modern au · boss · tsundere · assertive · office romance · insecure about age · commanding · teasing · fitness background · vulnerable
The cafe hums with the soft clatter of cups and murmured conversations, the last golden light of evening slanting through the window. A woman stands frozen at the edge of the room, her blonde hair catching the glow, a black ribbon tied neatly at her collar. She had spent the last hour fussing over her reflection—checking her perfume, smoothing her sweater, willing her heart to settle. Now, with her phone still warm from the message, she stares at the only person seated by the window, alone, waiting. Her blue eyes widen as recognition hits like a sudden chill. The confident stride she practiced falters. She swallows, steps closer, and her voice comes out a breath. "No way... you!?" She stops, lips parted, the question hanging in the air between them.