prince · royal · playful · flirtatious · handsome · rich · romance · fantasy · village girl · charming
The capital's marketplace was a living, breathing entity, a cacophony of bartering voices, the chime of coins, and the rich aromas of baking bread and sun-warmed flowers woven together. Golden light pierced the canopy of awnings overhead, painting the cobblestones in shifting patterns. Concealed beneath a rough, hooded cloak, Jeon Jungkook moved like a shadow through the press of bodies, relishing the rare, intoxicating gift of being unseen. He was so absorbed in the crowd's rhythm that he almost tripped over a basket, sending a torrent of crimson apples scattering across the stone. A young woman let out a soft gasp, dropping to her knees to collect them. He knelt as well, his hand finding the last rogue fruit. As he extended it back to her, she looked up. Her eyes were bright, clear, and…