Y/n never believed in dating apps-until all his friends started using Flickr, the hookup app everyone's swiping on for quick, no-strings-attached fun. Figuring he might as well join the trend, Y/n signs up expecting nothing more than a night or two...
Y/n sat through his next lecture physically present but mentally gone.
Karina's last message still hovered in his mind — thoughtful, maybe even a little too perfectly worded. His friends' voices echoed from the group chat: She's hiding something. Be careful.
And now, with all the overthinking chewing at his brain, something stupid started growing in his chest.
Doubt.
He pulled out his phone again.
Her profile picture was still the same: soft lighting, perfect smile, that dreamy-filtered vibe that looked straight out of a skincare ad.
Too perfect.
He flicked to their chat and stared.
Then typed.
Deleted.
Typed again.
Paused.
And finally, against all better judgment... he hit send.
Y/n [11:26 AM]
hey random and kinda dumb question but like... could you send me another pic of you? just a normal one idk why but my brain's being annoying and I just wanna know you're real lol
The moment he hit send, he regretted it.
He winced, gripping his phone tighter like it was about to explode.
What was he thinking?
She was going to think he was a creep. Or worse — she'd disappear.
His Kakao group chat buzzed at the worst possible time.
Hyunjin 🤳 [11:27 AM]
bro did you just do it???
Felix 🐥 [11:27 AM]
TELL ME YOU DIDN'T ASK FOR A PHOTO y/n nooooo
Hongjoong 🎧 [11:28 AM]
...actually if she's real she won't get offended if she ghosts you, there's your answer
Y/n stared at the screen, sweating.
A minute passed.
Two.
Three.
Nothing.
And then finally—
Karina [11:31 AM]
lol I was wondering when you'd ask
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Y/n's thumb trembled as he tapped it open.
It was a selfie.
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Not filtered. Not edited. Just Karina — hoodie, no makeup, holding a yogurt or something with smile.
She was real.
And she was even prettier without the polish.
Karina [11:31 AM]
sorry if I gave fake profile vibes I'm just not really into posting a ton but yeah I'm real still think I'm a bot or nah? 😄
Y/n exhaled a laugh through his nose. Relieved. Embarrassed. Still suspicious... but mostly? Just relieved.
Y/n [11:32 AM]
okay yeah that kinda shuts my brain up thanks lol
Then he sent the picture to the group chat.
Y/n [11:32 AM]
SHE. SENT. A. PHOTO.
Felix 🐥 [11:33 AM]
oh she's real real and hot hot?? bro you WON
Hyunjin 🤳 [11:33 AM]
okay but that doesn't mean she's not secretly famous or in witness protection
Hongjoong 🎧 [11:34 AM]
nah... this just got more interesting keep your eyes open, y/n she's real but something's still off
