He was the most striking man you had ever seen
The way his mysterious eyes peaked out through his black face mask made your heart flutter.
The way his clothes clung to his broad body made you think what else he would look good in.
As your mouth fell ajar your eyes scanned down to a sharp knife that was held tightly in his hand. His knuckles turning white in the process.
You were currently standing in the middle of your kitchen face to face with a burglar.
A burglar who any minute now could take your life, yet deep down through his husky eyes you could sense he didn't want to do this.
Was it you that was stopping him?
Earlier that day
"Thank you for that presentation y/n, you were brilliant." Your boss Mr Choi applauded happily as he stood to his feet. "Thank you Mr Choi" you smiled as you made you way back to your seat.
"I must say San, she's a keeper. I can see the business flying high with miss y/n involved." The former chairman of the business, Mr Park commented as his assistant of the business Mr Choi sat next to him.
"I couldn't agree more. She's great" he replied as he looked over in your direction, to which you were currently collecting your papers and putting them into your bag.
"Invite her out for dinner tonight." Mr Park demanded. "No business will be spoken of myself and my wife would like to get to know her more. I can see you have a keen eye for her San."
Looking across a smile crept onto Mr Choi's face.
Since the day you started in the business Mr Choi has always felt something toward you, but being your boss there was set backs.
"I know your concerned" Mr Park added as he looked across to his bestfriend. "But think it like this, it will be a bonus for the company and a bonus for you getting the girl you've had your eye on for a long time. Think about it."
Lifting his body off the chair he held out his hand for Mr Choi to shake, which he happily did. "I'll see you tonight at 7pm."
Collecting his brief case Mr Park left the meeting room, off to find his wife who was somewhere else in the building.
Building up the courage Mr Choi made his way over to you. "Y/n" he called making you turn to him. "Yes Sir?" scratching the back of his neck a nervous sigh escaped his lips. "Are you free tonight?" he asked suddenly making your eyes lift, "not that I can think of, why sir?"
"I was wondering if you would like to come to dinner with me? Mr Park and his wife have invited us along. No business will be spoken of just a friendly dinner."
Looking into his eyes you buffered. "I can understand if you don't-" Mr Choi intervened as he noticed your sudden silence.
Shaking your head you let out a chuckle, "no- I'd love to Mr Choi" you smiled brightly.
Earning a sigh of relief he too smiled brightly. "Great well I shall pick you up at 6:30. Dinner is at 7 and you know how Seo- Mr Park is" he recorrected before finishing, "when people are late"
"I do indeed" you agreed. "Well you have my address so come by when your ready. See you later Mr Choi" you grinned as you headed for the door.
"Y/n" Mr Choi called making you stop, your grip on the door's handle loosening. "Yes sir?" you asked once again as you turned to him. "Well done on the presentation once again, I can see you gaining a great future here."
Shyly looking down a warm tint grew upon your cheeks "thank you." Placing your hand back onto the handle you reopened up the door and left the room, closing the door behind you.
•
Unlocking the door to your warm home you hung your jacket and placed your bag onto the bottom of the staircase.
As you headed into the kitchen a loud and happy purr could be heard from your cat Moon. "Hey bub" you greeted as you walked over to him, immediately scratching the back of his ears just how he liked it.
"What you been up to whilst I've been gone hm?" you asked, yet all for well knowing he couldn't reply to you. "Are you hungry?" you asked as you headed over to the small cupboard which had all his food and treats in.
Following you close behind he jumped off the counter and nuzzled his head onto your lower calf. "How about some Tuna?" you asked as you pulled out a silver grey packet of food.
Hearing his soft meow's you cut open the packet and poured it into his tiny blue bowl. Before you could finish emptying the rest Moon had already shoved his head into the bowl.
"Moon" you chuckled "be patient bubs" you added as you pulled the packet away.
Throwing it into the trash you emptied out the old water from his bowl and freshened it up with more.
Placing it next to him you ran your hand down his soft body before standing to your feet.
Looking over to the clock you saw you only had a few hours before Mr Choi was coming to collect you.
Making sure Moon was eating contently you made you way up to your bedroom to get ready.
•
Knock knock
Straightening out your black dress you made your way over to the door. As you opened it up Mr Choi's eyes lit up the second he saw you.
"Wow y/n" he chimed "you look stunning"
"Thank you Mr-" "it's San" he spoke up. "No need to be formal unless we're at work, so call me San."
"Ok, well thank you San, you don't look so bad yourself" you smiled as you eyed up his black suit.
"Are you ready?" he asked making you nod "yes, let me just quickly grab my bag then I'll be with you."
Leaving the door you jogged into the living room and picked up your bag, giving Moon one last kiss on the head you left the house.
"Let's get going" San smiled as you both walked to his car.
After Dinner
As San pulled up onto your driveway a satisfied sigh escaped your lips.
