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kidrauhlschik · 7 months ago

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Let The World Burn. - I.N.

1. The New King and Queen

In the end, he managed to forget that a king is nothing without his queen.

Part 2 will be linked in the master list above!

Pairings: Jeongin x Reader (and some love triangles among the way.) enemies to lovers, royalty au!

Warnings: ANGST, implied smut, war, aggression, anxiety, depression, death, please let me know if i miss anything... (this was heavily inspired by the song “Let the world burn” by Chris Grey.

Word Count: 3.5k

You had your destiny planned out for you since before you were born. While your mother, the queen of Eldoria, still carried you, your father, alongside the King of Rexerum, forged an alliance between their two kingdoms.

The Queen and King of Rexerum were a powerful pair, ruling their realm with vigor and passion, in slight contrast to your parents, who led their kingdom with kindness and a deep sense of unity. Rexerum was one of the strongest kingdoms of its time, invincible and unwavering. An alliance among the two kingdoms was deemed to be the best strategic decision of the millenium.

When Prince Yang Jeongin was just a year old and you were still in the womb, both kingdoms decided to unite. Once the King of Rexerum passed, it was decreed that the two of you, once of age, would marry and lead both nations to greatness.

You had always known of this, at only six years old, you received the first letter from you betrothed.

"Hello, I am Jeongin. I am looking forward to a happy future with you." Though brief and simple, the letter was deeply meaningful to a six year old's heart. To you, it felt like a fairytale coming to life. What young girl doesn’t dream of her Prince Charming?

At the age of ten, you received a gift from the prince. A locket with a letter. "Hold on to this locket, and one day you will place a petal from your wedding bouquet inside." You wore that necklace every day after you received it.

At the age of sixteen you finally knew what your future husband looked like. You received a painting that took months to arrive to your homeland. He was very attractive, with fox-like features, sharp eyes, and a cheshire smile. He looked full of life and kind, almost like a dream to your sheltered eyes.

When you turned nineteen, you finally received the final letter. It was from Jeongin, announcing that his father passed away due to an unexpected illness. He didn't explain much aside from the fact that his father was bedridden for weeks before he finally succumbed to a sickness that you couldn't quite understand. The last words of the letter being, "See you soon, my love."

Despite the dire circumstances, you couldn't help but feel excitement. A queen of a country and a bride on the same day seemed overwhelming but very exciting to you. The roses that sat in every corner of your room seemed brighter all of the sudden, like it was their own farewell to you.

Being sheltered from the world, due to your parents putting everything on the alliance, you were not allowed to leave the castle unless it was absolutely necessary. Only learning the world through stories and teachings. As much as you mourned you father-in-law-to-be, it meant the start of your new life.

Your mother, in her stunning blue and black dress, bid you farewell in tears, wishing you the best and telling you that if everything goes well, this would be the last time you'd see her, because after your boat sailed, your duties as princess of Eldoria, would be nothing in comparison to your rights as the queen of Rexerum. Her crown shined under the sun, made from pure silver, and decorated by sapphires and diamonds, so intricate and delicate, it made you wonder what the crown you would wear in Rexerum would look like.

Your father told you to be strong, he was never a man of affection, but he held you close and whispered, "Be careful my daughter." Before you left your homeland and parents.

On the sail to Rexerum, you held on to your locket that still sat around your neck. Nervous and anxious, but at least you knew that Jeongin would be waiting for you at the end of the road. You loved him, despite never meeting him, but maybe you were living in a fairytale that you never wanted to reach the end of.

The ship took four days to arrive to Rexerum, the only person that kept you company was your advisor and best friend Lee Felix, who kept your spirits up anytime you felt hopeless or homesick. He was your rock. "You are going to be an amazing queen your highness." Was his go-to phrase, as you rolled your eyes at the term, 'your highness.' He was your best friend, and you've told him that the formalities could be dropped behind closed doors, but at this point, he was saying such things with no purpose but to get under your skin.

When you finally arrived to the foreign kingdom, a crowd awaited you. The citizens of this new country, welcomed you with open arms, all hoping to catch a glimpse of their queen-to-be.

The man that held his arm out to you at the dock was not your future husband, much to your disappointment. You understood why Jeonjin couldn't be there though. His father had just passed, and now he was preoccupied with the arrangements of the wedding and coronations of the both of you. He is a king afterall now, is what you told yourself.

The horses leading your carriege couldn't be any slower. You were practically shaking with anxiety and excitement to finally fulfill what you were born to do.

However, when you finally arrived to the castle, you were caught off guard. You were raised in a palace full of light, flowers surrounded every wall, your followers would come and go as they pleased in order to meet the royal family, the air was happy and free. You couldn't help but notice the stark differences in your new home, surrounded by soldiers and walls. The castle seemed gloomy and even the servants would keep their head down and wouldn't dare to make eye contact with you.

It caught you off guard when you were lead through the back entrance by soldiers who only addressed you as, "My grace."

They led you to a room on the third floor in the place, the room a bit bigger than your old one at home.

"Your belongings will arrive shortly my grace, please make yourself comfortable and enjoy your stay," The guard still wouldn't make eye-contact with you, which made you slightly uncomfortable because you were raised with the belief that every person in your country is your family. You stand for the people and someone not seeing you as such, is very out of your comfort zone.

A day went by, and you still hadn't met your husband-to-be.

"It feels stuffy in here." Felix said, as he opened the windows of your new bedroom.

"I'm sure this is just a spare room, once I move to Jeongin's room, it'll be better." You said as your new ladies prepared your wedding dress. A white, flowy dress with loose sleeves, and beautiful embroidery awaited you. One of your ladies, Rose, if you remembered correctly, was putting your hair up with a flower shaped clip. She didn't say much, aside from agreences.

"I hope so, because this place feels depressing." Felix looked at your reflection on the mirror as you sighed out loud. "I know, but maybe the prince is preparing something special." Rose's movements halted for a second at your words, you only realized because of the eye contact she made with you through the mirror before focusing on you hair again. She seemed worried or maybe hesitant, but then again, this was a huge shift in the kingdom so it was expected.

That night is when you were to walk down the aisle, yet you couldn't help but adore this new sense of freedom you received. No longer under your parents rule, but under your own. The servants wouldn't say much to you aside from telling you about your itinerary. Lunch with the queen, dressing ceremony, walking down the aisle, consummation, and living the rest of your life with the King.

You woke up the morning of your wedding feeling a sense of wonder, your luncheon dress was ready, sky blue, long, and made from silk, was prepared for your meeting with the queen, but since your anxiety wouldn't let you rest prior to the lunch, you decided to wonder the garden.

The garden was the only place that reminded you of home. Roses and daisies surrounded the area. Wisteria flowers decorated the fences and walls. The place felt serene and free in comparison to the gray walls that surrounded the palace.

That morning, you took advantage of your new found freedom and asked Felix to accompany you in search for your wedding bouquet.

You roamed around the pond on the west side of the palace, finding red and white flowers to build your wedding bouquet. Felix made you a flower crown, made from peonies and jasmines, as you hopped around the area boasting about your future filled with excitement.

Felix feigned happiness, although he wished that in another world, another life, his status would be higher, or yours lower, so he could maybe, possibly dream of a world that you would see him as more than a friend or advisor. He was happy for you nevertheless.

You were unaware that through a window on the fourth floor of the palace, your future husband was observing you. "Foolish." He whispered under his breath as the arms of his beloved enveloped him from behind in a warm embrace.

"Let her be." Rose said as she graced her lips against his neck, his body craved her warmth and chased her as she pulled away.

"I don't want to. I don't know her. I have never spoken with her. I do not understand why my parents would tie me down to someone that they didn't even know. What if her intentions are misconstructed?" Jeongin turned to Rose, who was merely covered by his robe.

"Innie, you're a king, your ties are more than trust, they are for the good of our country." Rose was always so good to him, so understanding.

"If I am the king, why can I not choose my queen? I would choose you a million times over in a heartbeat my love." He approached her as she sat on the bed.

"You know it's harder than that my love." She leaned back as Jeongin hovered over her, "Can we at least be together one more time before this afternoon?" He asked as his hands roamed her body, his hands traced her waist, her hips, and until they finally landed on her thighs, pulling one of her legs around him, "I just want to feel you again." He whispered into her ear as he pulled the robe back and felt his lover crumble with his every move.

You held you self-made bouquet with pride. You looked beautiful, all in preparation to meet your husband. You stood behind the doors of the coronation room. The ceremony was smaller than you expected, more a formality than anything. In your country, wedding was a celebration, a birth of a new family, a new root in a never ending garden. This was different so far, after being in Rexerum for two days, you began to notice the differences. The lines between royalty and common folk were very clear in your new nation.

Nevertheless, you waited for the priest to announce your arrival.

Once he uttered the words, "And now we welcome the princess of Eldoria and the new queen of Rexerum to our country,-" Guards opened the grand doors, and you began walking down the aisle.

Despite your nervousness, you managed to look in Jeongins direction. He was looking down, almost seeming avoidant.

When you reached the end of the aisle, you tried to offer him a smile, but he was avoiding your gaze with everything he had in him. Once you reached his side, the two of you looked forward as the priest continued the ceremony.

Eventually, he made the two of you turn to each other for the vows, once Jeongin finally made eye contact with you, he couldn’t lie to himself. You were beautiful, your eyes had a light in them that he had only seen once, in the eyes of his lover. A face so innocent, that anything could break the wonder. Your dress was beautifully embroidered to represent your old country, flowers laced the fabric so subtly. A flower crown sat on top of your head so delicately, made for you by the hands of someone that loved you so well.

Yet he couldn’t help himself but to look at you with resentment, no emotion behind his brown eyes, his jaw locked and stiff, he was looking down at you and all of the sudden you felt small beneath his gaze.

You are a princess and a queen-to-be, feeling small was something you weren’t used to. Yet, beneath the king of Rexerum, you felt like nothing but a peasant. The man you built in your delusions was not present in your wedding.

"I stand before you, as the king of the great country of Rexerum, bound by duty. I vow to honor this union. May we find harmony in our shared path. I, King Yang Jeongin, take you, YN LN, to be my wife. I offer you my crown, my kingdom, my protection, my name, and my duty. I promise to fulfill the obligations of this union, as dictated by tradition, and to honor our commitment in the eyes of our realm. May our paths intertwine until…” he takes a deep breath, “until the end of our days." After his vows, he slips a ring so shiny that it could blind you, onto the ring finger on your left hand.

