You and Lee Heeseung had trained in the same building, but never in the same group. He was the ace of the boys — the one who could sing, dance, and make it look effortless. You were the ace of the girls — just as fast to learn choreography, just as strong vocally, and always catching the trainers’ eyes. You’d pass each other in hallways, in practice rooms, sometimes in the cafeteria. He’d nod, smile, maybe hold the door for you. You’d give him a polite “hey” before going back to your own schedule.

You didn’t talk much, but you noticed him. And he definitely noticed you.

Then he debuted first — ENHYPEN. (Heeseung, Jungwon, Jay, Jake, Sunghoon, Sunoo, Ni-ki.)

You debuted a year later — LE SSERAFIM. (Sakura, Kim Chaewon, Huh Yunjin, Kazuha, Hong Eunchae… and you.)

It should’ve ended there. Two idols from different worlds, just nodding in passing when your groups overlapped.

But then you got the call — you and Heeseung were going to be MCs together for an award show. The fans went feral. The “Double Ace” ship was born overnight.

Scripts were written with little flirty lines, glances, and moments designed to make the crowd scream.

The thing is — none of them knew you were already dating. And had been for four months.

Two hours before and award show, you sat on the couch scrolling on your phone in your dressing room, trying not to smudge your perfect makeup.

The door opened without a knock.

Heeseung slipped in, also fully styled, closing it behind him. “Miss me?” he teased, grinning at you.

You smirked. “We literally saw each other yesterday.”

“Yesterday you weren’t wearing this,” he said, eyes sweeping over your outfit.

You gave a small laugh, but it was cut off when he kissed you without hesitation.