❝By the time this mist clears
I'll run with my feet wet
So hug me then❞

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"Do you know that you're beautiful Tae? Very, very beautiful."

Taehyung closed his eyes at the sudden urge, heart throbbing roughly inside his chest at the intense feeling.

The thunderbolt jolted them out of their small bubble. Taehyung gasped at the sudden loud roar and hugged Jungkook instantly. Like they weren’t any closer.

Jungkook quickly wrapped his arms around Taehyung as their bodies continued to touch and soak in the pouring rain.

Knowing that he couldn’t let them stay longer in the dark, rumbling sky, the strong trainer bent down to place his forearm below Taehyung's thighs to carry him up.

He carried them to the house, settling Taehyung on the floor slowly.

"We are soaked Tae. Let's get you warm." Jungkook whispered, patting Taehyung's head before standing up to ignite the firewood and then proceeded to walk to his room.

He came back, carrying with him fresh dry clothes, casual hanbok and loose pants for himself and Taehyung.

"Change into these warmer clothing Tae. We don’t want the Queen to get worried, do we?" 

Jungkook said and Taehyung nodded before taking them.

He placed the clothes aside and untied his bun, shaking his wet hair. The tiny droplets splashed Jungkook's face who silently admired the other male, struck by his ethereal beauty.

The bonfire burned bright and flared up behind Jungkook, spreading warmth in the room as well as in Jungkook's chest.

Taehyung who sat in his front had the perfect glimmer of the golden shade of flames, the glow relaxing onto his honey skin.

Jungkook gulped nervously when Taehyung caught him staring again. The younger of the two quickly averted his gaze away to hide the pinkness of his beautiful skin.

Taehyung nor Jungkook didn't want to think about the built up tension that was elevated, too irresistible to not dwell in. No one could possibly think of the things they would have done if the thunderbolt didn’t interrupt them.

Taehyung looked at the clothes shyly, not sure if he should undress himself in front of Jungkook. He didn't even know why it felt so awkward suddenly. His body was burning hot despite being soaked in wet, cold clothes.

Jungkook seemed to notice the hesitation and the soft fumbling with his clothes.

He turned his back to Taehyung, pretending to set more wood to the fire, giving Taehyung time to change comfortably.

Jungkook warmed his hands and decided to pull out his hanbok. Half clad, only in his pants.

Taehyung was initially changing out his clothes, minding his own business but then he suddenly stopped. His cute, doe eyes landed on Jungkook's broad back, the flame outlining his fair skin.

The biceps flexed as he moved on blocks of wood, broad chest with a comparatively slim waist. Jungkook looked so perfect, the physique mouth-watering and alluring for the young Prince. He was beyond stunned now.

Those arms would perfectly drape around his torso, shielding him from all harm and worries. Imagine touching them and-

Taehyung quickly tried to distract himself but he couldn't help melt at the foreign feeling inside his body, mind fluttering more and more closer to Jeon Jungkook.

Taehyung had absolute zero focus and found it difficult to tie the waist belt on his back properly. Given in a perfectly normal situation, the Prince could tie it with ease. Mind you, he was just distracted and not on his right mind.  

Taehyung had given up, he couldn't focus anymore with the man in front, inviting him and his eyes to see.

Jungkook heard soft whines from behind and quickly turned around. His eyes landed on Taehyung's face, lips pouty and a frown.

"Tae…. Let me help you." 

The way Jungkook whispered his name sent shivers to Taehyung who was already out of focus.

Jungkook smiled and stood close in front of Taehyung, hands going behind the Prince’s waist to tie the belt, whilst Taehyung was busy staring at his chest, toned abs and the frown of concentration on the elder's face.

Taehyung could feel the tension between them again. Though Jungkook hadn't spared any glance at him, he knew if his trainer would, then Taehyung would just not be able to control himself.

Jungkook on cue moved more closer to tie the last loop of the belt behind Taehyung's back. So close that now his breath fanned against Taehyung's sensitive neck.

The way Jungkook breathed in and out, the rhythm leading him to ease. Taehyung could hear it all and he closed his eyes at the feeling. 

