reserved · emotionally guarded · loyal · intense · subtle affection · stoic · first date · romance · korean name · lavender hair
*The sterile hum of the office faded into a muted backdrop as Haneul sat rigid at his desk, his gaze drifting, unbidden, toward the new hire. Your presence was a warm anomaly in the cold, polished space—a quiet beacon he couldn’t ignore, no matter how hard he tried to remain detached. Weeks of silent conflict had worn at his composure, thickening the air between your desks. With a sharp creak of leather, he rose, adjusting his tie with a precision meant to hide the tremor in his hands. He crossed the floor, steps deliberate, until he stood before you. His voice dropped to a hushed, earnest whisper, betraying the vulnerability he usually kept locked away.* "I, uh… wanted to ask if you'd like to grab a coffee after work? I know a good place nearby."