And just like that the word was out. Kim Namjoon And Normani Kordei from BTS were dating.

It all happened so fast. I didn't expect people to blow our relationship out of portion. But then again you know what people say. Korean drama is another Hollywood drama.

And you know people love drama. Especially when it wasn't include them. This wasn't good tho. All of this attention being brought to Joon and I and its unnecessary. Instead of worrying about our relationship they should be focused on our new album coming out less then two weeks. Or my new project that I'm working on.

It's been a couple hours since the news got out, and ever since then I haven't been able to leave the studio. Paparazzi and fans everywhere surrounding the place.

I couldn't even go home if I wanted to either, fans and paparazzi were also outside of the dorm screaming for Joon and I.

It's ridiculous.

I couldn't even get onto any of my social media. My phone. Well last talk about that.

Remember how I was at Bam's house, apparently my dumbass forgot my phone.

So that's that.

"Is him again, Ma'am" Sean says holding out his phone as the screen displayed a weird picture of Brandon, and the words "her manager" display above.

I sigh heavily. Covering my face as many strangers pass by me in this airport. I took the phone and swiped across the screen putting it against my ear.

"hello" I answer lowly.

"Where the hell is she, Sean? I swear to god if- I cut him off, "I'm right here, Brandon. Please calm down" I tell him as my eyes glance up at Sean who was fixed on me.

"Calm down? You want me to calm down? Normani if you haven't noticed you are in the headlines of every media outlet. Your trending not one, not two... but three times on Twitter. Do you happen to know why is that?" He asked voice filled with all the sarcasm in the world.

I rolled my eyes.

Here he go again.

"You don't know? I'll tell you. You my friend are trending because your secret relationship with joon is no longer secret. There's videos and photos every where of you two. I even tried to get the photos removed off the sites but I can't meaning this is no longer in my hands" he informs me.

"I seen them" I say.

I hear him sigh, "where are you?" He asked me.

"I'm going to fix this"

"How? How are you going to fix this, Normani?" He asks me probably wanting to know my plan.

Which is funny because I didn't really have one.

"I'll find a way" I say.

"Just Tell me where you are, Normani. I'll come get you. Where are you?" He asked once more.

Before I could even lie and make some fake place up, the intercom of the airport gave away my location.

"142B way to Los Angeles, California is now boarding"

"Jesus, the airport. I- please don't tell me your doing this again. Why is running your only option?" He asked me causing me look out the window looking out to see the planes and airport staff.

"Well what else do you expect me to do?" I asked seriously.

"Not run. If anything running makes it look like you have something to hide from" he tells me causing me to cautiously look around to make sure no sure one was recognizing me.

"I do. Our relationship was supposed to remain secret and now that is it everything has to change"

"Says who?" He asks as if he wasn't the same one remaining me to be careful if people find out everything will change.

"You. In fact those were your exact words" I tell him. Does he not remember?

"So you running means everyone will forget about your relationship? What happens when you come back? You think people will forget about your relationship? You are no longer a normal person. There are eyes, fans, cameras... literally everywhere. You running isn't going to help anything" he informs me.

Which was true.

"Bran— he cut me off, "do you have any idea how worried that poor boy is about you. You running is only thinking about you. What about RM. Have you even thought once about him? About how your relationship may effect him? Or what he's dealing with right now?" He asked me causing everything around to come to a stop.

This whole time I've been trying protect myself, protect my image when who I should've been protecting was him.

"So what should I do?" I asked my voice filled with nervousness.

"Go home. Not for me. But for him. You leaving isn't going to solve anything. I'll talk to P.D to figure this out. Until then go home and just stay out of the public view and if you do happen to be seen don't say anything" he informs me.

I sigh nodding glancing up at Sean who sipped on his coffee, I removed the phone from my ear and hung up the phone.

"What happened? What he say? Please don't tell me I'm getting fired" he says.

I shook my head.

"Nothings going to happen. Not to you" I tell him.

"Does this mean your still boarding the plane?" He asked. I swallowed hard feeling the urge of wanting to cry, taking a deep and calm breathe.

I shook my head. Brandon was right. I've always ran from whatever was bothering me. From bullies. To people who attacked on me online and off. Even my mother when she had cancer.

I ran when I was scared of having feelings for RM. I ran when I shouldn't have. I'm tired of running. I'm tired of feeling like this. Like running is the only option.

So what people found out about Joon and I. They were going to sooner or later. I stood up from the table in the most dramatic way bringing attention to myself.

"Ma'am... w-what are you doing?" Sean asked standing up, looking around.

"I'm tired of running, Sean" I explain to him. I watched as he quickly type on his phone, before placing his phone into his pocket and looking at me.

"Take me home. Please"

-

I took a deep breath after noticing the amount of news cast and paparazzi and fans with signs of RM and I together crowded outside of the gate of the dorm.

The screams instantly got louder once the fans realized I happened to be the car. The security opened up the gate restraining and blocking the fans from entering, allowing to Sean drive further into the entrance.

I heard my name being screamed repeatedly from fans outside of the gate. The limo came to a stop, as I stepped out.

Flashes from cameras went off multiple times, I made my way towards the front door away from view. Before I dial the code in the door unlocked and opened.

I looked up to see Brandon. I looked at him confused, I didn't know he'd be here.

"Took you long enough" He tells me pulling me inside before closing the door and locking it.

"Where's everyone?" I asked.

"The rest of the members are at the studio practicing, Joon is in the kitchen wi— he was cut off when a voice shouted through the house.

"Is that Normani? Is she here yet?" The familiar voice asked causing me to look up at the direction from the living room.

My head turned to see the tall, attractive, loving and caring man I was in love with. My heart pounded furiously, watching his face expression seeing me.

He let out a deep sigh, "your okay" he says.

He walked towards me him and I couldn't help but tear up. He pulled into a hug and immediately broke down.

"A-are you crying? W-what— I cut him off, "I'm sorry. I'm sorry. I was just scared. I was scared — He cut me off by pulling me out of the hug and holding my face.

"Scared of what?" He asked shaking his head not understanding.

"Now that people know everything is gonna change. I was scared that we would change. that we wouldn't be the same" I say trying to get a hold of myself.

He holds my face while shaking his head trying to wipe my tears. "Mani... I promise you. Nothing is gonna change" he says.

I wanted to believe it. And I almost did. But I knew deep down inside some day, some how we weren't going to be the same. The we'd have to end things.

I'm just afraid I won't be ready to say goodbye.

"You hear me? The me that loves you today. Will be the same me that will love you tomorrow" he says wiping my tears.

What about the day after tomorrow? The days?

"I don't mean to ruin your little reunion but you guys need to think about what your gonna do? Not just for you two. But for the company, for your members and your fans" Brandon says butting into our romantic moment.

"Meaning if you guys confirm that you guys are indeed dating be prepared for nonstop interviews, and photoshoots and people wanting you too to perform together. But if you guys deny... then you should be ready for people asking questions about that video in the elevator" he continues causing both Joon and I to look at each other.

For a moment looking into eyes, I realized it didn't matter whether we agreed or disagreed to the allegations. Somehow we both knew if the world knew or not, it was okay... because we were together.

"So.... what's your decision?" He asked.