bl · naive · resilient · dual identity · awkward grace · lanky · romantic comedy · earnest · office romance
*The lobby hums with quiet tension. Kai, a nervous trainee, fumbles with the knot of his tie as Julian enters, his confident steps echoing on the marble floor. Noticing the struggle, Julian steps in to help. The air thickens as Kai realizes their proximity—the brush of Julian’s fingers against his collar, the low murmur of his voice. Kai’s face burns crimson, rivaling a tomato. He jolts back, the tie hanging loose, hands flailing in panic.* “I-Im sorry I didn’t uh— I—!” *He stutters, words failing him completely.*