Summary: Hybrids have always been known to humanity after scientist decided to test the limits of the animal genetics on humans. Now the world uses them as adoptable companions, which is why a group of friends found their way at a Hybrid Shelter. Though one trip turns into an ugly fight involving Yoongi to walk away—But what happens when that same male finds a cat hybrid that is scared out of her mind with a dark past. Who said that dark past was over?
~Pairing: Min Yoongi (BTS) | Suga x Hybrid f! Reader
~Genre: Angst & Fluff, Hybrid au
~Word Count: 3.7K
**WARNING: This chapter contains bullying, PTSD, and slight violence... If this makes you uncomfortable or triggers you in anyway. Please do NOT read!**
The female leader snapped out of her shock, puffing out her chest and straightening up at the challenge. Blackish and brown eagle wings bristled behind, flexing wide to show her dominance over you. The action immediately causing the two lackies to submit, avoiding all eye contact as possible by tilting their heads toward the ground. Their bodies hunching over to curl in on themselves to appear smaller than they actually are.
“What’s this, a mere cat is standing up for a fox hybrid? Dear… You do know that your nothing but prey to him, right?” The hybrid snapped, anger bursting inside that someone below her species was giving off a defiance. Not appreciating how you didn’t show an ounce of submission or fear, only unconsciously straightening up more to show off your power instead.
Though the eagle hybrid made no sign of moving, fierce eyes calculating her odds and tactics before attacking.
“This mere cat is going to kick your ass if you don’t get out of here. Unlike you dear, I am more bite than bark,” You hissed, teeth baring as the white lie fell easily from your lips as if it was true. Although you’d love to think that you could rip the bird’s head off with no problem, you also knew that fighting was not your strongest ability.
As well, going up against a predator? That was a death wish waiting to happen.
Still… One glance at Jimin, and you knew it was worth a shot to try. Rather taking on all three if it meant that he would be safe—But the comment seemed to upset the bird hybrid more, a screeching noise that sounded more animalistic echoed throughout the air that had your sensitive ears flinching. Even causing some real birds to fly off while rodents ran for cover, neither wanting to be a victim.
Tensing, you watched all logic go out the window when seeing the female’s eyes shine with nothing but wrath and lust for blood… You’re blood.
Cat reflexes starting to kick in and go into overdrive, hearing the whistling sound of the wind as the hybrid’s wings stretched out to give her an extra boost in steps. You barely managed to jump out of the way in time to avoid being tackled to the ground.
However, a hiss left your lips noticing that she was much closer to a statue-like Jimin The idea of the hybrid being remotely lose to him left a bitter taste on your tongue, not wasting time to practically force the eagle to follow with a tight grip upon her wing. Squeaks of pain leaving the bird’s mouth with a surprised gasp, especially after getting roughly shoved to the snowy ground by the other’s two feet.
“Pretty feathers, too bad there attached to someone with a shitty personality,” You scoffed, twisting a single feather that managed to get yanked undone between your thumb and index finger. Golden eyes following the movement, zooming in on the beautiful feather that fell to the street before the wind picked it up and out of sight.
During that time, you didn’t know better that the fuse to a bomb inside started to ignite. Everything going by so fast, not allowing you to process anything until it was too late.
Choking from the force, you staggered back when a punch to the face had your eyes watering. You didn’t even have time to defend yourself before more assaults came that had you coughing and wheezing. The eagle hybrid didn’t hesitate or have any regrets as she kneed you in the stomach that made your body double over in pain to the ground. She didn’t even give you a chance to catch your breath before another blow was delivered that had you crying out—Get up… A chant-like marathon echoed throughout your head, teary eyes cracking open slightly to see the bright sky.
Except, another the swing of the female’s leg had your body forcing itself to the side from the powerful kick. Blue sky long gone as your body felt like it was on fire, lungs burning for oxygen and ears pinning back in distress. The feeling had you curling in on yourself.
“Pathetic… Not saying anything now, huh kitty? I wonder what that fox thinks of you, trying to defend his honor, only to end up like a piece of gum on the floor. You couldn’t even put up much of a fight,” A voice cackled near your ear, her presence looming over you as the eagle bent down with a scowl.
The mention of the fox hybrid had your eyes snapping open straight away, searching before landing on a shivering figure. You had no idea how much time passed or if the others were looking for the two of you, but right now. In this moment… You couldn’t give a single fucks as your eyes focused on the tear stains that was covering dried up blood from the mark that SHE caused.
