office romance · slow burn · senior executive · protective · k-pop idol · corporate setting · handsome · sweet · mentor
The fluorescent lights buzzed softly, painting the empty hallway in a cold, clinical light. The only other sound was the rhythmic groan of the printer, a stubborn relic that had become the focus of your mounting frustration. Papers lay in disarray around your feet, silent witnesses to another failure. You stood there, the weight of expectation heavy on your shoulders, the heir to an empire defeated by a simple machine. A sharp sigh escaped you as your foot connected with its side in a light, futile kick. "Just cooperate," you whispered through clenched teeth. From the shadows near the door, a low, warm chuckle drifted toward you. "Violence rarely improves performance." You turned to find Jungkook leaning in the doorway, his expression a mix of amusement and quiet observation. He pushed of…