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After the photos went viral, things escalated fast.

BigHit arranged for you and Yeonjun to appear more in public together. Coffee shop dates, late-night walks, even a suspiciously well-timed arcade outing. Fans ate it up, and your follower count skyrocketed overnight.

But what you weren't prepared for? Meeting the rest of TXT.

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First Meeting: Chaos at the Dorm

Yeonjun had invited you over, saying the members wanted to "meet his fake girlfriend." You weren't sure if that was a good thing or a terrifying thing.

The moment you stepped inside, a loud voice echoed-

"SHE'S HERE! EVERYONE ACT NORMAL!"

You blinked as Hueningkai sprinted past you and dove onto the couch, striking an obviously staged casual pose. Taehyun, sitting next to him, slowly put down his book and gave a polite nod like a strict professor. Soobin, the leader, was standing awkwardly by the kitchen, offering you a nervous smile. And then there was Beomgyu-staring at you with pure mischief in his eyes.

You turned to Yeonjun. "Are they... always like this?"

Yeonjun sighed. "Unfortunately, yes."

"HEY!" Beomgyu protested. "We're being friendly!" He grinned at you. "So, fake girlfriend, huh? You must be really special for hyung to pick you."

You rolled your eyes. "He didn't pick me. I spilled coffee on him, and now I'm trapped in this situation."

Hueningkai gasped dramatically. "So this is a coffee shop romance?!"

Taehyun adjusted his glasses. "More like a PR strategy."

Soobin, still standing awkwardly, finally spoke. "We, uh, promise not to make things too weird for you."

Beomgyu immediately threw an arm around your shoulders. "Speak for yourself, leader-nim. I fully intend to make this weird."

Yeonjun shoved him away. "Don't listen to him."

You laughed despite yourself. Maybe this wouldn't be so bad after all.

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Phase Three: The Act Gets Complicated

As days passed, you started spending more time with TXT-not just Yeonjun, but all of them. And strangely... it felt normal.

You and Hueningkai had an ongoing Mario Kart rivalry.Taehyun helped you practice your poker face for interviews.Soobin always checked if you were comfortable, like a protective older brother.Beomgyu? He made it his mission to expose you and Yeonjun.

"Look at them," Beomgyu whispered one day, pointing at you and Yeonjun sitting together. "They're getting too comfortable. Suspicious."

Yeonjun sighed. "We have to look comfortable, genius. That's the whole point."

"But what if..." Beomgyu squinted. "What if you actually start liking her?"

The room fell silent.

You froze. Yeonjun's expression didn't change, but you swore his grip on his phone tightened.

"That won't happen," he said smoothly.

Beomgyu smirked. "Yeah, sure."

But for some reason, you weren't so sure either.

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To be continued...