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—when Seungmin’s and Jeongin’s lives were in danger; it wasn't expected for five different people to come to their rescue. 

now everything is out, and their secret is unfortunately, not a secret anymore—

Stray Kids were famous all around the world; for 6 years now. They’ve created a good name for themselves, and don't plan to stop anytime soon. 

Bang Chan, Lee Know, Changbin, Hyunjin, HAN, Felix, Seungmin and I.N.; a total of eight members that made the world turn everywhere they went. From their group songs, to their singles, to their performances on stage and charismatic smiles on camera. 

They were taking over the K-pop industry little by little. 

However. 

Behind the cameras, behind every smile and sweet personality, was a secret. Something no one knew, not even their own staff (within reason) or their families (yet) or close friends (with some exceptions). 

And the truth was, while everyone thought Stray Kids were all single; they weren’t. 

And that was a secret they meant to keep in the dark. 

For as long as they could. 

—September 10—

Yongbok walked slowly but sloppily towards the big room. 

He woke due to the missing warmth of his alpha in the bed. They didn't have anything planned for today, they had the day off, so why was his alpha gone? 

He didn't know, but it hurt his omega to not wake up with pampered kisses and soft touches. Therefore, Yongbok went to his next best option; the big room. 

Lee Yongbok was what you call a switch in today’s society; a boy who could be both alpha and omega, born with both genetics, and able to do what both parts could; dominant and submissive. 

Yongbok didn’t channel his alpha as much as he did his omega; in his pack he was more of the omega than an alpha, but when he needed to be the alpha, he became one. (There were already enough alphas, Yongbok didn't see the need unless necessary). 

Yongbok was also the only one that carried one alpha mark; his partner being very possessive of him. However, he did share marks with the other omegas; since it wasn’t as threatening as an alpha mark. He still spent time with the other alphas in the pack, he just never took their mark. 

Yongbok reached the door of the big room and slowly turned the door handle. He saw the light of the conjoined bathroom on and he heard the water running. 

There was some ruffling on the bed and Yongbok walked over to it, pushing the door close but not hard enough for it to actually close completely. 

Yongbok raised the bedsheets and saw his omega laying flat on his chest, only a pair of boxers and a long sleeve shirt covering his body. He smiled, seeing a mate mark on the omega’s neck and proceeded to get on the bed with him. 

“Channie?” The omega mumbled, turning towards Yongbok. 

“No, it’s Yongbok.” He said, covering the two of them with the comforter again. “Did you have a good night?” Yongbok asked to which the omega responded by snuggling closer and whining. “What’s wrong?” 

“Can I have your mark?” Yongbok looked down and met puppy eyes. 

“Of course, Minnie.” He said, stroking the younger’s hair. “Do you want my omega mark or alpha mark?” The omega looked down at Yongbok’s neck and back at his eyes. 

“Alpha.” 

“Okay, baby.” 

With just one word, Yongbok’s eyes became darker and dilated, and the omega squirmed in his arms. He turned his head to the side and presented his neck to the switch. 

Yongbok gently placed one of his hands on the omega’s cheek and the other on his shoulder. He leaned in and bit on the curve where the neck met the shoulder and the omega squirmed under him. The switch felt the scent of the pheromones of avocado and oranges reach his nostrils. 

“Did you have a strong heat this time, Seungmin?” 

The omega looked dazed but still nodded before laying down on Yongbok’s chest. 

“I’ll take that as a yes.” 

Yongbok’s eyes went back to normal; a light blue, and cuddled with the omega. 

In total, there were only two omegas in the pack, and one of them laid on Yongbok’s arms right now; Kim Seungmin. 

Seungmin was one of the omegas of the pack. He was the second youngest and had two alphas. His alphas were very protective of him, especially when he was in heat, but if ever were to be necessary for another alpha of the pack to take care of him (for any reason), they were fine with it. 

Seungmin was the cuddler type; he liked cuddling with everyone at all times. He was also the mother; he made sure everyone ate, did their chores, and behaved when they were in public. He also liked cooking whenever it was his turn to cook with his alpha. 

Seungmin also had a romantic relationship with the other omega of the pack; and not that that meant everyone else didn't, but Seungmin and the omega had a romantic, emotionally, and also platonically bond. (The dynamics of the pack are very different from any other)

Seungmin loved sharing omega marks with the switches and other omega, but when he needed to have an alpha mark from any of the switches, he would ask them to give him one. 

Seungmin is very respectful of the other partners as to not cross their boundaries, with the exception of his omega boyfriend, but he loves all of them. 

The shower was turned off and minutes later a figure walked out of the bathroom. Seungmin had already fallen asleep again in Yongbok's arms when the bathroom door was open. 

He walked over to the bed and saw his omega and Yongbok asleep on the bed, together. He smiled and caressed the switch hair before leaving the room. 

—

In the kitchen was another member of the pack. 

He moved around, clacking pans and utensils as he prepared breakfast for the pack. 

He woke up due to his omega wanting some of his attention right at the break of dawn; his omega was very needy. One of them, at least. 

He cracked the eggs and began making scrambled eggs in one pan and bacon in another. 

He was flipping some ham and sausages when he felt a pair of arms wrapped around his waist. The scent of wood and mint reached his nostrils so he knew it wasn't either of the omegas. 

“Morning.” Said a husky voice in his ear. “Did you sleep well?” 

“I did.” He said, lowering the fire on the stove, and turning around to meet black eyes looking down at him. “How about you? I heard Seungmin had a rough heat this time around.” 

The alpha groaned and placed his forehead over his shoulder. 

“Yes, he did.” The alpha groaned again, making the youngest’s body tremble under his touch. “I don’t know why, but his heats have been more uncontrollable than before. We can barely tell when they’re going to happen, or when it’s going to hit him, it just happens.” 

“Maybe he should go to the doctor.” 

“You think so?” The alpha looked up. 

“Yes.” 

“You’re always so smart, Minho.” The alpha said, with a smile, and snuggled his cheek against Minho’s. 

Lee Minho; one of the alphas in the pack. He’s the strict one; he always makes sure the omegas have their suppressants, patches, and collars when they went out without the alphas, when they were out in the public, or on tour. 

Minho is the chef of the pack; takes care of the meals, and after meals of heats and ruts. He takes pride in being able to attend his partners after their heats or ruts and makes sure to always be there for all of them; specially his own partners.

He has a switch and an omega as his partners, they are both marked by him. However, he does share a mark with the leader of the pack due to a past incident that ended up in them having to mark each other. (They don’t really talk about it, but it was one of the first things they said to the pack) 

Minho takes his role very seriously, specially in ruts and heats, knowing those are very important. He’s also very sweet to the other omegas; loving spending time with them, cooking with them, and even spending the night together. (Most of this things he did with Seungmin, since they had a closer relationship due to the omega and alpha they had in common, but he also spent time with Yongbok) 

“And you’re always so annoying, Channie.” 

The alpha grinned and bit Minho’s neck. 

“Hey! What did I say about biting me?” The alpha laughed, holding onto Minho’s waist. 

Christopher Bang, or Channie, was the pack leader; their alpha. He was the one that built the pack dynamic and the one that keeps it together as well. 

Chan has two main partners; an omega and a switch, just like Minho. His switch and him have been together for longer before they met their omega. They also have a third partner; one of Minho’s partners bears his and his switch’s mark on his shoulder. (They were a couple before Minho came into play, once he did, the dynamic change) 

Even so, Chan is technically everyone’s partner in one way or another. Some deeper than others, some more serious, others just superficial, but he is. He takes care of them in and out of the household. 

He takes his role as pack leader (and Stray Kids leader) very seriously. And doesn’t like anyone touching his pack without consent. 

He’s known for being very protective of his family. 

He loves to have all of his partners marks on him one way or another; but only two marks are permanent. 

“Minho, you smell like dandelions.” 

“Yeah, Jisung was very needy this morning.” 

“Oh.” Chris looked up at Minho. “Is he-“ 

“Still in bed and in need of more attention? Yes.” 

Chris's eyes sparkled and Minho saw the intentions pass through his eyes. 

“Yes, you can go.” Chris smiled and kissed Minho on the cheek. “But ask Jeongin for permission, he built the nest last night.” 

“I will, thank you, honey.” Chris kissed him again, this time in the nose and left. 

Minho didn’t like being kissed by the others in the mouth, only his partners were allowed to do that, and that was his most important boundary. 

Minho heard the door of his room open and close and with a sigh he went back to cooking. 

The door of the house was open and Minho heard keys clinking together, followed by the sound of the door closing. 

Minho went to the fridge and got the jug of water out, along with the container of protein mix. 

“I’m home!” A voice announced. 

“Kitchen!” Minho shouted as he took out the blender from the lower cabinet. “I’m preparing your shake.” 

Strong arms wrapped around Minho and squeezed tightly. 

“Hey, baby.” A kiss was placed on Minho's neck. “How was your night?” 

“I should be the one asking you how was your night?” The boy sighed on Minho’s neck and rubbed his nose. 

