Scars to Your Beautiful (Kim Namjoon/BTS Prince AU)

Chapter 3

When you awoke, you were confused. The events of the previous day flooded your mind. Although, you were wondering why you were in the palace all of a sudden. You were just a mere commoner. Why would someone as high-ranking as Prince Namjoon care where you stayed? Prince Namjoon. The man truly puzzled you. You didn't understand why he helped you. However, you were thankful that he chose to do so.

When he awoke, Namjoon let out a groan. He didn't hate mornings, he just hated the fact that he had to attend meetings all day. He hears a knock on the door and Namjoon replies, "Come in." Namjoon sighs as his aide goes over his schedule with him. He thinks to himself, "I have three meetings today plus I have to attend a grand opening with Tae. This is going to be a long day."

A few minutes later, you made your way to the dining hall. When you opened the door, you were met with the gaze of the king. You look down shyly in response. You ended up sitting between princes Taehyung and Namjoon. King Hyeon spoke up, "Namjoon, I heard that you found our guest collapsed during the storm four days ago." Namjoon nods, "Yes father." King Hyeon said, "Y/N was it?" You stutter out, "Y-Yes..." Queen Naria slaps her husband's wrist, "Hyeon! Don't scare the poor girl!" The king clears his throat and inquires, "What do you do for a living, Y/N?" You felt hesitant and looked in Prince Jin's direction. He just smiles at you. You reply to the king, "I...I'm a literature major at Royal Cortalia University." You see Prince Taehyung encouraging you to go on. You continue, "My parents are professors there. I've always loved literature. It brings me a sense of comfort when my family isn't home." King Hyeon responds, "Literature? You sound exactly like Namjoon. That boy always has his nose in his books." You see Prince Namjoon just roll his eyes at you. You become silent as the breakfast table conversation had abruptly ceased.

I guess Prince Namjoon doesn't like me. That was the first thought that went through your head. You found yourself in a stunning garden. You think to yourself, "This doesn't feel real. I keep forgetting that I'm in a royal palace." "It's beautiful, isn't it?" You jump when you hear a voice speak up from behind. You turn around and meet the eyes of Prince Taehyung. His deep voice sent a shiver down your spine. He continues to speak, "Well little dove, why do you look so troubled?" You become quiet and avoid his eyes. Prince Taehyung takes a deep breath and says, "I think you're kind." You look up and reply, "You've only known me for a few days, your highness." Taehyung replies, "You know...I'm glad you're here, Noona. I finally have someone to talk to!" You give him a puzzled expression. Taehyung sheepishly smiles, "There are days where I don't have to perform any royal duties and I get to stay back at the palace. It gets lonely but now it'll be better with you here, Noona." You respond, "You don't have to call me Noona. You can call me Y/N." Taehyung replies, "I'll only call you that if you call me Taehyung or Tae, deal?" You nodded in agreement.

An hour later, Namjoon was exhausted. He had to attend a cabinet meeting, a conference, and he unveiled a new establishment with Taehyung. Namjoon just wanted to lie back in his bed and never wake up. Namjoon mumbles, "I should go to the garden. I can always clear my head when I'm there." Namjoon changes out of his royal attire and heads to the garden.

Meanwhile, you were looking around the royal garden in awe. You said to yourself, "It's so beautiful. I wish that I could see this for a bit longer." What you didn't know was that Prince Namjoon had caught sight of you. Your eyes were sparkling at the sight of the flora. Namjoon decides to speak up, "So the little bird has chosen to roam inside the garden." You give him a small "hello" in response. You add, "I never got to thank you for helping me four days ago. I know that you could've left me there but...you didn't. Why didn't you leave me?"  His dark eyes bored into your own as he replies, "You think I'd leave an unconscious girl lying there in the rain? I'd never hear the end of it from my mother if I did so." He adds, "Also...I just had this feeling that I had to help you." He touches your hair slightly, causing your cheeks to darken. Namjoon chuckles and remarks, "You had a flower petal in your hair, little bird." You mumble a small "thank you". You look at Prince Namjoon for a moment before looking at the pure aqua skies. You quietly speak, "I wish I could see this more often. The only view I've had for the last three years were white hospital walls. I felt like a wilting flower inside of there. Knowing that I don't have much time until I die is scary. However, I feel happy knowing that my family is happy and healthy." The wind blew through the trees causing flower petals to fly around in the air. Namjoon's breath hitches when some of those petal fly around you. Namjoon clears his throat and says, "It's getting late. I'm afraid I must bid you farewell, little bird." He bows and makes his exit.