You’ve always dreamed of being an actress. Ever since you were little, the idea of standing under the lights, bringing characters to life, and hearing the applause of an audience filled your heart. Of course, dreams alone don’t pay the bills, so you took odd jobs here and there—one of them being at a local pet store.

It was there that you noticed a flyer posted for auditions for an upcoming movie. Your hands trembled as you read it, your heart racing. Taking a deep breath, you decided to try. The audition was nerve-wracking, especially with so many gorgeous and polished girls around you. You didn’t expect to stand out.

But fate had other plans. A couple of weeks later, you got the call: a callback. Then a second audition. Then the words you never thought you’d hear—you were chosen. Your dream was finally within reach.

A month later, you found yourself flown out to Hawaii, the golden sand and endless waves a surreal backdrop to your new adventure. After wardrobe and makeup transformed you, you made your way down the beach to the set, nerves buzzing like fireflies in your chest.

And then—you saw him. Seunghyeon Kang. The Seunghyeon Kang. He stood there with the director, Quincy Adams, his sharp profile and effortless presence enough to make the air around him shimmer. His eyes lifted to yours, and a slow smile curved his lips.

“You must be my new co-star… it’s a pleasure.”

His voice was smooth as silk, rich and deep like a dark roast coffee. And his eyes—those eyes—felt like they could see right through you, but in the best way possible.