The Ice Prince & His Moon (7)

Jin and the prince arrived in front of the kingdom of Arcelia, a very beautiful kingdom with a flower garden welcoming them, making Jin amazed because it was the first time he had visited the kingdom, he and the Prince had never crossed the border, because there was no need for that. He stopped his horse as well as the Prince who was behind him.

"What's wrong? Why did you stop here?" Prince said.

"This place is so beautiful," Jin said.

"But there is no Moon Day here, my favorite day," the Prince said and Jin was silent. It was also his favorite day because it was his birthday.

When they passed through the gate, Nayeon was already waiting for them with her guard, Irene. She was stroking Cloud before she noticed Jin and Prince Jungkook's presence.

"Oh hi morning," Nayeon said, her smile so beautiful when her eyes met Prince Jungkook.

"Morning," the Prince said.

"Wow, this horse looks great," Nayeon said.

"This is my horse," Prince said and Nayeon looked confused.

"Is this your horse? but why is your guard riding it?" Nayeon said.

"Why not? Come on," the Prince said and they went to see other beautiful things in Arcelia.

Prince Jungkook and Princess Nayeon were in front of Jin and Irene, the guards were watching them from behind, Irene was beside Jin at that time.

"Hi I don't know you yet I thought Prince would be with Soobin," Irene said.

"Oh hi, I'm Jin, I'm the guard in charge of keeping an eye on Prince Jungkook," Jin said.

"Ah, I'm Irene, I'm a guard for Princess Nayeon," Irene said.

"How is it here? I'm sure it's very different from Terrasen, right?" Irene said.

"Yes, everything feels different, but we have the same beautiful forest, only mine is covered in snow," Jin said.

"That's cool, it never snows here, so I don't know how to live in the cold," Irene said.

"I think that's what the Terrasen people felt when they came here, they didn't find the warmth that Arcelia gave, because there was only snow," Jin said.

"But here there is a day when it rains and after that, a rainbow will beautifully decorate the sky in Arcelia, we call it Hope Day, because we believe that on that day all wishes will come true. Does Terrasen have a day like that?" Irene said.

"Of course, next week is Moon Day for Terrasen, all the people will come to the castle to fly the lanterns in the air because that day the moon is right above the castle, and the snow will stop falling, the sky will be decorated with thousands of stars, it's a special day for people of Terrasen," Jin said.

"Wow, I can imagine how beautiful that day was, wish I could come to witness it in person," Irene said and Jin just smiled.

After riding far away, they stopped on a hill, their horses also needed rest and food, not far from the hill there was a river, and their horses could drink there. Jin sat near Holy and Irene approached him.

"Where are Princess Nayeon and Prince Jungkook?" Irene said and Jin just realized that the two of them weren't there, because they were too busy with Holy.

"Oh weren't they over there?" Jin said.

"Maybe they had gone to the river earlier to fetch water," Irene said.

"Shouldn't we be there to look after them?" Jin said.

"They won't get hurt right? I'm sure they just know each other, we better wait here and give them space, I'm glad that Princess Nayeon is getting married soon, she found the right man" Irene said and Jin just lowered his head.

"I can see how much Prince Jungkook cares about her, even when he finds out that they have the same hobbies, Prince Jungkook keeps asking her to go horse riding together, and Princess Nayeon is very happy with the invitation," Irene said.

"Are they getting married?" Jin said.

"What do you mean? Of course, even the wedding date has already been announced by King Park, haven't you heard? ah maybe they should confirm it before announcing it to the people of Terrasen," Irene said and it felt like something big hit and hurt Jin's heart. He tried not to cry, he held back as hard as he could and just tried to stroke Holy's head in front of him.

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After returning to Terrasen, they entered the stables together, they took their horses with them and put them in the stables before feeding them.

"How was today? I'm sure you like Arcelia," the Prince said.

"Yes, but prefers Terrasen, your Highness," Jin said but he was only focused on Holy and didn't look at Prince one bit.

"I see you and Irene are quite close, you guys didn't even look for us when we went to the river," Prince said.

"Irene and I think you and Princess Nayeon need some space to be together, your highness," Jin said.

"What do you mean?" Prince said and Jin turned to his prince.

"Congratulations Your Highness, why haven't you announced your wedding date to your people yet? This is good news they should know," Jin said.

"What do you mean? I told you there will be no wedding," Prince said.

"But King Park has already announced your wedding date with Princess Nayeon," Jin said and tears fell from his eyes, making him immediately turn around and wipe them away.

"Jin? What happened? why are you crying?" Prince said.

"Excuse me, your Highness," Jin rushed to leave but the Prince chased him and pulled his hand to stop him.

"What happened to you?" Prince said.

"Nothing Your Highness," Jin just lowered his head.

"I am your prince, you are forbidden to lie to me," the prince said.

"What shall I tell you, Your Highness?" Jin said, their eyes met with the prince's hand still holding Jin's arm.

"Why did you cry when you heard that I was going to marry Princess Nayeon?" Prince said.

"I don't know, maybe I'm just too happy to hear that your Highness," Jin said.

"You need to rest your highness, it's getting late, you must be tired," Jin said.

"Come with me," Prince said and he pulled Jin's hand out of the stable.

"Your Highness, where do you want to take me?" Jin said, but their feet lead to the Greenhouse, there's no one there, only that place has never been guarded because not everyone can enter there. But the Prince took Jin in there, in the middle of a rose garden, and made Jin stand before him.

"Your Highness, why did you bring me here?" Jin said.

"Maybe you don't want to say it there because there are a lot of other guards, but it's just the two of us here, so tell me what happened to you?" Prince said.

"I...I'm fine Your Highness," Jin said.

"Jin" Prince Jungkook said and leaned closer to Jin, making Jin's heart flutter.

"Your Highness... what are you doing?" Jin said.

"Trust me, that wedding will never exist," the Prince said.

"What do you mean your highness? Why are you telling me this?" Jin said.

"Because I want you to know that," the Prince said.

"But why Your Highness?" Jin said, their eyes seemed to be together, locked so tightly, that Jin couldn't say any more because his heart was pounding.

"Because I don't want you to get the wrong presumption, she will always be a friend in my eyes, because she isn't you," the Prince said and Jin's eyes widened.

"W-What?" Jin said.

"Aish, should I tell you huh?" The prince said and Jin was silent, he was silent because he didn't believe the prince's words to him.

"You're the most beautiful person I've ever met and--"

"Wait.. no, I'm sorry, but I'm just a guard, Your Highness, you shouldn't say those things to me, I'm sorry, but I have to go," Jin said but as he turned around, Prince pulled him, and pulled Jin close to his body, making Jin was surprised.

"Your Highness..." Jin said.

"I know, you will say it, but this is my heart, these are my feelings and I choose you," the Prince said and he immediately kissed Jin right on the red lips, making Jin widen his eyes.

To be continued...