Taehyung's POV

"You're getting married!"

"What!?" I shrieked.

"To who?" I gasped.

"Well she's a princess, she's actually from Thailand but we think she will be a perfect opportunity to establish a relationship between Thailand and South Korea." My mother explained.

I completely lost my appetite.

They can't expect me to marry a woman when they know that I have had sex with a male.

Like are they for real!?

"Your wedding will be in early January." My father announced.

"Ah do I have a choice? What if I don't like her?" I asked.

"You will like her. And it's in your best interest to like her because we want this relationship with Thailand to go smoothly." My father explained, a bit of annoyance showing in his voice.

My love life is controlled, just like the rest of me.

I nodded silently looking at my food.

"Eat up Honey." My mother called from across from Jin at the table.

"I have lost my appetite." I replied, giving her a light smile.

She gave my father a look before speaking.

The look was from them clicking that I probably am gay.

"It's normal to be nervous about marriage, Taehyung. Jin was the same." My mother said calmly.

"Yeah, I freaked out when she walked down the aisle. But it was the best decision I've ever made." Jin hummed.

I gagged.

I cannot marry a woman.

I cannot even sleep beside a woman or take part in marital duties such as impregnating her, just because she's a woman.

I'd rather even marry an ugly man than a woman.

It's not my decision though. Jin had the decision, I do not, all because I am gay and struggle with women.

"I'm really excited actually. It's going to be such a grand wedding and especially because you will already be King." My mother cooed.

I gave her a small hopeful smile because I don't like crushing my mother's dreams.

She's probably been waiting for her other son to get married for years.

I just need to think of a way to get out of marrying a woman.

I waited till dinner was over, quietly walking to my bedroom.

My heart was racing as I saw just Jimin in my bedroom.

"Do you want to take a shower before bed?" Jimin asked me.

I nodded, heading over to the bathroom in the corner of my room.

I showered and to my relief, Jimin was still the only one in my room as I walked out in only a towel around my waist, another towel around my hair.

Jimin helped dress me in satin blue pyjamas.

As he did up the buttons his voice quietly spoke up, "Did you see him?"

My heart was racing now that Jungkook appeared in my mind.

"Yes." I said with a nod.

"I need to think of a way to get them out." I told Jimin quietly.

Jimin hummed, while doing up my last button.

"You know they have set me up to marry a woman next month." I told Jimin.

His eyes lit up as he looked up at my face now.

"I didn't know that. I would say congratulations but I know you won't be too pleased about this." Jimin mentioned.

I nodded, "I am horrified. I need to somehow get out of marriage as well as get everyone out of the castle." I told Jimin.

"Will you help me?" I asked Jimin after he didn't reply to what I'd just said.

Jimin bit his lower lip.

"Taehyung, I really can't. I cannot lose my job. My wife does not earn anything and relies on me," Jimin began.

"Also we are... Uh... Expecting so I don't want to end up losing my head and ruining my chances of fatherhood." Jimin said softly.

My eyes widened.

"Jimin-ah!" I squealed with happiness.

A bright smile appeared on his lips as I hugged him tightly.

"That's wonderful. I am so happy for you and your wife." I hummed.

I am feeling conflicted that Jimin isn't willing to help me.

But he has given me a head start with Jungkook and the crew at least.

"My wife told me before our journey, yet she told me to keep it quiet in case it was a false alarm or if she had an early miscarriage. She however didn't so she is now about a month pregnant so it's a good sign." Jimin explained.

"I was going to say, when did she get impregnated." I laughed.

"Oh she wouldn't do that with another man. I know she wouldn't." Jimin said while shaking his hand back and forth to get that thought that his wife may have cheated out of my head.

"Well congrats." I hummed.

"Thank you." Jimin said while I pulled the towel off of my head.

"I hope you stick around Taehyung. I'd like you to meet my baby." Jimin said calmly.

My heart sank hearing his request.

I want to escape with Jungkook, possibly even never return so we can be in our own happy world together.

But Jimin is my best friend.

How could I not meet his baby and support him?

I don't know how I can make both happen.

But I can't stick around to the point that I am making myself suffer. And I hope Jimin realizes this.

I nodded.

"I promise I'll meet your baby someday." I told Jimin who gave a soft smile after hearing my words.

We then stopped talking as Hoseok walked in.

"Jimin-ssi, Taehyung needs sleep. He has a long day to get fit and prepped for his coronation on Wednesday." Hoseok called.

Jimin nodded before saying, "I know, I was just dressing him." He sassily hummed.

Jimin walked out of the room and I climbed into bed.

It felt weird having Hoseok tuck me into bed now.

I'd gone months without it happening.

Yet I let him do it to make him believe that I am still confused about whether the boat happened or not.

He then headed for the door, softly humming, "Goodnight your highness." As he flicked off the light switch.

He then closed both doors to leave me alone in my slumber state.

Now is the time for me to dream up a plan to save Jungkook and his crew.

It's funny how the tide changes, thy saviour is now in need of saving.

Thoughts? Feelings? Concerns? Taehyung needs to get out of marriage but not ruin a bond with Thailand, and he needs to get Jungkook and his crew out. But now he's hit the dilemma of what to do because he could run away with Jungkook, but he loses his best friend, or he could run the country and possibly not see Jungkook or his crew often.  Either his friendship or love life suffers. Or maybe Jimin, his new born and his wife could run away with Taehyung and Jungkook. However Jimin has a love of fashion which is probably better suited at a castle, tho ig he did make it work on Jungkook's ship. We can also see how Jimin has something besides his love life and friendship with Taehyung to live for which is why he's tryna be safe. What ya reckon is gonna happen? 

Also this is the last chapter that I have pre-written and I'm currently at University again so I am not sure how much time I will have to write some more chapters while I am writing essays and such. I will do my best but I am not fully sure when the next chapter will come out. Sorry yal. Hopefully I can be on top of my exams so you can get to read some more of this book. Haha wish me luck!

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