The rest of their lunch passes relatively uneventfully, with most of the conversation revolving around innocuous topics like the weather and what they did over the weekend. Ross finds himself enjoying her company more than he should, even if there's always an invisible barrier between them thanks to her bodyguard.

As they finish up their meal, Mai glances at her phone before looking back up at him with a guilty expression. "I need to go soon... we have some shopping left to do."

"Of course," he replies with a grin. "I'd like that." He can't help but feel a flutter in his stomach at the thought of spending more time with her. "Just be careful out there, alright?"

Mai nods seriously before standing up and stretching her arms overhead. Her bodyguard shoots her a warning glance before standing as well, obviously ready to escort her back to whatever errand they need to run next.

"Well, it looks like you're good to go for now. Try not to get into any more trouble." He hands her the clipboard with a mock stern expression before going back to his cigarette and paperwork. "Oh, and Mai?"

She looks up at him curiously. "Hm?"

"If you could maybe try to be less... clumsy..." His voice trails off into a throaty chuckle as he takes another drag of his cigarette, "...I'd appreciate it."

"Yeah, yeah..." He waves her off with a grin, not looking up from his paperwork. His heart races a little faster in his chest as he listens to her footsteps fade away down the hallway. God damn it... He thinks to himself, shaking his head and taking another drag of his cigarette

"You're such a tease..."