Biting your tongue, you fought against the pain in your stomach and everywhere else. The taste of copper tainting your taste buds from the punch in the face earlier. The hybrid, who’s guard was down, let out a shocked gasp as she staggered backwards from an elbow to the face. It distracted the eagle enough to let you stand up.
The sudden turn of events had the other two hybrids springing into action. Thankfully the two were much smaller than you, being easier to knock them down with little trouble.
Panting in exhaustion, not noticing the taller hybrid behind you until it was too late as a silent scream fell from your lips. Sharp talons digging into your shoulder blade that had you wanting to fall to the ground and cry.
“You’re starting to piss me off,” Hands shoved you with little effort and care into the wall right next to Jimin, causing him to winch at the sound it made. Biting your lip, you stared directly into cold eyes with no fear… Not wanting to give her the satisfaction that you were in pain all over.
“Jimin… Leave,” You croaked out, the comment had the eagle smirking at the requested demand. She didn’t even bother to take her eyes off you, knowing damn well that the fox wasn’t worth it anymore. But the girl that tried to stop her from having “fun” …Well that was a different story, and she was determined to leave a life learning lesson here to never mess with someone below your own species again.
“Wha—”
“NOW!” You growled, holding onto the wrist of the hand that was planted against your own throat. You could feel the cold touch of the sterling silver metal from your tag rubbing into the skin, gritting your teeth when the black collared tightened. Ears flickering when hearing the fox hybrid scramble to his feet and run in a hurry, scared yips leaving his mouth as the smell of roses and peaches faded away.
“Sending the fox away? Good idea kitty… We wouldn’t want him third wheeling on our little fun together,” The eagle grinned devilishly, her grip tightening that had you clenching with the idea of being corned until Jimin gets help. “What should I do with you? …Break a bone? How about leave a permanent scar?”
The list went on that would have had most people shiver in fear, but you showed no signs. In fact, you stared dead in the eye of the women that had won this fight with a hard glare… It didn’t upset you as much as you would’ve thought.
It was fine.
Jimin was safe and that was all that mattered. You handled far worse anyways, and the thought of Jimin going through the same thing as the light dimmed out of his eyes was worth being in this place instead of him.
Golden eyes scanned your face, humming deep in thought on what she could do. However a single movement had her slightly glancing up as a wide smile formed, her feather that was plucked earlier and picked up by the wind flew by next to your fluffy black cat ears. It had her grin growing wider than the grinch. “Oh, I know exactly what to do with you darling.”
“How about an eye for an eye? You remember my pretty little feather? …Well it’s time that I pluck something of yours too,” A sickly sweet voice caught your attention, nose scrunching up in confusion on what that meant until something happened that had you stiffening.
Sharp long nails dragging along the tip to the base of your ear, the action having it flinch back in disgust at the feeling. It didn’t feel anything like the way Yoongi does it, how it always felt comforting when he brushed his fingers in your fur or scratched around that area.
No—This felt wrong and frighteningly… familiar.
It felt like an ice-cold bucket of water was thrown over your body, breathing starting to turn ragged as your pupils widen in fear. Palms feeling sweaty as your tail wrapped around you in comfort as best it could, while your mouth went dangerously dry—Just like that… you weren’t on the side of a convenience store pinned down, you weren’t with a threatening eagle hybrid, there was no such thing as Yoongi (That has been searching for you for a while in worry).
No… You were at a place that you’d only seen in dreams. Somewhere you never wanted to physically return too.
You were back, and that familiar face staring deep into your soul had you paling hard. A hand that was pressing your collar against your throat wasn’t there, but an itchy rope that had you wanting to vomit as it dug deeper into your skin. Panicked eyes watching as the mouth moved, not hearing a single word over the ringing of your own heartbeat. You felt the all too familiar feeling of something being broken inside your body, when in reality, everything was in their rightful place.
“Filth, people like you should be an abomination. Don’t worry, I know a perfect remedy that will have you knowing your place in life,” The laugh had you shivering in place, a cold touch against your fluffy ears made you freeze—Then…
Red.
That’s all you saw while fighting the force that was trying to hold you in place. Vicious hisses that held nothing, but venom left your lips as you screamed, fighting with all your might. You didn’t even realize what you were doing in the real world as you kept up your assault against the face that haunted your mind. The reason you ran and never looked back, the person that had you preparing to die in an alleyway instead of in that house—Raising your arm, you were about to deliver the final bowl against the slightly cracked mirror of your past.
