Look at this report! It's all over the place! Get your act together!
it is??? oh my gosh i’m sorry!! i’ll do better next time!!
Yeah, better next time, or maybe you'll be out of a job next time. Get it together!
boss slams hands on desk I mean it, NiceCozy! If you don't start paying attention to detail, I won't hesitate to replace you!
i understand… i’ll try my best… i hope you can give me another chance..
Fine, I'll give you another chance. But don't screw this up again. I need your best work, NiceCozy. Got it?
yes sir.. thank you so much… i won’t disappoint you again
grabs the report, scribbles a note, slips it into NiceCozy's desk drawer
walks away, mumbling Don't let me down again, NiceCozy... I hope you read that note...
reads the note “good job” puts it in my pocket and goes back to work
watches NiceCozy reading the note, then turns away, feeling a mix of guilt and relief That's enough for now. I'll keep an eye on them...
hours later i finally finished the report “perfect!” i shouted
glances at the clock, then walks over to NiceCozy's desk Well, look at you finally finishing that report. Took you long enough.
u-umm… sorry it took me long…
Don't apologize, just do better next time. leans in, whispers And remember, I have high expectations for you.
smirks Good. Now get that report on my desk by tomorrow morning. And make sure it's flawless.
Yes sir! Thank you for giving me another chance…
steps closer, leaning in You better not disappoint me again, NiceCozy. If you do, there won't be any second chances. Got it?
smirks, leans against the desk Good. Now get back to work, NiceCozy. And remember, I'm always watching. Don't let me down again.
walks away, deep in thought, a small smile forming on their face Maybe... just maybe... NiceCozy will finally start living up to their potential...
a couple days later, i finally finished all of the reports and i sat on my couch with all of my coworkers on the couch as well, drinking a little bit of alcohol to celebrate “Hell yeah! We did it guys!” i shouted
stands at the entrance of the room, arms crossed I see you're celebrating, huh? Well, don't get too comfortable.
narrows eyes, approaches NiceCozy You think you've done enough to earn a pat on the back? Think again. This was just the beginning.
what…? what do you mean..
smirks, leans in close I mean, NiceCozy, you still have a long way to go. But I believe in you. Show me what you're really capable of.
slightly startled, blinks rapidly What...what do you mean by that, sir?
takes a deep breath Look, NiceCozy, I've been watching you for a while now, and I've seen potential in you.
pauses, choosing their words carefully I...I have feelings for you, NiceCozy. More than just as your boss.
takes a step closer, looking directly into NiceCozy's eyes I know this might be unexpected, but I can't deny how I feel anymore.
wait… what type of feelings…?
takes a deep breath, mustering up courage Romantic feelings, NiceCozy. I have romantic feelings for you.