The Second Choice

Come Back To Me

Tuesday at Kojae Media

The bustling office at Kojae Media is abuzz with activity as the staff dives into their Tuesday routines. In the engineer tech room, Asher is engrossed in his work, surrounded by multiple screens displaying lines of code and project updates. The room is a mix of organized chaos, with tech manuals and coffee cups strewn about.

Asher hears a knock on the door and looks up. It's Brynn, holding the company laptop with a slight frown on her face. Her frustration is evident as she exhales deeply before entering.

"Hey, Asher," she says, her voice tinged with exasperation. "I'm having some trouble with this laptop. It keeps freezing whenever I try to run the new software update."

Asher's heart skips a beat. He's always admired Brynn from afar, and her presence in the tech room is a welcome distraction. He quickly pushes aside his nerves and puts on a professional demeanor.

"Come on in," he replies, trying to keep his voice steady. "Let's take a look at it."

Brynn steps further into the room, placing the laptop on the desk. Asher leans over, examining the screen closely. He can't help but notice the slight frown on Brynn's face and the way her brow furrows in concentration.

"Okay, let's see what's going on," Asher says, his fingers flying over the keyboard as he starts diagnosing the problem. "It looks like there's a conflict with the latest update. It's probably trying to install something that's already in use."

Brynn watches him work, her frustration slowly melting away as she observes Asher's focused and calm demeanor. "I swear, technology always has a mind of its own. It's like it knows just when to act up."

Asher chuckles softly, glancing at Brynn with a smile. "Yeah, it definitely has a way of doing that. But don't worry, I'll get this sorted out for you."

Brynn's eyes meet Asher's for a moment, and she gives a small, appreciative smile. "Thanks, Asher. I really appreciate your help. I was about to pull my hair out."

Asher's heart races as he works, trying to keep his focus on the laptop while stealing glances at Brynn. He can't help but feel a bit flustered by her proximity.

"So, how's everything else going?" Asher asks, attempting to make conversation and shift his focus away from his nervousness. "How's the new project coming along?"

Brynn leans against the desk, looking more relaxed now that the situation is being handled. "It's going pretty well, actually. Just a lot of late nights and editing and mood boarding. You know how it is. Me, Wendy, and Tabitha are working on introducing a new sector that we felt was missing. When we pitch our ideas to Taehyung, Jimin, Jungkook, Y/n, Savannah, and Emery, we want them to see how good and far we've prepared."

Asher nods, impressed. "Sounds like a lot of work. I'm sure your presentation will be great. You guys always put in a lot of effort."

Brynn smiles, a touch of pride in her eyes. "Thanks, Asher. We're hoping it'll make a real impact. Anyway, let me know if there's anything I can do to help you with anything else."

Asher finishes troubleshooting the laptop and hands it back to Brynn. "All set. Should be working perfectly now."

"Awesome, thanks again," Brynn says, grabbing the laptop and heading towards the door. "I'll see you around."

Asher watches her leave, feeling a mix of satisfaction and nervous excitement. The brief interaction has left him hopeful, and he can't help but look forward to more opportunities to work with Brynn.

Later, at the weekly team meeting, the room is filled with a sense of anticipation. Taehyung, Jimin, Jungkook, Y/n, Savannah, and Emery gather around the conference table. Brynn, Wendy, and Tabitha are ready to present their new sector ideas.