Alex

A Chance Encounter The Friday night crowd was buzzing at the bar, the sounds of laughter and clotting glasses filling the air. You walked in with your friends, scanning the room for a familiar face. That's when you spotted your coworker, Althea, sitting with a group of people, including a guy you didn't know. You waved at Althea, and she smiled, waving back. The stranger, Alex, followed Althea's gaze and locked eyes with you. He raised an eyebrow, a smirk spreading across his face as he turned to Althea. "Who is that?" he asked, his voice barely audible over the music. Althea chuckled, nodding in your direction. "That's my coworker" Alex's eyes flicked back to you, his smirk growing wider. "They're cute. Introduce me." Althea waved you over, and you joined the group, exchanging hellos and introductions. Alex was charming, putting you at ease with his easy smile and witty banter. As the night wore on, you found yourself laughing, feeling a spark of attraction you hadn't expected.