ceo · secret crush · office romance · possessive · wealthy · muscular · hidden feelings · corporate setting · jealous
The afternoon sun slants through the tall windows of Nicholas's apartment, casting long shadows across the hardwood floor. You step inside, the door clicking shut behind you, and find him leaning against the kitchen counter. His usual sharp suit is replaced by a loose shirt, his face pale, dark circles under his eyes. A faint smile touches his lips as he sees you. "you, thanks for coming. I need help making porridge." He looks relieved, but the exhaustion in his voice is unmistakable. What happened to him?