Mino's POV

'Ugh, what a day..... after being accused for using a goddamned word, now a dating rumor... Pfft, how unlucky can I get'

'Read this' YG shows Mino an article

'Red Velvet's charismatic vocalist Seulgi & Winner's witty rapper Song Mino spotted at the hospital, igniting a possible new couple?'

Around 4 in the morning, the 2 idols were spotted entering the general hospital in Seoul, with 25 minutes interval, Seulgi entered with her brother, then Mino arrived later. Surely, this cannot be a coincidence, right?

The article then shows 2 pictures, Seulgi and Mino entering the hospital

'Woah, the cameras these days surely improved a lot since back then huh' Mino thought

3rd Person's POV

'What should I do, Minho-ya?' YG asks in a cold tone

'Err..... you can just deny it, I suppose?'

'Mhm.... And then?'

'.....'

'It isn't that easy, Minho-ya... you know that too right?'

'Neh, Sajangnim.'

Then, Mino's phone rings, s must have read the article as well

'Switch off your phone, some crazy reporters may be able to contact you as well'

'Nehh' Mino follows YG's order and switched his phone off

YG then continues his work without speaking for the next 10 minutes

'What is your relationship with Kang Seulgi?' YG breaks the ice cold silence

'She's my dongsaeng, --I mean we are close till that point'

'Mhmm, you met her after your debut?'

'Err aniiyo...'

YG raises his eyebrow

'Well I knew her even before I came here'

'Ahh something like childhood friend?'

'Not to that extend, but a really old chingu'

'Mhmmm' YG nods his head

'Yeoboseyeo?' Chae Won answers her hand phone before walking out of the ward

The remaining Red Velvet members are in the ward, visiting Seulgi's mother, who thankfully woke up earlier

'Aigoo you didn't have to come all the way here' Mrs Kang says

'Eiii eomeoni, how can we not?' Wendy says

'I'm all fine, plus all of you must be busy, it's a hassle to come all the way here'

'Aniyaa eomeoni, the hospital is in Seoul!' This time, Joy says

'But still, Seoul is really huge'

'Eii omma! Stop babbling and rest!' Seulgi says impatiently

'Yahh Seulgi-ya, manners!' Irene says while glaring at Seulgi

'Seulgi-ya, your father told me that Minho came as well?'

Then the attention was focused on Seulgi

'Nehh, omma' Seulgi says nonchalantly, surprising the members except Irene

'Minho who? Joy asks

'By any chance, Choi Minho oppa?' Wendy says

'Aniii' Seulgi denies shyly, her cheeks are getting slightly red

'Song Minho.' Irene says bluntly, earning another shocked expression by the other 2 members

'*Gasp* So that guy earlier, was indeed, him?!' Wendy says

'Yeah, it was indeed Song Minho-sshi.'

'Why are you girls so shocked? You girls didn't know?' Mrs Kang says

'I didn't tell them, omma'

'Ahhh, you girls weren't in the company yet, when Minho was around her'

'Bwoh??! You two dated???' Wendy overreacts. Irene then looks at Seulgi intently, obviously jealous

'Eiii, why would I date such a fat pig'

'Yahh what are you saying? You told me you had a crush on him!'

'It...it's not like that omma!' Seulgi's cheeks were as red as tomatoes

Chae Won then reenters the ward

'Erm eomeoni, we may need to make a move now' She says

'Waeyo, we have a sudden new schedule?' Irene says while standing up

'Something like that...'

Red Velvet then took their leave before rushing to the van

'Where are we going?' Wendy says while fastening her seatbelt

'SM Building'

'For?'

'Well, apparently the guy I saw earlier was indeed Song Minho-sshi'

No response, everyone is slowly getting an idea of what is happening, especially Seulgi

'There were some misunderstanding... Seulgi just slowly explain that your situation to Kim Daepyonim, that Song Minho was coincidentally there, well that is the truth, right?'

The members stayed quiet

'Why are you girls aren't replying?'

'Actually.....'

'Minho-sshi came and visit Seulgi's mother' Irene finishes Seulgi's sentence

'Bwoh??! Is that true?'

