Aaliyah's heart raced as she followed the staff member towards Dae-Seong. Her mind was a whirlwind of emotions, and she could hardly believe that she was about to meet him again so soon after the fan meeting. She stole a glance at Mia, who gave her an encouraging smile.
As they approached Dae-Seong, he turned to face them, his warm smile making Aaliyah's heart flutter. "Hello again," he greeted, his voice as soothing as a gentle melody.
Aaliyah's cheeks flushed as she managed to reply, "Hi."
Dae-Seong's gaze lingered on her for a moment, his eyes studying her face as if trying to memorize every detail. "I couldn't help but notice you at the fan meeting," he admitted, his tone sincere.
Aaliyah's heart raced, her pulse echoing in her ears. "You noticed me?"
Dae-Seong nodded, his smile widening. "Yes, there was something about you that stood out."
Mia nudged Aaliyah playfully. "I told you that unique scent was magic."
Dae-Seong chuckled, his eyes twinkling. "You have quite the observant friend."
Aaliyah's cheeks turned even redder, but she couldn't suppress her smile. "Yeah, she's always looking out for me."
Dae-Seong's manager joined the conversation, a knowing look in his eyes. "Dae-Seong has an excellent sense of smell. He noticed your unique scent during the fan meeting."
Aaliyah exchanged a surprised glance with Mia. "My scent?"
Dae-Seong nodded, his expression thoughtful. "It's unlike anything I've ever encountered before."
Mia grinned. "Looks like you made quite an impression."
Dae-Seong's gaze remained fixed on Aaliyah, a mixture of curiosity and intrigue in his eyes. "I hope you don't find it too strange that I wanted to talk to you."
Aaliyah shook her head, her heart pounding with a mixture of excitement and disbelief. "No, not at all. I'm actually honored."
Dae-Seong's manager cleared his throat, reminding them of the reality outside their little bubble. "I hate to interrupt, but we have another event to attend."
Dae-Seong sighed but turned back to Aaliyah. "I'd love to talk more sometime."
Aaliyah's heart skipped a beat at the thought. "I'd love that too."
As Dae-Seong and his manager walked away, Aaliyah stood there, still in a daze. Mia nudged her, a mischievous glint in her eyes. "Looks like this unique scent thing might be the start of something interesting."
Aaliyah laughed, her cheeks still flushed. "I can't believe this is happening. He actually noticed me."
Mia winked. "Who knows? Maybe this is the beginning of a beautiful friendship."
Over the next few weeks, Aaliyah's encounter with Dae-Seong remained etched in her mind. She went about her daily routine, but her thoughts often drifted back to that unexpected meeting. She couldn't help but wonder what had drawn his attention and why he had wanted to speak with her.
Meanwhile, Dae-Seong's schedule remained hectic, with appearances, interviews, and filming taking up most of his time. But amidst the chaos, he found himself thinking about Aaliyah more often than he expected. He would catch himself smiling at the memory of their conversation, and he couldn't shake the feeling that there was something special about her.
One afternoon, Aaliyah was sitting in a café with Mia, their laptops open as they worked on a project for school. A familiar figure caught Aaliyah's eye, and her heart skipped a beat when she realized it was Dae-Seong, sitting a few tables away, engrossed in his own work.
"Is that...?" Mia trailed off, her eyes widening in realization.
Aaliyah nodded, her heart racing. "It's him."
Mia grinned. "Looks like fate brought you two together again."
Aaliyah's cheeks flushed, but she couldn't help but smile. "I can't believe this. What are the odds?"
Mia nudged her playfully. "Maybe he's drawn to your unique scent."
Aaliyah rolled her eyes, but the teasing only added to the excitement bubbling within her. She stole occasional glances at Dae-Seong, feeling a flutter in her stomach every time their eyes met briefly.
As they continued to work, Aaliyah noticed Dae-Seong looking in their direction. She hesitated for a moment before gathering her courage and waving at him with a shy smile. To her surprise, he waved back, a warm smile lighting up his face.
"He waved!" Aaliyah whispered to Mia, her heart racing.
Mia winked. "See? I told you he's intrigued."
As the afternoon turned into evening, Aaliyah's heart felt light and content. She couldn't believe the series of events that had brought her closer to Dae-Seong. It was as if they were characters in their own romantic comedy.
As they packed up their things and prepared to leave, Aaliyah's eyes met Dae-Seong's once more. He gave her a small nod, a silent acknowledgment that their paths had crossed again.
"He'll be in the Philippines for a little while longer," Mia said with a knowing smile as they walked out of the café.
Aaliyah nodded, her heart filled with anticipation for what the future might hold. Little did she know that their mysterious encounters were only the beginning of a connection that would take them on a journey neither of them could have predicted.