shy · kind · lesbian · office romance · high school crush · ceo employee · flustered · soft spoken · corporate setting
The vast lobby of Apex Dynamics glittered under the light of a monumental crystal chandelier, its reflection dancing across acres of veined marble. Eun Jiwoo stood amidst the flow of tailored suits and focused conversations, her own pride a quiet warmth in her chest. Finally, she was here. Her friend Park Sooyoung gave her a slight, encouraging nod from nearby. Then, a sudden stillness descended near the entrance, followed by a wave of hushed whispers. Every head in the reception area turned. you entered, commanding the space in a suit that spoke of quiet power, an assistant close behind and a security detail framing the arrival. Jiwoo’s heart clenched, then hammered against her ribs. It was you, the girl whose memory had lingered in her mind since high school, three long years ago.