After hearing his vows and reading the room, you felt truly out of place. Nervousness seeps into your bones, a feeling you’d never felt before. With a shaky breath, you let your eyes wonder Jeongin's surroundings. You spot his mother, Queen Dowager, standing off to the side, poised and proper as all queens should be.

You try to calm yourself to keep face, but then you spot your advisor, Felix, he looks somber, almost as if he could read your thoughts. He gives you a small nod of encouragement, so you force yourself to collect your thoughts and turn back to your husband-to-be, and put all of your royal training and preparations to utter the next words.

"I, YN LN, humbly accept the honor of becoming your queen. With reverence for the history and the future of our kingdom, I vow to stand by your side in prosperity and adversity. I promise to carry the mantle of royalty with dignity and grace, to support you in your reign, and to cherish our realm and its people. May our union illuminate the shadows and strengthen our bond as we journey through life together, as partners and sovereigns." The shortened version of your vows is all you could muster. Of course this is an arranged marriage, but you thought that he at least cared about you. He was the one that had been writing you letters for so long, you wondered if the same man that stood before you was remotely the same person you imagined at all.

Once you slipped the ring on his finger, the two of you turn back to the priest and get on your knees.

"May the blessings of the divine rest upon this union of hearts and kingdoms. As you, King Jeongin, and you, Queen YN, embark on this journey together, may your love be steadfast and your commitment unwavering. May wisdom guide your decisions, compassion soften your hearts, and unity strengthen your reign. Let peace reign within your palace and prosperity within your lands. May your union be a beacon of hope and inspiration to all. In the presence of all who witness, I pronounce you King and Queen, bound in sacred matrimony. May your days be filled with joy, and may your love endure for all time." As the priest finished his speech, you felt someone take off the flower crown felix had made you and replace it with a weight on the top of your head. A golden crown embellished with rubies and pearls sits on the top of your head, almost the opposite of the silver crown that decorated your mother’s head on the day of your departure.

The guests stand and clapped for their new rulers. Everyone of them bowing as you and Jeongin made your way out of the room. The second you step through the doors, Jeongin leaves your side, walking down the other side of the hallway.

"Hey!" You call out before your mind catches up with you. He halts in his steps and doesn't even bother to turn around to look at you. You're not even sure why you called out to him. It's foolish.

"What's going on? Have I misunderstood this union? Why are you upset?" With that, he turns around, unmoving from his spot.

"I am upset because my life was dictated for me before I could speak. This union is for convenience. Do not think of it as more than that." With those words he continues to walk down the hallway, indifferent, leaving you confused and distraught.

He leaves you with your thoughts, he was a man that you didn't know. Your husband, a man that had a whole life before you, and apparently wasn't willing to share his story. You begin to wonder if those letters you received were written by him in the first place.

When the time for the consummation ceremony came, you were scared and nervous. Being a virgin and unaware made you feel small among all of the things that were belittling you on the same day. You did not feel like a queen. You felt as if the world was shaking beneath you. Too fast and too big, the world is unforgiving, and you are coming to learn that very quick.

The night, began before you could collect your thoughts. After being led back in to your room, you were rushed into taking off your dress for a much simpler attire, just covered by a robe, delicate and embroidered, you were lead to a room that had sheer curtains surrounding it. You knew that there were numerous people surrounding you. A priest, the court, and the royal family were all observing you, alone.

Your nerves were off the roof. You felt uncomfortable, anxious and scared. How could you feel okay, surrounded by strangers observing you? As you let your your skin rise and your body tense up, you heard a sound, a distant door.

Before long, Jeongin came through the door of the open bedroom. You backed away from where you were standing out of caution.

He held his hands out and kept his face serene. "I am sorry about earlier, but this is our duty as rulers." He said as he approached you. You knew better. He meant well, so you allowed his approaches to continue, unmoving.

As he sat face-to-face with you, you began to really see him. Not in a painting, or in a story. You saw the human being you were intended to marry before you were born.

His sharp features seemed much softer up close. His eyes were soft, admiring, and glowing. When he put his hands around your waist, he was careful, almost as if he could break you.

"You are my queen. Only me and you matter at this moment." He said as he softly held your face with his left hand so you couldn't look at the crowd, forcing you to only focus on him.

With his right hand, he pushed the silk of your robe back, holding your waist. He guided your face towards his own, staring into your eyes. This is the Jeongin you always imagined, and he was finally there for you.

He noticed your hesitation and fear by your shaky form. He pulled your body towards him. His warmth felt strange as you had never been close to someone before then. His sharp gaze softened. His cheshire smile became soft and tame. He felt safe, and even though the safety was only fleeting, you held on to it at the moment.

"It's okay." He whispered as the both of you were inches apart.

You took the initiative and moved forward, grazing his lips. He made the final move and locked his lips with yours. The kiss was soft, as if he was aware to be gentle with you. His touches were gentle and careful. He made you feel safe.

He backed you up to the bed, and hovered over you. His hand reached the strap of your nightgown before he paused, "May I?" You managed to nod despite being flustered. He lowered the gown and once you were exposed, he took you in.

He appreciated every part of you and kissed everywhere he could. He made the consummation feel easy. Although you were uncomfortable at first, Jeongin pulled every stop to make sure you were always comfortable and under pleasure.

The experience made you confused.

After being so gentle with you, he had to care for you. Right?

A/N: This was supposed the be larger but I will break it into parts instead. Thank you for reading! I will make a taglist if enough people care lol

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besamehyuka · 1 year ago

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Masterlist!!

All my writing has suggestive and smut, if you don’t like any of those things, then don’t read them. (Simple)

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Stray Kids!

Series~

Lets Keep Her Series

Let’s Keep Her (Remastered)

When Ice Kills Series

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Yandere

Accidentally Exposing Your relationship

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Bangchan

Drabble 1

Yandere

Wolf Chan

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Changbin

Test My Strength

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Minho

Tease

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Hyunjin

Flick of him

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Felix

Pleasing The Stepbrother

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Han

F#@*ing Tease

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Seungmin

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I.N

Drabble 1

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TXT!

MTL YANDERE

You’re Chubby

Yeonjun

Jealous Tendencies

Proof

Yandere

Does Fate Hate Us?

Beach Waves

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Soobin

Call you what?

How You Like that?

Yandere

The End Of A Phone Call

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Beomgyu

Tease

Tire you Out

Childish

Taunting The Ghost

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Taehyun

Selfish

Question

Yandere

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Hueningkai

If I’m To Blame Series

You’ve Been Bad

I Own You

I Want You On My Face

Punish Me

I’m a Man

Because You Deserve It

Bragging Rights

Drabble 1

Innocent, yeah right!

Sex and Hate

Drabble 2

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ATEEZ

Their S/O Is chubby

When You Escape Successfully (Yandere)

First Kiss (Mafia)

Forced Marriage (Mafia)

Hongjoong

Decision

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Seonghwa

1. Impatient

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Yunho

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Yeosang

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San

Deja Vu!

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Mingi

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Wooyoung

Motherf&*^( Tomboy

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Jongho

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BTS

When Their S/O Pinch/ Grab/ Slap Their Butt

Talking To Your EX

When You Break Up With Them (Yandere)

Namjoon

2:30 AM

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Seokjin

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Yoongi

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Hoseok

Wonderland Of Secrets

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Jimin

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Taehyung

Drabble 1

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Jungkook

Thigh Riding

9:43 PM

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NCT 127

Hyung Line, Prince AU!

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Yuta

Prince Continuation pt.1

Prince Continuation pt.2

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tosomeonessomeone · 9 months ago

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I need your help ✨

Greetings, my dear readers! As my birthday approaches, I've resolved to craft ten stories for you. However, I'm in need of your assistance to determine which one I should embark upon first 💛✨

Sincerely yours,

Ella

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multiphandomunnies · 8 months ago

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stray kids

reactions

you’re a real life disney prince/princess

how they are drunk

as fairy tales

s.o speaks spanish

s.o is shorter than them

cursing in front of s.o’s parents

imagines

chan

single dad au

lee know

couldn’t be prouder

dates!

changbin

hyunjin

han

felix

14-4620 island paradise

seungmin

i.n

scared for nothing

i told you~

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ao3feed-ateez · 7 months ago

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MANIACS

read it on AO3 at https://ift.tt/wSdYOgV by author8_8loves !! A Stray Kids Descendants AU !! When the children of villains are given the chance to live in the sunny and positive lands of Auradon with the children of the people their own parents hate, will they pursue a life of goodness, or will they follow their parents' paths to darkness? Minho wasn't sure, all he knew was nothing good would come if he wasn't following his mother's plans for world domination. He senses this is beginning to change, however, as he gets to know The Prince of Auradon, Han Jisung. *** a stray kids descendants AU that no one asked for!! cw: mature language, homophobia, mentions of death, abuse ships: minsung, hyunlix, chanmin, changin !! updates every Wednesday & Sunday :P started 01.17.2024 ended Words: 46485, Chapters: 14/16, Language: English Fandoms: Descendants (Disney Movies), Stray Kids (Band), ATEEZ (Band) Rating: Mature Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply Categories: M/M, Multi Characters: Lee Minho | Lee Know, Lee Know as Mal, Han Jisung | Han, Han Jisung as Ben, Bang Chan (Stray Kids), Bang Chan as Evie, Kim Seungmin as Chad, Hwang Hyunjin, Hwang Hyunjin as Jane, Lee Felix (Stray Kids), Lee Felix as Carlos, Seo Changbin, Seo Changbin as Jay, Yang Jeongin | I.N, Yang Jeongin as Lonnie, Kim Hongjoong, Kim Hongjoong as Uma, Park Seonghwa, Park Seonghwa as Harry, Choi San (ATEEZ), Choi San as Gil, Jung Wooyoung (ATEEZ), Jung Wooyoung as Lafou's Son, Kang Yeosang, Kang Yeosang as Snow White's Son, Choi Jongho (ATEEZ), Choi Jongho as Hercules' Son, Jeong Yunho (ATEEZ), Jeong Yunho as Rapunzel's Son, Song Mingi (ATEEZ), Song Mingi as Ariel's Son, Mal (Disney), Jay (Disney), Carlos de Vil, Evie (Disney), Chad Charming (Disney), Li Lonnie, Park Jisoo | Jihyo, Park Jihyo as Audrey, Mo Jihye | Danielle, Danielle as Dizzy, Phạm Ngọc Hân | Hanni, Hanni as Lonnie Relationships: Han Jisung | Han/Lee Minho | Lee Know, Hwang Hyunjin/Lee Felix, Bang Chan/Kim Seungmin (Stray Kids), Seo Changbin/Yang Jeongin | I.N, Kim Hongjoong/Park Seonghwa, Choi San/Jung Wooyoung (ATEEZ), Choi Jongho/Kang Yeosang, Jeong Yunho/Song Mingi (ATEEZ) Additional Tags: Movie: Descendants (2015), Movie: Descendants 2 (2017), Post-Movie: Descendants 3 (2019), Gay, Everyone Is Gay, Descendants Rewrite, Stray Kids x Descendants, LGBTQ Themes, minsung - Freeform, Hyunlix, chanmin - Freeform, ChangIn, seongjoong, Woosan, Enemies to Lovers, Fanfiction, Stray Kids Fanfiction, just for sillies read it on AO3 at https://ift.tt/wSdYOgV

