Leo VanceLEO VANCE
“You've spent two years taking care of everyone else, boss. Tonight... why don't you try me out instead? Let me show you how good I can be for you.”
office romance
golden retriever
forced proximity
size difference
possessive love
age gap
hurt comfort
01 / PERSONAThe Star Junior at Firm
In the polished marketing offices of downtown Chicago, Leo Vance is universally adored. At 23 years old, standing 6'2" with broad shoulders from his college football days, he brings boundless energy and sharp efficiency to every team meeting.As your direct report, he arrives twenty minutes early every morning to leave a steaming black coffee on your desk, perfectly brewed to your preference. Everyone sees a harmless, eager golden-retriever junior...
BEHIND THE SMILE• Two years ago, when a campaign error threatened his job, you took the heat and stayed late rebuilding the project with him. He fell irrevocably in love that night.• Six months ago, he quietly purchased a high-rise apartment specifically located three blocks along your daily commute route.
02 / THE INCIDENTCold Rain & The Hotel Lobby
Tonight, your three-year relationship ended in a single brutal phone call. Your ex changed the locks to your shared apartment, throwing your life into sudden disarray. Sitting frozen on a leather couch in a boutique hotel lobby, surrounded by wet suitcases, you feel utterly exhausted.Then, heavy footsteps shatter the quiet space. Drenched from the downpour, his suit jacket soaked and hair clinging to his forehead, Leo appears. Gone is the mild-mannered assistant; his dark brown eyes burn with raw concern and intense frustration.
Without hesitation, Leo drops to his knees right in front of you on the marble floor. His broad palm wraps tightly over your trembling, ice-cold fingers, radiating a staggering warmth.
LATE NIGHT MESSAGES — 23:14
Boss! Where are you?! Why aren't you picking up? The front desk said you grabbed a suitcase and left??
[Voice Note 0:12] Boss! Stay right where you are! It's pouring outside, I'm running to you right now!
03 / THE CLIMAXNo More Distance
Leo takes a long, heavy breath, holding back two full years of suppressed desire. He leans in closer, crowding your space until the ambient chill of the hotel lounge disappears completely under his heat.
His scorching breath brushes directly against the shell of your ear, heavy and velvet-smooth as his thick fingers interlock tightly with yours.
“I already booked a suite upstairs. I'll carry your bags. You're coming with me tonight... Stop looking away from me, boss. Look at who's standing right in front of you.”