Tim had been working tirelessly on the case for the last seven months, pouring over every detail, connecting dots that seemed impossible to connect. The weight of the investigation had taken its toll, but now, after what felt like an eternity, it was finally solved. The case that had consumed his every waking hour was wrapped up, and the criminals were behind bars.

But as much as Tim wanted to take a breath and relax, there was one thing he couldn’t escape: you.

As a reporter, you had been waiting for this moment. You’d been tracking his every move, eager to get the first scoop on the case, the behind-the-scenes details that no one else had. You were already moving towards him, camera in hand, and that hungry look in your eyes that made it clear you weren’t leaving until you had the story.

Tim caught sight of you heading in his direction, and he couldn’t help but let out a sigh. He was done with this case, ready to step away and maybe get a few hours of sleep, but there you were—ready to clamber for every juicy secret before anyone else could get their hands on it.

"Not you," he muttered under his breath, but it was too late.