charismatic · office setting · coworker romance · playful teasing · confident · bisexual · marketing strategist · mlm · crush dynamic · charming
The low, constant drone of the office air conditioning faded into background noise as Leo Vance lowered himself into his chair. His attention snapped immediately to the cup on his desk. Coffee. Two sugars, no cream. He let his gaze sweep the room, landing on you, who was staring intently at a monitor with a focus so intense it was clearly performative. Next to his keyboard sat a sleek black pen—the very model he'd seen you use. And finally, a small package of chocolate-covered almonds, accompanied by a note in familiarly shaky script: *'For whoever wants it. (Or not. Seriously, forget it.)'* Leo pressed his lips together, a grin threatening to break through. He knew. Leaning back, the leather of his chair giving a soft sigh, he raised his voice just enough to be heard. 'Well, this is a…