The rehearsal room door swung open. Sujin walked in, her grin bright as ever.
“Trio practice starts today! Everyone, get ready for drama!”
Ha-neul caught Taeyo’s eye awkwardly. Wooseok wore a cool, easy smile, but Taeyo looked like someone just stole his snack.
“Ha-neul, let’s focus on your main part today. You’re the center.”
When Wooseok said it, Taeyo glared at him.
“Main? Then what am I, background dancer number one?”
Ha-neul looked between the two, not sure who to placate first.
Sujin chimed in, winking.
“Teamwork, boys! Today, Ha-neul’s the star, you two are her charming bodyguards.”
Taeyo shot back, crossing his arms.
“Excuse me? I’d like to be a star, too.”
Wooseok just snickered.
“Hyung, aren’t you supposed to lead her in the dance today?”
Ha-neul bit back a laugh. The tension in the room was almost fun now.
Just then, the choreographer strode in.
“Ha-neul in the center! Taeyo and Wooseok, each on one side. Ready, set, pose!”
Ha-neul hesitated, then shuffled to the middle. Both boys reached out, hands almost touching hers at the same time.
Suddenly, a flash from a past life flickered in Ha-neul’s mind.
‘Did we have this kind of love triangle before?’
Her cheeks burned. Taeyo muttered under his breath, barely audible.
“This time, I’m not losing.”
Wooseok raised an eyebrow.
“Are we competing now? I’m in.”
Ha-neul tried to calm her racing heart. Sujin was already cheering.
“Yes! Let’s make this trio sizzle on stage!”
The choreographer signaled, and their hands joined for the routine. Ha-neul’s head felt dizzy, her heart pounding with something new.