Jiyong’s POV…

I groaned on whatever soft surface I was lying on, it was so comfortable but the massive headache I was experiencing was more painful than anything.
“Ugh.” I groaned rolling over into the pillows to smell an unfamiliar perfume along with what seemed to be a sheet of paper. Trying to open my eyes, I was welcomed by a large sliding door, curtains flung open and the morning sun shining through.

“Where am I?” I whispered groaning in pain again holding my head.

“What happened?” I whispered pushing myself up on all four only to feel a draft. Blinking my eyes a few times, I looked down in horror to see that all my clothes were thrown around the room, and I was lying in bed .

“What the F-.” I stared sitting up looking around for any explanation while my heart thumped loudly in my ears.

“Hoku-ah!” A called out into the hotel room hoping to receive her answer, not getting any I began to feel sick. I looked over to the sheet of paper on the pillow, hesitantly grabbing it before unfolding it.

Had an amazing night Jiyong Oppa! Thanks for inviting me up to the room, you were incredible. Call me.

My heart dropped into my stomach as I stared in horror down at the paper.

“Oh no.” I whispered almost in tears before I frantically began looking for my phone, seeing it lying peacefully on the dresses. For some odd reason it was charged, quickly I opened it to see all the missed calls from the members and Hoku-ah, my heart broke even more. I didn’t want to believe anything that I didn’t remember, quickly dialing the number on the paper, I pulled the sheet up to cover my chest before putting the phone to my ear. I heard it pick up and my heart sunk.

“Hello?” I called out panicked into the phone only being welcomed by a chuckle.

“Morning oppa.” The familiar voice chirped causing my blood to boil.
“Trang?” I hissed before she laughed.

“I see you finally woke up.” She spoke as I stood off the bed, immediately falling.

“Oh, I wouldn’t move around too much.” She offered with obvious sarcasm dripping from her teeth.

“What did you do?!” I snapped before she sighed.

“I didn’t do anything, you did it.” She retorted causing me to growl.

“TRANG!” I snapped before she laughed.

“Let me show you one thing oppa.” She whispered while I slowly pulled myself off the ground, finally standing.

“What?” I asked angrily.

“The side table drawer, open it.” She informed as I turned to it, slowly walking over before pulling it open. I dropped to my knees to see what was in it, photos on photos of me and some girl having last night. I put out a shaky hand to grab one before quickly retracting it.

“Oppa, now you know how serious I was that night in the bar.” She seethed as I looked down to my hands shaking in my lap.

“Trang, why are you doing this?! What do you want?!” I snapped while she sighed.

“How many times have we been through this oppa, all I want is you, and if playing dirty is what I have to do then fine.” She said calmly as I growled before I began ripping up the photos.

“Oppa, you can rip them up all you want, those are just copies, the originals are in the USB drive in my hand.” She mentioned while I froze.

“What are you planning on doing?” I asked nervously, never feeling as defenseless as I was feeling right now.

“I have a friend who works at one on the news medias in town, I was thinking about sending these photos over to her, and letting her decide.” She said as I frantically stood up.

“Trang, you think that will break me and Hoku-ah up? That’s what your planning right?” I asked before she sighed.

“ I’m sure she wouldn’t be happy seeing your scandal all over the news, imagine the press eating her alive.” She muttered causing my heart to break.

“Doesn’t help that you tested positive for methamphetamine.” She announced as my eyes shot open in confusion.
“What bull are you spouting now?!” I snapped having enough of her crap.

“Bandage on your arm.” She mentioned as I looked down, low and behold there was a bandage holding a cotton ball.

“I have a medical friend that tested your blood for me, I’m sure once people find out about it, you’re career will be over for sure. And Hoku-ah will be feasted alive by fans and the media, all because of this.” She mentioned as I let the tears fall.

“Trang, what do you want?” I whispered in defeat shutting my eyes tightly. If this got out, it would ruin not only my image, but also the members, those who had nothing to do with this. Plus seeing how much Seungri had to suffer from his scandal, I knew Hoku would get hurt finding out about it.

“What do you think I want?” She whispered back as I sniffled.

“I’ll do anything, just don’t let this out.” I begged causing her to chuckle.

“I’m happy we’re finally agreeing.” She said calmly as I sighed.

“I’ll do anything, please.” I begged before the line went quiet.

“Leave Hoku-ah for me, and I’ll destroy everything. Or stay with her and I'll make sure she gets hurt.” She hissed while I bit my lip, holding in the cries that were threatening to fall.

Out of all the trouble I had gotten into in the past, this had to take the cake. Not only would it hurt my image or the members, but it would hurt someone I cared about more than anything in the world. I didn’t want her to get hurt even more, so I was going to do what I had to do to protect her, like I promised. Taking one last breath, I answered.

“Alright, I’ll do it.” I whispered feeling the last shreds of my heart fall into a black hole.

“Hoku-ah, I’m sorry.” I whispered once I had hung up. I’m doing this to protect those I love, and the one I love.