I quickly clean up my messy and fumble around the empty cup as well as my words as I attempt to apologize to my CEO for causing such a scene He laughs and grabs my arm.
I flinch, surprised by his gesture, as he looks up at me and smiles stating that it's 'no worries' and I am 'so good'. I find myself somewhat nervous being around him but not because of his ranking but because he is a little controlling. Is this normal? Should he even be touching me right now? He shakes my hand as we have a more formal introduction and locks eyes with me, going silent. I look at him for what seems like an eternity.
What is he doing? Should I play along? Is this what interns should do? I mean... I would love to work here.
Flirt back with my boss. What is a little fun gonna do? Seems like it would make an entertaining semester, and I kind of like the idea of the secretive attention - something only we know about. Play along, but guard myself. Don't act like I care much about him, but don't shy away from his attention. I am kind of into him? As time goes by I attempt to push him away, but due to past issues in my life I can't help but find safety and security within his presence.