[In a world like this, a world with supernatural creatures like vampires, werewolves, witches, etc...things are bound to get a little crazy. These beings coexist with humans. In some areas, it gets a little difficult and in others, it’s a match made in heaven. On a more general note, vampires and werewolves tend to not get along. Witches and vampires kinda get along but will typically try and stay away from each other. There are other supernatural beings, such as angels of all types, demons, hybrids of any kind, you name it. There is this thing called having a mate or a soulmate. Vampires and werewolves feel very strongly about this matter will even take offense to the slightly judgment about them and their mates or soulmates. Let us dive into a crazy love triangle between a human, a vampire, and a werewolf.]

Jin: I need you here in the emergency room ASAP!

Cora: On my way.

[Another busy day at the hospital. Cora is a surgeon and very well known at that. She is said to be the best in the country. Jin is her best friend, that she kinda has a thing for. He is also a surgeon and pretty good one as well. They usually work together and are always there to aid the other. Usually they will tend to humans, but will also cater to the supernatural that have nowhere else to go. Finally, Cora met Jin in the emergency room like he had asked.]

Cora: What happened to him? *looking over the man’s chart* 

Jin: Apparently he got into a car accident and then was stabbed with a pretty thick tree branch. There’s still a bunch of splinters in there...

Cora: *looks down into the wound with a flashlight and nods* I’ll take care of it. Get him to the operating room. *leaving to go prepare myself for a pretty long procedure* 

Jin: *looks at the nurses* You heard her, let’s go *leaves as well to prepare to join her later* 

[After mentally and physically preparing herself for the procedure, she went to the operating room and met up with Jin and the other nurses and technicians. The procedure was definitely going to be a long one. Cora spent ample amount of time thoroughly cleaning the splinters out of the wound. Just this part alone took her four hours. Once she finished that step, she went on to carefully close up the wound which only took about thirty minutes. She was relieved that she was finally done and able to leave him with the nurses to get him checked into a room.]

Cora: Finally, my job here is done. Great job everyone *nods at everyone and leaves* 

Jin: *nods and leaves as well* Hey Cora, great job back there. 

Cora: Oh, thanks *smiles weakly* 

Jin: Man...you look exhausted. You should go home for a few hours and rest. 

Cora: I wanted to be here when he woke up though.

Jin: Don’t worry about him, I’ll take care of it. I’ll even try to let you know when he wakes. You really need some sleep, it’s been at least two days...*puts his hand on her shoulder* 

Cora: *yawns a little and sighs* Yeah, you’re right...I’ll see you later Jin. *smiles* 

Jin: See you later Miss Good Doctor. 

Cora: *smiles and waves as I leave* 

[Jin was right. As soon as Cora got back to her apartment, she realized that it had been two days since she was last here which means that it had been two days since she last slept. She ate a little bit of food and then showered so that she could get some form of sleep. Once she was ready to go, the clock had read that it was two in the morning. But, fate had other plans because just as she was about to turn off all her lights, there was a loud knock at her door. Who was knocking at this time of night anyways? Cora went to the door, but not before she grabbed a hammer to use as a weapon just in case. Once she opened the door, the sight in front of her was not what she was expecting at all. There was a tall man covered in blood right outside her door. She checked both sides of the hallway to see if anyone was still there and found nothing. After managing to drag the man inside her apartment, she moved him to her kitchen floor which was nearby. Before she could do anything, she first checked his wounds and saw that there were seven bullet wounds. Not just any bullet wounds, silver bullet wounds. ]

Cora: So you’re a werewolf...alright...hang tight *leaves to go get the proper supplies and comes back with tools to remove the bullets and patch everything up* 

[After what seemed like forever, Cora finally managed to pluck out each bullet and bandage everything up. She had also rubbed some werewolf antibodies into the wounds, that way they would heal faster. Twenty minutes later, she managed to get the man laid down on her couch, with a pillow and a blanket to cover his now bare, but bandages torso. Since he had leaked blood pretty much everywhere, she had to spend nearly a lifetime cleaning everything up and noticed that the clock read to be after five in the morning.] 

Cora: *sighs and decides to sit on the couch opposite of the injured werewolf as a way to watch over him better* 

---

 

[It was a little after ten in the morning when Jin found that the vampire was finally awake in his room.]

Jin: Good morning...uh...

Jimin: Jimin...my name is Jimin.

Jin: *smiles* Well, I am Dr. Kim...how are you feeling?

Jimin: Better...a lot better, thank you.

Jin: Ah, no need to thank me. You’ll want to thank Cora for that, she took out every single piece of wood, even the ones that you can’t see with a eye...

Jimin: Oh, um...where is she? 

Jin: I sent her home after she operated on you, it had been at least two days since she last slept.

Jimin: I see...*looks down at my hands* 

Jin: She’ll come back today and then you can thank her.

Jimin: *nods and then a moment of realization hits* Wait...my friend...he got shot, where is he? 

Jin: *tilts his head to the side* Um, I don’t know...uh who?

Jimin: My friend...he’s a werewolf, and I saw him get shot before I out...

Jin: Hmm...we didn’t get any werewolves...

Jimin: Damn...

Jin: What’s his name? I’ll check to make sure.

Jimin: Namjoon...Kim Namjoon...

Jin: *nods and gets up* Well, make sure you rest up. You need to finish at least three more of those blood drips...

Jimin: Okay...

Jin: *leaves to go tend to other patients* 

Jimin: *sees my phone on the table next to me and picks it up* 

---

 

[At some point during the night when Cora was watching the mysterious wolf, she had finally succumbed to her exhaustion and fell asleep. She woke up to the feeling of being watched and she was right. When she sat up she could see that the man was sitting up and staring at her, but not in a creepy way though.] 

Cora: Hey...how are you feeling? *yawns and rubs my eyes before getting up and walking towards him* 

[As she was checking the bandages to see that the wounds had barely healed, she could feel eyes on her. She had to remain calm and not show any sign of fear. She wasn’t actually scared, though it would if the wolf would hurt her after she had helped him. Nonetheless, his eyes remained on her while she changed the bandages. ] 

Namjoon: I feel better...thank you. *still watching her* 

Cora: *slightly jumps from the sudden sound of his voice and nods* Well, that’s good. Um, what’s your name if you don’t mind me asking?

Namjoon: Namjoon...

