the only noise that could be heard was loud footsteps hitting against the hard flooring. two pairs of footsteps to be more specific.

Taehyun was walking alongside his boss after being called out of his office for a new patient. he worked as a psychologist in one of Seoul's biggest mental hospitals.

his boss had walked into his office with a large folder and deeply sighed before placing it onto Taehyun's desk and explaining what was going on..

and that's what led them to this point.

Taehyun was now holding said folder in his arms as him and his boss walked down the long hallway which seemed to lead to one singular door.

"Mr Kang. You're about to meet a ruthless serial killer, this man has done awful.. awful things to people"

the two made it to the door and stopped. the door had at least five locks on both the top and bottom.

"you are the sixth psychologist we've assigned to this man-"

Taehyun's eyes widened and his grip slightly loosened on the folder in his arms.

"sixth? what happened to all of the others?"

his boss sighed and lowered his head in what seemed to be embarrassment.

"they all.. fell in love with him.."

Taehyun took a step closer to the door as his boss began unlocking all the padlocks.

"that's insane.. he won't get to me, though"

his boss finally got all of the locks undone and pushed the door open, signalling Taehyun to walk inside.

"let's see what you've got then"

Taehyun walked into the room and the atmosphere dropped almost instantly. the door was then shut behind him and the room fell into silence.

he then looked over to the corner where there was a guy, not much older than him, sitting on a bed and smoking a cigarette.

the guy had dark brown hair and his eyes looked almost lifeless. Taehyun recognised the guy instantly.

it wasn't hard to since his mugshots were all over the news not even a month prior. this guy was none other than Seoul's most wanted serial killer, Choi Beomgyu.

the criminal smiled and stood up from the bed he was sat on.

"another one.."

he took the cigarette out from his mouth and blew out a puff of smoke before dropping it on the floor and placing his foot on top of it.

"..and you're prettier than the others.."

Taehyun ignored what Beomgyu was saying and cleared his throat before stepping forward and holding out his left hand, balancing the large folder on his right.

"i'm Kang Taehyun, your new psychologist. and i know exactly who you are so no need to tell me your name. please, take a seat"

Taehyun watched as Beomgyu's smile fell, almost as if someone had flipped a switch in his mind. as he stared at the criminal walking over to the table, he wondered..

what made all those other psychologists fall in love with him?

was it his sparkling eyes?

was it the dimple that showed when he smiled?

was it his plump lips?

maybe it was the-

"Taehyun?"

he snapped out of his thoughts and sat down in the second chair on the opposite side of the table. he couldn't believe he was lost in his thoughts like that.

"sorry..", he mumbled, "..what did you say?"

he spoke as he looked up at the guy in front of him.

Beomgyu then leaned back in his chair, smiling to himself.

"there it is.."

Taehyun frowned as he placed the folder down onto the table.

"there is what?"

"that look you gave me.."

Beomgyu spoke in a whisper and his smirk only seemed to grow.

"God, i dig it.."

Taehyun didn't want to fall for any of the criminals charms so he began flicking through his folder.

"i don't know what you're trying to do, but i'm not like those previous psychologists, i'm not gonna fall for any of your tricks"

Beomgyu looked away for a second, laughing at Taehyun's response.

"that's what the past five others said"

"i won't.. try me"

Beomgyu looked back at him with slight interest and tilted his head to the side.

"oh?"

Taehyun crossed his arms over his chest and leaned back into his chair, somewhat mocking Beomgyu in the process, and stared at the criminal with determination.

"give me all you've got"

but what if..

what if it was already too late..

because deep down Taehyun knew..

he already fell in love with Beomgyu the moment he stepped into that room.