"How does this look on me?” you ask Eunbi while wearing the hairpin that Jimin gifted you. “That totally suits you" Eunbi smiles and you get up after fixing your hair. “Btw don't search me around today. I will be on my own” you nod at Eunbi and Shin Moonyoung.
"But why?” Shin Moonyoung calls you. “I have some important work to do" you say and wave them your bye, walking out from your room.
At the royal kitchen
"Is anyone here?” you mumble as you slowly glance inside the kitchen. Everyone were busy doing their work. Some were blowing fire while some were busy searching ingredients. “Aham” you loudly clear your throat to drag their attention toward you and as expected they turn around.
"Why are you here?” the royal chef frowns at you. “I need a work" you nod at him and everyone laughs. “You’re in a wrong place" the chef continues doing his work as well as everyone. “I can do anything. I will bring water, essential ingredients-“ “We have enough worker for that" the chef cuts you as he now walks out from the kitchen while taking off his apron.
"Chef” you call him while following him around. “I can't I told you I have enough workers" he whines, running around toward the palace. “Chef listen to me once" you protest. “Chef" you then shout at him and his steps freezes.
"Do you know I have a special relation with his majesty?” you cross you arm with a sarcastic smirk and look over the sky while taping your finger over you chin. Meanwhile Jungkook happens to be walking around the site and soon after he stands at your back. The royal chef now turns around annoyed and when he sees Jungkook, he quickly bows, “Jeonha”
“Yeah Jeonha, we have a special bond” you nod while trying to act playful. “Agassi” the chef grits his teeth. “Oh? Why are you bowing?” you then look at him and then look around. “Ahhh Jungkook-ssi” you pat his shoulder and Jaehyun widens his eyes. “Show some respect Agassi" Jaehyun clears his throat.
"But we are friends right? We can speak casually I guess and he doesn't look that old” you scan Jungkook.
"How old are you?” you nod at Jungkook. “Agassi” Jaehyun calls you. “23” while Jungkook answers. “See we are of same age" you shrug and look at Jaehyun. “J-Jeonha” suddenly the royal chef talks with heavy voice. “May I stand up?” his voice feels like he was in pain.
"Yeah please" Jungkook quickly reacts apologetically. “Thank you” he slowly stands up with his back on pain. “Oh right! Chef did you think about it?” you instantly turn at the chef. “Think about what?” Jungkook seems to be curious.
"I am going to work. I have to earn money you know" you answer him while still in a hope to get response from the chef. “Umm I-“ the chef gets stuck with his word. “Let her" Jungkook looks at the chef.
Author's POV
Jungkook is heading toward his palace while humming few songs with a smile, which takes Jaehyun back as he rarely sees Jungkook in a good mood. “Jeonha, you seem to be in a good mood” Jaehyun smiles and asks. “Umm I feel happy whenever I see her” Jungkook replies and then realizes what just slipped from his mouth.
"Her?” Jaehyun raises his brows, wondering whom Jungkook referred as ‘her’ and Jungkook's hand starts to get cold sweats. “H-Her, Her highness Areum-ie. Didn't you hear me saying her highness?” Jungkook stutters and his pace starts to get quick to enter his room which Jaehyun also follows.
"Her highness? But you haven't met her since the festival night" Jaehyun was suspicious of Jungkook. “Ohhhhooo, I need some alone time. Guard my room hmm?” Jungkook thinks of escaping the situation where he was about to get caught. “Yeah Jeonha" Jaehyun bows and Jungkook silently gets inside his room.
"Thank god he didn't catch me" Jungkook sighs in relief when he closes his room door. “Catch you for what?” Areum was present in the room, admiring the new hanbok that was displayed.
"Oh Areum-ie when did you get here?” Jungkook nervously walks toward her. “The hanbok is made up of cheap clothe and the design doesn't seem to be suitable for royals" Areum wanders her finger around the hanbok and Jungkook quickly gets between.
"It's because the hanbok is not made for you” he smiles. “Umm I see" Areum then nods and turns around to see the scarf you gifted to Jungkook neatly placed on the shelf.
"Aren't you favoring her a lot these days?” she smirks. “It’s not what you think of” Jungkook’s brows knits together and Areum turns around, slowly leaning forward Jungkook's body. “You belong to me. Don't forget that" she whispers.
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Stuck in Joseon Era
Fanfiction[Inspired by the drama Mr. Queen] Born and raised in North Korea, Shim Y/N. Her father promised to make his daughter a doctor who would make the nation proud when their life was at stake. Frustrated and tired of living the life in North Korea, one...