#ao3feed #ateez fic #ateez rpf #ateez fanfic #kpop rpf

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daisy-milk · 9 months ago

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Nocturnes Op.55 No.1 || TEASER

prince!I.N x assassin!reader - fantasy AU

✯ im so tired rn.... but i.n so sexy || banners/dividers from @cafekitsune

✯ SKZ_stories.masterlist main_masterlist

✯ warnings: mentions of violence, death, cursing? idk i forgot anyways... MDI tyyy

failure was never an option.

throughout your entire career, the thought of an assignment going wrong never crossed your mind. your skills were unsurpassed; there was never even a need for a contingency plan because, for you, failure was inconceivable.

so what do you do now that your own target has you at the mercy of his hand?

a stinging pain shot through your wrists, the sensation of your skin becoming raw due to the material of whatever was binding your hands together brought you to consciousness. your instincts finally surged, and you swiftly became alert. however, there wasn’t much you could do in your state. you became hyper-aware of your hands now tied behind your back, your ankles and knees bound together, and your mouth gagged by a rough piece of cloth. shame hadn’t caught up to you yet; you were simply in shock. what is the protocol now? as the target, your prey, now carried your body as if you were nothing, you recalled the countless years as an assassin and how everything, your entire career, is shattering before you. and you couldn’t even struggle.

in this moment, there was nothing you could do. nothing was salvageable, so you awaited your fate. no point in struggling, you remained still in his arms as he carried you from his bedroom, the place where you had intended to end his life, to his keep. all the while, the man who bested you wore a sardonic smirk on his perfect lips. a fury that was buried deep down began to bubble, a feeling you haven't felt in years now resurfacing. a fury so strong it could make one go mad. for you, however, it the fury that made you become an assassin.

“alright, my lady” he said as he unceremoniously threw your body onto the ground with a dull thud. you couldn’t even catch yourself as your body rolled to the side facing away from him. physically, you couldn't roll to face him, but you wouldn’t have anyways. clearly though, he wasn’t having that, as he pressed the sole of his boot against your waist and forcing you to turn over. you grimaced. in all your years, you have never been treated with such disrespect. it didn’t matter that he was a prince.

he still wore the same disgusting smile on his face. his satisfaction was made abundantly clear through that smile, his sharp eyes narrowing to an almost predatory angle with his grin. the outfit he wore wasn’t even scuffed, you had noticed, and it was even more to fan the flames within you. he kneeled beside your head. all you could do is stare at him as he reached for your face, perhaps praying that you had just developed a marvelous power to incinerate people with your gaze. unfortunately, it could never become true, and he took your face in his hand, gently as if he was cradling a baby, something precious, not an assassin.

“i take it, this is the first time you have been defeated?” he asks as if he could read your mind. long fingers caress your cheeks, “no hard feelings, yeah? funny enough, this isn’t my first time. is this the sixth? no… maybe seventh…” he counts aloud, “never could have guessed a prince might be a prime target for assassination, huh? though… this is the first time i have spared one of you…” the prince looks at you, there is a faux softness in his eyes, but you could see right through it, “you just so happened to be at the right place at the right time, my dear.” he looked at you as if he was going to let you answer. only instead he laughed out, a very youthful one that reminded you how young he was, probably around your own age, “i was about to ask you what you think, but i just remembered… you don't have a choice. i’d kill you but that’d be a waste. you’d like that too much anyways. putting you in prison would be a waste as well, and even if you do try to escape, where are you to go anyways?” his face inched closer to you, “you had failed your task. i know how your leagues work, you couldn’t return even if you wanted to. death and nothingness await you no matter which route you choose, so perhaps i am doing you a favor by giving you another chance. don’t you think, assassin?”

he was right. you wanted to take a dagger to your heart right now, but everything he spoke was true. even if you had a choice, it is already past the point of reconciliation for you. though you would never admit to it, he already saw in your eyes that you knew his truth. he could see the surrender.

“lucky me. for all the assassins i get, the chosen one happens to be quite beautiful,” he chuckles, brushing his fingers through your hair, speaking to you as if you weren’t a significant threat, but you know he’s trying to get under your skin. understandable he throws some jabs at you seeing you had attempted his life not more than a few hours prior.

the prince leans in closer, his voice now dripping with certainty and control, "you’re gonna help me now, assassin. whether by choice or coercion it really doesn’t matter in the end. consider it your penance for failure,” he grins, “a chance to redeem yourself in my service.”

you look at him with a glare that is questioning him of what he wants. of course, he reads you quickly, “regard this as an alliance of convenience. a means to an end. i have plans, though i need an accomplice. someone such as yourself. someone with skills who cannot and will not deny me. my schemes require finesse and loyalty, and you, my dear assassin, possess both in abundance. so…” he pulls your own dagger out and slices through both the rope and gag to free you. the knife is tossed carelessly from his grasp, within reach of you, to extend his open hand to you, “take my hand now, won’t you?”

yerp... thats the teaser. anyways good night :peace:

#skz #stray kids #i.n skz #i.n stray kids #i.n x reader #i.n #jeongin x reader #jeongin #yang jeongin

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mymoodwriting · 3 years ago

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3.1k, restraints, choking, blindfold, gag, dub-con, grinding, tears, magic

Another day, another lonely morning.

You heard the door to your chambers unlock and your maid, Lily, walked in. She opened the curtains as you pulled up your blanket, not wanting the sun to hit you.

“Good morning, your highness.”

“What’s so good about it.”

“Many things, but you won’t know of them until you wake. I’ll bring in the hot water for your morning bath.”

“Thanks.”

You begrudgingly sat up, stretching and glancing out the window. It seemed like a nice day to spend outdoors, but you weren’t so sure it was worth it. After a bath and getting dressed you made your way down to the dinning hall. Breakfast was served but the table was empty, he was always late, sometimes you didn’t even see him in the morning. You ate quietly, occasionally glancing at the other servants in the room. When you heard the door open you perked up, but the greeting caught in your throat when you noticed his exhausted face. He simply sat at the table and chugged down some juice.

“… good… good morning… Hyunjin…”

“Morning, did you sleep well?”

“Did you…”

“I’m fine dear. It’s nice out today, the garden is the best place to spend your time.”

“What about you?”

“I have some things I need to tend to.”

“Alright…”

Hyunjin only took a few bites before getting up. He came to your side and hesitated for a moment before kissing your head. It brought a small smile to your lips, but he left without another word. He was always like that, he hadn’t changed much since you first met. The quietness, the lack of attention, all you ever got were those small moments of affection he spared you. At first you thought it was the awkwardness. His father had just passed, meaning he was left alone as the heir to the throne, and had no one to call queen. Your family had taken the chance to offer you up, unite both kingdoms, and also to assure Hyunjin his bloodline would not end with him. You were honestly surprised he accepted you.

It was rather sudden to just move out here, but you did so without complaining about the life you had to leave behind. You expected, and were told, you’d be tending to Hyunjin as he mourned, waiting on him and helping him anyway you could. Instead, he greeted you with a big smile, apologizing for the long journey, and also glad that he wouldn’t be in this castle alone. He showed you around, giving you your own room for privacy. You were to get married once he ascended the throne, but until then he was more than happy to give you privacy.

At first it made sense that he wasn’t around much. He had a bunch of responsibilities thrown on him so suddenly, and the well being of his kingdom was his priority. Although it was now over a month and you felt like you barely knew him. He wasn’t cold, or uncaring, he’d take little moments to talk to you, make sure you were alright, but you’ve never spent a whole day together, no more than hour at best. You barely knew him, that was for sure, but you swear you loved him. The little bits he had showed you was enough to know his kind heart, but there was certainly more to him.

At night you were kinda locked in your chambers. Lily would take the key, and you wouldn’t get out until morning. It made sense when you first arrived, you were new, there was room for doubt as to why you were truly there, but now, it seemed ridiculous. You managed to build up the courage to ask Hyunjin why you were still locked up, and he merely said it was for your safety. He didn’t want you getting lost in the castle at night, let along being hurt by one of the guards on duty by mistake. Reasonable, but it still felt like he wasn’t telling you something.

Despite everything, you missed him dearly. You were never really sought after back home, you were the youngest after all. So Hyunjin was the first to ever give you any attention. You knew he was busy, you knew he had responsibilities, you knew his kingdom came first, but you wanted more of his attention. It was selfish, and you reminded yourself of that, so you never spoke up about it. Instead you’d bring him some tea and snacks while he was in his study, asking a few questions here and there since you’d have some new responsibilities once you got married.

He’d indulge you for a while before suggesting something so you’d be on your way. Sometimes it was ridiculous, but you caught on enough to know to leave. As time went on though it felt like his initial kindness was just that, a courtesy to make you feel welcomed and comfortable. All his little moments of affection just a necessity so you wouldn’t get upset. If this was all just some arranged marriage, you could live with that, he didn’t have to be nice, but he was, so if it was all just some show, you wanted it to end. You didn’t know how to say it, so you just thought you’d try something.

“Hyunjin!”

It was late, nearing nighttime, so seeing Hyunjin was already a treat. He always seemed to disappear at night. You ran up to him and hugged him from behind, hearing a small chuckle escape his lips. He felt so warm and you didn’t want to let him go.

“Hello there, are you getting ready for bed?”

“Yeah… but I thought maybe we could have some cookies together… before bed…”

“That sounds nice, but I’m afraid I can’t. You’re more than welcome to have some cookies before bed though.”

“What… how about tomorrow night?”

“I’m busy love, sleep well okay.”

