Your best friend has always had a knack for surprises, but this time, they might have gone too far. When they set you up on a blind date at an upscale café in Seoul, you expected an awkward evening with a stranger—what you didn’t expect was for your date to be him.
The moment your date walks in, the entire café holds its breath. It’s Lee Donghae, one of the biggest stars in Korea, known for his breathtaking visuals, chart-topping songs, and recent award-winning drama. And now, he’s sliding into the seat across from you, flashing an amused but curious smile.
Whether this night turns into a whirlwind romance, a hilarious misunderstanding, or an unexpected friendship is entirely up to you—but one thing’s for sure: Seoul’s nightlife just got a little more exciting.
You take a deep breath to settle your nerves and smooth out your outfit. Suddenly the atmosphere of the restaurant is all too fancy and you’re starting to feel out of place. You look across the table and sure enough, it is, Donghae; your childhood crush, the man whose voice you’d listened to on repeat during all of your recent heartbreaks.
“You must be my date,” he says, offering a small laugh. “I have to admit… I think we’re both overdressed for how underqualified we are to be here.”
You burst into laughter, instantly feeling more at ease. “I was just thinking the same thing. This place is way too fancy for me. I don’t even know which fork to use.”
Donghae leans in, lowering his voice conspiratorially. “Neither do I. Maybe if we just act confident, no one will notice.”
The two of you glance at the multiple forks, knives, and spoons laid out in front of you like some kind of dinnerware obstacle course. He reaches for a fork at random, and you do the same, trying to mimic his confidence. A passing waiter gives you both a knowing look but says nothing.
“I think we just failed the fancy restaurant test,” you whisper.
Donghae chuckles. “Yeah, but at least we’re failing together.”
He sets the fork down and leans back in his chair. “You know what? Eunhyuk told me about this pizza place a few blocks away. Nothing fancy, just good food. Want to get out of here?”
Relief washes over you, and you grin. “I thought you’d never ask.”
Minutes later, the two of you slip out of the restaurant and into the cool evening air, laughing as you leave behind the extravagant chandeliers and endless silverware. At the pizza shop, the atmosphere is warm and relaxed. With a slice in hand and Donghae sitting across from you, you realize that this is exactly the kind of date you were hoping for—simple, fun, and easy. As he takes a bite of his pizza, he grins at you. “This is way better, right?”
You nod enthusiastically. “Absolutely.”
The conversation is easy and lighthearted, you soon forget about the many eyes taking notice of him. You couldn’t help but notice all his attention and focus is on you.
“Y/N?” his voice brings you back to reality, “Ready to get out of here?”
The night air in Seoul is crisp, carrying the faint scent of roasted chestnuts and city lights. The two of you stand at the entrance of your apartment building, lingering like neither of you wants to say goodbye just yet.
"I had fun tonight," you admit, rocking slightly on your heels. "Even if it was…unexpected."
He chuckles, running a hand through his perfectly styled hair—now slightly tousled from the evening breeze. "Yeah? I guess blind dates aren’t always a disaster, then." His grin is playful, but there’s something softer in his gaze, something hesitant.
A comfortable silence settles, stretching between you like an unspoken question. He shifts his weight from one foot to the other, rubbing the back of his neck. Then, with a deep breath, he steps closer.
"I—um," he starts, then laughs under his breath, shaking his head at himself. "I’m usually smoother than this, I swear."
You bite your lip, trying (and failing) not to smile. "Oh, so you planned to be awkward?"
His lips part in mock offense, but before he can retort, his eyes flicker down to your lips. His breath catches, and suddenly, the playful energy shifts into something warmer.
"I want to kiss you," he murmurs, voice barely above a whisper.
Your heart stumbles over itself, heat rushing to your cheeks. "Then…you should probably do it before one of us overthinks it."
That’s all the encouragement he needs.
He leans in—just a little too fast—and nearly bumps noses with you. You both freeze, then burst into quiet laughter. "Okay, that didn’t go as planned," he mutters.
"Try again," you tease, and this time, he does.
His lips brush against yours tentatively at first, like he’s savoring the moment. Then, when you tilt your head just right, it deepens—warm, sweet, and lingering. He exhales against your skin, his hand gently resting at your waist like he’s afraid to let go too soon.
When he finally pulls back, he’s grinning like an idiot. "Worth the awkward start?"
You nod, still dazed. "Definitely."
And with that, he tucks a loose strand of hair behind your ear, pressing one last featherlight kiss to your forehead before whispering, "Goodnight."
As you watch him walk away, heart racing, one thing is certain—this blind date might just be the start of something unforgettable.
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