CHAPTER 10 - The DM

Miseo was in a great mood after passing the monthly evaluation with Haneul, despite knowing that it wasn't entirely because of her own merit. She couldn't help but feel smug as she strutted into their dorm room, humming to herself.

As Miseo entered the bathroom, she shed off all of her clothes and turned on the shower, letting the warm water cascade down her body. As the hot water cascaded over her petite body, she let out a soft moan of pleasure. The steam filled the room with a thick haze that made it feel like she was in her own personal sauna. She loved taking long showers after a hard day of training to relieve her sore muscles and clear her mind. Her fingers traced along her curves, massaging away the tension from her tight muscles.

While Miseo was enjoying her shower, Haneul noticed that Miseo's phone on the dresser was lighting up with multiple notifications. Curious, Haneul glanced at the screen to see a flood of messages coming through - Instagram DMs, text messages, and even some missed calls from unknown numbers. Haneul couldn't help but smile at some of the adorable comments and messages Miseo received from her fans.

"Looks like Mis-Easy is doing well," Haneul muttered to herself, putting down the phone as she heard the shower turn off.

As the water finally began to run cold, Miseo turned off the shower and reached for her towel hanging on the rack. After drying herself, she emerged from the bathroom, grinning from ear to ear. She was clearly thrilled about their victory at the evaluation that morning. "What's up?" she asked Haneul when she saw her roommate's curious expression.

Haneul pointed at the phone. "Your phone was going crazy over there. Lots of messages and calls coming through."

Miseo waved it off casually. "Ah, that? That's just some fans trying to get my attention." She walked over and picked up the device, scrolling through the notifications with a smirk on her face.

"So... any plans for tomorrow?" Haneul asked casually as she watched Miseo style her wet locks. "I was thinking maybe we could go out, do something fun together..."

Miseo paused mid-motion and looked at herself in the mirror, biting her lip thoughtfully. "Actually... I promised my followers I'd stream for them tomorrow. Gotta keep up appearances, you know?" She winked playfully.

Haneul nodded understandingly. "Of course! That makes sense. Well, let me know if you need any help with anything."

"Will do!" Miseo chirped as she resumed drying her hair. She hummed a catchy tune under her breath while Haneul retreated to the far corner of their dorm room to give her some space.

Despite the disappointment in her voice, she didn't let it show on her face. Miseo appreciated Haneul's understanding nature and gave her roommate an affectionate pat on the shoulder before heading to her bed to get some much-needed rest. As she lay down under the covers, her thoughts drifted back to all the messages she received earlier. A small grin spread across her lips as she imagined what kind of lewd comments and requests they would contain.

It was only a matter of time until Miseo would be famous for more than just her looks - she would make sure of that with her charms, both onstage and off. Her phone buzzed again with another notification, and this time, it was a text from an unknown number that read: "Hey gorgeous. I saw your pics online. Wanna eat some ramen later?" Miseo's grin widened as she typed out her response...

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The cafeteria of Starlight Entertainment was buzzing with the chatter and laughter of trainees as they enjoyed their lunch. Haneul sat alone at a table, slowly picking at her lunch as she pondered over yesterday's events. She couldn't shake the feeling that Miseo had done something shady to help her pass the evaluation, but she didn't want to confront her about it and risk damaging their friendship.

As Haneul was lost in thought, a sudden tap on her shoulder startled her back to reality. She turned around to see Yeona, another trainee from Starlight Entertainment, standing there with a friendly smile on her face.

"Hey, Haneul!" Yeona greeted warmly as she took a seat across from her. "I saw you and Miseo during the evaluations yesterday. You guys did amazing! Especially you - your voice was gorgeous."

Haneul blushed slightly at the praise. "Thank you, I'm glad you enjoyed it," she replied with a shy smile. She examined the bright-eyed girl sitting in front of her. She recognized Yeona as one of the other trainees she had seen around the building but never really talked to before.

