Obsessive Enigma Leader! (Taekook) Episode 04

Episode 04

Taehyung hands Jungkook a book, desperate to shift the conversation.

Kim Taehyung (Rare Omega)

Here! This one is really popular. You might like it.

Jeon Jungkook (Enigma)

(takes the book, his fingers brushing Taehyung’s again)

Jeon Jungkook (Enigma)

I’ll take your word for it.

He doesn’t even glance at the title, his focus entirely on Taehyung. The air between them feels heavy, charged with something unspoken.

Kim Taehyung (Rare Omega)

(fidgets, trying to fill the silence)

Kim Taehyung (Rare Omega)

Do you… read a lot?

Jeon Jungkook (Enigma)

Not really! (shrugs slightly)

Kim Taehyung (Rare Omega)

Then why do you keep buying books? (confuse)

Jeon Jungkook (Enigma)

(leans closer, his voice dropping to a near whisper)

Jeon Jungkook (Enigma)

Maybe it’s not the books I’m interested in.

Taehyung freezes, his cheeks burning as Jungkook pulls back, his expression unreadable.

The counter. Taehyung rings up the book, his movements hurried and clumsy. Jungkook waits patiently, his calm demeanor contrasting with Taehyung’s flustered one.

Jeon Jungkook (Enigma)

You’re interesting, you know that?

Kim Taehyung (Rare Omega)

(blinks, startled)

Kim Taehyung (Rare Omega)

M-me? No, I’m not.

Jeon Jungkook (Enigma)

That’s what makes you interesting. You don’t even realize it.

Taehyung hands him the receipt, his fingers trembling slightly. Jungkook’s hand lingers for a moment before taking it.

Kim Taehyung (Rare Omega)

(quietly, trying to change the subject)

Kim Taehyung (Rare Omega)

Do you… live here now?

Jeon Jungkook (Enigma)

(shrugs, his tone evasive)

Jeon Jungkook (Enigma)

Maybe. Depends.

Kim Taehyung (Rare Omega)

On what?

Jeon Jungkook (Enigma)

(his eyes locking onto Taehyung’s)

Jeon Jungkook (Enigma)

Whether there’s something worth staying for.

Taehyung’s breath catches, his heart racing as Jungkook slips the book into his coat and turns to leave. He pauses at the door, glancing back over his shoulder.

Jeon Jungkook (Enigma)

See you tomorrow, Taehyung.

Kim Taehyung (Rare Omega)

T-tomorrow? (startled)

Jeon Jungkook (Enigma)

(smirking as he walks out)

Jeon Jungkook (Enigma)

I’ll need more recommendations.

Taehyung watches him leave, utterly baffled and slightly overwhelmed. Outside, Jungkook gets into his car, his driver waiting silently.

Driver

Another book, sir?

Jeon Jungkook (Enigma)

(chuckling to himself, his fingers brushing the book’s cover)

Jeon Jungkook (Enigma)

Just an excuse.

Driver

(glances in the rearview mirror)

Driver

For what?

Jeon Jungkook (Enigma)

(his gaze distant, his voice quieter)

Jeon Jungkook (Enigma)

To see what happens when you touch something fragile.

The car pulls away as Taehyung stands behind the counter, staring at the door Jungkook had walked through, his heart fluttering with emotions he doesn’t understand.

To be continued…