When Jungkook was done with the belt, he moved his eyes to look at Taehyung's face. The elder didn't back away but he parted a little, face dangerously close with Taehyung's. The Prince still had his eyes shut.

Jungkook truly forgot how to blink. The way Taehyung's chest moved up and down with his lips parted a little to release the caught up air. The movement matching with his own and Jungkook could feel the rush of hormones in his blood.

The long, splayed wet hair, thick eyelashes resting against his red cheeks, parted plum lips and some skin peeking through the loose hanbok-  Min Taehyung was in all kill mode for Jungkook.

Jungkook knew that feeling of immense attraction was not good for them both. He wanted to keep the Prince safe and be safe too but pulling away from this closeness seemed even more difficult.

"Tae....."

He called out and Taehyung opened his eyes immediately. Jungkook couldn't help the urge to place his lips on Taehyung's, he wanted to do it so badly.

Jungkook slowly leaned in, reducing the distance between their lips. He hesitantly touched Taehyung’s cheeks with his thumb, caressing them oh so softly. 

The same supple bread cheeks which bloomed in marvel whenever a giggle would erupt.

Taehyung placed his hands on Jungkook's bare arms, clutching onto them tight, welcoming the touch on his cheeks.

Jungkook’s thumb moved down to Taehyung’s lips, walking over the rim as warm puffs of exhaled air from the Prince’s mouth hit his thumbs.

"You are divine, Taehyung."

Jungkook whispered and leaned over more, placing his lips right on Taehyung's. He brushed his lips softly against Taehyung's delicate ones, a feather touch, an ordained puzzle being complete.

The loud sound of horsemen approaching jolted them away from each other, from their bliss.

Taehyung panicked and Jungkook stood up to peek through the window to find two royal servants walking to his home.

He also knew that they were there to take the Prince back home and the time for them was over.

"I think you have to leave, Tae." Jungkook informed and Taehyung sighed in frustration.

"I…Aah, it must be Eomma who sent them." 

The men knocked on the door and Jungkook opened quickly, bowing to them, not forgetting to cover his torso.

"We are here to take Prince Min."

"He will be out in a minute."

Jungkook walked in again, eyes landing on Taehyung who still had a pout on his lips.

Jungkook picked the goods they bought in the market and, taking another bag, he placed Taehyung’s wet clothes safely in. He handed the bags to one of the servants and then walked with Taehyung to the door.

Taehyung walked leisurely and turned to face Jungkook before leaving.

"Thank you for today, Jungkookie." He whispered slowly, not looking him in the eye because he knew those intense, dark eyes were already on him.

"My pleasure, your Majesty." Jungkook replied, Taehyung gave a nod and walked away.

Jungkook stood by the door and stood there until he saw Taehyung sit in his cart and disappear from his sight completely. Too far away from Jungkook's hold.

Jungkook looked down and sighed. He walked into the cottage again and sat near the fire. He closed his eyes as thoughts swarmed his mind. Even through his closed eyes, all he could see was the beautiful Prince.

In the night the stormy night, he'll close his eyes

In the night the stormy night, away he’d fly

And dream of paradise.

The more cliché it may sound, nothing but the truth. He finally did understand that Taehyung was his paradise.

The night Taehyung went to sleep, all he could think constantly were bulletins of thoughts only about Jungkook. His embrace, his touch and his eyes, not to forget his lips. Taehyung slept peacefully that day.

~•༻✦༺•~

The morning after the rain was bright, the star spread warmth, just like their hearts did yesterday.

Taehyung played with a beautiful piece of metal in his hands, specifically the moon necklace he was supposed to give Jungkook. 

He wanted to give it last night but the court men came in and he just couldn't or because he forgot the gift under the spell of Jungkook's touch. Both seemingly a valid reason.

He traced his index finger on the design of the necklace, smiling at the crescent moon with a tiny star hung in between.

Taehyung quickly hid the necklace in the pocket of hanbok and sat still when he heard footsteps approaching in the cottage. 

