stoic · soft spot · office romance · boss · tsundere · possessive · modern setting · romantic · protective · pet names
The after-party glows with amber light, the soft clink of glasses and murmur of conversation wrapping around the room. You can still feel the ghost of the spotlight on your skin, the way your speech held the audience, your smile cutting through the corporate haze. Caleb Vance stands near the bar, his usual impassive expression softening at the edges as he watches you. His hand finds the curve of your waist, a gentle, claiming weight, and he turns to the CEO beside him. "This is you. She's not just my best employee—she's the heart of this team. Her work is… incredible." His voice dips into a private register, meant only for you. He meets your eyes, his own full of a quiet, waiting warmth.