Fan Boy (VMinKook FF)

Chapter 7 - Interview

Taehyung

"We're here," called out the driver.

I gave Jimin a coy smile and rearranged my pants, before sliding across the seat to exit the car.

"How does it feel, baby?" Jimin teased, as he tapped my ass.

I looked over my shoulder and smirked, "Like I want to skip the entire show and just take you home."

He chuckled, but I didn't miss the way he subtly adjusted his shirt. Mmm, I'll return the favour later.

"Come on! We're already late," scolded Namjoon from the sidewalk.

Jimin quickly got out of the car and ushered us inside to where the others were waiting impatiently.

"Yah! What did I say?" Yelled Jin. "You two are always late. How hard is it to set an alarm?"

"We did," I cried, huddling close to Jimin.

"Then learn how it works!"

Hoseok rubbed Jin's shoulder and stepped between us. "Shall we get ready? We only have an hour until filming."

Jin sighed and wandered off in the direction of the dressing rooms. Followed closely by Namjoon.

"You both better watch out. He's on the warpath," warned Yoongi, as he walked away.

"So...what was the real reason you guys were late?" Hoseok asked, raising his eyebrows.

Jimin lightly shoved him, "None of your business."

Hoseok's face filled with a knowing smile. "Ahh, I see. Well, I hope you'll behave long enough to get the filming done," he joked.

"Hoseok-ssi!" A staff member called, waving him over.

"Guess, I'll see you out there," he said, before rushing off to have his makeup done.

"Uggh! Why does it feel like everyone is judging us at the moment? It's not like we shame them when they're spending time with their partners," I complained, rubbing my thumb over my temple.

"Shh baby. No need to get so worked up. They're just cranky because their day leave got canceled tomorrow. Besides, there's nothing wrong with mixing a little business and pleasure."

"Jimin-ssi! Taehyung-ssi!" Called another staff member.

"Good luck baby. Don't be nervous. I'll see you after," Jimin said, giving my hand a small squeeze.

~

I hate hiding our relationship. Especially from Army.

The thing about fame is, people try to exploit you every chance they get. Whether it's for money or time in the limelight; it's always their gain and our loss.

Which means Jimin and I have to pretend we aren't lovers, and are just simply friends. It's traumatising.

Unfortunately though, I can't always hide how I really feel about him. Sometimes I slip up. Like now.

"So leading on from that, Taehyung-ssi, there have been rumours circulating that you may be seeing someone at the moment? Is that true?"

Fuck. Namjoon is not going to be happy about these questions.

"Ahh," I draw out, whilst taking a quick glance at Jimin. "Not at the moment. We're too busy working on various things than to be pursuing love."

I could feel Namjoon's scrutinising eyes on me. Just waiting for me to slip up.

"Of course. But if you could, is there someone in particular you would like to approach? Someone you have a 'crush' on, let's say?"

I could feel myself starting to sweat.

Fuck. Don't look at him. Don't look at Jimin.

"Personally, my celebrity crush is Brad Pitt," interrupted Jin.

The other members laughed to try and diffuse the growing tension, and seemingly it worked, as the presenter quickly moved onto a new topic of questions.

Shit, that was close.

I took a subtle side glance at Jimin and he gave me a soft eye smile; to reassure everything was fine.

~

By the time we got back to the dorms, everyone was exhausted.

"Is it just me, or did it feel like that presenter had some sort of agenda?" Yoongi asked, grabbing a bottle of water from the fridge.

"I know, right! It felt like he was just trying to confirm gossip," Hoseok added.

"We have to be more careful. They'll figure it out soon if we don't," warned Namjoon.

I leaned on Jimin and he stroked my hair.

"Don't worry so much baby. They're just being cautious. I'm sure no one noticed you looking at me," he said, trying to relieve the stress that was building in my mind.

I'm not so sure.