Taemin’s breath hitched as he stared at his laptop screen. There, as clear as day, was a picture and article of Onew with Jungah. He felt his chest tighten, and he quickly closed his laptop, deciding instead to go into the living room and watch television. He stared blankly at the cartoon, fiddling his fingers nervously as he heard the voices of s.

“Onew! When did this happen?”

“It’s none of your business, Jonghyun.”

Soon all of the members were in the living room; Minho, Jonghyun and Key interrogating Onew while Taemin sat staring at the television. He heard Onew telling them how pretty and nice Jungah is, and how he was so happy with her. Taemin thought he was going to be sick.

Taemin quickly got up and left the room, not noticing his hyungs watching him leave. He grabbed a towel from his bed, hurrying into the bathroom and taking a shower, letting the hot, burning water wash over his head and down his back. As he plopped down on his bed in the far corner of the room he shared with Jonghyun, he stared at the cell phone he held in his hand. He debated on whether or not he should text his manager and tell him about Onew’s scandal.

“Screw it.” Taemin huffed, sending a text to his manager that Onew had a few articles about him and a girl circulating the internet. The result wasn’t pretty.

Onew got in a lot of trouble, being scolded by managers and getting extra schedules that made extremely tired. The worst part was, Taemin felt happy about seeing his friend punished for having a girlfriend. It made him happy to see hate from the fans over the scandal, and it being directed at Jungah and Onew. He had nothing against Jungah, but he couldn’t stand seeing Onew with her.

But then Onew invited her over for dinner - to meet the members. Bull. He just wanted to be with her more.

“Hyung, I’m leaving.” Taemin told Key as he grabbed a jacket from the couch.

“But Taemin, Jungah’s coming to meet you all!” Taemin resisted the urge to roll his eyes as he heard Onew’s voice.

“Sorry, hyung. Umma said my aunt and uncle are visiting, and I haven’t seen them or my cousins in so long. Can’t I meet her another time?” Taemin pleaded with puppy eyes.

He heard Onew sigh, but when he turned he saw a smile on his hyung’s face.

“Ah, she’s here now! You can meet her real quick!” Onew looked up from his phone, going to open the door to let Jungah in.

“Sorry, but I really need to hurry, hyung. I want to