His eyes moved to look at the door. A faint knock and door flung open where Jeon Jungkook stood with eyes so sparkly and a sickly sweet smile on his lips.

"Good morning, Tae." He greeted and Taehyung nodded his head, smiling.

"Morning Jungkookie."

Jungkook walked to him and knelt down in front of him.

"Did you sleep well last night? Did the Queen scold you? Did you catch a cold?" Jungkook asked worriedly but Taehyung just shook his head.

"No, Eomma was just worried and no, I don’t have a cold. I’m perfectly fine."

"Really? That's good then. You must also have let her taste the dalgona candy." 

Jungkook asked, trying to lift Taehyung's mood who seemed a little lost somewhere.

"Yes! She did and also she liked my gift. She was really happy and couldn’t stop thanking me. She even fed me extra bulgogi before she left." Taehyung told him like an excited child and Jungkook nodded understandingly, laughing a little in the end.

"That is so nice of the Queen.”

"She is the best and I miss her already. She has begun her trip to the sea."

"That would take weeks for her to return isn’t it?"

"Yes. I’m a little sad she left but she took the drape along with her."

"Let’s hope for her safe return. Also, did you give King Min some candy too?"

"No, I am still angry at him." Taehyung replied through his pout.

"Isn’t it a little unlike our Prince here? He is your Hyung, Tae." Jungkook softly said, trying to make him understand but Taehyung looked away.

"He is dangerous and last night, he didn't seem happy at all." Taehyung informed Jungkook and furrowed his eyebrows.

"Why is that Prince Tae?"

"He is mean." 

Jungkook sighed and held Taehyung's hands in his own, stroking them softly.

"He is not mean Taehyung. He is burdened with a lot of responsibilities. He must be worried about you and probably didn’t want to express it."

"How can you say that?" Taehyung asked, debating like a child.

"Aren't you his little brother?”

Jungkook then playfully poked his fingers into Taehyung's belly who giggled sheepishly and whined Jungkook to stop.

"So shall we begin the practice?"

"Yes!"

With this, the two male started off their daily scheduled practice, trying not to think of the events that happened last night.

~•༻✦༺•~

Taehyung dropped on the grass tiredly after the training session and Jungkook knelt down beside him. 

He saw how Taehyung huffed in exhaustion. The elder immediately passed him the cooling water in the mud pot.

Taehyung drank from it hastily, making Jungkook chuckle a little at his swiftness.

While the young Prince drank, his trainer wiped the sweat off the younger's face with a cotton cloth.

Taehyung passed the pot to Jungkook who locked his gaze with Taehyung as he silently drank from the same pot.

Taehyung averted his gaze away, closing his eyes. The way Jungkook held him, his warm body so close to him in the approaching dusk- all the flashback rolled in and he quickly opened his eyes.

"What is happening to me?" He thought.

"Jungkook?" He called out in a soft whisper and the latter hummed, looking at him before wiping his mouth with the sleeve.

Taehyung stood up straight and Jungkook followed his actions too. Taking a firm breath, the Prince tugged Jungkook's arm, looking at him in the eye.

"Come with me." He commanded and Jungkook could only nod.

~•༻✦༺•~

Taehyung took Jungkook into the meadows again.

Jungkook didn't ask why or where before he let himself be dragged by the Prince, his eyes stuck only on the boy beside him.

"We have a scenery to draw from. Wait for us here, will you?" Prince informed the two servants who nodded and stood by the cart.

"What are we drawing Tae?" Jungkook asked obliviously.

"Oh, that was a lie to keep them away." Taehyung said it as a matter of fact, so casually.

"What?"

"What? I wanted to spend some time alone with you. Is that bad Jungkookie?"

"Huh? I mean- I think. No?"

"Good. Let’s walk further then."

The playful smile didn’t leave Taehyung’s lips- like he didn’t lie to his servants just so he could spend time with Jungkook. Wow.

The younger’s hands automatically found its way to Jungkook’s, walking as their bodies brushed together, legs grazing the green tufts of grass.

Taehyung hummed the first two lines of Still With You and finally stopped in between the field of dense, mellow flowers.

