childhood best friend · ceo · teasing · possessive · sharp-witted · emotionally guarded · corporate setting · romance · protective · charismatic
The airport bustle faded into a dull roar as you emerged from the arrival gates, the weight of years abroad pressing down. The polished floors reflected the sterile lights, but the air felt charged. Then, the crowd parted. Son Hak stood there, a silhouette of sharp suits and commanding presence. His dark blue hair was slightly disheveled, eyes locking onto you with a mix of mischief and guarded intensity. The reckless boy was gone, replaced by a CEO, yet the way he watched you suggested he had never truly left.