The Enigma's Mate
The Boy Who Wasn't Afraid
Everyone in Seoul knew one rule.
Never provoke Jeon Jungkook.
Not because he was cruel.
Not because he enjoyed hurting people.
But because no one truly understood what he was.
Jungkook was an Enigma.
The only one anyone had ever heard of.
An existence so rare that most people believed Enigmas belonged to legends.
He could sense emotions before they were spoken. He could suppress the presence of Alphas and Omegas without touching them. His instincts were stronger than anything ordinary biology could explain.
His power frightened even him.
That was why Jungkook lived alone on the highest floor of the Jeon mansion.
He attended family dinners only when necessary.
He spoke only when there was something worth saying.
And when strangers entered a room, they usually became uncomfortable within seconds.
Even members of his own family sometimes hesitated before approaching him.
But his family never stopped loving him.
They understood.
They knew that the coldness wasn't hatred.
Jungkook was afraid of himself.
Afraid that one day he would lose control and hurt someone he loved.
So he isolated himself.
Until the night everything changed.
The Jeon mansion was unusually quiet.
Seokjin stood in the living room, staring at the phone in his trembling hand.
Namjoon noticed immediately.
His face had gone pale.
Yoongi lowered his laptop.
Hoseok stopped talking.
Even Jimin, who had been arranging flowers on the table, looked up
Jeon Namjoon
"What happened?" Namjoon asked.
Jeon Seokjin
"My brother is dead."
The words seemed to freeze the entire room.
Jeon Seokjin
"My brother and his wife..." Seokjin swallowed hard. "There was an accident."
Jimin immediately crossed the room and held Seokjin's hand.
Seokjin nodded, but tears were already gathering in his eyes.
Jeon Seokjin
"They had one child."
Namjoon's expression softened.
Jeon Seokjin
"He's seventeen."
Yoongi exchanged a glance with Hoseok.
Jeon Yoongi
"Where is he?"
Jeon Seokjin
"At the hospital."
Jeon Seokjin
"He's alone."
That was all it took.
Namjoon stood.
Jeon Namjoon
"We'll bring him home."
Three hours later, the mansion doors opened.
A young boy stood outside with a small suitcase beside him.
His dark hair was messy.
His eyes were red from crying.
Yet somehow...
He was smiling.
Not because he was happy.
Perhaps because smiling was the only thing he knew how to do when he didn't know what else to do.
Seokjin immediately walked toward him.
Seokjin pulled him into a hug.
For several seconds, Taehyung didn't move.
Then his arms slowly wrapped around Seokjin.
Kim Taehyung
"I'm sorry," he whispered.
Jeon Seokjin
"You don't have to apologize."
Taehyung nodded against his shoulder.
Namjoon approached next.
Jeon Namjoon
"You're home now."
Kim Taehyung
"Then I'll try not to cause trouble."
Jeon Hoseok
"Something tells me that's going to be difficult."
Taehyung looked at him innocently.
Kim Taehyung
"I don't cause that much trouble."
Yoongi raised an eyebrow.
Jeon Yoongi
"Your school records say otherwise."
Kim Taehyung
"You read those?"
Kim Taehyung
"That's invasion of privacy."
For the first time that evening, Jimin laughed.
The atmosphere became slightly lighter.
Everyone except one person.
Jungkook stood at the top of the staircase.
Watching.
Silent.
His expression was unreadable.
Until Taehyung looked up.
Their eyes met.
And everything inside Jungkook stopped.
His instincts screamed.
The word echoed through his mind.
His fingers tightened around the railing.
No.
Impossible.
Jungkook had spent his entire life believing he would never have a mate.
He was an Enigma.
A creature nobody understood.
Why would fate give him someone?
Why would fate give him...
The seventeen-year-old smiled at him.
Jungkook immediately looked away.
He couldn't breathe properly.
He couldn't let anyone know.
Not his parents.
Not his brothers.
No one.
Because if Taehyung truly was his mate...
Then Jungkook's greatest fear had just become reality.
Someone precious enough to lose.
Someone he would instinctively want to protect.
Someone his uncontrollable power could potentially hurt.
Jeon Seokjin
"That's Jungkook," jin said gently.
Taehyung looked back toward the staircase.
Kim Taehyung
"Your youngest son?"
Taehyung stared at him for a moment.
Everyone waited.
Most newcomers reacted to Jungkook the same way.
Fear.
Silence.
Avoidance.
Instead, Taehyung tilted his head.
Then he walked toward the staircase.
Jungkook's eyes narrowed.
Taehyung stopped several steps below him.
