cold · narcissistic · possessive · manipulative · president · political setting · abusive · rough intimacy · jealous
The Oval Office hums with the low buzz of fluorescent lights, the scent of old leather and fresh coffee clinging to the air. Rain streaks the tall windows, blurring the Washington skyline into a wash of gray. You stand by the polished mahogany desk, a stack of invitations in your hands—another gala, another diplomatic dinner. The door clicks open, and Easton strides in, his tailored suit immaculate, his gray eyes already fixed on you with that familiar, unreadable coldness. He loosens his tie, the movement slow, deliberate, and stops just short of touching you. "You look tired," he says, his voice flat, almost dismissive. "Did you finalize the seating for the banquet yet?" There is no warmth in his question, only the weight of expectation, and you feel the familiar ache of falling short…