Young Wings • h.hj & h.js

10

"We still have  half a day prince Jisung, what do you want to do?" You ask as you and the said boy exit the dining room after having just finished breakfast. Jisung whines when he hears the word prince and lightly hits on the shoulder, muttering "I told you to cut the formalities" before a cute pout forms on his lips.

"But there were other people in the dining room"

"oh" Silence fills the air for a moment before Jisung breaks it. "I want to get to know you more"

"what?"

"You asked me what I wanted to do and I want to get to know you more"

You chuckle at first, assuming that Jisung's joking, but when you turn to face him and your eyes lock with his serious ones, your cheeks flush. Seeing your shocked and flustered state made Jisung chuckle but his conscience told him to stop teasing you so he decided to change the topic first.

"And I want to explore the gardens a bit more"

Despite still being a little dazed, you nod you head and lead Jisung towards the side of the garden where apple trees are being grown.

"Wahh... the apples look good" Jisung says as he stares at the bright red fruits. He heads over and reaches out, trying to get one but when he realizes that he can't reach it, he gets ready to climb up the tree, although you stop him before he could do so.

"It's dangerous, let me do it"

"Relax I got this"

"I may not call you that but you're still a prince and I'm still a knight"

Another pout forms in Jisung's lips but he doesn't agrue with you anymore. You playfully stick your tongue out before easily getting up, having climbed a lot of trees before whenever you and Hyunjin would play hide and seek.

Speaking of the guy-

"-Y/N!" 

Someone's scream cuts of your train of thoughts, making you lose balance, hands already on an apple and before you know it, you're falling.

You close your eyes, ready to hit the ground when you suddenly feel someone's arms beneath you. You slowly open your eyes, wondering why the hell you haven't broken your bones yet to see Jisung looking at you with worried eyes.

*

"You know, if you like her, you should just tell her" Shuhua says as she watches Hyunjin contemplate on whether or not he should follow you and Jisung to the apple garden.

"I do NOT like her that way!" Hyunjin whines to Shuhua, lightly slapping her arm. The girl had been teasing him about you since yesterday night.

"It's all y/n's fault. Stupid y/n! y/N! Y/N!" 

Hyunjin was about to whine a little more but a loud scream which he clearly recognized was yours cut him off. He and Shuhua immediately rushed over to the apple garden only to see you in Jisung's arms.

"And I hate my life" Hyunjin mutters before storming off.

*

The week was finally over and it was the night before each royal family was to return to their kingdom.

"It's funny how, unlike the usual royal families who let their children rule at a young age, these parents want to keep their children's innocence and not involve them in political affairs yet" You say as you walk beside Minho, helping him carry a few gifts that the Hwangs gave to the Hans.

"Although prince Jisung is being shaped up to be the next king already. He's even engaged" Minho mutters the last part, sadness laced in his voice because he knew how much Jisung hated the fact that he was engaged to someone who he didn't even know.

*

That night, Guanlin had asked you to come help him pack some things in prince Jihoon's room. You entered the room and flashed Guanlin a small smile before closing the door and asking what he needed help with.

"Uh... can you keep a secret?" Guanlin asked bashfully.

"Sir Guanlin what's wrong?"

"I'm sorry for calling you over a petty thing like this but I suck at folding clothes" He says with a frown. The tall knight, then gestures to all of the clothes which were scattered on the bed of the prince. You simply chuckle at how silly Guanlin was being before saying "You don't have to apologize, It's fine"

 After around fifteen minutes, just when you were both almost done packing, the door suddenly opened and prince Jihoon entered the room, his gaze immediately darkening upon seeing you.

"Guanlin leave"

"What?"

"I need to speak to y/n"

You and Guanlin freeze at how cold the prince's voice was. "Prince Jihoon it's late. I think Dame y/n should g-" "-I gave you an order Guanlin"

Your eyes go wide at the prince's words and you already know that something is up. But you're forced to stay and watch Guanlin walk out because of the social status you're both in and the fact that Jihoon hasn't done anything yet.

Jihoon walks over towards you and stops right in front of you as you both stood beside his bed. Then, the prince grabs you by the arm and pulls you closer, leaning in and whispering in your ear "I must admit that you've really made this week interesting y/n. You're the only girl who has ever rejected me and that wounds my pride" 

Towards the end of his statement, you shrug his hand off and step eyes, eyes filled with anger and disgust. "You yourself said that something like this would be scandalous prince Jihoon so I suggest that you set your goals for a girl of higher status. Also I apologize for my rude behavior but I'm leaving"

You walked passed the prince but before you got to the door, you felt him grab you by the hand and spin you around until you're facing him. Then he grabs you by the back of your neck and pulls your face towards his. Although before he could continue any further, you headbutt him before suddenly grabbing him by the arm, twisting it until it was behind, resting on his back and pushing him away.

And with that, you exit the room, still angered by the whole situation.

Just as you were closing the door, a very worried looking Guanlin was rushing towards you, apologies and questions spilling from his lips.

"I'm really sorry but I had to follow his orders since I'm his knight and- uh, are you okay?! Did he do anything?! I apologize on my kingdom's behalf for his rude behavior dame y/n-"

"Sir Guanlin I'm fine" You say with a small smile. Although anyone could see that it was forced. Your eyes had a dull look to them and your movements seemed tense. Silence fills the air for a moment before you suddenly say "I think you should check on prince Jihoon though" and walk off.