Jungkook said nothing.
Taehyung waited.
Still nothing
Kim Taehyung
"Are you always this quiet?"
The entire family froze.
Hoseok's mouth fell open.
Yoongi slowly lowered his coffee.
Jimin covered his smile.
Seokjin stared at Taehyung in disbelief.
Nobody talked to Jungkook like that.
Taehyung continued.
Kim Taehyung
"You know, you could say hello."
Taehyung smiled brightly.
Kim Taehyung
"There! See? That wasn't difficult."
Jungkook blinked.
For some inexplicable reason...
He didn't feel annoyed.
He felt strangely calm.
Taehyung pointed toward the staircase.
Kim Taehyung
"Can I see your room?"
Jeon Jungkook
"Because it's mine."
Taehyung nodded thoughtfully.
He picked up his suitcase.
Kim Taehyung
"Then I'll find my room."
He walked away.
After three steps, he turned around.
Kim Taehyung
"Goodnight, Jungkook."
Jungkook's lips parted.
He almost answered.
Instead, he watched Taehyung disappear down the hallway.
Behind him, Hoseok whispered,
Jeon Hoseok
"Did that just happen?"
Yoongi looked equally stunned.
Jimin grinned.
Seokjin looked at his youngest son.
For the first time in years, Jungkook's expression wasn't completely empty.
There was something in his eyes.
Something dangerous.
Something protective.
Something nobody had ever seen before.
Namjoon quietly approached him.
Jungkook didn't look away from the hallway.
Jeon Namjoon
"Don't what?"
Jungkook's voice was barely audible.
Jeon Namjoon
"About Taehyung?"
Jungkook finally looked at him.
His eyes were darker than usual.
Jeon Jungkook
"He's mine."
Silence.
Then Jungkook seemed to realize what he'd said.
His expression hardened.
Jeon Jungkook
"Forget I said that."
But none of them did.
And somewhere down the hallway, completely unaware of the storm he'd created...
Taehyung was trying to figure out which bedroom was his.
The Enigma had found his mate.
And for the first time in his life...
Jungkook had something he desperately wanted to protect.
The Jeon Family
Morning arrived at the Jeon mansion with a crash
Everyone in the dining room froze.
Namjoon stared at the broken cup on the kitchen floor.
Jeon Namjoon
"Good morning?"
Jeon Namjoon
"...Yes, sweetheart?"
Jeon Seokjin
"How many times have I told you not to reach for things on the highest shelf?"
Namjoon pointed toward the cabinet
Jeon Namjoon
"I wasn't reaching for it."
Jeon Seokjin
"Then why is my favorite cup on the floor?"
Jeon Namjoon
"...Gravity?"
Jeon Hoseok
(immediately burst out laughing)
Jeon Jimin
(covered his mouth)
Jeon Yoongi
(Even Yoongi couldn't hide his smile)
Jin turned toward the twins
Jeon Seokjin
"And what's so funny?"
Hoseok immediately straightened
Jeon Jimin
"He's in trouble."
Yoongi leaned back in his chair
Jin looked at all three of them
Jeon Seokjin
"Since you're all laughing, you can clean it."
Hoseok's smile disappeared
Jeon Seokjin
"Because you laughed."
Jeon Hoseok
"That's unfair!"
Then Jin pointed at Jimin
Jeon Jimin
"But I didn't break anything!"
Jeon Seokjin
"You laughed."
Jimin immediately looked toward Yoongi
Jeon Jimin
"Your mother is terrifying."
Jin's expression softened
Jeon Seokjin
"Breakfast in five minutes."
Namjoon quietly approached Jin
Jeon Namjoon
"Are you still angry?"
Jeon Namjoon
"What if I apologize?"
Jeon Namjoon
"What if I kiss you?"
Namjoon kissed his cheek anyway
Jeon Seokjin
"Go sit down."
Across the table, Taehyung watched them with fascination.
He had been awake for barely an hour and had already discovered that the terrifying Jeon family was completely ridiculous.
Then his eyes moved toward Jungkook.
Jungkook sat silently at the far end of the table.
As usual.
Kim Taehyung
"Good morning."
Hoseok slowly turned toward Yoongi
Jeon Hoseok
"Did he just—"
Jeon Jimin
"He's talking more."
Taehyung looked pleased with himself
Breakfast continued peacefully until Jin suddenly placed his chopsticks down.
Jeon Seokjin
"I want grandchildren."
Jeon Yoongi
"We're eating."
Jin looked directly at the three of them
Jeon Seokjin
"You're all adults."
