"Wait, let me get this straight. You want me and him to be in a fake relationship," Y/N says, trying to process Neani's proposal. Taehyung still does not understand the benefit of forcing a relationship or breaking the silence. "What does this have to do with our careers?" Neani, you know a fake relationship will only bring Y/N down. You have seen how my fans are, like, you really think they are going to be supportive," he says, highly concerned.
"Sean made the decision, not me, and looking at what he was stating, I think this is good to protect Y/N's identity and to gain new attention, as you have an album coming, so this is great PR," she says, trying to persuade the two.
Taehyung scratches his head. "Neani, I am not sure about this. Don't you think this is all too much, and I wouldn't want Y/N to be caught up in all of this because of me? Must we take this route? "I am sure we could just write a public statement and call it a day," he says.
"Look, Taehyung. When you first took her as your plus one, you knew it would attract attention, yet you recklessly continued. This is the result of what happens when you do not listen to your management. I am sorry, but this isn't a situation where we could write a public statement and call it a day. You know what the blogs are calling Y/N if you claim you are in a relationship. This protects Y/N's public image and her identity. Sure, she will receive a lot of hate and backlash, but people get over things." Neani states
"It is a bit unfair, as all she will be known as is Kim Taehyung's girlfriend rather than Y/N or secret," he says.
Y/N silently sits, listening to them go back and forth.
With their arguments, she processes the cons and pros of this situation. After finally coming to a conclusion, she says, "I do not mind pretending to be in a fake relationship.". Taehyung stares, "Y/N."
"I have thought of everything, and Taehyung, we should take this route since it is not a bad idea. I do not want to hinder your career and surely do not want to expose mine, like Neani said. Our actions have consequences, so let's just go with the safest option, plus it wouldn't be that bad considering we do like each other," she says, trying to convince him.
Neani smirks at Y/N's response. She observes Taehyung, waiting for his response. He lets out a big sigh. "Fine," he mutters, and Neani tries to contain her grin. "Well, since you all agree, next week will be the announcement of your relationship. We will schedule you both for a fake interview. For now, Y/N, we will focus on you as being Taehyung's girlfriend in public, but in private, we will work on your music and work on releasing the song you had shown Sean," she says.
Taehyung looks at Y/N, making sure she is okay. She will not regret her decision. "So that will be all today, and by the way, keep your phone on standby since you have agreed. I will be making a call to announce your relationship, and I will need you two to post an image of each other on your social media, preferably Taehyung," Neani adds. Y/N and Taehyung stand up, leaving. Neani sits back down, grinning as her plan works.
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"Hey, Neil, how would you like an inside scoop on an exclusive report?" Neani says to one of her friends who works at TMZ. Neil, always wanting to be the top dog of his company, agrees without any hesitation "What juicy gossip do you have for me, my beautiful Neani?" he says.
Neani takes out a file and says, "Here, take a look at these," handing him an envelope. Taking out what was contained in an envelope, he smiles as he sees images of Y/N and Taehyung. The first image is Taehyung and Y/N kissing in his car on the day of the event, when speculations had begun that a relationship was in the midst.
The second image was them hanging out on their little camping trip, all snuggled up and cosy. Neil smirks, looking at the file. "Wow, Neani, this story will be trending all over the blogs. Are you sure you want to sell out an artist on your record label?"
"I wouldn't call it selling out Neil; I see it more as a great PR stunt, and I am helping you stay as the top dog; it is the least I could do after all you have done for me," she says, cunningly "Okay, I will write an article in two hours and publish it before morning," he says, standing
"Thank you, Neil, and I guarantee you will not be sued. I will pay for damages," she says, and he nods, leaving. Still sitting and waiting, she giggles to herself, knowing she has the upper hand over anything happening between Y/N and her Kookie.
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"Yeah, wait," Taehyung says, trying to catch up with her. He reaches for her arms and slows her down. Noticing Y/N was putting a front in front of Neani, "Let's talk in private, Y/N."
He gently dragged her around to look for a private room. The staff in the building watched as an intimidating Taehyung marched with a Timid Y/n behind him. Open a door like a gentleman Y/N entered first, "sit," he politely demanded. Y/N takes a seat
"You really don't have to do this. If you want to change your mind, that is fine. I do not want you to feel forced, and I do not want you to feel uncomfortable," he says.
