Taehyung walked into the convenience store, expecting that the sweet boy he met yesterday to be at the counter, looking all cute with his coconut hair. But instead, he was met with a bored elf that instantly turned Taehyung off.

"Hey,where's your manager?" Taehyung asked impaitiently, he needs to find out the name of that boy yesterday. That boy made quite a impression and managed to stay stuck in Taehyung's mind, something no one has been able to do before.

"Geez, calm down Karen, what's your damage?" The elf rolled his eyes, before continuing to scroll through his phone.

"First of all, don't call me Karen you earthen spit! Second, bring me your manager this instant!" Taehyung fumed, his silver eyes turning scarlet.

"Why do I need to call my manager if I can still manage?" The elf spat back, not taking his eyes off his phone, hence why he didn't see Taehyung's scarlet eyes glowing.

"What seems to be the problem?" A man asked. For a second Taehyung thought he's a human until he saw the scales on his cheek, indicating he's a merman in his human form.

"Manager-nim!" The elf bowed, earning a glare from the merman who then turned to Taehyung.

"How may I help you sir?" The manager asked, showing an apologetic smile.

"Can I speak to you privately? It's quite personal." Taehyung whispered, making his eyes turn back to beautiful silver, entrancing the merman.

In a daze, the manager nodded and escorted Taehyung to the manager's office. Once the door was shut, the manager sat on his chair while Taehyung sat on the chair in front of the desk.

"What can I help you with?"

"Well, may I ask who's the person who's shift is around 1pm to 6pm yesterday?"

"I'm sorry sir but we don't share-"

Taehyung's eyes glowed crimson red as he stared deeply into the merman's eyes while releasing some enticing pheromones.

The manager gulped and tried to ignore the pheromones but lust overcame him and blinded his better judgement.

The vampire smirked when he saw the clouded eyes of the other. Taehyung lifted the merman's chin up and brushed his lips lightly against the others.

"Now, can you please be a dear and tell me- who is shift is on 1pm to 6pm yesterday?" Taehyung whispered into the manager's ear, making the latter shiver and almost nut at the husky and beguiling voice.

"It would be Jeon Jungkook." The merman muttered, not really caring since he was busy sniffing Taehyung's sweet smell.

"Oh." Taehyung said, imagining the sweet and innocent looking boy.

'Jeon Jungkook huh. Is he a werewolf? He looks like one. A beta? But his build looks more like an Alpha-then again his baby bunny face doesn't make him look like an Alpha. Ohh he has squishy cheeks!' Taehyung squealed internally then realized he was squishing the manager's cheeks the whole time.

Taehyung let go in disgust but didn't show it, otherwise it would break the spell.

"Well then, where is he now? Why isn't he here?" Taehyung asked.

The merman simply shrugged his shoulders but gave Taehyung a lustful gaze. The vampire rolled his eyes and stormed out, leaving a half-erected merman. Taehyung hissed and went to a secluded place before dialing a certain number.

'What do you want now V?' He could hear the male from the other line groan, like he had no other choice but to pick up the call.

"Oh come on RM baby," Taehyung cooed, twirling his quite long silver hair as he leaned on a way. "You know you love doing business with me."

A sigh of disbelief could be heard from the other line, making Taehyung giggle.

'What is it?'

"Give me a background search for Jeon Jungkook."

'Why?' The wizard nagged, as he wasn't a fan of searching and stalking random people for the vampire's satisfaction.

"Just do it." Taehyung rolled his eyes before looking at his sharp fingernails.

'Okay fine. Give me a sec.'

Taehyung hummed as he trapped his phone between his shoulder and cheek. He then took out a nail file and sharpened his nails even more, admiring how sharp they are.

'Okay, so Jeon Jungkook. 21 years old, studies in Seoul University with a scholarship.' Namjoon starts with the basic information he had found. 'Majors in Fine Arts and has an elective Photography class. People say he's an alpha werewolf but his true specie is unconfirmed since sources say different things.'

Taehyung raises an eyebrow- confused on why would his breed be unconfirmed if he was obviously built like a werewolf. "Eh? Oh well, continue."

Namjoon clears his throat, with Taehyung quietly listening to the faint sound of him clicking on the mouse and typing something. 'Only family he has are his parents who are abroad but belongs in the middle-class of society. He works two part-time jobs.'

"Which is?" Taehyung raises an eyebrow, somehow feeling excited on learning about Jungkook's jobs. 'On weekdays he works at the Starbucks near Seoul University from 6pm to 10pm. While on weekends he works at the 7/11 near Seoul University from 12pm to 8pm.'

Taehyung stopped filing his nails and hummed, grinning to himself as he sticks the phone closer to his ear- licking his lips before thinking over some questions he wanted to ask.

"Any... Lovers?" Taehyung's eyes glowed scarlet as soon as he said the word 'Lovers'.

'No. Not at the moment. Many claimed to be his mate but their only proof are either badly edited photos or clever photo editing.'

Taehyung's eyes returned to silver and he let out a small sigh of relief. He doesn't know why but he just felt a connection. He's drawn to the boy for some unexplained reason but may his pride forbid him from saying that he's attracted to the boy. He did feel however, furious at the thought of other creatures or should he say- pestilent, claiming that they're Jungkook's mate.

