Idol [Lee Felix of Stray Kids]

07. Real Life

"Now what?" Hana asked Felix as they sat in the living room of the hotel suit they were staying in with the rest of the Stray Kids, their 10 month old daughter and her brother, AiDi. "I still can't believe we were seen."

Instagram had been flooded with comments from Stays either being happy for the pair or against it which had been expected but the fact that they were bringing Charlie into the mix was something they wanted to avoid at all costs.

"JYP will want to speak with you both," Bang Chan said and just as those words left his mouth, the phone began to ring. Of course Stray Kids management knew about Hana and Felix's relationship but warned them to be careful as they didn't want them the group nor Hana to get hate from the fans.

"Hello?" Felix answered the call as the room fell silent.

"I'd like to see you and Hana in my office as soon as posible," the male in the other end of the line said.

"We'll be there once our Japan leg of tour is over." Felix replied before the call ended.

"Well?" Seungmin asked after what felt like eternity, "what did they say?"

"They want to see Hana and I in the office as soon as we're done here in Japan," replied Felix as he gave Hana's hand a light squeeze, "I'm sorry to have put you guys in a tight spot with keeping our relationship a secret for this long."

"Don't be," Changbin said shaking his head, "we all agreed to help you guys specially with Charlie being in the picture."

The baby who was babbling about as she played in the floor with AiDi was oblivious to the situation her parents were in now that their relationship had been exposed by a fan that saw them kissing.

"I never thought our relationship would cause so many problems," Hana said as she looked at Felix and his Stray Kids members, "I'm so sorry."

"Don't be," Hyunjin said reaching out and giving her a soft squeeze and a smile, "ever since we met you we knew there was something special about you and we weren't wrong. You havemade our Felix extremely happy these past two years and we couldn't be happier to be part of your relationship."

Hana nodded giving them an appreciative smile. She was truly lucky to have met these 8 men that day two years ago thanks to her cousin Jimin and to the awards show for letting her be there as BTS' plus one.

Once the tour ended, the pair made their way to  the JYPE building and made their way to the CEO's office where they were ushered inside.

"Sit," the older male said as the door closed behind the couple, "you know why I called you here today."

"Yes," the couple nodded as they sat across the CEO's desk.

The room was so quiet that you could hear a pin drop. Hana and Felix held hands as they stared at the man.

"I've told you both to be careful when you told me about your relationship two years ago." He said and the couple nodded, "and you promised that you would be but now it seems that is not the case."

"We didn't mean to put the group's image in jeopardy," Felix said as he looked at Hana, "we have done everything we could to keep our relationship and Charlie a secret since we got together."

"I know," the CEO replied with a sigh, "but I suppose things like this would eventually come out to light so I think it's best for you both announce it to the fans. I know said that it would be best to not say anything but with your picture now circulating it will be best to just come clean and tell the fans of your relationship." Hana and Felix were stunned but before they could say anything the older male added, "and also come clean about who Charlie's father is as fans are starting rumors that you had a baby with someone else."

The couple were shocked as they didn't the CEO would let them tell the fans that Hana, a celebrity photographer, and Felix, a beloved member of Stray Kids, were dating and have been for two years and that they had a 10 month old daughter to boot.

As the weight of the CEO's words settled over them, Hana and Felix exchanged a glance filled with a mix of uncertainty and determination. They knew that they had a difficult road ahead of them, but they also understood the importance of addressing the situation head-on and being transparent with their fans.

Taking a deep breath, Hana spoke up, her voice steady despite the whirlwind of emotions swirling inside her. "We will do as you ask, sir. It's time to come clean about our relationship and about Charlie. We owe it to the fans and to ourselves to be honest."

Felix nodded in agreement, his grip on Hana's hand firm and supportive. "We never wanted to cause any harm or confusion, but we understand the impact of keeping secrets. It's time for us to take responsibility and share the truth."

The CEO watched them both carefully, his expression a mix of sternness and a hint of understanding. "I appreciate your willingness to address this situation with maturity and honesty. It won't be easy, but I believe that your fans will appreciate your sincerity."

With a sense of resolve, Hana and Felix left the CEO's office, their minds already racing with plans for how to communicate the news to their fans. They knew that the journey ahead would be challenging, filled with uncertainties and backlash, but they also held onto the hope that their honesty would ultimately strengthen their connection with their supporters.

As they returned to the hotel suite, Hana and Felix found themselves surrounded by the warmth and support of Stray Kids and their family. Together, they began to draft a statement, preparing to share their truth with the world and face whatever challenges lay ahead.