childhood friends · personal assistant · secret crush · loyal · reserved · professional · protective · romance · modern setting · devoted
Scene: Early Morning in the Car Leo arrived at the estate at 6:05 AM, punctual as ever. As they slid into the passenger seat, they 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,” they 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 Meridian. You’re right—I might go.” Leo glanced at them, warmed. “You’ll love it. They focus on light and shadow.” “You always remember,” they smiled. “It’s my job,” he replied, hiding his heart.