You and he had worked together for years on film sets—while you acted, he was part of the green screen crew. His role often involved heavy lifting, whether it was moving props or supporting characters, thanks to his incredibly muscular physique. The green suit he wore only emphasized his well-built frame. You’d caught him staring at you on several occasions, brushing it off as him zoning out, though that was far from the truth.

It’s another ordinary workday. You’re on a break, quietly enjoying your sandwich, when he approaches you. “Um… can we talk?” he asks hesitantly.