Cora: Okay, well Namjoon, you wanna tell me why you ended up on my doorstep in the middle of the night?

Namjoon: ...

Cora: After having to drag you in here and cleaning up all your blood, not to mention me even helping you at all, I demand answers. *frowns while looking at him* 

Namjoon: Right...I’m sorry. I really didn’t know I was at your door...you know, a doctor. A well known one at that...I was just walking and knocked right before I collapsed.

Cora: *sighs* So, God did this...*shaking my head* Of course...well, you’re lucky it was my door and that I was here.

Namjoon: *nods and looks at you* I really am...

Cora: *feels my cheeks start to burn up and stands up* Um, are you hungry? Or thirsty? 

Namjoon: *nods* 

Cora: Okay, any requests?

Namjoon: Um...water and whatever you have would do just fine.

Cora: Alright, I’ll be back *runs to the kitchen to get some water and brings it to you* Here you go.

Namjoon: Thank you *takes the cup and downs it in one go* 

Cora: Damn...uh I’ll get you some more *takes the cup from you and fills it up with more water* *hands the cup back to you* 

Namjoon: *drinks some more but not all of it* Where is your-

Cora: Bathroom is right down that hall *points to it* 

Namjoon: *smiles and gets up* 

Cora: Ah, here let me help you *grabs your arm and puts it around my shoulder while I sort of wrap my arm gently around your waist and helps you up* 

Namjoon: *chuckles* I could’ve done it...

Cora: Well...it’s my job *lets go of you and looks at you*  

Namjoon: *looks down at you and somehow brings my face closer to yours* I appreciate it...

Cora: *blushes and steps back* Well, I’ll be in the kitchen *goes to the kitchen* 

[After using the bathroom, Namjoon decided to go to the kitchen to be closer to Cora. Ever since he woke up and saw her sleeping on the couch, he just had this feeling...but he kept pushing it aside. There was no way that could happen...especially with a human.] 

Namjoon: *sitting at the table and just watching her every move* Do you know what I am? You must since you used some werewolf antibodies to help speed up my recovery.

Cora: *cooking some cheese and eggs* That would be correct. 

Namjoon: Do you help others as well? 

Cora: Yeah.

Namjoon: How come? You know with more and more humans starting to hate all of the supernatural- 

Cora: *turns around and looks at you* My job is to help and heal whoever needs it. I don’t have time to be thinking about if they’re a bloodsucker or if they turn into a giant dog. No offense to you, but when there are people in need or dying, I have to help them. It’s as simple as that. I’m not like all these other human doctors that turn you away just because you’re different. That’s wrong, and that’s not why I do what I do.

Namjoon: Wow...I...

Cora: *turns my back to you and finishes up cooking* *serves you a plate of cheese and eggs, two pieces of toast, bacon, orange juice and more water* Here... *sits across from you* 

Namjoon: You’re not eating? 

Cora: *shakes my head* Patients first...and I don’t usually eat breakfast.

Namjoon: You should...you have to stay healthy too...

Cora: *smiles a little bit* It’s okay. My body is used to it. Go on, eat up while it’s still hot *gets up and goes to my room* 

Namjoon: *sits there eating and then sees you changed into your uniform* Hmm, the white coat looks good on you

Cora: Uh, thanks, I guess it does *looks in the mirror* Um, well I have to get to work...I don’t know when I’ll be back but you’re free to stay here until you’re better. Um, do you have a phone? 

Namjoon: *checks my back pocket and takes it out* 

Cora: *takes it and adds my phone number and hands it back to you* 

Namjoon: *looks at it* Cora...that’s your name? 

Cora: Oh...um, I didn’t tell you my name did I?

Namjoon: *shakes head* No, you just asked for mine. 

Cora: Damn, I’m sorry. But yeah, that’s my name...shortened. It’s actually Coralina but I just have everyone call me Cora. 

Namjoon: It’s pretty...*smiles* 

Cora: Thank you...*puts my hands in my pockets* Well uh...there’s plenty of food in the fridge and the cabinets. Snacks, drinks, or whatever. I have a TV and some books if you like reading? Just...call me if you need me, and I’ll come back.

Namjoon: *gets up* Wow...um...thank you, really. I could call my friends to come pick me up though, I don’t want to be a bother to you. 

Cora: *shakes my head and smiles* It’s okay, really. I don’t really want you going anywhere until those are fully healed up and once they are, you’re free to go. *shrugs* But for right now, I’m probably not going to be back for a really, really long time. I’ll check on you sometime later so make sure you answer your phone. 

Namjoon: Okay, I will. Thank you again.

Cora: No problem at all *smiles and starts heading to the door* Get some rest *leaves the apartment and heads back to the hospital* 

Namjoon: *smiles to myself and goes back to the couch to lie down for a bit* 

---

 

[Once Cora had gotten back to the hospital, she immediately met up with Jin. They talked for a bit before going their separate ways, her to Jimin and Jin to wherever else he was needed. Jimin had called Yoongi to come visit him in the hospital and was greeted with the rest of their friends as well. They spent time talking and trying to get a hold of Namjoon, but it seemed that he may have left his phone on silent or worse.] 

Jimin: *laughing at some weird handshake that Jungkook and Tae had came up with* You guys are idiots. *hears a knock on the door* Oh, come in.

Cora: *walks in the room* Oh, is now a bad time? *sees everyone in the room* 

Jimin: No, these are my friends, they were just visiting.

Yoongi: Do you want us to step out the room?

Cora: Oh no, no, you’re fine *smiles and grabs Jimin’s chart* I just wanted to go over a few things...

Jimin: *looking at her name tag on her white coat* You’re really Cora...

Cora: *looks at him and giggles* Jin must’ve told you about me. *shakes my head* I’m pretty sure that whatever he said was an exaggeration.

Jimin: Just...that you were the best surgeon in the country...

Cora: *rolls my eyes* Well, how are you feeling? 

Jimin: *shrugs* I feel...alright I guess? I kinda just wanna stay here though and sleep.

Cora: *nods* Any pain?

Jimin: *shakes my head* Well...just a dull pain...but it’s not too bad

Cora: *nods again and looks at your torso* May I?

