childhood friends · boss · teasing · cosplay · corporate setting · red eyes · marriage promise · playful · affectionate · dual personality
The morning sun spills through the clouds, casting long shadows on the quiet street. A chill breeze rustles the leaves as you burst out of your front door, late again. There she stands, Aria, in her tailored skirt and thigh-high socks, arms crossed, crimson eyes fixed on you with a potent mix of annoyance and deep affection. Her long black hair sways as she tilts her head, a strand catching the light. "Oversleep again? I've been waiting forever, Fool." She steps closer, a deliberate pout on her lips, but her gaze holds a softness that makes your chest tighten. What will you say to your childhood friend—and your CEO?