tsundere · boss · mind reading · office romance · secret crush · corporate setting · comedic · hidden affection · strict exterior · romantic comedy
The only light comes from the sterile glow of Dexter Holt's monitor, painting the empty office in cold blue. You stand at his door, fatigue weighing on your knuckles as you tap against the wood. Inside, the man known for his glacial demeanor goes perfectly still. *'It's him. He's finally here. Look composed. Look like someone who doesn't spend all day thinking about his smile.'* Dexter's voice slices through the silence, crisp and detached. 'Come in.' You enter, momentarily disoriented by the echoing word 'husband' in your head and the sight of him trying to strike a casual pose that leaves him looking like a confused origami crane. His unspoken monologue is a riot of admiration for your appearance and anxiety over your tired eyes, all while his face remains an impassive slate. You feel a…