Jimin: Yeah... *glances at the other guys that are making faces at me* 

Cora: *lifts up your shirt and presses against the bandage* Well, I still feel a slight hole in the middle of your chest. Um, how is the blood? I can have one that you prefer brought to you *writing some notes on the chart* 

Jimin: Um, no it’s okay *was kind of thinking about how he’d prefer her blood* 

Cora: Okay, well judging from how the hole is still somewhat open, I want to keep you here another day for right now. How’s that sound? 

Jimin: Uh...great, Yeah, Do you work tomorrow too?

Cora: *nods* Yeah, I’ll be here. I’m usually always here no matter what.

Jimin: You don’t get days off? 

Cora: Hmm...I don’t know. I always work anyways just because I like to *smiles* I’ll leave you to your friends. Let me know if you need anything.

Jimin: Okay.

Cora: *nods and leaves the room* 

Hoseok: Was that her? 

Jimin: Yeah.

Jungkook: Hm, she’s a looker.

Jimin: *glares at Jungkook* Watch it...

Tae: Look, no one wants your soulmate. But uh...are you gonna tell her?

Jimin: I’ll figure something out. We need to find Namjoon first. 

Jungkook: Well, lucky for you guys, I could smell Namjoon on her. 

Hoseok: Yeah, I could smell it too...I thought something was off...

Jimin: What do you mean?

Jungkook: His blood, his scent, it’s all over her...

Yoongi: Wait...but why? Did she-?

Jungkook: No, no, of course not. She’s a doctor for crying out loud.

Hoseok: Yeah, I’m sure she just helped him out.

Tae: Yeah, but where is he?

Jimin: *looks at Jungkook and Hoseok* Can you two...ya know? Sniff him out?

Hoseok: *looks at Jungkook* Yeah, we can.

Jungkook: I’m sure he’s fine, keep trying his phone while we go look for him. 

Jimin: *nods* Be careful, you two...um...Tae why don’t you go with them?

Tae: Sure, see ya guys *leaves with them* 

Yoongi: So...what are you gonna do about the girl? 

Jimin: Cora...

Yoongi: Yeah, her. She’s human...she shouldn’t be...*sighs* Are you sure she’s your soulmate?

Jimin: Yes, and I’m even more certain now that I’ve met her in person.

Yoongi: How do you plan on telling her? Or...are you gonna show her?

Jimin: I guess...both? But not right now, I’ll wait until I’m not in the hospital.

Yoongi: Sounds like a plan. Get some rest *gets comfortable in the little arm chair* 

Jimin: You’re gonna stay?

Yoongi: Of course, where else am I gonna go?

Jimin: Home?...or help the others look for Namjoon?

Yoongi: Nah, I’m good. Don’t worry, I’ll be here until you get discharged. *closes my eyes to take a nap* 

Jimin: *smiles and whispers* Thanks Hyung...

---

 

[For starters, Namjoon wasn’t bored. And Cora was right, there was definitely plenty for him to eat, even without cooking. He didn’t want to burn her apartment down. He ate some of her oranges she had sitting in a fruit bowl and felt very refreshed. He tried to clean himself up in her bathroom in case he still smelled like blood. Most of the time, he spent looking at the news or reading a couple of books that she had in her bookshelf. There was one thing that was bothering him on the inside...he had to leave eventually, but he didn’t want to. Not when...not when he’d realized that she was his mate. He missed her right now but it wasn’t as bad as when he would have to leave. Since he was at her place, her scent was everywhere so he felt content. It finally dawned on him that he should check his phone. It might be on silent still. What if she had tried to call him already? Namjoon expected to see a missed call from his mate but was greeted by countless notifications coming from his friends, who were also a part of his makeshift pack.] 

Namjoon: Damn...*picks up the phone and calls Jungkook* 

Jungkook: *out with Tae and Hoseok trying to trail Namjoon’s scent back to him* *feels my phone vibrate from an incoming call* Holy guys, it’s Namjoon.

Hoseok: Oh my god, answer it.

Jungkook: *picks up and puts it on speaker for the other two to hear more clearly* Hyung? 

Namjoon: Hey Jungkook...

Tae: Holy...he is alive! 

Hoseok: *takes the phone from Jungkook* Jesus Namjoon, you scared us all to death. Where the are you? Are you okay? Did that doctor lady hurt you? What happened? 

Namjoon: Hi Hoseok...I’m sorry I didn’t answer. My phone was on silent...I’m okay though, don’t worry. I uh...I’m at her apartment...wait, how do you know about her? 

Tae: She helped Jimin, he’s at the hospital right now. 

Jungkook: Nevermind that...Hyung, did you just say that you’re at her apartment? 

Namjoon: Yeah, she saved me last night.

Hoseok: What? She found you in an abandoned alley or something?

Namjoon: Or something...I somehow found my way on her doorstep...it might be because she’s my mate. 

Hoseok: Whoa! Wait a ing minute! 

Tae: But...she’s Jimin’s mate...

Namjoon: What?

Jungkook: *takes his phone back* Look, just give us the address so we can come to you. 

Namjoon: Um...okay...I’ll text it to you.

Jungkook: Okay, I’ll wait for your text, in the meantime we’re gonna keep going by our noses.

Namjoon: Alright, see you when you get here. 

Jungkook: See ya! *hangs up and sighs* This is ed up. 

Hoseok: Tell me about it...

Tae: This is literally a werewolf versus a vampire situation. 

Jungkook: Let’s just keep going...we’re probably already close anyways. 

[Since Namjoon didn’t exactly know where he was, he decided to look through Cora’s mail in order to find the address before texting it to Jungkook. It wasn’t long before he heard a knock on the door. He was met with some unreadable faces on his friends.] 

Hoseok: *looking around the place* She’s got a nice place...

Jungkook: She’s the top surgeon in the country, what do you expect?

Tae: I actually expected a mansion...I’m guessing she lives alone? That’s why it’s small but also big enough to just look like a really nice one story house. *sits on the couch* 

Hoseok: That’s not the point. Anyways, you said she saved you? *looks at Namjoon* 

Namjoon: Yeah, I feel a lot better now, even though the wounds haven’t completely healed. She told me to stay until I was completely healed...

Tae: Why can’t we just take you home now? 

Hoseok: Probably because she’s a doctor and would have to change his bandages or something.

Tae: *makes an “o” face* 

Jungkook: Okay, what about that part regarding her being your mate? Are you sure?

Namjoon: I’m positive...

