(Day 9 of Namjoon and Seokjin’s disappearance.)
Jungkook was in a turmoil within himself. He couldn’t focus. After seeing Taehyung all cuddled up against that alpha he swore he would’ve barged in and choked Soobin to death. But he just silently closed the door and ran to the training field where he took all his anger out on sandbags.
He knows he’s jealous but he doesn’t know why to this extent. Yes Taehyung is perfect and all but he’s a beta. Jungkook badly wants to make Taehyung his Queen since the people already love him. The problem is, the people- especially the court wouldn’t allow Taehyung to be one. After all, Jungkook has no relatives since they all died from the former war. Seokjin is gone too. So if Jungkook dies without a heir, the kingdom would fall.
Jungkook sighed as he hit his head on his desk repeatedly, unknown to him that a certain beta was passing by and heard light thuds outside.
“Alpha! Don’t do that!” Taehyung exclaimed as he ran towards the alpha who immediately looked up from hearing his voice.
“Oh. Taehyung.” Jungkook groaned as he massaged his forehead. “What brings you here?”
“Well, I was about to leave to see Soobin off and I happen to pass by and I heard you bang your head on the table.” Taehyung started. “Is there something wrong alpha?” The beta's eyes were full of worry and adoration, his beautiful thin lips pursed and his cheeks puffed up as he caressed the bruise forming on the Prince's forehead.
The way Taehyung looks at him is just addicting to see. It feels magnetic and amazing to see when both of your eyes meet and both eyes display the same emotion- adoration.
Taehyung must’ve felt shy staring at each other for too long and broke eye contact by looking down at the floor, removing his hand from the alpha's forehead. The beta’s cheeks were flushing which Jungkook found absolutely adorable.
“If that’s all alpha, I’ll be off now. Take care of yourself and avoid slamming your head on the desk please.” Taehyung smiled awkwardly then bowed before leaving.
Jungkook wanted nothing more than to just grab Taehyung by the arm and pin the beta on his desk then kiss him hard. But he just stared blankly as he watched Taehyung leave his study.
“I hate that you’re perfect for me Tae-hyungie.” Jungkook sighed, shaking his head as he leaned unto his hand.
Then he remembered something.
‘Taehyung is going to see Soobin off?!’ Jungkook hissed. Taehyung has been spending a lot of time with that dammed alpha. It’s starting to annoy Jungkook to the point he wanted to fight Soobin. What’s so special about him anyway?! Jungkook is an alpha too! He’s handsome, strong and smart! Why are all omegas and sub betas throwing themselves at that stupid former assassin?! He swore Seokjin would’ve married the alpha if it weren’t the fact that Soobin is already married!
Wait, did he lie to Taehyung and did not tell him that he has a mate and upcoming pup? Oh gods, he could tell Taehyung that and he’ll finally spend less time or not even spend time with Soobin at all! And maybe even tell Taehyung that Soobin is actually approaching his 40’s! Surely the alpha must be lying about his age- taking advantage of his baby face.
And with that, Jungkook followed after the beta, secretly while earning concerned looks from servants as to why he’s carrying a huge flower vase.
Finally Jungkook dismissed the vase when they arrived at the throne room, simply placing the vase on his former throne before following after Taehyung who went out the front door.
The king hid behind the bushes as he spied on his love interest, ignoring the stares of servants and guards who passed by. What can he say? He had fallen deep. He’s what the modern folk would refer to as; ‘whipped’.
“Please be careful Soobin-hyung.” Taehyung said.
“I told you many times, no need to call me hyung. It feels weird.” Soobin chuckled awkwardly.
“Here’s the letter.” The beta said as he fished out two envelopes that the common folk uses. Soobin took it and placed it in his satchel.
“You’ll do just fine yeah?” The alpha smiled.
“Shouldn’t I be the one who’s asking that?” Both of them chuckled, which made Jungkook burn in jealousy. He wanted to make Taehyung laugh like that too but it feels as if the beta puts on a persona around him. He wanted to see the real nature of the beta too.
