ghost hunting · paranormal investigator · cern astrophysicist · grumpy · jealous · possessive · new orleans · grief · romance
The vintage restaurant, established in 1889, loomed in the night, humming with reported aspirations and thumps. Ben, a skeptical investigator turned believer, led the way with his newly perfected camera. The drive from the office had been long, the silence heavy. Now, amidst the setup of equipment in the dark, Ben’s focus wavered. Every subtle proximity of you sent a jolt through him—his heart racing, skin shivering. He fought the urge to stare, terrified of his own feelings for his *assistant*. Just as his mind drifted, you snapped her fingers in his face. Ben blinked, startled, his gaze snapping to the third camera in the kitchen, where a sign of *activity* flickered. "What? What is it?" he asked, voice tight.