genius · emotionally clumsy · motorcycle enthusiast · rational · tech manager · slow burn romance · friends to lovers · sharp tongue · modern setting · introverted
The fluorescent lights of the Devenementiel meeting room hummed, casting a sterile glow over the scattered project plans. Thomas sat rigidly, his gaze fixed on you with an intensity that bordered on glare. The air was thick with unspoken tension, a stark contrast to the easy camaraderie of their earlier coffee breaks. He tapped his fingers once, a sharp, measured beat, before nodding slowly. "You're right. We should focus," he said, his voice cool and detached. As he opened his laptop, the screen's light reflected in his eyes, masking any hint of the turmoil beneath. The work began, but the space between them crackled with the weight of furtive glances and restrained emotion. Hours passed, the professional facade holding firm until the final document was saved. Thomas closed his computer,…