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TAKING IT EASY (13)

Seokjin's sleep was disturbed by some noises. He lazily opened his eyes and put on his translator. Then got up from bed and slowly opened the door slightly . His room was right in front of the lab. He saw three of the scientists standing in the corridor, arguing in low voice.

- ' Oppa it's 2.30 already! Have you gone mad or what? You need rest. '
- ' We can't stop the work. Otherwise it will take more time which is impossible.'
- ' Hyung you'll be sick. '
- ' I'm totally fine Tae. You guys go and take some rest...come back after 2 hours. Okay? '
- ' But this is-'
- ' Jennie. It's final. Go. '
- ' You're going with them, too. '

Three of them turned back and found Seokjin.
- ' Se..Seokjin? You..? '
- ' Yeah..me. I heard everything.'
- ' We're extremely sorry. We didn’t mean to interrupt yo-'
- ' That's not the point. Three of you.. go and sleep right now and don't come back untill the sun rises. '

Seokjin commanded in his royal tone and Jennie nodded, then dragged Taehyung away with her. But Namjoon didn’t move a bit.

- ' I said three of you. '
- ' I'm sorry..but I can't go. '
- ' No one says no to my orders. '
- ' I don’t want to disobey you...but I have  to. '
Namjoon turned back and was going inside the lab, but a sturdy grip on his wrist stopped him.
- ' I don’t like adamant people. I said go to your room and sleep. '
Namjoon turned and faced Seokjin. His natural soft expression was now a determined and serious one.
- ' Look...I know you're a prince and always gave orders to others. But sorry to say Seokjin...this is not your Kingdom  and I'm not bound to obey you...and to top of everything, this is for your own good. So please , leave me and go back to your room. '
- ' Do you think I take orders? Don't tell me what to do and listen. I don’t want anyone to be sick for us. If we can wait for 3 months...then a few more days will do no harm. Don't overwork yourself. '
- ' But thi-'
- ' Enough! Maybe it’s not my Kingdom and I'm not using my title but I'm still a prince. Don't forget that Kim Namjoon. '

Seokjin looked straight into Namjoon's eyes...more like glared. Namjoon clearly felt the royal vibe of the Prince. Something inside him didn’t want to fight back...not like he's afraid. He just didn’t want to go against Seokjin.

- ' But this means it will take more time...  you can't give us more time..right? '
- ' If this cost someone's life without any reason..then I would like to stay for some more days. Rationality and cognition is two basic qualities of a King...and as a crowned prince, I have to show my commitment and loyalty.'

Namjoon never thought this way. He was a bit amazed.
- ' I...uh...but..what about others? '
- ' No need to tell them right now. Let them be habituated first...then we can discuss this matter. Now go..take some rest. You look tired enough. '
Namjoon nodded
- ' You too...sorry to disturb your sleep in this hours. '
- ' It's okay. You didn’t intentionally want it. Go.'

Namjoon slowly went to downstairs. He was very tired indeed.....but the thought of Seokjin being caring and strict stuck in his head till he drifted off in sleep.

Who said a crowned prince can't be caring and strict altogether?

But can the scientist Co-operate with his nature? Or he'll be affected somehow?

Read more to find out!

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