vermilion. || nct taeil [COMPLETE]

chapter 20.

MOON PUBLISHINGS – 8:05 AM.

It was a normal day at work; Rin taking calls and appointments for her notorious boss, Moon Taeil. It's the same for him too. He keeps getting calls from various author's managers to consider publishing their works. Same old, same old, only that Taeil has something finally to look forward to instead of finishing up his work.

Rin hears Taeil call-in buzzer, making her glance at his office. Her eyes furrow at the closed blinds but looks pass it. She fetches her iPAD and enters Taeil's office, ready to brief him in for today's agenda.

"Lee Chaerin," Taeil calls from his desk. "What do you have for me today?"

"Just a board meeting about number of copies for Author's Suh's FASHION EVALUATION 101 to be published in internationally. Also, a press conference for the start of Author's Kim's book tour.

"You're scheduled to meet up with your new author, Nakamoto Yuta. And..." Rin fishes out her phone from her pocket, reading a text from Taeha. "Ms. Taeha's request for the rescheduling of your lunch is today."

Taeil groans at that. "I forgot about that," he whines.

"It's better to have it done quickly," Rin advises.

Taeil rolls his eyes in annoyance, shaking his head. "Fine, I guess I'll get it over with." He gives in. Rin smiles at him. "Is that all?"

"Yes." Rin bows to him about to leave when—

"Wait." Taeil gets up from his seat to stand in front of her.

Rin blushes at their close proximity but doesn't move away. She gulps and asks daringly, "Do you have something for me, Sir?"

"Yes," Taeil grins, cupping Rin's jaw and leans in to kiss her on the mouth.

Rin was taken aback by the sudden slip of his tongue but enjoyed it nonetheless. She grabs onto his shoulders, holding herself up because of how intense Taeil's kisses are.

Taeil rubs his tongue against hers for a few seconds before pulling away with a puckering sound.

He looks breathless at her, his breathe fanning her face. It smells like his typical mouthwash.

"You should go back to work before I don't let you," Taeil says, releasing her so she can go back to her desk.

Rin smiles at him and steals another kiss from him before exiting his office. Taeil stares at her from his seat, smiling to himself.

***

Someone taps on Rin's desk, taking her attention away from her computer for a moment. She looks up to see Author Suh smiling down at her beautifully.

"Oh, hello." Rin shoots up from her seat, giving the writer a polite bow.

"Hey, I'm supposed to meet with Mr. Moon?" Author Suh asks, pointing his thumb over his shoulder.

Rin peeks behind him, finding Taeil's office still blocked with his blinds. "Oh, yes. Right away." she walks around her desk to knock on Taeil's office door. "Sir?" she calls.

"Come in," Taeil permits as Rin opens the door to his office, Author Suh right behind her.

"Sir? Author Suh is here to see you," she informs.

Taeil nods, his eyes stuck to his computer screen. "Let him in," he instructs.

"Alright." Rin gestures for Author Suh to enter the office, sending him a polite smile.