“Long.” He answered. “Seungmin was very whiny, and even when I loved it, this kind of whine was different.” 

“Different?” Minho poured all of the ingredients in the blender and turned it on. Then he turned around and faced the boy. “Different how?” 

“I don’t know how to even explain, he just kept whining to be touched and loved more.” 

“But he was in heat, that’s normal for omegas in heat.” 

“Yeah but,” The youngest went quiet. “He's never that whiny, not when he gets double the attention when Channie and me are both there to please him.” 

“Yeah, that is different.” The blender stopped and Minho turned around to pour the shake in a cup. “I told Channie to take him to the doctor.” 

“You think something is wrong?” 

“No, but it’s better to be sure.” Minho handed him the drink. “That way we know for sure and don’t speculate.”  

“Good point.” Minho saw the boy take a sip. “Thank you, it's good.” The youngest leaned in and kissed Minho in the corner of his eye. 

“You welcome, Binnie.” 

Seo Changbin, or Binnie; the other switch of the pack. (There’s a total of three). He’s Channie’s partner and Seungmin’s second alpha. He channels his alpha more than his omega, but when he needs to be the omega, he takes the roles as one. 

Binnie and Chan were together before Seungmin came along, and even had a third partner before the dynamic change. Now, Binnie is the mediator between Chan and Seungmin. He’s the middle; where both alpha and omega meet. 

Binnie has Chan’s mark on his neck, and Seungmin’s on his shoulder. However, he does have a third one on his hip that belongs to someone else in the pack. (Also due to an incident). He doesn’t have his third partner’s mark. He does get it, sometimes, whenever they share heats or ruts (which isn’t as frequent with how meticulous Minho is about ruts and heats) but when it happens, it’s usually not permanent. 

Binnie is the hugger type, he loves being in touch with at least one member of the back at all times. He’s always been like this, and probably always would. His love language is literally physical touch. 

And he also loves aftercare; which is why he’s the one that mostly does the aftercare in his relationship. If Channie is too tired or too overwhelmed, or if Seungmin is too dazed to even move, Changbin takes care of everything. (With some help of Minho, like always) 

“I’ll make an appointment as soon as possible.” Minho nodded from where he served the eggs in eight different plates. “Is Channie home?” 

“Yes, he’s in my room, with Jisung.” 

“Oh.” 

“No.” Minho was quick to turn down the idea. “One person is enough.” 

“But-“ 

“Jeongin had his heat last night, too many people in his nest will make him uncomfortable.” 

“Okay, okay.” Binnie gave up, he had a point though, so he wasn’t going to keep pushing. 

“You can go after Channie leaves.” 

“Okay.” That made Binnie smile so Minho felt accomplished. 

Binnie took his last sips of the shake before standing and washing off the cup at the sink. 

“Are Yongbok and Hyunjin awake?”

“I don’t know.” Minho said. “But you can check, I’m almost done so you can call everyone over for breakfast.” 

“Heard, boss.” 

Minho rolled his eyes, to which Changbin chuckled and kissed him on the corner of his eyes, again. 

“Go, before I hit you.” 

“Yes, yes.” Changbin hugged him one last time and left. 

Minho finished cooking and began setting up the dining table. 

—

Chan opened the door slowly and entered the room as quietly as possible. 

On the far corner of the room, laid a small mattress with a bunch of blankets, clothes and sheets, some which Chan recognized as his and Changbin’s, and Seungmin’s favorite hoodie. And Minho’s favorite sweatshirt, and Yongbok’s favorite blanket that had BbokAri on it. 

Chan crouched a few feet away, and saw brown hair peeking out through the sheets. He smiled fondly and softly touched the head of which the hair belonged to. 

The boy shuffled inside the sheets and opened his eyes. 

“Hey.” 

“Chan?” A sleepy voice said. 

“Yeah.” Chan looked around the nest for the omega. The entire room reeked of watermelon, dandelions and coffee. 

“Is Minho okay?” The youngest asked. 

“Yeah, he's making breakfast.” 

“Oh, okay.” 

“Is Innie in there with you?” The boy nodded and uncovered himself. 

Wrapped around him, was a second boy with dark red hair. 

“I came because Minho said you were very needy this morning, and he said you still were, so I came to be with you for a little.” 

“Oh.” The boy seemed to still be sleepy. “Yeah, let me just…” The boy stood and slowly tapped the omega. “Hey, baby.” 

The sleepy omega snuggled tightly and opened his eyes. 

“Hannie?” 

Han Jisung, or Hannie; the pack’s third and last switch. He’s Minho’s second partner and a second alpha to their omega. 

He was in a relationship (still is) with Changbin and Chan before he met Minho. When he did, was when the dynamic first began changing. He started meeting Minho while still dating Changbin and Chan. 

He has Chan’s mark on his neck, since he was the first one he ever spent his heat with, but he also has Minho’s mark on his shoulder. 

When their omega came along, Jisung started channeling his alpha more. Mainly because he finally could learn what it felt like being in control, and he liked it, however he still prefers being an omega more. (Just like Yongbok) 

He’s the needy type; he loves getting attention and pampering from all the alphas and switches, just like he loves to give attention to the omegas. 

His main target is always Minho, or Chan, he knows they will always give him whatever he wants. Then, his favorite cuddle buddy is Felix or his omega. He loves playing baseball with Seungmin, or video games with Changbin. 

He loves being the aftercare taker of the omegas. That’s his role in the pack, when the omega’s spent time on their own, or if the alphas are away and they go unexpectedly into heat (which rarely happens) he’s there to take care of them. 

“Hey, baby.” Jisung caressed his omega’s cheek. “Channie wants to accompany us in the nest, is that okay?” 

The omega turned his head and looked at where Chan crouched in the ground. 

“Alpha?” 

Chan smiled. 

“Minho is making breakfast baby, but Chan wants to spent some time with me, but I don’t want to leave you alone either so-“ 

“It’s okay.” 

“Are you sure?” The omega looked up at Jisung. 

“Yes.” 

“Alright, Innie.” Jisung placed a kiss on his forehead. 

Yang Jeongin, or Innie; the second omega of the pack. He’s Minho’s and Han’s omega. He’s also Seungmin’s boyfriend. 

Jeongin first started dating Minho and Jisung, but his attraction to Seungmin had always been there; he just wasn’t sure it was right to like another omega. 

Omega couples weren’t common, and the ones that were, were always treated badly since they didn’t have an alpha in the pack to take control when it was needed. 

But Jeongin learned that their pack was different, and once he knew that, he and Seungmin began to grow closer. Eventually, their attraction for each other grew into a romantic way, ending with both dating outside their already made relationships. (Which was fine for all of them, after all, their dynamics were different from all others) 

Jeongin also loves Felix scent the most; cinnamon with blueberries. Changbin’s hugs are his favorite, and Minho’s kisses are his weakness. He loves to sleep with Yongbok’s alpha when he wants to be away from minsung, and he loves Seungmin’s touches. He likes Han’s warm body after being in heat, and Channie’s chest to sleep on. 

Jeongin has Minho’s mark on his neck. Jisung’s mark is temporary, he gets it when the switch goes into rut and wants to mark him. 

Jeongin also loves to cook with Yongbok and go on walks with Seungmin to the park when they have to take Berry on a walk. 

Jeongin is also the youngest, which means he gets protected the most by everyone. And he secretly loves it. 

Jisung made space for Chan in the nest and covered Jeongin with the blanket again. 

Chan laid next to Jisung and the scent of dandelions and watermelon hit him, making him growl and Jeongin shake. 

“Sorry.” He apologized, patting Jeongin in the head. “It’s just very strong here.” 

“Yeah, I scented Minho before he left and I’ve been scenting Jeongin since, well, all last night.” 

Chan wrapped his arms around Jisung’s chest and pulled him closer. He sniffed the back of his neck and a small growl escaped his chest. 

“All last night? Was it that bad?” 

“Yes, he was so needy.” 

“Needy?” 

“And not in a bad way, Minho loves when we’re needy but the way he was needy was…” 

“Different.” 

“Yeah, different.” 

The room fell silent. 

“Jisung…” 

“Yes?” 

“I think we should take him to the doctor.” Jisung looked back at Chan, confused. “I don’t know why, but I think him and Seungmin are going through something.” 

“What do you mean?” 

“Seungmin’s heat was also different this time.” Chan explained. “He was needy in a different way.” 

“Like?” 

“Even with me and Changbin, he didn’t seem pleased enough.” 

“That’s exactly the same thing that happened to us.” 

“He kept whining in need of touch and to be marked, and he’s always like that but this time it was just different.” 

“Jeongin was like that too, all night.” 

The room fell silent again. 

“Yeah, we’re definitely getting them checked.” 

— 

Changbin walked towards Yongbok’s room. He opened the door and saw it empty, only the scent of blueberries and cinnamon lingered. 

Changbin scrunched up his nose, weirded out suddenly by the missing scent of coconuts and burned out wood. His omega whined inside of him at the missing alpha. 

