𝚂𝚝𝚛𝚊𝚗𝚐𝚎𝚛 𝚃𝚘 𝙺𝚒𝚗𝚐 | 𝙽𝚊𝚖𝚓𝚘𝚘𝚗 𝙵𝚊𝚗𝚏𝚒𝚌

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The dinner went well, everyone had a good time. Namjoon made my parents smile, it was good to see everyone having a good time. Just like the old days— I wish time when back. But then I will have to go through puberty, school, and this crap again. So, I'm better off being in this stage right now... twenty-one. After dinner, I wanted to take a walk before It gets completely dark.

My time with Namjoon wasn't over just yet, so I took the advantage to get some alone time with him. My parents agreed on the walk as all my servants are with me, which they always are. I took his hand as we dashed out of the palace. When we got outside, Joon face was completely hot. "Umm, princess your hand. You can let go now" he said nervously.

I didn't realize I was still holding on to him. Quickly, I snatched it back, then I began to walk. Joon walked aside me, still red in the cheeks. I tried to think of something to say "Are you nervous?" I asked him.

"About the ball? No way"

"What if you don't get a pick. Remember, I'm not the one that chooses my lord" when I said that, Namjoon stopped me and slowly glanced my way.

"Do you want me to get picked, my lady?" He said with a smug face. I think he was teasing me at this point. I told him, it was just a question. It would be nice if he was it. Out of nowhere, he steps closer to me, our nose almost touching. I still had to look up at him just a bit. Then he asked the question again, wrapping his arms around my waist.

"Nam- my mean my lord. You are kind of invading my personal space" the words tumbled out of my mouth as my heart begins to beat fast. Joon stared deep in my eyes "Sorry. I can't help it, you are just so lovely" he said with the sweetest voice I ever heard.

He leans in closer, but Yoongi broke it up and said that we should at least get to our destination as it's unsafe to be out in the open like this. Stepping back, I agreed with my advisor. My pace sped up as Namjoon stood there for a second.

When arriving at the park, we found a bench way in the back. Once we sat down, I told the servant to scatter around the park so we could be alone. "I wish I had that power to make someone do what I tell them" Joon said.

"You have Tae, don't you? He is your servant as you are a noble. That's your power right there"

"I want your power Mia" he scooted closer to me. Our eyes locked once again... he leaned in, but I couldn't do it. I told him to stop before our lips locked as well. He was confused about why I did what I did.

"It's not like I want to kiss you but it's to fast at this moment, I apologize. But this been on my mind lately? Why do you want to be king?"

He snickers at my question, he explained that he can't run the town he was in. He wants to make the world a better place, plus seeing me was like love at first sight. Joon also stated that this kingdom has that potential to become greater than it is. With a little help, even if it's forced, then things will change for the better.

I looked down at my hands and began to fiddle with them. "What if you have to deal with something that was weighing you down" I said as I avoided eye contact with him.

"What you mean Mia?" He tilted his head.

"I mean the baggage of having fugitives still lose somewhere and it's your fault because of letting their kids free. Causing them to attempt assassination of the queen. Because you couldn't turn in the kids"

His eyes widen like a cat as if this was the first time hearing that. I told him about the story, but I guess I didn't tell him about the asssassination part. I was surprised like that too when I found out. His attention was immediately on me as he was trying to figure out what the hell I said.

"They tried to kill the queen... but why? Wh-why would they do that?" He shuttered.

"I found out not too long ago, so I don't know the details yet. But nobody knows that I free something they wanted back. If people found out, then the throne would be taken from me for good. Then it's off with my head for tension"

Namjoon was still in shock about the recent news I said. Then he shook out of the trans... then asked what will I do to get that baggage off. The answer was I don't know, but I will have to find them myself. "By yourself?? Mia that could be dangerous. You can't do that, just let it be. It's not like they will come back" he said. Why does he seem so afraid about my words?

"I have to, it's my fault that this happened. Once I find them, then I will turn them in to be sentenced for death"

That's Joon face really look terrified. Why is this affecting him so much... he asked about the parents and how I'm supposed to get them. I explained that if the news about their children spread then they will come to get them and when that's when my troops will seize them. Joon knew something was off about that.

"You don't seem to sure about it... like you don't want to do that" he asked scooted closer to me.

"I don't but I have to for the sake of my kingdom. It's something a queen must do to protect her citizens" my eyes did not once look up.

"But a queen can also make a judgment call. Her duty to treat everyone equal and an equal share right. That's what you want, I know it. I know that you don't want to kill them because you know the truth. Those kids you saved... I know they didn't mean it"

His words were comforting, but he doesn't know the consequences that the boys need to take. They caused trouble all over the town... vandalizing and stealing from others. Then he stated that they probably did it for a reason.

"Everyone has their side of the story, you wouldn't know if you don't give them a chance to prove their innocence. I know you felt something that day... that's why you let them free. That's why you took the rudy because you knew what they will face" he said.

"They are going to face the punishment anyway. I didn't help them as I thought I did... I made things worse as they flee, leaving friends & family behind. Causing their parents to get taken then have them to go insane to kill.  I didn't save no one...." tears filled my eyes as the flowed down my cheek.

Namjoon took my hands and intertwine it with his "If I get picked then I will help however I can. That baggage becomes my baggage as well... that issue will be solved in no time" his face was full of sorrow and pain. Then he asked me the same question again what was the real reason why I let them go?

"Because why not?"