Her expression turned more serious as she leaned in closer to Haneul. "I have to admit though, I felt kinda bad for Miseo. She tries so hard but always ends up falling short. She’s lucky to have you looking out for her."

Haneul nodded, feeling a mix of guilt and appreciation for her roommate's efforts on her behalf. "She’s done a lot for me too. She really is a great friend," she explained.

"Anyway, I just wanted to come over and say congrats again!" Yeona said as she stood up from the table. "I'm sure you two will be huge stars someday." With that, she waved goodbye and walked away, leaving Haneul alone with her thoughts once more.

As she took another bite of her food, Haneul found herself wondering about Yeona. Had she met her before or seen her on TV? As she thought about it some more, a lightbulb went off. Yeona starred in one of her favorite variety shows when she was just a kid. Yeona wasn’t a role model or inspiration per se, but as a child, Haneul remembered buying toys and particular snacks just because Yeona loved them too.

Later that evening, after completing her daily practice sessions and routines, Haneul headed over to the communal lounge area where many of the trainees spent their free time relaxing between schedules.

As luck would have it, Yeona was there too, lounging on one of the couches with a book in hand. When she noticed Haneul approaching, she closed her book and gestured for her to sit down beside her.

"Hey again! What's up?" Yeona asked cheerfully as Haneul took a seat next to her.

Haneul hesitated for a moment before speaking up. "I was just curious... You’re the Yeona from My Best Friend and I, right?”

Yeona chuckled softly and nodded. “Guilty as charged! I started that when I was like 8-years-old. But after doing that for three years, I decided I wanted to try something different and joined the K-pop world instead.”

Haneul listened intently as Yeona shared her story of transitioning from child actress to trainee at Starlight Entertainment. She learned that it had been a long, hard journey for Yeona – she’d been training for over eight years before finally being confirmed to be debuting this year.

“That’s amazing,” Haneul said in awe when Yeona finished speaking. “I can’t believe you’ve been at this for so long and never gave up!”

Yeona shrugged modestly. “Well, I always knew I wanted to be an idol. There’s always something new every year, you know? We spend twelve years K-12, imagine spending all those years doing idol stuff instead!”

Haneul laughed at the absurdity of the concept before addressing her again. “You’re debuting this year? This is the first time I’m hearing that the company is debuting a new girl group.”

“Well,” Yeona leaned in closer. “It’s supposed to be a secret, but the trainee program you’re going through will determine who gets a spot in the group.”

Haneul’s eyes widened. “Really? They’ll pick someone from the program?”

“Yep! That’s why those evaluations are really important.” Yeona patted Haneul on the shoulder. “You can do it! You have a gift that can’t be ignored.”

Haneul smiled, realizing her dreams were much closer to being fulfilled than she expected. They continued chatting about their experiences and aspirations in the K-pop industry, and she couldn’t help but feel inspired by Yeona’s determination and resilience despite all the obstacles she faced along the way.

---

Miseo stood in the middle of the empty dance studio, focusing on her livestream yoga session. "Okay, followers! Time to get our stretches on!" she announced enthusiastically into the camera, contorting herself into various poses. She giggled as she struggled to maintain balance on one leg with her arms raised overhead.

Her livestream viewers seemed to enjoy her antics, flooding the chat with encouraging comments and heart emojis. Miseo wanted to impress her followers with some advanced poses, but she was struggling to maintain balance during one particularly challenging move.

"Ugh, this is harder than it looks!" she grunted, wobbling precariously as she tried to straighten her front leg while bending the other behind her.

As she wobbled precariously on one foot while extending the other behind her, a voice called out from across the room. “Hey there, need some help?”

Miseo turned her head to see a fellow K-pop idol trainee enter the studio. “Oh hey!” She greeted with a friendly wave as she carefully lowered herself back into an easier pose. “I could definitely use some help actually.”

The trainee walked over to join her and watched closely as Miseo attempted the pose again. She reached out and gently adjusted Miseo’s arm placement before stepping behind her. “Alright, here,” she said reassuringly, placing a hand on Miseo’s lower back for support. “Take a deep breath in and then slowly extend your leg up.”

