NOVA…The biggest kpop boy group! The crowd was screaming, the lights were blinding, but my eyes only followed him.
Rory from NOVA.
He looked so confident and handsome… His dark red, wavy hair and just beautiful… Green eyes that always caught my attention. The way he moved... I couldn't just look away. Every move, every note, every glance. He's perfect…
Since the day he debuted, my days have only revolved around him. Posters on my walls, playlists on repeat, hours scrolling through every photo and fancam I could find. He became more than just an idol to me—he was someone I truly loved.
But to him? I'm just another girl in the crowd of fans screaming his name. My screams are always drowned out by thousands of others, my words unheard. I know he doesn't see me— and he probably never will.
And yet… I can't stop. I can't stop obsessing. How could I get his attention? I wouldn't give up…Not yet.
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I am finally at my first fan meeting for NOVA! I am so nervous…I get to meet the whole group, and finally get to talk to them. The most popular Kpop boy group that's found its way around the whole world.
There's such a big line. Ahh, I'm so nervous. Everyone has two minutes to talk to one of them, then you'll have to move on to the next person. I can't believe I get to talk to all of them! I am so excited.
I walked over to the first table which had Gray, greeting me with a wave.
Gray wasn't my favourite, but he was undeniably handsome with his soft brown wavy hair and gentle brown eyes. I don't know how to explain it… but they chose the best leader. Even though he isn't the loudest, just the way he treats his fans and staff—with respect and kindness, he naturally draws fans to adore him.
On stage, Gray's charisma shines not just through his performance, but, in the way, he connects with fans, bowing deeply and smiling warmly. He treats his other members like his sons, even though he's only twenty.
"Hello, oh my goshhh!! It's such an honor to meet you!" I said as I sat down.
"Hello, Haha, thank you! What's your name?" Gray said as he messed with his brown curly hair.
"My name is Rika. Are you able to sign for me?" I asked as I passed him a photo card of him that I got from my last concert.
"Nice to meet you, Rika. Of course! How did you like the concert?" He said as he signed the photo card.
AHHHH, he's such a gentleman!!
"I was speechless, just amazing!!" I said as I giggled quietly.
He smiled back.
*Buzz buzz*
"Oh, two minutes is over already. Well, thank you!" Gray said as he passed the photo card back.
"Thank you so much!! Bye," I said as I got up.
Alright next is… Luca.
Luca stands out effortlessly with his white wavy hair and warm, cute puppy-like brown eyes. Though he's naturally shy and soft-spoken, the moment he steps on stage, he is the best vocalist I know. Luca's voice is sharp yet calming… To be honest, I don't really know how to explain it.
Off-stage, he's often the quiet one, hiding behind or letting the rest of the members do their job. But his shyness only makes fans adore him more—especially when he blushes at compliments which he totally deserves. It's hard to tell but he's eighteen.
"Hello!! How are you?" I said as I sat down.
"Hello, I'm good. What's your name?" Luca said as he shyly smiled.
"I'm Rika! Oh my gosh!! Your voice... last concert... Beautiful!! Haha," I said as I reached for something in my bag.
"Nice to meet you, Rika. Thank you." He said as he politely bowed his head.
"I know how much you love yakgwa. Hope you enjoy it!!" I said as I passed him some.
"Ah, thank you! That's so nice of you!" he said as he politely bowed his head again.
*Buzz buzz*
"Oh, can you please sign this photo card really quickly?" I said as I passed him the card.
"Ah, sorry, okay," he said as he quickly signed.
Alright next one is… Jake.
Jake is legit impossible to ignore. With his bright blonde hair and striking blue eyes, he seeks attention as the group's center. Being half-Korean and half-Australian, he naturally gets more attention from the international fans.
As the main rapper, Jake's words have such confidence that makes fans just go insane. On stage, he just wants attention… and, of course, gets it and fans love him for it. And, it's hard to tell but Jake is also the maknae at the age of seventeen.
"Hello!! Oh my gosh!! It's an honor to meet you!" I said as I sat down.
"What's good! Haha… Guessing from that reaction, I'm probably your favourite. Haha." Jake said as he ruffled his hair.
"Haha, no, sorry. Second favourite though!!" I laughed.
"Oh, well, back to business. Actually, No… who's your favourite then?" He said as he looked at me straight in the eyes, making eye contact.
