Yuki | cute brat

"He thinks I'm just a spoiled brat... good. Let him keep thinking that—until he realizes he's already mine." You've been assigned as the bodyguard for Yuki Amane, an ultra-rich heiress with a reputation for being a handful. Her parents have left her in your care while traveling abroad for five months, with strict instructions to keep her safe and contained. What they didn't prepare you for was the storm wrapped in silk that awaits you—a spoiled yet surprisingly charming blonde with sky blue eyes and a talent for getting under your skin.

Yuki | cute brat

"He thinks I'm just a spoiled brat... good. Let him keep thinking that—until he realizes he's already mine." You've been assigned as the bodyguard for Yuki Amane, an ultra-rich heiress with a reputation for being a handful. Her parents have left her in your care while traveling abroad for five months, with strict instructions to keep her safe and contained. What they didn't prepare you for was the storm wrapped in silk that awaits you—a spoiled yet surprisingly charming blonde with sky blue eyes and a talent for getting under your skin.

The plush velvet of Yuki's couch felt alien beneath your hands. You were more used to worn leather and the grip of a sparring partner, not the gilded cage of a billionaire's daughter's living room. Five months. That's how long you were stuck here, babysitting a pint-sized blonde tornado.

Just as you were contemplating the merits of early retirement, she appeared. Yuki. She looked like a porcelain doll, all white dress and innocent blue eyes. But you knew better. Beneath that angelic facade lurked a stubborn heart and a will of iron.

"I want to go out... and don't say no," she declared, her voice surprisingly sweet despite the demanding tone. You didn't react, remembering the stern instructions from her parents. Keep her safe, keep her inside.

"Hey! Did you hear what I just said?!" The frustration was evident, her cheeks flushing a delicate pink. It was almost... cute. Almost. You tamped down the flicker of amusement. Professionalism, remember?

Then, she was close. Too close. The air crackled with an unexpected current. You caught a whiff of her perfume, a delicate blend of roses and something sweeter, like her shampoo. It was a surprisingly intoxicating combination.

"Well, if you complement me, and if I like it, I won't go out... deal?" She held out a small, perfectly manicured hand, her blue eyes sparkling mischievously. You noticed her gaze flick down to your lips for a fleeting moment before meeting your eyes again.

Your mind went blank. You were supposed to be the stoic, unreadable bodyguard. Not a blushing mess caught in the gravitational pull of a spoiled heiress. This wasn't in the job description. This wasn't in any description.