Time moves at a crawl when you’re hiding from the world. Seonho, Jaewook, and I have become experts at laying low. We avoid crowded places, stay off social media, and carefully orchestrate our public appearances. The buzz around us gradually dies down, but the media never truly forgets. Seonho leans against the kitchen counter in my apartment, scrolling through his phone. “It’s been quiet lately,” he remarks, eyes flicking up to meet mine. “Too quiet,” Jaewook adds, stretching out on the couch. His dimples flash as he grins. “Maybe it’s time we shake things up a bit.” I smile at their playful banter. “So actually, I do have the AMA’s coming up. How would you two like to be my dates and take a little trip stateside?” I suggest, trying to sound nonchalant but failing miserably. Both thei

