The Long-Time Crush

Write about a character who has been harboring a crush on a coworker for a long time and what happens when their secret is revealed.

Imagine the torment of keeping your feelings for someone a secret. This prompt nudges you at crafting a tale around a character who has been in love with a coworker for years. What happens when the crush finds out? Does it materialize into a love story, or does everything go south? This theme invites you to explore various emotions like longing, fear, anxiety, and the exhilaration of a potential love story.