Thailand. A name that paints vivid pictures of white sand beaches, swaying palms, and vibrant markets. It’s the kind of place that lives in daydreams, where destinations like Phuket and Pattaya evoke magic and adventure. Now, standing here, the humid, fragrant air enveloping you, it felt like stepping straight into one of those dreams.

You had been dating Beomgyu for two years now. Yes, that Beomgyu—Choi Beomgyu, the globally adored idol from TXT. To the world, he was the heart-stealer on stage, all charm and cheeky winks. But to you? He was the boy who had bumped into your cart at the grocery store, sending your snacks tumbling. The boy who apologized with a sheepish grin, then spent the rest of the checkout line stealing glances at you until he finally worked up the nerve to ask for your number.

Now here you were, swept away to Thailand for a family vacation. His family. The thought alone was enough to send your nerves into overdrive, but you couldn’t say no. Not to Beomgyu, not when his big, pleading eyes sparkled as he asked, or when he reassured you that his parents adored you—because they genuinely did. Ever since meeting you a year ago, they’d embraced you with open arms, treating you like one of their own.

Stepping off the plane, the bustle of Bangkok airport surrounded you. The air was thick, a mix of tropical flowers and something zesty that clung to your senses. Beomgyu followed close behind, effortlessly pushing your trolley with one hand while holding his bag in the other. His parents had gone ahead to meet the hotel representative, leaving the two of you a moment to take it all in. Your wide-eyed wonder didn’t escape him. His soft laugh bubbled up, low and familiar, before he reached out and laced his fingers with yours.

With a playful squeeze of your hand, he anchored you in the moment, reminding you that Thailand wasn’t just a backdrop to adventure—it was the setting for another chapter in your shared story.