That is until a hand reached out to grab your wrist in a calming/gentle, but forceful manner.
The action had you crying out in anger, feral slit eyes swiftly looking for the one responsible that immobilized your clenched fist. However, you froze… wild green eyes coming face-to-face with concerned chocolate drop eyes.
Yoongi.
Everything faded away, the memories melting to nothing but a hazy mess. Yoongi’s grip relaxing and releasing your wrist when seeing you come back to your senses as your posture relaxed, hand unclenching. Glancing down, your eyes widen when seeing you straddling the unconscious hybrid. Her face covered in scratch marks, bites, and bruises. Blood rolling down her parted lips, the only sign that she was still alive was the up and down breathing of her chest.
Scanning the area, you noticed the others here as well—Jimin shaking in place as Hoseok tried to comfort the fox hybrid, while Namjoon tried to pull the other three from practically strangling the two hybrids that stared upon you with fear in their own eyes. Scared squeaks leaving them as they didn’t hesitate to transform into their bird forms, flying away when seeing they now had your attention on them.
“I… I’m sorry, I—” You stuttered over your words, not exactly knowing what to say. Hell, you didn’t even know who exactly you were apologizing too. Hands blindly finding the ground to help you stand on wobbly legs. Stumbling in pain or fear, you didn’t know… Shakily turning to leave back to the car. However before you could even make a single step in that direction, someone grabbed your hand to stop yourself from leaving. The action making you tense once more.
“DON’T TOUCH ME!!” You shouted, yanking in back with not much effort before wrapping your own warms around you as a shield. As if it was going to make you turn invisible against the world. Directing your sharp gaze to whoever reached out for you, eyes widening when seeing a hurt expression on Jungkook’s face.
This was the first time that you actually saw fright in the bunny’s eyes as he staggered back before quickly hopping to hide behind his hyungs. Immediately guilt consumed your heart that had you wanting to reach out to the youngest, but you didn’t. You couldn’t… Not right now at least.
“I’m sorry… Jungkook I—Just… please, leave me alone,” You whispered out in a broken voice, tightly closing your eyes shut to not see the others faces. Afraid they will be staring at you in disappointment, anger, or disgust. You didn’t waste time to run towards one of the cars, slamming the door closed as you transformed to hide underneath the seat, far from everyone. Staring off into the distance, tears silently streaming down and staining your fur.
The hybrids tagged along in the car you were in to try and comfort you, but to no avail. Tension in the air was thick, and the smell of blood had the hybrids whimpering as they felt you in pain. Even Jungkook was worried, despite being snapped at like if you were ready to bite his head off. He knew that you didn’t mean it.
No one said a word for the whole ride, not even music played on in the background.
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“PSTD?” Yoongi frowned, eyebrow raising in question as Seokjin explained the symptoms and how it develops after a traumatic situation.
The seven stood outside the car, their last stop before their final destination since a bathroom break was much needed right about now. However, you still refused to come out of your hiding spot in the car. Not even bothering to transform back, it was starting to make everyone anxious with worry on not seeing your smile. They were so use to you starting to become comfortable around them that this setback was unsettling.
“This actually explains what happened hours earlier. She could have gained it when Y/N lived with her old owner—I mean… Y/N has only lived with Yoongi for close to a year now but for her mind it could still be fresh down memory lane,” Namjoon nodded along in agreement, deep in thought as the rest of the males tensed at the idea of you reliving the exact moment that caused you pain. “None of us have the whole story on what exactly happened in her past, but whatever it was… It had a major impact on her mental state.”
“What should we do then? She’s in a fragile state right now, we should help—I should help! What do you need me to do? …Yoongi?” Hoseok whined, sad puppy dog eyes starting to water as his floppy ears drooped over in distress. Immediately looking towards the second oldest with permission to go and cuddle you.
Hoseok didn’t like the fact that you were in pain, or that you were starting to shut yourself down from them again. The dog hybrid prided himself on being able to help anyone, especially his loved ones. So feeling useless right now was foreign to him, instincts screaming at him to go make you feel better until your eyes sparkled brighten than the sun.
“Well the first thing we can do is be patient, Hobi. None of us should rush her to do anything she doesn’t feel like doing. It will just put more pressure on her mental state that will have Y/N pushing us further away,” Seokjin stated firmly, nods of understanding going around as Hoseok deflated slightly but didn’t protest. Although the seven wished to do more than sit back until you decided to come towards them again, they also knew that giving you space was something that was desperately needed.