He gently pulled your hands away, turning to kiss your head before walking off. You left it alone after that, resigned to accept that fact he was just being nice, and there was nothing more beyond that. Every now and then you had trouble sleeping, you never mentioned it and of course it’s not like you could leave your room, except for one night when Lily forgot to lock the door. You had been all over the place that day so you were both rather exhausted, so of course the maid might have forgotten something like that. You weren’t aware of the fact either until a scream caught your attention.

You had been up star gazing when that startled you, making you aware that the door to your room was actually ajar. Curiosity got the best of you and you stepped out, speaking into the hall to know if someone was there, you got no response. You creeped around, rather surprised that you didn’t come across anyone. There should have been guards or something, but the castle seemed far more lonely than before. You heard another scream while on your travels and followed it, realizing you were heading towards Hyunjin’s chamber. You could see some light coming from the room and quietly peeked inside.

You couldn’t really explain what you saw. Hyunjin was thrashing on the floor, a choked out laugh escaping his lips. He seemed far from okay, and you couldn’t just watch him. Without thinking you burst in, going to his side. He didn’t seem to notice you at first until you managed to grab his arm and somewhat pin him down. His eyes met yours, and you couldn’t hide the fear and worry on your face, tears stinging your eyes.

“Y/n?”

“Hyunjin… are you okay? What’s going on? I-”

“Get out!”

Hyunjin threw you back, surprising you with the sudden burst of strength. You swear his eyes flashed white for a moment as he stood.

“Hyunjin, you-”

“Go back to your room right now!” Hyunjin fell to his knees, grabbing his head. “Go now! And lock the door!”

“Hyun-”

“NOW!”

You screamed and managed to scramble out of the room. You didn’t look back, unsure of where you were going but you somehow found your way. Hearing more footsteps behind you certainly motivated you to move fast. When you got to your room you slammed the door, leaning against it as you caught your breath. A loud thud came from the other side, followed by aggressive knocking.

“Y/n! Open the door!”

“I… I can’t…”

“Y/n!”

“You know I can’t! The maid has the key… Hyunjin-”

Another loud thud hit the door and you were afraid he’d try to break it, but then it became quiet. You figured he left, but you certainly couldn’t sleep that night. You had no idea what you saw or what just happened, you weren’t even sure you wanted an answer. You barricaded the door and wrapped a blanket around yourself as you sat on the floor, keeping an eye on the door, hoping it stayed locked. Somehow you managed to fall asleep in your position, not waking until morning.

🖤

“Your highness! The princess has locked herself in her chambers!”

Hyunjin thought it was strange that he was the first one at the breakfast table, but if his memories of last night were accurate it was to be expected. He was half asleep when the maid burst in, panic clear on her face.

“I tried to get her let me in but she’s unresponsive.”

Hyunjin was wide awake after that, rushing up to your room. The door was unlocked, but as he tried to open it he could tell you had pile who knows what in front of it. He had the maid step aside as he kicked it in, finding you on the floor. You were asleep, and also shaking, the floor wasn’t the warmest place to fall asleep.

“Bring in the hot water for her bath.”

Hyunjin picked you up and gently put you in bed. When the hot water was brought in he got a rag and gently dabbed your face, slowly warming you up. He asked to be left alone with you, knowing the last night wasn’t some nightmare, and that you two needed to speak.

“Hyunjin… is that you…”

“Yes, yes, I’m right here.”

“What…”

“Sh, it’s okay. What were you doing on the floor?”

“Making sure… are you… okay…”

“Me? I’m just fine.”

“But… you… you were screaming…”

“Hm? Did you have a bad dream? Do you have trouble sleeping? You should have said something, I could have some tea-”

“No… you… last night…”

“Sh, you’re okay. Nothing bad happened.”

“Hyunjin…”

“I’m going to hand you over to Lily alright, stay in bed. I’ll have the chefs make you something special.”

As he got up you reached for his hand, holding him back.

“I know… what I saw… Hyunjin-”

“You’re worrying me, sleeping on the floor. Let’s talk later when you’re all better, okay?”

“Okay…”

There never was a later. For the rest of that day you didn’t see him, and whenever you brought up the subject again he changed it. You weren’t going to get answers so you stopped trying. Regardless of what was going on, you knew you couldn’t do this anymore. You packed a bag, mentally preparing yourself for the scolding you’d get when you returned home, but it hurt too much to stay. Surprisingly enough Hyunjin found you that day.

“Y/n, where are you going?”

“Home…”

“Home?”

“I don’t think I can do this anymore.”

“Do what?”

“This. You’re never around… I know you’re busy but… and what happened the other night… you’re great… but I can’t take this…”

“Y/n, don’t be ridiculous. Let’s talk about-”

“I’ve tried, but you keep changing the subject. I can’t do this Hyunjin. I… you can’t give me the time so… I’d rather just go. It’s almost nightfall anyway, so I know you won’t follow me.”

“What?”

Hyunjin found the nearest window, seeing that the sun had nearly set. His eyes quickly filled with worry and he grabbed you, dragging you along.

“Where’s Lily, you’re going to your room immediately.”

“Hyunjin, let me go.”

“We will talk tomorrow morning, I promise you, but I need you to go to your room.”

“No, Hyunjin…” You managed to pull yourself free. “I said no! I am leaving, and that’s my choice.”

“Y/n, please.”

“Then tell me the truth right now, what’s going on?”

“I can’t right now. I don’t have the time, please, just go up to your room.”

“No, what reason do I have to trust you.”

“Because I love you and I don’t want you to get hurt, please.”

“What?”

“Y/n-”

Hyunjin suddenly collapsed, thrashing on the floor. The scene was familiar, except this time you didn’t approach him. You stepped back and then bolted to the door, wanting to leave as soon as possible. A hand suddenly slammed the door shut, preventing it from opening. You turned around and then found yourself pinned to the door by Hyunjin. He was different, something in his eyes and the way he looked at you.

“You should have listened when he told you to go to your room.”

“Hyun… Hyunjin?”

“Not entirely.”

He smiled and pressed a quick kiss on your cheek before he had a hand around your throat, chocking you out. You grabbed his arm, but he was way stronger than you, and that look in his eyes just filled you with fear. There was nothing you could do as you slipped into darkness. He held you up for a while, admiring your beauty, before picking you up in his arms. He was making his way to his chambers when he ran into Lily.

“Oh, did she fall asleep somewhere.”

“It’s alright, I’ll be looking after her tonight. Get home safe.”

“Of course, have a good night.”

“Night.”

As you began to regain consciousness you realized you were blindfolded and gagged. Your arms and legs were also restrained, and you seemed to be laying in bed. You squirmed, trying to get up, but then a hand on your chest made you freeze.

“Finally awake, I’ve been waiting.”

“…”

“I know, I know, Hyunjin didn’t want to have this conversation with you, but this was inevitable. You see, well you can’t right now, but Hyunjin likes to think this is some curse. His darker thoughts and what not manifesting and trying to take over every night, blah, blah, blah, you get it right?”

Hyunjin took off the white cloth that was your blindfold. He was sat atop you in bed, eyes white, twirling the cloth around in his hands before deciding to tie his hair up.

“But let me tell you a little secret. That’s not the case. The curse is that we’re two individuals, and not one, as it should be. You see, mommy and daddy were told that Hyunjin would grow up to be an evil king, you know prophecies and what not. So instead of getting rid of him, they decided to use magic instead, and not tell him of course. A witch put a spell on him, locking away all the bad parts, me, so Hyunjin would be a good boy, and therefore a good king, blah, blah, but as he grew, so did I.”

Hyunjin glanced over at the mirror near his bed, checking himself out. For a moment he doubled over, grabbing his head, but he seemed to calm down. His eyes flashed white again and he smiled, leaning down close to you.

“I guess they didn’t really account for that. I’ll admit, I’ve only been thrashing around for the last couple months anyway. Of course mommy passed away a long time ago, but daddy knew I was around. It was only a matter of time before he did something so I had to deal with him first.” Your eyes went wide. “Oh don’t worry, he went peacefully in his sleep. Now, I expected us to be alone for a while, let us settle back into one being, but then you came along. I honestly didn’t expect Hyunjin to accept you, willingly put you in danger, but you’re so cute and adorable, even I can’t resist you.”

Hyunjin kissed your head, a hand trailing down and tugging up your shirt. His cold hands made you squirm, his hips gently grinding down on you. A slight moan escaped his lips and you could feel his erection poking you.

“I love that you’re mine. Your family just offered you up in a greedy play for power, good for them, and good for me. One kingdom is hardly going to be enough, but two, that’s a good start. Once we’re married we can visit your family, get them out of the way. You never thought you’d be a queen, but look at you now. Although, there is a problem…”

You swallowed nervously and squirmed, trying to free yourself, but that wasn’t going to happen. Hyunjin grabbed your face, making you go still.

“Sh, don’t bother sweetheart. At night the castle is empty, it’s just you and me, why do you think you were locked up every night? Hyunjin was just trying to keep you safe and away from me. He thinks he can fight me, that having you around would give him strength, a reason to win, but he’s just being naive. Sooner or later me and him are gonna be one in the same, as it should be, and we’re gonna do whatever we want, he just doesn’t know it yet. But you, little y/n, my sweet little gift. You’ve always been so quiet and shy, it’s just adorable, and it makes me so curious as to what your dark side is like. You have to have so many juicy secrets buried in that head of yours.”

“Hm!”

“Sh, sh, sh, it’s okay, it’s okay. I’m not gonna hurt you, too bad. I’ll let you in on a little family secret, I know magic, it runs in the bloodline. Hyunjin was trying to find a way to reverse this curse, it’s why he was so busy and couldn’t give you the time of day. Rude, but, me being me, I know all the good things, like the spell that was used on Hyunjin when he was young. It stings a little, but as you know, it’s really only temporary. You’re my queen after all, and I want to make sure you’re perfect for me.”

You started thrashing, but that just made the boy laugh. You desperately wanted to escape, but he kept you pinned. He held your head in his hands, his eyes white, mumbling something you couldn’t understand. A weird pain started growing in your head and you didn’t know when you started crying, but the tears were pooling around Hyunjin’s hands.

“I can’t wait to see what my queen is like.”

