Don't Tell ➸ Vhope

~23~

"You're going to be really mad at me for doing this but I just needed to let you know.

They're onto us.

The fans, the media.

There's more pictures going around, more tweets, more blogs, videos. What are we going to do? We can't let them find out about this.

About us.

You have to stop. We can't hug, kiss, hold hands, or even look at each other. I know that it sucks but what else could we do?

We can't let them find out. It'll ruin everything. We mustn't be selfish to the others. If we were open about whatever we have going on, what will people think?

What will they think about our group? Would our fans no longer support us? We have to be mindful of these things.

I'm really sorry but I don't think that we should be together. At least not right now. It's not your fault and it's not mine. I just think that we should wait for the right time to try and work out our relationship.

I hope that you'll understand-"

"I don't understand. I refuse to give you up just because of people's suspicions. I mean, something is obviously going on. Our fans aren't dumb you know. They see everything.

They know how we feel about each other.

You can just tell.."

"Don't do this right now"

"What do you expect me to do? Just sit here and let you break up with me for no reason??"

"We were never dating in the first place"

"You know what, fine. If you're not willing to risk everything for me then I won't do it for you. I'm glad that we were never dating because I now see that I never meant anything to you"

"You know that's not true"

"Actions speak louder than words. And it's not a big deal anyway since you act like I'm not even there most of the time! You act like you're embarrassed of me when we're around people!"

"Stop yelling"

"No! I'm not just some toy that you can throw away when you get tired of it. I'm actually a person with feelings if you haven't realized it"

"Tae-"

"Let me finish!"

"Have you forgotten that I am your hyung?! Have a little respect. Aish, I can't with you"

"...sorry. What was it you were  trying to say?"

"I was trying to say that I know that you have feelings. If didn't know I would've approached the situation way differently. But you see, I stayed calm.

I didn't yell or cry o-or..."

"Hyung-"

"You think that I'm happy with how things are? I actually would love being able to hold you and kiss you and just show you how much I care about you even when there are cameras around.

But guess what?

We live in a homophobic world where people like us aren't accepted by society. We can't be seen together without someone judging us or the group.."

"Hobi, don't cry..."

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Hoseok wiped his tears away and Taehyung walked over to him. "I'm sorry sunshine. I'm so sorry." He pulled the elder into a hug and inhaled his vanilla scent, immediately feeling much calmer. Hoseok cupped the younger's cheeks and softly pecked his lips. "I'll figure out a way to fix this. I promise" he said with a sad smile.

"You shouldn't make promises that can't be kept" Taehyung told him. Hoseok lifted him up and plopped onto his bed. "We can finish talking about this later. For now I just want to cherish the time that I have with you."

The two young lied beside each other, looking into the other's eyes. Well Taehyung couldn't look at Hoseok for too long. He felt himself blush and looked away. "I love you" he stated shyly. Hoseok smiled and pulled the younger closer.

"I love you more."