“Honestly, the best thing any of us can do right now is act normal. If we just be ourselves around her, Y/N will start to relax and ease up,” Jimin encouraged, a small smile breaking out to lift their sour moods. The comment had everyone’s gaze turning on the fox hybrid with soft eyes.
It took an hour until Jimin could calm down and fully speak a full sentence, and yet even so, he would rather look out for others instead of himself.
“That’s a great idea—How are you feeling though? Does this still sting?” Seokjin asked in concern, cupping Jimin’s face gently as a single thumb rubbed against the small bandage on the fox’s cheek. Despite wincing from the wound, Jimin looked up at the oldest with innocent eyes as his tail waved around in happiness.
“I’m fine! In the beginning… I was a little shaken up, but if it hasn’t been for Y/N. Well let’s just say that I’m grateful she was there for me in time,” Jimin sighed in adoration for the black cat, wanting nothing more than to go and cuddle you in thanks for protecting him against those three females. The mating season making Jimin turn into putty at the thought of a cuddle session later.
At the confession, Taehyung sighed in relief, letting out a breath he didn’t even know he was holding in. The white tiger not wasting time to hug his best friend in comfort and reassurance, for both of them.
When the both of you disappeared for a long time, everyone was in distraught as they searched around the gas station for you guys. None of them thinking to look on the side of the building as their minds were scrambled with possible scenarios on what happened—Not even the hybrids could track you and Jimin down, their sense of small not being able to pinpoint anything out against the bunch of scents that were mixed in the outside air. But when Jimin came running towards them in fear and panic without you by his side, they immediately knew something was wrong.
Especially after a terrified and wild scream was heard that had Yoongi on edge when recognizing your tone of voice.
“Although this is no one’s fault, we all should’ve known better to keep a better eye on Jimin. His rut attracts unwanted attention and—Wait a second… Guys, where’s Jungkook?” Namjoon started to lecture everyone, even himself, until he counted the group. Needing to do a double take when realizing the bunny hybrid was missing.
“What? He was here a minute ago,” Yoongi mumbled, scrunching up his nose as everyone now started to search for the tall hybrid. They didn’t even notice Jungkook leaving them during their conversation, the bunny hybrid being silent when he wants to be.
“We didn’t step on him, right?!” Hoseok panicked, immediately transforming to sniff the ground as Seokjin looked under the car in case the bunny was hiding. Taehyung didn’t waste time to transform as well, deciding to search the ground but making sure to be close to Jimin. The fox hybrid trying to use the white tiger’s body as a small stool to peak over the car’s roof because the thing about Jungkook is… He likes to hide anywhere in the most unconventional places.
“Did we leave this car door open?” Namjoon asked, confusion all over his face at the cracked open door. The question catching everyone’s attention as they all but ran to squeeze themselves through the door but seeing no one. That is until they heard soft little snores underneath the seat that didn’t sound at all like you.
Each member of the group trying to peak underneath the car seat, eyes widening seeing the bunny hybrid huddled up in a content sleeping position. They couldn’t help but sigh as they smiled when you unconsciously curled around the black fluff ball as Jungkook snuggled further into your side with a twitch of his button nose.
Earlier when his hyungs was explaining the situation you were currently going through, Jungkook decided to sneak away without warning. There was determination in his wide doe eyes as he transformed into a bunny as soon as he stepped into the car. Not hesitating to crawl in a slow movement toward your sleeping form, being extra careful to not alert you of his presence. Afterwards, sleep was not hard to come by as he got wrapped up in your warmth and lovely scent. Loving when your tail wrapped around him like a blanket.
“That sneaky little brat…”
It wasn’t long before the rest of the hybrids found themselves asleep in the car too. Hoseok knocked out at the foot of the seat in a comfortable rolled up position, wanting to be close to you as well but not being able to fit underneath the seat like Jungkook. Nearby Taehyung and Jimin were both sleeping together, but in the backseat, the fox cuddled up in the arms of the white tiger.
Everyone was comfortable as music played on, until a phone started to ring. Yoongi reaching out in his pocket to stop the sound from waking the hybrids up as he answered the incoming call. Seokjin's voice echoing throughout the walkie-talkie from the other car. Not bothering to stop his rapping skills as he continued to drive, yelling at someone out the window as they cut him off.