He dramatically fell on the soft grass and inhaled the scent of fresh air. Patting the grass beside him, signalling Jungkook to join him too.

"Sun is about to set, too beautiful to miss. Let’s watch." He spoke and Jungkook looked at him but Taehyung's gaze was fixed on the orange Sun.

"And yes… I have something for you." The Prince, already full of surprise today, pulled something out of his pockets, hanging it up in the sky.

Jungkook's eyes gleamed at the reflection of a shimmering metallic chain and locket.

"I have been wanting to give you this last night.…" 

Taehyung whispered, playing with the locket in the chain before turning to face Jungkook who was staring at him.

"This is for you, Jungkook. When I saw this, it reminded me of us. To me, you're like this crescent, my beautiful moon and this star is me, forever safe in your heart." 

He sat up and pushed his hanbok a little down to reveal the same necklace, resting on his neck in glory.

"I already have mine on."

Taehyung unlocked the metal and leaned over to Jungkook, adorning his neck with the expensive necklace.

Taehyung hummed in content, smiling when he liked the way the necklace stayed in Jungkook's neck beautifully. His hands played with the locket, tracing the pendent. 

It felt complete now. 

"I hope you like it…" Taehyung said softly, finally daring to look at Jungkook. His heart quickly skipped a beat when he noticed the tears on the edges of his eyes.

"Jungkookie?"

"I, I absolutely love it, I love it more than my existence, Tae. You're not just a star for me. For me, you are my whole universe. You-" Jungkook's breath hitched and Taehyung's gaze softened.

He leaned in and pressed their heads together, hands  intertwining like they should be, meant to be.

"You are the best thing that has ever happened to me, Jungkookie. I don't know how I spent years without you but now… I can not spare even a second." Taehyung confessed and the tears drenched his eyes too.

Jungkook was left speechless. This was too much for him to take. 

"I- I don't know what this feeling is… all I will ever know is that…" Jungkook took a deep breath, voice breaking a little as his gaze fixed with Taehyung's.

"You are a part of me and my need to exist. I don’t think a day passes by where I don’t think of you. I- I love everything about you, Taehyung." Jungkook whispered slowly, bringing his hands onto Taehyung's face, cupping his cheeks, wiping the tears away.

"Sing it with me?" Taehyung asked and Jungkook nodded.

"Even though I know the morning will always come, I want to stay in your sky like a star."

"Still with you." They finished it together like always, sealing their promise.

Taehyung looked more beautiful than ever in Jungkook's eyes. The most beautiful man he would ever meet.

Jungkook pushed every worry, every thought away and gave in completely. He pressed their lips together, softly against the younger's.

Finally the moment they longed for, a kiss their hearts ached for. Their skins buzzed and tingled as their lips fit each other’s like water and fire.

Taehyung snaked his arms around Jungkook but didn't move his lips, letting Jungkook take the lead.

Jungkook then parted away, resting his head against the younger, smiling like a fool. 

Taehyung could not control the smile falling off his lips either. Amongst the flowers, the beautiful sky and mellow petals of cherry blossoms falling in background, Taehyung had finally found love like how the poems sang to him.

Lying underneath these stormy skies

I know the sun must set to rise

This could be paradise.

Jungkook was his paradise.

~•༻✦༺•~

"K-king Min…" One of the servants rushed in to inform the terrifying news. The King was in the courtroom, practicing, his sword firmly clasped in his grip.

He stopped as he saw the man kneeling down in front of him. He raised his eyebrow and the man bowed down in front of him.

"Spit it out."

"Prince Min and Master Jeon were seen together in the meadows and-" 

Yoongi furrowed his eyebrows and walked furiously closer at the man who flinched at the suddenness.

"AND?" He demanded, voice bellowing as the man informed him about what he witnessed.

Min Yoongi groaned in anger and pushed the sword into the floor. The strong weapon stood mighty rage seeped into the King’s veins.

The man took this opportunity and ran away from the sight because staying in a room with an angry King was equivalent to voluntarily dying.

"Count your last breath, Jeon."

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