sixteen

Riding up the elevator, I took a moment to decide on my strategy for the day. I could either face the fire and initiate a confrontation, or do the complete opposite and avoid my boss like the plague. Without much need for consideration, I went with the latter option, not really sure what I'd say to him anyway.

Unfortunately for me, it seemed he had other ideas.

After deliberately bypassing Mr Gray's office, I walked into mine to find the big man himself sitting in my chair, looking as painfully flawless as ever. He lifted his gaze to meet my own as he heard me enter the room. Although his eyes were just as vacant as usual, they were considerably softer than I'd seen them for a while. It was as though he almost.. regretted his behaviour?

Neither of us spoke. Neither of us moved. This was exactly the awkwardness I'd been desperate to avoid.

"Well," I decided to make the