"I will be honest, I said I was okay with it just to get Neani off my back. I know that woman hates me, and right now I haven't been here for long. I am trying my best to avoid any conflicts with her, so if I have to fake a relationship with you, so be it," she says stressed out. Taehyung hugs her tightly, calming her down. "This is really random, but you smell nice," Y/N blurts out, sniffing him. Tahyung laughs, looking down into her eyes. "Really, what do I smell like?" he asks.
"If I am certain it is Louis Vuitton Pur Oud, I remember you telling me it is your recent obsession," she says, staring back up at him.
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A couple of hours Meanwhile, Jungkook wakes up from his long day of slumber. He looks around for Y/N but sees she has left after reading her note. "Cute," he says before receiving a message on his phone from his nosey stylist.
He unlocks his phone.
Theo: AYYY BRO You didn't tell me I V in a relationship with a hottie🤤
JK: WHAT
THEO: He ain't tell you or you ain't seen the blogs 👀
Jk: nahhh bruh i am lost
Theo: Hmm, clueless. You don't even know shit about your best friend.
Anyway, I am going to send you a link.
of what is on the blogs and what your label released
THEO: 📎📎📎📎📎📎📎📎📎📎
Jungkook opens the attachment link Theo sent. He reads the title and then sees the images of Taehyung and Y/N. Unable to contain his laughter, he chuckles reading the caption, feeling jealousy and anger. He looks at the second link, and it is an official statement released by their company, Gold Tiles.
His anger heightens when he remembers who may be behind all of this. "Neani, you fucking bitch," he mutters, pissed. Instantly, he calls her, and she picks up "Kookie," pretending to be oblivious.
"You were behind this, huh, this PR stunt you set Y/N up," he says, slightly raising his voice, and Neani hangs up. "Bitch," he mutters, trying to make a second attempt to call Neani, whom he thinks is a possessive witch.
After several failed attempts, he stops calling Neani and immediately calls Y/N. Connecting the call, he frowns when he hears Taehyung's voice. "What do you want, Jk? he hears.
"Why are you picking up Y/'N's phone?" he asks, enraged.
"She asked me to be an idiot since she is taking a nap at my apartment, so what do you want me to pass on?" Taehyung says.
"When is she leaving your apartment?" Jungkooks asks.
"When she feels like it," Taehyung bluntly replies.
"Tell her to call me when she leaves," Jungkook demands, then hangs up.
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After a couple of hours, Y/N wakes up. "You awake, sleepy head," says Taehyung. Y/N stretches slightly, getting up. "Hey," she says, cracking her knuckles. "What time is it?" she says, peeking around for a clock.
"It is about nine something," he says.
"Wow, I must have overslept. I couldn't help it. Your bed is so comfortable, I do not want to leave," she says, snuggling his blanket. Taehyung smiles. "Then stay here as long as you like," he replies calmly.
"Did you charge my phone because I don't feel it on me?" she asks.
"Yeah, you fell asleep, and Jungkook called, saying you should call him once you leave; he didn't sound so calm on the other side," he says.
"Ahh, I will call later," she says, wanting to not go into details.
"You hungry? I made food for the both of us," he says.
"Yeah, I am starving. Next time, I have to cook for you," she replies.
"Deal, baby," he says, and she giggles. "Baby."
Taehyung nods. "Yeah, I figured it would be cute something to say in public while practicing for our little act," he says, and she laughs. "Should I call you Taebae?" she says, and he shrugs. "Whatever my nickname, I am cool with it.
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After being dropped off by Taehyung, Y/N stares at her hallways, seeing a reflection of a figure of a man in a leather jacket and hoodie leaning on her door.
Before she can turn away, she feels a pair of hands stop her. "Why didn't you call back?" the person says in a husky voice. Recognising the voice, she turns around. "What are you doing here?" she says, annoyed.
"I'm waiting for you," says Jungkook.
"You cannot just turn up at my door whenever you feel like it," she says, but Jungkook shrugs. "It is not like you care, but it is clear we need to have a talk," he says.
Y/N sighs. "Fine, come in," she says, walking by him to unlock her door. Entering, they both take off their shoes, and she invites him to her living room, where he takes a seat right after Y/N sits down.
"So what is going on in the blogs? Is this true? Did you really say yes to all this?" He wastes no time interrogating her.