Kidnapped & Beaten (SEVENTEEN)

Chap 38.

Just the day after 31 December 2019, the internet went wild.

Articles about Wonwoo carrying Mingyu bridal-styled the day before went viral.

The reactions from the netizens were both positive and negative.

"Is this fanservice? But I don't think there's need to even bridal-style carry someone especially it's a boy carrying another boy....." One comment said.

"The image looks so sweet! My meanie heart is bursting of joy!" Another comment went.

"Seriously, Wonwoo and Mingyu look so good together.... I wouldn't mind if they date each other...Hell! I would even support their relationship!"

"If Meanie's really together, are the other ships in SEVENTEEN also sailing?"

"Ewww...that looks so gross! Being together? Yuck...Are they gay? Gay Idols?!"

A lot of comments came after, reporters from different publishing companies called in to Pledis Entertainment for conformation, answers and interviews.

The CEO of Pledis Entertainment was mad.

He knew the members of SEVENTEEN were in a relationship with each other but he also warned them beforehand to be aware of their actions and gestures in public.

Don't let the media find out first.

SEVENTEEN haven't even announced their relationships to the public especially their fans yet two of their members were caught having a more than friendly gestures.

Wonwoo and Mingyu were called to the CEO's office.

Their CEO threw the newspaper on the table harshly.

Mingyu jumped a bit because of the sudden sound and tears rolled down his cheeks.

Stupid hormones! Making me so emotional and scared at just the sound made! Mingyu cursed inwardly.

He braved up and said, "We're sorry sir...I was just too tired and asked Wonwoo hyung to carry me....We didn't think the picture would get taken and published"

Wonwoo looked at him.

"Mingyu....." He said in a small voice.

"I know you're pregnant and yes, it would be tired for you....I have a wife myself and two kids so I know how hard it is but the both of you could've been more careful...." The CEO said.

"We're sorry, Sir" the two bowed their heads down.

"I want to arrange a press conference tomorrow afternoon. Announce your relationships to the public especially the fans." The CEO suddenly said.

"W-What...?" Mingyu stuttered.

"I'm sorry.... Excuse me?" Wonwoo said in disbelief.

"You heard me. Call the other members to the company for an emergency conference meeting" the CEO said again.

Mingyu and Wonwoo looked at each other.

"You call or I call?" Mingyu whispered.

"I will call" Wonwoo whispered back, pointing to himself.

Wonwoo's hands were slightly trembling.

"Seungcheol hyung....call all the SEVENTEEN members to the company now. The CEO wants us all there for an urgent meeting" the phone called ended.

The boys were in the conference room in minutes.

Most of them shifted their positions in the chairs uncomfortably.

No one was talking and the CEO was just sitting there, eyeing each and every one of the member.

"Dino" he called out.

"Yes Sir?" Dino replied back.

"You're not dating right? You may leave but if you would like to remain, do as you please" the CEO said.

"I will just remain in the room" Dino said.

The CEO nodded and started speaking.

All the members became anxious.

"As you all know, the articles about two of your members here, Wonwoo and Mingyu were published today early morning. Now what I want is....." The CEO said.

The members held their breaths.

"Go public with all the relationships in SEVENTEEN. A press conference will be scheduled for tomorrow afternoon at 2.00pm" the CEO finished.

Mumurs were heard among the members.

Their mouths were agape.

What!?" Woozi and Joshua yelled across the room.

"What...?" Hoshi whispered lowly.

"I'm sorry but we need to have a discussion about this together" Seungkwan informed the CEO.

"Go ahead" The CEO said.

The members hurdled together for a discussion.

After awhile, they gave out their answers.

"We will." Seungcheol said, eyes set on the CEO.

"Very well !" the CEO said and clapped his hands.

"Mingyu.... Would you like to announce your pregnancy?"the CEO asked.

"No thanks,Sir" Mingyu replied back.

"You agreed to this, Wonwoo?" The CEO asked looking at Wonwoo.

"I'm with Mingyu on this.....we agreed on it together" Wonwoo said.

"Suit yourselves" the CEO said and left the conference room.

All the boys let out a sigh of relief once the CEO, managers and staffs exited the room.

"So this is it guys...We're going public tomorrow" Seungcheol said.

Jeonghan placed his hands on Seungcheols's shoulders to calm him down.

"It's gonna be fine, Cheollie....We can't fool the CARATs who loves us so much for a long time. It was them who made us who we are today so the CARATs definitely have the rights to know about this....." Jeonghan said softly to calm his boyfriend.

"I know Hannie. It's just....." Seungcheol said.

Jeonghan didn't want to pressure him into the saying it.

"Don't worry...we all have each others' backs right?" Hoshi said placing his hand out in the middle.

The members started nodding and placed their hands on top of Hoshi's in the middle and all together the thirteen of them shouted, "SEVENTEEN! 파의팅!"

They laughed together happily.