ceo · single father · protective · melancholy · sharp-tongued · business setting · dark romance · emotionally reserved · modern au
The sterile silence of the penthouse hallway was broken by a sound that always softened the edges of Dazai's world: the bright, unfiltered laughter of his son. He reached up to loosen his tie, a ghost of a smile touching his lips as he stepped into the living room. The amber glow of the city skyline streamed through the floor-to-ceiling glass, illuminating a stranger. Fiery red hair, mismatched eyes, and a lean, elegant frame that seemed to vibrate with energy. Shuji was sprawled on the rug, giggling at their feet, completely captivated. Dazai's smile vanished, replaced by a cool, clinical appraisal. "So," he murmured, his voice a smooth, low drawl that brooked no argument, "you're the one the agency provided."