinyoung huffed, kicking the door. “I hope you don't sleep well tonight, you jerk!”
“I love you, sorry!” Mark shouted back.
Jinyoung sighed. “Just don't mess anything up there.”
“Yes, boss. Good night!” 

Jinyoung just nodded, walking away while the others had no choice but to follow after him. Jaebum was still confused but he waited for the younger to feel more settled. And as usual when Jinyoung was agitated, they ended up in the kitchen. BamBam and Youngjae were sending each other looks, probably worried for the oldest omega. Yugyeom shifted uneasily in respone to his mate’s uneasiness. 

“So, what game were you and Mark playing?” Jackson finally asked.
Jinyoung huffed, glaring at Jaebum. “This is your fault.”
“What did I do this time?” Jaebum raised an eyebrow.
“Hyung started nesting and he picked my room because I quote, it didn't have any alpha scent.” Jinyoung explained. 
“Nesting…?’ BamBam asked. “Isn't that for pregnant omegas?” 
Jackson and Yugyeom both turned to Jaebum. “I didn't knock him up!” Jaebum denied. 
Youngjae laughed. “Nesting isn't just for pregnant omegas. Some omegas who don’t want to have any ual relationship with their alphas first could have nests to spend their heats in.” He shrugged. “In this case, I guess hyung is nesting because he wants the comfort of his alpha.”
“Without actually being with his alpha.” Yugyeom added. “Wah, that's sort of smart. Though Changkyun hyung must have told him that. They were talking earlier.”

Jaebum bit his lip, trying to tamp down his smile. It didn't look like it was working if Jinyoung’s offended look was any indication. Jaebum laughed, patting Jinyoung's head before saying goodnight and heading to his room. 

Jaebum lied down, imagining his mate curled up in his nest. It was ridiculously cute and endearing and he stopped trying to contain his smile. It was a huge breather from the tension these past days. Mark was acknowledging him as his mate again, in a tangible way. Jaebum felt like flying all of a sudden. 

Jaebum had his best sleep that night. 

The best part of the situation was Mark started smelling like Jaebum again and the older was more cheerful than he had been the past week. The worst though was the fact that Jaebum was running out of clothes to wear. 
The other members found it amusing, refusing to help Jaebum get at least some of his clothes back from Mark’s nest. Jaebum didn't want to risk his mate’s wrath either by getting the clothes himself. He was stuck between ruining his mate’s mood and continuing to reuse his clothes until the scent wore off of him. 

“Just one more day, hyung. You can get both your clothes and Mark hyung back!” BamBam said, patting their leader’s back as they made their way to the practice room. 
Jaebum looked ahead where Mark and Jackson were chatting and smiled. “Yeah, you're right. Thanks, Bam.”
“You're welcome.” BamBam nodded. “Just remember to buy me the boots I wanted for this.”
“Yah, you brat.” Jaebum exclaimed, suddenly stopping in his tracks when Youngjae stopped in front lf him. “Yah, Youngjae.”

BamBam tugged on his sleeve, making Jaebum look ahead of them. His eyes widened when he saw the members of Twice coming out of a practice room. His body froze when he figured out who had scented him, his scent mixed with hers already spreading in the air. It didn't help that the other members of Twice were also teasing her, pushing her forward to Got7. 

Jaebum was surprised when Mark moved closer to him, wrapping an arm around Jaebum's waist. The younger eyed the other, swallowing when he saw the fire in Mark’s eyes. It was never a good idea to be the subject of their eldest’s anger. 

“Yes?” Mark said in an overly sweet tone. “Did you need something from my mate?” 

The girls started fidgeting, obviously uncomfortable at seeing the usually peaceful Mark getting mad at them. It was a smart choice, really. Shaking their heads, Twice bowed at the boys, leaving in a hurry. 

