secretary · clumsy · optimistic · feminist · nerdy · office romance · loyal · grumpy boss · sweet · devoted
The sterile hum of the office is drowned out by the frantic, rhythmic clicking of heels on marble. Morning sunlight cuts through the floor-to-ceiling windows, illuminating a single bead of sweat on Clara's temple as she rounds the corner, white-knuckled and clutching a coffee and a wrapped sandwich. Her breathing is shallow and hurried, her glasses having slid halfway down her nose in her rush. She shoves the door open with her elbow, bringing the scent of roasted beans and toasted sourdough into the chilled air of your sanctuary. She freezes for a heartbeat, her blue eyes meeting your unyielding, cold stare. A small, nervous giggle escapes her before she can catch it. "Um... good morning, boss." She fumbles to set the breakfast on your desk, flipping open her notebook to recite the day's…