Miseo followed her instructions, feeling the other girl’s steadying touch help her maintain balance as she lifted her leg higher than before. She held the pose for a few seconds before gradually lowering it back down to the ground.

"There you go!" she encouraged with an approving smile. "You just needed someone to keep you from falling over."

Miseo grinned appreciatively at Kara. "Thanks so much! You’re like my yoga savior!" She then turned her attention back to the camera, demonstrating the pose again while emphasizing how helpful it is to have friends who can support you in difficult moments. “Everyone, say thank you to…” Miseo trailed off, realizing she doesn’t know her name.

“I’m Kara,” she winked at the camera. Miseo’s chat blew up with excitement, flooding the screen with thirsty comments: “Wow, she’s hot!”, “nudes pls”, “Can she teach me yoga?”

Kara chuckled nervously, but Miseo reassured her. “Don’t worry too much about it. It’s all just for show. They don’t really mean it.”

The chat responded once again. “I do!” “You’re so fucking hot, Miseo!” “Downward dog, pls”

“Boys! Be nice to my new friend here,” Miseo gestured at Kara. She simply nodded and waved at the camera before leaving and bowing to Miseo.

As Miseo continued with her yoga session, Kara moved off to one side of the studio to practice some dance moves. But every now and then, she would glance over at Miseo and offer suggestions or words of encouragement as needed.

The two girls spent hours training together that day - Miseo working on her flexibility and strength for both her livestreams and future idol performances, while Kara focused on perfecting the choreography for her upcoming evaluation.

After wrapping up her successful yoga livestream, Miseo stretched out on the dance studio floor with a satisfied sigh. She felt great about how smoothly things went this time - thanks in no small part to Kara's help.

As she sat up and began gathering her things, Miseo looked over at Kara who was still practicing her dance routine across the room. "Hey, thank you again for all your help back there," she called out gratefully. "I really appreciate it!"

Kara paused mid-move and turned to face Miseo with a blank expression on her face. She stared at Miseo for several long seconds without saying a word.

Miseo shifted uncomfortably under Kara's intense gaze, trying to read her new friend's inscrutable look. “I’m sorry about my followers. They’re a handful, but they mean well.”

Kara said nothing as she picked up her phone. “I’m sure they do,” she replied as she held out her phone to Miseo. It was an Instagram DM of a dick pic. Oddly enough, Miseo recognized it, not that Miseo had seen it in real life, but she knew which of her followers it belonged to.

Kara scoffed as she put away her phone and gave her a glaring look. Miseo knew that stare all too well - it was the same one she often got from girls who were jealous of her easy successes and reputation as a slut who could get whatever she wanted just by flashing her tits or spreading her legs.

"Do you mind?" Kara finally said in an annoyed voice before returning to her dance practice.

Miseo felt a twinge of hurt at the sudden coldness from someone she considered a potential friend, but she was used to it by now. She had learned long ago that being open about her sexuality and willingness to use her body to get ahead often left her with an unpleasant reputation amongst her peers - especially those who worked just as hard or harder without reaping the same rewards.

With a small frown on her face, Miseo exited the dance studio and headed towards the dorms to shower and change. She couldn't help but wonder if things would ever change for girls like her who were unapologetically sexual in an industry that often punished women for embracing their own desires.

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As Miseo walked down the hallway to their shared room, she couldn't shake the feeling of dread that filled her at the thought of facing Haneul right now. Would Haneul look at her differently knowing how easily Miseo used her “talents” to get ahead?

Miseo unlocked the door and stepped inside, bracing herself for any signs that Haneul was upset or disappointed in her. But when she looked up, Haneul was sitting on her bed with a stack of lyric sheets, humming softly to herself as she read over the words.

"Hey Miseo," Haneul greeted warmly without looking up from the papers in her hands. "How did your livestream go?"

