Him sticking up for you when fat shammed ~ Maknae Line
TW/ verbal abuse, bullying
I want to start off by saying, I love you all. Body positivity is something that I’m always for, being someone who is also plus sized. Everything in this is completely fictional but can come off rude and hurtful. Though this is a Y/N pov, there are a lot of people who go through this daily. Size doesn’t mean you can’t perform with your best! I love you and I know for damn sure the guys feel the same!
You sat eating a snack as you watch Jimin planning out his meals to start his diet plan again. You hated this time of year but tried to keep up with him by eating a little healthy yourself. That was the least you could do to help him stay on course.
“ Are you going to make more salads or smoothies this time?” You asked curiously. Of course, whenever he made you different things to eat or drink, it was a little harder to take. And you always tell him that you are going to eat healthier but…we all know how that is.
He shrugged,” I have a plan that we do 50-50.” He looked up at you and smiled.” You have to do better this time. I let you off the hook last time, but you will do the whole plan.”
You made a face at him not wanting to do that. You were going to lose weight when you were good and actually ready. “I’ll do the right thing 40% of the time. No guarantees though.”
He looks up at you dropping his pen. “Why can’t you just do things easier instead of always fighting?”
“What’s that supposed to mean?” You furrow your brows. You and Jimin often had these weight loss talks but mainly you just told him that you like the way he is. You personally would never ask him or anyone for that matter to change. Especially if they are happy with how they are.
He wiped his face standing up. He tried to think of a way to put it without being a complete jerk. “Babe you haven’t lost anything since we got together. At least not as much as you could’ve if you would just put yourself into actually working it off.”
You looked at him without saying anything. You couldn’t actually believe what he was saying. Is this how he felt all the time or was it just coming out of nowhere? You were comfortable with the size you were and didn’t have any plans to change that. Of course, it never hurt to make a few changes but damn did he have to hit this hard?
“Excuse me?” Was all that could come out of your mouth. You stared at him as if he had seven heads. “You're supposed to support me through everything. From losing weight to having my back on fucking life choices! I’ve never ever stopped you from doing these damn diets that make you so fucking small. I always make sure you're okay and you're doing what you love. Not once have I ever opposed!”
The look on your face read it all. You weren’t only upset about what was just occurring, you were also pissed that the man you love so much was standing here saying such mean things. What made him think he had that right exactly?
“Y/n…” He started knowing you will probably hate him. “ That came out completely wrong. Please understand that I care so much for you and don't want anything to happen. I just want to make sure you are the healthy version of yourself always and never fail at doing so. Please understand that being rude was never my intention. I know, I could've said it a little bit differently, that is completely my fault. But I really hope you understand where I’m coming from…”
You tried to see where he was coming from, but that didn't eliminate the fact that he said it. There were a lot of things you guys told each other. For him to feel this way and not actually have a conversation before this conspired hurt you.
“I understand your intent…I just don’t understand why you would choose now to say it when you’ve had every opportunity in the books to do so…” Jimin got what you were saying. He moved closer to you slowly to make sure you wouldn’t push him away.
“I promise, I will come to you and talk about anything and everything,” He started just trying to make that clear. “I don’t want you to ever change. The way you are is perfect to me and it’s very selfish for me to even put that out there. Again I just want what’s best for you, but I will let you decide that because at the end of the day you get to choose what you want to do and I will love you either way. Your my love and my whole fucking heart. I never want to lose that or you”
You closed the gap between you two before leaning to peck his lips. “Just know, you’ve lost every privilege when it comes to my body until I say otherwise, okay?”
Jimin pouted but nodded his head in agreement. No need to start something else up when he knew the punishment wouldn’t last long.
You had been anticipating this moment for months now. Today was officially the day you got to meet the love of your life’s parents. And eat a day it was going to be.
You have mentally had conversations and made sure to ask Tae just about everything when it comes to his parents. The thing was, Tae was more nervous than you were. Not because of anything but him bringing someone home after keeping it a secret of dating you for the past seven months. Not because he didn’t believe you were the one, but because he believed that heavily. It was because he was afraid of his parents actually approving of him being in a relationship with you.
“Babe, are you almost done?” You hear Tae call out to you. You were in the room practicing your greeting to his parents one good time to make sure you had it down to a tee. The fear that rained inside of you started to grow small as the confidence showed through.
