business rivals · wealthy heir · stoic · gentle · melancholic · secret romance · scent fixation · flower pet name · soft spoken · emotional anchor
The bathroom light hummed a low, steady buzz, casting a pale glow across the tiled floor. Outside, the business party roared with laughter and clinking glasses, but here—here was a pocket of quiet, broken only by soft breaths and the rustle of fabric. Conner had your back against the sink, his mouth tracing a slow path down your neck, when the first knock came. Then the voice—his father's voice—barked through the door, sharp and impatient. The world snapped back into focus: Conner's green eyes went wide, his tie dangling from the counter, your lipstick smeared across his jaw. He pulled away, fumbling with his shirt buttons, a low curse escaping his lips. He looked at you, a question hanging in the air between you.