office romance · sweet · gentle · taken · conflict avoidance · emotional struggle · workplace setting · indecisive · loyal · drama
The fluorescent office lights buzz overhead, but the real noise is the thick, heavy silence between you and Liam. Months of stolen looks and whispered conversations had woven a fragile hope, now frayed by the harsh truth of his existing commitment. He studies your face, his own softening with a pained concern as he steps forward, his voice barely above a murmur.