A curse woven with LOVE (Jikook)

REVELATION

PRINCE JIMIN

Since that day, the mystic forest had been my gateway from all the pressure my father and the kingdom lays on my shoulders. Every day I sneak out of the palace through the back doors to spend time in the forest and meet my new friend, the bunny I met on my first visit into the forest. He gives me company every time I’m in the forest so I always carry some carrots with me to thank him for his effort.

As I was busy thinking I didn’t realize someone entered my room. Still lost in my own world when a loud shout dangerously close to my ear spooked me out of my body and I fell down from the bed clutching onto my chest in fear. I glared at the person who was none other than my best friend who was now laughing at me with all his might.

“Holy mother of avocados! Who in the hell does that Hoseok?! I swear my soul left my body for a split second!”

I yelled at him while he tried to control his laughter. Finally he gained his posture and wiped the stray tears that left his eyes.

“Oh Hi Jiminie. Nice to meet you too”

He smiled his famous heart shaped smile and almost instantly my anger faded and a full smile appeared on my face. I got up and hugged him tightly. I was so happy that he came back. He was sent to the neighboring kingdom to get some training his father insisted him to get. He told me he would be there for almost a year but never told me for what exactly this “training” of his was.

“I missed you Hoseokie”

“I missed you too Jiminie. But now, I’m back for good so let the fun begin. I can’t wait to spend my time with you. But first tell me how have you been doing?”

With that question my smile turned into a frown and a deep sigh escaped my parted lips. Hoseok gave me a concerned look and asked what happened. I told him what all had been happening since he went away and finally the topic of me being the next king and the marriage came up. After I told him the whole story, He looked puzzled.

“But don’t you have an elder brother? So why are you supposed to be the king when he’s there. Rightfully the throne goes to him because he’s the first child of your father.”

“I know seokie but for some reason he declined to be the next king. No one knows why. Father tried to talk to him and convince him but nothing worked. I haven’t seen him since that day. So after his non-agreement, the duty was automatically placed in my hands and now I need to marry in order to be the next king…………… I don’t want to marry seokie” I whispered the last part.

“What’s wrong with marriage Jimin? Are you worrying that you won’t find the one you love? You know you have the decision in your hand, take your time; attend balls and parties, don’t leave any stone unturned and maybe someday you’ll find a perfect match and marry her”

“Seokie the problem is ‘her’.”

“Her? What do you mean Jimin?”

“The problem is never in my life I’ve been attracted to any girl. I tried my best to find something about women that interests me but I failed every time. I feel ashamed telling you this and maybe you’ll judge me after what I tell you but I’ve been holding this in for a long time and I need to tell this to someone to get this off my chest”

“What is it?”

I hesitated to tell him the truth but realized there is no going back. Tears welled up in my eyes and finally I gathered the courage and told him.

“I realized a while ago that-that Men interest me more than women. I don’t know why but I get excited whenever a handsome man is around me while I feel nothing at all when a beautiful woman is around. I tried ignoring this feeling the first time it appeared but now I just can’t.”

And I started crying, burying my face in my hands. My whole body shook while sobs wrecked me. Almost instantly warmth embraced me, Hoseok hugged me while I cried in his embrace.

“It’s okay Jimin. I understand. Sshhh Calm down. We can’t change who we are attracted to and don’t worry I would never judge you for being honest about what you feel. It takes guts to accept that and you did, I’m proud of you my little one”

I couldn’t help but laugh at the name he referred to me with.

“Did you tell your father the truth?” Hoseok asked me while I sat there trying to calm myself. I shook my head in denial.

“But we need to tell him as soon as possible or things might get complicated for you.”

“I know seokie. I’m just waiting for the right time and then I’ll tell him the truth”

Hoseok hugged me again, looked me in the eyes and said
“Just remember, whatever happens I’ll always be there for you. You’ll always find me by your side”

I smiled listening to his words. The sincerity that his eyes reflected made me feel lucky to have a friend like him.

“Thank you so much seokie. I’m lucky to have you”

It felt good, the weight on my chest felt light after talking to him. Oh how I wish that I could talk to my father just as freely as I talk with Hoseok. It would never happen though, just a wish that would never turn true even in my wildest dreams. The only thing in my power is to hope that everything turns out right.

I really hope it does.

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A/n :
New character introduced 😁
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