With a cup of coffee at hand and a head that was feeling slightly heavy, you had found yourself in the room Jungkook usually occupies at the Hotel after you had contacted him and had agreed to meet there.

His morning schedule was packed but he had a break for lunchtime and as such he had put you in that opening, leaving you basically hanging around at work despite the fact that your shift was over. At least your supervisor had not seen you though nor anyone was aware that you were hanging out in Jungkook's room except Miok from which you took the key to enter since she was on shift and had Jungkook's room assigned to her this time.

Asking her about that may have not been the best move though as she didn't hesitate to high-key tease you about it, because word had travelled among all staff that you had gone on a date with him and most likely all of them were thinking that something was on the making between you and Jungkook. And now that word was to spread that you met him in his room at that, god your coworkers are about to have a feast.

At least they are people that gossip only among each other and don't have bad intentions, cause this could really go too south if it was to get bigger.

You thought to yourself, being aware that that's how rumours actually start and reputations end up being ruined. Jungkook may have been friendly with you so far but there was no way he would like to get involved in unnecessary scandals anyways, especially if he agrees with claiming that he knew you since young. A request that the more time ticked the more impossible had started sounding to you, for you had checked on the media and the fuss that was going on from the early morning.

The citizens seemed split, some shaming Jimin for trying such a move, even though nothing was confirmed and others questioning why Jungkook had chosen you to go with him at that event, to begin with. It was a total mess, yet that made you have hope for it could be the only reason Jungkook could agree to help you. 

Your phone that started buzzing on the bed, drew your attention back to reality and made you take a quick sip from your coffee before you stood up and left it at the bedside table then proceeded to answer the call.

"Hey" Your flat tone of voice left Jimin immediately knowing that you were tired but he couldn't help but just giggle at that, as you laid your body on the bed, feeling sleepy still.

"You sound so down. Did he say that he won't help you?" 

"I haven't seen him yet. He will be here anytime now and don't jinx things by mentioning negative things." You replied as a yawn escaped your lips, making him smile at the other side of the line.

"I thought you slept well at night, how come you are still sleepy?"

"Don't ask me, even when I sleep I end up being greedy and wanting more sleep and when I don't I forget what sleep is until I pass out. I don't know what a normal sleeping schedule is at this point." You admitted bluntly and listened to the sound of his laughter that as you closed your eyes, it made you slightly smile too.

"You better wake up your brain cells and do a good job Y/N. I am depending on you."

"You have nothing to worry about. I have already thought about everything I have to say and what he could possibly say. I am an overthinker after all. I got this."Your confidence made him laugh a bit more as he was opening the cabinets in his kitchen looking for some marmalade to eat.

"Oh shit! He is here" Your voice suddenly rose in his ears as you abruptly flew off the bed upon hearing the door opening and quickly grabbed your phone and shoved it in your pocket, without hanging up on Jimin's call nor putting him on mute.

"God, you have no idea what I went through to get here without anyone following me. This day has been crazy since early morning. I have reporters tailing me everywhere. Just what is all this about Y/N? How come you know Jimin?" Jungkook seemed rather agitated as he entered, shoving aside his bag as he spoke, then he proceeded to walk to the balcony and pull the curtains shut, in search of some security.

"I am really sorry about that. But I want to explain and actually ask for your help so thank you for meeting me despite the mess." You bowed your head to him in order to give him a sincere apology for you sure felt a bit bad for involving him in a mess out of nowhere but it was also not your choice so your guilt wasn't that heavy.

"Yeah, I would definitely like to hear that explanation too. I never thought a maid would be involved with someone like Jimin but you should have definitely mentioned that to me... except if what that article was saying is actually the case and he really put you to get closer to me and spy on me."

"Don't say nonsenses, you know well enough that such is not the case because you were the one that approached me and asked for my help and not the other way around." You reminded him and he fell quiet for he had thought about that and that was the only reason he had not believed the news from the getgo yet he also didn't know what to make of the situation. His manager had been eating his ears off all day, nagging him and blaming him for getting involved with you, to begin with.

"I know I know and I am definitely not that stupid to have been lured by you to do that on my own so how about you give me something reasonable I can stand on."

"All it is is a misfortunate entanglement you know. I work here and you know it's not the best job so I happened to get the chance for a better job, that being Mr Park's new assistant. I am not interested much in celebrities and his manager knows me so he put in a good word and I happened to get the position. I am keeping both jobs because of personal reasons. I never imagined they could twist things like this and if I don't fix it, he will definitely fire me. So please help me out," You mastered your best pitiful act, looking at him with pleading eyes while uttering your well-thought lies that would present Jimin clean from this situation in any perspective possible.

"Ah, seriously...why did this have to get so messed up. If I knew who took those pictures I would give them a lesson." Jungkook showed his frustration as he let his hand pass through his hair before he took a seat at the corner of the bed and rubbed a bit his temple, trying to think of a solution.

"I am sorry I got you in trouble, it's my fault I got you involved and took you there with me. You risked getting misunderstood by your boyfriend and even your new job to help me. You should have told me sooner Y/N" Jungkook's words, had Jimin on the other side of the phone, choking on his bit of bread which he had just taken, for he was surprised over the word boyfriend. Thankfully however he didn't make enough noise to be heard over your speaker.

"It's not entirely your fault. It was my choice to help you anyway, so don't feel entirely responsible. You didn't threaten me to help you...anyways I have already thought of something which could solve this mildly for us, only if you were to agree with it of course." You carefully chose your words, making sure you lighten the feeling of guilt that may have risen over him while simultaneously getting the conversation where you needed it to be.

