Miss Royalty // BTS AU

Chapter Twenty-One

11 Days Left Until The Ball

Ruby wakes up bright and early to take a morning bath and get dressed in a beautiful gown. Today will be the last day for Prince Yoongi before you leave the kingdom. Chip reminds Ruby that Prince Yoongi will be waiting at Practice Hall. After her breakfast, she makes sure she is ready before leaving the castle.

It wasn't a far walk, just a short distance between the castle and Practice Hall. Inside, Prince Yoongi awaits Ruby's arrival. "Good morning Princess Ruby," he says with a gentle smile. "Morning, Prince Yoongi." But the prince's smile soon fades, revealing a sad frown. "today will be my last lesson with you, let us have this farewell dance," he said.

Prince Yoongi instructs Chip to play his favorite waltz, a waltz that signifies love and pure sadness. "May I have this dance?" He asks, lending his hand out. "Why yes," she says as her hand gently landed on top of his hand. As the music began playing, Ruby wants this last dance to be memorable. Just in case he doesn't return before the ball, she wanted him to feel special.

Instead of him leading the dance, as usual, Ruby wanted to change things up, and using her excitement, she began leading their dance, surprising Prince Yoongi. "W-What are y-you doing?" He stutters, feeling her pull him close to her. "I want you to remember our farewell dance, who knows whether you'll return before or after the ball, but either way, let me return the favor after you taught me to strengthen my skills," she explains and he felt proud the way she expressed herself.

It was like their last lesson mixed with their farewell dance, Ruby wanted to show him how much she improved into their farewell dance. "You really did improve a lot," he compliments. Chip saw them dance with so much emotion, she could honestly say that their dance is better than Prince Seokjin and Princess Juliana's.

Prince Yoongi twirls her around as they waltz around the room, her gown flawlessly swayed with every step she takes. He carries her once and then twice, letting the cycle continue until the music had finally come to an end one last time. They both pant, catching their breaths while Chip flies over to them, applauding at their performance.

"You both were amazing. I think it's best if you two go out on a date until dawn," Chip convinces the two of them and promises them she'll give them some personal time. "Let's go to Viennese Waltz Lake for a nice boat ride, next we can go to Samba Square where there's a nice restaurant to dine in, and then if you want, we can watch the sunset at Rumba Beach." Sounds like Prince Yoongi had already planned it out.

"I would love that, but wouldn't Princess Jasmin won't mind?" Ruby asks. "She's just my partner, nothing more!" he snaps, but he suddenly slaps his hand over his mouth, shocked at how loud his voice was. "I-I, I'm sorry, it's just that people assume that she's my-" "I understand, I know how you're feeling. I've been socializing with the other princes, I consider them as my friends instead of lovers."

Prince Yoongi understood, she views him as a friend, but there is a mutual feeling she has for each prince she's with. "Let's forget about her, it's just you and I," he says and Ruby agrees.

They both leave Practice Hall, walking their way to Viennese Waltz Lake first. Prince Yoongi hoped they don't bump into any other prince during their date. At that moment, they make it to the lake. A small boat is tied up with a rope. The Prince helps Ruby walk down the steep stairs, walking towards the large wooden boat.

Prince Yoongi helps her get inside the boat and finally, the two sat comfortably on the boat. Prince Yoongi grabs both paddles and slowly began rowing the boat down the lake. "You know, I'd never expected to go on a date with you. Before coming to this kingdom, I've been hearing some rumors about you and I don't want to offend you, but they would often say how childish and how you weren't serious about the royal orders you're supposed to follow."