His Royal Guard - Taekook Love Story

40 - Am I Forgiven Now?

Jungkook walked up little late and looked around. The bed was empty except for him and Jungkook felt a tug in his heart.

Even though Taehyung walked out of the room yesterday night, Jungkook kind of expected him to be here when he woke up. He missed the prince's embrace, specially after the ordeal he went through yesterday. Guess he was not yet forgiven.

But the good news is, the prince still seemed to care about him. It was evident from the water glass and the two painkiller pills on the night stand. Jungkook quickly drank it and got up from the bed. His lower back was hurting as well as his ass-cheeks. While he was limping to the bathroom, Jungkook made a mental note to ask for a soothing cream.

Jungkook got freshened up and got dressed with little difficulty and went out of the bedroom.

Taehyung was sitting at the table, the breakfast was already served but it looked like the prince was waiting for him. Jungkook wordlessly sat down, ignoring the sharp pain that shot through his body when his abused behind made contact with the cushion and they both started to eat.

Jungkook felt his heart ache at the distant way the prince was treating him but he only had himself to blame for that. He just hoped for whatever this phase was, it better pass soon.

After breakfast, Taehyung looked at the younger.

"I got Hoseok to give you a day off today." Taehyung said in an even tone but Jungkook suddenly felt hopeful.

Maybe they will stay in the bed and cuddle all day, like they did the previous time. But Taehyung's next words shattered his hope into pieces.

"You can go to your room and stay there for the day."

"Ok." Jungkook replied in a small voice. Guess the prince is not yet done with his punishments.

Jungkook got up from the seat and gave a bow to the prince. He wanted a hug so badly but the situation didn't seem like the prince will allow him to have one.

He proceeded to limp towards the door as his back was practically killing him but the prince stopped him even before he went half way.

"Stop!" Taehyung commanded and Jungkook stopped and turned around.

The prince had an unreadable expression but Jungkook thought he could see a hint of concern in it.

"Did you take the painkillers? How much does it hurt?" Taehyung asked and this time, Jungkook could clearly see the concern.

"I did. I'm ok, don't worry about it." Jungkook replied with a small smile.

Taehyung gives a sigh and rubbed his temple a hit. When he looked back at the younger, his expression was back to being cold.

"Stay here. I don't want anyone to see you limping through the palace like that. Don't get out of the room." Taehyung said in a tight voice and Jungkook gave a nod in response.

Maybe he will get to have some cuddles after all. But that too was proven to be only wishful thinking when Taehyung got out from the room without saying anything else.

Jungkook looked down in dismay and walked back in to the bedroom. If he's going to be stuck inside this room for the day, might as well take advantage of it and sleep. His back hurts like hell anyway.

He tried to fall asleep but even in his tired state, he couldn't clear his mind well enough to be slip in to a sleep. It was past midday when he finally fell asleep.
  
  
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Taehyung walked straight to his office and his surprised secretary ran after him with the days work. It was informed before that the prince will be taking a day off today so the secretary didn't expect to see him coming to work.