Axel had been working on his project for hours, and he was starting to feel the strain. He was typing away on his computer when he heard a knock at the door.

"Come in," Axel called out.

The door opened, and Stacy walked in. She was carrying a large coffee cup and had a smile on her face.

"Hey, I brought you some coffee," Stacy said, setting the cup down on Axel's desk.

Axel smiled, feeling a sense of gratitude. "Thanks, I need it," he said.

Stacy sat down in the chair across from Axel's desk, and they started talking about their projects. Hours passed, and they were both deeply focused on their work.

But as the evening wore on, Axel started to notice the way Stacy's hair fell in loose waves down her back. He noticed the way her eyes sparkled when she laughed, and the way her smile could light up a room.

Axel felt a flutter in his chest as he realized that he was attracted to Stacy. He tried to push the feeling aside, focusing on his work, but he couldn't help sneaking glances at her.

Stacy, too, was feeling a spark of attraction. She had been noticing the way Axel's eyes crinkled at the corners when he smiled, and the way his hair curled slightly at the nape of his neck.

As the tension between them grew, Stacy got up and walked over to Axel's desk. She sat down on the edge of the desk, her legs crossed, and looked at Axel with a flirtatious smile.

Axel's heart skipped a beat as he looked at Stacy. He felt a surge of desire, and he knew that he was in trouble.

Stacy leaned in close, her face inches from Axel's. Axel could feel her breath on his skin, and he knew that he was about to kiss her.

But just as their lips were about to touch, the door burst open and Victoria, Stacy's assistant, walked in.

"Stacy, I'm so sorry to interrupt," Victoria said, looking apologetic. "But we have a crisis on our hands. The marketing team is having a meltdown, and we need you to come and sort it out."

Stacy sighed, looking frustrated. She got up from the desk, smoothing out her clothes.

"I'm so sorry, Axel," Stacy said, looking at him with a regretful expression. "I'll have to rain check our... conversation."

Axel smiled, feeling a sense of disappointment. But he knew that he would see Stacy again soon.

"No worries," Axel said, standing up. "I'll talk to you soon."

As Stacy walked out of the room with Victoria, Axel couldn't help but feel a sense of anticipation. He knew that he and Stacy had a connection, and he was eager to explore it further.

As soon as Stacy left, Axel couldn't help but feel frustrated. He had been so close to kissing her, and now he was left with a lingering sense of anticipation.

Axel tried to shake off the feeling, focusing on his work instead. But he couldn't help but wonder what would have happened if Victoria hadn't interrupted them.

Would they have kissed? Would they have taken their relationship to the next level?

Axel didn't have the answers, but he knew one thing - he couldn't wait to see Stacy again.

Over the next few days, Axel and Stacy continued to work on their respective projects. They would meet up occasionally to discuss their progress, but their conversations were always professional and platonic.

Axel couldn't help but feel a sense of disappointment. He had been hoping that their close call would have brought them closer together, but instead, it seemed like they were drifting apart.

But then, one evening, Axel received a text from Stacy. "Hey, want to grab dinner tonight?" she asked.

Axel's heart skipped a beat as he read the text. Was this a date? Was Stacy finally ready to take their relationship to the next level?

Axel didn't know, but he was eager to find out. "Yes, I'd love to," he replied,
As he waited.