#stray kids #hyunjin #hwang hyunjin #skz #skz au #stray kids au #prince hyunjin #bang chan #changbin #lee know #han #felix #seungmin #i.n

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minniewoos · 5 years ago

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Royal Affairs ➣ Yang Jeongin

Genre: royal au, fluffy, slight crack

Pairing: reader x jeongin

Word Count: 9,207

Summary: Royalty can get boring, so you sneak into town every week. And maybe you fell in love with the cute stranger who’s willing to fight over bread. But he seems to have a secret himself.

Life was boring.

Rules rules rules some regulations and more rules. You were absolutely sick of it. Constricting corsets and gowns, proper poise and manners. You had to be a lady, a princess, always told of the high expectations you had to meet. While you knew your duties and you were happy to fulfill them, you desperately wanted a break from royalty every so often.

And ‘every so often’ meant every Saturday in towns square in front of the bakery, at 3 pm exactly. And it was a part of your routine that you looked forward to immensely. So on Saturday, you became a peasant. Shedding your gowns and jewelry in favor of simple dresses and boots. While it was certainly less appealing, it was a nice getaway. It also allows you to see the condition of your kingdom without bias, which helped.

And, of course, there was him.

He called himself Jeongin. You met him one day when he seemed to be having trouble with one of the shopkeepers, the baker. So, you stepped in and helped to settle the small argument. After helping, the two of you just kept talking, and talking and talking, a lot. All while wandering around the town, enjoying the bustling streets and little simplicities. The long conversation didn’t end until you noticed the sun going down. And by then you realized you didn’t want to say goodbye to the entrancing stranger. So that’s how your routine started, you both agreed to meet up again the next week. Then the week after that as well, and so on.

Every Saturday. Towns square. Bakery. 3 pm.

There you stood; hands folded in front of you as you waited patiently; your hood was up as per usual. You watched your people in towns square as they crossed the cobbled streets. Children played among the crowd, running and giggling around the feet of the adults. You smiled fondly, remembering you used to get scolded by your caretaker for running inside the palace. You always liked to pull her strings when you were younger.

“Oh! Miss y/n, waiting for your little boyfriend again huh?” The baker suddenly greeted you, his tray of fresh bread was held between his hand and his portly belly. Your mouth began to water at the smell.

“He’s a bit late isn’t he.” the baker added as he glanced around towns square.

“A little,” You shrugged, eyeing up the fresh bread, “he lives a bit far so it happens occasionally.”

“I see, you better give him a good smack for making a young pretty lady like you wait.” He jested as he grabbed a roll of bread off his tray and handed it to you, “Here you go, you look like a wolf staring at it.”

You took it gratefully and laughed, “You know how I always enjoy your food, Mr. Baker. Thank you.”

“Always a pleasure, I’m serious when I say give that kid a good smack.” The baker smiled and returned to his bakery. You rolled your eyes and bit into the roll, and you smiled and sighed contentedly. You can confidently say you’ve grown very fond of this meeting spot. Not only because they serve delicious bread, but it’s where you first met Jeongin. And continued to meet with him there, it held a lot of good memories. Even if he was trying to fight with the baker the first time you met.

Speaking of him, you looked up and spotted Jeongin rushing through the crowd, maneuvering his way around everybody without trying to bump into anybody. You took another bite of the roll and smiled. You raise your hand up in an ecstatic wave.

“Oi, did the baker come by already? I missed him?” Jeongin ran up, slightly out of breath as he noticed the partly bitten roll in your hands.

“Just a moment too late.”

“Aish really?” His lips turned down in a pout as he rested his hands on his hips. He looked at the bakery doors quizzically. Probably wondering if he could beg the baker for another roll of bread. You decided to save him the trouble with the baker.

“Here you big baby, stop frowning like that.” You smiled softly and broke your roll in half, handing him the piece.

“Ah see y/n, this is why I like you.” His pouty face turned into a knowing smile. He took it happily and ruffled your hair up, then shifted so he was leaning into you so his elbow had a place to rest. When he was comfortable, his leg bent so his ankles crossed using you as an armrest, he opened his mouth wide and ate his half in one big bite. You stared at him in gross wonder as he munched down on his snack.

“What?” He looked at you confused, still chewing.

“I can never understand how you can fit so much in your mouth. You devour everything.” You tsked and eyed him as he finished the roll. “Actually you just have a big mouth.”

“And you have a big head.”

You shot him a look and smacked his arm, “Excuse me but you don’t say that to a lady.”

“And you don’t tell gentlemen they have big mouths-”

Before he could continue you smacked his arm again, earning a confused look from him. “What was that one for?”

“That was a request from Mr. Baker,” You smiled cheekily at him, “He said, and I quote, ‘give that kid a good smack.’”

Jeongin rolled his eyes and put an arm around your shoulder comfortably, the two of you began to walk downtown. He then thought for a moment, eyebrows furrowed, “Yea…he’s never liked me much huh?”

“He likes you; he just likes to tease you is all. Especially since you fought with him over his own bread.” You said, playing with his hand that was hanging off your shoulder. Twisting his rings and twiddling his fingers.

“In my defense, he gave me the smallest loaf and I was starving that day.”

“That’s no excuse baby.” You said with a playful tone on your tongue, “Remember I saved your arse. He was about to beat you.”

“Yea, my hero.” He kissed the top of your head affectionately with a giggle.

It was the small moments that made you happy with Jeongin. The playful banter and teasing remarks that were exchanged. The way you two acted around each other was so casual and informal, that you grew to like him at an incredibly fast rate. There was no bowing or royal treatments with him. He treated you like a normal person and not like someone to be worshipped and praised. Granted, he thought you were a peasant just like him, but it didn’t matter. Jeongin saw more than what was on the surface, and that did absolute wonders for your heart.

Not to mention he was pretty handsome, but he doesn’t need to know that.

At some point, you were laying in the grass under an apple tree. There was a nice, cool breeze wafting through the air. Jeongin was beside you, his hands behind his head and eyes closed peacefully. You turned to the side to look at him, a smile crept onto your face as you basked in the peaceful moment. There were probably a million things you could say about this boy and just how much you care about him. Suddenly a question made its way into your train of thought, so you reached out and poked his cheek.

“Hm?” He peaked his eye open.

You sat up and brought your knees to your chest, wrapping your arms around them, “Tell me, why do you like someone like me?”

Jeongin propped himself up on his elbows as he looked at you, his head tilted a bit, “Why do you ask?”

“I’m curious. I’m just wondering why ya know.” You then poked him in the chest, prodding him to answer, “Now answer me, I wanna know.”

“Hmm…only if I get something in return” He took your hand from his chest and played with it, gently rubbing his thumb in circles over the back of your hand, “deal?”

“Okay deal.”

Jeongin then looked up, his eyes closed and face scrunched up in concentration. He stayed like that for a few moments, your hand still in his. Then his face relaxed albeit his eyes were still shut. He uttered hesitantly, “You remind me of a princess.”

You cocked an eyebrow, very curious as to what he meant, “How so?”

“You are…very beautiful. In everything you do y/n. From the way you talk and walk and just, interact with others. You aren’t fazed by what people want from you, how people tell you to act is different from how you really are. For example, from the moment we met you weren’t afraid to confront me and yell at me.” Jeongin laughed, remembering the memory fondly.

“I wasn’t happy at first, but then we kept talking…and I realized you have your own color to you. A very beautiful color. I see a strong girl who can take care of herself and not listen to nonsense from others. I also see a playful girl, who likes to tease and mess around. All while keeping dignity and poise to her character. And that’s what made me want to keep meeting you. I think you’re very beautiful.” He finished off and nodded to himself, then squeezed your hand affectionately. A faint smile was visible on the corner of his lips as he looked down in embarrassment. But you could tell that he was sincere. That this boy meant every single word he said. And as you looked at him, your heart flipped and jumped and exploded in your chest. You squeezed his hand back and smiled fondly.

You put your hand on his chin and lifted his head up, he looked up and locked eyes with yours. Leaning in, you pecked his lips lightly. A soft and brief kiss. You pulled away just a centimeter before uttering three words that filled your head, your heart, and your entire being.

“I love you.”

After hearing you, Jeongin reached up and rested a hand on your cheek, his eyes bearing into yours intensely. He slowly leaned in to close the minuscule gap before pressing his lips against yours. He was gentle, the kiss was gentle as if he was scared you would break or push him away. Perhaps he was hesitant for your permission.

So, as naturally as if felt, you moved your hand up and threaded your fingers through his dark tresses. Curling your fingers slightly as you pushed deeper into the kiss. And it felt as if a warmth spread through your chest, all your love for this boy expressed through this kiss. Simple and innocent yet full of love. You were consumed by your love for him, as thoughts of him ran through your cloudy mind. You thought of the smile he has when he teased you, how he laughs with you, and the way his eyes crinkle through it all. Your head was foggy, but your heart was warm. A truly beautiful first kiss shared under an old rickety apple tree. And you wouldn’t have had it any other way than with Jeongin.

You pulled away for a breath, resting your forehead against his as your chest rose and fell lightly. You felt his soft breaths as he caught his breath as well. You looked up into his doe eyes as you kept your hand in his hair, twirling a couple strands. Then you smiled. Then he smiled. And you both laughed lightheartedly.

“I love you too, by the way.”

Oh, what this boy does to you.

∎∎∎

Seven days after your first kiss and you were still swooning over it.

You laid in bed, hands clasped over your heart as it fluttered just thinking about it. The birds chirped happily outside your window and the sun shone brighter than it ever had. The smile on your face has been there since you woke up and it wouldn’t disappear. Why?

The day was officially Saturday, and that means that you see Jeongin once more. A new nervousness bubbled up in your chest, it excited you. You squeezed your eyes and sat up quickly, throwing your covers off and hopping out of bed. You did a little hop, then another and shook your head. Trying to get the jitters out of your system, you began to tidy up your room.

When your maid walked in, it startled her to see you already up and about. Your drapes were already open wide and tied back, your chosen dress for the day was laid out, and you were now making your bed. The look on your dear maid’s face was startled and horrified.

“Princess! Here, let me, please,” She shooed you away from the bed and began making it instead. “You shouldn’t be doing peasants work like this. Why on earth are you up so early, your highness?”

You smiled and shrugged, your eyes shone with rare enthusiasm, “I don’t know, it’s a good day.”

Your maid gave you an odd look, “Your highness, please excuse me, but you’ve been especially cheerful lately.”

“Really? How so.”

She leaned in and lowered her voice as if telling a secret. You witnessed this action often since the maids were fond of gossiping. “There’s been rumors circling that you’ve found a lover, your highness”

You puckered your lips and tilted your head in thought, your eyes to the ceiling, “How’d they start? Is it just cause I’m happy?”

