Red Lotus [kv]❤️

EIGHTEEN

|TALES SAYS|
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And just like the promise, Jeongguk has indeed put a fresh lotus on Taehyung's bedside table. The carrier brings it to his chest and smiles. 

"It's so pretty. Hyung brings the most pretty ones." Taehyung's eyes twinkle as he caresses the red petal gently.

He feels warm. Jeongguk kept his promise. A tear rolls down his cheek as he smiles, happy and emotional. 

Then a gasp flees past his lips when he remembers that Jeongguk is told to go somewhere with that messenger. He looks at the clock and it's already 9:20 am, Jeongguk has told him that he will go at 9 am. 

"Oh no. Is hyung gone already?" He wonders, hurriedly pulling off the blanket and climbing off the bed, and rushing out of the bedroom. He runs down the stairs, completely forgetting that he is still in his pajamas, hair a mess. 

Jeongguk is hugging his brother and sister when Taehyung comes and stands at the entrance. The carrier watches, slowly climbing down the stairs, and walks over to stand beside Jimin. 

"Oh baby, you woke up?" Jimin says, surprised as he hugs the younger one's side. Taehyung nods, eyes still on Jeongguk who by getting a whiff of Taehyung's scent turns his head towards him. 

Taehyung's breath hitches. Jeongguk is looking unfairly so handsome with a fine black short-sleeved shirt that hugs his figure and ripped jeans doing nothing to cover those thick thighs. Taehyung feels breathless as he notices those beautiful patterns inked on both of Jeongguk's arms. 

Jeongguk smiles, walking over to stand in front of his mate. He chuckles as he notices a trail of dried drool in the corner of his lips. The crowned prince raises his hand and gently rubs it off. 

And that's when Taehyung comes back to his senses and blushes at the proximity they are in. He takes a step back but Jeongguk does the opposite. 

"I will be back in the evening, do you need anything?" Jeongguk asks softly, hand reaching over to fix his mate's messy hair. Taehyung's heart does a backflip as he shakes his head furiously, wide eyes settling on the prince at the open affection. He steals a glance at the king and queen who are so confused. 

"Don't be afraid of them," Jeongguk whispers, noticing his turmoil. Taehyung's eyes snap back to him and blink. Jeongguk pinches his cheek with a soft chuckle, "I'll be back." He turns to leave but Taehyung grasps his shirt. "Yeah?" He faces the carrier again. 

Taehyung just blinks at him, lips jut in a tiny pout. Jeongguk's eyes blow wide for a second, a smile on his face and he nods, "Safe. I'll come back to you safely. I promise." 

And everyone sees the way Taehyung's eyes sparkle at the promise, face lighting up as a boxy smile curls the corner of his lips so prettily. This makes every single person soft for the young carrier. 

Jeongguk leans, pressing a kiss on his cheek. Taehyung gasps, eyes enlarging as he flushes a deep red. 

Hyumi squeals from the side. Jimin covers his mouth to suppress his own squeal and Yoongi's eyes are wide as he looks away, smiling. The king and queen get the idea that Taehyung is very special to Jeongguk. Jeongguk being romantically affectionate for someone is a sight to witness.

"My pretty lotus." The crowned prince presses another kiss to his other cheek. 

Taehyung squeaks, hopping back, cupping his face with both hands. His face is so hot that it feels like he is having a fever. He looks at everyone before looking back at Jeongguk for a few seconds and then he is running back inside the palace.