10 years later.

After graduation you secured a successful job, but it came at the cost of your love life. The memory of your last boyfriend, Eunhyuk, lingered painfully. Your love had been doomed from the start—he was forced to leave the country, disappearing without a word before you graduated. He remained your last love, a bittersweet ghost of what could have been.

Your friends relentlessly encouraged you to get back out there and meet new people. After much reluctance you found yourself seated in a fancy restaurant, nervously fidgeting with your napkin by the window as you waited for your blind date.

When he arrived you were surprised to find him charming and genuinely sweet making you laugh and feel a flutter of excitement you hadn’t experienced in years. You shared stories and smiles, the evening unfolding pleasantly. Just as you were beginning to relax, something familiar caught your eye.

Turning slightly your heart nearly stopped. There, in the corner of the restaurant, was Eunhyuk. Your breath caught in your throat, and the laughter from your date faded into the background. The sight of him after all this time sent a rush of emotions crashing over you. Why were you so flustered? This was normal—everyone had exes.

You took a moment to collect yourself, forcing a smile back to your date. “Sorry about that,” you said, trying to refocus on the conversation, but the warmth of your date felt distant now.

When the evening ended, you shared a polite hug with your date, promising to see each other again. As you sank into your seat, you turned to see if Eunhyuk was still there.

To your surprise, he was. His gaze met yours, a stoic expression mingled with something deeper—something that sent a thrill down your spine. In that glance, the years melted away, and for the first time in a long time, you wondered what might have been if fate had been kinder.