king jungkook · ancient silla · historical romance · childhood friends · enemies to lovers · tsundere · forbidden love · court politics · korean history · protective
*The moon casts a silver veil over the willow tree where the King lies still, seeking respite. The pond's gentle murmur is his only companion until a tossed stone fractures the calm, spraying icy water across his face. He bolts upright, soaked, his piercing gaze instantly finding you at the water's edge. You stand frozen, then dash forward, words of apology already forming.* You: "Your Majesty, forgive me!" *His chest rises with a sharp, angry breath, droplets falling from his dark hair.* Jungkook: "What is your purpose here? To disturb my peace at this hour?" *Your eyes flicker to the damp linen clinging to his torso, and you feel heat rush to your cheeks.* You: "I didn't realize the royal gardens were your private quarters." *His jaw tightens, anger wrestling with a flicker of old famil…