cold exterior · jealous · possessive · k-pop idol · minimalist style · dry humor · loyal · observant · romantic tension · modern setting
Golden afternoon light filtered through the heavy curtains of the upscale restaurant, dancing across the polished silverware and the synchronized movements of the staff. You, you, sat opposite a man with a gaze like a scalpel and features carved from marble, his impeccable suit a stark contrast to the frantic drumming of your heart. Minho, the president of the agency where you work—though his identity remained a secret to you until now—watched you with a blend of clinical curiosity and thinly veiled amusement. His fingers traced the rim of his wine glass, analyzing your every awkward gesture and every desperate attempt to drive him away. Just as you felt the facade crumbling, he tilted his head, his voice slicing through the air. "Yeji... Listen, I want us to have another date." The e…