'Hey? Are you still there?'

"Yes, yes. Now do little o'l me a teeny tiny favour and stalk him while reporting the event happening in his life to me. I assure you, you'll get a handsome reward. 100,000 won then my arse. How about that?"

'Hmm. Fine. When will I get your arse?'

"Give me more information about Jeon Jungkook then you'll get this sweet, juicy, thick, and plump arse." Taehyung taunted, knowing Namjoon would do anything just to fuck him- he was a horny wizard, to be exact.

'It's a deal.'

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Jungkook's eyebrows scrunched up in concentration as he swiftly drew his model. A very pretty Naga boy. Once he finished drawing the charcoal portrait of the Naga, he showed it to latter who squealed happily.

"Thank you so much Jeon!" The Naga said and quickly snapped a picture of his portrait before giving Jungkook 20,000 won before slithering away.

Jungkook smiled as he looked at the money. His artist occupation is quite expensive, but he loves to draw people for free to increase his drawing skills. So every time his models pay him despite not getting to keep their portrait is quite a relief and a huge help.

"Hey, would I mind if I sit next to you?" A person said. He has thin eyes, cute dimples and a muscular build but nothing that would indicate that he's a creature. Jungkook would instantly know what specie a person instantly is, from their scent or their physical attributes. But the person before him doesn't smell like a werewolf or anything so Jungkook immediately assumed they're human.

"Sure. I'm Jungkook. Jeon Jungkook." Jungkook smiled and offered a hand to the stranger who just sat down.

"Thanks. The name's Namjoon. Kim Namjoon." The stranger finally introduced. "I see you're from the fine arts class?" He refers to his drawings- glancing at the freshly sketched Naga portrait.

"Oh, uhm yeah." Jungkook scratches his nape, unsure of what to say next. "How about you? Are you from fine arts too?"

"Ah, no." Namjoon responds, "I came from theater arts class." Upon the sudden mention, Jungkook's eyes lit up with joy.

"Oh! I really love to watch your plays!" Jungkook made sure to deliver the message he had always wanted to say. "The skits are always awesome, though I am kinda busy with my own classes- but yeah!"

"Why, thank you. How kind of you to say that." Namjoon says kindly, showing Jungkook his dimple smile again as he was happy about the outcome of his approach- maybe being a theater arts student was helpful enough to grow a soft spot on the latter.

"Oh! No problem, really. I hope to see your plays too." Jungkook flips over a few pages of his sketchbook, letting Namjoon see his other works- learning that he tends to draw students in their university.

"You're a really good artist, seeing those." The male compliments, with Jungkook getting flustered. Sure he was used to the fact he draws for money and as a hobby- but being complimented is something he never gets over with, no matter how simple the phrases are.

"Thanks.." The artist mutters, closing his sketchbook to prevent Namjoon from complimenting him even more. "So, I guess it's your free time? You seem to not be busy practicing for any stage plays." He adds, not wanting to be an awkward person- maybe he could actually befriend a human now, and not some other scary intimidating creatures that would always call him a werewolf.

"Oh! Uh yes, It's our free time- I just wanna make friends with some other students here. By the way, how old are you?" Namjoon asks, though he had already known Jungkook's age by tracking his school file back when Taehyung had called him.

"I'm 21. How about you?" With a sheepish smile, Jungkook waits for an answer. "I'm 25. So I guess I am the hyung here."

"Right!" Jungkook exclaims, as he was more comfortable on talking to someone older than him. "So hyung, do you have any hobbies asides from performing on stage?"

"Hobbies?" The male repeats before thinking of some things he mostly do-- setting aside the illegal ones or the times he plays and experiments with his magic; He's a pure born wizard, afterall.

"I love to read some books, or maybe just hang out with people here and there- which is what I am currently doing." Namjoon chuckles, finding Jungkook's company great. He was extremely friendly- and he could clearly see why people assume he's a werewolf.

He had that muscular body build, his hairstyle exposing his forehead and his all black outfit obsession. Jungkook really had a sense of fashion- maybe this is what Taehyung had seen back at the convenience store. Just maybe.

"That's pretty simple," Jungkook says. "I mostly spend my time working side jobs. Such as being a clerk at a convenience store and cafe- maybe earning a little money from drawing people too." He began to state his job instead of hobbies- or maybe this was already the works he mostly enjoy. Aside from being a skilled wizard, who was Namjoon to judge?

"I see. You're really a busy person then. Have I interrupted you?" Namjoon was kind enough to ask, though it was just to leave an impression to Jungkook that he was a kind and understanding person- which will give him access to the male's life.

"No hyung! Don't worry, I was quite bored anyways so I am glad to make friends with you." Jungkook was quick to assure the male he was fine with his company, not like he was someone intimidating enough for Jungkook to avoid.

"I see, and I am glad about that." Namjoon then rose up from his seat. "How about continuing or conversation at a cafe? It'll be more comfortable talking somewhere else." He suggests, with the male hurriedly fixing his things and stuffing them to his large backpack.

By the time Jungkook wasn't looking, Namjoon couldn't help but to show his grin of success.

Jungkook was vulnerable enough to be his friend, maybe this can actually end up good.

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