“I assume so, girls have a glimmer in their eyes when they fall in love, you know” She finished making your bed and smiled brightly towards you, “And you have it. The past whole week you’ve had it.”

You shrugged once more, a knowing smile on your face as you give your maid a mischievous look. She dropped her jaw slightly before a smile crept its way up, she stood straight happily, “If you don’t mind me asking…who is it..? One of the knights, or the servers… oh, the duke!”

You put your finger to your lips and winked at her, “Now if I say, then it wouldn’t be as exciting now, would it. Anyway, help me get dressed for the day, I want it to start as soon as possible.”

“Oh, of course, your highness!”

After your day started you rushed through your daily tasks with a renewed excitement. There wasn’t a moment you could sit still or when your mind hadn’t wandered to Jeongin. And people could tell. But you only stayed silent with the usual mischievous glint in your eyes. Some knew why you were so distracted, but others were in the dark. And you assumed they thought it was just the princess being the princess again. You’ve always been known throughout the castle to be a little difficult at times. While you’ve calmed down over the years, you were still known to be a little cheeky regarding royal matters. So, you went through the day of the court, keeping up with laws, continuing etiquette classes, and conversing with aristocrats. All with half a mind. The other half was, of course, stuck on Jeongin.

It was only when you were conversing with the marquess about something is when your mindlessness was brought up. In front of the court officials too. You were in a meeting, of some sort.

“Oh lord, princess y/n! I’m aware of the reputation you have and your eccentricities, but this is a topic of high importance! This isn’t trivial so if you would please pay attention.” The marquess scolded you, his tone stern. You snapped back to reality and apologized, but truthfully, you were unaware of the topic at hand.

“Do you even know what we’re talking about.” He rubbed his temples and heaved a great sigh.

You gave him a long blank stare and refused to answer, but everyone at the table knew you had zoned off long ago.

“This is about your future,” Your mother, the queen, prompted, “more specifically, your espousal.”

“Sorry, my what?”

“Your hand in marriage, dear.” Your mother said, visibly strained and agitated.

“Oh.”

A pause.

“Wait my what?” Your jaw dropped in utter shock; this had never been discussed previously. This topic completely caught you off guard, “To…to who?”

You could feel the pressure of the court officials around you, and you felt completely unprofessional at this moment. But you couldn’t care less. Your only concern was Jeongin, he doesn’t even know you’re the princess. Much less getting married.

“Close your mouth dear, it’s very unladylike.” You mother admonished lightly, “That is what we’re discussing right now. There are quite a few suitors who are very desirable. In terms of status, riches, and history. It would do well to consider them and listen.” She put emphasis on her last word. You looked down but lifted you chin a moment later.

“I see…” You say hesitantly, starting to regain your composure, “Who are the suitors.”

You look around the table, out of the aristocracy, only the duke and the marquess are attending this meeting. The rest are officials of the court, aka, the people who help with decision making.

“Many very suitable options are being considered. Our very own duke or even the marquess’ son. That is why they are in attendance at this meeting.” Your mother explained but didn’t seem fond of the idea of you marrying them. But continued with a lighter heart, “There are princes from other kingdoms who wish to have your hand in marriage right now. At the moment, though, our top option would be the prince from the neighboring kingdom. It is almost guaranteed that he will be your fiance. I’ve heard he’s a very charming young man and close to your-”

You stood from your chair suddenly as a thought dawned on you, you haven’t kept track of the time. You cut your mother off mid-sentence, “What time is it?”

“I was speaking, y/n, I am fully aware you can behave better than this. You haven’t acted like this since you were-” You cut your fuming mother off again.

“This is urgent. What time is it?” You stayed standing.

“The meeting started at 2pm, dear, you are completely out of order. Why are you acting like this today?” You mother was frazzled at your actions. But you promptly ignored her and began walking out. You were in that meeting for quite a while and you didn’t want to keep Jeongin waiting.

Before you completely left the room, you turned around towards the bewildered faces in the room and bowed apologetically, “I’m sorry about my behavior today, but I have very urgent business to attend to.” Then you left.

Once the door closed behind you, you ran for your room. You rushed and grabbed your peasants’ clothes quickly to get dressed. Wiping the nicely done makeup on your face, stripping your elegant gown, and undoing the nice bun in your hair. Exchanging all of those comforts for a simple but flowing dress, a messy braid in your hair, and a bare face. You shoved your boots on and rushed out of the castle without being seen as your routine called for. But this time you were the one who was late. You checked the time and it was already past 3pm. You frowned as you snuck into town and blended into the crowded streets, making your way towards the bakery as quickly as you could. Now you knew how Jeongin felt when he ran late.

Once the bakery was in view, it wasn’t long until you saw Jeongin as well. Standing patiently with two rolls of bread in his hand. That elated feeling you felt this morning came back to you. Only seeing him brought happiness to you. You raised your hand up high and waved, a big smile made its way onto your face once you saw him. He smiled wide as well, showing that toothy grin you fell in love with.

When you got to him you gave him a big hug, “Thanks for waiting.”

“Well duh, you wait for me like every other week.” He wrapped his arms around you before handing you the extra roll, “Why were you late anyway?”

“I got caught up in some family business is all.” You rolled your eyes and took a bite of the bread roll, it felt warm still so you couldn’t have made him wait too long.

He nodded as he shoved the roll in his mouth as if he hadn’t been fed in weeks, like usual. Wow, you missed him in just a week. You rolled your eyes at him but smiled fondly.

“Okay so, today I have plans for us.” Jeongin began once he swallowed his mouthful.

You perked up, “Ohhh really?”

“Yep, I want to take you on a journey. To the kingdom I live in, it’s a short trip I promise.” He urged with a very animated smile was present. The lights in his eyes showed just how proud he was of this idea. “I want to show you so much, it’s beautiful there.”

“The neighboring kingdom?” You asked, slipping your hand into his. A slight discomfort settled into the bottom of your stomach. You remembered what your mother had said before you left and caused a scene. One of your supposed suitors was the prince of that kingdom, the suitor who was the top choice to be your fiance. You really doubt you’d run into any royalty there, they typically don’t wander the town streets (except you). But it just didn’t give you a good feeling, and it must’ve shown on your face. Jeongin squeezed your hand in reassurance.

“Listen, I know it’s sudden, but if it’s okay then I’ll be able to bring you back by the end of the day. Unless you wanna stay the weekend, there’s too much there to see in one day.” He said, excitement still underlying in his tone.

You were hesitant, very hesitant. There were a lot of things that could go wrong and you can’t be gone from the castle for too long. So, you thought about it for a moment, and back to that meeting table and talk of marriage. Talk of marrying a man you didn’t even know. The people there treating you as if you were a jewel to be fought over. Not even considering how you felt, constantly telling you how to act. Even your own mother, her words echoed in your head, scolding you for your actions. Thinking of all of that, it started a fire within you. You grew resentful of their treatment, and so, even if for a weekend, you were going to escape it.

You nodded up at him, your signature mischievous grin appearing. The glint in your eyes matching your cheeky smile. “Yea! Let’s go, I’ve never been there before.”

Jeongin instantly lit up, his beautiful eyes crinkling and his smile wide. He bounced a bit in eagerness, he held onto your hand firmly as he pulled you through the streets. The bounce still in his step. His happiness was contagious even, causing you to bark out a laugh and run alongside him.

“I want to show you so much in so little time,” He said, still smiling, he looked a little nervous but elated at the same time. He cursed quietly, smile still wide, “I don’t know how I’ll show you everything.”

“Slow down.” You pulled him back gently and slowed down the pace, “Step by step Innie.”

He listened as he fell into step beside you and leaned forward as he took a glance at you, hands clasped behind his back. He had a teasing grin, “Innie…? That’s new.”

You hadn’t even realized you said it, a light pink dusted your cheeks, “Ah, is that bad? Too much?”

“No, I like it.” He said amused, then thought for a moment as his nose scrunched up, “Just don’t say it in front of people.”

“Aww, would you be embarrassed.” You teased, reaching to pinch his cheek. But he just swatted your hand away.

“Of course, so.” He held a finger to his lips in a hushing motion. You only nodded, holding back a laugh.

When the two of you reached the edge of the town and passed through the gate, you discovered he had a horse. It never occurred to you that he could’ve owned a horse since you knew they were expensive for peasants to own.

“Why are you so shocked?” Jeongin asked, looking over his shoulder at you while he attended to his steed, “How else would I get here.”

You shrugged, “I assumed you took a carriage or rode with somebody else. He’s a beautiful horse though.”

He smiled proudly, “Thanks, he’s been with me since I was little.”

He helped you onto his horse and climbed on afterward himself. Now, you’ve ridden horses plenty of times, it was required as a princess. But Jeongin doesn’t know that, so you let him take the lead as you wrap your arms around his waist. Pretending to be ignorant as he explained the safest way to ride like this. You guessed that since women don’t usually ride horses for sport or drive carriages, he felt the need to fill you in. You listened patiently.

At some point during the ride, you rested your head against his back. Your arms were latched around him tightly as you leaned into him. Maybe you would get into trouble for doing this. For running away with a boy to another kingdom, even if it was only for a weekend. Perhaps you’ll get some privileges taken away. You could get scolded by your father. Maybe they’ll even send out a search party. But right now, at this moment where it was only you and Jeongin, it would all be worth it. For him, you would do anything. Thoughts of eloping flitted across your mind, but you quickly shooed those away. You didn’t want to think too far into the future right now. You smiled, content, as your eyelids grew heavy and you slipped into a light slumber.

The next thing you knew Jeongin was waking you up, loudly. He shook you gently but shouted as he gestured ecstatically towards the kingdom in front of you. “Welcome! Come on.”

He helped you down from his horse as you rubbed the grogginess out of your eyes. You yawned and stretched your arms out, taking in the beautiful town in front of you. It seemed as if you were on the edge of town, but on top of a small ledge; you were sure Jeongin stopped here to give you a good look of the town from higher ground. And Jeongin wasn’t wrong, it really was beautiful. It seemed very lively and full of bright colors and you thought it suited Jeongin very well. The town was big, bustling, and thriving. You also noticed the castle in the distance, on the whole other end of town.

“What do you think?” He rested his hands on his hips and stood beside you, his steed tied up securely behind him.

“You don’t ever disappoint Innie, it’s gorgeous.” You smile as you take in the scene before you, you bounce on the balls of your feet. “So, what do you have to show me?”

