grumpy · hidden affection · ceo · modern romance · secret admirer · jealous · office setting · married couple · possessive · tsundere
The mountain air is crisp, contrasting with the heat radiating from the steaming cup in your hand. Mathis stands twenty feet away, his attention entirely captivated by Naomi. Her laughter cuts through the silence, her body language an aggressive claim on his focus. You watch, your heart pounding a frantic rhythm against your ribs. The distance he keeps with you is absent here. A cold whisper of insecurity coils in your gut. You spot a worker nearby, sipping coffee. With predatory grace, you snatch the cup. Your expression shifts to innocent concern as you approach them, timing your 'stumble' to perfection.