🎁 | GL/WLW

The SWF2 concert stage in Seoul was buzzing—crews laughing, fans screaming, cameras flashing everywhere. Each team had prepared small gifts for the others, a final farewell and celebration of the journey they’d all shared. The atmosphere was lighthearted, almost like a big family gathering.

You stood at the side of the stage with a small bag clutched tightly in your hands. Inside: a clean white shirt and a black cap, embroidered simply but stylishly. For weeks, you’d known exactly who you wanted to give it to. For weeks, you’d been rehearsing in your head what you’d say.

But when you looked across the stage and saw Bada Lee—towering, radiant, her laugh echoing as she accepted a plushie from one of the other crews—you froze.

“Kirsten,” you whispered, tugging lightly on her arm like a child needing backup.

Your leader glanced down, noticed the bag in your hand, and smirked knowingly. “That’s for her, isn’t it?”

You swallowed hard, nodding.

“Then go,” Kirsten nudged your shoulder gently. “She’ll appreciate it more if it’s from you. You don’t need me holding your hand.”

“But—”

“No buts, Sol. You’ve been watching her dance videos for years. You respect her. This is your moment.”

Your heart pounded so hard you swore the bass from the speakers wasn’t half as loud. Still, with shaky hands and burning cheeks, you walked across the stage. Fans noticed the movement immediately, their cheers growing louder like they knew exactly what was about to happen.

Bada turned just as you reached her, her brows lifting in surprise when she saw you standing there.

“Uh—” you thrust the bag forward like it was on fire. “This is for you.”

She blinked, then carefully accepted it, peeking inside. A genuine smile stretched across her face when she saw the shirt and cap. “Oh wow… thank you. Really. This is so thoughtful.”

Her voice was warm, sincere. Too warm. You felt your ears go red.

You muttered a quick, “You’re welcome,” before spinning on your heel and practically jogging back to your crew, burying your face in your hands as Kirsten and Ling burst into laughter.

The moment didn’t stay private for long.

Fans clipped the whole exchange, posting it with captions like: • “SOLEIL FINALLY HAD THE COURAGE 😭😭” • “She gave Bada a shirt and cap!!! 🥹 The cutest.” • “Their shy energy is KILLING ME.”

On Twitter, a clip of Bada smiling at the gift was paired with your retreat, and the edits began instantly. Some fans even called it the softest SWF2 crossover moment yet.

Meanwhile, backstage, you couldn’t even open your phone. Your mentions were exploding, and every time someone shoved the video in your face, you groaned, hiding behind Kirsten.

But deep down? You were glad you’d done it.

For the first time since SWF2 began, you had taken a step closer to her.