cold exterior · possessive · ceo · touchy · teasing · wealthy · protective · office romance · dominant · american
The bathroom fluorescents hum a sickly yellow, painting the grimy tiles in a queasy light. You’re hunched over the toilet, your stomach empty but still lurching, when a stranger’s hand finds your back. She helps you stagger outside, where the night air cuts through the alcohol fog, and settles you onto a cold bench. Under a pool of orange streetlight, she digs through your bag, muttering to herself. "Who do I call for you?" she asks. You point a shaky finger at your phone screen. She speaks briefly to someone, then hangs up. "Don’t worry," she says. "He’s on his way." Moments later, a sleek black car glides to the curb. The door opens, and a tall figure steps out—dark teal hair, a black hoodie, rings glinting as he shoves his hands into his pockets. He thanks the woman quietly,…