The palace was in a mess, everything was turned upside down. The guards were on high alert as the royal doctors were busy in curing the wounded king who could have almost died if not for the fast treatment provided to him.

"Is he okay now?" 

Jeongguk questioned, his eyes were swollen because of lack if sleep. He had to wake up in middle of the night because of the loud noise.

The reaction which was drawn out on his face was unreadable. Everyone was expecting him to at least shed some tears as a formality but he looked too shocked as if it was a dream and he was still conflicted that if it's reality or his own imagination.

Truth to be told, he didn't even imagine it. Whatever had happened had never once came in his mind.

He seriously didn't know how to feel about it. Jimin has ran away after stabbing the king and oh, how he wished that the latter should have killed him properly before running away.

'Jimin really needs to learn to be a perfectionist.' Jeongguk internally groaned with disappointment after seeing the king still alive but there was a little happiness that Jimin was safe.

He was happy that Jimin was away from them but was also worried because he knew  that the hell was about to break down upon them all once Namjoon is healed.

Moreover, he was tensed about Jin who had been crying for hours and finally locked himself inside his room. The elder's reactions were more shocking than Jeongguk's own. Seokjin was still upset because of his heated fight with his husband so he didn't show his face for long but his cries could be heard from out side his room.

At last, Namjoon was his first love after all and Seokjin still loved him dearly.

"Sir, these four hours are the most critical hours for our majesty.... We've done everything as a doctor but he needs some emotional assurance too , so could you please?"

Jungkook felt like scoffing when he heard it...No way in the hell is he gonna be here for this monster...he had rather kill him than being here for him as a support.

"No—I think our  first queen is more suitable" Another doctor interfered who was aware about not so lovely bond between their king and the second queen.

Sometimes it hurt him  a lot. He knew that he and the king didn't share such a remarkable bond of affection but there is a rare moment in his life when he thinks what if; what if he and Namjoon had a nice bond? Would Jeongguk be also hurt right now for him?

It had be a lot better than being in love with Seokjin because Jeongguk knows that if from right now onwards, he starts being loyal and loving to the king, the king would treat him like a gem; although not a gem like Seokjin but he would adore Jeongguk too.

But Jeongguk had his own standards and dating a human with a heart of a greedy monster is the farthest from his ideal type.

He stared at the doctor who said this and nodded after sucking in a deep breath.

The others also got the clue and nodded understandigily before a guard was sent to ask for Seokjin's presence.

Jeongguk could just sigh at it. It's not like he got any options tho else he would just keep Jin for himself.

Somewhere in the back of his mind, he prayed for Namjoon to be alive cause if not...then Jin would turn a widower and return back to his parent's house and Jeongguk wouldn't have any excuse or reason to stay with him.

Their relationship will become awkward after that. They won't have any medium provided between them for any sort of communication.

Or worst if Jin's parents would make him re-marry...It would be horrible.

"My majesty....he is opening his eyes.." One of the guard yelled as soon as he saw the wounded king's eyes come in view.

Jeongguk turned with the speed of flash, Namjoon's eyes were throwing daggers at him and for the first time he felt scared of the king's gaze because this gaze didn't just hold lust, anger or urge of domination; it was something more horrible.

"A-arr-est him" The king let out, trying to talk through his pain and pointed towards the second queen whose blood ran cold.

The guards immediately looked at the second queen and then again at the king who nodded in affirmation.

"What? W-why? What did I d— hey, leave me... I'm the queen."

Jeongguk tried to get him free but the guards were more loyal towards the king rather than the queen so he dragged Jeongguk by his arms.

He struggled to get free... moreover, he was worried for Jimin now. Wherever he was, he must be thinking that he was free ; completely unaware that the devil has respawned , more agressive than before, thirsting to hold him down as brutally as possible.

Just as they were about to take him out of the chamber, Seokjin entered with few guards; his immediately furrowing with confusion after seeing the guards holding the younger.

Jeongguk felt  like his head would burst with shame; he didn't want the elder to see him  in this situation ever. He didn't dare to look into Seokjin's eyes.

"What are you doing? Leave him right now." 

Seokjin order to the guards who just bowed their head down and the first queen scoffed, threatening them not to disobey his orders.

He came and stood in front of the younger and touched his chin who didn't dare to raise his head.

"M-my queen, the k-king has ordered to arr—"

"And I'm saying that I'll handle everything for now." Seokjin said blankly.

