Man in Dreams

Heartstrings and Headlines

The next morning, Joe called Yoongi with urgent news. As he spoke, Yoongi's jaw clenched tighter with each revelation.

"Yoongi, I found out who leaked the video," Joe explained, his tone grave.

"Who?" Yoongi demanded, trying to keep his voice steady.

"It was Choi," Joe said bluntly. "Maya's best friend."

Yoongi's breath caught in his throat. "Choi?"

"Yes, I have the evidence," Joe confirmed.

Yoongi nodded, his mind racing with anger and disbelief. He arranged to meet Choi privately, without Maya's knowledge. When Choi arrived, she seemed nervous but determined.

"Choi, why did you do it?" Yoongi's voice was low and controlled, masking the storm of emotions inside him.

Choi hesitated, her eyes flickering with guilt and defiance. "Yoongi, I... I did it because I couldn't bear to see you with someone like Maya."

Yoongi's eyes narrowed, his voice sharp. "What do you mean, 'someone like Maya'?"

Choi took a step closer, her tone pleading. "You're Yoongi, from BTS. You deserve someone extraordinary, not just an ordinary girl like Maya."

Yoongi's patience wore thin. "You had no right to invade our privacy. Maya trusted you."

"She's not good enough for you," Choi insisted, her voice rising with frustration. "I'm your biggest fan, Yoongi. I can't stand seeing you with someone who doesn't match your status."

Yoongi's expression darkened. "That's not your decision to make. Maya is kind, talented, and she means a lot to me."

Choi's desperation turned to anger. "I did it for you! I did it because I care about you!"

Yoongi scoffed bitterly. "If you truly cared about me, you would respect my choices. Maya is not just someone I'm with-she's someone I care deeply about."

Choi's eyes filled with tears. "I'm sorry, Yoongi. I... I thought I was protecting you."

"You've hurt Maya, and you've betrayed me," Yoongi said firmly. "I can't forgive you for this."

Choi's voice trembled. "Please, Yoongi. I didn't mean..."

"It's too late for apologies," Yoongi interrupted, his voice cold. "Stay away from Maya. You've caused enough damage."

Choi's tears spilled over, her anger replaced by remorse. "I never meant for this to happen."

"You crossed a line," Yoongi said, turning away. "And now, you've lost my trust."

As Yoongi walked away, leaving Choi to grapple with her guilt, Meanwhile, Maya decided to go to her dance academy for a change of pace. As she arrived, a group of toxic ARMYs surrounded her, hurling rotten eggs, tomatoes, and all sorts of dirty things at her.

“Get lost, Maya! You’re not good enough for Yoongi!” one shouted.

Tears welled up in Maya’s eyes, but she stood her ground, refusing to let them see her break. Just then, a car pulled up, and strong hands reached out, pulling her inside.

Maya, are you okay?” Yoongi asked, his voice filled with anguish as he wiped her face and handed her his coat.

Maya quickly composed herself, swallowing her tears. “I’m fine, Yoongi. Why are you here?”

“Joe told me you were heading to your classes. I wanted to make sure you were safe,” Yoongi explained, his eyes full of concern.

Maya’s heart ached at the sight of his worry. “Thank you, Yoongi. I’m sorry for all this trouble.”