Yedam strolled through the crowded streets, his thoughts lingering on his stepfamily's disapproval of his dreams. Despite their lack of support, he found solace in his art and the vibrant energy of the city. "I wonder what it would be like to follow my passion without any guilt," he mused as he made his way to meet his friends.
Sungchan and Mingyu were waiting for him at the park, excitedly discussing the upcoming concert of the famous singer, Ricky Shen. The park was a green oasis in the middle of the city, with families enjoying picnics and children playing. "Can you believe Ricky is coming to Seoul? It's going to be amazing!" "Yeah, and maybe you'll get a chance to show him your drawings," Mingyu added with a wink.
Yedam sat on a bench with his iPad, sketching the scene before him. Sungchan and Mingyu exchanged a knowing look and subtly withdrew, leaving Yedam alone. Ricky, noticing the young artist, approached with curiosity. "Hey, that's some impressive work you've got there," he remarked, his eyes sparkling with genuine interest.
Caught off guard, Yedam blushed and stammered a response. "Thank you... I'm just practicing," he said shyly, trying to hide his excitement. They chatted briefly, with Yedam introducing himself as "Love Bug," a nickname that intrigued Ricky.
Ricky had hired Yedam as his assistant, but the pressure from both his stepfamily and the job became overwhelming. "I can't keep doing this, Ricky. I need to focus on my studies and my art," Yedam explained, his voice tinged with frustration.
Ricky listened intently, his expression softening. "I get it, Love Bug. I didn't mean to make things difficult for you," he replied, understanding dawning in his eyes. Their conversation ended on a hopeful note, with both agreeing to take a step back.
As Ricky took the stage, he dedicated a song to Yedam, a gesture that spoke volumes. Yedam, standing among the crowd, felt a mixture of surprise and joy. "Did he just dedicate that to you?" Mingyu asked, nudging him playfully.
After the concert, Ricky found Yedam and invited him for a walk. The garden was serene, with moonlight casting soft shadows on the path. "I don't want you to feel pressured anymore," Ricky said, taking Yedam's hand gently.
Yedam felt a warmth spread through him as Ricky brushed his thumb across his knuckles. "I never expected this," Yedam confessed, a smile tugging at his lips. Ricky grinned, leaning closer.
Their first kiss was a gentle promise of the unexpected journey ahead. Yedam pulled back, realizing the time. "I have to go, but I'll see you soon," he said, leaving behind an AirPod in his haste. Ricky picked it up, a silent vow to find his "Love Bug" again and continue their story.
















