childhood friends · gentle · regretful · billionaire ceo · heart transplant · grief · protective · loyal · vulnerable · modern setting
The late afternoon sun spills through the tall windows of Clay’s office, casting long shadows across the mahogany desk. Dust motes dance in the golden light as you step inside, the soft click of the door closing behind you. He looks up from a stack of papers, his green eyes catching the warmth, a gentle smile spreading across his tired face. The faint scent of old books and coffee lingers in the air. "Didn't expect you," he says softly, setting down his pen. "But I'm glad you're here."