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It had been years since Yoongi had been touched. Not just one or two but too many to mention without sacrificing a bit of his own alpha pride. He had spent so many nights wanting to be close to someone again, he had taken to reading the “looking for love” section of the local paper.
Marriage. That is where his troubles lie. He had an omega once but she died in childbirth eight years prior. Since then he had been alone, living a simple life in a cabin he built in the woods. He had left the pack a year after the deaths of his family since everything reminded him of his loss.
His omega had been the only one he had ever been with intimately and he was far too shy to put himself out there in person again. His mating with Heiran had been arranged by their parents. She was also shy but they slowly warmed up to each other. Neither had been outrageously in love but they both deeply cared for one another.
It was at the suggestion of the local general store owner, Namjoon, that he began reading the personals section in the first place. The other alpha knew how difficult it was for Yoongi to approach an omega and told him about how he himself had met and exchanged letters with an omega he met through the ads, leading to his recent mating. Needless to say, Yoongi bought the paper shortly after.
It had taken a few months to find an ad that caught Yoongi’s eye, but one finally did.
23 year old widowed male omega looking for a potential mate. Alpha preferred. Must be kind, patient, and understanding. I am with child and am planning on keeping the only reminder of my former alpha I have left. I look forward to your letter.
- Signed, Lonely but Hopeful
He debated on writing the omega but decided it would be nice to have someone who understood what it felt like to be widowed young.
Dearest Lonely,
My name is Min Yoongi, and I am a 34 year old male alpha. I am also widowed – my omega passed away in childbirth when I was 26. The baby she was carrying was also taken. I have been alone since.
I am a carpenter by trade and have my own stocked and furnished cabin I built when I left my old pack 7 years ago. It was too difficult to face all the memories of what was and what would never be.
I hope this letter finds you both well and healthy. How far along are you? Do you have any of the necessities for the child? If not, I am willing to build, make, or find any you desire.
- Signed, Yoongi
A week later, he received a letter in return. It took him an hour to build the courage to open it, fearing he would be rejected.
Dearest Yoongi,
I must say yours is, by far, the best letter I've received. You were the only one who acknowledged my child, and that means a great deal to me. Your kind words were appreciated.
My alpha died before I knew I was expecting and I've been trying to make due with what little we had. We had only been mated a few months when he passed. We were renting a room and did not have many belongings. What little we had, I've been forced to sell as it had been difficult for me as an expecting omega to find employment. I've managed to make a few blankets and baby gowns. It is difficult to find material so most are made from things that belonged to my alpha.
I am due at the beginning of the cold season and am hoping to find a mate before traveling becomes too perilous. I would also like to be settled and mated prior to the baby's arrival.
While I do not have many material things to offer an alpha such as yourself, I am young, obviously fertile, can sew, cook, and clean, and enjoy painting and singing.
I hope you will consider me as a potential interest.
- Signed, Jeon Jungkook
Yoongi read and reread the letter over and over. He found himself charmed and curious about the young omega. He felt his alpha and heart wake up in interest, hopeful that he may not have to be alone any longer.
Dearest Jungkook,
Your letter found me well and hopeful at the possibility of getting to know you both. It had been so long since I've felt a real smile and, for that, I thank you.
My friend Namjoon and his omega, Jimin, also met through this paper. They run the general store in town and have only just mated two months ago. They've agreed to give me a few reams of fabrics for your sewing and some canning materials in exchange for me building them a new table set since theirs broke. I've left it to Jimin to pick suitable fabrics as I'm not good at picking baby things.
I've also began working on a cradle. It may be too early, but I figured if you don't choose me, I can always find someone who needs it. My alpha wouldn't let me not build something, so I'll take the risk I suppose.
I've included a carving of a baby and momma rabbit I made you as a courting gift. It isn't very big that way it won't be burdensome to carry if you choose to join me, which I hope you will.
- Hopefully yours, Yoongi
Waiting for a response was almost torturous. He tried to busy himself with working on Namjoon’s table set, much to the amusement of Jimin. The omega would tease that he hoped the two mated so he could furnish his entire home. When he received the next letter, he wasted no time in opening it.
My dearest Yoongi,
I've placed your bunnies next to my bed so that they are the last thing I see before falling asleep and the first thing I see when I awake.
Please tell your friends that I am so very thankful for their help in preparing for the baby. To be honest, I'm nervous about everything since this is my first child. My parents would not allow me back in their home since they said an omega in my condition was of no value to them.
My alpha and I had an arranged mating which benefited my parents more than me. Our parents were friends so we had grown up together and were best friends. It was strange being mated to someone you saw as a brother but we had no say. He died in a carriage accident and since then, I've been so very alone.
I've found myself hoping for love this time instead of mere friendship but I've always been an idealist. He's the only person I've ever trusted with my thoughts the way I'm trusting you right now. I do hope it'll work out for us. I would very much like to take that chance with you if you will have me.
- Your omega, Jungkook
His heart was dancing, and his alpha was in heaven. “Your omega” he had called himself. Yoongi knew he had to finally bring his omega home.
My lovely Jungkook,
Your words have made me the happiest alpha in existence! Words could not begin to express just how much I want us to be a family!
It may seem fast to some but to me, it feels like I've waited a lifetime for you both. While we only know each other through letters, I've no doubt we can find the love we both so desire. The two of you have already filled the emptiness I've felt for so long, and I hope to hold you both in my arms one day.
If you will have me, I would love for you both to join me and make my house our home. I've included fare for the train ride here. When you arrive, there is a general store next to the train depot. If you go there and ask for Jimin, he and Namjoon can bring you to our cabin. Since I do not know when you will arrive, I will work on preparing our home until then. Please take a chance on my love, I promise to earn yours in return.
- Your alpha, Yoongi
It had been almost two weeks since he sent his letter. If he accepted the proposal, Jungkook should arrive any day. Yoongi had finished and given Namjoon the table set and had worked on a few new projects in anticipation of the omega's arrival.
It was a sunny Tuesday morning when he heard the sound of horses approaching. His heart began beating wildly in his chest as he looked out the window and saw two figures on one horse and another figure on the other horse. Steadying his breath, he walked out onto his porch, forgetting to put on shoes.
He saw Jimin and Namjoon briefly talking with the other person before handing him a suitcase and riding off again, this time on separate horses.
The new person turned to look at Yoongi, an old worn suitcase and a patched up bag in his hands. He shyly began walking toward the home, smile on his face.
Yoongi’s breath was taken away from the moment he saw the other. So incredibly beautiful, he found himself unable to move.
As the omega walked into the porch and sat his suitcase and bag down, he remained motionless. Even when the omega walked up, grabbed his hand, and placed two bunnies in it, he still did not budge.
It was only when the omega grabbed Yoongi’s other hand and placed it on his small round tummy, that Yoongi’s gaze shifted down to his stomach then back up to his face, tears in his eyes.
“Welcome home, my omega,” he said, pulling the other into a loving embrace.