Family Friend

Chapter 24

-1 Week Later-

"So," Kevin stated, looking up from the que cards. "We've heard news about some relationships? Is that true?"

"Actually," Jimin stated, smiling over at Ren and I. "Seeing as I have grown close to this group, and knowing them, what I hope is quite well, can I tell you who they are?" Earning an eager nod from Kevin, Jae interjected and stood up.

"Marcey-ah! Ren-ah! Please tell the fans who you're dating," Jae grinned brightly, wiggling in his spot excitedly.

"Actually," Ren stated, taking the outstretched microphone from Yeon. "Both of us are dating 2 sunbae's."

"Sunbae?" Kevin questioned, shock written on his face. "Are they from JYP?"

"Yes they are," I replied. "You're actually very close with the 2 of them."

"C'mon, someone tell me please?" Kevin pouted, arms crossed as he childishly looked at each of us.

"Fine, here's some recent pictures from a few days ago, of Marcey-ah holding hands with Mark Tuan, from GOT7," Jimin stated, motioning to the screen which displayed a picture of last weeks event, the day of our debut. "Can you explain what was happening here please?"

"Sure," I blushed, pushing a strand of my freshly dyed blonde hair behind my ear. "This was actually a few hours after our debut video. We had the day to ourselves, and I had something to discuss with Mark-oppa." Internally, I cringed and wanted to die saying that. "We had found out earlier that we'd be going public here, and just decided they're going to find out anyway, why not."

"Then there's this picture of Kieren-ah on a date, I guess, with Jackson Wang of GOT7," Jae smirked, and a picture of Kieren and Jackson at a restaurant was displayed on the screen. "What's going on here, huh Kieren-ah?"

"This was also, soon after the debut went live," Ren smiled. "Maybe, a day or 2 after. Jackson-oppa wanted to celebrate with just us, and also with the news, we decided to go on a public date, and go out for dinner."

"Well, I'm wondering, how long have they been dating, Yeon-ah?" Glancing over at the composer, Kevin was smiling ear-to-ear. Obviously eager to know more about the relationships he recently learned about.

"Almost, 6 months for both, right?" She asked, earning nods from both.

"That's... Actually a long time," Jae laughed. "How'd you meet?"

"I actually, was living with Mr. and Mrs. Tuan for a while, for personal reasons, and they came over to visit during vacation, and we clicked," I stated.

"I had moved into my friends house at that time, and both Marcey-ah and I have been friends since middle school and high school," Kieren spoke up. "I asked for her help once, and then I met them all."

"Now, moving on from that lovely topic, you mentioned your debut video..."

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"Oh god, oh god, oh god," I continuously mumbled, too scared to check any social media. At this point in time, my stomach was practically nonexistent, as it has been crushed and churned into dust.

"You okay?" Jae came up and asked, sensing my nerves. "Look, I already read comments, and tweets, everyone's honestly a bit shocked and hurt but happy."

"Thanks," I sighed. "I'm just scared. I wish I knew why but I don't."

"Go call Mark," he grinned. "He texted me, and told me his schedule was done. Also said to answer your phone."

Nodding, I walked off and grabbed my phone from the back room. Excusing myself, I walked outside the building, dialing the familiar number, and letting it ring. Fixing my light skinny jeans, and large black sweater, I bit my lip.