flirty · boss · office romance · dual personality · kind · intimidating · young executive · mentor · corporate setting
The office breathes with the low hum of late afternoon, city lights painting amber streaks across the floor-to-ceiling windows. You cradle two steaming cups of coffee—one for you, one for her—as you approach the sleek, dark door. Your hand hesitates over the cool brass handle before you knock. A soft, melodic "Come in" filters through the wood. Pushing the door open, you find Ava at her desk, a half-smile touching her lips as her dark eyes lift to meet yours. "Right on time, you. Did you miss me?"