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Soojae was silent the entire trip to the place where the meeting was to be held. The girls' manager had informed them that discussions were to take place at the Big Hit building, Bang Si Hyuk having offered the place himself to talk.
The girls had firmly decided that they were to come with Soojae, wanting to keep their sister comforted throughout the duration of the trip.
Jinyoung, Jackson and even Seungmin had come to the Blackpink dormitory, each of them wanting to keep the girl reassured.
"You two will be okay, noona," Seungmin had nodded without a doubt "If you two really care about each other, then you'll fight for each other,"
YG was travelling in a separate car to that of the girls and their manager. Soojae was glad. She didn't know how she would manage if he had travelled in the same car as her.
"We're here," Their manager muttered as they pulled up to the Big Hit building.
They exited the vehicle, Jisoo keeping the younger girls close to her.
The interior of the building was a marvellous sight. It was bright and modern and a few photos decorated the walls, photos of BTS. It felt like a visit to the past as they admired the very first group photo up till the most recent one.
They had started out as underdogs and were now the very best. It was one's dream that they were living.
"Soojae-ah," Blackpink's manager looked at the girl he considered as his younger sister. He smiled softly. "You'll be okay, sajangnim won't go harsh on you,"
"Let's hope he doesn't," Jennie muttered "They're coming,"
Immediately, their sight fell upon the very men who had built the company they were standing in. BTS's manager was with them, lightly patting Hoseok's arm as the boy group neared them.
"Hello," Jisoo and the rest of the girls bowed respectfully, the boys tipping their heads "We are Blackpink,"
"BTS," The group introduced themselves, before sending nervous looks to the couple who were going in for questioning.
It seemed that Hoseok couldn't care less that his and Soojae's members or that their managers were watching as he hugged his girlfriend, rubbing soothing circles on the small of her back.
"They can't force you apart," Namjoon murmered "It's cruel. Why can't idols fall in love?"
"It's cruel," Chaeyoung agreed "But it's the way this industry works,"
"All they care about is profit," Lisa hissed.
Bangtan's manager glanced at his watch. "It's time," He said gravely, exchanging a glance with Blackpink's supervisor "We need to get going. You can all stay in the caféteria,"
Blackpink hugged the 96 liner whose heart was pounding immensely.
"Chin up, 'Jae," Jisoo cupped the younger girl's cheeks "You and Hoseok oppa are made for each other,"
With an anxious smile, Soojae nodded as her, Hoseok and the two managers left the entrance lobby into the elevator.
Let's hear what they have to say.
...
As the group entered the conference room where the meeting was to be held, Soojae's fear doubled even more. It was extremely large and seeing both her boss as well as Bang Si Hyuk sit at the end of the table worsened her neves.
"Hoseok-ah, Miss Kim," Bang Si Hyuk had perhaps more of a warmer expression and his eyes twinkled "Please take a seat,"
YG's face held an emotionless appearence, and his eyes were solely focused on his artist. If it hadn't been for the fact that Hoseok was gripping her hand, Soojae would have ran out of the room.
"Let's start, shall we hyung?" Big Hit's CEO asked brightly towards the older who gave a single nod of his head.
"Firstly," The smaller man looked at the two idols "Are the two of you involved with each other?"
"Yes," Hoseok confirmed and Soojae nodded.
"And this isn't something, ah, temporary?" YG questioned.
"I can assure you, sajangnim, it's not," Soojae replied, understanding her boss's true intentions.
"Well," Si Hyuk glanced at his papers "The public have taken the news rather well. Two members of the biggest bands in the world dating? They're extremely pleased,"
"There are, of course, negative comments," YG continued "But not as bad as the two of us thought,"
"And," For the first time since the meeting had begun, YG smiled although it did not reach his eyes "Stocks have gone up,"
Soojae refrained herself from screaming at the man, although, she knew it was what she and the rest of Blackpink had already expected. The man only cared about money.
"As well as the fact that the two of you are happy," Mr Bang said loudly, glancing at his hyung "You two are happy, yes?"
"Never been more pleased," Hoseok said brightly, softly smiling at the girl beside him.
"Hoseok-ah makes me feel good," Soojae said gently.
"Wonderful," Si Hyuk clapped his hands "Although, I am a little disappointed you didn't tell me, Hobi. Anyway, for the time being, we've decided to keep both groups on the down-low considering that promotions have finished. Not a hiatus, just a mini break, sound good?"
"Perfect," The two idols settled with the idea. Both groups would be pleased.
"Then, I don't see why we should keep you any longer. You can return to your groups and tell them that the break starts from today," The CEO grinned "Congratulations also, and have a good holiday,"
"Yes, and Mr Jung?" YG turned towards the rapper who bowed "Take care of Soojae,"
"I'll treat her like a queen, sir,"
...
"How did it go?"
Hoseok and Soojae faced each of their members as they arrived at the caféteria, all of them holding their breaths at the final decision their boss's had made.
Soojae finally let out a genuine shy smile "They said we can stay together,"
Immediately, the groups cheered, multiple "Thank God," or "I would've thrown a fit if they hadn't," being heard around the room.
"And," Hoseok added "We're all on a mini break starting from today,"
"I was hoping for that," Jimin leaned back in his chair "I don't think I've slept that well,"
"Then let's go home!" Chaeyoung squealed, hugging Lisa and Jisoo, pleased about the news of a vacation.
"Actually," Hoseok pulled Soojae closer to him "I was thinking of taking 'Jae to my apartment tonight, that is, if that's okay with the four of you,"
Jennie had a smirk upon her face. "Of course, have fun, 'Jae,"
"Lot's of fun," Jisoo and Lisa teased as Soojae's cheeks filled with pink at the amount of teasing she was receiving,"
"Guys," She said helplessly "What am I going to do with those lot?"
"Have fun, hyung," Jungkook and Taehyung smirked at the older boy.
"Don't forget to use prot-" Jin's orders had been cut off by Yoongi, the pale man mumbling something about not embarrassing the pair.
"Ready to go home?" Hoseok's eyes sparkled at the sight of Soojae who smiled timidly.
