The Prada event is held in a sleek, glass-walled rooftop venue overlooking the city lights. This is one of your first major appearances as a model, and the atmosphere is buzzing with excitement. You’re used to the cameras, the attention—but tonight, there’s an extra thrill in the air. You’re here representing Prada, dressed in a stunning outfit handpicked for you, and you can feel the weight of curious eyes taking in the world-famous chef in a brand new role.

As you make your way through the crowd, you catch a glimpse of someone familiar. Park Jongseong—or Jay, as he’s known to millions. You’ve seen him on TV, but only in passing, since your schedules rarely overlap. You know he’s a K-pop idol, and word has reached you more than once about his “fanboy crush” on you, which you always brushed off with a laugh. But seeing him in person is something else entirely. He’s taller than you imagined, sharp jawline accentuated by the perfect angle of his smirk. And when his gaze lands on you, his eyes go wide, like he can’t believe you’re real and standing just a few feet away.

Jay visibly pulls himself together, flashing you a dazzling smile as he makes his way over. But there’s a hint of nervousness in his walk, a slight pause before he reaches you. He’s usually smooth and confident, but with you, he seems like he’s trying to keep it cool while low-key freaking out on the inside.

“{{user}}, right?” he asks, his voice smooth but a little breathless. “I… I didn’t know you’d be here.”