He closed the door and left for the big room instead. 

He found Yongbok and his omega asleep on the bed. He crouched on the side of the bed, and moved some hair strands out of Yongbok’s face. 

Yongbok startled awake. 

“Hey, it’s just me.” 

“Oh.” Yongbok looked at Changbin and relaxed. 

“Where’s Jinnie?” 

“I don’t know.” Yongbok began getting up, making Seungmin get up too and wake up. “I woke up and he was gone.” 

“Did something happen last night?” 

“No, we just watched some movies until we fell asleep.” Changbin saw Seungmin open his eyes, look at them, took a few seconds to process who he was, and smiled upon seeing him. 

“Binnie~” He said, jumping over Felix to get to Changbin. 

“Hi, puppy.” Changbin patted his omega’s head. Seungmin rubbed his cheek against Changbin’s neck to scent him. Within seconds, the room smelled like oranges and avocado. 

“Have you called him?” Changbin continued the conversation. 

“No, but I should.” 

“Well, Minho wanted me to say that food was ready.” 

“Awesome, I’m starving.” Yongbok tried getting up but Seungmin was still over him. “Minnie.” 

The omega was purring on Changbin’s neck, happy to be close to his alpha and his scent. 

“Hey, Minnie.” Changbin called. “You know who would also love your attention this morning?” 

Seungmin’s face shot up, a sudden shift on his pheromones. The orange scent was gone, and the avocado one grew stronger. 

There was once a time where everyone thought Seungmin was a switch, due to the way his scents were able to cancel each other out making it seemed like he was an alpha and omega, but when they did tests to confirm, he came out as an omega. 

So they left the topic there; but Changbin still wondered if those tests had been wrong. There was just no way someone could have so much control over their scent in one second. Even if he didn’t realize. 

“Innie is awake?” Changbin nodded, and it didn’t take long for Seungmin to get up and run to the door. He almost tripped, causing Changbin to be by his side in a second. 

“Hey, be careful.” Changbin held him by his waist. “You're still under the effects of the heat, you're weak.” 

“Sorry.” Seungmin whined at the reprimand and rubbed his wrist to Changbin’s neck. 

“Come, I’ll take you.” Changbin opened the door. “Yongbok, whenever you get in contact with Jinnie, let me know.” 

Yongbok, who was dressing the bed, nodded. 

—

“Good morning.” Yongbok said to Minho with a kiss to his neck. “How did you sleep?”

“I didn’t.” Minho said, handing him his plate. “Jeongin had me up all night.” 

Yongbok did a pout and Minho squeezed his cheeks together. 

“Cute baby.” Yongbok’s cheeks blushed. “Go seat.” The switch nodded and took a seat on the table. 

“Morning.” 

Out of the hallway came Chan and Changbin, with two sleepy omegas on each of their backs. 

“Morning Chris.” Yongbok smiled at the sight of his alpha leader. Then he looked at Minho for permission to stand, to which Minho nodded. 

“Wait, Lix, let me put Jeongin down first.” Yongbok nodded, and waited for Chan to place the tired omega on the couch. 

“You’re not eating today, Innie?” Minho asked. 

“He’ll eat later, let’s just have him and Seungmin laid together for a little.” Changbin brought Seungmin over and laid him next to Jeongin. 

Within seconds, both omegas scented each other, making the whole room smell like avocado and watermelon, making the alphas grunt and the switches breath hard. 

The heat scent was still there too; making them go a little feral. 

“Seungmin should be back to being himself in a little, he can feed Jeongin.” Chan said. “He’ll probably do so anyway, you know how they are.” 

Minho looked at the sofa where his omega and Seungmin hugged each other. 

“Yeah.” He said, giving in. 

“Now…” Chan turned around to Felix who waited patiently. “Come here.” Yongbok ran to his arm and jumped on them, wrapping his legs around his waist. 

Yongbok and Chan had always had a close relationship with each other; mainly because since day one Chan had been there for Felix, because they both could communicate well (in both languages) and because they just understood what it meant to be far away from home. 

“We have the entire day off, so do that after eating.” Minho said, sarcastically. Changbin noted the little jealousy on his tone and walked over to hug him and scent him. 

“Are you jealous?” 

“No.” 

Changbin rubbed his cheek on Minho’s own, making his omega scent of cherries come out, making Minho grunt and gripped his hip. 

Chan chuckled at how Changbin always knew how to make Minho lose his cool within seconds. 

“Changbin, food.” Minho said, making Changbin step away with a smile. 

“Thank you.” He grabbed his and Channie’s plate and took them to the table. Chan came over with Yongbok. 

“Where’s-“ 

From the hallway came out the last member of the pack. He was already dressed and had one of Minho’s hoodies on. 

“Morning.” 

Jisung walked over to Minho and hugged him from the waist. 

“Hey, honey.” Minho turned around, with two plates in his hands. “Let’s go to the table, okay?” Jisung nodded and followed him to the table. 

Minho placed the two plates on the table and returned to the kitchen to get the third one. 

As he did so, the door of the house opened again. Yongbok raised his head from Chan’s neck at the smell of burned out wood pheromones entering the house. 

“Hyunjin!” Yongbok jumped off Chan’s lap and ran to the door. 

An alpha with blonde hair made his way inside the house, meeting Yongbok’s arms halfway. 

The next one to react to the pheromones was Changbin; feeling his mark on his hip tickle and burn. The scent of coconuts and burned out wood filled his nostrils and he became high. This was a reaction he only got from that alpha, because he was the only one who had marked him as an omega. 

“Go, Binnie.” Chan said, patting his hand. Changbin smiled at him, and stood from the table. 

“Where were you?” Yongbok asked. 

“I was called in by the staff.” The alpha answered. “Sorry I had to leave you alone this morning.” 

“I missed you, Hyunjin.” 

“I know baby, I’m sorry.” 

Hwang Hyunjin; the third and last alpha. He’s the only one that has marked Yongbok; he's very protective of him. He does let him share marks with the other omegas, and with the switches. As long as it’s not another alpha’s mark, he’s okay with it. 

And it’s not that he doesn’t want the others alphas to claim Yongbok as their partner, if it was that easy he’ll allowed it, but he had bad experiences when it came to packs that only shared one omega (and even when it wasn’t the case here) he was still very protective of who marked Yongbok and who didn’t. 

Which is where Changbin comes into play. In the past, when Changbin didn’t know he was a switch and only thought he was an omega, a situation happened that led Hyunjin to mark him and create a bond with him. 

And it was consensual, they both agreed it was the best for Changbin and Hyunjin, and they don’t have regrets. Now, their relationship is like any other, when they need each other, they are there for each other. And when they want to spend time together, they do. 

Hyunjin does get marks from Bang Chan and Minho a lot. He doesn’t really know why, well he does, but he tries to ignore it. Turns out, Bang Chan and Minho have a thing where they mark each other from time to time to reinforce the alpha bond between each other; something that helps when it comes to having so many alphas in control of a lot of omegas. 

Therefore, when Hyunjin joined, he became part of it. And at first he wasn’t marked by Minho, only Bang Chan did it, but then Minho started to feel attracted to him too, so the marking and scenting began from both parts. 

Hyunjin loved all of the omegas and switches, he loved spending time with them and sharing his time with them. 

“At least now your home.” Changbin said, getting closer to Hyunjin and raising his wrist to ask permission to scent him. 

“I am.” Hyunjin presented his neck to the switch and Changbin scented him. “Are we having breakfast?” 

“Yes.” Minho said. 

Yongbok guided Hyunjin to the table and the blonde dragged Changbin along with them. 

“Well, everyone, enjoy.” Minho said and everyone began eating. 

Midway through breakfast, Yongbok went to the couch with a plate of food and tried feeding the two omegas in the couch. 

“So, are we going to talk about how whatever those two have, it’s definitely not normal?” 

“Yeah, something is off.” 

“I’m calling the doctor as soon as we’re done here.” 

The alphas and switches all nodded in agreement and looked towards where Yongbok and Seungmin (who seemed to be back to his normal self) fed Jeongin who sat in Seungmin lap. 

Bang Chan saw Seungmin grip Jeongin’s waist tightly. 

Something was definitely up.

—September 12—

“So, I did some tests.” The doctor sat on her desk. She was a beta they trusted with their personal and sexual lifes as a pack of eight. She knew how their dynamic worked and she always tried finding ways of helping them with anything. 

“So, what’s wrong?” 

The omegas were in the room with Han and Changbin, while the alphas were in the doctor’s office. 

“Omegas couples are not common but rare.” She said. “And when they do happen, there’s something called an Omega’s Invisible Bond.” 

“I’ve heard of it.” Hyunjin said. “My adoptive sister, Yeji, and her girlfriends had that, but I never got the details on what was wrong.” 

“Well, the Invisible Bond refers to the bond two omegas create by spending so many heats together that they grow accustomed to each other’s scent. They start spending most of their lives together, under the same roof, that their heats begin to correlate.” 

“Now that I do think about it…” Minho looked at Bang Chan. “We’ve been having to take off work at the same time lately.” 

