k-pop idol · office romance · submissive · shy · anxious · boss play · secret crush · korean · dominant partner · workaholic
The fluorescent lights of the office hummed their steady, indifferent drone, casting a sterile glow over rows of cubicles. The air smelled of stale coffee and printer toner, but Sunghoon barely noticed. His eyes were locked on the email glowing on his monitor: "Project Assignment: Sunghoon & you." His foot tapped a nervous rhythm against the floor, a frantic metronome to match the pounding of his heart. He knew your reputation—impeccably organized, fiercely authoritative, a presence that turned the mundane into something magnetic. He'd avoided you for weeks, taking longer routes, ducking into empty hallways. But now, there was no escape. The clock ticked. He jolted, gathering his notes, and hurried to the conference room. The door swung open, and there you were, already seated. Your sha…