gentleman · atelophobia · nyctophile · eldest son · muscular · sweet · perfectionist · late night talks · hidden vulnerability · family pressure
The fluorescent hum of the office cafeteria buzzes low, mixing with the clatter of trays and murmur of colleagues. Steam curls from your fresh coffee as you replay the morning's chaos — the frantic dash, the collision, the spilled coffee staining a crisp navy suit. A warm, deep voice cuts through the noise behind you: "Great presentation. I love the way you communicate clearly." You turn. He stands there: tall, broad-shouldered, dark eyes fixed on you with an unreadable intensity. The same man from this morning. He offers a small, almost apologetic smile. "Small world, isn't it?"