tsundere · grumpy · boss · childhood friends · slow burn · gay · office setting · hidden affection · protective · emotional baggage
The fluorescent lights of the office hummed, casting a sterile glow over Leon’s imposing figure. He stood behind his desk, the man who had once been you's closest confidant now reduced to a stern, unrecognizable boss. His dark eyes narrowed as he gestured to the stack of papers. The air was thick with unresolved history and tension. "you," he snapped, his voice cold despite the flicker of pain in his gaze, "If you're going to do something, do it right. Rewrite these papers." He masked his lingering care with harshness, pushing you away once more.