“Mark…” Jaebum said, reproach in his tone. 
“Jinyoung, tell hyung Jaebum and I are going to be a few minutes late for practice.” Mark said, ignoring Jaebum. 
“Uh, okay.” Jinyoung answered uneasily. “Are you guys going far?”
“Nope, just the rooftop. We'll be there, 10 minutes max.” Mark assured him, tugging on Jaebum’s wrist. “Let's go.”
“Excuse me?” Jaebum exclaimed. 
“You're not excused. Come on, Jaebum. It's rude not to listen to your elder.” Mark insisted. 
“Not even that much older than me.” Jaebum muttered but he let himself be dragged away by the older. 

Just like Mark told Jinyoung, the two of them ended up on the building’s rooftop. After Jaebum had closed the door behind him, the older started ranting in a mix of Mandarin and English while the younger just watched him. Jaebum didn't have to be fluent at both to know who Mark was telling off so he just stood there patiently, waiting until the older let everything out. 

Jaebum also took this time to just watch Mark. The past days were absolute torture for Jaebum, Mark was always leaving his presence if it wasn't necessary. Although Jaebum understood the other's reason, that didn't stop him from missing Mark. It was the first time they were alone since the whole situation started and even though the older was cursing, it still made Jaebum happy.

“Why the heck are you smiling?” Mark muttered. “In case it wasn't obvious, I'm absolutely pissed off right now.”
Jaebum shrugged, leaning against the wall. “I knew that. It was pretty obvious, princess.”
“Then why are you smiling?”
“I don't know. Maybe I just missed you.” 
Mark deflated at that, walking closer to stand in front of Jaebum with a small sigh. “I missed you too,, Jae. So so much. I'm moving back into our room tomorrow, I promise.”
Jaebum laughed, reaching out to to touch Mark’s waist, unable to stop himself anymore. “I don't know who will be happier, me or Jinyoung.”
“I should really get him something. He's been so patient and nice with me.” Mark pouted.
“I think he'll be grateful just to have his room back.” Jaebum smiled when Mark hummed. He caressed the older’s hip, hand sliding under the fabric of Mark’s shirt. “Baby, I havent had the chance to say this to you but I really am sorry. I didn't mean for this to happen and I know you were hurt by the whole thing.”
Mark sighed, nodding with a small smile. “I haven't exactly been perfect mate material recently either so I’m sorry for that too.”
“I promise it won't happen again.” Jaebum assured.
Jaebum was shocked when Mark huffed loudly. “You bet it won't. We are going to mate first thing tomorrow so no one else gets any ideas.”
Jaebum’s inner alpha howled with delight at those words. He had been waiting for so long to hear them. He had to breathe deeply, controlling himself not to get too excited. As much as Jaebum wanted this, He wanted Mark to be sure as well. “Yien, do you really want to? I really promise not to be stupid anymore. I don’t want us to mate just because you're angry.” 
Mark's face softened, leaning forward to press their foreheads together. “Jae, I love you. You are my mate, no matter what. I asked you to wait for me to make sure that you wanted me, and only me. Mating is a forever thing and I don’t want you to regret anything. If you want me, I'm ready to completely become yours.”
Jaebum let out a small growl. “Are you questioning my love for you, Yien? Of course I'm sure I want you. The moment when I first saw you, I wanted to mark you as mine already.”
“Tomorrow, I will be.” Mark answered softly. “I'll officially be yours.” 
“I cant wait for tomorrow to come already.” Jaebum sighed, relaxing again when Mark hugged him. “I've seen a lot of people eyeing you this week. I can't wait to see the looks on their faces when we're officially mated.”
“You're so possessive.” Mark said, rolling his eyes.
“Who's the one sleeping in a nest of my clothes?” 
“Oh, shut up. “
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A.    N: this…. Just became word vomit, u.u I am absolutely sorry. I didn't name who exactly scented Jae because… I don’t know the girls of twice and idk I didn't want to bring hate hahaha.I absolutely don't know what happened to this. 
Im so sorry. U.U I have a markjin on my mind that will hopefully be so so much better than this.

Thank you xx