Hoseok: *leans back on the couch* So...here’s what I’m thinking...you don’t tell her that she's your "mate."

Namjoon: What? Why?

Jungkook: Oh, just cause...

Namjoon: I’m not sure if I was going to tell her anyways...but if I do, that’s none of your business. 

Hoseok: Oh come on, it’s all of our business. We’re your pack...your decisions affect us all- 

*Namjoon’s phone rings* 

Namjoon: *immediately answers once I see the new, but familiar name on the caller ID* Hey...Cora? *looks at the others* 

Cora: *on the phone* Hey Namjoon, I was just checking in. How are you feeling? 

Namjoon: I’m feeling better, thank you. Um...how are you?

*the other three are listening in on the conversation* 

Cora: I’m a bit tired, but nothing a cup of coffee won’t fix. I had forgotten that my shift is broken up into two different ones so I’ll be back home around three for a few hours before I have to come back.

Namjoon: Oh, really? *kinda excited* 

Cora: Yeah, so I may or may not take a nap, it depends. I’ll change your bandages as soon as I get back though. 

Namjoon: Okay, thank you again for last night. I don’t know what I would’ve done without you. 

Cora: *laughs* It’s not a problem, really. But if I wasn’t there, you would’ve died within the next hour or so, so I’d say you were meant to pass out on my doorstep. 

Namjoon: I guess so. 

Cora: *chuckles* Well, I gotta go now. My patients await my return, see you later. 

Namjoon: See you later, Cora. *hangs up and sees the others staring at him* What?

Hoseok: You’re so whipped already...

Tae: Now he HAS to tell her! 

Namjoon: *sighs* Look, enough about me. How is Jimin? 

Jungkook: He’s great. That doctor of yours is really good at what she does.

Namjoon: Good, well uh...I guess...you guys should go now? 

Hoseok: Kicking us out already? 

Namjoon: As a matter of fact, yes. I’m actually kinda tired and want to sleep. 

Jungkook: Psh, we’ll be back again. *starts heading towards the door with the others* 

Namjoon: Yeah, sure. Bye guys. 

Tae: Bye Namjoon! 

Jungkook: See ya.

Hoseok: *pats his shoulder* Let us know if you need anything. 

Namjoon: Okay, I will. Thanks *smiles and waves at them before they disappear down the hall* *goes back to the couch and lies down while thinking about Cora* 

---

 

[Later at the hospital, Jimin continued to rest, whether that was him scrolling through his phone or him actually sleeping. Yoongi juggled between the two as well, but ended up sleeping for most of the time. As Jimin scrolled through the feed on his social media, his thoughts kept on trailing back to Cora. It’s not everyday that you find your soulmate and actually get to meet them in the flesh. It’s also not everyday that your soulmate happens to be the one to save your life. And it’s not everyday, that you, a vampire, end up having a human as your soulmate.

For the past ten years, Jimin had known who his soulmate was. It started out as dreams of some mysterious girl...a girl that always made him smile...a girl he felt like he knew but didn’t...a girl he had fallen in love with even though they hadn’t met. At first, he thought she was just a figment of his imagination, something completely untouchable, but the dreams started manifesting into vivid fantasies that would soon become a reality. Jimin would “dream” about her every night, spend time with her every night, talk to her every night. She never spoke in these dreams, but would sometimes write notes; the first note being her name. One night, Jimin had met her in a field full of purple flowers. The sky was pink and blue and perfectly reflected off of her pale skin. Her blue eyes practically glowed and there was always a smile present within them. He sat down next to her and she silently passed him a note that read: “Coralina.” At first he wasn’t sure what the note was, but he asked if it was her name. She simply smiled and nodded her head. They would lay there and look up into the beautifully painted sky, hug each other close. Sometimes they would sleep, and other times they would just stare into each other’s eyes for what seemed like hours. 

After spending so much time lost in his thoughts, he failed to notice a familiar, yet new presence in the room.] 

Jimin: *looks up* Cora? I didn’t notice you were there...

Cora: *smiles* It’s okay.

There’s that smile again. 

Jimin: Did...you need something?

Cora: *had almost forgotten why she had came* Oh, right. I came by to let you know I would be gone for a few hours. Jin will be coming to check on you while I’m gone though.

Jimin: *slightly disappointed* Oh...where are you going?

Cora: I’ll be going home for a bit just to take a break before I start my next shift.

Jimin: Oh...

Cora: *senses your uneasiness* Um...*takes out my phone and hands it to you* Hey, you can call me if you need something and I’ll come back.

Jimin: *looks at her phone and then at her* ...Really?

Cora: Yeah, it’s not a problem at all.

Jimin: *nods and puts my phone number in her cell phone before handing it back to her* 

Cora: *clicks the call button* 

Jimin: *saves her number* 

Cora: Well, that’s all set. I’ll see you later, okay? Get some rest.

Jimin: See you...um enjoy your break.

Cora: *chuckles* I will try. Bye Jimin. *leaves the room* 

Jimin: *smiles to himself and looks down at his new contact* *sets her name as “My Love”* 

[Jimin was left to mingle with his thoughts and flashbacks again.

It was a year ago...the last time he saw her. This dream was different. As soon as he saw her, he could tell that something was wrong. She wasn’t smiling...her head was down and when she finally looked up at him, he could clearly see the tears streaming down her face in a huge downpour. Before he could ask her anything, she had flung herself onto him. She buried her face in his neck and continued to cry. It might have been minutes or it might have been hours before Jimin could get her to stop crying. Nonetheless, he held her until her wracking sobs turned into light sniffles. It broke his heart into a million pieces to see her like this. He was so used to seeing her happy all the time and smiling. After asking her one last time what was wrong, she gave him a note that said: “We will meet again in the future.” Jimin never got to ask her what the note meant because when he had looked up from the little piece of paper...she was gone. That was the last time he saw her. That was the last image of her he had in his memories. 

