Jin had arrived at company with mr lee. The company building had always felt intimidating. Tall glass walls. Quiet hallways. Security doors that opened only for the right people. Jin had walked through these halls for years.
As a trainee.As an idol.As someone who had given nearly a decade of his life to this place.
But that afternoon, the building felt colder than it ever had before. Mr. Lee walked half a step behind him as they entered the executive meeting room as his bodyguard like always.
Three people were already waiting inside for him.
The CEO. A senior manager. And the legal director of their company.
No one smiled at him they all looked serious.
"Sit down, Jin, we should talk it out calmly" the CEO said calmly.
Jin obeyed and sat down on one of the chair. Mr. Lee remained standing near the door, silent but watchful.
For a moment, no one spoke.
Then the legal director slid a folder across the table.
Inside were copies of the hospital report.
Jin didn't open it.
He didn't need to.
"We were informed by the hospital about your condition," the CEO said carefully.
His tone was calm, but there was an edge beneath it.
"Do you deny it?" Jin met his eyes.
"No." The word felt heavy and real.
The room fell silent for a moment. The manager leaned forward slightly.
"You understand the situation this creates right." Jin's fingers tightened in his lap.
He knew exactly what they meant and what would he need to do.
"Jungkook's solo tour is at its peak right now," the CEO continued. "Millions are invested into this project, he also lot from this and his fans."
Images flashed through Jin's mind, Jungkook on stage, smiling under blinding lights, the crowd screaming his name.
The CEO spoke again calmly.
"If this information becomes public, the scandal would damage not only you… but him as well and it can dissolve his dream of becoming solo artist right now."
The words settled slowly in the air. Jin already knew where this conversation was going and he is definitely not prepared for it.
"You want me to keep it quiet, from jungkook and also from others right" he said softly.
The manager nodded.
"For now you have to be queit and deliver the baby for yourself."
"How long it going to take is my baby and his father never gonna meet or what?"
"Until his solo career is finished at the least."
Jin looked down at his hands this too much for him. His thoughts drifted toward Jungkook. The boy who had once nervously asked if he looked cool after their first performance is The man who now carried entire stadiums with his voice.
Jin exhaled slowly.
"He doesn't even know yet, so i think it works in your favour" Jin admitted.
The CEO raised an eyebrow.
"You haven't told him, really thats good he should be focused on his solo right now?"
Jin shook his head.
"He's busy he didnt pickedup my phone."
The room was quiet again. Finally, the CEO said, "Then it may be best to keep it that way for now."
The words landed heavily But Jin nodded.
"I understand i will take care of it myself."
The secret grew heavier after that. Days passed. Jungkook still hadn't called.
His phone remained broken, though Jin didn't know that. Every night Jin stared at their old messages before sleeping. Sometimes he typed something. Then deleted it.
The company had been clear. No distractions. No scandals. Not until Jungkook's solo end and not until his dreams come true.
So Jin stayed quiet. And Mr. Lee stayed beside him. Mr. Lee became Jin's quiet shadow. He drove him to private doctor appointments before dawn and made sure jin is safe from everything.
He made sure Jin ate for the two. He carried medicine in his jacket pocket.Sometimes he simply sat nearby while Jin rested.
One night, Jin spoke quietly while they sat on the dorm balcony.
"Do you think he'll be angry?"
Mr. Lee didn't ask who.
"I think he'll be hurt, if you hide this big news from him" he said honestly.
Jin nodded.
"I know but i really cant to do anything." his eyes got heavy and the drop of water ran down form his eyes.
He rested his hand against his stomach again. its Still small and Still hidden from everyone.
"I just need a little time, and i need to move out of dorm in some moths" Jin whispered.
But the stress slowly began wearing him down. Morning sickness worsened. Sleep became difficult. His body felt weaker than before.
And pretending everything was normal in front of the other members drained him even more.
Yoongi noticed first "You look like hell, are you okay hyung this days i am busy dosent mean i dont see you and care for you" he said bluntly one afternoon in the kitchen the protectiveness of his brother coming out.
Jin forced a laugh.
"Thanks but i am really fine and fit."
"Seriously," Yoongi continued. "Are you sick?"
" i am Just tired nothing much dont worry."
Yoongi studied him a moment longer.
Then let it go. For now.
One afternoon, Jin and Mr. Lee stopped at a quiet café near the hospital. Jin needed fresh air after another checkup. They chose a small table near the window. Jin sipped warm tea slowly while Mr. Lee checked messages on his phone. For a moment, the world felt peaceful and good to jin.
"Thank you, hyung" Jin said suddenly.
Mr. Lee looked up "For what?". jin smiled and said "For… helping me."
But neither of them noticed the girl across the street. She had recognized Jin the moment he entered the café. At first she only meant to take a quick picture. But then she noticed the man sitting with him. The way he opened the door for Jin when they left. The way Jin leaned slightly on his arm while walking.
Her curiosity turned into excitement. She recorded a short video on her phone. Later that night she uploaded it online. and it got to members some members saw it but nothing said because it was normal but what members noticed that jin and mr lee is hidding something which is suspicious.
Three days later, everything fell apart. The members had gathered in the dorm living room to discuss plans for the final album. Namjoon was explaining a concept idea while Jimin scribbled notes.
Taehyung leaned against the couch listening. Hoseok paced excitedly about choreography ideas. Yoongi sat quietly with crossed arms bored already and want to sleep.
Jin stood near the table pouring himself a glass of water. The room suddenly tilted from his view. The sound of voices became distant and more queasy. His fingers loosened around the glass as it was slowly slipping from his hand.
"Hyung?"
The word came from someone across the room. Jin tried to answer But the floor rushed upward before he could speak. The glass shattered loudly as he collapsed on the floor eyes blacked out.
For one terrifying second, no one moved everyone shocked and the panicked. Then chaos erupted.
"Jin!" Yoongi reached him first runned toward him.
Jin's body was frighteningly limp as Yoongi lifted his shoulders.
"Hyung—hey, look at me!"
Jin's eyes fluttered weakly.
Mr. Lee appeared instantly from the hallway.
"Hospital, get the car fast hyung" Yoongi snapped.
Mr lee was Already moving. They carried Jin to the car together. The drive was fast. Too fast as they dont want to waste any minute. The other members followed in another vehicle, anxiety filling the air.
"Why didn't he say he was sick? he is going to be okay right?" Jimin whispered from the back seat worry filled his voice.
Namjoon gripped the steering wheel tightly and in frustration he spoke.
"I don't know and how the hell i didnt notice i am your leader its my responsibility."
Taehyung stared out the window, worry written across his face.
Meanwhile, in the front car, Yoongi sat beside Jin in the back seat while Mr. Lee drove and jhope sat near jin legs rubbing them.
Jin's breathing was shallow. Yoongi pressed a hand to his shoulder.
"Stay awake, hyung you will fine." Jin barely nodded.
The hospital lights appeared ahead.
Bright. Cold. Waiting.
And inside that building, the secret Jin had tried so desperately to hide was only minutes away from being revealed to everyone.