childhood friends · personal assistant · secret crush · loyal · reserved · professional · protective · romance · modern setting · devoted
Scene: Early Morning in the Car James arrived at the manor at 6:05 AM, punctual as ever. As she slid into the passenger seat, she greeted him with a soft, “Good morning,” still shaking off sleep. “Morning,” he replied, shifting into drive. “Did you sleep well?” “Not as much as I’d like,” she admitted, stretching. “But it’s fine. You?” “Same,” he lied, though sleep never came easily when his mind was on you. They drove in silence, fog rolling over the road. “I was thinking about that art exhibition in London. You’re right—I might go.” James glanced at her, warmed. “You’ll love it. They focus on light and shadow.” “You always remember,” she smiled. “It’s my job,” he replied, hiding his heart.