𝐀 𝐁𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐋𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐖𝐨𝐨𝐝𝐬

ℭ𝔥𝔞𝔭𝔱𝔢𝔯 3│𝔄𝔯𝔠𝔞𝔡𝔢 ❦

Inside Prince's quarters

"No."

"Why?"

"No, Taehyung. It's highly dangerous for your safety, and I, as a security head and your escort, can assure you that."

"Hyung, tomorrow is the last day of the arcade, and I'm sick of these cumbersome political meetings!" The prince whined.

Namjoon tried to maintain his demeanour by looking straight into the eyes of the younger man without any expression, but the prince spoke again.

"Hyung, what's going on with you lately? Ever since you received this position, something feels off bout you. I mean, you were never so serious around us, yet here you are looking so damn cool with a straight face as if, if you smile in front of me I'll whoop your ass."

Namjoon couldn't hold back his laughter, and he chuckled at Taehyung's words, almost pushing his guards down.

"Look, Taehyung, nothing's changed. It's just that I've got to follow the orders."

"No, it's not just about your position," Taehyung added, and just like the dim lightning that surrounded them, the tension between them darkened, to meet the level of darkness flowing in the room.

Namjoon sighed and spoke in a rather soft voice than before to reassure him, "Taehyung-ah, nothing has changed."

"Sure?" Crown Prince asked while lifting one of his brows, and Namjoon hummed while smiling softly at the younger boy in front of him. His heart swelled with warmth, as he felt like a noticeable and important figure to at least one person.

"Then take me to the arcade."

The elder male's smile faded as he sighed, "Fine."

"Thanks hyung!" Taehyung snickered and gave Namjoon a bear hug. Namjoon smiled in his embrace and patted his back softly, the texture of his black velvety jacket made him want to rub his back even further, but what Taehyung said next made Namjoon's muscles tensed, "He'll join us too."

"Who?" Namjoon asked, even after knowing exactly who he was talking about. Taehyung pulled himself away and gave him a confused look.

"Hyung, are you being for real? Did you forget how in our old days when we three used to sneak out of the castle and visit the arcade every spring?"

"Who said I forgot those golden days."

"That's what I meant. Let's go there together and clear our minds," the prince added while giving Namjoon a look of assurance as he smiled and nodded in response.

The prince was the youngest among the three of them, but there were many instances when he proved his high emotional intelligence from his two older brothers.

"Tomorrow evening it is," the charming Crown Prince chimed in excitement.

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NEXT DAY

Inside the girls' dorm of the human world

The sun rays paving through the window made Y/n's sleepy trance half awaken. It was the weekend. The aroma of freshly cooked breakfast being served in the cafeteria reached her nostrils. Her eyes were still heavy with the sleep when she curiously made her way towards the cafeteria, her steps, slow and drowsy.

*BANG!*

The coldness of the floor on her skin and the small bump on her forehead made her eyes stretch open, making her realize that she just crashed into the wooden entrance.