I Do- A Bangtan Story

Part 1

"Welcome! Thankyou so much for attending this ball. I do hope that you had a good time so far. As you should know, I have been living with these suitors for the past two months in hopes to fall in love and pick one as my future husband. Well, I am very happy to announce that I have. This has taken a lot of thought. They are all so amazing in their own ways and I wish that I could pick all seven. But that is not possible. I am happy to say that I choose--"

But that is in the future. We must star from the beginning. Hi I'm Princess Adelyn. I live in a kingdom called Carbondale. I have a younger sister named Elizabeth and an older brother named Lawrence. Everyone calls Elizabeth Lizzie and Lawrence is already married and lives in a different country.

I am 20 years old. What a wonderful age. I happen to be at the point where I need to find a king to rule the kingdom with. I so far turned down eleven suitors. My mother was no to happy about that so she decided to get me seven more. I heard that they are from different countries and for some reason, I feel hopeful about this new bunch.

"Adelyn pay attention," my mother snaps. We are in my bedroom with my mother, Lizzie, and a few servants who tend to my hair and makeup.

"When the suitors arrive, what will you do?"

"For the millionth time mother, I will stand up strait and look pretty."

"Good, good," she says.

Lizzie is lounging in one of my couches. "I just don't see why you had to get rid of Lee Hyun. He was just fine."

"Lizzie it's not your decision. Besides, I'm the one getting married. "You said that last time and the time before. When will you ever choose?" I'm about to tell her to shut up when my butler, Sebastian, enters the room. "The suitors have arrived," he says.

A tightness forms in my stomach. It's already time and I don't know if I can do it. "Adelyn come. We must go," mother says at the door way. I have no choice but to follow.

Since my bedroom is on a higher floor than the other people who live in the castle, we have to go down several flights of stairs. Servants hold up the train of my dress. It's not very long though but oh well. "Where will I meet the suitors," I ask Sebastian who's arm is linked with mine. "They will be in the ballroom miss."

"Remember everything that we talked about," mother says, " I won't be there with you." I nod. "By the way Addie, I managed to get a sneak at them and they don't look so handsome. I highly suggest that you reject them while you can," Lizzie whispers. Why is she so annoying? She wasn't even supposed to see them. But she did anyway. I don't know what she wants but it sure seems that she wants to ruin this whole thing without realizing how important it is.

We reach the ballroom doors. From the other side, I can her music and laughter. Pangs of nervousness ripple through my body. This is the only chance I have left. " You can do it," Sebastian whispers in my ear.

"Presenting! Her royal highness, Princess Adelyn!" Guards in black and white armor open the huge, golden doors. Seven men stand in a line with many people behind them. It's their Entourage and they have all sorts of things. From books and paintings to chests full of diamonds and jewels. We just stare at each other as if we're waiting for the other person to make a move. Someone in the background clears their throat. At that moment, we all bow/curtsy to each other. "Forgive us. We were being foolish," one says with short blond hair.

"You are forgiven. Why don't you introduce yourselves." The one on the far left steps forward. "I am Kim Namjoon of the kingdom of Cordesin." He has brownish gray hair. An interesting combination. Another one with hair tainted pink steps forward.

"I am Kim Seokjin of Bellyn."

"I am Min Yoongi of Abelitram." says one with long, blond hair.

"Abelitram?" I ask surprised.

"Yes."

"Wow. I'm honored. Continue."

"I'm Jung Hoseok of Fryri." He has rose gold hair. It's very pretty.

"I am Park Jimin of the Kingdom of Amadeus." He clearly dyed his hair dark gray but it still looks nice.

"Kim Taehyung of Brelissa." His hair is blond but much lighter than Yoongi's or is it Seokjin?

"And I'm Jeon Jungkook of Uleisa." Her has caramel brown hair.

I have to think for a moment. "Is it true that Brelissa and Uleisa were once one country but then they had a war about a hundred years ago which caused them to split up?" The princes look at me with wide eyes. "Yes?" Jungkook replies.

The next two hours were filled with food, dancing, laughter, and music. I got to know more about the princes. Apparently, Jin is the oldest at 27 years old and Jungkook is the youngest at 22 years old. I did struggle a bit with telling them apart but I still managed to do it. Prince Yoongi happens to play the piano and Prince Seokjin plays the guitar like my older brother Lawrence. Namjoon is actually very smart and Jimin, along with Hoseok, are very good dancers. Taehyung has a great sense of style. Jungkook can sing well and he also is very good at art hence the reason why he gave me so many paintings.

"I know for a fact that we did not take this the traditional way," I say as Hoseok offers me another grape. "Who said that we had to take it the traditional way? As long as I win your heart, then that's all my parents want," Seokjin says. "That's what all of our parents want," Yoongi says, "And what they don't want is change and quite frankly, that is what the people of Abelitram want."

"Same with Uleisa. The people are getting restless. They want more land but Aaron Caldroff thinks that we have enough."

"Aaron Caldroff?" Jimin says disgusted. "I still can't believe that he got the job as senator of Uleisa."

"Who's Aaron Caldroff?" I ask, suddenly intrigued with the ongoing conversation.

"A power hungry freak who clearly wants to overthrow our kingdoms."

"Is he popular?"

"I have never seen someone so unpopular before. My father is starting to like him though," says Taehyung. Namjoon nearly chokes on his drink. "The Emperor?" Taehyung nods sadly. "I'm sorry," I say, "But this is no time for sadness. Just think of all the fun we could have!"

"I agree with the princess," Hoseok says grandly.

"Me too," Jimin says.

"Me three," Jungkook replies.

"Ahem, your majesties," says a familiar voice. We all turn to it. "Oh Sebastian. How nice to see you.

"How nice to see you to, miss. I was just informed that you and the young princes must head up to your chambers." The Princes look disappointed. "Hey at least you get to see me tomorrow," I say hopefully. They smile kindly before giving me a hug and exiting the ballroom. I can't help but to notice the flutter in my stomach.