“I hope you’ll find them. Have a safe journey.” Taehyung whispered which Jungkook barely heard.
‘Who’s them?’ Jungkook wondered but his pondering was cut off when Taehyung kissed Soobin’s forehead. Suddenly Soobin embraced the beta and buried his face into Taehyung’s neck. He swore his jealousy exceeded the skies.
“I’ll be back soon.” Soobin smiled then got on a horse, before taking off at high speed.
Taehyung could be seen smiling to himself which Jungkook absolutely adored, only to realize that he wasn’t the reason.
‘Even if I can’t marry Taehyung, I should be able to make him my concubine right?’ Jungkook thought. Taehyung will be the only one he’ll have as a concubine and he wouldn’t plan on marrying anytime soon so their relationship would be exclusive… For now.
Jungkook went out of his hiding spot and approached the beta.
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“The king is spying on us. I think he’s more than infatuated of you.” Soobin whispered before pulling out of the embrace.
Taehyung flushed. “Stop making hopes high. He’s just infatuated.” The beta sighed while Soobin rolled his eyes.
“I’ll be back soon.” The alpha smiled slightly before going up the horse and taking off.
Taehyung sighed and turn around to smile. What Soobin said might be false but it’s still a small and wishful thinking. Taehyung got up the stairs, eyes fixated on the floor in a pathetic attempt to hide his rosy cheeks. Oh how he wish that the alpha is truly spying on him. To some it would be kind of creepy but to him, it means that the alpha thinks he’s beautiful and worth it to spy on.
Suddenly Taehyung bumped into a hard chest and smelled the ocean breeze. He looked up and his eyes locked into soft brown ox-like eyes. However along the ocean breeze is a bitter scent of jealousy.
Taehyung felt his heart race. Is Jungkook truly jealous? That couldn’t be it. It’s impossible. Perhaps the alpha just can’t bare to see the one he’s infatuated with someone else?
“Oh hello alpha. Fancy seeing you here. I thought you were in your study?” Taehyung asked bowing slightly.
“Nothing. I just need to talk to you. Mind accompanying me to my study?” Jungkook asked, offering Taehyung an arm which the beta timidly accepted as he coiled his arm around the alpha's.
“Not at all alpha. What do you want to talk to me about?” Taehyung asked as they started to walk towards the study.
“It’s quite a private topic. So we shall discuss in my study.” Jungkook said, smiling reassuringly.
“Oh alright.” Taehyung smiled back, however, his eyes glistened with curiosity.
Once they arrived at Jungkook’s study, the alpha closed the door and locked it before leading the beta towards the window.
Taehyung looked out and saw the palace gardens, wondering what Jungkook needs to talk about. Suddenly a pair of strong arms enveloped around his waist. The ocean breeze getting stronger to smell, making Taehyung weak on his knees, forcing him to lean against the alpha for support,
“My dear beta, you have a beauty that surpasses any other Omega out there.” Jungkook whispered against Taehyung. His lips softly brushing against the beta’s ear, making Taehyung shivered at the contact.
“So may I ask of you to be my concubine?” Jungkook asked, slowly nibbling the beta’s ear before kissing the latter’s neck.
Taehyung was in a daze. He didn’t know what to say but softly moan as the alpha continued to make soft kisses and small bite marks around his neck. But he came into his senses when Jungkook drew their lips closer.
“No!” Taehyung exclaimed in panic, pushing a confused Jungkook away.
“What? Why?” Jungkook asked, frowning.
Taehyung felt tears form up in his eyes.
“I can’t!” Taehyung choked out in between sobs.
“Why?!” Jungkook demanded, getting angrier.
“Because! I- I lo-“ Taehyung covered his mouth before saying further. “I must go! Forgive me your Highness!”
With that, Taehyung ran out of the study and locked himself in his room. He broke down by the door, crying.
“I love you. That’s why. I don’t know how I could handle the pain of being touched by you and know that it’s only out of lust? How can I survive the knowledge of you only loving me for my body and not for who I truly am?” Taehyung sobbed.
“I can never be truly happy can I? Illness, please come sooner.”