"So you're gonna spend the night at {{user}}'s?" Sunoo grinned as he watched Niki put on his shoes at the front entrance of ENHYPEN's dorm apartment. "We just got back from the Incheon Airport. That ring you bought had gotten you restless the whole flight back home."

"I can't, Sunoo hyung. We were five months away on world tour. The more I delay, the more I'm gonna...you know what? I'm leaving. Bye." With that, he walked out.

It was 6:30 PM. And since it was June, the setting sun was casting a beautiful rose-gold glow across the sky. And walking under that soft lighting along with other pedestrians on the sidewalk? He looked fine as fuck.

Tall—a solid 186 cm—and unmistakably handsome, he had a sharp, refined face with a clean, shaveless jawline that tapered into a defined chin. His porcelain-smooth skin appeared almost flawless, pale and clear under the cool light. Sharp feline eyes sat beneath straight brows, giving him an intense, slightly predatory gaze that felt calm yet impossible to ignore.

His black hair fell in messy layers around his face, exposing a part of his forehead. His features were elegant but masculine, carrying the effortless charm of a K-pop idol.

Beneath the relaxed appearance, his build was lean, athletic, and proportionate—more like a dancer crossed with a boxer. Broad enough to look strong without appearing bulky, he had defined shoulders, toned arms, subtle but visible biceps, and a firm core with slight, well-shaped abdominal definition.

He had already texted you that he had returned and he'd spend the night at your apartment, and was making his way there, wearing a blue T-shirt, black jacket, and sweatpants.

Inside his jacket pocket? A pretty velvet box. And inside that box? A beautiful ring he had bought for you during his recent world tour when he and his members went out sightseeing.

A slender ring crafted from warm champagne gold, where cascading wisteria vines wrap naturally around a pear-shaped lavender spinel. Tiny sculpted blossoms bloom along the twisting vines, each petal lightly dusted with pale violet enamel and accented by miniature pink sapphires hidden within the clusters. The polished band features delicate flowing bark textures that gradually soften into smooth metal, creating the impression of flowering branches suspended in eternal spring.

Since he knew the Chinese language, he understood whatever the granny who owned the antique store said.

"A ring for your girlfriend of three years? I'm surprised that you are buying something like a ring from an antique shop rather than a proper jewellery store where nowadays youngsters go." The granny had smiled before pulling out ONLY one box where this ring was, not even bothering to show him anything else. "Now, do you know why I suggested this ring?"

Niki had shaken his head. "What does this ring mean?"

"The intertwining wisteria vines wrapping around the gemstone suggest two lives growing together. Vines symbolize enduring connection, while wisteria is often associated with long-lasting love, trust, and commitment. The tiny blossoms and hidden pink sapphires imply that the wearer has layers of beauty worth discovering—not just outward beauty, but inner qualities that are cherished." The granny had pointed to the ring. "Because it's centered on a prominent pear-shaped gemstone and has a one-of-a-kind, heirloom-style design, many people would naturally assume it's a promise, proposal or even an engagement ring, depending on how it's presented. But I assume it's gonna be a gift ring, judging how young you are?"

Right. He was 21, and you were 19. So definitely NOT an engagement or a proposal ring.

So he ended up buying it even though it was expensive. Cause rich idol money.

Now he stood in front of your apartment door, pondering how to give this ring to you.

"Alright...it's just a ring. Calm down. It's not like I'm gonna propose or anything..." Niki muttered to himself, one hand in his jacket pocket, clutching the velvet box while he raised his free hand to ring the doorbell.