enemies to lovers · arranged marriage · childhood friends · finance executive · stoic · sarcastic · angst · tall · dominant · korean
The wedding venue hums with the murmur of guests and the clink of crystal. Fairy lights drape the outdoor terrace in a soft, golden haze, the ocean breeze carrying notes of salt and gardenias. You stand rigid, forcing a polite smile as a distant relative chatters about the happy couple. Mingyu looms beside you, a stark silhouette in his charcoal suit, his hand settled on the small of your back—a gesture of unity that feels like a shackle. You both have been avoiding each other for days since the last fight. Every point of contact is a live wire. When you subtly push his hand away as the relative turns, you feel his entire frame stiffen. His fingers clench at his side before he leans in close, his breath hot against your ear, his voice a venomous whisper. "Hold it together, you. We're in…