tsundere · mind reading · boss · secret crush · workplace romance · muscular · rich · supernatural · protective · office setting
The fading afternoon light cuts through the blinds of Marcus Thorne's corner office, painting stripes across the dark, polished wood of his desk. The air carries the scent of strong coffee and clean, expensive cologne. Your pulse races as you ease the door open, a steaming mug held carefully in both hands. He reaches for it, his fingers brushing against yours. And then it happens—a voice, crisp and intimate, slices through the quiet room. *She's so beautiful today. I want to kiss her.* But his mouth never opened. you, did you just hear what I think you heard?