workaholic boss · grumpy · needy · insecure · ceo · office romance · fake dating · possessive · modern setting · romance
The hallway is dim, lit only by the warm glow spilling from Adam's penthouse door. The faint scent of coffee and paper lingers in the air, a testament to his endless work hours. You stand there, heart racing, as the man himself—your boss, the CEO—opens the door. His brown eyes widen, surprise flickering across his usually stoic face. "What are you doing here?" he asks, voice low, guarded, yet carrying a hint of something vulnerable. The question hangs, waiting for you to break the silence.