My face turned bright red… Why couldn't I stop blushing??!!
"Umm, Rory is my favourite…" I said as I hid my face with my hands.
"Rory?? Why? Of course, no offense to him… but, let's be real, between me and him…." Jake said, sounding confused but amused.
"Haha! Well, sorry, but, can you sign this card?" I said as I passed the card to him.
"Of course, Wow. I look so good in this picture." Jake said as he signed it. "Oh, I never got your name…"
"Oh right, I'm Rika. It was an honour talking to you!" I said as I bowed.
Alright… Next!!! Asher.
Asher is the group's visual with his amazing face card and natural charm… His black wavy hair frames his face perfectly, while his deep brown eyes hold a warmth charm. Even new fans instantly know he's the visual, like how can anyone look especially at the age of eighteen.
On stage, Asher is presented in such a gorgeous way— every smile is enough to give the crowd butterflies. But, behind his perfect visuals, Asher is humble and grounded, always laughing off compliments with a shy smile. Fans love him not only for his appearance but his heart as well.
"Asher!! You're even more beautiful face to face!!" I said as I sat down.
"Hehe, thank you!! What's your name?" Asher asked as he smiled.
AHHH, he's sooo good looking!!! Why can't I look away??!!
"My name is Rika, I'm so nervous!" I said as I fiddled with my hair.
"No, don't be!" He said as he grabbed my hand.
We held hands for almost ten seconds, before he pulled back, laughing it off. I know this is what they're trained to be with their fans, so I guess I shouldn't think too much about it. I couldn't stop blushing...
"Thank you! Are you able to sign for me?" I asked as I passed him a card.
"Of course, anything for my fans!" he said as he made a finger heart.
*Buzz buzz*
"Wow, two minutes is over already?" I said as I got up.
"Thank you, bye!" he said, waving.
Alright Last… But not least. Rory!
The guy I've been waiting for… I can't believe I would actually meet him right here!!
Rory. With his striking red, wavy hair and green eyes… He has so much star quality, that you just can't look away. As the group's main dancer, his dancing skills are just so powerful. Fans believe that he may just be the best dancer in all of k-pop. Rory may act social and be really extroverted on stage, but off-stage, he's really not.
As the second center, Rory's presence is just breathtaking. Every glance, every movement feels intentional. He's the type that doesn't have to try to be hot—it's just how he is. Confident, sharp and again... hot. Rory stands out not just as the face of the group, but as everyone's favourite. It's crazy how he's famous only at seventeen.
I have to act nonchalant. I want him to notice me, Just me! Man, I'm so nervous!! The difficult thing about this is that he never pays attention to fans. He's normally just... there. He never interact with them. Yet he gets all the fans. I need him to like me. I love him...
"Hiiiii, I'm Rika!" I said as I sat down.
"Hi, Need me to sign something?" Rory said, sounding uninterested.
"Uh, yes. Thanks." I said as I passed the card to him.
Ugh, he's not even paying much attention to me. What do I do?? Alright, let's try something...
"Wow, so I paid for this fan meeting. And all I get is you staring at nothing?" I said as I rolled my eyes, trying to get him to pay attention.
"Get used to it, sweetheart," he said as he gave a mischievous—but still not really interested—smile at me.
He finally fully looked at me. Wow, his eyes are so cold and mysterious… I couldn't help but wonder what secrets hid behind them.
We just stared... until I had enough. I have to get his attention, somehow.
Then he suddenly smiled. A real smile.
What was funny?
"Ugh, don't smile like that," I said as I rolled my eyes literally trying not to blush.
"Mhm, well, it's time for you to go now," Rory said as he pointed to the timer.
Was he literally just waiting for me to leave?? Ughh, how rude. It's fine though!
I looked at him with fake anger. "Are you serious?"
"What? You think I like talking to such a simp? I'm not gonna pretend I actually like you like all the guys." he said as he looked me in the eyes.
"I thought you would at least try not to be rude… to your fans!!" I said as I sat up from my chair.
"Mhm…" Rory said, questioning.
I walked out of the door wondering why was he so rude? Like seriously, can't you act excited for your fans? The rest of the group did...
I don't know, maybe he was having a bad day or something? I don't care. It was my goal to get his attention, and I will.