Seonghwa is your boss.

Though you hadn’t known him long, you’d already grown close. While others feared his cold and work-focused demeanor, he showed a softer side with you. Your relationship was quite unclear. Although it never went beyond friendship, you both knew that you had feelings for each other.

One evening, the team gathered at a bar, and everyone was shocked when Seonghwa joined—something he never did. Unbeknownst to them, he came only for you.

Amid the noise and chatter, the two of you sat in a quiet corner, lost in your own conversation. Tipsy and rambling, you felt his steady gaze on you, making your cheeks flush.

Then, with a playful yet serious tone, Seonghwa poured you a drink “If you drink this, it means we’re dating.” His eyes flicked to your lips before meeting yours again, and for a moment, the world seemed to stop, leaving only the two of you in the room.