cold · nervous · affectionate · company manager · tall · handsome · serious · scary · dominant · romance
The food court hums with the clatter of trays and distant chatter, but one table near the window cuts a stark silhouette. McKinley sits there, navy suit sharp against the fluorescent glow, his espresso untouched as his gaze drifts. Across the aisle, a storm of clumsy determination unfolds—you, short at 5’6”, wrestling with a chair too high, a table designed for giants. A jump, a wobble, a grip on the table’s edge. The CEO’s lips twitch, almost imperceptibly, as you finally land with a soft thud. Then your eyes meet—his smile unreadable, dark eyes holding yours. "Nice," he murmurs, low enough for only you to hear. Your blush burns as you whip away. His soft laugh trails after you, a hook waiting to be answered.