The next day passed in a blink with Taehyung helping Jungkook with the herbs and taking care of his food

And to Taehyung's surprise Jungkook didn't say anything about his rejection but to his disappointment Jungkook didn't even say anything at all to him other than a Thankyou everytime he helped him

This went on for a week... Jungkook was indeed healing faster than a normal person...thanks to his powers...he was now able to sit up on his own and even walk one or two steps..but was still in Taehyung's chamber while the elder slept on the couch in the main hall of the castle

It was late at night when Jungkook finally fell asleep and Taehyung retreated to bed..but no matter what he didn't feel like sleeping. So he stood up walking out into the garden.. sitting down on the stairs looking at the beautiful flowers...lost in thoughts when a hand was placed on his shoulder... startling him a bit

' Yoongi hyung?'

' Sit sit' Yoongi pushed him down when he saw Taehyung standing up 'I just came to check on you both...'

' Oh..he just slept a while ago...' Taehyung mumbled 'His pain was a bit worse today...he is exerting himself a lot'

' Kook hates to stay at a place... it's just his nature' Yoongi sighed..

' I understood that' Taehyung leaned towards the piller on his side as he and Yoongi silently sat on the stairs of the garden... feeling the cool night breeze against their skin

' Are you alright Tae?' Yoongi finally decided to ask 'You look so distant'

' You know hyung.... I have always hated Astraxus..'

Yoongi's brows creased not understanding why Taehyung suddenly said that..but nevertheless he decided to listen silently

' Even before appa had to flee with me and my hyung...I hated this kingdom' Taehyung ran his tongue over his lips... thinking through the memories 'May be it was because of the people who gawked at me because of my hair? Or may be because I never had anything here in Astraxus which could be called mine...'

' Jin hyung had a friend... somewhere out there... never told me who...but he would always be with them and would return only when it's time to leave...So it was me against the world... Loneliness was like a constant companion for me..and I was growing used to it until..' A small smile spread on Taehyung lips 'Until I found a bunch of sunflowers in my bag'

Yoongi's ears perked up..he knew this story.. he has heard of it..he-

' You know hyung I used to pluck flowers from the royal garden so that the guards would throw me out... I so badly wanted an escape from there but never imagined that the same flowers would one day make me want to stay' Taehyung felt as if something heavy was kept over his chest... weighing him down ' I still remember the notes that came with those flowers... the words all jumbled up..some didn't even make any sense.. but those were enough to make me feel noticed...'

'I was pampered a lot..even by the King...but no one exactly had time for me...or atleast that's what I felt...so when I started receiving flowers and a cute note everyday..it made my heart warm..I have always wanted to meet the one who made me smile like an idiot at the mere sight of flowers...all these years I wished to meet the person who made me fall in love with flowers..the person w-who was one of the reasons for the slight warmth in my chest everytime I thought of Astraxus...wanted to thank the person who making me feel wanted'

Taehyung chuckled at his own words..his tears now flowing freely down his cheeks ' And look at fate's play hyung... My only two wishes were granted but in the most cruel way...'

' Tae..' Yoongi's heart ached seeing the younger

' I agreed to come back thinking of searching for the one who oh so easily made a place in my heart just like how those flowers found theirs in my life' Taehyung's voice broke' He is so easy to love hyung...it was always so easy to love him'

' No one is stopping you from loving him Tae' Yoongi whispered softly

' Namjoon hyung will..Astraxians will.....they won't let us live... Jongwook just needs a reason to end my Jungkook-'

' Taeh-'

' If he was some commoner I would have run away with him b-but' Taehyung chocked on a sob as Yoongi pulled him into his chest ' I r-really wish..he was not a prince hyung...I really wish he wasn't the Cursed Prince'

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' I really wish he wasn't the Cursed Prince'

Jungkook turned around.. rushing back to the chamber..he could feel his wound tearing but no..he can't let his pain hold him back...he can't let Taehyung know that he heard everything...

Jungkook was woken up by the sudden urge for some water..and to his dismay the jug kept on his nightstand was empty... He tried to call out for Taehyung but got no response... Thinking that the elder might have slept Jungkook got up on his own... making his way towards the kitchen when he heard someone talking

But he never thought he'd see his Taehyung crying tears of helplessness all the while wishing for a normal life with Jungkook

Jungkook stumbled back into his chamber...his hand over his abdomen as he bend over the desk.. knocking down some books in the process...his skin feeling as if being torn off as he took deep breaths trying to steady himself...he tried to stand straight only to loose balance and fall on his knees... succumbing to the pain...

