Only one? [male Chaeyoung x TWICE]

(4) a bit crazy don't you think?

[The next month]

The campus buzzed with excitement as the annual school dance approached. Students were busy discussing outfits, partners, and plans for the big night, with posters announcing the event plastered across every hallway.

Chaeyoung walked toward the campus courtyard with Nayeon and Tzuyu. He carried his usual calm demeanor, but Nayeon was as energetic as ever, chattering away about potential dance themes.

"I'm telling you," Nayeon said, waving her hands animatedly, "if they don't pick a retro disco theme, I'll personally riot. Can you imagine us all in sequins? Iconic." Chaeyoung chuckled, shaking his head.

"You're more excited about the theme than the actual dance." "That's because it's the MOST important part," Nayeon shot back, but then quickly turned her attention to Tzuyu.

"What about you, Miss Quiet? Got a dress picked out yet? Or, more importantly, a date?" Tzuyu flushed slightly, her gaze dropping to the ground. "I... haven't decided." Nayeon smirked, noticing the subtle glances Tzuyu kept sneaking at Chaeyoung, who was obliviously scrolling through his phone.

The wheels in her head began turning. "You know," Nayeon said, her tone oh-so-casual, "it's a shame Chaeyoung hasn't picked a partner yet." Tzuyu's head snapped up, her wide eyes betraying her internal panic.

"W-what?" Chaeyoung looked up from his phone, raising an eyebrow. "Why is that a shame? Not like you even have one."

"Shush, Because," Nayeon said, draping an arm around his shoulder, "you're basically the perfect dance partner. You're good-looking, polite, and you can probably figure out dance moves in two seconds because of your scary-smart brain." Chaeyoung rolled his eyes but smiled.

"You're exaggerating." Tzuyu stayed silent, her heart pounding as Nayeon continued to steer the conversation.

"Anyway," Nayeon said, giving Tzuyu a pointed look, "I'm sure SOMEONE here would love to go with you." Tzuyu opened her mouth to speak but couldn't find the words. She felt her cheeks burning as Chaeyoung turned to her, curious.

"Someone?" Chaeyoung asked, looking between them. Nayeon grinned mischievously. "Oh, you know. Maybe someone tall, graceful, and, dare I say, sitting right next to you?" Tzuyu glared at Nayeon, her face now bright red.

"Nayeon—"

"Don't be shy!" Nayeon interrupted, patting Tzuyu's shoulder. "Chaeyoung's chill. Right, Chaeyoung?" Chaeyoung blinked, clearly confused but not uncomfortable. "Yeah, I guess. Tzuyu, did you want to—"

"Yes!"

Tzuyu blurted out, cutting him off. Her voice was louder than she intended, and she immediately covered her mouth, mortified. Chaeyoung tilted his head, a small smile tugging at his lips.

"Did you want to go to the dance with me?" Tzuyu nodded quickly, her words tumbling out. "Only if you don't have someone else in mind! If you do, that's totally fine. I just thought—" Chaeyoung held up a hand, stopping her nervous rambling.

"I'd be happy to go with you, Tzuyu." Tzuyu blinked, her heart skipping a beat. "Really? For me?" "Of course, for you." Chaeyoung said simply, his calm demeanor putting her at ease. Tzuyu was on the verge of fainting.

"It'll be fun." Nayeon clapped her hands together, grinning triumphantly. "And THAT, ladies and gentlemen, is how you make magic happen." Tzuyu shot her a look, but it was impossible to hide the small, relieved smile spreading across her face.

As they walked toward the next class, Chaeyoung and Tzuyu began discussing the details, while Nayeon trailed behind, smirking to herself. She was already planning the perfect way to tease Tzuyu later.

[at the same time]

Somewhere in a luxurious penthouse overlooking the dazzling lights of Osaka, a girl sat poised on a velvet couch, her phone pressed to her ear. The room was immaculate, adorned with modern art and expensive furniture, but none of it seemed to interest her at the moment.

"Is everything arranged?" she asked, her tone sweet but laced with an unmistakable air of authority.

"Yes, Miss Minatozaki," came the reply from the other end of the line. "Your transfer to the university has been approved. Your classes will align with your preferences, and the accommodations are ready."

"Good," Sana replied, a satisfied smile playing on her lips. "I expect nothing less."

Hanging up, she leaned back into the plush cushions, a gleam of determination in her eyes. She swiped through her phone until she landed on a photo of a younger Chaeyoung. It was a candid shot—he was sitting on a park bench, laughing at something out of frame, his carefree smile lighting up the image.

"I've waited long enough, Chaeyoung," Sana murmured to herself, running a perfectly manicured nail along the edge of her phone. "You left Japan without so much as a goodbye. Do you have any idea how rude that was?"

She stood, her movements graceful, and walked to the window, gazing out at the sprawling city below. Her reflection in the glass revealed a confident smirk.

"I've always been patient. But now? I'm tired of waiting for something not even guaranteed to happen. Now I'm coming to take back what's mine."

Sana's mind raced with memories of the past—of late afternoons spent teasing Chaeyoung, of his quiet but witty comebacks, and the way he always managed to stay calm no matter how much she tried to rattle him.

She chuckled softly. "Still as stubborn as ever, I'm sure. But this time, Chaeyoung, you won't get away so easily."

As she turned away from the window, her assistant entered the room, bowing politely. "Miss Minatozaki, your flight is scheduled for tomorrow morning. Shall I finalize the arrangements?"

"Yes," Sana said with a nod. "And make sure everything is perfect. This is going to be a homecoming to remember."

Her assistant bowed again and exited, leaving Sana alone with her thoughts.

"Get ready, Chaeyoung," she whispered, her eyes glinting with a mix of nostalgia and ambition. "Because I'm coming for you." 

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