After that night, he made it his mission to search for her, no matter what. He didn’t realize that this was how they would meet. She didn’t seem to recognize him in this world...in reality, and simply treated him just like all of her other patients. She smiled a lot, but there was a certain sadness or...emptiness behind it. He wondered if somehow it was connected to the last dream he had of her. He wondered if she had the same dreams simultaneously. He wondered so many things and had so many questions. He wanted to ask why she left him like that. He wanted to know what hurt her so bad that she would cry like that. But...he was a coward. He didn’t know how to reveal himself to this Cora...he didn’t know if she would even believe all that he had to say. God, he loved her so, so much and was hurt by her sudden disappearance. He’s actually glad that she was the one to save him because that meant that the note she gave him was real. He actually had something to hold on to that indicated that any of what he had experienced was real; the dreams...every touch...every ounce of love that burst through him every time he saw her. It was real. He had to talk to her, but how? She’s a doctor in this world and is always busy. Maybe he could...convince Jin, the other doctor, to give her a day off. Then, only then, would he talk to her and tell her everything.] 

---

 

[After working for so long, Cora had forgotten what it felt like to have a break. As she walked up to her apartment, she had hoped that Namjoon was still there. Even though they had just met the night before, she somehow liked having his presence around. Though, she did work a lot and wasn’t at home, but for the first time ever...she had someone to go home to. As she opened the door, she spotted him on the couch reading one of her books. He looked up at her immediately and smiled.] 

Namjoon: You’re back. *closes up the book* 

Cora: Yup. *smiles and takes off my jacket* How have you been holding up? *walks over to you* 

Namjoon: I’ve been doing okay...I’m still a little sore, so I’ve been taking it easy. 

Cora: *nods* I’m gonna take a shower and then I’ll change your bandages.

Namjoon: Okay. 

[About twenty minutes later, Cora came back into the living room wearing some more relaxed clothes from her daily uniform and first aid kit in hand. Namjoon didn’t fail to notice the fresh lavender scent that radiated from her when she sat on the coffee table in front of him. As she concentrated while changing his bandages, he took this time to look at her in all her beauty. He noticed her hair was still wet, but was slowly drying; it seemed as though she was naturally curly. She had freckles that he hadn’t seen before, which must’ve meant she wore makeup to cover them up. And her eyes...oh her eyes...he could get lost in them forever. They were pale blue in the day time and appeared a light, musky gray during the nighttime. She had long eyelashes that enhanced her hair color even more and it looked as if she was wearing mascara but she wasn’t. Her lips were a deeper pink shade compared to her fair skin complexion and were full as well.]

Namjoon: Beautiful...

Cora: *looks up at him* Hm? What is?

Namjoon: You...

Cora: *blushes a deep red and looks away* 

Namjoon: *snapped out of his trance* Oh my god... I’m sorry, I didn’t mean to...I just 

Cora: *looks at him and shakes her head* No, no, it’s fine, I’m just...not used to compliments, well...accepting compliments 

Namjoon: Has no one ever told you that before? 

Cora: No, they have...I just...I don’t know *looks down* 

Namjoon: *lifts her chin up with his finger* You’re absolutely gorgeous...everything about you is...inside and out

Cora: *blushing again* Namjoon...

Namjoon: *leans in and gently kisses her* 

Cora: *shocked at first but kisses him back* 

[It wasn’t long before the kiss between them had deepened. Namjoon had pulled Cora onto his lap and kept her steady with his hands wrapped around her waist. They stayed like this for what seemed like forever just kissing. It was as if time had stopped for them and Namjoon didn’t regret it. Each kiss was slow and gentle but carried an unknown heaviness to them. He felt like he could lose control if he truly wanted to, but he knows he had already overstepped his boundaries...but it felt right and Cora didn’t stop him. Ten minutes had passed before they finally pulled away from each other and even then their lips were still touching; long kisses slowly turning into gentle pecks. They stared into each other’s eyes for a long while before Cora had finally snapped out of it.] 

Cora: I um...should probably go take my nap...

Namjoon: *nods* Okay...

Cora: Okay...*gets off of his lap and stands up* I’ll be in my room if you need anything

Namjoon: *hums* 

Cora: *doesn’t say anything else and leaves to go to her room*

[Once she got into her room, Cora leaned down against her door while trying to process what had just happened. She was changing his bandages, he called her beautiful and then...and then...She shook her head and all of the many thoughts away while she got into bed. She made sure to turn on her alarm for when she needed to get ready for work again. Two hours and thirty-two minutes. She touched her lips and thought about the recent events before falling asleep.

Namjoon on the other hand was mentally cursing himself for what he just did. He just broke Cora’s trust, probably made her uncomfortable, but wait...she...she was enjoying it and even gave in to the kiss. He could feel how hot her body was getting against his. It was okay, right? Of course it wasn’t, he had still messed up. God, why did he have to do that? Why couldn’t he wait? She was probably going to kick him out. No, she wouldn’t do that would she? Too many thoughts were going through his head and every last one of them involved Cora. He decided that sleep would help him to clear his mind and that he would talk to her about it later. ] 

---

 

[The others had gotten some actual food before going back to the hospital where Yoongi and Jimin were. They went through everything of letting the two know that Namjoon was okay. Some of the information didn’t sit too well with Jimin though.] 

Jimin: He’s...at her place? Right now? Just the two of them? *trying to hide his jealously but failing miserably* 

Hoseok: I mean...it was random, it’s not like it was planned.

Jungkook: Yeah, I don’t even think Cora knows that you two know each other. 

Jimin: She doesn’t? 

Tae: Nope, she just knows the both of you separately. 

Jimin: *looks down* 

Yoongi: Jimin, what are you thinking right now? 

Jimin: I need to talk to her...I need to tell her everything.

Yoongi: *nods* 

[No one knew about Jimin’s dreams except for Yoongi and Taehyung. He never bothered trying to tell anyone else, and maybe that was because all the others were werewolves. Maybe they wouldn’t understand.]

Jungkook: *confused along with Hoseok* Tell her what?

Hoseok: Yeah, I’m lost here. Like...just tell her she's your mate?

Tae: *went to go sit next to Jimin* 

Hoseok: Why do I get the feeling that we’re the only two people here that don’t know anything? 

Tae: Hmm...Jimin, maybe it’s time that you told them too.

Jungkook: What the hell? Tae knows what’s going on too? He never knows what’s going on...*crosses his arms* 

Jimin: *sighs* Yeah...I guess so. You two should sit down and get comfortable. 

[Jungkook and Hoseok look at each other before finding somewhere to sit. Jimin told them everything about him and Cora and his dreams. No one said anything and let him get everything out, they even stayed silent while Jimin had broke down crying while trying to get through it. Taeyhung stayed next to him the entire time and hugged him while he cried and after he got himself together he finished telling them everything. It was a lot to process, but at least now they understand why Jimin was so focused this past year on finding her.] 

