MANAGER | newjeans x reader

Y/n's POV
I fidgeted with my fingers as the girls stared at me, each of them crossing their arms, intensifying the tension in the room. "U-uh, I just caught up with an old friend, J-jina," I stammered, hoping they'd buy my excuse.

"You're lying." Danielle's sharp tone cut through the air, and I froze, realizing she saw through my bluff. I quickly covered my ears, hoping to hide my embarrassment, but it only made things worse.

"Got ya! You're really lying," Danielle exclaimed triumphantly. Defeated, I sighed and decided to stop digging myself into a deeper hole by continuing to lie.

"I can't believe you declined our call. Who are you even meeting? It feels like it's a date, and you're hiding it from us!" Hanni's accusation hit me like a slap in the face. I couldn't understand why they were reacting as if I had betrayed them.

My silence seemed to fuel their suspicions, and they gasped in shock. "You really went on a date?" Hanni pressed, her voice tinged with hurt.

"What– no, I didn't. Jieun and I just ta–"

"IU sunbae!?" Hyein's interruption startled me, and before I could respond, the barrage of questions continued.

"Why did you meet up with her?"

"Do you still like her?"

"Is it because she's prettier?"

"Don't we matter?"

Staring at them in disbelief, I tried to set the record straight. "I met up with her to talk to her about what she said to you guys. I do not like her anymore, and no, I don't find her pretty. Yes, you guys matter. So, please stop with those glares and let's get back to normal."

The air in the room seemed to crackle with tension as the girls exchanged nervous glances, their expressions a mixture of apprehension and determination. Finally, Minji cleared her throat, breaking the uneasy silence.

"Y/n, there's something we need to tell you," she began, her voice steady but tinged with uncertainty. "It's about how we feel... about you."

I felt a knot form in my stomach as I braced myself for what was to come. "What about me?" I asked cautiously, my heart pounding in my chest.

Hanni took a deep breath before speaking up, her words coming out in a rush. "We've all... developed feelings for you, Y/n," she confessed, her cheeks flushing pink with embarrassment. "And we've been talking, and we... we wanted to know if you'd be open to... dating one of us."

I blinked in surprise, trying to process her words. "Uh, what?"

"We all like you–"

"Yeah, I know about that," I interrupted, feeling a wave of uncertainty wash over me. "It's just... I'm your manager. The decision to date any of you isn't solely mine to make. Sajang-nim could get angry, or worse, fire me. If you want an answer, I need to ask him about this. And if he denies it, then... I'll have to leave. I don't want your feelings to grow more for nothing," I explained firmly, my heart heavy with the weight of the decision ahead.

"Y-Y/n..." Minji began, but I turned and walked away before she could say anything more. I needed some space to clear my head. The thought of potentially losing my job, and disappointing the girls, weighed heavily on my mind.

As I entered my room, I sank onto the bed and pulled out my phone, immediately messaging my friend, Jina. Her swift reply offered a welcome distraction, and I felt a sense of relief knowing that I had someone to confide in. Maybe talking things through with Jina would help me find some clarity in this confusing situation.

I immediately got dressed, opting for something comfortable yet presentable. After that, I made my way downstairs, finding the girls gathered around the TV, sharing laughter and smiles. It was a heartwarming sight, but I didn't linger to say goodbye. Instead, I quietly slipped out the door, feeling a mix of emotions swirling inside me.

Pulling my hood over my head, I set off down the street towards the nearby park. It wasn't a long walk, and soon enough, I could see my friend Jina waving eagerly from a bench. Her cheerful demeanor brought a smile to my face as I approached.

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Hi guys, I am not feeling well, so I am just laying down here on my bed sigh.. I'd probably just write updates to pass time. Vote and follow!

And I'm not going to lie, this book will almost end