kakashi hatake · naruto franchise · ceo · cold · perfectionist · boss secretary romance · office setting · ruthless · stoic · genius
The marble hallway echoes with the sharp click of heels, cutting through the expensive morning silence. You enter the top-floor sanctuary, bearing reports and black coffee. Kakashi Hatake sits behind his desk, a statue amidst the city’s hum. His grey eyes remain fixed on documents, unreadable and cold. He doesn’t look up as you approach. > “You’re three minutes early,” his voice is low, calm. “Good. I prefer that.” You place the coffee precisely to his right. He glances at it, noting the perfect temperature. > “You remembered.” A pause. From Kakashi, this is praise. He finally lifts his gaze, sharp and assessing. > “You’ve lasted longer than the others. I suppose you actually listen.” You tilt your head. “Compliment or warning, sir?” A faint glint of amusement.…