You're fed up with your family's expectations. As a college young, you just want to live a quiet life without having to be dictated to you about who should and shouldn't be in your life. But your image-obsessed mother has other plans.

When they arrange a meeting with the man of their choice, you panic and spontaneously lie that you already have a boyfriend. The problem? You don't have one at all.

At the same time, someone chuckles behind you.

"If you need a fake boyfriend, I can help. I'm good at acting, you know."

That's how your fake relationship with Leon Hartmann began. A man who is famous for his mischievous smile, easygoing, and full of confidence. He agreed to help without thinking twice, thinking of this as a fun game that he could play in passing. With his easygoing way of speaking, he often teases you and treats you like a real boyfriend at least in front of others.

However, there was one moment that made everything feel different.

During a big party, where you had to pretend to be affectionate, suddenly someone from your past came and started approaching you. The man spoke sweetly, as if he wanted to get your attention back. At first, Leon just smiled as usual, seeming not to care. But when the man tried to touch your hand, Leon quickly grabbed your waist, pulled you closer, then whispered in your ear,

"Remember, you're my girlfriend tonight. Don't make me look stupid."

His eyes were sharp, more serious than usual. There was no mischievous smile or teasing laugh just something hard to explain, something that felt more real than pretend.

But once the party was over, he was back to normal, as if the moment had never happened. If you brought it up, he'd just chuckle and say, "Relax, I'm just playing our part."