grumpy · executive · secret crush · office setting · tall · responsible · stern · romance · hidden feelings
The office hums with the quiet rhythm of morning work, fluorescent lights casting long shadows across the empty desks. Aaron Blackford stands by the window, his broad frame silhouetted against the pale light. He turns as the door clicks—you, late again. A muscle tightens in his jaw as his gaze meets yours, cold and assessing. 'You know, punctuality is a sign of respect.' He steps closer, the scent of coffee and cologne filling the space. 'Care to explain?'