tarac

↻ nine

Mingyu was sitting down on the floor next to a broken Wonwoo. It has been at least two days since his argument with Minghao, but the boy still felt guilty inside. The prince cried the day before and locked himself in. He stayed in his secret library the whole time, only eating because Mingyu forces him. The boy looked horrible, dark circles around his red puffy eyes, tear stained cheeks, with pale skin showing.

The taller male pursed his lips as he glanced at the prince. ❝Wonwoo.... you can't beat yourself up forever. I thought you already apologized to Minghao.❞ He said to the boy as he placed his hand on the other's arm. The latter only gave a nod before wiping his eyes. Mingyu didn't like this side of the other, he liked the care free but mature Wonwoo. The guard stood up and left the room without any goodbyes, which made the boy confused.

After an hour, Mingyu came back into the room with a little pouch. He sat next to the boy and placed the gift on Wonwoo's lap. He whispered an 'open it' to him. The prince did and found a little treat inside the wrapping. ❝What's this?❞ He asked as he observed the brown dessert.

❝A cake, you've had one before.....right?❞ The latter shook his head and stared at the details of the snack. The tiny moist crumbs that was connected by a sliver of icing in the center made it look delicious. Mingyu chuckled, ❝I guess there are some things that Ledi has compared to this world...❞ he whispered to himself.

Wonwoo licked his lips before he took a bite out of it. Mingyu swore he saw stars in the other's eyes as he continued eating. He smiled at the sight of the boy. ❝You like it? I made it for you-❞

❝I-It's great! I haven't had something like this before!❞

❝Really? Well I can make more if you want.❞ Mingyu offered, pleased that he could make the shorter male happy for awhile.

❝Mhm, thanks for this. I'm glad this exist in my life now...❞

Mingyu sighed contently, letting a comfortable silence rest while Wonwoo ate more of the cake before saying ❝Hey, are you feeling better?❞ The younger boy asked.

❝I guess... I can't be like this forever.❞ He mumbled as he finished up the cake. Mingyu hummed and looked at him. He had looked tired. Mingyu stretched before standing up and brushing off the nonexistent dust on his pants. Wonwoo looked up to him with a confused expression written all over his face. The guard picked him up and placed him up on his feet.

❝Cmon prince, lets get you to your room.❞

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Jihoon was currently outside the palace with Soonyoung, Jisoo, and Seokmin. They were making their way to Piho since both of the guest didn't see it yet. The group walked on the path with signs guiding them. Soonyoung was bickering with Seokmin about lobster.

❝Didn't Mingyu say this city was in the sky?❞ Jihoon whispered to Jisoo. The guard looked at him and nodded.

❝He did say that.❞ He said ❝Do you think each city has a role?❞

❝A role?❞

❝Yeah, Vola had a lot of pretty fields and scenery. You said Perma had a lot of instruments and held a bunch of festivals, so what do you think this place has to hold up?❞ Jisoo finished with the other dazed.

❝You lost me at instruments-❞ The boy awkwardly chuckled. The guard rolled his eyes with a sigh. They continued to walk until Seokmin and Soonyoung stopped at the edge of a cliff.

❝Step one is finished! We just have to get up to the city now.❞ Seokmin said to the group. He motioned for Soonyoung to do his thing, the other Tarac whispered to himself before a thundercloud came towards them. The two guest look at the latters getting onto their new ride.

❝Cmon guys I don't want to be exhausted because of this.❞ The older Tarac complained. The prince was the first one to move, he sat behind Soonyoung. Jisoo followed shortly and took his spot behind Jihoon but in front of Seokmin.

❝Let's move!❞ They group blasted off into the sky with two screaming boys. Jihoon wrapped his arms around Soonyoung's waist. The other smiled as they kept zooming. Not long they arrived at their destination with a dazed Jisoo and a frightened Jihoon. The Taracs chuckled before helping them off. The thundercloud soon rose back up into the sky leaving the group at Piho.

❝Welcome to Piho! Hansol was born here, this place has a lot to give-❞ Seokmin was cut of by a nudge to the stomach by Soonyoung. The older boy pointed to the side that had two amazed figures staring at the city. Soonyoung made his way towards them as they snapped out of their trance.

❝Let's split up, I can take Jihoon and you can go with Seokmin- we can meet here when it's starting to get dark. Bye!❞ He ran off with Jihoon trailing behind complaining to slow down. Jisoo chuckled at their playful behavior. Seokmin joined him as they made their way into the floating city of Piho.

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I am not ashamed to talk about my new book I'm making called 'paper pills.' It's a jihan fic so if you aren't into it you can always just not read it. hope you have a good day~

-winnie