That evening, Namjoon and Y/N found themselves back in the same meeting room, this time with a clearer sense of direction and purpose. The earlier anxiety had settled into a quiet resolve as they entered the room. The atmosphere was more relaxed than before, though still tinged with the seriousness of the task ahead.
The PR team, along with their managers and CEOs, were already seated around the table when they arrived. Namjoon guided Y/N to their seats, and they settled in, ready to hear the plan that had been formulated during the day.
Once everyone was seated, the head of the PR team cleared her throat, drawing everyone’s attention. "Thank you all for coming back this evening," she began, her tone professional but warm. "We’ve spent the day discussing the best approach to this situation, and I’m happy to say we’ve come up with a plan that we believe will be both effective and respectful of your privacy."
Namjoon and Y/N exchanged a quick glance before focusing back on the PR lead, eager to hear what had been decided.
"We propose to start with a public statement," she continued. "This statement will announce that you, Namjoon, and you, Y/N, are in a committed relationship. We’ll emphasize that you’re both happy and ask that your fans respect your privacy. This approach allows us to be upfront with your relationship without revealing everything at once."
One of the PR members handed a draft of the statement to Namjoon and Y/N. They quickly scanned the document, finding the language carefully crafted, balancing transparency with privacy. The statement was straightforward, stating their relationship in simple terms, without delving into unnecessary details.
Y/N nodded as she read, feeling a sense of relief wash over her. The statement was exactly what she had hoped for—honest but measured. "This looks good," she said, looking up at the team. "I think it’s the right way to go about it."
Namjoon agreed, his voice steady as he spoke. "Yeah, I think this approach makes sense. We’re being honest with the public without overwhelming them with too much information at once."
The head of PR smiled, clearly pleased with their reaction. "I’m glad you both agree. We believe this will help manage the situation effectively, giving the public time to process the news without any sudden shocks."
One of the managers chimed in, addressing the more sensitive aspect of their situation. "Regarding the pregnancy, we think it’s best to hold off on that announcement for now. We can revisit it later when you both feel more comfortable and when the time is right."
Y/N nodded, feeling a sense of relief. The idea of keeping that part of their lives private for a bit longer was comforting. "I think that’s the best decision. We want to focus on us and our relationship first before bringing that into the public eye."
Namjoon squeezed her hand gently under the table, showing his support. "Agreed. We’ll cross that bridge when we’re ready."
The PR lead continued, outlining the next steps. "We’ll prepare the final version of the statement tonight and release it tomorrow morning. We’ll monitor the public’s reaction closely and adjust our approach if needed. We’ll also have a plan in place for managing the media, ensuring that you both can maintain as much privacy as possible during this time."
The rest of the meeting was spent fine-tuning the details, with everyone offering input on how to handle various scenarios that might arise after the announcement. Namjoon and Y/N felt reassured by the thoroughness of the plan and the level of support they were receiving from their teams.
By the time the meeting concluded, the tension that had filled the room earlier was almost completely gone. The plan was solid, and everyone was confident that it would help navigate the challenges ahead.
As they left the meeting room, Namjoon wrapped an arm around Y/N’s shoulders, pulling her close. "I think we’re in good hands," he said softly, his voice filled with gratitude.
Y/N leaned into him, feeling a sense of calm she hadn’t felt in days. "We are" she agreed, her voice equally soft.
They walked to the car, the night air cool and refreshing as they stepped outside. The weight of the day’s events was still present, but it was lighter now, tempered by the knowledge that they had a plan and the support of their teams.
As they drove home, the city lights flickering past them, they talked about the future—how they would navigate this new chapter in their lives, how they would support each other through the challenges ahead, and how they would continue to cherish the love they had found in each other.
Tomorrow would bring new challenges, but tonight, they were together, and that was all that mattered.
