The Suitors | T&J | ✔️

S I X T E E N

The Palace was as busy as I had ever seen it.

Tomorrow was my Father's ten year reign anniversary, and the party that was to be thrown, was one of the biggest ones we had ever had. We were going to have it in the Gardens, and the contractors had been busy out there all week, getting the tarps set up, with all of the tables, and plenty of space in between for the entertainment.

But today, I was nervous.

Both JK and Tae's family were arriving, as some other royals from around the world, but we had already greeted them at the dock, since it was now well into the afternoon.

I could feel the excitement coming off from Tae and JK, but I knew JK was more excited to see his brother. I couldn't say I was remotely interest in meeting his Father.

We were all stood at the docks, as we saw the first ship making it's way towards us. The green colours that shimmered on it, made me look over to Tae, who was grinning at me.

I felt JK's hand brush against my own, and I pursed my lips, trying to not look up at him.

Tae couldn't help himself once we saw his brother, and his wife, come down the docks towards us. King Jin gave Tae a wide smile, as the hugged one another. Tae kissed his sister in law's cheek, as he offered his arm to her, and they walked over to us. She was incredibly beautiful, with long black hair, and bright blue eyes.

We looked at one another first, and she tilted her head down as I smiled at her.

My Father and Jin exchanged greetings, with a firm hand shake, and then Jin introduced his wife, who bowed at my Father. Jin looked over to me.

I gave a soft smile, as Tae began talking, "this is Princess Alessia"

"Lovely to meet you, Princess" Jin smiled at me, and I bowed my head at him. He was the only rank I could bow to, since he was higher than me.

"And Jungkook! Gods, you are built like a house, how are you?" Jin asked, smiling at JK who had taken a step away from me.

"Fine thank you, Jin. I hope the journey wasn't too bad, I know you don't like the seas" JK smiled back. I noted the lack of titles, which proved on how they were closer than I thought they were.

Jin gave a light chuckle, "I was never meant to be a seaman"

"Good job you were born as a royal then, brother" Tae said, smiling.

Jin nudged his brother, and then smiled down at his wife.

"Princess Alessia, this is my wife, Anastasia. I hope you two become good friends" he smiled.

I gave her my best smile as we both bowed our heads at one another, while she didn't need to bow at me, I knew that she was just being respectful.

"I'm sure we will be" I said with my best smile.

As we all walked back up to the Palace, we heard the dock horn go, as we all turned to see another ship on the horizon. A messenger appeared next to my Father a few seconds later.

"Jungkook, your family is here" My Father said with a small smile.

"You all go ahead, we will catch up later. Are we doing dinner?" King Jin asked my Father.

"Of course" my Father smiled.

My Father explained to me a few nights ago, that he knew Tae and Jin's Father. He was a well respected King, and it was shame how he passed so young.

Tae stayed with his brother and sister in law, but I saw him look at me, giving me a smile as we began walking back down to the docks.

I could feel JK just being ever so slightly tense beside me as we saw his family ascend from the ship, rich in wearing purple colours.