"I really enjoyed tonight" San spoke making your turn to him, "I was just about to say the same thing. That restaurant was lovely, thank you for paying also Sannie I appreciate it."
"Sannie huh?" he teased upon hearing his nickname you called him. "I-I didn't mean too" you blurted, "it just came out" you panicked making him laugh. "It's ok, I won't take offence if anything I like it."
Nodding softly you grabbed your bag and opened up the cars door.
Walking with you to the front door San reached out for your hand. "I meant what I said, I really enjoyed tonight y/n. Seonghwa and his wife highly approve of you."
"As do I San-"
Crash
Looking over to the door a sudden crashing sound could be heard from the inside of your home. "Who's that?" San asked in worry, "it's probably just my cat Moon, he has a tendency to knock things over. I best get inside and clean it up. Good night San."
Leaning down San placed a gentle kiss onto your cheek. "Goodnight y/n, I shall see you tomorrow." Waving him goodbye you unlocked your door and headed inside.
"Moon" you called as you placed your bag down. "Moon" you shouted in anger once you saw your favourite vase shattered all over the kitchen floor.
Kneeling down you collected the glass and placed it onto the counter, making sure not to cut yourself in the process.
Hearing a loud hiss from beside you Moon came out from the shadows of the table. "Moon, what's wrong?" you asked as you saw his sharp fangs along with his tail which was lowered.
You'd never seen Moon act this way before.
As you reached out to stroke him he hissed in anger once again. He was looking behind you angrily.
Hearing someone's dark breathing you dropped the glass and stood to your feet.
Turning around you were met with the most striking man you had ever seen.
Present Time
Taking a step towards you, you held up your hand in defence. "No" you whispered in fear, your chest growing heavy as your heart raced.
As he lifted up the knife a loud squeal escaped from your lips. Closing your eyes you braced yourself for the sharp impact, but nothing of that had come.
Upon hearing the knife drop to the ground you hesitantly opened up your left eye, followed by your right.
Looking directly into the mans eyes you felt a spark.
"I'm sorry" he suddenly spoke before collapsing right into the ground, his body close to the shattered glass that was still on the ground.
Following his movements you crouched next to him.
Feeling puzzled you wasn't sure what to do. Do you call the police and have him arrested or deal with him in a calm yet steady manor.
"I'm sorry" he repeated through his mask.
"W-what for?" you asked quietly. "For this" he said as he lifted up his hands into the air, "for raiding your house, breaking your vase and nearly killing you."
"So it was you who broke the vase? I thought it was my cat" you stated making him laugh dryly.
Shaking your head you frowned instantly, why were you making stupid jokes in front of a burglar?
"Are you going to call the police on me?" the male asked in worry. "I don't want to go back there."
You were taken back, "so you've been to jail before?" you asked abruptly making him nod. "For the same reason as to why I'm here now. I just can't get out from this hell hole."
Tilting your head you couldn't help but slowly reach out your hand. Tightening your grip on his mask you removed it off his head, letting his hair fall in front of his eyes.
Like earlier you were taken back by his looks, only this time he looked even more handsome without the mask.
Lifting his head he looked up to you, taking in your beauty. As your lips parted you took a breath, "I should really call the police, but" you paused as you placed his mask onto the ground.
"I can tell this was a mistake. You stopped yourself from killing me. Why?"'
Biting his lip he twiddled around with his bruised and scraped fingers. "I couldn't bring myself too. The second I looked into your eyes I was lost within them, y-you made me feel safe."
Taken back by his words you lowered your body onto the ground, making sure not to cut your legs. "You remind me of someone who made me feel safe once, just by hearing your voice I felt different."
"Who was that person?" you asked aloud. "It was my girlfriend who was sadly killed a few years ago." Your heart clenched at his very words. "When she was killed I just turned bad. I began breaking into peoples houses and taking whatever I could to pay for her funeral, from stealing alcohol to drinking it daily I felt like I was drowning myself."
As your eyes softened you placed your hand onto his. "I'm sorry for your loss, she sounded lovely"
A smile grew onto his lips, the first one tonight.
"She was the love of my life but course from breaking into peoples houses i ended up in jail. When I was finally released I went back to doing it again and again. But the moment I saw you, everything felt ok again."
Intertwining his fingers with yours he held on tight.
"I'm sorry but please forgive me."
Hearing a loud purr Moon made his way over to you both. Nuzzling his head into the males arm you couldn't help but smile. "He's never like this with strangers."
"Really?" the male asked with a grin. "I guess you like me little buddy" the male spoke as he scratched behind his ears.
Looking back to the male you knew he couldn't go back to his old life. The way he spoke of his past made you feel linked, but of course you weren't ready to tell him about your life.
Just by listening you wanted to help.
Just by being in his presence also made you feel safe.
And just by holding onto him you didn't want to loose him.
"What's your name?" you asked as you took a seat next to him.
"Wooyoung, my name is Wooyoung."
"Well Wooyoung i'm y/n."