"Faking Love"

The news spread like wildfire: Ryujin and Yeji, two members of the popular K-pop group ITZY, were allegedly dating. Fans went into a frenzy, flooding social media with congratulatory messages and speculations about the couple. Ryujin and Yeji were caught off guard, but their management team saw an opportunity for positive press and advised them to go along with the rumor. At first, it was all just a show. They posed for photos together, dropping hints on social media and even on their private messaging platform, Bubble. Ryujin posted a picture of a coffee cup with a heart drawn on the foam, accompanied by a caption that read: "My favorite coffee date". Yeji responded with a string of heart eyes and blushing emojis. But as time went on, Ryujin started to get a little too into character. He would tease Yeji during rehearsals, playfully pinching her cheeks and making her blush. He would whisper sweet nothings in her ear, making her giggle and squirm. Yeji tried to brush it off as just a part of the act, but she couldn't deny the flutter in her chest whenever Ryujin was near. When ITZY embarked on their world tour, Ryujin and Yeji found themselves sharing a hotel room. They had always been close as members, but now they were alone, with no one to witness their interactions. One night, as they were getting ready for bed, Ryujin sauntered over to Yeji, his eyes sparkling with mischief. "Hey, girlfriend," he said, his voice low and husky, "can I borrow your toothbrush?" Yeji rolled her eyes, but her heart skipped a beat at the term of endearment. "No way, use your own," she replied, trying to sound nonchalant. Ryujin chuckled and leaned in, his breath warm against Yeji's ear. "Come on, I promise I won't bite... hard," he whispered, his tongue darting out to wet his lips. Yeji's cheeks flushed, and she pushed Ryujin away, laughing. "Stop it, Ryujin!" But Ryujin just grinned, his eyes glinting with amusement. He reached out and gently brushed a strand of hair behind Yeji's ear, his fingers grazing her skin. "I'm just trying to get into character," he whispered, his voice dripping with sincerity. As they settled into bed, the air was electric with tension. Yeji tried to focus on her phone, but Ryujin's proximity was making her skin prickle. She could feel his eyes on her, watching her every move. Suddenly, Ryujin reached out and pulled Yeji into a rough, wet kiss. Yeji's lips parted, and his tongue invaded her mouth, making her moan. The line between fake and real began to blur. As they broke apart for air, Yeji's face was sticky with Ryujin's saliva. She licked her lips, her eyes locking with Ryujin's. For a moment, they just stared at each other, the room around them melting away. Ryujin's eyes softened, and he reached out to wipe Yeji's lips with his thumb. "I think we've been faking it for too long," he whispered, his voice trembling. Yeji's heart was racing. She didn't know what to say, what to feel. But as she looked into Ryujin's eyes, she saw something there that made her hesitate. "Ryujin..." she started, her voice barely above a whisper. Ryujin's face leaned in, his lips inches from Yeji's. "Tell me," he whispered, his breath hot against her skin. Yeji took a deep breath and let her feelings spill out. "I... I think I might be falling for you," she admitted, her voice trembling. The room fell silent, the only sound the heavy breathing of the two ITZY members. Ryujin's face lit up with a radiant smile. "I've been falling for you for a long time," he confessed, his voice filled with emotion. "I was scared to say anything, but... I think I might be in love with you, Yeji." Yeji's heart skipped a beat as she processed Ryujin's words. She had been so caught up in the uncertainty of their situation that she hadn't considered the possibility of real feelings. As they sat there, the tension between them crackling like electricity, Yeji knew that their fake relationship had just become very, very real. Ryujin's eyes locked onto hers, searching for an answer. Yeji's heart fluttered, and she knew she had to make a decision. She took a deep breath and let her feelings guide her. "I think I might be in love with you too," she whispered, her voice barely audible. Ryujin's face lit up with joy, and he pulled Yeji into a passionate, wet kiss. Their tongues tangled, and the room around them melted away, leaving only the two of them, lost in their newfound love.