Author's Note:
Sorry for the delay due to personal issues. Hope you are doing well! Happy reading!!

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Namjoon's Pov

"I didn't know you suck that bad at dance. Why the trouble when you don't know?", she teased and I scratched my neck in embarrassment. We were tripping all the time on the dance floor yesterday and even stumbled over an elderly couple. 

"That's okay as long as it's you and me", I winked at her and she looked down, her cheeks displaying a tint of a red hue. I chuckled at that and pulled her close to me. Yesterday night was memorable for both of us and Kate didn't want to leave me. So, she is staying in our hotel with me.

We just talked all night and entwined our hands. As it turned late, we slept in each other's arms and now we are cuddling. She woke up earlier than me and when I opened my eyes, I caught her staring at me. I teased her a lot about it making her go cherry red. She then expressed that she wanted to cuddle with me, so as a gentleman I granted her wish. 

Just kidding! 

Only my heart knows how much I want to have her in my arms

"Jungkook must have taken our pics. I have seen him clicking snaps in our direction", she mouthed and I nodded. That guy is a great lover of storing memories, I smiled to myself. My members jeered at me like hell when they got to know Kate will be staying the night in my room. Oh My God! I still remember Jin hyung and Jimin yelling to use protection. 

Thank God! Kate wasn't with me then

"He likes taking pictures. He has a room filled with pictures in his apartment", I told her and she nodded, snuggling closer to me. I bet she is a fan of cuddles. I loved her whole frame in my embrace and her scent is driving me crazy. 

Gosh! This woman is making it hard for me to breathe

I just don't want to rush things between us. We hardly confessed the day before and any advancement could make it awkward. To be happy and healthy in a relationship, things need to start slow and when everything is stable, there is no going back. 

I traced my fingers over her face and she closed her eyes, her lips curving into a small smile. She is so adorable. I ran my fingers through her soft blonde hair and beamed at the sight. I never thought this day would be so soon. 

Where we will be in each other arms, lost in our worlds

My members always told me that this feeling of having the one we adore on our side is the most beautiful one. But I realized it's more than just beautiful. It's peaceful as if my heart is waiting for this moment to happen all through my life.

Involving myself in work, I forget I have to satisfy my pounding heart. Well! Congratulations, my dear heart, you beat for the right person. Taehyung always tells me he never realized the real motive for his heart to beat until he met his girl. He was so whipped for her and I feel bad that they couldn't make it till the end. They say some stories are not meant to have a happy ending. I wish he finds someone who deserves him and can take care of him well.

"Did you space out?", her voice snapped me out of thoughts and I shook my head in negation.

"It's okay. If something bothers you and if you are ready to share it with me, I am all ears", she spoke and I smiled. It's not something serious but it's nothing like I need to hide it from her. She is an important part of my life now and with time, she will get close to all of us if we are meant to be. 

"Sometimes, I wonder if I am doing my job well. I feel like I am a failure when it comes to the responsibility of my members. I don't know if I deserve to be the leader. I feel I am not being of any help to them", I expressed my thoughts and she held my face with her right hand.

"You know what Joon? The ones who feel they don't deserve to have something are the ones who actually deserve it. You may not be the perfect leader but you are giving your best and that's what makes you the best leader. I am an army too and I know how brilliant you are in managing the interests of the whole group", she mouthed and I smiled. 

Armys only know the stories we show

The tales behind the camera hold our real pain

"What we display to the armies are just the parts of our life we wanted to show, Kate. Taehyung has gone through a lot that he even cries till today when everyone is asleep. He lost the one he loves with all his heart. They got separated in the most unexpected circumstances", I revealed and her eyes widened.

"All that he shows, all those smiles and jokes, are they covering his pain? Oh My God! He must be heartbroken", she mouthed and I nodded.

"He is someone whom no one can understand. He lost her and then his grandmother, making his heart shattered even more. And what I could do was nothing. I couldn't console him in pain. Jungkook had gone through an accident and it made his mental health weak. Jin hyung lost his old friend. Suga hyung lost the most important person in his life. Seeing all of them in pain makes me feel miserable", I felt a lump down my throat as their images of crying displayed in my mind. 

"Joon, I know you are feeling bad for their pain but remember, you are not the reason. You are a great leader by giving your shoulder to them. You are a great leader for thinking about them. You can't change what has happened in their lives. If one has that power, every problem in this world can be solved. It's sad that they had to go through that phase of life, but trust me, time will heal them. And remember, you are not the reason for their pain. It's just that their pain is dominating your efforts", she spoke making me surprised. 

Her words touched my heart. Did she observe that much of me? How can she speak so accurately about my perspective and where did she get those right words to calm down my inner turmoil? She smiled and I felt relaxed. 

I bagged the lucky charm

I leaned down to peck her forehead and she let out a soft smile. I smiled and continued to kiss her eyes. She held the collar of my T-shirt with my sudden move and I chuckled. She opened her eyes to lock with mine and I leaned forward to peck her lips. 

It wasn't a kiss. Just a small and a long peck. Feeling her lips pressed to mine caused my stomach to do backflips. She has a very strong effect on me. I pulled out and noticed her blushing. She buried her neck into my chest and I encircled her frame in my arms. 

Flustered Kate is so beautiful

Our moment was disturbed when Kate's phone rang. She pulled out of my hold to reach her phone. I got seated as she answered the call.

"What do you mean?", Kate asked and I couldn't hear the person on the other side.

