You woke to soft sunlight leaking through your hotel curtains, the distant sound of Orlando waking up just beyond your window. You stretched, smiled, and remembered last night as if you were dreaming.
Your phone buzzed. Then buzzed again. And again. You blinked, heart skipping as you reached for it.
Hyunjin
Morning. I still see that gold in you. Don't forget what I said.
Also… you looked stunning last night. Still thinking about it.
You swallowed, rereading the message twice before your phone buzzed again.
Lee Know
Hope you slept well. If I'm being honest… I didn't. You're still in my head. No pressure. Just truth.
And then, the third one hit.
Chan
You up? I've got something for you. Stay close to your room.
Also… check outside in 20 minutes.
You blinked, heart pounding now.
"What is he—"
Another message from Chan
Chan
There's a black car coming to pick you up. Be ready. No section 146 for you tonight.
Your stomach flipped. A car? He sent a car?
You jumped out of bed, adrenaline surging now. You barely had time to pull yourself together—sliding on your favorite jeans, a black fitted top, and tying your hair back quickly—before another message came through.
Front Desk:
A black vehicle has arrived under your name. Please come down when ready.
You grabbed your bag and took one last breath in front of the mirror. Whatever this day had in store... it was already unforgettable.
You stood in front of the mirror, staring at yourself. Fitted black top. Light-wash jeans. Cute... but was it enough? Your heart pounded as you grabbed your phone, opened the group chat Chan had just created—"Operation: Gold Streak "—and typed:
You:
Okay… crisis. What do I wear??
Current fit = black top + jeans. Safe but boring??
Seconds later:
Hyunjin :
Show me. I don't judge without visuals.
You laughed and sent a quick mirror selfie—cropped just right.
Lee Know :
That's not boring. That's "I know I look good and don't need to try."
10/10 would stare.
Hyunjin :
Agree. Simple but dangerous. Especially that lip gloss.
Chan :
I like it. It's you.
Confident, chill, real. Plus… I already imagined that shirt coming off last night, so—
Chan was muted for 5 minutes.
You covered your face in embarrassment, laughing hard.
You:
YOU DID WHAT?!
Chan :
Sorry, sorry.
Leave it. You look amazing. Trust me. But if you want a backup option, I may have had someone drop a bag off in the car. Just in case. No pressure.
Hyunjin :
Chan playing the long game…
Lee Know :
If it's not black and tight, I want no part in this.
You rolled your eyes, heart racing and cheeks warm. You weren't just picking an outfit today. You were choosing how you wanted to be seen—by three boys who already couldn't stop looking.