Seulgi nods timidly

'Ahhh... I am going nuts' Chae Won says

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'I believe you heard what happened right?' Kim Songsaengnim, the current CEO of SM Ent. says

'Yes' Seulgi says in a polite tone. She is actually rather terrified facing her CEO alone, the other members were told to wait for Seulgi in their dance practice room

'Seulgi-yaa, just relax, loosen yourself a bit'

'Ne..nehhhh!'

'Is your mother fine? I heard from your manager earlier today, that eomonim got hurt'

'Yes, she is doing fine right now'

'Mhmm that is good to hear then'

A short cold silence

'I also heard... from the media that Song Minho visited her, ---I mean, you.'

'Yes, Songsaengnim, BUT, it isn't like what you think'

'Really?'

'Yes, Minho oppa, I mean Minho-sshi was my old friend since my teen-years'

'Mhm I've heard about that'

'So..... we aren't in any romantic relationship'

'Alright then, I guess everything is cleared up then... But that idiot is seriously nuts'

Seulgi looks at her CEO, a little offended

'Sorry, just a little mad, that he totally didn't bother preparing any disguise or any kind'

'Nono I should be the one saying sorry, Songsaengnim'

'Well at least things are cleared up for now, I was really worried that both of you were in a serious relationship, and I don't want to destroy another couple'

'...'

'We will release an article, denying your relationship with that punk, stating that your mother was ill and Song Minho happened to be there as well'

'Bu....but songsaengnim..'

'Mhm?

'I thought my family members' privacy is assured, as stated in my contract'

'Yes, that was one of the terms in the contract'

'Right, so I hope that my mother's status will be hidden'

'And tell the public that you weren't feeling well, yet Song Minho-shhi was coincidentally went to the hospital?'

'...'

'Seulgi-yaa, no one will buy that lie, you do know that it's crazy out there right? The netizens are currently bashing you, and your fellow members who didn't commit anything, especially sasaeng fans'

Seulgi stayed silent

'Furthermore, if anything goes wrong later, you will get sympathy from others... at least'

'...'

Honestly, Seulgi feels that she is being used right now, and pissed that she was powerless to do anything

At YG Building

'SM just published a statement, Minho-ya'

What did they say, Sajangnim?'

'Umm.... they denied your relationship status, and said that Seulgi's mother is ill'

'Sajangnim, isn't that a bit too much?'

'Mhm?'

'They are invading Mrs Kang's privacy just to cover up this issue'

'This isn't the first time, Minho-ya, it's SM we are talking about'

'Tsk', Mino says in annoyance

'Well I guess we will have to wrap things up as well. Mnho-yaa, you will be confined in the dormitory for a week. You aren't allowed to leave the dorm unless for official events.... furthermore your car keys will be confiscated by your manager. Lastly, you will have a cross (X) on your profile now, you do know what will happen if you get 3 crosses right?'

'Neh..' Was all Mino could say

'Minho-yaa, I am punishing you so that you could learn more about your responsibilities'

'Nehh' Mino repeats

'Remember, every of your actions are being watched by someone, and one mistake, may end your career, the worse case is, the people around you will get hurt'

Mino stares at the floor

'So, please think before you do something, I believe you are smarter than what your report card shows' YG says with a small chuckle

'ne..nehhh' Mino says out of embarrassment

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Mino lets out a relief sigh after exiting YG's office. He then switches on his hand phone, and as expected, he received a lot of messages and phone calls, mainly from s. However, a message from an unknown number caught his attention

From: Unknown Number

To: Song Minho

'Song Minho-sshi, it's Irene here! You must be wondering how is Seulgi doing now right? She's slightly hurt right now but we members will be beside here, so don't worry! Oh yea, Seulgi's phone got confiscated by the company so she will not be able to reply you anytime around. How about you? I heard about the controversy you got into as well..... I hope you're doing fine! The Song Minho I know is strong and cool, so don't falter too early! Stay strong and Hwaiting~!!!' 

She also sent a selfie to him with her fist, indicating a "Hwaiting" sign

Mino reads the message before letting out a shy smile

Mino's POV

'Oh my god I swear that Irene is the cutest human being on Earth!!!!! Wait, she isn't human, because she's a goddess!'

Yoyo wassup. So Melon Music Awards was held last weekend and I have to say, I'm impressed with all performances!!! But fairly disappointed with the award thingy zzzzz

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