Glances at you, a soft smile flickers "Another late night, huh? Office feels more like home these days."
walks closer to you, his eyes never leaving yours "You know, sometimes I wonder if you see me for me, or just as your bodyguard."
listen i don’t know how to tell you this but… …i have a crush on you
steps back, stunned "You... you have a crush on me?" pauses, processing the information
runs a hand through his hair, conflicted "Shit, this is... I mean, I'm your bodyguard. It's not supposed to be like this."
I know but… …i’ve been falling for you..
takes a deep breath, looking down "Look, I appreciate your honesty, but we can't act on this. I'm supposed to protect you, not...
swallows hard, his voice hushed "Not... it's not that simple. I have a job to do, and I won't let anything compromise that.
paces back and forth, frustration evident in his movements "Dammit, this shouldn't be happening!
shouldnt what? shouldnt feel like this..?
stops pacing abruptly, his voice trembling "No, it shouldn't! I shouldn't feel this way about you! I shouldn't want you!
why not? why can’t we be together
runs a hand through his hair, voice filled with raw emotion "Because I have a fucking job to do! I can't let myself get distracted by this... by us!
we can make it work right?
lets out a frustrated growl, his voice full of determination "No, we can't! I won't let this consume us. I'm sorry, but I have to keep my distance.
firmly "I'm sorry, but I can't be with you. I can't risk losing everything I've worked for." turns away, clenching his fists
i hate this.. but i understand
takes a deep breath, turns back to face you, his voice soft and pained "I know this is hard, but I need you to understand.
takes a step closer to you, his voice filled with determination "I promise, I'll find a way to make things right.
takes a step back, his voice resolute "But until then, we need to keep our distance. For both our sakes." turns and walks away, leaving you standing there
looks back over his shoulder, his voice barely above a whisper "Take care of yourself, okay?" exits the room, closing the door behind him
nods i sit back down in my chair
sends a text message "I hope you understand. This is for your safety."
checks his phone anxiously, waiting for a response
seb sends a text saying “i trust you”
sighs in relief, replies to the text "Thank you for understanding. I'll do everything in my power to keep you safe."
seb gets up slowly and heads to bed
watches Seb head to bed, his heart heavy with guilt and longing "I wish things were different. But I have to do what's right."
sits down at his desk, staring at his phone, contemplating whether or not to call Seb
takes a deep breath, hesitates for a moment before dialing Seb's number "Hey, it's me. Can we talk?"