Luckily, Taehyung was brought back to the comfort of his home in time, much to everyone's relief. Seokjin calmed him down with soup, and Jungkook was half-worriedly, half-excitedly throwing questions at him.
Namjoon was a great listener. He carefully listened to every word and worry and tried his best to give the best advice, although he had no idea what to do in a situation like Taehyung's.
"So there's going to be a parade? And you're going to be in it Hyung? How long will you be staying away from us?" Jungkook continued to spew questions at the speed of lightning as Taehyung shook his head. Emperor Min made it very clear that he were to be a Hwarang, and that he was indeed the perfect candidate.
"I'm going to sleep early," Taehyung sighed as he slumped over to his bed. Jungkook frowned, as he had no idea what was going to happen to his hyung after he left to become a hwarang.
Seokjin also looked worried, and Namjoon tried to remain calm. They all exchanged worried glances with each other as Taehyung went to rest his head. Once he was gone, Seokjin went to take a breath of air. Jungkook followed.
"Hyung," Jungkook called out. Seokjin was looking at the moon with his arms folded across his chest.
"Jungkook, you should go back inside—"
"What are you worried about Hyung?" Jungkook questioned, cocking his head at Seokjin.
"There's nothing for you to worry about,"
"Are you upset because Taetae-Hyung is going away?"
Seokjin went silent. Jungkook was only dug into a hole of more confusion. With a deep breath, Seokjin turned to face Jungkook with tears brimming his eyes.
"Oh Jungkookie, I'm not worried about Taehyung. He's a strong man, and he can handle himself. I'm just trying to think about my parents."
Jungkook frowned. He remembered that Seokjin's parents were all about the visuals. His parents only married so they could have perfect children. Seokjin's sisters are in different villages, and Seokjin himself travelled away in order to marry a beautiful woman and have children with her. However, Seokjin met Jungkook and Taehyung. With Namjoon, he took care of them and completely disregarded the whole beauty family tradition thing.
Let's get something straight here. Seokjin is handsome. The young women swoon over him as they should. Jungkook was inspired by his hyung's confidence himself and aspired to embrace himself for his natural beauty as Seokjin does.
All Seokjin wanted was to please his parents back home. With him getting older, he longed to return with a child or with a wife, but so far he hasn't found love in any of the women he has met.
"Hyung, I'm so sorry... You still look handsome," Jungkook said softly. He embraced Seokjin with his own eyes welling up with tears of sorrow.
"You're right Jungkook. Seokjin-hyung is still very handsome."
Namjoon was leaning against the doorway with his arms folded. He too was looking at he moon, and at the same time he was watching Seokjin and Jungkook's interaction.
"Namjoon," Seokjin began, wiping the tears from his eyes.
"Don't say anything Hyung. You have all the right to be upset. However, you're a special flower in your own way and that's why we love you," Namjoon soothed, his dimple smile appearing on his face as the stars glimmered in his eyes.
Jungkook's eyes sparkled at the wise words spoken by his hyung.
Seokjin grew quiet as Namjoon joined them for a group hug. Jungkook couldn't keep his giggle in as he felt loved between his hyungs. He even felt Taehyung's presense from where they were standing.
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"Nice to see you again Kim."
Emperor Min smirked from his throne. This time he was sat sideways, and his legs were pressed up on the armrest. Taehyung looked less intimidated by the presense of the emperor and bowed resepectfully.
"Is there anything you need me for your majesty?" Taehyung asked, still in a bow.
"Yes, actually. I have an old friend. He's another Kim, but I doubt you two come from the same family. He has a son here,"
Taehyung cocked his head at the explanation. If this was his first task as a hwarang, then he has to listen closely in order for him to get the job done right.
"His son is registered here as Kim SeokJin. I hear that you live with him,"
"Who told you this?"
"When those guards dropped you off back home, they said they saw another beautiful face. He was beautiful, but there was somthing about him that made him completely different from you,"
"Seokjin is nice, what do you need from him?"
"I only ask for me to meet him. I haven't been outside since my last public appearance, and you know how long that has been."
Taehyung nodded. Emperor Min hasn't made a public appearance since his coronation day. His father died the day before, so he looked absolutely miserable. He had less than twenty four hours to understand that he was going to be the next emperor or Korea. And he was sixteen.
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Park Jimin again was taking care of a worried Jungkook. He managed to take some time off his duties to make sure he was okay, as he was always worried about Taehyung.
With a heavy heart covered by a reassuring smile, Jimin set some tea in front of Jungkook and started cleaning the plate Jungkook finished eating from. The younger took the cup with shaking hands and brought it to his lips.
If Park Jimin was a tea, this would be how it would taste. The honey blended in with the tea leaves make his sense soothe down, and although he was still worried about Taehyung, he had hope filling him up with every sip.
With a bustle through the door, Seokjin dropped some paper bags on the table.
"Welcome home Hyung," Jimin greeted with a bow and a smile.
Seokjin seemed much happier than yesterday. He had a pep in his step and his lips curled into a smile that was contagious. Before they knew it, Jungkook and Jimin were also smiling along with Seokjin.
"Hello Jimin, Hi Kookie! I'm making dinner tonight with your favourite dessert!" Seokjin beamed. He was as bright as the sun, if not brighter.
Jimin felt at ease as Jungkook ran up to his Hyung and embraced him. He felt like his work there was done, so he began to pick up his belongings and go back to the Emperor.
"Are you guys going to be okay waiting for Taehyung here?" Jimin asked, ruffling Jungkook's hair as he headed to the door.
"Yes, we'll be fine. Taehyung should just be getting his new uniform fitted before coming back in time for dinner," Seokjin responded.
"Good, I'll be off then,"
"Bye Jimin-Hyung!"
Jungkook's bunny smile made Jimin's heart melt. He placed a gentle kiss against the younger's forehead before walking out the door with a wave.
"I'll see you all later!"
