Denise woke up to the soft light filtering through the curtains, her heart pounding as she realized she was still in Uno's bed. She blushed madly, feeling a mix of excitement and nervousness flood through her.
As she tried to gather her thoughts, Uno stirred beside her, his eyes fluttering open. He looked at her with a sleepy smile, his gaze warm and affectionate.
"Morning, beautiful," he murmured, brushing a strand of hair away from her face.
Denise's cheeks grew even hotter as she met his gaze. "Morning, Uno," she replied, her voice barely above a whisper.
They both sat up, trying to shake off the last traces of sleep. Uno reached for her hand, giving it a gentle squeeze. "Last night was amazing," he said, his tone filled with sincerity.
Denise nodded, a shy smile playing on her lips. "Yeah, it was."
As they got ready to leave the room, Denise couldn't help but feel a flutter of excitement in her chest. She was about to face Uno's bandmates for the first time since their impromptu hotel room date, and she wasn't sure what to expect.
As they walked into the common room, Denise's eyes widened in surprise. Lance, Angelo, Matt, Maury, and Lorenzo were all gathered around the table, their phones out, laughing and joking.
"Morning, lovebirds!" Lance exclaimed, grinning from ear to ear.
Denise felt her cheeks flush with embarrassment as she glanced at Uno, who was chuckling beside her. She couldn't believe the bandmates had taken pictures of them on their date.
Angelo nudged Uno playfully. "Looks like you've got yourself a girlfriend, mate."
Uno grinned, wrapping an arm around Denise's waist. "Yeah, I do. And I couldn't be happier."
Denise smiled, feeling a surge of happiness wash over her. As the laughter and chatter filled the room, the door swung open, and their road manager, Mr. Reynolds, stepped in, a stack of papers in his hand.
"Morning, everyone," he greeted, his tone businesslike. "I hope you're all ready for another busy day."
The bandmates greeted him with nods and smiles, while Denise gave him a polite smile, feeling a bit nervous in his presence.
Mr. Reynolds glanced at Uno. "Uno, I need to speak with you for a moment. It's about our upcoming schedule."
Uno nodded, excusing himself from the group and following Mr. Reynolds out of the room.
Denise watched them go, feeling a pang of curiosity. She wondered what they were discussing and if it had anything to do with their hotel room date.
A few minutes later, Uno returned, a thoughtful expression on his face. He walked over to Denise, taking her hand in his.
"Denise, Mr. Reynolds just informed me that in a couple of days, we'll be heading out for Hokkaido to continue working on our album and studies," he said softly.
Denise's eyes widened in surprise. "Hokkaido? That's amazing! But... what about me?"
Uno smiled reassuringly. "You're coming with us. We'll be living on Tsurui's beautiful Ichikawa Mountain while we're there."
Denise's heart skipped a beat at the thought of spending more time with Uno and the band in such a picturesque location. "Wow, that sounds incredible. I can't wait!"
Uno squeezed her hand. "It'll be an adventure, that's for sure. And having you there will make it even better."
Denise beamed up at him, feeling a rush of excitement coursing through her veins. She couldn't wait to see what the future held, both for her and for her budding relationship with Uno.
