Picnic Part 3

As the students stepped off the buses and entered the amusement park, the energy was electric. Sunlight bounced off the polished rides, and the scent of sweets and fresh popcorn filled the air.

Groups from other schools were already there, scattered across the park, some chatting near the entrance and others taking photos by the big fountain.

That's when the whispers started.

"Hey… is that Daniel Park?"

"No way, and the guy next to him who is that?"

"Tall… handsome… he looks like a celebrity."

Girls from other schools huddled in groups, eyes darting toward two boys standing just past the main gates Daniel with his calm, low-key presence, and Jalen, whose sharp gaze scanned the area with quiet confidence.

They stood out like stars in daylight.

Jalen barely noticed the whispers. His eyes were already scanning the crowd, looking for one person.

DG.

The name echoed in his mind.

He turned slightly and looked at Joy, who was sticking close beside him like a loyal puppy.

"You should go with your brother and Daniel," he said, nodding toward the two. "Stick together. I've got something to do."

Joy blinked. "Where are you going?"

"Just walking. Looking for someone," he said, already stepping away.

Joy pouted a little but listened. She jogged over to Jay and Daniel, linking arms with both.

Immediately, the chaos began.

"Daniel, ride with me first!" Joy chirped, tightening her grip on his arm.

Jay glared.

Daniel looked between them, clearly overwhelmed.

Back in the distance, Jalen slipped through the crowd alone. His footsteps were steady, his mind focused.

DG was here.

And if this was the same DG he remembered from the story the real face behind the model, the hidden force then today might be more than just a field trip.

It might be the beginning of something much bigger.