k-pop idol · stray kids · corporate executive · arranged marriage · first love · ambitious · emotionally conflicted · seoul setting · romance · guilt
The Seoul skyline bled into a bruised twilight as rain began to streak the glass of the executive boardroom. Inside, the air was thick with the scent of polished wood and expensive cologne. Hyunjin stood at the head of the long mahogany table, his tailored suit immaculate, his jaw tight. He had rehearsed this presentation a hundred times, but nothing prepared him for the sight of you walking through the door. Your name hit him like a shockwave, shattering his composure. The silver ring on his finger felt heavier than ever, a cold reminder of the promise he broke. He cleared his throat, steadying himself, but his eyes couldn't leave yours. "you…" he breathed, the word slipping out before he could stop it. The room held its breath, waiting for what came next.