Jungkook: How did you even know that she was real? That she was alive?

Jimin: I always knew...I could feel her, always. It’s like...losing a piece of yourself. Not being with her like that, it hurt. It hurt a lot. *looks down* 

Hoseok: And the last time you saw her...

Jimin: She said we’d meet again. And now we have but...

Yoongi: It doesn’t seem like she remembers or even knows that all of that happened.

Tae: She’s really friendly with you too...I mean she’s probably like that with all of her patients but...

Jimin: She has a kind heart...*about to cry again* I don’t even know what to say to her...how do I even tell her this? I don’t want her to run away...

Yoongi: Do you feel ready to tell her everything?

Jimin: No...

Yoongi: Then don’t tell her, at least not yet. Not until you feel ready to do so.

Jimin: But...what if I never get a chance to see her again. I don’t want to have to be near death where she has to save me again.

Tae: Aw Jimin, that won’t happen. *looks at Jungkook* You should ask her out on a date or something. 

Jungkook: What the hell? Why me? Why not Jimin?

Tae: Because it would be too suspicious. Duh. 

Hoseok: Hmm...no let Jungkook be. Jimin will get to see her again outside the hospital, I can almost guarantee it.

Jimin: *looks at him* I will? 

Hoseok: Yup. *smiles* 

---

 

[It felt like only five minutes had passed when Cora’s alarm went off. She got up and slowly changed back into her uniform. Her hair had dried which meant she needed to straighten it but she didn’t have the energy to do so. That was when she suddenly remembered what had happened before she had gone to take her nap. Namjoon had kissed her. Namjoon had kissed her and she kissed back. How was she supposed to act around him now? She shook all her thoughts away and finished getting ready. She had a decent amount of time to spare since she decided not to do anything to her hair and went into the kitchen to have a cup of coffee. There was some rustling coming from the living room and before she knew it, there he was leaning against the kitchen wall.] 

Namjoon: Hey...

Cora: *turns around and smiles* Hey. Um...want a cup? 

Namjoon: Oh um...sure. *sits down at the kitchen table* 

[She made both of their cups of coffee and went over to the table with them. As she sat down she could feel his eyes on her, so she kept looking down at her cup. A few minutes of silence passed between the two of them.] 

Namjoon: I’m sorry...

Cora: *looks up at him* Sorry? For...what? 

Namjoon: I...you know...earlier...I’m sorry. I shouldn’t have kissed you. I don’t know what came over me...

Cora: It’s okay, really. I’m not mad, I’m not uncomfortable, but I am a little confused. Don’t worry, I’ll live *smiles* 

Namjoon: Wait, you’re not mad? But...

Cora: I kissed you back. I’ve got nothing to be mad about...

Namjoon: Oh...

Cora: So, I say...we can put it behind us like it never happened? 

Namjoon: Um, yeah, yeah we can do that. But...

Cora: No buts. It’s fine, really. I would only be angry if you were a bad kisser and you’re not a bad kisser. If anything, I thought about doing it again, but decided that would be wrong...*rambling about nothing at this point* 

[And it was at this moment that everything happened so fast. Somewhere inbetween Cora’s rambling, Namjoon had taken the opportunity to shut her up; not in a bad way of course. He just...kissed her again. He had her gently pinned against the wall and held her wrists. Again, the kisses were slow but they were deep. Cora felt like she was falling or that she would fall if this continued any further. She was glad this was happening again. She hadn’t even realized she’d been wishing for this until now. He left her lips for a split second before lightly on her neck which erupted a soft moan from her. He wanted more...right then and there. He could if he wanted to, but he wasn’t going to take it any further than this. And so he continued to kiss and at her neck and relish in the sounds she was releasing.] 

Cora: N-Namjoon...

Namjoon: *breaks away from her neck and looks at her* I...

Cora: Don’t be sorry...

Namjoon: Would you...um...like to come over to my place? On your day off? 

Cora: Huh? 

Namjoon: *lets go of her wrists* Like...come over to my house and...we can hang out and talk. I really want to talk to you and also have you meet my friends to see what they think of you...*kinda blushing* 

Cora: Are you asking me out on a date? At your place? 

Namjoon: I...um...sorry, I just-

Cora: *puts her hand over his mouth* I’m off this Saturday, just let me know what time. 

Namjoon: *takes her hand off of his mouth* Really? 

Cora: *smiles and nods* Yeah. 

Namjoon: Okay, um...how’s 3pm? 

Cora: Perfect. *glances at his lips again* Um...I should get back to work.

Namjoon: Yeah, Yeah, um *moves away from you and puts the cups in the sink* I’ll take care of these for you. 

Cora: Oh, you don’t have to.

Namjoon: *shakes his head* No, no it’s okay. You have to go now and...I might not be here when you get back...

Cora: *was getting her stuff ready but stopped in her tracks and looks at him* You’re leaving? 

Namjoon: Yeah, I’m gonna ask my friends to come get me. I’m all healed up now, thanks to you. 

Cora: Oh...*goes back to getting ready to leave* Okay...*trying to hide the disappointment in her voice* Well, I’ll see you...*about to walk out of the door* 

Namjoon: *hugs you* Thank you for saving me Cora...I really appreciate it. Have a good night at work. 

Cora: *nods and leaves* 

Namjoon: *sighs and finishes cleaning up the two cups of untouched coffee* 

---

 

[Cora couldn’t stop thinking about the wolf when she got to work. She almost forgot what she was there to do. It wasn’t until Jin barged into her office that she finally snapped out of her thoughts.] 

Jin: Hello? Earth to Cora...

Cora: Oh, um sorry Jin...my mind was elsewhere...

Jin: Of course it was, but I need you less distracted now. Come on, your patients are waiting for you. 

Cora: *gets up* I’ll go make my rounds...um any emergencies come up?

Jin: Not many, but I think that if some do...I’ll take care of it myself. You look like you need a break.

Cora: What? No, I’m fine, I was just thinking that’s all. 

Jin: *not convinced* Alright... *leaves her office to attend to his own work* 

[Cora sighed and started making her rounds with her patients but couldn’t stop thinking about Namjoon. Saturday was just a day away too which meant that neither one of them had time to prepare. She was going to his house and was also going to be meeting his friends too. She didn’t know what to think. While finishing checking up on her third patient, her phone started to vibrate. She thought that maybe it was Namjoon calling her, but the caller ID read Jimin.] 

