“Well then, Y/N. Thank you,” Taehyung said, a soft smile gracing his lips.
“Yea, no problem,” you replied, a lingering cough escaping your lips. “My back is still killing me.”
“It’s fine, really. Anyways, look at this.” You opened Wikipedia, scrolling through a page dedicated to BTS. “This is how I know so much about you. Many of the fans compiled this page using information from all your interviews! Here, let’s watch the BBMAs.” You clicked the video, a wave of nostalgia washing over you as the screen lit up.
An hour passed in a blur of clips and explanations. It was unsettlingly accurate how much you knew about him, more than even he seemed to realize.
“Hey, I just got a text from Jimin?” He showed you his phone, a flicker of surprise in his eyes. He was beginning to trust you, to rely on your knowledge.
Panic seized you. “OH MY LORD! They’ve been wanting you back for an hour. I completely forgot!” You bolted up, practically shoving him towards the door.
“We gotta go, we gotta go, we gotta—" You started, but Taehyung stopped you.
“Go where?!” he asked, confusion etched on his face.
“To Bighit! It’s an hour away, but we’ll make it!” You grabbed your keys, practically dragging him out of the house and into the passenger seat of your car.
“Okay, let’s go. I’ll explain what you should do on the way, as much as I can. I can’t go inside with you, though. I don’t want to cause a scandal.” You handed him a face mask and a baseball cap. “Here, wear this. It’s BTS merch, but since you’re wearing it, I think it’ll be okay.” You immediately regretted the words as a mischievous glint sparked in his eyes.
“Oh, so you like that this strange and handsome man is going to wear your clothes?” he teased, a playful smirk tugging at his lips.
You sighed, exasperated. “Hey, stop it! You know what I meant. Stop trying to make it seem like something else. Okay, now…” You continued, outlining the plan. You would FaceTime him later, explaining everything to the other members. You would pretend everything was normal, a fan showing her support. They would remain idols, and you would simply be a fan.
You were confident this wouldn’t cause a scandal. You believed that an hour of explaining five years of Taehyung’s life would be enough for him to return to his world, happily ever after.
But little did you know, this day would irrevocably change your life.
Would it be for the better… or for the worse?
To be Continued.
The next chapter will include all the members.