seashells ° k.th + j.jk

chapter four; part two ✨

jeongguk was nervous when he saw taehyung stuttering to greet his parents. he knew it was scary for him, but didn't expect this. to say the least, he felt bad.

“h-hello, Queen and King Jeon, it is very n-nice to be able to uh, speak to you guys.” taehyung manages.

jeongguk's parents don't mind his nervousness, they are used to it by now.

“so, what brings you here? what's going on that you don't have anywhere?” the King asks taehyung, a curious expression on his face.

he knows the king meant no harm, but it was a personal question for him.

jeongguk feels uneasy when taehyung's face drops.

“well. you know. my job moves me here and there. and this move was sudden.” taehyung lies.

his parents fall for it.

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dinner is over before they know it. it's almost 10pm now and the both of them are on their way to falling asleep.

“taehyung. thanks for being so natural around my parents. sorry they had to ask you that question.” jeongguk says, his hands on taehyung's.

“it's okay. i was expecting it anyways.”

“tae, can i ask you something?” jeongguk whispers, cuddling closer into taehyung's warm chest underneath the thick comforter.

“sure, gguk.”

“are you going to come with me to the ball on Wednesday?” jeongguk asks softly, a smile on his chubby face.

taehyung is shocked by the question. a ball? jeongguk never mentioned this to him nor did he know the castle hosts parties.

“a ball? since when?” taehyung questions.

“i begged my parents to host one for me. and now im getting one.” jeongguk brags, his smile forming into a small smirk.

“well okay, but wait! i don't have any formal attire. i don't have much money to go into the town either. there's no way i can be caught dead in that ball with how i look. “ taehyung pouts.

jeongguk giggles into taehyung's neck.

“don't be silly, tae! i can get you something! i'll make the maids make you look pretty and irresistible!” jeongguk suggests, twinkles in his eyes.

“are you sure, ggukie?”

“of course i am. now let's go to sleep. i'm so exhausted.” jeongguk whispers, his voice lowering while he yawns.

taehyung responds by leaving kisses on jeongguk's cheeks. his cheeks are so soft and chubby, makes taehyung feel like he's kissing clouds.

jeongguk giggles even more by the tickles on his cheeks, the romantic gesture relaxing him into sleep.

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short chapter im sorry :(
i feel like im rushing things so sorry if it feels that way; i didnt what to drag out the dinner scene as it wasnt really important lol
this book is almost halfway done, i planned it to be a short story
around maybe 8 or 9 chapters :)
also! i might publish a oneshot books as sometimes i write other short drabbles
im not too sure about it though.
see you in the next chapter! love u