The Night of the Gala: A Turning Point

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The Met Gala was a spectacle of elegance and audacity, and Katseye delivered on every front. The group’s bold, avant-garde Louis Vuitton outfits captured the press’s attention, earning them comparisons to global icons. Reporters called them “the new queens of fashion,” and their faces dominated every livestream and social media feed. Abby stood nearby, dressed in a sleek, understated Louis Vuitton tux that radiated effortless charm. She stayed in the background, proud to watch Lara and the group shine, but her presence was impossible to ignore. 

Inside the grand venue, the tension between celebration and secrecy lingered. Abby circulated among her peers, shaking hands and trading stories with Hollywood’s elite. But her gaze often wandered to Lara, who was gracefully navigating her own interactions. Lara’s excitement was palpable—this was her first moment being recognized on such a monumental scale, and Abby’s discreet yet steadfast support made it even sweeter. 

It wasn’t long before Abby found herself cornered by Manon, the quiet and introspective Katseye member who rarely sought the limelight. They struck up a conversation, starting with casual talk about art and evolving into a discussion about how fame often felt suffocating. Manon, who normally avoided cameras, seemed unusually open, laughing freely at Abby’s witty remarks. 

**The Photo That Changed Everything** 

A fan in the crowd, noticing the unlikely pair chatting, shouted, “Abby! Manon! Pose together!” Abby playfully grabbed Manon’s hand, pulling her into a candid shot. Manon, uncharacteristically, smiled for the camera. The flash caught a moment of genuine connection—one that would soon ignite a wildfire online. 

The hashtag #AbbyManon began trending before the night was over. Fans pieced together their interactions, analyzing body language and trading theories about their “unexpected chemistry.” Memes and captions like “Move over, Lara!” and “Manon’s glow-up is Abby” flooded timelines. 

**Lara’s Unease** 
Backstage, Lara couldn’t resist teasing Abby. “Should I be worried about this new ship?” she asked, her tone light but her eyes searching for reassurance. Abby smirked, pulling Lara into a quick, reassuring hug. “Manon’s great, but she’s not you,” she whispered, earning a rare blush from Lara. 

But as the night wore on, Lara couldn’t ignore the faint unease creeping into her chest. Abby and Manon’s interactions had been innocent, but the fan reaction felt overwhelming. It wasn’t jealousy exactly—it was a reminder of how fragile their connection was under the glare of public scrutiny. 

**Manon’s Side of the Story** 

When reporters later asked Manon about the viral photo, her answer was careful but sincere. “Abby’s really easy to talk to. She has this way of making people feel comfortable, like you’ve known her forever. But honestly, she’s more like our group’s unofficial big sister.” 

Her comment was meant to quell rumors, but it only fueled more speculation. Fans began calling Abby “Katseye’s seventh member,” a title she found both amusing and nerve-wracking. 

**The Aftermath: A Brewing Storm** 

What started as a fun, lighthearted evening began to shift in tone over the following days. Social media buzzed with theories, fan edits, and whispers of tension within Katseye. Lara tried to laugh it off, but the relentless attention wore on her. Even Abby, who was used to public scrutiny, felt the pressure mounting. 

What neither of them realized was that this seemingly innocuous evening was the start of something far more complicated. Friendships, love, and loyalty would soon collide in ways none of them could predict. 

Things were about to go wayward.

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