“Hello? No, yeah, we’re almost there—Yah, what do you mean that I’m a sloth?! I wasn't the one driving half the time! …Yes, I can’t wait for you to meet her too. Okay, we’ll see you soon. Bye, eomma.”
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Summary: Hybrids have always been known to humanity after scientist decided to test the limits of the animal genetics on humans. Now the world uses them as adoptable companions, which is why a group of friends found their way at a Hybrid Shelter. Though one trip turns into an ugly fight involving Yoongi to walk away—But what happens when that same male finds a cat hybrid that is scared out of her mind with a dark past. Who said that dark past was over?
~Pairing: Min Yoongi (BTS) | Suga x Hybrid f! Reader
The two angry males that rushed right over in their pajamas, sat around the living room as they patiently waited for Yoongi to explain himself. Seokjin getting up and heading to the kitchen for a well-deserved steamed cup of coffee, knowing full well it was going to be a long night for all of them.
None of them cared or knew how much time passed, until Yoongi looked up from his huddled position with clear sadness in his eyes. The sight of watery eyes being visible shocked Namjoon and Seokjin further into silence, the two didn’t know what to say as Yoongi appeared like he was going to start crying any minute.
Sure, Yoongi has cried in front of them before and they’ve all done the same. Yet, Yoongi was also one of those that preferred to keep his emotions in check and be strong for everyone, rather discussing what he is feeling through music.
“There was no bad intention taking away the collar. I promise,” Yoongi sighed, taking a deep breath to collect himself together and calm down, slumping further against the couch. His eyes darting up to the ceiling, blinking rabidly to not let the tears fall.
The words, however, seemed to put his two friends at ease, their tense bodies fully relaxing in their seats at the news. They had a gut feeling this whole situation must have been a giant misunderstanding because the two have known Yoongi since forever. All of them grew up together, so the two males trusted and believed Yoongi wasn’t like that.
He never would ditch someone in their time of need or even going as far to take away something special as a collar without a good reason—Hell, Yoongi always made sure that the four hybrid boys didn’t lose theirs when going out.
Although, this doesn’t mean that Seokjin and Namjoon weren’t also aware that Yoongi could be an idiot at times when it comes to physically or emotionally expressing his affections. Showing he cares in his own special way.
Though the more they thought about it, the more guilt consumed their hearts for rudely snapping at Yoongi. You’re broken appearance was all the two could see and focus on when banging on the door. You looked as if someone tore your heart out and stepped over the small spark of light in your eyes, almost seeming lost in a way. They just had a need to defend you, wanting to find the underlying cause of this situation.
“Do you remember the nurse? The one at the animal hospital when you first found out about Y/N?” Yoongi asked, eyes glazing over when remembering that particular day as if it was yesterday. The sudden unusual question snapped the two out of their thoughts, attention now fully on Yoongi.
“The one staring at you? —What about her?” Namjoon asked in confusion, glancing towards the oldest for answers only to receive a shrug in return, Seokjin equally baffled by the odd question. What did the nurse have anything to do with you and taking the collar? They both tried to think of a logical reason, putting their two brains together only to come up clueless as before.
Yoongi clenched his fist, anger getting the best of him as he let out a growl of frustration and punched the couch armrest. The action caused the other two males to jump in their seat in surprise, not expecting that from him specifically.
“That memory resurfaced in my head right before I took away the collar from Y/N, and I couldn’t help but remember the injures that the nurse-lady listed…” He mumbled, ignoring the slight pain on his knuckles from hitting the hard material base that was inside the furniture.
“How Y/N had been abused for years, and I hate that it happened to her. Fuck, it took a couple of weeks before she could even stand being in the same room as me! Always running away to hide whenever she accidently broke or did something supposedly wrong to her. I mean… you could physically see her shake in fear whenever I stepped into the room. That’s how bad those bastards broke her and I—Argh!” Yoongi bit his tongue to keep him from screaming, pulling on his black locks. He wanted nothing more than to find those jackasses and give them a taste of their own bitter medicine.
Namjoon and Seokjin flinched as they remembered that specific day, the list of damage done to you had them feeling sick all over again. That day… it was the only thing that the two could think about, being glad that they sent the hybrids far away from the conversation. The two didn’t even hesitate to take a week off from work to spend the day with their four hybrid friends, never wanting something like that to happen to the boys.
