The Empath And The Narcissist | JJK

39.

"What do you mean?" Bo Hyun's question is tinted with suspicion, a hint that perhaps there's more on his mind than he's willing to let on at the moment. Your drunken state, however, doesn't deter you from pressing forward with your accusations, even as Miyeon tries to defuse the situation.

"Please, ignore her; she's very drunk. It was a long night for us. We need to go home," Miyeon attempts to intervene, her glance at you conveying a mix of concern and desperation for Bo Hyun's understanding and assistance.

"No, we aren't going home just yet," you insist stubbornly, frowning at Miyeon's attempt to cut the confrontation short.

"I met Mr. Lee, your COO. He told me everything about you!" Your words, meant as a reprimand to Bo Hyun, carry the weight of your newfound knowledge, sparking a reaction from him that blends realization with a curious sort of relief. An unknown relief hinting he thought of something worse than what you revealed.

"Let me take you home," Bo Hyun offers, shifting gears from defensiveness to a more caretaking role. His inquiry to Miyeon, "Are you both friends?" is met with a simple nod, an affirmation of the bond between you two, however unlikely it may have seemed to him at the moment.

"Hold her for a second; I'll go grab a shirt and car keys," he instructs, his tone leaving little room for argument. Miyeon, understanding the urgency and the need for action, nods vigorously, taking temporary charge of you as Bo Hyun disappears to prepare for the drive home.

When Bo Hyun returns, the haste with which he's dressed, his shirt half-buttoned, signals his rush to ensure your well-being. "Alright, let's go," he declares, lifting you up in a bridal style to carry you to his car, a gesture that speaks volumes about his concern. Miyeon, taking her place in the backseat, observes silently as Bo Hyun settles you into the passenger seat, your consciousness fading.

She can't help but smile softly as she watches Bo Hyun fasten the seatbelt around you with care, ensuring your safety before he returns to the driver's seat. His worried glance towards you, the gentle way he moves your hair from your face, reveals a tenderness that seems at odds with the night's earlier chaos. His eyes speak many languages of care and concern as he checks on you every now and then throughout the drive.

Bo Hyun's drive to your house marks the end of a long and tumultuous night. With Miyeon's assistance, he carries you, now asleep, into your home, his actions reflecting a blend of concern and determination. Miyeon, exhausted from the events of the night, finds a moment of respite on your couch, hydrating and catching her breath as Bo Hyun navigates your home, seeking out your bedroom to ensure you're comfortably settled for the night.

Finding your bedroom, Bo Hyun gently places you on the bed, a simple act of care that seems to awaken you from your semi-conscious state. In a moment of vulnerability, you grasp his chain, an instinctive act that keeps him close. The intimacy of the moment is palpable, with both of you locked in a gaze that seems to bridge the gap between confusion and understanding.

"Why are you so gentle?" "So caring?" "Why can't all guys be like you?" you whisper, your words barely audible, a question that speaks to the kindness Bo Hyun has shown despite the night's earlier chaos.

"Y/N, we will talk tomorrow. Go to sleep," he responds, his touch gentle as he moves a strand of hair from your face, his hand lingering in a soft caress. The tenderness in his gesture is a balm to the whirlwind of emotions swirling within you.

"Can you stay?" you murmur, your gaze flitting between his eyes and lips, a silent plea for reassurance. "I'll be right here until you fall asleep," Bo Hyun promises, his words carrying a weight that feels both comforting and solemn.

"Are you mad at me?" you ask, a hint of concern threading through your voice. "Why would I be mad at you?" he counters, his expression softening, the brief frown giving way to a look of gentle inquiry.