The King's Brides: The One

Stay

Seokjin got off the horse once he arrived at the palace. He brought the horse over to the knight and entered the gate, walking through the hallways.

He met Namjoon and Taehyung as he passed by the dining room, the two laughing comfortably by each other's sides. "Oh, you're back Seokjin," said Taehyung. "How did it go?" Seokjin took a seat at the table with a sigh. "Not horrible, there were some difficulties but I was able to take care of it. How do you guys do this?"

Namjoon chuckled. "It just takes some time and practice, you'll get used to it," responded the prince. He pointed his fork at his plate of cake. "Would you like some cake?" Seokjin nodded. Things haven't been so easy for Seokjin. With Jungkook still being unwell and healing, he and the others have to take care of the kingdom and work more than they did before, Yoongi in the lead with the most experience. He honestly felt out of place and a burden. Especially with the fact that the others are royals and he's a commoner.

Seokjin finished his cake, getting up from his seat and grabbing his documents. "Please excuse me, I have to go over a few things with Yoongi." he said to the others, greeting them 'goodbye'. Seokjin adjusted his shirt and walked over to Jungkook's study room. He brought his hand up and knocked twice, opening the door at the sound of the calm voice.

Seokjin opened the door quietly, closing it behind him, and walked over to the desk. Yoongi, with papers scattered all over the desk, has his left hand combed through his hair, leaving it in a mess. His pink lips are pressed into a firm line. His eyes glared into the paper he held, fading away though, as he looked up at Seokjin. He seemed stressed.

"Oh, Hyung, you're back," he smiled fondly. Seokjin returned the smile and handed the documents he's carrying to the younger. "How was your first time?" Seokjin let out a chuckle. "It wasn't horrible and actually better than I expected," responded the older. "How did your day go? It looks like you need to recharge with Hoseok's energy again." Yoongi blush.

"T-There's been a lot to do!" defend the prince, setting the documents down. He reached for another document and handed it to Seokjin. Seokjin was going to question until he saw the words 'physical condition'. He frowned.

"Jungkook's been progressing, his body's in a better state compared to before and the doctor said he's getting better each day," said Yoongi with a small smile. Seokjin silently nodded, not saying much as he observed the medical record. He looked up when he felt Yoongi's hand on him, the prince standing next to him. "Stay strong for Jungkook, Seokjin."

The older smiled. "I will, Yoongi." he responded lightly.

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Namjoon opened the book, flipping through the pages and reading them. He was simply bored and irritated with the whole situation all of them have been in since Jungkook's illness. Although they have cleared things up, Jimin accepting his punishment and back to help them, even though they all smile and chuckle along together, there was still tension in the air.

It hurt so bad when Jungkook had mentioned his affair with Taehyung and everything else. Namjoon knows they all love Jungkook, but to hear the younger in pain made him realize how greedy he was for his own needs and made him sink in guilt.

Namjoon set his book down, brought out of his thoughts when the door of his room opened. "Taehyung?!" he said in surprise, seeing the younger in a state of shock and panic. The older quickly ran up to the younger, peeking his head out into the hallways before closing the door. "Why are you here? You could get in trouble if the others see us." he said to the younger.

Taehyung pulled him by his waist, wrapping his arms around Namjoon as he snuggled into the crook of the older's neck, startling him. The older one returned the hug. "Hey, what's wrong?" he whispered, placing kisses on Taehyung's forehead.