RED ROSE | Seungjin

Chapter 14

3RD POV PERSON

"Felix?" Seungmin asked as the boy who's on his knees looked up, flustered to see Seungmin.

"You know each other?" Hyunjin interrogated, raising a brow at Seungmin. "Yeah, kinda. He was my guide." Seungmin replied. Felix was still on his knees until Hyunjin helped him get up, "Why are you still kneeling? Let me help you."

"Thank you, my Prince. May I ask why are you here in Anthos?" Felix asked.

"Oh, I don't actually know. It was Seungmin who convinced me to go here." Hyunjin answered truthfully.

"We are going to have fun. Felix, join us." Seungmin offered. "Oh, no. I can't do that." Felix refused, backing a little bit as he waved his hands at Seungmin. "That wasn't an invitation. That was an order." Seungmin said with power as if he was in control. Hyunjin giggled while Rein who stood beside Seungmin shook his head.

"Seungmin's right. The more the merrier, isn't it?" Hyunjin said excitedly at Felix. "Don't you live here? You can show us the fun places in Anthos. What do you think?" Seungmin said as he smiled at the petite boy.

"I guess I can't decline the Prince's wish. Yes, I'll join you." Felix gave up, giving in to the temptation of the invitation. "Great! You can lead the way for us. We'll follow you." 

The three were about to leave but Hyunjin looked back, "Rein, why aren't you joining in?"

"I need to go back immediately. I have to cover up your temporary absence in the palace. Farewell, Sir. May you enjoy your adventure." Rein left, entering the entrance of Helios.

"Follow me." Felix lead the way for them. Seungmin and Hyunjin weren't sure where they were going but the path they were taking was surrounded by houses, beautifully adorned with sunflowers and cheap yet magnificent paintings.

Felix was now walking towards a door, opening it. "My Prince, you have to change your clothing. You have to blend in with the people here or else they'll freak out when they see you. I mean, who wouldn't?" Felix explained as he lead them to his room.

"Except for you." Felix reffering to Seungmin as he handed the clothes he deemed the right size for the Prince. 

Hyunjin suddenly stripped off his clothing, Seungmin and Felix immediately leaving. "Oh! Sorry!" Hyunjin apologized as he heard the door close. He slipped in the yellowish t-shirt and loose brown pants. Even though the clothes were below average in appearance and simply bland, he still looked fashionable. Here's the thing with the bloodline of Hwang's, make them wear torned or ragged clothes, they'll still look good.

Hyunjin left Felix's room, meeting with the other two. "So, how do I look?" Hyujin expecting an answer from the two boys who stood in front of him.

"Decent." Seungmin said.

"Perfect, then. People won't recognize him." 

--TIME SKIP--

"Where are we?" Seungmin asked Felix.

"At a carnival. There are tons of stalls here: Game stalls, Food stalls, and stores. My Prince, what do you want to do first?" Felix said.

"Hmmm... Ooh! Can we try that game?" Hyunjin pointing at a game stall, unintentionally tugging on Seungmin's arm. 

The three went to the stall, Hyunjin hopping on the way. Felix then looked at the game and understood completely. "Here's what you do here: You pay for three balls, then you need to throw the balls and knock the three pillars consecutively. If you win, you get a prize."

"That's exciting! Let's do it!' Hyunjin happily squealed, unable to contain his excitement while Seungmin and Felix looked at him in adoration.

"Hello, can we pay for three players? And how much?" Felix asked the person who 'owned' the stall. "For three players? Ninety bronze coins." The owner said with no emotions. Hyunjin was about to draw out money from his pocket but remembered that he didn't brought a single coin on the way. Seungmin noticed and decided to pay for the three, already counting a budget for the night. 

The owner gave them each three balls, glancing at Hyunjin every now and then. Hyunjin threw one but was unsuccessful. He threw one again and was able to knock one. Feeling hopeful, he threw one again but failed, a frown forming and looked at Felix to tell it was his turn to throw his balls. Felix threw his balls desperately, knocking two on the process which surprised Seungmin.

It was Seungmin's turn. He aimed carefully at the center pillar and threw, successfully knocking it down. Seungmin deciding on using the same strategy, he aimed for the left and threw, successfully knocking down one again. Seungmin then felt the pressure arise within him. He looked on the last pillar as he calculated its direction. Felix was watching with anticipation while Hyunjin repeatedly bit on his nails. And there it was , the ball flying from Seungmin's hand, successfully moving the pillar.

But, it only kept on rocking back and forth, making Seungmin bite hard on his lower lip. Until, it stopped rocking, the pillar still standing strong.

"UGH!!!" The three sighed aggresively in unison, earning a chuckle from the owner. Seungmin who was a bit annoyed, paid again. The owner gave him another set of balls. Trusting his own strategy, he aimed and threw, knocking two on the process. The two other boys wowed in amazement. "Knocking two pillars with one ball!" A small kid who stood behind Seungmin said but the three didn't mind him, their full focus on Seungmin's game.

Seungmin only got two balls left to knock the lonely pillar. He aimed and threw, successfully hitting and knocking it down. The three celebrated while Seungmin laughed, happy to see himslef succeed on a fun game. "Here ya go. The prize." The owner said as they handed the prize to Seungmin, a doll. "Here, you can have it. A souvenir." Seungmin said, giving it to Hyunjin. 

Hyunjin gladly took it, thanking Seungmin. They then left the stall and went for another one. Playing all day as Seungmin's so called 'budget' was getting violated. They were too distracted that they didn't notice that they spent at least four hours in the carnival. 

"Uh, Felix. Is there any other place we can go to? I love it here but its kind of getting boring. You have anything in mind?" Hyunjin said as wiped off the sweat on his brow from walking under the Sun.

"We can go to a bar? If you want to." Felix offered. He was running out of ideas where he can bring the Prince to, the only choice left was the bar.

"You can dance there." Seungmin whispered to Hyunjin which made him look at Seungmin aggresively.

"OH MY--- CAN WE?! PLEASE!" Hyunjin pleaded.

"Sure, I guess. But don't get too drunk." Felix warned.

"Drunk?" Hyunjin mumbled as he followed Felix who started leading the way for him.

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