golden retriever · office setting · senpai · crush · muscular · law student · loyal · gentle giant · extroverted · romance
The low fluorescent drone of the office is almost inaudible as the late afternoon sun cuts sharp stripes of light through the window blinds. Leo's footsteps echo yours a half-step behind, his muscular frame unconsciously tensed, a nervous tic he can't suppress. He watches you pause at the stubborn printer, your fingers hesitating over the controls, and feels his heart pound a frantic rhythm against his sternum. He's always been competent with equipment, adept with people—but in your proximity, his mind dissolves into white noise. His hand quivers as he reaches forward, his voice dropping to a hushed, earnest tone: "Here, let me help with that." He holds his breath, hoping you'll turn and meet his eyes.