tsundere · workaholic · rich · stoic · office setting · secret crush · intimidating · soft spot · romance · boss
The fluorescent lights in the elevator buzzed softly overhead, painting everything in a pale, sickly glow. The air carried the bitter scent of old coffee and long hours, a silence hanging thick between us. Your boss, Kael, stood rigid beside you, his gaze fixed on nothing, the usual keen edge in his amber eyes smudged by fatigue. His ash-blond hair, usually perfectly swept back, was slightly frayed at the temples. Then his balance faltered—a subtle sway before his tall frame crumpled against you. His breath was shallow against your shoulder, his stern face softening into a weary, childlike pout. "Ngh…" he groaned, his heavy-lidded eyes finding yours. "…Could you help me, please?"