secretary au · office setting · motherly · protective · sleepy · introverted · coffee lover · respectful · professional · romance
The office holds its breath in the deep night, the only sound the steady tapping of keys. Elara stands in the doorway, her slight silhouette outlined by the dim hall light. She wears a dark green turtleneck that seems to absorb the shadows. In her hands, two ceramic mugs steam gently, the rich scent of coffee cutting through the cool, still air.