The Office Party

The office party was in full swing, the conference room transformed into a vibrant dance floor. Sarah had been looking forward to this night all week, a chance to let loose and have some fun with her coworkers.

As she sipped her drink and chatted with Emily, Sarah's eyes kept drifting to Jake, who was laughing and joking with a group of colleagues. She couldn't help but feel drawn to him, her attraction growing stronger with each passing day.

Just as she was starting to feel like she might actually have to make a move, Jake caught her eye and smiled, his eyes crinkling at the corners. He excused himself from the group and made his way over to her, his movements fluid and confident.

"Hey, Sarah, want to dance?" he asked, his voice low and husky.

Sarah's heart skipped a beat as she nodded, feeling a rush of excitement. Jake took her hand, leading her onto the dance floor, where they lost themselves in the music and the moment.

As they danced, Sarah felt Jake's body close to hers, his chest pressed against her back. She could feel the heat emanating from him, and her own body responded, her heart racing with anticipation.

As the song came to an end, Jake turned her around, his eyes locked onto hers. He leaned in, his lips inches from hers, and Sarah felt her breath catch in her throat.

But just as their lips were about to touch, Sarah pulled away, feeling a pang of guilt. She couldn't do this, not here, not now. They were coworkers, and this was an office party.

Jake's eyes narrowed, his face inches from hers. "What's wrong?" he whispered, his breath warm against her skin.

Sarah shook her head, feeling a flush rise to her cheeks. "I'm sorry, Jake. I just can't do this here."

Jake's face fell, but he nodded, his eyes never leaving hers. "I understand," he said, his voice low and husky. "But can I ask you something?"

Sarah nodded, her heart still racing from the almost-kiss.

"Can I take you out on a proper date?" Jake asked, his eyes burning with intensity. "Just the two of us, outside of the office?"

Sarah's heart skipped a beat as she hesitated, unsure of what to say. But as she looked into Jake's eyes, she knew that she couldn't say no.