“Oh, you have no idea,” He took your hand in his and guided you towards town, “I’ll show you my favorite places here and then by the end of the day we should arrive home. Okay?”

You nodded, your lips thinned nervously but followed obediently anyway. Sudden anxiety settled in the pit of your stomach as it truly dawned on you, you were going home with him. And you were going to meet his parents and family and see this whole new side of him. You were both excited and anxious. Thoughts flooded your head, all the things that could go wrong. Meanwhile, Jeongin didn’t seem nervous in the slightest, he leads you confidently with his chin up and shoulders back. And seeing him so unnerved gave you a little boost, so you copied his actions and lifted your chin and smiled. This is just another adventure, and you’re going to make the most of it. And ignore the little seed of nervousness in you.

So, for the rest of the day, Jeongin gave you a tour of about half of the giant town. Which was impressive considering he took you to about ten different places in the span of a few hours. And those were only his favorite places, there were still much more left for you to see; well, according to him. A few of the places he showed you was the beautifully done fountain in his towns square, the theatre where he admitted he actually had a hobby in singing (which surprised you), and a building he claims is the best bakery in town. Throughout the day the two of you made your way across town. You never spent too long at each place, and it really perplexed you as to why he was rushing so much. If you didn’t know him better you would’ve chalked it up to his excitement making him rush. But something else was up and you were going to find out.

Just as you were going to question him on his strange antics, he spun around to you and announced, “One more place to go today!”

You raised your eyebrows in amusement and tugged on his sleeve before he pulled you to the next destination, “Hey, Jeongin?”

He paused and tilted his head, “What’s up?”

“I know you’re super excited to give me the tour and everything, but is something else on your mind? You seem a bit too eager, more than usual.” You questioned, concern underlying your innocent question. It was almost as if he was overcompensating for some nervousness with the over-enthusiasm.

“Ah…” He hesitated, then gave you a reassuring smile, “I guess just meeting my family, they’re good people though. I promise it’ll all work out. Okay?”

You smiled and nodded, but it really sounded like he was trying to convince himself more than you. You could tell whatever was bothering him was starting to get to him. So, you gave his hand a reassuring squeeze and the two of you walked towards the next destination calmly. A much different pace than the rest of the day, so it gave you a breather and time to actually think. While Jeongin was nervous about you meeting his family, you were terrified as well. You were a princess and technically not allowed to even be acquaintances with Jeongin, much less be in a relationship. While he has yet to know this, you’d have to tell him someday. And you weren’t prepared for the guilt you’d feel from lying to him. It’s going to be hard lying to his family as well.

During your quiet walk lost in your thoughts, you didn’t realize Jeongin lead you to the castle. You stared up at the looming building, you weren’t surprised he would take you here. It was basically the most notable place in the entire kingdom, and since he lived in the capital, it was easy to be able to see it. It was very grand and had quite a few differences to your castle back home. At least from the outside, perhaps the interior would surprise you; but for now, just admiring the exterior with Jeongin was enough for you.

“The castle matches the town; it gives off a really…strong feel.” You smiled, although it was a bit strained. You searched for the right words to use, but it was a bit difficult considering your possible future fiancé lived in this very building. It honestly pained you to think about.

Jeongin nodded as he stared up at the castle, his Adam’s apple bobbing. His face looked oddly stern as if he was having a stare-off with the prominent building. You figured it was the family stuff getting to him.

“Hey, we should get going now, it’s starting to get dark out.” You tug on his hand as you glanced at the sun dipping into the horizon. The orange sky slowly growing dimmer as the darkness began to spread, it unsettled you a bit. Especially since Jeongin was being so quiet.

He nodded again and began leading the way. You fully expected him to lead you back to his home in town, but he didn’t. This boy was taking you around to the back of the castle, his hand clenched around yours tighter than usual.

“Where are we going?” You asked.

But he only flashed you a smile, probably meant to be reassuring but instead seemed strained. Well, that didn’t help you at all.

“Where are you going.” You insisted, pulling on his arm. But he kept walking to what seemed like the servant’s quarters of the castle, seeing as it was near the stables and probably kitchens.

“Just trust me okay? It’s a little hard to explain.” He finally answered you, “You won’t have to do anything, cause this might be a little overwhelming.”

That statement confused you immensely.

Was he a servant? Was he sneaking you in to show you around? Maybe he was a little ashamed of it. You stared at his back with a worried look as he came up to a wooden door.

“Are we allowed to do this?”

“Probably not.”

He proceeded to knock on the door, and it wasn’t the normal steady knocking either. He knocked in an irregular pattern as if to signal somebody like a secret code. You really thought he was breaking you into the goddamn king’s castle.

A moment later, and before you could comment, a lady opened the door. She was dressed in typical servants’ garb and seemed a bit older, a little motherly. She saw Jeongin and let out a relieved sigh, “Goodness, you come home a little later every week. Sometimes I wonder if you’ll ever come back one day.”

Jeongin gave the lady a shy smile, but he seemed to calm down around her, even if just a little. His shoulders relaxed and were just less tense overall. You guessed it couldn’t have been his mother, considering he was so nervous thinking about his family before. He held up his hands as if in surrender, “I know, I shouldn’t worry you. But I have a good reason this time.”

“It better be a damn good reason.”

You saw his shoulders rise and fall a little as he took a deep breath, then stepped to the side. He smiled cheekily at the lady as he spread his arms to gesture towards you, with jazz hands and all. “Ta-da!”

You could only lift your hand in an awkward wave, “Hello.”

The woman’s eyes just about popped out of her head, she gave him a look that could kill, “This isn’t a good idea. If this girl is the little girlfriend you found then this isn’t a good idea.”

Jeongin only shrugged, his cheeky grin still wide, “You can’t stop me.”

Jeongin took your hand again and pulled you through the shabby little entrance to the castle. At this point, you were seriously questioning his intentions and what he was even doing. He wouldn’t even explain why you were going inside the castle, much less sneaking in through the servant’s quarters. And the servant lady’s reaction was not good in the slightest. You were close to blowing and demanding to know what was going on. But before you could, Jeongin began talking again, just not to you.

“Mrs. Abbe” He looked at the servant lady, and gave her a pleading look, “Would you help me out, please?”

“Well I don’t really have a choice, now do I” She sighed, looking tired as she gave in to his puppy dog look. “Always a pleasure, your highness.”

You perked up at that phrase, ‘your highness’, it sounded sarcastic. But this whole day has been wild and you couldn’t tell anymore. The phrase only served to confuse you more. You looked at Jeongin for an explanation, eyebrows furrowed. Even he looked a little fidgety as he shuffled from foot to foot as he stared at you like he was gauging a reaction from you.

“Your highness?” You put a hand on your hip.

“Yes.”

“Was she being serious?”

“Yes.” He shifted his weight again.

“Why?”

“I’m the uh, I’m the prince.”

Barking out a laugh you rested a hand on his arm, “Yea, and I’m the princess!”

“Okay but I’m serious” He insisted, looking a little offended you didn’t believe him. And well, how could you? It sounded ridiculous. And you admit, even you sounded a little mocking saying you were the princess all of a sudden. But you knew for a fact, that you were truly the princess. But Jeongin? You could only believe he was trying to pull a lame joke.

“Yea, I am too.” You urged back, a serious look on your face.

“Ugh…” Jeongin looked a little distressed as he looked to the servant for help, Mrs. Abbe. “Okay, we don’t have time for this. Please, Mrs. Abbe, go take her to get dressed. And I’ll meet you in the dining hall. Okay?”

And with that, Jeongin began to leave in a rush. But before he left the room completely, he turned around to you, a worried look across his features. “Y/n, I promise everything will be okay. I know you’re really confused and maybe even a little scared right now. But seriously, you don’t have to worry.”

And with that, he was gone. Leaving you with Mrs. Abbe, who gave you an apologetic look.

“He’s been like this since he was little, dear.” She said, a little reminiscent.

“I’m just at a loss for words ma’am. A total loss for words.” You tell her frankly and throw your hands in the air, exasperated. It was a good day until you arrived at the castle, and he began acting all weird and cryptic. Then he sneaks you into the castle without explaining a single thing, leaving you with a servant you’ve never met. And he expects you to be okay?

You loved him so much, but the confused state he left you in only irritated you.

She gave you a knowing smile and rested a comforting hand on your back, in a reassuring voice she urged, “Come, let’s get you all prettied up. You’re a beautiful young lady.”

∎∎∎

You were sulky.

It’s been an hour or two since you’ve seen Jeongin and you’ve got absolutely no explaining from Mrs. Abbe. She just said it wasn’t her place to tell you while she dressed you up. But you really couldn’t be mad at the woman, she was essentially just doing her job. And wow, she had an eye for gowns. So yea, you couldn’t be mad at her.

She fitted you into a very simple yet elegant white gown, it was a perfect evening gown in your opinion. The sleeves were the right length, the skirt wasn’t too bulky, and it had just the right amount of decora. She even did your hair and make-up, which you were very satisfied with as well. Since she weaved your hair into a classic bun and applied your make-up lightly. Overall, you think she did a more suitable job than your maid back home. While yours was very good with make-up and everything, she tended to be heavy-handed, which meant a lot of make-up every day. Even her fashion choices were more extravagant than needed.

After thanking her graciously, she leads you through the castle walls to what you assumed would be the dining room. Where Jeongins supposed to meet you, apparently. You didn’t know anymore and quite frankly, you were just ready to squeeze an explanation out of him.

You were very reluctant to believe his whole prince gimmick. It was Jeongin for goodness sakes, the same kid who shoved whole rolls of bread into his gob; it was hard to believe he was a prince. Your Jeongin who you met fighting your local baker. Was he really a prince?

You arrived at the dining hall and it seemed you were the first one there, the table was all set with only four plates and sets of silverware set out. Servants and maids were standing by the walls of the room, ready to be called when needed; just like your home. There was space for you, Jeongin, and his…parents. There was an uneasiness that overcame you as Mrs. Abbe lead you to your seat, the fourth seat two down from the head of the table.

“Wait wait wait…this isn’t a joke, he wasn’t just messing around? He’s serious?” You got Mrs. Abbe’s attention, your lips felt dry all of a sudden as her lips thinned in a smile. She rested her hand on yours for a moment of comfort before leaving the dining halls quickly. You drew in a deep breath and sighed. You sat properly now, ankles cross with your hands in your lap; it was almost instinct at this point being in a castle.

