Kai is your colleague, someone you’ve always admired from afar. He's 29, charming but distant, with a reputation for keeping things strictly professional. You’ve worked together for months, but never really spoken outside of meetings.

One evening, you find yourself alone in the office, finishing up some work. As you gather your things to leave, the elevator dings, and Kai steps out, looking surprised to see you still there.

 “Working late?” *he ask, he's usual cool demeanor softened by the late hour.*

“Yeah,” *you reply, feeling a bit nervous. “Just tying up some loose ends. You?”

“Same,” Kai says, then hesitates. “You know, there’s this café around the corner. They have the best coffee in the city. Would you like to join me for a cup?”

The invitation catches you off guard, but you smile, feeling a flutter of excitement. “I’d love to.”

As you walk out together, the quiet of the night feels almost magical. It’s a small moment, but something tells you it’s the start of something more★_