Soldier's heart | Jinkook

Chapter 15

Jin's POV:

"Ficking Kim who-knows-who! Ho dares he?" I cursed on my way towards the large hall. I opened the door a little to peek inside to assess the situation. Men were talking dancing, ignoring the fact that I am missing. Father was gone. He probably left 2 minutes after my first dance. Hoseok and Yoongi cuddling in the corner, and the rest of the guests were sitting and debating about boring shits.

"Where have you been?" A deep serious voice startled me from behind. I turned around, shocked to face expressionless Jungkook. He looked so good in his suit. I can say it's a pretty expensive suit, and it wouldn't look so good on anyone but him. But I have to stay calm because I am still angry at him. But honestly, when I am looking at him now, I don't even remember what happened between us.

"Why do you care?" I cut him off and looked away from him. I heard him sigh. Is he tired of me? I felt as my eyes are getting wetter.

"Jin, I am sorry," Jungkook said, and when I looked at him, he had eyes full of sincerity and tenderness. I wanted so much to stay angry at him, but how can I when he looks like this. I sighed and rolled my eyes when I lost to him again.

"Fine, I forgive you," I said with a sweet smile and grabbed his hand. It felt so good to hold his hand again. It was such a long day without him around. And his bunny smile made my day better again.

"No, let's dance," I said cheerfully and wanted to pull him, but he stopped me.

"Jin, I can not. Too many eyes." He said worriedly.

"Are you ashamed of me?" I asked with raised eyebrows.

"You know what I mean. If they see you dance with someone else than prince or duke, you will be in trouble." He said reasonably. I sighed and thought a little.

"OK, wait a minute," I said and ran towards my bedroom. I had to throw things out of three boxes to find that one thing, but it was worth it. I ran back and found Jungkook like an obedient puppy waiting for me.

"Here," I said and put a masquerade mask on Jungkook's face.

"Now, no one will be able to distinguish you from other princes," I said and pulled Jungkook into the hall in a hurry so he couldn't make more excuses. Everyone watched Jungkook and me on the way to the dance floor. Half of them were pissed off, and the second half was curious about who was hiding under the masquerade mask.

"I forgot to ask. Can you dance? "I asked mockingly, and at that moment, Jungkook put his arm around my waist and pulled me closer. I was pleasantly pleased when we started dancing. I felt like I was dancing with a professional. His movements were so graceful but dynamic.

After this one dance, slow music began to play. I looked at DJ and saw smirking Hoseok. I smiled at him and hugged Jungkook, and put my head on his chest. We slowly swung to the beat with Jungkook's arm hugging me. I had my left hand resting on his chest, and my right hand was holding Jungkook's free hand. Suddenly I felt that Jungkook let my hand go. I opened my eyes and frowned at him for ruining our moment. He smiled down at me, and then he took my hand. With that one free hand, he put a ring on my finger. I stared at my hand, which was captured by Jungkook again. Our fingers tangled, and one little ring on my index finger. Jungkook said nothing as always, but I felt his grip on me was stronger. I decided not to talk now and just enjoy this amazing moment.

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After many struggles, I managed to get Jungkook to my bed. Yes, we were dressed, but I could at least lay on his chest. While listening to his heartbeat, I watched the ring on my finger. I played with it and put it on my ring finger. 

"Look, now we are engaged," I said playfully and showed my hand to Jungkook. He had his arms crossed behind his head, and his eyes were closed. He opened his one eye to look at me and just hummed in response, smiling. Then he pulled his arms from behind his head and hugged my body. Our legs were tangled together, and I was pinned to his neck. I didn't need a blanket at all.

"Will you tell me why you disappeared for almost half an hour? And where have you been?" Jungkook asked after a while. He tried to sound casual, but I knew it bothers him.

"I danced a lot, and my legs hurt. I wanted to be alone for a while and..." I said and stopped. Should I say Jungkook true? Tell him that I met some stranger who wasn't supposed to be there? Not kiss! No! That kiss is my secret, and I will take it to the grave but hide the whole person from Jungkook feels like a lie to me. I am a good liar, and it is no problem for me to lie to people. But something is telling me that Jugnkook is that type of person who can say when you lie.

"And?" Jungkook asked a little impatiently.

"And in the backstage, I met a weirdo. I think he was some guest's relative that we didn't invite to the ball. So he was hiding. He said he wanted to see the beauty of this kingdom. Of course, he meant me, so when I told him who I am, he left. Such a cheese pickup line. Then I went back." I said honestly and prayed Jungkook wouldn't ask me more.

"Ok, I understand. But I shouldn't have let you go alone at first. I wanted to give you space, but what if you got hurt. I'm sorry, I should have thought more about it."

"It's alright. You're here now, and that's all that matters." I said, hugging his body. We cuddled all night, at least what I remember before I fell asleep. I woke up in an empty bed. I was lying in the center of my king-sized bed and was covered in blankets. I was about to be really pissed off, but then I saw a little paper on another pillow.

Good morning, I am sorry, but I can not wake up in the morning. I was with you as long as I could. I wish we could spend our morning together, but it is not impossible. Not yet. See you later.

Jungkook

"Bastard. How can I be angry when he left such a beautiful letter here." I whispered to myself and giggled. I took a letter and hid it in my diary. When I opened the diary, I saw on the page where I wrote yesterday a little note about the stranger and our passionate kiss. I scoffed and tore the page out of the diary.

"Kim? Who? I already forget that shameless fool." I said to myself and laughed on my way to the bathroom.

Author's POV:

Jungkook is the type of man who doesn't come to you first. You have to make the first step every time, even after 20 years of marriage, they are still dumb and don't understand clear and simple signs. He experienced a lot of pain, whether it was about love, war, or family. He needs time and someone willing to go with this hard path to a happy ending with him. Jin knows it and is ready (at least he thinks he is ready) to go with him.

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Yes, 2 chapters in 2 days. I am surprised as much as you.