THE TRUTH UNTOLD

Chapter 14: Under Pressure

Taehyung arrived at the company early, his mind restless from the night before. The closeness he had felt with Jungkook, their intimate moments, and the worry of being caught had kept him awake. He was haunted by the fear that their secret might be discovered, jeopardizing their careers and the trust of their fans.

Entering the company building, Taehyung was immediately called into the CEO's office. His heart raced as he made his way there, anxiety gnawing at him. What if they knew about his and Jungkook's escapade?

Bang Si-hyuk greeted him with a calm demeanor, which did little to ease Taehyung's nerves. The meeting went smoothly, discussing upcoming schedules and plans. But as Taehyung stood to leave, Bang Si-hyuk's parting words hung in the air. "Be careful, Taehyung. Remember the responsibility you carry."

Taehyung's stomach dropped. Was this a hint? Did they know? He managed a polite nod and left the office, his mind swirling with fear and confusion. As he walked down the hall, his shoulders slumped, and the weight of their secret pressed down harder than ever.

Back in his studio, Taehyung sat in silence, lost in thought. The knock on his door pulled him back to reality. "Come in," he called.

Jimin entered, his face partially hidden under a hat. He looked at Taehyung with concern. "I saw you going into the CEO's office. Is everything okay?"

Taehyung tried to hold back his emotions but failed. He broke down, tears streaming down his face as he hugged Jimin. "I'm scared, Jimin. Bang PD-nim hinted that I need to be careful about the company's reputation. I don't know if they know about me and Jungkook, but I'm worried."

Jimin held Taehyung tightly, stroking his hair. "It's going to be okay. We'll figure this out together. You have to be careful, but you're not alone. I'm here for you, always."

Taehyung pulled back, wiping his tears. He noticed the dark circles under Jimin's eyes. "Jimin, have you been crying? You look exhausted."

Jimin laughed nervously. "Just tired, Tae. Haven't been sleeping well. Don't worry about me."

Jimin stood up, patting Taehyung's shoulder. "Remember, if you and Jungkook need to meet, tell me in advance. I'll cover for you. We'll make sure you two get some private time without getting caught."

Taehyung nodded, feeling a bit of relief. "Thank you, Jimin. I don't know what I'd do without you."

Jimin gave him a reassuring smile and left the room. As soon as he was out of sight, his composure crumbled. He hurried to the bathroom, his tears flowing freely. Seeing Taehyung in pain broke his heart, but he couldn't reveal his own feelings. He washed his face and forced a smile before stepping out.

As he exited the bathroom, he bumped into Yoongi. "Are you okay, Jimin?" Yoongi asked, his eyes filled with concern.

Jimin forced a laugh. "Am I looking that horrible? You're the second person to ask me that."

Yoongi nodded, giving him a knowing look. "Take care of yourself, Jimin. Fighting!" He made tiny fists with his hands, trying to lighten the mood.

Jimin chuckled, feeling a bit better. "Thanks, Yoongi." He waved goodbye and headed out, determined to keep his emotions in check.

Back in his studio, Taehyung sat alone, reflecting on the morning's events. He realized how much he depended on Jimin's support. He also knew that they had to be more careful. Their happiness was at stake, and so was their career.

For now, they would take things one day at a time, navigating the complexities of their secret relationship with caution and the support of their trusted friends.