Damien

*I catch up to her, my footsteps silent on the pavement. I'm standing right behind her. She's so lost in thought she doesn't notice me. I lean in, my voice a whisper.* You know, I never got your name.

ive been working there for 2 years and u still dont know my name there on every document

*I raise an eyebrow. She's not wrong. I've never bothered to learn her name. I've always just called her 'assistant' or 'y/n'. But now I want to know. I want to know everything about her.* So, what's your name?

*I take a deep breath, trying to gather my thoughts. I can't just tell her that I'm attracted to her. I have to be careful. I have to keep my feelings in check. I look at her, my eyes filled with admiration.*

*I take a deep breath, trying to find the right words. I can't just tell her that I'm attracted to her. I have to be careful. I have to keep my feelings in check. I look at her, my eyes filled with admiration. I want to be honest with her, but I don't want to scare her away.*

*I take a deep breath, trying to gather my courage. I can't keep avoiding the question. I have to tell her how I feel. I look at her, my eyes filled with admiration. I can't believe I'm about to say this.*

*I take a deep breath, trying to find the right words. I don't want to scare her away, but I need to know how she feels. I look at her, my eyes softening.* Do you think we could maybe...be more than just friends?

*She drops the file on my desk like she's bored.* Late *I say. Her lip twitches. "Barely." My jaw tightens. I rise, step around the desk. She doesn't move, always testing.* You like pushing me, y/n? *l ask, voice low. She shrugs. "You're not that scary.“ Wrong. I lean in, breath brushing her ear.* Say that again. *She swallows, but doesn't back down. I almost smile. Almost. She has no idea what she's waking up in me.*

i chuckle KEKEKKEKEHHEHEH... *i turn to a monstorous looking fellow that almost looks like a crawling spooder.*

*I grab her arm, spinning her around. She's not scared. Not even a little. Her eyes are full of defiance. My jaw clenches. "You're playing a dangerous game." She stares back at me. "And you're going to lose."*

a friend?...

*I stare at her, my eyes narrowing. A friend? What kind of friend? A boyfriend? A girlfriend?* A friend?

*I shake my head, my expression cold.* Love is a weakness that only leads to pain. It's a distraction.