“Yes, let me grab my purse, and then we can go!” You said doing just so. You adjusted your clothes in the mirror one last time before heading out to be greeted by Tae with the best kiss ever.
“Gosh you look so fucking amazing,” Tae told you with a wink. You couldn’t help but smile as he looked you up and down.
“You look very handsome as well my love.” You guys kissed once more before Tae turned to escort you out of the building.
Once in the car, you tried to relax but the anticipation and anxiety had you wired. You looked over at Tae giving him a nervous grin. “I don’t know if I can actually do this!”
“What do you mean? You’re freaking amazing. They are going to love you!”
“What you think about me versus what your parents think is completely different. It’s always different!” You took a deep breath just wanting to get the encounter started so that you can go on knowing that you have your all to meet his parents.
“You are acting like my parents are some high-up political figures” He chuckled. You shook your head with a smile.
“I don't know. I’m just really excited to meet them,” You started, fixing the dress you had chosen to wear. “I just hope they like me!”
“They will, just give it some time,” Tae reassured, taking your hand into his own. “I mean, I fell for you as soon as I laid eyes on you. If they are anything like me, they should also fall in love with you”
Once you guys arrived at his parent's place, Tae helped you out of the car and you two headed inside. There was a moment when you just felt overjoyed with everything. The house was stunning and greeting his father who opened the door was amazing. But things started going down once you stepped foot into the kitchen to greet his mom.
“It’s very nice to meet you, Mrs.Kim.” You extended a hand toward her and she just looked at it. What was wrong? Did you say something weird or mean?
She gave a smile trying to brush it off before walking towards the dining room. You looked up at Tae not really understanding what was going on.
“I made your favorite, Taehyung,” She started as everyone followed. You moved slightly slower not wanting to make a big fuss but not understanding your first encounter with Tae’s mom. Everything with his dad was going great so what just happened?
You smiled smelling the air as you looked at all the food on the table.“Smells good, Mrs. Kim,” You started, taking a seat beside Tae as everyone sat down.
“Thank you,” She whispered not really looking in your direction. You nodded looking up at Tae letting out a brief sigh.
“We can start eating now.” You smiled looking at all the great options on the table. Tae grabbed different things placing them on your plate. You smile, breathing out thanks before you went to place some food in your mouth.
“Shouldn’t you wait for Taehyung to eat before you just stuff your face?” Mrs.Kim asked which made you look up at her.
“It’s okay, I want Y/N to eat well,” Tae smiled at you making your smile back.
“Well it looks like she eats well enough already,” She started which caught you off guard. Was she calling you fat? Why aren’t things clicking with the whole situation?
“Eomma…”Tae started grabbing your hand.
“No, son,” She started standing up. “ I will not allow you to bring any dishonor to our family because you are going through a phase!”
“Exactly what phase is that?” Tae asked now standing.
“You ever being into fat girls! Everyone you have ever brought home was slim and fit and this!” She points towards you, your confidence going down the drain.
You stood up, nodding your head as you tried to take in what was just said about you. “ Thank you for dinner. It was really nice meeting you, Mr.Kim.” You bowed and then walked out of the dining room heading for the door.
Tae looked at his mother upset. “ Usually, I try my best to be respectful to you and even follow your wishes. This was one time I will not stand allowing you to disrespect someone I love so much. She is beautiful, a fucking work of art! If you can’t stand for that then don’t worry about contacting me until you figure that out!” He moved away from the table going to walk out when he turned around looking at his father. “ I’m sorry dad, I don't mean to be disrespectful in your house, but you told me to stand for what I love and who I love. I love Y/N, there is no doubt about that. The last thing I will ever do is allow someone to disrespect the person I see the rest of my life with.”
All his father could do was nod his head, completely understanding where he was coming from. His mother was out of line to do something like this and his father planned on dealing with that after they left.
“Bye dad,” Tae said then walked away to find you standing there. The tears in your eyes said it all. He walked over to you wrapping his arms around you. There was part of him that wanted to go back in there pulling you with him. But he didn’t want to put you back in that whole thing.
He just grabbed your hand and pulled you with him out of the house. He walked to the car, opening the door for you to get inside. You looked up at him, tears still there but a small smile breaking through.
