Fake | BaekYeon

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The atmosphere was very gloomy. Taeyeon had never felt this nervous for a meeting. It's just a meeting between the manager and the members, but she is already in a bundle of nerves.

It's the day to decide what to do for the group. Should one member leave? Should they change anything? Should they stay the same as before?

Taeyeon swallowed an invisble gulp down her throat, the meeting has just started and her throat has already gone dry. She looked up to see the person sitting opposite her, staring back at her. She raised an eyebrow at her questionably, but Johyun just looked away.

Why was she looking at her like that? What is on her mind right now? Is she planning to leave the group too?

"The group is looking unstable now. And I don't want you all to look at each other as enemies every time you perform on stage. It really raises the suspicions of the fans especially after that scandal."the manager started, pushing up her glasses on the bridge of her nose higher. "And whatever we discussed in here, I will try to sort it out and report it to the upper management. If you want to leave the group, just raise your hand and give me a reason. If you want another member to leave the group, raise your hand and give a reason too."she continued and glanced at the girls.

Krystal was the first to raise her hand. Taeyeon heaved a sigh. After all these days of trying to convince her to stay, she still decided to leave.

"I think I am not the problematic one in this group. Elle and Johyun however,"she paused as he bravely glanced to her right where Elle is. "They are the main reason the group hasn't been doing well. They are bullies. And it destroys the harmony and the natural chemistry of the group."she continued. "So I want one of them to be out of the group. Cause if one of them leaves, the other will lose a partner in crime."

Taeyeon didn't thought of that. But as long as Krystal isn't voting herself out, she is happy. She stayed silent as she tried to catch a glimpse of the manager's expression.

"Anything else?"the manager asked, glancing at the left side of the table.

"I agree with Krystal. This is better for the group."Koey said. "I also want to give up my position as the leader. I know that I don't deserve it as I failed to lead this group in harmony. I admit my fails. So please reconsider to appoint a new leader of this group."she continued.

Taeyeon softly gasped. She was surprised that Koey is brave enough to leave that position. But if she doesn't want to be the leader, who will?

"I disagree with Krystal. You can't expect me to be nice to Taeyeon."Elle raised her hand and voiced out her opinion. "I was just being strict with her for the sake of the group. I was selected as the second member to join this group, I'm not going to leave that easily."she said, looking at Taeyeon in the eyes determinedly. Taeyeon wasn't afraid at all. If this meeting was held a year ago, she would have just kept quiet and let her get her way, but this time she is not going to let her step over her anymore.

"I agree with Krystal. Yes Elle is talented. She is qualified to be an idol. And her popularity helps the group."Taeyeon said, forcing herself to compliment Elle although she doesn't want to. "But, she is not going anywhere with her attitude and her mindset. She needs to learn when to stop. After my allergic reaction the the peanuts in my lunch box, Koey learned her mistake and has been trying to fix it ever since. But Elle, she didn't care at all. It appears that she doesn't has any human emotions."Taeyeon continued.

Krystal and Koey smiled proudly at Taeyeon. Their maknae has finally came out of her shell, she is brave enough to voice out her opinion. She's a grown confident woman.

"As for Johyun, if Elle leaves, she is nothing but a harmless member. She is the one who is always kissing up to Elle's ass. A follower of Elle."Taeyeon said, glancing at Johyun who quickly looked down. "So I agree with Krystal, only one of them should leave. For the better of the group."