"Andrew, you need to tell me why I am required there so urgently. Did something happen to Alex?", her voice was now stern and I could notice her face filled with worry.

"Andrew, you are making me worried. Fine, I am coming", she hung the call, letting out a grunt. I placed my hand on hers and she took a sigh.

"Andrew wants me in the agency's building right now. He is saying that it's an emergency and I need to be there as soon as possible. I don't know what the reason is", she mouthed, her tone indicating panic and I held her shoulder, displaying a smile. 

"Don't freak out. Just go and find out", I told her and she nodded.

 She set her dress properly and went to the washroom to freshen up. As she came out, I pulled her for a hug and planted a kiss on her hair.

"Tell me if something is wrong", I caressed her face and she nodded. She then walked out of the room and I sighed. I just hope it's nothing serious.

My eyes felt heavy and I let out a yawn. I didn't sleep at all. I plopped on the bed and smiled inhaling her scent all over the soft mattress. I slowly closed my eyes as sleep took over me.

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"Namjoon ah, open the door"

I could hear someone banging on the door and woke up, rubbing my eyes. Is it so urgent? With great effort, I got down from the bed and walked to open the door

"What is it hyung? Don't tell me you called me for something stupid-", my words got cut off as he showed his screen in front of me. I grabbed his phone to read the words clearly.

"Kim Namjoon is rumored to be dating secretly. The girl is rumored to be a model from a famous American Agency. What do you think about this?"

"RM of BTS is rumored to be dating one of the models of an American Agency secretly. They have been spotted at the celebration party held by the Agency"

"RM's dating rumor breaks the hearts of many armys"

Comments:

NamjoonismyDaddy

My heart just crashed but I still support you Joonie

JeonCookie

Guys! Don't believe these rumors. Let's not believe anything until Bighit gives a statement

Namjoonsthighs

I am switching my career now. I need to take modeling courses right away

Loveyourselfeu

I don't understand why people try to invade our boys' privacy. Let them do the fuck they want

JoonieISMyHubby

Who's that fucking woman? Ain't no one touching my man and his Namtiddies. I am sure that model is trying to gather some clout. Fucking bitch!!

NamjesusHolY

Are we seriously going to decide if we allow him to date or not? Man's not a kid, He got his own fucking life

JiminiePABO

Guys! I don't think I can take this news. I don't want him to date her.  I didn't know he was into western models. I dreamt of him every day

EpiHoneyJinnie

Trust me! At this point, I just want them to announce flash news, we got married and we are happy. Those who don't like it can fuck off. Come on, who are we to restrict them from dating and fuck those reporters.

Namjinrules

I am sure that is some misunderstanding. Namjoon loves Jin and Jin only. They even got up when in Hawaii when they asked for couples. Don't believe this false news!!

LilmeowmeowSwAg

I just want to know how she looks like. I mean, she must have been really beautiful if our Namjoon fell for her. Can't wait to get her Instagram profile

IhateSnaKeu~

Let me know that bitch's Instagram profile. She needs to know her place.

VanteVanGogh

I hope they haven't met a few days ago. I probably think Namjoon knew her when they went to American Hustle only. If their love story began there, I would support them with all my heart. But if it's just a few days ago, she is a clout-chaser

WWHandsomeinyourarea

The comment section didn't pass the vibe check. Y'all remember your limits as a fan. Their personal life is not your business. I hope you stop chasing these stupid dreams and chase reality

JoonieWELOVEYOU

Guys! I am really upset about him keeping it a secret. Nevertheless, i will support him no matter what. Screw the toxic ones.

What the hell? The party is a private one and we were assured that none of the pictures will be released. Our contract with the agency strictly calls for our privacy. Why did this happen? Did their agency leak out pictures? But wait? How did they get the picture of us walking into the hotel?

Is that why she was called urgently to her building?

"Hyung", I held my head in tension and he took a sigh.

"Come out. The others are waiting for you in the lobby", he spoke and I paced my steps behind him. How can this happen? I talked to the organizer of the party at the end about checking if anyone has taken out pics except for Jungkook. He mentioned that it's a private party and no one would do that. Also, he checked the CCTVs to see if there is anyone. But nothing was spotted.

"You should have been careful. What would you answer the media? PDnim wants to speak to you", Suga hyung mouthed as I reached the lobby. All of them looked tensed and I feel guilty for causing this. I should not have danced in front of all. But wait? Is Kate known to all now? That would cause her huge trouble.

"Is Kate exposed?", I asked them and they shook their heads.

"The images were blurred, thankfully. And I am pretty sure they were not leaked by their Agency thinking about our contract and the quality of the image", Hobi hyung stated and I nodded. The agency can't do it.

"Hyung, we don't have time. We should respond to the rumor or Kate will be in trouble. You know about our armys right? They go to the far end to find details about her. Her career would be at stake, hyung. You need to release a statement", Jimin mouthed grabbing our attention and I can't deny his words. The one who will be troubled is Kate more than me.

"Some armys are supporting you two, some sad that you didn't reveal and some are not really favorable", Taehyung revealed and I nodded. I know this scenario. It happened with many other idols.

"We can't reveal your relationship to the public now. At least not this time. It could crumble our progress till today. You guys must date secretly and you need to release the statement that you are not in any kind of romantic relationship at the moment", Suga hyung stated and I agreed. 

"Talk to PDnim too. Just tell him that there's nothing like that and you guys are just friends. He will believe you", Jin hyung assured and I nodded.

Is Kate okay?

Will she be okay after I release the statement?

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