10 - Gentle Romeo

Romeo showed up at work on Friday. Knowing that he was just a few doors away from her kept her heart racing most of the day. Something about him made her feel so nervous. His eyes were icy and they almost seemed cold. His tattoos made him look intimidating even though she'd never seem him shirtless.

She had to do her job though. She had to check with him to see if he needed her to complete any tasks.

With harsh breaths, she dragged herself to his office.

Standing in front of his office door, she stared at it while her chest heaved anxiously.

With a deep breath, she knocked on the door and awaited his response.

"Come," Was his usual response.

The deepness of his voice made her flinch. She entered his room and spotted him seated behind his desk as usual.

"Hey," Romeo greeted with a sweet smile.

His smile was so contagious that it brought a grin upon her lips. Why was she nervous before?

"Hi,"