A whimper left him as he sat down on the floor... extending his legs and leaning back onto the leg of the table...each breath suffocating him as he felt his chest tightening...

All the cruel words he had heard all his life came rushing back to his mind..

He is that devil's son

We should get rid of him

He holds the sins of the vampires in his blood

No monster belongs here

' Jungkook ah'

Jeon Jungkook is the curse of the kingdom...

'Look at me Kook'

The curse of Astraxus

' Look at me my Precious'

'Taehyung'

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Yoongi was still holding onto a crying Taehyung when they heard a loud thud from Jungkook's room...
Both of them stood up rushing inside only to see the prince on the floor leaning back onto the table...his eyes all teary and face red..his hand clutched over his chest and lips parted struggling to breath

' Jungkook ah' Yoongi rushed to his side... holding onto his shoulders ' Look at me Kook'

Jungkook raised his head..his eyes wide in horror
'H-hyung'

'Yes Kook..Talk to hyung' Yoongi encouraged...

But Jungkook didn't budge...a strangled cry left him as he tried to scurry away from Yoongi... 'Stay ba-back!'

' It's me Kook'

'No!'

Taehyung's bit onto his own lips... trying not to cry as he kneeled beside the Prince... slowly raising his hands cupping his cheeks

' Look at me precious' Taehyung softly said 'It's me'

' Taehyung' Jungkook chocked out 'H-hyung'

' Hyung is here' Taehyung said softly...'Talk to me love...you are scaring me'

Jungkook whimpered... taking in deep breaths as he held onto Taehyung's hands on his cheeks...

' Breath baby...am here'Taehyung said taking in long breaths asking Jungkook to follow him

' T-tae' Jungkook cried ' Don't l-leave me...am scared'

Taehyung quickly hugged the crying male... pulling him as close as possible as Jungkook broke down into loud sobs....

Yoongi dashed out of the chamber..not being able to see Jungkook's state anymore

' Am here my precious..am not leaving you' Taehyung promised.. caressing his back 'Jungkook ah...can you stand up? Let's get you to bed?'

Jungkook slowly nodded..as he got up with the help of Taehyung who tucked him into bed

' Tae' Jungkook again clung onto his hand 'Please stay'

Taehyung smiled softly as he sat beside him... weaving his fingers through the soft snow white locks ' Don't you worry about anything Kookie... hyung will take care of everything'

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' Yoongi hyung' Taehyung called out the male who looked zoned out sitting on the couch...' Hyung you should go rest...Kook is fine...he just slept-'

' Kook was eight when I first saw him..' Yoongi spoke monotonously ' A scared little kid with wide doe eyes...had no idea of the world but knew clearly of all the pain one could ever go through....but still his eyes shone so brilliantly in the hope of rescuing his mother with the help of his powers....and as years passed by I saw the fire burn out... exhausting him in every way possible...the shine in those eyes dying down..'

Yoongi raised his head looking at Taehyung who looked puzzled 'He was fifteen when I saw him having a panic attack....it was also the first time Namjoon saw him... Such a strange first meeting but Namjoon lost his last ounce of love for his father seeing Jungkook's state...and our Kook..he completely lost it when he saw the son of his Appa's murderer...his episode worsening..and in the midst of it..he managed to speak up... asking us for his toy...a rag doll..which I have seen with him many times.... Both me and Joon were puzzled to see how Kook was calming down or atleast trying to as he got that worn out toy..When I asked about it the next morning he said something about his eomma making it for him...but just like all the good things in his life...he lost his doll too...'

' He lost it?' Taehyung frowned

' I never knew you were Jungkook's Bambi boy until I noticed how humane he looks everytime he is with you...until I saw his eyes shine after years just at the sight of you' Yoongi stood up.. wiping off a stray tear from Taehyung's eyes about which even the younger was unaware of ' Fate does exist Taehyung.... Destiny does exist no matter how beautifully tragic our life might be...those meant for each other will definitely meet..again and again until their heartstrings get tangled up... until their souls unite..and you both are meant for each other Tae...his soul resides in you and yours in his and no- don't try to deny it...I saw the fear in your eyes when Jongwook attacked him...I saw the raw vulnerability in your eyes when Jungkook laid there bleeding..but never once did I see even an ounce of fear for yourself when that healer confronted you..what is it that you are hiding Taehyung?'

