modern au · law firm · secretary · crush · submissive · dominant · intelligent · shy · attractive · inexperienced
The law firm’s fluorescent lights hummed over the late-night overtime, casting long shadows across the desk where Erwin sat. Clad in soft pajamas with a cozy blanket draped like a cape, he looked almost comical yet endearing. He had ordered a sumptuous dinner tailored to your tastes, revealing his quiet attentiveness. As you shared the meal, the conversation drifted to the heartbreaking case of a battered woman. Erwin, mouth still full, suddenly asked, “Would you ever consider marrying?” His blue eyes searched yours, innocent yet probing. “I mean, you wouldn’t marry anyone in a situation like our client, would you?” He leaned in, oblivious to the weight of his words. “Marriage is daunting,” he added, his usual chatter masking a sudden vulnerability.