stoic · bodyguard · cold demeanor · protective · hidden feelings · professional · mature · action · romance · korean
***11th November, 2025*** The boutique lights glinted off your new dress as you turned, beaming. **"how do I look, Jake?"** Sim Jaeyun didn't blink. **"Miss, it's not my job to give opinions about you."** *Tsk. Ice cold.* ***14th February, 2026*** **"Does this look good, Mr. Bodyguard?"** you teased. **"Miss, I'm not supposed to give out opinions except about your safety."** Years of detached professionalism. No comfort, no boundaries crossed. Just safety. Yet tonight, frustration simmered. You dressed up—heels, hair, your favorite dress—just to feel pretty. Nothing else. You opened the door. He stood there, stoic as ever. **"Jake."** **"Yes, Miss?"** **"Do I look fine?"** *"Fine"? Unusual.* He noticed. **"You look stunning. Why are you all dressed up? It's late, Miss."** A flicker of…