collateral damage 🔞 - COMPLETE

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~~~~~Jeongguk

It's been a week since my girl agreed to marry me. I chuckle when I remember how she had stubbornly waited for Jin Hyung and Noona to come back to where they left her. They had watched her from the trees, so I knew she was safe the whole time, but I still think it's cute how she had no clue. Since that day, the smile doesn't leave my face. When I get a glimpse of her wearing my ring, I have to fight my dumb grin.

"Jungkook... Oh Jungkook!! Dude!"

Jimin's sing song voice breaks me out of my daydream, and I look around confused. All the Hyungs are laughing now, and I just rub the back of my neck, feeling dumb for getting caught... Again...

"Sorry... What's up?"

"Well, I was asking you if you had called your parents to let them know about your engagement."

"Oh... Not yet."

"You should probably do that before it gets reported by the media. That ring you bought is no joke."

"Shut up Namjoon Hyung..."

Everyone laughs, but I know he's telling me the truth. I need to talk to my father and let him know. I need my family to not comment, and who knows what my mother would say at this point.

"Sorry Kookie-ah... It's a beautiful ring. We just don't want anyone to get blindsided. Especially Haerin..."

"I know Hyung. I'll call Dad tonight."

Our break ends and we are back to filming. Haerin and the director are talking and looking over the previous footage. Her musical laugh floats through the room, and I seethe a little seeing the director tuck some hair behind her ear. How does he think he can be that familiar with her? She steps back when he does, but she still doesn't tell him not to touch. I know she's trying not to make a scene, but I'm not cool with this.

I walk over, ignoring the calls of my stylist, and stand behind the director. He's flirting hard, and Haerin is at a loss for what to do. I know this is because she thinks it will make trouble for me, so I step closer. Her eyes widen when she notices me, and I place my finger over my lips to signal her to be quiet.

"You're so beautiful Haerin. It's too bad that you are with an immature idol instead of a real man. You know he'll never be able to give you his full attention, right? The fan service is more important to them..."

Stepping forward, I land my hand firmly on his shoulder. Smiling at him, I see his fear.

"Hyung? What are you saying to my fiancee? Are you working overtime to lure her away from me?"

"Wha-What? N-No Jung-Jungkook... I..."

"Shut up... I heard what you said. If you spout that bullshit again, I won't be so nice. Got it?"

He nods, and scurries away like a coward. I walk to Haerin who looks frightened now, and I lift her chin. Her eyes are showing worry, and tears are starting.

"Baby? Did he hurt you?"

"No"

"Has this been going on all along?"

She doesn't answer, and won't meet my eyes, telling me everything I need to know. I hug her to me, and just caress her head. I don't want her to be worried, but I need her to not keep things like this away from me.

"Haerin-ah... Why didn't you tell me?"

"i didn't want to cause trouble. i know that this is all a favor..."

"No baby... PD-Nim told you it's not. You shouldn't be harassed in the workplace. If this happens again, you tell me right away. Ok?"

She nods, and I can feel her shaking in my hold. Namjoon Hyung appears beside us, and seeing there's a problem, raises an eyebrow in question. I just shake my head, and he moves back, telling the guys to give us a few minutes. Taking Haerin out into the hall, I make her look at me to see her eyes...