Cora: *answers the phone* Hello? 

Jimin: U-um, Hey Cora...I was wondering...if you were back at the hospital yet? 

Cora: Yeah, sorry, I’ll come to you right now. I’d been with other patients...

Jimin: Oh, sorry, I didn’t mean to rush you-

Cora: No, no it’s okay, really. I’ll be up in a few minutes, see you in a bit. 

Jimin: Okay, See you *hangs up and looks at the others* What...

Hoseok: Nothing *looks over at Jungkook who’s glued to his phone* Who you texting? 

Jungkook: Namjoon, he wants us to come get him to take him home.

Tae: Already? 

Jungkook: *shrugs* 

Hoseok: Well, lets go get him.

Jungkook: Ah, I don’t feel like going.

Hoseok: *rolls my eyes* 

Yoongi: I’ll go with you. I’ve been sitting in this same spot for awhile now. *gets up and stretches* You come too, Tae.

Tae: Okay! *gets up as well* 

Jungkook: Ah, fine I’ll come too. 

Yoongi: *looks at Jimin* Will you be okay? 

Jimin: Yeah, Yeah, I’ll be fine. See you guys. 

[They all wave and leave. Just as they had left, Cora came into the room] 

Cora: Hey Jimin *closes the door and picks up his chart next to his bed* 

Jimin: Hi Cora *can’t help but smile at her* 

Cora: *slightly mumbling to myself while reading over the chart* Let’s see here...

Jimin: *watching her read over the chart and her focused expression* 

Cora: Hm, looks like you’ve been doing well today with resting. You’ll be able to leave tomorrow morning. *looks at him* 

Jimin: What? I leave tomorrow? 

Cora: Yeah, your wounds are all healed and you’ve got enough blood in your system to keep you going for a couple days even after leaving here. You’re as good as new. *smiles* 

Jimin: Oh...that’s pretty great then. Will I get to see you before I leave? 

Cora: Um...I mean it depends on when you leave and if I’m busy or not. Just text me in the morning and maybe I’ll have time to see you off.

Jimin: Oh well...in case I don’t get to see you, thank you for saving me. 

Cora: *smiles and shakes her head* It’s not a problem at all, just doing my job. 

Jimin: *smiles at her* 

Cora: Well...I should probably get going. I’ve got some paperwork to catch up on.

Jimin: Okay, see you maybe...

Cora: Yeah, maybe...Bye Jimin

Jimin: Bye Cora  

Cora: *leaves the room* 

[The rest of the evening went pretty slow at the hospital except for one slight emergency; other than that, Cora stayed in her office for most of the night catching up on some paperwork and side research. A couple cups of coffee helped her through the night when she started to feel a little sleepy. Jimin stayed up for awhile just reading on his phone or scrolling through social media. Again, his thoughts always wandered to the memories he had with Cora and he wondered if she remembered them too...or if she knew that they even happened. He told the others that he would be back home the next day and Yoongi offered to pick him up, which he accepted the offer. Namjoon has went back to his house and told them everything that had happened except for the two times he kissed Cora as well as the date that was coming up. Could he even call it a date? Nonetheless, he was really nervous since Saturday was less than two days away. He missed her already, he wanted to call her, but he didn’t want to be a bother so he went to sleep feeling empty.
 

---

 

It was already the next morning and somehow during the night, Cora got really busy with all of her patients as well as new emergencies. Ever since three in the morning, she had been completely swamped and too busy to check her phone. She had guessed that it had to at least be nine or ten at that point, but she ignored the thought and kept on working. Jimin was all set and ready to go, but he still wanted to see Cora again before he wouldn’t for awhile. He sent her a couple texts letting her know when he was leaving but never got a response. Now he was standing at the front desk trying to act like he forgot how to sign his name on the discharge form. But...still no Cora. As a matter of fact, he got to see a glimpse of her as she ran pass him towards the emergency room which had flashing lights on the outside of the entrance.] 

Jimin: *looks down at the paper defeatedly and signs his name* 

Yoongi: Ready?

Jimin: Yeah, let’s go...

Yoongi: *sees Jimin looking down the hall in hopes of seeing her* She probably got caught up with something...

Jimin: Yeah, you’re probably right. 

[As they leave, they see a bunch of doctors running around past them to get to the emergency; Cora being one of them. Jimin felt a little better that he at least got to see her face. On the ride home, he spent most of his time looking out the window and of course thinking about Cora; even when he got home, he immediately locked himself in his room. Namjoon also stayed in his room as soon as he had gotten home. Again, thinking about Cora. The other guys were both confused and worried by their actions, but didn’t really ask them about anything. 

Saturday kept getting closer and closer by each minute and next thing Namjoon knew, it was Friday evening. Cora was supposed to be coming over the next afternoon, so he figured it’d be best to let everyone know that he would be having a guest over. As everyone gathered in the living room, Jimin included, he began telling them his plans.]

Namjoon: So uh...I’m gonna be having a guest over tomorrow...

Jungkook: Psh, Okay? 

Namjoon: I just want you guys to be nice to her and hopefully accept her. 

Jimin: Her? You’re bringing a girl over? Since when?

Namjoon: Since tomorrow...she’s my mate.

*Taehyung, Jungkook, and Hoseok immediately stiffened at the word and looked at each other* 

Yoongi: You found your mate? When? You never told me

Namjoon: Yeah, it was a little bit ago *rubs the back of his neck* 

Jimin: Is she nice? 

Namjoon: Yeah, she’s really nice. You’ll love her.

Tae: *slightly glaring at him* 

Jungkook: Yeah, I’m sure she’s great, right Namjoon?

Namjoon: Yeah...

Hoseok: So um...when is she coming over? 

Namjoon: Around 3pm

Jimin: Okay, we’ll be nice *smiles, not knowing what’s in store for him* 

---

 

[Cora spent the morning fidgeting around waiting for when she had to go to Namjoon’s place. He had texted her the address and the closer she got to his place, the more nervous she became. They wouldn’t even be alone; he wanted her to meet his friends. She didn’t know what would be worse: Her being alone with Namjoon, or her being surrounded by him and his friends. Next thing she knew, she was pulling up into the driveway of a spectacular mansion. Yes, she was a surgeon and had more than enough money to live exactly like this, but what was the point? She’s only one person; she might drown in a house this huge. As she walked up to the front door, she kept thinking that maybe she should just leave, but before she could even ring the doorbell, the door had flown open with Namjoon standing before her. He looked completely healthy and had on different clothes.] 