Bang Chan also realized the pattern. 

“So, they have been getting heats together?” 

“Well, they don’t spend them together, they have their own alphas.” The doctor nodded. “But yeah, it’s been around the same time.” 

“This time though, it started at the same time.” 

“Was it triggered by each other?” 

“Well no, it was because of Hyunjin.” 

“No, no it wasn’t.” The alphas looked at the blonde. 

“No?” 

“I actually thought it was Jisung’s doing.”

“No, Jisung doesn’t know how to trigger heats, and especially not Jeongin’s.” Minho’s tone shifted. “Only I get to do that.” 

Bang Chan noticed and let a small growl (barely auditable) escape his chest as a warning. 

“That only proves my theory.” The doctor said. “I want to ask them a few questions, and I would like you three to be there.” 

“Ok.” 

—

“Hi, guys.” The doctor smiled at the omegas laying in bed as she checked the monitors. “Are we feeling better?” 

“Yes.” Seungmin answered as he rubbed his wrist on Jeongin’s neck, making the room reek of watermelon and oranges. 

“I’ve come to ask you a couple of questions about when your heats started.” The omegas looked at their alphas. Talking about heats were personal, if they were going to talk about it (even with their doctor) they always needed to ask permission.

“She told us, that’s why we’re here.” Chan said. 

“Okay, well, can you guys tell me how it triggered?” 

Jeongin and Seungmin looked at each other and chuckled. 

“Um, are we missing something?” Han asked from where he sat in Changbin’s lap. 

“Well, Innie and I had a bet to see who could make Hyunjin come out of his room just by our scents.” Seungmin started explaining. “There weren’t any rules, we were allowed to use any means necessary to do so.”

“Even if it was each other.” 

“So, we began kissing and playing around until we both began feeling very hot.” 

“Then Hyunjin came, and he quickly began scenting us with his burnt out wood scent.” 

“And I became dazed, and then Seungmin began sucking on my neck and after that, I just don’t remember anything else.” Jeongin said. 

“What about during heat?” The doctor asked. “Was there anything different?” 

“Um, I don’t think so.” Seungmin looked at his partners. “I feel like it was the same to me, although I did feel less full than other times. Like it wasn’t enough for me; like I needed more.” 

Jeongin wrapped his arms tightly around Seungmin. 

“But omegas are always needy when they are in heat.” 

“Not that needy.” The doctor said. “They can be needy, but they’ll still be fulfilled by their alpha’s attention.”

Seungmin scrunch up his nose. 

“And by the looks of it, you weren’t.”

“I still don’t understand.” 

“I needed to hear your side of the story to see if I was correct.” The doctor took a pause. “And I am.” 

“So, what is it?” 

“It’s the Omega's Invisible Bond.” 

“The what?” Hyunjin tapped Felix on the shoulder. “Sorry.” 

“Like I said before, when omegas get together and start spending time together, their heats will eventually correlate.” 

“Yongbok and I also have heats, and we don’t act like that.” 

“Because you two are switches, you still have alpha genes inside of you.” 

“But?” Chan said, looking at the woman. 

“There’s also the fact that they aren’t your typical omega couple; they have a steady relationship as well.” The doctor looked over to the omegas. “They are dating, and their omegas know that, so they find another safe place in that.” 

“That’s still doesn’t-“ 

“Invisible Bond refers to a bond that’s not created with a mark, but by spending so much time together, that your scents begin becoming one, your heats start correlating, and you start seeking each other out more.” 

“So…” 

“After six years of being together, I think it was about time you two created the Invisible Bond.” 

“Well, they didn’t start dating until two years ago.” Hyunjin said. 

“Is there anything we can do about it?” Changbin asked. “A way we can help them with their heats.” 

“Yes, but someone may not like it.” 

All their eyes turned to Minho, even the doctor’s. 

“What is it?” 

“They have to spend a heat together.” Minho’s eyes darkened. “I know you guys have a system but it’s the only way for things to go back to normal.” 

“Why?” Han asked. 

“For this kind of bond to be gone, they would have to create an actual bond.” 

“Meaning Seungmin would have to mark Jeongin as his omega and vice versa.” Hyunjin said. The doctor nodded. 

“And then, their heats would go back to normal, and everything else will too.” 

“What if they don't?” Bang Chan asked. 

“They’ll create what we doctors like to refer to as a Stalemate Bond; it’s there but it’s not there either. And that’s going to be okay for a while, but in the long run?” The doctor turned towards Minho. “It’s going to hurt the omega.” 

She turned completely towards Minho. 

“Omegas, by nature, if they have a special bond with someone, they are bound to want to create a deeper bond with them.” She said. “That’s why the omega marks are special and unique; because they are given to alphas that omegas trust with their lives, and want to spend their whole lives with.” 

Minho looked towards the floor. 

“And they get to choose that person, and sometimes it may not be who you expect it to be.” 

Bang Chan kept his eyes trained on the youngest. 

“But at least it’s someone in your own pack, someone you know and know you can trust with your omega.” The doctor said. “That should count for something.” 

The entire room fell silent, Minho not wanting to really say anything right now. 

“What can we do until the next cycle?” 

“Keep them together at all times.” She said. “They’ll become even more needy of each other, specially for scenting, from now on since this was the first heat that they had at the same time.” 

“That’s not going to be so easy.” 

“I know, you guys have busy schedules, but just try to be subtle about it. Doesn’t have to be obvious, as long as they are not far apart, they should be fine.” 

“Thank you so much.” Bang Chan bowed to her. 

“I do want to give a word of advice.” 

“Of course, anything would be appreciated.” 

“Alphas tend to be more affected by this than others.” She said. “You will become more possessive as time goes on, and a switch who is mainly an alpha, can also be affected.” 

“What about switches who act as an alpha to their omega?” Jisung asked. 

“Yes, they can be affected too.” The doctor became serious. “Please try to avoid any problems, or situations where you know you will become possessive over your omegas. It has happened before, and it doesn’t stop from happening.” 

“We will be careful, thank you.” 

“Not a problem.” The doctor bowed. “Please, take care, and if you guys need anything, don’t hesitate to call me.” 

“Thank you.” 

The doctor left the room. 

“So-“ 

“I need a minute.” Minho said. 

Jisung stood and walked over to his alpha. He let his calming pheromones of dandelions spread around them. 

“It’s okay, Minho.” Jisung said, with a soothing voice. 

“I know.” 

Minho never liked the thought of sharing mate marks; he had a horrible experience where his mom sadly passed away due to overstimulated emotions. 

Minho’s dad loved having a lot of omegas, marking all of them as his own. And Minho’s mom had been one of them. However, she sadly couldn’t withstand the pressure of having so many omegas around. And then the attention was never on her, not after Minho grew old enough to know right from wrong. 

She became depressed and sad, a loner omega, and she died because of that. 

Which is why, sharing one with Bang Chan (outside of his relationship with Jeongin and Jisung) had been a desperate decision he had taken when desperate times had come to his life. 

He doesn’t regret it; he doesn’t think he ever will. It saved his life, after all. 

But, that made this hard. He already had to live with Jisung having Bang Chan’s mark on his neck. And Changbin’s sometimes, when Jisung spent his ruts with him. 

However, Jeongin was his since day one. He never had been with anyone else before him, so his mark was the first he bore on his neck. Then Jisung’s, but that was it. 

They were all very respectful of the mate marks, and they knew Minho among all, was strict about them. 

Minho took a deep breath, opened his eyes and looked at the two omegas in the bed. 

“Are you sure about this?” His eyes went to Jeongin; his omega. 

“No, but my body knows me better than I know myself, and if there’s one thing I'm sure of is that I love him.” The scent of coffee spread throughout the room. “Never like I love you, but I do love him.” 

Seungmin hid his face on Jeongin’s neck. 

“Just like Changbin loves Jisung even when his mate mark is never permanent, just like Chan loves Yongbok even when Hyunjin’s mate mark is the only mark he bears on his neck.” 

Jeongin pheromones grew, showing both his watermelon and chocolate scent out. 

“We’re not alphas, I could never be his alpha, but I can be his omega.” Jeongin said. “His little escape, his small bundle of joy, his soft and caring, and gentle mate.” 

Jisung and Felix started sniffling, so proud of their baby. 

“I know it’s not you I’m giving my omega mark to, but that doesn’t mean I love you any less.” 

Minho took another deep breath. 

“I love you regardless of anything, and you’ll always be my alpha.” 

Minho smiled, gently, and caressed Innie’s cheek. 

“I love you too, Innie.” 

The omega’s eyes sparkle, recognizing the tone. 

“Is that a yes?” 

“Yes.” Minho said. “But,” He turned to look at Seungmin. “You have to promise me to never use it against him.” 

Seungmin backed away from his hidden place, and looked at Minho. 

“I wouldn’t.” 

“If it’s true that he found a safe place with you; then keep it like that. I don’t want him to suffer, or for you to use the bond against him.” 

“I understand.” 

