I crossed the sea, Just for you

Part 5

You went back as soon as the palace gates were locked before dark. Some houses and inns belonged especially to the royal family. A lot of officers and their family lived inside.

Once the gates are closed, they won't open again unless the King or the royals have to go in. There were secret underground pathways too, they were present as a part of the architecture models in every palace.

"Why is there a big water pool around the gate?" he asked. "For safety reasons, also during the war as a last hope if our gates are about to be destroyed.

They will pour oil in the water and set fire to protect the people inside", you explained. The bridge was also an iron door. He was amazed by the techniques.

"Please rest well, Prince", you said. "Thank you for today. I wish to visit some more places with you", he said. You nodded and smiled. "Looks like it's alcohol time.

Everyone already started to celebrate the wedding", you said as the commotions were heard. He smiled. "I hear giggles and laughing from women as well", he said.

"They may be singing and dancing for our queens and royal women. They have a lot to talk about", you chuckled. "I want to eat your country's food but I think I am not getting it.

My soldiers are too cautious", he pouted. "Tonight, they will be having a meat fest and alcohol", you said. "Ah! It was so spicy that I almost lost my tongue", he said. You chuckled.

"That's normal here", you said. "I am quite sensitive to spicy food", he said. "Wait! I will see if I can get something sweet for you. There is a dish called appam (the Indian pancake)", you said.

You asked him to move to a lake which was isolated and also a good place to rest. You went to the royal kitchen and asked if they have any batter left. Thankfully, they had.

You asked them to prepare and bring it to the lake. He was inhaling the fresh breeze and looking at the lake. You sat beside him. "Your dinner is on the way", you said.

"Thank you", he smiled. "You are our guest and I am in special charge of you", you smiled. The maids placed the plates and dishes. You asked them to leave.

The pancake was soft in the middle and crispy in the end. It was round-shaped. They gave coconut milk and a vegetable stew as a side dish. "You can dip and eat", you gestured to him.

He tore a piece of the pancake and he tasted. He seemed to like this. He was a messy eater. You laughed. "Wait, I will help you", you said.

You tore a piece dipped nicely in the milk and asked him to open his mouth. He was taken aback. "Are you feeding me?" he asked. You nodded.

"I don't want you to ruin your dress from splattering the milk, also you seem very uncomfortable eating with your hands", you said. You gestured him to open the mouth as the stew was slightly flowing down in your fingers.

He hesitantly opened his mouth. You fed him while he was looking at you under the moonlight. You got so much freedom as everyone was busy preparing for the wedding.

"You should have some as well", he said. "I will go and eat there. I know they would be having the food", you said. "For my sake, I already ate two to three pancakes. You eat as well", he said.

"Guest first", you giggled. "Stop calling me your guest", he said. "Then, what should I call you?" you asked. "Umm... Friend, maybe a friend", he tried to look confident. You gave a smile.

You nodded at him. "I have to go now, else the Princess will be all noisy", you said. "I wanted to ask,'' Why did you reduce the number of ornaments?" he asked.

"I don't want her to whine. Talking about how she is the first Princess but I am walking around like ruling the palace. I decided to go by a hierarchy", you said. "You look good both the way", he said.

You slightly blushed. Who wouldn't when they get addressed as beautiful. You were heading towards your room with a pounding heart.

You acted like it's nothing while feeding him but you were actually getting butterflies in your stomach.

Every time your eyes locked with him, every time his lips touched your fingers, every bite he took from you as a baby, you got butterflies in your stomach. You knew that you shouldn't be feeling this but you decided to live in the dream.

Meanwhile, Taehyung was resting in his room. "Your Highness, may I come in?" his commander asked. "Yes you can", he gestured to sit in the chair.

"What's the matter Commander Lee?" he asked. "Some of our ships are sent to the other islands for balance trade.

They will be returning in two weeks", he said. Taehyung nodded. "By that time, the ceremony will be over as well. We can return home", he said.

Taehyung nodded his head. He didn't want to leave soon but he made a promise that he would return. His heart denied accepting the reality.

"I hope that you will be prepared", Lee left the room. He also noticed how you and Taehyung were close. He didn't want something to happen to make things complicated.

Taehyung lied on his bed. The moon was shining outside. He took a deep breath. "Why has she been born so far away? Why are we seas and miles apart?" he questioned the moon.

Everyone partied with women and alcohol but his soul was restless. He was falling for you. He tried to deny it. But he couldn't. Actually, he didn't want to deny it.

You curled up in your bed, excusing yourself from the noisy women. You were feeling all the kinds of emotions you weren't supposed to feel.