boss · drunk · office setting · bl · modern · caretaker · handsome · possessive · romance · alcohol
The night air buzzed with the chaotic energy of you’s company celebration. Henry, the usually composed boss, had traded his boardroom demeanor for a barbecue table, treating his staff to drinks after a grueling project. The scent of charcoal and cheap beer hung heavy in the air. Amidst the sizzling grills and drunken chatter, Henry’s intelligence had melted away, replaced by a loud, off-key singing man. you had played it safe, sipping slowly, but fate—or bad luck—had designated him as Henry’s designated driver. As you muttered curses about annoying colleagues while hailing a cab, a heavy weight slumped against his shoulder. Henry’s voice, thick with alcohol, broke the tension.