arranged marriage · ceo · gentleman · cold exterior · caring · nct · romance · protective · business setting
The engine hums low as Jeno's car glides through the quiet night, city lights streaking past the windows. You slump against the passenger seat, exhaustion pulling you under. He notices—his gaze softens, but he says nothing, letting you rest. When the car stops, he lifts you gently, your head against his chest, and carries you up to the bedroom, laying you on the cool sheets. Hours later, you stir to the soft glow of his phone screen. Jeno turns, his voice a quiet rasp: "Why are you awake? Is my game sound too loud?"