He caressed the dark circles under Jeongguk's eyes softly with the pad of his thumb. Those dark circles and swollen eye bags were screaming that the younger couldn't sleep at all or perhaps he got better job than sleeping.

Moving on to Seokjin, he looked so weak and emotionless yet lots of emotions swarming in his eyes.

One could easily see the traces of dried tears on his cheeks or his red, puffy eyes, red nose and his sore voice. Plus, he look broken and disheveled.

Jeongguk felt his heart hurt by imagining just how much Seokjin has cried. He wished to comfort him but right now, he felt his chest warm up when Seokjin cared for him.

"H-he is a t-trait—" Namjoon tried to speak, threatening the guards to follow him as he was very mad at Jeongguk right now.

"We'll talk about it once you're healed, my king. I'm happy that you're okay. I really didn't expect Jimin to do this to you... I'll talk to my parents to not let him enter  into the kingdom of Silia...But for now, I don't think Jeongguk would do so and even if he did, we'll decide his punishment later. Just take rest."

Hearing the queen say this, Namjoon smiled and softly patted the spot next to him , motioning Seokjin to come to him.

He was happy that Seokjin was scared for his life and still loved him..his face and condition says it all.. He'll take revenge on that bitch and catch him back once he is well until then he can utilise this to win Seokjin's heart fully again.

"For now, lock Jeongguk in my room not in the jail and yes put more fruits in the basket and refill the water jug before grounding him there."

Said Seokjin and gave a soft smile to Jeongguk who felt his heart flutter. He knew it wasn't the moment, but he felt like dancing when the elder favoured him. Or could it be a trap?

Seokjin was always a nice friend to Jeongguk but when it came to being a queen, he was agressive, brave and intelligent.

Before Namjoon could protest, Seokjin came to him and the guards also went out with the doctor , followed by the doctors who also left not before explaining each thing about the King's health to the queen.

"I was scared a lot." Seokjin muttered, putting his head lightly on the king's chest, careful not to hurt him.

"Imagining you not being here anymore I-I fel—"

"Shh jinnie, I would never leave you. You're mine."

Namjoon muttered before turning his head a little and kissing Jin's forehead who closed his eyes, cherishing this touch of his loved one in his heart forever.

The king would never dare to imagine if someone marries Jin when he is dead...He hated this thought. He would hate to share his first love with anyone.

Talking about Jimin, he would find him even if he has dug himself inside Earth's core to hide. He won't spare that little rat who dared to overcross the almighty king, Kim Namjoon.

Meanwhile in other room, Jeongguk climbed the bed, getting inside Seokjin's blanket and sniffed it which felt like the elder is just beside him.

He imagined how would it feel to sleep with Seokjin in his arms with the elder's head on his chest, his hand caressing the heavenly hairs of the elder.

But right now , his dream, his love was in someone's else room.. probably doing everything with him which Jeongguk dreams to have done it at least once with the elder.

How he would kill to have Seokjin in his arms?! His luck was such a failure.

He thought how would be life if he hadn't fell for the elder from the beginning. Life would be easier and less hurting.

He wouldn't have to watch his heart getting pierced each time when he sees love in Seokjin's eyes for someone who isn't Jeongguk.

Without even realising, he had tears brimming his eyes. He hated that why Namjoon is fine?! He should have die.

"Why? Jimin, why? Why didn't you finish him? I wish that these four hours of his life would be the last few hours of his life. I pray to you god..please do something... Till when I'll have to suffer.. Don't I deserve love too? Why you're so cruel with my life? At least , give me the courage to end this life."

He cried.

He had his hopes up when Seokjin fought with the king but just because if this attack, all their fights have faded and they're back together.

Now there seems no hope for him to have Seokjin. Namjoon would never let it happen.  Jeongguk hated his life now.

"Kim Taehyung, why are you dead? Didn't you see Namjoon's true facade? Why didn't you try to check about his details once before giving your precious brother to him? Didn't you see me? Jeon Jeongguk is the name. Just why?"

He felt like he was going mad with each passing second.

He was left in this room to imagine the worst of the scenarios while his love was in someone else's embrace right now.

It hurts.

It fucking hurts so much.

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Sorry for the short chapter.
Next Chapter would be about Jimin.

I'm sorry that I didn't bring up Taehyung yet but I'd to clear things with Namjoon first then we'll have a nice meet up Taehyung cause of course , he will be in scenes where Jimin is around him.
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Date-26th November
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