Village Love (Taekook) Presence Effect~

Two days had passed since Jungkook woke in the healer’s hut.

With his wound slowly healing~

Hana deemed him strong enough to make the trip to the PCO in the next town.

The journey was long~ taken on a rickety bicycle~ with Jungkook grumbling the entire way about the dusty roads and lack of cars.

At the PCO~ he called his parents~ his voice low and tense.

They urged him to stay in the village for a week.

Mr Jeon

Let our rivals think you’re dead~

Mr. Jeon said firmly~

Jeon Jungkook

I’ll handle things here.

Mrs jeon

Take care of yourself son~

Jeon Jungkook

I'll don't worry.

Jungkook~ understanding the mafia world’s dangers and the enemies who wanted him gone~

Nodded grimly. He had no choice.

Back in the village~

Jungkook approached Mr. Kim~ who was tending the fields.

Jeon Jungkook

I need to stay here for a few weeks~

Jungkook said bluntly.

Jeon Jungkook

I’ll pay.

Mr. Kim hesitated~ his face was uneasy.

He knew who Jungkook was a mafia alpha~

Dangerous and unpredictable.

Letting him stay could bring trouble to their peaceful village.

But refusing felt risky too. After a long pause~

He sighed.

Mr Kim

Be my guest~

He said~ waving off the offer of money.

Mr Kim

But don’t cause trouble.

Jungkook agreed~ though his attitude remained sour.

He sneered at the village’s simplicity the mud houses~

The lack of technology~ the slow pace.

Jeon Jungkook

Backwards~

He muttered~ kicking at a pebble.

Yet~ something about the place stirred him~

Though he’d never admit it.

At lunchtime~

Tae prepared a simple meal of rice~ vegetables~

And fish for his family.

His twelve-year-old sister~ Lily~ bounced around~ giggling as she teased Jungkook~

Who sat nearby on a wooden bench.

Lily

Why do you always look so grumpy~ city man~??

She chirped~ poking at his scowl.

Lily

Bet you can’t catch a fish like Tae Hyung

Lily

Such a waste of muscles

Jungkook’s jaw clenched~ his patience fraying.

Jeon Jungkook

Brat~ mind your own business~

He snapped~ glaring.

Lily just laughed~ unfazed~ which only made him angrier.

Tae~ ignoring the scene~ handed out lunch to his parents and Lily, jk before grabbing a basket to take to his mother’s flower shop.

As he passed Jungkook~

That familiar omega scent hit him again—floral~ soothing~ and maddeningly addictive.

Jungkook’s alpha instincts stirred~ a strange desire awakening deep within.

He shook his head~ disgusted with himself.

Jeon Jungkook

💭 A village boy~?? A poor omega~? Why am I even noticing him~?

Needing air~ Jungkook wandered to the nearby lake~

Where fish darted in clear water~ flowers bloomed brightly~

And birds sang overhead. He scowled.

Jeon Jungkook

Why’s everything here so… bright~? Weird.

But deep down~ the peace of it all sank into him.

Exhausted and oddly comforted~

He lay on the soft grass and fell asleep~

The village’s warmth lulling him in a way he couldn’t understand.

When Tae returned from the shop~ he decided to check on the stranger—still unaware of his name.

Not finding him in the hut~

He wandered toward the lake~

His heart skipping when he spotted Jungkook sprawled on the grass~ eyes closed.

Kim Taehyung

Isn’t he the one cursing nature~? Now sleeping like dead…

Tae muttered~ raising an eyebrow.

Hesitant~ Tae approached and knelt beside him~

His fragile nature making him wary.

He tapped Jungkook’s cheek lightly…

Kim Taehyung

Hey~ are you dead~?

Jungkook’s eyes snapped open~ glaring~

But his focus shifted to the soft palm on his cheek and Tae’s closeness.

That scent hit him again~ stronger now~ stirring his senses.

Panicked~ he pushed Tae away~ scrambling to his feet.

Jeon Jungkook

Stay away from me~ you witch!

He barked.

Jeon Jungkook

I know you’re using some kind of black magic on me ...

Tae rolled his eyes~ standing up with a huff.

Kim Taehyung

Nonsense~ idiot~

He shot back~ glaring before turning away.

He walked to the other side of the lake~

Sitting by the water and chatting softly to the fish as if they'll understand~ as if they were old friends.

Jungkook’s tongue poked his cheek~ irritation flaring.

He hated how Tae’s presence affected him~ how a

A Poor~ mere omega boy

With no luxury or status could make him feel anything.

Jeon Jungkook

He’s not worth it~

Jungkook told himself~ rolling his eyes. Yet~ as he watched Tae’s figure by the lake~

The village’s bright beauty seemed to blur~ and all he could see was that omega~ glowing brighter than anything else.

To be continued.....