Hello everyone, I hope you are doing well today! We got another DK West oneshot and to be honest I can't wait to write another oneshot for the big, burly man. The one who requested this is the lovely CosmicTrinity3! I've got nothing else to say so, I hope you enjoy reading this!
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SLAM!
"(Y/N)! I thought I have told you enough times to check up at the desk for any new papers that come in!" My boss said glowering at me, my fellow coworkers giving me pitiful glances as I withstand the rage,
"I-I-I'm sorry, I'll be sure to check more often Ma'am." I said, cowering in my seat,
"You better, but if you slip up one more time dear you, will be, fired!" She glared at me once more, before turning around swiftly and going back to her office, my coworkers going back to work as soon as she turned their way.
I took a deep breath, cracking my knuckles, and got to work at filing those papers, forcing my posture to be proper, and pushing up my glasses. My fingers glided on the keyboard, pressing down keys before lifting up to press different ones, repeating the process over and over again, taking one paper from the tapering stack and laying it in front of me so I could input the information necessary to us into spreadsheets that would be forwarded to another coworker. Unlike how it is outside, the workspace was void of the majority of colors, you may see the occasional potted plant that was planted into a brightly-colored pot but that was pretty uncommon, and the music in here was on constant Lo-fi, although not exactly the pleasant kind.
However, if there is one small thing I would like to change, it is my boss, I can deal with the monochrome colors, the unpleasant Lo-fi, the long hours, it is just my boss that I want to change. Yes I know this environment is strict and professional only, but with her, it's like she is suffocating me with it, she makes me feel like I don't take my job seriously even though I know full well myself, even my coworkers, that I give it my all and always try my best to perform in a professional manner. If anything, she'll be my breaking point of me quitting this job that I do so well, my previous boss retired and she was the sweetest thing, it was as if she was a graceful deer, giving kindness to anyone and everyone.
I'm not upset that my previous boss retired, I'm upset at the fact that my boss treats everyone here like the dirt and cobblestone she steps upon with those painful 6-inch heels! I don't even think she needs the height for anyone to listen to her, her blunt, straight-to-the-point personality is all that she needs. I sigh looking at the stack of papers next to me, I was about a third of the way through the stack, however, there could be a lot more waiting for me at the front desk, fortunately, I work fast and efficiently.
A little over an hour had passed, I lean against my chair sighing in relief that I finished the stack of papers, a faint smile coming over my face before falling to a frown once more as I needed to go check with the front desk. Getting up from my chair, I stride down the line of cubicles, my (H/C) hair flowed behind me, the front desk coming into my sight not too far away. I stop right in front of the counter of the main desk, I peer over it looking down at the clerk sitting there, they looked up before giving me a remorseful glance, pointing to the right.
I look towards where they had pointed, seeing another stack of papers, somehow bigger than the one I had just finished, I gave a grateful smile to the clerk before going over to the dreadful stack, carefully picking it up so that I don't get any paper cuts. I turn around and start making my way back to my humble cubicle, bidding goodbye to the desk clerk, going at a slow pace. I place the new stack of papers down on my unorganized desk with a huff, a scared look coming over my face as the stack starts to wobble, threatening to fall and make a mess for me. I frantically held the stack in place, stopping it from wobbling back and forth, another sigh of relief escaped my mouth, letting go of the stack and plopping myself onto my chair,
"I can not wait to go home today..." I mumble to myself miserably,
"DK West...I hope you're there when I get home..." I mumble once more, turning over to my computer and resumed my work.
Halfway through the documents, the break bell had rung, allowing all the coworkers, on this floor specifically, to have a small 30-minute break from straining their back and eyes from work, which sounds like a blessing and it is but the downside is that it passes by so fast. I get up from my chair, stretching my body before glancing at the now half stack of papers, sighing from mental exhaustion then I went over to the break room, where the other coworkers migrated to to grab coffee, tea, snacks, talk with others or do anything else.
I start the tea machine inputting green tea into the small compartment, then placing a mug in its designated spot and pressing the start button, leaning onto the counter next to it, rubbing my temples and eyes.