Taehyung's eyes widened..his lips parting but no words came out

' It never had anything to do with Kook being the cursed prince...if you could sneak into the palace packed with guards and leave without a trace then you can easily run away with Jungkook'

' W-what?' Taehyung breathed out

' I was on night duty and I saw you getting out of the library Taehyung...I know you were there' Yoongi stepped forward...his voice dangerously low 'Now tell me why...are you hurting yourself and Kook? And don't try to lie!'

' I know how this will end' Taehyung swallowed ' Jungkook's biggest wish is to be back with his mother..and I will make sure his wish is fulfilled...'

' What does it have to do with you getting into a relationship with him?'

' I won't be leaving with Jungkook' Taehyung smiled sadly 'It won't take much time for them to find out that the queen is missing...and it's my responsibility to prevent anyone from reaching Kook and the queen from leaving the kingdom to somewhere safe'

' So you are planning to sacrifice yourself ?' Yoongi looked terrified ' You will destroyyour self Taehyung!! I can't allow that'

' I can happily destroy myself if it means my Jungkook will be safe' Taehyung retorted ' And I never asked for your permission'

' Tae-'

'For us warriors...our responsibility comes first...even before life and love' Taehyung said firmly 'And for me my responsibility...and love..both are Jungkook...'

' You have made your mind?' Yoongi asked

' Hmm' Taehyung nodded ' I have..and you my dear hyung... Don't you worry...if by any chace I get a chance to escape... I'll definitely do that'

' How can I help you?'

' I need to train the bratty Prince' Taehyung chuckled 'I might need your help'

' This guard is at your service' Yoongi bowed dramatically making Taehyung giggle...

Yoongi looked at the laughing younger..his heart aching as a strange kind of determination filled him
You are right Taehyung ah....we warriors always hold our responsibilities first... but you forgot that am also a warrior...a true warrior at that..and from this moment on...my responsibility is your safety

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Jungkook woke up to soft humming and the soothing scent of lavender.... He opened his eyes which were sore and swollen with all the crying..as he slowly sat up only to see Taehyung arranging the books on the table

'You woke up?' Taehyung smiled brightly looking at the Prince

I really wish he wasn't the cursed Prince

Jungkook shook his head trying to ignore the voices in his head ' What are you doing?'

' Oh..I was just tidying up my desk...' Taehyung said turning around to look at them 'They were all catching dust-'

' I know I knocked them down yesterday during....' Jungkook shrugged ' You don't have to make any excuses for me Taehyung'

Taehyung's smile fell..a sharp pain in his chest at the ice cold voice of the younger ' Are you alright Koo?'

'Better than ever' Jungkook scoffed 'Ready the breakfast... I'll be there in a moment'

' Don't move around... I'll bring it here-'

' Just do as I say Kim..' Jungkook cut him off again.. ignoring the hurt flashing through those grey orbs

Jungkook watched as Taehyung walked out.... He sighed getting down from the bed....his jaws clenching at the pain as he slowly made his way towards the washroom when his eyes fell on something peeking from under the bed..

Jungkook bent down.. grunting in pain as he picked the black book up... turning it around frowning in confusing at the name engraved onto the front cover

"The food is ready"

Jungkook heard Taehyung calling out...he quickly hid the book under his pillow before rushing to get freshened up

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' How is your pain?' Taehyung asked

' It's getting better' Jungkook bit on to his food..not even sparing a glance at Taehyung

' That's..nice' Taehyung nodded looking down

' We should start my training' Jungkook spoke up after a long silence

' But you aren't healed completel-'

' The sooner..the better' Jungkook looked up ' The sooner I complete whatever the training is...I can get my eomma and leave..'

' Oh..ri-right' Taehyung forced out a smile 'You should leave'

' I should' Jungkook stood up ' And once am ready to leave... I'll let Jin hyung know'

' About?' Taehyung frowned

' About taking you back'

' Back?'

