ALIGNED BY TIME AND HEART

THROUGH THE HIGHS AND THE LOWS (33)

- ' Okay..so... I have some announcement. Please...don't get offended everyone. '
- ' No one will be offended Joon. Go on.'
Seokjin said with his natural smile which assured the scientist a bit.

It's been somedays since Jisoo confessed everything to Seokjin, and others were just as happy as they were with Jimin and Yoongi. Both of the Princesses confessed it to each others after that and were happy together.

Today, Namjoon asked everyone to come to the living room because he had something to talk about.

- ' First....today is the 50'th day since you  guys came. Thanks for cooperating with us....thanks for your friendly behaviours.  You guys are soo good that I almost forgot I don’t know you for a long time. Thanks for everything. '
- ' 50 days already! But it felt like only yesterday we came here. '
Jungkook exclaimed and Jimin joined
- ' Totally! How can it be so long time already? '
-' When you enjoy your time among your loved ones..time flies. '
Seokjin said with a bright smile and everyone nodded, happily sinking in the sensational memories of these past days.

After a moment , Namjoon cleared his throat and said again
- ' And now the second and important part. Well...though we tried our best..but..it seems like...we will not be able to finish it in the next month. We'll need one more month...I'm extremely sorry for this time extension.. I know it will be more problematic for you but-'
- ' Before anyone says anything to him, I want to inform that it’s because of me. I was the one who insisted him to take proper rest and forbade them to overwork....so if anyone has any complaints, don't charge him...come to me. '
Seokjin stated like he's giving some royal speech, but Jungkook scrunched his nose and said
- ' And who told you we're complaining hyung?'
Namjoon and Jin exchanged glances because they were expecting everything but not this reaction.
- ' I mean..this is a great news! Right? '
- ' Obviously! One more month here... that's awesome. '
Jimin also joined and Taehyung asked his two friends curiously
- ' You guys don't wanna go back? '
- ' Of course we do Tae... but here... it's really fun. We're totally enjoying this new life. Yes...our motherland ...our family...everything was there and we definitely miss them a lot...but here.. it's not bad either. We have a part of our family and friends here. It's totally okay..  take your time. No need to rush things.  And Namjoon hyung? '
- ' Uh...oh..yeah Jungkook? '
- ' Like Jin hyung said...don’t overwork yourself. Take good rest in between. You too Jennie noona. '
Jennie smiled softly
- ' No need to worry Jungkook. Your Lisa noona helps me a lot and I can't do extra work on her check. '
A sweet smile took place on Lisa's face and Jennie smiled back. Hoseok scanned the room and said
- ' So...everyone is happy with the news, I believe? '
Everyone nodded and Namjoon sighed contently. He expected a chaos once more...but things went pretty smoothly.

Everyone in the house went on celebration mode and the royals insisted the scientists to drop work for one day and relax....they didn’t deny it.

Jennie and Lisa went to make dinner and Hoseok accompanied them. Chaeyoung and Jisoo went to the terrace. They just love the sunset from there and now it’s a regular thing for them to enjoy the sunset together from the roof terrace. Jimin, Yoongi, Jungkook and Taehyung went to the garden...just to sit and talk.

Seokjin was sitting in the living room alone...so he thought of finding Namjoon. He never gets bore when the scientist is around. He thought maybe he went to his library and started walking towards it.

Just when he opened the door, he heard Namjoon is talking to someone by "that rectangular shaped thing" which is mobile.
- ' I don’t want to talk about it. I don’t want to talk about anything. I don’t want to talk to you.......why you  called me suddenly? After all this years....why? Why now? It's 5 years already damn it!.... no.... nothing is left between us...no I don’t want to....just....just go away...no...I..no....'

Namjoon threw away his phone and collapsed on the couch of the library. His body was trembling in rage and frustration. After a moment, he started punching the floor furiously and tears started streaming down his face.

Jin was totally shocked with the whole matter. He knew who called Namjoon...  he knew why the decent gentleman became an angry beast like this... it must be Antonio....

But when Jin saw Namjoon's blood covered hand...he lost it. He totally forgot the rules where he was taught to not overhear others conversation and to respect everyone's privacy. He just ran inside and sat on the floor besides Namjoon and gripped his wrist to stop him from hurting himself more.

- ' Leave me! '
Namjoon pushed him away but no luck. If Seokjin is determined....nothing can stop him.
- ' Hurting yourself will do no good. I know... I shouldn’t interfere...but I can't control myself. Please...try to calm yourself down. '
Namjoon gripped the collar of Jin's shirt and hissed bitterly
- ' You know nothing...you know nothing about me...my past. Stay out of it or else I'll forget you're my guest.'
- ' I'm not a guest anymore.... I'm living here for months...and..who said I know nothing about you and your past? '
Namjoon's grip loosened and his wet eyes questioningly looked at Seokjin.
- ' Yes Namjoon.. I know it. I know who called you. I know what happened 5 years ago. '
- ' Wh..who...told..you? '
- ' That's really not important Joon. Please...don't hurt yourself for anyone else. '
Namjoon left his collar and his hands fell on his sides tiredly. Tears once again started streaming. Jin patted his back softly.

After a moment, Namjoon almost whispered while crying
- ' Why....why this happens to me everytime? Am I that bad? Do I really don’t deserve a bit love? Why it’s always me? '

Something in Jin's heart grieved in pain to hear that. He wished he could take this agony away from Namjoon right now. But to his surprise, Namjoon hugged him suddenly and broke down in loud sobs, crying his heart out. Jin took a moment to react but hugged him back, gently patting his back to calm him down.

- ' Shh... it's okay....cry as much as you want...let it out...don't keep it to your heart anymore. '

Namjoon didn’t say anything...he just hugged him more tightly and buried his face into the crook of Jin's neck.

Moments passed by...but none said anything. Only the loud, heartbreaking sobs were now soft sniffles.

' Namjoon? '
- ' Hmm?'
- ' You're not bad...you're not at all bad. Maybe yeah..life always tests you... but that's because you're a true gentleman. You deserve a lot better and one day, you'll get it. Please...don't think such things about yourself. You have a beautiful soul inside....I can clearly feel it...and don’t think about past anymore. Leave it behind and move on... memories or persons that hurt you are not good for mental health. '

Namjoon broke the hug and faced Jin. He was not crying anymore.
- ' I'm sorry...I misbehaved with you..I-'
- ' What do you think I am? A heartless person? '
- ' No..I mean..'
- ' I know you were totally disturbed then. I already forgot what happened.'

Namjoon looked into his eyes and whispered under his breath, but it still went to Jin's ears
- ' But I want to remember this moment forever. '
Jin couldn’t understand what that meant
- ' Uh..sorry, what? '
- ' Um...nn..nothing. Nothing at all. We should join others in the living room. They must be waiting. Let's go.'

With that, Namjoon got up and left, but Seokjin's eyes didn’t miss that slight shade of pink on his face.

Suddenly Jennie's words came back to his mind...

- ' He...loved..a boy? '
- ' Yeah...he likes boys. '

As the time has extended, the royals took it gladly.

But here, one broken heart is again melting down with soft warm touches from the prince.

What is the ultimate of this growing emotions?

Keep reading to find out!.

Thanks for reading 💜✨