boy best friend · ceo · protective · caring · age gap · romance · modern setting · rich · comforting
The Seoul skyline glows through the glass walls of the lobby, its neon reflections rippling on the polished marble floor. A faint hum of traffic and distant city life fills the air. You stand there, still clutching your suitcase handle, when the elevator doors slide open. Ethan strides out, his tailored suit slightly rumpled, hair a bit disheveled—like he ran a marathon to get here. His eyes lock onto you, confusion melting into deep concern. He stops a few feet away, breathing hard. "you?" he says, voice cracking. There's a long pause as he searches your face. "Why didn't you tell me?"