The next morning came and Taehyung was the last to wake up. He was woken by the sound of something hitting against wood and then a muttered row of curse words.

With a slight frown he opened his eyes and looked around in the dimly sunray lit room. He frowned deeper when he saw Jungkook holding a pile of clothes shirtless, probably just returned from the bathroom.

"Jungkook?" He said.

"ah, you're awake. Sorry i uh... Hit my toe against the closet..."

"oh that's what i heard..." Taehyung rubbed his eyes while he sat up. "What time is it?"

"It's just past nine. We need to go do grocery shopping for our breakfast. I was just about to wake you" Jungkook said and walked over to the other.

Taehyung felt bubbles while he looked at the other half naked approaching him. He was reminded of last night. Oh how he would have wished it continued...

"okay, i'll get up now then"

"hmm yes, after this" Jungkook said and gave the other a quick kiss on the lips. Chuckling when he saw the blush on Taehyung's cheeks.

Yes, this was surely going to be a good day.

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And so they ended up outside on the local market to get their things. Taehyung held the list while Jungkook did the talking. He was more known with this culture and how to make good deals so it's best to let him do the work while Taehyung just carries their bags.

"Alright, what do we need now?" Jungkook asked while he put the vegetables inside the bag.

"a bag of rice and then we need bread for our breakfast. Mrs Park wrote to pick some pastries we like as well."

"ooh, jummy. Alright let's find the rice first then"
The two walked through the busy market. It was swarming with people here, it was a weekly thing where you can get the freshest needs for a good price. A very popular market of course.

"Can we finally go see Zuzu today?"

"Sure, how about we go right after breakfast and go on a short flight around the area. I'm sure she must have missed us."

"Where do you think she is?" Taehyung asked, walking closely next to the wizard, like usual. He just enjoys being close to him.

"i don't know, but she always adjusts well to the nature around here. And besides she knows the area here, i assume she is just doing her thing out there somewhere. She is a smart Turtle. In the worst case she would just travel back to her birth location, the place where i found her." Jungkook replied. Smiling at the thought of his dear companion. "i can't wait to see her"

"also...Where is your cane?"

"oh, I don't need it anymore. I can walk without now" Jungkook smiled. "it doesn't hurt a lot anymore." he still had a little limp in his walk but definitely looked a lot healthier already.

"its surprising how fast you recovered... I would be in bed for months"

"im lucky to be what i am in this case." Jungkook suddenly noticed a stall on his right. "Oh, there is fresh bread over there, I will go get bread, you pick out the pastries here. We can get rice last"

"ah, okay. Uhm what do you want?"

"anything is fine, things with chocolate are always good." Jungkook spoke with a lot of hand movement as he walked backwards towards the delicious smelling stall.

"alright.." Taehyung chuckled and turned around to the pastry shop. They had all sorts of things. He should pick something that everyone might like. Some basic chocolate bread maybe? Or some cheese bread rolls? Hmm so many choices.

"Ah you're still here. I already got the rice, I basically walked into it on my way. Haha!"

Taehyung was surprised to see him back so quickly. He looked at Jungkook who took one of the bags and put the rice inside.

"Is it the correct rice? Mrs. Park wanted the golden flower brand one"

"Yes, this is the one." Jungkook smiled and handed the bag back. "what will we do now?"

"We still need the bread. Don't forget the bread" Taehyung said, a little confused.

"yes, yes, but after. I don't remember."

"see Zuzu, and eat. Are you playing dumb. It's too early for jokes Koo."

"Of course, sorry Taehyung. Well, I will go get the bread then. Wait here" and with that the wizard walked away back in the direction of the bread stall. Taehyung was very confused about what happened just now.

But before he knew it the raven was already back.

"i got the bread, and the rice," Jungkook said and put the bread in the bag.

"uh, we already have the rice"

"oh, we do?" Jungkook frowned.

"Yea, you literally just gave it to me a minute ago..."

"oh, I probably forgot. I was so enchanted by the smell of this bread. Feel it, it's even still warm!" Jungkook said and shrugged it off to show taehyung the delicious bread.

"ut looks yummy. Shall we head back now. I'm really hungry"

"good idea. Lets go my Taelove" Jungkook took the human's hand and walked with him back to the house.

There the family was already waiting for them with a neatly set table. Mrs Park approached them with a smile. "ahh you two are back! Come come, Quickly" she took Taehyung into the kitchen where they filled the empty bowls with the bread and pastries. Now they could finally eat.

Taehyung was really starting to like it here. He felt like he was part of them. Part of Jungkook's friendship with Jimin and his parents. He felt like this place was a second home. The world was a second home.

With a glance he looked at Jungkook during breakfast. Yes, he was sure. Jungkook will be his future and his end. He loves him, more than he can tell. He smiled and made mental note,

'Sorry parents, but this is the life i choose'

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Sorry for this very short update. I hope it is alright. I will update the next soon, where they will go search for Zuzu dear. It will be a very interesting chapter😳👀

See you in the next update!

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