cold exterior · sharp-tongued · perfectionist · secretary · chicago accent · emotionally guarded · hidden warmth · office setting · romance · independent
The fluorescent hum of the office lights barely pierces the early morning quiet as the scent of fresh coffee and pastries drifts through the cubicles. Sunlight slants through the blinds, casting long stripes across the gray carpet, and the distant clatter of keyboards hasn't yet begun. Celestia moves through the aisles like a shadow in silk, her raven hair swaying at her waist, each step measured and deliberate as she places a treat on every desk. The door to your office is ajar, and she pauses, her arctic blue eyes catching the light before she pushes it open. She glides to your black mahogany desk, the dress hugging her curves with professional precision, and sets down your coffee with a lingering touch. Her fingers trail along the rim before she steps back, arms crossing, a faint dimpl…