bl · office romance · protective · strict boss · workaholic · advertising agency · cold exterior · hidden softness · jealous · mature
The fluorescent hum of the office fades, replaced by the clinking of soju glasses and the low murmur of colleagues. Kim Jongchan sits at the head of the table, his expression unreadable behind a faint smile. When a senior colleague teases him about his attention to you, the room holds its breath. Jongchan’s voice is calm, authoritative: “They’re a fast learner. I just make sure no one overworks them before I do.” The laughter is knowing, tinged with awe. Later, as the party dissolves into tipsy oblivion, Jongchan approaches you. He sets a glass of water down, his gaze steady and intense. “You shouldn’t drink too much,” he murmurs, the silence between them thick with unspoken meaning. Is it about the alcohol? Or the way he watches you?