blossom 《taekook》

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"Jungkook, dear, take care of yourself,” his mother says, covering his hands with hers with a worried smile.

"Will do mother, please take care of yourself and father," he says with a wobbly smile and hugs her for the last time.

"We'll arrive at the palace as soon as our land is safe, son," his father says, patting his shoulders. Now standing in front of him, he can see the dark patches under his eyes and the wrinkles more prominent than ever. It fuels the urge more than ever to serve his land and protect his people.

The lands of the Jeon kingdom had been coveted by many, but no one dared eye it in the presence of the gifted bloodline with pure blood Alphas. Since Jungkook was born and Presented as an omega, Wisteria has raised several greedy eyes on it, and with no heir to protect the throne and the land, King Jeon had no option but to offer his one and only omega son Jungkook and the land of Wisteria to the King of Crimson land, Kim Taehyung. The most feared and powerful King whom everyone fears because of his war-mongering and above-par military experience.

This is the only way to save his people and their land at times like this; an alliance at desperate times calls for desperate measures, and King Jeon had no qualms offering it all to a greater battle force if it meant his people would continue to live peacefully. King Jeon knows war is something their small land cannot survive, and even if they manage to win somehow miraculously, the aftermath will be too disastrous.

As the betrothed of Lord Kim, Jungkook is traveling to Kim Lands. His family is supposed to accompany him. However, the looming threat over their kingdom does not grant them enough safety to leave Wisteria all alone in the hands of guards, so he would be traveling alone with a few royal guards of his to ensure a safe route.

"Farewell, Father." Jungkook squeezes his hand on his shoulder with a reassuring smile, doing his best to show a face that gathers up the courage to leave his homeland and marry the ruthless cold ruler of the country that notoriously calls him, T he Red Beast.

He departs in the carriage, not daring to look back. Jungkook knows controlling the tears, after leaving his family and all he’s ever known, would be too hard.

He's exhausted by the time he reaches the Kim lands, but as soon as the carriage halts, the adrenaline courses through his veins waking him up. His body is tense, on edge and his hands are clammy with a slight tremor.

He takes a deep breath when the carriage door opens and a helper is outside to guide him out. He gently takes the hand and descends the carriage, smoothing out the wrinkles in his robes from sitting so long.

The first person his eyes lay upon is a very young and hauntingly charming man with a stoic expression and simple yet elegant robes. The man steps forward and Jungkook’s breath hitches in his throat, eyes fixed on the face so terrifically beautiful, hands clutching the fabric and body tense, the other seems to notice the change in his demeanor but says naught.

"Prince Jeon, it is a pleasure to meet you.”

The man bows and Jungkook is aware that he’s ogling at the man soon to become his husband in a few days time.

“Pleasure to meet you too Lord Kim”

Jungkook bows in respect, heart racing but still recovering from the sight of such otherworldly beauty. His ears ring when the deep voice reaches him. His chest feels warm and there’s a flush crawling up his face when he realizes that he likes how Lord Kim looks and sounds. His heart does skip several beats because no one can deny Lord Kim’s charm.

“You might be tired from such a long ride. Allow me to show you your chambers,” he says and waits for an affirmation from the prince which is granted by a nod, accompanied by a quiet ‘yes please.’

The tall and broad frame of Lord Kim walking in front of him and the robes stretched across his broad back make Jungkook flush and avert his eyes in order to arrange his thoughts. He knows that he cannot get away from Lord Kim’s person because the aura surrounding him physically attracts Jungkook in, like some sort of magnetic pull. He tries to ignore it, but the strong scent of damp earth after rain suffusing his senses makes him dizzy. It takes him a fleeting second to realise the mesmerising scent is coming from none other than Lord Kim, The pheromones around the Alpha are powerful enough to increase his heart rate and make him dizzy.

His pace turns uneven and he feels lightheaded, he grips his robes with his sweaty hands. His steps falter because his senses are dull and affected by the pheromones triggering his Omega, he can feel his wolf whining inside. He somehow manages to calm himself and walk with his dignity preserved by taking deep breaths.

The castle is completely strange to him, and the atmosphere, as well as the maids’ piercing eyes and gossiping hushed whispers are not loud enough for him to comprehend what they’re saying but enough for him to know they’re saying something .

His nervousness comes back with a whiplash, and he feels the fright settle in his gut; he can feel the eyes on him, and he really wants to get away from this place, go to somewhere serene like Wisteria, his home–

He does not realize when the person in front has stopped walking and bumps straight into their back, realizing a second too late that he was meant to follow the King to the chambers where he would be staying.

“I-I apologize, my lord, I wasn’t paying attention to where I was walking–”

“No need to apologize Prince Jeon”

Lord Kim says in the most serene calm tone that calms his agitated nerves. He does not like the idea of the King leaving him to fend for himself alone in such a big place, but he also cannot blame him when he doesn't want to stay in such a close space with his husband-to-be just yet.

His thoughts are a mess and he wants to calm himself, hence he agrees.

"I'm grateful for your assistance Lord Kim, Thank you for your kindness"

He bows, and he catches a glimpse of Lord Kim's face framed with neatly arranged hair yet a few unruly strands falling on his forehead that adds to his charm even more.

Jungkook realizes that Lord Kim is Dangerously Handsome.

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