"Your guide knows what you need, even when you don't."

-Anonymous

Your tired blue eyes slowly fluttered open as soft rays of sunlight poured into your chambers. A small yawn escaped your mouth and you snuggled yourself back into your comfortable pillow.

You had slept like a baby last night.

It was easily the best sleep you'd experienced since arriving to this strange land. Usually the brisk wind or bright torches would keep you awake throughout the night, or at least manage to wake you up a few times, but last night you couldn't recall waking up at all, in fact, you were almost certain that you hadn't moved a single inch in your sleep.

You smacked your lips tiredly, enjoying the warmth that your blankets provided you with.

You could easily just fall right back to sleep. You had no duties, no meetings to attend and no prior engagements that would cause you to leave your bed. Maybe you would just spend the whole day in your room, eating and sleeping. That would be far more relaxing that putting up with all of the annoying councilmen wandering about the palace.

"I'm just going to stay in bed all day long." You muttered to yourself quietly.

"That sounds like a splendid idea, princess."

You released a loud scream as you sat straight up in your bed, your chest heaving in fear and shock as you took in the shirtless figure laying directly beside you, sending you a million-dollar smile.

Your eyes were wide as you stared at him.

"T-Taehyung?!"

His smile only seemed to widen at your evident shock. He was clearly enjoying how flustered you were. You face was practically glowing red with embarrassment.

"Well, good morning to you too."

You glanced around the room frantically, making sure no one was around to see the former king in bed with you.

"What are you still doing here?" You scolded quietly. "If someone were to walk in and see you, they'd-"

Taehyung interrupted you with a deep chuckle, his hands running through his sandy blond hair.

"I didn't mean to stay," He started humorously. "I just fell asleep here and when I woke up, you just looked so peaceful so I decided to watch you for a few moments....but then I lost track of time."

You forced yourself to ignore his last comment.

"You should go now, before someone sees."

The former king shook his head, propping himself up on his elbow, causing the silk sheets to fall down and reveal his toned chest and torso.

"You said we were going to stay in bed all day." He stated. "So lay back down and allow me to hold you again."

You swallowed hard, your eyes momentarily moving down to admire his bare skin. He was so lean and muscular. Taehyung had always worn loose robes in the previous dimension and in this one as well, so you had never really seen the outline of his body. You had always known that Taehyung was handsome, there had never been any question in your mind about that....He was beautiful, but the way he looked in that moment....with his top half completely bare and on display for you to see....it had you thinking about him in a different way.

The young royal noticed your gaze, a smirk pulling on his lips.

"Or," He started in a low, husky voice. "We can find other activities to keep us.... entertained."

Your eyes widened and you quickly pulled your gaze from his torso, the blush on your cheeks.

"I-Uhm-No, thank you?"

You wanted to slap yourself in the face with a frying pan.

You had been headstrong and stubborn since you got here. You always managed to display disgust at any vulgar remarks that Taehyung had made...but now your resolve was crumbling and all he did was take his shirt off.

The smirk on Taehyung's face disappeared, only to be replaced by a large square smile that seemed like that of a child.

"Then let me hold you!"

You furrowed your brows.

Is he bipolar or what?

The sandy blond man pulled you back down beside of him, his arms wrapping around your waist and pulling your body flush against his.

He was so warm.

You didn't know why, but you didn't feel tense or worried in that moment. The way he held you wasn't sexual at all....it was just....loving.

Taehyung remained quiet, his eyes scanning over your face as he drank in every little detail like it was his first and last time seeing you.

His hands slowly slipped past your shirt, his finger tips gently brushing the skin of your back.

"Taehyung," You voice came out in a tender whisper as you stared at the young man before you.

His chocolate orbs slowly moved to meet yours as he hummed in response.

"Why are you looking at me like that?"

The corners of his lips tugged upwards as he pulled you even closer to him, his lips placing a soft kiss on the tip of your nose.

"Why would at look at anything else," He started tenderly. "When something so precious is in front of me?"

Your breath caught in your throat at his soft voice, your heart pounding loudly in his chest.

Taehyung's eyes studied yours very carefully, searching for any kind of reaction in the glowing blue of your iris', as he slowly began to inch his face close to yours, the tips of your noses touching as his hot breath fanned across your lips.

You didn't move.

You couldn't move.

And even if you could......you really didn't want to anyway.

"Tell me to stop." Taehyung whispered, his face still moving closer. "Tell me to stop...or I won't be able to."

