Jungkook wakes up with a headache and after remembering what happened yesterday he wants to smother himself to death in a pillow.
He was so close with the Lord, how embarrassing. The way he behaved?
He thinks about it now and gets butterflies. What would everyone in the castle think? Prince Jeon of Wisteria is so forward with men?
Thankfully before his brain could articulate the thought of drowning himself in the bath chamber, a knock interrupts him and he’s reminded that he’s not in his homeland but soon-to-be-homeland because, He’s going to marry Lord Kim, The King of Crimson land!!
The intruder doesn’t give him time to properly ponder on his sudden realization and no matter how much Jungkook wants to scream, he has an image to maintain, especially after yesterday’s endeavor. Again, how could he be so barbaric?
He sighs before allowing the person in begrudgingly when he’d like nothing more than to just go back to sleep so he can forget about his embarrassing self. He’s surprised to see a royal attendant enter, he hasn’t seen the person before but the tunic he’s wearing is definitely assigned to royal attendants as he’d seen.
“Good Morning Prince Jeon, I am assigned as your personal servant from today onwards,” the attendant speaks as he bows deeply, eyes cast downwards, not daring to look at a royal soon-to-be Luna. Jungkook takes a relieving breath, he’s not sure if he’d like someone looking at him while he’s unkempt first thing in the morning.
“Oh… Thank you so much for your help…?”
Jungkook trails off, and as expected the other reveals his name.
“Jihoon, Your Highness.”
“Then I’ll be in your care, Jihoon. Thank you for your services.”
“It’s my pleasure, Your Highness.”
“You may take your leave.”
Jungkook sighs when Jihoon is out of the chamber, he knows he was ordered by the royal council hence why he looked so frightened. He might’ve just passed out if he asked him to call him just ‘Jungkook.’ He’s young and he understands how nervous he must feel, he just hopes the younger warms up to him soon.
After bathing alone, he decides to wear his under robe so the attendants can help him dress in the outer robes. He was horrified to know that there were servants even for that ? He was really uncomfortable with being so naked in front of others, let alone letting strangers touch him. Royal or not, Jungkook politely declined their offers and told them firmly he would not be needing bathing attendants ever and that was that.
After he’s done putting on the inner robes, he tugs on the rope attached near his bed which chimes a bell outside his door, it’s designed specifically for the royal chambers so they don’t have to raise their voice to call an aid, it’s very convenient and Jungkook was impressed when he found the invention.
He’s a little surprised when it’s only Jihoon who comes in, and he assumes all the things related to Jungkook’s personal matters will be handled by him from now on, not that he minds. It’s actually quite nice for only one person to be in his aid, more people just make him nervous. They proceed in silence as Jihoon helps him put on his robes and tie the knots and ribbons around until the clothes fit him snugly, enhancing his lean figure. He bites his lips looking at himself in the mirror.
They proceed with the floral perfumes and lip tints, the shine and sweet fragrance makes Jungkook lick his lips curiously. He sits poised as Jihoon neatly arranges his hair and inserts beautiful floral pins. The pins are iridescent and colorful; they’re very pretty, and he can’t help but be curious even more.
“These hairpins are beautifully crafted, where did you find such pretty ornaments, even the necklaces and earrings I’ve seen are so elegant.”
Jungkook asks slowly, hands lightly touching the jewelry as he speaks, he catches a glimpse of Jihoon in the reflection of the mirror, lips pursed and brow knitted. His expressions are a little confusing since Jungkook is sure he didn’t say anything unpleasant.
“Your Highness, Lord Kim went to a nearby kingdom the evening he received notice of your imminent arrival for some council affairs, and returned with these ornaments. No one knows the details, but the fleeting words from maids say Lord Kim himself went to the market and bought the materialistic goods for his betrothed.”
Jungkook doesn’t realize but he has frozen, eyes going a little wide and lips parted in shock. He doesn’t seem to notice the growing flush suffusing his neck and face which deepens with each passing second as Jihoon continues the tales of the brute Alpha, the King of Crimson lands, purchasing hair pins and pearly jewelry for his betrothed. There’s a tingle in his chest and he feels his wolf howl and yearn to see Lord Kim this instant.
Jungkook doesn’t think he would be able to handle it, at all. Watching Lord Kim’s handsomely charming face while he struggles to contain his dignity. His body reacts in strange ways imagining Lord Kim’s warm gaze draped over him, the way the King seems to give Jungkook his full attention whenever he’s around. Lord Kim doesn’t seem to think of it as something, he acts like it’s very normal to give a person talking his full attention, but the problem with Jungkook is Lord Kim doesn’t seem to stop even when he’s not talking, and how is he supposed to survive that ?
He frowns, trying to will away the redness on his face when he looks up and finds Jihoon frowning very hard and pressing his lips together desperately. It takes a few moments but Jungkook realizes Jihoon is trying not to smile , because of course watching him glow red from a mere gesture from the King can get Prince Jeon in shambles.
“Are you making fun of me?”
Jungkook asks frowning, expressions resembling an angry kitten yet the tone makes it obvious there’s no actual heat behind it and Jungkook hopes his humorous attempt at teasing Jihoon succeeds. And the way younger freely smiles, finally placing the last hairpin before adjusting his strands neatly makes him think he did.
“I wouldn't dare Your Highness, I'm simply grateful to see someone not shake in fear or blanch when Lord Kim’s name is spoken.”
This time the smile on Jihoon’s lips does not reach his eyes, and Jungkook bites his lips, understanding what he means. Lord Kim could be misinterpreted and misunderstood by everyone in many aspects he assumes.
“Lord Kim had taken me under his wing when my father died in one of the battles and I didn't have any place to live, he offered me work in the castle and I will forever be thankful to Lord Kim.”
Jungkook feels warmth unfurl in his chest hearing this.
He wants to know more about Lord Kim, but from the man himself.
His chest tickles when he realizes what he was thinking,
Why does he grow so skittish and shy around Lord Kim, unable to contain himself? He almost whines.
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