I felt a hand pat my back, looking up with a solemn glance to see Tori, a coworker of mine that I get along with well,
"The damn woman messing with ya again?" She asked,
"You could say it like that..." I said, glancing over to my now finished green tea, picking up the mug carefully,
"Well, its only an hour after this break, then we're all free to go home and do as we please!" She said cheerfully,
"That sounds awefully nice right now." I say, sipping my green tea, the steam fogging up the glasses I wore.
I smile at the thought of being in Dk West's arms, feeling the warmth his big body radiated, hell that sounds more like a blessing than this 30 minute bre-
'DING! Employees of floor 5, please return to your workspace at this time. Employees of floor 5, please return to your workspace at this time. Thank you.'
The intercom came on, a woman's voice spoke through it with a pleasant tone, some workers groan out loud while others sighed, shaking their heads before making their way back to their workspace as told. Me and Tori had followed suit, I held the mug full of green tea close to my chest, careful as to not spill it onto the carpet below me, sitting down slowly in my seat once I made it to my cubicle.
I took another sip of my warm tea, the liquid warming my insides a little bit, bringing a small smile to my face. I then placed the mug onto the coaster to my left, resting my fingers on the keyboard, ready to get back to work, as much as I didn't want to I need money to live. Speaking of money, despite how harsh and boring this place is, including my job, and also how it seemingly compared to any other cubicle job, it has a really good pay, however it required you to have some kind of college education.
"Finally!" I said to myself, saving my work and laying my head gently onto my desk.
I lift my head a little to check the time, only 10 minutes left until I am out, well we are all released from this containment, I pick up my mug of tea, although there was barely any left in there I took my time savoring the taste from the last little bits of the green tea. I place the mug back onto the coaster, then I went back on my computer to do one last thing, sending the spreadsheets to the few coworkers designated to that job, with a few clicks and many taps onto the keys on my keyboard I successfully sent the email to the employees.
The unpleasant Lo-fi was replaced with the soft sounds of wind chimes, one of the great things about this establishement, happily getting up from my chair, I signed off of my computer, grab my purse and head out immediately, my mind thanking me gratefully as I walked down the stairs to the ground floor. I walk down the sidewalk, my purse hanging from my shoulder swaying side to side in the subtle rhythm of my walking, the sunset felt comforting to me, even the high energy music now pumping into my ears my mind found comforting, a lot more than the unpleasant Lo-fi.
I fumble with my keys, too tired to really care nor get angry about it, I slid the key in, twist it counter-clockwise, twist the knob and walk into my abode, shutting the door behind me.
"Aye missy! Welcome home (Y/N)!" I heard Dk West chirp happily from the living room, I smile the moment I heard his voice, damn how much I miss it.
I didn't respond, instead I fell down onto the couch, DK West lifting up my petite body and pulling me into his warm embrace, which I gratefully accepted, hugging his big body tightly,
"Rough day today?" He asked,
"Mm-hm..." I hum back, nuzzling my head into his chest, feeling the vibration of his chuckle,
"I'm always here for you, (Y/N)."
"It's what I look forward to each day, hearing your voice and being in your embrace," I say barely above a whisper,
"I crave for it just as much as I leave it." I mumbled afterward.
He chuckled once more, stroking my (H/C) locks, placing a kiss on top of my head, prompting me to give him a kiss on the cheek in return. My stomach grumbled, annoyed that I am not feeding it food, but I ignore the need for now, I need to relax, rest, and being in DK's embrace brings all that and joy to my heart.
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(A/N)- So the majority of this oneshot is the reader just sitting at her job, working tirelessly, and that is on purpose. While yes it deters readers from wanting to read the rest but I wanted to bring that relief near the end because after a long day, it feels so relieving to just come home and rest, do whatever, cuddle with your significant other, watch TV, or do anything that helps you relax; that's the feeling I wanted to convey in this, despite it seeming too boring to read the rest of it. Anyway, thank you CosmicTrinity3 for requesting this, I had a lot of fun writing this and putting a more harsh yet aleviating feel to a oneshot. I hope you enjoy reading this, and as always, everyone be safe, and have a good day/afternoon/night!
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