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They had been planning behind their mate’s back for weeks. Which was saying something to credit their poker faces. Hoseok was hard to sneak around.
He had some kind of sixth sense that allowed him to know whenever one of them was up to something. He’d sit and narrow his eyes at anyone that gave away a subtle tell about subliminal shenanigans. It was an ability that none of them understood, and all of them feared. (Especially when he used it to sniff out dancing errors.)
So the fact that they had been able keep this surprise under wraps for a month and a half was something for them to be proud of.
Hobi usually insisted that he didn’t need anything for his birthday. He was content to have a quality time date night and a big nesting session, which usually led to a nest romp where they made sure to spoil their birthday boy.
This year, they had elected to do things a bit different. All it had taken was a quick plea to their management team and a thumb’s up from Bang PD for them to act on their plan.
An entire two weeks for them to spend as mates, relaxing in a lake side cabin in the mountains. They had gotten a taste of that kind of seclusion and freedom of existence when filming In The Soop and had known that their Hoba was aching for a break.
He had been off since his last heat, which he had used suppressants to stave off the worst of things due to their schedule. Their darling had been dragging himself through the days ever since.
So they had pushed for an extended break from their current plans to rest and recuperate, even if it meant they’d be unlikely to get so long for Yoongi’s birthday. The six of them had agreed it would be worth it to see their sunshine back at full strength.
As the morning of Hoseok’s birthday fell upon them, the six of them felt a burst of pride. They had done it. Now they could surprise their omega.
Hoseok awakened as usual, swamped in the middle of the nest by his mates, and surrounded by the kind of combined sweetness that always made his heart sing. There was nothing better than being in a cuddle pile with his mates. Even on the hardest of days, this was enough to make him feel at peace.
Jungkook snuffled against his neck, sighing a pleased little sound.
On his other side, Yoongi was curled up small with his face pressed into his arm.
Hoseok let his scent bloom around him. This was the life. For how tired he had felt as of late, this was all he craved over the course of the day. It felt like it had been far too long since he had gotten to indulge in the loves of his life. Perhaps he'd have the chance today.
The door of the nesting room bumped open, a thin trail of light from the hallway coming through. Then Seokjin moved through the doorway with a large tray in hand. He smiled when his gaze swept over the bed.
"Happy birthday, sunblossom."
Adoring warmth swelled in his gut. Hoseok matched his grin, "Thanks, Jaan."
Taehyung sat up on the other side of Jungkook, his hair a fluffed up mess and a pillow print on his cheek. "B'rthd'y," he mumbled.
Namjoon, who had curled around Yoongi, rolled with a discontented grumble. "Nooo, it's too early for cake."
"It's literally noon," Seokjin said.
"Too early for a day off," Yoongi muttered.
Jimin also crept through doorway, holding a tray with drinks. He wiggled in place when he noticed them awake. "Happy birthday Hobi!"
"Thank you, flower."
Yoongi sighed against his arm, rubbing a hand down his face. "We're staying in bed all goddamn day on my birthday.."
Hoseok giggled and pressed a kiss to his forehead. "That can be arranged, grumpy love."
Jimin set his tray down and lunged for the nest, patting Jungkook's hip and kissing his cheek a few times. "Wake up, puppy. It's food time."
"L'ndry," was all he said in return, pressing his face into Hoseok's neck.
"Yes, he smells like the best laundry that was ever done, but you can't eat him."
Jungkook huffed and pushed himself vertical, eyes still shut. "Jus' did the other day though..."
Jimin rolled his eyes and patted his butt. "Rub it in, why don't ya."
"I refuse to accept that we're waking up right now," Yoongi grumbled.
Namjoon, who had been sleepily blinking at the ceiling, grunted in agreement.
Taehyung was still in a fugue state as well, but there was a twinkle of excitement in his gaze. "C'n we tell him now..?"
Hoseok perked up at that, distracted from petting through Yoongi's hair. "Tell me what? That we have the day off? We usually get our birthdays off these days."
It had been a topic of intense debate in their earlier days, but once they had officially mated, the pack had put their feet down on the matter. It wasn't that much to ask, just a day or even half a day to celebrate with their mates. That was all they wanted. After a few meetings in which they had laid out their demands, the company had agreed. (It was the pack's belief that it was due to the higher ups fearing how they might retaliate if they didn't approve the motion.)
Seokjin offered a gentle smile. "Well, yes. But we have a surprise too."
Jimin jumped out of the nest and stumbled over to the tray he had brought in, bringing back a little envelope. "Here, jagi!"
"Wait, you actually managed to hide something from me??"
Namjoon laughed at that. "Believe us, we're proud of that. We worked hard on this."
Hoseok's eyes grew shiny with tears. "Babes.. You didn't have to do anything special."
"We know, but we wanted to." Jungkook was still rubbing at his eyes but he was smiling. It made him look very soft and young. "You deserve good things, especially on your birthday."
He sniffled, fiddling with the edge of the envelope opening. "Well, thank you..."
"Open it, love. It's alright."
Hoseok ripped it open and unfolded the paper inside. His brow furrowed in confusion at first, and then his entire face crumpled into tears as he realized what he was looking at. "W-Wait, what?"
Seokjin set the tray of food down nearby and cupped one of his cheeks. "Darling, you have been exhausted for some time now. You've been working your butt off and we're so proud of your efforts. But you need a break. You need time to recuperate away from work and schedules. So we secured that for you."
Jungkook had slumped over and planted himself on Hobi's lap, offering a soothing purr. Taehyung had done likewise, but opting to snuggle up to Hoseok from behind. Yoongi rubbed his scent against his side, purring as well. Namjoon had tissues on hand. Jimin had a bottle of water at the ready. All of them offering love and comfort where they could.
"How d-did you...?"
Jimin giggled. "We may or may not have pulled some favor cards, and used subliminal intimidation techniques to get our way? But it was worth it."
The cabin in the mountains had been a kind of random choice, but one they had felt good about the longer they had considered it as an option. Seeing Hobi's reaction had only cemented that belief for them all.
"You are worth any bit of blackmail we have to shell out," Yoongi rumbled.
"I am.. so attracted to you when you get grumbly rumbly," Jungkook said, eyes blown wide.
Taehyung laughed. "Sniff king has returned."
Hoseok wiped at his face, soothed by his mates. "I don't know what to say," he admitted. "I am very overwhelmed, but in the good way."
"Oh just wait for tonight, Hoba," Namjoon teased.
Hobi flushed a bright pink.
Seokjin tossed a pillow at Namjoon, his ears red at the tips. "Go back to bed if you're gonna be nasty. There is still breakfast to be had."
"I know, I just wouldn't need a plate if I-"
"Kim Namjoon, I will pour syrup down your shirt if you finish that sentence."
Namjoon grinned, unrepentant.
"When do we leave?"
"Whenever you want, really. The sooner we get out there, the sooner we can enjoy the mountains," Jimin said.
"Can we go after food...?"
Yoongi groaned. "All damn day, none of you are fucking leaving the nest on my day."
"I am a willing bed participant, in whatever variety that may include," Jungkook declared. "So long as it smells like our personal heaven at all times, thank you."
"You are so scent drunk already," Taehyung said with a shake of his head.
Hoseok laughed, loud and bright, falling back into his mate as he did. It was so effortless the way they made him feel loved. The way they saw his needs and wants before even he did. The way they made sure to take care of him in the way his inner omega absolutely adored. He had really lucked out for mates.
"I love you all, thank you for the surprise."
"We love you too, Hobi."
"Now let's go fragrance up a cabin!"
"Jungkook, sit down, you're gonna fall over."