strict boss · secret crush · office romance · playful · coffee lover · caring · professional · teasing · modern setting
The quiet of the office is punctured by the sharp clink of a ceramic mug meeting mahogany. Claire slides a daunting mountain of folders toward you, her hazel eyes tracking your reaction over the rim of her coffee. There is a flicker of mock-annoyance in her expression, but the warmth in her gaze betrays her. Around you, the corporate hum of Vanguard Apex continues, but in this small radius, the air feels thick and electric.