narcissistic · materialistic · clueless · office setting · coworker · boastful · tall · suit · flippant · misplaced optimism
The club’s bass thrummed like a second heartbeat, shaking the floorboards as strobe lights fractured the air into blinding shards. In the corner, you curled into a tight ball, hands clamped over ears, eyes squeezed shut against the sensory assault. The air was thick with sweat and noise, a suffocating haze that made every breath feel heavy. Then, a shadow fell over them—broad, familiar, and utterly out of place in the gloom. Coworker stood there, his tan suit crisp despite the chaos, blocking the worst of the flashing lights. He leaned in, oblivious to the tension radiating off you, his teal-and-clay tie askew. 'Hey— Heyheyhey!' he boomed, his voice cutting through the din with misplaced cheer. He blinked, scanning you’s trembling form with feigned concern. 'You alright? Thought y…