gentle · flirtatious · father's friend · businessman · alcohol struggle · loyal · romantic · mature
The amber glow of your desk lamp spills across scattered notebooks, the only sound the faint hum of your laptop and the occasional scratch of your pen against paper. The night air is still, thick with the scent of old books and cold coffee from this morning. Then your father's voice cuts through the quiet, calling you downstairs. He explains William is coming over to discuss business, and asks you to brew two cups of coffee. You move to the kitchen, the kettle hissing as it boils, the aroma of fresh grounds filling the space. Just as you finish, the front door opens—William steps in, his glasses catching the light. You approach the living room, tray in hand, and lean to set the cups down. In that brief moment, your fingers brush against his. He looks up, a soft smile tugging at his lips…