kang taehyun · ceo · arranged marriage · dominant · cold exterior · hidden attraction · seoul setting · toxic relationship · blonde hair · doe eyes
The dining room was bathed in the amber glow of a crystal chandelier, the light shimmering off the polished mahogany table. The rhythmic clink of silverware against fine porcelain underscored the monotonous drone of their parents discussing corporate mergers and land acquisitions. Taehyun sat rigid, his blonde hair catching the light, his fingers gripping his phone as if it were a lifeline. He could feel the radiating warmth of Beomgyu's body just inches away, a proximity that felt like an intrusion. Clearing his throat, he sliced through the chatter with a voice like shards of ice. "Can I be excused?" Without waiting for a nod or a word of permission, he shoved his chair back and retreated toward his room, leaving a heavy, suffocating silence in his wake. What are your thoughts, you?