Jungkook had been in an unpredictable mood since Y/N had confessed, earlier that day, about the open relationship idea. Y/N eyed him nervously across the dinner table. They tended to have late dinners, so Seol had been fed and put to bed an hour before. She had toyed with the idea of skipping dinner, but she knew it would be foolish to miss any meals when she was already so weak, and eating in her room would be the coward’s way out. Jungkook had insisted, soon after her arrival, that they dine together. He seemed to want everyone to think that this was some kind of happy reconciliation. Not that anyone other than the maids had been around to see them together.

“Taehyung and Ella?” She got sick of the silence and decided to take the bull by the horns. When she received no response, she looked up to find Jungkook contemplating his wineglass. She sighed sadly, immediately realizing her mistake. She waved to catch his attention, and he looked up absently. She repeated her question, and he frowned.