Stars & Golden Feathers

Chapter 11

Jisung's p.o.v

"Hey, Jisung- whoa what happened?" Hyunjin says and pulls Jisung inside his dorm room.

After Minho had told Jisung about his royal status, Jisung had run all the way to Hyunjin and Seungmin's dorm room.

He is amazed that he even found the place since his vision is completely blocked by tears. Everything hurts, his eyes sting, his legs are sore from running, but none of that compares to the feeling of a thousand knives going through his chest.

"Jisung, what happened?" Hyunjin once again asks when they're sitting on the sofa. Jisung can't say anything, he opens his mouth but the only thing that comes out is more sobs. Hyunjin hugs him tight, he pats Jisung's back and tries to calm him down. "Shh, it's okay. I'm here."

They sit like that for what feels like forever before Jisung finally says something. "It hurts." He sobs and buries his head in Hyunjin's shoulder.

"I know, it's okay. You don't have to tell me what's wrong if you're not ready." Hyunjin whispers as he rubs soothing circles on Jisung's back.

"It's Minho," Jisung mumbles and dries some of his tears with the back of his hand. Hyunjin pulls away from the hug to look Jisung in the eyes.

"What did he do?" He says through gritted teeth, the flames in his eyes darken to a scary red, "Where is he?"

"I- I don't know. Don't hurt him." Jisung pleads and Hyunjin's eyes turn a little lighter.

Jisung takes a deep breath and tells Hyunjin what happened.

"So... He's the prince?" Hyunjin asks after a while.

Jisung nods, "Yes. Why does he have to be the Prince? What did I do to deserve this?" He runs his hands through his hair.

"Why is it a problem that he's a Prince?" Hyunjin tilts his head in question.

Jisung sighs, "It's a long story."

"Well, I have a lot of time, so if you want to talk about it, then I'm all ears." Hyunjin cups his hands behind his ears to make them look bigger.

Jisung chuckles and shakes his head, "Okay. So, it started when I wasn't born yet." He begins.

"How do you know the story then?" Hyunjin cuts him off.

"Shut up and listen." Jisung laughs.

"Right, sorry. Continue." Hyunjin zips his mouth and stares at Jisung.

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"Yeobo, I'm home!" Mr. Han shouts as he closes the door. "I have great news." He grins from ear to ear.

Mrs. Han greets him with a kiss, "What is it?" She smiles.

"I got a letter from the King today. I'm being promoted to Royal fishmonger." He hugs his wife, careful to not crush her pregnant belly.

"That's amazing news Yeobo." She excitedly says and leans her head on his shoulder.

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"Hello, Mr. Han."

"Hello, Your Majesty." Mr. Han greets and kneels before the King.

"I see you got my letter. Would you like to accept the offer?" The King asks.

"Yes Sir. I would be honored." Mr. Han answers and stands up when the King tells him to do so.

"Great, then I will have one of my messengers bring you a contract for you to sign. I look forward to working with you." The King smiles. Mr. Han bows and thanks him.