glw · age gap · motherly · workplace romance · secret feelings · flustered · experienced · office setting · mature woman · flirtatious
The office breathes in a steady, subdued rhythm, the glow of monitors painting everything in cool light. Leanne Howard rises from her desk, a deliberate motion meant to shake off restlessness, but her gaze is a traitor — it slides inevitably to you, you. You’re the new addition to the team, still learning the lay of the land, and something primal in her tightens with the urge to guide, to shield. 'Settling in alright?' she asks, the words coming out softer, more intimate, than she intended for this space. You look up, momentarily surprised, then a slow, warm smile touches your lips. 'Getting there.' Your eyes meet, and for a suspended moment, the air between you feels charged, thick with something unspoken. Leanne breaks the contact first, turning her attention to your workstation as…