King Namjoon had gathered his advisers and top ministers to make the decision regarding prince Taehyung's title. Namjoon would like nothing more than to just handover the crown back to his brother but since Taehyung had stepped down publicly, he has to follow the proper method.

No one in the entire country would try to deny the prince his crown but Namjoon wants to do thing officially to prevent any issues in future. As king Hyunbin said he won't get involved in this, the situation got much simplified and the decision is entirely up to Namjoon.

So they all gathered in king Namjoon's  court room with prince Taehyung. Jungkook was standing two steps behind the prince but Hoseok and the rest of the guards were standing at a side.

Namjoon looked at his brother and gave a smile before addressing him.

"Taehyung, we are gathered here to make a decision about whether to accept your concerns to step down as the crown prince. Is that correct?"

"Yes, your majesty."

"Taehyung, do you remember the oath you gave when you were crowned?"

"I do, your majesty."

"Recite it for me, please."

Taehyung dutifully recited the oath, making Namjoon smile at him proudly.

"Now does it say anywhere that you have to use your life in a personal capacity for foreign alliances?"

Taehyung held back a smile as he realized what Namjoon is doing. "No, your majesty, it does not."

"And did I, the king of this nation, asked you to use your marriage as a method to form an alliance with a foreign nation?"

"No, your majesty, you didn't ask me anything of the sort."

"Then why would you say you failed the duties of the crown prince? You have served and governed this country to the best of your ability and the nation and it's people are very much in awe of you. I don't think you have a basis for giving up your title."

Namjoon then addressed the council of ministers and advisers.

"King Hyunbin personally assured me that he believed my brother is the best person for this. He's very much upset that the prince were led to a situation that he assumed that he should give up his blood right."

"So I'm asking this council's opinion, is there anyone who thinks prince Taehyung should be removed from the crown prince's position?"

There was a silence after the king's question. Namjoon gave it about a minute for anyone to speak but no one did. Namjoon supressed a smile and continued speaking.

"Very well then, Taehyung, I'm afraid I'm unable to accept your decision to give up your throne. Do you have an objection for this?"

"No, your majesty." Taehyung answered in a confident tone.

Namjoon got up from his seat and walked towards the prince. One of the elders followed him, carrying the golden crown resting on a white cushion. Namjoon stood near the prince and picked up the crown.

"May I?" Namjoon asked with a soft voice and Taehyung gave a smile in return and lowered his head a bit and Namjoon placed the crown gently on his brother's head.

First time Taehyung crowned as the prince, he didn't actually liked it. He just accepted that it's his duty as his father's son and Namjoon's brother. His mind accepted the responsibility and the burden but his heart didn't agree.

All morning, Taehyung thought about what it meant to be the crown prince of the nation. He thought about what he did in that capacity and felt a pride in his heart. He looked at his brother and couldn't imagine doing anything other than helping him govern this country.

This time, Taehyung accepted the crown in both mind and his whole heart. He was happy to be the crown prince. And maybe a certain handsome guard played an important role in changing his mind too.

Just as Namjoon stepped back, Hoseok and the rest of the guards came forward and stood behind the prince. Jungkook stepped in to his place at the left side of the prince while Hoseok stood at the right.
  
  
  
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Everything was how it's supposed to be. Prince Taehyung proposed to Jungkook after about a week from all this drama. It was not cheesy, romantic or extravagant as Taehyung knows Jungkook is not a fan of any of those.

They had dinner in the room, made hot love afterwards, few times to be precise and just as they laid in each others arms after everything, Taehyung popped the question.

"Kook?" Taehyung voice had a bit of unsteadiness to it.

"Yeah?" Jungkook mumbled sleepily.

"Will you marry me?"

Jungkook's eyes snapped open in surprise.

"Huh?"

Taehyung plopped on his elbow and looked at his surprised boyfriend.

"I love you Kook. And I want to spend the rest of my life with you, officially. So, say yes and marry me, Kook." Taehyung said in a soft voice and Jungkook couldn't stop the smile that spread through his face.

But being the brat he is, Jungkook decided to tease the prince some more. So he turned his back to the prince and laid down on the pillow again.

"You need a ring to propose." Jungkook said in a playful tone and Taehyung chuckled a bit at that.

He laid back on the pillow too and spooned the younger affectionately.

"It's in the drawer."

Jungkook immediately got up from the prince's embrace and opened the drawer. And sure enough, there was a black velvety box. Jungkook took it out with a slightly shaking hand and opened it.

There were two gold bands with white gemstones, exactly like the  crowns that the prince and king have. Jungkook touched the rings softly but didn't pull it out. After looking at it for few seconds, he pushed the box towards the prince.

"Aren't you supposed to put it on me?" Jungkook asked in a soft voice and Taehyung nod in response.

He took a ring out and put it on Jungkook.

"I'm assuming that a 'yes'." Taehyung said teasingly and Jungkook rolled his eyes at him before taking the other ring and putting it on the prince.

They both laid back in each other's embrace, neither of them spoke about what happened but both had happy smiles on their faces.

After few minutes, Jungkook spoke up again.

"What about my job?"

Taehyung thought for few seconds before answering.

"You can keep it, if you want. I don't mind, you can do whatever you like. I'll talk to hyung and see how it can be done, when you becomes the... uhhh.... crown princess."

Jungkook huffed in annoyance. He knows it's just an expression but he hated the title crown princess.

Taehyung chuckled at the younger's annoyed expression.

"You can do whatever you want, baby. Just be mine. That's all I want from you." Taehyung whispered in to the younger's ear.

Jungkook was silent for few seconds before speaking up.

"Ok." Jungkook whispered back as he snuggled more in to the prince's chest. "Yes. I'll marry you."

Taehyung didn't want to point out that the younger already agreed when he wore the ring and just hugged Jungkook even more tightly.
   
   
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The crown prince's and Jungkook's wedding was the talk of the year.  Pretty much the entire nation has heard about them being the partners for the dragon dance so they were not surprised.

The wedding happened after about a year from the proposal and it was a grand event, with thousands of Korean and foreign nationals being invited. King Hyunbin was there along with his daughter and many more monarchs and their families.

Taehyung had actually gone and asked permission from Jungkook's father, even though the younger said it was not necessary. Jungkook's father was utterly mortified as the crown prince came and asked his permission but he managed to give his consent without making much of a fool of himself.

Jungkook's parents had gathered that their son was some one important to the prince with the way Taehyung called when Jungkook suddenly came home that day. But still it came as a shock to them. They were very happy nevertheless.

After marriage, Jungkook still remained as the royal guard but he was not sent for anything remotely dangerous anymore. He switched between the 'guard' and 'crown princess' roles according to the situation.

He was mostly a companion to the prince rather than a guard which made them have lot of personal times without any interference. And everyone knew that these two were prefect for protecting each other cause together, they were unstoppable.

And that's how a bratty guard, who seemed to have hate his prince charming at first sight, fell in love and found his happily ever after.