CURSED : The Blue Eyed Maiden [ BTS FF ]

Chapter 52

Ara's Pov

What.... the hell...?

I froze up when I felt the sudden hug, strong muscular arms wrapped around my body, his minty breath filling my nose , crazy heart thumping against his chest, I could feel it. How can someone act like this--

you should try to make him fall in love , Ara. Act like you're happy to meet him too.

Wait. Won't that be weird? I pushed him away and now I'm pulling him close? Ugh no, you're no help !

I took a deep breath and hugged him back, wrapping my fragile arms around his neck, whimpering softly, it was painful. Why he have to be Taehyung? What kind of test was this? Why am I the player in this stupid game....

"I'm sorry." I whispered against his broad chest, snuggling into his warmth, that hug was melting me even though I didn't like him but somehow I needed the hug.

"I understand. I know you don't love me abd don't want to be with someone who doesn't love you. I respect your decisions but..." Taehyung pulled away as he smiled. Fuck. FUCK this is so frustrating.... why Taehyung's face ....fuck...

"But?" I stepped back looking directly in his beautiful hazel eyes, why he sounded so genuine and the way he looked into my eyes ..... reminded me of my Taehyung.

No.

NO.

This isn't not my Taehyung..... they're different and....

I don't know him.

Author's POV

Taehyung's soft gaze scanned the han princess's face as he gently gripped on her delicate hand, his heart kept beating like crazy and he didn't mind it. He was prepared for this. This feeling. He loved it. loved finding out the reason why his heart was like this, he was happy to finally know what was it being having a crush.

"But?"

He snapped out of his thoughts as he heard the princess question him. "But?" he grinned and gently kissed on her hand, his soft lips caressed against the other's warm porcelain skin, he never felt something so perfect against his lips. He was really happy just by that , he looked up without pulling away, "I am not giving up. I want you to give me a chance to show you that...." he kissed one more time before pulling away , "I want to show you..." he placed his hand on his chest as he smiled proudly.

"that what I'm feeling right now, for you..... it's not just because of your eyes or because I want to use you." Taehyung paused as he stepped back more, smiling like an idiot. "it's because I like you princess. I really do. And I want to try my best inorder to prove that !"

"I see."

Cold.

The princess was still so cold to him. But did he care? Nope. He glanced at the troop and walked towards them. "You all did great, I'm really happy today. General? Reward them with fancy dinner, wine and women also a pouch full of gold coins! They deserve that." Yoongi blinked before gazing at the princess as he nodded. "Y'all can leave now."

" Yes.......your majesty."

"You." Taehyung pointed at a group of maid , "Prepare the southern annex of the palace for my guest and a private dinner my moonbay garden." The maids bowed and dispersed leaving the king with his betrothed.

"Wait.... we're having a dinner together?"

"Mhmm. You must be hungry and tired. I don't want to send you home just like that." He chuckled, "Or think this as my excuse....just to dine with you."

"You can't lie, do you?"

"I'm sorry but I'm a big liar but." He paused as he leaned closer to the princess making her look at him curiously, "I want to be honest with you."

The princess gulped and looked away, flustered. She never expected Taehyung to be such a smooth talker. She scoffed and shook her head before looking back at him. "What now? Are you finding more excuses just to stay with me?"

"Ummm maybe? By the way.... wanna take a walk with me before heading to the annex?"

Han Kyung looked at Taehyung from head to toe as she pondered over what to replying before sighing and stretching her hand out to him. "Lead the way."

"I love when you treat me so inferior as if I'm not a king but a mere guard and you're my owner." He smirked holding her hand. "I like when you push me away, it makes you so unique and attractive that I can't stop falling for you more and more."

"Haha what did you eat in lunch? You're being cheesy. Did you take any classes while I was gone , your majesty? You sound so different." Kyung laughed, holding on King's hand as they started walking out in the garden.

"It's just a hidden talent, my lady. I'm only using it on you, be happy."

"Whatever. My answer still won't change." Kyung giggled , "I won't marry you and be a concubine. I don't care if you feel humiliated or kill me." She glanced at Taehyung to see his reaction. Surprisingly , Taehyung was smiling , why? even she had no idea.

"Your garden is beautiful. Is this the garden you like?" Kyung questioned trying to lighten the atmosphere.

"No. Even though I own a lot of gardens, my favourite one is crystallake garden, It's a forbidden area. I don't like anyone entering my private garden. But today I'm letting you in my second favourite garden, moonbay..... it's pretty too." Taehyung replied as he touched the blooming flowers.

The princess looked around, Asylvia's gardens were beautiful too, she missed resting there with her bestfriend , enjoying sweets and talking about life. She was with Taehyung again in a garden but ......

She smiled painfully and looked at Taehyung's side profile. "You're not him." she thought it out loud making Taehyung turn and look at her confused.

"What?"

"Ummm nothing. You just reminded me of someone." Kyung brushed her locks as she continued walking around.

"Who?"

"Someone I know."

"A man?"

Han Kyung looked up at the young man looking at her with a hurt look on his face, he was waiting for her and kyung didn't even try to lie. She smirked and walked closer to Taehyung, so close that their noses were brushing against eachother.

"Yes." She looked into Taehyung's eyes , "a man..." she paused to cup Tae's face. "Is this enough to make you hate me? I'm thinking about someone else while I'm with you." she stared at Taehyung, her thumb grazed over his luscious lips as she continued speaking, "Push me away.... you can't marry someone who keeps thinking of a different man infront of her fiance rig-"

But before Han Kyung could complete the sentence, she was shocked to feel Taehyung's lips against her, pressed together, he wasn't showing his dominance or anger, the kiss was gentle and quick. The princess froze once again against the melting kiss, mind going numb as she stood there astonished from the sudden kiss.

"I won't push you away, my princess. I'll just make sure to erase every single memory of him from your mind." He pulled away and looked away at the garden gate. "We should go back now. Let's go." He said as slowly started walking.

"What.... what was that-"

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