Fated hearts ( taekook ff )

chapter 51

Days pass with Taehyung and Jungkook living in the same space but leading separate lives.

Taehyung and Jungkook are seated in front of their manager, who is clearly upset. The manager paces back and forth, clearly frustrated with the recent developments

Manager: (exasperated) "Do you two realize what's happening? The fans and the media are buzzing with rumors that you're on the verge of breaking up and disbanding! This is not just a personal issue; it's affecting your careers and the whole team."

Taehyung: (looking down) "We didn't mean for it to get this out of hand."

Jungkook:"We're trying to work things out, but it's been hard."

Manager: "I don't care how hard it is right now. What I care about is how you present yourselves to the public. If you two can't get along, at least act like you're close for the sake of your image. The fans are worried, and they deserve some reassurance."

Jungkook:"We can do that. We'll make a public statement and show that we're not fighting."

Manager: (nodding) "Good. And make sure it's convincing. Your friendship is part of your brand now, and it's vital for your success. People look up to you, and you have a responsibility to maintain a positive image."

Taehyung:"We understand. We'll handle it."

Taehyung and Jungkook's sit on couch. The room is dimly lit, with the soft glow of their phones casting shadows as they sit side by side on the couch. Both are tense, aware of the importance of the live broadcast they're about to start. The atmosphere is thick with unresolved tension, but they know they need to put on a convincing act for their fans.

The camera clicks on, and the live feed begins. Fans flood in immediately, sending heart emojis and excited comments as Taehyung and Jungkook appear on the screen

Taehyung: (forcing a smile) "Hey, everyone! We've missed you all so much."

Jungkook: (nodding) "Yeah, it's been a while since we've done one of these, huh?"

They glance at each other, the awkwardness palpable despite their efforts to hide it. Jungkook shifts slightly closer to Taehyung, their shoulders brushing.

Taehyung: (laughing lightly) "We've been seeing some crazy rumors flying around lately, and we just wanted to clear the air."

Jungkook: (cheerful) "Yeah, like that one about us disbanding? Totally false! We're not going anywhere, right, Tae?"

Taehyung nods, trying to play along. He slings an arm around Jungkook's shoulder, the gesture meant to appear affectionate but feeling stiff and rehearsed

Taehyung: (grinning) "That's right! We're still here, still working hard, and we have so much planned for you guys. Disbanding? No way. We're just getting started!

Jungkook nods enthusiastically, but his eyes flicker with unease. He places a hand on Taehyung's knee, squeezing slightly, as if to ground himself.

Jungkook: (smiling, though his voice wavers slightly) "We're closer than ever, aren't we, hyung?"

Taehyung: (forcing a laugh) "Of course we are! Don't let those silly rumors fool you. We're a team, and nothing's going to change that."

The fans in the comments go wild, expressing their relief and joy at seeing the two idols together. Taehyung and Jungkook continue to act close, leaning into each other and sharing small, playful exchanges for the camera. But beneath the surface, the tension simmers.

They continue to engage with the fans, answering questions and laughing at comments, but every gesture feels just a bit too forced, every smile a little too tight

Jungkook:"So, just to make it clear—no disbanding, no breaking up. We're here, and we're staying together. You don't have to worry about anything."

Taehyung:"Exactly. We're not going anywhere. Thanks for sticking with us and for all the love and support. We really do appreciate it."

As the live stream comes to an end, they both wave at the camera, their smiles lingering just a moment too long.

Jungkook: "We'll see you soon, everyone. Stay tuned for what's next!"

Taehyung: (cheerfully)"We love you all! Bye for now!"

The live stream ends, the screen going dark as they both exhale, the forced cheerfulness dropping from their faces.

There's a heavy silence as they sit back on the couch, the weight of their unresolved issues pressing down on them. Despite the successful performance for their fans, the distance between them feels wider than ever.