EP2

...AFTER A WHILE...

*The five minutes tick by, and he finally sets the pen down. He stretches, his eyes finally fully on her again.

"Done. Now what do you want to do?"

She makes grabby hands.

*He stands up, amused by her eagerness. He walks over to her, towering over her seated form.*

"Just lift me uppp",she proclaims and whines.

"You're like a puppy. Always wanting attention."

*He chuckles and bends down, scooping her up effortlessly. He holds her against his chest.*

"There. Happy now?"

She nods as she hugs his neck and wraps her legs around his waist.

*He walks back to the couch, sitting down with her still attached. His hands settle on her hips, holding her securely.*

"You're going to make me drop these papers if you keep this up."

"Am I not more important", pouts.

*He rolls his eyes again but his grip tightens possessively.*

"You're always more important. But I can't work if you're attached to me like a koala."

"I love being attached so get used to it", playfully sticks out tongue.

*He shakes his head, a reluctant smile tugging at his lips.*

"You're impossible, I said that already. But fine, I'll let you stay attached. Just don't distract me again."

"I'll tryy",she said with an edge of tease.

*He pinches her side playfully, a warning in his eyes.*

"Try harder. Or I might just have to find a way to keep you from talking."

"Meanie", she replied.

*He smirks, his fingers trailing up her spine.*

"Meanie? I prefer 'efficient mafia boss'. Now stop testing me, princess."

"Gosh,fine fine...you should be grateful I skipped my awesome party to cuddle with you",she replies with a pout.

*He raises an eyebrow, genuinely surprised.*

"You skipped a party? For me? That's new. What happened to your love for the spotlight?"

"Needed a warm spot and realized, oh I have a best friend and here I am on your lap relaxing", she answered.

*His expression softens slightly, a hint of warmth breaking through his usual cold demeanor.*

"Best friend, huh? And here I thought you were just a troublemaker."

"Oh my goshhhh,I'm no trouble maker,I'm just carefree and a little bit spoilt", she mutters.

*He chuckles again, running a hand through her hair.*

"Spoiled and carefree. That explains why you're always causing chaos in my office."

"Oh please,I know you enjoy my company too", she says.

*He sighs dramatically, pretending to be exasperated.*

"Enjoy? I suffer. But I suppose I tolerate it... for now."

She playfully hits his chest,"You're so meannn",she says as she drags the word "mean".

*He catches her wrist mid-swing, holding it firmly but not tightly.*

"And you're still hitting me. See? We're a perfect match of stubbornness."

She pouts knowing he was right,"you don't attend parties,my friend's hosting one this weekend we should go together".

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