Friday night, and while you're waiting for your friend at the bar, you feel someone tapping your shoulder.

You turn around.

A man wearing dark clothes stands there smiling at you; he seems to feel a bit uncomfortable about approaching you. “Can I help you?” You ask before making eye contact with the bartender who's immediately right in front of you, looking busy.

The man exhales softly, like he's gaining confidence to speak. “I am here to ask you if you would like to join my friend, over there.” You turn around, your eyes scanning the room to find the person he's talking about. “I'm sorry, but this place is a bit crowded, can you tell me whe-” “He's up there, VIP section.” The man points at the second floor and you look up, still not able to figure out who he's talking about. “I'm sorry I am waiting for my friend, I don't think I can jo-” “I understand, thanks for your time and I am sorry again.” He apologizes and leaves without further saying.

A few moments later your friend walks in and once she reaches you she starts slapping your thighs in excitement. “YOU WON'T BELIEVE WHO I JUST SAW! STRAY KIDS MANAGER!!!! WHAT IF THEY ARE HERE, TOO??” “How did you even recognize him? The man is always wearing a mask!” You wonder and sip on your drink. “You could recognize Changbin only by his eyes, don't ask how I recognized him.” She rolls her eyes dramatically and plops on the stool next to you. You talk, drink and laugh when you feel a hand on your shoulder again and immediately a hard, painful squeeze on your thigh from your bestie. “Sorry, to bother you again, but my friend is getting a bit, mhm, impatient. He wanted me to ask you again if you would like to join him.” You're looking between your friend and the man, she seems to be really excited about his presence. “I'm sorry I don't thi-” “Give us a minute, please.” Your friend climbs off the stool and pulls you aside. “THIS IS THE FREAKING MANAGER OF STRAY KIDS!” She hisses through her teeth. “What if Changbin is up there asking for you?” Your heart skips a beat. “There is no way he would ask for me to jo-” “Actually I did. Twice. Yet you're still not with me.” Your eyes widen before you squeeze them shut and turn around, slowly opening them again only to meet his.

Seo Changbin…