" What's your idea?"

"If you were to claim that we were childhood friends, and knew each other beforehand, then the accusations regarding the fact that Jimin put me by your side to harm you would fall short and the possible scenarios of something romantic going on between us would also become untrue. I know it will still be a bother to you but this is the only solution I could think about that could calm down the waters momentarily." You presented to him Jimin's idea and Jungkook stared at you for a moment, looking as if he was processing your suggestion.

"It's something that can be done, however, I hope you know that me claiming so won't entirely make people believe that my words are true. Even if they exclude the assumptions about Jimin's involvement in our meeting, they definitely are gonna think that something is going on between us but we are not admitting to it." Jungkook spoke his thoughts as he stood up again, being aware of how things worked in the life he was leading for the public will always be thirsty for things that are intriguing and interesting and even if the truth really was to have been that you two were only childhood friends, they would start shipping you most likely or try to separate you. 

"That's fine with me. It's not like it's the truth anyway, plus we won't feed their assumptions again. We have no reason to be seen with each other in public again, now have we." 

"But what about your boyfriend? Do you think he will take this well? I mean as a man, I could see why someone would get bothered seeing people pair his girlfriend with someone else. Are you sure you will be alright?" Jungkook's words got you awed momentarily for you hadn't thought about that - simply because your boyfriend was non-existent- but also because you weren't expecting him to be so thoughtful and considerate.

Woah, this man is sure a good person huh

"My boyfriend trusts me, our relationship is solid, you have nothing to worry about. Please do this for me so I can keep my new job. I would really appreciate your help."

"Okay, great then, if it's so, you have nothing to worry about. I will make a post and shut down the mess right away." Jungkook didn't hesitate to take his phone out of his pocket and proceeded to concentrate for a minute, typing on his phone in an attempt to choose the right words then he made his tweet and turned the screen your way, for you to see.

"Thank you very much. I hope I can repay this to you someday." You showed your delight to him as a smile reached on your lips and he gifted you a thin smile back as he retrieved his phone.

"Don't mention it, I was the one that owed you a favour. Now we are even. Keep me updated if anyone starts harassing you over this." He urged you and you gave him your word that you would do so, before he got a call from his manager, as you took a glimpse on the screen and saw his name flashing.

"I have to go. See you around Y/N." He excused himself quickly and you managed to utter a "Take care" Before he stepped out of the room and closed the door behind him, leaving you again alone in the room.

"Y/N...Y/N~" Jimin's voice faintly echoed from your phone immediately after, reminding you of his existence and the fact that you had left him on call.

You quickly shoved your hand into your pocket to retrieve your phone only for it to slightly slip from your hands and have you joggling with it in the air until you finally took a good grip of it, without the device ending up on the ground.

"Oh God... what is it?!"You replied, having gone through the jumpscare of having your phone fall, which was something no one would like to experience, even though your phone had fallen many times so far and had thankfully survived with minor damage.

"Since when do you have a boyfriend?" Was all he uttered for that was where his mind was stuck quite unpleasantly at that.

"I don't obviously. I just lied to him that night at the party because he saw you. What else was I supposed to do?" You justified yourself, for lying wasn't really something you liked yet since you had gotten involved with this man, you had found yourself in situations where you could do nothing else but lie. "I just told him my boyfriend rushed to help me and that he is in the special forces."

Jimin couldn't help but burst out laughing upon hearing your words, for he found the ridiculous and the fact that Jungkook had believed that made it even more hilarious to him.

"That guy is so gullible." He commented while still laughing and you nodded your head in agreement for apparently Jungkook seemed way more naive than someone would have thought of him to be. It was almost worrisome how someone like him was existing in the entertainment industry.

"Wait...that indirectly means that you claimed me as your boyfriend though" His laughter morphed to a sly smirk as he uttered those teasing words making you roll your eyes as you understood his intentions.

"How do you have the desire for silly jokes after everything that is going on? You seriously never fail to amaze me." You replied matter of factly, for if you were to have been him, you would have been feeling horribly enough to not crack a smile by now.

"Don't be amazed Y/N. I am an actor. Even if I don't have reasons to be happy, I can act like I do. There's nothing I can't fake." His nonchalant words had you feel slightly heavy inside for they reminded you that he was not far from what every other human being was. And from what you yourself were.

Liars

Liars that faked smiles and claimed to be okay every single day. Liars which tended to lose their own selves in their own acts. Liars that shared things in common, such as pain and desperation.

"I guess I am as fake as you are then." You admitted and he fell silent on the other side of the line, before he left a sweet smile appeared on his lips, which you could not see but the way he spoke to you after, made his emotions transmit to you.

"May one day, all your lies become the truth, Y/N." His warm wish strangely enough made you feel comforted and reassured, for there was a way for your lies to become undone, and that was by making them a reality. Such a simple wish, yet it filled you with motivation, to try harder, and keep walking towards the aims you wanted to grasp. 

"Fighting, my Y/N" He added and your eyes grew slightly wide at the words he chose to use, before he hang up the call, leaving you in momentary shock that soon transformed into a small giggle.

He sure has gotten too comfortable...

You commented inwardly, as you proceeded to place your phone in your pocket and grasp your bag, suppressing the thought that followed after. 

...and I guess I kinda like the fact that he has.

---To be continued...