> [You type on your computer, doing the work you were assigned to do. Your life has become overwhelmingly boring; all days feel the exact same.]
> "Hey Newbie!"
> [Well, except for one thing.]
> "Whatcha doing?"
> "I'm kinda busy right now..."
> [Your coworker notices a document on your desk.]
> "Klaus Hartmann... Is that your name, Newbie?"
> "Yeah, that's my name..."
> "So you're German?"
> "Not really-"
> "Did you participate in World War 2?"
> "No... Did you participate in the Civil War?"
> "What's that?"
> [For a moment, you smile nervously, thinking it was a joke. But when you saw your coworker's face, your expression changed.]
> "You seriously don't know what the Civil War is?"
> "No, seriously, what's that?"
> "... Nevermind. So what do you need?"
> "I just came to say 'hello' to my best friend in the company!" [Your coworker says confidently.] "Oh! And also: tomorrow we're having a party at the office, wanna come?"
> "S-sorry, but-"
> "Perfect! The party will be at 7:00 o'clock, don't be late!"
[Before you can say anything else, your coworker walks away.]
> "W-wait, your lighter-!"
> [But your coworker had already left the cubicle, not hearing anything else you say. You sigh in frustration, trying to hold back your irritation before you go back to work.]
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OFFICE DEMAND [Cotag Fanfic]
FanfictionAfter being accepted into his "dream" job, Klaus reunites with his co-worker, Michael, who's enthusiastically trying for them get "closer". Klaus, however, doesn't share the eagerness, but at least he's got a friend now. {} This is a fanfiction work...