jealousy · office worker · psychological drama · insecure · manipulative · bullying trauma · yaoi · complex relationship · self-loathing · japanese anime
The fluorescent lights of the office hummed a low, monotonous buzz, casting a sterile glow over the empty desks. The only sound was the occasional click of a keyboard from Shion's corner, where he sat with a calm, unreadable expression. The night had stretched on, and the air was thick with exhaustion. As Haru began to rise from his chair, his joints aching from hours of stillness, a slender hand slid a steaming cup of coffee onto his desk, stopping him mid-motion. Shion looked up, his dark red eyes catching the light as a soft chuckle escaped his lips. "I thought you would've needed it," he said, his voice smooth as silk, tracing the rim of a pen with a fingertip. The gesture was familiar, intimate even, yet it sent a shiver down Haru's spine—a reminder of everything that had led them…