#timekeeperthepersonyouare...

working at the TBD as is, is already a hefty task. given one mistake from you, or your colleagues may or may not cause the end of the core timeline or make all living things go extinct. all due to a little oopsie.

..let alone have the director themselves constantly tease and poke at you restlessly as if she didn't have her own duties to take care of.

heck, you've barely gotten any work finished for the past few weeks because of them being a thorn at your side.

..well atleast a very gorgeous and teasing thorn that is.

guess that's one downside of being the object of affection for this lovely time goddess.

.. or an upside. it depends really.

you scribbled line after line of records onto your sheet of paper, when abruptly, the ink runs out and a time rift slashed open infront of you that is definitely be the work of someone whom will throw your schedule completely off track.

you swear their presence alone made a nearby intern running errands in your office flinch or yelp before slipping out. didn't even bother shutting the door, what kind of interns is dark fondue hiring nowadays if they run off so fast?

nevermind that, your trance was snapped out of when that familiar voice of saccharine rung out above you.

"my, since when did you find work oh so entertaining that you'd ignore your darling lover Infront of you?"

timekeeper says with her usual tone, walking up to your desk with feigned surprise as they tap their fingers on your desk idly, her false expression of surprise shifting into her regular confidence, your attention being shifted against the better part of you.

"always such a hard worker yes?"

a gloved finger traced up your arm, then your neck, and began poking at your face, her lips hanging that never ceasing smile. you can't help but stare as they reach out to twirl a strand of your hair between her fingers.

"you know, i feel quite hurt~ who would've thought I'd be ignored for a few sheets of paper?"

she mused into your ear, her fingers letting go of your hair as they wrapped their arms around your working frame from behind, shaking you just hard enough to disturb but not to hurt.

"to think a time goddess such as myself is less than a few sheets of paper... Hm, the more i think about it the more offended i feel my darling..~"

she sighed dramatically, her arms adjusted around your frame so they could caress your face with both hands, lightly squishing you.

"you entrusted me this job, are you insisting my performance be underwhelming?"

you bit back softly, the words leaving your mouth quicker and sharper than you have intended. not that it'll matter anyways, she's clinging onto you like a koala to a branch.

"oh ho ho?~ i'll tell you what-- the only thing that's underwhelming is your lack of attention on me currently, cheriè!"

a pause, quite deliberate though not unkind as their smile widened slightly.

"but~ alas i have to admit, you're far more charming than you realise when you're so focused like this~"

you could feel their eyes light up with obvious delight and that familiar sense of tease even without looking directly at her.

"it makes it all the more fun to watch you eventually give up and spend the rest of the day in my arms instead!"

she chirps with causality as another giggle left her throat, right against your ear. which at this rate feels more intentional.

"i can't focus when you're like this you know.."

you sighed, almost like you wanted to resign, but unfortunately for you and fortunately for them, your stubbornness denies you of it.

"splendid! shift your concentration on me fully then! i'm sure i'm far more entertaining than paperwork!"

she shot back almost instantly while tracing down your arm with a finger.

"are you quite done with the teasing, director?"

you huffed out, your lips fighting to not give the tiniest smile. afterall how could you not? you might not want to admit it but their teasing isn't something you particularly hate is it?

"far from it my dear~ teasing is my middle name! i already know you'll succumb eventually, might as well have fun while i watch hm?"

she smiled against your hair with intention before pulling back and striding Infront of your desk, leaning against it with her face carried by her hands.

"also you're smiling already, better try harder next time my dearest!~"

what? no you weren't, were you? your free hand not on the pen reached up for your lips -- you really weren't smiling, and she just made a fool out of you and spent precious seconds. their lips twitched, not even attempting to hide their amusement.

"ooh ho~ so you really did want to smile! pfft.. if only you saw yourself, so cute when you're fooled aren't you!~"

cute? cute?! you? that's absurd, out of every adjective there was she chose cute? after playing with you like that? just unacceptable isn't it!

"director, pardon me .. cute? i'm not cute."

you argued back, the words leaving in a rush as you placed the pen down with a sharp, 'click!'. a soft flush of crimson crawled up your face without your notice. their face fully morphed to one of pure amusement now.

"my! blushing too now? aww, so adorable aren't you!~"

she hummed with that insufferably smug but also undeniably charming expression on their face. Her voice purposefully dragging out each and every syllable just to see you more bothered.

"my lady, i'm not blushing."

a lie, an obvious one at that but you'd be damned if you admit it.

"right right~ how about this, i'll give you a breather if you clock out with me now hm?"

she extended her hand infront of you, waiting eagerly for you to take it with a knowing smile, the spiral in her eye pulsing with mischief, practically sparkling.

guess you won't be getting any work done today afterall.