The day of Jaemin's coronation was the day Jaemin was crowned as the new king of their kingdom.

Everyone applaud and was happy to have a new king, some even had the guts to spat out insults towards the old one who is Jaemin's father and had almost started a fight in the ceremony.

Now the wedding, if you're wondering what happened that day. It's nothing more than a surprise appreciation towards the new rulers.

Jeno even cried his heart out when a few villagers had kept cheering his name on after the wedding, everyone accepted him to their luck.

All the people in the kingdom were there, seeing the first ever men couple in history was new yet interesting.

Though, some had to warm up to their dynamic and the new type of couple, they were happy nonetheless.

There were even a few that had the idea to spread the news to other kingdoms, even bragging about how their queen is a man.

To say the least, they had many visitors from different kingdoms all over the world to just meet this first ever man in history that has the position as Queen.

Everything went well, the wedding was emotional for the both of them and most likely for Jeno who was a nervous wreck before the event.

The boy thought it was the end and everyone would hate him, especially if they find out about his history in Jaemin's life. A royal servant.

To his relief, the people in their kingdom found their love story beautiful and very intriguing. A royal servant and a crowned prince fell in love.

Another thing people bragged about to other kingdoms. Their Queen wasn't the usual "royal pretty and rich princess who's forced to marry their prince".

No, their Queen was special.

Jaemin's mother was so happy that she even almost embarrassed them a few times in front of people, the king even thought she was drunk.

Yet it was a truly memorable and joyful time for everyone but one person.

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"The king is dead."

Jaemin stops his hands from flipping to another page as he was seated on his and his lover's shared bed, looking up with a calm expression.

Jeno gasps pausing on brushing his pet raccoon's fur (Jaemin had let him keep it and enter the castle) as he looks at the boy that was standing in the doorway.

"Where is he right now?" Jaemin asked placing his book down on the nightstand while he grabs his robe with Jeno following suit.

Donghyuck, who was the past king's servant and now Jaemin and Jeno's own servant, pursed his lips. "In their room, the maids are cleaning his body up."

With a nod, Jaemin placed a hand on his beloved's lower back to escort him outside as the younger was hugging his pet raccoon.

They headed towards Jaemin's parents' bedroom, not bothering to knock on the door as Renjun had already opened it for them.

"How?" The new king said, his now messy blue hair shining from the moonlight through the window.

"He drank the wine," the Queen explained briefly glancing at Irene who had a poker face then back to her son.

The boy wasn't even bothered, he knew this would happen. They planned this to happen anyway.

Letting his father live would mean continuing the danger around Jeno, Jaemin doesn't want that.

He knows the man, he has grew up with the man, he was raised by that man. He knows his intentions and he knows his father would not stop even for a second.

"When's the burial?" Jaemin asked watching his lover scan his father's dead body laying on the bed, looking shocked although they had explained the plan to him beforehand.

"In a few days, it's just us and the castle staffs that will be attending. God knows what'll happen if everyone were invited," the queen stated glancing at her husband.

The new king nodded understandingly as they all stayed there for a few more until he excuses him and his lover. "Please excuse us, have a goodnight and we will see you tomorrow," he said.

They all nodded waving at the new rulers as they left them be.

"Sire, should I come with just in case as the royal majesties royal guard?" Renjun, their now personal guard and also lieutenant, asked when they passed by each other at the door.

Jaemin shook his head giving a small smile, "no need Renjun-ah, we'll just be having a midnight walk to the woods." He said earning a salute.

Walking to the woods was peaceful as always, the stress in Jaemin's mind vanishing in an instant as Jeno held his hand while his other one was carrying his pet raccoon.

"How are you feeling, my love?" The brunet asked once they sat down on a very familiar tree as his raccoon curled himself up on his lap.

The tree was something important for them, they've claimed that tree from their first night out together in the woods. The tree was where they had rested for a while as Jeno fell asleep on Jaemin's lap.

"Nana♡︎ Dotori" was carved out on the tree with a large crooked heart surrounding it.

"I don't know," was the blue haired's answer. He pursed his lips leaning back against the hard trunk and looks up at the starry night sky.

"I guess because father and I didn't actually have a real bond– I'm not sure what to feel," he paused. "Does that make me a bad person?" He wondered.

Jeno placed his chin on Jaemin's shoulder looking up at him with doll like eyes, "not at all, Nana. It just shows that he wasn't a true father towards you," he said honestly.

The elder can't help but agree with a sigh. "I suppose so," he said looking back at his lover. "I love you, you know that dotori?"

"You've said it a million times Nana, I believe you." The brunet said, "but I'm afraid I'm not perfect as you thought I was," he sighed feeling insecure like he has always been.

Jaem furrowed his eyebrows, "how so darling?" He asked letting the younger play with his fingers out of habit.

"I cannot provide you children, Nana. I'm a man, and I feel like that's something you will be upset about." Jeno mumbled.

"Why would I be upset about you being you?" Was the elder's question glancing at the raccoon that was still asleep in Jeno's lap.

"Because having children is a part of our next chapter in life, also for everyone's next future. I don't want to disappoint by not able to give birth to beautiful children for us." The younger said.

The new king chuckled and shook his head, "my dotori, I would never be upset about you. And you won't disappoint anybody, ever. That's just a simple thing in humanity sweetheart."

Seeing how Jeno was still down about his insecurity, Jaemin reaches his hand up to place it against the boy's cheek lovingly. "If you're still thinking about it, we can adopt kids if you're ready for this chapter." He suggested.

The younger looked up beaming at the idea, "really?" He asked feeling emotional as tears formed in his eyes.

"Of course." The elder said smiling at him reassuringly.

"Can we adopt from the orphanage in the village?" Jeno asked leaning against Jaemin's hand affectionately.

"Anything for you my queen."

"Thank you my king."

Once they kissed a voice echoed nearby making them pull away in shock, "Jaemin?"

"Seungcheol hyung!" The king greets happily as he introduced his shy lover to the elder. "This is Lee Jeno, my queen," he smiles.

The elder that was now growing white hair scans the boy with a smile etching on his face once Jeno gave a small shy wave at him trying to hide in Jaemin's arms.

Suddenly, Seungcheol laughed wholeheartedly while Jaemin was blushing madly knowing fully well what the elder was thinking as Jeno was still hiding in his arms.

"I knew you would find your queen after I leave and become an old farmer, told you no need to fret sire," he grins.

"What?" Jeno asked tilting his head looking naive and gullible.

"Let's head back now Dotori," was what Jaemin said quickly before literally carrying Jeno bridal style as the latter was hugging his raccoon tightly from the sudden action.

Ignoring Seungcheol's teasing calls, they headed back in the castle while the retired royal servant chuckled to himself. "Young love," he said as he turns away back to the pathway to his farm nearby.

"Nature seems to have a special place in Jaemin's heart now," he smiled softly to himself glancing back to the carved out words on the tree.

~The End~