The showcase was successful.
As the performance ended, the audience was filled with cheers, and the members hugged each other to wrap up the first performance.
Good job!
Today was really good.
In front of the camera, he looked no different than usual.
He played pranks, laughed, and waved to the fans.
But after the camera was turned off.
The two naturally avoided each other.
It was because I didn't want to cause any unnecessary misunderstandings.
waiting room.
Jungkook checked his phone while removing his makeup.
One short message.
No rooftop today.
I could tell the reason from that single line alone.
There were many staff members today, and external personnel were also coming and going from the venue.
It was dangerous.
Jungkook left a short reply.
okay.
I thought it would end like that.
"jungkook."
The manager suddenly called.
"huh?"
"I noticed you dropped your phone earlier."
My heart sank for a moment.
The screen turned on the moment I received the phone.
The message that had just arrived remained on the lock screen.
No rooftop today.
The manager said without much thought.
Who sent this?
"...The members."
"ah."
Fortunately, I didn't ask any more questions.
However, Jungkook felt cold sweat forming on his palms.
lodging.
It was almost dawn when everyone went into their rooms.
Jungkook opened the veranda window and let out a sigh.
A short while later.
The phone vibrated again.
are you okay?
This time it was a phone call.
"hello."
"...You were surprised."
"little."
Both of them remained silent for a while.
The sound of rain could be heard quietly from outside the window.
Let's be more careful from now on.
"...huh."
I really thought I was going to get caught today.
Jungkook smiled faintly.
Was it that scary?
"huh."
A moment of silence.
And a low voice followed.
"The scary thing isn't getting caught."
"...?"
I was worried it might cause you trouble.
Jeongguk couldn't say a word.
That one word deeply shook my heart.
The next day.
The members got into the car to head to the airport.
The departure site was packed with numerous reporters and fans.
The flash went off incessantly.
"Please look this way!"
Please wave your hand!
Jungkook walked first, and Taehyung followed a few steps behind.
I had to act as usual.
They didn't even make eye contact.
However, the entrance to the departure hall.
As people rushed in all at once, Jungkook's foot twisted in an instant.
My body leaned forward.
Suddenly, someone grabbed my arm.
"...are you okay?"
It was a familiar voice.
Both of them paused at the same time.
The sound of camera shutters could be heard continuously from the surroundings.
Click.
Click.
Click.
Jungkook quickly pulled his arm away and wore a nonchalant expression.
"it's okay."
The two walked at a distance again.
But it was already too late.
Several reporters' cameras just captured that scene accurately.
After boarding the plane.
Taehyun turned on his phone, and his expression hardened.
A real-time article caught my eye.
"Two members who looked unusually close even after the showcase... Is it a coincidence?"
Jungkook was also reading the same article.
They looked at each other but couldn't say a word.
Only the same thought crossed my mind.
'Surely... didn't I get caught?'
The airplane began to move slowly toward the runway.
And the two people's secret also began to waver for the first time.
