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CHAPTER THREE
• ғᴜᴛᴜʀᴇ ǫᴜᴇᴇɴ •

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"Miss Y/N, please," Inha begged. "You're meeting the king and queen. You must wear a corset to define your figure."

"Are you serious?!" You asked agitatedly. "Did you not see my back?!"

"Prince Yunseok told me you will wear a corset. I cannot go against his word."

"Miss Y/N will not wear a corset." Jin interrupted as he walked into the room. "She'll wear lose and flow-y dresses or whatever she likes."

You looked over at him and gave him a small smile which he returned before turning to walk away.

"And another thing," He stopped under the door frame. "Anything in relation to Y/N my brother will have no say. She's to be my wife, not his. Do you understand?

"Yes, your highness." Inha bowed.

"Great." Jin sent you a friendly wink before walking out.

You quickly followed him and grabbed his wrist to stop him, forgetting your wounded palms.

"Are you okay?" He asked in a worried tone after hearing you inhale sharply.

"Y-Yeah. I'm fine." You answered and shrugged off the pain. "I just wanted to say thank you, Prince Seokjin."

"Please, call me Jin." He smiled.

• • • •

"My parents... they can be nice. A bit arrogant at times, but very friendly to people they like." Jin explained as you both walked down the corridor. "Please do not be distasteful."

You stopped walking after hearing his ignorant words.

"Don't be distasteful? Your brother came to my village and took me away from my family without my consent. He then whipped my palms and you..." You trailed off not wanting to anger yourself.

"I know." Seokjin stepped closer to you. "And I'm sorry. I will not hurt you anymore and neither is my brother." He grabbed your hands and placed a gentle kiss on each of your palms making your once vexed gaze turned into a sweet and soft one.

"I cannot return you to your family, but what I can do is promise to make you feel safe here. I will look after you and I will try my best to make you happy in any way you would like."

You pulled your hands away from his and your vexed gaze returned.

"The only way I will be happy is if I return to live with my family in my village." You stated before continuing to walk down the corridor, leaving Jin behind.

• • • •

"You majesty, Prince Seokjin and Miss Y/N." A guard announced before letting you both enter the throne room.

"Mother, father." Jin bowed before he walked over to greet them with a hug.

"Hello, my son!" Queen Yejin cheered.

"Is this the girl?" King Yoosik asked.

"Yes. She is the one I am to marry." Jin looked over at you and half smiled.

You curtsy before introducing yourself, "My name is Y/N."

"You're very beautiful, Y/N." Queen Yejin smiled warmly at you.

"Thank you, Queen Yejin." You smiled back.

"Nonsense. If you are to be our daughter in law there's no need for honorifics inside these walls. We are family." Yejin stood from her throne and walked down the steps to you.

"I feel we will get along great." She pulled you into a hug. You stood still for a second but returned the hug.

"Bash!" The king yelled and a man ran into the room. "The ball will be tomorrow tonight. Set everything up and let everyone know." Yoosik looked over at you and smiled. "It's time to welcome the new queen to be."

• • • •

You paced back and forth in your chambers waiting for your family. It has been an hour since the guards went to go get them, but you were soon pulled out of your thoughts by the loud sound of your bedroom doors opening. You quickly ran to your mother and embraced her in a tight hug.

"My darling." Your mother muttered.

She pulled away and examined your face.

"Have they fed you? How are they treating you? Are you okay?"

"I'm fine." You assured her. "Where's Mai and Hisa?"

"I thought it was best for them to stay home, but I brought-"

"Y/N!" Jungkook burst into the room and ran to hug you.

He picked you up and twirled in circles.

"Jungkook put me down." You giggled.

He did as you told him and cupped your face.

"You're still beautiful."

"I wasn't going to change overnight." You chuckled.

"Don't forget about us." You heard Yoongi.

You turned around and smiled at him and Jimin.

"How could I?" You pulled them into a hug.

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"You're going to be the future queen." Your mother spoke.

"I wish I wasn't." You responded.

"Do not think that, Y/N. This is a good thing."

"How?"

"You're a village girl who actually cares about us villagers. You being queen could help us—better living, better health care, better crops."

"I'm a queen, but the king always has the last say."

"Then make Seokjin fall in love with you. Have him wrapped around your finger and he'll listen to everything you say." Your mother advised. "Don't think of this so negatively. If you use your title well, positive outcomes will happen."

• • • •

"Thank you for letting my family come to visit." You spoke to Jin as you both walked down the dark corridor.

"Of course. Anything to make you happy."

There was silence before he spoke again.

"Is that guy Jungkook... I don't know," He spoke awkwardly. "Is he your-"

"Boyfriend?" You interrupted. He stopped and looked over at you in surprise. "No."

"But you're in love with him, right?" You narrowed your eyes in confusion. "Your friend Jimin told me."

Fucking Jimin.

"It's late. I should get some sleep."

You took a few steps, but Jin quickly stood in front of you. His body was fairly close to you and he looked into your eyes.

"Goodnight." He whispered.

You gulped harshly at how close he was standing—so close you could feel his warm breath hitting your lips.

You cleared your throat before answering, "Goodnight."

Jin smirked, almost as if happy he got you so nervous. He turned to walk away and you kept your eyes on him as he disappeared into the darkness of the corridor.

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why so nervous there, y/n?