“When I first found out she was a hybrid and confronted her…” Namjoon gulped, feeling a weight on his heart at the memory, “…Y/N was so terrified. She thought that I might punish her and I’m sure she had a panic attack—Not even knowing what was happening to her when a purr went throughout her body, having thought she was sick.” The confession had the two other males feeling worse. The music composer ignoring the fact that one of his best friends didn’t tell him on your secret, that was the least of his concerns right now.
“That’s not even the worst part,” Yoongi’s anger deflated, sadness back in his eyes instead of a burning fire. “The worst part was that I remembered the nurse clearly explaining how Y/N had bruises around the neck area… from a rope.” The two friends eye’s widen at that particular detail, pieces slowly starting to click together like a puzzle from where Yoongi was going with this.
“Honestly, I don’t know anything about hybrids or collars. In fact, I thought Y/N was just a regular cat until yesterday, but now that I know the truth—What if I brought bad memories putting the collar on her? What if its making her feel chained to obey and listen? I literately woke up earlier and found Y/N laying curled up on the floor instead of the couch!” Yoongi shouted, getting up to pace back and forth on the many theories clouding his mind. The very reason that kept him from sleeping when returning back to his room before finally knocking out.
Yoongi didn’t want you to feel trapped, not wanting you to believe or think he was anything like your old owner—Yes, it came as a complete shock to him when finding out the truth but that didn’t mean Yoongi changed his mind about the adoption either. Over the past few months, he loved having your company nearby.
Seokjin and Namjoon were right that day… another presence in the house did make it seem less empty and lonely.
“I thought that it was the right thing to do when taking the collar away,” Yoongi paused in place, agony laced in his voice as a single tear finally made its way down his pale cheek. “…because it shouldn’t be MY choice to keep her here, like some piece of property! Having Y/N wear a collar without any consent seems extremely wrong to me. It should be her choice to stay or not—Even Jungkook, Jimin, Taehyung, and Hoseok had a choice on whether to wear a collar and have adoption rights turned over to the two of you!”
Understanding went through the two’s eyes because its true… the four boys did have a choice. Before they moved, the hybrids wanted to tag along with all their hearts so none of them would be separated in this world, but they hesitated as well. None of them liked the idea of being away from their family without reassurance that they would be okay with their sons leaving home to live in the big city.
A hybrid should always be able to decide for themselves on whether to stay with someone or not. They were still human after all, despite their DNA being mixed and mutated together to form a new species—All hybrids deserved to be allowed to make their own decisions for themselves in life and be able to speak their opinions no matter what. It hurts all of them to think that someone out there took those rights away from you at a young age, brainwashing you to believe that hybrids were nothing but gum underneath a shoe.
Then again when it came to you and Yoongi…
“God, you two belong together. You’re both idiots,” Namjoon snorted lightly, smiling sadly at the messy confusion that happened between you two. He knew well enough that you did not want to leave Yoongi, practically begging to not tell him for that very reason.
Plus, if you had wanted to… you could have left without a word and no one would have known where or when until it was too late, like you did tonight. Namjoon just hopes that Yoongi could fix this mess that he accidently caused.
“Yoongi, I know that you were trying to do the right thing. In fact, I completely understand where you are coming from. However… with a hybrid or any human being for that matter, you need to learn how to communicate better than doing something without an explanation,” Seokjin sighed, pinching the bridge of his nose, shaking his head at the male in question.
“What do you mean?” Yoongi asked, rubbing his eyes to get rid of the unfallen tears. Not quite understanding what Seokjin meant, having scrunched up his nose in confusion.
Namjoon glanced over to the oldest, Seokjin giving him a look as they both communicated without words. After a long-heated stare, Namjoon rolled his eyes playfully before gesturing for Yoongi to sit back down, collecting his words to explain the importance of a collar to a hybrid.
“You know how each hybrid’s personality slightly depend on their genetic species inside them? Like how Hobi is always excited and happy because he is a dog hybrid or how Jimin is mischievous but playful because of the fox in him?” Namjoon asked, Yoongi slowly nodding at the information with a frown.
“Well despite all that and their prey vs predator instinct. Every single hybrid has one thing in common… and that’s collars because its special to them,” Namjoon stated, turning towards Seokjin with a raised eyebrow, wanting the male to continue the rest. Only to get a whine, the oldest turning to Yoongi with a pout until his eyes got serious.
“You see, collars for hybrids are special,” Seokjin started, getting shoved lightly by Namjoon who gave a ‘No-duh’ look. The male pushing him away with a playful glare before continuing, “…Collars make them feel loved and welcomed. While they may appear like a regular fabric or leather circle to us, to them it’s a permanent sign to them that they are here to stay.
