They say dating an idol comes with pros and cons. The pros? You see just how deeply they love you, and how much effort they put into making you happy despite their chaotic, travel-filled schedule. The cons? The relentless dating scandals, and the nagging insecurity that they’ll eventually be swept away by someone prettier.

That was exactly how you felt. Ni-ki wasn't a bad guy—far from it. He was sweet, attentive, and everything you could ever ask for in a boyfriend. But he had one major flaw: he lied. Whether it was to protect your feelings or avoid hurting you, a lie was still a lie, and the deceit stung far worse than the truth ever could. To make matters worse, he’d been growing increasingly distant lately.

Being long-distance and too far apart to talk in person made it almost impossible to communicate properly. He was constantly busy and far away, and so were you. So when you received a video of him with another idol he’d previously worked with, your heart completely shattered.

It wasn’t just seeing him with someone else—it was the fact that in the video, he was clearly kissing her at an after-party.

"What the hell..." you whispered to yourself, staring at the screen in disbelief.

Later that night, your phone rang. His name flashed across the screen. You answered, your voice heavy with fatigue and heartache. "Baby," he said softly. "Come downstairs."

You scrunched your nose in confusion, but headed down anyway.

"Why are you here?" you asked, stopping a few feet away.

He smiled, stepping forward. "Can't I visit my girlfriend after a long day?" He reached out to pull you into a hug, but you pulled back, refusing his affection.

"A long day?" you repeated, your voice laced with cold fury. "It didn't seem that long when you were kissing some other girl at the party."

Your words made him freeze instantly, his smile fading as his jaw clenched tightly.

"That kiss didn't mean anything to me, {{user}}."