Thief - NAMJIN YOONMIN TAEKOOK

Ch. Thirty two 👑

Jungkook walks through the streets of Seoul. He knows Jimin wanted to take care of everything with the help of Taemin. But since that's gonna be more than complicated, Jungkook is just doing his best not to give up all hopes.

A part of him knows this is ridiculous. The deal is perfect for the people and the royal families. How can they stop that without bringing a war upon them? Neither him nor Taehyung want to make people suffer for their love. Happiness wouldn't last a second before the guilt takes over.

Walking around his lover's new hometown, he notices the amount of guards and military that roam the streets. Are there thieves here as well? Could they help?

Their military seems twice as trained as the one in Daegu. There's no way they can win the war. However, there's something curious. Every common man and woman there walk with their head down. No one makes eye contact with the guards and military. Not even with Jungkook.

A woman walking his way is also looking at her own feet. But things don't go well when you don't look up. And the poor woman bumps into one of the guards

- Get off me, you bitch!

He pushes her to the floor and begins kicking her. It takes a second for Jungkook to react to what he's seeing. He gets closer to them ready to defend the woman but before he can get there the guard is nocked down to the floor. Someone threw a rock at him.

The woman gets up as fast as she can and runs as far from them as possible. Jungkook feels at ease knowing she's okay now. The guard gets up holding his head where the rock hit him

- That son of a-

- FUCK YOU!  AND FUCK KING LEE!

Jungkook turns to see the man who threw it. The guard is ready to chase him and his attitude shows the man is in danger. But Jungkook is not ready to see anyone else get beaten up. He stops the guard leaving the other time enough to run away. As he was taught, he plays nice. Ready to get information from the man in the uniform.

- You're hurt, sir. Don't worry, we'll catch him another day. Are you okay?

- Yes, thank you boy. But don't be so sure about catching him, that fucker always finds a way out

- Who is he? A thief?

- Thief? No, those are easier to catch. That's Im Changkyun. A Kingdom's enemy. We tried arresting him many times. But during every chase he just...vanishes

Jungkook doesn't need much more than that. A man who hates the King and when he runs away no one ever sees him? Like if the people around them are helping them...yes, that's who he needs to talk to. Jimin failed at getting Suga and Hope to come with them. But this guy...

- Do you know where the main street is?

- Yeah, walk that way and you'll realize when to turn left. And kid...If you see that bastard again, let one of us know. I can't wait for the day we can get him. Lee will want his head off.

Jungkook feels a shiver go down his spine. He sometimes forgets that not everywhere is like Busan. And the enemies of the Kingdom face harsh consequences.

Just like he did when he was in Daegu, he enters every store ready to know what they think about a rebel and about a Prince. But the answers are...

- O-of course we love our King. G-god save the Lee family.

- I would n-never get close to Im Changkyun, he's our enemy

- He's a traitor, King Lee is p-perfect

All of them talk looking down. All of them with fear in their eyes. None of them honest. Like if they know that saying the wrong thing might cost their lives. Jungkook now has something clear. He has to find a way to get Tae out of this messed up place. And he hopes Tae won't give up either.

Meanwhile, in a very fancy room in the castle Taehyung stares at the ceiling. Boredom is getting the best of him. Jin is on the other wing of the castle together with his family. He definitely doesn't want to go there and accidentally meet Namjoon. Jimin is now with Taemin and it's not like he has anything else to do. At least not without five guards following him.

A knock on the door makes him get up, only to see his future husband standing on the other side of it.

- Kim...may I talk with you?

Taehyung nods. He doesn't want to hear him at all but he should get used to it. Besides it must be the first time he asks for something kindly

- I want to apologize. I was very frustrated and angry at you. And even if I still have some resentment, we'll have a life together. We can't be so immature.

The mention of it makes Tae's stomach turn. But he still tries to be a little more diplomatic.

- I agree. We should be in good terms and leave the past in the past

At least like that he can have a more calm life. Sad, but calm. Lonely, but not completely.

- I would like to do more than that actually...Taehyung, you must know I have always loved you...can we start over?

- No.

The answer comes out automatically. He has to take a moment to continue. The Prince in front of him is not happy about it but hides it well enough. Tae decides to be kind to him either way.

- Not romantically, Felix. But we can be...uhmmm

- Friends?

Taehyung nods a little against his will. He does not want to be friends with him at all. And he fails to notice the tic in Felix eye after he hears the rejection to his love confession. We can say Seoul's Prince doesn't like being turned down.

- You know, Tae...we are not so different you and I. We are both the young brothers of a King or future King. We live in their shadow...we can't even be there for our people since we won't rule the Kingdom...unless something terrible happens of course. At this point...maybe that happens to me...

Felix covers his face making it look like he's holding the tears. And Taehyung can't help to feel bad. The poor Prince has a very sick brother who could die any moment. Just like him when he lost his mother, the pain he'll face is too much. They might be just as lonely.

- Taehyung...you're a lucky guy - Felix cries - You have part of your family...and you have that lover of yours - his voice sounds poisonous naming him - Park Jimin...But I only have you now

- I'm sorry...I promise I'll do my best to be a good companion for you. Maybe I can't be your friend, at least not that fast but...I know what you're going through.

- I understand...thank you, Tae

Felix kisses the back of his hand as a way of saying goodbye and leaves Taehyung alone again. He's not sure what to think. Because a part of him gave up completely. But he wonders if besides having Jimin, he'll ever have Jungkook by his side again...

Next Chapter

I'm sorry but I don't trust Prince Park

Why didn't you tell me he was going through this?

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I don't know how much you trust Felix but...

Next chapter we'll see Yoongi and Jimin again! It might take a little more to know why Felix hates him so much...But don't worry!

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See you on Saturday!

- Baby Y

P.S: A picture of Changkyun will be here next chapter, I promise!