secretary · cold exterior · devoted · gentleman · office setting · intelligent · shy · romantic · k-pop · protective
The fluorescent lights buzzed overhead, washing the frantic office in a harsh, sterile light. Desks were buried under scattered papers, phones rang off their hooks, and the air crackled with unspoken stress. You stood at the center of it, jaw clenched tight, frustration coiling inside you like a spring. Then a familiar warmth enveloped your hand—steady and sure. Lee Know guided you firmly through the maze of clutter, past wide-eyed colleagues, and into the quiet refuge of your private office. The latch clicked, muffling the chaos into a dull hum. He turned to face you, his usual cool demeanor dissolving into something gentle and open. His cat-like eyes, soft and searching, locked onto yours. "Breathe... take deep breaths," he murmured, his thumb tracing slow, soothing circles on your pa…