His Majesty|Taekook, Yoonmin

VI

Taehyung closed himself in his office during the rest of the day. He won't talk to anyone and would refuse to eat his meals.

The late king was a precious father to him, he was his role model, his instructor, his protector and his friend.

He was also not feeling ready to be on the lead of his country.

He had been learning protocols and studying history and economy, knowing this day would come but he wasn't expecting it to arrive that soon.

He felt still young to be a sovereign, still young to have a million responsibilities, too young to protect his people.

He was only twenty-two years old, a young man who just got married and was trying to enjoy his honeymoon with his husband.

Seems like things decided to change.

"Your majesty." Jimin gently knocked on the door.

"Come in Jimin."

The blond haired male entered with a sad smile on his face.

His heart hurt him to see his best friend in such a delicate situation.

Losing your father was enough to break you but taking over the country was the cherry on top.

"I brought you dinner." The older said, putting a tray on his desk. "Chicken Fajita Pasta, your favorite." He smiled. "Jin prepared it especially for you."

"Thank you Jimin but I have no appetite." Taehyung mumbled quietly, staring at the floor.

"Oh Taehyung.." the older sighed. "Look at you! You look so pale and tired. You should eat!"

"But I d-" The king couldn't add more words because his friend shoved the fork in his mouth.

"Eat."

Taehyung sighed and sat in front of the plate.

"Delicious, isn't it?" Jimin asked.

The younger simply nodded.

"You ate?"

"Yes, I did." The blond haired answered. "I had dinner with Jungkook and sir Yoongi. They are worried about you."

"I am alright."

"I can clearly see it." The royal knight rolled his eyes.

"When is the funeral?"

"Tomorrow morning."

"Alright." Taehyung said before forcefully taking another mouthful of his pasta.

"The coronation will take place the day after the funeral." Jimin said, fearing the new king's reaction.

Taehyung lifted his head and stared at Jimin with a confused, angry and sad face. "I hate everything that is happening." He mumbled.

"I know Taehyung, I know." Jimin sighed and sat next to him.

"Everything is happening too fast, I understand how difficult it must be for you."

"I am not qualified to run an entire country Jimin."

The older furrowed his eyebrows and faced his friend. "How can you say such a thing?" He asked with an angry tone. "You spent too many years studying and working harder than anyone. You followed the late king everywhere, curious about politics and royal businesses. You worried about people who died during war, people who died because of poverty and illness. You sent help to a thousand citizens not once, not twice, but a hundred times.

You care about them as much as you care about your own family and friends.

How can you say that you are not qualified?"

Tears started to fall from Taehyung's eyes. "You say only good things about me." He whispered.

"Because I love you Taehyung." The older smiled. "You were the first friend I ever had since we were children. I was there during your most important moments, this is why I know everything about you and I personally know you more than anyone. I believe that you will be an amazing king."

"Ahh, you never stop flattering me!" The younger chuckled. He put his arm around Jimin's waist and his head on his shoulder.

"Thank you my friend. I was feeling quite bad since the morning's event. You were the person I needed."

"There is someone who won't like hearing this." Jimin chuckled.

"Jungkook?" Taehyung laughed. "My dear husband."

"You should talk to him, your dear husband." The blond haired chuckled. "He was looking so lost earlier, he didn't know what to do or what to say to comfort you. He is very cute." He smiled.

"Are you perhaps falling for my husband?" Taehyung dramatically covered his mouth with "surprise".

"Oh, I thought I could keep it s secret from you!" Jimin acted along with him. "I am in love with the king's husband! Oh! I deserve death!"

"I shall cut your head!"

They both stared at each other's acting and burst out laughing.

Jimin fell on the floor, laughing like there is no tomorrow, his body curled up.

Taehyung pushed his head back, he couldn't stop laughing along, tears from sadness, fear and happiness falling on his cheeks.

A strange and beautiful feeling reigned inside the office.

The feeling of true friendship.