-✵- The 9th Stray Kid. -✵- [Bang Chan Ambw]

They Know

[italics is English. Bold italics is Sepedi.]

Monday came quicker than I expected. Today, Chan and I were going to tell JYP that we are in a relationship. That same time, the Asian Artist Awards were this evening. Of course we were all preparing for the evening but Chan really wanted the meeting with JYP to get out the way. 

We both wore all black, with masks to conceal our identity from the public. We told the others that we'll be back soon. They didn't question it, except Minho, Jeongin and Felix. "Relax, we'll be back before everything else. The managers are with us." I sighed out as the trio walked us to the door. "Don't be late." Minho told us and Jeongin wished for us to be safe.

"Those three know something we don't." Chan said, as we made our way to JYP's office. "Yeah, but I think it's just their inside joke or whatever." I waved my hand, dismissing the conversation as we neared closer to the office door. My heart was now stopping, maybe from anticipation or from being nervous. JYP is sometimes a very tricky man to please, in the sense that he can be very weird at most times.

"Ready?" Chan turned to me, "As I'll ever be." We both sighed before knocking on the door. 'Come in' was heard from the other side of the door and we did so. We bowed at him as he gave us a smile and a seat.  "How have you both been?" He asked, putting his pen down to give us his full attention. We replied to his question, adding in a couple jokes about our tour.

"So, what have you guys come to tell me?" JYP leaned forward. The tension was starting to build up. I swallowed the spit in my already dry mouth and fiddled with fingers under the table. "PD-nim, Seung-Gong and I are dating." Chan admitted and I nodded my head.

Silent. So silent, that you could hear our members playing around back in the dorms. "How long?" His voice was laced without emotion. It didn't really make me think as much about it though. "2 months." I looked up to see his reaction. Nothing. He sat back and eyed the both of us, Chan giving him a hopeful smile and me, giving him the same face he's giving us.

I wouldn't blame JYP for being skeptical of our sudden news. And it is ironically following after he reviewed the article of Chan and I. "Why are you telling me this?" "We wanted to get it out the way. And didn't want any further problems that are to come." Chan respectfully answered and looked at the CEO. He sighed, "Do you know what can happen to the both of you if this goes south?"

I nodded, "I'm willing to risk it. But also I don't think it will ruin our reputation." I said before I sat up, getting comfortable in my seat. JYP smiled, letting out a soft chuckle, "You know what. I'll let it happen," I looked at Chan and smiled, who was letting out a huge sigh of relief.

"On one condition! Your members must know and this relationship will be kept a secret until it has been 3 years, unless otherwise specified. Understand." He looked at us sternly,

"We understand!" We said in unison, bowing our heads as well for extra thanks. He smiled once again, "Good. Do well from this moment forward." JYP said. We gave our last bows before leaving his office.

I was jumping up and down, holding Chan's shoulders and he jumped with me. "We did it! My whole body was clinched during that time." I smiled as we continued to jump together. "I know. I was so nervous." We stopped jumping when JYP was standing by his door, waiting for us to move, with a amused smile. "For the oldest, you two act like kids sometimes." I laughed out of embarrassment and we apologised and left.

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When we got back to the dorms, everyone and everything was so calm. It wasn't going to last long though. We greeted everyone when we walked in, some complaining about why we took so long. I mean, we left at 10:00 and were back by 10:45. "Guys, we need to tell you something important."

From those word coming out of the leaders' mouth, the mood was shifted. They all came to the living room and sat on the couch. You could tell that they were a mix of intrigued and worried. "We went to see PD-nim today to tell him something that seemingly shocked him." Chan started off and turned to face me. "It's about Chan and I. We are... dating." "Huh? I didn't hear you." Changbin said and told me to speak up.

"Chan and I are dating. It's been 2 months." I said bluntly and the room went quiet. "I knew it!"Felix screamed out, laughing in the process. Over all, all the members were happy to hear this. "Do you know how much Chan you to talk about you. 'oh, Seung-Gong is too pretty.' and 'oh my gosh, Seung-Gong has such a pretty smile.' It was a lot." Han explained and everyone laughed.

We talked more on the topic before moving onto getting ready for the Awards." Also, do not. And I mean it. Mention that we are dating to anyone or anything. Even our sunbaenims." I told them and they nodded.

(I couldn't find any proper pics of their outfits. But they looked good, as always.)

When we got to the venue, we saw some friends, sunbaenims and many more. It was always interesting to attend these.

This time around, they were a lot more whispers around us. Talking about our success, luck but some were just about me. These were as we passed the fans who were able to attend. 'She looks scary.' 'I don't think she has good intentions.' 'She isn't Korean enough.' 'I can't stand her.'

I just blocked it out. It was shockingly hard, but I needed to in order to have inner peace. I was nudged by Felix, who was with me most of the night. "You good." I nodded. "Just the comments." I sighed, "I'll be fine. Let's enjoy the time the sunshine duo has together." I laughed as he side hugged me.

The awards was nice, including the part when we got an award. I was happy to see that our work wasn't being ignored.

"Hello Stay, hello everyone. Thank you for this award. It's always an honour and a privilege to receive these. Yeah, to next year! Because why not?" I finished off and the boys laughed at my message. We bowed and walked off the stage to make noise and chaos about our new award.

Another award on the shelf.

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Driving back, I was just tired. Not much even happened today. Maybe it's just the emotions. "Noona, you love us right?" Han asked, knowing very well that I'll just say anything. "You guys are my joy. Don't repeat that." I slurred out over my drowsiness.

"You guys are not funny sometimes." I whined and put my head on Minho's shoulder. "Okay. It's fine. Sleep Seungjie." I wasted no time doing so.

Third person POV.

Once they all got to the dorms, of course they were happy to be there as the tiredness felt by Seung-Gong had spread to the rest. "Someone carry Seung-Gong, she isn't waking up." Minho asked as they got out the car.

"I got it." Chan volunteered. He swooped the girl and placed her on his back, standing behind all the members will make a safe, short trip to their dorm.

All the members went to their respective rooms and Seung-Gong was dropped off by her boyfriend, to her room that she shares with Changbin and Felix. They helped him put her shoes away and tuck her in.

"Goodnight bubs." Chan kissed her forehead and bid his other two members goodnight.

"Now that... Was honestly cute." Changbin said when the door closed. "You telling me?"

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