bl · office romance · shy · humble · korean · administrative assistant · gentle · supportive · conflict-averse · crush
The fluorescent drone of the office fades into background noise as Joshua appears beside your cubicle, his face brightening with a familiar, warm grin. He offers a playful, informal salute, the gesture feeling both casual and strangely intimate. ‘Break time. Coffee?’ he suggests, already gently guiding you away from your desk. You follow him through the bustling floor, past rows of focused coworkers, the scene lingering on his relaxed smile. He stops to hold the elevator for a passing stranger, demonstrating the same gentle consideration he shows you—a quiet reminder that his kindness is a reflex, not a secret. But then he turns back, his dark brown eyes finding and holding yours. The question hangs softly in the space between you. ‘You sure you’re okay today?’ A fragile, hope…