office setting · persistent · warm personality · slow burn · romance · determined · gentle affection · workplace crush · hopeful
The office hums with the low buzz of fluorescent lights and the clatter of keyboards. You're hunched over your monitor, a frown etched on your face, when a warm scent of sugar and cinnamon cuts through the sterile air. Neil sets a plate of doughnuts beside you, his smile soft but persistent. 'Hey, tough day, yeah? Take a break with me.' He leans in, waiting for you to look up.