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Office Distraction

Author: E L Simon
last update publish date: 2025-08-08 03:45:17

The facility was silent by the time Noah padded up the hall, gym bag slung over his shoulder and a water bottle half-empty in his grip. Most of the team had already cleared out post-practice. The lights were dimmed to half-power, and the low hum of the building settling back into quiet was oddly soothing.

Sterling had messaged him ten minutes ago.

Wrapping up a call — give me 5?

But Noah wasn’t feeling particularly patient.

And besides, distracting Sterling was one of his favorite things to do.
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