The King’s kindness

{"messages":[{"id":655801735,"character_id":0,"type":1,"position":0,"content":". . ."},{"id":655801736,"character_id":0,"type":1,"position":0,"content":"Taehyung is lying still on the bed, crying quietly because of the kindness he has just experience."},{"id":655801737,"character_id":0,"type":1,"position":0,"content":"Kindness is something rare of him and it fills his heart to the brim how someone so powerful is so kind to him because since he was a child he was forced to know that powerful people are cold and vile, just as that "Alpha" is."},{"id":655801738,"character_id":14363458,"type":2,"position":2,"content":"**What was that, Vincent? Have you seen the Wolf King? He is an angel.**"},{"id":655801739,"character_id":14363459,"type":2,"position":1,"content":"**I’m happy, Tae. But how long is he gonna be kind? Why is he letting us stay here? I don’t want you to get hurt again.**"},{"id":655801740,"character_id":14363458,"type":2,"position":2,"content":"*smiles softly*"},{"id":655801741,"character_id":0,"type":1,"position":0,"content":"Vincent is protective of him. Sometimes, Tae apologizes to the wolf for being stuck in his body, for having him as his human. He is good for nothing."},{"id":655801742,"character_id":14363458,"type":2,"position":2,"content":"**We have to believe even the slightest hope, V.**"},{"id":655801743,"character_id":14363459,"type":2,"position":1,"content":"**I have a good feeling about him though. I have to admit. But I am not letting down my guards, Tae, and you shouldn’t too.**"},{"id":655801744,"character_id":0,"type":1,"position":0,"content":"To which Tae agrees."},{"id":655801745,"character_id":14363458,"type":2,"position":2,"content":"**I know you are still recuperating. Please rest now while we are safe.**"},{"id":655801746,"character_id":14363459,"type":2,"position":1,"content":"**Mm.. ’kay**"},{"id":655801747,"character_id":0,"type":1,"position":0,"content":"And just like that, Vincent receded."},{"id":655801748,"character_id":0,"type":1,"position":0,"content":"Actually, Vincent is not a talkative wolf but still a sassy one. Perhaps, years of starvation and abuse took a toll on his wolf and they could not connect as often as everyone else. If Tae would just have a healthier body, then, they would be able to talk for hours."},{"id":655801749,"character_id":14363458,"type":2,"position":2,"content":"(Why does the Wolf King smell chocolates? Why do I get lost in his eyes? Why do I want to trust him even if I am scared?)"},{"id":655801750,"character_id":0,"type":1,"position":0,"content":"Tae is thinking hard but nothing comes to mind. He is a bit dumb but he is a fast learner. It is just that he has been imprisoned for so long and was deprived to learn more."},{"id":655801751,"character_id":0,"type":1,"position":0,"content":"He remembers so little of his childhood and the parts he remembers are not even significant."},{"id":655801752,"character_id":0,"type":1,"position":0,"content":"He knows his parents told him about this. But he could not quite point it out."},{"id":655801753,"character_id":14363458,"type":2,"position":2,"content":"*smiles through his tears*"},{"id":655801754,"character_id":0,"type":1,"position":0,"content":"The sweater is warm and it smells sweet just like the Wolf King. He feels so warm and comfortable and cozy. But Vincent is right."},{"id":655801755,"character_id":14363458,"type":2,"position":2,"content":"(For how long is he going to be kind?)"},{"id":655801756,"character_id":0,"type":3,"position":0,"image_path":"contribute/fiction/2694548/chatstory/12508410/1625485069981.jpg","image_width":320,"image_height":464},{"id":655801757,"character_id":14363458,"type":2,"position":2,"content":"(His Highness is so handsome. He is so handsome and gentle and kind.)"},{"id":655801758,"character_id":0,"type":1,"position":0,"content":"Tae feels his ears are hot and he touched both."},{"id":655801759,"character_id":14363458,"type":2,"position":2,"content":"(Why am I blushing?)"},{"id":655801760,"character_id":14363458,"type":2,"position":2,"content":"*covers his cheeks with his palms and shakes his head* (I need to get my head out of the gutter.)"},{"id":655801761,"character_id":0,"type":1,"position":0,"content":"Heaving a deep sigh, Tae curled himself under the duvet. The room the King gave him for the meantime is spacious. The bathroom is bigger than his room before too. Actually, he wants to stay there longer."},{"id":655801762,"character_id":14363458,"type":2,"position":2,"content":"(But for how long is he going to be kind?)"},{"id":655801763,"character_id":0,"type":1,"position":0,"content":"He needs Plan B. If things go downhill, he will just have to kill himself."},{"id":655801764,"character_id":0,"type":1,"position":0,"content":"He has no other choice or he would suffer much longer. He would rather die than be caught again, pretty much obvious."},{"id":655801765,"character_id":0,"type":1,"position":0,"content":"He could not sleep back so he just rests. He slept quite a lot last night and he wants to sleep no more for the day."},{"id":655801766,"character_id":0,"type":1,"position":0,"content":"Speaking of craving, he is so happy he got a taste of pancakes. It really was great but he could not eat more than he ate because his stomach is not used to food yet. He knows that and he is glad that somehow the Wolf King understands and did not force or encourage him to eat more."