Namjoon: Hi Cora~ *smiles* 

Cora: Hey~ *smiles back at him* 

Namjoon: *didn’t realize he’d kinda been standing there* Oh, sorry, um come in, come in *steps aside* 

Cora: *walks in and immediately looks around* Wow...

Namjoon: *caught a whiff of her scent* *pushes those thoughts away and closes the door* I um...I had my friends gather in the living room that way they could all meet you at once. 

Cora: Ah...Okay *follows behind him to where the living room is* 

[All of the boys were in the living room, playing games, eating snacks, or just scrolling through their phone. Jimin was looking through his social media and could hear that Namjoon’s guest had arrived but didn’t pay much attention to it...that is until he heard a familiar voice call his name.]

Cora: Oh...Jimin? 

Jimin: *looks up* !!! C-Cora...?

Namjoon: *looks between them* You two know each other? 

Jimin: You know Cora?...

Jungkook: Actually, we all know Cora. *smiles*

Namjoon: What? How?

Yoongi: She was the surgeon that had saved Jimin’s life.

Namjoon: You guys never told me that.

Tae: Psh, yeah we did.

Jimin: How do you know her, Namjoon?

Cora: He was also in some trouble and somehow landed on my doorstep. He was staying at my place...pretty much the same amount of time you were in the hospital.

Jimin: *thinks back to what Namjoon had said the night before...”She’s my mate...”*  ...

Namjoon: Well...I guess there’s no need for any introductions. Why didn’t you guys tell me?

*They all kinda shrug* 

Cora: Well, it’s nice seeing you again Jimin. *smiles at him* 

Jimin: U-um, Yeah, same to you Cora. *slight smile* 

Namjoon: Well, I’m gonna show her around and we’ll probably just be in my room. *wraps his arm around her shoulder to guide her out of the living room as she waves at everyone* 

Jimin: *still staring at where they were just standing in the doorway*  ...you guys knew...and didn’t tell me?

Jungkook: We figured he’d say something but...he didn’t.

Jimin: How the hell is she his mate? That can’t be true...

Hoseok: It is though...

Jimin: But...

Yoongi: I don’t think you can get mad at him. He’s now the only person that doesn’t know who Cora is to you. Before it was just me, then Tae, and now Jungkook and Hoseok know...but Namjoon doesn’t. If he did, he probably wouldn’t parade her around like he is right now.

Jimin: Why is she...something must’ve happened at her place, didn’t it? Otherwise why would she be here...not as a friend either. She can’t be here as just his friend, right?

Tae: Maybe it’s not like that Jimin...

Hoseok: Oh come on Tae, it’s like that and you know it. You were with us when he was talking about her. He’s whipped...and she’s his mate, she just doesn’t know it yet.

Jimin: Whipped? But she’s mi-

Yoongi: Jimin, that’s enough. Go take a walk before you start making a scene and they come back.

Jimin: But- 

Yoongi: Now, Park Jimin.

Jimin: ...*gets up and goes to his room instead, slamming the door behind him* 

Cora: *jumps after hearing the door slam* What was that?

Namjoon: Ah, maybe someone got mad after losing in the game. I wouldn’t pay it any mind.

Cora: *nods and looking at his pictures in his room* You look like you travel a lot.

Namjoon: Yeah, somewhat. I take a lot of walks here and there. It helps me think and clear my head sometimes...it’s...relaxing. 

Cora: *hums and continues walking around the room* 

Namjoon: *just watches and follows her* What about you? What do you do to relax?

Cora: Ah...I never really have a chance to do that anymore...*thinking* I guess...whenever I’m able to sleep.

Namjoon: Well, that’s not very good. You work so much...

Cora: *shrugs and continues looking at some pictures and trinkets* 

[As she was looking at some books that were laying on his desk, she felt his large hands run up her hands and arms, finally landing on her shoulders. He began rubbing her shoulders into a rhythmic massage.] 

Namjoon: See how tense you are? From all the work you do...

Cora: *nods* Y-Yeah...

Namjoon: Relax, Cora. 

Cora:*closes her eyes and sighs* 

Namjoon: Feel better?

Cora: *nods and turns around to look at him* Yeah, thanks. So, um...what exactly did you want to do again?

Namjoon: I just wanted to be able to spend time with you and get to know you. 

Cora: So...just talk?

Namjoon: I mean we can do something else if you want-

Cora: No, um, I’m okay with just talking. Talking is good *goes to sit on his bed* 

Namjoon: *smiles and sits next to her* 

Cora: So...*looks at him* 

Namjoon: Right, um, I wanted to know what prompted you to become a doctor?

Cora: Oh...that...um

Jimin: *laying on his bed and listening through the walls* 

Cora: Something happened when I was younger and so...yeah, I became a doctor...*looks away dejectedly* 

Namjoon: I’m sorry, I didn’t mean to...*sighs* Sorry

Cora: Hm? You didn’t do anything...

Namjoon: It must’ve been something terrible I’m assuming?

Cora: *nods slightly* Sure, you can say that...Um, what about you? What do you do for work if you do...

Namjoon: Hmm, I do this and that.

Cora: This and that? You’re kidding...

Namjoon: *grins while putting his dimples on full display* Nope,it’s actually kind of a secret, sorry.

Cora: Hmm, alright. I’ll find out eventually. So, do you have a pack?

Namjoon: Yeah, they’re all downstairs right now. 

Cora: Wait, vampires too?

Namjoon: Of course. A pack doesn’t just simply mean a group of wolves. A pack can be anyone and anything...*reaches for her hand* Even you could become a part of the pack...my pack

Cora: *looks at his hand* I...

Namjoon: You know how werewolves work right? They each have their own mate-

Cora: Namjoon, why are you telling me this? *looks at him* 

Namjoon: They don’t just choose their mate, it’s kind of a strong love at first sight kind of thing.

Cora: Namjoon...

Namjoon: Okay, Okay, um...you. You’re my mate, Cora...