Raejae's POV:

"I'm sorry, I just don't support it," Namjoon struggles to say as we all sit around a table with PD-Nim at the center.

"Yeah, I mean, it's just a small rumor. Plus, it would be a burden to have to pretend all the time," Jin agrees.

"All of this may be true but I think it might be great for publicity," PD-Nim explains with his hands open on the table.

I can't help but roll my eyes.

"Since when did we become the company that starts stuff just for publicity?" I question, everyone turning to me out of surprise. Usually I don't say much in these types of meetings.

"Well the competition is big in this industry and sometimes you need to take leaps to make it," PD-Nim looks at me.

"I don't think this type of thing is what we need to 'make it'. We already have a good following at this point and I'd rather be real with our fans anyway. I mean that's what we're about, we talk about real life issues that others won't," I explain thoughtfully.

"I agree," V holds his hand up.

"I'll definitely take your thoughts into consideration," PD-Nim replies with a nod, "but for now, I have scheduled a few acting classes for you and Jungkook to be able to make it believable,"

I let out a scoff, "you're kidding right?"

"RaeJae-Ssi, I'd highly appreciate it if you'd try to be a little more respectful," PD-Nim gives a stressed smile.

"Sorry," I say half heartedly, leaning back in my chair.

But for real, is he serious? Acting classes to be able to live a fake life in front of all of our fans? I see nothing positive coming out of this especially since this will only be lying to everyone. Even ourselves.

And also, who needs acting classes to fake a relationship? Clearly I don't understand.

Suddenly, someone pops their head into our meeting and calls PD-Nim out of the room. He ends our discussion with a few short words and I've never resented him more than this moment.

To me, He's always been a kind and genuine man but this contradicts everything. Why does he feel so strongly that this is even close to being a good idea?

I just don't see it.

To put it simply, Jungkook and I view each other as best friends, brother and sister even, and this scenario only makes me worry that our friendship could be put at stake.

"I'm so confused," J-Hope speaks up.

"Kookie, what do you think about this?" Namjoon asks curiously.

"I sort of understand the idea," He replies.

"I wonder why..." Jimin breaths out.

"What about you RaeJae?" Namjoon turns to me.

"I think we already know how she feels," Jin says with a light laugh.

I notice Jungkook frown slightly.

"Yah, it's not because I despise the idea of dating you it's just that I don't want to lie," I tell him, not wanting to offend him in anyway. I mean, obviously Jungkook is attractive but I just don't see him that way.

"Yoongi Hyung, you've been pretty quiet," Hobie says.

"I honestly don't have an opinion," Yoongi shrugs unsympathetically

I feel a slight pain in my chest at his comment, confusion falling over me. Before, he seemed pretty against the idea which almost made me feel, I don't know, secure? However now he doesn't even care?

It might seem a bit strange but I want him to care.

"Seriously?" Jimin's eyes grow wide.

"If PD-Nim thinks it's what's best then I don't really want to disagree with him," Yoongi sighs, avoiding eye contact with me.

"I think RaeJae's opinion matters more," Jimin replies.

"What about mine?" Jungkook questions but Jimin doesn't answer.

"It'll work itself out, I'm going back to the producing room," Yoongi claps his hands together, leaving the room without another word.

"I'm making dinner tonight so make sure you all get back to the door before 6," Jin adds, also leaving shortly to be followed by Namjoon.

V then slowly gets out of his chair, lightly tugging on my shirt while walking by me. I look up at him and he motions with his eyes for me to follow. I listen as he leads me down the hallway where nobody else is.

"Hyung, you agree with me right?" I whine helplessly.

"Of course, but if this goes through you need to be careful," He suddenly looks wiser than normal.

"I know, I can't let people know it's a lie," I roll my eyes.

"No, I didn't mean that,"

"What did you mean then?"

"With Jungkook's heart," His tone remains serious.

"His heart?" I raise my eyebrows in confusion.

"Rain, don't you get why he's so okay with all of this?" V's gaze falls to the floor as he talks.

"Why?" I ask unknowingly.

"He likes you," V's eyes meet mine.

"Likes me?" I repeat back and he nods, "Jungkook like likes me?"

He nods again.

I can't help but let out a laugh.

"V Hyung, obviously not,"

"Rain I'm not kidding," He shakes his head this time.

My mouth remains open as I make sense of his words. Jungkook likes me? Suddenly I start to think of our time together, viewing Jungkook's actions in detail. Holy shït, Jungkook likes me.

"What do I do?" I gasp, "oh no, what do I do?!"

"I mean, it's sort of up to you. Depends on how you feel towards him," V contemplates.

"He's a brother to me," I immediately respond.

"Do you really feel that way?" He raises his eyebrows at me.

"Of course,"

"You sure?"

"Yes!"

"Positive?"

I stare back at V with my mind in a state of frenzy. How long has Jungkook liked me? Does this mean that we would be dating for real?

Hold up. Of course not. I mean he's the one who likes me, I don't like him. Do I like him? It's impossible. Or is it completely possible? He is incredibly funny, kind, handsome.... shït.

No! I can't like Jungkook... I won't like Jungkook in that way... ever!

"Seems like your not positive~" V pinches my cheeks.

I quickly swat his hands away, "I am positive, I don't like him in that way,"

"Whatever you say~" V teases.

"Hyung, if I liked him-"

V hand surprises me when it covers my mouth. He quickly spins me around so that I can see Jimin and Jungkook walking towards us.

"Raejae, V Hyung, wanna practice the maknae line dance for our next performance?" Jungkook asks us all smiley.

"Right now?" V takes his hands off my shoulders.

"Yeah, why not, we got nothing better to do," Jimin shrugs.

"I do!" The words spill out of my mouth before I have time to think.

"Like what?" Jungkook giggles a giggle that makes your heart skip a beat.

Shït what am I even thinking. Jungkook's giggle doesn't make my heart skip a beat! Does it? No!!

"I have to.... ask a question," I cringe at my own answer.

"Why do you look so flustered, relax a bit," Jungkook's smile appears again as he ruffles my hair with his hand.

"AIIIIIIII need to talk to Hyung, Yoongi Hyung, Suga Hyung, I'll come back in a minute!" I shout all at once, fleeing down the hallway.

I can't believe I've let V's words get in my head like this. Yoongi can help me though, whenever I have something on my mind I can trust Yoongi to help me.

I practically sprint up the stairs and to the producing room, popping my head in to see Yoongi sat in front of his musical equipment.

"Hyung?" I Call quickly but it seems he can't hear me through his headphones.

I watch him go to take a drink from his water bottle when he notices me out of the corner of his eye. He slowly takes off his headphones and looks at me expectantly.

"Hyung, can I talk to you for a bit?" I ask.

"I'm busy right now," He spins his back to me in his chair.

"But it will only take a second," I reply, sitting in a chair facing him.

"RaeJae, I told you, I'm busy. Leave me alone,"

I stare at him for a moment, letting his words sink in. I've seen him do this to the boys on the occasion but he's never done this to me. My eyes blink about ten times before I simply get up.

"Can we talk later...?" I trail off when I notice him put his headphones back on in the midst of my question.

A ping of hurt fills me while my eyes flutter to the floor. Yoongi has never once failed to help me when I've wanted to talk to him...

"I don't want to date Jungkook," I whisper, pretending that Yoongi is listening to me, "but if you could care less then it shouldn't be a problem,"

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Tomorrow is Friday and I have an oral exam in French and I'm mad about it lolol