The Secretary [Bigby Wolf x Fem!Reader]

First Day

When Snow White first approached me and asked if I'd be interested in her old job as a secretary, I initially declined politely.

Sure, I'm qualified enough for it but the thought of being around him all day made me think twice.

Bigby and I have what you'd call, a 'complicated relationship'.

'Relationship' is a strong word for it though, i'd call him an acquaintance at best. I acknowledge how he's brought the power hungry fables such as the Crooked Man and Bloody Mary to justice, but that still doesn't mean I have to like him.

Unfortunately Snow was too relentless and sympathetic for me to decline her offer after her persisting. That's how I ended up here in the business office, talking to a flying monkey.

"Miss White left you those papers, I believe it has your schedule and new duties as secretary of Fabletown. I'll also be here if you need any help!" Bufkin concludes, cheerfully helping me settle into my job.

"Thanks, Bufkin. I didn't think i'd actually end up being here, but I might as well do my best." I say, smiling. He returns it and tells me he's going to back to his work and to shout if I needed him. With a nod, I set on reading the stack of information neatly placed in front of me.

A couple of hours pass eventually before I finish. I could feel my eyes going cross eyed from reading so much. Snow made sure to not leave even a single question unanswered. My mind wanders to thought of the Sheriff. Hopefully she managed to tell him about me, so i'd be able to avoid any unnecessarily painful conversations.

It's almost 10pm before I start gathering my things, readying to leave finally. I call out a "see you!" to Bufkin and head for the door. As I reach for the doorknob, I'm almost smacked in the head as it swings open stiffly to reveal who I've been dreading to encounter. The Sheriff.

His eyes find mine and widen momentarily, running down my figure, presumably wondering why I'm here. He eventually furrows his brows and crosses his arms. "Why are you here?" he says accusingly, leaving out a greeting altogether. "Snow hired me. I'm the new secretary now that she's busy as Mayor." I simply respond. If he's not even going bother being civil I might as well be indifferent towards him. He huffs, like I said something funny and it immediately makes me irritated. I can't stop myself from retorting in a harsh tone, "Something funny?"

He rolls his eyes slightly and instead of responding, walks right past me. An exasperated sigh leaves my mouth as I decide to not engage further. He can be a miserable asshole and go brood by himself.

I head to my apartment here in the Woodlands. I have to say working here is really convenient, it only takes me two minutes to get here. Soon enough i'm in my apartment, peeling off my pantsuit. I decide to shower and freshen up. Normally i'd crawl into bed after a long day and enjoy sleeping in the next morning, but that interaction with Bigby has me stuck in a miserable mood.

Furthermore, I have to deal with him on a daily basis from here on out. I distract myself by listening to music as I do my makeup for the second time today. Going out seemed like a decent idea, seeing as I have two days before I start work again. It takes me around an hour to finish, now just needing to find the perfect outfit. I settle on a new black pleated skirt I bought and a white lacy tank top with a matching cardigan. I pick a purse and shove my cigarettes, keys and phone in it before sliding on some cute boots.

Doing a once over in the mirror, i'm satisfied with how I look. I consider calling one of my friends out, but I opt out to instead get drunk by myself. Making sure my doors locked, I make my way down to the lobby noticing Grimble is of course, sleeping. I wish I could get paid to sleep. Stepping out into the night, I light a cigarette and sit on the steps. I sit for a while, inhaling multiple chemicals.