“I love you too, Taehyung”
You sat down watching everyone chatting it up at the annual staff appreciation party. You knew that going with Jungkook meant you were going to end up sitting alone, especially with his hyungs also in the same building, but you went anyways to show your own kind of appreciation for the BigHit/ Hybe staff. You smiled and waved but eventually got tired of sitting there so decided to go and find Jungkook.
As you walked you whispered soft ‘excuse me’s and pardon’s as you didn’t want to seem pushy or rude. Just as you walked by someone, you felt your body go cold as the girl in front of you drink fell on your dress.
“Excuse me I am so sorry-” You began but the girl started to scream!
“How dare you walk into me! Didn’t you see me standing here!?” she shouted making you jump slightly. People around slowly turned their heads toward the sound.
“I’m really sorry about that.” You looked at her to see she had nothing on her. Actually, everything spelled on you and she was spotless. You still felt like you should apologize though because it was still an accident on your part. “ I can get you another drink, I really am sorry about this”
“Maybe you need to watch where your going and things like this wouldn’t happen!”
“Things like this? I was walking by and accidentally bumped you! This has never happened before today,” You started, the once apologetic tone turning into a more upset one. “Your acting as if I saw you and was like ‘Oh let me spill her whole fucking drink on my new dress!’’
The girl looked around herself and then back at you, a slight smirk growing on her face. “ Maybe if you weren’t so fat you could’ve squeezed your way by me” You looked at her as if her head was decapitated from her body. How could she possibly just stand there and say something like
That.
“You are such a bitc-”
“What is going on here,” Jungkook rang, finally making his way over to where you guys were after what felt like hours of you trying to defend yourself. He looked at you then your dress and floor before looking at the girl standing there.
“This fatty just bumped into me, spilling my drink,” The girl started, crossing her arms and giving you an evil look.
You scoffed rolling your eyes. “ Yeah, the drink that got all on the dress that I worked so hard to get to come to this event! It didn’t even get on you!”
“Bitch we all work hard, you just need to put in a little bit more work.”
Jungkook sighed looking at you again. “Which department do you work for?” He looked back at the girl who just looked at Jk with a questioning look on her face. “Did you not hear my question? What department do you work for!?”
His voice got a little bit louder which made the girl jump. “ I’m sorry, I am one of the stylists for you guys” She gave the biggest smile motioning in his direction.
“You were one of the stylists,” Jungkook said followed by a sip of his drink.
“I’m sorry, what?” She began looking between you and Kookie.
“What do you not understand? If you have been working for us you would understand that we don’t do bullying, name-calling, or any type of discrimination. You broke all of those in less than 10 minutes. If you read the contract that you should’ve signed, then you would know what happens to people when they do those things. Especially when it comes to someone that we love.”
“But sir she spilled my drink-”
“No, you spilled your drink. You were holding it, and by the way she is soaked, while you have less than a drop of liquid on your body speaks levels that you seem to be too incompetent to understand. You are finished with this company as of tonight.”
You grabbed Jungkook’s arm and could feel he was shaking. You didn’t need him to stand up for you but you loved that he did. You felt you didn’t deserve him but he proved to you every day that he was the man you wanted to spend the rest of your life with.
“You need to leave,” Was the last thing he said before grabbing your hand and walking out of the room. You smirked at the girl while you two passed before looking back at Jk.
When it seemed you guys got far enough you pulled his arm so that he could look at you. It broke your heart seeing him with tears in his eyes, trying so hard not to look in your direction.
“Babe…” You started bringing your hand to his cheek, making him look at you. “ I’m okay”
“What she said was horrible!”
“And you think I don't hear that shit every other day. People are cruel, my love,” You leaned up and pecked his lips. “I really appreciate you standing up for me. You came to my rescue when I needed you and you didn’t back down.”
“I should be the one giving this talk,” Jungkook said, chuckling and wiping the fallen tear that glazed his cheek. “You stood up to her even though she said some horrible things about you.”
“And you stood up for me when I could’ve handled it. I love you for doing that.”
He kissed your lips gently then pulled away looking down at your dress. “ This is coming out of her final paycheck,” He said, another chuckle escaping his lips.
“Can you do that legally?”
“I’m Jeon fucking Jungkook,” He started, cocking his head to the side slightly.
“That answers my question. Let’s get out of here,” You said pulling his arm.” I’m freezing and this wine isn’t smelling all that great”