SHADOWS OF TRUTH (JENNIE KIM FANFICTION)

13. Between Us

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Jennie stirred awake to the soft, repetitive buzzing of her phone. Eyes still heavy with sleep, she reached for it on her nightstand, expecting the usual morning messages from her manager or perhaps a few late-night texts from her friends. But as her eyes adjusted to the brightness of the screen, she immediately noticed the endless stream of notifications. Each buzz was louder than the last in her mind, intensifying as the details came into view.

Her screen lit up with headlines from gossip sites, each one plastered with her name, Y/N's name, and Taehyung's name in bold, attention-grabbing letters.

"EXCLUSIVE: Inside Jennie and Y/N's Secret Romance – Were They Together During Her Relationship with Taehyung?"

"BREAKING: Jennie and Y/N's Forbidden Love – 'They Couldn't Stay Away From Each Other' Claims Source."

"Did Jennie Betray Taehyung? Rumors of Secret Relationship with Y/N Surface Amidst New Evidence."

Jennie felt a sharp pang in her chest, her pulse quickening as she clicked on the top article, bracing herself for what was inside. The headline alone was enough to make her stomach churn, but the content was worse—so much worse than she expected. It painted a salacious picture of a long-hidden "affair" between her and Y/N, framed to sound as if she'd been sneaking around behind Taehyung's back. Her breath caught as she scrolled through the twisted web of lies, each sentence feeling like a betrayal of the reality she knew.

The Article:

"EXCLUSIVE: New information from a reliable industry insider reveals shocking details about BLACKPINK's Jennie and rising star Y/N. According to our source, Jennie and Y/N's relationship began long before their dating announcement. In fact, sources allege that Jennie and Y/N's romance secretly started while she was still seeing BTS's Taehyung.

'Jennie and Y/N have always had chemistry,' claims the source. 'Their connection was obvious to those close to them, even during her time with Taehyung. There were late-night texts, secret meetups, and constant calls whenever Jennie was away. She couldn't stay away from Y/N.'

Photos from past events add weight to this rumor, showing lingering glances and private smiles between Jennie and Y/N, even when Jennie was publicly linked to Taehyung. Fans are beginning to question the real timeline of Jennie's love life, wondering if Y/N was always the one Jennie truly wanted."

Social media has been ablaze since the news broke, with fans reacting to the scandal with shock, betrayal, and excitement. As always, stay tuned for more updates on this explosive story as it unfolds."

Jennie's heart pounded as she read through the accusations, her fingers tightening around the phone as she scrolled down to the public comments. The photos included in the article were cropped and edited shots from past events, all carefully chosen to look like stolen moments—fleeting smiles, lingering touches, and instances that had been entirely innocent. But with the context twisted, they now appeared to be evidence of something much more.

At the bottom of the article, the comments were already piling up by the hundreds. Jennie scrolled through, her chest tightening as she read:

user1: "Wow... if this is true, I feel so bad for Taehyung. Can't believe Jennie would do this."

user2: "Idk... they always did look a little too close. Maybe there's some truth here 👀 #scandal"

user3: "Not buying this at all. This is clearly made up to mess with them. They've been nothing but professional. #LeaveJennieAlone"