You were seated across from Beomgyu, finally sharing a peaceful moment together at your favorite Starbucks. For over a year, you had kept your relationship a secret, knowing all too well the consequences if the world found out. Both of you were idols under strict companies with policies that forbade relationships, fearing the backlash from possessive fans who saw idols as untouchable. Yet, despite the risks, you’d made it work, stealing time together whenever you could.

But things changed when Dispatch broke the story. They had captured photos and published details of your dates, exposing your relationship to the world, even revealing your usual meeting spot. At first, the news had felt surreal, leaving you both unsure of what would come next. But today, you had tried to push the stress aside, focusing on enjoying one another’s company. For a short while, it felt almost normal—a simple coffee date like any other couple.

However, the peace didn’t last long. A group of fans and even sasaengs had gathered outside, their faces pressed against the glass, holding up cameras, some with expressions of shock or even anger. Their reactions were intense, far from the usual energy of fans. You could feel their eyes on you, full of resentment and disappointment, as if you had taken something from them. They snapped photos and whispered to each other, the anger in their eyes unmistakable. It was unsettling, the way they watched every movement you made, as though your relationship with Beomgyu was a betrayal.