Miseo **** a smile and set her bag down beside the desk. "It went well, thanks for asking! Kara actually helped me out with a tricky pose so that was really nice of her."

Haneul nodded absentmindedly as she continued to study the lyrics in front of her. Miseo watched her roommate for a moment longer before heading to the bathroom to shower.

As the hot water ran down her back, Miseo closed her eyes and tried to push away all thoughts of Kara's cold stare and Haneul's potential reaction if she ever found out what really went on behind the scenes at Starlight Entertainment. She knew deep down that she wasn't proud of how far she was willing to go sometimes, but it felt like there were no other options for someone like her who lacked any real talent or skill.

Miseo emerged from the bathroom feeling slightly refreshed but still weighed down by guilt and insecurity. Haneul had finished with the lyrics by then and was lounging on her bed scrolling through social media on her phone.

"Hey Miseo," she said, glancing up at her roommate as Miseo settled onto her own mattress across from her. "I just saw Yeona in the cafeteria today. She told me that she's been a trainee for over eight years! Can you believe it?"

Miseo shook her head in disbelief. "Wow, I had no idea. Props to her for sticking with it."

Haneul nodded thoughtfully before setting her phone aside and looking at Miseo with a small smile on her face. "I'm really glad you're here though," she said softly. "You make everything more fun, even when things are tough or stressful around here. I could be a trainee for ten years as long as you were with me."

Miseo returned Haneul's smile, feeling a warmth spread through her chest at those kind words from her sweet and innocent roommate who knew nothing of the dirty realities that lurked beneath the surface of this company.

"Thanks Haneul," she replied sincerely as she reached over to give Haneul's hand a gentle squeeze. "I'm glad I have you too."

For now, Miseo pushed aside all thoughts of Kara and her reputation as a slut who used her body for success. She would deal with those issues another time - tonight was about enjoying the company of her roommate and friend.

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Later that night, Miseo tossed and turned in her bed for what felt like hours before finally giving up on sleep. She quietly slipped out of the room, leaving Haneul peacefully dozing under the covers.

In the living room, Miseo flopped down onto the couch with a frustrated groan as she tried to shake off the guilt and shame that had been plaguing her mind all evening. Unable to focus on anything else, she reached for her phone and opened up Instagram - hoping to distract herself from her spiraling thoughts.

As Miseo scrolled through her DMs, she found herself skimming past dick pics sent by various admirers until one particular message caught her eye. It was from Seungwon - Haneul's childhood friend who still had been secretly pining after the innocent trainee for years now.

Miseo bit her lip as she studied the message he had sent: "Hey Miseo, I know you're probably busy with stuff but I just wanted to say that I think you looked really beautiful in your livestream today. You always manage to make everything seem so fun and easy!"

A small smile tugged at the corners of her mouth as she read over his sweet words again and again - a welcome reprieve from the harsh judgments and insults she'd received earlier from Kara.

Despite knowing that Seungwon was interested in Haneul and vice-versa, Miseo couldn't help but feel flattered by his attention. She had always found him attractive with his boyish good looks and kind demeanor.

Miseo considered responding to Seungwon's message - maybe they could hang out sometime and get to know each other better? But as soon as the thought crossed her mind, she remembered who he really wanted and what it would do to her best friend... He was Haneul’s crush after all. With a heavy sigh, Miseo set her phone aside and leaned back against the couch cushions.

As much as Seungwon's DM had lifted her spirits temporarily, it only served to remind Miseo of how complicated her life had become. She was torn between wanting to be a good friend for Haneul while also pursuing her own desires - all while navigating the treacherous waters of the K-pop industry.

Miseo closed her eyes and tried to clear her mind as she listened to the quiet hum of the air conditioning unit in the background. Maybe things would get easier once they finally debuted... or maybe this was just the beginning of an even more challenging journey ahead.

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Before she knew it, she found herself scrolling through Seungwon’s one-sided message history until she found a picture he had sent her of his impressive endowment. Her cheeks flushed with heat as she studied the details of his large, thick member in all of its glory.

