Chapter 7

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The news of the scandal tore through the entertainment industry like wildfire, leaving a trail of chaos and destruction in its wake. No one in BTS could believe what they were hearing; another K-pop group, once at the pinnacle of their success, now torn apart by infighting, corruption, and betrayal.

"Taehyung, did you see this?" Jungkook asked, his voice trembling slightly as he held out his phone for Taehyung to see. The headline was bold and glaring, detailing every sordid detail of the other group's implosion.

"Yeah," Taehyung whispered, his eyes darkening with concern. "It's... terrible."

"Management is freaking out," Jungkook confessed, running a hand through his hair in frustration. "They're worried that something like this could happen to us too if we aren't careful."

"Can you blame them?" Taehyung sighed, leaning back in his chair. "We can't let anything like this happen to us, Kookie. We've come too far."

"Exactly." Jungkook looked at Taehyung seriously, his eyes filled with determination. The weight of their responsibility to BTS and their fans settled heavily on them both. "We need to be united now more than ever."

"Agreed." Taehyung nodded, his own resolve strengthening. "That means you and I need to sort out our differences, Jungkook. For the sake of the group."

Jungkook hesitated, his gaze dropping to the floor. He knew Taehyung was right, despite the resentment that had been festering between them. "I know," he admitted quietly. "But how do we even begin?"

"By being honest with each other," Taehyung suggested, his voice gentle but firm. "We can't fix our problems if we don't face them head-on."

"Alright," Jungkook agreed, taking a deep breath. "I'll start. I... I've been jealous of you, Tae. You're so talented and charismatic, and sometimes it feels like you outshine the rest of us without even trying."

"Jungkook..." Taehyung's eyes widened in surprise, but he quickly regained his composure. "I had no idea you felt that way. But you're amazing too, Kookie. You have so much to offer the group, and I admire your dedication and hard work."

"Really?" Jungkook looked up, touched by Taehyung's sincerity.

"Of course." Taehyung smiled, reaching out to place a comforting hand on Jungkook's shoulder. "We all have our strengths, and we're stronger together because of them. But we can only succeed if we're truly united, as a team."

"Thank you, Tae," Jungkook whispered, feeling the tension between them beginning to dissipate. "I'm sorry for letting my insecurities get in the way of our friendship."

"Apology accepted," Taehyung grinned, giving Jungkook's shoulder a reassuring squeeze. "Now let's show everyone just how strong BTS can be when we stand together."United in their determination to set an example for their fellow members, Taehyung and Jungkook walked side by side back into the rehearsal room, ready to face whatever challenges lay ahead, together.

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