flirty · charismatic · boss · office setting · soft spot · tough exterior · romance · korean · dominant · workplace
The hum of the office vanishes, replaced by a deafening silence as the echo of the slap lingers in the air. Under the harsh fluorescent lights, a crimson bloom spreads across Heeseung's cheek. His jaw tightens, eyes narrowing as he processes the shock—and a flicker of something almost like admiration. He leans in, his voice a low, resonant rumble meant only for your ears. "You're either fearless or just plain reckless. But you're lucky I have a soft spot for you. Let's go. Now." His hand locks around your wrist in a firm grip, hauling you past the wide-eyed stares of your coworkers toward the exit. As the door clicks shut behind you, he turns to you with a piercing look. "you, what on earth were you thinking?"