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Just Desserts

I tightly grip the counter behind me to keep myself from collapsing. Namjoon's lips are moving, but I can't hear a word he's saying. There's only a loud ringing in my ear. I begin to see black spots and my hold on the marble top is slipping. As soon as I start falling to the floor, strong arms take hold of me. Cold water is thrown on me and I sit up with a loud gasp. When my sight becomes clear, I spot Namjoon holding an empty glass with an embarrassed, yet worrisome expression.

"You alright, Audaire?" Taehyung asks from behind me.

I wipe the water off my face. "I-I don't know."

"Hyung is on his way," informs Namjoon, squatting down. "We're going to take care of this. I promise."

"Okay," I nod. "I don't want the others seeing me like this. I'm gonna go change."

"I'm coming with you in case you faint again," Taehyung tells me, pushing my damp hair back.

I nod once more and the two men help me to my feet. Taehyung and I then make our way upstairs. I sneak into Jungkook's room to get my overnight bag, careful not to wake him considering it is only a little past seven in the morning. After collecting my things, I go to Taehyung's room to strip out of my wet clothes.

Did Namjoon throw a cup or a vase of water on me? I'm soaked.

Taehyung is on the edge of his bed, hands resting between his spread thighs. "Are you still going to work?" he inquires as I tuck my white top into my black pencil skirt.

"Sadly, I have to," I reply, walking to the bathroom. "I'm meeting with my boss today to let her know I won't be renewing my contract."

Taehyung follows me, leaning against the doorframe with crossed arms. "What if you pass out?"

I pick up the blow dryer. "I won't. I think it was just a one-time, freak thing. I'm fine." I flash a sincere smile. "Honestly."

His arms uncross. "Okay. I believe you." Taehyung strolls over to me, setting his hands on my hips and pressing a kiss to the tip of my nose. "But you call me if you don't feel well, got it?"

"Yes, sir," I giggle.

"Be careful sayin' that, baby," he husks. "You'll never make it to work."

***

"Oooo," Jimin beams. "Your hair's so pretty today."

"Thank you," I laugh awkwardly. "It was crazy this morning. My hair, I mean."

The doorbell then rings and Jungkook runs over to answer it. "Oh, hi, Hyung. What're you doing here so early?"

"Jungkook-ssi, we have a serious problem."

He moves out of the way, making room for Sejin to enter. He does, and Namjoon gestures for Sejin to take a seat on the couch. The members and I gather around him.

"I informed Namjoon-ah a little bit ago," he begins, "but the rest of you need to know that Audaire was caught on CCTV getting in and out of Jungkook's car." He raises his index finger. "But there is some good news. The footage was captured at the convenience store across the street and it's too grainy to see who the woman is. So, Audaire's identity is still a mystery as far as the media and fans go."

Jungkook and I exhale a breath of alleviation simultaneously.

"All they know is that Jungkook-ah was with a woman?" questions Seokjin.

"Yes. I'm not sure how they knew it was Jungkook's car though. My guess is the owner of the convenience store saw Jungkook-ah." Sejin shrugs. "We're not positive if the owner sold the footage or released it himself, but anyhow, we're taking legal action."