“And…” It took a lot of Minho for these words to come out of his mouth. “If he ever needs you, and I’m not there, do anything you can to help him. Up to where your omega can help, until I get there, then I’ll take care of the rest.” 

“I got it.” Seungmin said, nodding. 

“Okay.” Minho took a step back, pulling Jisung close to hug him. “We need to plan this to where we have a few days off next time their heats come.” 

“I already started planning.” Chan said and began telling them his idea for the next couple of weeks. 

—September 15—

—Han and Felix B-Day, Gala— 

Felix’s and Jisung’s birthday correlated with an invite to a Gala they received from a well known actor; Song Joonki. He was raising some funds for a charity, and invited many K-pop groups, other artists and actors to his Gala. 

His boyfriend; Ok Taecyeon, extended the invite to his JYP family members, therefore, Stray Kids were invited. 

Two SUVs arrived, and Stray Kids got off. Cameras began flashing and Bang Chan already knew this was going to be a long night. 

—

“Changbin!” A voice said and the switch looked behind him to see a young man walking over to him. 

“Wooyoung!” 

Jung Wooyoung was Changbin’s oldest best friend. They knew each other before debuting and even studied together. Wooyoung was Changbin’s way of finding out he liked guys. 

“Wow, you look just the same from the last time I saw you.” Changbin groaned, making Chan look over at him for a minute before returning his attention to Seungmin and Jeongin. Both omegas were dancing not too far away from their table. 

“Can’t say the same thing about you.” Changbin said. “Where’s San?” Wooyoung looked over his shoulder and Changbin followed his gaze.

Far away stood an alpha with a dark suit and a glass of champagne in his hand. Choi San, one of Wooyoung’s alphas. 

Unlike them, Wooyoung’s packs had a different dynamic. They were all dating each other; and of course the alpha leader had his main partner, just like the rest did, but in the end they were one big and romantic pack. 

“How is he?” 

“You know, anxious.” Changbin looked back at Wooyoung confused. “I’ll explain later, I don’t want to talk about it with so many people around.” 

“Okay.” 

They kept talking for the rest of the night, and even Jongho, one of the omegas of Wooyoung’s pack came over to speak to Felix and Seungmin (who had returned to get something to drink). 

Later on, Seungmin and Jeongin return to the dance floor, a little tipsy from a few glasses, and dance a few songs. 

In any other occasions, the alphas wouldn’t allow that, knowing some alphas weren’t respectful. But, they had decided that instead of waiting for the next heat of both omegas, they were going to have them trigger it.

They couldn't have them being needy all the time, not when a new comeback was around the corner and the showcase was going to be busy. 

They’ve been trying for a couple of days, with no effort. They were hoping tonight would be the night they finally triggered each other’s heats. 

Which was why the alphas were so on alert, even Hyunjin began being more alert with them. 

As the omegas dance, Jeongin accidentally begin releasing heat pheromones without realizing. The atmosphere was already full with alphas and omegas scents, it was too hard to distinguish one from the other. 

But someone did noticed. 

And they were making their way to Jeongin. 

Seungmin wrapped his arm around Jeongin’s waist and pulled him close, suddenly feeling hot. But thinking it was because of all the people around him. 

Jeongin whined, low, and scented Seungmin as an automatic response. 

The alpha that walked towards Jeongin, made his way through the people. Once he was at hands reach, he placed his hands over Seungmin’s hands and cut the distance left between himself and the omega. 

Jeongin whined, louder this time, by the sudden bulge he felt on his ass and the caressing on his hip that he knew damn well wasn’t his alpha’s. 

Seungmin looked up, confused, and saw the alpha grinning at him.

“Get off.” Seungmin said, trying to push him away, but failing due to his body beginning to feel weak. 

“Oh, you’re both omegas.” The alpha said, gripping Seungmin’s hands tightly. “And here I thought I would have to ask permission.” 

“I said, get of-“ 

“Shut up.”  

Jeongin and Seungmin both whined and presented their necks to the alpha. Their mate marks were on display and the alpha ticked his tongue; a little annoyed. 

“Ah, you're both marked.” He said. “That won’t be a problem though.” 

Seungmin tried growling at him, but all he got was a growl in return that made his knees weak. 

“Don’t try it, it won’t work.” The alpha grind into Jeongin’s ass, making the omega whine and begin crying. 

“Alpha.” Jeongin said, whimpering. 

Seungmin held him close to his chest, as his eyes watered too. 

“Alpha.” Seungmin said, trying to create some distance between the alpha and them. 

“Oh, this is going to be fun.” 

“What is?” A voice said behind them. 

“Huh?” 

The alpha turned around and received a punch to the face. 

—Minutes Before— 

Bang Chan stared at where his omegas dance. 

“Channie.” Binnie called. 

“Yes, baby?” Chan said, looking at his boyfriend. 

“Wooyoung wants to know if we can go to his birthday party.” 

“Yeah?” 

“Yeah.” Wooyoung answered. “San said the whole pack can come too.” 

Bang Chan looked at Changbin and his puppy eyes were on. The alpha smiled; how was he going to say no? 

“That’s-“ 

But before he could answer, his mate mark suddenly started burning. Changbin seemed to feel it too by the way he placed his hand over his own mate mark.  

Alpha. 

Bang Chan’s body went rigid. His eyes went to where Minho was sitting between Felix and Han and saw him slowly getting up. 

Alpha.  

Jisung hissed in pain and Felix began getting breathless out of a sudden. Hyunjin felt his bond with Changbin grow unstable, and when he saw him in pain; he knew something was wrong. 

Slowly, all their heads turned (making Wooyoung so confused by the synchronization) and looked towards where the omegas were. 

It took one second; one second for hell to break loose. 

The first to move was Bang Chan, then Minho, then Han. Followed by Changbin, Hyunjin and Felix. Leaving poor Wooyoung confused until his eyes met the two omegas and he became distressed.  

San and Seonghwa were at his side immediately. All of the others were making their way to him too. 

“What’s wrong?” San asked while Seonghwa began calming him down with his pheromones. 

“Something is about to happen.” 

“What-“ 

Seonghwa heard a glass break and looked up to where it came from. 

Far away, he saw Bang Chan picking up a man by his shirt and punching him in the face. 

“What the hell?” 

Hongjoong was at his side before he realized. 

“Take the omegas.” He commanded. 

“Why?” 

“This is about to get very bad.” 

Wooyoung whined again, and that’s when Seonghwa smelled them; the pheromones.

Alpha pheromones were clogging the room. His omega whined too, making Seonghwa fall to his knees. 

“Yunho, take them.” The captain said. “San, you and Mingi, come with me.” 

“Let’s go.” Yunho took the omegas, along with Jongho and Yeosang. 

“Wait, wait.” Wooyoung looked back. “Where are they?” 

“Who? We have no time for-“ 

“Jeongin and Seungmin.” Wooyoung said. “If I’m right, that alpha probably triggered their heat, they probably scared and in need of their alphas.” 

“So?”

“Their alphas are nothing but concern about them right now. They are clogged with only one purpose; murder the son of a bitch who touched them.” 

Seonghwa looked at Yunho and the switch shrugged. 

“He does have a point.” 

“Fine, let’s go.” 

“Who gave you permission to touch what’s mine?” Bang Chan growl was heard throughout the room. 

“Oh, really? Yours?” The alpha grinned. “I don’t believe that in a second.” 

“Then I’ll punch it into you until you remember.” Bang Chan punched the guy in the face again, knocking some teeth out of him. 

Minho pushed Bang Chan away and grabbed the guy by his tie. 

“Oh, I’ve been holding this in for far too long.” He punched the guy in the face, making his nose bleed. 

Felix and Jisung went alpha mode, and were growling at other alphas who were trying to get close to them. 

Hyunjin and Changbin were backing up Bang Chan and Minho since the alpha’s bodyguards were trying to get to him. 

“What were you thinking when you decided to touch someone’s omega?” Minho growled. “Didn’t mommy teach you that omega’s with alphas are not to be touched.” 

“What? He was asking for it.” The alpha said, making Hyunjin look back at him. “They were literally begging to be fucked by the way they were dancing and spreading their-“ 

The alpha was cut off by being tackled to the ground. Minho saw Hyunjin sit over the alpha stomach and use his face as a punching bag. 

“I’m going to punch until your fucking forget your own fucking name, and can’t remember anything but me punching your pretty little face.” 

Hyunjin was angry, even Bang Chan hadn’t seen him this angry. 

But Changbin had; back when Hyunjin saved him from those people who wanted to use him because of his omega state. 

When Changbin was fourteen, and on his way to the agency, he suddenly went into heat without realizing. Some dumb alphas saw him, and dragged him to a hidden place. 

He thought he was a lost cause, and he thought about giving up, not having any strength to fight back. 

But then Hyunjin appeared, and he saved him from those alphas. 

Unfortunately, Changbin’s heat triggered Hyunjin’s rut. And they both had to miss work because of it. And that’s where the mate mark comes from; Hyunjin marked him so that Changbin had someone to go to when he had his heats. And Changbin marked him in return so that Hyunjin could have normal ruts without losing control. (His ruts weren’t normal because he didn’t have an omega). 

