Chapter 1
January 4,
Complete
Seulgi's on vacation, you're stuck at home, alone, laying in bed.
January 4, 2026
It's 12:10 AM on a Sunday and the ambient sound of vehicles passing muffle your snoring.
Ding…
Despite the busy streets, the ring of your phone is the only thing that wakes you up.
With a swish, you slap your hand down onto your phone.
Knowing, it has to be Seulgi.
Hurriedly you fumble your phone, dropping it onto your nose.
Ouch.
Blinded by first light and embarrassment, you recover, and with blurry vision, you swipe hastily without even reading the notification.
The image of your girlfriend greets you a good morning, and like shots of espresso being injected directly into your veins, the image of her invigorates you, now able to see clearly.
Honeyyy! Bali is sooo beautiful!
You reply, with lively fingers, like you weren't just asleep.
Bali orr you??? Because WOW!🤤
Relax doofus
Not letting you relax, she quickly sends two more mocking pictures.
Jesus christ you are going to kill meDont die yet, wait till im back😉
You pause...the flirtatious text giving you brain freeze.
Anywayyys Juhyun wanted ice cream, I got chocolate and she got a sundae
omg it was soooo goood😋🍦
And the view is just wow
Wow good yum indeed, Youre making me drool on myself
You're not talking about the ice cream.
wish I was there 🥲
happy to hear you two having a great time tho🩷💛
Ew
Ughhh but yess, i wish you were here too
There’s a you shaped space beside me that needs filling😿
With the new picture you can't help but pause and audibly gasp.
Stunlocked.
…
She is gorgeous.
…
Your girlfriend is gorgeous.
…
Your eyes glazing over, you attempt to recover from her beauty, replying, trying to appear unfazed.
it’s fine, it’s a girl’s trip id be the odd one out 🤷
whatever, I want you here
FUCK!!!🖕your boss btw
A secret unknown to her.
You lied.
The truth, you can’t afford.
You need cash.
For her.
Amused, you respond with a joking taunt.
You giving me permission?🤣
Not like that asshole🖕🖕🖕
🤣🤣🤣
Im playing
Its whatever tho, an excuse for you to make another trip with me in the future😉
But babe, please put your phone down, enjoy the trip!
You better be. 🔫
Like a poked bear would, she evokes fear in you with a text, but you’re immediately relieved by the quick follow up.
Youre right tho
You chuckle with relief, but still attempting to defuse with two emojis.
🙇🙏
How about just us two for that trip honey?🤭
A weight lifts from your shoulders, and you excitedly reply.
Deal!! You better bring that dress too
If its not torn to shreds by then😜
Anyways! isn’t it late over there?
Youre such a tease
Yee 12hour diff i think
You swipe down to check the time, and quickly swipe back up.
12:22 in the AM rnOmg i didnt wake you did i??
im so sorry honey! go to sleep!!
Dont worry babe, i was awake already
Liar.
Sleep!
Missing you, goodnight!!!💛💛💛💤
Missing you too honeybear, enjoy your trip 🫶I will!! i love you honey🫶
Love you more😘💛💛💛
1more before i go! 😘
Damn.
You. Are. Perfect.
🫠
GOD! i cant wait for you to come back!
Piqued and hoping for this conversation not to end, you stare, eyes straining, soaking in all of her features.
…
Seconds… Nothing.
…
Minutes… Nothing.
Crestfallen, you put your phone back down onto your nightstand.
Next to it, a small glossy black box that you methodically pick up and open, checking to see if what’s inside is still there.
Secured and resting inside, an engagement ring.
Brilliantly rounded diamond.
Sharply carved edges.
Shining on white gold.
For her, Seulgi.
Your partner, hopefully, for life.
…
Staring at the ring, your future flashes before your eyes.
...
You ascend, floating, like a feather in air, into what you wish will be.
...
Bathing in a waterfall of hope and bliss.
…
The moment fleeting, you cascade back down to Earth.
With care you gently close the box and place it back down next to your phone after, rolling over into the opposite direction of your plush bed.
Your soft turn immediately reminding you where she would be resting, next to you, re-realizing...
She’s gone.
Alone.
Stranded.
Impassioned.
Your mind and body pleading for something physical.
It's 12:34 AM on a Sunday and you can’t sleep, you’re thinking about Seulgi.
It's 12:53 AM on a Sunday and you can’t sleep, you’re thinking about your girlfriend.
It's 01:02 AM on a Sunday and you can’t sleep, you’re thinking about your girlfriend Seulgi.
It's 01:11 AM on a Sunday and you can’t sleep, y–
Knock Knock
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