Hoseok pointed at himself
Then Jin looked at Yoongi
Finally, he looked at Jimin
Jimin's face became even redder
Kim Taehyung
"Grandchildren?"
Everyone looked at him.
Taehyung innocently continued.
Kim Taehyung
"How did the three of them even become mates?"
Jeon Hoseok
"Don't encourage him."
Jin, however, looked delighted.
Jeon Seokjin
"Oh, that's a wonderful story."
Jeon Hoseok
"Mom, please."
Hoseok had just turned eighteen.
He had always loved flowers.
Not because he was particularly romantic.
He simply liked how peaceful flower shops felt.
That afternoon, he walked into a small shop near the city center.
And then he saw him.
A boy standing behind the counter.
Soft brown hair.
Bright eyes.
A gentle smile.
Hoseok stopped walking.
Something inside his chest shifted.
His instincts went completely still.
Hoseok's heart nearly stopped.
He stared.
Jimin looked up.
Their eyes met.
Jimin smiled.
Jeon Jimin
"Can I help you?"
Hoseok couldn't speak.
The boy tilted his head.
Jeon Jimin
"Are you okay?"
Hoseok's heart was pounding.
The smile disappeared from his face.
Jeon Hoseok
"I can feel it."
Jimin slowly stepped closer.
And then his own instincts responded.
Hoseok smiled for the first time that day.
Jeon Hoseok
"You felt it too."
Jimin nodded.
He was nervous.
But somehow...
He wasn't afraid.
Hoseok brought Jimin home that evening.
The entire family was shocked.
Especially Yoongi.
He had been sitting on the sofa, looking half-asleep.
Until Jimin entered.
Yoongi's eyes immediately opened.
His entire body went still.
His instincts recognized Jimin instantly.
Yoongi stood.
Hoseok looked at his twin.
Neither spoke.
Jimin looked between them.
Jeon Hoseok
"What's happening?"
Yoongi's voice was quiet.
Jeon Yoongi
"He's mine too."
Jeon Yoongi
"I can feel the bond."
Hoseok stared at his twin.
For several seconds, neither of them knew what to say.
Then Jimin whispered,
Jeon Jimin
"So... you're both my mates?"
Yoongi nodded.
Hoseok looked at Jimin.
There was no anger.
No jealousy.
Only wonder.
Because somehow, fate had given both brothers the same person.
And neither wanted to let him go.
Jeon Yoongi
(Yoongi had never believed himself capable of falling instantly.
He had always considered himself too lazy, too reserved, too practical.
But the moment he saw Jimin...
Everything changed.
He wanted to protect him.
He wanted to make him smile.
He wanted Jimin to feel safe whenever he was around)
Jeon Yoongi
(And secretly, he couldn't believe someone so beautiful had become his mate.
Sometimes, even years later, Yoongi would look at Jimin sleeping beside him and think:How did I get this lucky? )
Jeon Hoseok
(Hoseok fell even faster.
He loved Jimin's smile.
His laugh.
His little habits.
The way he became shy when complimented.
The way he always reached for Hoseok's hand.
Hoseok wanted to protect him from everything.)
Jeon Hoseok
(But more than that...
He wanted Jimin to always have a reason to smile.)
Jeon Jimin
(Jimin had never imagined having two mates.
At first, he was frightened.
But Yoongi and Hoseok never made him feel like he had to choose.
They loved him together.
They respected each other.
And somehow, the three of them became inseparable.
Seven years later, their relationship was stronger than ever.
At home, Yoongi was usually the laziest.
He would lie on the couch with Jimin curled against his chest while Hoseok complained that neither of them was helping.)
Jeon Hoseok
"You don't even know what I was going to say."
Jeon Yoongi
"You were going to ask me to move."
Jeon Hoseok
"Because you're lying on Jimin."
Yoongi tightened his arms around Jimin.
Jeon Hoseok
"He's comfortable."
Jimin giggled.
Hoseok sighed dramatically.
Jeon Hoseok
"I live with two traitors."
Jimin reached for Hoseok's hand.
Hoseok immediately joined them.
Within seconds, all three were tangled together on the couch.
Jeon Yoongi
"This is better."
Jeon Hoseok
"You're impossible."
Jimin leaned over and kissed each of their cheeks.
Both Alphas immediately softened.
Their family often teased them.
But everyone could see how deeply the three loved each other.
Back at breakfast, Taehyung looked fascinated.
Kim Taehyung
"So you all just knew?"
Jeon Jimin
"Sometimes mates recognize each other immediately."
Taehyung looked thoughtful.