So, Changbin still remembered how angry Hyunjin had gotten back then. And he never saw it again, until now. 

“You're the kind of people I hate with my entire being.” Hyunjin gripped his shirt and raised him. “You guys think you have everything, that you deserve everything.” Hyunjin flipped his hair back. “Well, guess what, you don’t.” 

“So, what? It’s just two little, useless omega-“ Suddenly Chan’s growl was heard, and everything went still. 

“Don’t you dare say another word.” 

Hyunjin got off the guy, cleaning his face of the blood. 

“Or what? You're going to punch me?” The alpha smiled. “I’ve gotten a lot of that.” 

“No.” Chan’s eyes darkened. “I will end you.” 

Chan took the impulse to attack the guy but a pair of arms stopped him first. 

“That’s enough.” San’s voice was heard. “You need to back away before you regret something later.” 

“Let me go.” 

“Nop, not doing that.” 

Bang Chan growled, making Minho look at him. 

“Go.” 

Minho stood and ran to the guy. 

Mingi caught him before he reached the alpha though. 

“Bang Chan, you need to stop.” Hongjoong appear at his side. “You're making more of a mess than it already is.” 

“I don’t care.” 

“Listen to me.” Hongjoong stood in front of him. “Right now, there’s thousands of people here witnessing an alpha being attacked by another and not just any other, you.” 

“Like I said, I. Don’t. Care.” Bang Chan growled at Hongjoong and San tightened his hold on him. 

“Watch it.” 

“I know, I wouldn’t either.” The alpha gripped Bang Chan’s chin and made him look down at him. “But your omegas are waiting for you, and they need you now more than ever.” 

At the mention of the omegas; Chan’s brain rewired and he came back to his senses. 

“Seungmin.” He mumbled. “Jeongin.” 

“This is what we’re going to do; Mingi and San are going to take you guys outside. You have to act like you're still fighting back, you know, to add some dramatics to it.” 

San chuckled. 

“Then they’ll take you to our car where Wooyoung and Seonghwa took your omegas safely.”

Mingi was explaining the same thing to Minho. 

“Understood?” Bang Chan nodded. “Ok, let’s go.” 

Bang Chan started fighting against San’s hold as he was being dragged out the door. Minho also did the same, while the other bodyguards (from Ateez and Stray Kids) took the other members out as well. 

Hongjoong stayed behind to look at the mess left. 

“So, can someone call the ambulance?” 

—

San let go of Bang Chan as soon as they were outside. They walked to the parking lot and San guided him and Minho to the car that belonged to them. 

“Thank you.” Chan said. “This is going to come back to bite us in the ass.” 

“Just deal with it when it comes, for now…” They arrived at the car. “Just concentrate on them.” 

San opened the door and everyone was hit with a scent of oranges, watermelons and ocean.

In the back, and with the seats all the way down, laid Seonghwa with two omegas clinging to each side of him. 

On one side was Jongho, rubbing Seungmin’s back gently. And in front of Jeongin lay Wooyoung who hugged him tightly and comforted him with his scent of grapes and s’mores. 

“They just fell asleep.” Yunho said, from the driver seat. “We gave them suppressants, I hope that’s fine.” 

“Thank you, so much.” Chan said. 

“You guys are farther away from here, we aren’t.” Seonghwa looked at San, who looked at Mingi, who looked around for Hongjoong. “Where’s the captain?” 

“Right here, sorry.” 

Everyone turned to see Hongjoong coming with the rest of Chan’s pack. 

“What’s wrong?” 

“Can they stay over at our house?” Seonghwa asked. “They’re farther away from theirs, and I don’t want them to drive with two omegas like this.” 

“Plus,” Jongho said. “We just got them to calm down, it’s better if we let them sleep.” 

“That’s fine by me as long as it’s fine with their alpha leader.” 

All eyes fell on Chan. 

“Minho.” Chan called. “Do you think it’s a good idea?” 

“Yes, but we needed them to go into heat for a reason, we can’t let go of this chance.” 

“Oh, do your omegas also have the Invisible Bond condition?” 

“You know about it?” Chan asked. 

“Yeah, Yeosang,” An omega from the passenger seat waved at Chan. “And Jongho had it too.” 

“Well, if it’s fine by you for them to have their heat over there, I mean…” 

“For me it’s totally fine, we have everything you’ll need. And if we don’t, we can probably find it, no problem.”

“The omegas seem very comfortable with Seonghwa, which is a good start.” Yeosang added. 

“Well,” Chan looked at Minho. He knew Hyunjin was going to say yes, so he didn’t have to ask. “Minho?” 

Minho looked at Jeongin, who slept soundly on Seonghwa’s chest. 

“Yes, that’s fine.” 

Hongjoong looked at the staff. 

“Have their suitcases taken to the house; they’ll need all the clothes they can get. 

“You got it.” 

Chan turned to Hongjoong one more time. 

“Again, thank you so much.” Chan bowed. “I’ve never-“ 

“We’ll talk about it tomorrow, just take care of your omegas first.” 

Chan nodded and closed the door to the car. 

“We’ll meet you guys over there.” San said. “Don’t worry, out of all of us, Yunho drives the safest.” 

Chan smiled, for the first time after the fight. 

“Thank you.” 

—ATEEZ Household—

“This used to be San and Wooyoung’s room but we turned it into the guest room.” Hongjoong said. “It has a conjoined room next door which you guys are more than welcome to use.”

Chan turned in the light and saw a king size bed in the middle, with a door to a conjoined bathroom. 

“We left aftercare things in the bathroom, and if you need anything, you can use anything in the closet.” 

“Also, don’t be afraid to let us know if you need anything.” Seonghwa added. 

“Thank you, again.” 

“We’ll talk calmly tomorrow.” The alpha said. “Have a good night.” 

“And don’t worry about us, we’re used to this.” 

Chan couldn't help but blushed at what those words meant. 

“T-Thank you.” 

The couple left and Chan and his pack walked in the room. 

“Innie.” Seungmin called, reaching for Jeongin who was in Minho’s arms. 

“I know, baby.” Chan said, patting Seungmin on the thigh. “His coming.” 

They walked them over to the bed and laid them. 

“Omegas in heats are usually needy to be with each other, but do they have the need to have sex?” Felix asked. “I don’t usually get the feeling, and Jisung and I have spent heats together.” 

“The doctor said it depends completely on the omegas.” 

“So, we’re going to let them be, and let them choose.” Minho said. 

“Meanwhile, we’ll get stuff ready just in case, and we’ll keep checking in with them.” 

“At least one of us should be with them in case they need us.” Hyunjin added. 

“Can I stay with them first?” Jisung’s low tone was barely audible but everyone heard him. 

“Yeah, of course.” Chan said, smiling at Jisung. 

Han took off his shirt, pants and shoes and got in bed with them. 

The rest took all of their belongings and went to the room next door. At least they were going to try and get some rest. 

—

It wasn’t until the middle of the night; when Jisung was startled awake. He looked next to him and saw the omegas making out. 

He groaned under his breath, the pheromones making him dizzy, and Seungmin broke off the kiss to look at him. 

“No, no, keep going.” Han got up. “Don’t let me interrupt.” 

“Hannie.” Seungmin reached for his wrist and pulled him close. Their lips met and Jisung felt the warmth radiate from the omega’s body. 

“Minnie.” Jeongin whined, trying to get his omega’s attention. 

“Go, be with him.” Han gently removed Seungmin’s hand from his wrist. “I’ll be back later.” 

Seungmin, completely in subspace, nodded and went back to Jeongin. 

Han went to the room next door and saw that everyone was asleep. 

Except for Minho, who sat with his back to the headboard while he patted Felix’s hair. 

“Are they awake?” 

“Yes.” Han answered. Minho patted his right side, the side that was vacant, for Jisung to lay next to him. 

“I miss you.” Minho said once Han laid with his head next to Felix’s. 

“Me too.” 

The shower was turned off and the bathroom door opened. Out of it came Hyunjin, with his hair wet and a pair of short pants on. 

“Oh, are they awake?” Hyunjin asked, to which Jisung nodded. 

“Who’s watching them?” 

“I decided to leave them alone for the time being.” 

Hyunjin nodded and kept walking to his suitcase. 

Half of everyone else’s suitcases were already empty due to the omegas looking for clothes. The only one that had survived was Hyunjin’s. So far. 

There was a knock on the door, and the sweet scent of orange juice (which was what Seungmin’s heat scent smell like) creeped through the bottom of the door. 

“Come in, Minnie.” 

The door slowly opened up and standing at the frame was Seungmin. 

Bang Chan woke up instantly, scaring Changbin awake. 

“Is everything okay, Seungmin?” Minho asked.

“Jeongin wants some of Hyunjin’s clothes.” 

The alphas looked at the blonde and snorted. 

“If that’s okay with-” Hyunjin, to everyone’s surprise, turned around and smiled at the omega. 

