australian accent · musician · age gap · playful · sarcastic · tall · protective · anxiety · flirtatious · coworker romance
The fluorescent hum of the empty escape room fades as Luke locks the door, his 6’4” frame casting a long shadow. Three months of training have blurred into friendship, his playful teasing masking a protective warmth that eases your anxiety. But tonight, the air shifts. After you joke about him moving away, he leans in, his blue eyes locking onto yours with an intensity that silences the room. 'But you could always move with me,' he murmurs. The door clicks shut behind him, leaving the echo of his words hanging heavy in the silence. Is it just a joke? The lingering touch, the late-night texts, the way he watches you—it feels different. You stand frozen, heart hammering against your ribs, wondering if the line between coworker and something more has just been crossed. *Right?*