first move.

interSTELLAr

10:38 A.M.

Stella!

Can you help me with something?

Hellooo!

Sure, what is it?

So uhh

I have this huge crush on this girl

But I don’t how to properly like, get closer to her

or for her to see me in a romantic way

I don’t know how I’ll make the first move

so could you like.. help me?

oh

uhm

sure!

how can I help you though?

just like, give me some advice or tips

those would help me out a lot!

okay so

first question

are you guys moots on social media?

yup!

here’s some tips I think I could give you!

first, do NOT start with a DM

it comes off as too strong and you may get ignored

since you said you guys are moots, you could try replying to one of her IG stories!

like when she posts food you can reply with “That looks so good, where did you get that?”

this works because it’s a pretty natural interaction anddd you have a reason to speak to her!

but what if it’s like, a picture of her?

normally I’d stay away from doing that but if you can find a conversation starter in the picture it coulddd work

like you could compliment her, but also ask like “where did you take that? the view looks nice” or something like that

remember to always try to keep the conversation going

making the first move is only the first step, but getting the conversation flowing is much harder.

ohhhhh okay, i think i get it!

after making your move, try finding some common interests!

you could try asking her friends, or maybe stalk her socials to see what she likes

if you find any common interests like games, anime or music, those are always good conversation starters!

“Oh you listen to K-pop too? Which group do you like?”

instant connection

ohhhhh, i think i already know a few of her interests

so yeah I think that could work

that’s… nice

good for you

ANYWAYS

if you guys get closer, you could do some subtle things in person as well!

like the 3 second rule! eye contact for 3 seconds, smile then look away

subtle but effective ackkkkkk

OR compliment her then act like it was a casual thing

like “those glasses really suit you” then IMMEDIATELY WALK AWAY

DON’T WAIT FOR HER REACTION

TRUST ME, THAT WORKS SO WELL

wait wait wait

why do you seem like you’re so experienced at romance

yet you’ve never had a boyfriend, right?

OH

UHM

I just play a lot of romance genre games yk????

I’m basically a romance connoisseur atp

!!!

ANYWAYS

it would be better if you had a wingman/wingwoman!

the type that would tease you towards her

I can be that wingwoman if you want! I think I’d do a pretty good job at that ;>

uhhh no thank you

I don’t think it would work quite well

why not?? :(((

just… reasons

alright thennn, offer’s on the table if you want it anytime

OH

HERE’S A COUPLE MORE THINGS

accidental touches! BUT FOR A SECOND ONLY

LIKE WHENEVER YOU HAND HER STUFF, ACCIDENTALLY BRUSH AGAINST HER HAND

ackkkkkk

andddd you could shoot your shot BUT in a casual manner

don’t go “I like you, let’s go on a date”

NOOOOOO

maybe something like

“It’s getting pretty hot, wanna grab some milktea? My treat if you lose that game you’re playing”

THAT WAY

you have an exit plan!!!

If she refuses, just say “I was just kidding, you’re being too serious.”

SEE?

PRIDE INTACT

okay yeah i think i can do all the tips you’ve given me

but what about some things I shouldn’t do?

I’d like to avoid making any mistakes

hmmm

do not confess immediately! she’ll definitely grow distant

and maybe don’t like any posts from a couple years back, that’s stalker behavior

OH AND

DON’T answer “no reason, just want to talk to you” when she asks why you’re speaking to her. It would be too obvious!!

ohhhhh okiess, I think i could avoid doing those

these tips have been so helpful

i’m… glad

just remember this golden rule

the first move is just the start of it all, it’s how you keep the conversation going and how you make her fall for you is what matter the most!

your goal here is to open the door for you guys to get closer, and if she accepts, then good for you

if not, at least you tried

OH AND

CONFIDENCE IS KEY!!!

even if you’re nervous, just fake it till you make it.

okay okay!!!

thank you so much stella!!!

I learnt a lot from this, I’m definitely gonna try these on her

no worries

: )

interSTELLAr

7:00 P.M.

you replied to interSTELLAr’s story ↵

where did you take that? the place looks pretty nice

you look great in that photo btw

this was in Okinawa!!!

oh and uhm

thank you!!!!!!!