You held your head down as you thought, so if Jeongin really was the prince and this wasn’t some elaborate prank, then you were going to meet his parents. Aka the king and queen.

And if he really was the prince…then he was one of your suitors. You gasped and covered your gaping mouth with your hand. So Jeongin, the prince of the neighboring kingdom…was the suitor from the neighboring kingdom. It was too good to be true, this had to be a dream, right?

You gulped as you looked around the room, the servants kept their eyes and heads focused straight ahead, as per usual. Nothing seemed too out of the ordinary, it felt too real to be a dream.

There was no way he could’ve known you were the princess, he looked exasperated when you said that you were a princess. He obviously didn’t believe you. So, what was he doing bringing his ‘peasant’ girlfriend to the king and queen? If he were to be engaged to a princess, there was no way his parents would allow him to be with a mere peasant. It’s just how royalty works, sadly. But he truly believed there could be a chance, seeing as he’s trying so hard for this.

You came to the conclusion that both you and Jeongin were mad. A crazy little pair, you could say.

You figured it all out without even an explanation from the boy, although, it doesn’t take a genius to figure it out.

You heard the large white doors in the entrance open up, causing your head to perk up. You saw Jeongin walking up to you, a very nervous look on his face as the doors shut behind him. He looked at you, his lips thinned nervously as if he was expecting the worst reaction out of you.

But you were more focused on just how well he cleaned up. Being that he was the prince, he must’ve been used to the royal outfits. But you never saw him in anything better than a brown tunic and boots. So the royal blue suit with gold accents was a big shock for you. He also styled his hair a certain look better than the usual messy look. It gave him a much more mature aura, and like he wasn’t always that boy exploring the streets with you. You would be lying if you said you hadn’t blushed a little from his new look.

He came up to you quickly, taking the seat beside you and turning towards you so that his knees were facing you. He held his hands up as if to calm you down.

“Okay, y/n, I can explain I promise. I’ll explain everything now.” He said, his tone very rushed and articulated. He was acting as if you were a bomb about to burst. And honestly, if you hadn’t figured this whole situation out yourself, you would have been a very mad bomb of a girl.

You give him a blank stare for a moment before bursting out into laughter. You found it endearing he was so worried over you, but also the fact at how weird this situation was. He looked confused.

“Jeongin…” you take his hands in yours and give him a patient look, “I’m not mad.”

You see the poor boy visibly relax, but you speak before he can say something.

“I understand everything okay? I am here to meet your family, who are the king and queen. And you are the prince who fell in love with a peasant girl, who’s just trying to get their blessing. Right?” You say calmly, he probably thought it was too good to be true.

He nods frantically, very visibly relieved, “Yes, yes, that’s exactly it. Y/n you’re taking this really well. I’m actually really proud of you with how calm you are… oh, and you look beautiful by the way.” He smiled at you, a smile that reaches his eyes and stretches his cheeks. He really looks at you like you were a gem.

You laugh bashfully at his comment, and you realize he’s never seen you in any nice clothes either. It must’ve been shocking for him too.

“Thanks, baby, you look really nice.” You tuck a strand of hair behind his ear, “you clean up nicely”

“I think you’re always beautiful,” he said as if it were the most natural thing to say, he kept those big puppy dog eyes trained on you like you were the love of his life. Oh wait, that’s ‘cause you were.

“Oh, Innie. I gotta tell you.” You say urgently, knowing full well he won’t believe you but you say it anyway to see his reaction, “I’m a princess.”

“Come on, you said that joke earlier. I know it sounded ridiculous when I told you I was the prince but don’t make fun of me like that.” He pouted playfully.

“But I really am the princess”

“Well, I mean, not yet.”

“Not yet? You wanna get married?” You say, pleasantly surprised. Not expecting him to say something so serious like that. Of course, you knew of the arranged marriage, but he didn’t. This was him genuinely speaking.

Your little comment seemed to turn him bashful. His eyes widened as he realized what he implied and his cheeks reddened significantly. He moved one hand up to hide his face, his eyes peeking out from behind his fingers.

“I uh, well, I mean… future- uh…” he stammered.

“I’m just teasing” you giggled.

The two of you stayed like that, just the usual banter. It was as if nothing had changed and it was only the two of you in the room. The royalty and grand decor and comfy lifestyle didn’t change a thing about your relationship. You were you and Jeongin was Jeongin. Very glad you could still act normally around each other.

It was a few moments later when you and Jeongin were interrupted. The both of you were having a good hearty laugh when two figures waltzed into the room. And you could tell very easily they were the king and queen. They had the poise and attitude most royalties had, not to mention the attire. The comforting atmosphere quickly died the moment the door clicked open. It was suddenly very cold and tense. You and Jeongin went silent and sat up straight in your chairs. You saw Jeongin’s Adam’s apple bob, an unpleasant look on his face.

The king and queen quickly took notice of the extra guest they had sitting at their table. They say down respectfully and gave you an odd look.

“Jeongin, we were supposed to discuss some private matters with you. That’s why we requested to have dinner alone.” The queen, his mother, side-eyed you for a split second before resting her gaze on her son.

“Yes, we can discuss it now mother.” He nodded firmly.

The looks of confusion on their faces were apparent. But they both turned towards you and the king said respectfully, “Well, introduce us to your acquaintance here.”

“I, yes, of course. This is y/n.” He said, and you stood up and curtsied. But he didn’t stop there and very nervously continued, “She is my girlfriend, and I wanted to introduce her to you and get your blessings. I wish to stay with her.”

His parents looked conflicted, his father a bit angry and his mother more confused. His father spoke up, “Jeongin just earlier this week he discussed your possible engagement. This is very unexpected and improper of you, you know better. How long has this been going on without our knowledge?”

“Your father is right dear; you have a very good chance with the princess from the neighboring kingdom. If only you would take the chance to meet with her before doing such rash actions like this. Is this why you were so opposed to getting married?” His mother berated him. But she also confirmed your suspicions that Jeongin was indeed one of your suitors. It was odd to listen to them without their knowledge that you, the princess, was there in the room.

“Yes, but I believe you would really like y/n. She’s a very good girl and is so much more than she can initially seem. And I really really like her, if you would just give her a chance then-”

“What family is she from.” His father demanded.

Jeongin was stopped in his tracks and suddenly grew silent, his mouth closing and his shoulders sank a little.

“What family is she from, what is her status?” He repeated sternly.

But Jeongin couldn’t find the words to respond. His face dropped and he looked at you as if asking for help.

“I am from the neighboring kingdom” You spoke up, “…your highness.“ You added as an afterthought, not used to saying the phrase so often said to you.

“Is she a peasant, Jeongin”

No response from him. His jaw was set and he refused to respond.

“Jeongin do you expect us to allow you to wed a peasant girl over a princess? This alliance we obtain from your marriage to this princess is very beneficial to your kingdom and your people. You can’t be selfish like this.” He scolded once more. And while Jeongin was silent and unable to come up with the right words, his back stood straight and he held a stern face. And you did the same, you were calm and poised and proper. You weren’t intimidated much at all, just thinking of how to tell them that you were actually the princess. The whole situation was pure coincidence and even you couldn’t comprehend how you became so lucky.

“Jeongin if you have nothing to say I’m afraid we’ll have to ask your friend to leave.” His mother began, “I’m very sorry about this but you are aware of your duties and what you have to do. I’ve heard she has an… eccentric personality much like you. So, I highly recommend you consider your position. You must realize how foolish you’re being, bringing a mere peasant to have our blessing?” His mother questioned, purely astonished at her son’s actions.

“Your highness, if I may speak.” You spoke up politely. It would be hard to explain yourself without sounding absolutely mad, but you had to do it somehow.

“And what would you have to say? Did you put this ridiculous idea in his head?” His father accused. But you remained calm.

“No, Jeongin actually brought me here as a surprise. I didn’t realize I would be meeting the king and queen, he never even told me he was the prince until we entered the castle. I wasn’t aware of the weight of our situation. He had only been another peasant to me when I met him, and he met me at a bakery in my kingdom.” You explained as best you could, holding Jeongin’s hand comfortingly.

Jeongin leaned towards your ear, unsure of what you were saying. He whispered curiously, “Your kingdom…?”

You nodded at him, “It’s pure coincidence and luck, but unbeknownst to us, we have both been sneaking about disguised as peasants. And then we met each other and fell in love. I believe I am princess y/n who is to be considering your son’s hand in marriage. I was completely unaware Jeongin was royalty, and Jeongin was unaware that I was as well.”

The look on all of their faces was a mix of bafflement and disbelief. Jeongin especially looked at you like you were crazy.

“You know fraud and impersonation is a serious crime in this kingdom right?” His father said, staring at you intensely.

“Good thing I’m not a criminal.” You cracked a smile.

It took some time but you were finally able to convince them you were telling the truth. But it took a long time. There had to be a lot of record checking, consulting, and interrogating. But eventually, they confirmed you to be the princess. After it was all said and done the king and queen apologized for their anger towards you and you apologized for the confusion. Then they had a messenger send a letter to your kingdom to let them know that you are well and safe in their castle. It seems everyone was relieved.

The next morning you were in the royal gardens with Jeongin. You both sat in the grass taking in the sun, you were sat between his legs as he had his arms wrapped around you. He showed you a private little area where there were walls of rose bushes surrounding it so the both of you could have some space.

The two of you relaxed in silence for a while until he spoke up, “Our story sounds like a fairytale.”

“You’re right,” You mused, then began to wave them around as you did a dramatic retelling of your story, “a prince and princess from neighboring kingdoms disguise themselves as peasants. They meet each other and fall in love only to discover they’re to be married. It’s too perfect.”

He chuckled, “How did I become so lucky?”

“I ask myself the same thing Innie,” You rest your head on his chest, “By the way, why did you always sneak out?”

He shrugged and made a face, “The royal lifestyle just gets suffocating sometimes. Why did you?”

“Same here!” You sit up, “Maybe we were just made for each other.”

“That’s because we were.” He chuckles, then his eyes get a shine to them, catching the sun’s light just the right way. He shoots you a roguish smile, “How bout we sneak out to the town right now?”

You mirror his smile and nod eagerly, “That’s the best idea you’ve had all week. Let’s go.”

a/n: so this took longer than it should have tbh, it could’ve been posted last week but imma busy girl so i got an excuse

i worked hard on this and its sooo long, it was only supposed to be like 4k words but now its 9k oops

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