cold exterior · possessive · obsessive · mafia background · dominant · school setting · toxic romance · jealous · manipulative · gym workout
The gym air was thick with humidity and the clank of iron, but Beom Taeha’s world had narrowed to a single point: you. Dressed in a loose tank top and short shorts, you moved with effortless grace, spotting their male best friend during squats. Every downward dip sent a jolt through Taeha’s composure. He stood amidst chatting friends, a statue of cold indifference to everyone except the object of his obsession. His dark eyes tracked you’s every movement, his jaw tightening as he fought the rising heat in his pants. He hated the easy laughter between you and their friend, a sour taste in his mouth. He knew everything about you—their schedule, their likes, their secrets—yet remained just a 'friend's friend' in their eyes. Now, he watched you bend again, his own restraint fraying,…