},{"id":655801767,"character_id":14363458,"type":2,"position":2,"content":"(I mean, why would he? It is not as if he cares that much. He is just being kind to you because he pities you. What you do to yourself is on you and beyond his job.)"},{"id":655801768,"character_id":0,"type":1,"position":0,"content":"Tae just closes his eyes from time to time and drink water when he needs to. His body is still sore but nothing he could not manage."},{"id":655801769,"character_id":14363458,"type":2,"position":2,"content":"(He is dreamy.)"},{"id":655801770,"character_id":0,"type":1,"position":0,"content":"Tae just remembered how gentle the Wolf King was when he was carrying him up to his room."},{"id":655801771,"character_id":0,"type":1,"position":0,"content":"Nobody ever held him like that, like he is someone precious. He knows in himself that he is far from being precious or significant."},{"id":655801772,"character_id":0,"type":1,"position":0,"content":"Back to Plan B. If things go south, he is too far from the falls. It would not be efficient. Plus, he really cannot go out now in the borders in fear of being caught. He is left with looking for a cliff or some sharp objects or a rope, perhaps."},{"id":655801773,"character_id":14363458,"type":2,"position":2,"content":"*gulps*"},{"id":655801774,"character_id":0,"type":1,"position":0,"content":"His wolf understands him and is willing to go through it with him. Both of them have enough and if this time, the world would still be unkind to them, then, he would give up."},{"id":655801775,"character_id":14363458,"type":2,"position":2,"content":"(I hope I can convince the Wolf King to take me in as a servant. I won’t complain. At least, I get some protection within the borders and a chance to be free and live normally.)"},{"id":655801776,"character_id":14363458,"type":2,"position":2,"content":"(I just hope he would not hurt me.)"},{"id":655801777,"character_id":0,"type":1,"position":0,"content":"Tae heard a knock on the door and his breathing stopped momentarily. He slowly sat up."},{"id":655801778,"character_id":14443589,"type":2,"position":1,"content":"Darling, it is time for lunch. I brought you some food."},{"id":655801779,"character_id":0,"type":1,"position":0,"content":"powerful voice resounded the room. Tae relaxed a bit."},{"id":655801780,"character_id":14363458,"type":2,"position":2,"content":"(I just ate)"},{"id":655801781,"character_id":0,"type":1,"position":0,"content":"The door slowly opened and Tae sees the Wolf King with a tray in his hand."},{"id":655801782,"character_id":14363458,"type":2,"position":2,"content":"(Is this really how they treat their harmless rogue prisoners?)"},{"id":655801783,"character_id":0,"type":3,"position":0,"image_path":"contribute/fiction/2694548/chatstory/12508410/1625485071208.jpg","image_width":320,"image_height":559},{"id":655801784,"character_id":0,"type":1,"position":0,"content":"Jungkook gave Tae a beautiful bright smile, so beautiful that Tae engraved it in his mind."},{"id":655801785,"character_id":14363458,"type":2,"position":2,"content":"*bows his head* Your Highness."},{"id":655801786,"character_id":14395942,"type":2,"position":1,"content":"*chuckles* Don’t call that, Tae. I want you to call me Kook."},{"id":655801787,"character_id":0,"type":1,"position":0,"content":"The King walked forward and slowly sat on the bed."},{"id":655801788,"character_id":14363458,"type":2,"position":2,"content":"(I cannot be so casual on him. Is this a test?)"},{"id":655801789,"character_id":14363458,"type":2,"position":2,"content":"Your Highness, I do not deem myself worthy enough to call you by first name."},{"id":655801790,"character_id":0,"type":1,"position":0,"content":"Tae’s body quivered a bit when Jungkook gripped the tray and placed it on the small table."},{"id":655801791,"character_id":0,"type":1,"position":0,"content":"Tae looked up and sucked a breath. Jungkook’s eyes are shifting from brown to light gray which means that he is having a battle with his wolf."},{"id":655801792,"character_id":0,"type":1,"position":0,"content":"Tae’s shoulders sagged when the brown warm eyes stayed."},{"id":655801793,"character_id":14363458,"type":2,"position":2,"content":"*bit relieved*"},{"id":655801794,"character_id":14395942,"type":2,"position":1,"content":"Why would you say that, darling?ud83dude1f"},{"id":655801795,"character_id":14395942,"type":2,"position":1,"content":"Fine. Call me in whatever name you want to call me, okay?"},{"id":655801796,"character_id":14363458,"type":2,"position":2,"content":"*nods slowly*"},{"id":655801797,"character_id":0,"type":1,"position":0,"content":"Tae is eyeing the food. It is a bowl of meat and rice, and a juice to drink. It looks delicious."},{"id":655801798,"character_id":0,"type":1,"position":0,"content":"Tae looked back to Jungkook, silently asking permission to eat."},{"id":655801799,"character_id":14395942,"type":2,"position":1,"content":"Go on, darling."},{"id":655801800,"character_id":14363458,"type":2,"position":2,"content":"*shyly picks up the spoon*"},{"id":655801801,"character_id":14395942,"type":2,"position":1,"content":"Next time, Tae, you don’t have to ask for my permission. You are free to do whatever you want."},{"id":655801802,"character_id":14363458,"type":2,"position":2,"content":"(I’m free?)"},{"id":655801803,"character_id":0,"type":1,"position":0,"content":"."},{"id":655801804,"character_id":0,"type":1,"position":0,"content":"."},{"id":655801805,"character_id":0,"type":1,"position":0,"content":"."},{"id":655801806,"character_id":14381981,"type":2,"position":1,"content":"ud83dudc96ud83dudc96ud83dudc96"}]}