Y/n's eyes widened in horror as she watched the video on her phone. Her world flipped upside down, her mind reeling with shock and disbelief. She felt like she'd been punched in the gut, unable to breathe.
How could Jungkook? He could, why did she trust him so easily?
For days, she isolated herself, too afraid to face anyone. She couldn't bear the thought of seeing his parents, or anyone else. She just wanted to hide.
But then, Hoseok was there. She hadn't expected him to come, hadn't expected anyone to be there for her. But he was.
He said softly, his eyes filled with concern. "I've been trying to reach you. I know what happened. I'm so sorry."
Y/n felt a lump form in her throat as she looked at him. She hadn't realized how much she needed someone to be there for her until now.
Hoseok sat down beside her, his presence calm and comforting. "You can always reach out to me, Y/n. I'm here for you. I love you. Let's be together.”
She nodded her head and hugged him.
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Y/n lay in bed, Hoseok's arms around her, but she felt empty inside. The depression still lingered, a heavy fog that refused to lift.
She didn't want to have sex, didn't want to pretend everything was okay, but she felt like she had to. If she didn't, Hoseok would leave her, just like everyone else.
She slipped out of bed and went to the kitchen to grab a glass of water. Her mom was there, her eyes filled with concern.
"Y/n, what are you doing?" her mom asked, her voice soft but firm. "You're not happy with Hoseok. He's not right for you either."
Y/n felt a surge of defensiveness. "At least he's with me," she said, her voice barely above a whisper. "At least he doesn't judge me. He still supports me after that video.”
Her parents knows and they don't blame her. Her parents are actually nice. Her father has been not talking to her but her mother has been really supporting.
“That video wasn't your fault.” Her mom's expression was sad. "And Hoseok that's not love, Y/n. That's just settling. You deserve better than that."
Y/n felt a lump form in her throat as she looked away, unable to meet her mom's gaze. She knew she was right, but she didn't know how to escape the darkness that had consumed her.
“But Hoseok has changed.”
Y/n's mom shook her head. "Y/n, you need to stop trusting men so easily. You can't keep relying on them for happiness."
Y/n felt a surge of defensiveness. "I should have never trusted Jungkook and only trusted Hoseok. I trust that for hurting Hoseok," she said, her voice laced with regret.
Her mom's expression was firm. "Y/n, you don't need a man to complete you. You're strong and capable on your own."
Y/n frowned. "But what about Dad? He's been a great husband to you. And my sister's husband is nice too. You guys are happy.”