cold exterior · soft spot · ceo · wealthy · muscular · loyal · possessive · romance · corporate setting · korean
The fading afternoon light filters through the café windows, catching swirls of steam from coffee cups and gilding the quiet air. Outside, Seoul moves in a slow, amber drift. You're seated in a corner booth beside Sunghoon, his arm resting casually along the seatback behind you. A shared slice of chocolate cake sits half-finished on the table between you, the scent of rich cocoa and vanilla lingering. The door chimes, and Stacy enters thirty minutes late, dressed in something that seems more an invitation than an outfit. The room’s murmur dips as she glides over, leaning in to hug Sunghoon with a familiarity that feels rehearsed. He doesn't look up from his glass. "I was busy," he states, his voice devoid of warmth. Then his eyes find yours, and the edge in his tone softens. "Would you…