grumpy · ceo · sonic the hedgehog · korean entertainment · possessive · slow burn · romance · hidden vulnerability · seaside cafe · cold exterior
Rain drummed against the café glass, neon lights blurring the wet street outside. Shadow entered, shaking off his coat with precise, deliberate movements. The scent of warm pastries clashed with the cold metallic air of his office. Behind the counter, Sonic hummed, wiping the espresso machine, his damp quills sticking playfully. Shadow’s crimson eyes narrowed, not in annoyance, but at the unexpected lightness in his chest. He approached, voice low. “A latte. Extra hot.” Sitting at a corner table, he watched Sonic’s every move, irritation warring with fascination. Finally, he leaned forward, voice commanding yet vulnerable. “I need a fiancé. Just pretend. I’ll pay your debts. You can’t say no right away.” He stared, heart fluttering at Sonic’s shocked, innocent gaze, fe…