syzygy | kth x kjn

03

❝ don't know how to live,
don't know how to fly.
don't know how to decide
don't know how to dream now. ❞

- No More Dream

t a e h y u n g

I had only seen her when she was performing, and a few times when we brushed past each other backstage. And, because of one simple picture of two people that just so happened to look exactly like us, I was now stuck with her for the next two years. 

I was sure no guy in his right mind would actually turn Jennie down. I mean, she had it all, really. Looks, charisma, talent. I just wasn't ready to have a girlfriend yet. With my career with the boys taking off, I wanted to put all of my attention into making new songs and giving good stages to ARMYs. I'd seen what some saesangs have done when they found out their beloved idol was dating. I didn't want any ARMY to do the same.

And now, I was on my way to YG Entertainment's building for a 'special meeting' with Bang PD-nim, the CEO of one of the top entertainment agencies in Korea and the girl I would call my girlfriend for the next two years. Two years didn't seem like much on paper, but it was a long time. Seven hundred and thirty days, to be exact.

kook 👃
aish dont be so worried ull do fine
itll only be like an hour
anyway shes pretty 
u dont have it that bad

taetae 🐵 
zz thats easy for you to say
youre not the one being forced into a relationship

against your own will
i thought arranged marriages ended in 1953

kook 👃
no u dumbass the war ended in 1953 not arranged marriages
how did u even graduate

taetae 🐵
  🙄

kook 👃
anyway just smile and introduce urself
ure going to be with her for the next two years anyway
might as well make it a gd two years

taetae 🐵
gd
what
am i meeting gdragon too
is he going to be my father in law

kook 👃
i cant with u. 

kook 👃 has went offline.

taetae 🐵
hey thats extremely rude of you to leave midway a conversation
hello
come back
h3ll000000000000
ok then. 

taetae 🐵 has went offline. 

I sighed to myself, shutting my phone off before looking out the window, only to realise that we had reached our destination.

The YG Entertainment building was large and tall, almost two times bigger than BigHit's building. I was awe-struck. We were immediately greeted with nods from the two bodyguards standing outside the door. When we stepped inside the grand building, a rush of warm air hit us in the face. I looked around. The room had high ceilings and pristine, white marble floors, a giant, diamond chandelier hanging on top. Almost no one was there, except for a receptionist behind the counter. We were about to approach her before a man came up to us, kindly asking us to follow him.

We took the elevator, and Bang PD-nim immediately got down to introducing himself. Based on what I heard from their conversation, the man was actually BLACKPINK's manager, which reminded me that our manager was supposed to be here with us today, but something urgent popped up.

When the lift doors opened, we stepped out into a hallways. A long stretch of doors awaited us as we briskly walked to the room the meeting was held at. The CEO's office.

When the door opened, Bang PD-nim and I immediately bowed as Jennie and CEO-nim stood up from their chairs. 

"Good afternoon, I am Bang Si-Hyuk and this is V from BTS." Bang PD-nim introduced, flashing a wide smile at the man in front of us. He had a way of charming people.

"You can call me Taehyung." I added, grinning a little at no one in particular.

"It's my pleasure to meet you both," CEO-nim smiled back, extending his arm for a handshake. The girl beside him did the same. "As you probably already know, I'm Yang Hyun-Suk and this is Jennie."

Her hands were smooth, almost as smooth as a baby's. Those were the hands I would have to hold for the next two years. I had to admit I quite liked holding her hand, even though I had only held it for a brief moment.

"As you both already know, there was a photo of you two going out. While I'm sure that's not the case, the media seems to think so. I don't really need to go into much detail, but today will be your first 'date' together. You are to go and grab a drink at a cafe." CEO-nim started, clasping his hands together and propping his elbows up on his desk, which was rather bare, if I might add.

"Yes, now remember, you two are a couple. I know you just met, but please act like one. Hold hands. Gaze into each other's eyes lovingly. When the photographers come, don't run away. Stand there for a while and let them take photos. Once you're in the cafe, you can be yourselves." Bang PD-nim added. 

"What he said. Please get to know each other more. You're going to be a couple for the next two years, after all." 

And there it was again. The churning feeling of dread and anticipation in my stomach. The way my heart fluttered when I heard the word 'couple'.

"Okay, now off you to go. Hyunsuk-hyung and I have much to discuss." Bang PD-nim finished. It sounded like they were familiar with each other, despite that formal greeting they had earlier.

Jennie and I stood up and bowed before shuffling out of the room and into the hallway. The door clicked shut. A click that commenced the start of our relationship as we stood in this empty, desolate hallway together. My eyes looking down at hers shyly, her eyes looking up at mine tentatively.

"Well, let's get going."

We started walking toward the elevator, our footsteps in sync, and our hearts beating the same nervous beat. We entered the elevator. The silence was deafening, to say the least. I could hear her breathing from behind me. I could practically sense her shifting in discomfort. In a vain attempt to lighten the mood, I said, "Hey, can I take a picture with the YG sign before we head out? Who knows when I'll come here again."

Her cold composure didn't hitch, and although her words seemed fine, her tone was hard. "Okay. But don't worry, I'm sure you'll be here a lot."

I maintained my trademark boxy smile as I turned around, stepping out of the elevator, eyebrows furrowing together as I began to dread our 'date' already.

I could already tell it was going to be one long day.