Blossoming Srping

The Queen's Decision

Taehyung’s eye widened, his heart stopped.

“Apparently, the crown prince of Busan has been enamoured with you, your highness”, Hoseok said with fond smile. Taehyung blushed furiously.

“Judging from your reaction , I am guessing he is not the only one in love” Hoseok teased. Taehyung’s face turned redder if it was even possible. But the happiness he felt got replaced as soon as he thought about the reality.

“It doesn't matter hyung, mother will not agree” he said in a sad voice.

“Busan is an important trading partner, she might” Hoseok replied.

“Man can't marry man hyung” he said. His voice low, he felt Hoseok might judge him for loving another man. He looked down at his feet.

“They can in Busan. And Taehyung” Hoseok tilted his face so that Tae would be looking at him, “Love is love, there is nothing to be ashamed of.” he gave Taehyung his most genuine smile, one that made him look like the sun.

Taehyung smiled back his boxy smile.

“The crown prince is very handsome, you guys would make a beautiful couple” Hoseok added, making Taehyung blush even more than before.

“Your highness, your majesty is requesting your presence” called another maid.

Taehyung stiffened. This was it, his fate was going to be decided right now.

“Don't worry, it will be fine” Hoseok consoled him and followed him as Taehyung made his way to Queens chambers. Taehyung just gulped, trying to remove the uneasy feeling from his guts.

“Taehyung-ah! ” called a voice as soon as they entered the room.

“Hyung!!” Taehyung flung himself to Namjoon's embrace, not caring of Royal protocols. He had missed his brother so much.

Namjoon hugged him back deeply and then ruffled his hair. He was smiling so brightly that his dimples were showing and Taehyung had to push back the urge to squish his cheeks.

“Hoseok, you may leave now” the queen said from behind, breaking the sweet moment between the brothers.

Hoseok bowed and left them.

“My dear sons” the queen said in a serious voice, “The king of Busan has sent a proposal to us. He has has asked for Taehyung's hand in marriage for his crown prince Seokjin”

Taehyung said nothing, waiting for his mother to continue.

“Busan is an important ally to our Kingdom, almost all trade we do outside world comes through the port that's within their territory” she continued.

“In our kingdom, we do not allow man to marry man, but that is different from the customs of Busan. I have thought about it and I believe that it is unwise to turn down a proposal from a close ally, since it will hurt the kingdom greatly if Busan were to break the alliance” She said. “So I have decided to accept their proposal, Taehyung! you would be wedded to the crown prince of Busan”

“Mother! You can not do it” Namjoon said in a tight voice. Taehyung could feel his anger.
“you can not decide Taehyung's future without asking him first, it's his life, you can't just act he is an object for you to use for the sake of the kingdom”