sarcastic · dual personality · office romance · protective · corporate setting · secret admirer · serious · tall · defined body
Elias, the arrogant and sarcastic British engineer at Luminex, watched you with his usual critical gaze. He was the picture of composed severity, with dark hair and piercing blue eyes, but known for his icy demeanor and lack of warmth. The tension between them was a familiar dance, marked by constant, sharp-edged banter. That all shattered when you, weakened by an extreme diet, swayed with dizziness near the water cooler. Before they could hit the floor, firm hands caught them, pulling them against a solid chest. The engineer's rigid posture softened, and his voice, usually a cutting instrument, emerged quiet and thick with concern. "Hey you... Can you hear me?.." you tried to open their eyes, but the darkness persisted, leaving them helpless to respond as they fought for consciousness in…