“Of course, take whatever you need.” 

Seungmin smiled and quickly grabbed some things for Jeongin and himself. 

They were building their nests, so that meant they were almost ready to mark each other. 

The omega quickly returned to the room, leaving the door semi-open. 

“Who wants to-” 

“I’ll go.” Changbin stood, putting on one of Chan’s shirts. 

“Binnie, remember.” Chan said. “It’s them, you can’t get involved.” 

“Yes, I know.” 

“Changbin.” Minho called, and Changbin stopped on his tracks. “Don’t mark by omega, understood?” 

“Yes.” 

“Hey, don’t say it like that.” Hyunjin said. 

“What?” Minho looked at Hyunjin who stood next to Changbin. “I don’t get to be protective of Jeongin?” 

“That’s not what I said.” Hyunjin said. “Don’t talk to my omega like that.” 

“Please, you don’t let anyone else mark Yongbok because it makes you feel in control.” Minho snorted. “Why even care about having another omega in the first place?” 

Chan saw the exact moment when Hyunjin decided to jump Minho right there and then. 

“Enough.” Chan said, with his alpha voice. 

“Chris?” Felix woke up. 

“He started it.” Minho said. 

“Only because you decided to treat my omega like he doesn't know what he’s doing.” 

“That’s not what I was trying to do.” 

“No?” 

By now, Jisung was also awake. 

“No, I was just giving him a warning.” 

“Because that’s so much better, Minho.” 

“I said, enough.” Chan said again, more serious. 

“Not until he apologizes.” 

“To you?” Minho laughed. And Hyunjin growled possessively while he covered Changbin with his body. 

“No, to Changbin.” 

Minho stood, making Jisung slip to the floor and Felix stand up. 

“Like hell, I didn't do anything wrong.” 

“Yes, you did.” Hyunjin stood in front of Changbin completely and growled at Minho. “Apologize.” 

“No.” Minho growled back, making Jisung cry by the way his alpha’s pheromones were making him feel. 

“Stop it.” 

Chan stood and walked up to both of them. 

“Do you guys know what you're doing to them?” 

Minho sideyed Bang Chan before looking back at Hyunjin. 

“Jisung is crying.” Chan said. “Felix is shaking.” Hyunjin diverted his eyes for a second to look at the blonde. 

Felix was on the bed, with his legs crossed. He was being hugged by Jisung and he was shaking. 

“I know we didn't get to get some steam off after what happened at the Gala, but it doesn't mean we have to take out on each other.” 

Hyunjin returned his eyes to Minho. 

“We are a pack, a pack that no matter what promised to be together until we decided to break it off.” Chan said. “Which is never going to happen, and I’m sure of that.” He was quick to add after hearing Felix whined in the back. “We’re a family, not just hotheaded alphas. We have a pack to lead, to take care off.” 

Changbin slowly got closer to Hyunjin and took his hand. 

“We have a pack to watch over and keep together, because that's what a family does.” Chan grabbed Minho’s arm and pulled him. “And we can’t do that if we fight each other.” 

The room fell silent, Minho and Hyunjin deciding what to do. 

The silence was interrupted by Jeongin’s whine and scream that made all of the alphas, and switches, run to the main room. 

Seungmin was licking Jeongin’s shoulder slowly by the time the others entered the room. They were both on the floor, with the mattress that Wooyoung and Jongho had left for them. All the clothes piled up with some sheets Jeongin took care of impregnating with his scent. 

“Are you guys okay?” Felix asked. 

“Yes.” Seungmin said, seeming to be himself more now. “I just marked him, that’s all.” 

“How do you feel?” Changbin asked. 

“Normal.” Seungmin said, while he scented Jeongin. “I definitely feel more complete.” 

“Good.” 

Seungmin’s eyes went to Minho. 

“How do you feel?” 

“It burns a little, but it’ll go away.” He answered, placing his hand over his bond mark with Jeongin. 

Jeongin moved in Seungmin’s arms and looked up. He found Seungmin’s clavicle and bit right under it, leaving his bond mark behind. It only took seconds, and Seungmin hissed at the feeling of having a third bond mark on him.  

But other than that, Jeongin smiled, and went right to sleep again. 

“Does that mean…” 

“Yeah, it’s done.” 

Felix smiled and clapped slowly. 

“Can I sleep with you guys tonight?” 

“That's fine by me, but-” Felix didn't wait and got behind Seungmin to hug him. He rubbed his cheek on Seungmin’s cheeks to impregnate him with his blueberry scent. 

“You want to come too, Han?” Felix said. 

Everyone looked at Han and saw him a few feet away. 

“Are you okay?” 

“I don't feel too good, I think I’ll sleep with Minho.” 

“I think it’s the bond.” Chan whispered to Minho. “I think you should spend the night with him in the other room.” 

“Okay.” Minho picked up Jisung and took him to the conjoined room. 

“I guess we’ll sleep on the bed tonight.” 

Hyunjin, Changbin, and Chan all looked at each other and nodded. 

At least things were slowly going back to normal now, there was just one more thing left to do. 

—

The next morning, Chan, Hyunjin and Changbin went to the kitchen to get some breakfast for the omegas and Felix. Jisung still didn't feel good, so he was still in the room with Minho. 

Chan had guessed right; it was the bond between Jeongin and Han. Since Han’s only alpha mark was on Jeongin, he’s never felt what it is to share an omega. Compared to Minho who already shared Jisung with Bang Chan and Changbin, he already knew how it felt and how to handle it. 

So Jisung was going through the process of getting his body accustomed to the new bond Jeongin had with Seungmin, and to reassure his inner alpha that the omega wasn't going anywhere.

Felix and the omegas were still sleeping in the nest, so the others decided to make them some breakfast. 

“Good morning.” A voice said from the kitchen and the three alphas stopped on their tracks. 

In the kitchen was Hongjoong and Seonghwa, already preparing some scrambled eggs. 

“Everything alright?” Hongjoong asked. 

“Yes, thank you for everything.” Chan said, bowing. “I don't know how I could ever repay you for this.” 

“You don’t have to.” Hongjoong said. “I was just helping my friends.” 

“Still, thank you.” 

“Um, your friend stopped by earlier to check on you guys.” Chan and Hyunjin looked at each other. “Um, I don't know how to say his name. Taec- Tae-” 

“Taecyeon.” 

“Yes!”  

“What did he say?” 

“To call him as soon as you guys could.” Seonghwa looked at his alpha. “Um, something about your boss wanting to speak with you guys.” 

“Oh, great.” Chan groaned, and rolled his eyes. He had kind of forgotten about the Gala. “I’ll call him later.” 

“I made some breakfast, I figured the omegas must be so tired.” 

“Thank you.” Changbin said. “Is there anything-” 

“Binnie!” Wooyoung’s arms wrapped around Changbin’s waist. 

“Wooyoung.” Called San from behind. 

“No, it’s fine.” Changbin said, looking at Chan and smiling at him. A sign that told the alpha to stay put, that he was okay. 

“Are you sure?” San asked. “He’s being clingy because his heat is close, but I can keep him in check if it’s too much for you and your omega.” 

“It’s-“ 

“I know that you guys are busy right now, and then having to deal with your omegas, he can just add more things to the plate.” San reached for Wooyoung’s arms but he received a growl from Changbin. 

“It’s fine.” Changbin said. “I’m not just an alpha, you know.” 

“But I thought…?” 

“I’m a switch, just like Felix and Jisung.” Changbin said. “He’s probably clingy with me because of my omega pheromones.” 

“And because you two have history.” Seonghwa added. Then biting his tongue by spilling the tea in front of San. “Sorry…” 

“It’s okay, I knew.” San said. “Are you sure, Changbin?” 

“Yes.” 

San nodded and walked away. 

Changbin wrapped his arms around Wooyoung and guided him to his back so he could pick him up. 

“Is there anything I can help you with?” Hyunjin asked. 

“Sure, want to set up the table?” Hyunjin nodded and grabbed some plates Seonghwa offered him. 

“So, how was everything?” San asked Chan. 

“They’re fine now, but now Jisung isn’t feeling well.” 

Seonghwa looked at Hongjoong at the alpha and he did a small nod for him to continue. 

“Can I ask something, and don’t take it the wrong way.” Chan nodded. “How does your dynamic work?” All the alphas looked at Seonghwa and Hongjoong let a small growl escape his mouth. “I don’t mean to disrespect you, I promise. I’m genuinely curious.” 

“Care to explain, leader?” Hyunjin said, looking at Bang Chan. 

“Well, I’m the alpha leader.” Chan said. “Then I have Minho and Hyunjin as my second in command, my other two alphas.” 

Hyunjin smiled at Seonghwa from the table. 

“I have a bond with Changbin and Seungmin, my two mates.” Chan explained, smiling at Changbin. “But, I also have a bond with Minho.” 

“Oh, why?” Seonghwa said. “If I may ask.” 

“I promise you, we’ll return the favor after.” Hongjoong said. 

