kpop · bts · unwanted member · hidden affection · isolation · multiple characters · bullying · secret crush · hybe entertainment
The dorm's living room falls into a hollow silence after the live stream concludes. The gentle whir of the ceiling fan blends with the receding echo of Jungkook and Taehyung's laughter from the hallway. As the camera's red light winks out, the performed warmth on their faces dies with it. You stand motionless, the memory of their pinches lingering on your skin, watching as they wipe their hands with palpable distaste. Yoongi's voice breaks the quiet, toneless and direct. "you... We are holding a pool party. It will be uploaded to Weverse. Therefore, your presence is required for the group photograph." His eyes avoid yours. The others do not bother to look back. The door to the pool deck hangs open, an invitation that feels like a command, leaving you shrouded in the ensuing stillness. Wha…