Travis arrived at the ft, a modern-looking building with about eight floors. The exterior was sleek, with rge gss windows refleg the evening sky. A sign ran diagonally across the wall, its bold letters spelling out Nayeon Vil. He smirked as he pulled into the front parking lot, sliding into a space beside a pristine white G-Wagon. The vehicle gleamed uhe streetlights, its polished surface suggesting an owner with both money and taste.

  Leaning ba his seat, he pulled out his phone and navigated to the number listed on their website. His fingers hovered over the call button for a moment before he tapped it, bringing the phoo his ear.

  ‘Pretty nice pce, holy,’ he mused, gng up at the building. ‘I should aim for a room on the sed-to-st floor, at least. Getting closer to them is the priority. It’s a shame I ’t live with them directly—it’d make my job way easier. But I guess I’ll work with what I have. Besides, having a pce all to myself isn’t bad either.’

  As the call rang, his thoughts drifted to the heroihere weren’t many, roughly the same number as Not Safe For Work, but unlike a simple game or story, this was real. He’d actually have to put in the effort to win them over. No shortcuts, no guaranteed paths—just persistence, charm, and strategy. Some would be easier to approach, others... not so much.

  The ringing stopped. A soft click sounded oher end, followed by a voice—light, melodid effortlessly captivating.

  "Hello?"

  Travis felt a small smirk tug at his lips. That voice beloo her than Yeon-Ah.

  Travis straightened up slightly, keeping his tone casual as he replied,

  "Hey, I was w if you have any avaible rooms. Preferably on one of the higher floors."

  There was a brief pause before Yeon-Ah responded, her voice carrying a polite warmth.

  "Oh! Yes, we do have an avaible unit. It's a three-room ft, quarter furnished—meaning there's a stove, ets, and a few essentials. Is that alright?"

  "Yes, that would be great," Travis answered without hesitation. "Preferably on the sed-to-st floor if there’s avaibility."

  Yeon-Ah hummed thoughtfully oher end. "Let me check..." The faint sound of typing filled the silence, and Travis found himself picturing her—brown hair tucked behind her ear, eyes focused on the s as she scrolled through the listings.

  After a few seds, she spoke again. "You're in luck! We have one on the seventh floor. It's spacious, has a nice baly, and a great view of the city. Would you like to e in for a tour?"

  Travis smirked. Perfect.

  "Yeah, I’ll be right in," he said, already reag for his car door handle.

  "Great! Just head inside when you get here. I'll be there to assist you," Yeon-Ah replied cheerfully, pletely unaware that he was already outside.

  Travis didn't bother answering, hanging up as he walked into the building. The lobby was modern but cozy, with warm lighting and a sleek front desk. He barely had time to gnce around before the elevator doors slid open.

  The moment Yeon-Ah stepped out, his world froze.

  She was breathtaking.

  Her brown hair was tied ly in a ponytail, strands framing her delicate face. She wore a fitted browhat g to her curves in the most fttering way, atuating her hss figure. Her chest was full, her waist narrow, and her hips swayed subtly as she walked. But beyond that, her face was mesmerizing—soft features, bright eyes, and lips that curved into a gentle smile.

  Travis took his time drinking in every detail.

  ‘I'm already in love, holy,’ he thought, smirking to himself.

  Yeon-Ah blinked in surprise when she spotted him. She had assumed he was still on his way, not already waiting inside. But she quickly brushed it off and approached him with a warm smile.

  "Hi, my name is Yeon-Ah. May I know your name?" she asked, her voice as sweet as it had sounded over the phone.

  "Travis," he answered smoothly. "o meet you. I knew from your voice that you’d be beautiful."

  She giggled, tug a loose strand of hair behind her ear. "Oh, thank you! You're quite handsome yourself." Her eyes lingered on him for a sed longer before she added, "It looks like we’ll be good neighbors."

  Travis raised a brow. "Oh, so you live here too? That’s pretty smart."

  She nodded. "Yes, I do. It's ve, and I love the area. Now, shall we?" She turned, leading the way toward the elevator.

  Travis’ gaze naturally dropped, watg the sway of her hips as she walked. The dress hugged her figure in a way that made it hard to look away.

  He smirked, following her inside.

  ‘I'm going to have fun here.’

  The elevator ride was quiet at first, the soft hum of the maery filling the space betweeravis leaned against the wall, hands in his pockets, stealing g Yeon-Ah. She stood with perfect posture, her eyes focused on the panel as she pressed the button for the seventh floor.

  "So," she said, breaking the silence. "What made you choose this pce?"

  Travis smirked slightly. "The view, mostly. And the location seems nice. Plus, now that I know you live here, I think I made the right choice."

  Yeon-Ah ughed, shaking her head. "You're quite the charmer, aren't you?"

  "Only when I see something worth charming," he replied smoothly, his eyes lingering on hers.

  Her lips twitched into a knowing smile, but before she could respond, the elevator chimed and the doors slid open.

  "Well the's see if the apartment is as charming as you," she teased, stepping out.

  Travis followed, his eyes naturally trailing down again as she walked ahead. The hallway was and modern, the soft lighting giving it an upscale feel. Yeon-Ah stopped in front of a door he end of the hall, pulling out a key card from her pocket.

  "Here we are," she said, unlog the door and pushing it open. "e in."

  Travis stepped inside, sing the pce with i. The apartment acious, just as she had said. The living room had rge windows that stretched from floor to ceiling, a stunning view of the city skylihe kit was sleek and modern, with dark tertops and stainless steel appliances.

  "The baly is one of the best features," Yeon-Ah said, walking over to the sliding gss door and opening it. "On clear nights, you see the city lights stretg for miles."

  Travis joined her, stepping outside. The air was crisp, and the view was just as stunning as she had promised.

  "Not bad," he admitted. "I could get used to this."

  She turo face him, her expression warm. "I'm gd you like it. So, do you think this pce suits you?"

  Travis gnced from her to the apartment and back again. "Yeah," he said with a slow smirk. "I think it’s perfect."

  Yeon-Ah chuckled. "Good. The's go over the paperwork inside."

  She turo head ba, but Travis took his time following, his gaze dipping down once more as he walked behind her.

  ‘Yeah… I’m definitely going to enjoy living here.’

  TO BE TINUED

  [A/N: For character images, go to thr discord https://disc/xs7VdcBH ]