Thief - NAMJIN YOONMIN TAEKOOK

Ch. Twenty Eight 👑

There is no way to know how much did Namjoon drink. Throughout the whole night he stopped every single servant he saw to ask for a refill. Jimin is now arguing with the King. Demanding for the wedding to be cancelled. Asking for Tae to marry him. And Namjoon can't take it. Jimin's high pitched voice makes him leave the room.

He doesn't feel entitled to visit Tae. Even if it's his last night here, he leaves him alone. How can he look at him in the eyes when he was there in the meeting where this decision was taken? He agreed with it. There's nothing to be done. It's the right thing to do...

Yet, he feels terrible. He wants to throw up even though he couldn't eat all night. He would crawl to a corner and die there if it was up to him. The bare thought of his little brother marrying the guy he hates. How sad and angry he must feel right now. The only thing that keeps him calm is Félix's older brother. He's not here tonight but he'll take care of Tae.

He's a good guy, unlike me

Walking through the halls, he crosses a servant and takes another drink. It's hard for him to walk on a straight line. For him, the walls and floor are moving. For everyone else he's just a very dizzy and very drunk prince. He enters the kitchen. To meet him again. There's no time to be composed. It's not like he has the mindset to try that now. He cried with his family ring, so he won't judge him, right?

Jin's nervous. The guards could come in any moment now asking for help. Calling for Namjoon or the King. He's trying to have hope that his friends are okay when he sees the Prince enter. He looks like ten carriages ran over him, his eyes filled with tears. The closer Namjoon gets to him the more panic Jin feels. He wants to calm him but he can't cross the line. He's still a thief in front of a terrible prince. Why should he help? Why does he feel like holding him in his arms? If he does so, is he crossing the Prince's limits? Or is he crossing his own?

Not even logic helps him feel good. Yes, Namjoon's one of those who keeps the Kingdom being an unfair place. But it's also a guy who's brother is gonna leave to marry a hateful Prince. Dragging his words and with a smile that can't hide his true feelings, Namjoon talks.

- We're not going to war! - He pretends to cheer - That's great! Right? It's worth it...right?

He stays silent for a moment. Waiting for someone to tell him that he took the right choice. Waiting for someone to lie to him the same way he lied to himself when he agreed with that plan. But Jin says nothing and watches as Namjoon takes a glass from the table and drinks it in one go. The alcohol burning his throat.

- Y-Yeah - he can hardly talk - We should celebrate! Let's dance Chef, we're in a ball after all!

Jin feels one of the Prince's hands on his waist and the other holding his hand. He slowly follows along a messy dance in an empty kitchen where no music is playing. And with every passing second Namjoon holds him closer and closer. Breaking down in his arms, he lets out a cry and loses all strength.

Jin realizes he won't have to worry about him going after his friends. Not in this state. And trying his best he holds him tight so he doesn't fall on the floor crying. Thinking what to do now, someone else comes in

- Prince! We need your help and orders! The Hope group ju-

- Sorry, gentlemen! Our future King drank a lot after the big announcement! Hahaha you know! Great news! You'll have to come back to him tomorrow

Namjoon keeps hugging him with his head resting on the curve of Jin's neck. The Guards look at each other.

- But it's an em-

- Unless you want to take a drunk Prince with a sword with you, you should go on your own

The head of guards sighs knowing that won't end well. They leave the kitchen and Jin smiles for one second before remembering the position he's in.

- I'll take you to your room. But you need to cooperate okay? C'mon get up

Slowly Namjoon looks back up and sniffs his nose making him look completely adorable. Jin cleans the tears from his cheeks with his thumbs. They stare at each other in the eyes for a few seconds. But it's Jin who looks away first not realizing the Prince keeps looking at him and his lips.

Thankfully, they don't come across almost anyone on the way to the room. And once there Namjoon simply throws himself on the bed. Jin won't be a maid for anyone so he refuses to help him with his shoes or clothes. Besides, seeing him without those might end up confusing him even more. Crying, Namjoon does his best to get comfy in bed while Jin sees his letters on the desk

- That explains a lot...

He wants to feel angry. But he just takes them so he can put them back in their place. After all, it's thanks to this he got his family ring back.

- Don't tell anyone about his

Namjoon doesn't even notice what Jin is doing. But he continues, trying to have a harsh tone

- If you do, Chef I will-

- Oh please, you're not in a position to threaten me, Namjoon. And stop doing that! Just admit you're human and don't cut my head off for noticing it

- I-I just-

- Also, for calling me a thief you took my stuff from an orphanage!

- About that, I was-

- Shh - He presses his finger on Namjoon's lips - sleep. You need some rest. You'll make things clear tomorrow just...stay here and don't do anything stupid. You're seriously too drunk!

He complains but there's no anger in his voice. Namjoon smiles with his eyes already closing. And lets out a soft whisper

- Jin...thank you

He falls asleep in a matter of seconds and Jin leaves the room completely frustrated. He's not like him...why does he have to see that side of Namjoon? Can't he see how hard things are gonna be for him if he feels bad for his declared enemy?

On the way back home, the memory of Namjoon giving him the ring back comes back to mind. He could help him...but only because he owes him a favor! Yes...nothing more! Just for that, he needs to help Tae. If the future King of Daegu can't think of a third option between his Kingdom and his brother...then Kim Seokjin will.

Next Chapter

What are you supposed to be doing here?

Please don't tell me you're lovers

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Is that the picture I chose for this chapter? Yes. Do I regret it? Not one bit. Hahahaha

Anywaaay I love this chapter because they are my favorite characters honestly hahahaha

On Saturday we move to Seoul! So get ready for it!

- Baby Y