Yours, Always! (Taekook Short Stories)
My Cinderella #2
The grand Kim estate was alive with excitement. The servants scurried back and forth, carrying luxurious silk robes and golden accessories, preparing Jaehyun and Minho for the royal ball. The grand hall smelled of fresh roses and perfume, an intoxicating mix of wealth and arrogance.
Taehyung, however, sat on the cold stone floor of his small room, hugging his knees. His heart ached as he listened to his stepbrothers chatter about meeting the prince, about the fine foods they’d eat, and the dazzling chandeliers they’d dance beneath.
His fingers brushed over the torn fabric of his simple clothes. He could only dream of what it would be like to step into that ballroom, to twirl under the golden lights, to feel something other than loneliness.
Lady Kim Eunji
Taehyung! (Lady Eunji’s sharp voice cut through his thoughts)
He scrambled to his feet, rushing to the main hall, where his stepmother stood in an extravagant gown of deep red, her expression cold as ever. Jaehyun and Minho stood beside her, adjusting their cuffs, smug as ever.
Lady Kim Eunji
Prepare the carriage for us. (Lady Eunji ordered)
Lady Kim Eunji
We’ll leave shortly.
Kim Taehyung
Stepmother… may I come with you? (Taehyung bit his lip)
The room fell silent. Jaehyun and Minho exchanged amused looks before bursting into laughter.
Kim Minho
You? (Minho scoffed)
Kim Minho
An omega like you at the prince’s ball? What a joke. 🤣
Lady Kim Eunji
(Lady Eunji’s gaze darkened)
Lady Kim Eunji
Taehyung, I told you before. You are not to step foot outside this house tonight. Your place is here. ❄️
Lady Kim Eunji
(Lady Eunji grabbed his wrist and yanked him forward)
Lady Kim Eunji
Enough. Do not embarrass yourself. You are nothing but a servant in this house. ❄️
Kim Taehyung
(Taehyung flinched at her words, his heart sinking deeper)
Lady Kim Eunji
Now.. (she continued, voice dripping with finality) go to your room. Do not come out until morning. ❄️
With that, they swept past him, their luxurious robes brushing against the floor. The grand doors slammed shut behind them, leaving Taehyung in silence.
The weight of hopelessness settled in his chest. He wanted to go to the ball. He wanted to feel free, even if just for one night. But reality had crushed him once again.
Kim Taehyung
Why? Moon Goddess? Why? 😭
Tears welled in his eyes as he trudged back to his small room. He sat by the window, watching the carriage roll away under the moonlit sky.
A sudden spark of golden light filled the room.
Taehyung gasped, scrambling backward as the warm glow shimmered in front of him, forming the shape of a tall figure.
Kim Taehyung
Hobi? (Taehyung whispered in disbelief as the golden light faded, revealing a man in an extravagant white and gold robe. His brown hair glowed under the soft light, and his smile was as warm as the sun)
Hobi (Fairy God Parent)
Miss me, darling? (Hoseok, his fairy godparent, grinned, arms crossed)
Kim Taehyung
W-What are you doing here? (he blinked cutely)
Hobi (Fairy God Parent)
(Hoseok tsked) I should be asking you that! You, my beautiful omega, should be at that ball dazzling every alpha in the room.
Kim Taehyung
(Taehyung lowered his head pouting sadly)
Kim Taehyung
I can’t. I have no clothes… no carriage… no way to get there. (his pout grew more)
Hobi (Fairy God Parent)
(Hoseok rolled his eyes, twirling his fingers)
Hobi (Fairy God Parent)
And that, my dear, is where I come in.
With a flick of his wrist, golden light swirled around the room. Taehyung watched in awe as the dust and torn fabric of his clothes lifted into the air, shimmering with magic.
His ragged attire morphed into something breathtaking, a silk robe in the deepest shade of blue, embroidered with silver stars that seemed to glow.
A thin, delicate chain of silver adorned his collarbone, and his brown hair fell perfectly over his forehead.
Kim Taehyung
(Taehyung’s breath hitched as he stared at his reflection in the small mirror)
Kim Taehyung
Is that… me? 😃
Hobi (Fairy God Parent)
Of course. You’re a princess in your own right, Tae. (he smirked)
Kim Taehyung
But… how will I get there? 🥺 (Taehyung’s eyes glistened)
Hobi (Fairy God Parent)
Already taken care of. (he chuckled seeing that puppy eyes)
With another flick of his fingers, a large pumpkin outside the house shimmered and transformed into a grand carriage, pulled by four white stallions.
The horses neighed, their golden manes gleaming under the night sky.
Kim Taehyung
(Taehyung turned to Hoseok, overwhelmed)
Kim Taehyung
Hobi… I don’t know how to thank you. 🥺
Hobi (Fairy God Parent)
(Hoseok’s expression softened. He cupped Taehyung’s cheeks and kissed his forehead)
Hobi (Fairy God Parent)
Just be happy, little one. ☺️
Kim Taehyung
(Taehyung smiled, warmth blooming in his chest)
But before he could step outside, Hoseok’s voice turned serious.
Hobi (Fairy God Parent)
Taehyung, listen carefully.
Kim Taehyung
(Taehyung turned to him, confused)
Hobi (Fairy God Parent)
This magic will fade when the clock strikes midnight. (Hoseok warned)
Hobi (Fairy God Parent)
By then, you must leave the palace. Understood?
Kim Taehyung
I understand, Hobi!
Hobi (Fairy God Parent)
(Hoseok sighed, then grinned)
Hobi (Fairy God Parent)
Good. Now, go and steal that prince’s heart.
Taehyung laughed, stepping into the carriage.
As it rolled toward the palace, he placed a hand over his chest, where his heart beat wildly.
For the first time in years, hope blossomed inside him.
Tonight, just for one night, he would be free.
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2025-04-03
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