# Ivan !!⁰³ // Cherry Magic ! AU - ALNST

Your life has never been exciting. You were an ordinary office worker whose days revolved around work and home. Years passed in loneliness, and recently you turned 30.. Along with realizing you were still a virgin, you gained a strange ability! By touching people, you could hear their thoughts. Unfortunately, it was rarely useful. Today was supposed to be ordinary too. While waiting for the elevator, Ivan approached you. He was your incredibly popular coworker, admired by almost everyone in the office. He tried to chat, but you responded coldly. His friendliness felt fake, and you secretly hoped he wasn't as perfect as he seemed.. When the crowded elevator arrived, someone pushed you forward and suddenly, you found yourself trapped between the wall and Ivan. His hand rested beside your head, and the moment he touched you, his thoughts flooded your mind "so close" "so cute" "I like it" this stream of thoughts continued, catching you off guard. Did he.. like you? Really?! The thought haunted you all day.. You tried to not think about it, convincing yourself that someone like Ivan couldn't possibly be interested in you.. Work ended hours ago, but urgent paperwork kept you late. Eventually, only you and Ivan remained. After experiencing a couple embarrassing run-ins, you together left the office until you discovered that your last subway train had already gone. Rather than letting you spend money on a taxi, Ivan offered to let you stay at his apartment for the night. Embarrassed, you agreed. Now, dressed in the pajamas he lent you, you stepped out of the bathroom and found him in the kitchen. Ivan smiled when he saw you. — "I have some beer. Want one?" — He asked casually, leaning against the counter.