His Bodyguard (Boy x Boy)

His Charming Smile

Mr. Seong invited me into his office again to talk more about the business. I assumed I would just need to be a bit of a wallflower, but he shared important details to me about the company.

They were past a pre-production phase of a new game they were designing. He told me that the 'folder' I saved was a complex concept design for the development of 'X' game they were preparing for its eventual launch. The story, setting, features, among other key details needed to be included before becoming a full-scale production.

Although Chae Gaming's annual revenue exceeded over 40 million, it needed to be approved by producers and publishers. Once they received a green light, which he told me they always did, then they would enter into a more solid plan for production. That's when the developers, level and game designers, sound engineers and multi-programmers come in to create a symphony...

Mr. Seong told me that the company's main project manager was usual so hard to meet, so he told me that although I would meet a lot of people here, she was the one person that was usually up to her neck in business: PR, liaising between their stakeholders, budgeting and testing. I would meet her... eventually... but they were now entering into an intense period of creation.

My head was spinning with information.

"You don't have to worry about the essence of the business, Mr. Lee. But I need you to understand the importance of what your role is, and what you are protecting..."

At this moment, he dropped a thick binder on his desk and then leaned forward. I moved back a little, clearing my throat.

"The President will be here shortly" I nodded again and Mr. Seong re-arranged his eyeglasses again. I tried to feel a sense of relief. But this was new to me. 

My parents didn't allow Hari and I to watch a lot of television growing up, let alone allow us to play video games. From what I gathered, Chae Gaming did multi-gaming platforms. This time they were working on a game for an app that you could play on your phone and also on your tablet and computers.

"Do you play video games, Mr. Lee?" A nervous laughter left my lips and he grinned a little. "I suppose not... but, if you'd like to play with our prototypes, just let Minah know. She told me she met you recently," I nodded. There was a knock on the door. My suit was ready.

I excused myself and went into the bathroom to change. When I did, I couldn't believe the person staring back at me in the mirror. I looked like a different person... wow... I turned around a few times and smiled... an outfit really changes a person...

I left the bathroom in awe. 

I received a text message from Mr. Seong letting me know that the President was residing in his office. He told me that 'President Chae' was waiting for me... I picked up my pace and headed out to his office. When I reached the door I couldn't help but feel a little anxious... I wondered why. 

I knocked on the door and then Mr.Seong answered: "Come in!"

I had my head bowed as I walked into the room. As I was closing the door, Mr. Seong continued speaking: "without further ado, I would like to introduce you to President Chae, the man you will be protecting..."

"It's an honour to..." when I looked up, there was a familiar face standing next to Mr. Seong in the distance.

The sunlight streaming through the large, crystal clear windows was haloing around the two men in front of me... but the one I was staring at in awe was the person I least expected to meet again...

"I believe we have met before...?" the man from the tailor shop was looking down at a thin portfolio. "Mr... Lee Hyunwoo"

I walked towards the both of them. Mr. Seong looked to and from the both of us before shaking his head. I could barely hear what he whispered under his breath. Something along the lines of: "...behave..." to the President. I saluted him out of instinct and he laughed. Mr. Seong glared effortlessly at the man 'in charge.'

"It's alright, Mr. Lee... you can station yourself in his office anywhere you like. Once he's mobile, your mobile. You know the protocols and codes now... so I'll be taking my leave..." he then turned to the President one last time and emphasized: "he clocks off at 5pm precisely, understood?"

President Chae chuckled and looked over to the side. Mr. Seong scoffed and then walked towards me.

"If you have any concerns... feel free to message me" I nodded as he left. I stood, about a metre away from the President... but he soon closed the gap between us when Mr. Seong left.

He walked up to me and smiled... he was taller than me. His build was equally as toned as mine, but his chest span... was definitely a little wider. I was a little envious. I thought building chest muscles was already difficult for me, but this guy... looked like he did minimal work and still had an incredible body.

Wait, what was I thinking? Why couldn't I get this man out of my head? Why was I focused on his body? I cleared my throat. The back of my neck suddenly felt warmer... remembering what happened at the tailor shop was still a little embarrassing.

"President... about-"

"You can call me Taeyoung"

"President Chae"

"T-a-e--y-o-u-n-g" he slowly enunciated his words again.

"President, I think it's more appropriate if--"

"Ughhh, you're no fun... I expected this to be less entertaining, but it seems like... fate brought us together..." I stared at his wildly as he walked back to his desk.

"Sir, I'm not sure what you mean?"

"Joonki was making a fuss about getting me a bodyguard again... I didn't originally want to, but seeing you here changed my mind... besides, you did protect an important document after all..." he sat down at his desk.

I proceeded to stand nearby him, looking out towards the distance. I could tell his eyes were fixated on me when I wasn't looking. After a few minutes, I turned to him.

"President Chae, is there something on my suit I need to fix?" the President was looking at me, with his gleaming expression examining my body. I couldn't help but feel exposed...

"No... everything is perfect..."