𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐓𝐑𝐀𝐂𝐓 𝐋𝐎𝐕𝐄 ~ Kim Taehyung

𝘾𝙝𝙖𝙥𝙩𝙚𝙧 2

Taehyung's mother let out a derisive snort. "A secret girlfriend? Please. You really expect us to believe that, Taehyung?"Taehyung kept his expression carefully neutral, even as his mind raced. He hadn't planned this far ahead, but he couldn't back down now. Not with his father watching him so intently.

"It's true," he said calmly. "We've been dating for a while now, keeping it under wraps to avoid exactly this kind of pressure."

His father leaned forward, his eyes narrowed. "And this mysterious girlfriend of yours...what does she do? Where is she from?"Taehyung hesitated for just a moment, his heart pounding in his chest. Then he forced a small, enigmatic smile. "I think you'll be finding out very soon. Excuse me, I have somewhere to be."With that, he stood abruptly and strode out of the room, leaving his stunned parents in his wake. Taehyung's mind was spinning as he hurried down the hall, his footsteps echoing on the marble floor.A girlfriend. He needed a girlfriend. And fast.But who? Who could he possibly ask to play this role, to pretend to be his lover just to appease his meddling parents?

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Taehyung
Crashing at your place. Call Jungkook over.

Jimin wondered what was up. Not long after, the two boys arrived.

The first thought that had come to Taehyung after leaving the hotel was to consult his friends. They were pretty much useless, but when it came to giving advice, they were professionals.

Taehyung paced restlessly in his living room, his mind whirling with possibilities. Jungkook and Jimin watched him from the couch, their expressions a mix of curiosity and concern.

"Okay, spill it," Jimin said finally, throwing a throw pillow at Taehyung's head. "What's got you all worked up? And don't say it's just about your parents again."

Taehyung caught the pillow, squeezing it tightly in his fists. "It's not just about them. It's...they want me to date someone. Specifically, Minhee."

"Minhee?" Jungkook repeated, his brow furrowing. "As in, Mr. Seo's daughter? The one you used to have a crush on?"

Taehyung shot him a withering look. "I did not have a crush on her. And yes, that Minhee. Apparently she's coming back from the States and my parents think it's the perfect opportunity for us to 'reconnect.'"

"So what are you going to do?" Jimin asked, leaning forward. "You can't seriously be considering it."

"No, I refused. But I messed up big time."

"What did you say?", The two boys were brimming with curiousity and sitting at the edge of the couch.

"I....That I already have a girlfriend."

The boys exchanged glances and blinked each other.

"You WHAT?" Jimin sputtered. Taehyung ran a hand through his hair, his face flushed with embarrassment and frustration. "I had to say something! I couldn't just tell them no outright. They would have kept pushing and pushing until I caved."

Jungkook whistled lowly, shaking his head. "Man, you really stepped in it this time. So now you need to produce a girlfriend, just like that? Out of thin air?"

"Preferably one who can pass as your secret lover," Jimin added dryly. "Someone convincing enough to make your parents back off."

Taehyung groaned, dropping his head into his hands. "And I need a fake girlfriend, someone who is NOT in love with me. Someone who DOES NOT demand my time. I know, It was a stupid idea. But I'm stuck now. I can't go back on it without losing face completely."