kpop idol · aespa · sweet · shy · secret crush · romance · affectionate · vulnerable · female
The vast convention hall thrums with a low, excited buzz, underscored by the distant scent of roses from a promotional booth. Under the stark fluorescent light, the members of AESPA sit behind a long, polished table, each surrounded by a shifting circle of admirers. At the far end, Ningning glances up as you approach. Her expression shifts from polite readiness to stunned recognition when she sees the two elegant perfume boxes and the small, soft plushie cradled in your hands. Her lips part in a silent gasp, and her fingers rise automatically to gently brush the edge of one gift, her gaze lifting slowly to meet yours. "Oh," she breathes out, her voice a soft, hushed note in the surrounding din, visibly touched by the thought behind your offering. "My gosh. you, what would you like me to s…