Kim Taehyung
"Then what about Jungkook?"
The table became quiet.
Jungkook's hand stopped moving.
Taehyung looked toward him.
Kim Taehyung
"Does he have a mate?"
Jungkook's expression hardened.
The answer came too quickly.
Taehyung frowned.
Kim Taehyung
"How do you know?"
Jungkook looked directly at him.
Jeon Jungkook
"I just know."
Nobody noticed the way his fingers tightened around his cup.
The young Omega stared at him curiously.
For some reason...
He didn't believe Jungkook.
And Jungkook knew exactly why.
Because across the table sat the one person in the world whose presence made his Enigma instincts whisper the same word over and over.
Shopping With Jungkook
Saturday morning at the Jeon mansion was peaceful.
Taehyung was sitting at the breakfast table, happily eating pancakes when Jin walked in with a folder.
Kim Taehyung
"Yes, Aunt Jin?"
Jeon Seokjin
"We have some news."
Taehyung immediately became curious.
Namjoon entered behind Jin and sat beside him.
Jeon Namjoon
"You're going to a new school."
Jeon Seokjin
"We've completed your admission. It's one of the best schools in Seoul."
Kim Taehyung
"When do I start?"
Kim Taehyung
"Next week?!"
He almost jumped out of his chair.
Kim Taehyung
"But it's Saturday!"
Jeon Hoseok
"That's why we're telling you now."
Taehyung looked nervous for a moment.
Kim Taehyung
"But I just got here!"
Jin reached over and patted his head.
Jeon Seokjin
"You'll be finishing your final year there. We wanted to make sure you had the best education possible."
Kim Taehyung
Taehyung looked nervous.
"What if nobody likes me?"
Jeon Jimin
"You'll make friends in no time."
Jeon Yoongi
"Just don't get suspended."
Taehyung looked offended.
Kim Taehyung
"I've only been suspended twice."
Taehyung slowly lowered his spoon.
Kim Taehyung
"...Okay. Maybe three times."
Hoseok burst out laughing.
By noon, the mansion became empty.
Namjoon and Jin had to visit an old family friend.
Yoongi, Hoseok, and Jimin had a last-minute meeting related to Yoongi's entertainment company.
That left exactly two people in the mansion.
Taehyung.
And Jungkook.
Jin stood near the entrance, holding Taehyung's shopping list.
Jungkook looked up from his phone.
Jeon Seokjin
"Take Taehyung shopping."
Jungkook stared at his mother.
Then at Taehyung.
Taehyung smiled.
Hoseok whispered to Yoongi,
Jeon Hoseok
"This should be interesting."
Jungkook grabbed his keys.
Taehyung quickly followed.
The first stop was the school uniform store.
Taehyung tried on several uniforms.
Jungkook looked up from his phone.
Kim Taehyung
"You aren't very helpful."
Jeon Jungkook
"What do you want me to say?"
Kim Taehyung
"Something like, 'Taehyung, you look amazing.'"
Taehyung is just a 17 years old kid who don't understand others feelings he just want someone to compliment him call say he looks beautiful, amazing.
Jungkook stared.
Taehyung grinned.
Jungkook looked away.
Jeon Jungkook
"You look fine."
Kim Taehyung
"I'll accept it."
They bought the uniforms.
Then came the books.
Then notebooks.
Pens.
Pencils.
A school bag.
Shoes.
Everything Taehyung actually needed.
But Taehyung had a habit.
But Taehyung had a habit.
Whenever something caught his attention, his eyes became wide.
A small stuffed animal.
A keychain.
A ridiculous pencil case.
A tiny rabbit-shaped lamp.
A phone charm.
A box of strawberry-flavored candy.
Taehyung never asked for them.
He simply looked.
And Jungkook noticed.
Every.
Single.
Time.
At one shop, Taehyung stopped in front of a display.
His eyes widened.
Jungkook followed his gaze.
A small purple rabbit plushie.
Taehyung stared at it for several seconds.
Then he shook his head.
They continued walking.
A few minutes later, Taehyung stopped again.
This time it was a stuffed animal.
He picked it up.
His eyes became wide.
Then he quickly put it back.
Jungkook noticed.
They walked farther.
A box of strawberry candy caught Taehyung's attention.
He stared at it.
Jungkook noticed again.
Taehyung didn't ask for anything.
He simply looked.
And whenever Jungkook asked him if he wanted something, Taehyung shook his head.
Kim Taehyung
"No. I don't need it."
Jungkook didn't say anything.
But he remembered everything.
After finishing the actual school shopping, Taehyung was tired.
