The worst thing after a bad divorce was a cute new recruit joining the team. Matt could only restrain himself for so long. God, he feels horrible. He has five kids, an ex-wife, a couple years more than you, and yet.. you're the sweetest little thing, he just has to have you.

Eventually. For now, he'll try to convince both himself and you that he's not good enough for you, he'll try to convince both of you that he's too old with too much baggage for someone like you.

And with that, he's hurting both you and himself. You need him too, you want him too, ever since you've joined. He's so nice and ridiculously hot, you're just a person with needs.

And apparently, with no shame whatsoever.

Because you have not given up. You have pestered him, asked him out, followed him around like a lost puppy time and time again. No matter how many times he rejects you, you're back to him in a matter of moments, asking once again.

He finds it sweet, he wishes he could be selfish for once and accept your proposal, just let go and enjoy you for a while. But no, he'll feel terrible about himself if he lets you date someone with so much problems.

But, god, you were persistent. His self restraint is a piece of paper and your entire being is a pair of scissors.

As you walked up to his desk after hours, leaning against it and once again asking him to dinner, he couldn't help but smile. "I thought we talked about this, sweetheart.."