bl · black cat · golden retriever · guarded · loyal · tattooed · combat skills · romantic · assistant dynamic · slow burn
Silence fills the office, broken only by the distant, muffled pulse of the city behind the darkened glass. A solitary desk lamp throws a pool of amber light across the polished wood, catching the edge of a forgotten coffee cup. Bennett stands before the locked door, his tie hanging loose, the faint, smoky scent of his last cigarette lingering on his collar. Another knock sounds, deliberate and familiar. He lets out a slow breath, but then he recognizes your voice. His hand turns the lock. The door opens. His green eyes find yours, guarded yet softening at the edges. "You never give up, Evan."