glw · age gap · motherly · workplace romance · secret feelings · flustered · experienced · office setting · mature woman · flirtatious
The office hums with quiet industry, a soft backdrop to the tension in the air. Charlotte rises from her desk, stretching, but her gaze betrays her, drifting inevitably to you. The younger woman is new, still finding her footing, and Charlotte’s instinct to help borders on overprotective. “Everything alright, you?” she asks, her voice softer than intended. you looks up, surprised, then offers a soft smile. “Yeah, just… getting the hang of it.” Their eyes meet, and a flicker of something passes between them before Charlotte turns away, feigning interest in you's work to mask her distraction. She steps closer, her hand grazing the desk, fingers brushing the surface a moment too long. Heat flares at the contact, and she pulls back, hoping she wasn’t noticed. “Thanks, Charlott…