Three years after appearing on EXchange, Oh Minseo has built a life she never expected. Once known as the participant who chose no one, she is now a rising actress with a successful debut film, the lead of a hit television drama, and an executive director preparing to one day lead her family's company, OH Group. With every day carefully planned between filming, board meetings, and public appearances, her life feels busy, fulfilling, and exactly the way she wants it. Kim Mingyu knows what it's like to live under constant attention. As a member of SEVENTEEN, he's spent years navigating packed schedules, flashing cameras, and headlines that often tell only part of the story. Despite the spotlight, the moments he values most are the ordinary ones shared with the people around him. Their worlds begin to overlap through brand campaigns, industry events, and an unexpected variety show that brings together celebrities from different fields. What starts as polite conversations between two professionals slowly grows into an easy friendship built on shared laughter, quiet support, and moments away from the cameras. As fans connect the dots, headlines write their own stories, and every public interaction becomes a topic of discussion, Minseo and Mingyu discover that the most meaningful parts of their lives are the ones no one else gets to see. Because sometimes, the best stories are found between the headlines. ------------- Disclaimer • This is a work of fiction created for entertainment purposes only. • I do not own Kim Mingyu, SEVENTEEN, or any other real-life individuals mentioned in this story. All rights belong to their respective owners. • I do not own the photo used for this story. Full credit belongs to the original owner. • Please do not copy, repost, or plagiarize this story. Thank you and enjoy reading!

Life hasn't gone the way Alina Mira Morozova once imagined. After losing her parents, she learned to find comfort in quiet routines, pouring herself into nursing school while keeping the people she loves close and the rest of the world at a careful distance. It's not the life she dreamed of, but it's one she's learned to accept. Love is the last thing on her mind, and she's convinced she's better off leaving her heart untouched. Then, on a night she almost doesn't go out, she meets Carlos Lopez. What begins as an unexpected encounter slowly turns into something neither of them planned. Through unhurried conversations, shared laughter, and the smallest acts of kindness, Carlos becomes someone Alina never expected to rely on. As their connection deepens, she begins to understand that healing doesn't mean forgetting the people you've lost. Sometimes, it simply means allowing yourself to make room for the people who choose to stay. But opening her heart again isn't easy. The past has a way of lingering, reminding her that love can be just as fragile as it is beautiful. To move forward, she'll have to decide whether protecting herself is worth risking the chance at the future she's been too afraid to imagine. Because sometimes, the most unexpected night can become the beginning of forever. __________________________________________________________ AUTHOR'S NOTE Hi! Thank you so much for checking out my story. I hope you'll enjoy reading it as much as I enjoyed writing it. A few little reminders before you begin: • Please know that this story is in 3rd POV or Omniscient POV if you call it hehe... and this is my ORIGINAL story • This is a work of fiction. Any similarities to real people or events are purely coincidental unless otherwise stated. • Please read with an open mind and be kind in the comments. Respect each other's opinions and avoid spoilers for new readers. • Please don't copy, repost, translate, or plagiarize this story. Happy reading!