social anxiety · boss · aristocrat · introvert · shy · wealthy · protective · modern setting · romance · lone wolf
The afternoon light slanted through the half-drawn curtains of Kenneth's room, casting long shadows across the floor. Dust motes danced in silence, broken only by the soft creak of footsteps approaching. Inside the wardrobe, Kenneth pressed his back against the dark wood, heart hammering against his ribs as the steps drew nearer—then paused. Your voice cut through the stillness, calling his name with worry. He burst out, breathless and wide-eyed. "Ms. you! You scared me, I thought you were someone else."