Paper Hearts (COMPLETED ✔️)

♡Chapter 33♡

"I'll be alright."

- Tory Kelly

Jungkook's POV

"Jungkook, I know you're probably with Jasmine spending Valentine's Day, but this news couldn't wait," PD-nim says over the phone.

I lean against Jasmine's bathroom counter.

"Some news came out about you being in court as a witness," PD says. "And the rumors are not in your favor. There was a release of illegal footage from the courtroom of the defendant's lawyer speaking against you and a photo of you leaving the courtroom with Jasmine. Her face is blurred out, but I am afraid that there will be a release of the original photo."

"What do you mean the rumors are not in my favor?" I ask him.

PD sighs.

"You're being accused of being the reason for Jasmine's accident," he says.

"How-- you know what, don't even tell me. This is not something I want to discuss right now," I respond.

"Jungkook, listen to me. There's more," he says.

PD's voice sounds desperate and I know whatever he is going to say next is very important.

"Reed Group Industries wants to end their contract with BigHit due to the increased rumors revolving around you. They don't want to draw any negative attention to them," PD says.

"Oh," I say.

My heart begins to beat fast. I can't be the reason for BigHit to go bankrupt again or be the cause of BTS's end.

"What can I do?" I ask PD.

"The CEO of Reed Group Industries wants you to attend the company meeting to discuss the matter," PD says. "I will fly you out back to Seoul a week before your spring break."

I feel the anxiety creep up my throat at the thought of leaving again and attending a meeting that will determine BigHit's future.

"Okay, PD," I say.

"Alright, Jungkook. I'll call you back with any updates. Enjoy your time with Jasmine," he says before hanging up.

I sit on the floor and cover my face with my hands. Everything begins to sink in. My presence, my responses, and my attitude will determine BigHit's future...BTS's future. We've come far and I can't be the one to halt our steps to success. The worse that will come is me leaving to protect BTS, but I don't think I could do that. BTS has become my life.

Once my nerves calm down, I reenter Jasmine's bedroom with a smile on my face.

"Is everything okay?" She asks.

"Yeah," I say. "He wanted to let me know about some of the rumors going around."

I try to make my voice sound as confident as possible so she doesn't suspect that the conversation wasn't the best. 

I return to my spot next to her.

"Okay," she responds in a soft voice. 

Jaz looks at me as if she's not convinced with my explanation.

"You know you can talk to me about anything, Jungkook?" She says.

"Yeah, I'll let you know if anything is bothering me," I respond.

I kiss her forehead. When I remove my lips from her forehead, she gives me that same look.

"Okay..." she says.

Jasmine turns away from me and unpauses the anime that was playing. The smile she had on her face before I answered the call was replaced with a straight face.