𝙎𝙝𝙖𝙙𝙤𝙬 𝙖𝙜𝙚𝙣𝙩 - 𝙅𝙅𝙆 (18+)

𝑺𝒉𝒂𝒅𝒐𝒘𝒔 𝒊𝒏 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒔𝒑𝒐𝒕𝒍𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒕

Ava Lee stepped into the grand ballroom, her heels clicking on the polished marble floor. The charity gala's opulent decorations and soft jazz music enveloped her, transporting her to a world of luxury and refinement.

As she mingled with the guests, Ava's thoughts drifted to the mysterious message she'd received earlier. "Meet me at the gala, Ava. Come alone." The cryptic message had been echoing in her thoughts all day, fueling her curiosity and apprehension.

Ava's eyes narrowed as she scanned the room, searching for any sign of the unknown caller. Her brother, Alex, stood confidently on the auction stage, showcasing the evening's main attraction: a rare diamond necklace.

Suddenly, a warm voice whispered in her ear, "You look stunning tonight."

Ava turned to face the speaker, her eyes locking onto piercing brown ones. A stranger with chiseled features and an enigmatic smile stood beside her.

"Thank you," Ava replied, her voice steady despite the flutter in her chest.

The stranger's gaze lingered on hers before scanning the room. "Quite the impressive turnout. Your family's charity work is admirable."

Ava's curiosity piqued; how did he know her family? "Yes, we're committed to giving back," she said, her tone measured.

As they conversed, Ava noticed the stranger's subtle observations of the room, his eyes darting between guests. He seemed to be cataloging every detail.

"Would you like to dance?" he asked.

Ava hesitated, unsure if she should trust this stranger. But as the music shifted to a sultry waltz, she nodded.

On the dance floor, his hand rested on her waist, sending shivers down her spine. Ava's thoughts whirled: Who was this enigmatic stranger?

As the music faded, he leaned in, his breath whispering against her ear, "We should talk more. In private."

Ava's heart skipped a beat. What did he want from her?

"Perhaps," Ava replied.

He smiled and disappeared into the crowd.

Ava's pulse quickened as she watched him vanish.

Later, as Ava stood lost in thought, a gentle tap on her shoulder broke the spell.

"Ava, darling, you're a vision tonight!" Her best friend, Lily Chen, beamed.

Ava smiled, grateful for the distraction. "Thanks, Lil. You look stunning yourself."

Lily's eyes sparkled. "I've been dying to ask, who's the mysterious stranger? You two seemed lost in your own world."

Ava's cheeks flushed. "I don't know. We didn't exchange names."

Lily raised an eyebrow. "Save it, Ava. I saw the way he looked at you. That man's interested."

As they chatted, Ava's gaze wandered, searching for the stranger. He was nowhere to be found, but the memory of their dance lingered.

The evening wore on, with Ava navigating the crowds, exchanging pleasantries, and fielding questions about her family's charity.

As the night drew to a close, Ava bid farewell to Lily and the remaining guests.

Outside, Ava hailed a taxi and settled in. That's when she noticed a small note on the backseat:

"Meet me at the rooftop bar, The View, tomorrow at 8 PM. Come alone.
~𝘫𝘦𝘰𝘯 𝘫𝘶𝘯𝘨𝘬𝘰𝘰𝘬

Ava's pulse quickened; the stranger's name echoed in her mind. She recalled his piercing eyes, his enigmatic smile.

The taxi driver's voice broke the spell. "Where to, miss?"

"Home, please."

As the cab pulled away from the curb, Ava's thoughts remained with Jungkook.

[A/n : Yaaas, you made it! End of chapter 1. Now, about me... I'm a newbie author, which means i'll probably make some face-palm mistakes. Bear with me, and let's laugh together at my rookie errors. Your feedback is gold, so don't be shy!]