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

Chapter 11

A/N: Hi! I really hope you all have been liking the book so far. It's been a whirlwind for me to write. Please let me know which characters you ship together. Personally, I ship Jisoo with Yoongi. Why? I have no idea. Also, As You Like It is a play written by William Shakespeare.

Jimin and Hoseok had left Cortalia earlier the following day. They felt skeptical about leaving their injured cousin but they both knew Namjoon would be in good hands.

Namjoon awoke to an empty bed. You were nowhere in sight. He had finally recovered but he wasn't allowed to do any strenuous activity. Namjoon went to the library to ease his mind. There he saw you reading a worn out copy of Cymbeline. Your hair was cascading down your left shoulder as he watched you read with deep interest.

You had left earlier that morning. You wanted to explore the library alone. You were searching for a new book to read. You searched the shelves until you noticed a book on the floor. You ask yourself, "What's this?" You whisper, "Cymbeline. This is one of my favourites." You found yourself absorbed into the book. You hadn't noticed that Namjoon was watching you read. "Shakespeare?" You jump at the sound of Namjoon's voice. You ask, "How long have you been there for?" Namjoon replies, "Long enough." Namjoon comes towards you and hugs you from behind. He rests his chin on your shoulder. Namjoon says, "I'm sorry about yesterday. I think I lost control of my senses and I didn't listen to you." He nuzzles your cheek. You didn't know how you'd reply back. You were now face to face with Namjoon. Namjoon speaks with confidence,

"Hark, hark, the lark at heaven's gate sings,
And Phoebus 'gins arise,
His steeds to water at those springs
On chaliced flowers that lies;
And winking Mary-buds begin
To ope their golden eyes.
With every thing that pretty is,
My lady sweet, arise,
Arise, arise."

You were amazed by how composed Namjoon was as he quoted the play. Namjoon remarks, "I adore Shakespeare as well as Orwell. Although, Shakespeare is a bit more relatable in a sense." He adds, "Then again, you could probably disagree nonetheless. You are the literary genius." You blush, "Oh no...I'm not a genius, Namjoon." "Namjoon, Lady Y/N!" Your moment was interrupted by a panicked Kai entering the library. Namjoon straightens himself out and asked, "What is it, Kai?" Kai said, "Milord, milady....it's the queen. She's been poisoned." Namjoon's face went pale, "M-Mother....is she?" You ask, "Where is she, Kai?" Kai answers, "The hospital wing, milady." Before you could reply, Namjoon sprinted out of the room.

Namjoon ran into the hospital wing in fear. There he saw his mother, the queen, with Taehyung and Jin. Queen Naria weakly asked, "Are you alright, my dear?" Namjoon apologizes profusely, "I'm so sorry, mother." Jin shakes his head, "Namjoon, it isn't your fault. Father and his guards are searching for the perpetrator as we speak. Let Tae and myself handle this." Namjoon responds dejectedly, "No....I can't. I want to help you two with this." Queen Naria laid a hand on Namjoon's head, "My dearest Namjoon, you have not done anything wrong. You are doing the best that you can to help the kingdom and our family. Please do not fret about my condition. You must focus on helping your princess with her duties." Namjoon became confused, "What does Y/N have to do with this, mother?" Naria replies, "She is your princess, Namjoon. I'm sure she feels the same way as you. You want to help me and I understand that fully. However, the wretched cabinet ministers will stop at nothing to get their way." She adds, "My son, this is an order as queen of Cortalia. I order you to help your princess with her royal training and support her with your entire being." Namjoon bows, "Of course, mother. Please rest and get well soon." Queen Naria kisses Namjoon's forehead, "Of course. Now shoo! Your princess mustn't wait for you."

You were alone in the library. You think to yourself, "Namjoon's birthday is tomorrow and I still don't have a gift." "Y/N..." You look up and say, "Jin?" You ask, "What's wrong? Is the queen...is she okay?" Jin ruffles your hair and replies, "Mother is alright. It's Namjoon I'm worried about." He adds, "I don't think he wants to go the ball held by the RCU literature committee. He's miserable and I'm not sure why. Namjoon usually loves to celebrate his birthday." You sigh, "I haven't even gotten him a present, Jin. I feel like such a horrible girlfriend." Jin replies kindly, "It's not your fault. You're always so busy with your princess training plus you're also still in school. Namjoon won't hate you, Y/N. No matter what you choose for him, he will still love you." Jin remarks, "That's right! Could accompany me somewhere?" You reply, "Alright..."