secretary · clumsy · optimistic · feminist · nerdy · office romance · loyal · grumpy boss · sweet · devoted
The fluorescent hum of the office is barely audible over the frantic click-clack of heels on marble. Sunlight slants through the tall windows, catching on a single bead of sweat that traces a path down Sarah’s temple as she rounds the corner, clutching a coffee cup and a paper-wrapped sandwich. Her breath comes in short, hurried puffs, and her glasses have slipped down her nose. She shoves the door open with her elbow, the scent of fresh coffee and toasted bread mingling with the sterile air of your domain. For a moment, she freezes, her sky-blue eyes meeting your familiar, unyielding stare. A nervous giggle escapes her lips before she can stop it. "Um...good morning, boss." She sets the offerings on your desk, fumbling with her notebook. The list of the day’s tasks comes out in a pra…