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"Leave with you? What-- I don't understand...", Taehyung mumbled, brows knitted together while he stared at his father, shock draining over the beautiful raven and he merely distanced himself from his father. Seokjin smiled softly but carefully at his seemingly confused son.

"Jeongguk has told me everything and told me about the bond he has forced onto you in the despair to have you since he has been so brutally separated by Namjoon. I had no idea how he has been treated by his own brother... I thought he did something so disgusting that he was sent to the underworld... I've been wrong, I have judged him over lies told by others. I realized my mistake when he made me that offer", Demeter said, pain dancing in his eyes when he remembered how pained the suddenly young Hades has appeared in front of him after telling him his story.

He has looked so vulnerable, so brokenhearted because his love was taken away from him and he was punished for something that should've been the most beautiful moment in his life. It reminded Seokjin of himself, if he was being honest. A broken man, who couldn't have the one his heart desired. And Seokjin has seen the good in Jeongguk, for the first time ever.

"Offer? What offer?", Taehyung asked in a thin voice, throat feeling tight suddenly and he couldn't speak. His father engulfed his hands.

"He knew you were going to be unhappy here, it is not your place to stay. And he told me, that he treasures your happiness more than anything else. So he gives you another gift, in form of my presence. You can leave with me right now if you want to and he will bend the rules for you so you can leave and live your life normally without the promise keeping you in hell for six months. It won't be easy but he said he's determined to go after your decision", Seokjin said, leaving Taehyung's heart in a tumult because how could he decide?

Of course, he wanted nothing more than to be with his Dad, Seokjin was his father after all, but he has just found to Jeongguk, the tender petals of love blossoming inside his rosy heart that has always been so easy to fall in love.

"He really said that?", Taehyung asked, still in the same thin, wavering voice that seemed to break any moment. "Yes, Taehyungie. He gave you the choice. This garden is not meant to convince you to stay with him, rather an escape if the stay becomes unbearable but it is your decision. Not Jeongguk's and not mine. I won't force you to come with me. Of course I would be euphoric, you are my precious rose after all but whatever decision you make, I will accept it", Seokjin smiled adoringly at his son, caressing his raven locks.

"I've heard of Hoseok and Yoongi, I've heard what they did to you and also what Yoongi did for you. You are free to decide whatever your heart desires, my precious son. I will love you regardless", Seokjin assured the anxious boy in front of him who was gnawing at his bottom lip scared.

"I don't know", Taehyung said softly, staring into space. "All my life, I've been so sure of my every step and what my heart wants, my future was sealed and I was happy with you and how my life turned out... now, I don't even know my own heart's desire anymore", Taehyung said unhappily, because he feared his father's reaction.

Because he was currently lying to him. Taehyung knew exactly what his heart wanted yet he was afraid to tell his father. He always has been the good child, the obedient son and he was scared to form another drama in his already split family.

Seokjin smiled at his son. "Oh, I think you do", the god of harvest said, gently caressing Taehyung's cheek. Persephone took a shuddering breath, engulfed in his father's warmth. This was all he has craving for, being back with his father and returning to his normal life. Why did it seem so dull now? Like the dust flower being wiped out by the wind on the day he has met Jeongguk.

Taehyung knew he should choose his father, his old life.

But Taehyung chose to stay with Jeongguk instead.

"Dad, you know I love you the most, you are my father and no one could replace your spot in my heart", Taehyung started and Seokjin nodded understanding. "But there's someone who wasn't allowed to feel love, my love and I want to give him a chance. If only Father didn't lie to all of us, maybe we would've been happy already... the fates brought us together. Now I want to accept destiny", Taehyung said, sudden confidence rushing over him because deep down in his heart, he knew it was the right choice, has always been.

He has just been too afraid to admit to his true feelings before.

"I'm proud of you, my beautiful rose", Seokjin said through happy tears before leaning forward and pressing a loving kiss to Taehyung's forehead. "You deserve nothing but the best, my sweet son. Now go and claim the man you love."

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"Where is Taehyung? Aren't you two attached to the hip by now?", Yugyeom asked his friend once he entered the throne hall where Jeongguk was slumped on his throne and staring into space, one leg hanging over the throne and bouncing in the air. Hades threw his friend a pained thin smile.

"Oh, Taehyung is gone now. I brought his father down here and I'm sure he wouldn't choose to stay with me instead of having the chance to spend a peaceful life", Jeongguk said, his voice sounded nonchalant but everyone who knew him was aware of the pain visible in his face, hidden behind cold face features.

But Yugyeom knew he was suffering, knew what he has done to himself just so Taehyung could be happy. Jeongguk has been the villain all along when he was the one with the most loving and caring heart. It wasn't fair.

"It's not fair... Jeongguk, you don't deserve this", Yugyeom whispered and the lord of the underworld threw him a glance. "Sounds like you care... Yugs, I have made this decision a long time ago. I'll be fine. If I have to buy his happiness with my own, then so be it. As long as he is happy in the end. That's all I wanted for him, even if I have to stay the villain", Jeongguk said with a weak smile.

Thanatos felt the slight feeling of pity in his chest, his dear friend didn't deserve to be treated this way.

"Jeongguk!", but Yugyeom and Hades didn't think of Taehyung's change of hearts. Right after the call echoed through the hall, the gorgeous figure of the beautiful raven-haired flower god appeared, eyes seemingly searching for something. Or someone.

"Tae", Jeongguk whispered astonished, rising to his feet just when Taehyung found him. His eyes were loving. Before Jeongguk could react, the petit male has ran towards him and jumped into his arms, the god of the underworld had to be quick to steady Taehyung.

"Tae, what--", but Jeongguk didn't get to finish his sentence. Because Taehyung has tilted his head upwards and pressed his lips onto Jeongguk's in a sweet, loving kiss. The raven pressed his entire form against Jeongguk, desperate for his touch and anxious to let go.

Jeongguk let out a moan of surprise but he let out a groan before wrapping his arms tightly around Taehyung's thin waist and pulled the gorgeous male closer, hungrily devouring his pretty lips.

When they broke free, both of the males were gasping and staring at each other in shock. "What... Taehyung, I don't understand. You should be gone, you should've go with your father... why did you stay?", Jeongguk asked confused, admiring Taehyung's beautiful form in his arms, fear mixing to the surprise in his voice.

"Because of you", Taehyung choked out, heavy emotions tightening his throat. "You made the impossible possible for me, Jeongguk. You denied yourself the happiness you were craving for, just for me. You allowed me to leave", Taehyung whispered, leaning forward to press another feathery kiss to Jeongguk's lips.

And the tall god of the underworld trembled, tears appearing in his eyes.

"And I decide to stay", Persephone told Hades lovingly before he squeaked surprised, pulled into another deep kiss by the taller and he moaned softly before wrapping his arms around Jeongguk's neck.

This was where he belonged to and Taehyung wouldn't have it any other way.

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Yayayay they are finally united without anyone interrupting their peace♡ they can finally live happily ever after♡♡♡

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