She couldn't help but imagine what it would feel like to wrap her lips around such a girthy shaft or to have him stretch out her tight little pussy until she was filled beyond capacity. The thought alone made Miseo's core throb with need - something she had been fighting off all evening after the incident with Kara.

Suddenly, Miseo found herself sucking on her fingers as if they were Seungwon's cock sliding into her warm, wet mouth. She pictured him groaning above her as she took him deeper and deeper until he hit the back of her throat. Her other hand slipped beneath the waistband of her pajama shorts to rub slow circles over her clit.

As Miseo pleasured herself on the couch while imagining Seungwon's dick pumping in and out of her mouth, a small moan escaped from between her lips. She quickly stifled it with a pillow lest she wake up Haneul who was sleeping just down the hall.

Miseo continued to finger herself faster as she fantasized about what it would be like to feel Seungwon's cock thrusting into her dripping pussy instead of her own hand. Her hips bucked against her fingers, seeking more friction and pressure against her swollen clit.

Miseo let out a soft moan as she imagined his thick cock pressing against the entrance to her slick folds. She could almost feel him stretching her wide open with his thick shaft, filling her completely in ways that made her toes curl.

"Oh fuck yes," Miseo breathed into the pillow as she fantasized about Seungwon starting to thrust into her – each deep stroke hitting just the right spot inside of her. "Seungwon, your cock feels so good..."

In her mind's eye, Miseo pictured Seungwon hovering over her with a look of intense concentration on his handsome face as he fucked her harder and faster with each passing second. She could feel every ridge and vein of his throbbing member rubbing against her sensitive walls.

Miseo bucked her hips in time with the imaginary thrusts, feeling herself climb closer and closer to another mind-blowing orgasm. "Don't stop," she whimpered desperately into the pillow. "I'm so close..."

Suddenly, Miseo's fantasy took a turn as she pictured Seungwon grunting above her - his body tensing up with release just before he flooded her pussy with hot ropes of cum. The thought alone was enough to send Miseo hurtling over the edge into ecstasy.

Her walls clenched around nothing, desperately trying to milk Seungwon for all he had in her imagination as she rode out the waves of pleasure coursing through every nerve ending in her body. "Oh god yes," Miseo gasped quietly, wishing more than anything that this fantasy was real right now instead of just a figment of her vivid imagination.

As the aftershocks slowly subsided and Miseo came back down to earth, she realized how badly she wanted this - no, needed this - to be more than just some dirty daydream.

Then, a sudden wave of guilt washed over her for imagining Haneul's crush like that. But at the same time, she knew it was only natural considering how attracted she was to Seungwon - he had an undeniable charm and charisma that drew people in.

Still trembling slightly from the aftershocks of her orgasm, Miseo wiped off her fingers with a tissue before tucking herself back into bed. She lay there for hours staring up at the ceiling as she replayed every detail of her fantasy over and over again in her head - wishing desperately that it could become reality someday.

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Miseo woke up the next morning to the sound of her phone notification going off. She opened it to see a message from Seungwon once more. It was a simple smiley emoji. She wasn’t sure what it meant.

Until she saw the previous message.

Miseo’s heart raced as she realized what she had done last night. Sometime during her lustful haze, she sent a message to him, admiring his impressive endowment. “Wow, I bet that feels amazing,” her message read. Her cheeks flushed with embarrassment as she imagined him reading those words and knowing how much his cock had turned her on last night.

A tiny, relieved laugh escaped Miseo's lips as she realized how casual Seungwon’s response was. He truly was a fuckboy, but her mind started to wander elsewhere. Would he tell Haneul... or worse, what if she found out?

As Miseo laid back onto her bed, she couldn't help but feel guilty - especially considering how innocent and pure Seungwon and Haneul’s relationship was. But at the same time, it felt good knowing that he was into her too... even if he only saw her as a slut who couldn't resist temptation.

With those conflicting thoughts swirling around in her head, Miseo eventually drifted off to sleep once more.