“Minho needed an escape from his family, to be able to follow his dreams, so I gave him just that.” 

“So, you have three bonds in total?” 

Chan nodded. 

“And I have a romantic-something with Felix, but it isn’t official.” 

“Oh.” 

“But, in the end, I’m everyone’s partner in some way or another. That’s how I see it.” 

“Okay, so the alpha of the pack has three bonds.” Seonghwa looked so proud of himself, it made Hongjoong smile. 

“Hyunjin has two bonds.” Chan continued. “But he only dates Felix.” 

“Oh.” 

“He has a bond with Felix, who’s his omega. And with Changbin, who’s my mate.” Chan saw Seonghwa open his mouth. “And before you ask, there’s also a story behind that.” 

“Yeah, we saved each other.” Hyunjin said, looking to where Changbin laid on the sofa with Wooyoung. “That’s all there is to that.” 

“He's very reserved about their past, but doesn’t mind people knowing he has two mates. He’s kind of proud of it.” 

“So, Changbin is a switch; an omega to you and to Hyunjin, and an alpha to who?” 

“Seungmin.” Chan said. “And Jisung.” 

By now, Seonghwa had totally left the eggs to San and Yunho (who had come down to get something to drink but stayed behind when he saw San cooking), and went to talk to Chan. 

“Before Minho joined the pack, before anyone else did, it was just Jisung, Changbin and me; 3RACHA.” Chan smiled, remembering all the good memories they had together. “And before Minho came along, Jisung was our omega.” 

“So, you have four bonds?” 

“Well, Jisung never marked me with his omega bite, so it’s not a complete bond, but I guess you can also say that. Yes.” 

“Ok, so then, what happened with Jisung?” 

“Minho’s incident happened, and he joined the pack, and Jisung fell in love.” Chan explained. “And he started a relationship with him while dating us two.” 

“Oh, just like San, Wooyoung and Jongho.” 

“Eh?” 

“We’ll explain later.” Seonghwa said. “Keep going.”

“Well, then it was us three and Minho. Until Hyunjin joined with Felix, and somehow everything became a little hectic.” 

“I bet it was because they hated each other.” Chan opened his mouth to say something but closed it back again. “Am I right?” 

“Yeah, sort of.” Chan said, perplexed. “Hyunjin and Han hated each other.” 

“Yeah, Yunho and San hated each other too.” Seonghwa said. “At the beginning.” 

“Well, I tried my best to make peace, and eventually they got along, but it was a lot!” 

“Totally relatable.” Hongjoong said. 

“After that, came Seungmin and Jeongin.” Chan said. “And I fell in love with Seungmin first, then Seungmin fell in love with me, and then Binnie got tangled along too.” 

Behind them, San hissed in pain when he accidentally burned himself with the pan. 

“Meanwhile, Minho and Jeongin met, and Minho was infatuated  with his scent. Jisung fell in love with him, Minho took a while to accept he actually wanted someone else besides Jisung, and then Jeongin fell in love with both.” 

“What about Jeongin and Seungmin?” Seonghwa asked. 

“They somehow grew close, I mean, we did spend all of our time together, so I guess it was just a matter of time.” 

“Mmm.” 

“But we totally didn’t expect this to happen.” Chan said. “And we’re happy for them; Seungmin has talked about how he wants to be with Jeongin on a more romantic level for a while now, so I’m very proud he got the chance to do so.” 

“Aww, you hear that, Hongjoong?”

“Yes, Seonghwa.” Hongjoong looked at Chan. “Sorry, he’s a softy for love stories.” 

“Anyways, I guess at the end, we all just consecutively date each other.” 

“With boundaries.” Hyunjin added, grabbing the plate San offered him with food. 

“Yeah, with boundaries.” 

“Aww, that’s so cute.” Seonghwa kicked his feet in the air, something only his alpha saw, then turned to Hongjoong to ask permission to talk about his pack. 

“Go ahead, baby.” 

“Well, we have a different dynamic.” 

“Yeah? How come?” 

“We all date each other, but we also have like our main partner.” 

And the next conversation lasted for the rest of dinner. 

—September 22— 

“So, you guys confirm being in a relationship… with…” The host looked down at her cards. “Each other?” 

“Yes, we are a pack.” 

“For how long?” 

Chan looked back at the members. 

“I guess since even before we debuted.” 

“And you guys have no regrets?” 

“No, we’re happy where we are.” Minho answered, taking Felix’s hand. “And I don’t think we’ll ever change that experience ever.” 

“We’re a happy pack of eight, just like we are Stray Kids; a eight member boy band.” Hyunjin said. 

“I hope everyone respects and understands that.” Chan said. 

The interview continued for another 30 minutes; where the guys talked about their next album and future scheduled for showcase. 

When they finished, they exited the building and walked to the parking lot. 

“Minnie, it’s your birthday.” Jeongin said, hugging the omega from behind. “What do you want to do?” 

“Honestly?” Seungmin looked at the pack. “I think I just want to go home, and watch a movie.” 

“Sounds like a great idea, baby.” Chan said, giving Seungmin a kiss on the cheek. 

“First, we have to stop at that new baby store they opened.” Changbin said. “I have to get something for Wooyoung’s baby shower.” 

“Oh, we do have that this weekend.” Minho said, wrapping his arm around Jisung’s shoulders. “Where exactly is it?” 

“Wooyoung said it’s going to be at their house.” Changbin said, getting his phone out of his pocket. “I want to get San and him something for their baby.” 

“Oh, that reminds me.” Felix said. “Taecyeon also invited us to his baby shower.” 

“Ok, why is everyone just having babies?” Hyunjin said, annoyed. 

“Jealous much?” Changbin said. “You want to have a baby too?” 

Hyunjin’s and Chan’s cheeks turned red. 

“What? Seriously?” 

“We’re still too young.” Hyunjin said, looking for some support from Chan and Minho. “We’re not ready for that yet.” 

The omegas pouted. 

“It’s not a no, my loves.” Chan said, opening the door for Seungmin and Jeongin. “But only a “soon enough”, okay?”  

“Okay, Channie!” Jeongin said, excited.

“You know, you do know how to persuade people.” Seungmin wrapped his arms around Chan’s waist and hugged him. “I love you.” 

“I love you too.” 

Seungmin got in the SUV, and Felix followed. 

“Chris, you know, you’re a great alpha, right?” Felix hugged the alpha tightly. “Always know that.” Chan sniffled Felix’s hair, and the scent of cinnamon reached his nostrils. “Thank you for everything.”  

“Always.” Chan answered in return, and Felix got in the SUV. 

Next was Jisung. 

“I’ve always admired you.” Han said. Chan looked up at him. What was today? The day of complimenting Channie? He was so confused. “And I’m so happy I found you and Changbin when I most needed you guys.” 

“Aww, Hannie, I’m happy to have you too.” Chan hugged him. “I love you.” 

Han got inside the SUV and now it was Jeongin’s turn.

“Thank you for letting me be with Minnie!” Jeongin hugged him tightly, letting his watermelon scent surround Chan. 

“There’s nothing to thank, Jeongin.” He said. “Seeing you guys happy makes me happy.” 

“Love you, Channie.” 

Chan nodded, gave him a kiss on the forehead and Jeongin entered the SUV. 

“I’m almost jealous.” Minho said, as he walked up to Chan. “And then again, you and I will always have something special.” Minho smiled at his alpha. “Something no one else could ever have.” 

“Aw, I didn’t take you as the romantic type.” Chan hugged Minho. “I love you, Honnie.” He whispered in his ear. 

“Shut up!” Minho said, red on the cheeks all the way to his ears. 

Chan chuckled as Hyunjin made his way to him. 

“I know I don’t show it a lot, but I do appreciate you.” Hyunjin said. “For everything you do for Felix, for me, for all of us.” 

“It’s really nothing.” Chan said. “I would do it all again in a heartbeat.”

Hyunjin smiled and hugged Chan. 

Lastly, it was Changbin’s turn. 

“You know, you would be a great father someday.” Chan’s ears got red. “And I would love to see it.” 

“Yeah, me too.” 

“I love you, Channie.” Changbin gave him a kiss on the lips. “Thank you for everything you’ve done for us.” 

“I love you too, Binnie.” 

Changbin smiled at him, and got inside the passenger side. Today, Chan was driving. 

Chan closed the side door and walked towards the driver side. He looked up to the sky to see the clouds passing by. He smiled, and thought of all the memories he has made so far with his mates. 

I’m so grateful to have them in my life. 

He opened the door and got inside. 

The rest of the afternoon they spent it watching movies; eventually they cut a cake for Seungmin and gave him the gifts they had prepared for him. 

At night, they all slept in the big room, in Chan’s king size bed. 

And Chan slept soundly knowing they would always be together; the eight of them. 

Because eight was fate; and Chan will never let them go. 

“Fire rising up too higher, I'm burning up, it's dire. 

I don't wanna burn you, so leave, I don't wanna keep on to be a liar. 

Don't wanna hurt you.” 

“Adrenaline” 

—Solar