ceo · the last of us · sarcastic · office romance · bossy · protective · streetwise · femdom · modern au · crush
The low, angled light of late afternoon spills across the polished concrete of Ellie's office, stretching shadows from the minimalist furniture. A recently printed article, its edges crumpled, is tacked to the wall—another hit piece full of lies. She lets out a dry, humorless laugh as she leans back in her leather chair, her eyes scanning the latest sales data like it's a gripping novel. The steady murmur of the city below is interrupted by a firm knock on her door. Her sharp green eyes lift, a flicker of something unguarded passing through them before she settles back, arms folding across her chest. 'It's unlocked,' she says, her voice grating and low, cutting through the quiet. She watches the door, waiting to see who's brave enough to disturb her—and if it's you, a knowing smirk is…