My King || a YOONMIN AU story

17.

Jimin P.O.V.

The castle was just as pretty as last time but as soon as I got through those huge doors I felt different. I felt.. only half present, like how you feel when ur dreaming. I brushed off the feeling as It must be because I'm going to see the king again. I mean who can say that they got invited by the king himself just to have dinner? Not many!

Third P.O.V.

The group of friends entered the castle and we're greeted by the royal advisor. "Greetings.. friends" he smiled at them. His eyes met with the hazel ones of Seokjin, who smiled back and softly waved. "My name is Kim Namjoon but you might know me better as the king's right hand man." He said. "If you need anything you can ask me or anyone here." He said to them right before they opened the doors.

Yoongi P.O.V.

The doors open. The damn doors opened and there he stood. In the middle of his friends.. holding someones hand? Is he dating that guy? I felt jealousy building up in me but I had to hide it all behind a smile because I did invite them after-all. "Greetings guests" I put on a fake smile as my eyes fell on their holding hands time and time again as I looked at the small crowd. "Thank you for joining me for this lovely dinner, let us take a seat at the dinner table." I got up and walked down the stairs off the small, raised platform the throne was on and gently touched my dads brooch as we walked towards the big table in the dining room. "Take a seat." I said as I myself sat down at the head of the table. I took a deep breath.

How am i going to survive this dinner? What am i putting myself through...

"Wine, your highness?" One of the servants asked, dragging me out of my thoughts. "Ah.. yes thank you." I smiled at her before looking up seeing one of Jimins tallest friends talk with Joon.. and clearly not in a normal way. They were obviously flirting. Then I looked at his friend that sat all alone while Jimin and what I assume is his lover were talking. Also not in a platonic way. The boy looked nervous but also awkward as he was the only one not talking.. wel except for me. "What is your name.." I decided to start some small talk. The other looked up shocked. "Me?" He said. I softly smile and even chuckle a little. "Yes you." I said. As soon as the words left my mouth he looked up with a big box-like smile.  He cleared his throat before he spoke his next words, which I did not expect in anyway. "My name is Kim Taehyung but you can call me any day~" he winked and even chuckled a little.
Now I was the one in shock. How did he go from being shy to being so confident in only a few seconds. "Wow..  you caught me unexpectedly." I say as I sip my wine. "That was... something." I look at him when he immediately goes red. "Oh my god. Was that too much? I didn't know what I was thinking saying that to the king. Oh my lord.." he freaked out but it made me chuckled. "Not to worry. People don't usually talk to me this way.. Taehyung was it? ..Or do you prefer 'any day' ?" I joke back and smile. A light hearted conversation is always nice. Definitely in a situation like this one where I needed to get my mind away from my thoughts. Taehyung chuckled softly and looked at me. "Taehyung is just fine" He smiled. "I love your suit, where did you get that tailored?" He asked me. "Because if it's here in the underworld I might have to come here more often to get my suits done. Those sticthes are done impressively well." He looked up at me. "Well, most of my clothing is handmade by the royal tailor and good friend Jungkook. All his work is amazing." I smile as I think about all the work my friend has done and all his comforting words in need. "He sounds amazing. My mom thought me a few sewing tricks but I will never get on his level" he chuckled. "Well maybe... if all goes well tonight, I might be able to arrange something.. so you two can meet" I said as the other gasped in reply. "Jimin, oh my god, did you hear that?" He taps Jimin shoulder "hmm?" He turns his attention to his friend. "I might meet the royal tailor! That would be so awesome" he said in all excitement but Jimin seemed tired and for some reason not interested at all. "That's great tae.." he said and immediately turned back to Hoseok. It was like he drained all the excitement from Taehyung, who suddenly wasn't so thrilled for it anymore. "Yeah.." the boy sighed.

The plates with food were brought in and everybody dug in, enjoying the meal but there was a strange vibe at the table. There was conversation at the table but it was very surface level stuff. Jimin sounded very different from his letters and much more distant.. it made me worried but then again... maybe all his words weren't real.. he's dating that guy so maybe he's just like everyone one else, just trying to get some power out of the situation.

"Excuse me?" Jimin's lover suddenly got up. "Could anyone show me where the bathroom is?" He said.

Finally. The opportunity to ask Jimin what was going on..

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Hey hey my amazing readers,
I (J-) hope you all enjoyed this new chapter!

I'm back! After a very very long time.. but im back nonetheless! I can read all you comments and it makes me so happy to hear how much all of you enjoy this story! All you predictions and conspiracies about the story give me ideas and the confidence to finish this story!
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Alex