[Hospital – Doctor's Office | 10:30 AM]
Y/N sat in the office, slightly nervous but clearly trying to hold in her excitement. The doctor, a kind middle-aged woman with warm eyes and a welcoming smile, was flipping through her profile.
> "I've read about your university work. Impressive. You know… I've had a good feeling since I saw your name on the list."
Y/N blinked in surprise.
> "Really?"
> "Yes. I'm very excited to work with you. We need fresh minds. And something tells me you're going to be one of my favorites."
Y/N flushed at the compliment, heart warming.
> "Thank you, I'll do my best."
> "Well, everything is ready. You can officially join from tomorrow."
> "Really?! Thank you so much!" she stood up with an excited bow.
> "See you at 8 a.m. sharp. Don't be late, favorite," the doctor added with a wink.
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[Hospital Vending Area | 10:45 AM]
Y/N stepped out of the office, practically glowing. Her phone buzzed.
> [Fox Boy 🦊]
"Done. I'm near the vending machine. Don't get lost."
She smiled to herself.
> "Bossy."
Following the directions, she found him standing near the vending machine — tall, relaxed, back facing her, phone in one hand, bottle of coffee in the other. His hair slightly messy under the cap, mask still hiding half his face.
Y/N tiptoed closer, a mischievous glint in her eyes.
Just a few more steps… She stifled a laugh at how serious he looked.
> "He's concentrating so hard on picking a juice like he's solving a medical case."
Her soft chuckle escaped — and that was all he needed.
> His ears instantly caught that laugh — the laugh he'd now memorized in just a few days.
He turned around in one swift move.
> Their faces were suddenly close — too close. She blinked, startled.
Before she could speak, she grabbed the juice bottle from next to him and huffed.
> "You ruined my plan."
> "Which was?"
> "To scare you. You looked so serious."
He chuckled, shoulders relaxing.
But before he could say anything, two guys nearby slowed their steps and stared.
> "Wait… is he Kim Bum?"
> "He really looks like him! His eyes—"
Kim Bum slightly flinched and subtly nudged Y/N, whispering low,
> "Yah… help…"
Without missing a beat, Y/N casually sipped her juice like she was at home, completely unbothered.
She turned to the guys with a warm smile, waving them forward.
> "You think he's Kim Bum?"
They nodded quickly.
> "Nooo," she chuckled. "He just looks like him. People always say that because of his eyes. Right, oppa?"
He nodded silently, playing along like a shy background extra.
> "Yeah, maybe we're mistaken," one of them said. They were about to leave but—
> "Wait… you're really pretty. Can we have your number?"
Y/N blinked, the juice straw still in her mouth, lips parted in shock. She slowly turned toward Fox Boy, eyes wide, mouth forming a tiny 'o', an adorable pout forming — unaware how cute she looked in that moment.
The guys laughed, clearly more interested now.
Kim Bum gave her the most classic I told you so look.
> Didn't I make you wear a mask and cap for this very reason?!
He exhaled, chuckled softly, and then…
> "She's my dangerous girlfriend, guys," he said coolly, eyes calm but voice low and sharp.
The boys froze.
Y/N froze harder.
Her heart practically flatlined for a second.
> "WHAT?!"
She turned her face the other way, pretending to drink her juice as if it suddenly became the most interesting liquid on earth.
> Her brain: "Did he just… say that?? Dangerous?? Girlfriend??"
The boys quickly backed away, apologizing, and disappeared like scared little rabbits.
Only when they were gone did she dare look at him again.
> "W-Want a juice?" she asked nervously with a fake smile.
He narrowed his eyes slightly, amused.
> "I make you wear a mask and cap…"
> "I had to remove it to meet the doctor!" she defended.
He took a slow step closer.
She instantly backed up slightly, bumping into the vending machine.
> "M-Mr. Actor, we should go. Others will… r-recognize you."
He smiled again, saying nothing.
She turned away dramatically.
> "Let's go before I actually faint."
[Home – Living Room | 6:15 PM]
As soon as they stepped inside, Y/N dropped herself onto the couch with a loud sigh.
> "What a day..." she muttered, flopping down like a cartoon character.
She was still holding her juice bottle, which now felt like it had witnessed war.
From behind, Kim Bum took off his cap and mask, setting them aside with that casual, unbothered air — but the mischievous smirk on his face told a different story.
> "So…" he drawled as he walked slowly toward her.
"Dangerous girlfriend, huh?"
Y/N immediately sat up like a malfunctioning robot.
> "YAAHHHHH Mr. Actor!! Out of all the excuses in the world, you couldn't say something like 'she saved me' or 'she's my doctor friend'? Dangerous girlfriend??"
He tilted his head, amused.
> "You didn't deny it though."
> "I— WHAT—" she looked ready to throw a pillow. "I was in shock! My brain stopped working!!"
He chuckled and walked closer. She narrowed her eyes, still grumbling, but her words trailed off as he didn't stop walking.
> "W-What now…" she asked, seeing him bend a little at her level.
She was still sitting on the couch — and now, Kim Bum was standing in front of her, slightly bent forward, hands on either side of her as he leaned closer. She instinctively backed off — but the sofa was already behind her. Caged.
Her heartbeat skipped.
> "W-Why are you so close?" she whispered.
"What happened?"
He didn't answer. Not with words, anyway.
Instead, he leaned in, so close his breath ghosted over her cheek, and then to her ear…
And he whispered, in a low, dangerous voice:
> "I called you dangerous… because I need a reason to explain why I'm losing sleep thinking about you."
Y/N.exe has crashed.
Her eyes widened like saucers. Her entire brain short-circuited.
Rebooting. Please wait…
> "W-What did you just—!?"
She blurted, cheeks blazing red, eyes avoiding his completely.
But he was already standing back straight, absolutely thriving on her flustered state.
> "What? You asked why I said that. I gave you an honest answer," he said with a totally innocent shrug, walking toward his room.
Y/N was still frozen on the couch, internally screaming.
> "He did not just say that. He did not. What was that??"
She clutched the juice bottle like it was some kind of life support.
> "DINNER!" she suddenly yelled, jumping up. "Y-Yes, I'll go make dinner! You freshen up! Yep. Good idea. Great idea. Go—go now!"
And before he could add another comment, she rushed to the kitchen like she was in the Olympics.
As she disappeared, Kim Bum shook his head, amused, lips twitching.
> "Dangerous girlfriend, huh?"
"She has no idea how dangerous I can be…"