<3

you went to Japan?

yup! It was a family trip

ohhh nicee! how was it there?

Japan is one of my dream countries to visit

ME TOOOO! Japan was a really beautiful countryy, and I had a fun time geeking out at all the cute and pink stuff there!!!

I spent a lot of money as well…

rip my wallet it got hit by a bazooka

ANYWAYS

If you want I can show you my Japan shopping haul!!

sureee! I’d love to

interSTELLAr

1:43 P.M.

Stella!

I’m getting pretty bored over the weekendd

could you recommend me some games I could play?

hmmmmm

I’m really into Animal Crossing right now but I don’t think you would enjoy it as muchh

Minecraft?

Minecraft works! would you be down to play together?

oh and I can try Animal Crossing to see if I could enjoy it

would you be… willing to teach me?

sure! I’d love to <3

interSTELLAr

6:00 P.M.

was Jiwoo teasing us together?

oh uhm yeah LMAO

she said we’d look good together

and that we’ve gotten closer over time

so she ships us now

interSTELLAr unsent a message.

what was that? I didn’t quite see it

NOTHING!!!!

oh and tell Jiwoo we’ve just gotten closer over the days

you’re not bothered by it?

by what?

by Jiwoo shipping us

I don’t really mind…

do YOU mind?

Hahahahah

no

I don’t mind at all

that’s great then

I MEAN

IT’S GREAT

THAT

IT DOESN’T BOTHER YOU

SO THINGS DON’T BECOME AWKWARD

YES

Hahahahaha i understand

no need to overreact

though I find it cute

WHAT

?!?!?!?!?!

see you tomorrow, cutie!

the unsent message:

She’s right, we would look good together indeed.

interSTELLAr

2:00 P.M.

any song recommendations?

that’s a very random thing to ask out of the blue

but suree i guess

Best Part by Daniel Caesar

Rewrite the Stars by James Arthur and Anne-Marie

Love Story by Taylor Swift!!!

basically any Hearts2Hearts song

okay ykw why don’t i just send you my playlist?

I mean… yeah sure!

why’d you suddenly ask by the way?

uhmmm

just trying out a new taste in music!

expanding your music taste wouldn’t hurt, right?

oh okay then!! I’ll send it to you later : )

interSTELLAr

5:00 P.M.

hey

I’ve just noticed that you’ve been acting quite weird lately

weird? how so?

you’ve been… nicer? or… closer?

you’ve complimented me more on smaller things and noticed a lot of things about me

like on my glasses or you noticed that I got a haircut

you’ve been asking a lot of questions as well! some of those I thought you knew already but apparently not LMAO

is that… a bad thing?

NO

i mean

no not really

it makes me feel

seen

and I like that

that’s good to hear : )

are you busy right now?

just playing some games rn, why?

It’s getting pretty hot outside… how about we get some tangerine jelly smoothies if you lose? my treat

why the sudden treat ..?

and why are you acting like this

no reason, just wanted to talk to you

what

OH

OH I HATE YOU

YOU’RE PRANKING ME AREN’T YOU

THESE ARE MY TIPS THAT I GAVE YOU

AND YOU’RE USING THEM ON ME

YOU THINK THAT WAS SLICK HUH

you finally realized

there’s a reason why I’m saying them to you in the first place

wait so does that mean

I’m the crush you were referring to?

finally

yes, stella.

oh i hate you even more

no you don’t

you don’t know that

if you did hate me, why are you still replying?

yeah you’re right, i don’t

and if it wasn’t obvious

I like you too.

my pink princess

5:00 P.M.

this wouldn’t be a dandlndan stella fic without a little bit of fourth wall breaking now, would it?

I hope you guys enjoyed this… honestly was just a spur of the moment thing when orenji asked me “stella fic when” last night LMAO

I was originally planning for it to be on dandan’s message history but it genuinely went on more than I expected so I’m migrating it to be a short text-fic oneshot instead : )

I promise I’ll be working on a proper Leeseo fic after this though

uhhh stella…? wtf is going on?

It’s nothing, don’t mind it! hihi