Your eyes softened as you stared at the young ruler, your hands slowly finding their way to tangle into his soft, dirty blond locks.

"D-Don't stop."

Taehyung's eyes widened slightly at your words, a large smile forming on his lips as he gripped your waist tighter, leaning in to softly connect his lips with yours.

You released a sigh of contentment as he kissed you fervently, all thoughts of right or wrong instantly washing away. You were happy in that moment. Happier than you had been in a long time.

You had no idea why you suddenly allowed yourself to be so open and vulnerable to Taehyung after everything he had done to you. You didn't know why you suddenly had so much faith in him and why you trusted him.

You knew absolutely nothing about the man that was currently kissing you and in that moment, you didn't care...all you knew was that this man was not the same Taehyung from the day before. He was different....better.

Hesitantly, you pulled away from him, breaking the kiss with a large smile on your face.

Taehyung was absolutely giddy as his eyes slowly opened. He bit his lip to keep himself from smiling like a child.

"You're soft."He stated.

You chuckled at his words, your fingers playing with the ends of his soft hair.

"Are you calling me fat?" You joked.

The young royal poked your side playfully, placing a few chaste kisses on your jaw.

"Oh no, lovely, your proportions are perfect" He started with a chuckle.

"However, if you would like to be bigger, I can always get you pregnant."

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Taehyung let out a happy hum as he strolled through the palace, his head high and his spirits lifted as his mind replayed the moments the two of you shared.

He was practically glowing with happiness. His heart was swollen with pure joy and he felt strangely energetic, as if he could take on any challenge that the council may throw at him.

Ah, the council.

Taehyung found himself growing more and more annoyed with them as they took their precious time deciding the rightful king.

He would still be in bed with you if you hadn't been so worried about them finding out and taking his kingdom from him. Taehyung found their rules unnecessary and utterly ridiculous. Why shouldn't he be allowed to see you? You were the only good thing about being in the palace anyway.

"You appear to be in good spirits, brother."

The familiar voice stopped Taehyung in his tracks, his once happy demeanor quickly falling as he turned to face his rival.

"If I am in good spirits it is because I have not had the disadvantage of looking upon your face."

Jimin shook his head, a heavy sigh escaping past his lips.

"Still acting like a child, I see."

"And why shouldn't I?!" Taehyung roared. "You are trying to take everything from me! Why would I be civil with you!?"

The high priest stepped forward.

"You have to understand that I am not doing this to hurt you, I am doing this for the people."

Taehyung scoffed, his eyes rolling in his head.

"I find no comfort in your words." He stated. "You have forever made yourself my enemy."

Jimin ran a hand through his hair.

"We were once friends, brother." He started with a sigh. "We can be that way again."

Taehyung sent him a hard glare.

"We are no longer children, priest. It is time to move past those childish thoughts."

"How can you say that? After everything we have been through, after all that we have experienced together-"

"I am saying what needs to be said! We were once companions, but now we are rivals. You are trying to take everything from me and you expect me to simply be alright with that?! At this point, I could not care less if you were to die again."

Jimin slowly took a step forward.

"We both know you are not that heartless."

Taehyung scoffed.

"Do we?"

Jimin nodded his head.

"We do, and do you know why?" He asked. "Because every day, after you took the beating for me, I would walk from the temple and stand in front of the throne room, just like you had taught me. And every day someone would take my hand and lead me all around the palace, first to the kitchen, then to the dining hall and then to the Nile itself. They would never speak, never once did they say a word....But I know that it was you, Taehyung."

Taehyung tried to remain emotionless, his features struggling to remain neutral as Jimin continued.

"You helped me every day until I learned to do it on my own, and even sometimes after I could manage by myself you would still follow me, making sure I knew the way. Even though you never spoke to me......I knew it was you....I knew it was my brother watching over me."

Taehyung remained silent, his mouth staying in a straight line as he stared at his older brother.

"I am afraid that you have got it wrong, " He started as he turned on his heel, walking away . "It was the dining hall first, and then the kitchen."

A/N,

I know it isn't exactly "action packed"(actually it's kind of boring), but I figured you guys deserved a break from being stressed all the time, so I wrote some fluff.....which probably isn't very good (sorry about that).

You should all enjoy this chapter....fluff doesn't happen very often in this series.

And soooo many things are in store...h a h a.

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And as always, I love you, little Drakies and I sincerely wish you all the best.

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-Max