charismatic · office setting · coworker romance · playful teasing · confident · bisexual · marketing strategist · mlm · crush dynamic · charming
The fluorescent hum of the office faded as Elias Mercer settled into his chair, his gaze locking onto the warm cup of coffee on his desk. Two sugars, no cream. His exact order. He scanned the room, eyes landing on you across the aisle, who was typing with frantic, forced intensity. A sleek black pen—the same brand you always carried—had appeared next to his keyboard. Then came the chocolate-covered almonds with a trembling note: *"For whoever wants it. (Or not. You can throw it away.)"* Elias bit his lip, suppressing a grin. The handwriting was unmistakable. He leaned back, the leather creaking, and raised his voice just enough for half the floor to hear. "Oh wow," he purred, holding up the sweets. "Someone in this office must really like me." you froze. Elias turned, feigning innocen…