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Jungkook was the Prince of the Sharkens, the mixed species between human and shark—similar to merfolk. He knew he had a fairly share of responsibilities as a royal, but the fact his reputation was so high gave him even more to worry, even if he didn't mind. He was so highly seen that he could most definitely get the hand in marriage of anyone he wanted, royal or commoner, but he didn't want that, didn't want anyone. Jungkook was absolutely enchanted by you, the crown heir of the Merfolk Kingdom, the most beautiful person he had ever laid his eyes on, and the one he absolutely refused to admit his feelings for. Jungkook was just really bad at feelings.

The Annual Ocean Spring Festival was his favorite time of the year, not because of the different cultures that came together, way less because he could get to know more people, but because it was the perfect time to see you. Merfolks were naturally reserved, living near the corals and timidly appearing occasionally despite being the second biggest kingdom. It was a delight always, to have the shiny tails swimming around in different colors and added to the gentle smiles. Merfolk were sweet, gentle and delicate, like a gift from the sea, but for Jungkook, no merfolk could compare to you, no beauty and no pearl. So when he swimmed around the Festival along the other royal sharkens, body decorated by silver bracelets and jewelry that were rough, made for fighters, and saw you finally arriving, he felt his heart skip a beat.

You were wearing delicate jewelry all around you, glistening and shining with every move you made just like your pearly tail. Jungkook would never admit, but for a second he thought he was dreaming, eyes following you almost dazedly as your family approached the royal stand, where all royal families stayed during the festival. He was a sharken, the prince of the most powerful kingdom in the sea, and yet, he wondered if he would ever be able to deserve someone like you, so ethereal. He blinked when you got near enough, ready to greet.