He sat inside the car and leaned against the window.
Jungkook glanced at him.
Jeon Jungkook
"Are you hungry?"
Kim Taehyung
"just a little"
Jungkook stopped at a café.
He returned a few minutes later with a strawberry milkshake and a slice of cake.
Taehyung's face immediately brightened.
Jungkook handed them to him.
Jeon Jungkook
"You like strawberries?"
Taehyung nodded and smiled happily.
He took a big sip of his milkshake.
Kim Taehyung
"This is really good!"
Jungkook started driving again.
Taehyung happily ate his cake.
For several minutes, there was only silence.
Then Jungkook pulled the car over.
Jeon Jungkook
"Wait here."
Taehyung looked confused.
Kim Taehyung
"Where are you going?"
Jeon Jungkook
"Stay in the car."
Jungkook got out.
Taehyung watched through the window.
He wondered where Jungkook was going.
After several minutes, Jungkook returned.
But now...
He was carrying shopping bags.
Lots of them.
Taehyung's eyes widened.
Kim Taehyung
"What happened?"
Jungkook put the bags into the back seat.
Kim Taehyung
"Why are there so many bags?"
Jungkook closed the door.
Kim Taehyung
"What's inside?"
Kim Taehyung
"What things?"
Jungkook started driving.
Jeon Jungkook
"You'll see."
Taehyung looked suspiciously at the bags.
But then he smiled.
When they returned home, everyone was already in the living room.
Jin looked toward the entrance.
Jeon Seokjin
"You're back."
Taehyung happily walked inside.
Kim Taehyung
"We finished everything!"
Hoseok looked at the bags.
Then he looked at Jungkook.
Then back at the bags.
Jeon Hoseok
"Did you buy the entire mall?"
Taehyung immediately shook his head.
Kim Taehyung
"I only bought what I needed."
He started showing everyone.
Kim Taehyung
"School shoes."
Jeon Jimin
"That's a lot."
Kim Taehyung
"But everything is important!"
Then everyone noticed the other shopping bags.
Jin raised an eyebrow.
Taehyung looked at Jungkook.
Jungkook calmly answered.
Jeon Jungkook
"Taehyung liked them."
Everyone went silent.
Taehyung's eyes became huge.
Kim Taehyung
"I didn't buy those!"
Jeon Hoseok
"Then who did?"
Taehyung pointed at Jungkook.
Taehyung looked inside one bag.
His face immediately lit up
Kim Taehyung
"The rabbit!"
He pulled out the little stuffed rabbit he'd looked at earlier.
Kim Taehyung
"You bought it!"
Jungkook simply nodded.
Taehyung hugged it tightly.
Imagine it's a rabbit 🐰 ...
He looked inside another bag.
The keychain.
Then the strawberry candy.
Then the little lamp.
Then several other things he'd looked at during their shopping trip.
Taehyung couldn't stop smiling.
Kim Taehyung
"You remembered everything!"
Jungkook said nothing.
Taehyung hugged the rabbit again
Kim Taehyung
"I love everything!"
Jungkook's expression remained completely blank.
But inside...
Something warm settled in his chest.
He liked seeing Taehyung happy.
That was all.
At least, that's what he told himself
Taehyung suddenly looked around.
Kim Taehyung
"Where should I put everything?"
Jungkook answered immediately.
Jeon Jungkook
"Your room."
Jeon Jungkook
"I can carry them!"
Taehyung grabbed two bags.
Jungkook took the rest.
Taehyung followed him upstairs.
Their rooms were next to each other.
Jungkook entered Taehyung's room and began putting everything away.
The school supplies went onto the desk.
The books went onto the shelf.
The snacks went into a drawer.
And the little rabbit went onto Taehyung's bed.
Taehyung stared at it happily.
Kim Taehyung
"It's so cute."
Kim Taehyung
"You're really nice."
Jungkook froze.
Taehyung smiled innocently.
Kim Taehyung
"You bought me everything I liked."
Jeon Jungkook
"Go unpack your school things."
Taehyung happily began opening his new school bag.
Jungkook quietly left the room.
As he closed the door behind him, he heard Taehyung's excited voice from inside.
Kim Taehyung
"Jungkook! Look! There's another notebook!"
Jungkook stopped.
He turned around.
Taehyung was holding up a notebook with a huge smile.
Jungkook stared at him.
Then, very quietly, he said,
Taehyung smiled even wider.
Jungkook walked into his own room.
He closed the door.
His face remained expressionless.
But for the first time in a very long time...
The Enigma smiled.
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