TYRANT || Taekook || ✓

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The next morning, when Taehyung woke up he was met with a surprise.

His knight, who always woke up before dawn, was still sleeping next to him.

He was gripping Taehyung's waist like his life depended on it and had held the younger to his heart with one hand.

Taehyung could hear his heartbeats and feel Jeongguk's breathing and lips on his scalp. Seems like the older man had buried his nose there again.

Taehyung felt happy.

"Do you not think you've slept too long, sir?" Rasped Taehyung, his morning voice deeper than usual.

"Mhm, 's worth it" replied Jeongguk, seemingly awake even before Taehyung "We haven't been spending time with each other.

so, I want to make the most of the remaining time I have with you" he continued deep in his thoughts as he stared at the blank white walls

"Are you leaving again soon?" Taehyung asked with a pout which was buried in Jeongguk's neck.

He didn't want the elder to leave so soon again. They've been apart for 4 months before this, who knows how long it'll take for him to come back.

"I had missed you a lot when you were gone, dear Knight. Why must you leave so soon again? Can't you stay a little longer?"

-" I'm afraid not, your highness. I only have 3 weeks more before we begin-"

-" Then please spend some of that with me" Taehyung suddenly begged with watery eyes "don't be the same that you've been the 3 weeks since" Taehyung's face was hidden but his voice held desperation. It had Jeongguk's voice hitching as he pulled back to observe the younger.

There were tears in his eyes.

"I am sorry your highness, I really am," he said, hugging Taehyung tighter than ever before kissing him. It was so soft, and tender that the young King almost didn't recognize it but it was welcomed nonetheless.

The kiss turned into pecks which were then showered all over his face which led Taehyung to a giggle fit.

To make up for the time missed, Jeongguk began to spend his evenings with Taehyung, and also slept together, just like before.

But sometimes the Knight would get lost in his thoughts. A lasting frown would grow on his face which Taehyung would massage away constantly.

But the days of mirth passed sooner than expected and three weeks between the flower bouquets, horse rides, and lovemaking were gone in the blink of an eye.

Taehyung was nervous, very nervous.

Tomorrow, at dawn, Jeongguk was supposed to leave for his expedition of a Kingdom Taehyung still hadn't had the privilege to know, but he trusts Jeongguk and his knights to bring victory again.

It was a dilemma as to whether he should tell Jeongguk or not.

He was scared.

Worried about what this situation could lead to.

He had woken up with a weird turning in his stomach which led him to vomit yesterday. He had thought it to just be indigestion.

But it happened today too.

He may not behave that way but Taehyung was a learned scholar and was currently sitting in front of a wine glass in his royal bathroom.

The wine glass was only half filled with wine and half with his ur*ne.

Yes, the wine changed colour and yes that just confirmed that he was carrying a child, Jeongguk and his child.

He was happy beyond comparison but was it the same for the knight?

The same person who used to ask every time before they did it?

He doesn't know.

Jeongguk always wakes up for training before him, so he still has no idea and Taehyung doesn't know if he should even tell.

He stands up to dump the contaminated wine in the toilet and then moves towards the bathtub with slumped shoulders.

But he was stopped by his reflection in the mirror. His heart swelled with affection for the one within his belly.

It wasn't visible yet but he still cradled it between his palms.

His boxy smile was spread from ear to ear.

He was pregnant.

It's funny, isn't it? Someone cold enough to ignore the cries of others could be happy to bear a child.

Maybe he turned out like this because his own cries were ignored but we'll never know.

But is it justified? That's what one should ask themselves.

Jeongguk knocked before entering which made Taehyung flinch and drop the earring he had removed.

Jeongguk watched him with raised brows as he entered.

"Are you alright, love?" He approached Taehyung before nosing at his neck and running a hand through his hair.

"Yes, yes I am," Taehyung fidgeted before pulling away to look into Jeongguk's dewy eyes.

He was tempted to kiss as he tried to muster the courage to say "I am going to miss you a lot," he said instead, he'll try again soon.

"Mhm, so am I," replied Jeongguk as leaned further down, Taehyung met him halfway and they kissed.

Jeongguk deepened the kiss and tongues clashed, hands tightened around waists and necks but Taehyung pulled back. Surprisingly Jeongguk looked relieved too, which left the king slightly confused.

"I- 'll head to the bath Jeongguk stuttered before leaving a sighing Taehyung on his own

Taehyung was a learned scholar but he hadn't the slightest idea that making love during his condition would be bad or not for the child.

Yes, he was glad Jeongguk decided to stop too. He didn't know if he himself could.

He was tired from all this thinking he'll tell Jeongguk once he comes out, but before he knew it he fell asleep.

Taehyung only woke up when he could no longer feel the warmth of a certain body that was once intertwined with his. And heard the distant noises of metal clashing and people screaming.

He sat up, fear gripping his feet.

But his blood drained when he saw Jeongguk sitting on the right in front of the balcony.

The castle was burning and Jeongguk watched as if it was a show put on for him. Suddenly his eyes flickered to Taehyung.

"Welcome to my expedition your majesty," he said with eyes as dead as the night.