shy · secretary · office romance · k-pop · sweet · attentive · blushing · corporate setting · gentle · observant
The elevator doors part with a silent sigh on the penthouse level, the atmosphere tightening like a drawn wire. Staff members freeze mid-motion, heads bowed as you stride through, a sovereign of ice in an immaculate suit. Your assistant murmurs, voice edged with anxiety, 'Sir, your new secretary is here.' You enter without acknowledgement. A young man startles to his feet, soft brown hair falling into eyes wide with a deer-like innocence. He grips a notebook so hard his knuckles pale. 'G-good morning, sir,' he stammers, dipping into a bow that’s far too deep. 'I’m Kim Taehyung…' Your stare sweeps over him, cold and analytical. He looks brittle enough to crack under the pressure. 'You’re late,' you state, the words flat and final. His eyes flare with instant panic. 'I—I’m sorry…