“From my understanding on what the boys explained to us was that you are basically calling them yours forever, and that means the world to them—It does not matter to them that they have to wear a collar because it just means they are part of a family that loves them, similar but not quite to scenting. Although, that is an entirely different issue because that’s extremely precious to hybrids,” Seokjin explained, watching Yoongi go into deep thought.
“And since you were the first to ever show Y/N kindness, and gifted her with an actual collar… I think you can guess how exactly that made her feel when you took it away without so much as a word or anything,” Namjoon trailed off hesitantly, not wanting Yoongi to feel worse but at the same time, needing him to hear this.
The music composer’s eyes widen in realization, having flinched as if his friends slapped him hard across the face from hearing those words.
“I—” Yoongi opened his mouth to speak, only to have nothing come out but broken air. He tried to say something… anything to ease the guilt and pain that was making its way through his heart. Now he understood why Namjoon and Seokjin came barging through the door with anger present on their faces, or why you left without saying so much as a goodbye.
God, Yoongi couldn’t believe how much of a moron he is, deserving more than a scolding from his two closest friends!
“It’s okay, Yoongi. You didn’t know, but my advice to you would be marching first thing in the morning to apologize—Though, I don’t know if the others will let you see her,” Seokjin patted Yoongi on the back in comfort before frowning, knowing full well once the four are aware of the situation, they will barely even let Yoongi on the property.
Yoongi nodded numbly in understanding, getting up to grab extra blankets for them since its way too late for the two to be heading back to the house right now. When Namjoon and Seokjin were all set up, having immediately knocked out once comfortable enough as they shared the couch, Yoongi cleaned up before heading back to lock himself up in his room.
Laying on the soft bed, Yoongi tried to process all the information that his two friends explained to him. Turning his head to the side where you usually slept, an empty pillow stared right back at him. Narrowing his eyes, Yoongi got up to head towards his desk.
Freezing in place, Yoongi stared at a pencil that laid on the wooden surface, still in the same spot from his pervious time using it to let out his emotions. The papers underneath it with unfinished lyrics almost mocking him as the words burned his soul from the meaning of them.
Gritting his teeth together, Yoongi gathered up everything and roughly shoved them inside a drawer, taking a laptop out to set it up in the middle of the desk.
Tomorrow morning, Yoongi will head over to the house and bring you back home but for now he’s going to search up everything on hybrids.
Especially feline ones.
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Yoongi stared at the ground in nervousness, palms sweaty as they played with the ends of his hoodie. An apology that was practiced a thousand times in his head, laid awaiting on the tip of his tongue.
On the ride over to the house you were currently reside in, his heart started racing and he didn’t understand why. The last time Yoongi ever felt this nervous was when coming to the big city, the day before joining the music industry as a career—Okay, get it together!
It’s only you… but then again, it’s you!
His kitten, the one that turned out to be a hybrid, the girl who probably doesn’t want to see him right now… or ever for that matter!
Maybe this was a bad idea to apologize today…
A single hand touching his shoulder had Yoongi jumping a few feet in the air, swallowing a choked scream that wanted to break through. Glancing behind him, Namjoon stood there with a dimple smile as if he hadn’t just scared him, encouragement in his eyes.
“It’s okay. Everything will be fine, we can stand here until you’re ready to go inside,” Namjoon gently stated, Seokjin nodding in reassurance with a soft smile of his own. Both having already recognized the signs that Yoongi was freaking out inside his head, even if on the outside he looked nothing but calm.
“You just need to shake off those nerves or else you’re going to turn uglier from the stress,” Seokjin teased with a playful grin, doing a funny dance that had all of them laughing. Yoongi rolled his eyes before a gummy smile slowly started to appear, a new found confidence rising deep within.
Not wasting time to take a couple of deep breaths, all three started to shake their bodies with wide smiles. Ignoring the many onlookers that lived in the neighborhood that stared with weird looks upon their faces.
“I can do this,” Yoongi mumbled, eyes shining with determination as he took a single step forward on the property.
However, that’s all they were able to take before a large white tiger practically pounced out the door with a golden retriever by his side. Both forming a battle stance and standing their ground, vicious snarls showing off their sharp canines.
“Woah—Tae! Hobi! It’s just us!!” Seokjin screeched in panic, not wishing to be breakfast as he hid behind Namjoon for protection.
