LOVESTRUCK ROYALTY

Chapter - 2

Hyunjin POV:

The moment Felix mentioned the interview and what that lady had asked him, my heart shattered into pieces. I couldn't bear to stay there any longer. Just then, Felix turned to me and said, "Go to your room now. You look exhausted." His sweet smile melted my heart, but it also ached deeply.

I bowed my head and left, forcing a smile as I glanced back at him, but it felt fragile-more of a mask than a true reflection of how I felt. As I headed toward my room, my heart felt heavy.

On the way, I ran into Jeongin, who was coming from Chan hyung's room. He smiled when he saw me, but that quickly faded into a frown, replaced by concern. "Hyung, are you crying?" he asked, worry lacing his voice.

I hadn't even realized when the tears started falling. I wiped them away hastily, trying to compose myself. "I'm not crying, Jeongin," I replied, forcing a bitter smile that didn't reach my eyes. I continued to my room, closing the door behind me.

Sliding down against it, I rested my back and curled up, hiding my face in my arms as sobs escaped me. The ache in my chest felt unbearable, a stark reminder of the feelings I couldn't confess.

After letting it all out, I said to myself, " Get it together, Hyunjin. You are just his bodyguard. Just. A. Body. Guard. There's no way he'll ever love me like that." Getting off the floor, I went towards the bathroom to freshen up. Splashing water at my face I looked up at the mirror. My eyes were all red and puffy from crying. How pathetic. After washing my face, I changed into my pajamas and dropped on my bed.

As I sank into the softness of the mattress, I let out a heavy sigh. The weight of my emotions felt almost unbearable. I glanced at the clock-too early to sleep, but too late to do anything productive. I reached for my phone, scrolling aimlessly through messages and social media posts.

Nothing caught my interest until a notification popped up from him. Just a casual message asking whether I am awake. I hesitated, fingers hovering over the screen. Did I really want to open that door again?

After a moment, I typed back, keeping it light. 'Yes, I am.' I hit send and stared at the screen, heart racing at the thought of his reply.

The truth was, every interaction felt like a double-edged sword. On one side, there was the thrill of being near him, the way his laughter could light up the room. On the other, the crushing reality that I was just the bodyguard-always the protector, never the one to be cherished.

With a groan, I tossed my phone onto the bed and rolled onto my side, staring at the wall. I needed to refocus. This wasn't about me; it was about keeping him safe. I reminded myself of that mantra like a lifeline, but deep down, I knew it was getting harder to ignore what my heart wanted.

Felix POV:

After that conversation with dad, I felt like a heavy weight has been lifted from my chest. As I was going back to my room, I met Jeongin along the way. " Jeongin, you look worried. Did something happen?" I asked him." Oh, nothing happened, hyung. I'm just worried about Hyunjin hyung" He replied. I furrowed my eyebrows. Hyunjin? What happened to him? "Hyunjin? Why? Did something happen to him?"

"Well, earlier I met him when I was coming back from Chan hyung's room. And, he looked hurt and upset about something. He was crying but only realized that after I asked if he was okay. He gave me a bitter smile and said he was fine and went to his room, locking the door." He told me.

My heart sank at Jeongin's words. Hyunjin was usually so composed; it was unsettling to hear he was upset. "Did he say what was bothering him?" I asked, trying to keep my voice steady.