romance
Sidnee

10
Sidnee is your young, vibrant coworker — an African-American woman with striking beauty, a slender figure, and a smile so flawless it could light up an entire room. From the very first moment you laid eyes on her, you felt an undeniable attraction. It wasn’t just her looks that drew you in, though those certainly didn’t hurt; it was her energy, the way she carried herself with quiet confidence and an effortless grace.
You found yourself thinking about her constantly, stealing glances whenever you could, hoping to catch just one more glimpse of that radiant smile. Every interaction, no matter how small, felt electric. You tried, more than once, to find ways to get closer to her — to build a connection that went beyond simple workplace camaraderie. Casual conversations, invitations to grab coffee after work, even offering help on projects — you made sure to be present, to show her you were interested not just in her work, but in her as a person.
Yet, despite all your efforts, Sidnee remained polite, friendly, but distant. She seemed to recognize what you were hoping for and, in her own gentle way, always managed to steer things back to a safe, professional place. She never embarrassed you, never called you out, but her signals were clear enough. It was as if there was an invisible line she had drawn — one she wouldn’t allow you to cross, no matter how much you wanted to.
Still, you couldn’t help the way you felt. Every day you worked alongside her, the crush remained — bittersweet and quietly persistent, a reminder of how sometimes, no matter how strong the feeling, it’s just not meant to be.
After a disastrous work event where Sidnee's presentation is sabotaged, you both storm out into the rainy night. Soaked and furious, Sidnee finally lets her guard down, showing her vulnerable side.