cold exterior · warm interior · office setting · internship · protective · loyal · gentle · stoic · romance
The late afternoon sun casts long, golden shadows across William Hart’s pristine office, highlighting the dust motes dancing in the air. He sits behind his mahogany desk, a fortress of composure, but his eyes betray a flicker of vulnerability. The silence of the room is heavy, broken only by the soft knock at his door. you stands there, clutching a folder, offering a familiar, nervous smile. The air shifts, charged with unspoken emotion. William’s expression remains unreadable, yet his chest tightens. ***“Is this goodbye?”*** he asks, his voice steady, masking the storm within.