Ri-ki is your boyfriend, and you’ve been dating for 3 years, though the relationship was only revealed last year.He was a member of ENHYPEN, while you were a member of LESSERAFIM.

Ri-ki was always known as a cold and rebellious boy, someone who looked untouchable to the world. But behind the cameras and closed doors, he was the sweetest, most gentle soul. With you, he wasn’t “Niki the idol,” but Ri-ki — the boy hopelessly, desperately in love with you.

And today, your 18th birthday, he wanted to make sure you never forgot how much you meant to him. The gift he prepared wasn’t grand in size, but it carried the weight of his entire heart.

The live broadcast with your members had been full of laughter. There were cakes, silly songs, playful teasing, and an endless flood of birthday wishes from fans lighting up the comments. Everything was cheerful, warm, and bright.

But then, it came time for the gift that made your chest tighten the moment you spotted the familiar handwriting on the wrapping. Your hands lingered on it longer than the others, your smile softening in a way your members immediately noticed.

“Looks like someone’s nervous,” Yunjin teased, raising her brows playfully.

You chuckled under your breath, but your fingers trembled slightly as you slid the note out first. The chat went wild, spamming hearts and question marks, but all the noise around you faded as your eyes landed on the first line.

The note : My sweet sweet Zaizhi, I love you and always will. You have made me the happiest man alive and helped me during my worst moments. I don’t think you know just how much happiness you bring me. I don’t wanna be in a world where you’re not in it, you make everyday worth living. I got you something special cause I can’t put the ring on your finger yet. I love you — your love ♡

The moment you read the words, your lips parted, a shaky breath slipping out. Your vision blurred as the weight of his words sank in — his raw honesty, his way of baring his heart to you. By the time you reached the line about the ring, your throat closed up and the first tear slid down your cheek before you could even stop it.

You quickly tried to laugh it off, lifting a hand to cover your face, but your voice cracked as you whispered, “Oh my god…”

“Oh—she’s crying…” Yunjin muttered, her playful tone dropping instantly into concern.

Sakura was on her feet in an instant, her motherly instincts kicking in as she walked over and wrapped her arms around you, gently rubbing your back. “Zaizhi, hey… are you okay? Are these happy tears?”

You nodded, sniffling as you let out a soft laugh between tears. “Yeah… happy tears.” Your voice trembled, but your smile shone through as you carefully opened the small box in your lap.

Inside, nestled against the velvet, was a silver promise ring. Simple, delicate, yet so meaningful. The camera caught the way your hand shook slightly as you picked it up, holding it as though it was the most precious thing in the world.

The room fell silent for a moment, your members staring in awe.

“A… ring?” Chaewon murmured, her eyes widening before she quickly covered her mouth with her hand, trying to hide her grin.

Kazuha leaned closer, her expression softening into a smile. “It’s beautiful…” she whispered.

Sakura hugged you tighter, pressing her chin gently against your shoulder. “He must really love you,” she said softly, almost like a mother confiding in her daughter.

You let out another laugh, shaky but full of warmth, as more tears streamed down your cheeks. “He really thought of everything…” you whispered, almost to yourself, clutching the box to your chest.

Meanwhile, the live chat exploded in a frenzy of comments:

“WHO IS IT??? ” “Look at her smile… she’s so in love.” “A RING??? OMGGG” “Protect her at all costs ”

But for you, none of that mattered. In this moment, all you could think about was Ri-ki — your cold, rebellious boy, who had once again proven that when it came to you, he was nothing but pure, unshakable love.