Forced Crown

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A/N: You guys get a double update!! Enjoy :)

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After that night, things between the two of them had changed.

After that, their relationship became more intimate. Taehyung would long to see Jungkook, as would the same on the other side. But as they are two different places in society, do they have their roles.

"Taehyung, I would like you to visit Hollow Acres again. Go outside, you need the fresh air anyway."
Taehyung rolled his eyes. For the past few days, he had been spending productive time in his bedroom, reading documents, books and orders while writing poems in his free time.

"Father, I've been doing nicely on accounts of the documents the court asked me to look over. Why do you want me to go out when I can do it myself?" Taehyung asked, playing innocent to hide his annoyance.

"Still, you need to go. That's my final word." Taehyung groaned. Why did his father literally have to tell him to go outside? He could just do it himself! But no, the King was in a mood today, and he wanted everyone to be outside in the sun, and Taehyung was the first.

"Fine," he grumbled under his breath. But his sour mood quickly went away with the thought of seeing Jungkook again. Maybe if the restaurant wasn't open he could invite him?

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Taehyung had dressed more properly for the hot weather. A short sleeve shirt with black shorts and brown sandals. He looked more like a regular citizen than a prince. And that was the look he was going for. He took the way behind the town square, not wanting to get any unnecessary attention.

He came to the back of Jungkook's restaurant, seeing that there were no customers inside. Jungkook was cleaning the counter as always. Taehyung smiled and knocked on the door softly. Jungkook looked up with a small smile and came over to unlock the door.

"Hey!" Jungkook greeted. His eyes ran over Taehyung. "Wow. You look...different. Outfit-wise." Taehyung just laughed. "It's alright. It's not every day you see me like this, as I'm in uniform most of the time. I was going to ask if you wanted to come with me to Hollow Acres? My father ordered me to go outside." Jungkook laughed at Taehyung's sentence.

"Sure. The restaurant is closed anyway." Jungkook closed the door and locked it. "Let's go." They went behind the restaurant and onto a dirt path that lead to the farm. Once they found the entrance, Namjoon was talking to a small boy. The one Taehyung saw outside the window that day at the restaurant.

The boy glanced over, seeing Taehyung and Jungkook. Without another word except for wide eyes, he ran off in another direction. Namjoon shook his head. "He's shy. Or he's going to tell his sisters the prince is here." Taehyung chuckled. "Don't mind the extra attention. How are you, Joon?"

Namjoon smiled, dimples on display. "I'm doing alright. Thank goodness it's cloudy. Otherwise we would be burning." "Where's Jin?" "He's taking care of some livestock with the dog. He should be here soon. Jungkook! Haven't seen you in a while!" Namjoon strode over and took Jungkook in a warm hug.

"Hi, Joonie. I missed you too." "Well, why don't we relax in the sun? I'll get some drinks going. And we'll talk about life." Jungkook smiled. "Love that." The trio made their way to a table underneath the sun, set in front of a cabin. They had seven chairs, which one was occupied. Namjoon laughed.

"Hoseok, you always choose the most random times to show up!" Hoseok stood up from his chair with a smile and went to hug Namjoon. "Well, can't help it. The forest does get lonely sometimes," he says. He turns to Taehyung. "My Prince." He bows slightly. Taehyung returns the bow with a smile. "No need for the formalities, Hoseok. Good to see you again."