𝔇𝔢𝔰𝔦𝔯𝔢 | ɴᴏᴍɪɴ

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The royal palace buzzed with activity, the final preparations for the grand ball well underway. In one of the spacious fitting rooms, Jeno stood before a mirror, adjusting the intricate details of his suit. Mark was nearby, practically vibrating with excitement as he talked about the upcoming event.

"Can you believe it, Jeno? Tomorrow night, everyone will see us in our element," Mark said, his voice filled with enthusiasm. "I'm telling you, Haechan won't know what hit him."

Jeno smiled faintly, though his mind was elsewhere. "Yeah, it's going to be a big night."

Mark, noticing Jeno's distracted demeanor, paused in his excited chatter. "Hey, what's up with you? You seem off."

Jeno sighed, glancing at his reflection. "I can't stop thinking about that night we all went to the old castle. Jaemin was acting so strange, and there were moments I could swear he looked like he belonged there. I mean, what if Jaemin is royalty too?"

Mark raised an eyebrow. "You think Jaemin might be royalty? That's a pretty big leap."

Jeno nodded, his brow furrowed in thought. "I know it sounds crazy, but something about that night felt... significant. And if it's true, why would someone want to keep that hidden?"

Mark leaned against the wall, crossing his arms. "You've got a point. If Jaemin really is royalty, there must be a reason for the secrecy. But we have to be careful. This isn't just about us—there are bigger forces at play here."

Jeno adjusted the cufflinks on his sleeves, his mind racing. "I can't shake the feeling that there's more to Jaemin's story. If he is royalty, he deserves to know. But how do we even begin to uncover the truth?"

Mark patted Jeno on the shoulder, offering a reassuring smile. "We'll figure it out together. For now, let's focus on tomorrow. It's a big night, and we need to be ready for anything."

Jeno nodded, feeling a surge of determination. "You're right. We'll take it one step at a time."

As they left the fitting room, the palace's grandeur only heightened the sense of anticipation for the ball. Jeno couldn't help but wonder what revelations the night would bring and whether he and Jaemin were on the brink of uncovering a hidden truth that could change everything.