Usually, the two predators didn’t react much when anyone stepped on the property, having only done so if they came knocking at the door or if one of their own were sick but today was much different. The feeling to protect your fragile state had all four boys on edge, instincts kicking in to shield you from unwanted visitors.
Everyone stayed completely still, knowing well enough not to get involved seeing Taehyung and Hoseok in this state. They were just glad that Jungkook didn’t seem to be up early this morning, the bunny surprisingly stronger than the rest of them. The last time he didn’t hesitate when thinking one of the boys was an intruder, having knocked them down in ten seconds flat before apologizing profusely.
The two hybrids halted in their steps, eyes doing a quick scan as familiar scents made its way in their nose. Soon, the white tiger’s tail was wagging slowly as Hoseok turned into putty, both bouncing in excitement as seeing them back home. A much different personality than them growling a moment ago.
“Guys? —You’re back!” Another male called out in happiness from inside the house, Jimin running across the yard to embrace Namjoon and Seokjin. A bright smile on his face lighting up any mood, Jimin’s red fox tail wagging excitedly. It wasn’t long before Hoseok transformed back, having joined the group hug while Taehyung rubbed his head against their hips affectionately.
“Where did you go?” Hoseok whined, ears flattening at having woken up sometime in the middle of the night to your presence but not seeing either of the two in their respectful rooms.
“We went to Yoongi’s and—” Namjoon tried to explain, pointing at the man in question only to be startled when feeling all three bodies stiff, almost like statues. Each releasing or slowly backing away without a second thought, a hard glare on their features.
None of them even got a chance to say anything else before the remaining two transformed into their animal form, standing next to the growling tiger. Their bodies protectively in front of the entrance to the house, refusing to let them inside as warning sounds rumbled through their chests. They’re wild eyes trained on Yoongi, tails bristling in annoyance.
Safe to say… they knew what he had done.
“Wait, Yoongi’s here to—” Seokjin took a step forward, eyes widening when the three hybrids snapped their attention and jaws towards him, silently telling the oldest to not get any closer than that.
“What’s going on?” A voice mumbled sleepily at the door, everyone turning their attention to see a half asleep Jungkook rubbing his eyes. Messy hair and barely open eyes letting them know the bunny just woke up, having felt the tension in the air from a miles away in his sleep.
Though, Jungkook’s eyes snapped right open immediately, nose twitching slightly from a specific smell. “What is he doing here?” He practically hissed in anger, sleep gone completely as his bunny ears stood tall in alert, foot angrily thumping against the ground seeing the source of your crying last night.
The anger radiating off the hybrids was thick.
Namjoon, Seokjin, and Yoongi gulped at the intense look in their eyes, wishing to never be on the receiving end of this again. The music composer clenched his fist at his side, summoning up his courage to walk forward despite the hybrid's growls echoing louder than before.
He knew his friends wouldn’t hurt him.
“I want to apologize to Y/N… please,” Yoongi pleaded desperately, stopping right in front of the hybrids as they all eyed him in suspicion. Almost as if the four were analyzing him before each started to relax their stance. They were going to let Yoongi see you anyways, but their protective side had to make sure of something.
Although before anyone could even move, a small voice froze everyone in their spots… a female’s voice.
“…Yoongi?” You hesitantly mumbled, peaking behind Jungkook’s tall figure and seeing the male you’ve grown attached to.
Yoongi’s breath got caught in his throat, mind going blank as his apology that he’s been practicing on for hours went out the window seeing you. Nerves shooting up once more.
“Y/N… I—” Yoongi spoke only to be cut off, your body crashing right into him without a second thought as a grunt left his mouth from the force. Tears were stinging your eyes and the hybrids softened seeing the sight of you hugging their closest friend like if your life depended on it. The collar incident being slightly forgotten.
Yoongi’s smell comforted you, stress fading away while rubbing your face against his chest and smiling softly when feeling arms wrap around you tightly.
You didn’t care that much about the collar or the reason Yoongi took it right now, having been so terrified last night that you’d be lost in this big city forever as you tried to find the six male’s home.
“I’m sorry,” You both blurted out at the same time, two different reasons clinging to your hearts.
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Welcome to the ninth chapter of Changing One's Tune! I apologize for such a late chapter, classes have been taking up most of my time but here you go lovelies. A new chapter~
The hybrids protecting you are so cute... and Yoongi's reason has my heart melting. However, there is still a lot to talk about... until next time😉
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