'Yeah' Jungkook said in a duh tone ' Because Jongwook will get to know about my and eomma's escape..so he will try to find any clue here...and it's not safe for you to stay in the palace... that's if he doesn't catch me in the dungeon itsel-'

' He won't' Taehyung blurted out 'I..have thought of ways..he w-won't reach you...I promise you that'

' Ofcourse' Jungkook scoffed 'Anyway as I was saying... You will have to go on with your own life once we leave so I'll inform Jin hyung about it...'

' Yeah...I should ' Taehyung nodded...his eyes stinging with tears ' I will ready the weapons for the training... please do come fast'

' I will' Jungkook nodded as Taehyung rushed out... sighing as he sat back on the chair...his gaze falling on the elder's untouched food Why can't you just accept that you love me Taehyung? Is it my fault that I am cursed?

I wish I could love you freely Jungkook..but am too scared of loosing you because of our feelings...am too scared of being taken away from you just when we start living a happy life... Taehyung wiped off his tears as he arranged the weapons over the table..

' Get the sword and come with me to the court...'

Taehyung turned around at the voice of Jungkook 'We will practice there today'

Taehyung wordlessly followed the younger...but a gasp left him when he realized that the court room was now back to being the court of mirrors

' Are you just going to stand there and stare?' Jungkook's sharp voice pierced in through the silence 'I don't have all the time in the world...'

' Y-yeah..' Taehyung stuttered making his way towards Jungkook ' I'll show you the basics of sword fighting... And once you know how to hold a sword we can easily move on to the next level..'

Jungkook nodded as Taehyung went on with explaining 'You need to be careful of your stance... That is stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, one foot slightly in front of the other with your knees slightly bent and your body relaxed'

Taehyung showed while detailing further ' Then hold the sword with a firm grip, placing your dominant hand on the handle and your other hand on the pommel for support'

Jungkook gulped as he eyed Taehyung's long slender fingers wrapping around the handle of the sword...his long blue locks wavering with each movement..but his heart did a double flip when their eyes met through the mirror.... Taehyung's sharp gaze fixated on him making something in his churn

' W-we can learn the footworks..attacks and defense on-once you are perfect with y-your position'

Jungkook smirked seeing the way Taehyung's confidence crumbled under his gaze... turning into a stuttering blushing mess....

' You should try holding the sword' Taehyung mentally patted himself for finally saying something without stuttering but all was in vain when he saw Jungkook walking towards him through the mirror

Jungkook wordlessly stood behind Taehyung...his one hand resting over the elder's waist..fingers digging into his skin... while the other went up....over the handle of the sword.. just above Taehyung's fingers that were wrapped around it....He looked up... meeting the dark grey orbs again... breathing in the rich scent of lavender covering the elder

' What are you doing?' Taehyung managed to breath out..his heart beating out of his chest as he saw the emerald eyes glow in the mirror

' Learning how to hold the sword' Jungkook whispered...his warm breath tickling Taehyung's nape.. making him feel a million inappropriate things

' This is not how you learn' Taehyung retorted turning his head to the side towards Jungkook

' This is how I want to learn' Jungkook smirked leaning closer to his face... their lips just a breath away as he whispered 'And seeing the way you are blushing..am sure you are also enjoying it'

Even before Taehyung could find a biting reply..he was abruptly turned around...pulled closer by his waist.. and the sword in their middle...

' Jungkook' Taehyung mumbled

' Hmm' Jungkook hummed lowering the sword... savoring in the beauty of the grey orbs of the elder that was shining like silver with tears

' This is wron-'

' It's not' Jungkook shook his head.. dropping the sword on to the floor ' It never can be wrong Taehyung...our love can never be wrong...there will never be anything more pure and true than this'

' If someone get to know this we will be destroyed'

' Taehyung ah' Jungkook sighed pulling him more closer joining their foreheads.... 'If It's for you...I can destroy the whole world'

'And If it's for you...I'll destroy myself'

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Heyyy Loveliessss

Hope you all liked the update

I recently saw someone saying that the story is just painful and getting boring and that they won't be continuing it... So to all my lovely readersss...I hope you all stay with me a bit more.. because Tae will accept him soon...aftr some more chapters and then it will be beautiful I promise

Take care

Love
Luna