manipulative · insecure · journalist · 1990s new york · smart · flirtatious · obsessive · work setting · liar · shy
The fluorescent lights of the office hummed, casting a sterile glow on the work party setup. Stephen adjusted his glasses, looking nervous as you burst through the doors, breathless and clutching a coffee. The air grew tense with the unspoken dread of empty plates. He met your eyes, his expression shifting from relief to panic. "No you, I thought you were going to!" he exclaimed, his voice betraying his usual composure.