and action • jungri

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The dorm smelled like freshly baked cookies which immediately dragged Yeri to the kitchen where the heavenly source seemed to come from. She stepped into the room and saw Wendy putting them on a plate with a small smile on her lips. "Woah, I really missed your cookies!" Right when she wanted to dig into the food, Wendy slapped the smaller's hands off of her precious cookies. "Hush, these are not for you. Also, go wash your hands first."

Yeri pouted and looked at the cookies with a gulp. "Why? Who is the lucky person? Can't I even have one? Just one bite!"  Wendy glared at her and Yeri immediately shushed. Sure, Wendy was a bundle of loveliness but nobody would want to get on her bad side, she could be intimidating. "Go get ready. We have a meeting and those cookies are for that. Hurry, go go!"

As she was told, Yeri got into the shower and put on some neat clothes, combing her hair once she was almost done, sitting in front of the mirror in her room. Sooyoung entered the room with a smile and helped the younger to braid her hair. Yeri looked at her with a suspicious look. "Something is fishy. Why would Wendy bake cookies for a meeting, and why are you helping me with my hair?"

Sooyoung smiled and hugged her shortly before she walked to the door. "Ah, Yerim. I just love you so much, baby." Confused at her friends' weird behavior, Yeri decided not to dig too much into it or else she would turn only weirder. Irene called from the living room and she quickly grabbed her purse before she joined her members who put their shoes on so they could leave with the van, which was already waiting for them.

Inside the van, it was suspiciously silent. Usually, the Red Velvet everyone knew would sing loudly or just do some misbehaving to which their manager would try to calm them down, but at the end just give up and let them be themselves. He always had a small smile on his lips when the girls were having fun, but he always pretended like he was annoyed.

Finally, when they arrived, Yeri looked outside and her jaw fell when she noticed that this wasn't the familiar SM building. "What are we doing at the Big Hit Entertainment building?" She turned her head to her members who were laughing among themselves before they stepped out of the vehicle and walked to the entrance. Yeri pulled on her dress and looked into the camera of her phone to check if she was still looking fine. If she knew that they would come to her boyfriend's company she would have dressed even nicer.

A young lady approached them with a smile and lead them to a big room. Seulgi chuckled once the girls all had a seat. "Am I the only one who has a huge Deja Vu?" She looked at her members who also began chuckling when they remembered the meeting a year ago in which they met Bangtan officially for the first time. Yeri was nervous, she fiddled with her fingers under the table and had her head lowered. How was she supposed to act? Sure all the members from Red Velvet and Bangtan knew that Jungkook and Yeri were dating, and there was some more flirting going on among the other members, but they didn't officially meet with their managers after their first drama together.

The door swung open and all the girls turned to look at the seven handsome boys entering the room. Yeri's eyes immediately searched for Jungkook and once she spotted him, he was already smiling widely at her, with that bunny smile she adored so much. He waved shyly and Yeri blushed, checking if anyone saw them. The boys sat down as well after everyone greeted each other.

BTS's manager, Sejin, and Red Velvet's manager, Jinwook, greeted each other, laughing before they took a seat and talked shortly as they obviously waited for someone else to join. The groups looked at their managers and how close they were, wondering if they missed anything.

Yeri took the chance of everyone's distraction to check on Jungkook and when she met his eyes, he was again smiling widely. Yeri cursed inside, why does he have to be such an idiot around their elders. She threw him a deadly glare and Jungkook quickly went to a poker face, noticing Yeri's warning. When the door opened for the second time, everyone seemed to be confused. Everyone except for Yeri and Jungkook. Both stood up and greeted her with a warm smile.

"Hi, everyone. I know most of you don't know me, but let me introduce myself." The woman walked around the table and pushed her long, brown hair back. "My name is Kang Jane. Yeri probably already knows me since we were together in LA for her shooting." She winked at the younger and turned back to the managers. "The reason why I gathered you all here is that of the rumors that go around about Jungkook and Yeri. We are planning to shut them off officially. Sejin and Jinwook know and already approved so the only person left for an ok, are you guys."

BTS and Red Velvet began whispering among themselves, Jane calming them down. "Here, let me explain. You know I have been working for SM for quite a while. Before that, I was also working for Big Hit. The thing is, we all know that idol groups still get a lot of hate just by looking at another member of the opposite sex. So why not put an end to all that shit since you guys are the two ultimate groups in our country right now? I did a lot of research and there is always positivity and peace among the fans when BTS and Red Velvet are mentioned. And since Yeri and Jungkook are already dating, it wouldn't have to be a setup couple, too. Both of you could live out your relationship without worrying about getting caught. Hm?"

Sejin Manager stood up and nodded, "I think BTS and Red Velvet officially have come to the point where they can allow themselves to date without worrying about consequences. Both of the agencies, SM and BigHit, have approved of the idea since both Companies are already partners in some branches." Jane smiled, crossing her arms in front of her chest. "You all know that Yeri and Jungkook had a drama last year that was successful internationally. It seems like international fans love the interactions of the two groups that's why I had a team who analyzed the wishes of your fandoms so we can be prepared. So, what do you guys think about it?"

Namjoon looked at his members and nodded shortly before he took the word. "I think Sejin manager knows that army is... a little bit too possessive. We don't want our fans to harm Red Velvet in any kind of way. Isn't it too risky?" Jane nodded slowly, "Sure, but isn't anything too risky? Jungkook and Yeri's drama was also risky. But it was also a hit. Their short collab on their premiere show is one of the most-watched videos online and people still talk about how well their voices blend together."

Yeri lowered her head, thinking about the times back when she was struggling with herself as an artist. She remembered how Jungkook would always try to cheer her up and always talk positively. He really loved everything about her so with time, she got more and more confident. She started to love herself.

When she looked up, she caught Jungkook looking at her with a sincere smile. The youngest smiled back, her eyes sparkling and her heart swelling from the endless love she was keeping inside for the boy sitting across the room. She wanted to show the world. Show them that she really, really loved him and was ready to face everything.

"I'm in."

Everyone in the room looked at Yeri. Irene seemed worried, "Yeri. Are you sure? I mean, we all know that you will always get the hardest criticism. You don't have to do that." Yeri looked at the eldest member and smiled, "But for how long am I going to do that, eonnie? How long am I going to hide? Just why can't I live my life? Haters will always find a way to hate, so I will just live my life and spend the time with the boy I love. I have nothing to lose, do I?"

Jungkook stood up, drawing attention towards him. "Yeri is right. We can't keep quiet for the rest of our lives. I am ready to protect Yerim from any kind of harm. I'm in, too, Jane. If the companies are willing also, you can announce the relationship as soon as possible. Also, Namjoon hyung..." The younger turned to his leader who was proud, but still trying to hide his smile. "Hyung, I think I need your studio. I am planning to record a song with Yeri and release it."

Jane looked at the two youngest members with a warm, yet determined smile. "Well, what are we waiting for? Let's show this industry what a power couple looks like."