Enchanted (Bbangsaz)

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BEFORE ANYTHING ELSE! Guys, this chapter's gonna be LONG like, two or almost three chapters crammed into one kind of long. It's all about Hanni visiting Minji, so I couldn't leave out a single second because... duh. Also, I'm obsessed with your comments, so let's chat! Tell me your thoughts, okay? Enjoy :)

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"I can't believe you're here," Minji whispered, voice shaky, as she pulled back just enough to look into Hanni's eyes. She felt dizzy with emotions, her heart pounding in her chest.

"I couldn't wait either," Hanni replied softly, brushing a stray lock of hair behind Minji's ear. "I had to see you. I just couldn't go another second without being with you."

Minji's eyes filled with tears, overwhelmed by the love in Hanni's voice. "You came all the way from Korea... just for me? When do you have to leave?"

Hanni smiled, a little sadness creeping into her expression, but determination behind her eyes. "I've got 18 hours. I catch a flight back tomorrow night. But I don't care about sleeping. I'm not wasting a single minute."

Minji's heart swelled in her chest, the love she had for Hanni growing deeper with every word. Hanni didn't care about the exhaustion, the time difference, or how little time they had—she just wanted to be with her.

"I can't believe you're doing this for me," Minji murmured, her hands cupping Hanni's face as she looked at her, as if trying to memorize every detail of her. "I don't know what I did to deserve you."

"You deserve all of it." Hanni said, "You're my person. I want you to know that, no matter what." leaning in for a soft kiss. "So hurry up, we have to go out"

They quickly changed into comfortable clothes—throwing on baseball caps and face masks to keep things low-key—and headed out into the night. The bustling streets of New York greeted them with a roar of life. Car horns honked, people chattered, and the neon lights illuminated everything with an electric buzz. It was almost midnight, but the city was as alive as ever.

Minji looked around, amazed at the sheer energy of the place. "I don't think I've ever seen the city like this. It's crazy."

Hanni shrugged, unbothered, her hand finding Minji's as they began walking down the sidewalk. "That's New York. It never sleeps. Just like us tonight, huh?"

Minji laughed, shaking her head. "I don't know how we'll survive on so little sleep, but I'm with you, so I'm good."

Hanni grinned. "Good, because I've got a plan."

Minji raised an eyebrow. "A plan?"

Hanni nodded enthusiastically. "Pizza. New York-style."

They walked through the lively streets, blending into the chaos of the city. It felt surreal—just the two of them in this massive city, moving through it like they didn't have a care in the world. People hurried by, taxis whizzed past, and streetlights flickered in the cool night air, but in their own bubble, they were content. No paparazzi. No pressures. Just two people who had found each other in this vast, crazy world.

"Are you sure we won't get recognized?" Minji asked, her voice low but playful.

Hanni pulled her mask up higher, a grin tugging at her lips. "No one cares about us right now. Besides, New Yorkers are too busy to notice. We're just another couple out for a late-night pizza run."

Minji laughed, feeling the freedom of the moment. She hadn't realized how much she missed the simplicity of just being with Hanni—being able to do something as trivial as grab pizza without anyone watching.

They arrived at a small, local pizza place that was buzzing with activity despite the hour. The place was filled with late-night eaters—people grabbing a quick slice before heading home or out on the town. Minji felt a rush of excitement, the familiar scent of freshly baked dough and mozzarella filling her senses.