Shadows Of Stardom

Chapter 13

Once I was certain my brother was in his room, I quickly returned to mine to sneak Taehyung out of the apartment. It wasn't that we were doing anything wrong, but I couldn't stand my brother's overprotectiveness. And I really didn't want Taehyung to become too involved in my personal life. My life is a chaotic mess filled with pain, and I didn't want him to see that side of me.

As soon as I entered the room to pull Taehyung out, he pushed me against the wall, gripping my wrists to keep me from moving.

"What are you doing?" I asked, confused by his sudden action. I didn't want my  brother’s protective instincts coming out if he thought I was seeing someone

"I need to leave before San sees you," I said in a panic, and I tried to push him away, but he wouldn't budge.

"Who's San?" he asked, and that's when I realize his behavior stemmed from jealousy.

"Tae, I don't have time for this. I'll explain later," I said, struggling to free myself from his hold. He was incredibly strong.

"Is he staying with you? What's your relationship with him?" Taehyung pressed.

My relationship with Chan had recently come to light when I impulsively declared to the paramedics that I was his sister while rushing to him in the ambulance. I visited him every day in the hospital while he was seriously ill, and my worried state led to footage and photos of us going viral. That was when we had no choice but to reveal our identities.

"I can't tell you that right now" I answered causing him to be upset than he already was

My siblings and I were determined to keep our identities hidden from the public, as any revelation about our parents would lead to chaos for me. I feared that strange and false rumors about their deaths would circulate, and I didn't believe we could defend ourselves against those lies. Additionally, there was one specific person I was hiding from.

I wanted to keep in the dark about my true identity; if they discovered it, my career and my siblings would be ruined. I was really running out of time for this.

"You need to leave now?" I managed to say.

"San shouldn't see you" I added, but that only seemed to infuriate him further. He tightened his grip on me-not enough to hurt, but he released it a moment later.

"San? Is that his name?" His voice rose, a low growl that sent shivers down my spine..

He was dangerously beautiful even in his anger, all sharp angles and shadowed luminance that made my heart flutter in a way that both excited and terrified me. The way he glared at me, made it impossible to breathe

Fuck Jennie focus

"It's not what you think," I replied, frustrated that he believe I was capable of what he suspected. I couldn't believe this was the side of him I was witnessing-the side I already despised.

"San is my..." I started, but he interrupted me.

"Is he your boyfriend? Friends with benefits? Are you sleeping with guys like the rumors say?" He stepped closer, and somehow, I managed to push him away by taking a step back.

"Don't you dare say a word," I said, my voice low and pleading, urging him not to take any further action.

This was not the Taehyung I knew. This was someone else entirely, a man consumed by possessiveness

"If you are why can't you sleep with me?" he asked, completely serious, catching me off guard. Before I could process it, my hand struck his cheek with a sharp slap, leaving a clear mark. I watched as he regained his composure, his eyes softening. I guess a slap really can bring someone back to reality.