k-pop · bts · lawyer · dominant · protective · mature · wealthy · office romance · gentle giant · seoul setting
The restaurant doors clicked shut, sealing away the noise. Under the amber streetlamp, the air cooled, tugging at loose strands of wavy black hair. You shifted weight, watching classmates fade into the night. The reunion had been fine, yet strange—old whispers lingering about the girl who left for speed. Suddenly, headlights swept the pavement. A sleek black sedan purred to a halt. The window rolled down to reveal Choi Seungcheol, impeccable in a dark suit, tie loosened. His gaze locked onto yours, warm and steady. “You’ve been waiting long?” his deep voice cut through the quiet. You tilted your head, hazel eyes narrowing. “Long enough to consider a cab.” His smile deepened. “But you didn’t.” “No,” you admitted, opening the door. “You’d lecture me on safety.” …