A Royal Proposal | Taehyung x Reader

Chapter 18 - A Chance

You walked quickly through the hallway, in which some guests were standing against the wall. It was clear they were gossiping to each other by the continuous whispering. When you passed them they stopped talking altogether though, probably wondering what you were doing here by yourself.

You had already passed the bathroom, you first thought about hiding in there but you really were in search of some fresh air, and what better place to get that than outside?

That was precisely the reason why you were now on your way to the balcony.. When you reached it you opened the glass door and the cold breeze immediately hit you.

You stared in the distance towards the palace gardens.

You tried to clear your mind but the dance you just shared with Taehyung kept replaying in your mind. The touching of your hands. The way he lifted you up and perhaps most of all what he had said.

"Tell me it's not him you want"

He really seemed jealous.

But on the other hand, you had to remind yourself it was prince Taehyung, and in a way, you had to remind yourself what his reputation was. It could quite possibly be a way to get you into bed with him, like the comments he usually made.

Though it seems he was different, his tone was not arrogant or sarcastic.

There was no way you could pretend anymore.

Not when the image in your mind about him could already keep you in a grasp.

You exhaled deeply again.

You weren't sure how much time had passed since you left the ballroom. Time was for sure not the main thing on your mind right now.

'Ah, here you are' you heard the oh-so-familiar voice behind you say.

It was ironic, that you fled here to get some space from him but here he is again.

You hummed without much of an actual response

'I thought you went to the bathroom but you didn't return' he said as he leaned on the railing of the balcony next to you.

You shook your head 'I needed some fresh air' you explained

'I know the feeling' he replied

Another silence

'What are we doing Taehyung?' you blurted out

'What do you mean?' he asked

You sighed 'I don't know if I can do this deal anymore'

He kept staring at you with puzzled eyes

'If I can keep this pretending to be courting up anymore' you explained

He stared to the front now and you were gazing at him trying to figure out what he was thinking. Until abruptly he turned back to you

'What about not pretending?' he said

Your eyes widened, you were pretty sure you didn't hear him correctly.

'What?' you asked hesitantly

'You heard me' he replied.

You did but it was Taehyung

'You are not really the type to suggest such a thing. You know what it means right?' you answered, hinting at the fact you would be courting for real. Meaning he shouldn't be with other girls.

'but what if I was? what if I can be?' he almost whispered

You had heard those words before and you had believed them. In the end, though it came to bite you.